THURSDAY NOTICE October 20, 2016 ,, 2016

 

Message  From  Mr.  Henderson  • You  will  receive  your  child’s  first  trimester  report  tomorrow  via  email.    

Your  conference  with  your  child’s  LTLA  teacher  should  also  be  scheduled  and  confirmed   by   now.   If   you   haven’t   received   confirmation   of   your   conference  date  and  time,  or  if  you  don’t  receive  your  child’s  report  by  the  end  of  the  day  tomorrow,  please  contact  Crissy  at  academic.assistant@chartwell.org  

• There  are  three  major  parts  to  the  report.    Each  of  these  parts  will  be  a  separate   attachment   in   the   email   you   will   receive   tomorrow.   The   first   part  contains   the   course   descriptions   and   checklists.   The   course   descriptions  explain  what  was  taught  over  the  course  of  this  trimester.  The  checklists  show  your  child’s  progress  in  attaining  mastery  in  specific  skills  and  content  taught  within  the  course.      

• In   addition   to   checklists   for   each   course,   there   is   also   a  Work  Habits  Checklist.   This   checklist   is   an   important   part   of   the   holistic   program   at  Chartwell.   It  represents  on-­‐going  observations  of  your  child’s  “non-­‐cognitive”  skills,  that  is,  those  habits  of  heart  and  mind  that  are  foundations  for  success  in   school,   college,   work,   and   life.   Much   of   the   “underground”   work   of  Chartwell   teachers   involves   creating   conditions   for   your   child   to   experience  success  in  growing  these  habits.      

• The   second   part   of   the   report   is   the   Chartwell   Education   Plan   (CEP).    The  CEP  comes  from  the  core  of  the  Chartwell  program,  the  Language  Training  and  Language  Arts    (LTLA)  class,  and  shows  specific  goals  and  benchmarks  for  that  class.  You  will  meet  with  your  child’s  LTLA  teacher  next  week   to   review  and  discuss  the  CEP.      

• Finally,   you   will   also   receive   a   document   showing   the   most   recent  standardized   testing   data   we   have   for   your   child.   We   use   this   data   as   an  overall  benchmark  of  your  child’s  progress.      

• Please   don’t   hesitate   to   contact   me   if   you   have   questions.     I   prefer  email   (shenderson@chartwell.org)   or   contact   Crissy   to   schedule   an  appointment  with  me.    Judy  Gaughf  and  I  will  be  attending  conferences  next  week  and  we  look  forward  to  seeing  you  in  person!      SMS   Text   Messages:   It   is   time   for   Chartwell’s   annual   renewal   of   parents  “opting   in”   to   receive   messages   from   our   School   Messenger   system.  On  Friday,  you  should  receive  a  text  message  from  School  Messenger,  asking  you  to   opt   in   to   receive   messages   from   us.   We   plan   to   use   this   system   for  important   messages   relating   to   school   closing   and   safety   alerts.   Additional  details  are  included  in  the  attached  flyer.    UCSF  SEL  Project:  As  part  of  Chartwell’s  ongoing  relationship  with  the  Dyslexia  Center  at  UCSF,  we  are  inviting  interested  families  to  participate  in  a  research  study   focused   on   social   emotional   learning.   In   this  study,   UCSF   seeks   to  examine   the   affective   and   cognitive   underpinnings   of   socio-­‐emotional  constructs   such   as   motivation,   grit,   resilience,   and   mindset,   with   additional  specialized  focus  on  stereotype  threat  and  reading  anxiety  that  children  with  dyslexia  may  face.  

EVENTS  

October  20  –  Volleyball  Away  Game  Chartwell  @  MB  Charter  4PM    

October  21  –  Cross  Country  4PM  @  Carmel  Middle  School  

October  26-­‐28  –  Noon  Dismissal    Parent  &  Teacher  Conferences  

October  28  –  Middle  School  Dance        7PM  to  9PM    

 

 

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THURSDAY NOTICE October 20, 2016 ,, 2016

 AIM  Walk   for  Mental  Health:   Sunday,  October  23rd  at   Lover’s  Point  Park.   See   the  attached   flyer   for  additional  details.  

 Pumpkins:  Happy  Halloween  Bulldogs!  October  31st   is  fast  approaching  and  to  prepare  for  all  the  fun  Halloween   events   planned   for   that   day   we   are   in   need   of   some   pumpkins!   Anyone   interested   in  donating  a  pumpkin  please  contact  kkanaski@chartwell.org  or  drop  one  off  in  Room  208!    Thanks    -­‐  Ms.  Kanaski  

 Middle  School  Dance:  Casino  Night,  7  to  9PM  October  28th  in  McMahan  Hall.    

Youth  Achievement  Award:  This  annual  achievement  award  comes  with  a  $1,000  prize  and  is  open  for  an  individual  19  years  old  and  younger  who  have  a  learning  disability  and  have  demonstrated  initiative,  talent,   and   determination   resulting   in   a   notable   accomplishment   in   any   field-­‐   including  art,   music,  science,   math,   athletics,   or   community   service.   Please   see   the   attached   flier   if   you   would   like   to  nominate   your   child   or   someone   who   you   believes   would   be   worthy   of   recognition   through   this  organization.  

 

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Parents and Guardians You can take advantage of our Text Messaging Service Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”. SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy PledgeTM, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

Information on SMS text messaging and Short Codes:

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a "text message". Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. Our notification provider, SchoolMessenger, uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as “short code” texting. This method is fast, secure and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers. If you’ve ever sent a text vote for a TV show to a number like 46999, you have used short code texting. *Terms and Conditions – Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Text STOP to

cancel. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See schoolmessenger.com/txt for more info.

Just send “Y” or “Yes”

to 67587

Opt-In from your mobile phone now!

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH

Study Title: Cognitive, Affective, and Socio-Emotional Correlates of Reading This is a research study, and you/ your child do not have to participate. The researcher, Fumiko Hoeft, MD, Ph.D or one of the trained on-the-ground contacts will explain this study to you and your child. If you/your child have any questions, you or your child may ask the researcher. Your child is being asked to take part in this study because he/she is a volunteer between the ages of 8-17. In this study, the researchers are doing a survey to learn more about how kids feel about their learning and schooling. They hope to have about 300 participants between the ages of 8 and 17 participate in their survey. What will happen if I participate in this study? If you and your child agree to participate in this study, two things will happen:

1. Your child will complete a survey at his/her school or at home online. The survey asks how they feel, think, and act when they read, take tests, and in general. It will take your child about 20 minutes to complete the survey, although breaks are offered and can be taken. Your child may be asked to take this 20-minute survey again a few weeks later in order to assess stability.

2. Your child will complete a 25-minute task on the computer that will involve focusing on the screen and responding to the direction of certain probes. Your child will be offered a break in the middle of this task.

Are there any risks to my child’s privacy?

In some cases, there is a chance that your child might get tired or feel uncomfortable when filling out the survey. In such cases, your child may stop or take a break at any time. He/she is free to skip any question. We do not anticipate any findings that will concern you, but if we are concerned about something, we will talk to a specialist.

We will do our best to protect the information we collect from your child. Information that identifies your child will be kept secure. The completed surveys will be kept secure and separate from identifying information. Only a small number of researchers will have direct access to completed surveys. If this study is published or presented at scientific meetings, names and other information that might identify you will not be used.

Are there benefits?

You will be kept informed on research results after the assessment. Additionally, your child will receive a small gift.

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Can I or my child say “No”?

Yes. Your child does not have to complete the survey or the computerized assessment. If you choose not to be in this study you will not lose any of your regular benefits.

Are there any payments or costs?

You will not be paid for completing the survey. There are no costs to you.

Who can answer my/my child’s questions about the study?

You can talk with the study researcher about any questions, concerns, or complaints you have about this study. Contact the study researcher Fumiko Hoeft at 415-476-9861.

If you wish to ask questions about the study or your rights as a research participant to someone other than the researchers or if you wish to voice any problems or concerns you may have about the study, please call the Office of the Committee on Human Research at 415-476-1814.

CONSENT PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH IS VOLUNTARY. You have been given copies of this consent form to keep. If you wish to be in this study, please sign below and read the separate assent form document verbally to your child. Student (Child) Name Parent/Guardian Name Date Parent’s Signature for Consent Date Person Obtaining Consent (UCSF Staff)

AIM for Awareness Walk & RallySunday, October 23

Lovers Point Park in Pacific GroveDonation: $10 - 18 and under $25 - 19 and older

Support Kids’ Mental Health

T-shirt, light breakfast and fun activities included with registration.Browse Exhibitors’ Fair of local mental health services.

Our children, teenagers, and their families need to know they are not alone and their community supports them.

Walk with us.

AIM for Mental Health is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to youth mental health research and awareness. ID 47-3992060

We AIM to build a movement devoted to the mental health of children, teens, and young adults by funding clinical research to find better treatments and cures, raising awareness, and improving access to effective treatments.

REGISTER NOW: www.AIMforMentalHealth.org

8 to 9 a.m. Registration9 a.m. Pre-walk program9:15 a.m. The walk begins10 to 11 a.m. Breakfast, games and activities

YO U T H AC H I E V E M E N T AWA R D

UpdateHELPING PARENTS HELP THEIR KIDS SUCCEED

2017

W e are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award

recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It will be given to a student 19 years old or younger who has demonstrated initia-tive, talent and determination resulting in a notable accom-plishment in any field—including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service. Honorable Mentions will also be awarded.

The award will be presented at the organization’s 17th An-niversary Benefit Gala in Fairfield County, CT, on an evening to be determined. Transportation and hotel accommodations will be provided for the winning student and his/her parents.

The winner of the 2016 Award is Grace Taskinsoy of Foun-tain Hills, AZ. Grace used her struggle with dyslexia as the inspiration to work with lawmakers to develop legislation that mandates student support and teacher education for dyslexia. Grace continues to advocate for students like herself through public outreach.

A Special Recognition Award was presented to Sophia Gross of Conshohocken, PA and a Junior Achievement Award to Caragan Olles of DePere, WI. Students from Larkspur, CA; Jupiter, FL; Naperville, IL; Lutz, FL and Palatine, IL received Honorable Mention Awards.

The application on the reverse side of this announcement may be submitted by parents, teachers, coaches, mentors or

students themselves; or an application may be downloaded from the Smart Kids website at www.SmartKidswithLD.

org/2017award.html. Please submit the application and documentation by the contest deadline of December 31, 2016 to Smart Kids with LD, 38 Kings Highway North, Westport CT 06880. For information, contact us via email at Info@SmartKidswithLD.org.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Announces the

2017 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award

“”

What I say to children with learning disabilities is: We’re like anybody else in terms of intelligence. But we’re wired differently. If we were in the majority, we’d be trying to figure out how to teach them!

FRED J. EPSTEIN, MD 1937 – 2006 Internationally renowned pediatric neurosurgeon,

pioneering physician, researcher, teacher, administrator

“I loved learning and giving up wasn’t an option. . . . My dyslexia allows me to think in different, creative and unique ways.” — Grace Taskinsoy

Nominations for the Fred J. EpsteinYouth Achievement AwardSmart Kids with LD | 38 Kings Highway North, Westport, CT 06880 | 203.226.6831

Nominee

Name Age

Parent/Guardian Name

Address

Phone Number & Email

Documented Learning Disability or ADHD

School Currently Attending & Address Grade

Nominator

Name

Relationship to Nominee

Address

Phone Number & Email

Attachments1. The nominator’s written description of the nominee’s learning disability or ADHD and achievement (including the impact the achievement has

had on the nominee and others).

2. A personal statement from the nominee describing how he/she has dealt with the challenges associated with the learning disability or ADHD.

3. Supporting materials that confirm or demonstrate the nominee’s achievement.

4. Documented proof of the candidate’s LD or ADHD (a few pages from an IEP, e.g.).

5. A recent photo of the nominee.

Please type your description (no more than 2 pages) and attach all pages and documentation before mailing to the address at the top of this form.

Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2016.

Consent by Parent/Guardian (required)

I hereby authorize Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities (SKLD) to use and release information contained in the application for the Fred J.

Epstein Youth Achievement Award that I am submitting on behalf of ______________________(state name of child), who is my _____________

(state legal relationship with child). I understand that SKLD may release information including the Nominee’s name, likeness, and narrative

information (but not including details of the diagnosis, IEP plan or other supporting documentation) in its newsletter(s), promotional and other

written and visual material, presentations and outreach efforts. (Please note that SKLD will not release telephone numbers, email and street

addresses or fax numbers without seeking your prior permission.) Additionally, if the child nominated above wins the 2017 award, I agree to at-

tend the award ceremony with the child (who will be expected to give a brief, 3- to 4-minute acceptance speech). Transportation costs and hotel

accommodations will be provided by Smart Kids for the child and parents.

SIgned:___________________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________