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News from our schools

• Holiday fun

  The Irvington High School student government organized a winter party just prior to the holiday break in December and enjoyed some festive fun.

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• Relaxing with crafts

  Students in Stacey DiPaola’s and Arlene Mangialardi’s craft class have found a fun way to relax and foster their creativity.

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• Students collect goods for homeless

  A number of homeless men were made more comfortable this winter in part due to the generosity of Susan Luria’s Home and Careers class at Irvington Middle School.

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• Students Learn about Prominent African Americans during Assembly

  Rye Lake High School students celebrated Black History Month Feb. 8 with a slide show on prominent figures in the black community, a skit in which staff played important historical figures, and special desserts.

   

   

   

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• Rye Lake Hosts Third Annual Chili Cook Off

  Edith Rivera – who used a combination of three meets in her chili – won the third annual Rye Lake Superbowl Chili Cook Off with 46 votes after coming in third last year. Chef Omar Laaraj took second place, and Principal Scott Kaufman came in third with 29 votes. A total of nine staff members competed in the event.

   

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• Parents and Guardians Learn How to Prepare for Their Children’s Next Steps in Life

  Although adulthood may be years away, parents of children with special needs must start preparations for the transition from school-based to adult services, The Arc Westchester’s transition services director said at a recent SWBOCES SEPTA workshop.

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• SEPTA Workshops set for Thursday morning and evening on Transition Guidance

  The Special Education PTA is sponsoring a workshop this Thursday, Jan. 17, about transition for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Carin Horowitz, Transition Services Director at The Arc Westchester, will speak to parents and guardians about how to prepare for children’s transition from school to adult services. There are two workshop sessions: 9:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. at the Rye Lake Campus, 1606 Old Orchard St., White Plains. All are welcome! See attached flyer for details.

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• Tappan Hill visits neighboring school

  See what fun Tappan Hill students had on their visit to Alice E. Grady Elementary School in Elmsford

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• Volunteers and Staff Help Make SEPTA's Annual Holiday Party a Success

  The Southern Westchester BOCES would like to thank all the staff members and volunteers who helped make the annual Holiday Party a great success.

  Students and families had a blast at the Dec. 13 event at the Rye Lake Campus. They spent time decorating (and eating) cookies, coloring and making crafts, and playing games like snowball toss.

  Phyllis Rizzi, principal of Tappan Hill School, and her staff were instrumental in planning the party, said Trish Banfield, a SEPTA Executive Board member. “They come out in full force each year to decorate, support the kids, emcee, supply gifts, DJ and morph into Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman,” she said. “They also fill in the gaps where needed.”

  Ms. Banfield also thanked mothers Hayley, Anne Marie and Nicole for volunteering their time.

   

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• Students Shop for Gifts at Valhalla Center's Holiday Boutique

  Candles, scarves, thermoses, jewelry and picture frames. Those were just a few of the gently used items that Special Services staff members at the Valhalla Campus brought in for the Holiday Boutique Dec. 18. Students selected a gift they liked, then went to the wrapping room.

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