HAPPY NEW YEAR! Woodland Developmental Center

Volume 3, Issue 4 • January 2012

Students ‘ROAR’ with the Events Calendar • Jan. 20 – Jail House Rock Dance help of a special guest • Feb. 7–10 – Special Olympics Winter Games A visit from a famous feline was part of the celebration we • Feb. 17–20 – Winter Break • Feb. 21 – Inservice, no had at Woodland last month in honor of our ROAR behavior students at Woodland program. ROAR (Respect, Own Your Own Choices, Always Be • Feb 27–March 2 – IEP Safe and Responsibility) has been in place since the beginning Week, no school Friday of the year, but the assembly served to refresh students on the the 2nd for SCI or SXI basic principles of the program. With the help of other staff classrooms members, I talked about ROAR and complimented students • March 16 – Sweetheart on how well they’ve done with the program so far. We wanted Dance to make sure students had some fun while they were learning, Diana Maison so we invited Roary, the Lions’ mascot, to join us at At Woodland Principal the assembly. Roary helped us demonstrate positive ROAR behaviors and did an excellent job of getting students excited Diana Maison, Principal about the program. Afterward, ROARY greeted student, posed for photos and Brian Jex, Asst. Principal visited some classrooms. It was a great afternoon for students and staff members Main Office: (several of whom were giddy to pose with ROARY), and also a fun way to help (810) 455-1011 students remember the steps to take toward positive behavior. To report an absence: (810) 364-7757

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The Woodland Developmental Center is operated by the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency. Left: Roary visits with Corinne in the classroom; right: Roary and Cody share a laugh. The Woodland Word | January 2012 2

Contacting Woodland

If you have questions about Woodland, you can call the office directly at 455-4011. For questions about busing, call the transportation dept. at 364-7757. This is also the number you should use to report an absence for your child. If you would like to speak with your child’s teacher, you can be connected by calling the office. The best times to do so are 8–8:45 a.m. and 2:45–3:15 p.m.

Keith Klug (left) and Bob Hand present Diana Maison with a check for $1,200. New face in Woodland office Cargill Salt donates money for iPads Representatives from Cargill Salt in St. Clair recently visited us with a very big Kathy Fandrick, a check. The company donated $1,200 to Woodland, which was used to purchase two former employee in the iPads for use in the classrooms. Everyone here is very grateful to Cargill Salt for its RESA transportation generosity. Students and staff have enjoyed incorporating the iPads into their lessons. office, is now working at Woodland as a temporary secretary. Woodland Book Fair coming soon She is subbing for Woodland’s annual book fair is Jan. 30–Feb. 3 in the Woodland gym. The hours Janet Dietlin. While are 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday Janet is gone, Kathy and Friday. The fair is open to Woodland families and RESA employees. Special will handle attendance events for students include a family fun night on Feb. 1. Attendees of the fair on and lunch count. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 are encouraged to have lunch at the Training Table Restaurant, which is open from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. You can make reservations for lunch by Visitors asked to calling 455-4434. sign in at office Hoops for Heart coming to Woodland Parents and other Woodland visitors are Students will participate in Hoops for Heart on Feb. 16. The event, sponsored reminded that they by the American Heart Association, will allow students to raise donations for the must sign the sign-in association by shooting baskets in the gym. Music teacher Shelley Scahill will sheet when visiting the be the DJ, and physical education staff members will help run the event. Money school. This helps us raised will go to the AHA to help fund medicine and treatments for children with ensure the safety of heart conditions. This is the first year Woodland is involved with the program, our students. which is held in many schools throughout St. Clair County. The Woodland Word | January 2012 3

Left: Brandy, Amanda, Sarah and Taylor prepare cookies for baking. Right: Erica and Shelby mix the dough.

Girl Scouts offers fun, chance to help others One of several social opportunities we offer to our students is the chance to participate in scouting. Michele Ebmeyer, who teaches Room 208, is also the leader of Woodland’s Girl Scouts troop. Michele said the troop met two times before winter break and will continue to meet monthly for the remainder of the school year. Scouting gives participants a chance to interact with students from their own and other classrooms. Michele said it also serves to allow them to make a difference in their community. “The girls are building friendships, but we’re also focusing on helping others,” Michele said. She said that in December, the troop made holiday cards and cookies for people at the senior citizens’ home in Marysville. The Girl Scouts also choose activities they’d like to participate in. This month, they will make bracelets. Michele runs the meetings with the help of co-leader Beth Thoms.

Assembly celebrates Woodland’s fundraising efforts Principal Diana Maison presented the Salvation Army with a check for $3,000 at Woodland’s holiday assembly last month. The money was raised at the annual auction on Dec. 16. Students and staff also collected winter clothing and food, which they then helped the Salvation Army pack for distribution. The assembly gave us a chance to celebrate our charitable efforts, as well as the holiday season. Several students participated in performances, and everyone got a chance to sing along with the Salvation Army band. Santa Claus himself made an appearance, coming in to greet students at the end of the assembly. The Woodland Word | January 2012 4

Left: Visitors Laura and Rosie get hands-on with one of the projects. Right: Cody and Tucker experiment.

Students become scientists for a day Many of our students got a chance to display their experimentation skills at the Woodland Science Fair last month. Students worked on their projects in the weeks leading up to the fair using the scientific inquiry/scientific method they have been studying. Parents and family members were invited to come see students’ projects.

Woodland follows Port Huron’s school closings, main roads policy If the Port Huron Area School District closes due to inclement weather, Woodland will also close as over half of the special education buses come from the Port Huron area. When “main roads only” busing is announced by the PHASD, RESA Transportation will provide busing in the same manner. RESA buses will travel on Port Huron city streets and major hard surface roads only. Buses in rural areas will not run on gravel roads, in subdivisions or in mobile home parks. Students who do not live on major hard surface roads will not be transported. If the PHASD goes to main roads only and Woodland is not closed, parents who don’t feel they can get their children to the main road stop areas should call transportation to let them know the student won’t attend school. School closings are broadcast on the following radio stations: WPHM, 1380 AM; WHLS, 1450 AM; WHLX, 1590 AM; WSAQ, 107.1 FM; WGRT, 102.3 FM; and WBTI, 96.9 FM. TV announcements can be found on channels 2, 4 and 7. On the Web, information is available at www.fox2detroit.com and www.clickondetroit.com.

Mobile dentist maintains smiles The Mobile Dentist/Smile Programs will visit our school on Feb. 8. The program brings on-site preventive dental care to students in the most comfortable, convenient and effective way possible. Services provided include dental examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, X-rays and sealants (if needed). If you are interested in having your son/daughter participate, please complete the application form that was sent home and return it to school as soon as possible. If you have further questions, please call Sherry Shine-Thompson at 455-4366.

Parent University offers learning opportunities Parents and caregivers, including those who have children with special needs, will find valuable information and resources at the Parent University on March 3 at RESA’s Technical Education Center (TEC). The event, from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., will feature educational sessions on topics such as autism, behavior issues, procedural safeguards and nutrition. Several vendors and community agencies will provide information on their products and services. Admission is $13. The fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. If you would like more information, contact Shane Welch at (810) 455-4041 or [email protected]. The Woodland Word | January 2012 5

(L-R): Charles, Keli, Dana, Jimmy, Troy, Everett, Dan and Jill were the Workers of the Month.

Workers of the Month rewarded for excellence A number of students in our vocational training program were honored at a ceremony for the November Workers of the Month. Charles, Dan, Dana, Everett, Jill, Jimmy, Keli and Troy were the latest students to be recognized for good work in our program. The ceremony was attended by several parents who watched as their students received shirts and certificates.

Summer camp opportunities available Believe it or not, it’s time to begin thinking about summer camp. Below are two websites with information on local camp opportunities: • The Fowler Center in Mayville, Mich., is accepting applications for both respite and summer camps. The registration deadline is March 1, 2012. Visit www.thefowlercenter.org for more details. • Camp Grace Bentley, located in Burtchville Township, is also accepting applications for summer camp. For more information, go to www.campgracebentley.org. Funding assistance for camp may be available to students through the Council for Exceptional Children’s “Campership Program.” Families can apply for up to $200 to attend a summer camp in Michigan. Applications are available at www.micec.org. Applications must be postmarked by March 16, 2012. If you would like more information, please contact Sherry at 455-4366.

Four Students of the Month chosen for November Cali, Jacob, Joya, Kenneth and Marisa were selected as November’s Students of the Month. This program acknowledges good work on the part of our younger students. These students also received their awards at a ceremony attended by their parents.

(L-R): Bev with Cali; Deb and Marisa; Tammy with Jacob; and Tricia and Joya. Kenneth is not pictured. The Woodland Word | January 2012 6

Training Table January Menu

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Salad Bar Beef barley soup Egg/tuna salad sandwich Apple crisp 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Spaghetti bake Salad Bar Garlic bread Green beans Chocolate eclair cake

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Cafeteria January Menu

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Weekly alter- Sloppy Joe Hot Dog Goulash Minestrone Turkey Wrap W/ native choice Sweet Potato Pasta salad Broccoli Soup/crackers Lettuce Ham & Cheese Tots Fruit Fruit Cheese Bread Oven Potato Sandwich Fruit Milk Milk Cukes Fruit Milk Apple crisp Roll Fruit Milk Milk

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Weekly alterna- Fish Sandwich Baked Rotini Chicken Breast Ham & cheese Mac & Cheese tive choice Oven fries Broccoli on wheat bun wrap w/ lettuce Peas & Carrots Turkey Sandwich Fruit Fruit Sweet Potatoes Cukes w/dip Fruit Milk Milk Fruit Fruit Milk/Roll Tartar sauce Banana bread Milk Milk

29 30 31 Weekly alterna- Chicken Cheese Pizza tive choice tetrazzini Tossed Salad Peanut butter Green beans Fruit & jelly Fruit Milk Milk Roll