Happy Thanksgiving

This week we began a new vocational task of collecting library books from the other classes in the school.  This is a great opportunity for our students to develop social skills and life skills.  These opportunities are very motivating and exciting for our students.  They have enjoyed meeting new students and staff throughout the school.

Another exciting opportunity the students participated in this week was our "Tim Horton's" day on Thursday.  Since we could not visit Tim Horton's due to COVID, we brought Tim Horton's to the school and set-up our fake store in the lunchroom window.  We read the social story I shared with you, I can go to a Fast food restaurant each day.  We had discussions and role playing about how to stand in line patiently, what to say to the cashier when it is our time to order, and how to exchange coins for the donuts.  This was a huge success and could not have happened without the support of our Learning Leaders, Educational Assistants, or Administration team.



Finally, it appears as if the Fall weather and temperatures have finally arrived.  Please ensure your child wears or brings an appropriate jacket to match the weather.  We do take two breaks a day outside for approximately 30 minutes each.  


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