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Check out the May 2020 Newsletter full of updates, including our COVID Chronicles!

Join the Raccoon class for Fun Friday Science Challenge in today's COVID Chronicles!

The students in the Raccoon classroom love to take on new challenges by using cunning creativity and this pandemic hasn't held them back! The teachers in this class are constantly thinking outside of the box to provide exciting interventions virtually. One way that they have adapted to learning online is by combining family time, imagination, and experiments during Fun Friday Science Challenges! So far the …

The Emojis have been learning about the differences between fruits and vegetables and the life cycle of plants. Did you know that technically a cucumber is a fruit? So, what is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? Well, it is determined by the part of the plant that we eat! If we eat the roots, leaves, or stem of the plant i…

Special delivery! Learn about the surprise packets from our Tadpole Class in today's COVID Chronicles!

Distance learning has allowed our creative minds to adapt to new situations. How do you deliver hands-on activities and learning tasks to young students? For the Tadpole room, "packet pick up" has become a weekly event every Friday!

Packet pick up provides a way to not only deliver work and paper assignments, but also add something extra special. The packets could contain bubbles, games, an…

Adjustment and change have been quite a venture during this COVID crisis, but even a small star shines in a dark sky. One of the brightest stars has been BrainPOP. This website features over 1,000 short animated videos and activities for students in grades K-12. The Express students have enjoyed participating in these fu…

Get ready to sweat and learn about health and wellness with our Defender classroom in today's COVID Chronicles!

The teachers in the Defenders room have implemented synchronous fitness sessions to encourage students and families to stay active while they stay at home. Every Tuesday and Thursday, students log into Zoom and participate in 10-15 minutes of live aerobic exercise with instructors. These lessons are led by Mr. Tony, a certified instructor through the Autism Fitness Program! A s…

May the 4th be with you! Grab your lightsaber and use your imagination to celebrate "Star Wars Day" with one of our Leapster students in the newest COVID Chronicles!

During distance learning, the Leapster teachers are providing "asynchronous" assignments for students to complete each day. Asynchronous assignments are posted for students and their adult helpers to work on when it best fits the family's schedule. The assignments in the Leapster room encourage students to practice important sk…

Head outside to join our Leapster students on their nature scavenger hunt in today's COVID Chronicles!

The students in the Leapster class have had fun learning and taking advantage of the nice weather! Our preschool kiddos have been exploring their neighborhoods, local parks, and their very own backyards. Each week the students receive an assignment related to exploring nature that incorporates developmentally appropriate skills to help further their academic and behavioral progress while …

Join our Express 2 students in cooking a yummy snack: an easy microwave cheese quesadilla! 

The Express 2 Classroom we has continued one of their favorite lessons through virtual learning, cooking! The staff and students always have a great time cooking together, and learning important life skills, such as hygeine with cooking, safety with cooking, healthy eating habits, and more. For the cooking lesson, the Intervention Specialist, Ms. Chelsea and the Registered Behavior Technician, Miss Nic…