Join us as we welcome back Nancy
Steenson, College Admissions Coach, for Standing Out in the College Admissions
Process on Tuesday, October 1st, at 6:30 PM. Standing out in the
College Admissions Process will cover strategies to increase the chance of
admission at selective schools, standardize tests, writing college essays and
the who, when and what to ask regarding recommendation letters. In addition, Nancy will answer questions such
as: Are extracurricular activities important and do students need to be
well-rounded?
About the presenter: Nancy Steenson, a graduate of Tufts
University, served on the Timberlane Regional School Board for six years, and
was chairman for two. During that time, she served on a number of committees,
including the Curriculum Committee, which she co-chaired for four years. Nancy
is passionate about education, and has always advocated for strong academics in
the public school system in order to prepare students for college. She believes
that many students can underestimate the college admissions process. Nancy
works with them to market themselves in their best light by sharing specific
strategies that help them to stand out amidst thousands of other applicants.
She enjoys working with young people, helping them realize their full potential
in the college application process. With her guidance, students have been
accepted into very selective colleges and top programs in their field.
This program is designed for high school
students and their parents. Registration is required.
ANTI-BULLYING: October
is Bullying Prevention Month. We invite youth ages 7-12 to join us as we learn
anti-bullying strategies from Chris Fazzio, local Kung-Fu instructor. This
important event is happening here at the library on Saturday, October 5th,
from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.
Chris will address four topics in his workshop: Bullying awareness in general, the protocol
for dealing with a bully, some practical physical techniques for self-defense,
and useful tips on dealing with verbal and cyber bullying.
Help your kids to learn more about how to stand up to bullying
and help us make our community safe, happy, and bully-free! Please register your
kids ages 7-12 to attend this awesome and educational program!
GIRLS WHO
CODE: Girls Who
Code is back for year number three, and this year’s classes start October 9th
at 6:30 PM. Parents are strongly
encouraged to come in and meet with the instructors on the first evening.
Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that teaches girls
computer science and programming concepts. Kimball Girls Who Code Club is being
coached by certified Girls Who Code instructors Pam Livingston and Ellie
Linehan. Kathy Watson facilitates.
The program will take place here at the library Wednesdays at 6:30 and gets out at 7:45. It does not cost anything to participate. The club will take place 3 times a month until the end of May with some additional weeks off--especially vacation weeks, meeting room conflicts, and the first Wednesdays will never be a week we meet. The expectation is that you will come unless you are ill or out of town. The lessons build weekly and to 'pass' you need to attend 80% of the meetings.
Questions? Contact Kathy Watson at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com. Please be prepared to bring a Chromebook if you have one that you are comfortable with. (We do have Lenovo Chromebooks for use during class, too, thanks to the awesome generous donation from The Greater Salem Rotary Club.) This event is for girls in grades 5-8. Mature 5th graders, only, please. We will consider savvy high school girls as facilitators for community service hours or special independent projects.
Timberlane/Hampstead students have preference. Email Kathy Watson to discuss your participation if you are not a Timberlane Regional School District student. We generally do not take new participants after November.
The program will take place here at the library Wednesdays at 6:30 and gets out at 7:45. It does not cost anything to participate. The club will take place 3 times a month until the end of May with some additional weeks off--especially vacation weeks, meeting room conflicts, and the first Wednesdays will never be a week we meet. The expectation is that you will come unless you are ill or out of town. The lessons build weekly and to 'pass' you need to attend 80% of the meetings.
Questions? Contact Kathy Watson at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com. Please be prepared to bring a Chromebook if you have one that you are comfortable with. (We do have Lenovo Chromebooks for use during class, too, thanks to the awesome generous donation from The Greater Salem Rotary Club.) This event is for girls in grades 5-8. Mature 5th graders, only, please. We will consider savvy high school girls as facilitators for community service hours or special independent projects.
Timberlane/Hampstead students have preference. Email Kathy Watson to discuss your participation if you are not a Timberlane Regional School District student. We generally do not take new participants after November.
MORE INFO: Go to
www.kimballlibrary.com
to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us
Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register
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