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[WURD] Up is a FREE community literacy series developed to support youth and their families from Laval Senior Academy (LSA) and Laval Junior Academy (LJA) as well as the greater English-speaking community of Laval. Evenings are designed to explore and promote literacy skills.

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Theme: Cultural Literacy – Black History Month

Join us for an inspiring evening with writer, performer and Laval Senior Academy alumna Deanna Smith as we celebrate the launch of the Ile Ife Africana Studies Collection (IIASC).

This project has been established by Deanna Smith in coordination with LSA’s Community Learning Centre with the purpose of providing young people with expanded resources related to the history and cultures of the African Diaspora.

Focus: Launch of the Ile-Ifé Africana Studies Collection (IIASC) coordinated in conjunction with Black History Month

Date: Thursday, February 20th

Time: 18h30 – 20h30 (presentation at 19h)

Place: Library – Laval Senior Academy at 3200 Souvenir O., Laval H7V1W9

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Special Guest Speaker: Deanna Smith

In partnership with writer, performer and Laval Senior Academy alumna Deanna Smith, this collection has been created with the purpose of providing young people with broad resources linked to the history and cultures of the African diaspora.

Activities: for families with young children (8 years and under):

Join The Learning Exchange (TLE) for cultural stories and art activities
Free books
Writing kits for all children

Food: A selection of cultural appetizers dishes

Door Prizes: Select books from the 2019-2020 collection

Community Partners:

Bibliothèque Multiculturelle de Laval
The Learning Exchange

THE LEARNING EXCHANGE activities are funded by regroupement lavallois pour la réussite éducative as part of the Wonderful World of Stories project

Tags : Cat-in-the-Hat Event Family Literacy Project

It’s Storytime in the Laval community!
Storytime events take place in the evenings making it fun for all to wear pyjamas, robes and slippers. Participants are also encouraged to bring teddy bears and other stuffed animals. The Cat-in the-Hat is always on hand to greet and interact with the families!

There are lots of fun stations to visit:

Making a bookmark
Interactive stories in the reading tent
Word and alphabet puzzles
Exchange-a-Book
Story Wall drawings
Pick-a-Book
For parents: Creating a Writing Kit | Two kits are given via raffle

Past visits:

Hillcrest Academy

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Twin Oaks Elementary

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Souvenir Elementary

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Tags : Author Event Project Reading TD Book Week Writing

TD Canadian Children’s Book Week connects Canadian authors and illustrators with children and teens across Canada. Tour participants speak to their audiences about the pleasures of reading and the delights of Canadian children’s books through their presentations and workshops. Meeting authors, illustrators and storytellers can be a turning point in a child’s life, inspiring a lifelong love of reading.

JOIN US! Eileen Cook will be at The Learning Exchange/CDC Vimont on Tuesday May 8th for a morning and an afternoon session. Eileen’s books will be given as prizes and Eileen will sign all book prizes!

About Book Week

Biography

Eileen Cook is a multi-published author with her novels appearing in eight languages. Her books have been optioned for film and TV. She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. Her newest book, THE HANGING GIRL, came out in October 2017. She’s an instructor/mentor with the Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio Program.

Eileen lives in Vancouver with her husband and two very naughty dogs and no longer wishes to be anyone or anywhere else.

Awards

With Malice

Finalist for the 2017 Amy Mather Teen Book Award

Praise

“Eileen’s energy and passion never flagged, the quality of her last workshop equaled the high quality of her first.”

—Librarian, Vancouver Public Library

“Eileen’s humour, expertise and pacing is respected and appreciated by teens and teachers alike.”

—Teacher, Earl Marriott Secondary

“Teen Services at Vancouver Public Library has hosted Eileen on several occasions since 2011 and we have always been impressed by her enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to captivate a young audience. We have hosted her both as a workshop leader and a keynote speaker. Her workshops are always funny, full of great stories that are entertaining, convey knowledge and wisdom, and are age appropriate.”

—Vancouver Public Library

“Eileen was an engaging presenter who enthusiastically entertained and informed our students. Her humour has the students giggling and her interactive presentation had students talking, moving and playing. It is not always easy to engage teenagers: Eileen was able to do just that.”

—Librarian, Richmond School District

“Mrs. Cook was very gracious and funny, answering all questions in a kid-friendly way. One student even went home after the visit and was inspired to start her own story.”

—Teacher, Bellevue School District

“Eileen is the quintessential writer’s editor pithy, succinct, and with a brilliant eye for detail.”

—Kc Dyer author of Amazon bestselling Finding Fraser

“Eileen helped me focus my writing, streamline my scenes, and quicken my pacing. Her guidance and advice along the way, her generosity, and her amazing ability to kill my darlings (when I couldn’t) make her invaluable.”

—Kelly Charron, author of Pretty Wicked

Tags : Event Fitness Student Activity

The smoothie challenge was a huge success. 10 participants prepared their best smoothie for the pleasure of all our tasters. 58 votes were compiled in a very close race for the most liked smoothie. The 10 recipes were also analyzed by our nutrition expert Eric Brûlé Champagne. Eric was looking for fibers, protein, fruits and vegetables, minimal added sugar and good type of fat. Bonus points were also attributed for Omega 3. Each smoothie received a note on 10 based on these criteria. This result was added to the number of votes to determine the Grand Winner: Nathifa Trovini.

Here are the details of the results:

Smoothie taste #	Participant	Votes on taste	Nutrition Score /10	Total	Position
#4	Nathifa	10	8	18	1
#7	Por Sok et Yun Yu	9	7	16	2
#9	Rahman	7	7	14	3
#10	Michelle	7	7	14	3
#5	Camelia	5	9	14	3
#3	Suellen	8	5	13	4
#2	Hooma	5	8	13	4
#6	Assmaa	3	8	11	5
#8	Maitri	2	9	11	5
#1	Dorina	2	9	11	5

Le défi smoothie a été très réussi. 10 participants ont démontré leur talent culinaires en préparant un smoothie vitaminé pour le plus grand plaisir des goûteurs. Il y a eu un total de 58 votes qui ont été compilés dans une chaude lutte pour la première place. Les 10 recettes ont été analysées par l’expert en nutrition Éric Brûlé Champagne. Éric était à la recherche de fibres, protéines, fruits et légumes, une quantité réduite de sucre et l’absence de mauvais gras. Des points bonis étaient accordés pour la présence d’oméga 3. Chaque smoothie a reçu une note sur 10 qui a été additionnée au nombre de votes pour déterminer la grande gagnante : Nathifa Trovini. Félicitations Nathifa!

A LEARNING EXCHANGE / CDC VIMONT partner project funded by
regroupement lavallois pour la réussite éducative

Tags : Event Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers

Join TLE April 15th-21st, 2018 to recognize the contributions of TLE’s volunteers in our community.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers.This year’s theme by Volunteer Canada is: “Celebrate the Value of Volunteering – building confidence, competence, connections and community”. Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act; a person gives their time, skills, experience, and passion to help others, without expecting anything in return. And while volunteering is a form of service, many volunteers will tell you that “you get more than you give”. From opportunities to develop new skills, to finding deep and meaningful personal connections, the magic of volunteering is that it creates social and economic value for all.

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Gumboots session April 16th will kickoff Adult Learner’s Week!

JUST AISSI

Join Just Aissi for a truly unique and fun workshop combining exercise, rhythm and percussion as well as the genesis of Gumboots, its origins and story. Fun is Guaranteed!

Choreographer and percussionist for 20 years, Just Aissi taught at the School Dance Louise Lapierre, at Vanier College, Montmorency College and the University of Montreal.

Passionate about African culture and thirsty to share it to the public, Just Aissi is convinced that culture is an essential ingredient for the well-being and identity of every society. This is the reason that Just Aïssi was successfully able to promote the finest arts of the African scene across Canada. A true ambassador of his cultural heritage, he decided to share his values through dance and percussion.

GUMBOOTS

He invites you essentially, to discover the Gumboots, a first influence of Stomp. It is a discipline where the body becomes a musical instrument, where the eyes are the lyrics and dance, a medium of communication. He is ready to share his passion for this discipline that has as languages: music, rhythm and gesture. He offers you his creativity and ability to develop and communicate original concepts that will capture all, regardless of age.

This is a sort of African percussive dance practiced with rubber boots. In general, all the dancers wear this kind of boots, perform a dance on the rhythm of percussions and sings. The beauty stays in harmony of gestures and the sound of boots : everything must match. Gumboots practice requires concentration, listening to each other and audacity to express themselves aloud. During the workshop, you will be introduced to basic movements of this art.

GUMBOOTS ASSETS:

Good for health

Allows you to perform memory

Enhances the ability to concentrate

Enhances the ability to listen to others

Enhances the ability to work in teams

Enhances the ability to communicate

Enhances the ability to persevere

Enhances the ability to manage stress

Enhances the ability to listen to oneself

Helps develop a musical sense rhythm

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Past visits:

Hillcrest Academy

Twin Oaks Elementary

Souvenir Elementary

JOIN US! Eileen Cook will be at The Learning Exchange/CDC Vimont on Tuesday May 8th for a morning and an afternoon session. Eileen’s books will be given as prizes and Eileen will sign all book prizes!

Biography

Awards

Praise

Here are the details of the results:

Gumboots session April 16th will kickoff Adult Learner’s Week!

JUST AISSI

GUMBOOTS

GUMBOOTS ASSETS:

Good for health

Allows you to perform memory

Enhances the ability to concentrate

Enhances the ability to listen to others

Enhances the ability to work in teams

Enhances the ability to communicate

Enhances the ability to persevere

Enhances the ability to manage stress

Enhances the ability to listen to oneself

Helps develop a musical sense rhythm

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