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PTO Education Partnership

 
Chairpersons:
 
Susan Pease (PLE) 
susanpease@mac.com
(262) 439-9456
 
 
Missy Murray (Horizon)

msjnmurray@wi.rr.com
(262) 691-9323
 
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, keep this in mind: Parents are welcome to attend these events!
 

 
2009-10 PTO Education Partnership Schedule
(dates & times currently subject to change)
If a time is not listed below, please see your child's class newsletter.
Grade Event When/Where Description
4K      
Mr. Magic       
Mon, April 12 / classrooms
Dave Lamb keeps his subjects guessing by performing magic in each classroom.
4K Tales by Terry
 Fri, Feb 12 /  PLE Library
 Terry Visger reads stories with high energy and takes the audience on a journey of the imagination!
K    
Randy Peterson
Fri, Dec. 18 / PLE Cafeteria
Randy Peterson is a singer and a storyteller who entertains with music and encourages participation!
K Trees and Critters Tues, Apr 13 / PLE Library
 Trees and Critters as presented by David Stokes to the Kindergarten classes.
1 Animal Adaptations Tues, Oct 20 / PLE Library
 Animal Adaptations as presented by David Stokes to the 1st grade classes.
1 Museum Boxes Week of Nov 16 / PLE library
  Supplied by the Waukesha County Historical Museum
1 Stir Fried Plants Fri/Mon Apr 16, 19 / Classrooms
 Stir Fried Plants as presented by Boerner Botanical Gardens to the 1st grade classes.
2 Geology Tues, Nov 3 / District lobby
 Geology as presented by Schlitz Audubon to the 1st grade classes.
2 Weather Tues, Feb 2 / District lobby
 Weather as presented by Schlitz Audubon to the 2nd grade classes.
2 Insect Invasion Wed/Fri, May 12, 14 / Classrooms
 Insect Invasion as presented by the Milwaukee Zoo to the 2nd grade classes.
3 Seeing Stars Thurs, May 6 / District lobby
 Seeing Stars as presented by Schlitz Audubon to the 3rd grade classes.
3 Native Americans Thurs, May 27 / PLE Cafeteria
 Native Americans as presented by Mark Denning to the 3rd grade classes.
3 Ocean Commotion Mon/Fri, March 15, 19 / classrooms
 Ocean Commotion as presented by the Milwaukee Zoo to the 3rd grade classes.
4 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!
4 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.
6 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!
4 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.
5 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!
6 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.