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A huge thank you to the South Lyon Special Stars for presenting at our PAC meeting this week! 🏆 Hearing about their incredible program and amazing athletes was so exciting. We can’t wait to see what they can achieve! 🥇

Find them at: https://t.co/RZ0ZZeGuu5

#SOMI #DisabilityAwareness #LocalSports #CommunityImpact #SLSpecialStars

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

The holiday season brings togetherness, but for families navigating eating disorder recovery, food-centric gatherings can bring overwhelming stress. 💛🦃

Join our next virtual SLCS Parent Partnership presentation by Lisa Vincent, LPC for a Holiday Survival Guide for Families Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery to learn practical tools, boundary-setting tips, and supportive strategies for the season ahead. 🍁✨

🗓️ Join us on Monday, November 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12PM - 1PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: https://t.co/BlPOmp7TKt

#SLCSFamilyPartnerships #EatingDisorderSupport #HolidayMentalHealth #ParentingSupport

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

📢 Youth Mental Health Alert! 📢
Challenges are inevitable, but struggling doesn't have to be. Join our next SLCS Parent Partnership virtual presentation and learn practical strategies for Thriving Through Challenges: Strategies for Youth Mental Health! 💪 presented by Thrive Counseling.
Equip yourself with the tools for resilience and well-being.

🗓️ Join us on Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2-3 PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting https://t.co/BlPOmp7TKt.

#YouthMentalHealth #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters #SLCSFamilyPartnerships

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

👏Thank you to Lisa Vincent, LPC from LV Therapy and Maya Mackey from Be You Therapy for the SLCS Family Partnerships presentations on mental health supports for our families in the month of October, 2026 💕

#SLCSFamilyPartnerships #MentalHealth

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📱 Screens & Teens: What’s Really Happening Behind the Screen? 📱
Is screen time actually destroying focus and sleep, or is it just the new normal?

Join our virtual SLCS Parent Partnership presentation by Be You Therapy to unpack the real science behind teens, social media, and gaming. 🧠✨

🗓️ Join us on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12-1 PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting https://t.co/BlPOmp7TKt.

#ScreensAndTeens #DigitalWellness #ParentingTeens #SLCSFamilyParnerships

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Athletes are taught to push past pain—but what happens when performance comes at the cost of health? 🏋️‍♂️💔
Join our SLCS Family Partnerships virtual presentation by Lisa Vincent, LPC for Athletes at Risk: Eating Disorders, Performance & Mental Health as we break down the hidden pressures and how to protect our athletes on and off the field. 🧠✨
🗓️ Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12PM - 1PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: https://t.co/BlPOmp7TKt

#SLCSFamilyPartnerships #EatingDisorderAwareness #SportsPsychology #AthleteWellness

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WIN a PUMPKIN - Just Bring a Friend TONIGHT

Join the South Lyon Community Schools - Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SLCS PAC) - 1st Meeting TONIGHT

The first 2026-2027 SLCS PAC Meeting is being held TONIGHT October 5, 2026 from 6PM-7:30PM. All events will be held at Centennial Middle School (CMS) Media Center.

Click on the link to register and to get more information about upcoming events: https://t.co/EsYb5FcFbC

If you attend AND bring a friend this evening, you can pick out a small pumpkin - while supplies last!

Click the link to see upcoming SLCS PAC Events: https://t.co/BPz27nif8m

For more information call the SLCS Special Education Office, 248-573-8220.

#FREEPUMPKIN #INCLUSION #BELONGING #SLCSPAC

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Dance is for EVERYONE! 🩰✨ ALL-Ways Ballet Company is welcoming dancers of all abilities for our 2026-2027 season at Piazza Dance Company. Classes are enrolling NOW!
Elementary Level: 🧑‍Biolink Wheelchair Dancers: Mondays at 7:00 PM 🤟 Deaf, Hard of Hearing & ASL Users: Saturdays at 9:00 AM

Middle & High School Level: 📩 Contact us for custom class options!

Got other abilities? Reach out—we have classes for you, too!
📧 [email protected] 📞 [phone]

#DanceForAll #PiazzaDanceCo #ASLDance #WheelchairDance #DanceSeason2026

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

💥Struggling to help the teens in your life navigate today’s pressures? You’re not alone. 🗣️
Join our virtual SLCS Family Partnerships presentation by Lisa Vincent, LPC on Building Resilience: Helping Teens Cope with Stress, Anxiety, and Life's Challenges! Learn practical tools to help youth turn setbacks into strength. 🌱

🗓️ Join us on Monday, Sept 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12PM - 1PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: https://t.co/BlPOmp7TKt

#TeenMentalHealth #BuildingResilience #SLCSFamilyPartnerships #YouthSupport

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Mark your calendars and register for the 2026 South Lyon Victory Day! This wonderful community event is guaranteed to fill you with pride and leave you smiling.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:30 AM
South Lyon High School

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Every student deserves a seamless start to the school year! 🎒✨

Discover Walmart’s adaptive back-to-school line—featuring wheelchair-friendly sensory backpacks, tagless & magnetic apparel, and easy-grip supplies at Everyday Low Prices.

Shop online or in-store: https://t.co/DdD1pSaQR7

#AdaptiveFashion #BackToSchool #InclusionMatters

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Calling all SLCS Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs:

As you may know, the South Lyon Community School District is overseen by Oakland County Intermediate School District (Oakland Schools). One of the many plans that Oakland Schools has involves the Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services. This plan specifies that each school district in the county will appoint representatives for the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The open committee member position will serve a 3 year term starting in the fall of 2026 through the spring of 2029. The commitment is one evening per month at the Oakland School Conference Center and one evening event per month during each school year at Centennial Middle School for our local event. After reviewing the details of the position, please consider nominating yourself by completing and submitting the following form:
https://t.co/5IhRf3K7Ns

WHO: Any parent of a currently enrolled South Lyon Community Schools student with a special need (student must have an active IEP) may serve in this role.

WHAT: Apply to be the South Lyon Community Schools Parent Advisory Representative.

WHEN: All nominations are due on or before August 18, 2026.

After nomination window closes, an informal interview panel will be created to meet with the applicants in order to select one representative. The selected representative will be recommended to the Board of Education for appointment on behalf of our District and
Oakland Schools Board will process our nominee to finalize their appointment to the position. Once finalized, our representative will attend regularly scheduled meetings with other Oakland County parent representatives and our monthly local meetings.

Please consider serving on behalf of our district to represent our families at the county level.

If you have questions, please contact Sue Toth, Director of Special Education, 248-573-8220.

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

Mark your calendars and register for the 2026 South Lyon Victory Day! This wonderful community event is guaranteed to fill you with pride and leave you smiling.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:30 AM
South Lyon High School

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

☀️ Keep your kids learning & exploring all summer! @DetroitPBS & the Michigan Learning Channel are offering FREE summer activity books & STEAM resources for Michigan families. 📚✨

Visit PBS for more information and free downloads:

https://t.co/gN01BHaptY
#DetroitPBSKIDS #SummerLearning #MichiganLearning #FreeResources

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🎭 Calling all young stars! South Lyon Area Youth Assistance (SLAYA) Summer Enrichment theatre group is open for school-aged students who love to create, perform, and express themselves. Spaces for our upcoming season are limited, so sign up today! 🌟✨

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MORE about INCLUSION

Learn from Shelby Mroz what inclusion looks like at MMS!

#INCLUSION #SAFETY #BELONGING

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☀️ Is your high schooler ready for life after graduation? 🚀💼
As parents, we want to give our teens every advantage as they transition into adulthood. That’s why our Summer MRS Group is designed to teach them the practical, real-world skills they won't always learn in a traditional classroom!
This summer, we’ll help your teen build confidence and independence by mastering:
💰 Personal Finance – Budgeting, saving, and managing money wisely.
📝 Resume Building – Crafting a professional resume that stands out to employers.
🤝 Job Applications & Interviews – Learning how to apply for jobs and ace the interview.
🌱 Life Skills – Navigating the essential "adulting" steps for life after high school.
📋 Program Eligibility
To ensure a supportive and focused environment, this program is specifically open to high school students with an:
✨ Individual Education Plan (IEP) * ✨ Learning 504 Plan
Give your teen the tools they need to thrive in the next chapter of their life. Space is limited!
🔗 Click the link below to learn more and register your teen today!
https://t.co/F4z4dJYXYW

[SLCS Special Ed @SLCSSpecEd]

We are continuing the discussion about inclusion - learn what MMS staff believe inclusion looks like at school. #INCLUSION #SAFETY #BELONGING