March 14th Natural Sciences Training

Natural Science Investigations

Learn how to ask creative questions and develop critical thinking skills for young children while having fun and exploring the natural world.

Using an integrated inquiry based approach to foster children's curiosities and interests; increase children's knowledge and understandings of new ideas and concepts.

Training to be facilitated by Sue Mankiw, MS Ed, William Paterson University, College of Education, Elementary/Early Childhood Department Instructor.

Training will take place at TRICO (see under TRICO heading on blog) on March 14th. There will be a dessert reception starting at 6:30. Certificates for 1 1/2 hours of training will be provided to all attendees. Admission is free for members and $5.00 for non-members. Register for training by emailing your name and membership status to justjanes@gmail.com. Don't miss this opportunity.

News from the December and January Minutes

From the December 13, 2006 meeting: The May dinner was scheduled for May 15th a Tuesday so as to not conflict with graduation at SCCC. It was discussed that we need to have at least 2 membership wide meetings, not including the May Dinner.

From the January 10, 2006 meeting: The location of the Trico Community Room was discussed for a possible training location for March and April general membership meetings and trainings.

The theme for the Fun Fair was to be "It's All About the KIDS" on the flyer. It was suggested that we make a Community Partner Directory for the businesses participating.