03/09/12 - ECLC

SEIlI0n IDIT0R: ERIII D, nM. 103 ELIT0nIlLKYLE D., R0BEnT C. [NItSTf,ft:Date: March 9'2Ot2ECLC of NIPlease visit our web-site at eclcofni.orgSchool HappeningsIntramural Basketball Games Promotes Good SportsmanshipAll of ECIrC had the chance to participate in intramural basketball games in February. TheWork Experience Cluster and some Core Cluster students had a chance to play in the first seriesof games held on Feb. 15th and l6th. The rest of the Core Cluster and Lower Cluster studentsplayed in a series of games held on Feb. 28th and 29th. Everyone had a great timeimproving their skills. The games also helped the students practice good sportsmanship andteamwork. Thanks to Mrs. Dovlatyan, the Physical Education teacher for organizing this eventand a special thank you to Mrs. Collins, teacher of Room 104, for being referee andscore-keeper.By Erin D., Kyle D., Robert C. andJared P., Room I03

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.&ECLCOF N'\T/ ]FKSFYGreetings!Valentine's Day is over, but it's not too late to show your love and commitment toECLC by suppofting two upcoming events that benefithe ECLC Foundation.On the evening of Thursday, March 15, the Chatham campus hosts its first studentart show, featuring watercolor paintings, ceramics and more for sale. The freeexhibition celebrates National Developmental Disabilities Month and was inspired bya local teen-ager, Emily Mae Czachor, with a bigheart who has been volunteering at the school,Everyone is invited to enjoy light refreshments,view the exhibits, meet some of the talentedstudent artists, and, perhapsf even walk off witha favorite piece or two. The event is from 6:30p.m. to B:30 p.m. and open to the public. Allproceeds benefithe ECLC Foundation.Get Lucky at Ho-Ho-Kus Fund-RaiserYou might just fall in love with one of thefabulous prizes that's up for grabs during atricky tray at the Fourth Annual Ho-Ho-KusDinner and Auction event on Thursday, March29, starting at 6 p.m.Volunteer Emily Mae Czachor, 16,(center) inspired the Chatham campusto host its first student art show onThere's something for everyone, no matter whatMarch 15.you desire, from facials and massages at areaspas, to a football signed by Giants running backBrandon Jacobs, a flat-screen TV, Kindle Touch, iPad, Coach handbags, Tiffanyjewelry and even a weekend getaway at the Trump SoHo, including a visit to thehotel's luxuriouspa. The only trouble will be trying to pick your favorite! If trickytrays aren't your bag, there's also a 50/50 raffle that grows as the night goes on.You can cruise through the line-up of tricky tray items during the cocktail hour andthen see if you got lucky when winners are announced after a short program anddinner. The event is set for The Tides in North Haledon, and costs only $55 perperson, which includes a free sheet of tricky tray tickets and a four-hour open bar.You can make a reservation online usino a credit cardathttp:/ /www.eclcofni.orq/fundraiser HoHoKus.html. Or, for moreinformationto call in an RSVP, please contact Assistant Principal Cynthia D'Amico(cdamico@eclcofnj.org) or Social Worker Cheryl Avino (cavino@eclcofnj.org), or(201-670-7880).

Follow Us on FacebookHere's another way to show your love for ECLC. If you're on Facebook (and who isn'tthese days), please go to our new page and click on the "Like Us" button. Look forfrequent updates, photos andannouncements about everything happeningin the ECLC community.Like Us todav!Back to too.Patrina Turns 5!/L Like us onU FacebookPTO President Vivlen Feinstein (right) gave Patrina'strainer, social worker Cheryl Avino, a check for $136 tosupporthe nonprofit organization that bred Patrina'Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).Our little pup Patrina is approaching middle age -- in dog years, of course! The Ho-Ho-Kus campus celebrated service dog Patrina's fifth birthday this week by wearingtheir special Patrina shirts to school.The T-shirts were created and sold by the school's PTO, which donated $1 from thesale of each shirt to Canine Comoanions for Indeoendence (CCI), where she wasbred.For those who aren't familiar with the lovable wag, Patrina has been at Ho-Ho-Kus forthree years, aidingstudents in their occupational and physical therapy sessions and offeringmotivation and just a chance to get on the floor for a good cuddle.Back to too.Ho-Ho-Kus Hails HeroesEarlier this month, the Ho-Ho-Kus campus held a special assembly honoring NationalGuard heroes and exemplary students. Everyonenjoyed the privilege of spendingtime with Iraqi war veterans Staff Sgt. Burg-

os and Cpl, Orozco, who also hasbeen deployed to Afghanistan.They took time to share some oftheir experiences overseas witha wonderful slideshow thatincluded photos of Iraqi children-- and then demonstrated theirfitness by taking on a push-upchallenge from the students.Aften they spoke, certlficateswere presented to studentsselected from each classroomwho were recognized as"heroes" for being caring,helpful, giving, unselfish, alwaysprepared, ready to learn and,maybe most important, a friendto all.Staff Sgt. Burgos (left) and Cpl. Orozco (far right) wereapplauded along with Ho-Ho-Kus students, who wererecognized for being everyday heroes in the classroom.Chatham is Off to the RacesIt was a roaring good time when students at the Chatham campus raced their cars ina traditional Boy Scout Pinewood Derby. The event was organized by the Patriots PathCouncil with help from three ECLC students who make up Troop 100'The winners celebrated with members of Troop lOO and Scoutleaders.Back to too.

Fashion Show is Back!For its 20th annual gala, the Chatham campus is reviving an old tradition: a FashionShow! The clothes from Coldwater Creek of Westfield will be modeled by students,staff and ECLC adults clients from Community Personnel Services (CPS) andP.R,LD.E.! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 10. The event at the WilshireGrand in West Orange, will start at 6 p.m., and also features a tricky tray continuesas well.A non-profit organization, ECLC of New Jersey is dedicated to creating a caring community for childrenand adults with special needs. ECLC operates two schools (Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus) educatingstudents with severe learning disabilities, Down syndrome or autism, and offers transition services andjob placements through Community Personnel Services, and day and evening programs at itsP.R.I.D.E. Centers.Visit the ECLC Website at www.eclcofnj.orq.Forward email