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A New School Year Has Begun
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The first month of the school year is just about behind us and with it, the usual rush. In order to get the year off to a strong start, it's important to try to form a partnership with your child's teacher and school so everyone is working in the same direction. Here are a couple of places to find some great information to get the school year off right.
Here at Foothills, there is so much happening. Fall programs begin soon. If you're interested, please contact us right away to make sure there is a spot for you or your child.
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Amicus Recreation - New Fall Programs Start in October!
Fall programs have begun but it's not too late to join in. We have three courses that still have spaces available that start during October:
Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale basis thanks to the generosity of donors. Contact
CSIntake@foothillsacademy.org
or 403.270.9400 ext. 252 for more information.
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Thank You to Canada Post Community Foundation for Children!
We were honoured to be chosen for a $20,000 grant from the
Canada Post Community Foundation for Children
this year to help with the expansion of our Amicus programs to include the development of our year-round recreation programs. Amicus Manager Kathleen Gurski, Amicus Program Coordinator McKenzie McLoughlin and Communications & Fund Development Manager, Janice Nelson were pleased to give a brief presentation about Foothills and the Amicus programs and accepted the grant cheque last week.
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Public Parent Workshop - Wednesday. November 2nd
Positive Behaviour Management at Home
Navigating the world, as a child with learning disabilities, ADHD or high functioning autism, can be a confusing and many times frustrating experience for the entire family. Learn practical tools designed to help you guide your child towards success both in and outside the home. We will explore the idea of Motivation Inventory, a home-based intervention, and proactive behaviour management.
Presenter: Melissa Miller, Educational Assistant
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Join us for the 32nd Annual Fall Funtasia Gala
Join us on Friday, November 4, 2016 for the
32nd Annual Fall Funtasia
. This event brings parents, staff, friends and community supporters together to raise money to support children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. All net proceeds will be directed to the Foothills’ Bursary Fund that helps all families,
regardless of financial circumstances,
access the programs and services (School and Community Services) that Foothills Academy Society offers.
The evening will include the full gala experience. When you arrive at TELUS Spark, you will be greeted at the door, invited to walk our red carpet while you have your photo taken by our paparazzi crew. Mix and mingle with friends while you enjoy Prosecco. Happy hour will continue with our hosted bar for the first hour. Entertainment will include music, games and activities that are a tradition at Fall Funtasia including: Silent Auction, Spin to Win, 50 Bottles of Wine for $50, and Picture This!. You will sit down to a delicious three-course gourmet meal provided by Charbar. A live auction will be MC’d by experienced charity auctioneer Bill Brown. The evening will conclude with the drawing of the winning tickets for all our raffle draws including this year’s highly anticipated car raffle.
Purchase your tickets early to have a chance to win our Gala Experience Package.
All tickets purchased by October 10th will be entered into a draw to win our Gala Experience Package which includes a one-night stay for two at the Hyatt (or equivalent) hotel downtown, brunch the next day and return transportation. Use the package on the night of Fall Funtasia or any other night until June 30, 2017.
Can't make it to Fall Funtasia but still want to support Foothills' fundraising efforts? Donations can be made through the
FallFuntasia.com
website to the
Tom Aylesworth Legacy Fund
that will be matched by the Nickle Family Foundation.
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One on One Personalized Instruction
The Read / Write Program provides remedial assistance for children, youth, and adults from the general community experiencing reading or writing difficulties and performing at least one year below expected functioning level. Our trained, qualified and experienced educational staff create a personalized program for each client.
* Alberta curriculum math
* Chisanbop math (calculation strategy)
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Additional Ongoing Programs & Services
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Two Free Online Resources for Parents of Children with LD or ADHD
from Foothills Academy Society
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ADHD 101 for Parents workshop featuring Dr. Karen MacMillan (registered psychologist and our co-ED) is
a free nine-part interactive workshop that aims to help inform parents about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), examine it’s impact on families and provide awareness about a range of supports that exist to support young people with ADHD.
Parent Online LD Workshop
incorporates video clips and short readings.
Topics covered include:
* General overview of Learning Disabilities
* Organization tricks to use at home
* Homework tips
* How to make transitions go more smoothly
* Memory tricks
* Listening strategies for your child
* Assistive technology
* Encouragement strategies to keep kids motivated
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND LINKS
Workshops & Educational Opportunities
Information Resource Links
Support Groups
- ADDults Calgary Support Group: A Support group for adults in Calgary with ADHD and/or their spouses. Meets the last Wednesday of the month (excl. July & August)
- CHADD Calgary: Free Parent & Adult Support Meetings - First Wednesday of the month at (Alberta Children's Hospital, 4th Flr, 7-9 pm)
- Cochrane Parent Support Groups - FOCUS for Attention
Research Studies
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Community Services| Foothills Academy Society| 403.270.9400 | info@foothillsacademy.org | www.foothillsacademy.org
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