Rowland SELPA CAC Newsletter
March/April 2021 Community Advisory Committee
Rowland SELPA CAC Meetings and Events
APR 27, 2021
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Conservatorship: What is it and does my child need it?
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - CAC Business Meeting
Click here to register for the Parent Workshop and CAC Meeting
May 4, 2021
Very Special Virtual Family Art Night
RUSD Social Support Group for Special Ed Parents
Topic: Coffee Chat: a place where parents can share and discuss any topic related to life as parents with children with special needs
Sharing Mothers Day relaxation ideas
May 8, 2021 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rowlandschools-org.zoom.us/j/81335887733?pwd=R2dGa0Y0cmhiZFVQaHQ5SU5ZelNjUT09
Meeting ID: 813 3588 7733
Passcode: Mom#1!
Sharing Summer plans and ideas
Jun 5, 2021 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rowlandschools-org.zoom.us/j/83803454196?pwd=Yk5BdlhGc01FQUxpWW5jRUoxUHhCZz09
Meeting ID: 838 0345 4196
Passcode: Summer21!
Special Education Rowland Unified News
We welcome Dr. Shree Walker as our new Special Education/SELPA Director
The RUSD School Board approved in-person support 2 days a week for up to 2 hours beginning April 26, 2021.
🧡💜Celebrate SIBLING Day on April 10th 💙❤️
💙💙World Autism Awareness Day April 2💙💙
April 2
May 10
Month of May
Student Highlight: Mari Soperanes
Local Support Group Meetings
Parents Place at parentsplacefrc.org
PARENTS PLACE HAS PPE FOR FAMILIES N95 MASKS AND FACE SHIELDS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN call 626-919-1091.
Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, (Disability Rights CA)
IHSS
Friday, April 09, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., English
TASK
Early Intervention
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., English/Spanish
For a one to one IEP clinic with TASK you may request an appointment with us at: 626-919-1091
Office of Clients Rights Advocacy, (Disability Rights CA)
IFSP, IPP
Friday, April 30, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., English
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION KIDS CREW at eplilepsyfoundation.org
Bring A Friend Bingo Party
Saturday, April 24th at 4pm, register by 4/21
Transition to Adult Services
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., English/Spanish
For a one to one IEP clinic with TASK you may request an appointment with us at: 626-919-1091
Social Security Administration
Benefits for people with disabilities
Wednesday, May 19th Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m
REACH English Support Group
First Thursday of the Month
April 1, May 6
7-9pm
Spanish Support Group Nuevo Dia
2nd Wednesday of the Month
April 14, May 12
1-2pm
Dad Support Group DADS ROCK
3rd Friday of the Month
April 16, May 21
6-7pm
Mandarin and Cantonese Support Group
Last Wednesday of the Month
April 28, May 26 at 2:30 pm
Down Syndrome Support Group
3rd Friday of the month
April 16 , May 21 at 4pm
Epilepsy Kids Crew
for the Bring a Friend Bingo Party
Saturday, April 24th at 4pm. Register by 4/21.
Bonita Unified School District Parent Training
Help Your Child with Social Skills
Register at https://bit.ly/PPAApril18
Parent to Parent
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Mothers Day for Special Needs Mom
đź’•And Then Came Youđź’•
I thought I had it figured out this thing called motherhood.❤️
With all of my what-to-expect books on hand, I just knew I’d do all that I should.
I’d learn to rock a cranky child Into sweet and endearing compliance.
I’d know my child’s every cry–Hey it’s not rocket science.
You’d take your bottle eagerly while snoozing in delight.
I’d have the Gerber baby, Of course he’d sleep all night
And then came you… and all my plans unraveled
As we took our first steps down a road much less traveled.
A life of not knowing. what each new day brings, a constant reminder to cherish all things.
I thought I possessed all I’d need to see me through this life– laughter, love, joy, and faith–
Does anyone need strife? Of course I’d face some obstacles along the weary road
But surely I was strong enough to carry any load. And then came you…
Leaving me so unsure as I watched all the trials that you had to endure.
I realized the things that I’d hoped to achieve were all put aside as I learned to believe.
I knew it would be difficult, to wonder everyday– will my child grow up? Will he be okay?
Will I make the right choices…Will I make mistakes?
Lord, I know you chose me but, do I have what it takes?
And then came you…With a gentle reminder that life can be tough, and I need to be kinder. that every life matters. And just one small deed can change many lives by just planting one seed.
And yes, I struggle often and yes, I question still at times I want what I want and wonder what’s God’s will? And then we brought you home at last. Now life would be complete–Imagine my surprise to find my child would not eat. Each milestone that you would reach would come at your own pace. I was learning patience as life…is not a race. I thought I knew myself so well I guess that I was wrong For in my time of weakness I found out I was strong.
And then you come…running toward me with joy, your laughing at something, my mischievous boy. You reach for my face, As you so often do… “Why you smiling Mama?”“I’m smiling at you”.
I thought I had it figured out this thing called…Motherhood. And then came you…to change my heart. ❤️ Surely all is good.❤️
by Stephanie Husted