Association for Bright Children
FEBRUARY - MARCH 2017
AWESOME EVENTS!
Thursday, March 2: Exploring the Stars event @ Cronyn Observatory *FREE EVENT* -CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 22: Parent meeting @ Westmount Public Library *FREE EVENT*
Saturday, April 29: Cooking School event (parent discussion too) *SUBSIDIZED*
May: 4 Discovery Western workshop days!
June: 4 Discover Western workshop days!
See also: Dates below for the Special Education Advisory Committee meetings, where the needs of children with exceptionalities are discussed throughout the school year in TVDSB and LCDSB.
Family Day Board Game Event @ Centennial Hall
On February 20 (Family Day), there is an all-day board game event open to the public at Centennial Hall. The cost to participate is $5/individual or $10/family with in/out privileges throughout the event, which runs from 10:00-5:00.
There will be games available to play, board game demonstrations, volunteers to help families learn to play new games, and more. You can also bring your own favourite game to play if you wish.
Refreshments will be available if you wish to purchase something onsite. Parking will be available at Centennial Hall or you can use street parking. Centennial Hall is also accessible through the city's public transportation system.
This games day is great way for families members to connect and a great way to meet other families and have some fun! Let us know if you will be attending and we'll be sure to meet up!
Monday, Feb 20, 2017, 10:00 AM
Centennial Hall, London, ON, Canada
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Parent Meeting @ Westmount Public Library
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017, 07:00 PM
4200 Wonderland Road South, London, ON, Canada
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Cooking School Event & Parent Meeting
We invite you to join us to cook up some fun in April. This subsidized event will engage children in preparing and enjoying their own three-course meal alongside other ABC children while parents take the opportunity to chat over their favourite beverage.
This event is open to all families, with priority registration given to those who are registered members of ABC (registered in 2016 - present). With ABC's subsidy of the event, the cost to participate is only $7/child.
This event is for children aged 6+ (parent supervision may be requested). Maximum participation is 25 children.
Please use the RSVP form below if you are a registered member of ABC Ontario and wish to be included in the contact list for this event. You will be given the first opportunity to register for this event. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Saturday, Apr 29, 2017, 05:00 PM
Loblaws, Wonderland Road South, London, ON, Canada
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Discovery Western Days with ABC London (May and June)
This year, we have planned the following events for ABC families. They all run during the day (typically 9:30-3:00) and some parent volunteers will be required.
Wednesday, May 24 & Thursday, May 25: Lego Robotics 2-day workshop for ages 9+
Friday, May 26: Maker Workshop and Roller Coasters for ages 9+
Wednesday, May 31: Fundamentals of Flight and Chain Reactions for ages 6-9
Monday, June 5: Maker Workshop and Chain Reactions for ages 6-9
Tuesday, June 6: DNA workshop and Maker Workshop for ages 10+
Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8: Lego Robotics 2-day workshop for ages 9+
For descriptions of these workshops, you can visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/dw/workshops/workshop_descriptions.html
*Note that the grades listed on the DW site will not line up with the ages we have listed here. All workshops are limited to 16 participants and will fill quickly. We will give priority enrolment to registered members of ABC. Full details and registration instructions will be published in our April-May newsletter.*
This month, we'd like to suggest you visit Success Stories in Gifted Education. If ever you feel alone on your journey, need some inspiration or to read about times when parent advocacy works, this page is a great place to go. Parent stories explore such topics and gifted children with a second exceptionality, grade-skipping, part-time schooling, successful partnering with local schools, and early entrance to university.
SEAC Meetings / Contact Your Rep
Your child does not need to have been already identified as gifted in order for you to get advice and support.
Tuesday, February 7 @ 12:15 - 3:00, London Room, TVDSB Education Centre
Monday, March 6 @ 6:30, London Room, TVDSB Education Centre
Tuesday, April 4 @ 12:15, London Room, TVDSB Education Centre
Representatives: Christine Thammavongsa (thammavo@execulink.com) and Shachar Weis (shacharweis@gmail.com)
Tuesday, February 21 @ 6:00, LCDSB Education Centre
Tuesday, March 21 @ 6:00, LCDSB Education Centre
Tuesday, April 18 @ 6:00, LCDSB Education Centre
Representative: Kathleen Keane (keane.kathleen.f@gmail.com)
CONNECT WITH US!
Do you have a question about your child? Looking for advice or support as you raise your child and navigate their education? Are you an educator with an interest in gifted children and want to learn more? Connect with us!
Slack: abc-london.slack.com
Email: abclondon@abcontario.ca
Website: abclondon.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Association-for-Bright-Children-of-Ontario-London-Chapter-460077914015270/