Students at The Forum School, a private, state-approved, special education school in Waldwick, NJ, collected food and toiletries for a local food pantry.  Joe Dietzold’s class participated in a community based program in which students with special needs learn how to become contributing members of their communities.

Theatre Development Fund will pilot Autism Theatre Initiative at Disney’s The Lion King.  For more information click on the link.

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The students participated in a school-wide state fair.  Each class marched in a parade wearing costumes related to their states.  Booths were set up with informational pamphlets and authentic state food samples.  The festivities concluded with class performances.

Nelly Santino’s artwork won The Cresskill Performing Arts Summer Camp Scholarship contest.  Way to go, Nelly!

On April 6, as part of Autism Awareness Month, New Jersey Assemblywoman Joan Voss presented The Forum School with a Resolution recognizing its outstanding program for students with special needs.

Private School Placement Toolbox available.  It contains vital information and links to important documents that can help families, advocates, and others ensure that a private school is one of the placement options considered, and that students are not inappropriately removed from programs that are working for them.  Go to www.asah.org and click on Tool Box.

On March 5, members of The Forum School staff volunteered to work at a Habitat for Humanity house in Waldwick.

Connie and Lenore’s classes participate in a new program this year. Once a week two students, accompanied by a teacher and assistant, go to a local pizza restaurant and gain work experience. The children learn how to assemble pizza boxes and will expand their work abilities to other skills throughout the school year.

Departmentalized student Marquis Hooten’s art work was selected and will appear on 8th Continent Soy Milk containers. His design was one of one hundred chosen from over 2500 entries. The Forum Art Department received a gift card for art supplies for Marquis’ outstanding design. Congratulations Marquis, we are proud of you!