SPS_SpecialEducation

Follow our Twitter account for updates and to see the amazing ways the SPS Special Education Department supports students.

[james gunther @little_gunther]

I can’t believe Humphrey made it to the @SufVAschools Little Feet Meet! I don’t know who had more fun the students or Humphrey #SchoolDaysAccordingToHumphrey #AllDistrictReads

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

The stage was set & the students @KFHS shined @ the Adapted Arts Winter Celebration. Such a beautiful performance by all! Thank you to all the staff and students who filled our hearts, by conducting all of the songs and dances. @DrJNeighbours @SufVAschools #SPSCreatesAchievers

[Suffolk Public Schools @SufVAschools]

Students from Colonel Fred Cherry, John Yeates, Forest Glen and King's Fork Middle Schools participated in this year's Big Feet Meet, a track and field event engaging middle school students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in physical activities.

[Suffolk Public Schools @SufVAschools]

Due to the threat of severe weather and possible flooding in certain areas, Suffolk Public Schools will have an early dismissal today, Friday, September 22. Click the link for early release schedules: https://t.co/yEAl5zmHEJ.

[Jessica Joyner @jessjoyner13]

Elementary Program teachers answering the question and the call to their craft! #SPS_SpecialEd #SPSCreatesAchievers

[Dawn Irwin @DawnIrwin1991]

ESY/SPS Summer Academy littles practice color identification and fine motor (building) during center time. Our art project was a snail. We sang a song and read a book about a snail. #ECSEteachersROCK @little_gunther @jessjoyner13 @MsRisi_67 @SPS_SpecialEd @CatherinePicho3

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Great opportunity for #Virginia #StudentsWithDisabilities to learn about #SelfDetermination #SelfAdvocacy frm ppl who have walked their path. Share & strongly encourage the Youth to apply! The #youth & #family transformation from this summit is #Significant!
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@IMD_VDOE

[I'm Determined @IMD_VDOE]

As a project, we often promote the importance of youth voice, but let's not forget the words that parents and caregivers have to offer! Check out this article featuring quotes from some of our youth leaders' parents.
https://t.co/k5QMSFr805

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Suffolk Parks & Rec is excited to host a Therapeutic Recreation Princess Spa Day for girls w/disabilities ages 21 and under! It will be held on Feb 11th from 11 AM to 1 PM @ the East Suffolk Recreation Center.

Please see the attached flyer for all the details!

[Suffolk Public Schools @SufVAschools]

SPS, please see the graphic for our upcoming meetings.
For more information, visit our SPS website.
#SPSCreatesAchievers

[Virginia PTA @VirginiaPTA]

Tomorrow (Monday) we ask all to wear green in support of the students and staff of Richneck Elementary School.💚 #richneckstrong @nnschools @Richneck_Elem

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Congratulations Mrs. Hamlin

[Elephant’s Fork Elementary @EFES_Proud]

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Mrs. Becky Hamlin on being selected as Suffolk Public Schools Teacher of the Year for the division! We appreciate all that you do for our school! #EFESProud #BuildingtheBestSPS

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Thank you @KSEsharks student for bringing the music, energy and joy to the @SufVAschools Leadership meeting. Wonderful performance

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Yesterday we continued our partnership with @VCUWorksupport (VCU-ACE) to support our learners. They also shared the good work going on in our collaborative classrooms. #BuildingTheBestSPS

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

The Suffolk Parks and Recreation is offering a Therapeutic Recreation Winter Break Camp ~Winter Wonderland~!

Please see the attached flyer for all of the information. For more questions and/or to register please contact Jaimie Belch at 757-514-7264 or [email protected]

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

The Suffolk Therapeutic Recreation will host a Winter Break Camp for individuals with disabilities ages 6 - 17 on December 21 - 22 and 27 - 30, 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please see the flyer for more information and contacts.

[Lillian Mason @MrsMasons_Class]

Today @Ms_Shanfelter and I ended transportation week by making our own cars!! 🚗 🚙 I love giving my students the chance to be creative. @HillpointHusky @SPS_SpecialEd #BuildingtheBestSPS

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

Thank you to all who served

[SPS_SpecialEducation @SPS_SpecialEd]

@MrsMasons_Class @AgriLife

[Suffolk Public Schools @SufVAschools]

School Attendance Matters:
- 6 days absent is equivalent to 30 hours of learning loss.
- 10 days absent is equivalent to 50 hours of learning loss.
- 19 days absent is equivalent to 95 hours of learning loss. (Harrogate High School Study, 2021)
#SPSPresentEveryday