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"Sometimes the greatest adventure is simply a conversation." ~ Amadeus Wolfe
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONVERSATION
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONVERSATION
Conversation creates connection with others. The joy of connecting and establishing positive relationships is one of life’s greatest rewards.
Conversation is the best way to share information. There are many different ways to learn, but in conversation we can ask questions, discover new perspectives, and be encouraged to try new things. Exposure to a wide range of ideas and experiences through conversation can give us a chance to grow into something beyond ourselves.
Conversation can help us to process our feelings. When overwhelming thoughts are causing stress and anxiety, conversation is the best way to let them out and make some sense of them.
Conversation gives you a sense of value. When someone takes the time to listen to you, they are demonstrating an appreciation for you. Taking turns talking and listening is a valuable way to show respect and to ensure that everyone feels important and included. A simple, encouraging word can affirm others in ways you’ll never know.
At Transition, students participate in a wide variety of conversation, whether it be communicating verbally or non verbally by utilizing assistive devices. Our weekly Related Services groups provide communication training which encourages conversation based on each student's abilities. Our goal is to provide every student with conversation skills that will help them to create and develop relationships throughout their lives.
IN THE WORDS OF OUR STUDENTS
IN THE WORDS OF OUR STUDENTS
What are some of your favorite conversation starters?
Bill: What is your favorite sport?
John: Do you have pets?
Luke: What is your favorite video game?
Elliana: What movies do you like?
Tyler: What is your favorite restaurant?
Tommy: What is your favorite animal?
Alex: Where do you like to go on vacation?
Rayane: What kind of music do you like?
Charlie: What is your favorite food?
Max R: How's life?
Michael: Hi, my name is Buck, what's yours?
Quinn: How's your day going?
Max G: How was your day?
Morgan: Have you done anything exciting lately?
Jack: What is your favorite thing to do at your job?
What are some fun facts about yourself that you like to share with others?
Bill: I like Vanderbilt, football, hockey, and thrifting.
John: I like going home, playing the iPad, NSSRA, two-headed monster, and the Count.
Luke: I like Culvers, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Portillos.
Elliana: I like Disney movies, swimming, and going to concerts.
Tyler: I like McDonalds and root beer.
Tommy: I like to go to Target and my summer house. I like to ride the ATV.
Alex: I like candy, football, the fair, and Door County.
Rayane: I like the police, fire trucks, and Iggy.
Gillian: I have PWS, I like animals and sports.
Charlie: I love to sing and am a two-time national champion in sled hockey.
Max R: I love music!
Quinn: I have a new job!
Max G: I really love sports, especially football.
Morgan: I like to bring kindness and hapiness with me.
Jack: I love Canada and know everything about it.
APRIL CALENDAR
APRIL CALENDAR
Important Events for April 2022
Important Events for April 2022
- Friday, April 8: Built In Emergency Day
There will be no attendance for staff and students.
There will be no attendance for staff and students.
COPING WITH KAREN
COPING WITH KAREN
SPEECH TIPS WITH SAM
SPEECH TIPS WITH SAM
Our Speech-Language Pathologist, Samantha Medland, offers helpful tips that can be easily used in everyday situations.
Our Speech-Language Pathologist, Samantha Medland, offers helpful tips that can be easily used in everyday situations.
COOKING
COOKING
Cooking is one of the important life skills taught at Transition. In cooking class, students choose a recipe, budget and shop at various grocery stores for ingredients, and follow the recipe while learning about kitchen safety.
Tyler loved his spaghetti and meatballs
Luke made grilled ham and cheese
Morgan boiling potatoes
Max measuring ketchup for meatloaf
Michael adding milk to mashed potatoes
Tyler is using our new adaptive food chopper
Thumbs up for the beef stroganoff
Morgan, Max and Quinn with their homemade mac and cheese and brownies
Recipe of the Month
Recipe of the Month
Our goal for cooking instruction is to make recipes which are uncomplicated, and that most anyone can complete. Dana's class enjoyed making mashed potatoes and meatloaf this month. Our Recipe of the Month for April is meatloaf.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Students are learning independent living skills both out in the community and at West Campus.
Conversation with friends at community lunch
Tommy enjoyed his cheese sticks
Dana's class researched new vans for Transition
New van vibes
Morgan and Max like this one
Enjoying the nice weather
Charlie and Gillian thumbs up!
MIchael, Max and Morgan
John working with colors and weights at Lake Forest College
Luke hard at work at Eggspresso
Working on balance
John shooting hoops at LFC
Tommy working on math (counting and patterns)
Elliana is the line leader!
Elliana enjoying a different perspective from her stander
Tyler demonstrating his Irish River Dance skillson St. Patrick's Day
Vocabulary groups
Gillian and Morgan about to enjoy community lunch
Gillian was a tour guide for Dana's class at Wagner Farm
John is thinking abouttrying the new scooter
Sam and John
Elliana practicing driving her power wheelchair
Teamwork at Bernie's Book Bank
Gillian shopping for cooking class
HELPFUL RESOURCES
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Each month we like to share various helpful resources for parents of our Transition students. If you have any questions or know of a resource we may share for the next month, please do not hesitate to contact your class teacher or the Transition Coordinator (These events are not sponsored by Lake Forest High School District 115).
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