International Day of the Girl

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International Day of the Girl
Saturday, October 18th (1pm – 6pm)
Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon

$15 ADMISSION (Children under 13 are FREE)

On Saturday October 18th from 1-6pm IDG Saskatoon is celebrating International Day of the Girl. Hosted by Heather Morrison the afternoon will involve:
• screening of award winning documentary Girl Rising,
• public art creation with renown local artist Monique Martin to create and send postcards to girls overseas
• journalling experience for people to explore what is possible.

The aim is to raise money to sponsor 5 girls for a year through World Vision and to raise $1000 for Egadz Baby Steps and Michael’s Place programs.

Poster PDF

Convoluted Beauty: In the Company of Emily Carr art lecture

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Members of the Congregation and the public are invited to a hear Irene Faber, Head of Collections of the Amsterdam Jewish Museum, speak about “Convoluted Beauty: In the Company of Emily Carr” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7. Our congregation and the B’nai Brith are sponsors of this important exhibition, which includes works by Charlotte Salomon who perished in the Holocaust.

The work of Emily Carr (1871-1945) is nationally respected for its pioneering of modernity in Western Canada. This project, curated by Lisa Baldissera, Chief Curator, Mendel Art Gallery, is the first significant presentation of Emily Carr’s work in Saskatchewan in almost 20 years. Convoluted Beauty examines Carr’s legacy through work by major international artists, including Charlotte Salomon.

“Charlotte Salomon (April 16, 1917 – October 10, 1943) was a German-Jewish artist born in Berlin. She is primarily remembered as the creator of an autobiographical series of paintings Leben? oder Theater?: Ein Singspiel (Life? or Theater?: A Song-play) consisting of 769 individual works painted between 1941 and 1943 in the south of France, while Salomon was in hiding from the Nazis. In October 1943 she was captured and deported to Auschwitz, where she and her unborn child were gassed to death by her government soon after her arrival.” Wiki

The Mendel is grateful to Tourism Saskatoon, B’nai Brith Lodge 739 and Congregation Agudas Israel, Saskatoon, for sponsoring this exhibition.

More information can be found here.

Academic Strategist

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“Success isn’t something that just happens – success is learned, success is practised and then it is shared.” ~ Sparky Anderson

Taking into account your learning style, strengths and specific learning challenges, an Academic Strategist helps you to understand how you learn best and guides you on how to achieve your academic goals. The Academic Strategist assists you in the development of useful tools that you can use to help you succeed in your studies.

Weekly sessions with the Strategist often include:
• Open collaboration with students to find tools & strategies that they are willing to use
• Support in the form of academic coaching, technology training, assistance with academic writing
• Reviewing the recommendations on personal psycho-educational assessment
• Providing a variety of strategies to improve learning and success
• Identifying barriers and providing strategies to overcome them
• Providing tools and resources to help students find balance, organization and efficiency
• Time management techniques
• Discussing possible technology that would assist learning
• Assistance navigating Student Loans and the paperwork associated with the Students with Permanent Disabilities – Grant Application

Cost may be covered by grants – please call us for more information.

To book an appointment with the Academic Strategist please contact our Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan Saskatoon office at (306) 652-4114 ext 4.

“Like A Girl” Event

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The City of Saskatoon has partnered with SaskSport and Women in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation to present another “Like A Girl” Event for young women between 10 – 14. This event will take place at the SaskTel Soccer Centre on Sunday, September 14th with registration at 12 Noon and the event running from 12:25 – 5:00 pm.

Special facilitators and sports being presented are as follows:

Heather Moyse – Rugby
A multi-sport athlete with accomplishments including Bobsleigh Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014); Rugby Sevens World Cup silver medalist (2013); 4th in match sprint at PamAm Track Cycling Championships (2012).

Shannon Comerford – Fencing
A member of the Canadian Women’s Foil Senior National Team who has earned silver medals at the Pan American Championships (2009 to present).

Ashley Olynick- Golf
A member of PGA of Canada and a certified personal coach at GolfTec. She played collegiate golf at Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi and was player of the year in 2009.

Miranda Biletski – Wheelchair Rugby
A member of Team Canada who has achieved a bronze medal at the American Zonals (2009), silver medal at Four Nations (2010), 5th place World Championships (2010), bronze medal at World Challenge (2013) and silver medal at America’s Zonals (2013).

Please call (306) 975-3378 to register.

Nutana Neighbourhood Traffic Review

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Ecole Victoria School, 639 Broadway Avenue

Residents of the Nutana neighbourhood are invited to attend a public meeting to review and discuss a draft traffic plan for their area. The meeting will be hosted by the City of Saskatoon, Transportation Division.

On October 1, 2013 Nutana residents participated in discussions and identified ideas and solutions to address traffic concerns in their neighbourhood. Based on feedback and information received during this meeting, other sources, traffic counts and existing traffic studies, the Transportation Division has prepared a draft area-wide traffic plan. The meeting on September 9th will provide Nutana residents, business owners, property owners, local groups and other stakeholders an opportunity to comment on specific traffic adjustments being proposed for this neighbourhood.

Please join us as we disucss the traffic issues the affect you and your neighbourhood.

Please send comments to:
Justine Nyen, Traffic Safety Engineer
Transportation & Utilities Department, City of Saskatoon
Email: justine.nyen@saskatoon.ca
Phone (306) 975-2454
Fax (306) 975-2971

SMF Flag Football Registration

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It’s that time of the year again! Fall flag football season is just around the corner and we are contacting you to help get your community involved!

Our flag football league is for boys and girls in grades 1-8. We have all girls teams, and mixed teams. As an added bonus the first 500 kids registered will be entered to win a pair of Saskatchewan Roughriders tickets to the September 21st game against the Ottawa Redblacks. The season starts September 6th and will conclude with a year-end Jamboree on October 18th. The cost is $75 per child.

This year we at SMF will handle all registrations and will disperse all teams. For more information and registration, please visit our website!
http://saskatoonminorfootball.com/fall/index.php

Registration closes September 2nd!

Annual Movie in the Park – Sept. 12, 2014

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JOIN US!
ANNUAL MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: Muppets Most Wanted
When: Friday September 12 at sundown
Where: President Murray Park

MovieInThePark2014Poster

This year the Movie in the Park is being presented by VVCA along with Nutana Community Association. It has been generously sponsored by J & H Builder’s Warehouse and Canadian Basement Replacements. This is a family friendly event! Bring your friends and a blanket and enjoy the show! Questions? Email.

Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) Clinical Training

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Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R)
Clinical Training – October 8-10, 2014
Hosted by Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan

The ADI-R is a semi-structured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviours synonymous with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is widely considered a ‘gold standard’ measure for gathering important developmental and behavioural information for assessment and diagnosis of ASD. Developed by some of the foremost researchers and clinicians, the ADI-R provides a highly accurate evaluation of current and past behaviour in individuals from 12 months of age to adulthood, from individuals who are nonverbal to individuals who are verbally fluent. By completing the standardized interview with an informed caregiver, you can obtain information that informs diagnosis, treatment planning, and educational placement.

THROUGH COMPLETION OF THIS INTRODUCTORY COURSE, YOU WILL…
– Learn of the differences between clinical and research use of the ADI-R
– Learn how to administer the semi-structured interview
– Learn how to code the specific items within the measure
– Observe a video-taped administration of the measure
– Obtain supervised practice with administration that will support your future use of the measure as you work towards independent clinical use

Cost: $550* (lunch provided)
Location: 2221 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon
Phone: 306 652-4114
Email: reception@ldas.org
Training Dates:
Wednesday, October 8: 8:00 – 5:00
Thursday, October 9: 8:00 – 5:00
Friday, October 10: 8:00 – 2:00
Interested professionals who have specific program questions are encouraged to contact LDAS
Please note: The ADI-R is a protected measure, and only registered professionals (or students working towards registration) are able to attend this training.
*You must bring an ADI-R training manual.*
**Seating is Limited – Register Early**

ADI-R Training document

Workshop for Classroom Students with ADHD

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A Workshop for Elementary School Teachers and Support Staff on Creating Classroom “Tool Kits” and Strategies for Students with ADHD

Learn to:
– Recognize characteristics of ADHD that appear in the classroom
– Apply problem solving strategy Benny the Bear – creating a problem solving model for students
– Identify the triggers to behaviours using reflections on classroom situations to develop your own ADHD’ometer or method to use in your classroom
– Create a toolkit for the ADHD child that will be effective and efficient for their academic success
– Understand why rewards, contingencies and incentives are effective for the ADHD student. Think, pair, share, discover how children with ADHD can be motivated
– Use creative writing as a strategy for teaching the ADHD child about goals, behaviours, characteristics and increased self-awareness

Presented by: Christina Johnson-Quan, B.PAS, B.Ed., M.Ed.

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Characteristics, Problem Solving, Toolkits and Triggers
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Behaviour changes, Creative Writing and Art Therapy

Date: September 26, 2014
Cost: $150
Location: LDAS Saskatoon, 2221 Hanselman Court
Phone: 306-652-4114

Parent Power Workshop

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Understanding all the implications of Learning Disabilities can be overwhelming and full of obstacles. Gaining knowledge of what Learning Disabilities are, how they can be managed and knowledge of self-advocacy strategies helps parents avoid problems and pitfalls.

Parent Power offers four sessions that will share information and strategies useful to parents navigating the educational system.

Please join us at 7 p.m. each evening at 2221 Hanselman Court for the following sessions:

October 7, 2014 – Introduction to Learning Disabilities
October 14, 2014 – Helping Students with Learning Disabilities
October 21, 2014 – Developing Parent Advocacy
October 28, 2014 – Helping Student to Advocate for Themselves

Jennifer Amy has been a specialized teacher in the field of Learning Disabilities for over fifteen years. She is also a parent of a child with a Learning Disability and has experienced the challenges of the education system first hand. These workshops offer her expertise as well as a format for parents to share their own unique ideas and experiences.

For further information or to register please call 306-652-4921
Cost for all 4 sessions is $50.

FALL 2014 Program Registration

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Registration is Thursday, September 4, AND Tuesday, September 9, 2014, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Brunskill School (Multi-Purpose Room), 101 Wiggins Avenue North.

A membership fee of $5/individual, $10/family per year is required to participate in programs and must be presented at the time of registration. A fee of $10 will apply to late registrations. Varsity View Community Association honours other community association memberships. **Please note that most programs run for 15 weeks**

Meet The Artist: Heather Shillinglaw

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Shillinglaw artwork: Sweetgrass Sway
The City of Saskatoon is hosting a public art presentation by Sweetgrass Sway artist
Heather Shillinglaw. The public is invited to meet the artist and hear her talk about her
artwork. Sweetgrass Sway is a temporary public art project comprised of 12 feather
shaped flags with images of sweetgrass on them and arranged in the infinity symbol.
It is currently installed at the entrance to Cosmopolitan Park at the top of the University
Bridge and end of College Drive through the City’s temporary public art Placemaker
Program.

The presentation will be:
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
11 am
Kehrig Gallery
8th Floor of The Bessborough Hotel
803 – 601 Spadina Crescent East

Shillinglaw Poster

For more information about the Placemaker Program, please visit www.saskatoon.ca
and search under “P” for Placemaker Program.