Noblesville principal awarded DSI STAR award

Nash's principal, Mr. Bob Harvey, was awarded the DSI STAR award and there is a write up in our paper. Its a great award to promote those in your community that promote inclusion! Oh, I got one too. hee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noblesville principal awarded DSI STAR Submitted by Lisa Tokarz-Gutierrez Posted: May 29, 2008 Bob Harvey and Lisa Tokarz-Gutierrez Noblesville's White River Elementary principal Bob Harvey was recognized by Down Syndrome Indiana (DSI) at the DSI (formerly the Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation) annual meeting May 7th. Harvey received a 2008 STAR award, which honors individuals, corporations, or groups whose long term achievements and/or contributions further the Down Syndrome Indiana mission. DSI is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and holds as it's stated mission " to serve as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, to promote growth and inclusion in the community." Harvey is a shining example of a principal who works with parents, teachers, and support staff - all in the best interest of the child- in order to achieve a successful, inclusive educational environment, according to the DSI award nomination. His motto is "Every Child, Every Day --Challenge and Success! " Other recipients of the 2008 DSI STAR award include Dr. John Brown, Dr. Mark Turrentine ,Cynthia Cobb, Beth DeHoff, Bob Gatto & the Texas Roadhouse, The Ray Glowner Family, Mark Hublar, Jan Steck Huffman, Robbin Lyons, Midwest Orthotics, Dr. Kathleen Stanton-Nichols, and Dr. Brian Skotko. For more information about Down syndrome or DSI events go to www.indianadsf.org Lisa Tokarz-Gutierrez, Executive director of Down Syndrome Indiana. Contact Tokarz-Gutierrez at (317) 925-7617.

I received an email from Nash's Music teacher

First grade goes as a group to Music and because of weekly rotation of the "specials" his class may get one music session a week, or two. This week it is two. I emailed his music teacher for the first time just to touch base and see if she needed any "supports" as Nash goes to music without any aide. This was her response: Thanks for your note and concern about Nash in music! I love Nash! What asweet boy he is! He is very cooperative and patient in music class. He participates most of the time in much the same way as the rest of the class. I read your handout and appreciated the information. I hope I will be a good teacher for Nash and that he continues to enjoy music both in and outside of school. Let me know if there's anything specific you need from me to help him! God bless! uh, must be the wrong child. hee hee