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November 2005

Arthur'stm World at Imagine It: The Children's

Lights, Camera, Arthur! Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta invites kids and families to star in their own Arthur adventure, as Arthur's World, the national touring exhibition based on the children's book and PBS television series, opens October 29 and stays through February 15, 2006.
Engages children in role-playing, storytelling and reading activities around Arthur's hometown, Elwood City.
Arthur will make special appearances for hugs, handshakes, high-fives and pictures at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm each day.

with computers, desks, the gang's cubbies and a story-building wall. Kids can sit at characters' desks, role-play school life with Arthur's teacher, Mr. Ratburn, or vote for their favorite class president candidate - Muffy or Arthur?
Elwood City Library -- Children can help D.W.tm sign up for a library card, vote for their favorite Arthur book or choose a book a favorite character might like to read. There is a circulation desk, scanners and a book drop, plus shelves of children's books and parent information to explore. It's a

A short participatory play, Arthur Builds a Treehouse, will be performed Monday through Friday at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm and on weekends 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.

Exhibit activities are designed to celebrate literacy and reinforce a key message behind the Arthur book character and television series: that being smart and into books is cool. It is also engineered to spark creative thinking, problem solving, math skills and music exploration.
Exhibit Elements: The Stories Come Alive! Among the exhibit's hands-on experiences:
The Read Family Kitchen -- Children will feel like a member of the family as they help set the table, cook one of Grandma Thora's recipes or search the fridge for something D.W.tm will eat.
Backyard Sleepover -- Arthur's backyard features all the supplies of a real sleepover - sleeping bags, pillows, books and games. Children can crawl in and out of tents, make shadow puppets and create signs to communicate with aliens.
Mr. Ratburn's Classroom -- Complete

great spot for families to read stories together.
Arthur's World TV -- Kids can make their own music videos with Arthur and the gang at Lakewood School Auditorium. Combining actual footage from favorite Arthur shows with Chromakey technology, kids appear on a giant screen dancing and singing with Arthur.
Arthur's World: Oct. 29, 2005 - Feb. 15, 2006Location: 275 Centennial Olympic Park DriveNew Hours: MonFri; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sat-Sun; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMAdmission: $11 for ages 2 and up; Discounts for groups of 10+ w/reservationsMore Info: Visit www.imagineit-cma.org or call: 404-659-KIDS (5437)

Georgia Outdoors
Georgia Outdoors, GPB's award-winning television series, educates viewers on how to protect and enjoy the environment at the same time. From forest to waterfall, each episode is unique, interesting and ideal for use in the classroom. Episodes air on Saturdays on GPB at 11am and 6pm and can also be streamed online.Go to www.gpb.org and click on "Television." From there, look down the left hand column for "Georgia Outdoors." You can search for shows by season, by region, or activity. So take your students on a kayak ride down the river, or let them explore the mysteries of the coastal islands. From bugs to boating, you are sure to find something that will enhance your lessons.

GPB November Staff Feature: Linda Johnson
We at GPB are fortunate and proud to have such an extraordinary staff. Because we have such amazing people working to provide you with the best educational resources available, we thought you might be interested in knowing about some of the incredible things they do.
This month we are featuring Linda Johnson, Elementary Education Project Manager, for her completion of the 2005 Portland Marathon. In preparation for the big run, Linda trained for eight months. Her training consisted of three to four runs per week (between 3-12 miles each time) and a long run on the weekend (starting at 6 miles and working up to 23 miles).
Time management and discipline were key factors in Linda's success, concentrating on staying well-rested, lifting weights, running, and making healthy eating choices. By the time Linda had completed her training, she had run over 800 miles.
When asked about the day of the race Linda said, "During the race, the first 13 miles were a piece of cake - I was very comfortable. At mile 15, the arch on my left shoe gave out and made the last 11.2 miles miserable." Even with unexpected challenges during the race, Linda pushed forward. "I highly recommend the Portland Marathon for anyone looking to run one - it was very well put together. I will never forget the feeling that came over me when the announcer at the finish line said, "And here comes Linda Johnson, all the way from Atlanta, Georgia!" and the crowd cheered me on."
We are so fortunate to have Linda on our staff, as she brings the same enthusiasm and dedication she has shown in her marathon training to GPB.
JapanFest 2005
JapanFest rocked at Stone Mountain, GA on Sept. 24-25, 2005. The weekend, a culmination of efforts by the Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, and the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, was the highlight of a monthlong series of events designed specifically to promote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast. GPB's Irasshai staff celebrated in the cultural event, just one of many held across the country during the "2005: The Year of Languages!" campaign, by demonstrating the art of origami.
Former and current students put their Japanese language skills to good use with Irasshai's TV instructor and host, Tim Cook-sensei who was also present for the celebration. In addition to having their photo taken with Tim-sensei, students were able to watch traditional Japanese dances, martial arts demonstrations, participate in bonsai and calligraphy workshops, purchase knick-knacks, kimonos and handmade paper, and enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine. They also could view the products of more than 330 Japanese businesses located in Georgia that were on display. The five goals of the National Standards for Foreign Language Education (Communication, Comparison, Culture, Connection, and Communities) were all waiting to be met at this exciting event.

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2005 GAHPERD Annual Convention
Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
"Back to the Basics...Move," is the theme for the 2005 GAHPERD Annual Convention. The convention is scheduled for November 10-13, 2005, at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center with special guest speaker, Shirley Ririe.
GAHPERD is a nonprofit organization for professionals and students in related fields of health, physical education, recreation and dance. GAHPERD is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Georgians by supporting and promoting effective educational practices, quality curriculum, instruction and assessment in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance and related fields.
GPB Education Project Manager, Barbara O'Brien will be attending the conference and making a presentation in a session of the Dance Division. Barbara will be reporting on the collaboration between GPB, Brenau University Dance Department, and Richmond County Schools to record Georgia students and teachers as they participated in the two week residency with the Ririe Woodbury Dance Company.
For more information: GAHPERD's homepage: http://www.gahperd.org/home/default.aspx For convention registration and housing: www.gapherd.org
Digital Librarian joins the GPB Team
Georgia Public Broadcasting has added a new member to its team to help create and manage a new and exciting resource for educators. Catherine Mukua has been hired as the Digital Librarian for GPB's new Digital Library. The Digital Library, launched in October, is a searchable collection of Digital Media which includes video, audio and other media from Georgia Public Television, Radio, State Government, and other Georgia organizations.
Catherine earned her masters degree in Library Science from North Carolina Central University, in addition to holding two bachelors degrees; B.A. Sociology/English literature and B.S. Library Science from Lucknow University and Banaras Hindu University located in India. Catherine also has a strong talent for language, as she can speak four languages fluently.
Catherine has worked as a professional librarian for over ten years, in Nairobi Kenya, Raleigh North Carolina and Jacksonville Florida before joining GPB in October 2005. Catherine looks forward to assisting Georgia educators with informational needs and using the digital collections/services at GPB.
For more information: You may contact Catherine at cmukua@gpb.org or (404) 685-2406 Visit the digital library at http://www.gpb.org/public/diglib
Where we'll be
November 9 - 11, 2005 (booth numbers 215 & 217) GaETC Georgia International Convention Center College Park, Georgia February 23 - 24, 2005 GA Middle School Conference Marriott Riverfront Hotel Savannah, Georgia
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