WSD Student Services

Happening this weekend! 🎡🎠

TACA's Family Carnival is a day of fun and community for families and caregivers of children and youth with special needs (not limited to autism) in a secure and safe environment. This event is open for all ages!!! Visit their page for more information.

⌛Last Day for Online Registration for the TACA Family Carnival!

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online until midnight on June 1, 2023. They will also be available for purchase on-site on the day of the event.

🎡TACA's Family Carnival is a day of fun and community for families and caregivers of children and youth with special needs (not limited to autism) in a secure and safe environment. This event is open for all ages!!!

🔴Carnival Rides and Games (with prizes) for All Ages
🔴Bounce Houses
🔴Arts and Crafts
🔴Sensory Activities
🔴Miniature Golf
🔴Vendors
🔴Cosplay Characters
🔴Food/Snacks available for purchase
🔴Rock Climbing Wall
🔴Train Rides
🔴And So Much More!

➡️ All of the rides and fun are included with your ticket purchase
➡️ Register Now! https://tacanow.org/family-carnival/

Today students at Land School got to see, touch and learn about different kinds of reptiles during a special assembly by The Reptile Zoo. They saw turtles, toads, frogs, snakes and even a baby alligator! Such a fun, hands-on learning opportunity for all!

This Thursday, 5/18 is Neurodivergent Family Night from 5:00pm-7:00pm! This special evening is an opportunity for children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment with their parents/siblings/caretakers.
FREE to behavioral therapists and neurodiverse children with other disabilities and their immediate families
** Max: 250 guests* Only families that pre-registered will be allowed to enter the museum

https://16116.blackbaudhosting.com/16116/Neurodivergent-Family-Night-18May2023

5/18 - Neurodivergent Family Night is from 5:00pm-7:00pm! This special evening is an opportunity for children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment with their parents/siblings/caretakers.
** Fee: FREE to behavioral therapists and neurodiverse children with other disabilities and their immediate families
** Max: 250 guests* Only families that pre-registered will be allowed to enter the museum. Please have your ID ready to show at the front desk to confirm your registration.
(RSVP link in bio)

5/19 Embracing your Inner Child! Experience the joy of play as you explore our exhibits and participate in activities like yoga, art, breathing exercises, healing sounds & more.
This event isn’t just about having fun (although that’s a big part of it!). We’re also partnering with Be Well OC, Start Well and Sound Soul Alchemy to bring you mental health resources and healing sounds that will help you connect with your inner child and promote self-care. 🧘‍♀️ Plus, we’ll have yoga, and more to help you relax, unwind, and rediscover the joy of play. So mark your calendars and get ready to have some fun! **Registration is required!

5/20 Artist in Residence with Matt: Acrylic Painting Instructor Join Matt Southgate in a paint-and-sip experience where you will learn about color theory, a basic color pallet selection of primary colors and black, white and brown You will learn introductory skills of holding and controlling a paint brush in your hand as well as common approaches and techniques to painting.

& Dance like a Chicken

5/25- 9/4 Camping in the City! Explore the great outdoors without ever leaving our city as you hike our nature trails, follow the footprints of critters that call Pretend City home, and learn all about the wonders of nature. And what's a camping trip without a campfire? Gather 'round our virtual fire pit to hear stories and learn how to make s'mores that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

We are also OPEN on TUESDAYS Starting May 30th.

WSD Student Services would like to say thank you to ALL WSD Teachers! And a special thank you to all of our amazing Special Education Teachers! Thank you for all your hardwork and dedication to our students and families!