Thursday, April 29, 2010

20!! TWENTY!! yes, 20 new parent packets to Hospitals


challenging behaviors program

Parents of children age 3 to 6 with challenging behaviors....FDLRS is offering a free 5-week training course on challenging behaviors based on the Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. It will be taught by one of their PK specialists, Tiffany Fairchild, and will include opportunity for practice and coaching/feedback with specific strategies for managing & preventing challenging behaviors. The class will meet on Wednesdays at the Lee County Public Education Center from 5:30-8pm on April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, and June 9. Contact Jennifer Smith at 337-8162 or jenniferasm@leeschools.net if you're interested. I am sure others who would benefit would not be turned away.

Show your teachers you care

Teacher Appreciation week is May 3-May 7, 2010!


PEAK Parent Center offers Colorado families a way to honor those who teach children with disabilities by providing free certificates of appreciation. Any parent of a child with a disability can nominate their child's teachers, paraprofessional, or principal. This complimentary color certificate is suitable for framing and will be emailed to parents to present to their nominees. Nominees will also be recognized on the PEAK Parent Center website! Don't miss out on this opportunity to let those who go "Above and Beyond" know that you appreciate their efforts!

Please contact PEAK Parent Center by email at spangallo@peakparent.org with the following information:

* Nominee's name (how you'd like it to appear on the certificate)
* Nominee's school
* Child and parent's name
* Parent's email address


Thanks to all the great Colorado families and educators!

PEAK Parent Center

Sunday, April 18, 2010

DESIGNER GENE CLUB, CAPE CORAL members only

NEED A BUILDING!!
centrally located in the Cape, box shape building easy to cool, low amount of windows for theft deterrent, large parking lot.
JOINT VENTURE SW FL PODS Angels and COMMUNITY PATHWAYS

Name: "DESIGNER GENE CLUB"

We can have play groups in conjunction with Early Steps; 0-3 yrs

Head Start 3 to 5 yrs DAY HOURS/ 10 am during the week

Music Therapy brought in
visual therapy brought in
sensory integration times
arts and crafts
dance therapy
YOGA
SOCIAL SKILLS
off site trips to local attractions (bowling, parks, arts/ science, tour job sites, etc)
Make up training/ personal Hygiene skills


"youth group" kids 6 to 10


"In betweeners" ages 11 to 15


"P.A.L.S." 16 to 21 year olds

"Adults" 22 yrs and above

DANCES for New Years, Valentine's; Spring and FAll


Large parking lot for garage sales, BBQ's, car washes, fundraisers ... Fire truck visits, Bike riding skills, basket ball hoops

Inside
pool tables, ping pong, game tables pin ball etc anything we can get donated....

Tutoring
computer lab, talk to Lee county schools for support to match Lee County education programs
Family Game nights, get EA games and HASBRO to donate
Respite night, get a grant written and APD to support , annual $3,000.00 from Kiwanis donation
after school club
a girl scout troop and boy scout troop based at club 2 nights a month
4H club based out of club 2 nights a month
Youth Kiwanis night 2 nights a month
FUTURE VPK??? morning program 9 am to 1 pm.
Full kitchen, laundry for self help skills training
small shelf (like grocery) mini checkout lane for teaching cash register skills/scan skills for job training.


Get a small area for food sales; drinks, sub sandwich, popcorn, items either ready to eat or microwavable.

Talk to the sheriff's dept about their alert/search alarm bracelets.... or the hospital about the bands and safety alarm not to get out of the building.

Use community service hour High School and college students to offer in house supervision and security on top of Community pathways contract services.


WE REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP

Application, releases, current physical on file with up to date shot records and a copy of their IEP and support plans..


Funded by Medicaid, APD waiver dollars, donations and grants.
Get a PIZZA contract for PIZZA night
Get COKE or PEPSI to sponsor a fountain and donate product
PUBLIX for breads and treats (WE ALREADY HAVE)We need 2 deep freezers and a locked food pantry

Monday, April 12, 2010

MAY DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

MAY 2010 DOWN SYNDROME

Southwest Florida

support group meeting



Subject: Learning your child has Down syndrome

AND where you go from there thru transition; 3-5 yrs old



Location:

Fellowship Hall

Grace Lutheran Church

860 Banyan Blvd

Naples, Florida 34102

SPEAKERS
Kelle Hampton, Blogger/Mom
Eliana Tardio, Author/Mom
Nancy Harris, Advocate/Mom

May 8th 2010

3:00 to 5:00 PM



Please join us, social networking built into the meeting



June meeting: The Elementary School years, Why Inclusion???

June 10th 2010 6:00 to 7:30 PM / childcare provided $5.00 per family

Carl Drew's Center, 18412 Lee Rd, Ft Myers, Florida 33912



Mary Beth Pringle
SW Florida PODS Angels
(Parents of Down syndrome)
Family Support Group, inc.
501(c)(3) organization
3422 SE 11th Place
Cape Coral, Florida 33904
(239) 872-4778
Pringleclan@msn.com
http://downsyndromeangels.blogspot.com/

New baby Cape Hospital, care pkg delivered





Emma was excited to help mommy deliver the book.