U.City/SSD News
January 2024 Edition
Happy New Year!
Thank you for reading this edition of the Monthly Newsletter!
SEF'S John Cary College Scholarship Applications
SEF's John Cary College Scholarship Applications are being accepted through January 26, 2024
Each year, the Special Education Foundation grants five $5,000 college scholarships to selected students entering post-secondary education. Recipients embody the qualities admired by John Cary, including resilience, courage, and determination. The scholarship committee assesses candidates based on academic achievements, leadership skills, community volunteerism, and accomplishments in athletics and/or the arts, seeking evidence of their potential for future success. Students planning to attend a four-year college or university can submit an application accompanied by their school transcript, through the SEF website. The student's SSD teacher must also nominate the student to be considered. Learn more about the John Cary Scholarship and how to apply. https://sef-stl.org/programs/scholarships/
Salutes Award
Nominate a Staff Member for a Salutes Award!
Applications for several awards which honor the contributions of SSD staff and community members are awaiting nominations, which are due Jan. 5, 2024. These awards are collectively known as Salutes awards because they are given at the District’s annual Salutes event in the spring. They include the following:
Special Ambassador Awards (for community members or organizations)
Distinguished Leader Awards (for administrators in SSD and partner districts)
Please refer to the Salutes webpage for details about each award. Some awards permit nomination by SSD staff only, while others accept nominations from people who are not employed by SSD. Please nominate someone you know who works for SSD and help us provide the recognition they deserve for their meaningful work in SSD!
CONNECT WITH THE SSD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Communication
The SSD Board of Education would like to better engage with family, staff, and community members. The board member representing The School District of University City is Tiffany Hudson.
THE FAMILY RESOURCE HUB
Learn more HERE:
Family Resource Hub Virtual Grand Opening. Video
For more information please contact 314-989-8311
PAC.ED: PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY
The SSD Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is comprised of families advising and collaborating to improve the education, confidence and social outcomes of each student served by SSD.
The PAC consists of five parents or guardians – one member and four alternates – from each of the 22 St. Louis County school districts and from each of the five SSD special education schools. The parents or guardians of students receiving special education services in that district or school elect SSD PAC members.
Learn more on the PAC website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 1: District Closed - New Year's Day
January 2: No School for Students - teacher work day
January 3: Classes resume for all students
January 4: Board of Education Work Session
January 12: Student Early Release Day
January 15: District Closed - Martin Luther King Day
January 16: One U City Community Meeting, Location TBD
January 18: Board of Education Regular Meeting
January 22: State of the District, 6-7:30 p.m., UCHS library. Register: www.ucityschools.org/SOD2024
SSD ADMINISTRATOR CONTACTS
SSD ADMINISTRATOR CONTACTS
Wendy Gilliam, Ed.S.
Special Educator Director.
314-989-8461/314-290-4038
Meghan Boyer, Ed.S.
Special Education Coordinator
314-290-4150 Pershing Elementary School
Briana Martin, Ed.S.
Special Education Coordinator
314-290-4280 Brittany Woods
314-290-4100 U. City High School
314-989-7026
Special School District of St. Louis County
12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO,
314-989-8100