Welcome to the Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association home page! SEPTA is a resource and a network of support for families of students in our Center for Special Services programs. We look forward to meeting you and hope you'll consider becoming a member and taking an active part in our robust calendar of events, workshops and activities.
The Rye Lake Lower Campus went beyond the usual holiday festivities by celebrating the unique cultural traditions represented among students and staff. The ‘Holidays Around the World’ event featured 10 elaborate displays created by classrooms across the campus.
A less strenuous but no less beneficial workshop than many offered at SWBOCES' Wellness Day offered staff the opportunity to seek relaxation and inner piece through sound meditation. Instructor Andrew Noethiger led participants through a 45-minute session, immersing them in the healing vibrations of gongs and various percussion instruments, creating a tapestry of sound and inviting them to let go of stress and reconnect in a soothing environment. Staff looking for more of a workout participated in the Personal Fitness: Circuit Training session in the fitness center on the same campus.
Students in Southern Westchester BOCES’ Special Services programs at Irvington High School have been collecting toys and games for children in need as part of an annual Toys for Tots drive.
“This is a wonderful cause for our school community to support,” Principal Alberta Grant-Johnson said.
