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Andover Destination ImagiNation
 
	Destination ImagiNation is an extracurricular school-sponsored
program that fosters creativity and problem solving. Andover DI
Coordinators are currently putting together its teams for the 2007-2008
school year. The teams work together in groups of 5-7 children with a
team manager solving a long-term problem and working on creative
problem-solving strategies. The time commitment is approximately two
hours a week from mid-October to mid-March.

	To find out more about this exiting program, log on to the
websites (www.destinationimagination.org or our state site www.maom.org
<http://www.maom.org > ). Andover DI is a parent-organized and run
activity and we are always looking for parents to volunteer.
	 What Is DestiNation Imagination(DI)?
	DI is one of the world's largest creativity and problem solving
programs for youth of all ages, with thousands of participants in 47 US
states, 15 countries and Canadian provinces participating annually. DI
is not just an extracurricular activity; it is an extension of a DI
brand of curriculum which draws on Creative Problem Solving strategies
and the multiple intelligences of students to use what they have learned
in the classroom in new and creative ways.  Based on the concept of
divergent thinking --understanding that there is more than one way to
solve a problem, DI Challenges encourage students to build on their
strengths and to discover skills they never knew they possessed. 
	Parent Volunteers Needed!
	DI is a volunteer organization, volunteers are needed to help
the children develop, create, build their solutions. These parents are
asked to coach a team by ensuring that the teams follow the DI rules.
Last year over 10 potential teams did not participate in DI due to the
lack of parent volunteers. We will be holding several workshops to help
new volunteers get up to speed on the program.  

For more information or questions,  call the town DI coordinators:
 Duane Lowenstein at 470-1854 or Celeste Ryans at 470-1626  


If your child is interested in participating, 
please return the attached form to the school office by October 5th 
or  E-mail the information to DI01810Reg at comcast.net
For an electronic application, E-mail : DI01810 at comcast.net  

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Clearly!!!..........................................
 

Child's Name_____________________________                Grade
_______________________  

Parents Name _____________________________              Phone
______________________ 

E-mail ___________________________________
School_______________________         
Wouldn't you like to help with a team? Do it for the kids. Do it with
your child. YES    MAYBE

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