An overview of a wide variety of strategies to help disabled individuals stay safe in their community.
Helping you navigate a path for your child’s success
Thursday, February 26, 2015
March events on the calendar
An overview of a wide variety of strategies to help disabled individuals stay safe in their community.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Unhinged: True Stories About Living With Mental Illness
SpeakeasyDC is presenting its first show featuring true stories about mental illness and is inviting those who have lived with mental illness to pitch a story for the production, which will take place April 25 at Emmanuel on High, 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
ACPS Kindergarten Open Houses
Alexandria City Public Schools
Kindergarten 2015 Open Houses
(In date order)
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School,
Friday, Feb. 20, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Matthew Maury Elementary School,
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
William Ramsay Elementary School
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology
James K. Polk Elementary School
Thursday, March 12, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Wednesday, March 18, 9-10 a.m.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Typical Parents of A-Typical Kids
Join us
Charles Barrett Elementary School Library
1115 Martha Custis Drive,
Alexandria VA 22302
For a discussion with
Dr. Mozingo, Chief Academic Officer, ACPS
and
Dr. Quenneville, Dir. Of Special Education,ACPS
On
The curriculum, staff training and
Inclusion for Students with Special Needs
For Questions Please Contact:
Mrs. Anna Bonilla: 703-824-6960
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
More Than Dyslexics Presents Author Visit, Tech Discussion, and Ice Skating
We have been busy planning our next face-to-face Event for February 22nd from 12:30-4:00pm, which will be divided into two segments: A lunch discussion and ice skating (see details below).
Because MTD has peaked the interest of many younger elementary school kids, this next event is open to younger kids. This will be a great opportunity for MTD's Middle and High Schoolers to be great advocates and role models for the younger ones. So we hope to have as many people as possible attend this next event.
Help us spread the word - all ages of Dyslexic students (and feel free to bring a non-dyslexic friend for support) are welcome. And as with past events, adult supervision is required, as MTD cannot take personal responsibility for students that attend MTD events. Please contact Donna Owens (donnaowens@verizon.net) if you have questions.
February 22, 2015
RSVP: Events@morethandyslexics.com
RSVP's are highly encouraged so that we can ensure adequate table space at the Luncheon
LUNCH DISCUSSION:
Pinzimini Restaurant at The Weston Gateway Hotel, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 (http://www.pinzimini.com) Pinzimini will have their full menu available for everyone to order food/drink throughout the discussion. Each table will be responsible for dividing up/paying their own check to simplify payment.
12:30 - 1:15pm Guest Speaker: Dyslexic Author Gary Karton
MTD has a wonderful opportunity to hear the inspirational message of local author, Gary Karton, who is also Dyslexic. Check out Gary's website and his FaceBook page to learn more about his book "The Last Akaway". If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of Gary's book, please let us know and he'll bring along extra copies. We were definitely inspired by Gary's article in the Arlington Magazine about growing up with a learning disability/dyslexia. Read Gary's personal journey in the link below.
http://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/September-October-2013/Learning-Disability/
1:15-2:00pm Assistive Technology Discussion
Bring your favorite device and your ideas to share! We are hoping to have a great student-led discussion about what technology discoveries and apps work well for dyslexic students. We will also be discussing the opportunities for virtually connecting MTD in-between event and for those that cannot meet face-to-face.
ICE SKATING:
Kettler Ice Rink: 627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800 , Arlington, VA 22203
(walking distance of Pizimini Restaurant)
2:30 - 4:00pm Public Ice Skating at Kettler Ice Rink
Purchase your ticket and/or rent your skates for the Public Skating session from 2:30-4:00pm. Before coming to the rink, always be sure to check the schedule in the new system as sessions are subject to change without notice.
Rates:
Adults 13 & over: $9
Children 12 & under: $8
Seniors 55 & over: $6
Skate Rental: $5
Jack and Sara Jane Owens