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CALENDAR 2016
FEBRUARY 8, 22 BOTHELL MOTHERS’ CIRCLE
6:30-8:30 PM
FEBRUARY 12
SIBSHOP KINDERING BELLEVUE &
KINDERING BOTHELL 4:00-7:00 PM
FEBRUARY 13 FATHERS NETWORK
BOTHELL 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 15-19 MID-WINTER BREAK
CLOSED No classes or Therapies
MARCH 5 AUCTION GALA
GRAND HYATT SEATTLE
6:00-11:00PM
NOVEMBER NEWS FOR THE PARENTS OF KINDERING CHILDREN
FEBRUARY NEWS
Please join us for a one-hour WALK OF COURAGE tour at our Bothell campus!
Tuesday, January 12th
from 11am-noon or Tuesday, May 3
rd from 11am-noon.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
You will witness our children’s smiles, determination and bravery and learn from our families about their unexpected journey raising a child with special needs. You will also meet some of our professional staff and learn about Kindering Center’s state-of-the-art early intervention programs and therapies.
You won’t be asked to make any financial contribution; your time and your feedback are the gifts that we are seeking.
Personal tours can also be arranged at your convenience by contacting Colleen at 425.289.7527.
"Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.”
22ND ANNUAL AUCTION GALA Saturday, March 5, 2016 – 6pm-11pm The Grand Hyatt Seattle Chaired by Karyl Alvord, Cristina Christiani & Effie True Gleason
Join us for Kindering’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Enjoy wine, a gourmet meal, live and silent auctions and entertainment. Visit www.kindering.org to learn more and purchase tickets.
FOR THE PARENTS OF KINDERING CHILDREN
FREE DENTAL SCREENING KINDERING BOTHELL
MARCH 15, 2016 There is going to be a Free Dental Screening conducted by the University of Washington Dental School at Kindering Bothell on Tuesday, March 15th from 1:00 to 3:00. It is open to all Kindering children and their siblings of any age. Sign up will be required at the Bothell’s front desk starting March 1
st. You must be available for a half
hour time slot. Spanish interpretation will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Bordner at 425.653.4297.
PROGRAMA GRATIS DE REVISION
DENTAL Habrá un Programa de Chequeo Dental hecho por la Escuela Dental de la Universidad de Washington en Kindering Bothell el martes, 15 desde marzo de 1:00 hasta 3:00 de la tarde. Estará abierto a todos los niños de Kindering y sus hermanos de cualquier edad. Reserve su lugar a partir del 1 de marzo en la hoja que estará en la recepción. La consulta tomara como media hora. Habrá intérprete disponible en Español.
POWER UP FAMILIES Wednesday, February 17
th
Head to Olympia to help promote early intervention to local legislators with WeeCare Coalition and ARC. For more info and to RSVP contact Kayla Brown, at [email protected] phone number is 206.829.7021. Buses are available for pick up in the community, to go to Olympia together.
NOVEMBER NEWS FOR THE PARENTS OF KINDERING CHILDREN
SIBSHOPS
If your child with special needs has a 6-11 year old typically developing brother or sister, Sibshops is a great opportunity for siblings to connect and share their experiences. Visit https://kindering.org/services/familysupport/sibshops/ to learn more and register or email [email protected]
MOTHERS’ CIRCLE?
We are a community of women raising children 0-6years with special needs – sharing emotional support, promoting advocacy, and creating solutions.
Who can join Mothers’ Circle? We welcome all mothers who have children with special needs ages 0-6 years to join us for lively conversation, good humor and emotional support in the company of other women who truly understand the unique struggles and celebrations of raising a child with special needs.
Where? When? How do I join? Location: Kindering Bothell, 19801 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell 98011 When: 2
nd and 4
th Monday of the month;
7:00-8:30pm
Contact Rosanne Carter at [email protected] or 425.984.2623 for more information.
BABY STEPS
Have you wished you could meet other parents of infants/toddlers with special needs? Have you wondered where you could take your baby to experience socialization, play, and also have adult contact? Would you like new play ideas and songs?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, then Baby Steps may be for you!
Baby Steps is a parent/infant class that focuses on connection, play, support, and building relationships. In this class, the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs will be shared, celebrated, and supported. Baby Steps is the first of many beginnings.
If interested, contact your family resource coordinator for more information.
"Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.”
FEBRUARY FAMILY NEWSLETTER
WASHINGTON STATE
FATHERS NETWORK Dads are invited to join other great dads for a good cup of coffee and valuable discussion. Issues may be complicated for dads having children with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Dads are great resources for other dads! Meetings are held at Kindering. Call Louis Mendoza, 425.653.4286, with any additional questions or requests for information. The latest from the Fathers Network:
Our next meeting is Saturday, February 13th at the Kindering Bothell location starting at 9:30 a.m.
We are developing a video to create something inspirational about the involvement of dads in the lives of their children with special needs. More information, including where to send photos, can be found here
Take a look at our latest newsletter
2016 SPEAKER SERIES Kindering & Allegro Pediatrics Present: Planning for the Future: Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts & other Issues for Families March 30, 2016 – location: 19801 North Creek Parkway #200 BOTHELL
Matthew Parker, Thompson & Howle Attorneys at Law 6:00-6:30pm- Mingling and light refreshments 6:30-8:30pm- Presentation including Q&A
When children have a disability, it is crucial to plan for their financial future so that when they become adults they will have the necessary financial assistance to live independently and with dignity. Families will not have to worry about who will take care of their child if they are not there. This workshop will give an overview of what a special needs trust is all about, provide insights on guardianships, and identify a framework for families as they plan for the future.
PARENTING PLUS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MORE EFFECTIVE PARENT?
Parenting Plus is a free, ten-week parenting class for parents of children ages 2 through 12 years old held at Kindering Bellevue. Topics of discussion include: building self-confidence in your child, effective communication, managing anger (both yours and your child’s), growth and development, and guiding your child’s behavior. The class meets Mondays, beginning February 22
nd
from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
Please contact Lois Ralph, Kindering’s Parent Education Coordinator, to determine if this class is the right match for you. She may be reached at 425.653.4302 or [email protected].
NOEMBER NEWS FOR THE PARENTS OF KINDERING CHILDREN
"Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.”
SABIA USTED QUE Los niños y niñas aprenden mejor cuando los padres:
Hacen que los niños y niñas se sientan aceptados y valorados
Pone límites razonables y justos
Establecen rutinas que incluyan periodos de tiempo
Les dan opciones para que ellos o ellas pueden elegir lo que quieren
Ayudan a describir sus emociones cuando están frustrados o enojados
Los animan y ayudan hacer algo que no pueden hacer en vez de presionarlos
Les dan oportunidades pare ser independientes en vez de hacer todo por ellos o ellas
Hacen juegos divertidos para practicar: tomar turnos, esperar por turnos, y compartir juguetes Si tienen alguna pregunta por favor contactarse con su maestra o maestro en Kindering. Juan Panchana, Educador
FEBRUARY FAMILY NEWSLETTER
WELCOME NEW STAFF
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I’m the new Billing Administrative Assistant at Kindering! I’m originally from Huntington Beach, CA, and came up to Seattle to do my undergrad at University of Washington. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Biology-Physiology and am now
working on prerequisites for graduate school for Occupational Therapy. In my free time I enjoy being outside, traveling, camping, snowboarding, going to brunch, and visiting with friends and family. I was a nanny for a few years during and after college, which I loved since I enjoy working with kids, but I am so excited to now be working here with so many fun, great people!
SNACK FOOD
DONATION REQUEST Snack is a critical component of our classrooms, is something the children love, and is also a great way you can support Kindering! Your contributions go a long way to off-set our expenses and allow us to use our budget to purchase items such as toys and art materials for our classrooms. Any donations large or small are much appreciated and go directly to your children!
*Unsweetened applesauce *Raisins or other dried fruits *Ritz Crackers *Graham Crackers *String Cheese *Cheez-Its *Pretzels *Fritos *Veggie Sticks *Potato Sticks *Goldfish *Mountain High, Original Whole Milk Yogurt (Vanilla flavored). *GFCF cookies and crackers: These items enable us to provide options to children who cannot eat gluten or foods that contain milk.
Thank you so much for all your support! You can bring your donations to class, give them to your child’s therapist, or drop them at the front desk.
ILLNESS EXCLUSION
AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
POLICY Kindering is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all children, staff and other volunteers of the agency. We view parents as our partners in promoting the safety and health of others by preventing the spread of communicable disease. To that end, we consider the advice of the King County Health Department . Please take a minute to review the entire policy located in your parent handbook. Thanks for your continued sup-port in the is area! Parent Handbook link: Parent Handbook
Hi! My name is Heather Cassey and I am very excited to join Kindering’s fantastic team of Special Educators. I recently relocated to Seattle, Washington from Philadelphia, PA and I am so happy to be living on the west coast! I have a BA in Psychology from Pennsylvania State
University and a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Temple University. I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014. During the past ten years of my career, I’ve enjoyed working with many different populations and age groups in a variety of settings. My passion is working to support children with developmental disabilities and their families, which is why I am thrilled to be here at Kindering. In my free time I enjoy traveling, hiking and camping.