Executive Director Message
March 2025
Dear Tillotson Families,
It is hard to believe that the third quarter of the school year is quickly coming to a close! Check out the latest happenings at Tillotson and what we have in store for March!
Tillotson is Growing
We are thrilled to be ever-expanding, and are so grateful to everyone who shares a positive message about our school wherever they go! Here are three fun facts about Tillotson to continue to spread the word:
-Transition services at Tillotson are individualized for our students. Our high schoolers have the opportunity to engage in volunteer experiences, school jobs, and/or vocational programming. The soft skills our young adults learn through these activities are critical for developing independence!
-Tillotson has several sports teams! There is flag football in the fall, basketball in the spring, and cheerleading for both seasons! We also have our own bocce team! Our students learn the value of teamwork, physical movement, and having fun – regardless of the final score.
-Tillotson’s got the tech! Our maker space, better known as the Tiger Zone, has all the latest and greatest technology for our students to learn and utilize. From virtual reality to our Glowforge, students take pride in creating unique and personalized designs!
Building Bridges
If you know of any businesses that could use our student volunteers or who would like to come to the school to teach our youth something new, please let us know! We are excited to have a few new partnerships in the works, and will announce them once it’s official!
Recent Happenings
We packed a lot of fun in February for it being the shortest month of the year! These engaging activities provide opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and socialize:
February 6 – Bynam Theater Field Trip
High school students in Ms. Russell’s music class joined the Bynam Theater crew to learn about acting, stage make-up, and costume design!
February 14 – Valentine’s Day T.A.G.
Students enjoyed a morning of card crafting and heart bingo.
21 – Polar Plunge
With your help, we raised $6,222.76 for Special Olympics – we were the fifth in the region with schools who participated!
25 – Azure Performance
Autism Pittsburgh delivered a sensory-friendly performance for our students during Spirit Week!
26 – Power of Positive Thinking Assembly
Our very own Mr. Victor showed students that it truly is mind over matter when walking across glass – with no injuries!
27 – Polar Pop
The smaller version of the Polar Plunge, this tradition continues at Tillotson with water balloons in the frigid temperatures!
28 – Student vs Staff Basketball Game
The students remain the reigning champions in our always fun, action packed, game!
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
March 7 and 28 – Half Day for Students
March 14 – Pi Night
Come join us for an evening of fun math activities, with pie!
March 20 – End of the third quarter
March 21 – In-Service Day; no school for students
March 24 – Tillotson Wellness Day; no school for students
Stay tuned for monthly letters, and as always, please reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns!
Tara Skalka
Executive Director