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From the E.D. · December 9, 2015

Holiday Message from the Executive Director

Dear Parents:

Happy Holidays to you!

It has been my intention and pleasure to meet all of you, but if I have not, please feel free to stop by my office or meet me as I am greeting your children on the bricks in the morning.

As the year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to go over some things with you.  As you know, there have been several changes at New Vista School. Nancy Donnelly is still an important part of our program.  She is now heading up the establishment of an exciting program, our “new” New Vista Academy (more information to come) and refreshing our Level-Up Program.

Terri Anderson, our financial consultant for many years is our new Director of Operations & Human Resources.  We are very lucky to have her in this capacity.  Lisa Bartram is our new Admissions Coordinator and is at the front desk.  I think most of you have met her, but if you haven’t, feel free to introduce yourself.  She is there to help and support you. Bert Leyde is our contract maintenance person, and he also provides security for our campus.

Security is of utmost importance to us. In light of recent events, we are taking even more precautions to ensure the safety of your children.  We have recently conducted a school fire drill and we are anticipating a lock-down drill prior to the Winter Break so the students know what to expect.  Yesterday we held an assembly to reassure the students they are safe and that we have practices in place to ensure their safety.

During the Winter Break, 16 more security cameras will be installed to cover the entire outside of our building and property, as well as in our hallways and common areas.  An entire campus outside clean-up is in process, and locked gates have been added to both sides of the front of our building.

We are in the process of conducting a comprehensive survey assessing data on our work regarding academics and social skills to determine the most effective practices and supports for your children.  We have received Survey Summary results from the cumulative data collected from the parent surveys from 2013 through Spring 2015.  It is a very comprehensive summary and interpretation of the findings can be difficult.  Please feel free to contact Mrs. Sharma, Mrs. Donnelly or myself to assist you in the interpretation of them.  It is so important that all of you complete the surveys.  The results give us critical information to help social skills education and its impact on the other academics we provide.

The students are working hard and gaining academically and socially every day. They have been having so much fun working on the videos for the Film Festival that will be held at the end of February. The final date will be announced after Winter Break.

Please, if you have any questions or just want to talk, you can schedule a time to see me or simply give me a call.

Sincerely,

Stacey M. Proctor
Executive Director

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Students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence…

In the past 3 years I have witnessed firsthand the change that takes place within students who go through our Transition program. These students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence after having been given the opportunity to work in a real business and gain experiences in multiple community environments. With the proper training, attitude, and a little patience, these young adults can achieve any goals they set their mind to.

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The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

Our daughter started New Vista in 7th grade with the plan that she would only stay there for her middle school years. We were so happy with her progress, that now, 5 years later, she is about to graduate. Thanks to the New Vista teachers and staff, she has blossomed socially and academically, and she has been able to participate in high school activities we never thought possible. The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

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Thank you!

I can give you a story of my son’s journey but this quote basically sums it up. “You transformed an impossible child into an adult with possibilities.” Regarding plans after Noah graduates… NVS’ adult program. I’m excited to be participating at ground level with other senior parents and Ms. Donnelly. Thank you!

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He received such a great education foundation…

I want to thank you all for the great job you all did with my son. He received such a great education foundation from each of you at NVS. He is doing a very good job at College. He is currently a “B plus” student on all his classes, and best of all, that he just received his first Math exam result of a 100% grade. I cannot be more proud of him and am very thankful to all NVS staff. Now he is a very responsible and independent college student.

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Exceeded our expectations…

Our experience at New Vista School over the past 3 plus years has been outstanding. After trying three other schools and investigating many more, we found a school that “gets” our child. The teachers and administrators have created an individualized plan, both academic and behavioral, that has exceeded our expectations.

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Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff…

Our experience at New Vista has been night and day from our previous experience in the school district public system! Teachers in the public system repeatedly said our son was unable to read and comprehend third grade books. At New Vista, our son has read 33 books in the last 4.5 months – 82% of them at a grade level of 4.6. Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff for your dedication and commitment in helping these kids do better in life.

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