Special Education News
October, November and December News
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| (Left to Right) Ashley and Jessica displaying the poinsettas used in their annual Christmas Poinsetta Fundraiser. |
Every year the Bridges to Community program offers two different fundraisers at this time of year. This year they held a bake sale called the “Almost Pink Bake Sale”, which saw the proceeds benefiting Breast Cancer Research, and their annual craft and poinsettia sales which were both very successful in raising money and awareness of the program. Fundraisers are great hands-on work for the students, and they have fun participating as well.
February and March News
Lennox & Addington Family and Children's Services, The Family Support Program invites you to attend a free information session with speakers from Developmental Services Ontario. Representitives from DSO will present information on the new process and assessments for adults receiving developmental services in Ontario. Brandon Pooran, lawyer, specializing in disability law will present information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Wills, Guardship, and Estate planning for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Where: Lennox & Addington Family and Children Services 99 Advance Ave., Napanee
When: February 23, 2012, 11:00am until 3:00pm (refreshments provided). Please RSVP by February 21, 2012 to: Kelly Henry (kelly.henry@lafcs.org or (613) 354-9744 ext. 119)
First Semester Report Cards and frozen IEPs: We invite you to cross-reference the marks on your child's report card with his/her use of accommodations and send us any updates. The draft IEP for semester two will be sent home after the March Break.
OSSLT-Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: Mrs. A. Poels has reviewed the accommodations for OSSLT with each grade 10 student on an IEP and has sent the forms to parent/guardians. For further information, contact Mrs. Poels at 613-384-1919 ext.3425.
SEA computers: Mrs. M. Hulse has filled the requests of those students who wanted the Kurzweil version of their textbooks loaded on their laptops. Students who wish to have Kurzweil version of textbooks/novels loaded on computers or I-pods, contact Mrs. Hulse @ 613-384-1919 ext. 3428.
Post-Secondary Transition Planning: Ms. Gavan Knox is updating IEPs with students who are planning on attending college, university, or, apprernticeship programs 2012-2013. For further information, contact Ms. Gavan Knbox at 613-384-1919 ext. 3426. On-line to Success. There are still some spots available for this course which begins March 22nd-May 16th. Contact person is Ms. Gavan Knox. Please read through the attached file.
Join the Social Society!
The Social Society is a club that focuses on Grade 9's from non-connect schools and International students that are having trouble meeting new people. Some things they offer are games like Wii, Scrabble and puzzles, also snacks and the chance to make new friends or maybe just a place to hang out. Anyone can join! It's every Monday and Tuesday at Lunch in Room 113. Feel free to bring your own food and games. Please contact Mrs. Gava Knox, Mrs. Vella Bowry or Chealsy if you have any further questions.