January 2017
Support 
Click and Pledge
All donations are tax deductible.  Thank you so much for your support!


As we come to the end of 2016, I want to personally thank every member of the community who has supported this agency.  Our programs and services happen because of your caring, generosity, partnership and commitment to supporting our families.

I would like to thank the MOST amazing staff.  The passion and commitment you bring to the work every day is boundless.

I would like to thank our board of directors who give their time and energy to what we do and as we face some upcoming changes and growth, are fired up and ready to make things even better (Becca Brandt, Trish Byrne, Merrily Burbank, Bob Liston, Jim Johnson, Brenda McKey, Nani Nguyen and Phyllis Dobey)!

Many thanks to long time board members who have completed their service to the agency:  Erika Krupp, Sheila McCartan, Diane Perry and Brooke Johnson. Your legacy will continue!

I wish you all a very Happy 2017 and know that we will continue to make good things happen for our community!

Kim
 Calendar   

       

 

  

*1/10 Transition Support Group - P2P @ 5:30-7:30 PM

 

*1/11 Mom to Mom Daytime! - P2P @ 10:00-11:30 AM 

  

*1/12 Sibshops - P2P @ 6:00-7:30 PM

  

 

*1/14 WEA/IEP Training for ALL FAMILIES! - River Ridge Covenant Church @ 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  

*1/17 GHEL/ICC Grays Harbor County - Hopkins Bldg Rm. 19 @ 3:00-5:00 PM

  

*1/17 Up With Downs Support Group - P2P @ 6:00 PM

  

*1/18 Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group - P2P @ 6:30-8:00 PM

  

*1/19 MCELC/ICC Mason County - Mason Co. Health Dept @ 9:30 AM

  

*1/23 Angels and Butterflies Support Group - P2P @ 6:00-7:30 PM

  

*1/24 Mom to Mom - P2P @6:00-7:30 PM

  

*1/26 TECC/ICC Thurston County - ESD 113 @ 9:00 AM   

 

   

*2/7 Transition Support Group - P2P @ 5:30 PM

 

*2/8 Mom to Mom AM Support Group - P2P @ 10:00-11:30 AM 

 

*2/9 Sibshops - P2P @ 6:00 PM

 

*2/15 Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group - P2P @ 6:30 PM

 

*2/16 ICC/Mason County Coalition - Mason Co. Health Dept. @ 9:30-11:00 AM  

 

*2/21 Up With Downs Support Group - P2P @ 6:00 PM

 

*2/23 ICC/Thurston Early Childhood Coalition - Location TBD @ 9:00-11:00AM

 

*2/25 CHAMPIONS OF COURAGE!!!  - Hands on Children's Museum @ 6:30-9:30

 

*2/28 Mom to Mom PM Support Group - P2P @ 6:00 PM

 

  

**Special Needs Connections Swim EVERY Sunday from 12:00-1:00 @ Briggs YMCA

 

       

***For the full year of SSP2P events, please click on
P2P Staff
 
GENERAL OFFICE LINE
(360)352-1126 ext. 100

Kim Smith, Executive Director and Early Intervention Program Director
(360) 352-1126 ext. 108
ksmith@ssp2p.org
 
Sheila Kavanaugh, Fund Development Director
(360) 352-1126
  ext. 101
skavanaugh@ssp2p.org

Sylvia Davenport, Helping Parent and Transition Coordinator
(360) 352-1126   ext. 106
 
sdavenport@ssp2p.org

Karen Huggins, Lead FRC and FRC (North Thurston)   (360) 352-1126 ext. 103
khuggins@ssp2p.org

Brandi Clarke, FRC
(North Thurston)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 102
bclarke@ssp2p.org

Alissa McClellan, FRC (Yelm and Rainier)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 109
amcclellan@ssp2p.org

Marcie Pickett-Johnson, FRC (North Thurston)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 102
mpickettjohnson@ssp2p.org

Dawn Harrison, FRC (Olympia and Griffin)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 104
dharrison@ssp2p.org

Sara Loyer, FRC 
(Tumwater, Tenino and Rochester)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 107 
sloyer@ssp2p.org

Olivia McGuire, FRC
(South Mason County)
(360) 432-7788 (Mason)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112 (Thurston)

omcguire@ssp2p.org

Connie King, FRC
(Grays Harbor County)
(360) 972-0460 
cking@asd5.org

Marisol Guzman, Assistant
(Grays Harbor County, bilingual)
(360) 972-0460
mguzman@asd5.org

Chris Brandt, Office Support

Hayley Harris, FRC Assistant and Lending Program, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 111
hharris@ssp2p,.org

Shanelle Montano, Admin. Assistant
(360) 352-1126 ext. 105
smontano@ssp2p.org

Spanish Line,
(360) 352-1126 ext. 110

Mason County Line for Messages, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112
Parent to Parent is a network of families who have experienced the unique joys and challenges of parenting children with special needs. If you are caring for a person with special needs and would like to be connected with others in the community, we can help!

Please call us at (360) 352-1126 and say "Operator" or press 0 if you do not know who to ask for.  Someone will take your call and connect you with the right person! 
Thank you for the ongoing support of South Sound Parent to Parent that allows us to serve our community!
Sincerely,
 

Kim Smith
Executive Director

Events

Do you love to sail, fly, enjoy that cute mouse with the big ears??  This year will be the best EVER!  Get your tickets now for a chance at some amazing auction items and the bonus of supporting our courageous families!
 
Not one but TWO Mom to Mom group options. New day time group starts Wednesday, January 11th.  Children are welcome! 
 
Check out what parents are saying about
 COS-P!  Sign up now for the next session!


ANGELS and BUTTERFLIES
New Support Group starts in January 2017


 REGISTER NOW!
9:00-3:00 (come early to check in children)

COMMUNITY



Save the Date!


 
GYMNASTICS

Black Hills Gymnastics offers classes for young children with special needs

Wednesday 9:10-9:50-  Parent and Tot class.  Co-ed. Ages 1 1/2 to 3 years.  $50 a month.  Child to coach ratio 6-1.  In this parent participation class, the coach works with the parents on assisting their child through a variety of activities. These activities include obstacle courses, trampoline time, music and games to help develop strength hand eye coordination, balance and listening skills.

Wednesday 12:00-12:50- Kinder class. Co-ed.  Ages 3-5 years.  $60 a month.  Child to coach ratio 5-1.  In this preschool aged class, children learn the basics of gymnastics through a variety of obstacle courses, trampoline time, music and games to help develop strength, hand eye coordination, balance and listening skills.  This is a no assistance to minimal assistance class.  Parents are required to stay and may be asked to come assist their child in class if needed.

Friday 4:00-5:00 and Saturday 12:00-1:00- Beginner Level 1 class.  Co-ed.  Ages 5 and up.  $65 a month.  Child to coach ratio 6-1.  In this beginner class, children learn the basics of gymnastics on girls equipment and boys equipment, as well as trampoline.  Fun warm up games and songs help children develop teamwork and learn how to follow instructions in a safe and energetic environment.  This is a no assistance to minimal assistance class.  Parents are required to stay and may be asked to come assist their child in class if needed.

Black Hills Gymnastics contact information is blackhillsgym@comcast.net, our website is blackhillsgymnastics.com, our phone number is 360-413-9855, our address is 7961 29th ave NE Lacey Wa 98516.

Parents can call to set up a free trial class or log on to the parent portal on our website and create an account and request a free trial class.  There is a $40 annual registration fee.  

We also offer open gym times during the day where groups or schools can schedule a field trip to come and have supervised free play.  These usually last an hour and are $5 per child.   


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