Gages Lake, IL
Joined July 2012
The sun is shining and students have returned for the Extended School Year! Welcome back to all the students and staff joining us this summer. We're so excited to spend these next few weeks together!
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We have two Employees of the Month for May! Congratulations to Sandi Johnson and Carly Fishman! Thank you both for your service!
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Sandi truly embodies our mission of providing "Exceptional Service for Exceptional Students." Deeply respected and liked by her students, she makes a profound, meaningful impact on their lives every single day by helping them gain self-confidence.
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Carly is described as a creative thinker, completely dependable, and an irreplaceable member of the JPC family. She constantly goes above and beyond to support her students, always arriving with a warm smile and bringing a kind, welcoming presence to everyone she interacts with.
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Congratulations to May's STAR student! London has shown extraordinary growth in her ability to communicate over the course of this school year, transforming into an exemplary student and a wonderful role model for her entire school community. Keep up the good work!
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It’s graduation season, and we could not be more proud of our graduates! From 8th grade promotion to Transition program completion, each milestone represents years of hard work, perseverance, and growth.
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We celebrate every student for the determination they showed in reaching this moment and all they have accomplished along the way. Congratulations to the #Classof2026! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.
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The John Powers Center held its annual Proud to be Me picnic last week! Students, staff, and families came together to play and celebrate the growth students have made this year.
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This year, 18 exceptional individuals rang in retirement together. They have dedicated 373 years of service to our students. Bon Voyage on your next adventure! We appreciate your dedication and years of service to our community.
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Students from the John Powers Center stopped by Dunkin' Donuts last week to support the yearly Cop on a Roof fundraiser. Cop on a Roof partners with local law enforcement to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Thank you to everyone for supporting!
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An incredible day celebrating Laremont School becoming a certified MOVE™ Model Site — the only one in Illinois and 1 of just 30 in the world. Seeing students dancing, moving, and thriving alongside such dedicated staff was truly unforgettable. Honored to have been part of it.
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As a culminating event for our Unique Curriculum at Laremont, a petting zoo visited our school for a fun, hands-on learning experience. Students explored farm animals' features, needs, and behaviors, while celebrating the special qualities that make each living thing unique.
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After two years of dedication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our students, Laremont has officially been recognized as a MOVE Model Site. This achievement reflects the hard work of our staff and their unwavering belief in every student’s potential.
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We celebrated this exciting milestone yesterday with an afternoon filled with movement, joy, and community. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this well-deserved recognition possible!
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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, and our incredible team of Speech-Language Pathologists is showing up in style! Whether they’re helping a student find their voice through AAC or building vital social communication skills, our SLPs are an integral component of SEDOL.
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They work tirelessly to ensure every student has the tools they need to connect with the world around them. Take a moment this month to thank an SLP for the "word" they do! (And yes—we think they look pretty great in their matching gear, too!)
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Join us for SEDOL Parent University as we explore Pathological Demand Avoidance, a neurodevelopmental profile often associated with autism and ADHD. This session will provide families with practical tools to better support neurodivergent learners at home and at school.
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We hope to see you on May 14 at 6:30 p.m.!
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It was a beautiful day for Unified Sports Day! Students came together to play games, dance, celebrate one another, and enjoy the sunshine alongside their peers and staff. Days like these create opportunities for connection, inclusion, and unforgettable memories.
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Thank you to our incredible staff for making this special day possible for our students!
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