SSD.Leadership School Communication
Family and Staff Newsletter January 2024
Happy New Year Families & Staff~
Please consider nominating 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!As always, please let one of us know if any questions or concerns arise. We look forward to seeing you and your children soon!
As always, should questions or concerns arise, please don't hesitate to let one of us know. In addition, if any SSD staff member has made a positive impact on you or your student, let us know by submitting a Cause for Applause!
Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays!
In partnership,
Dr. DeAndria Player, Director of Special Education, dmplayer@ssdmo.org, (314)989-8422
Barbara Champagne, Special Education Coordinator, bachampagne@ssdmo.org, (314) 989-8198
Lynette Swift-Elliott, Special Education Coordinator, lswift-elliott@ssdmo.org, (314)989-8240
Hub Huddle
Would you like to learn more about how to support our student’s learning this Winter? Take a look at the FACE YouTube page and watch any of our pre-recorded webinars. Topics include toilet training, executive functioning, behavior supports, and Special Education Process. Check it out and email us at face@ssdmo.org to suggest other important topics.
The holidays can be a stressful time financially for many families. The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC) will be at the HUB at North Tech High School on January 5th from 10-2pm to help families. CAASTLC can provide the following programs and services to families:
● Case management
● Utility assistance
● Rental assistance
● Financial education
● Weatherization
● Program development and educational activities.
Online SSD Resources to Help Families All Year:
Visit SSDMO.org for links to resources that will direct you to information that will be helpful throughout the year - bookmark the webpage to make it easy to find. The links below apply to all students county-wide who receive services from SSD.
Special School District Upcoming Events
January 2024
https://www.ssdmo.org/Page/2#calendar1/20240118/month
January 1-2: Winter Break (SSD Schools Only)
January 3: First Day Back in Session (SSD Schools Only)
January 5: Hub Huddle: Community Agency Action of St. Louis County (CAASTLC) 10am-2pm
January 9: Board of Education Work Study 5:45pm; Executive Meeting 7:00pm
January 10: Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting 7:00pm
January 12: Professional Development Day (SSD Schools Only)
January 15: District Closed in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 23: Board of Education Business Meeting 5:45pm; Executive Meeting 7:00pm
January 24: Lunch & Learn: Mizzou PAWS 11:30-Noon
Special School District of St. Louis County
Email: dmplayer@ssdmo.org
Website: www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, Wildwood, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @SSDDStLCo
The Leadership School Upcoming Events
January 2024
https://www.theleadershipschoolstl.org/school-calendar
January 1: Winter Break
January 2: Staff PD/No School for Students
January 3: Classes Resume
January 12: Quarter 2 Ends
January 15: MLK Day/School Closed
January 16: Quarter 3 Begins
January 16: Family University: Nine PBS 6pm-7:30pm
January 30: TLS Board Meeting 6pm
The Leadership School
Website: https://www.theleadershipschoolstl.org/
Location: 1785 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314-409-2308