Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Chuck Palahniuk
"When you understand that what you're telling is just a story. It isn't happening anymore. When you realize the story you're telling is just words, when you can just crumble it up and throw your past in the trashcan, then we'll figure out who you're going to be."
Monday, April 12, 2010
RT: @GiggleFlower: Warning
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Sent: Apr 12, 2010 8:27p
Sent: Apr 12, 2010 8:27p
Warning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear.
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Parent Support Group on Tuesday, 4.20.10
Parent Support Group of Teens with
Social Cognitive/Communication Needs
Parents and Colleagues
Who: Parents or other caretakers
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: Room 605
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd.
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Ln.)
Why:
Loren Presley, a BC student with Asperger Syndrome, will be talking about transitional issues
Holley Arbeit, Regional Director of AHEADD, will be presenting support for college or university students with social communication and/or learning challenges. AHEADD services are ONLY available for graduated high school students. www.aheadd.org
Please join us next Tuesday (not tomorrow) to learn about AHEADD, a transition support service available in our community for college or university students with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD or Learning Disabilities. In addition, we will have Loren Presley join us again to talk about his experience as an individual on the Autism Spectrum and promoting compassion in our community.
Students are welcome to attend. Please RSVP so I can be "chair ready" for you.
Holley Arbeit
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stockdale High School
Room 606
2800 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Work: 661.665.2800X 68
Fax: 661.665.0914
Intradistrict: 62068
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us 665.2800 X68
RSVP by phone or email to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist
This is a free informational presentation.
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase or participation of this service.
Social Cognitive/Communication Needs
Parents and Colleagues
Who: Parents or other caretakers
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: Room 605
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd.
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Ln.)
Why:
Loren Presley, a BC student with Asperger Syndrome, will be talking about transitional issues
Holley Arbeit, Regional Director of AHEADD, will be presenting support for college or university students with social communication and/or learning challenges. AHEADD services are ONLY available for graduated high school students. www.aheadd.org
Please join us next Tuesday (not tomorrow) to learn about AHEADD, a transition support service available in our community for college or university students with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD or Learning Disabilities. In addition, we will have Loren Presley join us again to talk about his experience as an individual on the Autism Spectrum and promoting compassion in our community.
Students are welcome to attend. Please RSVP so I can be "chair ready" for you.
Holley Arbeit
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stockdale High School
Room 606
2800 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Work: 661.665.2800X 68
Fax: 661.665.0914
Intradistrict: 62068
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us 665.2800 X68
RSVP by phone or email to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist
This is a free informational presentation.
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase or participation of this service.
Performing Arts Project | June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010 | 10AM – 2PM
The Arts Council of Kern, Inclusion Films
and the Kern Regional Center
announce the
Performing Arts Project
June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010
10AM – 2PM
Ages 8 through Young Adult
Building on the track record of Inclusion Film's Burbank-based Practical Film
Vocation Program, the Arts Council of Kern's Arts in Education Program, and the Kern Film Workshop, the Performing Arts Project takes participants through a two-week, 40-hour arts experience that culminates in the creation of a film.
During this program, participants will:
♦ Develop an understanding of visual storytelling and the collaborative nature of the performing arts.
♦ Create and direct an individual three-minute short film in addition to being part of a team filmmaking project.
♦ Acquire and apply knowledge in the areas of script development, directing, acting, dancing, set design and production, camera work, lighting and sound, and editing.
♦ Work side by side a team of professional artists, led by veteran filmmaker, Joey Travolta.
Who should apply:
• Those seeking to explore careers in filmmaking and technical theatre.
Those needing to participate in a vocational skills assessment process.
• Those desiring to transition into long-term arts-related vocational training programs.
Students seeking community service credit.
The Performing Arts Project will be held in downtown Bakersfield. Cost per participant is $1300. Some scholarships are available.
Individuals interested in participating should contact Jill Egland, Director of Special Projects, the Arts Council of Kern, at 661-324-9000 or jegland@gmail.com for more information. The Arts Council of Kern is a KRC vendor (#PK3713).
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase or participation of this service.
and the Kern Regional Center
announce the
Performing Arts Project
June 7, 2010 - June 18, 2010
10AM – 2PM
Ages 8 through Young Adult
Building on the track record of Inclusion Film's Burbank-based Practical Film
Vocation Program, the Arts Council of Kern's Arts in Education Program, and the Kern Film Workshop, the Performing Arts Project takes participants through a two-week, 40-hour arts experience that culminates in the creation of a film.
During this program, participants will:
♦ Develop an understanding of visual storytelling and the collaborative nature of the performing arts.
♦ Create and direct an individual three-minute short film in addition to being part of a team filmmaking project.
♦ Acquire and apply knowledge in the areas of script development, directing, acting, dancing, set design and production, camera work, lighting and sound, and editing.
♦ Work side by side a team of professional artists, led by veteran filmmaker, Joey Travolta.
Who should apply:
• Those seeking to explore careers in filmmaking and technical theatre.
Those needing to participate in a vocational skills assessment process.
• Those desiring to transition into long-term arts-related vocational training programs.
Students seeking community service credit.
The Performing Arts Project will be held in downtown Bakersfield. Cost per participant is $1300. Some scholarships are available.
Individuals interested in participating should contact Jill Egland, Director of Special Projects, the Arts Council of Kern, at 661-324-9000 or jegland@gmail.com for more information. The Arts Council of Kern is a KRC vendor (#PK3713).
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase or participation of this service.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
RT: @TheBuckNation:
This Mom raising 5 autistic children tells it like it is!
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Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:03:11 +0000
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Sent: Apr 11, 2010 9:56a
This Mom raising 5 autistic children tells it like it is! http://bit.ly/bqe00Q via @aolhealth <<-- "She has the same attitude as my Mom!"
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