SPICE of Licking County

10/22/2026

✝️💙 God never asked us all to be the same.

One student may read above grade level but struggle socially.

Another may need significant support with academics but bring extraordinary joy to the classroom.

One may communicate differently.

Another may need more time.

Another may learn best when they can move, touch, build, or see.

Our differences aren't evidence that something has gone wrong.

They remind us that God's creation was never meant to look exactly the same.

Our job isn't to make every child fit one mold.

It's to help each child discover and develop the gifts God placed within them. 🌟

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10/19/2026

💚 Sometimes a child needs us to notice what they aren't saying.

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we're reminded that children's emotional and mental well-being matters alongside their academic growth.

A child who is struggling may not always know how to explain what they're feeling.

Sometimes support begins with something very simple:
“I've noticed you don't seem like yourself today. Do you want to talk?”

Listen without immediately trying to fix.

Be patient.

Create a safe place.

Remind them they aren't alone.

And when more help is needed, connect them with trusted adults and appropriate professional support.

As a faith community, we can offer compassion, prayer, presence, and hope while recognizing the importance of professional care. ✝️💚

10/17/2026

💙💛 More Alike Than Different

Children with Down syndrome want many of the same things every child wants:
To have friends. ❤️
To be included. 🤝
To learn. 📚
To laugh. 😊
To try new things. 🌟
To belong.

Inclusion doesn't mean simply allowing someone into the room.

True inclusion means making sure they are part of what happens once they're there.

As Catholic educators and communities, we are called to recognize the dignity of every person and create places where everyone knows:
There is a place for you here. ✝️

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10/15/2026

📖 When reading is hard, look for the strengths, too.

A student with dyslexia may spend tremendous energy doing something that appears effortless for classmates.

So while we're supporting the areas that are difficult, let's also notice what comes naturally.
🎨 Creativity
💡 Big-picture thinking
🗣️ Storytelling
🧩 Problem-solving
🔨 Hands-on learning
❤️ Empathy
🌟 Unique talents and interests

A child's struggle should never become the only thing we see.

Every learner has strengths waiting to be discovered.

10/14/2026

🌟✝️ Share the True Meaning of the Season While Supporting SPICE! ✝️🌟

🎄 Our Nativity Window Cling Fundraiser starts TODAY! 🎄

As we prepare our hearts for the Advent season, what better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus than by sharing a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas while supporting a wonderful cause? 💚

SPICE of Licking County is selling 3" x 3" Nativity Window Clings for just $10 each!

✨ Choose from BLACK or WHITE!

🚗 Display them on your car windows, home windows, or other smooth surfaces.

♻️ Reusable year after year! Simply remove and save them to enjoy every Advent season.

📦 Two convenient ways to receive your order:

🏫 FREE pickup at your affiliated school or parish

📬 Shipping directly to your home for just $2

💚 Every purchase supports SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education) and helps provide resources and educational support for students with diverse learning needs in our local Catholic schools.

📅 Orders are open NOW through November 15!

🛒 Order yours today!
https://bit.ly/SPICENativityWindowCling

🙏 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with family, friends, and fellow parishioners!

Celebrate the reason for the season while making a difference in the lives of students! ✝️💚

Nativity Window Cling Fundraiser for SPICE of Licking County - St. Francis de Sales

10/12/2026

💼🌟 Everyone has gifts to contribute.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, recognizing the talents and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace.

The skills we help children develop today—communication, independence, self-advocacy, problem-solving, perseverance, and confidence—can help prepare them for their futures.

Our goal isn't simply to help students get through school.
It's to help them discover:
What am I good at?
What do I enjoy?
How can I use my gifts to serve others?

Every person has something valuable to contribute. 💙✝️

10/09/2026

"🧠💙 Learning differently doesn't mean learning less.

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.

Learning disabilities can affect reading, writing, math, processing, organization, memory, and other areas of learning.

But they do not determine a child's intelligence, potential, or worth.

That's why appropriate instruction and support matter so much.

Sometimes success begins when an adult stops asking:
“Why can't this child do this?”
and starts asking:
“What does this child need in order to do this?”

Every child deserves someone willing to discover the answer. 💙

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10/08/2026

📚 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!

Dyslexia affects the way the brain processes written language. A student with dyslexia may struggle with reading, spelling, or decoding—even while being bright, creative, curious, and capable.

Sometimes a child doesn't need us to make learning easier.

They need us to make learning accessible.

With appropriate instruction, support, patience, and encouragement, students with dyslexia can thrive. 🌟

At SPICE, we want every child to know:
The way you learn does not determine how much you can achieve. 💙

10/07/2026

Save-the-date!! November 10 from 4-8pm we will have a Chipotle Fundraiser.
🌯Please join us and support SPICE of Licking County!! 🌮

10/05/2026

Gratitude Post from Mrs. Chapman - Assistant Principal at Blessed Sacrament:

Miss Tracey and Miss Ilana amaze me every time I walk into our preschool room. They create a loving, inviting, and encouraging space for our youngest Crusaders, and they keep Jesus at the center of everything they do. From guiding social interactions to nurturing each child with patience and joy, they go above and beyond with their time, creativity, and dedication. They are forming future saints, and their impact is felt every single day. Blessed Sacrament is better because of them.

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