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FROM THE PRINCIPAL -- AUGUST 2022

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As we begin our 8th school year, we are blessed to serve more students than ever before. Over the years, Connections has grown from:

  • 22 to 86 students in our charter school
  • 8 to 25 high school students and 
  • 12 students in our newer adult program


Thank you for partnering with us to make this important work possible. We look forward to sharing with you the ways we’re impacting lives and helping all students achieve their full potential.


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Debra A. Johnson, M.Ed

Principal/Executive Director

SCHOOL NEWS

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Katie Wentley

Health & Wellness Director


Program Spotlight: Drowning Prevention


Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for childrn with autism, and they are 160 times more likely to drown than neurotypical children, according to the Autism Society. 


That’s why swim lessons are included in the curriculum for all Connections students. 



β€œOur students learn differently than other kids,” explains instructor Katie Wentley. β€œWe look at the skills they have and their preferences and then use that to motivate our kids to learn essential swim skills. It’s so exciting

to watch their skills and confidence grow!”


Learn more about this life-saving program here.

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Save the Date -- Gala 2023ο»Ώ


Mark your calendar for a night of celebration and impact! Our 2023 Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. Watch for more details soon!   

MAKE AN IMPACT

Watch for Adopt a Class -- Coming Soon!


Did you know that teachers in the U.S. spend an average of $750 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms? At Connections, we aim to change that with our Adopt a Class program. Our teachers are identifying specific needs for their classrooms, and you can Adopt a Class by meeting one or more of those needs. Watch for more details as this program kicks off soon!



Have You Selected Connections on Amazon Smiles?


Did you know you can help raise funds for Connections while you shop without spending any more? Simply select Connections as your charity and use the AmazonSmile link when you shop. Then, Amazon will donate a percentage of the amount you spend to our school!


Learn more here. 

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