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Tuesday, November 03, 2009 — 10:20:00 AM
Hope Wall PTA Seeks Donations for Holiday Celebration (Revised)
Hope Wall School is seeking donations for its annual Holiday Celebration, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10.
Hope Wall is a public school that serves special needs students in both Districts 129 and 131. It has approximately 215 students, ages 3-21.
To raise money for school needs, the Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) will sell raffle tickets for $1. Donated prizes so far are mp3 players, cookware, travel alarm clocks and gift cards from various businesses, according to Vivian Davis, PTA president.
Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the school at 449 W. New Indian Trail Court, Aurora. IL 60506. Or donors can arrange to have a donation picked up by the school by calling 630-301-5008.
The funds raise will help with the rennovation of the Rocket Cafe, where students learn daily living skills. Some of those skills include cooking, washing dishes and setting tables. Students plan a meal, make a grocery list, go into the community and shop, then later prepare the meal. Also, students learn how to wash and sort laundry.
Some of the items needed for the renovation project are a modern stove and refrigerator, dishes, silverware, cookware, place mats, tablecloths, dish towels and gift cards for shopping.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 — 11:49:00 PM
Parent University Survey (Revised)
Greetings Parents and Guardians of our East and West Aurora students!
On Saturday, February 27, 2010 we will be hosting our first East/West Parent University. A Parent University is a collection of classes/workshops that parents, guardians and family members can attend to learn more about specific topics of interest.
This year, the East/West Parent University will take place at East Aurora High School from 8:00-4:00. Refreshments and child care will be provided throughout the day.
In order to best meet your needs, and design workshops/classes that will be most beneficial to you, we are asking you to complete a survey and to choose the topics that interest you most.
¡Saludos a los padres y tutores de nuestros estudiantes del Este y Oeste de Aurora! El sábado, 27 de febrero de 2010, auspiciaremos nuestra primera Universidad anual para padres del Este/Oeste. Una Universidad para padres es una colección de clases/talleres que los padres, tutores y miembros de la familia pueden asistir para aprender más sobre temas de interés específicos.
Para cumplir mejor sus necesidades y diseñar talleres/clases que serán beneficiosas para usted, le pedimos que complete esta encuesta y elija los temas de mayor interés para usted.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 — 12:34:00 PM
Kane Cancels Free Flu-Shot Clinics; Now Requires Appointments
The Kane County Health Department has canceled its scheduled Monday clinics due to the lack of vaccine. Because of the on-going nationwide vaccineshortage, the health department is not expecting to receive any shipments large enough in the foreseeable future to conduct the Community Clinics scheduled for Nov. 2 and Nov. 9.
In order to accommodate those who need the vaccine the most, the Health Department has established an appointment system for dispensing limited numbers of vaccinations. Kane County residents who fall into one of the priority groups can call the Appointment Line at (630) 444-3189 to schedule appointments for H1N1 vaccinations:
·pregnant women,
·persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),
·health-care and emergency medical services personnel
·persons aged 6 months--24 years
·persons aged 25--64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
Vaccinations will be given at Health Department's offices, 1330 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora and 113 Grove Ave. in Elgin clinic locations on Mondays and Thursdays. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We believe there will be adequate vaccine for all those in priority groups, but it will take time. We appreciate your patience.
Paul Kuehnert
Executive Director
Kane County Health Department
1240 North Highland Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
www.kanehealth.com
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 — 3:52:00 PM
Helpful information for parents about the H1N1 Swine flu now available from Kane Co. Health Department (Revised)
