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CKG Foundation’s Mindful Monday and Parent Chat Nights

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The Cameron K Gallagher Foundation is excited to kick off its 4th school year of Mindful Mondays.

Trained CKG Mindfulness coaches lead this mindful practice at the Steward School’s Bryan Innovation Lab. In conjunction with Mindful Mondays, we will hold Parent Chat Nights on a variety of mental health topics in partnership with Summit Emotional Health. We encourage everyone to attend these informative conversations regardless of their children’s ages.

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Virginia Family Dentistry Ironbridge Hosts Dental Implant Seminar

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On Thursday, September 19th, Virginia Family Dentistry’s Ironbridge Location (6441 Iron Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, Virginia 23234) will host a Dental Implant Seminar.

Drs. Pete Appleby, Edward T. Jordan, Erin Sharkey, and Keith Eldridge will be giving a short presentation explaining the basics of dental implants. After the presentation, they will open the room up for Q&A.

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September Things I’m Loving

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With back to school and organization at the top of my list, here are some of the things that are working for me.

I always get a new planner for the start of the school year, I like to have one that works with the school schedule. I love planners!  I need one that allows me to write my lists, keep track of some expenses and allow room for my day.

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Northstar Career Academy

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Our Vision – To be the premier Center of Career Technical Education for Central Virginia’s alternative learners and students with disabilities while strengthening our workforce.

Our Commitment – To ensure alternative learners and students with disabilities have viable and sustainable career skills that will create opportunities for self-sustainability long-term positive contributions to our communities.

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Autastic Avenues Services & The Ladies Behind It

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Services Offered:

Social Skills Groups
Executive Function Homework Coaching
Parent Support Group
Tutoring
Speech Therapy

About the ladies the behind Autastic Avenues:

Robin McCallister

Robin McCallister is an ASHA certified speech/language pathologist and a social cognitive specialist.  She has been providing services to the special needs community for over 35 years.  As a speech/language pathologist, she has worked with and consulted for hundreds of students who experience the social, communication and behavioral challenges commonly associated with ASD, ADHD and general social deficits.  Robin is trained in Orton Gillingham methodology and the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program for Reading, Spelling, and Speech.  She provides tutoring services using both multi-sensory programs.  Robin is an experienced coach for executive function skills and for young adults learning on the job social skills.

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ASCV Hosts Sibshop on September 21st

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ASCV Sibshop is a great opportunity for brothers and sisters to obtain peer support and education in a fun, recreational environment.

WHO: Sibshop is for youth, ages 7-13, who have a sibling with special needs. Siblings 14 and up are encouraged to contact us and volunteer – we would love to have you!

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