Nine Ways to Make Waiting Fun

Parents often find themselves in situations where they are waiting with their children.  The following suggestions can make this wait fun and you may have great interaction with your child.  This document is produced by the International Network for Children and Families and the 350 instructors of the “Redirecting Children’s Behavior” course.  It is included in Positive Approaches for Challenging Behaviors developed and compiled by Mack/Vitto 2008. 

Nine Ways to Make Waiting Fun

• Ask your child to make up a silly, outrageous story about why the waitress is taking so long to deliver the meal, or what caused the traffic jam.
• Hold up an ordinary item such as a pencil or spoon.  Have the child suggest unusual uses for the object.
• Take turns singing as many songs as you know that have a color in the song.  Example: Rudolf the RED Nose Reindeer, the Yellow Rose of Texas, Blue Suede Shoes, etc. 
• Ask your child to close their eyes and describe what you are wearing
• Ask your child to list 10 things found in a dentist office, car repair shop, or bakery.
• Thumb wrestle with your child.
• Hum a song and have your child guess the title.
• Give your child the name of a character in a book.  They have to identify the book title.
• Tell your child three unrelated items such as, a dirty sock, watermelon and a swing set.  Ask them to tell you a story incorporating those items. 

 

Michigan’s Conference/Camp for Teens and Adults Diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Prevention Network News publication announces a camp/conference for teens and adults with a FASD.  This year’s focus will be on “understanding my diagnosis” and other “real life” issues.  For more information go to www.preventionnetwork.org to view the article or www.betterendings.org/FASDcamp2007/ for an online registration form.

No More Sidelines

No More Sidelines is a non-profit organization that provides special needs kids the opportunity to participate in sports and community events.  For a copy of the 2008 Event Calendar, please call Joan Bellinger at 757-3733 ext. 1116.  For information about this organization go to www.nomoresidelines.org. 

New Website for Teens about the Law

Many teens have questions about the law but don’t know where to turn for answers.  Former juvenile division Judge Tom Jacobs started a new website to explain laws that impact teens and their families. 

www.askthejudge.info

 

Character Counts!

At MCE we use Character Counts! as a foundation to teach and model good character.  We focus on the six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship.

The pillar for the month of September is: Respect (Golden Rule & Non-Violence)

Respect - Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule ~ Be tolerant of differences ~ Use good manners, not bad language ~ Be considerate of the feelings of others ~ Don’t threaten, hit, or hurt anyone ~ Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements 

We encourage parents to talk with your children about this pillar of character and show how they can be ”Respectful” in their everyday life. 

WARNING - FAFSA is FREE

Some students have mistakenly gone to www.fafsa.com and been asked to pay $79.99 to submit their FAFSA application.  That site is NOT the site maintained by the federal government.  It is a company that “helps” you complete your financial aid application.  YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY TO FILE THE FAFSA.  The correct website is www.fafsa.ed.gov . 

Stanford drops tuition for some students

Stanford drops tuition for some students

Financial Aid Documents

FAFSA on the Web Worksheet 08-09- Use this document to help you gather all your information you need to complete the FAFSA on the web.

FAFSA 08-09 Printable Form- Use this form if you do not want to process your FAFSA on the web.  You can also request a paper copy of the FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3242) or 1-391-337-5665. 

FAFSA Website - Here is where you apply for financial aid online. 

To be eligible for ALL State Programs, students must:

1) Take the MME- which includes the ACT
2) Complete the FAFSA by March 1- priority date

Financial Aid Night

January 17, 2008
6:30 - 8:30pm
Mason County Central High School
Rooms C-9 & C-10
Do you need money for college? Not sure where to even begin? Come to Financial Aid Night where we will discuss the financial aid process and specifically answer questions pertaining to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• How much can you receive?
• What do you qualify for?
• How do you apply?
• When do you apply?
• How does the whole process work?
All seniors and parents of seniors are invited to attend. For further information, please contact Mrs. Hughes.

For other Financial Aid information, please visit the counseling blog at www.mceschools.wordpress.com/category/financial-aid/

Selective Service

Virtually every man living in America and U.S. citizen abroad is required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday.  It’s his legal and civic responsibility.  In fact, it’s the law!  To register, visit www.sss.gov