THE KATHERINE THOMAS SCHOOL

LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

We finished another successful school year! Students are learning and staff are enjoying being part of our wonderful community.

Earlier this year KTS was recognized by the MANSEF board for excellent implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.)

Three staff completed the Orton-Gillingham Plus Certificate. This is a 60-hour intensive program for teaching reading skills.

Three staff completed the updated Zones of Regulation training program. This program helps students recognize how their body is feeling and what strategies they can use to be regulated and ready for learning.

LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL FUTURE EVENTS

July 3-August 11: Extended School Year Program

July 3-August 11: Summer Learning Enrichment Program

July 3-28: Summer STRIDE

September 5th: School resumes

LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS

Casino Night was a great success. Thanks to the PA for raising over $59,000! A full album is viewable on TLC's Facebook page.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a great opportunity to invite families into our building to see some of the amazing work our students are doing. The theme this year was "Around the

World". We had over 90 guests attend this year. A full album is viewable on TLC's Facebook page.

Field Trips to Hyperkids, the National Zoo, and Baltimore Museum of Industry were all great opportunities for students to spend time outside of KTS practicing their social skills and learning about the world. It was great!