Fifth Grade Puberty Program

Classroom Program

Each year, District 203 offers a classroom program to all fifth graders regarding the changes students experience as they approach adolescence. This factual program, held on the dates below, stresses the naturalness of these changes and discusses the importance of hygiene, nutrition and the balance between exercise and rest.

Dates for the 2008-2009 classroom presentations are:

Date	Elementary School
Monday, March 16, 2009	Meadow Glens
Wednesday, March 18, 2009	Beebe, Maplebrook, Prairie, River Woods
Thursday, March 19, 2009	Elmwood, Naper
Monday, March 23, 2009	Ellsworth, Ranch View
Tuesday, March 24, 2009	Kingsley, Steeple Run
Wednesday, March 25, 2009	Highlands, Mill Street
Thursday, March 26, 2009	Scott

By law, parents are able to opt their children out of the classroom puberty presentation. If you do not want your child to attend, please inform your school health office by Friday, February 13.

Optional "Life Begins" Program

Additionally, the optional award-winning program "Life Begins" is offered for parents and their fifth grade students to attend together. Male and female reproductive anatomy and the miracle of human reproduction are covered in this optional presentation, which is an enhanced puberty program that introduces students to the miracle of human reproduction. The program focuses on the growth and development of a fetus from conception to birth. A health educator from the Robert Crown Health Center will be the presenter.

Each presentation of "Life Begins" will be held at the Naperville Central High School Little Theatre, 440 W. Aurora Ave., from 6:30 to 8 PM - with the exception of the River Woods presentation, which will be held in the school's multipurpose room from 6:30 to 8 PM.

Date	Elementary School
Monday, January 12, 2009	Beebe, Maplebrook
Tuesday, January 20, 2009	Highlands, Steeple Run
Thursday, January 29, 2009	Meadow Glens, Naper
Monday, February 2, 2009	Ellsworth, Elmwood, Mill Street
Tuesday, February 3, 2009	Prairie, Scott
Thursday, February 5, 2009	Kingsley, Ranch View
Thursday, February 12, 2009	River Woods

Because space for "Life Begins" is limited, if you are interested in attending, please RSVP to your school health office by Friday, January 9, 2009. Questions about these programs may be directed to the nurse at your school's health office.