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February 2012 Meeting – Pizza With P.A.C.E.

Scott Prigan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:17 +0000

February 2012 Meeting: Pizza With P.A.C.E.

Please join us for our February meeting:
Monday February 13, 2012 – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
at the Shepard Center, 873 Walcutt Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (MAPS)

We will have a party while we discuss what is happening in our students’ lives, and how we can make it all the better for them as well as all. Enjoy sharing some time with other parents and families of gifted students. You are not alone in this difficult and wonderful journey!

We will start off with a brief presentation about one of the academic options offered to Colum-
bus City Schools students: a Robotics Program coordinated by Liz Johnson, one of our middle school Gifted Specialists.

The First Lego League Robotics team from Dominion M.S. is made up entirely of identified students. This team have been selected as a FLL Ambassador Team and will be attending the state level tournament on February 4-5. Come share some of their excitement.

After that, you may want to discuss other Academic Options. There are many other opportunities offered throughout the district. Hopefully the variety of options makes it likely that there’s something for everyone.

We will have child care at this meeting. Please have your child bring a favorite book or game – or homework.

We are a community of parents, grandparents, guardians and families working to help gifted children shine. We know the frustrations, the joys and the intensity of raising a gifted child and we support all those who are on this difficult and wonderful journey.

Latest Flyer is available on the Resources page, in case you want to share with a friend!

Middle and Elementary School Fair – February 1

Scott Prigan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:26:05 +0000

For those who wish to explore options for middle and elementary schools, remember the Middle and Elementary School Fair will be held at Arts Impact Middle School, 680 Jack Gibbs Blvd., 6–7:30 p.m. Wednesday February 1, 2012.

–> C.C.S. Choice web site.

High School Fair – January 18th at Eastmoor Academy

Scott Prigan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:25:52 +0000

For those who have a child entering high school next year, don’t miss the High School Choice Fair at Eastmoor Academy, 417 S. Weyant Ave., 6 -7:30 p.m.

–> C.C.S. Choice web site.

January 2012 Meeting with Superintendent Harris!

Scott Prigan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:00:31 +0000

January 2012 Meeting: Meet with the Superintendent

Please join us for our January meeting:
Monday January 9, 2012 – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
at the Shepard Center, 873 Walcutt Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (MAPS)

Dr. Gene Harris, Superintendent of Columbus City Schools will be our special guest.

Enjoy sharing some time with Dr. Harris to learn her perspective on C.C.S. developments, to ask questions, and to advise her of your interests and concerns. Please bring your thoughtful questions to make the most of this time with Dr. Harris.

We will have child care at this meeting. Please have your child bring a favorite book or game – or homework.

(If you would like to send questions in advance, please send them to P.A.C.E. president Scott Prigan, .)

Latest Flyer is available on the Resources page, in case you want to share with a friend!

November 2011 Meeting: Learning Styles and Teaching Styles

Scott Prigan — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:42:05 +0000

Please join us for our November meeting:
Monday November 14, 2011 – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
at the Shepard Center, 873 Walcutt Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (MAPS)

We will have as our topic of discussion “Learning Styles and Teaching Styles.” Gain insights from veteran educators as well as fellow parents that may help us guide our students to gain the most out of their learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom. Learn how to work with teachers, and administrators as we plan our children’s progress.

We will have child care at this meeting. Please have your child bring a favorite book or game – or homework.

As always, there will be time for sharing other triumphs and concerns, as we follow our mission: We are a community of parents, grandparents, guardians and families working to help gifted children shine. We know the frustrations, the joys and the intensity of raising a gifted child and we support all those who are on this difficult and wonderful journey.

Latest Flyer is available on the Resources page, in case you want to share with a friend!

O.A.G.C. Parent Day – Sunday Oct 16, 3-6 p.m.

Scott Prigan — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:29:15 +0000

Don’t miss the 2011 edition of O.A.G.C. Parent Day – Sunday Oct 16, 2011
3:00pm to 6:00pm (doors open at 2:30pm)
Hilton Easton, 3900 Chagrin Blvd., Cols, 43219
** Registration is only $5 **
** Parent Day Only Raffle to win a Kindle WiFi **

Keynote Presentation:
“Fixing Perfect”
Tim Conrad, Ph.D., currently serves as School Counselor Clinical
Coordinator for the Department of Counselor Education and
Human Services at the University of Dayton where he facilitates
and oversees school counselor placement in the Columbus area.
Having received his bachelor’s degree in Early and Middle
Childhood Education at The Ohio State University, his master’s
degree in Educational Services and Research at The Ohio State
University, his Clinical Counseling Licensure at the University of
Dayton, and his doctoral degree in Education Theory and Practice
at The Ohio State University, Tim brings more than 30 years
experience in education and guidance efforts.

Agenda:

2:30pm to 3:00pm: Registration / Medals
3:00pm to 3:50pm: Keynote: “Fixing Perfect”
4:00pm to 4:40pm: Breakout Session #1

Choice 1: Local Parent Groups: Getting Connected and How They Help Your Child, Your School and Yourself.
Kim Doucher (President, Epic (Hilliard), OAGC Parent Division Chair) and Kelly Fertel (President, OPEGS (Orange City Schools).
Choice 2:
Hands On with
Technology: Using iPad, Tablet PC, LiveScribe, Kindle and other Digital
Tools for Learning.
Vishala Raj, Gifted Intervention Specialist, Orange
City Schools

4:50pm to 5:30pm: Breakout Session #2

Choice 1: Remembering that Gifted Kids are Still Kids First.
Marnie Morrison (Facilitator of Gifted Services, Hilliard City Schools) and Diane Clay (Gifted Intervention Specialist, Hilliard City Schools).
Choice 2: Family Fun and Friction with Twice Exceptional Children
Mary Rizza, Ph.D. (Director, Creative Connections Group, an educational consulting firm serving the needs of gifted students and their families; Certified school psychologist whose practice includes identification of gifted and twice exceptional students. Adjunct professor for Gifted Education at the University of Findlay. Conducts workshops and seminars on gifted education to district personnel and parent groups across the state. Dr. Rizza’s research has been presented to local, national, and international audiences.

The official O.A.G.C. flyer, includes registration form – in case you want to complete before arrival.

Join P.A.C.E. Dessert and Discussion in October – Monday 10th at 6:30

Scott Prigan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:50:50 +0000

Join us Monday October 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. for
Dessert and Discussion

Bring your questions. Find some answers!
(and) Bring your answers! Help someone else with a question!

(That’s how P.A.C.E. works best, when we share with each other.)

At our October General Meeting we will have a convivial conversation about questions and topics that you find important.

If you’d like to suggest questions and topics in advance, please send a note to our October meeting coordinator, P.A.C.E. Secretary Natali Fausey, at .

For directions to the Shepard Center meeting location (and MAPS!), see Monthly Meetings .

P.A.C.E. Open House Sept 12th

Debra Johnson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:07:47 +0000

The Parents for Academic Challenge and Enrichment (P.A.C.E.) are pleased to announce the 2011 Open House scheduled for Monday, September 12th, 6:30pm at the Shepard Center. The topic of this year’s Open House is ‘Preparing for a good school year’. As parents of gifted children our goal is to provide each of you with information, opportunities to discuss the challenges and joy of raising our children. We are fortunate that Columbus City Schools offers a gifted program. In partnership with the district’s gifted and talented department, we will provide you with resources to support and develop our gifted children. The link below provides more information regarding our September and October meetings. http://www.columbuspace.org/upcoming-meetings-and-events .

Attending the meetings offers you the opportunity to meet other parents of gifted children and learn about what’s happening in gifted education at the local and state levels. If you are interested in joining PACE please send an email to . We look forward to seeing you Sept 12th.

2011-2012 Meeting Dates

Scott Prigan — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:54:02 +0000

Mark your calendar for the P.A.C.E. General Meeting dates for 2011-2012!

They are all at 6:30 p.m. All are at the Shepard Center. (See Monthly Meetings for maps.)

Monday September 12, 2011
Monday October 10, 2011
Monday November 14, 2011
Monday January 9, 2012
Monday February 13, 2012
Monday March 12, 2012
Monday April 23, 2012

For more info, see Meetings and Events.

Steering to plan 2011-2012 – Tuesday July 19

Scott Prigan — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:09:13 +0000

Greetings from your new (and old) officers!

We are going to have a Steering Committee meeting to plan for the coming school year. The Steering Committee is a group of P.A.C.E. people including officers and others who get together to do the thinking, dreaming, planning, and working necessary to make all the good things happen at our regular meetings and events. Steering also will discuss directions for advocacy, and other very important things. One does not need to be an officer to “Steer.”

If you are interested in helping out by participating in the Steering Committee, please contact Pres. Scott or V.P. Deb., so we can make sure you have directions and any advance materials. Please contact us also if you have any questions.

Steering will meet Tuesday July 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to ??. We will be meeting in the conference room at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Please join us if you have an interest in steering a course for 2011-2012!