Monday, March 7, 2011

GATEWAY CENTER for the ARTS NEEDS OUR HELP!

204 Elm Street Washington MO 
636-239-8939


You have probably heard that the Gateway Center for the Arts building was
damaged during Sunday's storm.  You may not have heard how extensive the damage
was.  Part of the roof blew off in the storm, letting rainwater inside.  Gym
mats & pieces of equipment are ruined, the walls where the water ran down are
soaked, and the floors are damaged from standing water.

Gateway serves our community in a very unique way, offering dance, tumbling,
art, etc, as well as much-needed special needs classes.  It is a place where
typically developing and challenged kids alike can find things they love and
help them grow.  So many special needs families in particular count on
Gateway's support to help their children flourish. 

Volunteer times:

Tues March 8th  12pm-4pm


Wed March 9th  12pm-4pm

Thurs  March 10th  9am-11am  & 12pm-4pm

Friday March 11th  9am-3pm

http://www.gatewaycenterarts.org/

If you are not able to stay all day then just stay for an hour or so! 

Any help is appreciated!!!

(Thank you Ria & Kristin!)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

DSAGSL ~ "MAKE IT & TAKE IT WORKSHOP!" SATURDAY!

Make It & Take It WorkshopSaturday, February 19
9:00am-11:00am
DSAGSL office
The DSAGSL is offering a Make It & Take It workshop for parents wishing to learn more about creating Social Stories and Storyboards to help their child become more independent at home.  Using materials available at the workshop, parents will make three social stories and correlating storyboards demonstrating brushing teeth, making the bed and  a daily routine chosen by individual participants.  Parents will learn how these two tools can help their child better understand daily expectations and the rewards of completing tasks independently.

Participants will need to bring:  3-5 photos (4x6 inch) of your child completing a daily routine from start to finish.  Examples of daily routines include:  steps in clearing off the dinner table, steps to riding in the car safely, steps to your bedtime routine or after school routine.  The remaining materials needed will be supplied by the DSAGSL.

Space is very limited for this FREE workshop.  Call the office at 314-961-2504 to register.

DSAGSL ~ MINI CONFERENCE MARCH 25 & 26!

Potty Training & Elopement
in Children with Down Syndrome
Friday, March 25 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
at
Special School District Central Office
12110 Clayton Rd., Rooms 60-61
Town & Country, MO 63131

$10 Individual/$15 Couple
Space is Limited Ÿ Refreshments Included
Registration begins at 5:30pm
Practical Solutions For Educating Students
with Down Syndrome
Saturday, March 26 9:00 am -3:00 pm
at
Maryville University Auditorium
650 Maryville University Dr.
St Louis, MO, 63141 
$15 Individual/$25 Couple
Boxed lunch included
Registration begins at 8:15am

Click here for your registration form or call the office to register with a credit card.Mail to the DSAGSL office at 8420 Delmar Blvd., Suite 200  St. Louis MO  63124
Registration Deadline is March 18, 2011

PARENT MEETING ON FEB. 26th!

FRANKLIN COUNTY DOWN SYNDROME GROUP
Hi Moms & Dads!
Bill and Ria Haag are opening their home for all the parents to get together!
February 26th
4:00 pm
2215 Brookview Drive
Washington MO 63090
We will be having a book exchange.
If you have some books that you are not needing and could maybe help, encourage or inspire another parent bring them to trade or donate!
Hope to see everyone there!
Snacks & drinks will be provided!
Please RSVP Shawn @ 636-744-3762