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May 6, 2013
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Weekly Newsletter
Way to Go CTC Sea Turtles!
Special points of
interest:
•! Special Olympics
•! Around Campus
•! Upcoming Events
Inside this issue:
PTO Tricky Tray
2
A Peek Into the Program
2-3
A Peek Into the Classroom
3
Profectum Conference
4
Autism Fair
4
Upcoming Events
5
Way to go CTC Sea Turtles! Students from both the Wharton and Dover campuses
participated in the 2013 Special Olympic Track and Field event at the Hackettstown
High School on Saturday! For the past few months, our Physical Education classes,
our Related Service Department, as well as our classroom teachers, started a schoolbased Special Olympics athletic program entitled “Get Into Our Game” with our
children! Get Into Our Game (GIOG) is a Special Olympics training program that
provides individuals of all ages and ability levels the chance to learn key sports skills
and participate in athletic competition within their school or community.
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This program has not only helped to prepare our students for the Special Olympic
Games but has provided those who chose not to compete the chance to learn the
same skills. For those students who qualified at this weekend’s area game, they will
move on to the summer games this June! Congratulations to all of the students! A
very special thank you to all of the students who participated and to the staff and
parents who supported them at the event! We are so proud!
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CTC PTO Tricky Tray
The PTO has been consistently working on the Tricky Tray effort since May 2012! It takes almost ONE year and
lots of helping hands to prepare for the event. Thanks to our CTC parents, staff, volunteers and the generous
merchants throughout our community, we were able to offer fabulous and beautiful baskets this year to the!350
guests that attended the event! A total of $6,000.00 was presented to the Related Services department on
Friday and will be applied toward Related Services Equipment and will have a positive impact on all our children!
Matilda on Broadway
After reading the book,!Matilda!by Roald Dahl, Margaret and Debbie's Language
Arts classes took a trip to New York City to see the Broadway production of
Matilda, which is up for 12 Tony nominations! On Wednesday, May 1st, the
students enjoyed eating authentic New York pizza, cannoli’s and walking through
Times Square to the Shubert Theater.
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Some reviews from our students are:
"My favorite parts of the trip were the pizza and seeing the Freedom Tower"- JA
"My favorite character was Mr. Wormwood because he is funny!" - WD
"I liked the laser lights. !My favorite scene was when they ruined the birthday cake. !
I liked the main character, Matilda!" - DM
"I really liked the pizza and the play was funny." - GT
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Spring Concert
Sneak Peak
Join us this Thursday evening for CTC’s spring
production, Just Imagine! The show begins
promptly at 6:15pm, doors open at 5:30pm. Join us
early to sample food from around the world at the
marketplace! Don’t miss out! This is sure to be a
fantastic event!
Dr. George McCloskey
Executive Functions Workshop
We are excited to announce Dr. George McCloskey is scheduled to present an all-day workshop on the topic of Executive
Functioning on Friday, May 10th at the!Dover!campus at!9:15am.! The workshop is not only open to staff, but also to families of
Celebrate the Children.
Dr. McCloskey is a Professor and Director of School Psychology Research at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. McCloskey has been involved in psychological test development and publishing for over 25 years. His presentation will offer
an overview of executive functions and the roles of these functions across multiple settings including groundbreaking
techniques for assessment and intervention. He will also provide a multidimensional model of executive functions and their
development across an individual’s lifespan.
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Reservations
are required.! Please contact Jenna Hammond to reserve your space for this incredible presentation!! Please
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call!(973) 989.4033, ext. 415, or [email protected].!
A Peek Into the Classroom
Kelly’s Class
As part of our Community-Based Instruction Program,
Kelly's class planned, shopped for, prepared and enjoyed
a special taco lunch. !The students also made and
enjoyed green milkshakes in honor of St. Patrick's Day. !
Students discussed and planned what they would like to
prepare for lunch. !They made a list and walked to the
Dover Bravo food store to buy ingredients and comparison
shop. !After all ingredients were purchased, students
divided up tasks of washing and chopping vegetables,
browning beef, adding seasonings and cleaning up. !In
addition to planning and comparison-shopping, students
worked on sequencing skills by following a recipe,
modifying the recipe, turn taking, sharing and group work. !
Many students enjoyed second and third helpings of their
taco lunch and milkshakes. We found several members of
the group to be very at home in the kitchen!
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Celebrate the Children and Profectum Come
Together For an Education Conference
The NJ Educator’s Conference will provide an overview of the latest
insights into!the unique profiles and experiences of children and young
adults on the autistic spectrum and other developmental and emotional
disorders. A comprehensive overview of the application of evidencedbased developmental practices in the classroom will be presented by
teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language
pathologists and mental health professionals, working in both private
and public school settings in the United States and abroad. Program
components that promote regulation, sensory motor development,
visual-spatial capacities, engagement, intentionality, problem solving,
symbolic and abstract thinking will be illustrated through classroom
video examples. Teachers and therapists use affective, emotionally
meaningful, experience-based activities tailored to the individual needs
of the students to maximize motivation, comprehension and retention of
knowledge. The principle of "discovery vs. teaching" is emphasized as
teachers and therapists promote thinking vs. memorization in the
classroom. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how children with
developmental challenges can build strong relationships and become
creative, global thinkers, who are prepared for the 21st century. The
integration of the use of technology to maximize participation and
communication will also be incorporated.
Walk For a Difference
Autism Walk and Resource Fair
Please join Parents Of Autistic
Children (POAC) and Celebrate the
C h i l d r e n a s we Wa l k Fo r A
Difference! Bring your family and
friends to one of the best autism
events in New Jersey on June 2nd at
Gardner Field in Denville. They will
have food, entertainment, an autism
resource fair, and lots of surprises.
There's no party like a POAC party so
be sure to join us for a great day of
fun and help POAC continue to
support the families and teachers of
children and adults with autism
throughout New Jersey. The funds
raised from this walk will be put
back into the local community for
more free training and services. For
more information, please visit
www.morriswalk.org.
Raising the Bar:
Educational Approaches
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May 30-June 1, 2013
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Why Are we Using Social Media and Why Should You Follow Us?
!Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States and now affects 1 in 50 children.!
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than AIDS, Diabetes and Cancer combined.!
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We are at an important time in the field of special needs intervention as many people are beginning to recognize the
need for approaches that look at the overall development of a child and target areas such as abstract thinking,
problem solving, independence, self-esteem, emotions, language, and social interactions in a natural and supportive
setting. At this time, the demand for this type of intervention is much greater than what clinicians and educators are
able to supply. Therefore, it is crucial that we share the amazing programs we have to offer and the “how to” with
others.!!
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To fulfill our mission, we need your help and ask you to participate with us in the development of work, in the sharing
and building of materials, and in the structure and growth of our organizations: Celebrate the Children and Profectum.
Like us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter and spread awareness of progressive programs that support families and
help individuals reach their highest potential and find success in society.
Please share our pages and posts with your family and friends! !
Upcoming Events
May 9th
Spring Concert
Wharton Campus
6:00pm
May 10th
Dr. George McCloskey
Executive Function Workshop
Dover Gym
May 15th
PTO Meeting
Wharton Campus Cafe
1:00pm
May 16th
Open House
Wharton & Dover Campuses
May 24st
Parent Series
Dover Conference Room
11:00-12:30
May 17th
School Spirit Day
Crazy Hair Day
May 27th
School Closed
Memorial Day
May 17th
Parent Series
Dover Conference Room
11:00-12:30
May 30th-June 1st
NJ Educator’s Conference
Morristown, NJ
June 2nd
Walk for a Difference
Autism Walk and Resource Fair
Denville, NJ
Celebrate the Children!
A School for Children with Alternative Learning Styles
Phone: 973.989.4033
www.celebratethechildren.org
Editor: Jenna hammond