WHAT'S NEW
Look for our new links for Secondary School students and their parents
on the Education Links page of this web
site.
We have added new links on many of the Homework Helper and Resource pages.
ABC Peel Parent Support Line
ABC Peel Parent Support Line phone number is 905-782-0055.
For a full listing of all the ways to contact ABC Peel go to Contact Us
Meet & Greet, Drop-In
This is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to meet, ask
questions and share experiences.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
We’re always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Note: ABC Peel’s library will be available at this meeting.
Books may be borrowed by ABC Peel Members only; duration of loan is one
month. A $20.00 deposit is required.
Date: Thursday January 19th, 2012
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Enhanced Learning Program at the
Secondary Level in the Peel Distict School Board
Parents, teachers and students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested
in learning more about the Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
level are welcome to attend.
Secondary Enhanced Learning Programs in the Peel District School
Board are available; in Brampton at Heart Lake S.S., in Caledon at
Humberview S.S and in Mississauga at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S.
and The Woodlands S.S Locations.
Date: Wednesday December 7th, 2011
Time: 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Please RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is limited.
We’re always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Scholarship Information Night
A representative from Scholarships Canada will discuss types of
scholarships, myths and tips for getting scholarships.
Date: Thursday October 20th, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Please RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is limited.
We’re always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Meet & Greet, Drop-In
This is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to meet, ask
questions and share experiences.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Light refreshments will be served.
We’re always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Date: Thursday September 22nd, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Join us at the Association for Bright Children, Peel chapter's
Family Picnic.
This year our picnic will be held at Belfountain Conservation Area,
located in Caledon and part of the Credit Valley Conservation area. For
hikers, a short trail loops around the pond, while the Trimble Trail, a
side trail of the Bruce Trail, stretches 3 km downstream with lookouts
on the Niagara Escarpment. Charles W. Mack, the inventor of the
cushion-back rubber-stamp, purchased the land in 1908 and put stone
masons to work on ideas he acquired while travelling. The waterfall is
a miniature Niagara Falls. The cave is modelled after those of
Yellowstone. The bell-shaped fountain was built to honour the village.
From 1840- 1870 the area was mined for brownstone. This stone was used
in the construction of the provincial parliament buildings in Toronto.
The Trimble Trail follows an old tramway used to carry the stone from
the valley to the Forks of the Credit railway. The remains of his
construction work bring many visitors to the park annually. The terrain
includes clay and bedrock surfaces with a series of boardwalks and
bridges. Visitors may catch a glimpse of salamanders, turtles, rabbits,
wild turkey, mink, deer, songbirds, brook and brown trout. The
Belfountain trail takes visitors around the pond and along the scenic
right side of the river.
The above information is from http://www.belfountain.ca/nature
Admission to the park is $4.75 for adults and $2.75 for children 6
-12yrs. ABC Peel has rented a BBQ for members to use. We have reserved
picnic area #2 (see park map).
For directions and more information about Belfountain Conservation
Area go to http://www.creditvalleycons.com/recandleisure/belfountain.htm
or the area
map.
If you plan to attend please let us know at activities@abcpeel.org Hope to see you
there!
Date: Sunday July 10th, 2011
Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Belfountain Conservation
Area
Click here for a copy of the Picnic Flyer in pdf
format.
Identification, Placement & Review Committee Process
Question & Answer Night
Do you have questions about the IPRC process at the Peel DSB or
Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What is it?
- What is a gifted identification?
- Who will be there?
- How do I prepare?
- Placement options
- Regulation 181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not happy with the decision?
Don’t sign anything until you know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If you’ve been there, done that, please join us and share your
experience with others.
Date: Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf
format.
ANNUAL CATHARSIS Night
CA-THAR-SIS,
noun, from the Greek, katharsi; it may be Greek to some
(Αυτό το μήνα, στις 30 Μαρτίου, έχουμε το
μας ετήσια νύχτα Catharsis με την ομάδα
πολύ πεπειραμένων εμπειρογνωμόνων
μας:). Meaning: relief of strong suppressed emotions.
Bring your concerns and get the answers to any and
all questions about gifted education.
Panellists:
- Ed Blackstock, Psychologist, Clinical Director
of Wings Development Centre.
- Claire Zeller, former Special Education
Coordinator, Enhanced Leaning Programs, Peel District School Board,
member of ABC Peel.
- Liam Donworth, representative for ABC Peel and
past Vice Chair, at the Special Education Advisory Committee of the
Dufferin- Peel CDSB.
- Barb Cyr, representative for ABC Peel at the
Special Education Advisory Committee of the Peel DSB
Date: Thursday, April 28nd, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m. Panellists will make a brief
statement about themselves and then answer questions (Join us
at 7:15 p.m. for coffee and conversation)
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
DISCOVER
Discover the educational
opportunities available for bright and gifted children in Kindergarten
to Grade 3
Join ABC Peel for an information-packed evening and learn
more about programs and placement options for Primary aged bright and
gifted children available through the Peel DSB and the Dufferin-Peel
CDSB. Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in
pdf format.
Date: Thursday March 31st, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Caledon Public Library, Albion-Bolton
Branch, 150 Queen Street S., Bolton.
If you plan to attend please send an email to support@abcpeel.org to reserve your
seat
Pre-Recorded Webinar from SENG
"Is it a Gift or a Curse?"
What it means to be an
Outlier... and what to do about it!
presented by Victoria Ragsdell, PhD
Being gifted may mean not fitting in easily with
institutions, conventions or social groupings. It may make it harder to
find friends. It may make it more difficult to be understood or
accepted.
This SENG webinar will look at what it means to be different
from the larger group and explore ways to navigate friends, family,
work and other institutions gracefully, peacefully and effectively.
Taking a page from Dr. Temple Grandin and the book Outliers,
we will explore the promise, the advantages and the navigational
challenges of being somewhat different from the majority population. We
will talk about giftedness as our advantage, our “invisibility
cloak” and our unique perspective on an increasingly homogenized
culture. The goal is to transcend a “victim focus” while viewing
our practical problems and stresses with more sophistication and
precision.
Date: Thursday March 24th, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
While an RSVP is not required, it would be
appreciated. If you plan to attend please send an email to activities@abcpeel.org
Lasers
& Mazes
NOTICE: RESCHEDULED to a LATER DATE
Stay Tuned...
This promises to be a one-of-a-kind exciting, fun-filled
opportunity that will introduce you to the fascinating world of laser
beams and mazes with an informative, interactive and entertaining
unique experience. It consists of hands-on experience, live
demonstrations, two games of Laser Quest and an entertaining video
presentation.
Date: Tuesday March 8th,
2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 12
Location: Laser Quest, 1224 Dundas St. E, Unit
9, Mississauga
Cost: $25/person (includes Lasers & Mazes program
and pizza & beverage), ABC Members only early bird special –
Register and pay for this workshop by Feb 18th and your next child is
only $20.00 (See flyer for more details)
Registration Deadline:
Tuesday March 1st, 2011
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
/ Registration Form in pdf format.
Queen’s University Presentation
Enrichment courses: grades 6 to 11
The Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen’s University is offered
to above average and gifted students in Grades 6 to 11 (see http://esu.queensu.ca.)
The core courses offered are
- Enrichment Mini-Course (EMC), a one-week Residential Program for
high school students.
- Seven-Eight Enrichment Days (SEEDS), a four-day program for grade
7 & 8 students, to study a subject of their choosing at an
advanced level.
These residential programs simulate a "Total University Experience"
with students staying on campus in residence for the duration of the
program, eating breakfast and dinner each day in the cafeteria, as well
as participating in extra-curricular activities each afternoon and
evening.
ESU can provide financial support for students - bursaries are
awarded based on financial need of the applicant.
Date: Thursday February 17th, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org with your name
and the number of people attending.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
/ Registration Form in pdf format.
Meet & Greet, Drop-In
This is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to meet, ask
questions and share experiences.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Light refreshments will be served.
We’re always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Note: ABC Peel’s library will be available at this meeting.
Visit here to see a list of our collection of books:
http://books.google.com/books?uid=5977197768764239510
Books may be borrowed by ABC Peel Members only, duration of loan is
one month and a $20.00 deposit is required.
Date: Thursday January 20th, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Improv
Theatre Workshop
Being able to use your voice and words with confidence is an
important skill; add humour to the mix and you have a strong and
confident student who can not only share knowledge, but laughter
too.
During this two-day workshop participants will learn the
fundamentals of storytelling, create their own on stage characters and
gain the self-confidence to use their newfound talents. Exercises are
designed to build spontaneity, teamwork and storytelling skills.
Price includes one ticket to the Bad Dog Theatre Co. performance of
Globehead 2011 on, Saturday, January 29th at 8:00pm in Toronto.
Date: Saturday, January 15th & 22nd, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: 5359 2950 Argentia Rd., Toyota Meadowvale
Comm. Rm, Mississauga
Cost: $70.00/person.
A limited number of additional tickets for the Jan. 29th Globehead
2011 performance can be purchased through ABC Peel at $10.00 each. The
Bad Dog Theatre is at 139 Danforth (at Broadview) in Toronto. See http://www.baddogtheatre.com/bdt.
All attending the performance must provide their own transportation.
Registration Deadline:
Friday January 7th, 2011
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer / Registration Form in pdf format.
Canada's
Only Hands-on Pinball Machine Museum
aka
The Church of the Silver Ball
Vintage pinball machines restored to perfect working order.
These machines are fun and nostalgic and offer the ultimate in
playability. All games are set up for free play. Join us for some
fun.
Date: Saturday, December 18th,
2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: 5359 Timberlea Blvd, Unit
#14,Mississauga, ON Map
Cost: $15.00/person. (beverage & pizza
included)
Registration Deadline:
Saturday December 11th, 2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
/ Registration Form in pdf format.
Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary level in the
Peel District School Board
The Secondary Enhanced Learning Program provides
opportunities for gifted students to participate in challenging
academic and creative learning experiences with students of similar
ability who share their interests.
Regional Gifted High School Co-ordinators will give a
presentation and answer questions about the Enhanced Learning Program
available to students identified as gifted. Parents, teachers and
students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested in learning more about the
Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary level are welcome to attend.
Secondary Enhanced Learning Programs are available; in
Brampton at Heart Lake S.S., in Caledon at Humberview S.S and in
Mississauga at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S. and The Woodlands
S.S
Date: Thursday December 2nd, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Robert H. Lagerquist Sr. P. S.
, 105 Richvale Dr. N., Brampton (Kennedy Rd. & Sandalwood
Pkwy)
Pre-Recorded Webinar from the NAGC virtual conference
2009
Understanding Your Child's
Standardized Assessments: IQ, Achievement, and Aptitude
Tests
In today's educational atmosphere, laden with high-stakes
testing, parents are constantly receiving scores and reports from
different standardized tests. The wide variety of tests used in the
school setting is daunting even to professional researchers and school
administrators. This session focuses exclusively on helping parents
understand the different types of standardized tests and what
information they actually provide. Examples are given for intelligence,
nonverbal intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests. The presenters
address what information is important to look for as well as what such
information actually tells you about your student.
Date: Thursday November 18th,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
While an RSVP is not required, it would be
appreciated. If you plan to attend please send an email to activities@abcpeel.org
Pre-Recorded Webinar
We will be showing a pre-recorded webinar of our members
choosing. The four 4 possible choices are listed below. The web links
give detail information on each session.
- Navigating
the Quest for Help: Understanding Your Gifted Child's Puzzling
Behaviour
- The Gifted Child: Superachiever or
Underachiever -- Parents and Teachers Make the
Difference
- Social and Emotional Intelligence: The Path
to a Gifted Child's Success and Well-Being
- Living in the Gifted
Family
ABC members only, email your vote to news@abcpeel.org by Oct. 24.
**************** NEWS UPDATE
********************
Member voting is in - we will be showing choice 1:
Navigating
the Quest for Help: Understanding Your Gifted Child's Puzzling
Behaviour
See the news bulletin sent out to members for more
information.
Date: Thursday October 28th,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
IEP
(Individual Education Plans)
At this time of year ABC Peel gets many calls about
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) so, at this meeting, we will lead a
discussion on their development and how you should be involved.
Ontario Education law (Regulation 181/98) requires an IEP
for all identified students within 30 school days of the “original”
IPRC and within 30 school days of a new school year.
IEPs have many benefits for students and their parents. When
done right, the IEP provides students with customized learning
environments, modifications, and accommodations that connect well with
the abilities and learning potential of your child.
We know that gang of serious-looking people around the IEP
planning table can be intimidating. But the IEP should be developed
jointly between your child’s teacher(s), specialist staff involved
with your child's spec. ed. program, and you, the parent. In fact,
parents, as experts on their children, can provide valuable information
and insights that greatly increase the likelihood of the IEP’s
success.
So, come to hear about the features of a good IEP and share
your views and experience with us. However much you know, you will be
able to learn and to contribute to the discussion.
Date: Monday September 27th,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Room, HJA Brown
Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost: Free
While an RSVP is not required, it would be
appreciated. If you plan to attend please send an email to activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
A
Coach Tour to Fort Erie and
the
Re-enactment of the Fenian Raid
We’ll travel back in time to discover how Canada became
Canada. Learn more about the life and times of the 1860s through living
history. Cheer on your heroes at the re-enactment of the notorious
Ridgeway Battle.
And for those who dare not witness the heat of battle, there
are the officer’s quarters, soldier’s barracks, kitchen, artifacts,
costumes and merchants.
- Enjoy Luxury Motor Coach transportation from
Mississauga to Fort Erie.
- Witness Fenian Raid: a re-enactment of
the Ridgeway battle of June 2, 1866, between Canadian militia and
the Fenian Brotherhood's force of US Civil War
veterans
- Visit the Underground railroad terminal:
the Canadian arrival place for those fleeing slavery on the border
at Bertie Hall in Erie, now the Doll’s House
Building
- Tour Fort Erie: one of the networks of
forts built after all of New France had been ceded to
Britain
Please note, lunch is not included. Bring your own picnic
lunch or there is a food kiosk at the displays and demos at Fort Erie
Tour site.
This is a family event. Children under 16 must be
accompanied by an adult over 18.
Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ages: Family event, all welcome.
Location: The city of Fort Erie,
Ontario
Cost: $50.00/person. *** ABC members only:
Early Bird Special *** Register and pay for this event by May 12th and
the first adult pays $50.00 with each additional family member paying
only $45.00 - see the registration
form
Registration Deadline:
Monday May 31st, 2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
/ Registration Form in pdf format.
Click here to see an informational
map of the travel sites, including links to YouTube video of the
2008 Fenian Raid re-enactment
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of ABC Peel
We Are Looking for Nominations for the following
Executive positions:
- President is the chief executive officer
of the chapter and is responsible for keeping the organization
focussed on its mission and objectives.
- Vice-President assists the President and
furthers the association policies and programmes.
- Treasurer is responsible for the
financial affairs of our chapter at the direction of the executive,
manages its funds, and its budget.
- Secretary is responsible minutes of
Executive meetings and maintains records.
We are also looking for members to join the following
Subcommittees:
- Adult Programs/Parents Night committee
- Youth Programs committee
- Publications, Marketing and Communications
committee
- Grants, Fundraising committee
The AGM will be followed by the regular Parent Night
activities. We will be showing a pre-recorded webinar of your choosing
. The four 4 possible choices are listed below. (The web links give
detail information on each session)
- This
Isn't the Child I Dreamed of Raising: Understanding, Coping with,
and Helping Your Gifted but-Challenging Child
- Understanding
Your Child's Standardized Assessments: IQ, Achievement, and
Aptitude Tests
- I
can't to I can: Changing the Mindset of Adolescent
Underachievers
- Extending
the Learning: Challenging and Engaging Programs for High-Potential
Students After School
Please let us know which one you’d like to see. Email your
vote to news@abcpeel.org
We’ll sent a bulletin out before the meeting announcing
which webinar was selected.
Date: Thursday, June 3rd,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ABC Peel
AGM
7:30 p.m. Start of Webinar
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
DISCOVERing Giftedness in Early Childhood
Bright and gifted children often possess some of the
following characteristics in early childhood (0-5 years):
- advanced reading ability
- extensive vocabulary
- unusual insight and originality
- intellectual curiosity
- preference for older playmates
- ability to connect ideas
- clever sense of humour
Join ABC Peel for an information-packed evening and learn
more about your own “bright spark”...
- What is giftedness?
- How do I know if my child is really gifted?
- What can I do now to help my child succeed?
- What will happen when my child starts school?
- Where can I learn more?
Date: Thursday May 13th, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Albion-Bolton Library, Community
Centre, 150 Queen Street S. Bolton
Cost: Free community service
provided by ABC Peel & ABC Halton, in collaboration with Caledon
Public Library
Registration: Advance registration is required,
please call 905-857-1400 to reserve your seat.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf format.
Lasers & Mazes
This promises to be a one-of-a-kind exciting, fun-filled
opportunity that will introduce you to the fascinating world of laser
beams and mazes with an informative, interactive and entertaining
unique experience. It consists of hands-on experience, live
demonstrations, two games of Laser Quest and an entertaining video
presentation.
Date: Tuesday May 4th, 2010
Time: 6:20 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 15
Location: Laser Quest, 241 Clarence St,
Brampton
Cost: $25/person (includes Lasers & Mazes program
and pizza & beverage), ABC Members only early bird special –
Register and pay for this workshop by April 20th and your next child is
only $20.00
Registration Deadline: Friday April 27th,
2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
ANNUAL CATHARSIS Night
Bring your concerns and get the answers to any and
all questions about gifted education.
Panellists:
- Ed Blackstock, Psychologist, Clinical
Director of Wings Development Centre.
- Bryan Bonnah, Co-ordinator, Students
with Diverse Learning Needs, from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board.
- Katie Levalds, Special Education
Co-ordinator, Peel District School Board.
- A representative from the Ministry of
Education will also be attending.
Date: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m. Panellists will make a brief
statement about themselves and then answer questions (Join us at 7:15
p.m. for coffee and conversation)
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited
CTW LEGO Robotics - Rover
The Sequel!
Back by popular demand (and the sell out of last months
workshop!!) Hey kids, if you love LEGO and have always wanted your
creations to come to life, then this workshop is for you! Children’s
Technology Workshop will introduce you to the ‘Rover’. Youth will
work in teams to build a rover. The sky is the limit !
Date: Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 to 14
Location: Port Credit Legion 35 Front Street
North, Mississauga
Cost: $25/person, $20.00 for ABC member's second
child
Registration Deadline: Friday April 9th,
2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
CTW LEGO Robotics - Rover
NOTICE: WORKSHOP FULL as of March 4th,
2010
Hey kids, if you love LEGO and have always wanted your
creations to come to life, then this workshop is for you! Children’s
Technology Workshop will introduce you to the ‘Rover’. Youth will
work in teams to build a rover. The sky is the limit !
Date: Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 to 14
Location: Erin Mills United Church 3010 The
Collegeway, Mississauga
Cost: $25/person, $20.00 for ABC member's second
child
Registration Deadline: Sunday March 14th,
2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in
pdf format.
CATHARSIS Night
NOTICE:
Due to last minute scheduling conflicts with some of our panel members,
Catharsis Night is
being
rescheduled to the April 22nd Parent
Night.
In place of the Catharsis panel, we will present the
Webinar:
"Accurate
Assessment? Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and
Adults"
from the National Association of Gifted Children 56th Annual
Convention, held last November in St. Louis, MO.
In this presentation, a pediatrician, two
neuropsychologists, two clinical psychologists, and an educational
psychologist discuss the extent to which gifted children are
misdiagnosed as having ADHD, OCD, Asperger's Disorder, or even Bi-Polar
Disorder. Misdiagnoses stem from a widespread lack of knowledge within
the educational, counseling, and health care professions. Particularly
if educationally misplaced, gifted children may react with
inappropriate behaviors, which are misinterpreted as reflecting
emotional problems. Asynchronous development or developmental anomalies
can result in twice-exceptional children, particularly learning
disabilities, that may be similarly incorrectly diagnosed. This session
describes frequent misdiagnoses, and outlines ways to ascertain the
likelihood of a misdiagnosis.
Following the presentation, we will have an open forum
discussion.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Cost: ABC Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Focus Group
Topic: The Programs for Gifted at the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board.
ABC Peel invites parents and youth to take advantage of this
unique opportunity to share your insight and experiences on this
important matter.
Currently, the DPCDSB only offers programs for gifted
students in congregated classes in grades 5 to 8 only. If you’re
interested in participating as either a stakeholder (eg. a parent,
teacher or student) or just want to help out please contact us at support@abcpeel.org.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Thursday, February 18th,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
CARTOONING AND ANIMÉ
Hey kids, if you love cartooning and have always wanted your
characters to come to life, then this class is for you! Manga style
cartoons are all the rage! Children will enjoy creating their own
characters, while using their favourite animation for
inspiration.
Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Living Arts Centre, 4141
Living Arts Drive, Mississauga (Directions)
Cost: $25/person, $20.00/Early Bird Registation (by
Jan 8th) for ABC member's second child
Registration Deadline: Friday January 22nd,
2010
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in
pdf format.
Chat Night
Come in and talk to some other parents of gifted children as
well as members of ABC Peel’s Executive team and your SEAC
reps.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Thursday, January 21st,
2010
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Build Yourself a Hero
presented by Scott Graham, Kids 4 Kids
Could your children use a few tips on feeling empowered,
reading social cues, taking on leadership roles ? Have them join us for
a motivational and interactive afternoon.
Date: Saturday, November 28th,
2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grace Community Church, 6670
Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario (near Argentia and Creditview
Road)
Cost: $25/person, $20.00/Early Bird Registation (by
Nov. 15th) for ABC members ($25.00/person, non-members)
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
The Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
Level
A look at the Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
School level in the Peel District School Board
Two students who graduated from ELP will speak about their
experience and Regional Gifted High School Co-ordinators will give a
presentation and answer questions about the Enhanced Learning Program
available to gifted students in high school. Parents and students in
grades 6 to 8 who are interested in learning more about the Enhanced
Learning Program at the Secondary level are welcome to
attend.
Secondary Enhanced Learning Programs are available in
Mississauga at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S. and The Woodlands S.S.,
in Brampton at Heart Lake S.S. and in Caledon at The Humberview S.S.
Date: Thursday, November 19th,
2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Join us for this Amazing Opportunity Attend a Virtual
Conference in Your Own Community
ABC – Peel Chapter and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board are joining together to stream live Webinar feeds of the
National Association of Gifted Children 56th annual convention. This is
a unique opportunity to take part in this year’s St. Louis
convention, without even leaving the Mississauga area.
Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mark School, 3675 Sawmill Valley
Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5L 2Z5
During the day, there will be opportunities to connect with
parents and educators as well as listening in to the latest research
and issues in gifted education. Topics include sessions for parents and
educators like the following sample list:
Multiple Intelligences: The First 25 Years Keynote
Speaker is Howard Gardner, John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of
Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Sticking Up for Your Gifted Child
Understanding Your Child's Standardized Assessment: IQ,
Achievement, and Aptitude Tests
What Makes an Effective Advocate?
“I Can't” to “I Can:” Changing the Mindset of
Adolescent Underachievers
Using Needs Assessments and Professional Development
Plans in Gifted Education
Keys to Classroom Creativity
ABC – Peel Chapter is providing one Webinar feed, with
topics directed more to parents and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board is providing a separate Webinar feed with topics directed
more to educators, as well as graciously providing a light breakfast
and lunch for those who attend.
Please RSVP activities@abcpeel.org by November 5th
as seating is limited.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf
format.
Harry Potter Family Game Day
Hagrid invites you to the “Leaky Cauldron” for a Family
Game Day. Bring your favourite Board Games to share. Come dressed as
your best transfiguration or Muggle disguise. Take your turn with the
Sorting Hat and enjoy some delectable potions & wizard snacks.
Date: Saturday, October 31st,
2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 35 Front St.
N, Mississauga
Cost: $10/person, $20.00/family for ABC members
($15.00/person, non-members)
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf
format.
Discover e-Learning ONTARIO
Join ABC Peel for an overview of e-Learning in Ontario. An
e-Learning Ontario team member from the Ministry of Education will
address questions such as: what is e-learning, how to access it,
whether fees apply and is it right for my child? You’ll also see one
of over 100 e-learning courses for secondary school students, and take
a tour of some of over 13,000 learning resources in the Ontario
Educational Resource Bank. Parents, teachers and youth
welcome.
Date: Thursday, October 22nd,
2009
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Temple Tour, Museum & Family Game Day
Visit the beautiful new Temple with a guided tour. Enjoy
the museum and experience Hindu culture. The Temple, thanks to the
Yadav family, are graciously hosting our Family Game Day after
the tour, so please bring along your favourite board game for an
afternoon of culture, spirituality, and family fun !
The temple has strict food guidelines, so in lieu of potluck
snacks, ABC Peel will provide a light snack.
Please do NOT bring any food or beverages,
Date: Saturday, September 26th,
2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 61
Claireville Drive, Toronto, ON M9W 5Z7
Cost: $ 20.00/family for ABC members ($25.00/family,
non-members)
A parent/guardian must accompany children. Cost includes both
Tour and Game Day. Our unique guided tour starts at 1 PM, Game day
begins when the tour is over, approximately 2 PM.
RSVP: activities@abcpeel.org so we know how
many to plan for. Pay at the door.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer in pdf
format.
Meet & Greet - Drop-In
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as
our SEAC reps.
Light refreshments will be served.
We’re always looking for help so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend or contact us at activities@abcpeel.org. High school
students looking to complete their community hours are also welcome.
Date: Thursday, September 17th,
2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fortino’s Community room, 35
Worthington Ave. (at Bovaird), Brampton
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Belfountain Conservation Area
ABC Peel's Annual 'Bring Your Own Basket' Family Picnic
Join us at Association for Bright Children, Peel chapter's
Family Picnic.
This year our picnic will be held at Belfountain
Conservation Area, located in Caledon, part of the Credit Valley
Conservation. For hikers, a short trail loops around the pond, while
the Trimble Trail, a side trail of the Bruce Trail, stretches 3 km
downstream with lookouts on the Niagara Escarpment. Charles W. Mack,
the inventor of the cushion-back rubber-stamp, purchased the land in
1908 and put stone masons to work on ideas he acquired while
travelling. The waterfall is a miniature Niagara Falls. The cave is
modelled after those of Yellowstone. The bell-shaped fountain was built
to honour the village. From 1840- 1870 the area was mined for
brownstone. This stone was used in the construction of the provincial
parliament buildings in Toronto. The Trimble Trail follows an old
tramway used to carry the stone from the valley to the Forks of the
Credit railway. The remains of his construction work bring many
visitors to the park annually. The terrain includes clay and bedrock
surfaces with a series of boardwalks and bridges. Visitors may catch a
glimpse of salamanders, turtles, rabbits, wild turkey, mink, deer,
songbirds, brook and brown trout. The Belfountain trail takes visitors
around the pond and along the scenic right side of the
river.
The above information is from http://www.belfountain.ca/nature/
Admission to the park is $4.25 for adults and $2.25 for
children 6 -12yrs. ABC Peel will rent a BBQ for members to
use.
For directions and more information about Belfountain
Conservation Area go to http://www.creditvalleycons.com/recandleisure/belfountain.htm
or MapQuest
Hope to see you there!
Private School / Home School Options for Gifted
Students
Three private schools and representatives from Home
schooling will tell you what they have to offer gifted children.
Date: Thursday May 21st, 2009
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
ABC Peel, through Children’s Technology Workshop
presents
“Create your own stop motion, live action, digital cell
animation production” with digital cameras, capture software, and
MP3.
Date: Saturday April 25 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Valley Community Centre,
Room 3, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd (south of Burnhamthorpe, east
of Hurontario)
Grade 2 – 8 (Ages 6 – 15)
$25. Members, $30. Non-members
RSVP now! activities@abcpeel.org
Primary & Junior Enhanced Learning Classes and
Advocacy
CCAT, Contained/Congregated Classes, Gifted, 2E, Enhanced,
ELC, ISELP, how to get testing, the IPRC process, how to advocate. Get
the answers at this meeting.
Speakers:
Michael Topa, M.A., Director of Greenoaks Educational
Services.
Anne Paguin, Congregated Classroom teacher, from the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Claire Zeller, former Special Education Coordinator,
Enhanced Leaning Programs, Peel District School Board, member of ABC
Peel.
David Croome, former president of ABC Peel, former
chair of SEAC, long time advocate and ABC Peel member.
Date: Thursday April 23rd, 2009
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Call in the nanny, mark your calendar, and join us for our
ever popular social. Enjoy a pint, or a cuppa tea by the fireplace, or
even try some pool or pinball!
Date: FRIDAY April 17th, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Devil's Harp, 1201 Britannia Road
West, Mississauga.
Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org so we can reserve
some tables.
ENHANCED LEARNING CLASSES INFORMATION NIGHT
Featuring:
• Guest speakers
• Other organizations that support gifted
students
• Information & display tables
• As well as learn more about the Primary, Junior,
Intermediate and Secondary School Enhanced Learning programs which are
offered through the Peel Public and Catholic School Boards.
Date: Thursday April 16th, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Caledon East Public School
(Gymnasium), Peel District School Board, 15738 Airport Road,
Caledon East (Enter off Jean Street only)
CATHARSIS Night
Our annual Carharis night features a team of knowledgeable
experts:
Ed Blackstock, Psychologist, founder of
Wings.
Moira Sinclair, from the Ministry of Education and
former president of ABC Peel
Bryan Bonnah, Co-ordinator, Students with Diverse
Learning Needs, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board
Marilyn Matis, Educational Consultant and parent of
gifted children.
Bring your concerns and get the answers to any and all
questions about gifted education.
Date: Thursday March 26th, 2009
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Challenge / Withdrawal Programs
There will be representatives from both the PDSB and the
DPCDSB present to answer any questions about Challenge/Withdrawal
programs and other placement options.
Date: February 19th 2009
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel District School
Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Call in the nanny, mark your calendar, and join us for our
ever popular social. Enjoy a pint, or a bit of wobbly pop, or even try
some darts!
Date: FRIDAY January 30th, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mad Hatter Olde British Pub, 4646
Heritage Hills Boulevard, Mississauga (at Eglinton Avenue, west of Hwy
10)
Please RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org so we can reserve
some tables.
School & Life Balance - Summer Camps
Come find out about the camps that many of our ABC children
have enjoyed.
Date: January 22nd, 2009
Time: 7:15 p.m. - Join us for
conversation
7:30 pm - Presentations begin
8:30 pm - Visit participate’s tables
Location: Mississauga Room, Peel District
School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street,
Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Kids are welcome to attend this event.
Note:
Location change
ABC Peel PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING - November 20th,
2008
The Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
level
Regional Gifted High School Coordinators, as well as a
student who graduated from the ELP, will give presentations and answer
questions about the Enhanced Learning Program available to gifted
students in high school. Parents and students in grades 6 to 8 who are
interested in learning more about the Enhanced Learning Program at the
Secondary level are welcome to attend.
Date: November 20th, 2008
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Cafeteria, North Building, Turner
Fenton Secondary School, 7935 Kennedy Rd., South, Brampton (South of
Steeles, West of 410, East of Hurontario)
Click here for a copy of the meeting notice
in pdf format.
ABC Peel PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING - October 23rd,
2008
Boys & Girls Learn Differently
Gender differences have a profound influence on learning and
behaviour. Boys’ brains and girls’ brains develop and operate very
differently. Current brain research has revealed fascinating
differences between the way males and females think and communicate.
The implications for teaching and raising boys and girls are profound.
Teachers and parents of both genders will benefit from this
entertaining and enlightening workshop.
Speaker Michael Reist is a teacher with over 25 years of
experience in the classroom and the current head of the English
Department at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School in Caledon East.
He is a frequent speaker to local parent groups and education
conferences where his workshops on bullying and how boys and girls
learn differently have drawn large crowds and enthusiastic responses.
Michael is also the author of “The Dysfunctional School:
Uncomfortable Truths and Awkward Insights on School, Learning and
Teaching.” He has written numerous articles on education,
spirituality and parenting for such publications as The Ottawa Citizen,
Professionally Speaking, The Catholic Register, Catholic New Times,
Companion, Words of Life, Education Today and Catholic Insight. Michael
has travelled extensively throughout Ontario, presenting a professional
development course to teachers entitled “Replacing the Hard Drive:
New Ways of Being a Teacher.” He taught a course in the Continuing
Education Department of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
entitled “Re-Thinking School: Radical Theories of Education.” He is
a founder of The Beach School, a democratic free school in
Toronto.
Date: Thursday October 23rd,
2008
Time: 7:15 p.m. – join us for coffee 7:30
p.m. – presentation starts
Cost: ABC Members $5.00 per family membership. Non
members $10.00 (Please note: Membership to ABC Peel is free. You can
register online (click here) or at the door).
Location: Mississauga Room, Peel District
School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street,
Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the meeting notice
in pdf format.
ABC Peel PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING - May 29th,
2008
Understanding and Managing the Social and Emotional Needs
of the Gifted Learner
Mrs. Connie Gale, principal of St Mark School (congregated
gifted classes grades 5 to 8), will give a presentation that will
review various needs of The Gifted Learner, with particular emphasis on
their social and emotional needs. Anecdotes from Mrs. Gale’s
experiences of working with gifted students will be
shared.
We will look at a variety of models, strategies and
resources that focus on assessing and nurturing students in the very
important domains of social and emotional wellness.
Mrs. Gale will also share materials that she has developed
and implemented with students, designed to assist in their self
reflection and self direction when presented with the challenges in the
areas of social and emotional development.
Those attending this Parent Night seminar will have an
opportunity to interact and use some of the materials designed by the
presenter.
Join us for an evening of enjoyment, reflection and
learning. Children welcome, though parental discretion is
suggested.
Date: Thursday May 29th, 2008
Time: 7:15 p.m. – join us for coffee 7:30
p.m. – presentation starts
Location: Inglewood Room Peel District School
Board HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the meeting notice
in pdf format.
Note:
Location change
ABC Peel PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
"We Are Gifted Program
Graduates"
Parents and students of Peel DSB and Dufferin
Peel DSB and other schools are invited to hear from and ask questions
of four graduates from the gifted Peel gifted
program.
What did it mean to them? Did they benefit?
Do they recommend it?
A doctor, an engineer, a biologist and a
student of politics - all past Peel students - will talk about their
experiences.
When: Thursday April 24, 2008 7:15
pm
Where: Burnhamthorpe Library Theatre, inside
the Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, 1350 Burnhamthorpe Road East,
Mississauga
Directions: Lots of parking, enter off Dixie (from
south or north) or Burnhamthorpe (from west only) Inside the
Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, at 1350 Burnhamthorpe Road East,
southwest corner of Burnhamthorpe and Dixie Roads
For a Google Map to the Burnhamthorpe Library click
here
Also at the same event, we are having our
AGM
Nominate and vote at our AGM
Positions available (2 years) - President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Please pass along the date and time of this
meeting to anyone who may be interested. See you on Thursday
evening!
Vote in person at the ABC Peel AGM April
24, 2008, starts at 7:15 pm
Return Nomination
via email to activities@abcpeel.org by midday April
23, 2008
or by fax to 905-897-1814 by midday
April 23, 2008
Click here for a copy of the Nomination Form
Where: Burnhamthorpe Library Theatre, inside
the Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, 1350 Burnhamthorpe Road East,
Mississauga
Directions: Lots of parking, enter off Dixie (from
south or north) or Burnhamthorpe (from west only) Inside the
Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, at 1350 Burnhamthorpe Road East,
southwest corner of Burnhamthorpe and Dixie Roads
For a Google Map to the Burnhamthorpe Library click
here
2008 Annual Conference - ABC Ontario
When: May 9-10, 2008
Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Keynote Speaker: Susan Winebrenner - Author of
"Differntiating Content for Gifted Learners in Grades 6-12" and
"The Cluster Grouping Handbook"
For details and registration, go to www.abcontario.ca or click here to
view the ABC Ontario
brochure
Registration Deadline for children's workshops: April 23,
2008
Annual Catharsis Night
Come to our annual Catharsis Night, at the Peel DSB office
(details below)
CA-THAR-SIS, noun, from the Greek,
katharsi
There will be a panel of speakers, including Claire
Zeller, Dr. Ed Blackstock, and Joan
Dinnin.
Claire Zeller is a retired math teacher who helped develop
the entire gifted special education model for Peel, starting over 20
years ago.
Dr. Blackstock is a registered psychologist who was Chief
Psychologist for the Peel District School Board for over 15 years and
now runs the Wings Development Centre in Toronto.
Joan Dinnin is a Co-ordinator with the Special Education
Department at the Peel District School Board.
Bring your concerns and get the answers to any and all
questions about gifted education. (You do not have to be a member of
ABC Peel to attend)
Please, join us for coffee and conversation at 7:15 pm; we
start at 7:30 pm, ending about 9 pm or a little later, Thursday March
27, 2008. Any questions? email support@abcpeel.org or call our
ABC hotline at 905-782-0055 (yes, there is voicemail there)
Date: Thursday March 27, 2008.
Time: When: 7:15 pm or coffee and conversation;
7:30 pm for the panel.
Location: Mississauga Room, ground floor, Peel DSB
Offices at 5650 Hurontario (at the south west corner of the
Hurontario/Matheson intersection; enter parking off
Matheson)
FEBRUARY PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING - date and room
change!
YES, IT REALLY IS ROCKET
SCIENCE!!
February 2008, our Parents’ Night will be held on a
Tuesday a week earlier than usual.
The new date will be Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
7:15pm in the Mississauga Room at the board
offices.
The date change is to accommodate our speaker Dr. Jason
Lassaline, an associate professor of aerospace engineering at
Ryerson University in Toronto. Dr. Lassaline will give a presentation
about Ryerson University’s exciting aerospace engineering
program that provides only one of two undergraduate degrees of its
kind in Canada. Many of you may not realize that Canada has the third
largest aerospace industry in the world! The professor will also be
available to answer your questions about this program and advise on the
prerequisite courses needed to apply to this amazing
program.
The evening is geared towards high school age students and
their parents. Tell all of your friends to join us and please RSVP
at support@abcpeel.org as we will be providing
refreshments.
JANUARY PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
Our Parents’ Night this month will be held on Thursday
January 31, 2008 at 7:15 pm in the Inglewood Room at
the HJA Brown Building.
Our topic will be Advocacy and CCAT
tests.
Those of you with children who are about to take the CCAT
test or have just received the results from last year’s CCAT test
will have your results explained and receive information on the next
steps in advocating for your gifted child. Have you ever wondered how
to ask for testing from your school, or how to ask to have your child
placed in a congregated gifted class? This meeting will help to answer
all of those questions, and show you the process.
Please tell your friends who may have these similar
questions to join us on January 31, 2008. We would like to provide
information to parents who may not be aware of ABC and may not
understand the process of getting a child tested and placed into a
contained gifted class. Please pass along the date and time of this
meeting to anyone who may be interested. "
ABC Peel Newsletter, December 2007 Edition
December ABC Peel Newsletter is now
available.
This month we include a message from our interim President,
Lori D'Aquila, information about the EdGO Conference as well as our
list of websites of interest.
For more information, read the December
Newsletter of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
November 2007 Parents' Night is rescheduled
New date - Thursday, December 13, 2007
Attention all parents.
Our regularly scheduled Parents' Night meeting on November
29, 2007 has been rescheduled to December 13, 2007. This change has
been made due to the fact that Nov. 29th conflicts with Parent
Interview night at many schools. We are sorry for the inconvenience
but hope to see you on Thursday, December 13, 2007 in the
Inglewood Room at the PDSB at 7:15pm. (see map
on our Parents' Night page)
Our topic will be “An Enhanced Perspective on Secondary
School”.
We have invited the Regional Gifted High School Coordinators
to give a short presentation and answer questions about choosing the
enhanced program in high school. The evening will be geared towards
children in grades 6 through 8 and their parents.
We have confirmed the attendance of all 5 coordinators from
the Regional Gifted Centres in Peel. Those attending will
be:
Lis Henry - Humberview Secondary School
David Wingate - Heart Lake Secondary School
Monika Quinn - The Woodlands Secondary
School
Lois McGinn - Glenforest Secondary School
Jim Kinnie - Lorne Park Secondary School
We will have a recent graduate from the Woodlands Secondary
School to give you her perspective as an alumni of the enhanced program
in high school.
There will be a question and answer period where your
specific questions can be answered.
We hope that children who are in the process of considering
high schools for 2008, or, children who are considering the many other
regional programs in Peel will join us to see what the enhanced program
at the high school level can offer.
The meeting will be held in the Inglewood room at the PDSB
offices at 5650 Hurontario Street in Mississauga. The meeting is open
to all parents, children in grades 6 through 8 and anyone interested in
the enhanced option at the high school level. Please arrive by 7:15pm
and the presentations will begin around 7:30pm.
ABC Peel Newsletter, October 2007 Edition
October ABC Peel Newsletter is now
available.
This month we include information about Learning Styles and
Organizational Skills as well as our list of websites of
interest.
For more information, read the October
Newsletter of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
October 2007 Parents' Night is cancelled due to
unavailability of the room.
ABC Peel Newsletter, September Edition
The September 2007Edition of ABC Peel's Newsletter is
now available.
This month's issue includes information on ABC Peel
membership renewal, topics for upcoming Parent's Nights, Brampton
Library and Toastmaster's Leadership Program, along with more web sites
of interest. Read a the newsletter - click
here.
SEPTEMBER PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
This month, our Parent's Night will be held on
Thursday, September 27,2007. Since there are usually many open
houses at each of your children's schools, there will not be a speaker
for the evening. Please bring along your coffee, tea or juice drink. We
will be having an informal discussion. You can talk about anything you
wish, talk to other parents, or ask questions. We hope to have
executive members available to answer your specific concerns, or you
can just come out to mingle with other parents like yourselves. If you
have any friends who are "new" to the gifted community, please feel
free to bring them along.
As always, the meeting will be held at 7:30 pm in the
Inglewood Room on the 3rd floor of the Peel District
School Board offices at5650 Hurontario St. (at
Matheson).
ABC Peel's 'Bring Your Own Basket' Picnic
Day
Family Picnic Sunday, June 24th, 2007, 10:00am -
3:00pm
Join us at ABC Peel's Family Picnic Sunday June 24, 2007
from 10 am to 3 pm in Inglewood Park. Be sure to bring your own
food. Please note that ABC Peel is NOT providing the food.
For more information go to our current
events page.
MAY PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
Thursday May 31, 2007 Parents' Night will include
focus groups to discuss issues in gifted education, so that we may
provide the Peel DSB with input for the longer term planning for gifted
education in the board.
Please note the meeting time is changed for this month to
6:30 pm
For details go to Current
Events.
ABC Peel Newsletter, May 2007 Edition
May ABC Peel Newsletter is now
available.
This month we include information about Think Bowl,
Organizational Skills, Psycho-Educational Assessments as well as our
list of websites of interest.
For more information, read the May Newsletter
of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
APRIL PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
Thursday April 26, 2007 Parents' Night features a
discussion of year end IPRCs and reviewing IEPs.
For details go to Current
Events.
ABC Ontario Annual Conference
Date: April 13 & 14, 2007
Highlights include key note speaker, Dr Karen Rogers and
range of six children's activities arranged by ABC Peel for
grades 1 to 7: morning and afternoon sessions.
See details on the Current
Events page.
MARCH PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
Thursday March 29, 2007 Parents' Night is our
annualCatharsis Night, this yearfeaturing Claire Zeller,
Dr. Ed Blackstock, Lois McGinn, and Lori D’Aquila. For
details go to Current
Events.
ABC Ontario Annual Conference
Date: April 13 & 14, 2007
Highlights include key note speaker, Dr Karen Rogers and
range of six children's activities arranged by ABC Peel for
grades 1 to 7: morning and afternoon sessions.
See details on the Current
Events page.
ABC Peel Newsletter, March 2007 Edition
March ABC Peel Newsletter is now
available.
This month we include Myths about Gifted, a continuation of
last month's book review on "Genius Denied", fostering persistence in
gifted children, a study on praise, more web sites of interest and an
update on Peel Board's "Future Search".
For more information, read the March
Newsletter of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
ABC Peel Newsletter, February 2007 Edition
February'sABC Peel Newsletter is now
available.
This month we include an update on SERTs (Special Education
Resource Teachers) professional development at PDSB.
This month we review the book "GENIUS DENIED, How to Stop
Wasting Our Brightest Minds", by Jan and Bob Davidson with Laura
Vanderkam, ISBN #0-7432-5461-9 Published 2004, Simon and
Shuster.
The Davidson’s have discovered over the years that when it
comes to “LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND’, highly gifted students are the
most likely to fall through the cracks of the classroom. In explaining
what they mean by “Genius Denied” the Davidson’s say these
students are the most likely to underachieve, and may have the greatest
gap between what is asked of them and their potential. For more information, read the February
Newsletter of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
Also in this month's issue - "Ten year old twins enroll in
University of Ottawa course", as well as our monthly list of web sites
of interest.
FEBRUARY PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
Topic: "Cognitive Science Program at U of T", a
program that combines studies in cognitive psychology, philosophy,
linguistics and computer science (artificial
intelligence).
Children in grades 7 and up are welcome.
For details go to the Current
Events page.
Meeting date: February 22, 2007
JANUARY PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
ABC Peel January parents' meeting - just in time for
choosing your high school, this month's topic is
"Why choose Regional Gifted for
Secondary?"
For details go to the Current
Events page.
Meeting date:Thursday, January 25, 2006
ABC Peel Newsletter, January 2007 Edition
Read January'sABC Peel
Newsletter.
In the Peel District School Board there are 7 different
types of programs available to children starting as early as grade 1,
with some starting in grades 5 and up. For more information, read the
January
Edition of the ABC Peel Newsletter.
Also in this month's issue - "Teaching the Gifted", "Are
there too many choices for gifted children?", Book Review- "Hothouse
Kids, The Dilemma of the Gifted Child" as well as our monthly list of
web sites of interest.
ABC Peel Newsletter, November 2006 Edition
Check out November's ABC Peel
Newsletter.
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF GRADE 5 STUDENTS: If your
son or daughter was in a grade 4 class last year in Peel, your child
was administered the CCAT test. The CCAT is the
Canadian Cognitive Ability Test. It is a group screening test
that is done in Peel for all grade 4 students. This test is one of
the tools used to identify gifted students. If your child scores at, or
above the 97th percentile in any 1 of the 3 subtests, you may request
an I.P.R.C. to have them identified as gifted. For more information,
read o the November ABC Peel Newsletter.
Are you creative, do you enjoy writing or drawing? If so
this contest is for you! “WHAT KINDNESS MEANS TO ME” - An essay
and poster contest for Grade 7 and 8 students. For Full details go
to "Things To Do"
Click here for
a PDF version of ABC Peel Newsletter, November 2006 Edition
ABC Peel Newsletter, October 2006 Edition
Check out October's ABC Peel Newsletter. It
includes a review of ‘How To Develop Your Child’s Gifts and
Talents During the Elementary Years’ By RaeLynne P. Rein, Ph.D
and Rachel Rein. This book is a how-to guide that will help parents
look for and encourage the varied individual interests, gifts and
talents that each child has. It also has ideas to help stimulate your
children’s critical and creative thinking skills. Both useful tools
for the future of any child.
Did you know that our Newsletter team are amazing at finding
fascinating web sites? See their monthly "Web Sites of
Interest" feature.
Click here
for a PDF version of ABC Peel Newsletter, October 2006 Edition
NOVEMBER PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
NOTE: DATE CHANGE for this month only!
ABC Peel November parents' meeting - just in time for
your parent teacher interviews, this month's topic is
"Building and Maintaining Positive Parent-Teacher
Relationships"
For details go to the Current
Events page.
Meeting date: Thursday, November 23, 2006
November Family Game Day
Check out the upcoming ABC PEEL FAMILY GAME DAY
scheduled on Saturday, November 25, 2006, from 10 am to noon, at
Holy Spirit Church, 1170 Tynegrove Rd, Mississauga.
For full details see the Current
Events or Things To Do pages
ABC Peel launched this new web site on September 5,
2006. We are delighted to have the Kids & Teens Gallery &
Showcase. The Visual Gallery and Writers’ Gallery exhibit the writing,
artwork, projects, photographs and other works by young people
associated with ABC Peel! If you are interested in having your work
displayed, send it to webadmin@abcpeel.org. Please
include your name and age at the time the piece was created. To protect
your privacy, we will post your age, first name and initial
only.
Special Features at abcpeel.org.
Having trouble finding what you are looking for on
abcpeel.org? Try our Site Map button in the upper right
corner of every page or the Google Site Search feature to the
right of the ABCPEEL.org banner. You might find the answer you
are looking for on our FAQ page.
Eduspeak Glossary may help
clarify some of the of terms used by educators.
Printer friendly versions of many pages are available by
clicking on the Print Page button in the upper right corner of
every page.
OCTOBER PARENTS' NIGHT MEETING
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE for this event
only!
ABC Peel October parents' meeting, come and learn about
IEPs for gifted withdrawal and congregated placements
How should IEPs support learning and provide clear
guidance on the programming for your child? Become well informed
about the whole process and the ways to prepare and implement a good
IEP.
For details go to the Current
Events page.
Meeting date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
ABC Peel Newsletter, September 2006 Edition
Hello parents, educators, and all those who are interested
in the education of bright and gifted children in Peel. In September
2006, ABC Peel published our first newsletter in quite a while
and we will be trying out some new things in the next few months. We
hope to publish an informative, yet fun and friendly newsletter for all
members of ABC. Please feel free to contact anyone on the
Communications Team at abcpeelnews@hotmail.com if
you have any ideas, articles, websites of interest or anything else
that could be published in the newsletter. We would like to make this
newsletter a resource for our members and we could always use your
ideas and suggestions.
Click
here for a PDF version of ABC Peel Newsletter, September 2006
Edition
September 28, 2006 is the first Parents’ Night of
the new school year. It will be a casual coffee night with no scheduled
speaker. Drop by and visit. For details and directions go to the Parents’ Night page.
Check out the upcoming ABC PEEL FAMILY GAME DAY
scheduled on Saturday, September 23, 2006, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at
Holy Spirit Church, 1170 Tynegrove Rd, Mississauga.
For full details see the Current
Events or Things To Do pages
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