October is Here!

Forest School Discovery Night

...is moved. Rather than a Saturday, we'll host families on November 18 from 6:00-7:00. This evening works for Kenzie and Ron. Emily and Angie, if you have a schedule conflict, we'll work it out! I'll share more details as we get closer. 

Instructional Schedule

Angie and Emily, would you please send me your weekly schedule? Any format will do. A photo of an old school planner, your calendar, a template you've created. However you keep your rhyme and rhythm straight, would you please send me a copy? Thank you! 

Forest School Aides

We have a wonderful staff at South Side who never feel sure they have all of their students from Pine Ridge and Forest School for After School Care each day. Sometimes kids get picked up from a different family member rather than taking their typical ride over to After School Care. Other times kids are home sick. Forest School teacher assistants, would you please call the SS office with the names of the students who will be attending After School Care? This is being asked of all teachers at Forest School and Pine Ridge. Unfortunately this is a task that would need to be completed each day. However, this will help ensure that staff knows exactly where children are and whether or not a bus was missed or a child should be tracked down. The South Side office phone number is 616-820-3535. THANK YOU! 

Hoedown for Down Syndrome

The month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. We'd like to celebrate the MANY special people we have in our lives with Down Syndrome. We have a new baby sister, a high school sister, a little brother and even a student with Down Syndrome who add so much sunshine and joy to our lives. It's also helpful for our children to learn about and become comfortable with the fact that we are ALL created differently and Down Syndrome is one of the many ways we are created uniquely. 

How about a Hoedown for Down Syndrome! 

We're hoping you are able to push this special event into your schedule. How about from 1:45-2:45 on Wednesday, October 20? We'll meet together on the lawn of Rose Park and celebrate with many special friends from the high school's inclusion program as well. We'll have a country line dance lesson led by many special friends. Some musicians will be there helping provide the jam and even tables of autumn treats are planned! Wear your cowboy/cowgirl gear! More details will be forthcoming and we hope to make this an annual celebration for our children! We hope this fits into your schedule!