Mehlville School District
Special Education
December 2022 Edition
Mehlville Parent Advisory Council Information
There is no December Mehlville PAC Meeting.
For more information:
Facebook: Mehlville Special Education Advisory Council
PAC President: Sarah Copeland
Purpose: To provide support for all students, so that they may have the opportunity for the best educational experience, in the most conducive environment.
Vision: Every student will have access to resources, to meet their individual needs, in order to be successful.
Mission: To advocate for students' needs by providing support and sharing resources with students, parents, guardians, Mehlville School District staff and Special Education District staff. To offer assistance and direction to the district's decision makers. To bridge communication and close gaps between the Mehlville School District and Special School District.
Connect with the SSD Board of Education
The SSD Board of Education strives for transparency, accountability, and accessibility. We welcome family, staff, and community members to share comments, concerns, and ideas with SSD Board of Education members. To find the Board member representing your subdistrict, visit the Board of Education page on the SSD website.
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
FACE provides families with learning opportunities, information, and much much more!
ARCH Respite Information
ARCH Respite reimburses primary caregivers at a standard rate for short-term relief services they receive either in their own home, with the community, or in the home of a care provider. ARCH Respite serves St. Louis County and St. Louis City to register, or learn more, contact ARCH@slarc.org or call 314-817-2236.
ARCH Respite Flier: https://share.peachjar.com/https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/2372403/districts/50008flyers/2372403/districts/50008
FACE Lunch and Learn Series 2022-2023- 11:30-12:00 via YouTube Live - See Event Details below
Each event is held virtually through YouTube Live. To access the video, please click on the organization's name in the list below. The videos will not be available to view until their scheduled date and time.
Features in the 2022-23 Lunch & Learn Series:
Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis, Summer Resources - Dec. 15, 2022
Productive Living Board (PLB), Resources for Families - Jan. 25, 2023
SSD Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) department - Feb. 22, 2023
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - April 26, 2023
SSD Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Summer Engagement Activities - May 24, 2023
Assistive Technology Workshop
Join FACE for a workshop all about assistive technology. In this virtual session, participants will be introduced to Assistive Technology, by SSD Assistive Technology Specialist Kim White. Learn how to request an AT consultation and participate in demonstrations of universal tools available to all SSD students. Examples will be provided for low- and high-tech AT options that can be implemented in the home and school environments.
To Register Click:
https://ssdmo-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D_Cinj9sTJ6yr_j2ySNECA
Tue, Dec 13, 2022, 11:30 AM
Virtual
St. Louis Zoo's Sensory Friendly - Wild Lights Night
Nothing says St. Louis Christmas quite like Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. Your family can stroll through the grounds surrounded by a million lights, including animated displays, fireside stories, campfire s’mores, photo opportunities, and more. This event is made sensory-friendly with trained staff on-hand and quiet areas to help your child decompress. Get more information and tickets at stlzoo.org.
Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 05:30 PM
STL Zoo, Government Drive, St. Louis, MO, USA
Saint Charles Christmas Traditions on Historic Main Street – Sensory-friendly tours
The Historic Main Street of Saint Charles is a magical and fun place to visit during the Holiday season. With a new inclusion initiative, Saint Charles is now offering guided sensory-friendly tours. These guided tours are conducted twice daily by sensory specialists. Each 90-minute tour introduces guests to several Christmas Legends and ends with an opportunity to get your picture with Santa and a full deck of 2019 Saint Charles Christmas Traditions trading cards. Tours are Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday festival. For more information, including dates and times, visit discoverstcharles.com.
Fri, Dec 2, 2022, 02:20 PM
Main Street, St Charles, MO, USA
Sibshops at ARC- For Siblings ages 7-15
Sibshops offer an opportunity for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities to get peer support and education within a recreational context. This free series includes a fun mix of information, games, activities, and discussion. Children between the ages of 7-15 years old who have a sibling with a disability are encouraged to participate. For more information, contact Lee Anna Sanders at 314-817-2269.
Wed, Dec 14, 2022, 04:30 PM
St. Louis Arc, North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
SSD is hiring!
Right now in Mehlville, SSD has openings for paraprofessional staff at both elementary and secondary buildings. If you or anyone you know may be interested in learning more, please click on the link to the SSD hiring information. Please see the posting for Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide South Region.
Meet Our Team!
Andy Nieters, Special Education Coordinator - Mehlville High School & Buerkle Middle School
Melissa Wilson, Special Education Coordinator- Oakville High School, Oakville Middle School, MOSAIC Elementary
Adam Krenski, Special Education Coordinator Coordinator - Beasley Elementary, Bierbaum Elementary, Oakville Elementary, Trautwein Elementary
Emily Kresyman, Special Education Coordinator - Washington Middle School, Blades Elementary, Hagemann Elementary, Forder Elementary
Lisa Smith, Special Education Coordinator - Bernard Middle School, Point Elementary, Rogers Elementary, Wohlwend Elementary