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Jameson Donnely
Jameson is an intelligent, determined, and outgoing student who
is consistently engaged in his school community. Everyone knows
Jameson around campus and says he’s an absolute joy! He takes
pride in working in Paw Prints where he helps with tasks like
shredding and deliveries, and participates in Baking Buddies, a
fun, hands-on club where students learn baking skills while building
con昀椀dence, teamwork, and independence. Students also have
the opportunity to sell their homemade treats within the School,
developing valuable customer service and money-handling skills.
This year, Jameson has continued to strengthen his self-advocacy
and independence, including using his iPad for preferred leisure
activities and performing daily living tasks in the student apartment.
After he graduates, Jameson is looking forward to spending time with his family.
Rebecca Lefkowitz
Rebecca is best described as an extremely expressive graduate
and a student who loves to be super silly! She enjoys music and
connecting with others using her Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC) device. She has contributed to Paw Prints by
stocking merchandise and making deliveries throughout the School.
This year, Rebecca showed strong determination throughout the
year, making signi昀椀cant progress in communication by answering
yes/no questions and building relationships with new people. She
has also continued to strengthen her 昀椀ne motor skills through both
daily routines and school activities.
Sophie Hutt
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you: Sophie is recognized for her self
advocacy and her ability to make people laugh. She is a dedicated
worker in Paw Prints where she takes pride in tasks like shredding,
stamping, and sorting. Sophie also volunteers at Always B Smiling
and enjoys participating in a variety of activities.
This year, Sophie made signi昀椀cant progress in developing her
work skills, including maintaining an organized workspace and
independently completing and submitting assignments. After
graduation, she plans to join our adult program while continuing her
involvement with Always B Smiling and helping at her family’s o昀케ce.
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