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09/16/2025

"Miss Maplethorpe from our Speech & Language Department went above and beyond for our students — she handmade these incredible sensory chairs for kids who struggle with sensory processing.

The tennis balls on the seat and backrest give a totally different texture, helping students with autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders (and more) regulate their senses while they learn.

And the best part? She made them herself — with love, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.

Because every student deserves a classroom that works for them.

Want to make your own sensory chairs? Here’s how:
You’ll need:

A chair

Half-cut tennis balls

Fabric

Mod Podge

Paintbrush or sponge

Hot glue

How to:

Brush Mod Podge on the seat/backrest, lay fabric over it.

Seal fabric with more Mod Podge & let dry 20–30 mins.

Hot glue the half tennis balls onto the seat/backrest.

Tuck and glue excess fabric underneath for a clean, upholstered look.

Add extra glue around each tennis ball for extra hold.

And that’s it — your sensory chair is ready to support some awesome kids!"

*** Raymond Ellis Elementary School ***

07/01/2024

Trauma to Truimph! Danny Trejo’s amazing story. Thank you Life Stories for this important look at resilience.

07/01/2024

📢📢Safe Summer📢📢

Here’s how to reach out to the appropriate emergency assistance agencies in DC:

• The Here2Help Hotline (410-433-5175) and the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) are still working — and can also be reached by calling 988.
• For emergencies, call 911 immediately.
• Poison Control : 1-800-222-1222
• DC Government Services : Call 311
• DC Police Department : (202) 727-9099
• DC Fire Department and EMS : (202) 673-3320
• Washington Gas : 703-750-1000
• DC Water : 202-787-2000
• Water and Sewer Emergencies : 202-612-3400
• Pepco : 202-833-7500
• Report Power Outages or Downed Power Lines: 1-877-PEPCO-62
• General Electric : 203-373-2211

02/03/2024

When they say
WE SCREAM

Step 2: Silence

Be quiet and see what happens. Refuse to be quiet and see what happens. Today, we invite you to spend time with you. Your deepest beliefs will speak to you.

07/21/2023

It's Superheroes!

You've read that correctly! We are pleased to announce that werk! Our trauma-informed workforce development program for LGBTQ+ youth is here. with help from strategy district, our curriculum creates a Safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to perfect the skills they need to secure the professional futures they...

06/13/2023

Super Parents do you agree??