On Friday, September 13, we honored Jill Silverstein, a Teacher’s Assistant at ACDS who passed away on August 4, 2023. Jill was a tremendous part of ACDS and we all greatly miss her. She was all about inclusion, love and lots of fun. Therefore, it was fitting to honor her by dedicating a Buddy Bench in the large playground in her memory, in celebration of her birthday, September 14. The bench, painted yellow, Jill’s favorite color, is accompanied by Stepping Stones which include rocks painted by students and staff in Jill’s honor.