SSD/Clayton Dispatch
July 2022
Upcoming Events
School District of Clayton Calendar
- July 1, 2022 Last Day Elem/Middle Summer Programs
Welcoming New SSD Staff
The following staff will be joining us this upcoming year:
Mike Brotske (CHS- Speech Language Pathologist)
Connilee Christie (Districtwide-Social Worker)
Claire Gunn (Captain-Speech Language Pathologist)
Paige King (Districtwide-Registered Behavior Technician)
Stephanie Phipps (CHS-Special Educator)
Andrew Swihart (CHS- Teacher Assistant)
Amy Vilimek (Glenridge-Teacher Assistant)
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Literacy Tutoring
Design a Bookmark Contest
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
July 5-7 Florissant Valley Branch
July 12-14 Lewis & Clark Branch
July 19-21Natural Bridge Branch
July 26-28 Bridgeton Trails Branch
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).
17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference
The 17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference will be held on October 13-14, 2022, at the Saint Charles Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza, Saint Charles, MO.
This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates.
For more information and/or to register, go to https://tcautismconf.com/. If you have questions, contact the Thompson Center at 573-884-6052.
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
SSD’s Parent Education and Diversity Awareness Program
Are you still thinking about what to do this summer?
The PEDA Summer Resource Packet can help!
PEDA 2022 Summer Resource Packet
Other helpful resources:
St. Louis Recreation Council www.recreationcouncil.org
Blueprint for Summer https://blueprint4.com/stl/
St. Louis County Parks Activity Guide https://bit.ly/3LHpRsp
Early Childhood Summer Resource Guide https://adobe.ly/3vSuol1
The highly successful SSD Parent Leadership Institute that has had more than 280 participants since 2007 is once again being offered under a new name of Family Leadership Institute (FLI).
The Institute will be Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm at SSD Central Office: October 12, 19, 26 and November 2.
If you are a parent or family member who makes the educational decisions for a child with a disability, investing the time to attend these four Wednesday evening sessions will provide:
VISION: for the future of your child.
KNOWLEDGE: to help effectively participate in your child's education.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS: to improve the educational climate for all children.
ACCESS: to new resources, friends, and experts to help you on your journey.
Apply today https://SSDPEDA.as.me/FALL2022FLI
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