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Whiting Lane Memories |
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Thomas D. |
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I’m
leaving 5th grade but my memory won’t fade
And each time I see Whiting Lane,
I’ll think of all the accomplishments
I’ve made.
Teachers,
Managers and
Extinguishers of
Challenging behaviors.
Cheerleaders of students,
Beacons shedding
Light on new concepts
And current events.
Walls
and halls
Filled with
Exotic collages and mystic
Landscapes
The art show gives
Glimpses into the minds
And souls of children.
Lady Liberty
Standing proud
Upon the water
Beckoning the tired
And weary
Suitcases filled at Ellis Island
With glistening urns
Righteous bibles
Jewelry made of the
Finest stones
Homemade clothing
By artisan make.
So long
Whiting Lane
My memory won’t fade
And I hope to
Come back one
Day.
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Autism Speaks |
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Pictured at the Capitol Building in D.C.
are Noreen Simmons and Beth Katten (1st row, far left), parents
of sons with autism at Whiting Lane Elementary and King Phillip
Middle School in West Hartford, with Autism Speaks volunteers
from across the U.S., Founders Bob and Suzanne Wright, and CT
Senator Chris Dodd (a West Hartford native!). Noreen and Beth
traveled with a delegation from the Greater Hartford chapter of
Autism Speaks to attend their annual Leadership
Conference. The highlight of the conference was joining Senator
Dodd for his announcement of the Disabilities Savings Act of
2008, on March 11th. The Disabilities Savings Act would
enable individuals and families to save funds, tax free, for the
future needs of their child with a disability, much like
families are able to save to send their typically developing
children to college. To find out more about Autism Speaks'
mission to support autism research, local and national advocacy,
and community outreach and awareness, log on to
www.autismspeaks.org.
The 3rd annual Greater Hartford Walk Now For Autism will
take place in a new location, Walnut Hill Park in New Britain,
on June 8th. |
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