Mychal's - July 2016 Newsletter

Mychal's Learning Place believes that children and adults

with developmental disabilities deserve to be challenged with opportunities that build self-esteem and independence,

creating long term success for life.

July Newsletter 2016

Mychal's Learning Place

4901 W. Rosecrans Ave.

Hawthorne, CA 90250

ph. 310-297-9333

fax. 310-297-9343

info@mychals.org

www.mychals.org

501(c)3:4871202

Become a Mychal's GEM

In This Issue

Maggie's Torch Run

The M.I.L.E. Program

In The Spotlight

Move with Mychal's Update

EKPTO Prom Update

MLP Open House Celebration Postponed

Kitty Perch & Door Hanging Scratchers

Howl at the Moon Café

Mychal's GEM Program

Partners' Happenings & Events

Sensory Friendly Films

Videos

Save the Date

Easy Way to Help

Greetings!

Summer is here! Schools are out for break and this is the time many of us take advantage of the warmer weather by spending more time outdoors. We've had a lot happening here at Mychal's to kick off the summer season. We'll be sure to keep you posted on more to come.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Please pass on this newsletter to your family & friends.

Mychal's Building Purchase Anniversary!

July 2nd is a special day as it commemorates the one year anniversary of purchasing our building in Hawthorne. Mychal's Learning Place opened 14 years ago in July, and so we celebrate this exciting time. We now have this wonderful building to call home that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Thanks to the generous support of the community, we're now able to provide more programs and opportunities to as many families as possible. We are extremely grateful to all who helped fulfill a dream!

4901 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Thank you!

Maggie's Torch Run

Last month on June 8th, Maggie, who attends Mychal's Path to Independence program, was one of two Special Olympian residents to run the torch for the Special Olympics with the Palos Verdes Police Department to

help kick off the 2016 Summer Games!

Way to go Maggie!

The M.I.L.E. (Mychal's Independent Living Experience) Program

The MILE Program runs for 10 months (Sept - June) and is 2 Saturdays per month. MILE is available to transition aged youth, 18-25 years old. It encourages and teaches independent life-skills as well as job training. The goal is to prepare students for life-long daily independent living and gainful employment.

We will have space for 10 students. Please contact us (info@mychals.org or 310-297-9333) if you're interested in having your child participate in the MILE Program starting in September. Intake meetings will take place in August.

In The Spotlight

Jamie Duran

This month's spotlight is on one of our newest staff members here at Mychal's, Jamie Duran. Jamie first joined us as an intern in September of 2015 and has now come on board our Path to Independence Program.

Our Path to Independence student, Ryan J., sat down with Jamie to ask her a few questions about being Support Staff, as well as what brought her to Mychal's Learning Place.

Q. Hello Jamie, I want to start off by asking you, what are some of your favorite hobbies?

A. My favorite hobby is playing Softball! I have played for quite some time and it is something I love to do. I also enjoy taking pictures on my Polaroid camera and volunteering my time.

Q. What brought you to Mychal's Learning Place?

A. I was on my school website looking for an internship and I came across Mychal's Learning Place. I looked up the website and I loved the mission statement along with everything else. I contacted Ellen Silver to set up a meeting so I could learn more about Mychal's, and from there, the rest is history!

Q. What school did you go to?

A. I attended the California State University of Dominguez Hills and graduated in May 2016 with my BA in Human Services.

Q. What makes our mission meaningful to you?

A. Mychal's fosters independence, and that is definitely what makes the mission statement so meaningful to me. I believe everyone should have a fair chance at life and Mychal's provides students with opportunities to build self-esteem and be independent.

Q. What inspired you to work here?

A. I love helping others! It is a true passion of mine. Getting to work with all of the Students is just amazing. I love being able to come in everyday and see their faces.

We are pleased to have Jamie as our newest staff member. She brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a strong sense of commitment to our students. Thank you Jamie, and to Ryan for conducting the interview!

Move with Mychal's Update!

Thanks to all who came out to join us on Saturday, June 25th to work up a sweat while supporting Mychal's. Thanks to the wonderful sponsors, instructors, participants, staff and volunteers who helped make this event a successful one. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Nothing gets the heart pumping like a good morning boot camp session!

Howl at the Moon on standby with

healthy snacks and drinks.

Getting their Kardio Krunk on!

Instructors, Kaitlyn, Jeffrey & Andrew

Move with Mychal's t-shirts are available for only $12 for those who were unable to attend our event, but would still like to support!

EKPTO Prom Update

June 3rd was an exciting time for Mychal's students who attended EKPTO's Prom held at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. The evening was a big success with a great turn out! The theme was "Arabian Nights." Everyone looked great and our students had a wonderful time. Many thanks to all of the staff and volunteers who helped in preparation for this special night!

Mychal's Open House Celebration Postponed

Due to unforseen circumstances, our Open House event

that was scheduled for July 16 has been postponed.

We apologize for any inconvenience. A new date has not been scheduled yet. In the meantime, if you would like a tour of Mychal's building, please let us know and we'd be happy to schedule a visit. Feel free to call us at (310)297-9333 or reply to this email with any questions.

Kitty Perch

Our Door Hanging Scratchers are now available for purchase at our Hawthorne location and in-store at Adopt & Shop in Culver City. Also, don't forget to visit our website at www.mychals.org and click the "SHOP" link to purchase your kitty perch today!

Your purchase supports some incredible young people take a productive role in their society by building self-esteem and independence, and encouraging job skills in a supportive environment.

Howl at the Moon Café

HATM was on hand at the South Bay H.O.G. Chapter Weekie Poker Run in Harbor City last month selling our delicious specialty coffee and homemade baked goods. A portion of the proceeds from this event was to benefit of the programs of Mychal's Learning Place.

Howl at the Moon Café now offers Mychal's House Blend. This is a full bodied coffee with hints of dark chocolate and caramel, roasted locally by Caffe Luxxe. These 12 ounce bags are $15 each and available for delivery or pickup at Mychal's Hawthorne location. Delivery is free within 5 miles of Mychal's Hawthorne location!

Howl at the Moon Café is available to hire for private catering or as a vendor at community events. We offer specialty coffee service and homemade baked goods. Keep Howl at the Moon Café in mind for your next office meeting or event!

For online ordering options and information visit us at www.mychals.org.

Please contact blaisdell@mychals.org

with any questions about the program or hiring inquiries.

Mychal's GEM Program

Become a Mychal's GEM TODAY! GEM stands for Giving Every Month. It's a simple way for you to support Mychal's Learning Place on a regular basis. Please review the attached form and let us know which level appeals to you. A monthly gift of any amount will make a big impact on the programs and activities of Mychal's students. We want YOU to be a part of that impact!

Please fill out the this form and send it

to us today!

Mychal's GEM Program is sponsored by

LeVian Jewelers.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Partners' Happenings & Events

Informed Educational Partners (IEP)

This group will informally address the questions and concerns that families have about their child's Special Education services and support and more. All are welcome and you do not have to be a WRC client to attend. Child care is available - families must RSVP by the day before the group.

Held on the on 1st Thursday of the month

6:30pm-8:30pm

at 5901 Green Valley Circle, #320

Third Floor Boardroom

Culver City, CA 90230

Join the next meeting on JULY 7, 2016

RSVP to 310.258.4063

Autism Society

There will be no "Speaker Series" meeting from June through August. Meetings are scheduled to resume in September.

info@autismla.org

Sensory Friendly Films @ AMC

Sensory Friendly Film program is now extending their program to four showings per month.

The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday.
Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time
Tuesday showings have been added at 7pm local time

CLICK HERE

FOR MORE DETAILS & THEATRE LOCATIONS

Movies & dates are subject to change.

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT VIDEOS!

Mychal's Hawthorne Tour

NBC at Mychal's!

Thank you from Mychal's!

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YouTube site

Mychal's Website

Save the Date

July 4: Mychal's closed

July 7: Informed Educational Partners Meeting

July 22: Mychal's Summer Bash 6:30-9:30pm

July 27: Annual Summer Fishing Trip

August 9: Summer Disneyland Trip

August 10: Dodger's Game

August 12: After School extended hours ends

August 15: After School Program hours 2:00-6:00pm

November 5th: Annual Art Show

Support Mychal's while doing your regular grocery shopping!

Do you shop at AMAZON? If so, try Amazon Smile and support Mychal's when you shop online! Just click here to sign in (or sign up) and search for Mychal's Learning Place. Amazon Smile makes it so easy!

If you're not already signed up with EScrip, please sign up now. EScrip has a program where you can register your grocery store cards (and credit cards, etc.) and a portion of your purchase price gets donated to your favorite non-profit: Mychal's Learning Place!

Go to www.escrip.com -- Mychal's Group ID is: 500044050.

After you sign up, just do your regular shopping (HOWS, Super A Foods, Bristol Farms, ValuMart, etc. or eat our @ Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, Hofs Hut and more!) you'll be supporting Mychals at the same time! It doesn't get much easier than that!

If you're a Ralphs shopper, you can contribute to Mychal's every time your Rewards card is swiped! If you don't already have a Ralphs card, please ask for one the next time you shop there. Once you have your card, just go to www.ralphs.com, click on the "Services" tab, then the "Community Contributions" tab (just follow the easy directions) and sign up with the program. Use NPO (non profit org) #81548.

If you don't shop at the bigger supermarkets mentioned above, please inquire at the store you DO shop at and see if they have a program like this. You've got to get your groceries somewhere and this is such a SIMPLE way to contribute to Mychal's Learning Place! THANK YOU!!

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4901 West Rosecrans Ave. | Hawthorne, California 90250

office: 310.297.9333 | fax: 310.297.9343

www.mychals.org

501(c)3: 95-4871202

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