Wednesday, February 24, 2010
8th Grade Fermilab Field Trip
In association with the study of the atom in chemistry, the 8th Grade Class took its annual field trip to Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, February 12. Prior to the field trip, students worked on various lab activities and computer simulations for approximately three weeks. Part of the field trip includes the Lederman Education Center, which provides students with hands on experiences connected to indirect observations, detectors, accelerators and new ideas. A tour of the LINAC (the linear accelerator), the control room, and a view from the 15th floor allows students to see a working laboratory. The docents, guides, perform a nitrogen show for the students, which is followed by the opportunity to meet with one of the scientists at the lab. This year Alvin Harms, a physics engineer, spoke with students. He explained his job and answered a variety of questions from the students ranging from black holes to the mass of neutrinos. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to chaperone, helping to make the trip possible.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ISAT Week
As most of you know, Prairie Grove Schools have been recognized in recent years, for posting the highest composite average among schools in McHenry County. While ISAT tests don't summarize all of the great things about Prairie Grove, they do indicate a solid curriculum backed up with innovative classroom practices. This high academic achievement also indicates that Prairie Grove families care deeply about the education of their children.
As most of you also know, March 1st marks the beginning of the 2010 ISAT testing series. Students grade 3-8 will be tested in the areas of Math, Reading, Writing, and Science. In an effort to continue our tradition of excellence, we would like to ask families to pay close attention to the following aspects of student life that can greatly impact our scores.
-Be sure that your child gets plenty of sleep for the week ahead.
-Make time for a healthy breakfast each morning.
-Do your best not to miss any days of school during testing.
-Talk with your child about the importance of state assessments.
-Encourage your child to be confident in their abilities, and to always do their very best!!
As most of you also know, March 1st marks the beginning of the 2010 ISAT testing series. Students grade 3-8 will be tested in the areas of Math, Reading, Writing, and Science. In an effort to continue our tradition of excellence, we would like to ask families to pay close attention to the following aspects of student life that can greatly impact our scores.
-Be sure that your child gets plenty of sleep for the week ahead.
-Make time for a healthy breakfast each morning.
-Do your best not to miss any days of school during testing.
-Talk with your child about the importance of state assessments.
-Encourage your child to be confident in their abilities, and to always do their very best!!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Snow Cancellations
Due to the inclement weather, we are canceling all after school events (even detentions!!) for today, February 9, 2010. The school board meeting and the basketball games have been re-scheduled for February 23. Please mark your calendars.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February issue of 'The Roarin' Times' now available!
The February edition of The Roarin' Times is now available online.
The Roarin' Times is the official student newspaper at Prairie Grove Junior High.
Click Here to check it out!
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