Volume II | December 2019
Dear Tavon Community,

As we look forward to the Holiday Season I would like to thank you all for your support over the past year. Losing my parents made 2019 a difficult year but your kind words and support made things a little easier to bear. Thank you.
Our End of The Year Giving Campaign is in full swing and will continue until the end of the year. You can support this campaign by sharing all the social media posts and emails with your friends, families, co-workers, basically share it with anyone and everyone you know!
I wish you all a warm and peaceful Holiday Season filled with family and friends. 

-Therese

Therese's Tip: Shop on Amazon Smile and indicate Tavon Learning Center as your charity of choice. A portion of your purchase will be donated to Tavon. Sign up for Fred Meyer rewards and indicate Tavon as your charity. You still get all your points AND Tavon gets some money!
What's Happening?
UPCOMING in Recreation: Camp Fire Central Puget Sound is coming here next week, on the tenth, to do a lessons and workshops about archery, outdoor cooking, tie die and more with members at Tavon.

Learn more about Camp Fire Central Puget Sound *HERE*!
Employee Highlight
Tia Heywood
Tia has been a Tavon Team member since May 2019. She has gone above and beyond to develop a more inclusive art program for our members. She loves art and has been so good at adapting art projects for out members. She is able to blossom curriculum to make it more fun and encourages members to be creative. She has also taken the lead to submit member's art work to be seen all over the city!
We love Tia!
Member Highlight
Kelsey Saario
Kelsey was the 5th member to join Tavon. That equates to over 10 years at Tavon!
Kelsey is energetic, a girl's girl, and loves quality time with her favorite people. When she gets focused on a task, she is so detail oriented. One staff noted, "To watch her is like watching a fire. She can be so focused!"
Right now, Kelsey can most likely be found talking about Santa, what she wants for Christmas, and if she's been naughty or nice this year.
Be sure to say hi to Kelsey next time you're at Tavon!




What's New?
Our very own Lane got promoted to Functional Academics Manager! In the new year, Marcus will be transitioning to the role of Behavior Support Specialist.
We are so excited to have Lauren back at Tavon!
Trenton joined the Tavon Team in November. His position is working with Community Guide.
Calendar of Events
December At Tavon:
7: Craft Fair 10am-4pm

***Tavon is closed the
December 24-January 5.***

Annual Friendship Dance is April 20th, 2020

Starting this year, we will have a week long summer break. This year we will be closed July 6th-10th.

December in the Seattle Area:
Now thru 24: Snowflake Lane
snowflakelane.com
Now thru 29: Enchant
enchantchristmas.com
Now thru 31: Garden d'Lights
bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights
Now thru 31: Winterfest
seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest
Now thru Jan 5: Zoolights
pdza.org
1-23 and 26-30: Issaquah Reindeer Festival
cougarmountainzoo.org
5: Pioneer Square Howlidays
pioneersquare.org/calendar/seventh-annual-pioneer-square-howlidays-in-nord-alley
7-8: Redmond Lights
redmond.gov/1139/Redmond-Lights
14-15: Renegade Craft
renegadecraft.com/fair/seattle-winter
20-Jan 1: Model Train Festival
washingtonhistory.org/visit/wshm/eventsprograms/trainfest/
31: T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle
spaceneedle.com/holidays
Featured Question
Q: How does paying for Friday outings work?
A: If members want to buy lunch during an outing, they should bring money with them. If they do not bring money, they will eat a packed lunch from Tavon. The cost of outings is listed on the calendar and is sent to parents in an invoice at the end of the quarter.

Tavon is in need of 1-2 more portable sleeping mats for members.
Please consider donating toward this need. Holly is accepting these donations. Be sure to specify when donating that the money is for sleeping mats!
Camp Without Borders 2020
Camp Without Borders 2020 schedule is up and ready for you! Click *HERE* to learn what Camp Without Borders is and how to sign up.
Questions about Sign Up Genius? Click Here!