Inside this Issue: 2015 Benefit Breakfast 1. SNAP Energy Assistance 1. Sick Children Memo 2. September Snack Menu 3. The Arc of Spokane Events 4

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1 Inside this Issue: 2015 Benefit Breakfast 1 SNAP Energy Assistance 1 Sick Children Memo 2 September Snack Menu 3 The Arc of Spokane Events 4 Oral Health Care and Your Child 5 SGS Aquatic Therapy SGS Calendar 6 Water Safety Tips 7

2 ATTENTION! There are new ways to donate for your favorite non-profit, the Spokane Guilds School! Shop from And select Spokane Guilds School and Neuromuscular Center before placing your order. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase to the school. Or order from 5% of your purchase will be donated to SGS. Happy Shopping! For the safety of our children and families attending SGS who have nut allergies, please do not bring nut products into our school. Thank you. ATTENTION FAMILIES; While inside the Spokane Guilds School, please refrain from photographing or recording SGS students due to HIPAA regulations. Thank you for your understanding! Reminder, keep your child home and call SGS if he/she: is vomiting (one or more times in 24 hours) has a body rash (especially with a fever or itching, lice or nits) has diarrhea (runny, watery or bloody stools) has an eye infection (thick mucus or pus draining from the eye) has a sore throat (with fever, earache or rash) is not feeling well (unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, cranky, unable to participate in activities) has a fever (temperature of 100º or more taken under the arm) has a discharge from the nose (yellowish or greenish in color) has any contagious disease Sick children belong at home, well children belong in school Remember to wash hands frequently using warm water & soap. Lather well, scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse under clean, running water and dry with a clean towel

3 September 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday LABOR DAY 8 9 GREEN BEANS, PEACHES, CHICKEN AND RICE 10 GREEN BEANS, PEACHES, CHICKEN AND RICE 11 CUCUMBER, BANANAS, TUNA SANDWICHES APPLE SLICES, BEEF STEW, CARROTS AND POTATOES IN STEW PEAS, MANDARIN ORANGES, MACARONI & CHEESE 17 PEAS, MANDARIN ORANGES, MACARONI & CHEESE 18 CORN, BANANAS, MEAT LASAGNA BROCCOLI, PEARS, GARDEN BURGERS MIXED VEGGIES, PINEAPPLE, PASTA, CHICKEN, CHEESE, AND VEGETABLES 24 MIXED VEGGIES, PINEAPPLE, PASTA, CHICKEN, CHEESE, AND VEGETABLES 25 SWEET POTATO FRIES, BANANAS, FISH STICKS APPLESAUCE, ORANGE SLICES, OATMEAL CHICKEN POT PIE, PEACHES, CARROTS AND PEAS IN CHICKEN POT PIE

4 The Arc of Spokane Upcoming Events/Support Groups Visit for more information about these and other events. Young Child Expo & Conference; The Davenport Grand Hotel 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. September 30th-October 2nd. This conference will provide early childhood professionals and parents the latest information about childhood development, services, resources, and products to help all children reach their full potential. Presented by Losniños Services and Gonzaga University. For more info. call ext or visit C.A.S.T. For Kids; September 12th: 9:00am 12:00pm at Clear Lake, WA. C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) was designed to create an adaptive environment where children ages 5-18 can benefit from a day of fun on the water that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. This event is hosted by Northeast Spokane Kiwanis Club. Please Don Ciavola at don@msbranch.org for more information. People First Convention; September 18-20th: Double Tree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane. For more info. contact Donna Lowary at DADS M.O.V.E. Dads Training Weekend; September 18-20th: This free weekend event is open to all dads, granddads, step-dads, and other male caregivers who have a special needs child in their family or extended family. To register visit Topics for the weekend include parenting skills, anti-bullying techniques, effective self-care, de-escalation, IEP/504 s and more. First Time Home Buyers Class; September 23rd and 24th; 6:00pm 8:30pm at Windermere Real Estate, 2829 S. Grand #101, Spokane. First time home buyers can learn how to make the process of buying a home less stressful. A 2 year certificate will be given to attendees. Contact Theresa Griffith at for more info. Sensory Friendly Family Movie; September 26th, Hotel Transylvania 2: 10:00am 1:30pm at the AMC 20 Theater Riverpark Square Mall, 808 W. Main. Enjoy a movie with the lights up and the sound down. Tickets are $6 at the door. Sponsored by the Autism Society of WA and AMC Theaters. Spokane County Special Needs PTA; October 1st: 5:30pm 7:30pm at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. 3rd. Monthly meetings allow parents to discuss issues relating to special education in our area. For more info. contact Darci Ladwig at Sensory Friendly Family Movie; October 17th, Pan: 10:00am 1:30pm at the AMC 20 Theater Riverpark Square Mall, 808 W. Main. Enjoy a movie with the lights up and the sound down. Tickets are $6 at the door. Sponsored by the Autism Society of WA and AMC Theaters. Wings for Autism; October 17th: Wings for Autism is coming to the Spokane Int l Airport. If you are interested in volunteering for this event contact Darci at For more info. visit First Time Home Buyers Class; October 21st&22nd; 6:00pm 8:30pm at the Arc of Spokane, 320 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane. First time home buyers can learn how to make the process of buying a home less stressful. A 2 year certificate will be given to attendees. Contact Theresa Griffith at for more info. Mark your calendar for Family Support Conference 2015; Friday October 23rd. 9:00am 2:30pm at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES & EVENTS: Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk; September 26 at 10:00am. This event will take place during Valleyfest at CenterPlace Regional Event Center. This walk is an easy 1 mile walk in which anyone can participate without training. To register for the Step Up Walk, visit or call Registration closes September 15th. All proceeds benefit Ds Connections NW and its mission to improve the quality of life of persons with Down Syndrome and to provide a network of support and resources for them, their families and the community. Visit to learn more about their special offerings and programs. Including Sensory Friendly Films, AMC Independent, and AMC Dine-In Theatres! Here is a list of upcoming Sensory Friendly Films*, which provide an opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment: September 26, 2015 Hotel Transylvania November 14, 2015 The Peanuts Movie October 17, 2015 Pan December 5, 2015 The Good Dinosaur *All shows are at 10:00 am local time. Dates and films are subject to change. Visit and find numerous resources and helpful articles regarding your child and their development. We are currently in the process of interviewing parents who are interested in helping the development office make school presentations as a part of our Kids for Kids Penny Drive in area schools. If this is something you are interested in please contact Tammy for more information. Tammys@guildschool.org or

5 Oral Health Care and Your Child By the time your baby is three years old, up to 20 teeth will begin to appear in their mouth. Keeping your child s teeth healthy and strong will help them speak clearly, smile, and chew food easily. Teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they appear in baby s mouth. The good news is that tooth decay is PREVENTABLE. You can take a few simple steps to help ensure a healthy smile for your child: Schedule your child s first visit to the dentist by their first birthday. By starting visits at an early age, you will help your child build a lifetime of good dental habits. Check your child s teeth regularly. As soon as the first tooth comes in, lift your baby s lips and regularly check the teeth for any changes. If you see white or stained areas on the teeth, take your child to the dentist. Never allow your baby or toddler to fall asleep while drinking bottles of juice or milk, as this can accelerate decay. Begin oral care early by allowing your baby and toddler to watch you brush your teeth. Brush their teeth up to twice a day and after mealtime with a small soft bristled toothbrush and water or even a tiny amount of toothpaste. Certain foods such as sweets, fruit, dried fruit, juice, peanut butter and jelly, and starches such as bread, crackers, pasta, and pretzels can contribute to cavities. Try to serve these foods at mealtime rather than as snacks so they re more likely to get dislodged and won t sit on the teeth too long. Serving them with water is also helpful. Visit and click on Dental Information for local Spokane resources. Or visit and to find out more about childhood oral health care or to find a pediatric dentist by you. Aquatic Therapy Spokane Guilds School has a joint venture with the YMCA to offer water therapy at two of their pool sites. Downtown - Monday 9:30am-10:00am, 10:00am 10:30am & 10:30am 11:00 am (Carrie) Valley - Tuesday 10:15am-10:45am, 10:45am-11:15am, 11:30am-12:00pm & 12:00pm-12:30pm (Alicia) Downtown - Thursday 9:30am-10:00am, 10:00am-10:30am & 10:30am-11:00am (Dan) Pool therapy is another therapy option SGS is offering, and openings are now available. Therapy attendance policies apply. Please call the school for current openings at

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7 5 Tips for Water Safety in Washington, With the recent increase in temperature around the Pacific Northwest, families have been flocking to the water to cool off. With more & more traffic to Washington's water bodies,it s more important than ever to consider safety before heading to the lake, river, beach or pool. Safety Tip 1: Always swim with a partner, every time whether you're swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency. Safety Tip 2: Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you're not a good swimmer or you're just learning to swim, don't go in water that's so deep you can't touch the bottom and don't try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when your friends are challenging you but it's a pretty sure bet they'd rather have you safe and alive. Safety Tip 3: Swim in safe areas only. Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water. If you do find yourself caught in a current: don't panic don't fight the current try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current gradually try to make your way back to shore if you are unable to get to shore, stay calm and float with the current--the current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore. Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area. Safety Tip 4: Consider the season. According to the Washington State Department of Health, at any time of year, WA waters can be appealing and dangerous at the same time: Spring Rivers are often high and swift from rains and snow melt and can easily overwhelm the strongest swimmer. Even on hot spring days, lakes, ponds, and rivers are still cold and are dangerous for swimmers. Hypothermia can occur quickly in very cold water. Summer Water that is warm on the surface, may be much colder below. Use caution when swimming and always supervise young children playing in or near the water. Rivers may not be moving as fast, but log jams can trap swimmers and large rocks and logs could tip over rafts, canoes, and kayaks. Illnesses can be prevented by not swallowing the water. Autumn Early warm days of autumn can be like summer. But like spring, this time of year is unpredictable - be prepared for sudden weather changes and cold water later in the season. Winter Waters are always cold and can quickly go from being very calm to very rough, especially during storms. If you are on the water for hunting, fishing, or recreation, wear protective gear and life jackets. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return, and be prepared for sudden weather changes. Safety Tip 5: Remember to wear a life jacket. According to the Washington State Department of Health, even the best water enthusiasts can misjudge changing water conditions when boating or swimming in open water. Be prepared at all times by wearing a life jacket you'll never know when you'll be tossed into the water. Have children wear a life jacket that fits them, and watch them closely around water they can go under water quickly and quietly. Children 12 years old and under must wear a life jacket that fits them on moving boats less than 19 feet in length in Washington. Recreational boats must carry one U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person aboard. The life jacket must be available & accessible. This is a nationwide Coast Guard rule. Life Jacket Affordability: Learn more about life jackets and get a coupon (PDF) good for 25% off the regular price of any life jacket in stock at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores in Washington and northern Idaho. The coupon is valid through September 30,