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Our Lady of Lourdes Chess Club Host Public Tournament
Our Lady of Lourdes Chess Club is hosting a public chess tournament. This tournament is open to anyone in grades K-12. The tournament will be held in the cafeteria at Our Lady of Lourdes church on the corner of Downey Ave. and East Washington Street on December 15,2008. Arrive any time between 3:05pm and 3:55pm. The tournament ends at 6:00pm. Cost is $2.00 for K-8, and $7.00 for 9th-12th grades. For more information call Kieron Mitchell (430-5254).

2008-11-25
New Book on "Historic Irvington"
"Historic Irvington," a recently published pictorial history book of Irvington will be previewed by the author Mrs. Julie Young, Wednesday, August 20th, 11:30 am at the Golden Coral Restaurant, 10220 E. Washington St. Autographed volumes will be available. This is an excellent publication one that you will want to become acquainted with. Your host: East Side Optimist Club.

2008-09-15
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16th
Scott Irons and Indy Cycle Specialists (in Irvington) will be hosting the East Side Ride on that day. Please visit Scott and the crew at Indy Cycle Specialists for more details.

2008-09-15
Our Lady of Lourdes Chess Club Hosts Public Tournament
Our Lady of Lourdes Chess Club will host its next tournament on Monday, April 28th. Arrive any time between 3:05 and 3:55. It ends at 5:30 and is in the cafe. Cost is $2.00 for OLL students, and $3.00 for non-students. This is open to anyone in grades K-8! Call Kieron Mitchell with questions: 317-430-5254.

2008-09-15
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Downey Cooperative Preschool Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By: Chris Brokaw

Downey Cooperative Preschool, located at Downey Avenue Christian Church, 111 South Downey Avenue, is hosting an Open House on Sunday, May 1, from 11:30 to 2:30pm. The open house is in celebration of the school's 40th anniversary.

The preschool is one of the 13 such schools in Indianapolis. At cooperative preschools, parents take turns assisting teachers in the classroom, and as a result, they learn more about their children, as well as how to be better parents. Cooperative preschools are parent-run - from cleaning the classrooms to running the board meetings. This can mean a big investment of time, but the parents at the co-op insist the investment is worthwhile.

"Co-op has given my kids a positive outlook on going to school," said Angie Burck, the co-op's membership chair. Burck's daughter, Hannah, age 4 is currently enrolled in co-op. Her two older sons are now students at Holy Spirit Catholic School. "As a parent, I'm more invested in my children's education than I might have otherwise been. I've had an opportunity to get to know my kids better, as a result of my involvement."

After the children graduate from co-op, many parents claim the benefits continue. The co-op is usually where active school involvement begins, and parents learn to advocate for their children's education.

"After leaving co-op, it's a natural progression to become more involved at my kids' school, volunteering both inside and outside of the classroom," said Amy Friedly, whose three children first attended Downey, and now are students at IPS' Center For Inquiry. "Since I've been so involved from the beginning of their education, I'm not sure I would have chosen a school in which I wouldn't be welcome to walk into the classroom."

Downey Co-op's Open House is open to alumni - parents and students - and many former teachers plan to attend as well. Call 317-359-3418 if you have questions or need directions.
 
 
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