Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA E-News

Special EDition E-Newsletter

 
October 12, 2011
In This Issue
SEPTA Coffee
Upcoming District & Regional Programs
Join SEPTA
Mini-Calendars on Sale
Quick Links
 

  

Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,

 

School is in full swing and so are we!  Learn about upcoming events and programs to help you ensure your child's year is as successful as possible. 

 

As always, SEPTA is here for you - we are the only District-wide PTA serving parents and staff working with children who have learning or social differences or special needs. Stay in touch!

 

Sam Jensen,

samjjensen@yahoo.com

SEPTA President
Join Us for Coffee & Conversation    
 
SEPTA is hosting a coffee at the Nautilus Diner - 9:00 am on Thursday, October 13th.  This is a wonderful opportunity for parents who have a child in any grade who learns differently or who has social or other needs, whether or not the child receives support services, to meet and share insights and ideas.  SEPTA members with lots of experience will be there. Join of for this informal coffee and conversation.  Questions? Contact Suzanne Prigoda or Amy Lieberman. 

Upcoming Programs

  

Mamaroneck School District : Section 504 
Wednesday, October 12, 2011;  7:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm; Tiered Classroom, Mamaroneck High School (Main Entrance - Post Rd. side)  

 

  • What are the mandated responsibilities of the school district?
  • Is my child eligible for 504 services or accommodations?
  • What services or accommodations are provided if my child is eligible under Section 504?

 Click here for flyer.  Learn more about how Section 504 applies in the schools - click here.

 

 

Mamaroneck School District & SEPTA Present:  Social Skills: The District Guide 

Tuesday, October 18th 7:30 pm.  Hommocks Library

In response to the district's initiative on Social Skills, parents will receive copies of the new Social Skills Parent Guide that has been organized and finalized by Alison Campbell and Leslie Goldschmid in collaboration with administrators and providers in the district. They, together with Dr. Minotti, will present the Guide and discuss the process for its development as well as review its content and answer any questions that arise.

 

This promises to be an exciting evening so we hope you will make every effort to attend.

 

SEPTA Program - Tuesday Nov. 1st at 9:00a.m. Hommocks Library Presentation Room.  Featuring professional organizer, Leslie Josel

 

It's 10:00PM; Have You Done Your Homework Yet? Tips, Tools and Techniques for Teaching Teens Time Management

 

School, homework, activities, jobs, friends...When students are in middle and high school their time is managed pretty well - by everyone other than themselves! In this workshop you will learn how to teach students how to become proficient at time and project management and to manage their day-to-day schedules using daily planners and technology. We will also discuss specific time management tools, techniques and strategies specifically geared to middle and high school students. Help your students get more motivated!

 

Become a SEPTA Member - Your Support Helps Kids! 

 

We invite and encourage EVERYONE to join SEPTA! 

  • If you have a child or know a child with a learning or social difference - whether or not they receive special education - please join SEPTA!
  • If you teach or support a child with a learning difference or special need, please join SEPTA!
  • If you or anyone you know ever needed help to understand something, to make a friend or to overcome a challenge, please join SEPTA!

SEPTA is the District-wide PTA that supports children with differences, staff and parents from grades pre-K through grade 12.  Your membership and support enables us to provide informative speaker programs, parent programs, in-depth newsletters and grants to teachers and other staff that benefit children and help them succeed.

 

Please print the SEPTA membership form and mail it in with your check  or return it to your SEPTA school representative!  Questions?  Contact SEPTA Membership VPs Debbie Ezbitski or Elisabeth Weisman.

Buy a School Mini-Calendar!  

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For only $10 you can get a mini-school calendar.  So handy and convenient!  Great for your office or to keep in your handbag or briefcase.  To buy one, contact your SEPTA school representative or use this form.