Summer Learning Activites, Going to the Beach, Fourth of July

Hi All,

Just a bit of info for those of you working directly with children (or parents) to encourage summer learning FUN & keeping those brains thinking! Also attached is a handout form the Sawyer Free to sign up for summer reading. Stay cool,Amy

Amy Larsen

Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant Coordinator

Pathways for Children

29 Emerson Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

Telephone 978 281-2400 ext. 120/ FAX 978 281-7053

alarsen@pw4c.org

June 28, 2010 Your Child, 7-11 Dear Parents, With summer vacation upon us, are you worried your child won't retain what she learned during the year? Stop summer brain drain with these summer learning activities. · Backyard Volcano Activity · Reading Lists for All Ages · Summer Math Worksheet Find more summer learning activities. Also in this Issue: Plan a Beach Day Get creative during your next trip to the beach. · The 10 Best Beach-Themed Crafts and Activities · Beach Bag Essentials Printable · Beach Obstacle Course Hot Topics on FE Take a look at our fresh content and the hot topics affecting your family. · Fourth of July Activities and Crafts · Stay Safe in the Sun · Top Alternatives to College From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com Find Fun Activities for Kids Search our Activities Center to find thousands of crafts, games, and puzzles for kids of all ages. Brought to you by Barilla. Encouraging Summer Reading How do you encourage your kids to read over summer break? Weigh in now! 32% By setting a good example -- they always see me reading. 49% By introducing them to books on subjects they're interested in. 5% Bribery's the only way to get them to crack open a book. 14% I still haven't found a way that works. Switch It Up Take a break and play Switch, our addictive fast-finger game. Brought to you by Barilla. Food and Recipes Are you wondering how to make healthy, delicious meals for your family without spending all day in the kitchen? Search our recipe database for quick, easy-to-make dishes that your family will love.

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I never did read my paper today! Missed this, a great story I'm involved with re: housing and the obit of Sonia Weitz! Wondering what else I missed!

	'Good kids, bad choices' Source: salemnews.com SALEM — Charlene Knorr just worked a full-day's shift at her job in Billerica for an electronics company and is back home, working again. Her husband, who works nights, and children were home during the day and the house needs, as she puts it, "straightening up."
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Learn to Cope

"There is hope, you are not alone"

Hi All,

This is a new program on Cape Ann, beginning on Tuesday. This is a great resource for parents and family members affected by drug & alcohol abuse of a loved one. I hear it is rather unique & peer facilitated and obviously discreet. Please pass the info along to those that you may know could use support! See below:

Thanks, Amy

"Learn to Cope", is a support group for parents, family members and care-givers struggling with a member of the family who is addicted to opiates and other drugs. This support group will be held Tuesdays at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester from 7-9 p.m. in the Library. Sponsored by Healthy Gloucester Collaborative, there is no fee or pre-registration required.

For more information, please call 508-801-3247 or visit www.learn2cope.org

Endontist Needed

Does anyone know of an Endontist that takes Masshealth?
Please contact Carla King.

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)
Carla.King@state.ma.us
or
978-825-3862 direct DCF ext 33862