Kyle Elementary
Students from Mrs. Evans 2nd gr. class read the book, Turkey Trouble. Its about a turkey who disguises himself as someone different so he doesn't get ate. The students then disguised their own turkey.
Myers Elementary 1st Grade
Miss Kate Brenda's first grade class celebrated their learning of bats with a bat cave day. Students entering the classroom received flashlights as they would be working in a dark cave environment all day. There were bat noises and bats hanging from the ceilings. They got to sing songs about bats, read with a partner about different bat species, and write an opinion paper stating whether they thought bats were cute or creepy! They made a bat craft to go along with the paper. We had a great day!
Myers Elementary
Students at Myers Elementary School welcomed grandparents and special people to visit their classroom and enjoy various activities including scavenger hunts and interviews to compare present day school life to the past.
Saylor Elementary
Saylor students were visited by Mr. Kunstek and Isaiah the comfort dog on Monday. Mr. Kunstek read the 1st chapter of "Because of Winn Dixie", while Isaiah listened intently to the story. "Because of Winn Dixie" is the book chosen for our "One School One Book" program. Our entire school will be reading this book at the same time.
PHS PLTW Human Body Systems
Students in Portage high school's PLTW Human Body Systems are studying the brain and communication. They were visited by Dr. Barbara Mania-Farnell, a professor of biological sciences at Purdue University Northwest who shared a fascinating presentation with them about the amazing workings of the brain. At the end of the presentation students were able to ask questions and touch and hold brains that are used in the neurobiology classes at PNW. Students were also introduced to all the possibilities and programs available to those studying biological sciences both at PNW and in the workforce.
PHS Dental Careers Serving and Learning
Students in Mrs. Doane's Dental Careers class spent a day in Chicago serving and learning. While there, they donated hygiene and cleaning supplies to Heartland Alliance for Health and Human Services and toured the American Dental Association. They also participated in a challenging scavenger hunt through Millennium Park, led by Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Sorensen of the Porter County Career Center.