Y.A.L.E. School News

Scientists at Work at The Y.A.L.E. School’s Mansfield Campus

For 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at The Y.A.L.E. School’s Mansfield campus, science was brought to life as students were given hands-on physics challenges. The young scientists were actively involved in the scientific method as they constructed devices, formed hypotheses and executed the activity to reach a factual conclusion. Read More »

Now online: Y.A.L.E. School Nurse’s office

New this month: parents & guardians can now contact our nursing staff directly and access frequently used forms right on our website at the Nurse’s Office page. Plus, our nursing staff will be able to post announcements regarding medical paperwork and other health-related news. More info is coming soon…

Author Tom Fields-Meyer appearing at Katz JCC

Appearing at the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill: Author Tom Fields-Meyer, speaking about his book, Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son. This appearance is a part of the Center’s Festival of Arts, Books, and Culture. Read More »

The video game conundrum for students with Asperger’s

For children with Asperger’s disorder, the social world is fraught with unpredictability, hidden rules, and ambiguity. As educators, we work to clarify this complex world and give students tools they need for social competency. We teach them safe and reasonable problem-solving strategies to manage the intricacies of human social interactions. Read More »

Y.A.L.E. Cherry Hill students spread the word about “Respect”

In October, students and staff at the Y.A.L.E. School’s Cherry Hill campus celebrated the “Week of Respect” being observed across New Jersey. Students started their day with a health and wellness exercise related to physical health, emotional well-being, socialization, or school readiness. Maintaining healthy mind and body habits helps students to better cope with peer conflicts. Read More »

Northfield campus uses hands-on learning to reflect on service to the nation

Teaching students to think about and appreciate the service of others is an important aspect of social learning and citizenship. Students at our Northfield campus took part in Operation Gratitude, a program designed to lift morale of the men and women in the nation’s armed forces serving in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and aboard ship in international waters. Read More »

New opportunities for students at Y.A.L.E.’s Medford campus

After a long-standing and amicable relationship with the Medford Lakes school district, our Medford campus elementary and middle school classrooms have relocated to nearby Medford Township. Now, three Y.A.L.E. middle school classrooms are housed in Memorial Middle school and one elementary classroom is located at Kirby’s Mill Elementary. Read More »

Cherry Hill PTO Barnes & Noble fundraiser

Need holiday gifts? How about books and music?

On December 4th 2011, from 12pm until 5pm, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of the sale price from your in-store and online purchases to the Cherry Hill PTO. Free giftwrapping is provided, too! Read More »

New ASPEN support group for fathers forming in South Jersey

Local chapters of ASPEN are now forming a new support group for fathers of children who are on the autism spectrum. The support group serves Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. The first monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monroe Twp Library on 713 Marsha Ave in Williamstown, NJ. Read More »

An Evening with John Elder Robison

Y.A.L.E. School, in conjunction with Camden County College and PACT presents: “An Evening with John Elder Robison” on Tues. November 15, 2011 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm at Camden County College’s Blackwood campus. This lecture is sponsored by the Y.A.L.E. School and is a part of an ongoing public lecture series offered by the Center for Civic Leadership and Responsibility. Read More »