Grades 7-12: Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why has won several national and state awards. Students and educators will have the opportunity to hear the author discuss his book and have dialogue on the subject.

Synopsis of the book:
The story tells of Clay Jenson, a high school student who returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, his classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah’s voice explains that there are thirteen reasons she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he will find out why. The book interweaves her words from the audiotapes with his comments and memories. It gives Hannah's reasons why she did what she did and names the people (who also are receiving audiotapes) and why they contributed to what happened. It may have been something big, somewhat small, something seemingly innocent, or something no so much. But it all leads up to Hannah not being able to cope by herself even when she reaches out for help. Readers will immediately identify with Hannah's experiences in high school society. From Hannah, readers realize the impact of thoughtless actions and comments. As Clay finishes Hannah's story, he becomes more perceptive and sensitive to others. Teens are able to embrace this novel because it is not condescending or preachy. If anyone can read this and see themselves in it and make changes - or even better see someone else and reach out in compassion, this book will have a huge effect.



Register and send payment of $100 for this exciting program

by December 7th to:

South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools

Board of Education

5044 Mayfield Road

Lyndhurst, OH 44124

Contact Joanna McNally at mcnally@sel.k12.oh.us / 216.691.2085 to RSVP.

Books and author visit sponsored by Joseph Beth Booksellers

Legacy Village ~ 24519 Cedar Road ~ Lyndhurst, OH 44124 ~ 216.691.7000

http://www.josephbeth.com



More information about the book and author are available online @

http://www.thirteenreasonswhy.com/book.php

http://thirteenreasonswhy.com/jay_solo.mp3

http://www.jayasher.blogspot.com/

Jay Asher, Author of Thirteen Reasons Why
Friday, December 11, 2009
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Hosted by Charles F. Brush High School

Grades K-4: Nutcracker & the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Join Miss Angela Neubauer as she reads the delightful Nutcracker story by Susan Jeffers and the Sugar Plum Fairy will dance her famous dance live from the Virtual School studio. This is an abridged version of the story of Marie Stahlbaum. The Nutcracker describes how a little girl named Clara helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince. After the story the Sugar Plum Fairy will dance her famous dance in a beautiful performance.

Ms. Angela will then lead YOUR students through creative movement exercises. Students will learn basic ballet movement and vocabulary. The program will conclude with a question and answer section with Ms. Angela and the Sugar Plum Fairy. This is a fun and interactive story time for all ages.

Be ready to have your students dancing back to the classroom!

Here is a brief synopsis of the beautiful ballet, the "Nutcracker":

ACT I

Scene 1
The house of a well-to-do family in old Germany
The Silberhaus household is engaged in a merry Christmas celebration. Clara and her brother, Fritz, play with their friends as more guests arrive. Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s godfather, arrives to surprise everyone with his magic tricks and dolls. He turns several dolls into life-size Columbine, Harlequin Clown, and Toy Soldiers dancers. Drosselmeyer then produces his special gift for Clara – the Nutcracker. Fritz snatches the doll and breaks the Nutcracker’s jaw. Drosselmeyer binds the Nutcracker for Clara. The party ends and the guests depart. Clara leaves her Nutcracker in a cradle and goes to bed. Herr Drosselmeyer returns after everyone has left and permanently mends the Nutcracker. He places the doll beneath the Christmas tree.

Scene 2
Clara cannot sleep, so she goes to the Nutcracker doll for comfort. She sleeps and in her dreams, hears strange creatures around the Christmas tree. They are giant mice, subjects of the Mouse King! Drosselmeyer appears, and in his magic causes the dream to become more real. Clara bravely confronts the mice, and the now life-sized Nutcracker springs into action. The Nutcracker assembles a squadron of toy soldiers to fight the army of mice and the Mouse King. The tide of battle appears to favor the Mouse King and the Nutcracker is threatened, but at a crucial moment, a daring rabbit pulls the mouse’s tail and Clara throws her slipper at him. The Mouse King is so distracted by his rage that the Nutcracker defeats him.

Scene 3
In the Christmas Forest
Herr Drosselmeyer next uses his magic to bring forth a beautiful Christmas forest. He invites Clara to enter a land of enchanted dreams. The Snow Queen and King and their dancing snowflakes guide Clara through the moonlit countryside to the Kingdom of Sweets.

ACT II
The court of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets
Clara arrives at the court of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. There, she is met by the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Attendants and then by the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. Beautiful dancers representing many kinds of sweets and peoples dance in Clara’s honor. Dancers in Spanish, Arabian, and Chinese costumes represent chocolate, coffee, and tea. Candy Canes, Toy Flutes and Bon Bon Clowns also dance exciting steps. Finally, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier dance a special Pas de Deux for Clara. Clara’s dream fades away as the inhabitants dance a grand waltz and bid her farewell.

"NUTCRACKER" and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 for students in grades K-4

Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htmPLEASE register quickly (these sessions fill up fast).


Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384

Grades 10-12: Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Imagine having a movement disorder like Parkinson’s Disease or essential tremor in which you are not in control of your body at all times. You might be unable to walk, eat in public without spilling food everywhere, drive a car, write or use a computer. There is a new, revolutionary treatment for movement disorders known as Deep Brain Stimulation. This involves implanting electrodes in the brain that emit electrical pulses that significantly reduce the tremors or involuntary movements. Join Dr. Atom Sarkar from the Ohio State University Medical Center, to learn more about this technology and the surgery required to implant the electrodes.

Dr. Sarkar holds a bachelor degree from Brown University as well as MD and Ph.D. degrees from Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL. His post-doctoral fellowship and residency were at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Director of Epilepsy, Tumor, and Stereotactic Surgery and Director of Neurological Nanomedicine at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is scheduled on January 15, 2010 at 2:00pm ET.

Program Date	Program Time	Network Time	Registration Deadline
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1/20/2010	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	10:30 AM - 12:15 PM	01/13/2010

Interactive Cost: $160.00

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