After kicking off the new school year on September 4, the children at Stepping Stones School have had a busy month of learning and bonding.

On September 12, the school visited Camp Hope for a day of outdoor activities, including bubbles, crafts, ball games, and more. Classes also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, including making guacamole together, learning salsa dancing, and exploring Spanish vocabulary with some of their bilingual classmates.

Looking ahead, the school community is excited for a busy fall, with the annual Halloween celebration coming up as well as an open house to the wider community on October 29. Anyone interested in attending should contact Robin Moses at rmoses@arcessex.org to select their time slot and learn more.

The Arc of Essex County’s Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education-approved private school for students with disabilities.  Located in Fairfield, NJ, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down syndrome and other students with similar educational and developmental needs.  For more information, or to request a virtual tour and assistance with an out-of-district placement, call (862) 210-8781.