Thursday, January 30, 2014

Young Athletes 2nd semester dates

What? A developmentally appropriate play program for children with developmental disabilities ages 2 and up and their same age peers.

Where? Sandy Knoll Elementary School Gymnasium

When? Typically every other week.
February 4th, February 18, March 11th, March 25th, April 8th, April 22

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

2014 Special Education Conference

Reflecting on the Past...Envisioning the Future

Thursday and Friday, February 27 & 28, 2014
The 2014 U.P. Special Education Conference is focused on the hot topics impacting our schools today. The conference provides participants with up-to-date information on new requirements, their effects on how we teach, and new service delivery models. Sessions are designed for participant awareness and to explore strategies in assisting all learners.
  • Don H. Bottum University Center ~ Northern Michigan University ~ Marquette MI
  • Conference registration is online only ~ Visit www.regonline.com/2014UPSEC
  • Thursday ~ Free
  • Friday ~ $45 / $15 parents / students free
  • $10 late free after 2/17/14
  • Registration questions contact Mary Erbisch @ 906/227.2623
  • Conference questions contact Ellen Weingarten @ 906/226.5149
  • Conference brochure and session descriptions are available at www.regonline.com/2014UPSEC or www.maresa.org

Friday, January 17, 2014

SAIL Chocolate fest tickets available

I got the following message from the SAIL offices a few weeks ago: 

I wanted to send a quick note to let you know tickets for the 5th Annual Chocolate Festival are now available!  Tickets are available to pick and purchase at our SAIL office, 1200 Wright Street in Marquette.

Price:  $10.00
            $25.00 for a family of four

When:  Sunday February 9, 2014

Time:  1-3pm

Where:  NMU University Center-Great Lakes Rooms

Please join us for the 5th Annual Chocolate Festival and sample delicious treats from Donckers, Everyday Wines, Midtown Bakery, Simply Superior, Aubrees, The Wild Rover, The Marquette Food Co-op and more!  There will be a silent auction door prizes and live music! 

Proceeds from the event go directly back to our SPAR inclusive recreation program for individuals of all abilities! 

The event is co-sponsored by Simply Superior Catering and Events, and Thrivent Financial. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us here at SAIL 906-228-5744.  Thank you for helping to make this event a fantastic success!!