Weekly Newsletter
September 9 – September 13, 2024
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
Mrs. Terri O’Daniel
We are happy to announce that Mrs. Lynn Lachance will be joining our transition team as our Resource Specialist. In this role, she will focus on identifying and sourcing organizations that align with our transition goals and meet the needs and interests of individual students. Her responsibilities will include extensive research to enhance our database of relevant resources and opportunities, and she will be responsible for managing and updating this database to keep it accurate and comprehensive.
Please note that Mrs. Lachance’s role is part-time. She primarily works behind the scenes to support our team. She will not interact directly with parents and families, so we kindly ask that you respect her limited hours by not contacting her personally.
We’ve had a busy week in class and have enjoyed the nice weather! We read about the story of Jonah and the Whale and followed it up with some fun and creative crafts that brought the story to life. We also had the opportunity to visit church and attend mass, which was a great experience. They’ve been settling into our new routines and building and developing friendships in the classroom.
Groups 3 and 4 went on an orientation field trip. We reviewed the cardinal directions of N-S-E-W and located our school in relation to Hwys. 141 and 100. (Ask your student what is the common name for Hwy. 100). We reviewed the various services offered at a nearby strip mall and purchased some items for the school. Group 1 went on a trip to Dierbergs. Each student successfully purchased an item (without direction) independently and returned the receipt and the correct amount of change.
At the YMCA, everyone deserves the chance to participate and succeed. That’s why we offer comprehensive inclusion and adaptive support services across various programs, from fitness, swimming, and adaptive sports to day camp, overnight camp, child care, and more.
Our dedicated staff team is trained to provide personalized support, whether through one-on-one assistance, small group activities, or dedicated adaptive programs. In our safe and supportive environment, individuals with disabilities can build confidence, make friends, and reach their full potential.
YMCA Website for Inclusion and Adaptive Support
FestAbility 2024 –
Save The Date!
FestAbility is an annual event that celebrates the disability community through education, empowerment, and unity. Join the St. Louis Arc and other agencies to celebrate FestAbility 2024 on October 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum. https://www.festability.org/
HARBOR Unlimited A-MAZE-ING Farm Day (SCC)
Saturday. September 21 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Dickherber Farm
7063 State Route N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368.
Dickherber Farms is like returning to a trip to Grandpa’s farm. A Corn Maze is filled with 34 checkpoints to help you navigate through the paths. Each checkpoint has letters that will help you solve our word puzzle.
HARBOR Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that works closely with families who have a disabled person in their lives. Through events, education, camps, and other meet-ups, our organization serves many families in and around St. Louis County and the surrounding areas.
Register using the following link:
Lunch Accounts
Lunch is serviced by St. Joesph Early Childhood Learning Education and its FACTS Management System. That system is changing, and they cannot register our new families or deposit funds into the accounts now. This will not disrupt our ability to purchase hot lunches. In the meantime, we will collect lunch orders from our families and record the purchases. You can deposit money into the account when the system is corrected. If your student wants to purchase lunch, please use the lunch calendar to order. Circle the days you wish your student to buy and return the calendar to the office.
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