Spectrum360 Newsletter - January 2023 (MUSIC EDITION)

January 2023

New Music is Playing at A360

A360’s music program has taken a different tone this year, with a shift from musical education to something brand new. Meet the people leading the change in our music classrooms. [Read]

PaperMill Playhouse, the nationally renowned not-for-profit theater in Millburn, NJ, has been a longtime community partner of Spectrum360. Their mission is to foster a creative environment to advance the art form, educate students, develop future theater lovers, nurture inclusion, and provide access for all. PaperMill Playhouse understands the importance of the arts in every student and adult's life. In 2010, they began to offer Autism Friendly Performances, which provides a comfortable and judgment-free space that is welcoming to individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities and the families and professionals who support them.

PaperMill Playhouse's next musical is Hercules which begins February 16, 2023. For more information on the theater or to purchase tickets, visit https://papermill.org/pu rchase-tickets/.

SAVE THE DATES

Bingo Night (Age 18+)

BYOB (For 21+) and BYOF (Bring your own Food).

Thursday, March 30th

Academy360 Upper School, 6 Regent St, Livingston

Doors open:5:30 p.m., Bingo starts: 6:30 p.m.

[Reserve your seat]

A Walk for A Lifetime

Celebrating Over a Decade of Walking!

Sunday, June 4th

Verona Park

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

[Register]

Fore the Kids Golf Tournament

New Year New Course!

Monday, August 21st 2023

Essex Country Country Club

[Get tickets]

Help Wanted:

The development team is looking for prize donations to use in our raffles and auctions. These can include event tickets, trips, gifts, experience and gift cards.
We are also looking for volunteers for our events as well as people that would like to join our planning committees.
We would like to remind members of our community to check for sponsorship opportunities from the companies they work for. We are always looking for new partners to help with our events.

S360'S MUSIC STARS

Did you know that Spectrum360 has an impressive lineup of musical talent? We asked the S360 community to share videos of themselves performing and were delighted to learn that among our students, I360 adults, and staff there are star musicians, singers and even dancers. Enjoy this highlight reel of their performances! You won't want to miss it! [YouTube]

And also...

You can watch each performance in full on our blog! [Watch]

WINNIE THE POOH DAY

On January 18th A360 students celebrated the day chosen to commemorate author A.A. Milne's birthday. Ms. Bachrach organized a special event in which Academy360 preschool & elementary students read, colored, and even had visits from some characters from the Hundred Acres Wood. Check out the adorable 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.

Morris Sussex Transition Fair highlights 40 service providers, agencies, and organizations that offer services for teens and young adults with disabilities. January 26 from 6pm-8pm. For more details, visit here.
Announcing: The 2023 Alliance Resource Fair and Family Fun Day - Join us FREE on March 25 from 11-1 at Union County College. Superheroes. Games. Raffles. Face Painting. Balloon Animals. Register here.
Alliance 2022-2023 Parent Advocacy Series: The Alliance is again presenting a series of virtual ZOOM presentations and workshops for parents for our 2022-2023 Conference. Registration for all ZOOM Workshops is now available. Check out their the full schedule here.
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 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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