the school’s Thursday evening, February 21st, North Vista Elementary hosted a PYP Informational Night. Families from various schools in the district attended to learn more information about the IB- PYP program. North Vista is finishing year one of a three year candidacy program as they prepare to become authorized as an IB World School, in the Primary Years Programme (PYP). At the Informational Night, 5th grade students performed a Chinese New Year Song, sang in Chinese, and four students in 4th and 5th grades provided the audience with testimonies of what they like about PYP, including Spanish class, projects, and more. Presentations were given by Mr. Brian Howell, District IB Coordinator, Mrs. Sharon Dixon, Principal, and Mrs. Dawn Walker, PYP Lead Teacher, about journey to become PYP, what makes PYP different, and how students benefit from an integrated curriculum, international perspective, and individualized instruction. Student projects and grade level presentations were displayed in the hallway as well as in the multi-purpose room, showing what students have learned about other countries, as well as activities they have completed this year on the IB Learner Profile and the PYP Attitudes. According to the Learn Profile, IB students are: •Inquirers- students are encouraged to ask questions •Knowledgeablestudents are encouraged to explore concepts and ideas from all angles •Thinkers-students analyze complex problems and their solutions •Communicatorsstudents express themselves using many different methods •Principled-students learn to do what is right and take a stand for what they believe in •Open minded-students learn to appreciate their own culture and that of others •Caring- students are taught to show empathy and respect •Risk-takers- students try new things •Balanced-Students learn how to find a sense of balance in all aspects of life •Reflective- students are able to reflect on their own strengths and weakness and learn how to grow in those areas. Applications are being accepted for the 2019-2020 school year. To apply, visit http://bit.ly/PYP2019, or visit the North Vista website. The deadline for applications is May 1st.
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