by Dru Bloomfield on October 13, 2008
A couple upcoming meeting announcements from the Scottsdale Supporters of the Gifted. Any questions? Contact: ssg@arizonagifted.org.
SSG News – October 12, 2008
SSG welcomes all families and educators to join us at the events listed below. Come meet new families, see old friends. Update your knowledge on current issues regarding best practices for gifted children. All SSG events cost $5.oo per family and are free to educators. Attendance certificates available to use for professional development requirements.
“GIFTED but…” Marlo Payne Rice Thurman
OCTOBER 16, 2008 Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 Mustang Library Auditorium
Is your child gifted but with learning issues? The founder of the famous Brideun Learning Communities in Colorado will present ideas on how to successfully educate gifted and twice-exceptional students. Parents and professionals welcome!
Note: The previous night, 10/15, Marlo will be speaking to people interested in a school based on the Brideun model which is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in Fall 2009. For more information, go to www.az2e.org.)
GENIUS COACHING -Guiding Your Child with Careful Listening and Effective Language
NOVEMBER 20 2008 6:30 to 8:30 Mustang Library Auditorium
Join Otto Siegel, M.Ed and Susanna Lange, authors of “Yes, You Are a Genius – Whether You Know it or Not” for a presentation on communicating effectively with your child. Learn to find the words that will motivate and encourage your child instead of creating barriers and conflict. Empower your child and yourself to overcome challenges created by giftedness.
by Dru Bloomfield on October 4, 2008
Special Education
in the Scottsdale School District
Hear the experts tell us how it works:
- Katy Cavanagh: Interim Co-Superintendent – Teaching and Learning
- David Peterson: Interim Co-Superintendent – Finances and Operations
- Lois Healey: Administrator – Special Education Services
Thursday, October 23rd
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mohave District Annex
Kachina Room
8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250-6768
by Dru Bloomfield on September 15, 2008
Scottsdale Parent Council invites you to attend a General Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th at 9:30 am. The topic of this meeting will be Safety in Scottsdale Schools with talks from our SROs, updates on the phone notification system and volunteer policy, and of course, Q&A with Dr. Baracy.
Additionally, may we remind you, Scottsdale Parent Council will host Governing Board and Legislative Candidate Forums. Please come and meet the candidates that want to represent you!
Governing Board Forums
Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30 – 8 pm at Desert Mountain High School
Thursday, September 18th, 6:30 – 8 pm at Coronado High School
Legislative Candidate Forums
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 6:30 – 8 pm at Mountainside Middle School (District 
Thursday, Sept. 25th at Arcadia High School (District 11)
by Dru Bloomfield on August 27, 2008
Please join us for our next meeting.
Planning for your Child’s Special Life Needs
With guest speaker – Catherine Leas
- Estate Planning: Wills vs Trusts
- Special Needs Trust: Pros vs Cons
- Federal Government Benefits: How to maintain eligibility
- Guardianship: Process to maintain Guardianship into Adulthood
Plus: Meet and Greet
Wednesday, September 17th
6:00-8:30 p.m. – Notice the earlier time for this meeting only!
Mohave District Annex
Kachina Room
8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250-6768
by Dru Bloomfield on August 13, 2008
Proposed Meeting Schedule
- Wednesday, September 17
- Thursday, October 23
- Tuesday, November 18
- Tuesday, January 20
- Tuesday, February 17
- Wednesday, March 4 (tenative)
- Wednesday, April 22
All meetings are scheduled to be held from 6:30-8:30 at the:
Mohave District Annex
Kachina Room
8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250-6768
by Dru Bloomfield on June 2, 2008
Please join SSG’s Board, Monday June 9, for our last meeting of this school year, and help plan our direction for 2008-2009. With all the changes we will be experiencing in the upcoming school year, come work with interested parents is finding support and ideas to increase the educational successes for your gifted and talented children. We are interested in your needs concerning speakers, support groups such as SENG, workshops and events for your children.
- Monday, June 9th
- 6pm – 7pm
- IHOP, Mountain View and 90th street, back room.
For more information, call Linda at 602.390.4496
by Dru Bloomfield on May 19, 2008
From the Scottsdale Unified School District, an update on school consolidation plans. Please note that the the third option has a direct impact on some Special Education program locations.
Further Discussion on Facilities Options
5/8/08
At the May 6, 2008 Governing Board Meeting, the Board directed the Administration to place an item on the May 20, 2008 Agenda to further discuss the following ideas that emerged from the Community Forums held in the five District Complexes:
- Idea #340 which emerged from the Public Forums: Make Aztec K-8. Combine Zuni with DCES/DCMS. Close Zuni site.
- Idea #8 which emerged from the Public Forums: Convert some elementary schools to K-8. Make Aztec, Zuni, and DCES K-8. Dissolve DCMS. Move Cheyenne to DCMS site. Close Cheyenne site.
- BRAC Option #1 – Cheyenne to Aztec. Consolidate Aztec with Zuni at Zuni site.
- Panda remains at Aztec, which is the “new” Cheyenne
- Zuni Panda stays at Zuni site
- Zuni and DCMS self-contained and twice-exceptional programs go to Cherokee & Cocopah
- Aztec Success program to Desert Canyon
- Aztec Academic Learning Center moves to Laguna
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Special Governing Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m.
Chaparral High School, in the Library
Additional seating and live video streaming will be available in nearby classrooms and online at www.susd.org.
by Dru Bloomfield on May 14, 2008
MEETING ANNOUNCMENT:
Our last 2E meeting for the year will be this Saturday May 17th from 10-12pm at the Mustang Library in the Book Discussion Room and the topic will be:
Discipline, resolving behavioral issues, and creating a predictable environment to help children flourish.
Barb Ross (parent information network specialist) will be there to help me facilitate this meeting. We will watch the video “When the Chips are Down” by Rick Lavoie
Hopefully this will help you prepare for a summer with your child at home.
Hope to see you all there!
Twice Exceptional (2e) Parent Group twoeparents@yahoo.com
Laura Holgate, Chair
Affiliated with Scottsdale Supporters of the Gifted (SSG)
http://azgifted.org and SEPACS http://sepacs.org
by Dru Bloomfield on May 4, 2008
On Wednesday, May 14th, SEPACs will be hosting a meeting where the leaders of Special Education Parents groups from all over the Phoenix Metropolitan area will meet together for the first time, to introduce themselves, exchange ideas, and plan for ways to collaborate in the future. If you are a leader of a parent group that would like to attend, please contact Lisa Meyerson Marshall at chas999_99@yahoo.com, for more information.
by Dru Bloomfield on April 15, 2008
Please join us for our final meeting of the school year:
How to help your child prepare for transition from:
Transition Introduction
Transition Workshop Leaders
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Jan Brusca, SUSD
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Jill Castle, Parent Information Network
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Judy Merrill, SUSD
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Jill Pearns, Raising Special Kids
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Barb Rechlin, SUSD
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Kim Yamamoto, Raising Special Kids
Wednesday, April 16th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
at the
SUSD Mohave District Complex
8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale 85250
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Board of Directors Elections will be held at this meeting. If you or someone you know would like to submit for a board position, please contact Shauna Mattson at (480) 661-0471 or shauna@sepacs. org.
