Uniforms in Tip-top shape!
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Transiton Program Student, Kit Zeidler worked with Emily to refine the adaptive folding board she created.
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School Choice in Wisconsin:
Expanded Statewide, but Barriers Remain
Choice in name only? Plenty of rules keep students
from participating in Wisconsin's choice programs
May 2, 2017
By Ola Lisowski
MacIver Institute Research Associate
When the state legislature created Wisconsin's Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) in 2016, Milwaukee educator William Koehn knew his school had to participate."Because we serve students who are all somewhere on the special needs spectrum, it was extremely important for us to be able to take advantage of the special needs scholarship program, and we did just that," said Koehn, administrator and lead teacher at St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee. St. Coletta, which serves 24 students with special needs, recently celebrated its 60th year. It was initially established by a group of parents dissatisfied with schooling options in local public or private schools. The school has participated in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program for six years, which Koehn says has drastically changed the kinds of services he is able to provide his students. "A year ago, the special needs voucher came into view, and we looked at that program and said, 'Oh my gosh, this is really going to be a game changer for our school. At the time we had 24 students, and 22 qualified for the special needs voucher," Koehn said. "It really did allow us to dream a bit."
Read full article here.
Expanded Statewide, but Barriers Remain
Choice in name only? Plenty of rules keep students
from participating in Wisconsin's choice programs
May 2, 2017
By Ola Lisowski
MacIver Institute Research Associate
When the state legislature created Wisconsin's Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) in 2016, Milwaukee educator William Koehn knew his school had to participate."Because we serve students who are all somewhere on the special needs spectrum, it was extremely important for us to be able to take advantage of the special needs scholarship program, and we did just that," said Koehn, administrator and lead teacher at St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee. St. Coletta, which serves 24 students with special needs, recently celebrated its 60th year. It was initially established by a group of parents dissatisfied with schooling options in local public or private schools. The school has participated in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program for six years, which Koehn says has drastically changed the kinds of services he is able to provide his students. "A year ago, the special needs voucher came into view, and we looked at that program and said, 'Oh my gosh, this is really going to be a game changer for our school. At the time we had 24 students, and 22 qualified for the special needs voucher," Koehn said. "It really did allow us to dream a bit."
Read full article here.
APR 20, 2017 Protecting Wisconsin's Most Vulnerable: Governor Walker's Budget Proposal Eliminates Children's Long-Term Supports Waiting List.
St Coletta Day School 10th Grader: Lukas, and his parents, Terry and Fred |
$39.2 million investment would eliminate waiting list for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or severe emotional disturbancesMenasha – Governor Scott Walker visited Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. today in Menasha to highlight his commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable and improving the lives of all Wisconsin citizens by ensuring no child with a disability has to wait for needed services. Governor Walker’s budget proposal invests $39.2 million over two years to serve children currently waiting for long-term support services.
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St. Coletta Day School Hosts Student Art Auction Event Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at Mount Mary UniversityBy: Michele McCormack Twitter
Posted: Nov 9, 2016 4:29 PM CDT | Updated: Nov 9, 2016 6:52 PM CD
ColettaScope is back for 2016, this Saturday, November 12th from 6-9 p.m. at Mount Mary University, 2900 Menomonee Parkway in Milwaukee.$25 admission includes appetizers, beer, wine and punch.
There is free parking and a cash bar available.
Proceeds benefit St. Coletta Day School which for generations has tapped into the full potential of students of all abilities and challenges and by example shows the community how it must be inclusive and value the contributions of all citizens.
Throughout the night, guests can participate in various chance games, such as a 50/50 raffle or "heads and tails."
Some of the prizes include gift baskets and even a night's stay in a bed and breakfast with dinner for two.
Every year they also have a "Restaurant Tree" where guests pay $20 to pick a number on the tree. The number then correlates to an envelope that contains gift cards to restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Each envelope is worth at least $25 in value, but many of them are valued at $50, $75, or $100.
All of the artwork at ColettaScope is hand made by the students at St. Coletta Day School. Every piece of art in the event is beautifully framed - thanks to the wonderful donations from area framers.
About 65 pieces of art and 40 non-art items are silently auctioned off. As the night goes on, guests write down their bids for the items until time is up and the bid sheets are collected.
When the silent auction is completed, the voice auction begins. 6 special pieces, both art and non-art items, are auctioned off live, where guests get a chance to battle it out for the winning bid! Past items have included a bookcase made by the kids, Phantom of the Opera tickets, and even Packer tickets.
CBS 58's Drew Burgoyne will once again serve as emcee of the evening.
For more information click here
There is free parking and a cash bar available.
Proceeds benefit St. Coletta Day School which for generations has tapped into the full potential of students of all abilities and challenges and by example shows the community how it must be inclusive and value the contributions of all citizens.
Throughout the night, guests can participate in various chance games, such as a 50/50 raffle or "heads and tails."
Some of the prizes include gift baskets and even a night's stay in a bed and breakfast with dinner for two.
Every year they also have a "Restaurant Tree" where guests pay $20 to pick a number on the tree. The number then correlates to an envelope that contains gift cards to restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Each envelope is worth at least $25 in value, but many of them are valued at $50, $75, or $100.
All of the artwork at ColettaScope is hand made by the students at St. Coletta Day School. Every piece of art in the event is beautifully framed - thanks to the wonderful donations from area framers.
About 65 pieces of art and 40 non-art items are silently auctioned off. As the night goes on, guests write down their bids for the items until time is up and the bid sheets are collected.
When the silent auction is completed, the voice auction begins. 6 special pieces, both art and non-art items, are auctioned off live, where guests get a chance to battle it out for the winning bid! Past items have included a bookcase made by the kids, Phantom of the Opera tickets, and even Packer tickets.
CBS 58's Drew Burgoyne will once again serve as emcee of the evening.
For more information click here
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Pompeii Women's Club had their annual Scholarship Award dinner September 29, 2016. Scholarships were selected in four categories: Elementary School, High School, College/Returning to Education and Specialty School. The scholarships were awarded in a total amount of $6000.00. There was a sit down dinner and accompanied with elegant music by our own Janet Corona.
Top Row: Pompeii Women and School Representatives: Carla SanFelippo, William A. Koehn Principal of St. Coletta Day School, Lucy Sorce, Jose' Vasquez President of St. Anthony, Joel Cencius Director of Development and Communication of St. Joan Antida, Debra L. Duff Director of Financial Aid of Mount Mary University. Bottom row Scholarship awarded to: Lukas Barnes and Madison Morris of St. Coletta Day School, Valentina Isabel Romero Mora'n of St. Anthony, Elizabeth Hettera of St. Joan Antida, Catalina Gonzalez of Mount Mary University. |
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Students Attend Court to See Classmate Adopted Into Forever Home By NICOLE PELLETIERE
Aug 31, 2016, 12:21 PM ET
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, Girl With Special Needs Adopted By Foster Mom
It was all celebrations in one Wisconsin courtroom Monday, after a 10-year-old girl's adoption was witnessed by her teachers and classmates from St Coletta Day School of Milwaukee. Abby Novotny, 10, was officially adopted by her foster mother Anne Novotny after being in her care for two years. "It was incredible," Anne Novotny of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, told ABC News today. "The kids were so well-behaved but their faces, right when they saw Abby, gave her the homemade cards and the gifts ... it was so thrilling for all of them. Everywhere Abby looked there were kids, teachers, siblings, aunts and uncles. She could hardly stop smiling." Anne Novotny, a social worker, has been fostering children since the late 1990s. The now-mother of nine met Abby in March 2013 when she took her into her home. Before Abby, Anne had adopted seven other children and had one biological son. "I had no intention of adopting, at all," Novotny said. "God had other plans, I guess. My goal is always to get a kid home. When a kid can't go home back to their parents, I will always adopt them before moving them into a stranger's home. That is extremely traumatic for a child to be moved from everything they've known, even if it's a wonderful home. "Abby moved in and we loved her," she added. "We worked with helping her become a better person. She was behind in some areas. We brought her up to speed we found her resources at St. Coletta Day School. St Coletta's had brought her an immense amount of growth." On Aug. 29, the first day of school, Abby officially became a Novotny. Her entire class of 24 students and parents were present for the occasion at the Milwaukee County Children's Courthouse Wauwatosa, as was head teacher Bill Koehn. Koehn said that Abby's been overjoyed ever since she learned of her adoption one year ago. "Abby got up in front of her classmates and teachers and announced 'I’m going to be a Novotny!'" he wrote in an email to ABC News. "Big smile and bouncing up and down." As for Abby, her teachers labeled her desk with her new name, Abby Novotny, for her fifth-grade start on Tuesday morning, her mother said. Read additional coverage of this exciting day: Fox6 News , ABC News, People, Inside Edition , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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