LLA Newsletter Issue #14

FOUNDER’S NOTE WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT COMING UP

WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

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FOUNDER’S NOTE Hey Tribe!

This week, my family experienced an unexpected emergency that required us to come together in a time of crisis Despite the challenges we faced, it was truly inspiring to witness the way our Tribe stayed around each other with unwavering support and strength.

HEAL CON

With this difficult time, taking part as a panelist at the “HEAL Conference Panel” this week will come with extra importance. We will be discussing the importance of Microschools for those children who are struggling with long term health concerns and need extended time in hospitals and care facilities Microschools for children with these kind of health needs, are a unique and valuable educational option that provide personalized learning opportunities. These small, intimate learning environments offer individualized attention from teachers and flexibility in scheduling to accommodate medical treatments and appointments. By tailoring curriculum to meet the specific needs of each student.

ols are a way to create community within families who are facing similar joys and challenges in life. With the distress we have faced in our family this past week, it is clear that our Tribe at Leading Little Arrows offers unwavering support and serves as a beacon of hope and comfort, reminding us that as a Tribe we are never alone in facing life's challenges.

I am so thankful for all of you who are a part of our Tribe. This is what I want to bring to the HEAL Conference Panel and show what we have achieved and what w can give to others when we are together.

AmberO.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

This we unit on the Olympics. In STEM, the learners got to try five different track and field activities, such as throwing javelins. The sewing team made skirts or bowties with Ms. Uniquka. This week’s specials was Ms Adrien from BEAT Services, where kids learned about the importance of patience by learning a song about waiting for the weekend

At Microschool, the kiddos have been working hard on coding activities, this week’s task was a delicious fruit salad that the learners got to make all on their own.

We are so excited about the upcoming Field Day on May 17th, which is open to the entire Homeschooling community Please come join us!

THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGH

This week we would love to shine a spotlight on our very own LLA learner, Eben When Eben started at LLA in 2022, he was a quiet kid who kept to himself Today he can tell how he is feeling and interacts with others He loves coming to LLA and is looking forward to seeing his friends and his teacher Ms Abbey He has also really enjoyed Logic Club with Ms Brittany this semester LLA offers amazing programs for kids with special needs, such as Logic Club, Social Club, and Music Therapy, which have been a great addition to Eben’s general speech therapy Eben recently completed his soccer season with the YMCA, where he followed the coach's directions, ran with the other kids, and didn't elope at all during the entire season, even though he did get a little distracted by bugs and flowers during his games We are all so proud of you, Eben You have come so far!

COMING UP

LLAEVENTS

MAY 17 11AM-2PM

Homeschool field day: join us for a day of classic games you remember from your childhood!

COMMUNITY

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MAY 24 4:30-8PM

Sensory friendly swim night at the Epic (not to be confused with Epic Waters) every 4 weeks. $5 for non-members.

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11:00AM-2:00PM 11:00AM-2:00PM

Outdoor games, such as tug-of-war, obstacles, races, relays, and more!

Food and crafts

Neurodiverse-friendly Fun for the whole family!

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LLA WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

On the last week of Arab American Heritage Month, we wa share books that feature Arab American characters. It is extremely important to us that representation is as authentic as possible, which is why we also look for books that are written by Arab American authors.

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TEN WAYS TO HEAR SNOW

BY CATHY CAMPER

In this sweet story, Lina helps her Sitti (grandma) make warak eneb (stuffed grape leaves). Sitti can’t see very well, and Lina wonders what the snow sounds like on her walk to Sitti’s house

THE MAGICAL REALITY OF NADIA

BY BASSEM YOUSSEF

Nadia is a middle school EgyptianAmerican girl, who faces trials at school Nadia encounters a magical existence that is based on the history of the Egyptian mythology, that helps her overcome hardships.

SOMETHING MORE

BY JACKIE KHALILIEH

Jessie is a 15-year old PalestinianCanadian girl just starting high school She has recently been diagnosed as autistic and is processing her new diagnosis in this teen novel.