A Birth to Three Early Intervention Graduation
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Encompass therapists Lindsey Batz, Kavita Sleight, and Nicole Hale celebrate Ben's "graduation" from the Birth to Three Early Intervention program
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Birth to Three Early Intervention is an intimate program. For months, or even years, Encompass Early Intervention team members come into a family's home for weekly visits, sharing their hopes, frustrations, and triumphs. The end of the program is a bittersweet time of transition.
One of our Early Intervention families celebrated son Ben's graduation from the program with a "going away party" for his therapy team: Speech-Language Pathologist Lindsey Batz, Occupational Therapist Kavita Sleight, and Physical Therapist Nicole Hale. In the picture above, the team and Ben wear shirts that read "Dinosaurs are scary--Down Syndrome is not."
Ben's mom, Lindsey, expressed her gratitude:
"Our team was not only gifted at helping Ben develop, but they were an incredible resource to me and my family. Much like their approach with Ben, they encouraged us when we needed encouraging, and pushed us when we needed to be pushed. We will forever be grateful for the solid foundation they helped to cultivate which we know Ben will spring forward from. We expect big things from Ben, and our team at Encompass were an invaluable part of laying the foundation."
Congratulations to Ben and his family for this milestone accomplishment!
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Join our New Pediatric Therapy Clinic Families Facebook Page
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We now have a new closed Facebook group just for families with children receiving services at our Pediatric Therapy Clinic! Click below to see the group, and then request to join. All members have to be approved by an Admin to ensure that the group stays safe for our families.
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Summer Camps in Full Swing
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We're past the halfway point for summer camp with just three more full weeks of camp left. Our campers have had a blast playing in the sand, making capes and lab coats out of t-shirts, learning about interesting creatures, and making new friends.
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Encompass Programming Kicks off in New Issaquah Space
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We are pleased to announce that Our Savior Lutheran Church is now partnering with Encompass to provide us with space for expanded programming in the Issaquah area.
Our first class in the new location was a partnership with Northwest Center Kids and focused on families that have a child identified with a hearing loss or deafness. We had 7 moms along with their children and they loved it!
The group was such a hit that it will now have regular meetings on the 3rd Friday of every month from 9:30-11:30 am.
On
August 2 and August 9, from 10:00-11:30 am, we will be having
Open Houses for a new Issaquah Playgroup that will start up in the fall at this location. All families with children ages 0-3 are welcome to attend. Please view the flyer for more information.
Thank you to Our Savior Lutheran Church for your generous donation of this space!
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Join Us in Two Upcoming Community Kiddie Parades!
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Do your kids love parades? Have they ever wanted to be in one? This summer, they have their chance!
Everyone in the community is invited to join Encompass for either of these two Kiddie Parades. You DO NOT have to fill out a parade registration form or sign up in advance; just show up at the designated location!
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The Festival at Mount Si
August 11
Line up at 9:30 am
Line up at Torguson Park at 9:30 am. Come with decorated bikes, wagons, or just come and walk in the Kiddie Parade.
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Snoqualmie Railroad Days
August 18
Line up at 11:00 am
Meet in the laundromat parking lot on the corner of SE Newton and 202 at 11:00 am with your decorated bikes, wagons, and animals.
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PCHP Families Enjoy a Day out with Thomas
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The Northwest Railway Museum generously donated free tickets to A Day with Thomas to Encompass families. As you can see from these photos, Thomas was a bit hit with our Parent-Child Home Program families! Thank you Northwest Railway Museum!
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Volunteers Help Make our Summer Great
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We are so grateful for the volunteer help we've received this summer! Our awesome volunteers have helped with landscaping, pitched in at our Kid Zone activities at local festivals, and cheered on the athletes at the Special Olympic ceremonies!
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Tickets Now On Sale for 2018 Autumn Gala: Under the Stars!
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Join us at our annual
Encompass Autumn Gala on
Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue! The Autumn Gala dinner and auction has grown into the premier fundraising event for the Snoqualmie Valley and greater Eastside, attracting 400 guests from across the Puget Sound region. All proceeds from this event will bring vital funds and support to Encompass programs and services.
Visit our website to learn more or to purchase your tickets now!
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SUMMER EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Festival at Mt. Si Parade, August 11, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Walk the parade with our preschoolers and the Mobile Therapy Unit! Wave, direct the kiddos, and show support.
Snoqualmie Railroad Days, August 18-19, 12:00-4:00 pm each day: We will be keeping things fun and safe in the Kids Zone. Seeking volunteers for 2-hour shifts at the bouncy houses, helping in the booth, and face painting on both Saturday and Sunday.
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You can see a full list of events seeking volunteers on our website! For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer,
email us.
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Encompass is looking for passionate people to join our dynamic team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant (Clinic)
- Childcare Health Consultation Nurse
- Early Childhood Special Educator
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Substitute Teachers
Click below to view the job postings and learn more about how to apply!
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Acknowledgements & Thanks
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KPMG Donates Supplies to Encompass Parent-Child Home Program
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Our Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) recently received a generous donation of craft supplies from KPMG.
Of the donation, PCHP Manager Lynne Creed (pictured left with KPMG employees) said, "We do crafts with all of the children in our program, and these supplies (and the totes so we can stay organized) were such a wonderful donation to our program!"
Thank you KPMG!
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"Flutes and Friends" Concert Benefits Encompass
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On June 24, Encompass partner Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah hosted "Flutes and Friends - A Chamber Music Recital," featuring an array of accomplished musicians (pictured).
The performers generously collected donations for Encompass from concertgoers, raising $626 toward our programs and services. Thank you to everyone who donated!
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NEW! Issaquah Playgroup Open Houses
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FREE
Thursday, August 2 and Thursday, August 9, 10:00-11:30 am
Our Savior Lutheran Church
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$20 per child
Saturday, August 11, 4:00-8:00 pm
Encompass Early Learning Center
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Festival at Mt. Si Kiddie Parade
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FREE
Saturday, August 11, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Meet at Torguson Park
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FREE
Saturday, August 18, and Sunday, August 19, 12:00-4:00 pm
Downtown Snoqualmie
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