ࡱ> AC@  bjbj?? $0]] "",#$(GLC'''':'''V>@ :_NR~  0 e'e'" :   AGATE of Port Washington Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education ALL Students Deserve an Appropriate and Challenging Education AGATE is a parent- and educator-based HSA (Home and School Association) working within the Port Washington school district to encourage an appropriate and challenging education for all children, with a particular emphasis on meeting the needs of the high-ability child. It supports curriculum differentiation K12 and accelerated and honors classes at the secondary level, among other initiatives. AGATE also serves as a community resource, and looks for ways to open communication among parents, teachers and administration on issues concerning all aspects of education that enable students to reach their potential. AGATE of Port Washington, established in 1993, is a local chapter of AGATE in New York State, Inc., which has been serving gifted children, parents and teachers since 1976. What do we do? Work to ensure that each child is educated to his/her fullest potential Advocate for the needs of the high-ability child Sponsor parent education meetings Track developments outside the district and bring relevant information back to members Bring issues to faculty, administration, and current /prospective members of the School Bd Keep the broader PW community informed about gifted education Act as a support group for parents dealing with specific concerns Write to our elected officials to seek support for gifted programs in New York State Hold annual Meet the Candidates Night for PW School Board Election Sponsor annual scholarship for high achieving graduating Schreiber HS seniors Why join AGATE? Be updated regularly on critical issues affecting your children Leverage the power of a group focused on gifted and talented education Learn from current and previous generations of parents who have dealt with similar issues Meet parents with common interests Strengthen your connection to administration and policy makers Be kept informed of legislation on gifted education Have your voice heard We welcome your participation! Your membership counts!! For more information, visit our website,  HYPERLINK "http://www.agatepw.org" www.agatepw.org, or write to  HYPERLINK "mailto:agatepw@gmail.com" agatepw@gmail.com. Contact co-president Nomi Barasch, at 767-6604 or at  HYPERLINK "mailto:nomieddy@optonline.net" nomieddy@optonline.net, co-president Renee Karmel at 883-2536 or at  HYPERLINK "mailto:rkarmel@aol.com" rkarmel@aol.com, or membership chair Bea Helft at 365-5934. Membership is $20 for one academic year (from July 1 to June 30), or $50 for 3 years. We also have a new category, the lifetime community supporter. For $50, anyone without current or future students in the PW school district can receive our email notices, discounts for members, and enjoy all the benefits of being a part of AGATE of PW. To become a member, return the application below. Please list all children, regardless of age or needs. AGATE of Port Washington Membership Application 2009 2010 Name _____________________________ Childs Name School Birthday Grade Address ___________________________ ____________________________________________ New member___ Renew___ Data update___ ____________________________________________ Home phone _______________________ ____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________ ____________________________________________ Cell ph____________________________ ____________________________________________ E-mail (list addresses of all adult family members interested in receiving notices) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Referred by: __________________________________ What issues are of special concern to you? _________________________________________________ ___ I am interested in getting more involved with AGATE. Please call me. AGATE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit . Does your employer or that of your spouse offer matching funds?_____ Dues: $20 for 1-year membership / $50 for 3-year membership ____________ Lifetime Community Supporter $50 (no current or future children in PW school district) ____________ Additional Scholarship contribution ____________ Other voluntary contribution ____________ Total: ____________ Please make check payable to AGATE of Port Washington. 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