[MeriwetherMatters] May 1, 2007

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Meriwether Matters:  May 1, 2007


In this Issue......


- PTO Informational Meeting
- VBIDA Feast and Forum
- Journey Through Hallowed Ground - for fifth graders
- Meriwether Marketplace




PTO Board Informational Meeting:

Anyone interested in learning more about the PTO and how to get involved is invited to an
informational meeting in the library.
TUESDAY, MAY 1
7:00 pm
In the Library
 
Questions, Nancy Berry 293-9962







Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (VBIDA)
2007  FEAST & FORUM 
For Educators and Parents
 $15 for VBIDA members $20 for non-member ( includes light fare and presentation) 

Please join the Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (VBIDA) Central Region
for:

Scientific Advances on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties: 
Five Major Research Findings 
Dr. Laura Justice, Ph.D., Associate Professor 
Curry School of Education 
University of Virginia 
Monday, May 7th 6:00-8:00
Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center
2270 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 

This presentation provides a summary of recent influential research findings concerning the
prevention of reading disabilities. Following a one-hour presentation, panelists will share their
perspectives on whether these research findings are being integrated into school-based practices.
All school professionals and parents who are interested in reading difficulties should attend. 

To register, contact Norma Dobbins at n_dobbins at earthlink.net





Journey Through Hallowed Ground:

Albemarle County ~ A3 Summer Education 

Authentic Academic Accelerated 

EXTREME!

Take the Journey ~ Summer 2007

Students are invited to move through history this summer as they hike, bike, canoe, and pod along
the Journey Through Hallowed Ground, the Route 15 corridor in central Virginia boasting
innumerable historical treasures. Their mission is to unlock the stories and lessons of our
nation's history as they work with expert historians, archaeologists, and national park guides.
Along the path, students will record the trials and triumphs of leaders from the Revolutionary
period through the Civil War using video iPods and digital cameras to create an original vodcast.
These documentaries, which demand careful analysis of historical information and creative
expression, will then be used as an authentic promotional tool by the Journey Through Hallowed
Ground organization. Specific sites and activities include biking along the C&O Canal tow path and
the Gettysburg  battlefield, canoeing at Ball's Bluff, hiking Antietam, sleuthing at Montpelier
and digging at Ash Lawn. Enrollment is limited to 24 students. 

Dates:    July 16th - July 27th 
Host School:   Henley Middle School
Registration:  Begins Monday, April 16th at 9am
Eligibility:   Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
enrolled in Albemarle County Schools
Tuition:     $600.00 
Schedule:    7am - 8pm, July 16, 18, 20, 23, 25
                     9am - 5pm, July 17, 19, 24, 26, 27

(Tentative schedule. Field days are subject to change due to inclement weather.)
More Information:  Journey Through Hallowed Ground is featured in March 2006 albemarle magazine,
March 2006 National Geographic Travel, and April 2006 Smithsonian 

Contact Debora Collins at dcollins at k12albemarle.org for questions.




Meriwether Marketplace:

Advertise items for sale, services, and announcements in the MERIWETHER LEWIS MARKETPLACE
published third Friday of each month with WETHERVANE. No item too small when its FREE! Deadline
for submission is third Monday of each month. email rolftaylor at gmail.com Small ads are free to MLS
families, Local businesses advertise for an annual donation of $200.

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