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Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA ENews
October 29, 2012 |
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Dear SEPTA Members,
You are receiving this eNews because you are a SEPTA member. It contains information we believe is particularly relevant to you as someone connected with or supportive of children with learning or social differences.
We invite you to contribute to our eNews by sending us your questions, suggestions for articles and any information, such as happenings in the schools, you believe the SEPTA family would be interested in.
Please share this eNews with friends and colleagues who might not yet be SEPTA members and suggest that they join SEPTA to receive all the benefits of membership and to support the good work that SEPTA does.
Thank you for your support!
Jill Gressin and Patty Wolff
Cecilia Absher - eNews Editor |
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Nurturing the Inner Lives of Kids -- Building Resilience in a Challenging World -- November 1, 7-9pm
Parents and faculty of ALL students and students in middle and high school are invited to attend Nurturing the Inner Lives of Kids -- Building Resilience in a Challenging World, an inspirational presentation on Thursday, November 1, 2012, 7-9pm in the Hommocks Auditorium given by acclaimed educator Linda Lantieri, MA, Director of The Inner Resilience Programhttp://www.lindalantieri.org
Gain Insights from the fields of mindfulness, stress reduction and social and emotional learning. Learn how attending to the inner lives of children, teens and their significant adults fosters emotional balance, builds coping skills and improves learning.
Learn strategies to reduce stress and manage setbacks; utilize insights from brain research to slow down, pay attention and focus on the situation at hand; provide our children with tools to make good choices as they move into a complex future; and support caring school environments that educate children's hearts as well as their minds.
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 The Road to College From SEPTA and MHS Guidance Dept, the "Road to College" for parents of students (8th grade and up) receiving special education services or 504 accommodations, Monday, Nov 5, 7:30-9:00pm, MHS Library. Special Guest Speakers will address questions such as: * How can my child get the proper accommodations on College Board tests?
* Should my child be in a special program for students with learning issues, or would he/she
be better served by a mainstream program with support?
*Should my child disclose his/her disability on his/her college applications? |
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Parent Members on CSE's - Last Chance to Comment on Proposed Changes to Special Ed Regulations
Individuals have until November 13, 2012 to provide written public comment about the change in the New York Education Commissioner's Regulations on the additional parent member of a Committee of Special Education (CSE). The amendment requires an additional parent member only if requested in writing by the parent, student or district at least 72 hours prior to the meeting; parents would also receive written notice of their right to have an additional parent member in attendance. To learn about the proposed amendment, click here. To comment, click here. |
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Turkey Trot - Support SEPTA & Have Fun
Get Active and help raise money for SEPTA Grants to our schools!
Come participate in the Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, Nov 18th You or your child can register online for the 1 mile Gobbler or 5K (3.1M) run at active.com or via this link to the Registration Form (also on the SEPTA website). Once you register for the race, please print off a sponsorship form - click here (also available on the SEPTA website). To joing the SEPTA team, you MUST fill out and SIGN both forms. When registering online, please put the word "SEPTA" next to your first name so we know that you are part of the team! If you are mailing in the forms, please send to Patty Wolff 1045 Nautilus Lane, Mamaroneck New York by Thursday, November 15th. We will have your number on race day or you can pick it up from the town.
All donations will go to fund SEPTA grants which can be applied for by any general education, special education and/or specialist across the district. Questions? Contact Patty Wolff at patty.wolff1@gmail.com or Jill Gressin at jillgressin1@gmail.com |
 Do you believe "It only gets better?"
First unexplained behavior, frustrating and isolating experiences - then a diagnosis. Learn and teach others how the journey begins and how it "only gets better" as time goes on. Your stories will help other parents feel less alone and offer hope.
Take this opportunity to help others like you! Please let us know if you or your child might be interested in becoming part of our panel for a very special program on April 8th, 2013 in Hommocks Library at 7:30pm.
SEPTA is seeking:
1 High School Student, 1 college age student, 1 middle school student, and if appropriate one elementary student, and parents of all aged children who want to share their stories!
Interested? Please contact: Amy Lieberman dashdoar@gmail.com or Amanda Lapides lapides2003@yahoo.com |
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The Special Education PTA of Larchmont-Mamaroneck
The only District-wide PTA dedicated to serving children with learning or social differences, their families and the teachers and staff who work with them.
Together, We Make a Difference! |
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