SSD/U. City News
March 2022
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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.
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
Virtual Workshop: Meeting your child's needs using Charting the LifeCourse Tools in the IEP process
When: Tue, March 15, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Description: Your child’s school Individual Education Plan (IEP) can be intimidating and overwhelming at times. Find out how to utilize LifeCourse Tools to help prepare and communicate effectively with your child’s IEP team to determine the most successful goals and interventions to help your child reach their potential.
To register for this workshop, click here: https://SSDPEDA.as.me/CTLCwithSTLARC
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
Mental Health First Aid Training for SSD Families - Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and others to help adolescents experiencing mental health and/or addictions challenge or crisis. It is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Nationally this course is valued at $170; due to a grant from Missouri's Department of Mental Health and a collaboration with the Ferguson Community Center, you have the opportunity to attend at no cost.
Saturday, March 19th from 9 – 1:30 PM at Ferguson Community Center. 1050 Smith Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135
Space is limited. To register click here. Registration will close on Monday, March 7th or when all seats are filled.
The Family Resource Hub
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. For more information please contact 314-989-8311 or email FamilyEngagement@ssdmo.org
Learn more HERE:
The School District of University City Upcoming Events
District Reminders
Dates to Remember
- Wednesday & Thursday, March 9 & 10, Evening Parent Teacher Conferences @ 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 11, No School, Comp Day for Teachers
- Friday, March 18, Early Release, End of Third Quarter, Record keeping
- Monday-Friday, March 21-25, No School, Spring Break
- Friday, March 25, District Closed, Spring Break
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