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Autism Awareness Week April 10th – 14th

We acknowledge and celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Week, during the week of April 10th – 14th.  We will be having a door decorating contest, student activities, spirit days and shared videos in an effort to increase awareness of autism and an appreciation for all the gifts students with autism bring to our lives.  We are working to build an inclusive community where everyone is ... Continue reading "Autism Awareness Week April 10th – 14th"

World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st

Tuesday March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day!  This day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.  The date for World Down Syndrome Day is important because it is the 21st day of the 3rd month, which was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.  ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st"