February/March 2020
Parent Update from the Executive Director

Dear CTC Parents,

For this month’s newsletter update, I would like to focus on concerns you may have about the Coronavirus. 
 
To start, I want to let you know that we are monitoring and following recommendations by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey Department of Health, the US Center for Disease Control, as well as the National Association of School Nurses to maximize the safety of our students and staff. The good news is that, thus far at least, we have been advised that the risk to the general public, including school-age children in NJ, is very low. Given the medical issues of many of our students, we want to share with you some of the extra efforts we are undertaking to protect their health and safety.   
 
CTC Academy always follows best practices for health and safety precautions to ensure the well-being of everyone on our campuses and most especially your children. This includes employing the highest level of sanitizing and disinfecting of our campuses. For example, in addition to our daily cleaning of every room at each campus, we recently purchased and have begun to utilize two (one for each campus) disinfectant machines. These machines are rotated through every classroom and treatment room on each campus to thoroughly sanitize every surface in the room on an ongoing basis. In addition, we have hand sanitizing dispensers, as well as non-latex gloves located throughout the buildings to encourage proper hand hygiene and prevent the spread of germs.
 
We also continuously train and reinforce, with all of our staff, the need to follow proper hygiene etiquette not only during the cold and flu season but throughout the year. This includes proper hand washing with soap and water, covering of their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and staying at home when sick. We urge you to follow these same procedures, as well as to abide by the CTC Academy’s policy for Communicable Disease. For your convenience, we have attached a copy of the policy to this newsletter, click HERE !
 
We also encourage you to take advantage of the New Jersey Department of Health hotline (1-800-222-1222) to answer questions or concerns you may have about the Coronavirus. Operated by the Poison Information and Education System, the 24-hour public hotline is staffed with trained healthcare professionals and can accommodate callers in multiple languages. You may also find up to date information on the CDC Website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html .
 
We will continue to monitor the situation, maintain the best standards of disease prevention and keep you informed as we move forward through what will hopefully be a quick end to the Coronavirus. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me ( kberger@ctcacademy.org ) or our Head of Health Services - Carol Anne Chupak ( cchupak@ctcacademy.org or 201-612-5677 ext. 2410) at any time.
 
Regards,
Ken Berger, Executive Director
201-797-7440 ext. 3258
THE SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

Staff and students looking forward to Wednesdays at the Oakland Campus. Wednesdays are fun-days when therapy dog, Poontz, is visiting classrooms!

 Click  HERE   for the Social Work Calendar of Events!

Join Us @ the Goodwill Shamrock Shuffle!

All are invited to join us at the 3rd Annual Goodwill Shamrock Shuffle 5K.

Come on out and run or walk to honor CTC's own Will Sullivan and in support of CTC Academy!

When :  Saturday, March 14, 2020

Where :  The Duck Pond at Saddle River Park • Ridgewood

For more information or to register, please click  HERE !
Mark Your Calendars

March 7th: Sibshops 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (@FL)
Click HERE to learn more about Sibshops

March 10th: Parent/Guardian Time Out - Self Defense 7:00 pm (@OAK) Click HERE for more information!

March 11th: Dinner Dance Committee Meeting 9:30 am (@FL)

March 12th: Outragehiss Pets Visit for Students 9:30 am (@FL)

March 14th:   GOODWILL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K! (@ Ridgewood, NJ)
See above for more information!

March 16th: March Madness (@OAK) More info to come!

March 17th: St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Staff and Students are welcomed to wear Green (@FL)

March 18th: March Madness (@OAK) More info to come!

March 19th: Kurt Gallagher Performs for Students (@FL)

March 26th: Early Student Dismissal 12:45 pm (@OAK) & 1:00 pm (@FL)

March 27th: Social Studies Fair (@OAK) More info to come!

March 27th: Family Fun Night - Dinner and a Movie 6:30 pm (@OAK)
February Happenings at CTC Academy!
Check out facebook for more photos and videos!
Oakland's CTC Boy Scout Troop 125 at the Boy Scout Council!
Our STEP Students ready to launch the CTC Market at Oakland!
Our Fair Lawn Staff and Students having fun at the Bubble Day Show!
Our Students Spreading Love on Valentine's Day!
Joining Us at Our Fair Lawn Campus
Mirda Ivette Alvarado - Instructional Assistant
Indhira Cristina Guerrero - Instructional Assistant
Diane Vidovich - Physical Therapist

Joining Us at Our Oakland Campus
Jenna Carbone - Instructional Assistant
Brian Argenis Morales - Instructional Assistant - Substitute
Rachel Nemzer Kravetz - Occupational Therapist
Russell Joseph Maria - Transportation
Jeanne Gademan - Health Services
Welcome to Our New Board of Directors Members
Mr. James Herbst
Mr. Anthony Davis
Guess Who’s Having
A Big Birthday?!

The CTC Academy!

Celebrating 70 years of serving children and young adults with disabilities and providing support services to their families.

In honor of this momentous occasion, we are inviting all of our friends and family to join our campaign –  1,950  donors to reach the goal of  $70,000 !

Want to share with  YOUR  family and friends and set your own goal?


Be sure to share on your social media pages and help CTC Academy SOAR into our 70th year!