Buddy Bench Installation in Memory of Jill Silverstein

On Friday, September 13, we honored Jill Silverstein, a Teacher’s Assistant at ACDS who passed away on August 4, 2023. Jill was a tremendous part of ACDS and we all greatly miss her. She was all about inclusion, love and lots of fun. Therefore, it was fitting to honor her by dedicating a Buddy Bench in the large playground in her memory, in celebration of her birthday, September 14. The bench, painted yellow, Jill’s favorite color, is accompanied by Stepping Stones which include rocks painted by students and staff in Jill’s honor.

Kathy’s & Nivea’s Retirement

After 40 years of employment, physical therapist Kathy Dillon and occupational therapist Nivea McGee have retired from ACDS. In their honoree, they were each presented with a memorial leaf for ACDS’s Tree of Life to honor their incredible contributions. Both Kathy and Nivea have had a huge impact on our children. Their presence at ACDS will be greatly missed, but the memorial leaves will serve as lasting tributes to their dedication and passion.