Camas Special Education PTSO

June Newsletter

Have a wonderful summer break!

In This Issue

  • Fun Times with the PTSO
  • Summer Activities: How to Stay Involved
  • IEP and 504 Meeting Improvement: Please Complete the Survey
  • Links to Remember

Fundraising, Party and Festival

We had a booth at the Camas Plant and Garden Fair. we sold cookies donated by Susie’s Baking Co. and fidgets. Thank you to everyone who helped!

Micah’s Miles meet up at Frenchman’s Bar Reginal Park

Our End of the Year Party was a success. The kids had a blast with responders, Columbia Play Project, Kona Ice, Jack the Alpaca, face painting and Bluey.

We had a chance to partner with The City of Camas at Camtown Youth Festival. We had fun watching all the kids come through our area for a calmer, sensory friendly experience.

Staying Involved Over the Summer

Caregiver Support Group

A safe and confidential place for parents and caregivers to talk about what is going on in their lives. Guided by Tori Watrous, M. Ed., LMHC. Adults only please. The Camas Public Library Upstairs Meeting Rooms.

  • July 8th 6:00pm-7:30pm. Neurodivergence / special needs and LGBTQ+ intersectionality
  • August 12th 6:00pm-7:30pm. Challenging behaviors support: PDA profile, ODD, defiance

Book Club: New York Times Bestsellers

March Book: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Meet up June 7th 12-1 pm at Hidden River Coffee Roasters.

Next meeting will be in August. Do you like to read and want to make some new friends? Read the book and then meet in person to discuss. *If you’d like to join, email Stacy at stacy@camasptso.org for more details.

Virtual Educational Series

A chance to learn something new and ask the experts questions. Please join our 1 hour virtual classes below. *Meeting links will be posted on our website and facebook page early July.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 6-7:00 pm. From School to Home. CSD Special Education Teacher Amy Campbell
  • Thursday, July 25th 6-7:00 pm. Childhood ADD/ADHD. Dr. Justin Santos with Peace Health SW Family Medicine.
  • Tuesday, July 30th 6-7:00 pm. Preparing for the Future. Special Needs Attorney Eva Luchini.

End of Summer/Back to School Park Meet Up

Stay tuned for a fun time at a local park to reconnect before school starts in August.

Please Complete Survey

IEP or 504 Meeting Feedback Survey – A chance to provide anonymous feedback regarding your IEP/504 meeting experience. This information will be complied and shared with the district so that they can better support our students and their families. They can’t change or improve what they don’t know.

*Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. We need more responses!

Important Links

Facebook – Check for the latest updates and community info.

Website – Where you can find events, how to get involved, resources and much more

Volunteer Page – We need your help! It takes a village.

Get to Know You Questionnaire – A way to introduce yourself and get connected.

Have a wonderful summer! The monthly newsletter will resume in September.