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News Flash! NewsFlash Content: <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #3366ff"> <BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">SPACE Meeting<BR> Thursday, December, 3<SUP>rd </SUP></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt"> </SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">at 6:30<SUP> </SUP></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV align=center>In the Sacandaga Library Media Center <BR> <BR> Planning for Googol of games and other activities. Looking forward to some exciting programs and working with the schools to challenge our children.<BR> <BR> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Childcare will be provided.</SPAN></DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Bring a friend! </SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> </DIV> <DIV align=center> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px; HEIGHT: 12px" SIZE=12> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt; COLOR: red"> Hot Off The Press!!<BR> </SPAN><BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-STYLE: italic">Guidelines for Developing a Policy on Academic Acceleration</SPAN> </DIV> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV align=center>”Over the past year, members of a National Work Group on Acceleration representing IRPA, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), and the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted developed a comprehensive document, Guidelines for Developing an Academic Acceleration Policy. The goal of the project is to provide guidance and to encourage the systematic adoption and practice of acceleration in schools across the nation. The Guidelines document can assist schools in writing and modifying acceleration policy that is suited to local needs and adheres to research-based best practices.”</DIV> <DIV align=center><o:p> </o:p> <DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><U><A href="http://www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Acceleration%20Guidelines%20(final%20for%20web).pdf"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><U>Download a copy here!</U></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A></U></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><U> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px" SIZE=10> </U></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 36pt" color=#ff0000>Mark your Calendar</FONT> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">Tuesday, November 10, 2009 <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt">7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">Sacandaga Elementary LMC</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <FONT color=#000000><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica">A Framework for Understanding Gifted Children</SPAN></EM></STRONG><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t202 coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="202" path="m,l,21600r21600,l21600,xe"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"></v:path></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_s1029 style="MARGIN-TOP: 11.9pt; Z-INDEX: 4; LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 108pt; WIDTH: 297pt; POSITION: absolute; HEIGHT: 99pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left" type="#_x0000_t202"><v:shadow on="t" offset="6pt,6pt"></v:shadow><v:textbox> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times">Guest Speaker:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><FONT size=5>Pat Schuler, Ph.D., NCC, LMHC<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><o:p></o:p> </P> </DIV> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </v:textbox><w:wrap type="square"></w:wrap></v:shape><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Times"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">Pat Schuler</SPAN></EM></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">, a nationally recognized speaker on issues related to gifted education, will be discussing how some gifted kids today may be out-of-stage intellectually, out-of-phase socially, and out-of-sync emotionally/psychologically from their classmates. Some are Twice Exceptional and have additional behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Based on her experience as a classroom teacher, gifted and talented teacher, and now therapist, Pat will also share strategies and techniques that teachers, parents, and counselors can use to better understand and serve gifted kids.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Pat Schuler<STRONG><EM> </EM></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">received a Master's degree in Gifted Education from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">New Rochelle</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology as well as a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Talented Education) from The University of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT> <DIV> </DIV> </o:p></SPAN><EM><FONT color=#000000 size=3>For children of those attending the forum </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 596px; HEIGHT: 174px" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=596> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <DIV class=shape style="PADDING-RIGHT: 7.2pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.2pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.6pt; PADDING-TOP: 3.6pt" v:shape="_x0000_s1030"> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=5><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Chemistry for Kids – presented by John D. Fisher<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: red"><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ff"><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">7p.m. in the Sacandaga Cafeteria</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></P> <H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><U><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Phase Change – Solids, Liquids, and Gases</SPAN></U></H2> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Spranq eco sans'; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> </DIV> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </P> </FONT></EM> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" o:preferrelative="t" filled="f" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></v:path><o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_s1031 style="MARGIN-TOP: 3.85pt; 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TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM><FONT size=3><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Students will see demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities of phase changes for solids, liquids, and gases that will give them a new level of understanding and wonder for the world of chemistry! </SPAN></EM><FONT color=#000000>Hands-on activities will include filling balloons with dry ice to observe the change of the solid dry ice into a gas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; 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Z-INDEX: 1; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; WIDTH: 92.25pt; POSITION: absolute; HEIGHT: 44.25pt; mso-wrap-edited: f" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-176 0 -176 21234 21600 21234 21600 0 -176 0"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><v:imagedata o:title="shooting" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\COMPAQ~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image004.jpg"></v:imagedata><w:wrap type="tight"></w:wrap></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></v:shape></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><FONT color=#000000>For more information about S.P.A.C.E., meetings, and activities, visit our web site at </FONT><A href="http://worknotes.cm/NY/Scotia/SPACE">Http://worknotes.cm/NY/Scotia/SPACE</A><FONT color=#000000> or email us at </FONT><A href="mailto:SGSPACE1@aol.com">SGSPACE1@aol.com</A></SPAN></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px" SIZE=14> </DIV> </DIV> </SPAN> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV align=center>********************************************************************************<BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: red">A REQUEST FROM THE OPAL COMMITTEE<BR> </SPAN><BR> </DIV> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000> <P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT size=3>The Scotia Glenville District OPAL committee has two parent seats open for the 2009-2010 school year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <UL> <LI> <P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG>A parent of a child who participates in gifted programming at any level 1 - 12</STRONG>.</SPAN></FONT></P> </LI> <LI> <P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p><STRONG>Has high interest in the needs of advanced learners</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P> </LI> <LI> <P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG>Willing to sit on this oversight OPAL committee five times per school year </STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P> </LI> <LI> <P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3>If any parents are interested in serving on the district-wide OPAL committee, please send a letter of interest to:<BR> Sarah Cioffi at <A href="mailto:scioffi@sgcsd.net">scioffi@sgcsd.net</A> by October 8, 2009.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> </LI> </UL> <DIV align=center> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px; HEIGHT: 13px" SIZE=13> </DIV> </FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #3366ff"> <DIV align=center> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px; HEIGHT: 11px" SIZE=11> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -0.5in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in -0.5in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><BR style="mso-ignore: vglayout" clear=all> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT color=#000000><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Come to our first forum!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Guest Speaker:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Ms. Lee Ann Napolitano, Academic Head of the English Department at Scotia-Glenville<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=6><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thursday, October 8, 2009</FONT></FONT></FONT></H2> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P> <H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=6><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sacandaga Elementary LMC</FONT></FONT></FONT></H2> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Book Antiqua">Ms. Napolitano will be joining us to give an overview of the Pearson Reading Street K-5 ELA program that started this September and the efficacy of this series to address the needs of students with differing abilities through it’s leveled reading program.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also, she will discuss the Pearson AMP ELA 6 reading program started last year that involves direct instruction of reading comprehension strategies, and will be sharing information about the Pearson technology that’s available for parents.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Child care will be provided for parents attending the forum.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Future Meeting dates:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"><FONT color=#000000 size=3>Tuesday, October 13, 2009</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Thursday, December 3, 2009<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Tuesday, April 13, 2010 (SAC Cafeteria)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Thursday, February 4, 2010<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Tuesday, May 18, 2010<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><v:shape id=_x0000_i1025 style="WIDTH: 92.25pt; HEIGHT: 44.25pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:title="shooting" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\COMPAQ~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.jpg"><FONT color=#000000></FONT></v:imagedata></v:shape><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></SPAN><v:shape id=_x0000_i1026 style="WIDTH: 92.25pt; HEIGHT: 44.25pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:title="shooting" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\COMPAQ~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.jpg"></v:imagedata></v:shape><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></SPAN><v:shape id=_x0000_i1027 style="WIDTH: 92.25pt; HEIGHT: 44.25pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:title="shooting" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\COMPAQ~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.jpg"></v:imagedata></v:shape><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000"> <HR SIZE=8> </SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Monday, November 16<SUP>th</SUP> @ <st1:time w:st="on" Hour="19" Minute="0">7pm</st1:time></FONT><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> </DIV> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center><FONT color=#000000><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Scotia-Glenville</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Room A-30<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt" align=center> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Your Child’s Digital Footprint – <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>It Can Grow Like a Weed<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Identity management in a digital world<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></EM></P> <DIV align=center> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Please join us for a<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Presentation by Robert Frederick,<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 6pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>- Coordinator of Career and Employment Services at <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Schenectady</SPAN></EM></st1:PlaceName><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Community College</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></EM></st1:place><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></EM></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Mr. Frederick will discuss how a person’s digital footprint can affect their future prospects related to:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <DIV align=center> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>College<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Employment <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>Other quality of life issues <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI> </UL> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000 size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>He will outline how and why employers, colleges and business services are gathering information regarding people’s personal history and will concentrate his discussion on how they can establish stronger profiles or repair weaker digital profiles using the technology and resources available.<o:p></o:p></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>PTSA meeting @ <st1:time w:st="on" Hour="18" Minute="15">6:15pm</st1:time> (prior to program) in Room B-2 <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-outline-level: 1" align=center><EM style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT color=#000000>Join us and bring a friend!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></EM></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT color=#000000> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Questions?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please call:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Kim Koza<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>393-8501<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Robert Frederick<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>381-1368<o:p></o:p></FONT> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px" SIZE=10> </DIV> </SPAN></DIV> </FONT></SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: red">SPACE in now on FACEBOOK!!<BR> <BR> </SPAN>Check it out! <BR> <BR> Search for <BR> "Scotia-Glenville Parents Advocating for Challenging Education"</DIV> <DIV align=center>or<BR> <BR> Click here to join our <A href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=80317289099&ref=mf">group</A>.<BR> <BR> Get your newsflash via Facebook!<BR> <BR> A direct link is also available on our "Links" page<BR> <BR> </DIV> <DIV align=center> <HR style="WIDTH: 753px; HEIGHT: 13px" SIZE=13> </DIV> <DIV align=center> <SPAN style="COLOR: #00ff00">Recent SPACE website updates include...... <BR> <BR> </SPAN><BR> <BR> <A href="http://worknotes.com/NY/Scotia/SPACE/ap4.aspx">Click on this link to find out more information about VSL<BR> Great websites, books, blogs, etc. are listed<BR> <FONT color=#3366ff><A href="http://worknotes.com/NY/Scotia/SPACE/ap4.aspx"><A href="http://worknotes.com/NY/Scotia/SPACE/ap4.aspx"><FONT color=#3366ff>A new Visual Spatial Learner page</FONT><BR> </A><BR> </A></FONT></A><A href="http://worknotes.com/NY/Scotia/SPACE/ap5.aspx">Click here to see</A></DIV> <DIV align=center><A href="http://worknotes.com/NY/Scotia/SPACE/ap5.aspx">"What's Happening in Scotia-Glenville Schools"<BR> </A><BR> showcases exciting events and topics of interest <BR> that are occurring in our district.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Are you curious to learn more about S.P.A.C.E.?<BR> <BR> Come join us and discover how SPACE supports Scotia-Glenville's gifted <BR> learners and their <BR> families. <BR> <BR> <BR> If this is your first time visiting our website click on the link located <BR> above "What is SPACE?"<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> </DIV> <DIV><BR> </SPAN>_________________________________________________________________________<BR> -If you'd like to be on our e-mail distribution list, simply scroll <BR> to the bottom of page, and add your name and e-mail address. <BR> -If you received a link to this page via e-mail, your name is already on the <BR> distribution list, and does not need to be added again. <BR> -If you no longer wish to receive messages from SPACE, please e-mail us to <BR> request that we remove your name from the distribution list. Thanks!<BR> <BR> ***********************************************************************************<BR> <BR> ***********************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV align=center> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Author Websites with Advice for Young Writers:</SPAN></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">T.A. Barron<BR> </SPAN><U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"><A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAEyxCGWZtJU3BRWCCVdZzjR-Mq620LAnfl7ZOITMPdPP4ounA4eayqnQC6OjJxA7GnIRC0YigWCf3eQTOx2aGgPD8YaqTtZBIXk_SLWXoZgHOvrWaRzlmqx6uBBlB6BKQo=" target=_blank>http://www.tabarron.com/for-aspiring-writers</A></SPAN></U></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Judy Blume </SPAN></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"><A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAEoXx9vpUkDuWZKcK50XF2RY4kuEJii8IPdbaHyiTZ5zFO25A8rXEHmBwk_nuGPx7N3T6RJvrnhZOkRwkq0sBGk-kI9LdDY8xk_GVw7zo2vM6eo28YpQewd" target=_blank>www.judyblume.com/kids.php</A> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"><BR> Bruce Coville </SPAN></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAEpQFlIKpP7dfG_DEGUL1LCWWiu7dsck7d5TkKlWtUXHyOaalSC0IsdLIeQZixe1P90gqS5cdKxMeRiquoR9SbUl1khGVxiq2dsWNO0A52ozFp3jEmgO4j6" target=_blank>http://www.brucecoville.com/tips.asp</A></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Jean Craighead George<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAH5xE8oRTaK2N_9Bg22if2RwFH_KhG5ON0e9sKsMb5xKb9Bois0MH03ZbgR3i-Xx7JI-B2F1iPOMdCeAly-xo6rGotTZKz-VojopNcR53s8SQ8soDC5BC2mZV9kpjo9KljGeqINHm3wuQ==" target=_blank>www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com/writing.html</A><BR> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> Ursula LaGuin<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAHrLMpP-fsG83lNXAZffrJqaTovhb8h7zZhDD0j_Z2wwCQT0MPodwNXvbZMoTJ4yOfpPFd5JTl3OBEtthwNZqL1gybirpzH2qA5Mt110fFPjCp_1lG16ZtuJXGZ9WbdF__DH1szoc26DPfaSeTYemRa" target=_blank>http://www.ursulakleguin.com/MenuContentsList.html#writing</A></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">R.L. Lafevers<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAEPp0eG6qAzYmsfD6Wxx1YVAFVnuqsrGzyDcbbMk_a-yhq-9mvAbd6NSEWa0iZoTtOYEK3Ktm8OXFeG4WK6wm7p7gfPkjInqgGFN8M-B9WVWbZhx_IomWzxMtjc82q9S1c=" target=_blank>http://www.rllafevers.com/for_writers.html</A></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Amelia Atwater Rhodes<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAHrhNpI6VL0a8zqtL5iET1eQ9TqhlIZojgyj6bdqzw7IipXwqFNU1zlCUxQX1v9nFKDsFEbeSLQvYzkddno_bW0XlzH-LExgYtm-ySfySe_jQZzhUGY49ThP25wkyIotPrJRImgnFSBEA7uOyqMa3_X9FbfImT_5kI=" target=_blank>http://www.randomhouse.com/features/atwaterrhodes/advice.htm</A></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Rick Riordan<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAFvJ5gw9ZWx9t5DAvoB7f_ENHpG3LpaaONZDaJJVE7XhtzMFF7TSHfn0LjmaXWa-z-AJisPwAqd5RG0v2J2wcvTAKLj_fpwd72Oyc1lSryD2fR8rY0ukx1dkxU1_Ugizh6w1eBSnmnoOwsFG53FpyY_19uismVsDkzsovF6VA06dVgl9hg3Sdpt-yrr_57oico=" target=_blank>http://www.rickriordan.com/index.php/about-the-author/tips-for-aspiring-writers/</A></SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt"> </SPAN></P> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 7.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.75pt">Emily Rodda<BR> <A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643763897&s=1223&e=00151bjocInOAHUvT513yF2AThAL1_mo2Mdnj63zHNYG9jjDDiJj8w3d4dEeRIARzcINhh3110SanXCGjVx7wmG738QrmNNm9BWJyUwf3pXKY9AMyISXKM8YyXywie_vmvH_bUb09kGjVQ=" target=_blank>http://www.emilyrodda.com/writingtips.html</A><BR> </SPAN></P> </DIV> </DIV> <BR> <BR> </DIV> <DIV align=center>Budget Update<BR> <BR> Over the past several weeks, the administration and Board of Education sliced about <BR> $1.3 million <BR> from the superintendent's February 23 proposal. Among the reductions:<BR> <BR> Young Scholars in grades 4 and 5 will add a math and science component and be taught <BR> by S-G's in-<BR> house gifted and talented teachers for a $25,000 savings. Grades 4 and 5 students will <BR> continued <BR> to be taught humanities by the Young Scholars program through the Warren-Washington <BR> BOCES. Both <BR> the humanities and math/science program, to be called Scotia Scholars as it is in <BR> grade 6, will <BR> be half days each and taught at Sacandaga Elementary School on Wednesdays. <BR> <BR> Academic contest entry fees were reduced by $2,500, leaving $5,000<BR> <BR> For more information and links look at our "What's Happening in Scotia-Glenville <BR> Schools?" page<BR> <BR> ***********************************************************************************<BR> *****<BR> <BR> _____________________________________________________________________________<BR> <BR> SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT<BR> <BR> Meeting of the Board of Education<BR> <BR> Monday, February 23, 2009<BR> <BR> 7:00 PM - Open Session<BR> <BR> Middle School -- Library Media Center<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Curriculum Report: <BR> OPAL (Opportunities & Programs for Advanced Learners) Update <BR> Joseph Kavanaugh (Director of Curriculum & Instruction), Maria Maynard and <BR> Cily Rueda (OPAL Enrichment Specialists)<BR> <BR> <BR> The recommendation made to the Board of Education during the presentation was-<BR> <BR> Recommendations:<BR> Our primary recommendation this year for OPAL is not a new one. The Young Scholars <BR> program could <BR> be absorbed in our S-G program and taught by both our OPAL teachers. We envision half-<BR> day <BR> programs for grades 4 and 5 in the humanities and science/ math where students qualify <BR> for one <BR> program or the other (or both) using targeted criteria to that program. One teacher <BR> would teach <BR> humanities to grade 4 (am) and then grade 5 students (pm) and our other OPAL teacher <BR> would <BR> mirror that by teaching science and math to grade 5 (am) and then grade 4 students <BR> (pm). These <BR> programs would occur on Wednesdays and be held at Sacandaga. There would need to be a <BR> mid-day <BR> bus run on that day. We estimate no change in other opportunities for our students at <BR> the <BR> building level and would absorb this by restructuring planning time for our OPAL <BR> teachers and by <BR> having the 1O week science unit on Simple Machines in grade 3 at the beginning of the <BR> year <BR> taught <BR> by classroom teachers instead. OPAL teachers would still screen students by going into <BR> grade 3 <BR> classrooms and administering activities that would call for creativity, task <BR> commitment, above <BR> average abilities and extensions/connections to the general curriculum.<BR> <BR> The OPAL teachers and I look forward to any questions that the Board of Education may <BR> have about <BR> our OPAL program or this report. I especially want to thank the Board for their <BR> openness to new <BR> ideas and for their on-going investment in our most talented academic students.<BR> <BR> <BR> A complete copy of the OPAL Curriculum Report handout<BR> is available on our "What's Happening in Scotia-Glenville Schools?" page<BR> <BR> Update<BR> <BR> Over the past several weeks, the administration and Board of Education sliced about <BR> $1.3 million <BR> from the superintendent's February 23 proposal. Among the reductions:<BR> <BR> Young Scholars in grades 4 and 5 will add a math and science component and be taught <BR> by S-G's in-<BR> house gifted and talented teachers for a $25,000 savings. Grades 4 and 5 students will <BR> continued <BR> to be taught humanities by the Young Scholars program through the Warren-Washington <BR> BOCES. Both <BR> the humanities and math/science program, to be called Scotia Scholars as it is in <BR> grade 6, will <BR> be half days each and taught at Sacandaga Elementary School on Wednesdays. <BR> <BR> Academic contest entry fees were reduced by $2,500, leaving $5,000<BR> <BR> For more information and links look at our "What's Happening in Scotia-Glenville <BR> Schools?" page<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> **********************************************************************<BR> <BR> Monday March 23, 2009 <BR> <BR> Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library <BR> <BR> <BR> Connecting Boys with Books with Michael Sullivan, Author <BR> <BR> This nationally known speaker is a true advocate of reading, especially for boys. <BR> Parents will <BR> learn tips to engage and sustain sons interest in books. <BR> This event is generously co-sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon <BR> Public Library <BR> and Capital Region BOCES School Library System and <BR> The Early Childhood Direction Center of the Capital Region. This program is part of <BR> the <BR> Librarys year long celebration of 40 years of service to the community. <BR> <BR> Required registration beginning Monday, March 2 in-person or phone the Library at 371-<BR> 8622.<BR> <BR> <BR> ***********************************************************************<BR> <BR> !! A new Visual Spatial Learner page is available on our <BR> website!!<BR> <BR> Click on the link above to find out more about this <BR> topic.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> SPACE (Scotia-Glenville Parents Advocating for Challenging Education) will <BR> host a forum on <BR> Visual-Spatial Learners (VSLs) on Thursday, February 5th at 7:00pm in the <BR> Sacandaga Elementary <BR> Library. <BR> <BR> Visual learners are students who remember what they see, and often forget <BR> what they hear. They <BR> often get the big picture, but miss the details, can be excellent problem <BR> and puzzle solvers, <BR> yet might struggle with organizational skills and sequential tasks. As a <BR> result, they present <BR> unique challenges to their parents and teachers. <BR> <BR> Speakers will include Jan Tunison, High School Librarian, and Becki Ayers, <BR> sixth grade <BR> ELA/Social Studies teacher, and Christine McKenna, parent (all mothers of <BR> VSLs) The forum will <BR> discuss the characteristics of a visual-spatial learner, parenting <BR> strategies, and how we can <BR> help them be successful in the classroom.<BR> <BR> Child care will be available for parents attending the forum. <BR> <BR> View a flyer for this event by clicking on the "Forum and Upcoming School <BR> Events" icon above.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> ********************************************<BR> <BR> SAAC camp to run from July 6 to Aug. 14 at S-G Middle School <BR> <BR> <BR> The Scotia/Schenectady Academics and Arts Camp (SAAC) is an educational enrichment <BR> program held <BR> for six weeks. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment where children can be <BR> creative, <BR> make friends, and continue to learn throughout the summer. Operating under the <BR> philosophy <BR> that "a child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit," SAAC has enriched the <BR> lives of <BR> thousands of children since its inception in 1963. <BR> <BR> <BR> It is held at the air conditioned Scotia-Glenville Middle School, 10 Prestige Parkway, <BR> in <BR> Scotia. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Check out the site here: http://www.saaccamp.com/ <BR> Link available on "Forum and upcoming School Events" page<BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ******<BR> <BR> Congratulations!!!<BR> <BR> 6 Scotia-Glenville students competed in the Science Olympiad Invitational <BR> competition at Ravena-<BR> Coeymans-Selkirk, on Saturday, 1/10/09. <BR> <BR> Congratulations to the following students who had a strong performance for <BR> Scotia-Glenville and <BR> walked away with 2 first place finishes, a second place finish and 2 third <BR> place finishes...<BR> <BR> Sarah Dean, Katherine Fritzeen, Corey McKenna, Chris Omicinski, Emily <BR> Peterson and Noah Wegener.<BR> <BR> Their next competition will be regional finals in March. <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ************ <BR> <BR> Check Out.........<BR> <BR> 2009 Saturday Scholars<BR> <BR> AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR ALL CAPITAL AREA STUDENTS IN <BR> GRADES 1-6 <BR> <BR> Presented by Shenendehowa Advocates for Gifted <BR> Education<BR> <BR> (Students in grades 7/8 may enroll in grade 5/6 classes with instructor <BR> permission. Limited <BR> openings are available for Kindergarten students who can read and write <BR> fluently. Please contact <BR> SAGE prior to registration for info.)<BR> <BR> <BR> Mythic Creatures, Beginning Chess, Journey to India, and All The Worlds A <BR> Stage are just a few <BR> of the fun and exciting classes being offered this year! <BR> <BR> Eligibility: SAGE Saturday Scholars courses are designed for students of <BR> above average ability <BR> and/or high motivation. Participants should be prepared for a fast moving, <BR> non-repetitive <BR> learning environment. <BR> <BR> Registration: January 24th, 2009 9:00am-10:30am in the Acadia Science <BR> Library (Snow date: Jan <BR> 31st) Schedule: Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4th, 2009 10:00am <BR> to 12:00 noon (Snow <BR> date: April 5th) <BR> <BR> Tuition: $45 tuition fee. Some classes require an additional materials fee <BR> to be collected at <BR> registration. <BR> <BR> For additional information on this program including course descriptions and <BR> registration form, <BR> please go to our website at www.worknotes.com/ny/cliftonpark/sage A link to <BR> this is available <BR> at the bottom our "Links" page.<BR> <BR> Further questions? Please call Linda DeMasi 877-5813 or contact us by email <BR> at <BR> sagenews@yahoo.com.<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> *****<BR> <BR> SAGE SCIENCE DISCOVERY NIGHT 2009<BR> APRIL 22RD<BR> 6:30-8:00PM<BR> GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL<BR> <BR> Over 30 science exhibitors from around the Capital Region all under one <BR> roof. Come learn what fun science can be! Open to all families in the <BR> Capital Area. <BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> * <BR> <BR> From the Academic Outreach Programs Office at <BR> <BR> Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York!<BR> <BR> Everything you need to know about Summer@Rensselaer is available online.<BR> <BR> The Web site has been updated and provides information on specific course <BR> and program offerings, <BR> support services, and links to summer programs. <BR> <BR> A link to Summer@Rensselaer is available at the bottom our "Links" page<BR> <BR> ***************************************************************************<BR> *****<BR> <BR> New at Scotia-Glenville High School!<BR> <BR> Science Research Course for 2009-2010<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> In conjunction with the State University of New York at Albany, Scotia-<BR> Glenville High School is <BR> offering an elective science research course starting in the 2009-2010 <BR> school year (pending <BR> board approval). <BR> <BR> In this course, students do what professional researchers do, from planning <BR> a project to <BR> conducting research and publicizing the results. As the work progresses, <BR> the student writes <BR> research papers, creates posters, and presents research findings at <BR> available competitions and <BR> symposia. It is open to incoming sophomores and offers the potential to earn <BR> up to twelve State <BR> University of New York credits. All incoming sophomores are welcome to <BR> apply. <BR> <BR> An informational meeting will be held on December 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in <BR> room A-30 of the High <BR> School. <BR> <BR> Interested students and parents are encouraged to attend. <BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> *********<BR> <BR> Odyssey of the Mind <BR> is happening in Scotia-Glenville!<BR> <BR> This year Scotia-Glenville has 16 teams with a total of 95 students <BR> participating in this <BR> international problem solving competition.<BR> <BR> Odyssey of the Mind teaches and utilizes 21st Century Skills and research <BR> shows that former <BR> Odyssey of the Mind participants grow up to be amazing employees who are <BR> great problem solvers <BR> and know how to work as a team. <BR> <BR> For more information about Odyssey of the Mind visit their website at <BR> www.odysseyofthemind.com <BR> <BR> A link is available on our "Links" page along with pictures from last years <BR> competition.<BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ****** <BR> <BR> <BR> 2009 Science Bowl Try-Outs <BR> <BR> November 4, 5 and 6 at SG Middle School<BR> <BR> Tryouts will be held for the Science Bowl Team on November 4, 5 <BR> and 6 <BR> at SG Middle School. <BR> <BR> Tryouts will begin at 2:45 and run approximately one hour. <BR> <BR> You must sign up for tryouts with your science teacher in order to <BR> attend tryouts. <BR> <BR> Tryouts are open to anyone, yes, even YOU! <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> See your science teacher today for more information! <BR> <BR> Come on out and show everyone that SG students are wicked smart! <BR> <BR> Parents, we need your help! If you can help with try outs <BR> please contact Mr Jenkins at- RJenkins@sgcsd.net<BR> <BR> Click on "Forum and Upcoming School Events" for more information <BR> and pictures from last years event.<BR> *************************************************************************<BR> **** <BR> <BR> !!!!!!!!!!!Hold on to your seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR> <BR> ++++ The Science Olympiad is back! ++++<BR> <BR> <BR> Join SPACE <BR> <BR> Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 pm <BR> <BR> in the Middle School Library <BR> <BR> Randy Jenkins, Academic Head of the Science Department, has secured a spot <BR> for a Scotia <BR> Glenville Middle School team in the Olympiad, which is billed as one of the <BR> premier science <BR> competitions in the nation. <BR> <BR> A team consists of a maximum of 15 students in grades 6-9, and will require <BR> the support of <BR> several coaches, parents and mentors. Current 6th through 9th graders and <BR> their parents are <BR> encouraged to attend. <BR> <BR> For more infomation click on the "Forum and Upcoming School Events" tab above<BR> <BR> We hope you will join us! Bring a Friend!<BR> <BR> For more information and link to the Science Olympiad website click on <BR> our Links tab.<BR> @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@<BR> @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@<BR> <BR> Exploring Engineering Day @RPI <BR> <BR> A program for inquisitive boys and girls in grades 3 to 6 <BR> who enjoy solving problems! <BR> <BR> Saturday, February 21, 2009 <BR> (February 28, 2009, back-up date in case of inclement <BR> wearther) <BR> <BR> Registration Form is available on our "Worth a Look" page<BR> <BR> <BR> Completed registration forms will be processed on a first-come, first-served <BR> basis. Space is <BR> limited! <BR> _____________________________________________________________________________<BR> _____________<BR> <BR> <BR> *Check out our new link AGATE Emails * <BR> <BR> We will be posting emails and news articles that come from AGATE- Advocacy <BR> for Gifted and <BR> Talented Education in New York State<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ***<BR> __________________________________________________<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> 2 new opportunities are now available through the<BR> <BR> *SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY*<BR> <BR> Super Sunday Family Fun <BR> <BR> Pioneer Days and Ways stories and activities<BR> For all ages.<BR> <BR> Registration begins March 1, 2009. <BR> Location: Central Library, McChesney Room <BR> Contact: Children's Room, Central Library 518.388.4540<BR> <BR> Fun for Families <BR> <BR> Pioneer Days and Ways<BR> Stories and activities<BR> <BR> Registration begins March 3, 2009 <BR> Location: Woodlawn Branch <BR> Contact: Woodlawn Branch Library 518.386.4448<BR> <BR> Vacation Week Fun <BR> <BR> Make It and Take It<BR> with the Tang Museum<BR> <BR> Registration begins March 31, 2009<BR> Contact: Woodlawn Branch Library 518.386.4448 <BR> Location: Woodlawn Branch <BR> <BR> <BR> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Check out our LINKS page for a more information about this <BR> program!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR> <BR> <BR> ______________________LearningExpress <BR> Library___________________________<BR> <BR> LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning <BR> platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help <BR> patronsstudents and adult learnerssucceed on the academic or licensing <BR> tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer <BR> explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.<BR> <BR> This site includes:<BR> College Entrance Exams<BR> E-BOOKS<BR> Elementary School Skills Improvement<BR> Math Skills Improvement<BR> Middle School Skills Improvement<BR> SAT Preparation<BR> Writing Skills Improvement<BR> And much more............Check it out!<BR> <BR> !!!!!!!!!!!Check out our LINKS page for a more information about this <BR> program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR> _____________________________________________________________________________<BR> _________________<BR> <BR> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Schenectady Museum Calendar of <BR> Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR> <BR> The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium is a dynamic destination <BR> just a short drive <BR> from Scotia-Glenville which celebrates science, invention, and imagination. <BR> The Museum explores <BR> the areas rich technological heritage, with some of the regions finest <BR> interactive exhibits; a <BR> must-see for families, tourists, area residents, and other visitors.<BR> <BR> Friday, January 16 @ 5:00 7:00 PM <BR> <BR> FREE! ART Night: Model Trains & DNA<BR> <BR> Come to the Museum during ART Night in January. See the Model Trains run! <BR> And, explore Putting <BR> DNA to Work, an interactive traveling exhibit from the Marian Koshland <BR> Science Museum of the <BR> National Academy of Sciences.<BR> <BR> FREE<BR> <BR> Saturday, January 17 @ 1:00 PM <BR> <BR> Family Discovery Lab: Electrostatic Magic<BR> <BR> Dont have a lab at home? Come to the Schenectady Museums Family Discovery <BR> Lab and explore the <BR> properties of static electricity with a Van de Graaff generator. Then build <BR> your own <BR> electroscope! Limited openings. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today!<BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission<BR> <BR> Monday, January 19 @ 12:30 - 3:30 PM <BR> <BR> Martin Luther King Jr. Day Kids Activities<BR> <BR> Though normally closed on Mondays, the Schenectady Museum will be open for <BR> area school children <BR> to enjoy a day off from school. Enjoy special kids hands-on activities!<BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission<BR> <BR> Monday, January 19 @ 1,2 & 3 PM <BR> <BR> Martin Luther King Jr. Day Planetarium Shows<BR> <BR> Though normally closed on Mondays, the Schenectady Museum will be open for <BR> area school children <BR> to enjoy a day off from school. Enjoy a Planetarium show: 1PM - Our Place in <BR> Space; 2PM - Cowboy <BR> Astronomer; 3PM - Seasonal Sky Tour.<BR> <BR> Museum admission plus $2.75<BR> <BR> Wednesday, January 21 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards<BR> <BR> Build a two-story building out of index cards, using just one shape - an <BR> arch or a triangle. <BR> Then see it if can support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & Suits-<BR> Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to <BR> learn about science <BR> and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Thursday, January 22 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards<BR> <BR> Build a two-story building out of index cards, using just one shape - an <BR> arch or a triangle. <BR> Then see it if can support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & Suits-<BR> Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to <BR> learn about science <BR> and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Friday, January 23 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards<BR> <BR> Build a two-story building out of index cards, using just one shape - an <BR> arch or a triangle. <BR> Then see it if can support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & Suits-<BR> Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to <BR> learn about science <BR> and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Friday, January 23 @ 6:00 8:15 PM <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Saturday, January 24 @ 1:00 3:00 PM <BR> <BR> Adventures in Science: Vespa Scooters<BR> <BR> Explore a greener way to travel - the Vespa - with members of a dealership <BR> located in <BR> Schenectady. Discover the fuel-saving technology behind Vespa scooters.<BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Saturday, January 24 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards<BR> <BR> Build a two-story building out of index cards, using just one shape - an <BR> arch or a triangle. <BR> Then see it if can support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & Suits-<BR> Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to <BR> learn about science <BR> and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Wednesday, January 28 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Hang Time<BR> <BR> Build paper helicopters that are similar to the seeds of maple trees at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & <BR> Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program <BR> to learn about <BR> science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Thursday, January 29 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Hang Time<BR> <BR> Build paper helicopters that are similar to the seeds of maple trees at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & <BR> Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program <BR> to learn about <BR> science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Thursday, January 29 @ 6:00 8:30 PM <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> Friday, January 30 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Hang Time<BR> <BR> Build paper helicopters that are similar to the seeds of maple trees at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & <BR> Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program <BR> to learn about <BR> science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> Friday, January 30 @ 6:00 8:30 PM <BR> <BR> <BR> Saturday, January 31 @ 3:30 5:00 PM <BR> <BR> FETCH! Lab: Hang Time<BR> <BR> Build paper helicopters that are similar to the seeds of maple trees at the <BR> Schenectady Museum & <BR> Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program <BR> to learn about <BR> science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! <BR> <BR> FREE with Museum admission <BR> <BR> !!!!!!!!!!!Check out our LINKS page for a more information about current <BR> programs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR> <BR> _____________________________________________________________________________<BR> _________________<BR> ************Report Sees Cost in Some Academic Gains <BR> ***************************<BR> By SAM DILLON / NEW YORK TIMES <BR> June 18, 2008 <BR> <BR> A new study argues that the nations focus on helping students who are <BR> furthest behind may have <BR> produced a Robin Hood effect, yielding steady academic gains for low-<BR> achieving students in <BR> recent years at the expense of top students.<BR> <BR> A link to this report can be found on our "LINKS" page<BR> A NEW YORK TIMES article can be found on our "WORTH A LOOK" page--<BR> Report Sees Cost in Some Academic Gains <BR> By SAM DILLON / <BR> June 18, 2008 <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ***********<BR> <BR> @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@<BR> @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@<BR> <BR> On September 8th S.P.A.C.E. hosted an orientation for incoming Young <BR> Scholars in the Sacandaga <BR> Elementary Library. <BR> <BR> We had 22 students and their parents turn out for this event which included, <BR> Maria Maynard, the <BR> districts Gifted Specialist and past Young Scholars to answer questions <BR> followed by ice <BR> cream to top off the evening.<BR> <BR> Thank you for attending and making this night a success. <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ************<BR> <BR> We are in the process of updating our Newsflash list, the best way to hear <BR> about SPACE events in <BR> our school district.<BR> <BR> -If you received a link to this page via e-mail, your name is already on the <BR> distribution list, and does not need to be added again. <BR> -If you'd like to be on our e-mail distribution list, simply click below at <BR> the bottom of this <BR> page, and add your name and e-mail address. <BR> -If you no longer wish to receive messages from SPACE, please e-mail us to <BR> request that we remove your name from the distribution list. <BR> <BR> sgspace1@aol.com<BR> <BR> Thanks!<BR> <BR> <BR> _____________________________________________________________________________<BR> ____________<BR> <BR> <BR> ***** Its Not Too Late!!!!*********<BR> <BR> ******** WE NEED YOUR INPUT BRIEF SURVEY TO COMPLETE ****<BR> Read below for details<BR> <BR> <BR> Dear Members and Friends of SPACE,<BR> <BR> Scotia-Glenville Parents Advocating for Challenging Education is a chapter <BR> of AGATE, the <BR> Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education in NYS. At our June 2nd SPACE <BR> meeting, we elected <BR> new officers for the coming year.<BR> <BR> They are as follows: President Michelle Kraines, Vice President Sarah <BR> Cioffi, Treasurer <BR> Morena Rizzuto, and Secretary Claire Houlihan. <BR> <BR> As we have discussed what we would like to accomplish in the 2008-2009 <BR> school year, we <BR> determined that we would love to incorporate your feedback into our planning.<BR> <BR> In the past we have hosted several different types of events including:<BR> game nights for students and parents, <BR> forums to instruct parents on topics related to gifted education, <BR> opportunities for parents to interact with personnel in our district <BR> who offer programs <BR> for gifted students <BR> regular monthly meetings to keep you informed regarding decisions <BR> within the district <BR> that affected programming and opportunities to be involved <BR> opportunities for parents to connect with other parents in the <BR> district to support one <BR> another as we parent our high ability learners<BR> <BR> ******* Survey Information ********<BR> <BR> We would like to invite you to fill out the short survey available on our <BR> web site. <BR> <BR> *Link to "Survey 2008" is available above and on our home <BR> page.***<BR> <BR> We realize that this is a busy time of year so we attempted to make it brief <BR> but if you would <BR> like to include additional comments, wed love to hear them. <BR> <BR> <BR> Were looking forward to hearing from you! <BR> Sincerely,<BR> <BR> The Officers of SPACE<BR> Michelle Kraines<BR> Sarah Cioffi<BR> Morena Rizzuto<BR> <BR> It's not too late to get involved. Parent involvement is the key to success <BR> at Scotia-Glenville!<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR> +++++++<BR> <BR> ************** DistrictNews <BR> *******************<BR> <BR> The budget was APPROVED today by a vote of 1,160 to 885 and the bus <BR> purchase proposal was <BR> APPROVED by a vote of 1,216 to 745.<BR> <BR> These new initiatives totaling $282,475 were included in the proposed <BR> budget:<BR> <BR> Elementary<BR> <BR> Program for Children with Autism<BR> Increase in Social Work Services at Glendaal<BR> Establish Elementary Club Funds<BR> Increase in Physical Education Time in grades K-3<BR> Increase in Teacher for the Gifted and Talented <BR> Maintain Current Young Scholars Program<BR> <BR> Middle School<BR> Teen Elective Class <BR> <BR> High School<BR> Increase in Transition Planning Time<BR> Tech Valley HS Student<BR> CISCO IT Essentials Class<BR> <BR> District-Wide<BR> Increase District support for Academic Contests <BR> Increase in Head Bus Driver Hours<BR> Hockey and Athletic Expansion at Middle and High School<BR> Increase in hardware for Computer Replacement<BR> Increase in software funding<BR> Network Upgrade Study Total Long Range Planning <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> **<BR> <BR> Schenectady/Scotia Academic and Arts Camp<BR> <BR> The annual Schenectady/Scotia Academic and Arts Camp (SAAC), a summer arts <BR> enrichment program <BR> for children, will be held at the Scotia-Glenville Middle School this year. <BR> It has previously <BR> been held in the Schenectady City School District.<BR> <BR> The dates are July 7-Aug. 15.<BR> <BR> Campers participate in arts, computer literacy, mathematics, music, physical <BR> education, science <BR> and theater arts. There are other activities and a weekly field trip for <BR> each camper.<BR> <BR> Students must have completed grade 1 to be eligible for the camp. The camp <BR> is held from 9 a.m. <BR> to 3 p.m. each day. Transportation is provided from various locations in the <BR> Scotia-Glenville, <BR> Schenectady and Niskayuna school districts.<BR> <BR> The cost is $100 per week with a $25 registration fee.<BR> <BR> More information is avalable on the Scotia-Glenville School District main <BR> home page or by <BR> calling 356-5328 or 763-5445<BR> <BR> Peter Rizzo, who teaches music at Scotia-Glenville, is the camp director.<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> *<BR> Right now is the time to re-new your AGATE membership! <BR> <BR> AGATE, Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education in New York State, is the <BR> statewide advocacy <BR> group for gifted education. SPACE is a local chapter of AGATE, their <BR> website is <BR> http://www.agateny.com/index.html. A link is available on our links tab.<BR> <BR> If you wish to join AGATE or re-new your current membership please contact <BR> Michelle Kraines, our <BR> treasurer at dkraines@nycap.rr.com<BR> *************************************************************************<BR> *****<BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> <BR> <BR> -------------------------------Science Bowl News-----------------------------<BR> -----------<BR> <BR> Eleven Scotia-Glenville students competed on March 1 at the GE Research and <BR> Development Center <BR> in Niskayuna in the Middle Level Science Bowl.<BR> <BR> Randy Jenkins, academic head for science, and teachers David Swain and Amy <BR> Casella accompanied <BR> the students at the science bowl. Students had to build and race a hydrogen <BR> fuel cell car and <BR> compete in a "buzzer" style competion by answering science and math <BR> questions.<BR> <BR> Out of 11 teams from schools from the Capital Region, both Scotia-Glenville <BR> teams were in the <BR> final four playoff. In the end, the S-G teams placed 2nd and 4th overall. <BR> <BR> These students were involved with the Science Bowl:<BR> <BR> <BR> 2nd place overall<BR> <BR> Corey McKenna<BR> Alexis Yagielski<BR> Sarah Dean<BR> Chris Omicinski<BR> Becky Celorio<BR> <BR> 4th place overall<BR> Emily Peterson<BR> Noah Wegener<BR> Emily Houlihan<BR> Abby Pietrow<BR> Mitchell Forshey<BR> <BR> Check out pictures from the competition from the link on our links page!<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> <BR> Check out the pictures in our Photo Gallery from our <BR> January 15th program <BR> Advocating for Optimal Match <BR> Featuring Anna Sugarman and <BR> Exotic Animal Show for Children with Joe Biss<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> *<BR> UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!<BR> <BR> Several Scotia-Glenville teams received ribbons for placing in the top three <BR> at the Region 7 <BR> Odyssey of the Mind competitions on Saturday. One team, coached by Gene <BR> Terwilliger and his Glen-<BR> Worden crew, placed first in the Road Rally problem (pictured below) and <BR> will go on to the state <BR> competition in Binghamton on March 29.<BR> Dozens of Scotia-Glenville students will put their creativity, engineering <BR> skills and teamwork <BR> to the test during competitions at Mohonasen High School and Draper Middle <BR> School on Saturday, <BR> March 1.<BR> <BR> The Scotia teams - from Glendaal, Glen-Worden, Lincoln and Sacandaga have <BR> involved parents, <BR> students and staff working toward solving a unique problem since late last <BR> year. There are three <BR> primary teams (grades K to 2) and 11 division teams (grades 3-5) from SG <BR> this year. Last year, <BR> there were just three teams entered from Scotia-Glenville.<BR> <BR> Each team constructs its own props, develops it owns skits and must work <BR> toward the solution in <BR> a uniform way outlined at this Odyssey web site: www.odysseyofthemind.com<BR> <BR> The schools work through the Capital Region BOCES. Here is the BOCES press <BR> release about the <BR> upcoming competition.<BR> <BR> Many of these projects would not have been possible without strong parent, <BR> student and community <BR> support. These businesses donated more than $4,000 to purchase supplies, pay <BR> Odyssey of the Mind <BR> fees and other items needed by the teams along the way:<BR> <BR> Guyer Construction, Inc<BR> S-G Lions Club<BR> Scotia Insurance Agency<BR> First national Bank of Scotia<BR> KAPL/Lockheed Martin<BR> Scotia Rotary<BR> Frank and Sons Body Works, Inc<BR> Subway/Newp, LTD <BR> S-G PTA Council<BR> S-Tech/Wayne Shuster<BR> Elks Club of Scotia<BR> Dan Maynard<BR> <BR> More information and pictures are availavable on the Scotia-Glenville School <BR> website, a link is <BR> avalable on our links page.<BR> <BR> http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/odysseyofthemind/2008/odyssey2008.html<BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ***************<BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> **<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> **************<BR> <BR> +++++++++++++++++++RPI Summer Programs++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR> <BR> <BR> This summer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is offering a range of programs <BR> for elementary, <BR> middle, and high school students. Below is a list of summer programs!<BR> Each summer program is individually priced. Check out the program listing <BR> online <BR> (http://summer.rpi.edu) for additional information. Applications are <BR> required for some programs. <BR> Refer to the web site for details. We hope you will be able to explore and <BR> discover the <BR> Summer@Rensselaer! <BR> Please contact Mike Gunther, Program Manager for Recruitment, with your <BR> mailing address and <BR> details on your student (grade and school name) to be added to the outreach <BR> mailing list at RPI!<BR> <BR> +++++++++++++++++++++++++Elementary School <BR> Students++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR> <BR> Creative Writing<BR> * LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy<BR> * Samaritan-Rensselaer Childrens Center RPI Summer Day Camp<BR> Young Actors Guild (YAG)<BR> Rensselaer Football Camp<BR> <BR> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Middle School <BR> Students+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR> <BR> * Creative Writing<BR> * LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy<BR> * VEX Robotics Engineering Academy<BR> * The Magical World of Flight<BR> * Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes<BR> * Young Actors Guild (YAG)<BR> * Rensselaer Football Camp<BR> <BR> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++High School <BR> Students++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR> <BR> * Architecture Career Discovery Program<BR> * Computer Game Development Academy<BR> * ASM Materials Camp<BR> * Build Your Drawing Portfolio<BR> * Creative Writing<BR> * VEX Robotics Engineering Academy<BR> * The Magical World of Flight<BR> * Video Production: Through the Eyes of the Lens<BR> * Young Actors Guild (YAG)<BR> * Rensselaer Football Camp<BR> <BR> Michael L. Gunther<BR> Program Manager for Recruitment<BR> Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<BR> Outreach Programs Office<BR> 110 8th Street, CII Suite 4011<BR> Troy, NY 12180-3590 USA<BR> <BR> Phone: 518-276-8351<BR> Fax: 518-276-8738<BR> E-mail: gunthm@rpi.edu <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> ***************************************************************************<BR> <BR> <BR> A Recent Article in the Glenville Spotlight:<BR> <BR> ------------------Parents support gifted students----------------------------<BR> --<BR> <BR> Posted on: 01/16/08<BR> Written by: Jennifer Farnsworth, Contributing Writer<BR> email: news@spotlightnews.com<BR> <BR> <BR> For parents like Don and Michelle Kraines, ensuring that your child is being <BR> challenged <BR> academically can sometimes be, well, a challenge. The Kraines are a part of <BR> a group called <BR> SPACE, or Scotia-Glenville Parents Advocating for Challenging Education, is <BR> holding an <BR> informational session for parents this month as a way to let parents know <BR> they can actively take <BR> part in giving their children educational opportunities.<BR> <BR> We are what the booster club is to sports, Kraines said. We are a group <BR> of parents who want <BR> to support our children through giving them every chance to learn and grow. <BR> We look to see how <BR> we as parents can work together with the district to improve on academic <BR> programs. <BR> <BR> The school district has in fact listened to the concerns of parents of <BR> academically successful <BR> students and responded with a program called OPAL, or Opportunities and <BR> Programs for Advanced <BR> Learners. OPAL is an academic enrichment program for students in <BR> kindergarten through 12th <BR> grade. The goal of OPAL is to promote self-esteem as they work on advanced <BR> material with <BR> interdisciplinary approaches to solve challenging problems or develop high-<BR> level skills. Each <BR> building in the district has its own OPAL Study team, which is composed of <BR> teachers and <BR> administrators who work to identify students who qualify for OPAL. A <BR> referral is then sent home <BR> to parents asking if they are interested in having their child in the <BR> program. <BR> <BR> Kraines said OPAL is something that will be discussed at the SPACE meeting. <BR> She said many new <BR> parents are unaware of the specifics of programs like OPAL and that the <BR> meeting gives them an <BR> opportunity to ask questions. She said the districts curriculum director, <BR> Joe Kavanaugh, has <BR> assisted SPACE parents. <BR> <BR> Kavanaugh organized forums for parents last year to introduce the OPAL <BR> program.<BR> <BR> Offering advanced courses and challenging opportunities is very important <BR> to our district, and <BR> we want parents to know that. We want parents to know they dont necessarily <BR> need to look <BR> outside our district if they have an academically gifted child, said <BR> Kavanaugh.<BR> <BR> In addition to OPAL, SPACE has worked with the board of education to create <BR> honors English <BR> programs at the middle school levels. They have also worked with OPAL <BR> teacher Maria Maynard on <BR> the Odyssey of the Mind competition, which has grown in popularity within <BR> the district. Odyssey <BR> is a worldwide problem-solving competition that mixes fun with creative out <BR> of the box <BR> thinking.<BR> <BR> Over the past several years we have seen a lot of improvements to our <BR> advanced learning <BR> programs. The board has a commitment to offer educational opportunities to <BR> all levels of <BR> learners, said board president Margaret Smith.<BR> <BR> *************************************************************************<BR> ******<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> -------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> -If you'd like to be on our e-mail distribution list, simply click below, <BR> and add your name and e-mail address. <BR> -If you received a link to this page via e-mail, your name is already on the <BR> distribution list, and does not need to be added again. <BR> -If you no longer wish to receive messages from SPACE, please e-mail us to <BR> request that we remove your name from the distribution list. 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