Posted on September 3, 2010 by Wanda
Open House will be September 7, 2010 starting at 6:00 pm
There will be a Hotdog Supper
Menu for the evening will be
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Hotdog
Baked beans
Bag of Chips
Brownie
Tea
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Lunch Menu for the Week of Sept. 6 to 10, 2010
Monday
Labor Day
Program Closed
Tuesday
Sliced Ham ~
Green beans
Buttered Noodles
Fruit Salad **
Wheat Biscuit **
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Turkey ~
Rinsed Fruit **
No Biscuit **
Wednesday
Chicken Nuggets/ Tenders
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Potato **/*
Fluffy Roll **
Apple Cake **
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes **/*
No Roll **
Applesauce **
Thursday
Pepperoni Hot Pocket ~
Tossed Salad *
Mandarin Oranges **
Goldfish Crackers **
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Chicken Sandwich ~
Peas *
Rinsed Fruit **
Low Fat Yogurt **
Friday
Hotdog ~
Baked Tots
Cole Slaw **/*
Fruit Cup **
Graham Snacks **
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Hamburger ~
Vegetarian beans **/*
Rined Fruit **
Sugar Free Cookie **
All items below this ~~~~~~~~ line will be replacing an item above it for some of our special needs diets.
These Asterisks are :
~ symbol means that No Dairy, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, No Citrus and No Spicy Foods Diets
trays will get a replacement item.
* symbol means Soft and Chopped trays will get a replacement.
** Symbol means that Weight Watchers, Diabetics, and Low Carbohydrates trays will get a replacement item .
Posted on September 1, 2010 by BWT
By Roger Haburey
On the morning of August 12th the inspirational group, Team Impact, which travels throughout the country demonstrating great feats of strength put on a demonstration of just what they do by twisting steel beams and dislodging a soda can’s contents under tremendous pressure by squeezing until the lid popped open.
Two members of a five-member team were here to show off their talents and share a message about Christ and what he did for them and how they could come to know him as well.
I had the privilege of introducing the group to the audience. Everyone who attended the program enjoyed it very much.
Posted on August 27, 2010 by Wanda
Lunch Menu for the Week of Aug 30 to Sept 3, 2010
Monday
Sliced Pizza ~
Peas-n-Carrots
Sliced Peaches **
Low Fat Yogurt **
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Chicken S andwich ~
Rinsed Peaches **
Sugar Free Pudding **
Tuesday
Egg Roll ~
Stir Fry Vegetables
Oriental Rice ~
Colonial Rolls **
Fruit Cup **
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Beef Patty ~
Mixed Vegetables ~
Plain Rice ~
No Rolls **
Rinsed Pineapple **
Wednesday
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders
Turnip Greens
Acre Peas
Cornbread **
Orange Cake *:*
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No Cornbread **
Rinsed Mandarin Oranges**
Thursday
Salisbury Steak
Green beans
Sliced Carrots
Biscuit **
Brownie **
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Flame broiled Beef Patty~
No Biscuit **
Rinsed Pears **
Friday
Chicken BBQ Sandwich
Potato Wedges
Tropical Fruit **
Low Fat Pudding Cup
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Green beans ~
Rinsed Fruit **
Sugar Free Pudding
All items below this ~~~~~~~~ line will be replacing an item above it for some of our special needs diets.
These Asterisks are :
~ symbol means that No Dairy, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, No Citrus and No Spicy Foods Diets
trays will get a replacement item.
* symbol means Soft and Chopped trays will get a replacement.
** Symbol means that Weight Watchers, Diabetics, and Low Carbohydrates trays will get a replacement item .
Posted on August 19, 2010 by Bob McMullen
September 3 - PTP – Movie & Popcorn, KATZ – Movie & Popcorn
September 7 - VBA OPEN HOUSE 6:00
September 8 - KATZ – HOBO Pantry
September 10 - PTP – Arts & Crafts, KATZ – Movie & Popcorn, Boy Scout Lock-in @ VBSA
September 11 - Boy Scout Lock-in @ VBSA
September 12 - Boy Scout Lock-in @ VBSA
September 14 - PTP – Nutrition/ Fitness
September 15 - BOARD MEETING 12:00, KATZ - Dollar Tree
September 16 - PTP - Bowling
September 17 - PS - LEA Movie, KATZ Movie & Popcorn, Transition - LEA Movie Day
September 21 - Student/Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting 10:00, PTP - Library
September 22 - PTP - Nutrition & Fitness, KATZ - Dollar Tree
September 23 - PTP - Garden Center
September 24 - PTP - Arts & Crafts, KATZ - Movie & Popcorn
September 29 - KATZ - Dollar Tree
September 30 - STAFF MEETINGS - 9:15 & 19:15
Posted on August 9, 2010 by BWT
By Roger Haburey
Ms. Jeanie and Ms. Juanita were just two of a group of over one hundred participants who traveled by plane from Alabama to Lincoln Nebraska, where they were among 2800 other participants from 47 states in USA national competition.
Ms Jeanie won two bronze medals and one silver in track and field competition. Ms. Juanita won 2 silver and a 5th place ribbon in the same competition. The competitions lasted an entire week and needless to say, the athletes really had a time to remember. For some, it was their first time on a plane.
The participants left from various points in the state on Saturday July 17th with some leaving as early as 6:00am and landed several hours later, where they were met by their coaches and other support staff who made sure they had a good time. The planes were Cessna citation aircraft that flew the athletes to and from Duncan Aviation, Lincoln, Nebraska. The athletes went for an entire week from July 18th through the 24th. Hopefully we might have a representative for 2011
Needless to say, this isn’t the first time Vivian B. Adams school has ever had a representative either national or international competition. Adams school prides itself on athletics, and we have a great coach to thank for such efforts as well as a wonderful support staff that graciously helps to make it all happen, but it’s the athletes who get all the credit for their work and dedication toward their ultimate goal.
Anyone who has ever attended a Special Olympic ceremony may have heard the athletes all take an oath which outlines the true meaning of sportsmanship: Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
Posted on July 21, 2010 by Bob McMullen
THE LEA STUDENTS WILL BE OUT AUGUST 2ND - 6TH (LEA STAFF WORK WEEK)
August 6 - PTP - MOVIE & POPCORN, TRANSITIONAL - SWIM PARTY & COOKOUT, KATZ - POPCORN & MOVIE
August 9 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR LEA, PS - SWIM
August 11 - PS - SWIM, PTP - GARDEN CENTER OUTING
August 12 - PS - SENSORY ROOM
August 13 - PS - CHUCK-E-CHEESE, KATZ - POPCORN & MOVIE
August 16 - PS - SWIM
August 18 - BOARD MEETING 12:00, PS - SWIM
August 19 - PS - SENSORY ROOM, PTP - BOWLING, KATZ - PIZZA PARTY
August 20 - PS - SUPER-SAV, KATZ - POPCORN & MOVIE
August 23 - PS - SWIM
August 24 - PTP - LIBRARY OUTING
August 25 - STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING, TRANSITIONAL, PS & PRIMARY - LANDMARK PARK MAMMAL SHOW
August 26 - PS - SENSORY ROOM
August 27 - PS - SENSORY ROOM PET DAY, PTP - PIZZA PARTY, KATZ - POPCORN & MOVIE
August 30 - PS - SWIM
Posted on June 25, 2010 by Bob McMullen
July 1 - SCHOOL WIDE PICNIC AT THE POOL AREA, PRESCHOOL – JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES,
July 2 - KATZ – POPCORN & MOVIE, PRIMARY – INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, PRESCHOOL – JULY 4TH PARADE/ACTIVITIES, BWT – PIZZA & WATER MELON PARTY
July 5 - 4th of July Holiday SCHOOL CLOSED
July 6 - PRIMARY – “HALF A MOON AND ONE WHOLE STAR,” PRESCHOOL – ICE-CREAM ACTIVITIES
July 7 - PRESCHOOL – SWIM
July 8 - PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM
July 9 - KATZ – POPCORN & MOVIE, PRIMARY - STAR MOBILES, PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM ANDICECREAMTASTING AND FLAVOR GRAPHS, PTP – WATERMELON SOCIAL
July 12 - PRIMARY – “ONE HUNDRED HUNGRY ANTS,” PRESCHOOL – SWIM/BEACH ACTIVITIES
July 14 - PRESCHOOL – SWIM
July 15 - KATZ – SCAVENGER HUNT, PRESCHOOL – STORY HOUR/LIBRARY, PTP – SCAVENGER HUNT, TALENT SHOW
July 16 - KATZ – POPCORN & MOVIE, PRIMARY – PICNIC, PRESCHOOL – OUTSIDE FUN A DAY AT THE “BEACH” AT VBA, PTP – MAKING DONUTS, TALENT SHOW
July 19 - PRIMARY – “RAINBOW FISH,” PRESCHOOL – SWIM/WATERMELON ACTIVITIES
July 21 - 12:00 BOARD MEETING, PRESCHOOL – SUPER-SAV TO BUY WATERMELON
July 22 - PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM
July 23 - KATZ – POPCORN & MOVIE, PRIMARY – WATER FUN!, PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM, EAT WATERMELON, PTP – ARTS & CRAFTS
July 26 - PRIMARY – WATERMELONS, PRESCHOOL – SWIM/-LUAU ACTIVITIES
July 28 - STUDENT/CONSUMER ADVISORY MEETING 10:00, PRESCHOOL – SWIM
July 29 - PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM
July 30 - KATZ – POPCORN & MOVIE, PRIMARY – WATERMELON PARTY, PRESCHOOL – SENSORY ROOM, END OF YEAR PARTY, LUAU, PTP – MOVIE/LEMONADE
Posted on June 18, 2010 by Bob McMullen
The Boy Scouts from Vivian B. Adams School, Troop 126, held Summer Camp from the 6th through the 11th of June at the school this year. Those participating were Mr. Bill Meyer – Scoutmaster; Tony Walker – Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; Josh Albritton – Assistant Scoutmaster; (Indian Patrol) Cliff Peterson – Star Scout; Daniel Gullion – 1st Class Scout; Lewitt Wheelock – Star Scout; J. J. Lightel – Assistant Scoutmaster; (Bobcat Patrol) Charles Ammons – Star Scout; Charles Smith – Star Scout; and Josh Stokes – Tenderfoot Scout. The scouts worked on lashings (using 1×2 inch boards and ropes); Carpentry Merit Badge (building obstacles and frame for a putt-putt course); Signaling Merit Badge (using signal flags); Gardening Merit Badge (making planter boxes); and shooting (using a BB Gun Pistol). These scouts each worked hard and cooked their own supper meals and a desert with the close supervision of adult leaders.






Posted on June 17, 2010 by BWT
By Roger Haburey
Wendell has been a regular fixture in Vivian B. Adams School’s Burkett Work Center since the late 1980s; he has been involved with our adult life and education program since then.
Every day individuals face difficulties of varying nature such as social, medical, and intellectual challenges; however, there are those who choose not to let these issues become barriers or obstacles to an independent lifestyle. Instead, they choose to overcome them by receiving special services and being trained and educated to be like others individuals, who don’t have such challenges.
Wendell enjoys living on his own; he has his own apartment, and receives assistance with transportation and related services through case management.
Wendell also enjoys community life such as attending church and going to a movie at the theater; he also enjoys an occasional get together with neighbors and friends. Wendell enjoys the job he does here; he performs tasks such as weighing production of recycled newspaper and keeps records of inventory of wood products and shop production. Wendell has also aided in the effort to give the Burkett Workforce Training building a much-needed paint job.
Wendell’s ambition is to one day work in the community; he hopes to take the skills he has learned from this facility to the community workforce. One of the basic human and legal rights that citizens with disabilities have is to live, work and associate with our community members and this is just what Wendell is doing. Wendell is just one of those who chooses to refuse to lose to his disabilities; instead, he met the challenge of overcoming his intellectual and medical issues thanks to the kind staff here at the Vivian B. Adams School and the Burkett Work Center. Up Close and Personal

- Wendell
What is your favorite place to eat out? Kentucky Fried Chicken :
Favorite food? Hamburgers
What is your favorite type of music? Country
Song? “It’s Just that Way” Alan Jackson
What is your favorite movie? “Superman”
Are you an Alabama or Auburn fan? Alabama
Posted on April 26, 2010 by Bob McMullen
AUGUST 6, 2010 …………………………………….LEA FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 ………………………………………………………LABOR DAY
OCTOBER 11, 2010 ………………………………………………….COLUMBUS DAY
NOVEMBER 22 – 28, 2010………………………………………..LEA FALL BREAK
NOVEMBER 25-26, 2010 …………………………………………..THANKSGIVING
DECEMBER 24, 2010 – JANUARY 2, 2011…..CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S
JANUARY 17, 2011………………………………………………………………MLK DAY
MARCH 14-18, 2011……………………………………………LEA SPRING BREAK
MARCH 18, 2011 ……………………………………………ADULT SPRING BREAK
MAY 30, 2011 ………………………………………………………….MEMORIAL DAY
JULY 4, 2011………………………………………………………INDEPENDENCE DAY
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