This document lists various workshop options for students to choose from. The workshops involve volunteering for charities like making toys for sick children, cleaning beaches and parks, fundraising, teaching older adults technology skills, and more. Most workshops are free or cost $5-10 and take place at the school as well as locations in the community. Students are asked to select a first and second choice workshop and submit their selection forms by Friday November 19th.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Pukekohe Hill School, including sports competitions, fundraising activities, and orientation events. It congratulates students who participated in netball and cross country and lists the top finishers. It also reminds families to return trophies and cups from the previous year's prizegiving and invites parents to the board of trustees meeting. Finally, it shares highlights from Room 10, including their learning about past and present, a train trip, and Maori language week activities.
Announcements- Monday, September 18, 2017Ken Stayner
Mrs. Kerr is looking for student artists to help paint a backdrop for the upcoming school play. Interested students should come to Room 214 at lunch today. The second notice announces a meeting for students interested in volunteering as basketball scorers and timers. Grade 9 students are welcome. The third notice is about an upcoming junior boys volleyball game.
The document provides information on various programs and events taking place at the Meade County Public Library in October 2011. There will be yoga classes, book discussions, workshops on diabetes and CPR certification. Children's programs include storytimes, arts and crafts activities, and a movie matinee. Teen events include making art journals, a film screening, and activities for Teen Read Week.
This document provides information about Islip Middle School, including its mission, philosophy, and essential elements. It outlines the school's focus on facilitating students' academic, emotional, and social growth to become lifelong learners. It also announces various clubs, activities, and other school announcements such as fitness tips, recycling initiatives, and reminders about school policies.
This monthly newsletter from Kendal Early Learning Center provides information about upcoming events in January 2015. Key details include:
- The annual Parent Meeting will be held on January 22nd at 6 pm to discuss the importance of literacy. Dinner will be provided and childcare available.
- Upcoming field trips this month include a visit to the Natural History Museum on January 8th to learn about mammoths and mastodons, and the Giraffes class will go to the library on January 16th.
- The newsletter provides the classroom updates, including recapping holiday celebrations in December and introducing the new Creative Curriculum study about exercise starting in January.
This document summarizes several spring traditions in Slovakia. It describes the folk tradition of Morena, in which a straw doll was carried to a river singing folk songs to say goodbye to winter. It also discusses Easter traditions like not eating meat on Good Friday and attending church on Easter Sunday. Additionally, it covers the May 1st tradition of boys building branches called "mays" to gift to girls as a symbol of love and the changing seasons. The document emphasizes that while some traditions are now only practiced in folk clubs or towns, traditions are an important part of cultural heritage.
The document is a thank you letter from the owner of Dream Tree Riding School thanking families for supporting their children's interest in horseback riding. It recognizes the students for their hard work and dedication in caring for their horses and overcoming new challenges. It encourages celebrating the accomplishments of the past year to inspire further success in 2014.
This document contains the agenda and information from a PTA meeting. It introduces the PTA board members and discusses the budget, upcoming events including a book fair and pumpkin patch, and calls for parent volunteers. The PTA aims to facilitate parent involvement in the school and support students' education. It requests volunteers to assist with activities and seeks sponsors to help fund programs.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Pukekohe Hill School, including sports competitions, fundraising activities, and orientation events. It congratulates students who participated in netball and cross country and lists the top finishers. It also reminds families to return trophies and cups from the previous year's prizegiving and invites parents to the board of trustees meeting. Finally, it shares highlights from Room 10, including their learning about past and present, a train trip, and Maori language week activities.
Announcements- Monday, September 18, 2017Ken Stayner
Mrs. Kerr is looking for student artists to help paint a backdrop for the upcoming school play. Interested students should come to Room 214 at lunch today. The second notice announces a meeting for students interested in volunteering as basketball scorers and timers. Grade 9 students are welcome. The third notice is about an upcoming junior boys volleyball game.
The document provides information on various programs and events taking place at the Meade County Public Library in October 2011. There will be yoga classes, book discussions, workshops on diabetes and CPR certification. Children's programs include storytimes, arts and crafts activities, and a movie matinee. Teen events include making art journals, a film screening, and activities for Teen Read Week.
This document provides information about Islip Middle School, including its mission, philosophy, and essential elements. It outlines the school's focus on facilitating students' academic, emotional, and social growth to become lifelong learners. It also announces various clubs, activities, and other school announcements such as fitness tips, recycling initiatives, and reminders about school policies.
This monthly newsletter from Kendal Early Learning Center provides information about upcoming events in January 2015. Key details include:
- The annual Parent Meeting will be held on January 22nd at 6 pm to discuss the importance of literacy. Dinner will be provided and childcare available.
- Upcoming field trips this month include a visit to the Natural History Museum on January 8th to learn about mammoths and mastodons, and the Giraffes class will go to the library on January 16th.
- The newsletter provides the classroom updates, including recapping holiday celebrations in December and introducing the new Creative Curriculum study about exercise starting in January.
This document summarizes several spring traditions in Slovakia. It describes the folk tradition of Morena, in which a straw doll was carried to a river singing folk songs to say goodbye to winter. It also discusses Easter traditions like not eating meat on Good Friday and attending church on Easter Sunday. Additionally, it covers the May 1st tradition of boys building branches called "mays" to gift to girls as a symbol of love and the changing seasons. The document emphasizes that while some traditions are now only practiced in folk clubs or towns, traditions are an important part of cultural heritage.
The document is a thank you letter from the owner of Dream Tree Riding School thanking families for supporting their children's interest in horseback riding. It recognizes the students for their hard work and dedication in caring for their horses and overcoming new challenges. It encourages celebrating the accomplishments of the past year to inspire further success in 2014.
This document contains the agenda and information from a PTA meeting. It introduces the PTA board members and discusses the budget, upcoming events including a book fair and pumpkin patch, and calls for parent volunteers. The PTA aims to facilitate parent involvement in the school and support students' education. It requests volunteers to assist with activities and seeks sponsors to help fund programs.
The document lists the December 2010 programs being offered at the Meade County Public Library, including story times for children, craft workshops around the holidays, a baking competition, a visit from Santa Claus, book discussions, yoga classes, and more. Donated canned goods could also be used to pay down library fines during the month.
The document discusses various ways that students can get involved in community-based engagement and learning activities. It provides examples of activities that involve visiting communities to identify local skills, collaborating with community members, and addressing community problems. Specific ideas mentioned include surveying communities, interviewing artisans, connecting classroom learning to the surrounding community through activities like independent living skills development, and gaining work experience through community-based activities. The document also provides many detailed examples of community service project ideas in different areas like helping children, senior citizens, animals, the environment, the hungry/homeless, public safety, and general community enhancement.
Mrs Martin, the head teacher of Eggar's School, was invited to 10 Downing Street along with 90 other school leaders in recognition of her work supporting struggling schools. While there she met Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Ed Balls. The school has also received praise from a national educational consultant who observed lessons. Eggar's students have had success in various academic and extracurricular activities such as math and dance competitions. Upcoming events at the school include theater trips, exams, a school fete, and musical performances.
Overview Presentation For New Parents 2021MaryTuttle5
This document provides information about Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy. It summarizes that the academy aims to provide a happy, secure learning environment for students to reach their full potential. It is part of the Ormiston Academy Trust and seeks to develop high achieving, confident, creative, and respectful students. The academy values excellence, responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It highlights its high expectations, strong community links, commitment from staff and students, and seeing potential in every child. It provides details about learning in reception, settling in procedures, academy clubs and events, and looks forward to welcoming students.
A Look Around Our Academy - Reception Year September 2021MaryTuttle5
This document provides information for new students joining Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy in Reception. It summarizes that students will come through the gates each day and walk to their classroom, where they will be in a class called "Investigators" with one of three teachers: Mrs. Spring, Miss Russell, or Miss Reynolds. It describes the classrooms, which have different learning areas, and notes that students will need to bring a coat, water bottle, and bag daily. It provides a tour of the school facilities, including outdoor learning spaces, and describes the routines for eating lunch, reading, and going home at the end of the day.
As part of the Responsible Cape Town pilot project, a workshop on World Tourism Day 2012 saw several leading Responsible Tourism businesses sharing their practices and recent actions. This presentation highlights the work that The Backpack has been doing with a local NGO called Greater Commission United (GCU).
The document provides activity suggestions for teenagers on weekends and evenings, including going to the circus at Madison Square Garden in March and April, playing laser tag which is described as extremely fun and cheap, going to Dave & Busters for fun games, ice skating while dressed cutely in winter clothes, and rollerskating at Hotskates to burn calories with friends while having the time of their lives. The document was created by 10th grader Brittany Newman to provide bored friends with fun options.
The document announces an arts festival to take place from July 4th to 15th 2011 with the theme "Once upon a Time". It seeks volunteers and donations to help fund the festival. It also announces a logo design competition for students to design a logo incorporating the theme, dates, and dimensions. The last section provides updates on various school events and achievements like athletics tournaments and excellent attendance awards.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school administrators and staff. It also lists upcoming events at the school like field trips, concerts, and award ceremonies in April and May. The newsletter includes articles about students of the month, band and orchestra competition winners, and community events happening around Evansville. It recognizes achievements by the PTSA and students in supporting local charities.
Y5-Y6 550.000 AP1 Pool
20/12-22/12 Tennis 8:00-11:00am Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 Tennis
Courts
20/12-22/12 Gymnastics 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 8 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP1 Hall
20/12-22/12 Badminton 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP2 Hall
20/12-22/12 Table Tennis 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP
This newsletter provides updates on recent activities and upcoming events at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm, BC. The president's report discusses the Montebello Building project and progress on the Canada 150 application. The general manager discusses the success of the summer student program in bringing history to life. Upcoming events at the village are highlighted, including concerts, exhibits, and fundraising activities. Volunteers are thanked for their contributions and more help is requested.
Announcements- Thursday, September 14, 2017Ken Stayner
The Stayner Siskins hockey team is looking for student volunteers to serve as the team mascot at home games this season. Interested students should see Mrs. Hand for more details. The SCI club is also looking for great student leaders and is inviting interested students to meet on September 18th at 11:00 in the library. Finally, there are various volunteer opportunities posted around the school for events like the Small Halls Festival, Simcoe County Sliders sledge hockey, and the Stayner Fall Festival.
What's on at the Pickering Public Library for May-June 2013.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
The school magazine discusses Mrs. Lovatt, a beloved P.E. teacher and head of house who recently passed away from cancer. The school and community came together to honor her memory by wearing yellow ribbons and raising money for the hospice that cared for her in her final days. An upcoming charity run will also benefit the hospice in recognition of Mrs. Lovatt's positive spirit and contributions to the school through her coaching and leadership.
This document provides information on programs offered at the Lauri Ann West Community Center from January to June 2017. It lists over 50 classes for children and teens, including ballet, arts, science, and music classes. It provides details on class dates, times, prices and registration information. The community center aims to provide high-quality programs and a welcoming community space for residents of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
A TYPICAL VOLUNTEER DAY AT BEACON OF HOPE UGANDAbeaconofhopeug
Volunteer and Travel in Uganda with Beacon of Hope Uganda. Beacon of Hope Uganda is a community development organization based in Mukono, Uganda, East Africa.
This document provides information about volunteer opportunities at The Shipley School and how to get involved. It lists various roles that parents and community members can take on, such as decorating the school, promoting the school to new families, assisting with book fairs and plant sales, and organizing events. Contact information is provided for development staff who can provide more details on the different roles. The document encourages readers to attend upcoming information fairs to learn more about volunteering and how to become engaged with the school community.
The document contains announcements for various upcoming school events including a drama performance, library group meeting, masquerade semi-formal, girls softball practice, nominations for student council, ordering school clothing, a bowling trip to Barrie, volunteering at a duck race BBQ, and a Blue Mountain job fair.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community. We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of individuals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
THIS IS A SPACE FOR ALL. THIS IS MAKER SPACE. MAKE IT YOUR SPACE
The document provides information on programs offered at the Meade County Public Library in January 2012. It lists various adult programs including Zumba, yoga, book discussions, and workshops. It also outlines children's programs such as storytimes, arts activities, and dance parties. Family programs like crafts and movie nights are mentioned. Programs for teens/tweens include gaming, anime viewing, and social events. Library services like the bookmobile and interlibrary loans are also summarized.
The document provides information for parents about their child's kindergarten orientation. It covers the school and classroom policies, daily schedule, academics, and ways for parents to be involved. The teacher introduces herself and shares that she loves teaching kindergarten. She details the school hours, transportation policies, cafeteria information and classroom behavior system. Parents learn about the daily schedule, homework folders, snacks and birthday policies. The document concludes with an overview of the academics and encourages parents to get involved through various activities and organizations.
This document provides information on various programs and events taking place at the Meade County Public Library in December 2011. There will be art quilting, Zumba, yoga, book discussions, movie showings, storytimes for children, craft events, and more. The library encourages patrons to use its online resources and visit the bookmobile to access its collections.
The document lists the December 2010 programs being offered at the Meade County Public Library, including story times for children, craft workshops around the holidays, a baking competition, a visit from Santa Claus, book discussions, yoga classes, and more. Donated canned goods could also be used to pay down library fines during the month.
The document discusses various ways that students can get involved in community-based engagement and learning activities. It provides examples of activities that involve visiting communities to identify local skills, collaborating with community members, and addressing community problems. Specific ideas mentioned include surveying communities, interviewing artisans, connecting classroom learning to the surrounding community through activities like independent living skills development, and gaining work experience through community-based activities. The document also provides many detailed examples of community service project ideas in different areas like helping children, senior citizens, animals, the environment, the hungry/homeless, public safety, and general community enhancement.
Mrs Martin, the head teacher of Eggar's School, was invited to 10 Downing Street along with 90 other school leaders in recognition of her work supporting struggling schools. While there she met Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Ed Balls. The school has also received praise from a national educational consultant who observed lessons. Eggar's students have had success in various academic and extracurricular activities such as math and dance competitions. Upcoming events at the school include theater trips, exams, a school fete, and musical performances.
Overview Presentation For New Parents 2021MaryTuttle5
This document provides information about Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy. It summarizes that the academy aims to provide a happy, secure learning environment for students to reach their full potential. It is part of the Ormiston Academy Trust and seeks to develop high achieving, confident, creative, and respectful students. The academy values excellence, responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It highlights its high expectations, strong community links, commitment from staff and students, and seeing potential in every child. It provides details about learning in reception, settling in procedures, academy clubs and events, and looks forward to welcoming students.
A Look Around Our Academy - Reception Year September 2021MaryTuttle5
This document provides information for new students joining Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy in Reception. It summarizes that students will come through the gates each day and walk to their classroom, where they will be in a class called "Investigators" with one of three teachers: Mrs. Spring, Miss Russell, or Miss Reynolds. It describes the classrooms, which have different learning areas, and notes that students will need to bring a coat, water bottle, and bag daily. It provides a tour of the school facilities, including outdoor learning spaces, and describes the routines for eating lunch, reading, and going home at the end of the day.
As part of the Responsible Cape Town pilot project, a workshop on World Tourism Day 2012 saw several leading Responsible Tourism businesses sharing their practices and recent actions. This presentation highlights the work that The Backpack has been doing with a local NGO called Greater Commission United (GCU).
The document provides activity suggestions for teenagers on weekends and evenings, including going to the circus at Madison Square Garden in March and April, playing laser tag which is described as extremely fun and cheap, going to Dave & Busters for fun games, ice skating while dressed cutely in winter clothes, and rollerskating at Hotskates to burn calories with friends while having the time of their lives. The document was created by 10th grader Brittany Newman to provide bored friends with fun options.
The document announces an arts festival to take place from July 4th to 15th 2011 with the theme "Once upon a Time". It seeks volunteers and donations to help fund the festival. It also announces a logo design competition for students to design a logo incorporating the theme, dates, and dimensions. The last section provides updates on various school events and achievements like athletics tournaments and excellent attendance awards.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school administrators and staff. It also lists upcoming events at the school like field trips, concerts, and award ceremonies in April and May. The newsletter includes articles about students of the month, band and orchestra competition winners, and community events happening around Evansville. It recognizes achievements by the PTSA and students in supporting local charities.
Y5-Y6 550.000 AP1 Pool
20/12-22/12 Tennis 8:00-11:00am Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 Tennis
Courts
20/12-22/12 Gymnastics 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 8 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP1 Hall
20/12-22/12 Badminton 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP2 Hall
20/12-22/12 Table Tennis 1:00pm-4:00pm Mr Chris Min 4 Y3 upwards 1.350.000 AP
This newsletter provides updates on recent activities and upcoming events at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm, BC. The president's report discusses the Montebello Building project and progress on the Canada 150 application. The general manager discusses the success of the summer student program in bringing history to life. Upcoming events at the village are highlighted, including concerts, exhibits, and fundraising activities. Volunteers are thanked for their contributions and more help is requested.
Announcements- Thursday, September 14, 2017Ken Stayner
The Stayner Siskins hockey team is looking for student volunteers to serve as the team mascot at home games this season. Interested students should see Mrs. Hand for more details. The SCI club is also looking for great student leaders and is inviting interested students to meet on September 18th at 11:00 in the library. Finally, there are various volunteer opportunities posted around the school for events like the Small Halls Festival, Simcoe County Sliders sledge hockey, and the Stayner Fall Festival.
What's on at the Pickering Public Library for May-June 2013.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
The school magazine discusses Mrs. Lovatt, a beloved P.E. teacher and head of house who recently passed away from cancer. The school and community came together to honor her memory by wearing yellow ribbons and raising money for the hospice that cared for her in her final days. An upcoming charity run will also benefit the hospice in recognition of Mrs. Lovatt's positive spirit and contributions to the school through her coaching and leadership.
This document provides information on programs offered at the Lauri Ann West Community Center from January to June 2017. It lists over 50 classes for children and teens, including ballet, arts, science, and music classes. It provides details on class dates, times, prices and registration information. The community center aims to provide high-quality programs and a welcoming community space for residents of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
A TYPICAL VOLUNTEER DAY AT BEACON OF HOPE UGANDAbeaconofhopeug
Volunteer and Travel in Uganda with Beacon of Hope Uganda. Beacon of Hope Uganda is a community development organization based in Mukono, Uganda, East Africa.
This document provides information about volunteer opportunities at The Shipley School and how to get involved. It lists various roles that parents and community members can take on, such as decorating the school, promoting the school to new families, assisting with book fairs and plant sales, and organizing events. Contact information is provided for development staff who can provide more details on the different roles. The document encourages readers to attend upcoming information fairs to learn more about volunteering and how to become engaged with the school community.
The document contains announcements for various upcoming school events including a drama performance, library group meeting, masquerade semi-formal, girls softball practice, nominations for student council, ordering school clothing, a bowling trip to Barrie, volunteering at a duck race BBQ, and a Blue Mountain job fair.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community. We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of individuals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
THIS IS A SPACE FOR ALL. THIS IS MAKER SPACE. MAKE IT YOUR SPACE
The document provides information on programs offered at the Meade County Public Library in January 2012. It lists various adult programs including Zumba, yoga, book discussions, and workshops. It also outlines children's programs such as storytimes, arts activities, and dance parties. Family programs like crafts and movie nights are mentioned. Programs for teens/tweens include gaming, anime viewing, and social events. Library services like the bookmobile and interlibrary loans are also summarized.
The document provides information for parents about their child's kindergarten orientation. It covers the school and classroom policies, daily schedule, academics, and ways for parents to be involved. The teacher introduces herself and shares that she loves teaching kindergarten. She details the school hours, transportation policies, cafeteria information and classroom behavior system. Parents learn about the daily schedule, homework folders, snacks and birthday policies. The document concludes with an overview of the academics and encourages parents to get involved through various activities and organizations.
This document provides information on various programs and events taking place at the Meade County Public Library in December 2011. There will be art quilting, Zumba, yoga, book discussions, movie showings, storytimes for children, craft events, and more. The library encourages patrons to use its online resources and visit the bookmobile to access its collections.
This document provides information for parents about the Reception class staff, daily timetable, drop off and collection procedures, curriculum topics, home learning, and other policies. It introduces the class teachers, Miss Emery and Miss Williams, and outlines a typical day including activities like phonics, lunch, outdoor play, and story time. Details are given for drop off, collection, reading books, library visits, and topic webs that are posted online. Requirements for snacks, lunches, and what children need to bring are also stated.
The document provides information about the upcoming Year 4 camp, including objectives, activities, schedules, gear lists, fundraising efforts, and logistics. The camp will take place over two days at a marae in Bluff and an adventure park, with activities focused on cultural experiences, team building, and applying classroom lessons outside. Fundraising includes selling Entertainment books, with proceeds going towards camp costs. The document outlines transportation, meals, required gear, parent roles, and contact details for the duration of the camp.
The document provides strategies for museums to develop family audiences, such as finding parents through partner institutions and loyal patrons, implementing front-end evaluation of new initiatives, and encouraging repeat visits through family-focused programs like family days and camps as well as outreach to schools and other community groups. It also offers tips for making museums more family-friendly through gallery interactives, family guides, and amenities like strollers and baby changing stations.
This document provides an introduction and overview of Room 7 at Edgecumbe Primary School. It discusses that the school is located in a small rural town in New Zealand. It then provides further details about the school including the number of students and teachers, programs offered, values of "I CARE", and photos of the classroom and school grounds. Additional context is given about the local area of Edgecumbe and nearby towns.
The document outlines a lesson plan about Christmas for a 3rd form class. The lesson aims to develop students' communicative skills about Christmas traditions, teach them to respect other countries' traditions, and review modal verbs. Key activities include reading a poem about Christmas, discussing Christmas symbols and traditions in different countries, reading a letter, playing a grammar game with modal verbs, singing a Christmas song, and making a Christmas card for homework.
Kathy Hale, Director, Savonburg Public Library, Savonburg, KS (Population served 103)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018
February 23, 2018
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
This document provides an overview of winter holidays celebrated in the United States in December, including Hanukkah and Christmas. It discusses decorations, shopping, gift giving, religious traditions, popular foods, and the story of Santa Claus. It also mentions New Year's Eve celebrations with parties and fireworks to ring in the new year.
Join Suzanne Walker, Children's Services Consultant from the Indiana State Library to get concrete examples of great teen-tested programs for your library! From duck tape to dunk tanks, get great program ideas that teens can't resist. Suzanne will cover crafts, clubs, and community involvement in this session that's sure to spice up your offerings.
A10- Interview with grandparents on Traditional Games"Good old days"-N IrelandVasilica Gazdac
1) Primary school students interviewed senior citizens about their childhood games and toys in rural Ireland during the 1940s-1950s.
2) The seniors recalled using their imagination for entertainment instead of technology and making toys from natural materials.
3) Larger family sizes meant they always had playmates, unlike some students today.
4) Many of the same games such as hide-and-seek, hopscotch, and tag were popular then and now.
5) Both groups debated whether modern parenting is too restrictive versus protective of child safety versus the freedoms of earlier generations.
Chat Transcript fpr Building Great Programs for Seniors WorkshopALATechSource
The document provides information and ideas for programming for seniors, including:
1) Suggestions such as focusing on partnerships with senior centers and using volunteers to provide services and transportation for seniors.
2) Examples of popular senior programs like book clubs, crafting, history and travel presentations, Medicare assistance, and intergenerational activities.
3) Ideas for additional programming topics that may appeal to seniors like genealogy, finances, downsizing, technology lessons, and health and wellness.
This document provides an overview of a teacher's class for students. It introduces the teacher and outlines class goals, subjects, policies on homework, tardiness and supplies. The teacher shares their background and contact information. Class topics include reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music and art. Students are expected to learn new skills, discover interests and have fun while making friends in a supportive community environment.
The February 2011 programs at the Meade County Public Library include:
1) An opportunity to win books by checking out items and making valentines.
2) Story hours, craft nights, and movies for children and families.
3) Classes and events for teens like a baking competition, game tournament, and movie night.
4) Activities for adults such as yoga classes, book discussions, and basket weaving.
This document summarizes a reading program where therapy dogs from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT visited local libraries. Children had 15 minute sessions to read aloud to Milo and Finn. The program aimed to build confidence, focus, and provide a relaxing space for reading. It was part of a Sydney Fringe Festival and sessions sold out immediately. The program highlighted the benefits of therapy dogs in the community and received positive feedback. The document also describes inclusive sensory programs at the libraries involving weaving and LEGO workshops to engage children in hands-on activities at their own pace.
Mon. Nov. 20th Pine River Announcements Pine River
The document contains the daily announcements for Pine River school on Monday, November 20th. It announces that it is Brystol W.'s birthday and congratulates Mrs. Neiboer for her birthday the previous day. It congratulates the Patriot Leadership team and grades 7-8 for winning first place in the Santa Claus Parade float competition. It also announces plans for upcoming spirit days and activities. Finally, it thanks everyone who supported the book fair and announces the winner of the grand prize draw.
The document provides an overview of a classroom for the upcoming school year. It introduces the teacher and gives background information. It outlines class goals, subjects, activities, homework expectations, field trips, and supplies. Rules, communication methods, and resources are also mentioned. The overall purpose is to welcome students and families to the class and provide important details for the new year.
Timber Creek Elementary October Tiger Talestigerhelper
The Fall Festival at Timber Creek Elementary School will be held on Friday, October 4th from 5-8 PM. Activities will include dunk tank, pie throwing, inflatables, games, food and music. Volunteers are still needed and can sign up online. During Red Ribbon Week from October 21st-25th, there will be daily drug prevention activities for students and a school assembly on October 23rd. The 4th grade performance will be on October 24th. Teacher appreciation treats will be collected from PPCD, Pre-K and Kindergarten families on October 30th. The school encourages parents to join the PTA and follow the school on Facebook.
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2. Sacks for Santa
Starship Children’s
hospital would like
calico dolls for the
sick children to
decorate and Santa
Sacks to put the
children’s presents in
at Christmas Time.
• @ School
• $5 for materials
• Mrs Tagaloa
3. Toys for Tots
• Like creating things with wood? The
Auckland City Mission would like
donations of new wooden toys.
• @ School
• $5 for materials
• Mr Newbrook
Gifts for Xmas
4. SPCA
• Are you keen on
helping animals?
Come and join our
SPCA workshop.
This will involve
making toys for
the puppies and
kittens, and a visit
to the SPCA.
• @ School & SPCA
• $10 for trip
• Ms Knell
SPCA
5. Habitat for Humanity
• Calling Bob the Builder! Are you keen to help
build housing for underprivileged people in South
Auckland.
• You can only join this workshop if you are 15
years old and have someone to supervise you.
• @ Habitat for Humanity
building sight in Otara
• $5 for transport to
Otara
• Mr Ratnam
Bob the Builder
6. • Interested in the
environment. Come and
take part in some ecological
and historical restoration on
Motuihe Island.
• @ School and Motuihe
Island
• $25 for ferry trip to Motuihe
• Mr Wadsworth
Adventure Island
7. Beach Clean Up
• Come and help
clean up the local
community. This will
involve visiting a
local beach &
children’s
playground and
cleaning it up.
• @ Local beach &
children’s playground
• Free
• Mrs Wells
Beautify the Bay
8. Artwork for the Creche
• Are you a budding artist? Come and help
us paint murals for the local crèche. This
will involve a visit to the crèche.
• @ School & the Crèche
• $5 materials
• Mrs Wensor & Ms
Fletcher
Art work for
Crèche
9. • @ School & the
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Babies & more
Creative types apply here! Come and join us to
make a fabric mural and other soft toys to
donate to the local day care centres. We will
also make cushions to donate to Middlemore
Hospital.
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free the area around
Lynfield College of
graffiti. In this workshop
we will be painting over
tagging and tidying up
the local area. Some
students have already
been approached to be
part of this workshop.
• @ School & local
parks
• $5 for materials
• Mr Su’a
Adopt a Spot
11. Saving lives
Want to learn some basic surf life
saving, first aid and bush survival
skills. Come and join us. We will be
visiting Piha as part of this workshop
and local bush areas. Explore the
outdoors – learn to save a life.
• @ School & Piha
• $25 for transport &
lunch
• Mrs Findlay
Saving Lives
Do you want to
go swimming in
the ocean on a
summer’s day?
12. Designs for Dementia
• Sunset Villas would
like some murals
painted for their
dementia patients.
Come and join us in
creating fun and
exciting outdoor
murals.
• @ School &
Sunset Villas
• Free
• Mr Hambridge
Designs for Dementia
13. Mean Maori Mean
• Like kapa haka. Fancy
yourself as a weaver!
Come along and learn
about traditional Maori
culture. This will
involve taking some
workshops with New
Windsor Primary and
two local day care
centres.
• @ School & the
local primary
school & crèche.
• Free
• Ms Kairua
Mean Maori Mean
14. Fun Fundraising
• Are you Lynfield
College’s answer to
Donald Trump? If ideas
and marketing are your
thing come along and
help organise a fund
raising event. All
proceeds go to charity
of course!
• @ School & in the
local community
• Free
Fun Fundraising
15. Robotics
• Calling all the
Robotics team!
During this
workshop we will
be holding robotics
demonstrations at
the local
intermediate
schools.
• @ School & the
local intermediate
schools.
• Free
• Ms O’Brien
Robotics
16. • Do you enjoy playing games!
If so come along to
Peacehaven rest home and
join the fun. We will be
joining the residents for
morning tea followed by
games and entertainment.
We will also be helping
Peacehaven with their
Christmas decorations.
• @ School &
Peacehaven
retirement home.
• Free
• Mrs Whalen
Peacehaven
17. • Like chatting to
people. Come along
to Powley house and
help the activities co-
ordinator entertain the
residents. You’ll also
be helping with the
Xmas decorations.
• @ School &
Powley House
• Free
Powley House
18. BHB Santa Parade
• Come along and help with the
organisation of the Blockhouse
Bay Santa Parade.
• @ Lynfield College
& BHB main street.
• Free
• Mrs Prasad
BHB Santa parade
19. Are you ever bored on a Friday night? Come
along and have your say on what activities are
offered for teenagers at the Blockhouse Bay
Community Centre. You will also be designing a
brochure for the centre and helping with ideas to
represent the centre in the BHB Santa Parade.
• @ Blockhouse Bay
Community Centre
• Free
• Mrs Green
BHB Community Centre
20. Peace Banner
• Do you want world
peace! ‘One People One
Planet’ are trying to get
school students to create
the world’s largest peace
banner. Contribute to this
banner by joining this
workshop and creating
Lynfield College’s peace
banner.
• @ Lynfield
College
• Free
Peace Banner
21. Music
• Do you like to entertain? Come and help us
put together a performance. Everyone must
be involved in the choir. Instrumental
opportunities also available.
• @ Lynfield College,
local rest homes &
disabled school.
• $5 for transport
• Ms Evans
Music
22. Sports
• Interested in sports
coaching. Come
along and organise a
sports day with the
local primary school
students. You will be
running your own
station with an activity
or sport.
• @ School
• Free
• Mr Burne
Leaders in Sport
23. Caring for the Kereru
• Do you enjoy the outdoors? Come and help us
install Weta monitoring boxes, lay bait and
improve the local bush walkways.
• @ locations in
Hillsborough & Mt
Eden
• Free
• Mr Welsh
24. • Calling all budding Peter Jackson’s.
Come and help us create a news report
about our project.
Lights, Camera, Action
• @ School & locations
around the
community
• Free
• Mr Howell
25. • Come and make Christmas Cakes and puddings
for the City Mission and West Auckland Hospice.
Finish them off with some gift wrapping and hand
made cards.
Xmas Cakes
• @ School
• $5 for ingredients
• Mrs Rushton
26. • Love technology! Come along and teach
older people how to use computers &
mobile phones. They would love to be
able to text as much as you do.
Terrific Technology
• @ School & Avondale
Community Centre
• Free
• Ms Wilson
27. Local History
• Do you enjoy history and
technology? Help the
Blockhouse Bay historical
society photograph some
of their artefacts and
digitalise their archives.
They would also like a
calendar to be created out
of some of their local
photographs.
• @ School & the
BHB Historical
Society.
• Free
• Miss Derbyshire
Past Present & Future!
28. • Can’t get enough of singing and dancing.
Come and join us. We will divide into two
groups. One will write and perform raps. The
other will rehearse some song and dance
routines to perform.
Glad wrap
• @ School & local
• Free
• Ms Nicholson & Ms
Allpress
29. The Lynfield Leader
• @ School &
locations around
the community
• Free
• Mrs Carswell
Would you like to be a reporter? Come along
and help us create a newspaper about the
activities everyone is involved in.
30. • Come and help us
clean up the local parks
and reserves. We will
meet at school at
9:00am, walk to a local
reserve and clean it up.
A picnic lunch with
optional games will be
held. We will return to
school by 3:00pm.
Park Clean Up
• @ Local Parks
• Free
• Miss Han
31. • Come along and help us
make cards for Christmas.
You can design your own
cards and we will get them
printed off and sold for
charity. We will also make
some hand made cards so if
you enjoy scrapbooking
come along and join this
workshop.
• @ School
• $5 for materials
• Mr Angus & Ms
Munro
Cards for Charity
32. • Calling anyone keen to help create distraction
toys, puppets, mobiles for Kids First Children’s
Hospital at Middlemore.
Toys for Tots
• @ School
• $5 for materials
• Ms Austin
33. • Calling all Pacific Pride Leaders.
Come and play music and interact
with students at Glen Avon School.
These students will mainly be
future Lynfield College students so
you can show them all the things
you love about Lynfield.
Your Place, My Place
• @ School & Glenavon
• $5
• Mr Tonks & Mrs Lange
34. Remember
• You have to select your 1st
choice and your
2nd
choice.
• Your workshop selection forms are due
this Friday 19th
November. They should
be returned to your form teacher.