Welcome back, students and staff! We hope you enjoyed a relaxing break. As we start this new school year, we’re excited to jump back into learning, growing, and making incredible memories together. Let’s make this our best year yet!

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS



September 11th:

Parents/Guardians Coffee and Donuts Meet and Greet

(9:00 am @ FL & OAK)

CALENDAR LINKS

Check out our School Monthly Calendar HERE!

Check out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar HERE!

Check out the Social Work Department Calendar HERE!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

September 17th:

Back to School Night (@ FL)

September 21st:

School Closed for Religious Observance (@ FL & OAK)

September 24th:

Back to School Night (@ OAK)

September 26th:

Annual Picnic (See below for more information and to RSVP!)

THE SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL SOCIAL WORK FAMILY & STAFF PICNIC HOSTED BY OAKLAND ELKS

It's time for our CTC Annual Family and Staff Picnic! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 26th, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Oakland Elks.

We have a fun-filled day planned!! Please check out the flyer below for all the details! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by September 18th and let us know how many guests will be joining you.

We hope to see you all there!

SIBSHOPS PROGRAM

Hi everyone,

Our Sibshop program is returning for the 2026–2027 school year. Sibshops offer fun, recreational workshops where siblings of children with special needs can connect, share experiences, and learn together.

Dates (all on Saturdays):

October 17th, 2026

November 14, 2026

January 9th, 2027

February 6th, 2027

April 24th, 2027

May 15th, 2027

Please check the attached registration form HERE for more details. 



Looking forward to a great year ahead!

SNAP BENEFITS WEBINAR

Hi all,

Please see the information below on an upcoming webinar on SNAP benefits. Feel free to register if interested.

SNAP Benefits

Wednesday, September 24th, 1-2 PM

SNAP offers food benefits to low-income families, helping to supplement their grocery budget so they can purchase the nutritious food essential for health and well-being. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may qualify for SNAP under special rules. Join us for an overview of the SNAP program and learn how you might qualify for assistance.

Click HERE to Register!

BEYOND GRADUATION PROJECT

I hope back-to-school has been a smooth transition for your family and your student! The Beyond Graduation Project is planning a great year of connecting and learning together, starting with an afternoon of STEP and Alumni bowling on Saturday, September 19^th. Please join us for a fun opportunity to see your old friends and to make new friendships too. Here are the details:

Saturday, September 19 at 2pm

T-Bowl 

300 Preakness Shopping Center

Wayne, NJ

Here's a photo from our last bowling outing - everyone had a blast!

Please see the flyer for all the Beyond Graduation 2026-2027 events. 

Please RSVP to jenboyle@goodlifeconsulting.com, and thank you!

We couldn't wait to welcome everyone back today and see our campuses come alive with students and staff! It's going to be a great school year!

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