Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA E-News

Special EDition E-Newsletter

 
March 12, 2012
In This Issue
Important Programs
Annual Review Survey
Lord & Taylor Benefit
Summer Programs
Quick Links
 

Guides to Special Education 

  

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National Info Resource Links

Wrightslaw

CHADD

Disability.gov

Council for Exceptional Children

 

 

Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,

 

We hope you had a most enjoyable winter break! 

 

We hope you will join us for an important speaker program Tuesday night in Hommocks audutorium -- inspirational speaker, Spencer West will present a powerful program - "Overcoming Challenges in Life".  Families and staff are invited and children 3rd grade and up are welcome to  attend.

 

We will have another powerful program towards the end of March focused on Comprehensive Behavioral Therapy - learn more below and mark March 27th on your calendars!

 

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 - whether classified to receive special education or not. Please join SEPTA and stay in touch!

 

Sam Jensen,

SEPTA President

Cecilia Absher - Past President and ENews Editor

   District-wide Program

Speaker -- Spencer West - Tomorrow, March 13th

 

Please join us for a unique family experience (BRING YOUR KIDS) and See What Students are Learning in Mamaroneck Schools!

SpencerWest
Spencer West Inspires All!

 

"Overcoming Challenges in Life"

Featuring Special Guest and Motivational Speaker: Spencer West
Intro by Superintendent Dr. Shaps and an MHS student

Tuesday, March 13th - 7:00-8:30 pm

Hommocks Auditorium

FREE to the PUBLIC

Bring your kids -- grade 3 and up.

 

Why should you come?

1. It's free - but priceless!

2. You can bring your kids (grade 3 and up)!
3. Spencer will talk candidly about the struggles he overcame in life after losing his legs.  He speaks about overcoming bullying and stereotyping and about overcoming personal obstacles.

4. It's a great way to help your kids learn about how to personal motivation and achieving their goals regardless of who they are.

 

Here is a link to Spencer's Website.  http://www.metowe.com/speakers/spencer-west/

See our flyer here.

Sponsored by Mamaroneck School District, MHS PTA, Hommocks PTA, Murray Ave PTA, Charsworth PTA, Mamaronenck Ave PTA and SEPTA

Questions?  Contact Patty Wolff or Barbara Mehlman

 

This program is being provided in connection with the Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers program in the Mamaroneck Schools. 

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Save the Date -- Tuesday, March 27th at 7:30 PM - Program - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Hommocks library.  Sponsored by SEPTA. Free and open to all.

  

Does your child have behaviors that you wish could be changed in a positive way? Do you wish your child was less anxious or could focus better academically?
 

Please join us as we welcome --

Michelle Greenberg, PhD and a specialist at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants of Westchester who will speak about how specific therapy treatments can help overcome obstacles and resolve problems that may be impeding your child's development

  

Key questions include:

What is Comprehensive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how can it help my child?

What is Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) ?

How can these therapies improve my child's ability to succeed socially and academically?

 

 

When:  Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Hommocks Library

 

This presentation is free and open to everyone.
 Questions: Contact Linda White-Banta at Lmbanta@optonline.net

 

Annual Review Survey
 
SEPTA and the Mamaroneck School District want to hear from parents of children receiving special education when your annual review Committee (or subcommittee) on Special Education process is completed this year.  How did the process go and what feedback do you have?  Please take our survey - click here.
 
Lord & Taylor Shopping Benefit - Buy a Ticket for $5 - Help SEPTA & Save Big! 
 

SHOP SMART. Do good! A fundraising shopping event. Lordandtylr2012
Support SEPTA!  We use our funds to provide important programs and to supporty impactful faculty grants.

 

With the special ticket you will --
Save 20% on one special item

Save 25% off one item in Ladies' Sportswear, Dresses and Suits
Save 25% off one item in almost anything in Men's

Save 15% all day long, including cosmetics!

Save an additional 10% on top of all the other savings when you use your Lord & Taylor card
 

 
You may buy a ticket online by clicking here and selecting Larchmont-Mamaroneck SEPTA as the Organization.  Free shipping for all ticket purchases!  Questions?  Contact Marianne Hoffman

 

NOT SURE WHAT TO DO THIS SUMMER???

Start Planning Early at The Eastchester Resource Fair!

(Bring the Kids!)

 

Wednesday, March 28th @ 7pm

Eastchester HS Media Center

  

Come to an informal gathering of camps, sports organizations, social groups, and a host of other

activities geared toward special needs students

including ADHD & autistic students, of all ages.

 

Come Stroll through and meet

and/or collect info

from vendors, represented at

this no-pressure event!! Doors will be open

from 7pm-8:30

  

(If you know of a service provider you would like us to include/invite, email us at eevange@gmail.com)