Goodies for our Kids!

Christmas Treats
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

The parents of one of our students surprised our kiddos with some Christmas treats! We've had a fun filled week preparing for our First Christmas Program.

Hannah's Hope will be closed from December 24th-January 7th.
Happy and safe holidays to everyone!

Parents offer Support

Debbie to the Rescue
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Today, a parent attending our support group needed some EXTRA help! As we ended the meeting and walked out to the parking lot, there was a very obvious flat tire on one of the cars. One of our parents, multi-talented Debbie Ocanas, had no fear as she helped take off the flat tire and put on the spare.

That's what we are here for . . . to help each other, even in some unexpected ways. Kudos to Debbie!

Neil Curran and Austin Bands Raise Money

Rock-a-billy Bands Raise Money
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Hannah's Hope celebrated Halloween with a most interesting fundraiser! Tommy and Marsha Coulter traveled to Austin where a show featuring several of Austin's local Rock-a-Billy bands performed to raise money for Hannah's Hope. Neil Curran, lead singer of the group, The Score, has made autism his cause and put the whole thing together along with friends and colleagues.

It was a really fun evening with GREAT music and alot of very nice and generous people. Neil is planning an even bigger and better event for next year! We'll keep you posted!

Fall Festival

Our students put on quite a good show.
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Thanks to alot of hard work from our teachers, our students and parents were treated to a wonderful fall festival! The kids played games, made crafts and even performed for the parents.

A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our teachers for making this such a special day!

Parents gather to watch the performance.
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Dress Up Day!

Dorothy comes to school.
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

guess who came to school today . . . a football player, a pumpkin, a fireman, a skeleton, a doctor and several other "interesting" characters. It was dress up day at Hannah's Hope. The students enjoyed wearing their costumes.

New Students???

Scarecrow students!
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Students have been working with Ms. DeeAnna to make scarecrows this month. Parents were asked to send clothes and LOTS of newspapers! They made paper mache heads and stuffed the clothes with the newspapers. Some of the kids are able to recognize the scarecrow they made and they love looking at them as they walk to their classroom upstairs.

Where's my Snack?

Matthew waits patiently for his snack.
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Snack time is more than just eating a snack. Students have to wash and dry hands, request what snack they want, practice opening baggies, wait their turn, and clean up. the teachers make every part of the day a learning opportunity.

Quang likes snack time!

Quang likes snack time!
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

Occupational Therapy Students at Hannah's Hope

Hannah's Hope gets Help from Del Mar
Originally uploaded by mcoulter

This year, our students will be getting even more instruction from OT students attending Del Mar College. These students will be at Hannah's Hope Monday through Thursday helping our children to work on gross and fine motor skills and self-help skills. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Del Mar.