SSD/U. City News
April 2022
SPRING IS HERE!
Extended School Year (ESY)
Camp U is BACK!
Registration is now open for rising 1st-5th grade students (click here). The deadline to register for Camp U is May 1, 2022. Space may be limited, so make sure to note all deadlines for the registration process.
If you have questions regarding Camp U, please contact Susan Hill at shill@ucityschools.org or call 314-290-4079.
INTERESTED IN AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP STUDENTS EACH DAY?
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
PARENT EDUCATION AND DIVERSITY AWARENESS (PEDA)
If you have always wanted to participate but life made it too hard to get away from home, NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROLL!!!
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 you to 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.
The Institute will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on March 9th and 16th via ZOOM. The institute is offered at no cost. Learn more about this opportunity or download the application at: Parent Leadership Institute
PEDA would love your feedback!
Please complete are PEDA Communications survey here: PEDA Survey
Learn more on the PEDA website.
Latrisa Morgan, PEDA Administrator
314.989.8438
Join us for our upcoming workshop!
Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Two Part Class with Dr. John Bruno Autism Effective Practice Specialist
April 14th and 21st 6-8pm
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
Congratulations to our Spring 21-22 Parent Leadership Institute (PLI) graduates!!!
If you are interested in participating in a future PLI email us at ssdpeda@ssdmo.org
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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
THE FAMILY RESOURCE HUB
e 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. For more information please contact 314-989-8311 or email FamilyEngagement@ssdmo.org
Learn more HERE:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNIVERSITY CITY UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 1, UCHS Yellow Brick Road Cabaret, 6 p.m., University City High School Auditorium. Free admission for all.
- April 5, No School, Election Day
- April 7, Kindergarten Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m., all four District elementary schools invite families with prospective kindergarteners to register at www.ucityschools.org/KGopenhouse.
- April 8, Districtwide Arts Night, 6 to 8 p.m., University City High School
- April 12, UCHS AFJROTC Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., University City High School. Register for a preferred time slot at www.ucityschools.org/AFJROTCBloodDrive.
- April 13, All-District Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m., University City High School
PAC.ED: PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY
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.
Learn more on the PAC website.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- SSD Superintendent Updates
- SSD Parent Advisory Council
- Parent Education & Diversity Awareness Program
- SSD-University City School District
Let’s Talk is an open invitation from Special School District to tell us what’s on your mind.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Artondria Bentley, Ed.D.
Special Educator Director
314-989-8241/314-290-4038
Stephani Hudson
Special Education Coordinator
314-989-8289
Special School District of St. Louis County
314-989-8100SSDMO.org