Fifth Grade Puberty Program
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Fifth grade can be a time for various physical changes as students approach adolescence. To help students understand the physiological changes taking place during the process of growing up, a classroom lesson is presented as part of the fifth grade curriculum. The presentation is factual and stresses the naturalness of the changes that occur during puberty. The importance of personal hygiene, good nutrition, and the balance between exercise and rest is also stressed.
By law, parents are able to have their children opt-out from the puberty presentation. Opting out of this aspect of the Health Education curriculum shall not be reason for disciplinary action or academic penalty (Illinois School Code 105ILCS 5/27-9.1). Parents who choose not to have their child attend the classroom puberty presentation must inform the school health office and complete an opt-out form.
Parent Overview Presentation
The parent presentation is an opportunity to preview materials that will be used in the classroom and to have your questions answered without the fifth grade students present.
Parent Overview
January 16, 2019
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mill Street Elementary
January 22, 2019
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meadow Glens Elementary
Dates of Classroom Presentations
Puberty changes will be discussed with fifth grade boys and girls on the dates listed below. Educators from Robert Crown will present both sessions.Date
School
Time
February 5, 2019
Beebe
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 5, 2019
Mill Street
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
February 6, 2019
Elmwood
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 6, 2019
Ellsworth
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
February 7, 2019
Highlands
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 7, 2019
Kingsley
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
February 8, 2019
Maplebrook
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 8, 2019
Meadow Glens
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
February 20, 2019
Scott
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 20, 2019
Steeple Run
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
February 19, 2019
Ranch View
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 19, 2019
Prairie
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
February 21, 2019
River Woods
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
February 21, 2019
Washington
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Life Begins Sessions
(Students & Parents)
March 4, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
River Woods & Meadow Glens
NCHS – Little Theater
March 7, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mill Street & Ellsworth
NCHS – Little Theater
March 12, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kingsley & Scott
NCHS – Little Theater
March 14, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ranch View & Beebe
NCHS – Little Theater
March 18, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Prairie & Highlands
NCHS – Little Theater
March 19, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Steeple, Washington
NCHS – Little Theater
March 21, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Maplebrook & Elmwood
KJHS – Multi Purpose Rm
