Author: jaconlon

April 1, 2004
Ellen DeFreese
James Cole Elementary School
6418 E 900 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Dear Ms DeFreese,
Thank you for the invitation to bring our physics program to James Cole Elementary. This is a letter of confirmation that I will be bringing our PEARLS (Physics Educational Activities, Resources, and Learning Strategies) to James Cole Elementary’s 5th grade Nonfiction Day on Wednesday, April 14. I understand I will be sharing interactive demonstrations covering physics concepts involving waves and sound to groups of 20 students at a time to three hour-long sessions: 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30, and 1:30-2:30.
Please know that we have no set fees for our program—we have never declined to visit a school based on finances. But we are supported by grants and donations, and so we do accept donations from the schools we visit. Donations from schools allow us to develop new exhibits, repair equipment, and purchase supplies. The cost per school visit varies, depending on travel and number of students, to stay in operation. We believe your donation is a very reasonable cost for the program we present. But we will not rule out a visit to any school based on how much (or whether) they can donate!
Once again, thank your for your support, and I will see you on April 14th sometime between 9 and 9:30 a.m.
Julie A. Conlon

Outreach Coordinator, Physics
Advisor to ENGAGE student group

Physics Outreach
525 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Phone: 765-494-0740
Fax: 765-496-2298
Email: jaconlon@physics.purdue.edu
http://www.physics.purdue.edu/outreach