POSTPONED: No February 13 Parent Meeting

POSTPONED:
There will not be a meeting
Thursday, February 13, 2008 at Northwood, 7PM
Future Meeting TBA

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to a new school year at Northwood Elementary and the Reach Program! I'm excited to be returning to Northwood in my second year teaching Reach students. As in life, there are some changes since last year. We graduated our 6th graders and, from what I've heard, they miss us and really like Merton Williams. With all the screening, permission forms and scheduling completed, we found more students entered the Reach Program than left...totaling about seventy students clustered in eleven classrooms. We've also moved, to make room for a growing Northwood population, to rooms A27a and A27b just outside the A1-6 core off the cafeteria. Students have complimented how cozy and comfortable the rooms are and they like them. It is a great space for small groups of students. Larger groups of students will use a combination of the cafeteria , Small Theater, Library, and MPR. Looking forward to the exciting learning opportunities ahead!

Summer Opportunities Still Available

Links to Summer Opportunities

I hope your summer has been wonderful! Even though it is already August, there are still some options available! Click on a link or make a phone call to access more information about summer opportunities for gifted/talented students.

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Museum offers many unique programs. In addition to specific programs, they offer a "Summer Sampler" with a history focus and "Earth Camp" with a focus on the natural world. The cost is about $180 ($135 for members). You can visit the website at www.gcv.org or call 538-6822.

RIT Career Fair August 20, 2007 - FREE!

Reach For The Stars: RIT Career Fair-August 20, 2007 Age Level(s): All girls (not only Girl Scouts) Grades 4-12 Learn how girls can get started on a career in astronomy, imaging sciences, and other related fields. The various RIT departments will present information, including what schooling is needed. Corporate partners will have displays with information about the jobs that are available, as well as new fields that are opening up, and the advantages for women to have careers in these fields. There will be interactive activities, displays, many people to answer any questions you have, and this is a great opportunity to get to know the RIT campus. This event is open to all girls, whether you are a registered Girl Scout or not! Bring all your friends to this informative, free event! ** Local connection = contact Cathi Zachary for more information

Rochester Museum & Science Center Robotics and More

The Rochester Museum and Science Center has 3 Robotics sessions/weeks and 2 Advanced Robotics sessions later in the summer. These are just 2 of 14 choices and that's just for the kids ages 9-11. There are programs for all kids from ages 5-15. The cost is $225. You can contact the museum at www.rmsc.org or call them a 697-1942.

George Eastman House Summer Photo Fun Workshops for Kids

The George Eastman House offers a "Photo Fun Workshop for Kids." There are 6 different week-long sessions, 6 topics, for ages 8-12 at $110 per week. A special family event related to the Ansel Adams Exhibit is coming up on August 12. Their website is www.eastmanhouse.org and their phone number is 271-3361 ext. 232.

Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery's Creative Workshop has much to offer those students looking to explore or develop more of their artistic-creative talents. This is where I took my first serious pottery classes and loved it! Look at the website and click on their summer course brochure or call the Gallery at 473-7720.

Rochester Area Summer Opportunities for GT Kids

Here's my link to discover our local gifted/talented summer opportunities for kids.

Welcome to My Blog

I'm currently using this blog in a summer course to learn how to use blogs. I plan to use it next year to promote more communication between school and home.