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Gengras Center at the Yard Goats 5/7/23
Order Form: Gengras at the Yard Goats 5.7.23
Career Day: Wed. 3/29/23
Students will learn about a variety of different jobs and careers!
Parent Ed Night and March Madness: Thursday 3/16 @ 6:30
Basketball activities and Transition Planning info session.
The Ice Bowl is back!!!
No School: Monday, October 10th
Indigenous Peoples Day
Nurse’s phone number changed
860-231-5683
Last day of school now Monday 6/19/23
Due to inclement weather closings the last day of school is now Monday, June 19th.
Now Hiring Teaching Assistants!
Do you seek professional satisfaction from the work that you do, because you care about it? Do you have a passion for working with people and children? The Gengras Center, is actively seeking energetic, outgoing, and passionate individuals to become Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistants. As a member of the Gengras Center team, the Paraprofessional/ Teaching https://www.gengrascenter.org/about-us/news/now-hiring-teaching-assistants/
We are hiring!
The Gengras Center at the University of Saint Joseph is hiring! We are a private special education school for students with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click here to apply for one of the Gengras Center teaching assistant jobs available and learn about the benefits including tuition waivers at USJ.
No School: 4/2/21 – Good Friday
Spring Break: April 11-15th
Enjoy the nice weather and take a break from school.
Picture Day: Wed. 4/5
Senior Spotlight
The Gengras Center is very proud of . . . Peresha! It’s hard to believe that Peresha is graduating!! Peresha has been at the Gengras Center since 2012 and will be a huge loss to our school. She, is by far, Justin Bieber’s biggest fan. She gives her best effort, with a smile on https://www.gengrascenter.org/about-us/news/senior-spotlight/
COVID-19 updates
REOPEN plans, news and resources
Picture Day: Thursday, November 19th
Start practicing your yearbook smile!
Gengras Center Reunion – postponed!
But … join us on Facebook!
Annual Craft Fair 12/13
Lots of options for holiday gifts!
Parent Ed night moved to 1/28
Dr. Loomis’ parent presentation has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Open House: Tuesday 9/17 6:30-7:30
19-20 Gengras Calendar
Year-at-a-glance
Gengras Marathon & Spring Festival: April 28th
Yankee Candle Fundraiser order online until July!
Support our class of 2019 and buy your favorite Yankee Candle products.
Wednesday, March 8 – No School
In-Service Day for staff.
Community Open House: Wednesday March 27th
Visit us from 1:30-3:30 pm.
Holiday Break: 12/24/-1/1/21
Enjoy time off with your loved ones. Happy Holidays!
Gengras closed: Thursday and Friday 11/24-25
Happy Thanksgiving!
Transition Resource Fair: November 8th 5:00-7:00 pm
“Planning for Future Success” Special Needs Resource Fair Transition Resource Event 2018
Open House: Tuesday 9/17 6:30-7:30
Current families, please join us and get to meet the staff working with your child this year.
Ice Bowl Saturday, March 2 at 11:00
Annual floor hockey event.
This is a test.
This is for testing purposes.
Winter Break: February 20-21
Enjoy the mini break!
Tuesday 2/7/23: Family Fun Afternoon
Monday 1/16/23: No School
Tuesday 11/2: No School
Veteran’s Day 11/11: Gengras is OPEN
Pie Pick-up Day Wednesday Nov. 15th
Thanks again for your support!
Wreath Sale: now – 11/11
Download order form and get your holiday wreaths!
Indigenous People’s Day 10/11: NO SCHOOL
Annual Book Fair: September 26-28
Find deals on great books for your home or help support your child’s class library.
Open House: Wednesday 9/26, 6:30-7:30
Current families please join us and meet your child’s staff.
Annual Mum Sale
September Lunch Menu
September Lunch Menu
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – 1:00 Dismissal
Summer Program 6/26-7/28
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Prom Night! Friday May 17th 6:00-9:00pm
Gengras Talent Shows: May 12 and 19!!
Share your talent with your peers and staff!
Gengras Annual Plant Sale: May 5-6
8:00-2:00 Just in time for Mother’s Day! Stop by and purchase a plant.
Gengras Center Annual Fundraiser
Please join us for an evening of food, drink, and fun.
Parent Education Night: Tuesday March 28 @ 6:30
Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs with Stuart Hawkins
March Madness: Tuesday March 10th 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us for an evening of basketball themed activities.
Gengras Ice Bowl: Sat. 1/22/22
Saturday, March 4. 2017 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plainville Indoor Sports Arena.
1/20/17: end of first semester
1/16/23 MLK Day: No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Holiday Show – Wed. 12/7 @ 6:30 p.m.
This year’s production: Elfis
Craft Fair: Fri. Dec. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Students take part in creating and selling wonderful handmade crafts, just in time for the holidays.
The Pies are coming!! 11/16
Pies from our fundraiser will be delivered to Gengras on Wed. 11/16.
Wreath order forms due Wed. 11/11
Support the Gengras Center by purchasing your holiday wreaths through us.
The Gengras Center
The Gengras Center, founded by the University of Saint Joseph in 1965, is a state-approved private special education school that provides for the educational and vocational needs of students ages 5-21, and serves as a laboratory school for USJ's education and social services majors.
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