#PPSPRIDE NEWSLETTER
Teamwork+Relationships+Communication
A message from Jen and Becky:
The Corning-Painted Post Area School District’s Pupil Personnel Department presents: Special Connections, Camps, Clubs and Recreational Activities on Wednesday, March 28th at Erwin Valley Elementary School from 5 to 7pm. Our goal is to help parents of special education students make connections within the community. The Wildlife Rockstars, USA Masters Academy, and the Southeast Steuben County Library will be doing presentations. Other community members will include: Dave Clark Foundation, YMCA, Girl Scouts, Marich Music, Camp Cory, Camp Badger and many more.
Refreshments and child-centered activities will be ongoing throughout the event.
You can earn up to one hour of in-service credit for attending. Make sure you sign in at the door.
Remember the Spirit Wear link is now open! Click here to have a looksee. The access code is: oonWVXJMjF
Welcome to PPS!!
Kerri Tullo-8:1:2 High School
Heather Surine-1:1 teacher at the High School
PPS will have two psychology interns for the 2018-2019 school year:
Bridget Sovocool is currently in the process of completing her Psy.D at Alfred University . She'll be a psychologist intern at the elementary level under the supervision of Heather Stempin.
Olivia Sunzeri is currently in the process of completing her MA degree at Alfred University. She'll be a psychologist intern at CPP-HS under the supervision of Jim Scouten
We would also like to wish the following teachers all the best in their new positions:
Walkthrough Wows!
We saw students demonstrating what it means to be a reflective learner.
We saw students learning how to become more effective communicators.
From Your CSE Chairs:
Walking the Walk
Teamwork+Relationships+Communication
The parent of a pre-school student had nothing but compliments for the staff that work with her child. The mother said Mrs. Pagano is friendly and easy to commuicate with. She also complimented the related service staff for all the support they have provided over the course of the year. She was thankful to have had an opportunity to participate in the open house. It allowed her the opportunity to meet and chat with staff prior to her son starting school. She knows that her son is happy and she knows that is from the amazing team that works with him on a daily basis. Way to go PSE team!!
Upcoming Professional Development
Upcoming Professional Development Events:
3/14/18-The Traumatized Brain
4/17/18-The Biology of Stress Management
5/9/18-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Upcoming TCIS refresher dates
Quarter 4Wed, May 2, 2018
Tue, May 8, 2018
Thur, May 17, 2018
Drum Roll Please...
Connecting with Sergeant LaFever
Derek LaFever was hosted by Mary Picarazzi’s Individuals and Societies classes to speak about his time in the military, his two tours in Afghanistan and character building. Derek served his country in the Army from 2010 to 2015. Derek was an E5 Sergeant in the Infantry as well as a unit supervisor. Although he has made it very clear that he was in no way trying to sway kids toward the Military, Derek spoke vividly about his time in the Army, his basic training and at length about the turmoil in Afghanistan. Many students later stated that they were extremely impressed by his stories of his brotherhood and friendships that he made as well as his private thoughts of how the Army helped him to mature and become a better man.
Derek enlisted in the Army upon graduating from Bradford High school in 2010. He is married to his high school sweetheart Ashley and has two children. During his presentation, Derek stated that he wakes up each morning with a smile on his face because he feels lucky to be alive and to enjoy this life. He stated that being in Afghanistan helped him to mature and to achieve a strong sense of family and an appreciation for what we have as opposed to war torn countries. The students were struck by his candor and his principled view on life.
Derek finished by speaking about his teachers in high school. He stated that when he returned from home from Afghanistan he called his Math teacher and apologized. He said that he was sorry for being such a knucklehead when he was in school and asked him if he would tutor him in Math. Derek went on to earn his Associates degree from CCC and is currently working on his Bachelor’s Degree.
Derek’s authenticity and his humble approach to life left the students and staff with an excellent view into what having real character is. We all very much enjoyed his presentation and feel that he would be a great motivational speaker for a middle or high school population. Please feel free to contact Mary (mpicarazzi@cppmail.com) if interested in Derek’s contact information
Fun with Books
Mrs. Thomas' and Mrs. Cavallaro's classrooms join together a couple times a month for storytime with Miss Sue from the Southeast Steuben County Library. They listen to stories, participate in interactive storytelling and get up and dance to music.
This time together has helped inspire Mrs. Thomas' students to write their own stories and read them to students in Mrs. Cavallaro's class.
Walk like an Egyptian...
BOCES Highlight
Mind and Body
Students in Ms. Dollard's 6th grade Language and Literature class recently had the opportunity to try out different devices to help with focus and attention. In addition to the 8 Desk Cycles that are already in the classroom, students are piloting the use of a VARIDESK, which allows students to stand as they work. The students also have the use of a T-Chair, which turns sitting into an activity that works large muscle groups in the torso and legs. Student feedback has been positive so far!
Guest Hosts
Knock Knock...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtSQcqXmlCck2_X89tfosWue8fRmXRHy/view?ts=5a71db9c
Winter Fun
Working Hard
Mirranda, a senior this year, is shown checking in the delivery at the Market Street Apothecary. Mirranda is currently placed at this site one day per week as well as two other days at Pookie's Consignment Shop in Painted Post. In the last few years Mirranda has also worked at Vinnie's Mini Mart and Lisa's Pet Place. She also is responsible for washing the boys basketball team uniforms at the high school. Her goal after graduation is to work at a convenient store.
Celebrating Black History Month
Sensory Friendly Clothing
Target is expanding its clothing options for people with disabilities beyond children with a new collection of jeans and tops in adult sizes.
The retailer said it will roll out sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for women as part of a new line called Universal Thread that’s meant to fit individuals of all shapes and sizes.
“Universal Thread is all about making great style available to everyone, while offering unprecedented value and never compromising on quality,” said Mark Tritton, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.
Sensory-friendly options within Universal Thread will be free of tags, have flat seams and feature extra-soft material. Adaptive denim in the collection will offer a high-rise back and longer inseams, wider leg openings to make dressing easier, no back pockets and faux front pockets. Items will be priced from $5 to $39.99.
The new products for women with disabilities come just months after Target unveiled a collection of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for children as part of its Cat & Jack brand. Target declined to say if they will make sensory-friendly and adaptive options available for men.
While Universal Thread will be featured in stores, Target said the sensory-friendly and adaptive items will only be available on the retailer’s website when the collection goes on sale Feb. 4.
Talk about Super
Project SEARCH
Move over Ryan Schafer....
Data Binders
Bringing home the Gold!
During Advisory on February 15th, students at the CPP Middle School participated in their own mini Olympics. The theme for Advisory was camaraderie and school spirit. Students were asked to learn about the Olympics and discuss how the event impacts our country's sense of pride. Each homeroom held the Olympic event of their choice. The winners from each homeroom advanced to the next round and will compete against each other in an upcoming event. Additionally, each homeroom was challenged to create a flag that embodied the Olympic spirit as well as reflected a sense of pride in our HAWK Nation. The combined homerooms of Ms. Dollard and Ms. Wheeler won the gold medal for Best Flag!!
A Little Help From Our Friends
8:1:2 High School
At the end of January the 8:1:2 high school classroom got two new teachers! Ms. Tullo and Mrs. Surine. They got a class pet, Bubbles the fish. They will feed him and learn to clean his tank. They made Personal Pizzas and Little Smokies to celebrate the SuperBowl, Mini King Cakes and Masks for Mardi Gras and Strawberry Milkshakes and cookies for Valentine’s Day! They went bowling on a family outing over February break, and look forward to other family outings in the months to come! They have new classroom jobs and we are looking forward to new recipes for the remainder of the year!
Unique Learning System
The 8:1:2 program Prek-12th grade is utilizing a new resource as aligned with the New York State Standards in order to improve their instruction with students who are alternately assessed. They completed two days of professional learning and two additional days of collaboration as they learn to navigate the system, the instructional materials and the ways in which they can monitor their student growth and success.
Excellence in Action
On February 14th the Board of Education awarded Stephen Rochester for his Excellence in Action. Stephen began working at the BOE building while attending Corning-Painted Post East High School. Upon graduation, Stephen became employed by the district where he has worked part time in the PPS office ever since. Stephen has formed many positive relationships with BOE employees over his tenure. Stephen arrives for each shift with a positive attitude and a big smile, both of which we have found to be contagious. He knows the expectations of his job and does it well. In October Stephen completed 12 years of service!
Giving Back
Ball Chairs
Interested in making ball chairs for your students? Here is where you can purchase supplies:
~The balls can be purchased at Five Below for $5
~The Buckets can be purchased from Walmart for $6.98
~To make the chairs adjustable you put the ball in the bucket and then blow it up.