[HenleyMatters] Henley Updates

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November 13, 2007

	Canned Food Drive
	Principal's Coffee
	PATSO Meeting Minutes
	Safety Forum Podcast
	Teen Alcohol and Drug Awareness Forum
	Environmental Management
	Special Education Information


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Canned Food Drive

Just a reminder that this week is the canned food drive at Henley.   
The canned food collected will go to local families and the local  
Food Bank.

Principal's Coffee

The principal's coffee is this Friday.  This is a great opportunity  
to find out what is going on at Henley and ask any questions you may  
have.

PATSO Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the PATSO meeting on October 29 are now available  
online at
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/docmgr/ 
default.php?sectiondetailid=26190&catfilter=8343#showDoc.

Safety Forum Podcast

If you were unable to attend the safety forum at WAHS on October 24  
the podcast is now available at
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/scrapbook/ 
default.php?sectiondetailid=55988.

Teen Alcohol and Drug Awareness Forum

Parents are invited to join local experts for a Teen Alcohol and Drug  
Awareness Presentation and Discussion on Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in  
the Monticello High School Forum. The goal of the program is to  
educate parents and guardians about the warning signs of teen alcohol  
and drug use. The free event is open to all parents. Refreshments  
will be served. The event is sponsored by the Monticello High Parent‐ 
Teacher-Student Organization and the School Counseling Department.  
Monticello High is located at 1400 Independence Way off of Avon  
Street Extended. For more information, call Karen Collier at (434)  
531‐9527 or Thea Bertola at (434) 244‐3110, ext. 3253.

Environmental Management

Environmental Management
The Albemarle County Public School Division is committed to  
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, POLLUTION PREVENTION, and to CONTINUAL  
IMPROVEMENT.

(http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/dept/dept.php? 
sectiondetailid=38085&sc_id=1195010832)

Visit the website to learn about:		Environmental Management System
										Pollution Prevention Initiatives
										Water Conservation
										Stormwater Management
										Indoor Air Quality
										Standard Operating Procedures approved by the Environmental  
Management System
										Integrated Pest Management Program

Special Education Information

Save The Date!

On Saturday, March 8, 2008, six Special Education Advisory Committees  
will team up with the Parent Resource Center to sponsor it's first  
annual parent conference – choose from several different workshops,  
including Transition, Sibling/Family Dynamics, Advocacy, Legislation  
and Regulations, Assistive Technology, Sensory Integration, Virginia  
Assessments, Language, Math, Vocabulary, and more.   Free!  For more  
information or to volunteer:  sblech at k12albemarle.org  or (434)  
975-9400 ext. 2342.



New Books in the Parent Resource Center Library

Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or other Developmental  
Issues - Maria Wheeler, M.ED.

Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands on  
Learners – DeAnna Horstmeier

Quick Guides to Inclusion:  Ideas for Education Students with  
Disabilities - Michael F. Giangreco and Mary Beth Doyle

Raising a Sensory Smart Child – Lindsey Biel, OTR and Nancy Peske

The Special Needs Planning Guide:  How to Prepare for Every Stage of  
Your Child's Life   - John W. Nadworny and Cynthia R. Hadded

It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend:  Helping the Child with Learning  
Disabilities Find Social Success – Richard Lavoie

Taking Charge of ADHD:  The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents  
- Russell A. Barkley, PhD.

Overcoming Dyslexia:  A New and Complete Science-Based Program for  
Reading Problems at Any Level – Sally Shaywitz, M.D.

You can find a listing of all PRC library books online at www.prep- 
prc.org



Note From Albemarle SEAC Chairperson:

"If you are a family member of a student with an Individual Education  
Program (IEP) in Albemarle County schools, there is a resource you  
should know about.  The Albemarle County Special Education Advisory  
Committee (SEAC) is comprised of family members of students receiving  
special education services.  One of its purposes is to advise the  
Special Education Administrative staff and the School Board of unmet  
needs for students with IEPs.  SEAC meetings are friendly and open to  
the public, and public comment is welcome.  It is a great chance to  
learn more about special education at Albemarle County schools and to  
meet fellow family members of students receiving services.  Meetings  
are held on the fourth Tuesday of most months except December during  
the school year, usually in Room 320 of the Albemarle County Office  
Building from 7:00-9:00 pm.  Check the SEAC web page at http:// 
webstorage.k12albemarle.org/specialeducation/SEAC.htm  for up-to-date  
meeting information contact the SEAC Chairperson, Mark McLane, at  
mark.mclane at gmail.com, or (434) 296-1053."

Contact your Special Education Director for more information about SEAC



Bullying and Asperger's Syndrome: What can we do about it?

Information and strategies provided appropriate for all individuals  
across the lifespan

Presented by Nick Dubin

Thursday, November 29, 2007, Wyndham Hotel, Roanoke or Friday,  
November 30, 2007, Liberty University, Lynchburg

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Also Featuring Guest Speakers: Christina Layne, PhD, CRC, NCC and  
Mickey VanDerwerker, M.Ed.
About the Presenter: Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger's  
Syndrome in 2004. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from  
Oakland University, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from  
the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in  
Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, where  
he is now pursuing a doctoral degree in Psychology. Nick lives in a  
suburb of Detroit, MI. He regularly presents workshops on bullying.   
He has produced two DVDs, Asperger's Syndrome and Employment: A  
Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work and Being Bullied: Strategies  
and Solutions for People with Asperger's Syndrome, also published by  
JKP. Target Audience: Individuals who have an Autism Spectrum  
Disorder, special educators, general educators, therapists, support  
personnel, social workers, administrators, and family members will  
find that this workshop provides invaluable insight about the impact  
of bullying as well as useful strategies to prevent and respond to  
bullying.  For more information and to register contact Didi Zaryczny  
at E-mail dzaryczny at autismva.org




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Mark Your Calendar

	November 12 - 16, Monday - Friday - SCA Canned Food Drive

	November 16, Friday - School Picture Make Up Day
	
	November 16, Friday - Principal's Coffee 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the Library

       November 19, Monday - Teen Alcohol and Drug Awareness Forum at  
Monticello High School

       November 21 - 23, Wednesday - Friday - NO SCHOOL
	
	December 3, Monday - PATSO Meeting 7 PM

	December 8, Saturday - District Band Auditions

	December 13, Thursday at 7 PM - Winter Holiday Concert at WAHS
	
	December 14, Friday - SCA Holiday Dance 7:30 - 10:00 PM

	December 24 - January 1 - Winter Break
	
Links

Dr. McLaughlin's blog at: http://henleyhornets.blogspot.com/

The Henley website at: http://www.k12albemarle.org/Henley/

The School Division website at: http://www.k12albemarle.org/

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