SSD/Clayton Dispatch
August 2022
Upcoming Events
School District of Clayton Calendar
- August 2 Kindergarten Sneak Peek and Parent Orientation
- August 18 CHS Freshman Orientation
- August 18 Wydown Walk Through
- August 18 Captain Class Playdates and Classroom Experience
- August 18 Meramec Meet the Teacher
- August 19 Glenridge Meet and Connect with your Teacher
- August 22 First Day of School
* SSD Teachers will be at the schools for Meet the Teacher and Walk Through. SSD Captain staff will be on the playground.
Kids Zone is Hiring
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
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 Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theater listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly.
Eye Thrive Mobile Vision Clinic
Eye Thrive will offer free eye exams and glasses at six SLCL locations this summer.
Eye exams will be offered starting at 9:00 a.m. at each of the dates and locations listed below.
Capacity is limited. Exams will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled.
Any child age 4-18 is eligible for an eye exam and glasses. All services are provided free of charge. A parental consent form (in English or Spanish) must be completed prior to the eye exam.
Schedule
August 2-4 Prairie Commons Branch
August 9-11Weber Road Branch
COVID-19 Adjustments
- All patients and staff members must wear their own face mask while interacting with Eye Thrive Staff.
- All patients must wear the provided disposable face mask on-board the Mobile Vision Clinic.
- Patients will not be permitted to enter Mobile Vision Clinic until they have passed a COVID-19 screening.
- Any patients presenting any symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to receive services (symptoms include sore throat, fever, fatigue, loss of smell, or respiratory symptoms).
Family and Community Engagement
The Family Resource Hub located at North Tech High School is a space dedicated to families and our community stakeholders. The resource hub offers families computer and internet access, a satellite food pantry, and support navigating community resources. The space is also dedicated to supporting families by hosting learning labs, community events, and a safe and supportive environment to learn with and from one another.
Satellite Food Pantry at North Technical High School
Information about the Family Leadership Institute: https://www.ssdmo.org/Page/509
PAC.ED: Parent Advisory Council of Children with Educational Diversity
We advocate for awareness, understanding, equity, and inclusion of and for all children with disabilities in the School District of Clayton.
PAC.ED is a volunteer organization made up of parents, Clayton and Special School District (SSD) staff and administrators, as well as community members.
PAC.ED helps families:
- Network and communicate with other families.
- By providing support for families, including access to relevant information, training, and emotional support.
- Improve communication and partnership between SSD and the District.
- Collaborate with the School District of Clayton, Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD), and their Boards of Education, as well as parent teacher groups, school councils, and other organizations for the betterment of education, equity, and inclusion in the District.
- Create a positive awareness and understanding of students with disabilities.
Check out this month's PAC.ED Events & Information. We have wonderful actives, events and program planned for the 2021/2022 school year!
You can make a difference today by making a donation and/or volunteering to support the vital work of the PAC.ED!
Stay up-to-date with Clayton PAC.ED by visiting either our Dashboard, or our Facebook page.
We have wonderful activities, events, and program planned for the 2021/2022 school year!
For more information or questions regarding PAC.ED, please contact: Clayton PAC.ED President, Christina Blankenship, or call 314.402.4920.
SSD Parent Advisory Council (SSD PAC)
The SSD Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is comprised of families advising and collaborating to improve the education, confidence and social outcomes of each student served by SSD. The PAC consists of five parents or guardians – one member and four alternates – from each of the 22 St. Louis County school districts and from each of the five SSD special education schools. The parents or guardians of students receiving special education services in that district or school elect SSD PAC members.
The SSD PAC operates as a completely separate organization from the School District of Clayton PAC.ED. However, due to the nature of “dual district” structure that exists uniquely in St. Louis County, both PACs benefit from ongoing engagement, support, and collaboration. In fact, members of the Clayton PAC.ED often represent the School District of Clayton on the SSD PAC.
For more information check out SSD PAC or contact Christina Blankenship, call 314.402.4920, (Clayton PAC.ED President and SSD PAC (voting member).
Special School District of St. Louis County
Melissa Logan, Director of Special Education
Kate Pavlisin, Instructional Coach
Email: mjlogan@ssdmo.org
Website: www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @SSDDStLCo
Clayton School District
Website: https://www.claytonschools.net/
Location: 2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO, USA
Phone: 314-854-6000