The Life Cycle of a Frog
lllllll l lllllll Do you know . . . A frog is an amphibian (it can live both on land and in water) which lays its eggs in water. The eggs hatch into a tadpole and lives in water until it metamorphoses into an adult frog. Tadpoles look more like fish than frogs, they […]
Space Exploration
CWPSA 5th and 6th grade students enjoyed an out of this world experience as they travelled to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In addition to touring NASA, students spent a day with a marine biologist, visited the Barrier Island Sanctuary, and swam with manatee in the tidal pool at Sebastian Inlet. Not surprisingly, the fieldtrip was […]
CWPSA 2014-2015 Report Card
Ancient Rome Study
Each year our awesome art teacher, Mrs. Kelly Lynn, builds lessons around a theme. This year, that theme is Art History. Mrs. Lynn incorporates activities using various mediums that appeal to both the creative hands-on personality and the intellectually curious. During the first semester, Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy students learned about Ancient Rome – including cleaning and examining […]
Flat Stanley Visits Tony Stewart
This month our Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy (CWPSA) second grade students enjoyed reading Flat Stanley written by Jeff Brown. The story is about Stanley Lambchop who wakes up only a half inch thick after a bulletin board fell on him during the night! Stanley’s adventures when he gets mailed have inspired one of the most loved literacy projects of this […]
Daisy Girl Scouts
The Daisy Girl Scouts enjoyed their first meeting this week. We learned the Girl Scout Promise, made a craft, played a game, sang a new song, started a scrapbook, and shared a snack. Being a Girl Scout is going to be fun and will help us become better people!
Family Halloween Party
The annual family Halloween Party will be held Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Brown Bear Brown Bear Visits the Pumpkin Patch!” All Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy students and their families are invited to join us for an evening of clever costumes, trick-or-treating the teachers, themed games, and fun with the […]
Artwork Featured at Southport Library
This month Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy got the privilege of decorating the main bulletin board at the Southport Library. The artwork showcases some of the artistic talent of our students. If you’d like to stop by and see it for yourselves, visit the Southport Library at 2630 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. Registered families can enjoy more student […]
Pacers “Read Like a Pro” Visits CWPSA!
l Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy students enjoyed the Pacers “Read Like a Pro” program during a visit this week. All star community members introduced our kiddos to some awesome books and animated reading. The highlight of the morning was spirited time with Boomer and his silly antics. Thanks to the Pacer organization […]
Anthony Black Wins Poetry Contest!
During a recent school assembly, Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy 3rd grader Anthony Black was named the first place winner in the Nowak Poetry Inspire! Writing Contest. Anthony’s poem entitled Don’t Give Up! will be published in a soon to be released book of poems, Taking Our Lives Back! The school congratulates Anthony’s writing ability and faithful heart! […]
Fall Family Hayride
Who: CWPSA Students and Families What: Picnic and Hayride When: Friday, October 3rd (6:45-9:15 p.m.) Where: Southeastway Park How: Submit Registration Form
Student Council President Elected!
During the week of September 8th, Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy students enjoyed learning about and participating in the election process. Sixth grade students announced their candidacy to kick off the campaign by giving a speech during an all school assembly. Each nominee created posters, flyers, and promotional items to share with the student body while taking […]
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Raises $1200
Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Principal, Heidi Dowell, dumped a bucket of ice water over her head during a school assembly this week. Once the cheering stopped, students learned a bit about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Mrs. Dowell explained scientists and doctors are working hard to find a cure for the disease. She […]
Fall 2014 Supply List
Kindergarten: 1 school box (8” x 5” is ideal) 1 bottle of white school glue (not marked with name) 4 large glue sticks (not marked with name) 5 #2 yellow wooden pencils (not marked with name) 1 closed pencil sharpener 1 box of 24-count Crayola brand crayons 1 pair Fiskars brand scissors 2 pink erasers 3 pocket […]
Science Fair
l Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Students will participate in a Science Fair on April 24th. During this grand inquiry into the truths of science, the kindergarten students will learn the scientific method while conducting experiments in class. At the science fair, they will dress up and perform for the participants and spectators. The […]