February 2025 Newsletter
Meadowood Program
Do you know a Behavioral Health Professional* in your school who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference?
*Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) include school counselors, school social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical mental health professionals, board-certified behavior analysts, school psychologists, and school nurses. Please note, per DOE guidelines, only Red Clay direct hires can be considered.
The nomination form closes on February 19, 2025
February is American Heart Month 💗
American Heart Month is a time when all people, especially women, are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. National Wear Red Day is on the first Friday of every February. On Friday, February 7th, wear red and help raise awareness of the No. 1 killer of women - cardiovascular disease. Wear red to be seen, to be counted, to be heard, and to make an impact.
Love the Bus Month 🚍
Love the Bus Month is an annual month-long celebration held each February. The event highlights the important role of the yellow school bus in education and shows appreciation for the professional school bus drivers who safely transport students each day.
National Children's Dental Health Month 🦷
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Click here for a list of local dental health providers.
World Read Aloud Day 📚
LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day® (WRAD) in 2010 to celebrate the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. Since then, WRAD has evolved into a global movement of millions of readers, writers, and listeners from across the world coming together to honor the joy and power of reading and continue expanding the definition and scope of global literacy. World Read Aloud Day will be celebrated on February 5th, 2025 this year.
National Caregivers Day 💕
National Caregivers Day is the third Friday in February and falls on Friday, February 21st this year. National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize and honor caregivers and their critical contributions to our families, communities and healthcare system. For caregivers themselves, this day serves as a reminder that their work matters and that they are not alone. It is a chance to reflect on their achievements, connect with others who share similar experiences, and access resources that can help them thrive.
Rare Disease Day 🧫
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year. This year’s campaign shines a spotlight on the power of resilience and connection featuring the stories of four families from Australia, Rwanda, Bulgaria, and Argentina, impacted by rare cancer, rare metabolic, genetic, and neurological conditions.
On Rare Disease Day, sport your gear that represents a rare disease to help raise awareness or rock your stripes or zebra-patterned clothing to show support for people with rare diseases.
Blue Gold Bingo Night
Join Padua Academy's Blue Gold Club group on Facebook for more information.
Special Olympics Spring Sports
Register here from February 1st - March 15th
Community Fitness Fridays
Click here for more information.
Days of Summer Camp
Days of Summer Camp is a fun day camp experience for children with Down syndrome ages 3-13 and their siblings ages 3-10. Young adults ages 15-25 are encouraged to serve as Counselors and will receive 40 hours of documented community service for their time. Applications are due by June 1, 2025. Apply here.
Special Olympics Summer Camp
Applications are now open for the 2025 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Camp at Camp Barnes! Register here before April 1st!
iCan Swim Camp & iCan Bike Camp
iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
iCan Swim Camp Application
iCan Bike Camp Application
Camp Fairlee
Camp Fairlee is now accepting summer applications! Register here
Red Clay Autism Services is launching a fundraising campaign to partner with the Eagles Autism Foundation that brings awareness to diverse needs of students with Autism. Your donations can directly impact the lives of children and young adults with autism, helping them thrive in school and beyond.
The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for innovative research and care programs. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, we will be able to assist those currently affected by autism as well as future generations. Our event aims to inspire and engage the community, so together, we can provide much-needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism.
