Next week we will all attend the Winter social in Springfield. This will be a FUN event with DJ-music and ALL the transition programs in the area are attending. This is a great time to practice your social skills as well as meeting new/old friends in a safe and fun environment. Be sure to dress appropriately, some students may want to dress up a little nicer…. However, if you know that you have a jobsite to go to in the afternoon be sure to bring a change of clothes for this purpose.
When: Friday, January 26, 2018, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Community Transition Program, 765 “A” St., Springfield
What: Music, Dancing, Pizza, Italian Soda & Snacks
Cost: $5 Per Student
RSVP: To your Transition Teacher
We will meet at the Connections Building at our usual time (10:00) and then take the activity bus to Springfield.
The Flannigans is the Connections school store, and it is open for business! The Flannigans will be open each Friday from 11:30am to 1:00 pm. The Flannigans is stocked with great frozen meals, ramen-noodles, snacks, drinks and school supplies. If you do not have a pencil or a notebook and need one, the Flannigans has these items for free! Please support your local store and shop at the Flannigans. 🙂
Thought there are no classes at Connections there is still events going on in the Community.
See below for ideas on what to do on a MLK day:
Come out for Equality and Dignity for all People!
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr.King and his legacy is being challenged as never before, therefore now is the time to let your voice and support for his life work be heard!
Join Us 9 am Monday January 15th on the National Holiday to march from Autzen Stadium to the Shedd Institute with our community in solidarity and resolve for a better tomorrow!
MEET North Gate AUTZEN Stadium- Parking in the SERBU Parking LOT!
WE will March to the Shedd Institute for a community program from 11-12 noon
The Connections school year calendar has been updated, please refer to the link above for more information.
Next week:
Monday and Tuesday of next week are regular school days for Connections.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there are no Connections classes.
Thursday students will sign up for Winter term classes, if you do not have a registration time please contact your case manager. Please see the link above for the class schedule for Winter 2018.
Friday 12/15/2017 Connections Community Enrichment Presents:
Putters Family Entertainment Center 1156 Hwy 99 Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Costs:
Getting There:
Getting Back:
There will be no school for Connections on Monday, but ABSE Classes will continue as normal on Monday.
ABSE ends next week, but Connections continues during the following week – keep coming!
If you are interested in taking ABSE classes in Reading, Writing or Math Winter term please attend orientation on Wednesday 12/6 and Thursday 12/7 at noon Downtown Lane Community College room 203. Please let your case manager or Amy C know so she can be there to support you. You must attend both days of orientation.
Next week is finals week for LCC credit classes, please know when your finals are!
Remember to start making plans for Winter break which starts 12/16 so that you won’t be laying on your bed with boredom written across your face for ten days. 😉
We won’t have Connections or Lane Community College classes on Thursday 11/23 and Friday 11/24. Remember to give thanks for what you are grateful for, and make sure to have lots of turkey and pumpkin pie.
This is much more than a free dinner. It is a day of community warmth and sharing. It is a day our community comes together to share respect and support for each other.
Mark Your Planners! We will have no school on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. All 4J schools and Lane Community College are closed on November 10. What will you do with your three day weekend?
You’ve been warned! The flu season is here, and it is time that everyone protects him or herself from the flu (and other illnesses)! Please follow these steps:
Make sure you wash your hands and use hand sanitizer often, especially when you are entering or leaving public buildings and bathrooms.
Cover your cough with your elbow (not your hands).
If you are feeling sick, Please stay home. Get rest, feel better, and come back to Connections when you are 100% healthy! If you do stay home, please make sure that you call the staff who is teaching your class/advocate/work crew! Be responsible, always call when you are absent or late!
Get a Flu Shot! The flu shot will keep you healthy against many common flu strands this season! Ask your advocate where you can get a flu shot!
Right now, we are about to begin our 6th week of the Fall Term. Wow, 6th week, time sure flies when we are having fun! You know what to expect from all your seminars. You know what to expect when you attend Advocate. Be Prepared for your seminars and advocates. Make sure you bring your 3-ring binder, a pencil or a pen and last week’s classwork. Make sure you have completed the away work. Make sure you are ready to participate in class!
Be prepared for your future! It is not too late to join ABSE/GED at Lane Community College! If you are interested in participating in ABSE program fall term (and are not currently attending ABSE), please attend the mid term orientation October 23 and 24 at the LCC Downtown Campus. If you have any questions, please tell your case manager.
Be prepared for the weather! The fall season has officially arrived, and the weather seems to be fairly unpredictable. Be prepared for frequent rain, overcast skies and cooler temperature. Many of our seminars (e.g. Map It!, Smart Shopping, and Guy’s Group) take place outside. Bring a raincoat, waterproof shoes and clothes that will keep you warm even if you get wet!
Be prepared for your morning commute. You now know the bus route to the Transition Building and Downtown LCC. Give yourself enough time in the morning in order to catch the bus that will get you to class on time! Get to that bus stop early to make sure you don’t miss your bus!
Be prepared for your day! Make sure you get enough sleep at night. Make sure you eat breakfast and pack a lunch. And make sure you have your LTD bus pass, you don’t want to be without it if you need it!
We have a full week this week, and it is going to be amazing! See you at the Transition Building, on Main Campus or at Downtown LCC!
