This month students will be learning and practicing strategies to use when there are changes. Students will read social stories about changes, and identify strategies and tools they prefer to use when an unexpected change has occurred during their day. Students will also reflect on how some changes may affect their emotions/Zone.
National Special Education Day
December 2nd is National Special Education Day. On this day in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law, reaffirming the importance of inclusive education for students with special needs. This year's theme is to highlight the accomplishments of special education teachers, students, parents, support staff, and administrators. The day also raises awareness of the educational challenges that students with disabilities face.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
Delaware Day
Did you know that Delaware has TWO Delaware Days?? Since 1933, the governors of Delaware have proclaimed December 7 as Delaware Day in honor of that day in 1787, when Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution, thus making Delaware the first state in the New Nation.
National Delaware Day is also observed on July 13 every year. The holiday aims to commemorate the state of Delaware and how it was the first American state to officially declare independence from the British. The land of Delaware used to be a part of the states of New York and, later, Pennsylvania, but now it stands proud of its own. The state was named after the Delaware River and Bay, which was, in turn, named after Thomas West, Third Baron De La Warr. It gained official statehood in 1776 when the 13 colonies declared independence from the British.
5K RUN TO THE PLUNGE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Saturday, February 1, 10:00 a.m.
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
If one day of freezing isn't enough, we've got you covered! Join us for the 5K Run to the Plunge and make it a full weekend of fun supporting Special Olympics Delaware. Run Saturday, plunge Sunday - because why not make your winter story even more incredible?
Register here or learn more at www.PlungeDE.org
2025 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge at Rehoboth Beach
In-Person: Sunday, February 2, 1:00 p.m
Rehoboth Beach
Virtual – Backyard, schoolyard, any time, any place.
It doesn’t matter how you Plunge – all that matters is that you Plunge.
Register here or learn more at www.PlungeDE.org
Zoom Dance Fitness
Monday Nights 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sign up now to workout with Coach Jacque starting October 7, 2024. Coach Jacque will guide you through fun exercises and share easy nutrition tips you can follow right from home.
Sign up here to receive the zoom link.
