November at ACLD: Celebrating Family, Gratitude, and Hope
This November, we're celebrating what makes our community strong: family.
November is Family Engagement Month—a time to honor the families who are the heart of everything we do at ACLD, Inc. and the ACLD Tillotson School. Whether you're a parent, guardian, sibling, or extended family member, you are an essential part of our students' success stories.
Your partnership matters.
Every day, families like yours show up with hope, determination, and love. You advocate for your children. You celebrate their victories—big and small. You ask tough questions. You dream alongside us about what's possible. That commitment transforms lives.
Our students thrive because of the bridge we build together—between home and school, between challenges and possibilities, between where we are and where we're going.
We are grateful.
As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to say thank you:
To our families: for trusting us with your most precious people
To our educators and staff: for showing up with creativity, compassion, and unwavering belief in our students
To our community partners and supporters: for believing that every student deserves an exceptional education
To our students: for inspiring us every single day with your resilience and joy
Looking ahead to the holidays—and beyond.
The holiday season is a time of connection and hope. We're looking forward to celebrating our students' growth, sharing in community moments, and moving into 2026 with renewed energy and purpose.
We're also mindful that this season brings challenges for many families—uncertainty about resources, concerns about services, and the weight of advocacy. If you're carrying those burdens, know that you're not alone. We're here, and we're committed to supporting you.
How you can stay connected:
Attend our family engagement events this month
Share your story—we'd love to hear how our programs have made a difference
Connect with other families in our community
Reach out if you need support or have questions
Together, we are stronger.
ACLD's mission is rooted in partnership. We don't do this work for families—we do it with them. Your voice, your perspective, and your presence shape who we are and what we accomplish.
This November, let's celebrate that partnership. Let's give thanks. And let's carry that gratitude and hope into the months ahead, knowing that when families and schools work together, extraordinary things happen.
Thank you for being part of the ACLD family.
Tara Skalka, Executive Director
