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Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA ENews
November 30, 2012
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Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to all who came out to support SEPTA in the Turkey Trot!
As you can see in our newsletter, there are several upcoming events we want to make you aware of. We hope to see you at our program on Monday night - What's Happening on the Playground? On Tuesday night the school board invites the community to discuss the future of our schools. Also, if you are a parent of a high school student who plans to take the SAT, please see the opportunity to take a sample test with accommodations your child currently receives. And please join us at our next coffee. It is a great opportunity to share ideas and insights with each other.
Please enjoy our SEPTA eNews and stay in touch. We are here for you.
If you have news to share you believe is of interest to our readers, please send it to us.
Thank you for your support!
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 What's Happening on the Playground? SEPTA/District Speaker Program 12/3/12
This presentation will highlight how district staff are working with students fostering social relationships outside the classroom to build community and understanding. Recess and free time can challenging for all kids. How are we helping them? Presenters are district school psychologists, including Alison Campbell, Joan Chess and Helene Fremder, School Social Worker
When: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:30pm at Hommocks Library.
Questions: Contact Amy Lieberman at dashdoar@gmail.com or Amanda Lapides at lapides2003@yahoo.com
This program is free and open to all. |
| Join in an Important Discussion About the Education of Students in Our Schools - Tuesday Dec. 4th
Help set the direction for the future of our schools...
College-Career Readiness, Kindergarten Through High School: A Community-Wide Brainstorming Session
Tuesday, December 4th, 7:30 pm, Hommocks Library
Join the Board of Education, teachers and administrators for an interactive community discussion. Are we preparing our kids for the real world? What else could/should we be doing? Click Here for Flyer |
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Popular Mock SAT to be Administered with Accommodations as Needed - Saturday, Dec. 8!
For several years, MHS PTSA has offered, through Revolution Pr ep, the opportunity for students to sit for Mock SAT and ACT exams. Next week, for the first time, students with Section 504 or IEP's will have the opportunity to take the Mock SAT with certain accommodations, including time and a half, separate setting, writing in test book and use of a computer. Mock SAT will be given Saturday, Dec 8, MHS Post Road building. Registration fee is $20; all proceeds benefit PTSA.
Please call Revolution Prep at 877-738-7737 to request specific accommodations when registering or e-mail MHS SEPTA reps with any questions: sandidan@optonline.net or lawlessfamily@optonline.net. Deadline for students requesting accommodations is 10 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 5. For more information on the mock testing program, visit Revoluion Prep on the PTSA website. Note: Revolution Prep will provide accommodations upon request. However, for the actual SAT and ACT, the respective testing companies decide in their sole discretion whether to grant accommodations, and neither receiving accommodations from Revolution Prep or having them on an IEP or 504 plan is a guarantee that they will be granted by the testing companies.
Many thanks to the MHS PTSA for their efforts on this inclusive initiative.
SEPTA is providing this information as a courtesy to families who may want to participate in this ongoing PTSA program. This announcement is not to be construed as an endorsement of any of the programming or its providers.
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SEPTA Coffee - Dec 12th - at Nautilus Diner
Please come to our informal parent coffees: A Parent Networking Discussion Group will meet on Wed. Dec. 12th at 9:15 a.m.at the Nautilus Diner on the Boston Post Road in Larchmont. If you have a question or concern about your child or just want to see friendly faces, please join us! Our additional coffees will be held on: 1/9, 2/6, 3/13, 4/10, and 5/8. |
 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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