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Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a district-wide Parent Teacher Association organized for the specific purpose of providing information and support to parents of children with special needs, including children involved in resource room help, speech and other special services.   SEPTA sponsors speakers, luncheons, library resources and a parent support network.  A schedule and description of the meetings will be posted on our web site. All are welcome.  For information, contact one of the SEPTA officers.

NEWS                                                          CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Open to all Katonah-Lewisboro School District Students**
RIsINg sTARs BAsKeTBALL  
This is a non-competitive instructional program for boys and girls in our community with special needs. The focus will be on fundamentals and skills of basketball such as dribbling, shooting and passing in a controlled setting.  
FOR: Boys and girls, grades K-12 
WHERE: Lewisboro Elementary Gym 
WHEN: Saturdays, January 23rd - March 20th  (no class 2/6 and 2/20) 
TIME: 2:30PM - 4:00PM 
FEE: $60.00 
ACTIVITY #: 111003-A1 
Send or bring check to Parks and Rec Dept. in Goldens Bridge
http://www.lewisborogov.com/Government/departments/
parksandrecreation/docs/currentbrochure.pdf


                      
READ OUR FALL 2009 NEWSLETTER ONLINE
Inside this issue you will find a story from a parent who offers hope to those with learning disabilities, a letter from Dr. Phyllis McGill, the new Director of Special Services, information on Differences Day, a workshop on Life after High School for Students with Special Needs, and more. 

Special Education Parent Handbook
This book provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the special eduation process.                         


Katonah-Lewisboro School District Office of Special Services Directory
This is a directory of all the Special Services Staff working in all Katonah-Lewisboro schools.                                     
                                                 
2010

Fundraising Children's Concert
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
GRAHAM CLARKE


4:00 – 4:30PM DOORS OPEN (refreshments available)

4:30-5:30PM CONCERT
John Jay Middle School Theater
Admission:  $30 per family/$10 per person
(SEPTA Members:  $25 per family/$8 per person)
Make checks payable to:  SEPTA
Mail to: KL SEPTA, PO Box 475, Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
For more information, contact Alyssa Goldman at 924-2704, or e-mail her at fundraiser@klsepta.org.
Go to
EVENTS page for more info.

 
Overcoming Anxiety in Children
Monday, March 8, 2010 (Snow Date March 15)
7:15pm Refreshments
7:30pm Program Begins

Location: 
John Jay Middle School Library
Presented by: 
Lauren Smith, LCSW
Description: Lauren Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will share strategies that you can use to help your children reduce their anxiety.  As part of her work as a psychotherapist and facilitator of the Systematic Training For Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) workshops, Lauren shows practical ways to overcome anxiety in both children and adults so that it does not overwhelm them. In this presentation, she will cover recent research and proven stress reduction techniques that you can use at home. SEPTA welcomes parents, educators and administrators to this evening presentation.  
RSVP: online to rsvp@klsepta.org
                                           



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