Thursday, May 3, 2012
Well Hello PPODS Community,
I just wanted to invite you to our next monthly meeting on May 24th. The topic of the month will be Least Restrictive Environment in the school. This presentation is intended to address concerns about inclusion of children with special needs in the general education classrooms. Questions about homeschooling will be address as well. JOIN US, and feel free to invite more people interested.
I will send a flyer for those who would like to have the reminder in their fridges and for our fellows providers who would like to post it in their websites or their bulletin boards.
In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend!
Betty Kiesling
President of the Pocono Parents
Of children with Down Syndrome
(570) 476-1269
www.ThePPODS.org
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Hello All!
Please take a look at the site for this year and let me know if you see any problems. My pictures were limited again, so I used what I had. Please let me know what you all think and if it looks ok to set it "live" so we can get moving on this.
Thanks,
Rob
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1021493#
Please take a look at the site for this year and let me know if you see any problems. My pictures were limited again, so I used what I had. Please let me know what you all think and if it looks ok to set it "live" so we can get moving on this.
Thanks,
Rob
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1021493#
Good Evening everyone!
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful year, can't wait to see all of you in October! Well. it's that time again, the 2012 Buddy Walk site is up and running (hopefully without any hitches), let's get a head start on getting our teams formed. Let's make this year's bigger and better than ever. I've already met a few new families that will be joining us this year, I can't wait. Anyway, remember that the date is set for Sat. Oct. 6th from 11-3 at Dansbury Park again. If there are any questions about the registration or the Day itself, please feel free to contact me (BuddyWalk@ThePPODS.org). As always, I'm looking for some committee volunteers to lend a hand, (hint, hint). Well enough for tonight, here is the link to the registration site that you can all start sending around, and I'm sure that we will have this new link added to our website very soon as well, good luck, talk soon,
Rob Kiesling
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1021493
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful year, can't wait to see all of you in October! Well. it's that time again, the 2012 Buddy Walk site is up and running (hopefully without any hitches), let's get a head start on getting our teams formed. Let's make this year's bigger and better than ever. I've already met a few new families that will be joining us this year, I can't wait. Anyway, remember that the date is set for Sat. Oct. 6th from 11-3 at Dansbury Park again. If there are any questions about the registration or the Day itself, please feel free to contact me (BuddyWalk@ThePPODS.org). As always, I'm looking for some committee volunteers to lend a hand, (hint, hint). Well enough for tonight, here is the link to the registration site that you can all start sending around, and I'm sure that we will have this new link added to our website very soon as well, good luck, talk soon,
Rob Kiesling
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1021493
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Spring is almost here! Come join us for our next meeting!
Meetings will be starting back up! Please join us...doors open at 6:30 pm March 29 th.
We prefer to take off during the beautiful Pocono winter, although this year was a mild one!
Next meeting will be April 26th.
See you soon!
We prefer to take off during the beautiful Pocono winter, although this year was a mild one!
Next meeting will be April 26th.
See you soon!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
FYI
Attention Monroe County Parents of Children With Disabilities:
Crossing Abilities needs your help! Crossing Abilities is a project to construct Monroe County's FIRST and currently ONLY all inclusive playground. In an effort to further our cause, we are creating a video/slideshow, as well as updating our website and brochure, and we need you and your children to help us show why Monroe County desperately needs an all-inclusive playground. What can you do??
Currently we are looking for:
- Photos of your children playing and doing other activities for our slideshow.
- Parents willing to be videotaped talking about their children and their needs for an appropriate place to play.
- Children who like to sing, who would join with a group of 10-15 children to sing a short song about our playground.
If you can help, please contact Ken Van Camp from Crossing Abilities, and BE A PART OF THE PLAN! If you are unable to assist in this request, we ask that you still contact us so you can get involved in this project and possibly future fundraising events and project activities. We are in need of volunteers and financial support and ask that you spread the word. Please visit our website and join our FaceBook page to see first hand all the wonderful things we are doing for you and other residents in Monroe County.
Ken Van Camp
Crossing Abilities Design Committee Chair
ken_and_me@yahoo.com
www.crossingabilities.org
Attention Monroe County Parents of Children With Disabilities:
Crossing Abilities needs your help! Crossing Abilities is a project to construct Monroe County's FIRST and currently ONLY all inclusive playground. In an effort to further our cause, we are creating a video/slideshow, as well as updating our website and brochure, and we need you and your children to help us show why Monroe County desperately needs an all-inclusive playground. What can you do??
Currently we are looking for:
- Photos of your children playing and doing other activities for our slideshow.
- Parents willing to be videotaped talking about their children and their needs for an appropriate place to play.
- Children who like to sing, who would join with a group of 10-15 children to sing a short song about our playground.
If you can help, please contact Ken Van Camp from Crossing Abilities, and BE A PART OF THE PLAN! If you are unable to assist in this request, we ask that you still contact us so you can get involved in this project and possibly future fundraising events and project activities. We are in need of volunteers and financial support and ask that you spread the word. Please visit our website and join our FaceBook page to see first hand all the wonderful things we are doing for you and other residents in Monroe County.
Ken Van Camp
Crossing Abilities Design Committee Chair
ken_and_me@yahoo.com
www.crossingabilities.org
Monday, December 5, 2011
Please join us for PPODS annual Christmas Party Event 
Saturday, Dec. 17th from 4 to 7 pm
Pocono Crimson Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Route 940
Pocono Summit Plaza
Santa and his elves will be there! Party with the elves doing activities. Santa will be handing out gifts.
Please provide your own gifts for your children $5 - $10 which will be put in Santa's sack as soon as we get to the party.
Music and pizza.
Informal attire to have fun and be comfortable!
Directions:
From Route 80 west take exit 240 and turn to the left. Drive one mile and the plaza will be on the right hand side. The place is the same as the Karate Pocono Crimson Red Dragons.
Please RSVP by December 15 so we can order the food!
Saturday, Dec. 17th from 4 to 7 pm
Pocono Crimson Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Route 940
Pocono Summit Plaza
Santa and his elves will be there! Party with the elves doing activities. Santa will be handing out gifts.
Please provide your own gifts for your children $5 - $10 which will be put in Santa's sack as soon as we get to the party.
Music and pizza.
Informal attire to have fun and be comfortable!
Directions:
From Route 80 west take exit 240 and turn to the left. Drive one mile and the plaza will be on the right hand side. The place is the same as the Karate Pocono Crimson Red Dragons.
Please RSVP by December 15 so we can order the food!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thinking to give an out of the ordinary gift? Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, this is a great opportunity to service others and change this world a little bit, at least for one person.
Please, consider make a donation toward any of these beautiful children. This will help a family to adopt them. Whatever you donate, will coma back to you multiplied. Click on any picture.
Feel free to share this mail to anyone you think will contribute to help Rece's Rainbow in it mission.
Thank you and happy Holydays!! Click on the Reeces Rainbow window to the right...
(Español)
Estas pensando regalar algo fuera de lo común? Aun cuando no celebres la Navidad, esta es una gran oportunidad para dar servicio a otros y cambiar el mundo, aunque sea un poquito, al menos el de una persona.
Por favor, considera hacer una donacion a favor de cualquiera de estos hermosos niños. Esto ayudara a algunas familias a adoptarlos. Cualquier cantidad que dones regresara a ti multiplicada.
Puedes compartir este mensaje con todos aquellos que consideres que pueden ayudar a la organizacion de Rice's Rainbow en su misión. Haga click en cualquier foto.
Gracias y Felices fiestas!!
Betty Kiesling
President of the Pocono Parents
Of Down Syndrome
(570) 476-1269
www.ThePPODS.org
Visit our Blog
http://poconopods.blogspot.com/
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead
Please, consider make a donation toward any of these beautiful children. This will help a family to adopt them. Whatever you donate, will coma back to you multiplied. Click on any picture.
Feel free to share this mail to anyone you think will contribute to help Rece's Rainbow in it mission.
Thank you and happy Holydays!! Click on the Reeces Rainbow window to the right...
(Español)
Estas pensando regalar algo fuera de lo común? Aun cuando no celebres la Navidad, esta es una gran oportunidad para dar servicio a otros y cambiar el mundo, aunque sea un poquito, al menos el de una persona.
Por favor, considera hacer una donacion a favor de cualquiera de estos hermosos niños. Esto ayudara a algunas familias a adoptarlos. Cualquier cantidad que dones regresara a ti multiplicada.
Puedes compartir este mensaje con todos aquellos que consideres que pueden ayudar a la organizacion de Rice's Rainbow en su misión. Haga click en cualquier foto.
Gracias y Felices fiestas!!
Betty Kiesling
President of the Pocono Parents
Of Down Syndrome
(570) 476-1269
www.ThePPODS.org
Visit our Blog
http://poconopods.blogspot.com/
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
SESAME CHRISTMAS! DEC 9, 10 & 11 th....
Hello dear PPODS families and friends,
Did you miss the Halloween Party in Sesame Place? Here is your chance to join us to celebrate a Christmas day in the same location.
Come, have fun, and take lots of pictures. For more information on the event and how to register Variety Day at Sesame Place
Presents:
"A Very Furry Christmas"
December 9th, 10th and 11th
Did you miss the Halloween Party in Sesame Place? Here is your chance to join us to celebrate a Christmas day in the same location.
Come, have fun, and take lots of pictures. For more information on the event and how to register Variety Day at Sesame Place
Presents:
"A Very Furry Christmas"
December 9th, 10th and 11th
Monday, October 24, 2011
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 rd 6:30-8:30 PM
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
will be conducting...
The Down Syndrome Growing Up Study...
Study Rationale
Study Rationale
- Children with Down syndrome have a unique growth pattern
- Currently used growth charts for children with Down syndrome are outdated
- The CDC is sponsoring a study to develop new growth charts for children with Down syndrome.
- Infants and Toddlers 3 to 18 months are also invited to participate in a substudy of neurologic development
How does it work?
- You and your child will come to The Children's Hospital growing up study facility
- We will measure your child's growth several times during the study
- We will ask some questions about your child's health and behavior
- To view a Power point show of what a study is like.
How long will it take?
- Study visits will last about 1 hour
Why should we take part?
- This study will help create new growth charts for children with Down syndrome
- You will receive information about your child's growth after each visit
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
This is the second of the two yearly Sesame Place events for Variety children and families. At this event, children are encouraged to come to the park in costumes and enjoy hay rides, face painting, and scavenger hunts with candy prizes.
If you have any questions, please click here to see answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
Click the Download Forms button below if you have difficulties with our online registration and / or would prefer to download, print and mail in your registration form.
- When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Where: Sesame Place
- Cost: There are no admission or registration fees; however, parking will be $25 per vehicle
- Download Forms
This is and event sponsored by Variety, The Children's Charity foundation on November 5th. See the attachment and download the forms to submit them. It is free as long as we have a child, or more, with disabilities. Parents, siblings, a nurse or a TSS are free as well.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Please join us.....
Thursday, October 27th
6:30 to 8:30 pm
We will welcome our speaker
Dave Williams
"Tools and Techniques of Financial Planning to Survive in this Horrible Economy"
Mr. Williams, a Securities expert, will guide you through the broad range of options available, help you discover the investments that best meet your unique needs, including creating a tailored investment portfolio to improve your family's financial well-being. He was recommended by Tim Flynn, one of the original PPODS founders.
Please come out for some great information for your family's future.
Each family will benefit in some way from this informative presentation.
Snacks & Beverages will be provided...along with child care.
Place: 796 Linbergh Ave. Stroudsburg
Thursday, October 27th
6:30 to 8:30 pm
We will welcome our speaker
Dave Williams
"Tools and Techniques of Financial Planning to Survive in this Horrible Economy"
Mr. Williams, a Securities expert, will guide you through the broad range of options available, help you discover the investments that best meet your unique needs, including creating a tailored investment portfolio to improve your family's financial well-being. He was recommended by Tim Flynn, one of the original PPODS founders.
Please come out for some great information for your family's future.
Each family will benefit in some way from this informative presentation.
Snacks & Beverages will be provided...along with child care.
Place: 796 Linbergh Ave. Stroudsburg
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Stony Acres Halloween Party!
When: October 29, 2011
Saturday 1:00 pm to 3:00pm
Attire: Halloween Costume
Activities:
Games and crafts!
Trick or treat!
Trick or treat!
And more!
See you there!
Courtesy of Pocono Parents of children with
Down Syndrome (PPODS), Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC), Rehabilitative Services Student
Children (CEC), Rehabilitative Services Student
Organization (RSSO), Best Buddies, and
Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta-Theta Chapter Honor Society!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
AWESOME DAY AT THE BUDDY WALK!
Ready Set Go! Great Job setting up and coordinating the Buddy Walk!
Team Angel Face
Hoola-Hooping!
Just Swinging!
CEC Face Painting
Boy Scouts Troop 1910 sold popcorn and treats.
Checking out the people and the park. Everything looks ready!
Angel Face having a great time!
Great Photo Spot
Great job Buster with those lessons...
Marino Family...
Beth with the CEC
Sue and one of our Vendors promoting their services...
Osorio Family
Nana having fun with her brother..
kids meet Taco the
Enjoying the great weather, family..getting ready for the big Day
Teams walking..
Friends
Dustin Rockin' out with STARFISH!
GAMES with ESU & FBLA students playing with our littles
she's a natural!
Face Painting & crafts kept the kids busy...
Beth Greeting STARFISH
ELMO & SPIDERMAN start the walk..
Swings & Slides were occupied all day...
AWWWW ELMO...the kids loved you!
Great team of helpers...Thank You for all you do...
Taking a spin...
Enjoying the park and beautiful weather...
Great Helpers made this Day that much better...
Great job guys..sell those tickets
sliding by
Kids enjoying the games
The Band Rockin' out for the kids!
We had a great crowd & turn out..
Dancing to the music
Meow!
One of our Gold Medalists!
Team Angel Face
Hoola-Hooping!
CEC Face Painting
Boy Scouts Troop 1910 sold popcorn and treats.
Checking out the people and the park. Everything looks ready!
Great Photo Spot
Marino Family...
Chihuahua
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| Our Wonderful Early Intervention Team |
Enjoying the park and beautiful weather...
sliding by
Dancing to the music
Meow!
One of our Gold Medalists!
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