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< Back National Novel Writing Month Taking a look at NaNoWriMo, where it came from, how you can get involved, and why it’s great! Previous Next Aristos Education Services November 2023 Newsletter National Novel Writing Month Taking a look at NaNoWriMo, where it came from, how you can get involved, and why it’s great! Dear Aristos Community, November is here, and with it comes the thrilling challenge of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! It's the perfect time for all aspiring authors, educators, and students to embark on a creative journey and let their imaginations run wild. In this month's newsletter, we're diving into the world of NaNoWriMo and how you can make the most of this inspiring event this month and all year long. What is National Novel Writing Month? NaNoWriMo, short for National Novel Writing Month, is an annual event that takes place every November. The goal is simple yet challenging: write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. It's a global endeavor that encourages writers of all levels to kickstart their creativity, overcome writer's block, and accomplish their writing dreams. NaNoWriMo is a product of the internet, invented in 1999, that spread organically among writers and educators. In 2006, they became a non-profit and launched official programs including NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo that takes place in April and July and allows you to select your own word count. They also started their “Now What?” months, taking place in January and February, that provide resources and tools to help continue your writing journey throughout the year. Fostering Creativity At Aristos, we believe in nurturing creativity and providing the tools and support necessary to help individuals explore their creative potential. Whether you're an educator guiding students or a student with a passion for writing, NaNoWriMo is a fantastic opportunity to encourage self-expression and storytelling.Creativity is a skill, one that can be unfortunately neglected, but it is easily practiced alone using tools and events like NaNoWriMo! All you need to gain creativity is to create, and the community of creating together with other educators and students worldwide is powerful. Additionally, constraint breeds creativity, and the gamification of writing in NaNoWriMo can be an invaluable inspiration to create. Author Marissa Meyer wrote 3 New York Bestselling novels during November one year, inspired by a Star Trek NaNoWriMo contest. The NaNoWriMo exercise has resulted in a number of famous novels like Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen, and Wool by Hugh Howey, which was revisited during a NaNoWriMo exercise, resurrecting his novel from the book graveyard. Fueling Your Imagination - Resources To help you make the most of NaNoWriMo, we've put together a selection of resources and tips: Writing Prompts : Stuck on where to begin? We've compiled a few engaging writing prompts to inspire your novel's plot, characters, and themes. For more writing prompts, check out Reedsy Set your story before dawn. Your character has woken up early for a particular reason. Start your story with a student discovering a hidden room in a university library. Write a story from a ghost’s point of view. Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon. Writing Prep and Organization : NaNoWriMo has an official Prep Course for November, but it contains very valuable planning resources for writing any time of year, like more prompt generators, advice on creating and nurturing an idea, and blog posts written by professional and experienced writers. Follow along with the course, and celebrate at the end with a fun certificate! Below, we’ve included links to the prep course as well as other NaNoWriMo writing resources like their blog and recorded pep talks. Prep course: https://nanowrimo.org/nano-prep-101#howtonanoprep Youtube playlist for prep: https://www.youtube.com/@Nanowrimo/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3 Pep talks: https://nanowrimo.org/pep-talks NaNoWriMo blog: https://blog.nanowrimo.org/ Programs and Groups : NaNoWriMo has a number of official programs to make use of or join in November and year round. We’ve included some links to their programs with brief descriptions and also ways to get involved locally. Young Writers Program - Signing up for the YWP allows you to draft and store your novel directly on the NaNoWriMo website, leads you through the prepcourse, tracks progress, and allows you to gain feedback from novelists and other participants in NaNoWriMo. https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/ Camp NaNoWriMo - Camp is a less challenging version of the writing event, taking place over two months, and allowing you to choose the type of work you create as well as its word length. Signing up for Camp puts you in the NaNoWriMo community, allows you to draft and store your work directly on the NaNoWriMo website, tracks progress, and gives access to camp-related resources for your writing. https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo Now What? - Now What? Is a program by NaNoWriMo designed to encourage continued progress in your creative journey outside designated event months. Signing up allows you to draft and store any written works on the NaNoWriMo site, gets you access to the Big, Fun, Scary Adventures forum to discuss non-NaNoWriMo related creative plans, and allows you to track and set goals related to your creations. https://nanowrimo.org/now-what Local Writing Resources - The Hamilton Public Library system has a number of different regular writing programs across its branches. These include, a monthly zine club, Tween Writing Circles, and Literacy Labs for a variety of different ages. The events for all Hamilton Public Libraries related to writing can be found here: https://www.hpl.ca/events/literary/writing A Moment for Remembrance This November, let us take a moment to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served and continue to serve our nation. This solemn month provides an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to those who have dedicated their lives to preserving our freedom and ensuring the peace we enjoy today. At Aristos, we recognize the importance of remembering and understanding the sacrifices made by our veterans. Let us come together as a community to pay our respects, educate future generations about the significance of November 11th and this month, and cultivate a deep appreciation for the values of courage, service, and sacrifice that define our nation. Lest we forget. We hope this November and beyond, you let your creative spirit soar as you embark on the exhilarating adventure of National Novel Writing Month. Whether you're an experienced or novice writer, NaNoWriMo and its resources are an opportunity to make your writing dreams a reality. Thank you for entrusting Aristos with your educational goals. We are here to support you every step of the way. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Happy learning! Warm regards, Aristos Administration READ MORE ON OUR WEBSITE info@aristoseducation.ca (365) 889-3756 Admin: contact@aristoseducation.ca (289) 858-6065

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Executive Function refers to a range of abilities that can be grouped into three general categories: working memory , inhibitory control , and cognitive flexibility . These three categories of abilities have a significant effect on academic performance. In fact they are the greatest predictor of academic performance. They are also the areas of deficit most common with a diagnosis of ADHD. Strong executive function skills do not guarantee academic success, the student also needs to be organised and effective, but it is very difficult to succeed in the contemporary classroom without these executive function skills. Some EF skills can be developed independently of their academic application, and then transitioned to be applied in the academic context. Other skills are better introduced through direct application to school content. Working Memory : The ability to hold information in mind for the short term, the ability to work with multiple pieces of information held in mind, adding new information to information being held in mind. Inhibitory Control : The ability to resist an initial impulse or urge and reflect on choices, regulating emotion and attention, and resisting distractions. Cognitive Flexibility : The ability to think about your thinking, the ability to change processes in light of new information or negative feedback, being able to anticipate and account for obstacles to a goal. It has been shown that EF interventions improve school performance, not only on trained tasks but also on cognate tasks. I.e. Working Memory training not only improves recall specific items but also fluid reasoning and reading comprehension (Zhang et al., 2018). BACK TO MANUAL CONTENTS

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ESTABLISHING RAPPORT Aristotle describes the sharing of interests as a key component of friendship. By taking an interest in the student’s interests, the coach not only builds rapport, but can more effectively engage in activities such as social pretend play with a greater ability to evaluate the student’s accuracy in portraying favourite characters. In describing effective academic interventions, Schultz and Evans (2015) write that specific interventions should only be introduced once the trust and respect of the student has been earned. Interventions that require an initial investment of effort on the students part are more likely to be adopted if the student has a good rapport with the coach. Like most relationships, the one developed between each student and coach will be unique. Trust your educational instincts and be prepared to alter your initial plans and techniques as you and the student learn about each other and as the relationship develops. Multiple approaches and techniques are provided because, not only may each student respond slightly differently, but the needs of each academic coaching relationship will vary. BACK TO MANUAL CONTENTS

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Parent Questionnaire StudySpot Hamilton & Burlington Dr. Michael Bruder oversees the delivery of StudySpot’s Academic Coaching support to Hamilton and Burlington area students. Having joined the StudySpot team in 2015 as an educational consultant, he quickly gained an appreciation for the effectiveness of the program. Its ability to support students with Executive Function deficits in areas such as exam prep, organization, and overall study skills, motivated Dr. Bruder to bring StudySpot to Hamilton and Burlington. Click HERE to visit the StudySpot website now. Executive Function Elementary and High School StudySpot Coaching Grades 7-12 Aristos is a proud licensee of StudySpot for Hamilton, Burlington, and Waterdown. StudySpot provides academic coaching for students in grades 7-12 with an emphasis on support for students with executive function deficits, such as those usually found with students who have a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD. Students learn such skills as organization and time-management, test prep, active reading, and note-taking. High School and University University Prep Administered by Dr. Bruder, and based on his years of experience teaching at the University level, we provide a tailored set of lessons designed to prepare a student for the advance to University. Content is individualized to the school and program of each student so that s/he is familiar with the academic policies of the school but also the style and formatting standards of his/her discipline. University Executive Skill Support Ongoing support for University Students who would benefit from organization techniques, essay writing, exam preparation and planning, note-taking, and reading comprehension skills. All ages Psycho-Educational Assessment Review and Planning Many families are unsure of how to make the best use of the results from a Psycho-Educational Assessment. The education experts at Aristos can work with your family to best understand what the results mean, and most importantly what strategies and skills the student needs to succeed in light of the assessment’s recommendations. All ages Student and Family Advocacy We understand that the education system can sometimes be difficult to navigate for families with concerns. We are happy to accompany families to school meetings such as parent-teacher interviews and IRPC review meetings, to advocate for family concerns and ensure that any IEPs are being implemented to the family’s satisfaction. All ages Referrals Aristos focuses on academic supports, however we have a strong network of psychologists and counsellors to whom we can refer.