APP Workshop

Please see the attached flyer regarding a Workshop for Parents on Apps used
in school to support students with Autism.

Santa Visits

Ottawa Shopping Centres have generously set aside a time for children with autism to see Santa exclusively for them & their families.  

Please visit the website for information regarding times and locations for special visits with Santa.

  

Progress Reports and IEP's

Please note that the Progress Reports and IEP's are going home for your review on Thursday, November 5th.  Students with accommodations only will not be receiving a copy of the IEP as there are no changes from October 15th.  All other students will receive the modified and alternative pages of the IEP only.  Please do not hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher or myself if you have any questions or concerns.

ASD Services

Please use the link to access a comprehensive directory of services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The document contains many links to services available in our area.

A Parent's Guide to Special Education

A Parent's Guide to Special Education - Information Session for Parents on November 4th - 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the OCSB Catholic Education Centre.

Moms for Mental Health

Moms for Mental Health - Speaker's Panel on Teens and Technology - Friday - Oct. 16th

Term 1 IEP's!

Please note that Term 1 IEP's will be going home on Thursday, October 15th.  Kindly review the IEP and sign and return the last page.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or Mrs. James.

Six Strategies for Making Bedtime Easier

Six Strategies for Making Bedtime Easier

Some useful tips to create bedtime routines for your child!

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!  I am so excited to be back at St. Augustine School for another year of learning and fun! I am looking forward to working with all students and their families. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

I will use this blog to post some links to useful sites for parents and students as well as post information regarding upcoming deadlines and events.  I hope that you will find the information useful.

Parents:   The Ontario Ministry of Education has an extensive website for Special Education which you may like to review. In addition, the Ottawa Catholic School Board has outlined their special education priorities as well as their Special Education Report which outlines programs and services offered by the board.

Students:  Check out these  Math Websites  and Language Websites for practice!

Have Fun!!

Bedtime Yoga

Please check out the link for some bedtime yoga poses for children which may assist sleep

Summer Camps

Please see the link for summer camps offered
throughout Ontario for students with Special Needs.

5 Kid Friendly Yoga Poses to Prevent a Meltdown!

5 Kid Friendly Yoga Poses to Prevent a Meltdown!
An excellent strategy to assist children who are
experiencing some anxiety.

Summer Camps

Please visit the link for more information regarding a two week social skills camp for
students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD offered by the Learning Disability Association
of Ottawa.
Summer Camps 

March Break

Thank you to everyone who has returned their signed consultation pages for Term II IEP's.  If you have not done so, please return at your earliest convenience.  It has been an extremely long winter and we are all anxious for spring to arrive!  We will enjoy one last Winter outing on March 13th with our Winter Play Day.  Thank you to all the parent volunteers who have offered to assist us!  It will be a fun day to say goodbye to winter and hello to March Break!  I hope that everyone enjoys a fabulous March Break with family and friends and is refreshed and ready to get back to work on March 23rd!

Google Files

This is a great website for students with SEA computers.  Lots of great tutorials and videos to use Google Drive and its many applications and extensions.

SEA training Website

Typing Apps from Google

The Chrome Store in Google has some great apps for typing. It's a great way for students to practice their keyboarding skills.  Just go to the Chrome Store and search "Typing".  "Typing Tutor" and "Typing Lessons" are both good apps.  There are some typing games available as well.  If you search "Typing Games",the second game in the list is a good game where you can choose different skill levels. Have fun!

Learning Disabilities Association Monthly Meeting

Please see the following in regards to an upcoming parent support and education night held by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton.

Monthly Parent Support/Education Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2015  From: 7-9 PM    January Topic:  The Benefits of Mindfulness for LDs and ADHD Speaker: Christine Caissie is a learning strategist, who has over 12 years experience providing support to post-secondary students with disabilities affecting the cognitive processes (including LDs, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, Asperger's Syndrome & mental health disabilities).  In addition, she provides assistive technology training to adults and school-age children.    ABOUT THE GROUP: For Parents, Guardians, Educators of children and young adults with Learning Disabilities (LD's) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD). Experienced facilitator guides the meetings. Provides  the opportunity to share feelings, thoughts, problems, solutions and information with other individuals. Come browse our Roy Cooper Memorial Resource Library from 6:30-7 PM Donations are appreciated to help offset costs of the meeting.   * Childcare is available at $5 per child: please RSVP in advance so that we can arrange for enough staff .  RSVP at (613) 567-5864 or ldaottawa.com

Welcome to a new year!

Winter has certainly arrived as well!  In January we will be launching a new program at St. Augustine's.  It is called PALS (Playground Activity Leaders in Schools.  The program encourages children to participate in organized playground activities lead by junior students in the school.  The objective is to increase cooperative play skills and physical activity and to provide leadership opportunities for junior students to develop communication, problem solving and organizational skills.  Interested students will apply for a leadership position and will be provided training.  Your son or daughter may be bringing home the application.  Please review it with them and encourage them to participate!  Let's Play!