Dear Parents, Educators, and Friends,

We hope you are enjoying spring! Don't forget to get out and vote on the school budget on Tuesday, May 18th! 

In April we celebrated our annual We Are One Awards dinner. The evening was such an inspiring celebration of the positive impact that members of our school and broader community have on our children and was truly heartwarming.  

During this school year, we continue to build on successes in the past.  Below are initiatives that we continue to support through funding and communication:

·      SEPTA's dedication and commitment to the district’s RtI (Response to intervention) literacy initiative helps speed the process towards more effective and earlier service delivery to all struggling learners in our district, general and special education students alike. 

·      NRSEPTA scholarships will be awarded to individuals from the graduating classes in every building in the district.

·      In 2009 NRSEPTA awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the implementation of an afterschool program providing the Fast ForWord program to elementary and middle school students from buildings throughout the district.

·      High quality speakers offer educational opportunities for more parents and teachers  and increased attendance at monthly meetings.

·      Grants will be distributed to teachers aimed at fostering inclusive learning communities.

All of these accomplishments come from the efforts, dedication and generosity of our SEPTA members, parents, and educators working in collaboration for the good of all New Rochelle students. SEPTA programs and activities benefit all students, disabled or not, in all classrooms, and are open to all. Please join us and get involved. We welcome everyone who wishes to assist. We can accomplish more with your help!

Thank you!

Naomi Brickel and Mary Jo Jacobs

New Rochelle SEPTA Co-Presidents