Inside Spectrum360 - December 2022

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December 2022

Welcome, Chef Monique!

Chef Monique Johnson, CulinaryAcademy360’s new director, is full of excitement for the future of culinary education at Spectrum360. Get to know this welcome addition to the Spectrum360 family! [Read]

Seton Hall Prep and A360: Perfect Together

For 15 years, Seton Hall Preparatory School and Academy360 have shared a special bond which brings together students from both schools for socialization, fun and friendship. Learn how this program came about and its impact on our students. [Read]

THANKFUL FOR YOU!

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered or helped Spectrum360 in 2022! So many of our community members came together to raise critical funds for our programs and services.

November was an exceptionally generous month. With the historic success of our Hall of Fame Dinner honoring Jerry B. Partlow and Jonah & Ellen Zimiles and our Giving Tuesday campaign, we raised over $260,000! This incredible support means the world to Spectrum360's students, adults and staff. The money raised is instrumental in ensuring Spectrum360 can provide the highest quality programs and services.

Volunteer Opportunity: Spectrum360 is establishing a Hall of Fame Volunteer Planning Committee. We are hosting our first zoom meeting on January 25th at 7 p.m. Contact Kerry Guzman at kguzman@spectrum360.org to get involved!

HOLIDAY RECIPE FROM OUR A360 STUDENTS

Are you looking for an easy way for loved ones to participate in holiday meal preparation? Try the Pumpkin Pie Dip our secondary students created in Ms. Releford's Daily Living Skills class. This classic dip is perfect for any holiday. [Recipe]

A360 SPACE EXPLORERS!

Students in Ms. D’Antuono's have been working on a project that is out of this world (And made their own book!) [Explore]

HARMONY HOUSE FOOD DRIVE

Now in its 10th year, Independence360’s annual food drive for Harmony House in Newark was a huge success, with the adults assembling 20 Thanksgiving dinner baskets for families in need. [Photos]

Below are a few resources and events that may be of interest. Please note Spectrum360 is not directly affiliated with the organizations below. Please reach out to the organization directly if you have any questions.

Autistic children (ages 3-17) and their families join together at Somerset Hills YMCA on Saturdays for two hours of recreation (from 4 – 6 p.m.). Volunteers lead the program, and carefully guide the children through an hour of gym time and a second hour in the pool. Siblings are welcome. This program is free to the community and runs from the fall to the spring.
We’ve Got Friends, a local nonprofit organization providing free social enrichment opportunities for teenagers with special needs to form meaningful friendships through common interests. See details here.
2023 NJ CAMP FAIRS - Weekends from January - March from 12 to 3pm. Click to NJ Kids camp pages to see the list of camp fairs that we have planned so far for 2023.

Spectrum360 serves children, adolescents, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum and with behavioral and related disabilities. Spectrum360 and its programs are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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