Update on the facility

Good afternoon all,

I wanted to give a brief  update on our facility. We are nearing the end of the construction process. I have been told by my Special Services Director, Dr. Susan Maughan, that an open house has been planned for the facility on Friday, August 26th. I would like to encourage and invite all of our friends and family out to see this awesome building.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need directions!
jvirdell@mfisd.txed.net

Look at the progress!!

 The kitchen and dining areas

The entry and living area, looking into the classroom

Some amazing progress has been made since school let out almost one month ago. Our new facility "the house" is almost complete. There are only a few things left to do and then I will be marking our territory with lots of boxes brought over from the old facility. Speaking for the students and myself...woohoo!!!!

Special Moment

Today was an extremely special day for one special young woman in our program. Ana and I have been working together for the past four months on completing all of her requirements for graduation. Our principal, Mr. Penrod and special services director, Dr. Maughan, organized this intimate and very personal graduation for her and we could not have been more excited to share in the moment.

We even had a cake! :)

Congratulations Ana!

Friday Fun at Llano

Students and staff enjoyed a morning at Llano ISD Transition Program for an end-of-year celebration and informal open house at their new facilities. We had a great time playing a variety of games and eating student-prepared hamburgers from the grill.

Thank you, Llano for your wonderful hospitality!!



Cleaning up the mess....the beautiful little mess

Update alert: We now have beautiful smooth walls, beautiful molding and even a beautiful bat inside our new residence. The bat has to leave, but the rest is permanent and we are all so excited to see it taking shape!

Peer-to-peer lessons are the best!

Food Expirations

One of the most beneficial things about all L.I.F.E. programs at MFISD is the ability for students who have an understanding of something to help teach their peers. John needed some help with deciphering if a perishable food is still good or bad. Brittney asked to show him and I was happy to oblige her request.

Strawberry Patch

 Rosie and Brittney showing off their bright, pretty smiles

Funny faces

 Picking Fun