January 2016: Resources and Local Events

CANDO has a number of great events planned this winter and spring!

• February 1, 6:30-8pm Family Game Night in the large meeting room @ Batavia Public Library
• February 4, 9:30-11am CANDO Chat, an informal gathering in the meeting room at the downtown Batavia Panera on Wilson

• February 11, 7-8:30pm T.E.N. Chat, a chance to get together with fellow parents of 2e students. This meeting is focused on issues that parents of 2e students wish CANDO to discuss with BPS at the February Gifted Committee meeting. Join us in the meeting room at the downtown Batavia Panera on Wilson.

• March 21 7pm CANDO is sponsoring a free seminar on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for parents and educators that will take place in the large meeting room @ Batavia Public Library. Read more about EQ here.
• April 4, 6:30-8pm Family Game Night in the large meeting room @ Batavia Public Library

Also, watch for a March announcement soliciting Exemplary Educator Award nominations for 2016. Recipients will be selected and announced at the April 12 Board of Education meeting.

Find fun local activities for students and families to do this spring.

• Fermilab announcements: Spring Science Adventures for students grades K-8; Family Open House January 31 from 1:00-5:00; Wonders of Science program April 17, tickets $4.50 each; High School STEM Career Fair, April 20 5:30-8:30 pm

• IMSA Funshops classes in February and March for students in grades 3-6; Preview visit for prospective students Jan. 24; IMSA enrollment applications due February 1
  

• NIU offers classes for kids on STEM Saturdays in Dekalb for ages 8 and up
  

• Center for Gifted weekend classes in February and March
  

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