UNITING STUDENTS, PARENTS & TEACHERS AT ATIDANYU OUR FUTURE SCHOOL
TO CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE GROWTH OF THEIR STUDENTS THIS YEAR, ATIDAYNU OUR FUTURE SCHOOL HELD A CAPTIVATING GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE – GROWTH GALA CELEBRATION. ATIDAYNU IS A SCHOOL IN BROOKLYN THAT IS GEARED TOWARDS STUDENTS WITH VARIOUS SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE SEEKING A WARM AND PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
The end of the year celebratory gala was a fabulous opportunity for parents, students, teachers and therapists to come together to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the students. Educational Director at Atidaynu Simi Bazov commented, “The success of our students is brought through a collaborative effort, made possible by our incredible team, our beloved students and their supportive families. The end of the year is a perfect time to celebrate this collaboration.” Throughout the school year, Atidaynu students have joined forces to achieve various academic, social-emotional, and related goals. Hand-in-hand with dedicated, and individually matched providers, these remarkable achievements were proudly showcased at the gala, serving as a meaningful testament to their collaborative journey.
“This gala honed in on each of our student’s individual strengths,” a team member remarked. At the gala, students proudly displayed unique tri-fold exhibits, showcasing a significant aspect of their personal growth this school year. Each tri-fold display was co-created by a student with the support of a specific provider who worked with the student to achieve and finally showcase their goals. While some students worked with a therapist to shed light on their improved social, occupational, or physical therapy skills, others worked with a provider to proudly exhibit their academic accomplishments in areas like reading, writing, math, or even Mishnayot. Along with their tri-fold displays, students crafted activities and memorable items to hand out that represented their skill. One student, who chose to showcase her social improvements and efforts in speech-therapy, used a Polaroid camera to take and give pictures as mementos for her friends. “The exhibit offered students an opportunity to show off and work on their social skills as they stood in front of their friends and families explaining their booths,” a therapist noted.
The event also featured an awards ceremony, wherein each student was celebrated. “We believe that each student is worth celebrating — both for who they are and for the efforts that they make,” a provider explained. Students were presented with an award for their personal accomplishments in front of their friends, their family, and their providers. They also received growth-themed gifts, such as planting sets or flowers, commemorating their achievements. As a touching conclusion, an end-of-year memory video was presented, allowing everyone to reflect upon the memorable moments at Atidaynu this year that brought each student to this moment.
Atidaynu is a school specializing in special education, designed for students diagnosed with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and related developmental disorders or academic needs. We welcome elementary school age children from diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds. We offer a thoughtfully designed, comprehensive array of academic and support services in order to serve each child as a whole, identifying each child’s unique learning style.
Our program is tailored to meet the particular needs of each individual student, while delivering a complete elementary school curriculum including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music and STEM.
Atidaynu strongly believes that passion, compassion and love are the best tools to nurture our students. The Garden of Knowledge – Growth Gala Celebration provided an enriching and memorable experience, not only for the students and their families but also for the dedicated staff who diligently supported their growth and development.
