[Andrea Finch]

Oops – re: North Shore Lecture Series, I posted twice, but only the 2nd post has the date/time of Sept. 18th, 7 – 9 pm.

Thanks.

[Andrea Finch]

** ANNOUNCING **

The North Shore Parent Support Lecture series is back for the 2007-2008 season at the West. Van. Library.

Our first presentation will be: School is NOW in Session: A presentation of writing hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans.

Our speaker, who has formerly worked with a local school board, will also address effectively managing the home/school relationship, how to take data/track ABC charts at school and how to find the best school shadow for your child.

This is a great opportunity for anyone with a school-aged child, or with a child coming up to school age, to learn and ask questions about how to work at integrating your home-based ABA programme into the school system.

DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
TIME: 7 – 9 pm
LOCATION: West Vancouver Memorial Library (Room TBA), 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). The library is easily
accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided.
Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Eva, Andrea, and Janet
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Andrea Finch]

** ANNOUNCING **

The North Shore Parent Support Lecture series is back for the 2007-2008 season at the West. Van. Library.

Our first presentation will be: School is NOW in Session: A presentation of writing hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans.

Our speaker, who has formerly worked with a local school board, will also address effectively managing the home/school relationship, how to take data/track ABC charts at school and how to find the best school shadow for your child.

This is a great opportunity for anyone with a school-aged child, or with a child coming up to school age, to learn and ask questions about how to work at integrating your home-based ABA programme into the school system.

Location: West Vancouver Memorial Library (Room TBA), 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). The library is easily
accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided.
Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Eva, Andrea, and Janet
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Andrea Finch]

** IMPORTANT – recall on certain Thomas the Train products due to potential lead content in the paint **

Hi all – I thought I'd draw this story to your attention as I believe that Thomas the Train items are often popular in ABA families.

If you have Thomas the Tank engine trains and products, you will probably want to check out the link below, or simply Google "Thomas recall" to find out which products are being recalled due to the risk of lead content.

I have no reason to think this is a hoax as some of the major news outlets are reporting the story. I have also tried one of the 1-800 numbers and got a message concerning the recall.

It looks like only certain items are subject to the recall and these are items purchased within a specific time period.

If you have items on the recall list, the bulletin states they should be taken away immediately. There are instructions on how to apply to the company for replacements.

No need to contact me for further information, as I don't have any – but do feel free to follow the suggested links.

As if we weren't busy enough already…

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07212.html

[Andrea Finch]

** Wanted to buy **

Hello everyone,

We are looking for new or used materials related to the "Shrek" movies, especially simple books about the first two (Shrek 1 and 2). We would also consider "Shrek" toys and games.

If anyone has things they are prepared to sell, please e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca.

Thanks,
Andrea Finch

[Andrea Finch]

Attention: Kyoung Mi Bae

If you are on this board, please contact me with your e-mail address, so I can send you the forms you requested at the last North Shore ASBC talk. I'm afraid I can't read your handwriting from the sign up sheet.

Thanks,
Andrea Finch
andreafinch@shaw.ca

[Andrea Finch]

Hi all:

Next in the North Shore ASBC Parent Support Group series: “ABA and Tax Season: The Basics”. This session is for parents, and we are lucky to have ASBC director and fellow parent Michael Lewis available to talk about the essentials you, as a parent running an ABA programme, will need to know come tax time.

Michael will draw on his years of personal experience and while he is not a registered C.A. and does not claim any specific accounting expertise, this talk will be worthwhile for anyone with questions about how to prepare for tax season.

This talk has been well-attended in the past, so please RSVP as usual.

If there is sufficient interest, we may be able to have a speaker following Michael (as he is not making a formal presentation). This speaker would address school-related issues and might be useful for parents who have questions mid-way through the school year, or for those who missed the school talk in the fall. Please let us know in your RSVP whether this additional topic would be of interest to you.

PLEASE NOTE – this month only, due to scheduling restrictions, the lecture is on a Wednesday instead of a Tuesday.

Date: WEDNESDAY, February 28th

Time: 7 -9 p.m.

Location: Peters Room in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels), taking either the 15th Street or
20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided.
Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

Eva, Andrea, Janet and Debra
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Andrea Finch]

To Kam Sanghera,

About your last post: you may already have heard about the North Shore Parent Support Group of the ASBC and be looking for something more local, but the regional groups aren't restricted to locals, so if you are interested in more information about the North Shore group, feel free to e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca (I'm one of the volunteer parent coordinators).

Also, you may wish to post your own e-mail address or other contact info. if you want people to get back to you, as we can't reach you by replying directly to messages posted on this Chat Board.

Cheers,
Andrea Finch

[Andrea Finch]

Hi everyone,

Next in the North Shore ASBC Parent Support Group series: “Tricks and Tips: Advice for Parents”. The discussion will include how to access the community to complement your ABA programme. We will be joined by fellow parent, Cyndi Gerlach, who has years of experience and advocacy to share.

Date: Tuesday, December 12th

Time: 7 -9 p.m.

Location: Peters Room in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels), taking either the 15th Street or
20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided.
Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

Eva, Andrea, Janet and Debra
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Andrea Finch]

The •••.B.C.'s North Shore Chapter is excited to present a session on "ABA in the School System".

** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION BELOW. **

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, well-known local ABA consultant, will discuss the IEP (Individual Education Plan) and review strategies to maintain your home programme goals in school. Mike Hancock, parent and formerly a school board lawyer, will review parents' and students' rights under the School Act, including the section 11 appeal process.

To accommodate our speakers' availability, this session will be held:

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7th
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: ** Hillside Baptist Church
870 Lynn Valley Road, North Van.

The Church is easily accessible from the Upper Levels Highway. Take the Lynn Valley exit and head north to Kirkstone Rd. You will have to go past the church and then turn around at your first opportunity to access the church and its parking lot.

We would like to see a great turnout for these speakers who are giving up limited time. Kindly R.S.V.P. to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at (604) 218-3296.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Andrea, Eva, Debra and Janet
North Shore group co-facilitators

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