PLEASE NOTE FLYER TYPO- MEETING IS FROM 6-8 PM.
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Bloomfield SEPAC Meeting, 10-3-18, at BHS, 6-8-P.M.
Social Group Interaction for Special Needs Kids-An Inclusive Musical Theater Production & a Movie Group With Peers
“Sharing The Arts,” at Glen Ridge High School, (Bloomfield Students Are Invited,) put on a really fun production of “Beauty & The Beast” last Spring; this time out, it will be “The Lion King.” It is a very positive environment for kids to interact with each other, learn to work together and have a ton of fun! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
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MONTCLAIR FILM PRESENTS – 505 FILMS + FRIENDS
“505 Films + Friends is an inclusive club where young people of all abilities can gather in a safe, positive and thought-provoking environment to engage socially through the viewing and discussion of films. Each screening allows members to explore their own lives in relationship to the themes represented in the films with interactive discussions and activities led by a teaching artist and a professional psychologist. Participants also have time to schmooze and enjoy refreshments.
Join in the fun this Fall!
Our popular, inclusive film club is back for the fall with new movies, new discussions and new friends!!
Our Fall schedule:
- September 30th
- October 14th
- October 28th
- November 4th
- November 18th
- December 2nd
Teen Club (grades 8 – 12) Sunday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Young Adult Club (ages 18 – 28) Sunday, 4pm – 7pm
Participants who qualify for funding from DDD are eligible for reimbursement for our Film Club. For more information contact jill@montclairfilm.org. Scholarships may also be available. TUITION- $270 per person
Teen
Young Adult
Sample Class Schedule:
1. Check-in + Schmooze: (15 minutes) Get name tags and socialize. (Facilitators will provide guidance and support to be sure that everyone’s included).
2. Introduction of this week’s film: (30 minutes) Warm-up discussion focusing on film’s theme, characters, cinematography techniques and/or professions, and how film relates to participants’ personal life experiences.
3. View film: (1.5 hrs) in Cinema 505’s sensory-friendly environment.
4. Interactive film discussion: (15-30 min) Conversation and activities led by professional psychologist and teaching artist.
5. Post-mingle mix-it-up: (15-30 min) Enjoy and engage over snacks!
For More Information, Email Us at Education@MontclairFilm.org
Bloomfield SEPAC 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule
Bloomfield Schools To Receive a Rise in State Aid!
Bloomfield Schools will see a rise of 20.2% in State Aid with a new law signed by Governor Murphy! State Funding for our schools will rise by over $4 million!
Read- Bloomfield To Receive State Aid Increase – Here
Come To The Essex County Opioid Use Prevention Task Force Meeting – July 17, 2018, at 5 P.M. at Caldwell University.
“ESSEX COUNTY OPIOID USE PREVENTON TASK FORCE RLHEALTHGUIDE@GMAIL.COM 862 485-8811
Dear Parents and Guardians,
TRC has launched an Opioid Abuse Reduction Task Force (OTF). The OTF will meet monthly to discuss the opioid epidemic, the initiatives presently in place and the areas that still need to be addressed. Our OTF is modeled after the Morris County Opioid Task Force, which has had some positive results.
We are inviting residents, adolescents too, as well as local, county and state government officials and law enforcement, Municipal Alliances, civic organizations, schools, clergy, pharmacies, prevention and treatment and pediatric dentists, doctors and other healthcare service providers. There is nobody who is not affected by the opioid epidemic … and it takes everybody to eradicate it.
Our first meeting was hosted by Dr. Durr and The Restoration Center Inc in Newark. Our next meeting on July 17th is hosted by Mayor Ann Dassing and The Borough of Caldwell. Please let us know if your municipality would like to host our next monthly meetings.
The opioid crisis has received much attention in the United States. More people than ever are dying from opioid overdose; in 2017, over 64,000 people were killed by opioids. In October 2017, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and pledged resources to address it, as President Obama did in 2016. Here in N.J. both Governor Murphy and Governor Christie have done the same. The County of Essex has the highest rate of opioid deaths in N.J.
All adolescents are at risk for misusing opioids, there are a wide range of factors that can either increase the risk of prescription drug misuse or help protect against it. There are a number of concrete ways that parents, family members, and other concerned adults can help prevent opioid misuse among adolescents. The fact that the adolescent brain is still growing means that teens are vulnerable to addiction, but the adolescent brain also is ripe for learning healthy habits and behavior (US Department of Health and Human Services)
JOIN US ON TUESDAY, JULY 17TH To listen, learn, ask questions and join in the discussion of keeping your child healthy and safe from opioid use. This discussion needs to begin when your children are young, don’t wait until high school to discuss the ill-effects of opioids and other drugs.
5PM LIGHT DINNER, 5:30PM MEETING BEGINS
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell Alumni Theater
Contact Robin to R.S.V.P rlhealthguide@gmail.com (862) 485-8811 “
JCC MetroWest Special Needs Services Summer Schedules
Programs/Registration Donate Our Partners
Activities By Age: Early Childhood Children & Youth Adults/Seniors
Dear Participants, Family Members, and Professionals,
Summer registration starts soon and we have some great programs coming up! Check them out below.
Intake Meeting Required for New Participants
Adult/Teen Sunday Trips / Ages 18+
Join us for a Sunday afternoon with friends! This off-site social recreation program provides teens and adults with special needs the opportunity to create friendships while learning to access community resources. Participants meet at the program venue and enjoy activities at local restaurants, theaters, bowling lanes, entertainment centers, and various other locations. Lunch and admission are included in the program fee. 1:5 staff to participant ratio.
1:00–4:00pm
July 15: BBQ Lunch/Swim at JCC
Aug 5: Lunch/Movies
Member: $55, Guest: $ 60
To register, please contact Robin Cohen, Program Administrator:
973-530-3422 / rcohen@jccmetrowest.org
Summer Select / Ages 15+
Six weeks of fun activities with friends for teens and adults with special needs (ages 15+). Participants will enjoy swimming, gym activities, games, and a great end of session BBQ while making new friends. Choose a few sessions or join us for all six!
Mondays, 6:00–8:00pm
June 11 – Game Night
June 18 – Get Fit
June 25 – Creative Cooking
July 2 – Evening at the Pool
July 9 – Sports & Games
July 16 – End of Session BBQ
Member: $25 per evening / $150 for all 6 sessions
Guest: $30 per evening / $180 for all 6 sessions
To register, please contact Robin Cohen, Program Administrator:
973-530-3422 / rcohen@jccmetrowest.org
Teen Travelers Camp / Ages 13–21
This daily travel program for teens and young adults with Special Needs is packed with exciting day trips into the community and lots of opportunities for the development of friendships and social skills. This program is supervised by experienced staff and offers a 4:1 camper to staff ratio.
9:00am–4:00pm
Week 1: August 13–17
Week 2: August 20–24
1 Week
Member: $980, Guest: $1080
2 Weeks
Member: $1710, Guest: $1910
JCC MetroWest works hard to ensure that all of its programs are accessible to everyone. We are happy to help individuals with special needs access various resources offered at the JCC such as the fitness center, swimming lessons & classes in the arts department—just to name a few. These quality programs are open to individuals of all backgrounds. Please let us know if there is a program of interest and we’ll do our best to provide the supports necessary to make it happen!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please contact us with any questions, to schedule
an intake meeting, or to register for a program.Marisa Cohen (above, right)
Director, Special Needs Services
973-530-3478 / mcohen@jccmetrowest.orgChrystal Henion (above, left)
Assistant Director, Special Needs Services
973-530-3507 / chenion@jccmetrowest.orgRobin Cohen (above, center)
Program Administrator, Special Needs Services
973-530-3422 / rcohen@jccmetrowest.org
Parent Workshop, May 30, at BHS 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Parent Workshop, May 30, 2018 at BHS
The Bloomfield School District Special Services Department will host a Workshop for Parents, led by Maria Sanders, LSW, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at BHS from 6:00-7:30 P.M.
