The Guilford County Council of PTAs (GCC of PTAs) is currently seeking nominations for its Officer positions on its 2012-2013 Board of Directors. We are
looking for leaders or parents
with a passion to reach out and collaborate with Guilford
County Schools (GCS),
local PTAs and community organizations to benefit all our students in GCS.
We hope you will thoughtfully consider serving as a leader on the Council and take us to the next level of child advocacy.
For more information, please contact the following people on the Nominating Committee:
Niels Chapman
nchapman73@yahoo.com
Jacqui Hawkins hawkinsj68@gmail.com
Barbie Kremer bbbj@triad.rr.com
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Nominating Committee Opening:
GCC or PTAs is looking for PTA members interested in serving on the PTA Council's nominating committee. The time commitment to this committee requires participation only through March. If you are interested, please email one of the contacts listed above. You may also contact
Other committee openings are also available.
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Victory Junction is a camp that caters to children with chronic medical conditions, such as Autism, Cancer, Diabetes, etc. The camp is located in Randleman, NC.
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Submissions for The E.C. Voice
If you would like to submit information to this newsletter, please contact:
Jacqui Hawkins
All submissions are due by the 15th of the month.
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People First Language:
The Power of Language
People First Language puts the person before the disability, and describes what a person has, not what a person is.
Take the PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE PLEDGE:
Words matter! For too long, hurtful words have been used about people who have disabilities. So I pledge to make changes in how I think and talk, and will use People First Language, to put the person first, not the disability. The examples below will be my guide. Using People First Language is about having respect and following the Golden Rule.
I also pledge not to use the "R-Word" or terms like idiot, imbecile, moron, psycho, lame, sped kid, special needs, and other disability labels that are used as insults or that may be hurtful. I will treat others as I want to be treated.
A great article from ECAC
It is also important to note that our students receive EC (Exceptional Children) SERVICES, instead of being "EC students" or " in an EC class".
From: Family Network on Disabilities
For More Information on People First Language, please visit
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SAVE THE DATE!
PTA EC ADVOCATE TRAINING EC Advocates get involved by helping to promote disability awareness at their school; by either hosting a support group(s), or inviting a speaker to discuss topics important to families, or starting a resource center at the school for staff, parents, and students to use. EC Advocates make a positive difference in the lives of our children. If you are interested in serving, or if you are currently serving, on your school's PTA as an EC Advocate, you are invited to attend the training being offered on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, @6:30p in the PTA Room at 712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro.
You will be provided with a packet of information that will help you in your role and a staff member from the EC Department will be available for any questions that you may have.
If you are an EC Advocate and/or a PTA President that would like to attend, please contact: 336-617-0128, for more information, or to register.
(Registration is required to ensure that their will be enough materials available.)
Thank you!
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3rd Annual State Of Our Schools ~ Guilford County Schools
Join Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green and special guests on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. at the High Point Theatre for the State of Our Schools. The superintendent will be joined by students from The Andrews Aviation Academy, High Point Central High School, Dudley High School, Western High and more to help update the community on the goals and initiatives outlined in the district's four-year strategic plan.
Guests also will be treated to performances by students from Eastern High, Southern High, Ragsdale High and the award-winning Bluford Elementary FIRST Lego team.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, and the program begins at 6. The State of Our Schools is free and open to the public.
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AD/HD Medications
Medical Treatment and Management
AD/HD Parent Support Group. Dr. Susan Farrell, Medical Director & Department Head of the Cone Health Behavioral & Psychological Center, presents "AD/HD Medications: Medical Treatment and Management." January 24, 2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Meeting Room 10, 5200 W. Friendly Ave., GSO. Offered by FSNCC, UNCG'S AD/HD Clinic, Moses Cone Behavioral Health Services, and a team of dedicated parent coordinators. |
ASNC'S Summer Camp/Services Fair
| Please join ASNC on January 27th at their Triad Regional Office at 9 Oak Branch Drive in Greensboro at 6:30 PM for our Summer Camp/Services Fair. Representatives from area summer camps and those who offer summer services that cater to or include individuals on the autism spectrum will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
If you plan on using their complimentary respite care, please send an email to asncgc@gmail.com or call Chris Hocker at 854-9497.
ASNC's Triad Regional Office is located at 9 Oak Branch Drive in Greensboro. |
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Free Bowling and Glow Golf
Gate City Lanes
On Saturday January 28th at Gate City Lanes at 5502 Hornaday Road in Greensboro at 12:00 PM, come join us for bowling and glow golf! This FREE event is for children with autism and their siblings. If parents wish to golf or bowl, they will need to pay. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP your name, phone number, and the number of children attending to Marcy Morris at marcyedmorris@msn.com or336.638.4676. |
NCPTA Night with the Hurricanes Big Savings on Tickets!
Get in on the action as the Carolina Hurricanes team up with NCPTA.
Each ticket purchase will also benefit the NCPTA Family Involvement Programs.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings
Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m., RBC Center in Raleigh
Purchase tickets today!
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The Psychologist's Corner:
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Thank you all for your supportive comments. I really enjoy putting together this newsletter for you all. If there is anything that you'd like to see in this newsletter ~ such as activities that your school/PTA is proud of, stories about your children both at school and in the community, etc ~ please don't hesitate to make a submission. I'd love to include them.
For more resources and information not contained in this newsletter, please visit the E.C. Voice blog.
Jacqui Hawkins Exceptional Children's Chairperson, GCC of PTAs
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