SLDC Lion's Roar - April 21, 2020 Dear SLDC Families, We hope this finds you well and safe. As we begin our third week of Distance Learning and Related Services, we want to remind our SLDC families that we are here for you! All of the changes and adjustments to distance learning and related services can become overwhelming and frustrating. We are here to help and support you through every step of the way. If you or your child are struggling with anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to your son or daughter’s teacher, related service providers, or myself at jogrady@sldc.net or call the school at (714) 821-3620. Below you will find important Distance Learning information: Campus Hours/Picking Up items - SLDC’s campus is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 health crisis. If you need to pick up an instructional packet or collect any items from the school please call the school to arrange for pickup Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:30am-4:00pm. Once you arrive in the parking lot please park in one of the marked curbside pick-up parking spots and call (714) 821-3620. We are requesting that protective equipment, such as a mask or bandanna, covering your nose and mouth, be worn when picking up packets, devices or other items. Instructional Packets - Instructional packets are being sent by U.S. Mail or delivered by one of our SLDC bus drivers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Distance Learning Devices - Students will be able to access all distance learning activities from any device you have at home (tablet, laptop, desktop, cell phone, etc.). If you do not have a device at home, please reach out to me directly at jogrady@sldc.net. Internet Access Resources - Spectrum/Charter Communications announced they will make their services available for free for 60 days to households with K–12 and/or college students who do not already have internet through the company. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. To enroll, please contact Charter directly at 1-844-488-8395. Make sure you cancel after 60 days unless they extend the free offer. LAUSD is partnering with Verizon to provide free internet access for their students. If you are experiencing difficulty gaining internet access, please reach out to me directly at jogrady@sldc.net Food Services - Parents, please contact your local school district for information regarding free or reduced-price meal availability in your area. Distance Learning Pictures - If you’ve taken any pictures of your student accessing distance learning (family can be in the picture as well) or pictures of some of the other activities your child has been doing during this time, please share them with us! With your permission, we’d like to share them on our social media pages. You can email your pictures to ABarnes@sldc.net. We can't wait to see all of your pictures! Earth Day Virtual Assembly – April 22, 2020 at 7pm - We enjoyed an assembly by this group earlier this year at SLDC. See below for more information from Mr. Eco and Friends: Link To Join: Join Webinar Here
When: Wednesday, Earth Day, April 22nd
Time: 7pm pst
Cost: None You will hear never before told stories about the creation of Mr. Eco's music and videos. You’ll hear from EcoHero friends who have helped change the world along the way. Again, if you need any support or assistance please reach out to us. We are here for our SLDC Families! Warmly,
Jenny O’Grady - Director of Education/Principal Connect with SLDC in the following ways: www.sldc.net Instagram: sldc8699 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow us on Twitter Distance Learning Resources: Free Webinar featuring Temple Grandin, the World's most Famous and Influential person with Autism and outspoken proponent of Autism Awareness for a very Special Pre-Recorded, On-Demand Webinar on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 7:30pm - 8:30pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-temple-grandin-empowering-autistic-individuals-be-successful-webinar-tickets-101644222606?aff=erelexpmlt APE Resources: We hope you enjoy these exercise/game activities that can be done individually and with the family! Virtual Physical Education Classes: https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-pe-classes/ https://family.gonoodle.com/ - Many of our students are familiar with some of the songs on this site. pecentral.org 30 min. chair/standing Aerobic Exercises Male/Female https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASXGYu7IFxE 22 minute Aerobic Exercises (great as a 3g’s routine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aHK2sgjBCM&t=230s Pure Games Remote Recess Activities for the whole family Triangle Tag - https://youtu.be/utkAqpAkwTE Here are the rules: You will need four people to play this game Three of you form a triangle by holding hands The fourth person stays outside triangle Select the target The player outside of the triangle will try to tag that target You cannot tag through the triangle; you have to tag them but going around the triangle as they spin to avoid being tagged Once a target is tagged that players switch places Can the tagger reach his target within 60 seconds Magic Carpet Ride - https://youtu.be/SAFOclInLMY Here are the rules: A single person activity, but fun for the whole family! Mark out a distance of ten paces Sit on you towel or rug and scoot from one mark to the other Turn around and scoot back Bums and heels only Time your run and see who gets the fastest time TACA Family Support Groups - https://tacanow.org/family-resources/autism-help-support-groups/ My Health Passport: http://flfcic.fmhi.usf.edu/docs/FCIC_Health_Passport_Form_Typeable_English.pdf Explore California State Parks with our new PORTS Home Learning Programs! California State Parks is now broadcasting PORTS Home Learning Programs from locations across California. Students learning from home will be able to access our precious natural resources and cultural heritage from the comfort of their own home. https://www.ports-ca.us/ Autism Society Toolkit: https://www.autism-society.org/covid-19/?emci=f9817ad6-3f6a-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&emdi=8ea0385b-cd6a-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&ceid=780253 Take a Virtual Trip to the Long Beach Aquarium: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/webcams Speech Resources Our Speech Department at SLDC would like to share some useful AAC Resources: Device Companies and links to websites and social media- iPad Apps- Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4Text www.assistiveware.com Here you can find links to troubleshooting, basic programming information, and links to Core Word Classroom. Core Word Classroom provides lessons and materials for students targeting core words and instruction on how teach each word in everyday activities. Facebook.com/assistiveware Assistiveware has parent facebook pages that allow parents to trade ideas and provide support to each other. They also have fast response time if you have technical questions or need other assistance, though with the recent changes, response times may be slower than normal. TouchChat with WordPower www.touchchatapp.com Here you can find links to troubleshooting, basic programming information, and community resources. Facebook.com/touchchat Touchchat also has a great facebook community with parent and professional support. The company, as a whole, has been in the business of Speech Generating Devices for decades and have a strong knowledge in language development and support. LAMP Words for Life www.aacapps.com Provides a brief overview of the LAMP Words for Life app with links to Prentke Romich Inc., its parent company and access to a wealth of additional information including the aac language lab which can be found at www.aaclanguagelab.com. The aac language lab has endless activities and materials for AAC users of all levels and abilities. Praactical AAC blog by Dr Carole Zangari www.praacticalaac.org PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties. It was founded in 2011 by two SLP professors, Carole Zangari and the late Robin Parker, around a shared passion for AAC. AAC Language Lab http://www.aaclanguagalab.com Assistiveware Core Word Classroom http://Coreword.assistiveware.com The doors to the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom are OPEN! The classroom offers a large collection of learning resources, which are designed to support implementation of any communication device that is based on core words. | 
