Thank you for attending the September Soup and Bread parent support meeting. We had a great time getting to know each other and sharing our stories. Looking forward to the next meeting on October 30, 11:30 to 12:30 at the Early Learning Center.
Welcome back to School! We are set for a very exciting school year! In the Life Skills Center we have Mrs. Amy Lindh (teacher), Mrs. Kim Crecelius (full time para), Mrs. Karen Watson (1/2 time PM para) and Mrs. Renee Attridge (1/2 time AM para). If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at any time.
Thursday, February 12- The Life Skills Center will have a Valentine’s Day party at 10:15. We will have graham crackers (glutten free cookies for those who need them) and frosting, and open our cards for our room. At 2:15 students will go to their general education classes and have their party with their peers. It should be a fun day! Remember there is no school Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.
What an exciting day- a new President. I told the kids today we have a new President, they took the news in stride.
Saturday, January 24 I will be in Seattle for a Washington State Special Education Coalition meeting. If there are any issues you would like for me to bring to the table, please let me know.
Thursday, January 29 Pajama Day- Also we will have a pajama party at 2:00 with Mrs. Cindy’s preschool. This party will replace the one we had scheduled in December. The kids will frost cookies, have hot chocolate or juice, do paper crafts with penguins and polar bears, and play in the sensory table. It should be a fun mid winter party!
Friday, January 30 Soup and Bread- Greg Swartz will be speaking and answering your questions 11:30 to 12:20. Hope you can attend!
Summer 2009- Camp Dart-lo has a summer program for Campers with special needs ages 5 to 21 called, “You Bet I CAN” (YBIC). YBIC is offered session 2- June 29 to July 3 or session 8- August 10 to 14. The activities focus on building skills, trying new activities and gaining self-esteem in the outdoors by focusing on what they CAN do. Staff & buddies available for those needing extra help. Campers must be toilet trained or provide an assistant for such needs. Cost for one week: Tier 1 $200; Tier 2 $180; Tier 3 $160 Camp Fire has Financial Aid and the Arc of Spokane has Financial Aid too. More info? Call 509-747-6191 ext 10 or go on line to www.dartlo.org
Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday vacation! I can not believe the amount of snow we have this year. Definitely record setting!! In your child’s folder you will find your Christmas gift- a wood plaque with a picture of your child. Enjoy!
This week there is nothing special scheduled, just our usual routine.
Our Deer Park Special Education Director, Greg Swartz, has kindly rescheduled his Soup and Bread visit for Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:30 to 12:20. I hope you will be able to attend and speak with him.
Next week Anna Myers our student teacher will be here to visit and observe. If you would like to meet her please feel free to stop by anytime.
On a personal note my mom has been in at Holy Family since Friday 1/2/09. I hope she is coming home today. Her breathing has been limited and high blood pressure has been out of control. It is nice to be close so I can take care of my parents.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
E-mail lindha@deerpark.wednet.edu
Phone 509-464-5619
Drive safely and keep your roof over your head!
Wednesday, December 17 is the Family Caroling Night form 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come to the Elementary Lunchroom and we will have treats, songs and a special visitor!
Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 pm the Life Skills Center will have a Christmas party with Mrs. Cindy’s preschool class. We are decorating cookies (gluten free and regular), making reindeer mix, making reindeer hats, and doing some large motor games.
Friday, December 19 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm is our Winter Music Program. Also at 11:30 we will have Soup and Bread in the Life Skills Center. Greg Swartz our Deer Park Special Education Director will be here to visit with you.
December 22 to January 2 – no school- Winter Break
Anna Myers stopped by for a visit today 11/24/08. She played a math game with the children. Her words were kind and encouraging. I’m sure all the children will make a special connection with her. Anna will spend 8 weeks with the Life Skills Center and 8 weeks with Beth Phillips. Her semester begins January 5th and ends May 15.
Conference week begins Wednesday, November 19 and ends Wednesday, November 26. The 1/2 days are November 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, and 26, school is out at 12:20. I am looking forward to meeting with each of you and discussing your child’s progress. Please bring any questions or concerns you might have and so we can discuss them. See you soon!
We had a wonderful Soup and Bread lunch with Lani Endrice. She gave an overview of PT and how the PT skills improves learning in all areas. Parents were able to ask questions and the exchange of information was helpful. Thank you Lani for being our guest speaker! Next Soup and Bread is set for Friday, December 19 at 11:30 to 12:20. This will be before or after the Winter Music Program depending on the time you choose to attend.
Friday, November 14, 2008 from 11:30 to 12:20 Mrs. Lani Endrice will be the guest speaker at our soup and bread lunch. She will be talking about the Physical Therapy program at Deer Park Elementary. Please feel free to bring your children and your PT questions.