Monday, November 12: Evening Family Conferences.
Tuesday, November 13: CLOSED for Family Conferences; Toddlers OPEN.
Thursday, November 15: Overfield Family Partnership (OFP) Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
Wednesday, November 21-Friday, November 23: CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break.
Friday, November 30: Paint and Sip Parent Social, hosted by Overfield Family Partnership, 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.
With the arrival of colder temperatures it is evident that although the calendar says fall, winter weather is here! Please be advised that the children will play outside as long as temperatures are 20 degrees or above. In order to enjoy the outdoors they need to come equipped with heavy coats, hats and gloves, as well as snow boots/pants in snowy weather. Also, please make sure that your child’s extra clothes are appropriate for cold weather.
As winter weather becomes more of a possibility, we wanted to remind everyone to please use caution when driving on the hill to or from school. This is pre-treated when winter weather is anticipated, and plowed and salted as soon as possible. Even when treated the hill can be slippery, so please be aware and take the proper precautions when driving in snow or ice.
Overfield families will be notified via One Call Now by 6:30 a.m. if classes are cancelled due to inclement weather. Information may also be found by watching or logging on to the local news, WHIO Channel 7. Overfield does not delay due to the nature and length of our classes. We encourage you to use your own discretion when needed. Your safety is always first priority.
Bundle up and stay warm, everyone!
We hope you will join us for our next OFP Meeting on 11/15
featuring guest speaker: LINDA BRYANT CAVINESS, PH.D
A graduate of Andrews University and University of California, Berkeley, Linda Caviness is degreed in communications, language and literacy, and educational leadership with emphasis on neuroscience and learning. A credentialed teacher and reading specialist in the State of California, she served on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as a panel reviewer evaluating teacher education programs in colleges and universities throughout California.
As chair of teacher education at La Sierra University’s Graduate School of Education, Linda oversaw professional teacher preparation at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as graduate and doctoral research. Though recently retired, she continues to teach for La Sierra University in Riverside, CA during summer quarters. Throughout the school year she mentors students in academic research at the master’s and doctoral levels.
For 20 years Linda’s focus on neuroscience as it applies to education has helped teachers better understand how the brain learns most effectively. This emphasis resulted from a personal family tragedy when her son Tad was diagnosed with Niemann Pick disease, a rare terminal condition that interferes with brain/body neuromuscular function. In an effort to help Tad, Linda began studying the brain and networking with affiliates at U.C. Berkeley, Harvard, University of Southern California and beyond. Subsequently, she developed an academic specialization in “neuroeducation” at La Sierra University.
Linda has authored articles and book chapters on early child development and on the neuroscience of learning. In retirement she is preparing a book manuscript on the brain and learning.
At the November OFP meeting, Linda will provide an overview of basic principles aimed at optimal learning from a neuroscience perspective. A repetitive pattern in brain function is revealed along with implications for parenting, teaching and learning. This pattern holds value not only as an instructional model; it offers benefit in conflict resolution as well.
If time permits, Dr. Caviness will share information from heart-brain science and emotional intelligence. This perspective is the result of affiliation with Institute of HeartMath and from mentorship by Dr. Earl Bakken, developer of the first wearable heart pacemaker and co-founder of Medtronics—a $45 billion company producing implantable medical technologies (pacemakers, deep-brain stimulators, insulin pumps, etc.). Dr. Bakken’s life goal of benefit to humanity includes emphasis on “blended learning” and whole-child nurture—emphases commonly shared by Dr. Caviness.
**Please note that this meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. rather than the typical 6:30 p.m.** Childcare is available. Contact familypartnership@overfield.org to reserve your spot.
Are you looking for something warm and cuddly to keep you company over Thanksgiving break? Our resident guinea pigs, Stella and Whiskers, are looking for homes while we are away from school. Please email office@overfield.org if you are available to take care of one of them. Thank you!
A musical compilation of Overfield favorites featuring Overfield students, alumni, and our beloved musicians Carla Briggs, Beth Beane, and Jim McCutcheon.
Our new CD “Overfield Sings” is now available for purchase! You can buy your copy during school hours in the Overfield Business Office for $15 each. You may also order online and have the CD shipped to you for $20 per copy.
Many thanks to those who made this CD possible; we are so excited and proud to share these joyful songs with all of you!
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