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December 2019 E-newsletterDecember 2019 E-newsletter

Did You Hear About Frosty the Snowman?Students Showcased Their Talents

During Winter Festival

Our Winter Festival production played to twoenthusiastic audiences: community members on Dec.19 and parents and families on Dec. 20.

Thanks to the teachers who created theperformance, to the parents who provided treats andfamilies who filled the room, to our neighbors whostopped by for a show, and to the kids for working sohard to memorize songs, movements, and lines!

Check our Facebook page for short video clips fromthe show. See the whole show on YouTube.

Visionary Voices: Words from Dr. Michele

In December, we plan for and celebrate our traditions,be it at home with special family gatherings andmeals, be it at church with plays, or attending ourfavorite dance recital.

There are opportunities for family, friends, andcommunities to come together and celebrate. It isquite a busy time of the year too! I feel time flying by—not getting all that I want to accomplish by weeks end.

Read more here.

Alumni Success Story: Taylor Knapp

Taylor Knapp, a 2001 graduate, is a "voice" ofUnited Airlines, helping travelers on Twitter andFacebook.

"I love my role with United because I have

always wanted to help people and this roleallows me to help various people across theworld with their questions and flight concerns.,"he says.

Read more here.

Fundraising Corner: Amazon Charity ListStickers, Wet Ones, Post-Its, pom poms. As a school filled with littlekids, these are a few of the supplies we use everyday. You canhelp us make sure we always have glue, paper towels, paint,pencils, and more, so our kiddos can keep learning. See ourcharity list here.

News from Early Intervention - Chicago

Our toddlers in Chicago are learning about winter. We played with snowballs made ofcotton, shovels, winter hats, and Santa and his sleigh. We filled his sleigh with snowballsand then turned him upside down to see what would happen. All the snow fell on thetable! We also painted candy canes. We mixed peppermint extract into the paint and itsmelled so good!

FREE State ParentConferences

The Illinois School for the Deafannounced free Statewide ParentConferences for 2020. Theseconferences are for parents ofchildren who are deaf or hard ofhearing and the professionals whowork with their children.Click here for more information.

LOFT Program Accepting Applications

Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) isone of AG Bell’s most enduring and life-changing programs. LOFT is a five-daysummer sleepaway program in Washington,D.C. dedicated to shaping and transforming thelives of teens who are deaf and hard ofhearing. Teens will build self-advocacy,leadership, and communication skills whilecreating lifelong friendships. This unique andtransformative experience is led by adults withhearing loss.

Applications and scholarship applications willbe accepted for this competitive programthrough February 26. Find more informationand an application here.

Winter Reminders!

Please remember students will be going outside everydayas long as the weather is 20 degrees or above.

Please make sure your child has a winter coat, boots,snow pants, hats, mittens, and sneakers (to wear inside).

Make sure you label the items and tell your child's teacherif it's OK to leave winter gear at school or if you want itsent home every day or on weekends.

Also, it can get cold in our building, so please layer up!

Upcoming Child's Voice Events

Parents, remember that you are always welcome toattend our Parent Association meetings that occur a halfhour before Pizza Lunch! We’d love everyone’s

help. This is a great way to get involved with Child’sVoice and to fulfill your parent commitment!

Alumni Winter PotluckJanuary 4, 20206-8 p.m.Child's VoiceBring a dish and catch up with your friends!For more information e-mail Mitch atmolsen@childsvoice.org.

MED-EL Parent Education SeriesThis series will return in March.Watch for more information.

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