CISD Booster for Special Programs Newsletter, September 2018

Volume VI | August 2018

CISD Booster for Special Programs News

A Message from New President, Sheila Crafton

Dear Special Programs Families,

I am excited about partnering with you this year! Our members will support programs and teachers in 504 Plans, IEP plans, Special Education and English Language Learners. My children (4, 7, 17,& 19 yrs.) have attended our School District since 2004. I look forward to meeting you some time and volunteering with you.

sheilacrafton@gmail.com

Sheila's family on a Michigan vacation

2018-2019 Officers

President Sheila Crafton

Vice President Angela Kwentus Treasurer Julie Varriale

Programs Jacolyn Lieck & Holly Birnbach

Communications Flora Sanders

Social Media vacant

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Welcome Back Breakfast for Our Special Programs Staff a great success!

Thanks to Angela Kwentus, Jacolyn Lieck, and Holly Birnbach and all who donated and volunteered this year to make this another great start. Over 200 staff attended the breakfast and many joined the CISD Special Programs Booster. Thanks for your support!

Annual Special Programs Parent Information and

Student Fun Fair is Thursday, September 13, 2018

Click Here for Fun Fair Flyer

Parents! Come and hear from CISD Staff while your children have tons of fun with volunteers from Southlake's SASO Girls

Parents: Hear from Ms. Tyisha Nelson, Executive Director of Special Programs and staff for

Section 504
Special Education
English Language Learners
Related Services: Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy, Adapted P.E., Orientation & Mobility

Students: all free of charge

Pizza
Crafts
Bounce House
Gymnasium games
Movie and more!

Call for 10th and 11th Grade Leaders for CISD Club Siblings of Special Needs

If you have a sibling with special needs: We are looking for 2-3 10th or 11th grade leaders for a CISD Club, "Siblings Of Special Needs", or "SOSN", to set up monthly, casual, socials. Please email sheilacrafton@gmail.com if you are interested in this leadership opportunity

Let's Network!

The Special Programs Booster is seeking parents to coordinate informal social groups meeting monthly (or bimonthly) that represent each area of Carroll ISD's Special Programs- 504, Special Education and English Language Learners . We want to give parents positive connections with others along the same path. If you are interested, please contact sheilacrafton@gmail.com .

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is ready to get "rolling" this Fall with Bowling at Main Event in Grapevine.

Practice Monday 4:15 - 5:45 pm

September 17 ^th

October 1 ^st

October 15 ^th

October 29 ^th

Additional sports that are offered

Bowling: September-November
Basketball: January-March
Track & Field: February-May
Swimming: June-August
Tennis (unified): Fall & Spring

CLICK the link below for more information on how to join Special Olympics or reach out the Head Coach.

Ashley Poteet, M.S., CAPE Special Olympics Head of Delegation & Coach

817-949-8415

Ashley.Poteet@southlakecarroll.edu

In May Special Olympics celebrated a fantastic year with a banquet.

How to Join Special Olympics

Upcoming Events

Special Programs Parent Information & Student Fun Fair Night

September 13th

2018-19 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Dates:

October 24^th
December 5^th
March 27^th

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