Early Childhood Special Education

Have a great summer!

Summer is a time to refresh and reconnect. We have longer days, weather that gets us outdoors and interacting with one another. Please take time to play outside, enjoy the weather, to do something for your family and for yourself. Don't forget to stay hydrated while you're out there. St. Louis summers can take a lot of of you so be sure to tune in to how your body is feeling. We want you to have fun with the children but we want everyone to be safe too.

Enjoy!

Stacy M. Sturdivant

Director of Early Childhood Special Education

SSD launched a new Instagram account in October and would love for you to follow. The District will be sharing photos and updates from all across the District, including our students and staff in partner districts. Follow us to stay connected and see what we are up to: www.instagram.com/ssdstlco/

Check out Miss Kelly's Gym they have summer classes and camps that you may want to sign your little one up to attend. This location is off Olive Rd, west of 270. Plus the website says they are opening a St. Charles location. So there is more than one site to visit.

Total number of students registered: 3,028,429 AND Total number of books gifted: 238,654,105

Check out St.L Parent's site for a quick list of things that you might want to do with your little one this summer.

VISIT THE HOME OF CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE COMPANY & BISSINGER'S HANDCRAFTED CHOCOLATIER

Fulfill a childhood dream and visit the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company factory, candy kitchen and world headquarters! The Abel Family opened their new factory in 2012 and offer FREE factory tours 5-days-a-week! We will take you down onto the factory floor where you can see, hear, smell and taste chocolates right in front of your eyes! We will show you our candy kitchen and chocolate enrobers - you can watch our candy makers hand make chocolates. Our chocolate factory is becoming a popular St. Louis destination with over 50,000 visitors each year! We look forward to seeing you on a tour soon.

FACTORY ADDRESS:
CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE COMPANY
5025 Pattison Ave
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110

FACTORY TOUR SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
• TOURS RUN EVERY 1/2 HOUR

(EXCEPT FROM 12:00 - 12:30)

*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE

Looking for camp resources this summer? The Special Education Foundation's Kid-to-Camp program supports children served by SSD to attend camp during school breaks. Camp experiences extend beyond the classroom, fostering social growth, friendship, and independence. Applications for financial assistance are accepted year-round, offering invaluable opportunities for students. Visit https://sef-stl.org/what-we-do/kid-to-camp.html for more details or assistance with the application process.

CONTACT US:

face@ssdmo.org

314-989-8460

ONLINE:

www.ssdmo.org/face

• Special School District Website; Here is the Special School District Website. Please explore to learn further.
• Family and Community Engagement: The mission of the FACE department is to partner with students, families, and staff to support students' specialized academic, social, and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities, and authentic inclusion.
• Parent Advisory Council of Special School District ; Please visit this site to learn details about the Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Stacy M. Sturdivant

Director of Early Childhood Special Education

(314) 989-8411

Margaret Dyer

Special Education Coordinator

Ladue & Ritenour

(314) 989-8374

Karin Fleming

Special Education Coordinator

Affton, Bayless, Hancock, South County Head Start, &Webster

(314)-989-8546

Geannie Floyd

Special Education Coordinator

Brentwood, Lindbergh & Valley Park

(314)989-8376

Ben Gleason

Special Education Coordinator

ECSE Deaf/Hard of Hearing

(314)-989-8298

Liz Kenner

Special Education Coordinator

Evaluation Teams & Parkway Step Program

(314) 989-7831 or (314) 415-4980

Jen Roper

Special Education Coordinator

Parkway ECC, Parkway North Preschool, & Satellite Sites

(314) 415-4983

Kathleen Vierod

Special Education Coordinator

Maplewood-Richmond Heights, Jennings, Normandy, & Riverview Gardens

(314) 989-8213