2020 Penn-Harris-Madison Young Authors' Conference Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:45am - 11:30am Schmucker Middle School Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors Conference is an opportunity for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and their parents to meet and hear from well-known children s author, teacher, and speaker, Lola Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer has written over 280 books and will share her experiences as a writer and illustrator during her engaging, grade-level presentations. Participants and parents will also enjoy an interactive music and movement experience with Mr. Dan, the Music Man. As part of the morning activities, students will share their own writing piece in small, adult-led group sessions with students from other P-H-M elementary schools. While students are meeting with their peers, parents will join PHM Teacher and writing expert, Mary Nicolini as she explores how writing can be a method for remembering and preserving events using real-life stories, drawings, and photographs. COST: The registration fee of $5.00 per child is used for conference expenses. One parent must accompany students! However, keep in mind that students and parents will separate for a portion of the day. CONFIRMATION: Participating students will receive additional information prior to the conference through their home school at the beginning of March. QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact Amy Fadorsen at afadorsen@phm.k12.in.us
 
2020 Penn-Harris-Madison Young Authors' Conference

Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:45am - 11:30am Schmucker Middle School

Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors Conference is an opportunity for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and their parents to meet and hear from well-known children s author, teacher, and speaker, Lola Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer has written over 280 books and will share her experiences as a writer and illustrator during her engaging, grade-level presentations.

Participants and parents will also enjoy an interactive music and movement experience with Mr. Dan, the Music Man. As part of the morning activities, students will share their own writing piece in small, adult-led group sessions with students from other P-H-M elementary schools. While students are meeting with their peers, parents will join PHM Teacher and writing expert, Mary Nicolini as she explores how writing can be a method for remembering and preserving events using real-life stories, drawings, and photographs.

COST: The registration fee of $5.00 per child is used for conference expenses.

One parent must accompany students! However, keep in mind that students and parents will separate for a portion of the day.

CONFIRMATION: Participating students will receive additional information prior to the conference through their home school at the beginning of March.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact Amy Fadorsen at afadorsen@phm.k12.in.us