We are proud to announce that OES will be observing Autism Awareness Week from April 24th – April 28th! This annual event reminds us that all students play a vital role in our school’s community and should be appreciated and respected. We are excited to show our support, and THIS IS HOW!
With a Special Video Message from Paws – Be on the look out for a special video from everyone’s favorite panther to learn how he is getting ready for this important week at OES!
On PTV – The Student Council Association will be sharing facts about autism during Panther TV morning announcements to help educate and inform students.
In Morning Meetings – Classes will be holding discussions on the topic to learn more. On Facebook – Stay tuned to our PTA’s Facebook Page! We will be sharing various facts about autism to help promote the awareness, acceptance and understanding of our students, as well as the tens of thousands of individuals living with an autism diagnosis each year.
By wearing our new or previously purchased Autism Awareness T-Shirts, or any blue shirt, for “Autism Awareness Day”, April 26th! – Let’s all wear our shirts to show our support as a school!
With a special book reading at the OES Book Fair evening shopping event on Wednesday, April 26th from 5:00pm-8:00pm – Come and hear local author and OES mom, Rebecca Vaughan, perform a reading from her new children’s book, “Can I Tell You About My Brother?”, which helps younger readers understand autism through her daughter’s own firsthand account of experiences with her younger brother. Reading to be followed by a Q & A.
With a Special Reading List – Our librarian has created a special reading list of books that treat many aspects of the topic of autism. It is our hope that students and families will read and reference these books to learn more about what it’s like for an individual to live with autism, (or to know someone who does); and that, in turn, such knowledge will foster acceptance, empathy and compassion. CLICK HERE to view our selection of books and print a copy.
It’s going to be a special week at our school as we all come together in support of this important cause. Thank you, OES Community!
Questions? Please feel free to contact Andrea Zuppas, PTA Special Education liaison, at special.education@pta.net.
