Ferguson-Florissant School District
November 2023
Mission Statement:
Giving thanks!
Upcoming Events from FACE:
The Community Action Agency of St. Louis (CAASTL) will be available at the Family Resource Hub, located inside North County Technical High School on October 6th and November 3rd from 10-2pm. CAASTLC can provide the following programs and services to families:
Case management
Utility assistance
Rental assistance
Financial education
Weatherization
Program development and educational activities.
Contact FACE with any questions.
Family Cafe
Are you interested in making connections with other families and community members in our district? Join Face on November 16th, for the final Family Cafe of the semester. Family Cafes are hosted by families, for families. They provide parents and caregivers a safe and welcoming space to connect and learn from each other. They are centered on the Strengthening Families Five Protective Factors: Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support and Communication. Three cafes will be hosted each semester. This semester they will be held at North Technical High School 1700 Derhake Rd., Florissant, MO 63033 from 6-8pm. Register today!
Pathways to Independence for a Lunch and Learn
Join FACE as they welcome Starkloff Disability Institute for a Lunch and Learn on November 15th at 11:30am live on YouTube. This Lunch and Learn will highlight Starkloff’s Dream Big and Access U programs. Each of these programs help student’s focus on the future by offering career and post-secondary education guidance. You can find this live event as well as previously recorded Lunch and Learns on the SSD YouTube page.
Family Academy
EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! FACE is hosting its second annual Family Academy on Saturday, November 4th from 9-12 at North Tech High School, 1700 Derhake Rd., Florissant MO 63033. Families will have the opportunity to meet with a wide variety of community providers and vendors as well as participate in self-directed learning opportunities. So gather up the kids and head to North Tech for a morning filled with fun and empowerment. Visit the FACE webpage for more information and to register!
FACE will host Vocational Rehabilitation for a HUB Huddle on Friday, November 17th. SSD's The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide our community with additional support and access to resources that support employment after transition. A representative from VR will be available at the SSD Family Resource Hub (located inside North Tech High School) to provide information on many of their programs, including VR Youth Services, Pre-Employment Transition Services (pre-ETS), and share support for families.
SEF Critical Needs Program
SEF Critical Needs Program: The Special Education Foundation (SEF) offers Critical Needs services - a solution to provide immediate funding to those students served by the Special School District (SSD) where the family is either unable to financially meet the need, has exhausted community resources, or is at risk for a student medical emergency that may result in the loss of independence or academic failure. Applications (accepted year-round) are to be completed by a social worker, teacher or administrator through the SEF website, submitted to Adrienne Eaglin at aeaglin@ssdmo.org or mailed to the Special School District Learning Center at 900 Hornet Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042.
Free Flu Shots Through BJC: Receiving a flu shot helps keep you and your community healthy! Free flu vaccinations are being provided through Barnes-Jewish Hospital. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/3oCxqYu
PARENTS your voice makes a DIFFERENCE!
SSD Board of Education
Community Outreach
Free online Math program for K-5 students!
https://www.zearn.org/ Zearn is a free Math online program for K-5 students. It has online materials, printable materials, is set up for full digital use, or working in small groups with independent practice.
Zearn Math: Top-rated math program created for teachers, by teachers
Zearn Math is a K-5 math curriculum based on Eureka Math / EngageNY with top-rated materials for teacher-led and digital instruction.
T-Mobile we believe access to education is access to opportunity. That’s why we’re offering free hotspots and internet to 10 million eligible households.
Another Discounted Internet service
Affordable Internet Service for Families
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.
SPED Director & Coordinator Contact Information
2022-2023 Special Education - District
Director - Dr. Shanise Terrell 314-824-2065 sterrell@fergflor.org or slterrell@ssdmo.org
Director Secretary - Kristi Webb 314-824-2214 kwebb@fergflor.org or kwebb@ssdmo.org
Area Coordinator Secretary - Doris Jenkins 314-824-2089 djenkins@fergflor.org or dljenkins@ssdmo.org
Marion Wilson-Brooks 314-989-7999 Cross Keys, Halls Ferry, Wedgwood
mawilson-brooks@ssdmo.org mbrooks@fergflor.org
Carl Imhof 314-989-7901 McCluer No, STEAM (9-12), Innovation
ckimhof@ssdmo.org cimhof@fergflor.org
Latonna Crayton 314-989-7948 Bermuda, Central, Walnut Grove, Griffith
lmcrayton@ssdmo.org lcrayton@fergflor.org
Andriette Williams 314-989-7904 McCluer, Restorative Ctr
adwilliams@ssdmo.org awilliams@fergflor.org
Andrea Leonard 314-989-7998 Commons Lane, Duchesne, Parker Road, Robinwood
aleonard@ssdmo.org aleonard@fergflor.org
Lisa Thomas 314-989-7002 Berkeley, Lee Hamilton, Holman, Combs
lmthomas@ssdmo.org lthomas@fergflor.org
Candace Gardner 314-989-7001 Ferguson Middle, Johnson Wabash, STEAM (K-8)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 6 & 7th No School
November 8th BOE Meeting 6pm
November 20-24th Closed for Thanksgiving Break
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 8th, Parent Advisory Council 7pm
November 14th BOE 7pm
November 22-24th Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Special School District of St. Louis County
Kristi Webb, Secretary
Email: sterrell@fergflor.org
Website: www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @SSDDStLCo
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Website: https://www.fergflor.org/
Location: 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO, USA
Phone: 314-506-9010