NCSS Special Education Department

11/22/2025

Making spirits bright one Miracle League moment at a time 🎅🏼🎄✨ Be sure to check out our Holiday Wellness Workshop for parents in December!

11/20/2025

It is that time of the year! 🎅🎄
Please join us for the annual Sensory Friendly Visit with Santa!

Event Details:
📅 Date: December 11
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Palmer-Stone
1110 Emory Street, Oxford, GA 30054

What to Expect:
🎄 Sensory Activities
☕ Hot Chocolate Station
🎁 Raffle Prizes
📸 Individual Family Time with Santa

See you then!

11/19/2025

Every child deserves a safe space to land when emotions run high. Coregulation is the practice of offering that space through warmth, empathy, and consistent support. Whether it’s sitting quietly beside them, naming their feelings, or helping them take a deep breath, these moments teach kids how to navigate stress in healthy ways. Our presence matters more than perfection🫶🏽

11/18/2025

Empowering Parents: Unlocking the Power of the Right Questions
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Are you ready to feel more confident in meetings and everyday conversations with your child’s school?

Join us for an empowering webinar designed for families navigating special education services. You’ll gain practical tools and strategies to help you:
👉 Ask the right questions
👉 Advocate effectively for your child’s unique needs
👉 Build strong, collaborative relationships with teachers and school staff

Become a key partner in your child’s education and walk away with confidence to help your child get the support they need to thrive!

Free and open to all families – Register Now! - tinyurl.com/4ffkjbjt

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Presented by Erica Swenson, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Exceptional Family Member Program Special Education Liaison

11/15/2025

The Newton County Ministers Alliance is holding their 37th Annual Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry Box Distribution event on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This drive through box pickup at Legion Field will begin at 10 a.m. and is a first come, first served event. One box per vehicle/household, and persons must have their ID if more than one household is traveling together. Please expect a wait and proceed with caution entering and departing the box giveaway area. Thank you to all of the sponsors who make this community partner event possible!

🦃DONATIONS: If you would like to donate a turkey, please drop it off at the Legion Field building on Friday, November 21, 2025 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. They are also in need of donations of instant mashed potatoes, canned cranberry sauce, and brownie and/or cake mix which can be dropped off at the Covington Welcome Center (1143 Oak Street SE) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20, 2025.

11/14/2025

Pigs, medals, and the biggest smiles in Newton County 🐷✨ See how one student’s idea turned into the most heart-warming show of the year.

When Meredith befriended Gabby, she realized some classmates were being left out of agriculture shows—so she and a devoted teacher built a way in. “Unique Kids Showing Pigs” now pairs student buddies with special-needs participants for a one-day arena experience filled with courage, confetti, and community. It’s inclusion you can feel. 💗

Tap to meet the buddies, the families, and Miss Kate (yes, the pig) — and find out how you can help keep the magic going.

➡️ https://thenewtoncommunity.com/arts-education-innovation/bringing-down-barriers/

11/12/2025

Check out a free screening of Lilo & Stitch at Porter Memorial Library on November 17th at 3:00pm, and make your own paper flower lei while you watch.

11/11/2025

Check out our upcoming events and parent workshops:

💥Transition Fair: Thursday, November 13, 5:00-7:00 PM at Palmer Stone (1110 Emory Street, Oxford GA, 30054)
Come out to learn more about resources available after high school!

💥Virtual Behavior Series: Tuesday, November 18 9:30-10:30 AM: Sensory Play at Home
Link to register: https://newton-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/2B9u3jQUSmSAQx01ACs-TA

💥Virtual Transition Series: Wednesday, November 19 11:00-12:00 noon: Utilizing Technology for Independence
Link to register: https://newton-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/ScV2-fNtSkiG26KycY567w

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

We hope that you make plans to come out to our annual Transition Fair!

📅Thursday, November 13, 2025
⌚5:00-7:00 PM
🏫Palmer Stone Elementary School- 1110 Emory Street, Oxford, GA 30054

A Transition Fair is an event designed to help students and their families prepare for life after high school. Representatives from colleges, job training programs, community agencies, and local organizations will be there to share information about education, employment, and independent living options.

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, explore resources, and learn about the many supports available to help students reach their goals after graduation.

11/06/2025

Check out these local Thanksgiving meal giveaways. 🦃🍽️✨