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September Meeting Addresses Learning Issues |
The first meeting of the 2010-2011 school year will be held on Monday, September 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Harris Elementary (200 W Park St, Greenfield). Please note this is one week later than usual due to Labor Day. Our speaker will be Lynne McCauley of Learning RX. Lynne will present a training called Two Parts to Smart-The Role of Cognitive Skills in Learning Success.
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Despite high quality instruction, individualized educational plans and academic support, some children continue to struggle. In this session Lynne will talk about the “Two Parts to Smart-Knowledge and Intelligence.” We will examine the often overlooked, but critically important role that cognitive skills play in the ability to learn; recognizing symptoms of cognitive skills weaknesses; and simple, low or no-cost strategies for strengthening cognitive skills in the classroom and at home. Attention Deficit will also be addressed. Attendees will be able to participate in various brain training activities. The session will be informational, fun and interactive.
Lynne McCauley is a registered nurse with over eleven years of experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care. She speaks regularly and provides educational seminars for community groups, professional organizations and parents, on the topic of cognitive skills and their impact on learning success in the classroom, on the job and the athletic field. She is the owner and Executive Director of LearningRx Indianapolis, a cognitive skills training center.
Papa John’s in Greenfield is providing pizza for dinner at this meeting. Thanks Papa John’s! Help us ensure there is enough food by making a meeting reservation here. Childcare reservations are required. You can make your childcare reservation online here. Please make all reservations by September 10.
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Rotary Bands and BBQ |
The 2nd Annual Rotary Bands and BBQ event will be held on Saturday, September 18, from 10 am to 7 pm at Heartland Resort in Greenfield, located on CR300 North just east of Mount Comfort Road and west of Fortville Pike. FUSE will be participating in this event and running a corn hole toss to raise money. Come out to see us and support the Rotary. Proceeds from this year's event will help support the new Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park plus fund scholarships awarded to deserving seniors attending the four county high schools. Rotary will donate to us 80% of the funds we raise at our game back to FUSE to fund our own programs.
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BANDS AND BBQ HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Bands all day long
2. People Choice Competition 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (come by and sample some BBQ for the teams)
3. Corn Hole Tournament (come join the fun, entry required - $200 prize and gifts for 2nd/3rd)
4. State Championship KCBS Sanction BBQ Competition.
5. Kids Zone
6. Bounce Houses for the kids
7. Fun Dunk Tank
8. Hay Rides
9. Food - Championship BBQ from the BBQ'n Fools
10. Kettle Korn
11. Pop Corn
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Culver's Nights |
FUSE is partnering with Culver's in Greenfield to offer a monthly restaurant night all summer long! Join FUSE on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5 pm to 9 pm for dinner and ice cream to celebrate summer and support the services FUSE offers to families. 10% of the proceeds will benefit FUSE.
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Our last Culver's night of the summer is September 16. We hope you will join us! |
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First Timer Fun Fest |
Join us for the 2010 First-Timer Funfest!
This is a great opportunitiy for families who have
never attended a FUSE event before to meet other families and find out how FUSE can benefit you.
“Veteran” families will be on-hand to answer questions. A resource table will be provided so you can learn more about programs and services that can benefit your child.
Monday, October 4
6:30 to 8:30 pm
That Fun Place
1618 N State Street, Greenfield
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FUSE will cover the cost of pizza for the family and 2 hour armbands for children ages 18 and younger to access black light golf, carnival rides, bumper cars, bounce house, soft playground and one game of laser tag. Please note that arcade games are not included.
Please register online or call 317-462-9064. You can download a flyer for this event by clicking here.
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Adaptive Swim Now Enrolling |
FUSE is currently accepting applications for both swimmers and volunteers for the adaptive swim program. Funding concerns put this program in serious jeopardy this year, but two of our high school volunteers have stepped up to the plate to help raise the funds needed to offer this program. Thanks to Adam Rominger and Breeanna Althoff for your efforts!
Adaptive swim is geared toward non-swimmers and beginners who need to continue building their swimming skills to become independent in the water. Children with disabilities of all types are welcome. Swimmers must be between the ages of 5 and 17. Each swimmer will have a one-on-one volunteer in the water for support. Water activities are supervised by a licensed physical therapist.
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Swimming will be held at Hancock Wellness again this year for six weeks beginning Friday, October 15. Registration is $60. Limited scholarships MAY be available on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like to participate, you can download your swimmer application or your volunteer applications and return them by the appropriate deadlines. If you have any questions, please email us at info@fuseinc.org or call 317-462-9064.
Also, mark your calendars for the evening of October 2 and plan to attend our family movie night fundraiser for swim! This event will be held at New Palestine High School and will include dinner and a movie, outdoors under the stars. Details available in mid September! Watch the website and our monthly update in September for more information.
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FUSE Awarded Grant from the Women's Fund |
The Women’s Fund of Hancock County, a fund of the Hancock County Community Foundation (HCCF), made grants at the Women’s Fund Grantmaking Event on Friday evening, May 7th. The Women’s Fund Grant Committee evaluated 11 applications, narrowing the field to four, through diligent review practices and a series of on-site interviews. The final four applicants made presentations to Fund members at the grantmaking event, which was attended by over 120 women and girls. Following a vote by Fund members, awards were presented. The Fund’s Advisory Committee had anticipated awarding only one grant, but the generosity of 2009 Women’s Fund Members resulted in enough funding that two grants were awarded, as well as two additional gifts of $350.
FUSE received a $3,000 grant for a new program called Growing Together Early Learning Series, which will provide resources and training to help parents learn how to strengthen their child's development through everyday tasks. Sessions will be scheduled for speech & language, gross & fine motor, and social emotional development therapeutic needs of their child. Watch our website for further information as this program rolls out in the fall.
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Thanks to the Hancock County Community Foundation for their ongoing support of our programs for families.
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