Bridges & Learning Support

BRIDGES & TRANSITIONS
   There is no better time than the present to plan for the future. Our goal is to help each family learn about the many post-secondary options as we support the growing independence of your children. Our Transitions Program at Stanbridge provides the support structure for that bridge.
   Our Stanbridge transition events begin later this month. On Wednesday, October 23rd, Sandra Fishler from Landmark Success Center and I will host a Zoom session at 5:00 PM entitled, What Comes Next: an overview of post-secondary options. This introductory session will include the landscape of educational and vocational options as well as what supports are available and should be requested. The following week, our juniors and seniors will be going on a guided tour of the College of San Mateo including learning more about their Disability Center.
Coming later this year:

• January: Alumni Panels for students and parents
• February: Field trip to SJSU or SF State
• April: College and Transitions Fair
• May: Speaker on Conservatorship

   Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Go Bulldogs,
– Cindy Schlesinger, Director of College Counseling & Transitions

LEARNING SUPPORT
   We're thrilled to announce some exciting updates coming to the library! Over the course of last year and the summer, we've been hard at work refreshing and revitalizing our library resources to better support learning and discovery across all grade levels and subject areas. Whether your students are exploring a new passion, diving deep into research for a project, or simply looking for an engaging read, our library will have something to capture their interest. We're also working to integrate the library more closely into classroom instruction across all grade levels and subject areas. Teachers will be (and have been!) incorporating library resources to develop engaging, cross-curricular learning experiences. Students can expect to see the library playing a larger role in their lessons and activities.
   We look forward to continuing to expand our library and give it the much needed face lift it deserves through the Scholastic Book Fair starting in November. Stay tuned!
– Alyssa Dew, Learning Specialist