Monthly Archives: September 2006

Ten Guidelines to Promote Your Child’s Healthy Development

Posted on September 4, 2006 by russ

Be warm, loving and responsive
Respond to the child’s cues and clues
Talk, read and sing to your child
Establish routines and rituals
Encourage safe exploration and play
Make television watching selective
Use discipline as an opportunity to teach
Recognize that each child is unique
Choose quality child care and staff involved
Take care [...]

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School Starts this week!

Posted on September 4, 2006 by russ

There are three different calendars that schools in the Portland area can use. The one we put on our calendar here is the trimester calendar(pdf format). This calendar is used by these schools:

Ainsworth
Alameda
Beach
Boise/Eliot
Bridlemile
Buckman
Capitol Hill
Chapman
Chief Joseph
Clark
Creston
da Vinci
Duniway
Faubion
Forest Park
Glencoe
Grout
Hollyrood
Humboldt
Irvington
James John
King
Laurelhurst
Lee
Lent
Lewis
Llewellyn
Maplewood
Marysville
MLC
Ockley Green
Marshall HS – Renaissance Arts
Richmond
Rigler
Sabin
Sellwood
Skyline
Sunnyside
Vernon
Vestal
Woodlawn
Woodmere
Woodstock

If your school is on this second list, it’s on the Quarter [...]

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First Day of School for Students

Posted on September 6, 2006 by russ

[ September 6, 2006; 8:00 am; ] All students in grades 1-12.

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The Ghostbusters saved their library and now. . . so can you!

Posted on September 9, 2006 by russ

Join us for a special screening of Ghostbusters to benefit Libraries Yes!, the campaign to save our libraries.
With 50% of libraries funds up for a vote this November, saving the library is up to all of us.
What: Special screening of Ghostbusters plus free ice cream provided by Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
When: Sunday, September 17th [...]

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First Day of School for Kindergarten

Posted on September 11, 2006 by russ

[ September 11, 2006; 8:00 am; ] Kindergarteners!

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GirlFest 2006

Posted on September 16, 2006 by russ

Saturday, September 30, 2006 girls of all ages, from every community will gather at the Portland Expo Center to participate in hands-on activities, try new things, and learn about resources and opportunities for girls in our community. GirlFest is free for all girls and their families. No registration is required.

Though admission is free, don’t forget [...]

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Special screening of Ghostbusters Special screening of Ghostbusters

Posted on September 17, 2006 by russ

[ September 17, 2006; 4:30 pm; ] A special screening of Ghostbusters to benefit Libraries Yes!, the campaign to save our libraries. With 50% of libraries funds up for a vote this November, saving thelibrary is up to all of us.

What: Special screening of Ghostbusters plus free ice cream provided by Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
When: Sunday, September 17th 4:30 – 7pm [...]

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GirlFest

Posted on September 30, 2006 by russ

[ September 30, 2006; 9:00 am; ] At the Expo Center, Free for girls and their families. Website: http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/News/girlfest.htm

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