Troy University will host the Fifth Annual Gifted Education Conference for parents and teachers of high-ability K-2 students at the Dothan Campus on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 – 3 p.m. in the Michelin Room in the Library/Technology Building.
 
This year’s theme is developing early interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
 
The free event is sponsored by the College of Education and is aimed at helping parents and teachers better meet the needs of high-ability students in kindergarten through second grade.
 
“Typically, students are not identified and served in gifted programs until third grade. Therefore, we want to provide parents and classroom teachers with techniques that can enrich the curriculum for K-2 students prior to enrollment in a gifted program,” said Dr.

Southside Middle School students, along with students from Baldwin, Floyd, Carver, and Brewbaker middle schools in Montgomery and several private schools, were among the schools in attendance at the annual Montgomery Symphony Orchestra "Sixth Grade Concert" presentation last week.  The concert is held at the Alabama State University Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

Invitations are sent out by the Symphony to all schools in the River Region each February.  Ms. Helen Steineker is the Manager of the Montgomery Symphony, and the organization of these concerts involves many hours of planning on her part.  She is aided by several volunteer coordinators who are members of the Montgomery Symphony League.

Thursday, March 28 2013, 6 p.m. Narcotics Task Force Office

Saturday, March 30 2013, 8 a.m. Alex City Firing Range

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department will host a firearms safety/familiarization course.

The March 28 class will consist of instruction in safety, law, familiarization, cleaning and other necessary information.

The March 30 class will consist of practical application of firearms for inspection and use at the range.

Cost: $25 - includes both sessions

Attendee must be at least 21 and possess a valid pistol permit.

Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

For further information or to register, please contact the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department or Lt. Bill Hough (256) 825-4264.