What's Happening at Sammy's House...

What's Happening at Sammy's House...

G-tEE Program has been launched!

Our new G-tEE program has launched and it is    going swimmingly! In the world of special education, educators find that adaptation is often challenging. The fields of math and science are already difficult to teach, so children with special needs often don't get access to these fields because teachers find it too hard to adapt.

The Texas Star Foundation gave us the opportunity to pilot a project that brings these complex topics to       children with special needs using adaptive strategies. We have already developed and implemented the    discovery of “color” - the addition and subtraction   process, soil and its components, bubbles -surface tension, and rocks and minerals.

Building upon its preliminary success, we have received a 2nd grant from Texas Star to start an adaptive G-tEE literacy program very similar to the science program.  We are very excited to get it up and running!

 

 

Shade Structure Installed!

Our beautiful new shade structure was donated by The Cogburn Foundation, who are dedicated to improving the lives of children. The structure provides a five to ten degree difference under the shade and it has UV protection to keep our kiddos from getting sunburned. Standing under the shade structure when the rain begins to come down is a beautiful experience for the children and teachers alike!

 

The Eat Drink & Be Scary Ball...

 

 

Last year’s Eat, Drink and Be Scary Ball purchased our brand new playground! Let’s see what miracle happens this year!

We need volunteers to help make centerpieces and  prepare invitations! Please contact Courtney if you are interested in volunteering!

There are a limited amount of free family tickets. Please let Courtney know if you are interested in attending.

Parents, please help us in finding table sponsors. Please ask family, friends, co-workers and employers to support Sammy’s House.

 

HCEA Visits Sammy’s House!

 

 

Over the summer, the Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association donated over $10,000, two beautiful Adirondack chairs, the painting station located in the foyer, the    beautiful crayon art hanging in the hallway, a new advertising banner, plants, fruit, eighty volunteers, and much, much more!

 

The goal of the HCEA is to have an impact on children who are medically fragile through volunteerism, donations, and financial support. We greatly appreciate all the beautiful items that were donated, and the selfless volunteerism we received.

 

Pet Clinic

Sammy’s House will be hosting a pet clinic and bake sale benefiting the children of Sammy’s House. The pet clinic offers affordable pet vaccinations. Now is the time for friends and family to save on veterinarian services while  supporting Sammy’s House!

The clinic will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2013 from 9:00-11:00am at GT Farm Supply in Georgetown. The address is 1300 W. University Ave, Georgetown, TX (located on W Highway 29). Feel free to call GT Farm Supply if you get lost! Their number is 512-930-4054. We can’t wait to see you and your pets!

 

We Have a New Program Director at Sammy’s House!

Our new program  director, Nancy Johnson, started on August 9th, 2013. She was previously on the Board of Directors, and is familiar with Sammy’s House from a board perspective. She has also spent a lot of time volunteering in our classrooms.

Nancy comes to Sammy’s House with a Masters of Arts in Early Childhood and over 15 years experience in the field.

We are so excited to have her as a part of our Sammy’s House family!

Serena is now implementing children’s ministry programs. We were sad to see her go after two and a half years. Her last day was August 9th, 2013.