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Planning to bring a treat or snack to share with your learner's class? Please take a quick look at our classroom allergy notice first to help keep celebrations safe and inclusive for every learner.

We're monitoring the forecast closely and will make a final call by 6:30am Thursday. If we move to early dismissal, you'll get a text and ClassDojo notification right away, and pickup will shift to 12:30pm. No action needed from you right now — just keep an eye on your phone Thursday morning.

Due to a scheduling conflict with our photographer, Picture Day has moved from Aug 7 to Aug 14. No sign-up needed — your child's class will be called down during their regular block. Order forms will go home the week before.

Our new sensory room is open and ready! It's stocked with calming tools, weighted options, and a quiet corner for kids who need a reset during the day. Any teacher can request access for a student at any time — no formal referral needed.

This week: a first look at our new sensory room, a recap of Connect Club's kickoff meetup, and Kelly's tip of the week on giving transition warnings before big changes in routine. As always, reach out any time with questions.

Just a friendly reminder that Family Orientation runs Aug 10–11, 9:00–3:00pm.

In this month's edition: what to expect during the first week back, a welcome to our new families, Extended Care registration details, and a look ahead at the fall workshop schedule. Thank you for being part of our community.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Swing Wide community, we've been able to create new spaces that help every learner thrive. This year, students are enjoying our expanded playground, sensory gym, calming Reset Room, and thoughtfully designed sensory spaces throughout the school.

These environments give our learners more opportunities to regulate, play, connect, and grow each day. Thank you to every family, donor, and community member who helped make these meaningful additions possible.

Extended Care registration for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open. Spots are limited and fill on a first-come basis, so if before or after school care is part of your plan, we'd recommend registering soon.

As we kick off another year together, I want to say how grateful we are to have your family as part of the Illuminate community. This year we're leaning even further into Connection Before Curriculum — expect more moments of joy, more grace on hard days, and a team that's always in your corner. Here's to a wonderful year ahead.

— Jacquelene