Merry Christmas!
Join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of the CDC team, Miss Katie Ball! š
Some of our high school students visited the residents of Woodland Village Nursing Home to share some holiday joy. They spent some time there handing out handmade ornaments. Moments like these truly define the seasonāconnecting generations and brightening everyone's day. A huge thank you to the residents and staff at Woodland Village for welcoming us!
Polar Express Day! What a magical day! Our students experienced the wonder of The Polar Express right inside their classrooms. We brought the story to life by decorating classrooms to resemble the sparkling night sky and arranging furniture to create "trains". Students listened to the Polar Express book, watched the Polar Express movie, and enjoyed hot chocolate and snacks. A huge thank you to our teachers and staff who made this experience possible!
It's Week 2 of our December Dress-Up Days! š
The weeks before Christmas Break are busy and exciting, but across the school, our teachers know how to embrace the chaos and make the best of it by turning all the holiday fun into hands-on learning!
Here's a post from Mrs. Jessica's Class this past week:
Our hearts grew three sizes on Wednesday as we celebrated Grinch Day! Our students proved that learning is fun with these festive activities:
Literacy Fun: We listened to the classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss š, which was a great way to boost our listening and comprehension skills.
Science Experiment: We made the Grinch's heart grow! Using baking soda and vinegar inside a bottle, we inflated a balloon with a heart on it. This demonstrated chemical reactions and cause and effect right before their eyes! š¬
Skill Builders: We played Pin the Heart on the Grinch (spatial awareness and fine motor skills!), enjoyed Grinch-themed snacks, and finished the day watching the movie š¬.
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and lots of Grinchy cheer! Check out the fun below!
Here's a post from Mrs. Jessica's Class this past week:
Our hearts grew three sizes on Wednesday as we celebrated Grinch Day! Our students proved that learning is fun with these festive activities:
Literacy Fun: We listened to the classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss š, which was a great way to boost our listening and comprehension skills.
Science Experiment: We made the Grinch's heart grow! Using baking soda and vinegar inside a bottle, we inflated a balloon with a heart on it. This demonstrated chemical reactions and cause and effect right before their eyes! š¬
Skill Builders: We played Pin the Heart on the Grinch (spatial awareness and fine motor skills!), enjoyed Grinch-themed snacks, and finished the day watching the movie š¬.
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and lots of Grinchy cheer! Check out the fun below!
What an unforgettable day we had attending the annual Special Needs Rodeo, hosted by the Cullman County Sheriffās Office! It was a truly heartwarming experience, and we were so proud to be part of the over 1,700 students who got to enjoy this event on Thursday. Sheriff Matt Gentry described this rodeo as one of the best ways to kick off their annual rodeo week, and we couldn't agree more! āItās truly heartwarming to see the smiles and joy on the kidsā faces,ā and "It remains one of the highlights of our entire year.ā
We are especially thankful to Bridget Keef for organizing all the logistics and making sure our students could attend! Also, a huge shout-out also goes to the students from CATA who volunteered their time to be peer helpers. Your support and kindness made the day even more special for our kids! We are so grateful to the Cullman County Sheriffās Office for putting on this event free of charge. Seeing the pure joy, the excitement, and the big smiles on our students' faces is what it's all about!
What a festive week we had with our first week December Dress Up Days! Our students and staff brought their A-game, making the countdown to the holidays extra fun.
Itās the little victories that turn into big milestones. š
š Student Spotlight: Shoutout to Our Friend Dylan!!š
Breaking the silence. š
Some CDC high school students visited West Point High School this week to hear Tylerās Story through Hilinskiās Hope. We are proud to join the fight to end the mental health stigma.
Big thank you to CCBOE for making this happen and to West Point High for being such gracious hosts!
Some CDC high school students visited West Point High School this week to hear Tylerās Story through Hilinskiās Hope. We are proud to join the fight to end the mental health stigma.
Big thank you to CCBOE for making this happen and to West Point High for being such gracious hosts!
Kindness in Action ā¤ļø
Stepping into the season with warm feet and happy hearts! We are sending a massive THANK YOU to Peoples Bank for their incredible generosity. Thanks to them, all of our students are walking tall in brand new shoes today. Itās amazing what a difference a pair of shoesāand a caring communityācan make!
We hope to see you there!
Spreading holiday cheer with a little help from a furry friend! šš¾
The countdown is on! šļø
Check out our official December Dress-Up Days schedule! Save this graphic and plan your outfitsāwe can't wait to see everyone rocking their holiday best (and worst š). Start digging through those closets now!
Check out our official December Dress-Up Days schedule! Save this graphic and plan your outfitsāwe can't wait to see everyone rocking their holiday best (and worst š). Start digging through those closets now!
We are excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow! There are lots of things going on between now and Christmas break. Please save this calendar to your phone for quick reference.
Because nothing says "Happy Thanksgiving" quite like your favorite teachers dressed as turkeys. We are incredibly thankful for our amazing students, supportive families, and a staff willing to look absolutely ridiculous just to spread some cheer. Have a wonderful, safe, and happy Thanksgiving, everyone! š§”š
What looked like just a parade was actually a learning powerhouse! š§ āØ
Mrs. Jessicaās class had a blast last week bringing the story "Balloons Over Broadway" to life. They learned about the puppeteer behind the Macy's Parade and created their own balloons. Then, they had their very own parade through the school!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Dori (SLP) and Mrs. Phyllis (OT) for co-teaching with to target specific goals:
Speech & Communication: Students worked on vocabulary and following directions. The parade was the perfect setting to practice social greetings and expressive language! š¬
Fine & Gross Motor Skills: Mrs. Phyllis guided the students in designing their balloons (fine motor precision!) and navigating the hallways while balancing their creations during their school parade (gross motor coordination!). šļøš¶āāļø
Learning is always better when itās hands-on (and fun)!
Mrs. Jessicaās class had a blast last week bringing the story "Balloons Over Broadway" to life. They learned about the puppeteer behind the Macy's Parade and created their own balloons. Then, they had their very own parade through the school!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Dori (SLP) and Mrs. Phyllis (OT) for co-teaching with to target specific goals:
Speech & Communication: Students worked on vocabulary and following directions. The parade was the perfect setting to practice social greetings and expressive language! š¬
Fine & Gross Motor Skills: Mrs. Phyllis guided the students in designing their balloons (fine motor precision!) and navigating the hallways while balancing their creations during their school parade (gross motor coordination!). šļøš¶āāļø
Learning is always better when itās hands-on (and fun)!
Shout Out for Mrs. Sami!!
