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Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA E-News |
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Special EDition E-Newsletter |
December 5, 2011 |
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Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,
In this issue we announce an important parent program coming next week - Naturopathic Ways to Help Children with Learning Differences.
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. Please join SEPTA and consider us in your annual giving plans. See the SEPTA website for membership forms and to pay online via PayPal.
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 |
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Upcoming SEPTA Program
Explore Naturopathic Ways to Help Kids with Learning Differences: Presentation by Dr. Shelese Pratt, ND -- Monday December 12th, 7:30 pm Hommocks Library
Dr. Pratt believes in integrative medicine, combining the best approaches of medical doctors and holistic therapies. She is well known for her revolutionary work in brain integration and brain specific nutrition, which has been proven to help kids with learning differences.
Dr. Pratt will discuss her methodologies and explain more about brain integration therapy and other homeopathic ways to help kids with learning differences. Dr. Pratt has a family practice in Stamford CT, and specializes in classical homeopathy and nutrition. She has treated many patients with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, sensory processing disorders, as well as, autistic spectrum disorders. This program is relevant for parents of children with a range of challenges or needs - whether they receive special education or not.
This program is free and open to all. Questions? Contact Linda Banta or Jen Thompson.
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Join Us for Coffee & Conversation
SEPTA is hosting a coffee at the Nautilus Diner - 9:00a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15th. 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. |
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Property Tax Cap: It's Here, Now What?
Tonight - Monday, December 5th, 7:30 pm, Hommocks Library. Come learn the ABC's of the new tax cap and what it means for our children and the future of our schools. The District will host this interactive community forum. Learn the facts and give your input. |
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Did You Miss The SEPTA Seminar on Time Management?
On October 30th, Leslie Josel gave a parent workshop that realy hit home with many parents -- "It's 10pm: Have you Done Your Homework Yet?"
Leslie Josel's presentation included an overview of time management pitfalls and strategies relevant for teens, and concerned parents of future teens. To learn about Leslie's suggestions, click here.
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Special Education News & Resources:
Social Skills: Autism Therapy More Successful When Peers Involved Too
IEP Process Guide Available: Click here for a useful guide to the process of requesting a special education evaluation and the the whole process of developing an Individualized Educational Program.
Check out these resources from iPad and Other Apps:
Apps Recommended by a Special Educator
Guide to Apps for Special Needs Kids
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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 print the SEPTA membership form and mail it in with your check, join online with PayPal accessible through the SEPTA homepage or the membership form to your SEPTA school representative! Questions? Contact SEPTA Membership VPs Debbie Ezbitski or Elisabeth Weisman. |
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Backyard Sports Plus - Special Needs Soccer Program
Sports for Kids with Special Needs.
Winter Soccer Program. Sundays 10:00 - 10:45 and 11:00-11:45am. Runs January 8th - March 25th.
Parents of kids with special needs may try the program for free to see if it is a good fit for their child. Scholarships for families with financial need are available. To make sure we have proper staffing, please call Linda Banta for more information at 914-304-4052 or check out the website, www.byardsports.com. |
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