From the Principal's DeskFrom the Principal's Deskhttp://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010-07-25T20:33:06ZSquarespaceCongratulations, Jonny - our July graduate!http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/7/25/congratulations-jonny-our-july-graduate.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-07-25T20:17:42Z2010-07-25T20:17:42Z(left) PACTT teachers Lauren and Shaun congratulate Jonny on his graduation into PACTT's adult program last week(right) PACTT Director Laurie Bushman presents a proud Jonny with his diploma.

]]>Jungle fun at the Promhttp://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/7/12/jungle-fun-at-the-prom.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-07-13T01:13:41Z2010-07-13T01:13:41ZThe backyard turned into a tropical jungle last week, at PACTT's annual prom. Here's a peek at some of the fun:

   

    

]]>Francis Parker hosts annual PACTT Field Dayhttp://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/6/10/francis-parker-hosts-annual-pactt-field-day.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-06-10T18:54:02Z2010-06-10T18:54:02Z(May 28) -- Francis W. Parker School hosted PACTT students and staff for our annual Field Day. A big thanks go out to the Parker students and teachers for their hospitality, and congratulations to all the Field Day participants! Here's a quick peek at some of the fun:

           

]]>Congratulations, April graduates!http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/5/9/congratulations-april-graduates.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-05-10T02:25:31Z2010-05-10T02:25:31ZApril graduates Adam E. and Kyle C., celebrated their accomplishments with their friends, families, and teachers. We're all very proud of them!


]]>PACTT teachers present at national conferencehttp://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/4/25/pactt-teachers-present-at-national-conference.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-04-25T19:52:58Z2010-04-25T19:52:58ZLast week, PACTT teachers Sarah Aldrich and Lauren Mucha presented a poster session at the national Council for Exceptional Children conference in Nashville, TN.

The topic of the session was "Community Employment for Students with Severe Autism," and discussed the components of a successful transition program with an emphasis on community employment.

Congratulations, Lauren and Sarah, on a successful presentation!

]]>Spring is here ...http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/3/31/spring-is-here.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-04-01T03:48:19Z2010-04-01T03:48:19ZAnd so is Spring Break (almost!)! As we eagerly anticipate the beginning of Spring Break (Friday, April 2 - Monday, April 12), students and staff celebrated the joys of spring today with an egg hunt in our very own backyard:


 


]]>Folks we know: A parent's perspective hits the shelveshttp://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/2/10/folks-we-know-a-parents-perspective-hits-the-shelves.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-02-10T22:35:01Z2010-02-10T22:35:01ZFrom the Gravity Pulls You In publisher's website:

"View the universe of autism--its marvels, chaos, and life-changing impacts--through the eyes of the contributors to Gravity Pulls You In. In 33 essays and poems, mothers and fathers raising children on the autism spectrum explore their lives in the context of autism's gravity, discovering what's important and what they find centering."

Flip through Gravity Pulls You In: Perspectives on Parenting Children on the Autism Spectrum, and one of the contributors' stories might start to sound familiar - that's because it's the voice of Ellen Pinkham, a member of our PACTT family. In her essay, and throughout the book, parents of children across the spectrum share common (and uncommon) struggles - but most importantly, showcase the uniqueness of the experience of each of our children and families.

The collection, edited by Kyra Anderson and Vicki Forman, is available on amazon.com and (for a discounted price) through the Woodbine House website.

Congratulations, Ellen!

]]>Shop and Share Final Roundup: Every little bit!http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/2/1/shop-and-share-final-roundup-every-little-bit.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-02-01T15:58:55Z2010-02-01T15:58:55ZThanks to everyone who participated in the three Jewel Shop and Share events from this fall. Our proceeds totaled nearly $250 for the October, November, and December days!

Our 2010 dates are not yet set, but we'll keep you posted!

]]>Q: When is a plate of cheesy nachos more than a tasty snack?http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2010/1/27/q-when-is-a-plate-of-cheesy-nachos-more-than-a-tasty-snack.htmlPACTT Learning Center2010-01-28T00:06:23Z2010-01-28T00:06:23Z

American Red CrossA: When the sale benefits the American Red Cross and its disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

Today PACTT's student community service club hosted a nacho sale, in the hopes that we could do our part to help the earthquake surviors and disaster relief in Haiti. Students helped make signs to advertise the sale, and manned the nacho table this afternoon.

After all the classes filed through the kitchen, and the donations were totaled, we celebrated -- our small nacho sale will send $300 to the Red Cross!

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's sale! 

Additional donations to the Red Cross efforts can be made through the American Red Cross website.

 

]]>Happy Holidays!http://pactt.org/schoolnews/2009/12/13/happy-holidays.htmlPACTT Learning Center2009-12-13T15:41:38Z2009-12-13T15:41:38ZFriday, Dec. 11th, all our PACTT classes bundled up, boarded the CTA red line and headed downtown to see the holiday lights and windows.

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