Hi Families,
We had two great parent informational sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you for those who were able to make it or participate by phone. It's incredibly helpful to hear from each of you, as your perspectives bring about really great ideas for us to target for implementation. For those of you who weren't able to join us, no worries! You can view the presentation with the link below. You will also find a packet of information related in your child's backpack (parents, if you attended the workshop, you will not find these, as you got yours in-person!). If you have any questions or ideas for follow up, please let me know. If the imbedded 'Mission Possible' movie in the parent presentation doesn't work, reach out to us and we can send it separately.
One of our talking points was our need for an active and organized Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). At this time Robyn, one of our elementary parents, has offered to be our PTO Chair. She is open to have a formal vote if there are other folks interested, but I know from talking individually that most of you have pretty full plates as it is! Our PTO will be targeting a school year book as the first project! Our on-going focus will be quarterly meetings, as well. To keep everyone up-to-date and informed about how you can contribute to these projects or for suggestions of other projects, Robyn has created a Creekside Families Facebook group. You can join via the link below.
I recognize that change can be scary and overwhelming, but it also brings wonderful opportunities. When one door closes, another opens...and in our case, MANY more doors are opening for our students because of Creekside's growth. I have a personal recommendation... it's a short, lovely read that was gifted to me by a mentor in my early years. I've re-gifted it over and over because it has such a powerful and empowering message about change. I reread it before I made the move to California and the move to Creekside. This book was the first staff activity I implemented at the beginning of this school year to help our team adjust to all of the changes at Creekside. Staff still reference it as new changes arise. We have some extra copies on-site for anyone who is interested. I would be beyond thrilled to engage in an active book club if anyone was interested... :) Maybe another PTO project. It's called "Who Moved My Cheese" and it's message will be one you carry with you throughout your life!
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Our very first Parent's Corner recommendation comes from one of our High School parents! Her son absolutely loves riding the ferry out of San Francisco to Sausalito, Tiburon or Larkspur! The lines move fast, the attendants are friendly and kind, and the ferries are spacious and comfortable. There is a snack shop on board as well as TV monitors. You can ride on the top level (outdoors) or inside the cabin. The ferries offer bea
utiful views of the bay area and bridges. Her son enjoys riding to Sausalito to visit his favorite toy store, ice cream shop, restaurant, and he can walk to them all from the dock. As a bonus, the Ferry Plaza in SF has great restaurants, a book store and multiple little shops. Tickets cost approximately $12 for adults, $6 Senior (65+)/Disabled/Medicare/Youth (5-18) and children 4 and under are free.
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Derek enjoying the ride on the Ferry!
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Exploring the "Book Passage", a bookstore at the Ferry Plaza.
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Disembarking from the Ferry in Sausalito!
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Checking out the cool shops and yummy restaurants at the SF Ferry Building!
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Take a Look in our Classrooms!
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3C students ended the week with Kinship's fun Parent Day, enjoying all of the snacks and festivities! Next week we will review and wrap up May! Wow, that went fast! Students will continue to work on letter discrimination of D, & P, with the addition of the letter B. We will also be working on letter writing, matching letters and their corresponding pictures, finding and circling the appropriate letters. Students will continue with number recognition and writing. Lastly, we will finish our unit on taking care of the Earth and close out the month of May!
Weather permitting, we might try to have a make-up field trip to someplace fun like a park next Friday. If it can work out, we will email you!
I also wanted to take this time to say how amazing all students are doing! They are working hard to learn new academics and master their goals each day. 3C staff is so proud of each our students, they are all doing awesome!
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Hey Parents! For my section of the newsletter I'm trying something new...
High School Monthly Topic/Theme(s):
Economics, Spring, Mother’s Day, Earth Day
ULS Monthly Unit:
(Finishing) Economics and (Introducing) Our Changing Earth
ULS Lesson Focus:
- Community Jobs: Cash Wash Attendant, Construction Worker
- Comprehension Chapter 1: Changes to the Environment
Weekly Objectives for Next Week:
- Music Therapy with Ms. Karen
- Recycle ongoing can/bottles on campus
- ULS Lesson Focus Activities
- Individual Preference Assessment for students to identify their most preferred break choice and develop a more specific break choice board.
- Continue interest surveys for All About Me/Transition Passports
Community Outing(s):
M/W: n/al
Tu: Grocery shopping in the community (AM/PM- 2 groups)
Th: Duck Pond Playspace Delivery (PM)
Fr: Local Car Wash- vacuum small white/grey van (AM/PM)
Weekly Accomplishments:
- Students who participated in CAASPP testing are finally done!!
- Some students began working on their interest surveys to add to their "All About Me" project and "Transition Passport"
- Cleared space in the cafeteria by taking more cans and bottles to the recycling center.
- Making about 5 batches of play-dough for Duck Pond Playspace
- Students went to Safeway and purchased some items for a baking activity.
- We joined in the fun for Kindship’s Parent Day on Friday!
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FREE WAYS TO HELP FUNDRAISE FOR CREEKSIDE!
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AMAZON SMILE:
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. Go to
smile.amazon.com
and search for our school name. There are other Creekside Schools so please make sure you choose the one located in San Jose and founded in 2010.
BOX TOPS:
We are collecting BOX TOPS! Just clip and collect every Box Top you receive and periodically send them back to us.
RECYCLING:
Send in rinsed plastic bottles and non-alcoholic cans only! The kids will be taking them to the recycling center every so often. Recycling can be dropped off at the cafeteria or just call us and someone can meet you curbside!
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS AROUND THE BAY AREA
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5/25/19 Saturday - AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (PG)
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
5/25/19 Saturday - Paddle 4 Good: Paddle Together
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. at Shoreline Lake, Mountain View
Paddle4Good's Paddle Together program brings the special needs, volunteer, & paddling communities together for a free, safe, amazing, half-day on the water, with safety & inclusion as the primary goals - participants have the opportunity to safely stand up paddle (SUP), kayak, peddle boat, & more with a friendly set of community volunteers & skilled crew of paddlers. The Paddle 4 Good events are for those with special needs ages 4-24. Registration starts on April 13th! Limited space.
Click here to sign up to receive a reminder when registration opens.
For more info about
Paddle 4 Good's Paddle Together program click here.
Also: Sept. 7, Sept. 8, and Oct. 4.
6/01/19 Saturday - Scientists & Artists Benefit for Autistry Studios
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm at Autistry Studios, 448 Du Bois Street, San Rafael
Scientists & Artists: a Nerdy & Neurodiverse Benefit for Autistry Studios: Out-of-this-world presentations by a NASA scientist, a New York artist, a VR specialist and an Animation Writer.
Click
HERE
for complete details and to purchase tickets!
6/03/19 Monday - Kepler's Speaker Series: Graeme Simsion
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Kepler's presents Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect and now the Rosie Result. In the third and final installment, Don and Rosie’s final tale will explore the parenting quandary they undergo as their son, who takes after his dad, struggles to adapt socially in school. Through his writing, Graeme has successfully helped increase awareness of autism and continues to advocate for organizations that support people with autism.
Click
HERE
to purchase tickets.
6/13/19 Thursday - Pixar Fundraiser
Time: 5:00-10:00 pm at the Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA
A once-in-a-lifetime experience to see Pixar's newest film, Toy Story 4, before its world premiere on June 21st while raising money for autism programs (Ed Asner Center in Los Angeles) and tour Pixar! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
www.edasnerfamilycenter.org
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6/23/19 Sunday - SFASA Pool Party!
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm at AnT Swim School, 520 West Virginia Street, San Jose.
SFASA's summer pool parties are events where families can enjoy an afternoon at a pool with their children with special needs. The pool is mostly shallow and fairly warm. Some snacks and pool toys are provided. The events are free (donations gratefully accepted, however) but pre-registration is required. Registration opens about two weeks prior to each of the six events.
Click here for complete details and registration
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Also on the following Sundays: July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 18.
6/29/19 Saturday - Azure Concert: Strings of Summer
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm at Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford University
Join us for the Azure Family Concerts, a series of free, friendly, and engaging performances for families with children and young adults on the autism spectrum. These concerts were established by longtime friend and collaborator Stephen Prutsman who has gone on to create Azure concert series all over the world. Azure concerts are approximately one hour in length and family members and caregivers of all ages are welcome to attend.
Click here for complete details and to register
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7/06/19 Saturday - Giants Autism Awareness Night - Giants v. Cardinals
Time: 7:05 pm at Oracle Park, San Francisco
The Giants are proud to partner with Autism Speaks and Anova, in addition to other organizations in the community, in an effort to change the future for all those who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.Your special event ticket package includes a ticket to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as a limited edition Will Clark item! Additionally, proceeds from every Autism Awareness Night special event ticket benefit non-profits in the Autism community to aid in their ongoing mission.
SUMMER PROGRAMS from VIA SERVICES
Via West provides residential respite care with weekend and week-long special needs camping programs throughout the year. We offer innovative programs and activities that include both learning and outdoor experiences, plus independent living skills and skill building activities that are specifically designed to improve self-sufficiency. Their summer brochure can be found
HERE
Saturdays (Weekly) - Dance for Al
l - Inclusive Exercise Class
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm at the El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, 94040
This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes. More Info at:
Class List
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