Free Vitamins for Kids Under Age 7

Did you know that you can have your child's vitamin prescription filled for FREE at Weis Markets? 

Weis offers free children's vitamins with fluoride for children up to age seven at no cost! Simply bring your child's prescription for fluoride vitamins (or multi-vitamins with fluoride) to the Weis nearest you to receive a card good for one year's worth of vitamins.

The Weis store at the intersection of Valley Forge Road and Sumneytown Pike in Lansdale is a participating store.

Looking for more free kid's health resources? Give a call to North Penn Pediatric Dental Associates for your young child's free initial dental exam!

Autism Workshop for Parents - Register by 6/17

From the North Penn Special Education Association:


Variety's Autism Initiative is pleased to host a panel of experts for our "Ready, Set, Go!" workshop!

This will be an informational session focused on the important next steps when your child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The session is geared towards parents and guardians of children with autism who are interested in learning more about available intervention options and how to navigate the system to obtain the necessary services for your child.  The panel of experts will include:

--Margot Burke, Clinical Director/Psy.D., The Center for Autism
--Marjorie Cases, Founder/Occupational Therapist, Therapy Works for Kids, LLC
--Lynette DiLuzio, Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapy Plus
--Ira Fingles, Attorney Specializing in Disability Law, Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
AND
--Experienced Parents who have children with autism

Each panelist will share their unique experiences and insights.  The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

WHEN:  Saturday, June 25th, 10AM-1PM
WHERE:  Variety Club Camp, 2950 Potshop Road, Worcester, PA 19490
COST:  FREE!

Childcare is available and lunch will be provided.  Space is limited so please RSVP by June 17th.  To get a registration form, please go to http://www.varietyphila.org/events/details/ready-set-go-workshop/ or send an email to marissatabak@varietyphila.org.

Hot Summer Reading Incentives!

Looking for ways to motivate a reluctant reader (or pre-reading listener) to hit the books this summer? Several local libraries and stores are on your side!

Is there anything wrong with a little bribery once in a while when its for your child's own good? We didn't think so either!

Enjoy!



Lansdale Library: Summer Reading Program offers prizes for books read between June 20th and August 20th. Register on-line!
North Wales Library: Each Wednesday from June 29th through August 31st will be a special event day at the library. Visit the library to earn special reading awards each week.
Indian Valley Public Library: Compete against the librarians - who will read more, the kids who visit the library or the adults who work there? Kids can complete activity sheets to collect stickers for their "passports".
Borders: Read 10 books, get one free!
Barnes & Noble: Read 8 books, get one free!
TD Bank: Read 10 books, earn $10! (Must have or open an account.)
HEB: Read 10 books, get a free t-shirt. (Don't want a free t-shirt? Donate it!)

Also, don't forget that some school libraries in the North Penn district will be open this summer, as well. Make a special trip to a new library you've never been to before!

Happy Summer Reading to all!

1st Friday Tonight - Phillies Raffle for Skylar & More

Its First Friday time again! Join your friends and neighbors tonight for a stroll through downtown Lansdale...we couldn't ask for better weather!

Here are some of the highlights for tonight:

• The MOMS Club of Lansdale will be holding the drawing for their Phillies tickets raffle at 7:30PM. The winner will receive a pair of tickets to Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Raffle tickets can be purchased up until 7:30 and they are $5 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds will go to the Skylar Kauffman Memorial Fund.
  
• The theme for this month is centered around fatherhood. Wilson's Hardware and the Lansdale Business Association will be providing crafts for children to create for their dads.
  
• There will be a classic car show in the West Main Diner's parking lot.
  
• A slew of musical acts will fill the streets including Reggae band, Kabudi, who will perform on the main stage.
  
• Zeigler's will be there with their delicious beverages and lovable mascot, Zig.
  
• B101-FM will be on-site and appearances will be made by members of Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union.

NPSD's Summer Library Program!

Please note two important time changes below.

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer that will help stave off that dreaded "summer brain drain"?

Well, some of the North Penn School District libraries are offering exactly that!

This summer, the libraries at Knapp, Oak Park, Gwynedd Square and Gwyn-Nor elementary schools will be open to students on select days between June 20th and August 4th.

All current North Penn elementary students and their family members are welcome to visit the libraries on the scheduled days/times. Students should bring their library cards, which will be distributed by the end of the school year.

Incoming kindergarteners may receive their summer library cards at New Family Orientation or their school's Open House. Otherwise, they may obtain one at their first visit to the library. What a great way to squelch new school anxiety by forming positive thoughts about all the fun elementary school will have to offer!

Homeschoolers within the district are also eligible to participate and can either obtain a library card by visiting the NPSD District Office or at their first visit to the library.

Additionally, anyone may visit any school library regardless of which school they attend (or will attend).

Operating hours, addresses, and other specifics as provided by the NPSD summer library program webpage are as follows: 

Knapp Elementary School     

698 Knapp Road, Lansdale, PA 19446                           

Mondays, 5-8:30 p.m.

Oak Park Elementary School*       

500 Squirrel Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446         

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Hours for June 21st will be 4:00 - 7:30pm

Gwynedd Square Elementary School  

1641 Supplee Road, Lansdale, PA 19446   

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hours for June 22nd will be 4:00 - 7:30pm

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

139 Hancock Road, North Wales, PA 19454                

Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

*On Monday, July 4^th, there will be no summer library hours in observance of Independence Day.

Students and adults interested in volunteering in North Penn School District’s Summer Library Program, please contact Linda Abram at 215-853-1091.