Hello out there!
Pollito Pio! The little chicken had us all dancing today....
Today was day two of our literacy assessments. We powered through Phoneme Segmentation and Letter-Sound Recognition. Everyone did great and we got some very good information. And Rebekah gets an MVP award for completing 4 assessment slides in a row.
And the shared reading portion of our day was lovey and relaxing! Reading for fun is exactly that - FUN...for the most part, anyway.
We are excited (and just a little sad!) to tell you that we are going on vacation. For the next two weeks we will not be at the University. We will be at the lake or other fun places. After this well-deserved break, we will be ready to start our summer literacy program again on July 10. We are delighted to be adding new literacy students Megan and Avery to the mix. SO much to look forward to.
Enjoy the next few weeks, folks!
Daily Shout-outs:
Kennen - Reed and Renee, come on down to the lake!
Thursday 20 June 2013
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Lovely Literacy!
Hello out there!
Our literacy program has begun! It is oh-so-good to be on a summer literacy PATH. Today was all about assessments (THESE ARE NOT TESTS, right, Kennen, Rebekah, and Kaitlyn??) so that program instructors can make all the best decisions about individual instructional goals and content.
Assessment # 1 was about Sound Blending and once we got used to the words and silly symbols, everyone did a great job. ;) Less successful was our beat-boxing youtube video break - maybe too much sound blending for anyone's liking. LOL
We will also be ending each day with shared reading. The best news? Everyone has selected their own awesome book to read.
Our summer reading list?
Kaitlyn - The Immortals
Rebekah - Hatchet
Kennen - Penelope
We are already looking forward to tomorrow....
Daily Shout-outs:
Kaitlyn - What's up, Mary? Big thanks to Lynice for the book!
Kennen - Lynice, thank you for all the help. Looking forward to your next text. :)
Rebekah - Hi Brenda! Can't wait to see all of your beautiful photos.
Our literacy program has begun! It is oh-so-good to be on a summer literacy PATH. Today was all about assessments (THESE ARE NOT TESTS, right, Kennen, Rebekah, and Kaitlyn??) so that program instructors can make all the best decisions about individual instructional goals and content.
Assessment # 1 was about Sound Blending and once we got used to the words and silly symbols, everyone did a great job. ;) Less successful was our beat-boxing youtube video break - maybe too much sound blending for anyone's liking. LOL
We will also be ending each day with shared reading. The best news? Everyone has selected their own awesome book to read.
Our summer reading list?
Kaitlyn - The Immortals
Rebekah - Hatchet
Kennen - Penelope
We are already looking forward to tomorrow....
Daily Shout-outs:
Kaitlyn - What's up, Mary? Big thanks to Lynice for the book!
Kennen - Lynice, thank you for all the help. Looking forward to your next text. :)
Rebekah - Hi Brenda! Can't wait to see all of your beautiful photos.
Thursday 13 June 2013
Bekah's 3rd Broyhill Bash
Hello out there!
From one great day to another. We at the A!TLC went to Broyhill for the afternoon, where we were once again completely spoiled by the fantastic hospitality of Rebekah and her family. You know you are in a good situation when you can count on the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns to greet you at the door.The weather did not exactly cooperate, but we were having too much fun to notice. Rebekah and Bonnie can also take pride in their sweeping card game victory! Kennen and Ella have no (actual) hard feelings. ;)
We at the A!TLC hope that everyone has had a good a week as we have! And here's to a great weekend, too!
From one great day to another. We at the A!TLC went to Broyhill for the afternoon, where we were once again completely spoiled by the fantastic hospitality of Rebekah and her family. You know you are in a good situation when you can count on the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns to greet you at the door.The weather did not exactly cooperate, but we were having too much fun to notice. Rebekah and Bonnie can also take pride in their sweeping card game victory! Kennen and Ella have no (actual) hard feelings. ;)
We at the A!TLC hope that everyone has had a good a week as we have! And here's to a great weekend, too!
Kennen's Grenfell Presentation
Hello out there!
What a pleasure it was to spend the day in lovely Grenfell, Saskatchewan! The A!TLC went on location to the Grenfell United Church on June 12 to support Kennen as she gave a presentation in her awesome hometown.
This is the presentation that we have been planning (and blogging about!) for weeks. Kennen was invited by the UCW to come and show what she is doing each day at the University. And what she is doing is A LOT! It was oh so good to share that with a bright and supportive audience. Huge thanks to the ladies of the UCW for their hospitality and thoughtful questions. This day was a highlight and we all were able to come away from it feeling greatly encouraged. The delicious potluck reception at the end did not hurt either! Thanks for reading!
What a pleasure it was to spend the day in lovely Grenfell, Saskatchewan! The A!TLC went on location to the Grenfell United Church on June 12 to support Kennen as she gave a presentation in her awesome hometown.
Tuesday 11 June 2013
A Cinderella Story/Welcome Back Kaitlyn!
Hello out there!
What a bright start to the A!TLC week! Kaitlyn is back, feeling good and looking even better.
And a start with big laughs too - Rebekah earned the nickname Cinderella when she noticed that she was missing a shoe!
We were delighted to welcome the U of R`s Randy Johner who came to talk about her fall DisAbility Issues class. Kaitlyn was a mentor in Randy`s class last fall and had a fantastic experience. With the offer for some of us to become mentors next semester, there is lots to look forward to!
Speaking of next semester, Kaitlyn`s PATH will be full on literacy for the summer and her fashion goals will revisited first thing in September.
We might have a fun pub lunch date to look forward to in mid-July. Stay tuned for updates!
Tomorrow is the BIG day! Kennen`s Grenfell presentation is finally upon us. The video, slideshow, and photo album are looking great and Kennen is ready to rock! Wish her luck!
We are now off to coffee and to bask in the glow of everyone being back together. It`s all good.
Daily Shout-outs:
Kaitlyn - What`s up Mary! I am back at the University and you can stop by for a visit anytime. ;)
Kennen - Happy birthday Tanys! Happy Birthday Autumn!
What a bright start to the A!TLC week! Kaitlyn is back, feeling good and looking even better.
And a start with big laughs too - Rebekah earned the nickname Cinderella when she noticed that she was missing a shoe!
We were delighted to welcome the U of R`s Randy Johner who came to talk about her fall DisAbility Issues class. Kaitlyn was a mentor in Randy`s class last fall and had a fantastic experience. With the offer for some of us to become mentors next semester, there is lots to look forward to!
Speaking of next semester, Kaitlyn`s PATH will be full on literacy for the summer and her fashion goals will revisited first thing in September.
We might have a fun pub lunch date to look forward to in mid-July. Stay tuned for updates!
Tomorrow is the BIG day! Kennen`s Grenfell presentation is finally upon us. The video, slideshow, and photo album are looking great and Kennen is ready to rock! Wish her luck!
We are now off to coffee and to bask in the glow of everyone being back together. It`s all good.
Daily Shout-outs:
Kaitlyn - What`s up Mary! I am back at the University and you can stop by for a visit anytime. ;)
Kennen - Happy birthday Tanys! Happy Birthday Autumn!
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Rebekah and Kennen sandwich?
Hello out there!
Kaitlyn will be back at the A!TLC next Tuesday, and that is very good news indeed.
Today, we started out with the bread - Kennen bread, to be precise - we viewed the first draft of the A!TLC slideshow that will be shown at Kennen's Grenfell presentation. Links to this very blog, and to the A! website and facebook accounts will be included in this slideshow and we are hoping to come away from June 12 with a few more followers, visitors, and "likers". :)
Now onto the cheese - We listened to Rebekah's Literacy strengths, dreams, and needs interview and she she told us what was what! A highlight? Rebekah confirming that she is great at answering questions...after answering dozens of questions. Big laughs all around!
Back to the bread - Kennen worked on her photo album and everyone got to pick their favorite photo that she has taken so far. Encouraging and inspiring! Her album is looking darn GOOD.
The dessert? Inclusion cafe tomorrow at Brewsters South! 3:00 pm. Come raise a glass to Rebekah's awesome aunt Ruth for her birthday.
Daily Shout-Outs:
Rebekah - Happy early birthday, Ruth! And what's up, Dad!
Kennen - Excited to see you this weekend, Tanys and Zoe!
A!TLC: SO great to see you last night, Kaitlyn. We can't wait to see you next week.
Kaitlyn will be back at the A!TLC next Tuesday, and that is very good news indeed.
Today, we started out with the bread - Kennen bread, to be precise - we viewed the first draft of the A!TLC slideshow that will be shown at Kennen's Grenfell presentation. Links to this very blog, and to the A! website and facebook accounts will be included in this slideshow and we are hoping to come away from June 12 with a few more followers, visitors, and "likers". :)
Now onto the cheese - We listened to Rebekah's Literacy strengths, dreams, and needs interview and she she told us what was what! A highlight? Rebekah confirming that she is great at answering questions...after answering dozens of questions. Big laughs all around!
Back to the bread - Kennen worked on her photo album and everyone got to pick their favorite photo that she has taken so far. Encouraging and inspiring! Her album is looking darn GOOD.
The dessert? Inclusion cafe tomorrow at Brewsters South! 3:00 pm. Come raise a glass to Rebekah's awesome aunt Ruth for her birthday.
Daily Shout-Outs:
Rebekah - Happy early birthday, Ruth! And what's up, Dad!
Kennen - Excited to see you this weekend, Tanys and Zoe!
A!TLC: SO great to see you last night, Kaitlyn. We can't wait to see you next week.
Tuesday 4 June 2013
Fun with I-Movie!
Hello out there!
Today was a real team effort and an experiment with the I-Movie program. We all worked together and after a few tries and a few discarded (cringe-worthy) royalty-free song choices, we now have the beginnings of a great A!TLC video to show the folks in Grenfell!
It was also a big day for assistant photographers! Kennen was presented an official contract for an A!TLC Assistant Photographer gig. This is an internship position that will allow her to learn as she goes and encourages seeking out different photographic subjects and opportunities. Fortunately Kennen already has a great eye for detail!
We will be having our Inclusion Cafe this Thursday (June 6 - Rebekah's aunt Ruth's birthday!) at Brewsters South at 3:00. All are more than welcome to join.
Today was a real team effort and an experiment with the I-Movie program. We all worked together and after a few tries and a few discarded (cringe-worthy) royalty-free song choices, we now have the beginnings of a great A!TLC video to show the folks in Grenfell!
It was also a big day for assistant photographers! Kennen was presented an official contract for an A!TLC Assistant Photographer gig. This is an internship position that will allow her to learn as she goes and encourages seeking out different photographic subjects and opportunities. Fortunately Kennen already has a great eye for detail!
We will be having our Inclusion Cafe this Thursday (June 6 - Rebekah's aunt Ruth's birthday!) at Brewsters South at 3:00. All are more than welcome to join.
Makeover Extravaganza!
Hello out there!First things first, we would like to tell you folks a bit about Rebekah's fabulous make-up party that we had last Thursday night. There were chats, potluck snacks, and great drinks served by Rebekah, and there was more make-up than we knew what to do with! Actually, courtesy of the make-up night, we might know a bit more about what to do with make-up now. Rebekah might be inspired to incorporate a bit of make-up into her daily routine.
But remember, less is always more ladies! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and to Rebekah for hosting. And a huge thanks to Joy for the brilliant demonstration. We will be sure to keep you in the beauty loop. Thanks for reading!
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