Student Opportunity for 4th & 5th Graders | Pacific Northwest Ballet
An upcoming inclusive creative dance class that they are piloting at Pacific Northwest Ballet (at their Bellevue location). As they continually strive to expand our offerings to the community, they’ve added sensory-friendly performances and have designed this class for kids ages 6-10 of all abilities, mobilities and needs. They have a small teacher student ratio and a wide range of support and strategies, and are partnering with UW’s occupational therapy department to involve OT students.
Attached is a flyer with more information. We also have flyers in a variety of languages (Amharic, Arabic, Chines, Korean, Spanish), and I’m happy to provide those, as well. There is a $125 cost for the 8-week session, though we have scholarships available so cost is not a barrier.
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ParentEd Talks | The Shifting ADHD/ADD Lens: Moving From Disability to Ability
Yellow Wood Academy is sponsoring this month’s ParentEd Talks!
Dr. Hallowell has spent more than four decades treating kids diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences. Through his work, he has revolutionized a strengths-based approach to not only identifying neurodiversity, but developing and celebrating the talents embedded in these syndromes. Join us on March 2 to transform the way you think about neurodiversity, and to learn the best strategies to support the power and gifts of kids with ADHD.
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Mental Health Resources for
The Recovery Village Columbus are located all over the country, but their team has worked hard to make sure our info is useful to anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues anywhere in the world. They’re part of the Advanced Recovery Systems network and have facilities in many states. They offer evidence-based treatments tailored to each person who visits, and also publish free informational guides on a variety of mental health topics. They think education is the first step to helping those who need it, so they’re trying to spread awareness.
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ParentEd Talks | Past Forward: The Legacy of Racism in Modern-Day America | Jan. 19 @ 1pm
Don’t miss this essential ParentEd Talks event with Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ph.D., and Jeffery Robinson, two of the nation’s leading scholars on race, democracy, inequality and criminal justice. In this live, online conversation, they will discuss the hidden history of racism in our country and how to forge a path forward.
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Yellow Wood Academy & UNEA | Clear Sky Academy Partnership
We thrive on community support and also strive to support our wider community. With the addition of our DEI Coordinator role, which Emily Yuen has taken on, we also have a wonderful partnership with the United Native Education Alliance (UNEA) and their Clear Sky Academy.
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Heritage Month Recap | Hispanic Heritage Month
At YWA, Each month we will celebrate a different heritage connecting our community to the great communities around us. Hispanic Heritage Month spans from September 15th to October 15th each year. This year, we had features in our library, curriculum and homerooms.
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GivingTuesday | Nov. 29
It is GivingTuesday! We invite you to become part of the GivingTuesday movement and join millions of people who will give generously to their favorite nonprofit organization today.
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Food & Item Donation Drive
YWA is hosting our second food donation drive of the year. In a season of abundance, we hope our community can support the Rainier Valley Food Bank for Thanksgiving.
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Fun Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Rainy Days
By Suzanne Tanner, creator of AbleSafety.org
When the weather isn't conducive to playing outside, it's tempting to let kids watch TV or play online. However, research shows that the average daily screen time for U.S. middle schoolers is 3.6 hours. That's far above the recommended amount, as excessive screen time can impact cognitive development.
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