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Open House on July 28th
Aucocisco School and Learning Center will hold an Open House for prospective new students and their families on Wednesday evening, July 28th, from 6 - 8 PM. Join us to learn about our diverse programs for students whose unique learning needs have not been met in traditional placements.
Fundraisers for Steel Drums
Students are trying to raise funds to purchase steel drums for the school. There was a Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, March 3. Students, teachers, and parents paid to eat pancakes for a good cause. Also there is a plant sale going on to help raise money, too. Let there be music!
OPEN HOUSE and PARENTING SESSION - Wednesday, Feb. 10
Aucocisco School and Learning Center held an Open House for prospective new students and their families on Wednesday evening, February 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Parents joined us to learn more about all of our programs. Aucocisco staff and parents of current students were on hand to answer questions and show families how Aucocisco School can meet their needs. At 6:30 an introductory Parenting discussion was led by Harvey Melnick, founder of Aucocisco Coaching and Parenting.
The Spirit of Generosity Lives!
Thanks to the very generous gifts of an anonymous benefactor, the halls are alive with sounds of music. Mysterious packages began arriving at the school right after Thanksgiving. All of us, particularly Aucocisco English teacher and Music Club advisor, Ms. Margaret Holtje, gratefully received the wonderful electronic keyboard and stand, drum set, 3 stools, and stereo headphones. What a wonderful addition to our program. Thank you!
OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, Dec. 3
Aucocisco School and Learning Center held an Open House for prospective new students and their families on Thursday, December 3, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Parents joined us to learn more about all of our programs - full and part time school programs for students with learning differences, after school academic programs, and our Backstage program, where kids have fun with improvisation games while improving their executive functioning and socialization skills. Aucocisco staff and parents of current students were available to answer questions and show families how Aucocisco School can meet their needs.
Aucocisco Teacher Wins A-Plus Educator Award
The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) has selected Kathy Condon as a recipient of this year's A-Plus Award, which is the AANE Award for Excellence in Teaching Students with Asperger Syndrome. Ms. Condon was nominated by the parent of a student in her Lower School class who said that Kathy made her child feel safe and welcome and helped him focus on his greatest strength. For the first time, her child was able to participate in group activities, and his behavior improved greatly under Kathy's guidance. Congratulations, Ms. Condon!
Open House - Wednesday, July 29th
2009 Summer Programs Information
Aucocisco School and Learning Center offers a variety of summer program options to help keep the student in your life productive during the summer months. Click here to view our summer offerings and download applications.
Open House and Speaker Tuesday, March 10
Aucocisco School met prospective new students and their families at an Open House on Tuesday, March 10. Visitors learned more about all of our programs - full and part time school programs for students with learning differences, after school academic programs, and our Backstage social learning program, where kids have fun with improvisation games while improving their executive functioning and socialization skills.
Asian Lunar New Year's Celebration
Aucocisco celebrated the Asian Lunar New Year with a festival of traditional activities and a wonderful Asian feast on Friday, February 13. A loud and colorful dragon parade wound its way around the campus to conclude the celebration. The school has integrated East Asian Studies into its program all year.
