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Tappan Hill School, students among Volunteer NY! honorees

On an early April morning, Volunteer NY! held its annual ceremony of appreciation for all the volunteers who made a difference during the 2023-24 school year.

Together this year, the organization's RISE program volunteers put in 3,000 hours of service. Tappan Hill was represented by three volunteers who dedicated time to work at the main office of Volunteer NY. They met with other RISE volunteers and together they collaborated and organized themselves taking on specific roles to meet project objectives.

RISE stands for readiness through integrated service engagement. The program connects adults with disabilities to nonprofits in the community where they can build skills while volunteering.

Tappan Hill students Ralph Cellante, Fraley Gomez and Serena Jones were recognized at the ceremony, making this event extra rewarding. Tappan Hill School was also recognized as a site that provided opportunities for other RISE volunteers from YAI, WIHD and ARC. Southern Westchester BOCES looks forward to continued collaboration with these impactful organizations.
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Tappan Hill gets ready for Earth Day by creating their own greenhouses

Students in Linda Liebman’s class at Tappan Hill School created greenhouses in anticipation of Earth Day, which falls on April 22. The activity was created with Speech teacher Claribel Cruz Cocco in a collaborative lesson. The students and their teachers can’t wait to see what sprouts up!
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Therapy dog visit brightens Tappan Hill students' day

Therapy dogs from BluePath Service Dogs visited with students at Tappan Hill School this week. Bluepath's dogs are in training to become dedicated autism service dogs and make weekly visits to local schools as part of their 'Paws to Learn' program. The dogs benefit from practicing the skills they are working on in training, and the students they meet benefit from their calming presence as well as the sensory experience of touching, petting, brushing and walking with them. Not only is their presence therapeutic, they can't help but brighten everyone's day!
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The Principal's Desk

Principal Phyllis Rizzi As the principal of Southern Westchester BOCES’ Tappan Hill School program, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning families. It is wonderful to be a part of the Tappan Hill community, where teachers, students and parents work collaboratively to support academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth. Our outstanding staff eagerly await the start of the new school year.

At Tappan Hill, we are committed to supporting parents and working together to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for their students.

I encourage all families and staff to become active members in our Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association. In SEPTA we place an emphasis on topics surrounding special education and the lives of families with children who have special needs. The organization is led by parents, educators and administrators, and we host several informative events during the school year.

Programs at Tappan Hill include five AIIM classes, four MD classes and one Intensive Day Treatment class. Our aim is to create a compassionate, supportive and stimulating environment that encourages independence and confidence in every one of our students.

I am honored to serve as the principal of Tappan Hill School. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss an idea or to share any questions or concerns you might have.

I look forward to working with you and assisting each of our students in meeting their goals this school year.

Warm regards,

Phyllis Rizzi
Principal

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Assistant Principal

Welcome to the Tappan Hill website!

The Tappan Hill School is a program within Southern Westchester BOCES that serves students within the AIIM, MD and IDT programs. Our classrooms work to implement strategies that support the development of each child’s academic and social emotional skills. In conjunction with a students’ IEP, teachers and related service providers work together closely to ensure students continue to meet their goals throughout the school year.

Please be sure to fill out all forms fully and return them to your child’s teacher. Be sure to make any necessary medical appointments for your child’s annual physical or other forms that may be needed for the school nurse.

Please let us know if you need any assistance or have questions, you can call 914-366-2560.

Sincerely,

Francesca Fernandez

Assistant Principal