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Chairpersons:
Missy Murray (Horizon)
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The PTO Education Partnership program is truly one of the most educationally beneficial programs sponsored by the PTO. This ongoing program, which typically runs September through June, provides a wide variety of exciting experiences for our children – right at the schools themselves. Each event offered is carefully hand-picked to best support the current curriculum at each grade level. All performers are experienced and relay their information in a way that is both entertaining and educational.
As you read the schedule, please keep this in mind: Parents are always welcome to attend these events! Just let your child's teacher know that you are interested.
2010/11 PTO Education Partnership Schedule
(dates & times subject to change)
Please see your child's teacher for further information.
| Grade |
Event |
When/Where |
Description | 4K
| Mr. Magic
| Mon, April 12 Classroom
| Dave Lamb keeps his subjects guessing by performing magic in each classroom.
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| 4K |
Tales by Terry
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Fri, March 11 Classroom
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Terry Visger reads stories with high energy and takes the audience on a journey of the imagination!
| K
| Tom Pease
| Fri, Jan 12 PLE library
| With movement, sign language, humor and joy, Tom Pease creates concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing. |
| K |
Trees and Critters |
Thurs, Apr 28 Room 213
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Trees and Critters as presented by David Stokes. Through the use of songs, stories, movement, riddles, audio/visual and hands-on materials, students are actively engaged in learning. | | K | Schoolhouse
Players | Tues, Feb 1 | 2011 Presentation of Doc, Doc...Goose! Audience participation provides plenty of fun for everyone during this visit to Mother Goose's clinic in Nurseryland! |
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Animal Adaptations |
Tues, Oct 19 Room 213
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Animal Adaptations as presented by David Stokes. Through the use of songs, stories, movement, riddles, audio/visual, and hands-on materials (even snakes!), students are actively engaged in learning. |
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Carl Debelak a.k.a. Bubble Boy |
Last day of school
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Carl Debelak does some incredible things with bubbles and the kids LOVE his presentation year after year. |
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Stir Fried Plants |
Mon/Tues Apr 25, 26 Classrooms
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Stir Fried Plants as presented by Boerner Botanical Gardens. Kids will explore plant parts, their functions, food chains and plant needs...AND they will have a chance to TASTE their discoveries. |
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Geology |
Wed, Dec 1 District lobby
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Geology as presented by Schlitz Audubon. 2nd graders will learn about the history of the Earth through rocks and the fossil record. |
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Weather |
Wed, Feb 2 District lobby
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Wild About Weather as presented by Schlitz Audubon. On Groundhog Day, these students will learn why weather is exciting and constantly changing. How do clouds form? What's they cycle of water? Where does thunder come from? This and more.... |
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Insect Invasion |
Tues/Wed, May 10, 11 District lobby
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Insect Invasion as presented by the Milwaukee Zoo. Bugs are coming! Students will explore the characteristics of insects, including how they live, thrive and survive in almost every corner of the world. |
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Seeing Stars |
Thurs, May19 District lobby
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Seeing Stars as presented by Schlitz Audubon. Students will learn the basics of sun, moon, planet and the stars, why we have seasons AND even what makes our sun so hot! |
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David Drake |
Thurs, Feb10 PLE Cafeteria
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WISCON-SING is a program performed by local singer and songwriter, David Drake. He uses folksongs, singalongs, a slideshow and original music to teach people about Wisconsin. |
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Ocean Commotion |
Thurs/Fri, March 3, 4 District lobby
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Ocean Commotion as presented by the Milwaukee Zoo. Children will dive into the mysterious underwater world of the ocean and the amazing animals that call it home. They are sure to have a whale of a time! |
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The Underground Railroad |
February 26,
2:15 p.m.-
3:15 p.m. |
The Underground Railroad as presented by Julia Pferdehir to the 4th grade classes. Julia describes the history of the Underground Railraod in Wisconsin - even Pewaukee! |
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Wisconsin Gray Wolves |
February 10,
10:45-11:45 a.m.; 1-2 p.m. & 2:15-3:15 p.m. |
Wisconsin Grey Wolves are presented by David Stokes to the 4th grade classes. David uses a hands-on approach to learning about the grey wolves in Wisconsin. An opportunity to touch real pelts, bones and skulls will fascinate the children. |
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Ko Thi Dance Company |
April |
The Ko Thi Dance Company will perform Drumtalk to the entire 6th grade. A riveting African dance and drum troupe will entertain the kids and have them clapping, dancing and asking for more! |
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Blast from the Past |
April |
Diana Conway brings her decades of teaching experience and love of history to her Blast From the Past presentation to the 4th grade classes. History comes alive with the use of costumes and articles from the past. |
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Colonial Times Presentation |
April |
Marilyn and Bill Hess will fascinate our 5th graders with their authentic costumes and stories during their Colonial Times Presentation. The kids will rave about how fun history can be! |
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A Knight to Remember |
May |
Carlo Tuzzio wears a full suit of armor as he talks very candidly to the 6th graders about the reality of being a medieval knight. Weather permitting, he may bring his horse, Caesar, to join the show! |
These programs are a fun and informative way to experience firsthand what your kids are learning about in school. Please keep in mind that small children may not fully appreciate the subject matter and may not appreciate the efforts of the performers.
Due to the high volume of events offered, we have two Chairpersons running this program, each in charge of a separate school. If you would like more information regarding the schedule of events, content of the programs, or how to help out, please feel free to contact your school’s PTO Education Partnership Committee Chair. |
