Shout Out for Mrs. Sami!!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please mark your calendars for special events happening throughout December! We are excited to celebrate the holiday season with our students and community. Please check with your childās teacher for specific times and details regarding participation. š
As a Community Rehab Provider partnering with ADRS in Huntsville, The Transition Team specializes in preparing individuals for success in the workforce. Mastering social-emotional skills is a massive part of job readiness, and our students gained valuable insights that will help them as they transition toward employment and independence.
Thank you to Eric, Hope, and Maria for investing in our students' futures!
Mastering complex vocational skills and serving as a peer leader helps our students build crucial confidence, sharpen attention to detail, and strengthen skills vital for adult independence.
Thanksgiving Break will run from Monday, November 24th, through Friday, November 28th.
School Resumes: Monday, December 1st
Please take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. We are incredibly thankful for our supportive community and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed on December 1st.
Travel safely and have a wonderful holiday!
Why this is a huge deal:
This single act requires mastering a complex chain of skills, including:
Fine Motor Skills: Successfully manipulating and releasing the seatbelt buckle.
Sequencing: Remembering the correct steps in the right order (unbuckle - stand up - walk out - walk to class).
Executive Function: Focusing attention and maintaining a plan despite the busy environment of the bus and lunchroom.
Self-Regulation & Confidence: Navigating a public space and making transitions without adult prompting.
This mastery moment is crucial because it builds self-confidence and lays the foundation for future independence and responsibility in all areas of life!
What are the Zones of Regulation?
The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum designed to help children (and adults) identify their feelings and energy level and develop tools for self-regulation. It categorizes all the ways we feel and the level of our alertness into four color-coded zones:
š Green Zone: This is the ideal state for learning and socializing. It means you're feeling calm, happy, focused, and ready to learn.
š Yellow Zone: This means you're starting to lose control. You might be feeling frustrated, anxious, wiggly, excited, or silly. It's a sign to slow down and use a tool (like breathing) to get back to Green.
ā¤ļø Red Zone: This is a state of intense emotion, like anger, terror, or euphoria. This means a person is out of control and needs immediate support to calm down.
š Blue Zone: This is a low-energy state. You might feel sad, tired, sick, or bored. This zone signals a need to rest or use an energy-boosting tool.
UPDATE - RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 9TH AT 5:30PM
š¢ PTO Meeting Announcement
Join us for our next PTO Meeting!
Come collaborate and help us plan for upcoming events and initiatives at the Child Development Center. Your input is always valued!
When: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: CDC Lunchroom
We look forward to seeing you there! Go Lions! š¦
Mark your calendars for an inspiring event! The Cullman County Child Development Center's Miss Extraordinary Pageant will be on Saturday, March 21st, 2026!
This special day celebrates beauty, confidence, and empowerment for ladies of all abilities, ages Birth to 99. It's a unique opportunity to cheer on incredible young women as they showcase their grace and distinctive qualities. Every participant is extraordinary, and every dollar raised supports a valuable cause! All proceeds benefit the Child Development Center, directly supporting children as they learn and grow.
Please share this post with your friends, family, and others to help us spread the word and make this pageant a huge success for the Child Development Center!
What a wonderful World Kindness Day! We want to shine a light on our incredible Peer Helpers. Yesterday, our Peer Helpers were busy acting as positive role models, guiding our younger students, and building strong connections. They embody the core mission of this program: empowering students to support their peers and contribute to a positive school climate.
Peer Helpers PLUS is a comprehensive, evidence-based peer-to-peer prevention and support program designed for K-12 schools. Peer Helpers are trained in key skills like communication, active listening, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and knowing when to refer a peer to a counselor or trusted adults to support their peers and contribute to a positive school climate.
Thank you, Peer Mentors, for showing us that Kindness Matters!
