The Rockwood Reader
April 2022 | Issue 16
Current Events
Please join me in congratulating Marie Deprospero in her recent nomination for the prestigious Key to the Classroom award! Marie is a teacher at Eureka High School and one of seven finalists from across the county. She will be featured on SSD’s website and honored for her accomplishments during the 2022 Salute to SSD celebration which is dedicated to our staff and community members who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment to the District and its mission. Congratulations Marie!
SSD Lunch and Learn Series
Special School District’s Family and Community Outreach, Social Work, Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA) and Communications departments have teamed up to offer a virtual Lunch & Learn series for SSD families and stakeholders. The series, which will involve community organizations sharing information about their work, will take place on the first Wednesday of each month during the 2021-22 school year, from 11:30 AM - Noon.
Representatives from nine community organizations will participate in order to increase awareness about their agency and make connections with those in our SSD community who may benefit from their programs and services.
Organizations represented in the Lunch & Learn series include:
St. Louis ARC – April 6
St. Louis County Library – May 4
We hope both staff and families are able to join these events!
What's Happening in Rockwood?
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Family and Community Engagement
The Family Resource Hub
Family Resource Hub Virtual Grand Opening Video
Summer Program Guides: Recreation Council Flyer
Mental Health Training for Staff: Kickup registration link - https://pulse.kickup.co/events/browse/SKSWHzR83mUrJ7gpEPUpeh
Youth Mental Health Training for Families: Google link- https://forms.gle/28CzBcceYgadDhJk6
Assistance for families who may have challenges accessing the FREE Covid Tests
Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA)
The Summer Resource Packet is Here!
Get tips and tricks to making this your child’s best summer yet.
To access The Summer Resource Packet, click here: PEDA 2022 Summer Resource Packet
To access the YouTube Video of our recent Summer Resource Fair, click here: https://youtu.be/VVeYDiL8ykM
Congratulations to our Spring 21-22 Parent Leadership Institute (PLI) graduates!!!
Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Two Part Class with Dr. John Bruno Autism Effective Practice Specialist
When: April 14th and 21st 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Description: Identify and understand the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and learn effective, practical strategies that will support your child in being more successful at home and school.
The second session will focus more on strategies, with time for discussion and questions.
Click the following link to register for this event: https://SSDPEDA.as.me/understandingautism
PEDA would love your feedback!
Please complete are PEDA Communications survey here: PEDA Survey
Please visit our website - http://www.ssdmo.org/peda - for additional tools, resources and information for families!
Information and Resources
Special School District Parent Advisory Council
The mission of the Special School District (SSD) Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to effectively collaborate with and advise its stakeholders (including parents/guardians, the SSD Board of Education, Governing Council, SSD administration and staff, and partnering school district administrators and staff) in order to improve the educational, self-efficacy, and social outcomes of each student served by SSD.
Please click here to access the PAC website which contains specific information about meetings, agendas & minutes, as well as parent resources.
Important Dates
Friday, April 15th
Last Day for Seniors
Friday, May 27th
No School | Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 30th
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Special School District of St. Louis County
314-989-8268
Mandy Lloyd, Administrative Assistant
314-989-8249
Website: https://www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @ssdstlco
Rockwood School District
Website: https://www.rsdmo.org
Location: 111 East North Street, Eureka, MO, USA
Phone: 636-733-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockwood.School.District
Twitter: @rockwoodschools