So many things to be thankful for this Holiday Season... Amazing students who work incredibly hard, dedicated teachers who keep the bar high, tireless staff who lead with integrity and courage, selfless board members and volunteers who donate countless hours, generous donors who enable us to continue our work, involved parents who provide guidance and support, loyal clients who enable our graduates to earn a living... As we count our blessings, we are also mindful of the challenges faced by individuals and families with autism. We were heartbroken to learn of the untimely passing of Barron Lee, one of our exceptional summer students. We are honored and grateful that Barron's family has chosen to memorialize him with a donation to Exceptional Minds. Tuesday, December 2nd is the National Day of Giving, a day when thousands of people around the world come together to give back. We will be contacting you on this day and hope you will make a donation to support the "exceptional" work our students and staff do at Exceptional Minds. With gratitude & warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving,
Yudi Bennett & Ernie Merlan
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EM Animated Film Huge Success at Self-Determination Conference!
Yudi & Shish celebrate success with EM animators,
Arielle, David, Jacob, Michael, Matthew, Eric & Nicky. Students line up to present A Perfect Fit.
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EM Third Year Students Visit...
EM Students pose with Psychic Bunny Producer Rick Castaneda & Production Coordinator Laura Reich.
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Welcomes First Year Students
Students and Staff prepare to enter Nickelodeon Studios. Liam, Chase and Madeline
hangin' out at Nick.
Steven, Kenny, Jacob & Tony pose for pics.
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Students Achieve Adobe Certification
Instructor, Kat Cutright, congratulates 2nd year student, Alexander Knight, for achieving Photoshop Certification.
Joel Anderson receives his Adobe Certificate in Flash. Way to go Joel!
It's all smiles for 2nd Year students as their certificates for After Effects.
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EM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN
RIBBON CUTTING
Councilman Paul Krekorian & EM volunteers pose at mural designed by Program Director Ernie Merlan & former EM Instructor Levi Ponce.
Ernie addresses crowd during event.
EM Student Volunteers receive special recognition at City Hall.
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Shane, Nico and Patrick get ready to make a wish.
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PLEASE SUPPORT
EXCEPTIONAL MINDS!
Federal Tax ID: 80-0392843
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EXCEPTIONAL QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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"Exceptional Minds has given our son a place where he can fit in, a place where he can learn and grow, and a place where he can receive the best and most suitable education possible for him to achieve his dreams."
~ EM Parent
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MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
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Our next
Exceptional Parents Meeting
"Crisis in Housing - Exploring the Options"
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Parent Networking & Socializing 2:30-3pmSpeaker Forum 3-5pm~~~ Upcoming Meeting Dates: February 8, 2015
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EXCEPTIONAL VISITOR
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Ben Affleck stops by for a Q&A with our students.
EM Students listen intently as Ben describes his favorite roles.
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EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER
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Special thanks to Parvin Abdipour for spending over 200 hours volunteering in our EM office. We are so grateful for your help and we wish you all the best in your new job.
Parvin receives some EM swag.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
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Ralphs Rewards
More than 30 families have already registered and have helped EM raise over $1,000!
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Just think how much
MORE we could raise if EVERYONE on our mailing list were to REGISTER.
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Please SIGN UP TODAY!!!
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EXCEPTIONAL THANKSGIVING
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Thanksgiving inspired potluck for students & staff.
EM Students express their thanks for one another.
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Contact Us
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13400 Riverside Drive
Suite #211
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 387-8811
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