Category Archives: Carman-Ainsworth District
Understanding Autism
Your Health Lecture Series
Understanding Autism
Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Kettering University – McKinnon Theatre
1700 University Ave, Flint
This lecture is no charge and the public is invited.
RSVPs requested at mark.brieve@hc.msu.edu or 616-234-2667
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 88 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. The increase in diagnosis over the past 40 years can only be partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. What are the causes of autism spectrum disorders? What can be done to better treat children diagnosed with autism? Join Dr. Lee Cox at this Your Health Lecture to learn more about autism and its effects on individuals, their families and our health care system.
Dr. Cox is professor and chair of the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. His research interest is the study of neural plasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt to changes in inputs and an essential part of brain development and function. A goal of his research is to gain insight into pathological conditions such as epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as developmental brain disorders such as Fragile X syndrome and autism.
Series Sponsors:
Kettering University, U of M – Flint, Mott Community College, Genesys Health System, Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Flint, Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine
The Salvation Army announces dates for Christmas assistance applications
The Salvation Army will be taking applications for Christmas assistance from Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army at 211 W. Kearsley St. in downtown Flint, and The Salvation Army Beecher Corps located at 1475 W. Coldwater Road.
Those in need of help with toys, food, and clothing for the holiday season will have the option of applying at either of the two locations this year and no appointment is needed.
The Salvation Army’s Christmas assistance program is intended to help those who “would otherwise be unable to celebrate Christmas,” representatives said.
To sign up for help, applicants must bring the following documents:
– Current ID for all adults in the household – Social security cards or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days and Michigan drivers’ licenses or Michigan IDs.
– Proof of dependents in the home, including birth certificates and social security cards, or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days. (Must be parent or provide proof of legal guardianship).
– Current bills which must contain the name and address of the individual applying for assistance. Current bills include rent, mortgage, water, gas, electric, phone, cable, etc.
– Proof of income, including pay stubs, child support statements, Social Security, SSI, SSDI, DHS statement, unemployment/workman’s comp, etc.
The documents listed above must be presented at the time of application. For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 810-232-2196.
Carman-Ainsworth College Access Network
The CA CAN is one of 50 Local College Access Networks through-out Michigan. In each community, leaders in education, the nonprofit sector, business, government and philanthropy work together to design a local strategy – targeting particularly low-income students, first-generation students and students of color – to foster a college-going culture and increase the college readiness, participation and completion rates. Peggy Simpson (psimpson@carman.k12.mi.us ) is the network’s coordinator and works closely with CA CAN Leadership Team and CA High School.
As the leader in the state’s college access movement, MCAN’s mission is to increase Michigan’s college readiness, participation and completion rates, particularly among low-income, first-generation and students of color. Michigan has recently experienced a modest increase in our college attainment rate – from 35.7% of 25-to-64-year-olds possessing at least an associate’s degree, to 36.8%. However, Michigan’s rate still lags behind the national average of 38.7%. It is MCAN’s goal to increase Michigan’s postsecondary educational attainment rate to 60 percent by the year 2025. For more information, visit www.micollegeaccess.org.
UM-Flint Family Math Night
The Bike Fair Was a Big Success!
Baker College receives a bike grant and partners with Assenmacher and Carman-Ainsworth. Saturday’s bike fair was very successful. The community donated approximately 80 bikes. This winter volunteers will be repairing the bikes to give to Carman-Ainsworth students. Applications are available at Community Education to be a recipient of one of the bikes.
Missing in Action: Two Carman-Ainsworth Blue Brigade Color Guard Flags
Both flags were lovingly handcrafted by Ms. Lage and Mrs. Smith along with other Blue Brigade Sweatshoppe Volunteers
One is missing from last year (may or may not be on a pole) and one from this year, possibly left behind at the Middle School field Tuesday, October 1st, one day after it was finished! The one missing as of Tuesday WAS on a pole!
Please help our flags find their way home! If you have any information, please contact Mr. Jones (591-5535) or Ms. Lage (591-5557) at Carman-Ainsworth High School.
The Salvation Army announces dates for Christmas assistance applications
Those in need of help with toys, food, and clothing for the holiday season will have the option of applying at either of the two locations this year and no appointment is needed.
The Salvation Army’s Christmas assistance program is intended to help those who “would otherwise be unable to celebrate Christmas,” representatives said.
To sign up for help, applicants must bring the following documents:
– Current ID for all adults in the household – Social security cards or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days and Michigan drivers’ licenses or Michigan IDs.
– Proof of dependents in the home, including birth certificates and social security cards, or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days. (Must be parent or provide proof of legal guardianship).
– Current bills which must contain the name and address of the individual applying for assistance. Current bills include rent, mortgage, water, gas, electric, phone, cable, etc.
– Proof of income, including pay stubs, child support statements, Social Security, SSI, SSDI, DHS statement, unemployment/workman’s comp, etc.
The documents listed above must be presented at the time of application. For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 810-232-2196.
The Salvation Army announces dates for Christmas assistance applications
Applications will be accepted from all Genesee County residents.
Those in need of help with toys, food, and clothing for the holiday season will have the option of applying at either of the two locations this year and no appointment is needed.
The Salvation Army’s Christmas assistance program is intended to help those who “would otherwise be unable to celebrate Christmas,” representatives said.
To sign up for help, applicants must bring the following documents:
– Current ID for all adults in the household – Social security cards or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days and Michigan drivers’ licenses or Michigan IDs.
– Proof of dependents in the home, including birth certificates and social security cards, or a print out from the social security office dated within 30 days. (Must be parent or provide proof of legal guardianship).
– Current bills which must contain the name and address of the individual applying for assistance. Current bills include rent, mortgage, water, gas, electric, phone, cable, etc.
– Proof of income, including pay stubs, child support statements, Social Security, SSI, SSDI, DHS statement, unemployment/workman’s comp, etc.
The documents listed above must be presented at the time of application. For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 810-232-2196.
Youth Wrestling Registration
Registration November 4 thru 15 on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $70
You will need a COPY of birth certificate (please no originals as we need to keep this on file.) Also, please have each child’s t-shirt and short size.
***Day of sign up please be prepared to practice ***
Any questions, please call coach Mike Bexton at 810-293-4244 or Coach Paul Haskins at 810-429-6419