Talent show filming is next week! Please remember to dress up in your performance outfit. (Refer to the email from Andrea with your cohort's specific information!) Socializing in the Sun This year, the team saw a need and desire to create more opportunities for socialization. As March arrived, students and staff have been taking advantage of the warmer weather days and getting outside together more often. Small groups of students from two cohorts at a time are gathering at the local ball field to spend time together. Counselors, speech therapists, and additional staff support conversations amongst students to make connections and discover similar interests. The happy smiles in the photos below say it all. We look forward to continued opportunities as students get to know one another and socialize in the sun! A special shout out to all participants during conferences this past week. We encourage students to self-reflect and advocate as much as possible, which is no easy task, but certainly an important one as they transition to young adulthood and beyond. We look forward to continuing the conversations we're having with you throughout the remainder of the school year. St. John's University Partnership Continues! The Bryant cohort returned to the St. John's campus this past week, where they dived right into a unit on Financial Literacy, learning about budgeting skills using Consumer.gov, NerdWallet, and Digital Compass. They also completed Work-Interes and Work-Values surveys on their way to learning the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alumni Association Alumni Association activities are available to Transitions students and alumni in the form of after-school workshops and events. SAVE THE DATE: Registration for Spring Workshops Opens on March 21st at 12pm! Spring 2022 Workshop Preview Mondays (Remote) Music Mania 4:15pm - 5:00pm A class in music appreciation where you can show off your skills with “name that tune”, learn fun facts about your favorite artists, share your opinion on “who sang it best”, enjoy exploring new music and more! This workshop will provide attendees with an opportunity to work on their communication and social skills through their shared interest in music. Tuesdays (Remote) Short Films & Chit Chat 4:15pm - 5:00pm Film studies - join us for a viewing of a short film followed by a discussion with peers. This workshop is a fun and engaging way to support literacy skills and work strengthening communication and social skills. Wednesdays (In-Person) Basketball Dismissal - 4:30pm Join us for a fun and inclusive basketball skill building workshop! Players will learn new skills and enhance their current talents through the use of drills, fitness work, and games that focus on the fundamentals. Thursdays (In-Person) Social Snack Dismissal - 4:30pm A socialization and healthy snack making workshop. In the kitchen, we will learn how to make healthy snacks while making connections with our peers. On Monday, March 21st at 12pm an email will be sent out with registration links. Please note that space is limited for in-person workshops. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Upcoming Virtual Events (these events take place on zoom from your home) Cartoon Trivia Friday, March 25th 4:30pm - 5:00pm $10 Do you love watching cartoons and want to show off your knowledge? Join us for our Cartoon Trivia Event! Click HERE to register Dance Party, Dance Off Thursday, April 7th 4:15pm - 4:45pm $5 Click HERE to register Cooke Virtual Transition Night!
Meeting zoom link HERE Big Mask News! It is expected today that Mayor Adams will change the school mask mandate to optional beginning on Monday, March 7. This week we have spent time in classes discussing this change and how it will bring different feelings for each student. Our counseling and nursing team will continue to provide support to our students. HERE are slides we shared in school, that may help families to continue this discussion in your home. Scavenger Hunts & Bank Trips In Real World Math, students have begun their unit on business. In class, students are learning about the difference between goods, services, wants, needs and consumers and producers. Students have been able to connect these concepts to their internships, personal interests, and the preferred activities they do outside of school. Students participated in a fun scavenger hunt around Transitions to find different businesses that sell various goods and services. In small groups, they worked together to find the prices for these goods and services and compared them. In addition to scavenger hunts, students continue to take bi-weekly trips to the bank to deposit internship paychecks and check their balances. With spring approaching and warmer weather upon us, classes have also been able to sit outside after completing activities to enjoy the sunshine! Forum In forum students have been discussing the importance of consent. Students have been able to define what consent is and what consent is not. Through scenarios that play out real life situations, and interactive kahoot games, students have enjoyed learning about such an important topic! Yearbook Cover Contest!!! |
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