Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA E-News

Special EDition E-Newsletter

 
October 26, 2011
In This Issue
Upcoming SEPTA Programs
SEPTA Coffee
Tax Cap Program
Anxiety in Our Children
Resources for Parents
Community Programs
Join SEPTA
Quick Links
 


  

Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,

 

In this issue we spotlight several very helpful parent programs you won't want to miss!  We also share important resources for parents - please see the infomation about assistive technology and Section 504.

 

SEPTA is here working for you -- through informative speaker programs, casual coffees and our on-going efforts to bring you important resources and information and to advocate for children with learning or social  needs.  

 

SEPTA is the only District-wide PTA serving parents and staff working with children who have learning or social differences or special needs. Please join SEPTA and stay in touch!

 

Sam Jensen,

samjjensen@yahoo.com

SEPTA President

Upcoming SEPTA Programs

  

 

Time Management for Parents of Teens. 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!

Click here for flyer!

 

SEPTA's Road to College - Wednesday, Nov. 2nd - MHS Library (Post Road entrance) - 7:30p.m. 

  

In partnership with the MHS Guidance Department, SEPTA is presenting this meeting which offers college planning tips for parents of students in 8th thru 11th grades who have (or have had) IEPs or 504 Plans.   Guiding questions to be discussed:  

  •  How can my child get needed accommodations on College Board tests?
  • Should my child be at a college that has a special program for children with learning issues, or would he/she be better served by a mainstream program with support? 
  • Should my child disclose his disability on his/her college applications?

 

If you have questions, please contact Amy Lieberman or Sandy Rosenbaum. 

Join Us for Coffee & Conversation    
 
SEPTA is hosting a coffee at the Nautilus Diner - 9:00a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10th.  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. 

 

Saving Your Schools in the

Face of the Tax Cap:

Information and Strategies

A Seminar on the New NY State Tax Cap Law

 

Co-Sponsored by Westchester-East Putnam Regional PTA (WEPR) and

the New York State Coalition for Local Control (NYSCLC)

 

Featuring Regional PTA Leadership, Westchester School District Administrators, including our Superintendent, Dr. Robert Shaps, Board of Education Trustees & New York State Coalition for Local Control (NYSCLC)

Please come to this important program to learn about the funding challenges Westchester-Putnam area schools are facing, the tax cap's implications and what you can do to help ensure our public schools remain strong. Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 7p.m.  5 Homeside Lane, White Plains Education House, White Plains, New York.

 

Speakers include: 

The Honorable Amy Paulin, New York State Assembly

The Honorable George S. Latimer, New York State Assembly

The Honorable Thomas J. Abinanti, New York State Assembly

Lois Winkler, President, Board of Education, Pleasantville Union Free School District

David Singer, Trustee, Board of Education, Harrison Central School District

Dr. Robert Shaps, Superintendent, Mamaroneck Union Free School District

Linda Purvis, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Scarsdale Union Free School District

Fred Seiler, Assistant Superintendent for Business, White Plains City School District 

Lisa Davis, Executive Director, Westchester Putnam School Boards Association

Alice Joselow, Former Ossining Union Free School District Board of Education Trustee and past PTA President 

 

For more information- contact

Kelly Chiarella, WEP PTA Region Director, (914) 438-8694

westchestereastputnamrd@nyspta.org 

 

Anxiety in Our Children - Practical Approaches
 
Parents of Elementary Students - Thursday, October 27,
9-10:30a.m. Hommocks Library Presentation Room.
Workshop presented by Mam'k School District -- featuring, Joan Chess, Venessa Green-Davis, Jackie Fonseca-Elias and Kristen Ruf
District Resources For Parents

Section 504 -- Did you know that you can now access extensive information about Section 504 - which relates to students with certain conditions being eligible for accommodations and/or support services.  See the FAQs, District Policy, the most recent presentation to parents and more!  Click here.  

Assistive Technology -- Here you can find a collection of information and resources about our District's Assistive Technology resourses.  Also, if you would like to alert the District to other technology related learning or skill development resources, please let Mr. Andrew Hess know!
 
Community Programs / Events:
 
Rye Y Offers FREE swim time for special needs kids!  Sundays 9:00 a.m.  To learn more, click here.

 

 

PRIVATE SHOWING--  PUSS in BOOTS (of Shrek fame!)

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 - 10a.m.  Doors open at 9:45a.m.)

At Clearview Central Avenue (by Party City)

$5.00 per ticket (Adults & Children!!)

For $3.75, Popcorn & Beverage (with refills) at Concession Stand or

Trader Joe's Popcorn available, free of charge. 

 Sensory Issues Addressed!! 

This showing is exclusively for SEPTA Members & their families and is sponsored by he Eastchester SEPTA!! Optional RSVP to eevange@gmail.com  -just for estimate sake!

 

 

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 join online through PayPal or 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.