Tappan Hill is getting into the holiday spirit! Teacher Adriane Lomupo’s class decorated ornaments for the school's holiday tree. Meanwhile, the lobby is decorated with a Christmas tree, aMenorah and a Kinara. The hallway is full of winter snowman, created by students in all our classes during their art time with teacher Claire Ballantyne. Tappan Hill is looking more like a Winter Wonderland!
Tappan Hill School parents and staff brought in food to celebrate the diversity of heritages in Teacher Linda Liebman's classroom through a United Nations Thanksgiving luncheon. Ms. Liebman describes this as a multicultural way of giving thanks and appreciation during the Thanksgiving season.
The gymnasium turned into a Thanksgiving Dance Party at Tappan Hill School Tuesday, Nov. 21, as students and staff celebrated the holiday with smiles, hugs and fantastic dance moves.
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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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
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst...
~Katy Perry
Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Special Services
Tappan Hill School
50 Ichabod Lane 10591
914-366-2560
