Friday, February 24, 2012

Parent Workshop on Use of the iPad with Preschoolers

On March 20th, we will host an evening Parent Workshop with a guest speaker, Lorianne Hoeninger.  Lori is an educator who specializes in using technology with children.  She will demonstrate and discuss the best ways to use the iPad, and various apps to support learning and communication.  Look in your child's backpack for a flyer with more information.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

NIS Receives $30,000 Grant

The Richard J O'Brien Foundation was created in memory of our beloved friend and supporter.  We are the fortunate recipient of a grant from the Foundation.  Our thanks are best expressed in the words of our Executive Director, Helen Wilder:  "The generous donation from the Richard J. O'Brien Foundation will  provide additional resources to help NIS continue to create a learning environment for our children to grow and learn to their highest potential.  Your gift is special because of our relationship with our dear friend, Richard.  We are truly grateful."

The NIS Bear Hunt!

Come join us at your child's special event next week as we go on a bear hunt!  Many thanks to Beargivers Inc. for the donation of teddy bears for our children.  Look in your child's backpack for your invitation.