Stillwater Lights Up The Lift Bridge

 

Stillwater is trying to help local businesses this holiday season.  

The city will be lighting up downtown Main Street and, for the first time, the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge.

"We've got Christmas lights and decorations from one end of town to the other," Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski said. "It's going to look like Santa's village up here." 

The city plans on having all the lights on by Dec. 5. 

https://kstp.com/minnesota-news/stillwater-plans-to-light-up-main-street-and-historic-lift-bridge-this-holiday-season/5931869/

John & Anna's Year

 

John & Anna are second year students here at the Transition Program. They are currently living in Oakdale and accessing transportation through Transit Link public transportation services.  John & Anna both have had previous job experiences through our program.  John completed internship at Papa John's and worked a paid job at McDonalds.  Anna worked at a paid position for a McDonalds for 6 months  and completed a job experience at Hopple Popple Bakery. 

Both students participate in Financial Literacy,  FACS Cooking and Independent Living classes. John & Anna are accessing home living services through Washington County and Life Works.  John stated "I like the fact that I can still attend the classes and learn Life Skills as well as have the rest of the day to work in the community"  Anna stated  " I would still like to have more assistance to meet my learning goals before I graduate from the program".  Both students are happy for the Transition Program to be a part of their busy schedules and moving on to their independent adult lives. 

THANK YOU For The Support

 

We would like to take this opportunity to THANK Country Sun Farms of Lake Elmo for the generous donation of pumpkins for our craft activity in Art class.  Fun was had by all and we appreciate your community support of our program!  Thank you to the owners and management at Country Sun Farms!  ~Transition Staff

If you would like to know more or visit Country Sun Farms check out the website  https://www.countrysunfarm.com/

Back In Session

 

Last week staff and students came back into our hybrid learning model Mondays through Thursdays from 7:45am to 2pm at the Oak Park Building.  Students are following guidelines of hand washing, social distancing, and wearing appropriate face masks or shields in their classrooms. 

Thanks for the support parents!  

~From The Transition Staff

Bridge Transition Program Back To Distance Learning Until Tuesday Oct.20th

 While the overall numbers of confirmed COVID cases across the district have been low, we have had to move our first group of students into distance learning to slow the spread of the virus.

Over the past week our Bridge Transition Program, located at Oak Park, has seen an increase in student and staff illness and also had one lab-confirmed case of COVID-19. The Transition program serves a small number of 18 to 21 year old students, many of whom are considered high-risk for infection. As a safety precaution they'll move into distance learning from Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 through Tuesday, Oct. 20.

As the school year continues we’ll do our best to keep the community informed on what is happening related to COVID in our district. We’re currently working with local and state health experts to develop a consistent and valid way to share COVID case rates and quarantine data from our schools. Watch for that information to be shared soon.

We Are Back In Hybrid Programming For The Fall

 

For more information about our start to the fall 2020-21 school year check out the district site at https://stillwaterschools.org/staff 

As always feel free to contact your students individual case managers at Transition Program for any questions or concerns. Take Care and Be Well! 😷 

Virtual Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 29th 💻👩🏻‍🎓👨🏽‍🎓

On Friday, May 29th at 11:00am we would like to invite our graduates and their families to a virtual ceremony to mark their departure from the Transition Program and the acceptance of their diplomas. Staff and students will be in attendance virtually to wish you all the BEST!  It has been an amazing year for all of our students and we will continue to grow and learn together in our future endeavors.
Keep in touch graduates as you move on to new and exciting adventures!!!!

~Transition Staff

Free Educational Movies

Hey Everyone~👋🏽🤓

We all just finished up Week 8 of Distance Learning! One more week to go before summer begins!! Don't forget we have Monday, May 25th off for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
Maybe for the weekend you and your family would like to view the Science Museum Omni Theater movies for FREE! 🎥  The 5 educational movies listed below are available now for FREE streaming just click on the following link https://www.smm.org/visit/omnitheater
and make your choice of movie to view.  Enjoy the long weekend everyone! 👋🏽😁

Tuesday May 26th Oak Park Drop Off Student Materials

District Story On Transition

Hey Everyone!  👋🏽🤓

Here is the link to read the district story about 2 of our graduates Kaitlyn Mathus and Karen Alfaro-Carrilo.  Check out there stories here by clicking on this link:https://stillwaterschools.org/district/district-news-e-news/community-helps-students-transition-high-school-real-life

We will miss all of our graduates this year.  But staff can feel happy to know that we can go out in the community and see them working.  Take Care & Have a Great Week!

Deliveries Today For Requested Homework & Activities

Hey Everyone, 👋🏽🤓

Some of you that requested more homework will be getting that today via the Para Professional deliveries to your home!
Look for them today and give them a friendly Hello as they miss each of you! 

Also more google classroom homework has been assigned this week so make sure to check your classes and try to finish up all homework by Friday, May 22nd!!!  That is the distant learning homework deadline for teachers accepting your homework.  Keep up the excellent work everyone and I will share some more friendly faces photos to inspire us all. 
Take Care~ Transition Staff🤓😀😊🙂😁

Free Boxed Meals Every Wednesday👩🏻‍🍳👨🏼‍🍳

Friendly Faces Update

Hey Everyone👋🏽

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  We are now starting our Week 7 of Distant Learning 💻 classes.  All of you are working hard on updating teachers and case managers which has been GREAT!!  Thanks for keeping up with all of your classes and handing in your work! 🙏
Today I will leave you with some smiling friendly faces from the year.  We miss YOU too! 🤓

Thank You By Tony Bol

Hey Everyone~

Tony Bol of Share With Others non profit organization which sells Little Libraries in downtown Stillwater wanted to spread the word of support to the community.  He put up a large unicorn balloon with the message "This Big Valley Community has Small Town Love for our Students and Teachers!"

Thank you Tony for your support for students & teachers! We are all in this together.

Community Activities 😎 & Exercise 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Adam working on the Scavenger  Hunt Activity

Hey Everyone~👋🏽😀

Let's all congratulate Adam on winning the Scavenger Hunt Activity!  He found over 20 items on the list!!  🕵🏽‍♂️👏🏽  Here are some photo's I have received from students getting out to exercise in the community walking daily, playing basketball, riding bike and hiking. All GREAT activities as the weather warms up in May.  Also some photo's of students out in the community before Distant Learning.  Keep up the excellent work everyone.  The Transition Staff is PROUD of each and everyone of you! You are each showing us how much you have achieved this year in Transition. Take care ~ The Staff

Emma walks daily

John at DQ & plays basketball daily

Chazz & Anna on food prep

Brody puzzling

Colin at the Mall buying Mom a present

Joey buying essentials at Target

Mary & Joe Chalk Art Project

PBS Learning Media Online

Hey Everyone~

PBS Learning Media online site has thousands of classroom ready FREE educational curriculum available to view via online.  For years PBS has worked with Educators across the country to meet national teaching curriculum standards.  The site has video's interactive activities and in depth lesson plans.  Check out the link to learn and explore more: 
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/

Ken Burns in the classroom also has various documentaries available to view on PBS Learning Media.  If you enjoy his work take a closer look by clicking on this link https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/kenburnsclassroom/home/

And one of my favorite Ken Burns documentaries about how National Parks were established in America.  Click to stream the film here https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/the-national-parks-americas-best-idea-full-film/the-national-parks/

Keeping Up With Our Work

Hey Team 👋🏽🤓

Staff can see from all of the pictures and digital assignments that have been handed in by students, everyone is working hard out there!  🙌
Keep up the excellent effort and please continue to share with teachers and case managers your success!

We may not be at our community worksites or in the building classes but students are showing up for virtual classes 💻 and staying connected by completing assignments. If you have any needs please contact your student's case manager.

Take Care & Be Well~ The Transition Staff

Pictures In Transition

 Hey Everyone~👋🏽

Posting up some more pictures of the year.  Glad everyone is doing SO well this week with the Scavenger Hunt 🕵🏽‍♂️🕵🏻‍♀️
KEEP on looking right now Adam is leading with 18 items found so far......

Take Care ~ Staff