Let the Battle beginSpecial Ed. meetingsThe Halton District School Board is Kindergarten and Grade 1 who havehosting a pair of meetings for parents met the criteria for the primary giftedn the spring, Oakvilleof children who were identified as program.Public Library getsgifted by the board in the middle of Parents of the Burlington studentsIready to host its annualBattle oApril.who are in Grade 2 can also come tof the Books withParents will receive information on the meeting.school teams from acrossOthe program, and should attend the The Thursday, April 14 meeting isakville gearing up tomeeting date that corresponds with for parents of students in Grades 4 tocompete.Wtheir childs grade level.7.e say a huge thankteam spirit and goodSubmarine Outlaw series, Both meetings are at the New Street Both meetings begin at 7 p.m.you to our sponsors,sportsmanship.set around the St. Boston Pizza Education Centre, located at 3250 New People who require accessibility(Dorval DriveThis exciting literaryLawrence River; Sharon St. in Burlington.accommodations should contactlocation) and the Friendscompetition provides anJennings, author of A The Wednesday, April 13 meeting is Joanne Basta at 905-631-6120 ext.of the Oakville Publicexcellent opportunity forChanukah Noel and Jean for parents of students in Senior 322.Library who support theOakville Public Library toLittle of Dancing Through competition and get onwork with communityThe Snow andMine For board with the battle yearschools to celebrate read-Keepsfame.after year.ing and fun.What a fantastic oppor-From April 4 to 7,All Round Robins andtunity for children to meet Oakville Public LibraryGrand Battles will be heldtheir favourite authors Central Branch is bustlingat the Central Library andand hear the stories of with excited children,this year we are also host-their inspirations.teachers and parents asing the exciting RegionalFor more information their teams face eachBattle which takes placeon Battle of the Books and other, answering ques-in May.how your school can get tions about books whichDuring battle weekinvolved, please visit our have been selected and setthree visiting authors willwebsite at www.opl.on.ca by library staff.be speaking to the chil-and click on kids. Battle of the Books pro-dren and teams; Philip Submitted by the motes an enthusiasm forRoy, author of the popularOakville Public Libraryreading and encouragesSince 1959Look for our flyer intodays paper!Only in selected areas. See in store for complete details.Design,Staging&ConstructionMentor CollegeLeading by example. Inspiring excellence.OPEN HOUSE& ENTRANCE TESTINGGrades 5 - 12Saturday, April 99:30 am - 12:00 pmPresentations at 10:00 & 11:003235 Fairview St.Busing available throughout OakvilleContact the school for more information:905-639-710640 Forest Avenue, Mississauga www.mentorcollege.eduHome Accentwww(905) 271-3393 admin@mentorcollege.eduP.plumbingmart.caieces19 Friday, April 1, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com