SECONDARY HIGHLIGHTS
Khaleesia Kotyk is cheered on by her family as she tries out her new
wheels!
Occupational therapists from Chatham and DMS students
retrofitted the black Jeep, bought by Khaleesia’s family, with a
big red button on the horn so she can make it stop and go on
her own. Foam installed along the back of the seat and along
the sides of it help keep Khaleesia, who is small for her age, in
place. Gifted education students and student council members
made personalized decals and a license plate for the Jeep. The
modifications will help Khaleesia keep up with her 5-year-old
brother, Kash.
The money raised during the DMS penny wars will purchase
supplies for 10 other motorized vehicles to be adapted for
children with special needs.
“DMS, of course, exceeded my expectations,” Ms. DeComo
said, fighting back tears. “All of that money will go toward
kids on the waiting list.”
High School Recognized for Inclusion Efforts
On November 14, Fox Chapel Area
High School officially became a Special
Olympics National Banner Unified
Champion School in recognition
of efforts that promote inclusion,
acceptance, and respect. Fox Chapel Area
is the only school in Allegheny County
to ever receive this designation, and
just one of two schools in Pennsylvania
to be honored this year. Of note, Fox
Chapel Area is the first school district in
Allegheny County to have a Unified Track
team, which was established during the
2018-2019 school year. The high school
also has had a Unified Bocce team since
the 2017-2018 school year.
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