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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Announcements small medium large COMING SOON -- SEPTA DIVERSITY WEAR!! T-SHIRS ARE AVAILABLE IN SIZES YOUTH ADULT XLARGE FOR $10.00, ADULT 2X IS $11.00 AND 3x FOR $12.00. SAMPLE PICTURES COMING THIS WEEEK. IT MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT~~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first coffee talk is on November 12, 2009 at the East Brunswick Public Library from 6:00-7:00 PM followed by the SEPTA meeting from 7:00-9:00 PM. The topic will be Social/Emotional Behaviors in the Classroom. For planning purposes, please let us know if you will be attending the coffee talk, topic meetingm if you need childcare and to the social group. We can only plan to have enough childcare and peer buddies for those who respond. Thank you. EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey – September, 2009 -–The East Brunswick Public Library is delighted to announce the opening of “A Novel Café”. The new café is open and serving up a variety of gourmet coffee and beverages, as well as an array of tasty breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner items. Owners Barbara Drew and Lisa Schutzer have been in the food and hospitality business for over fifteen years. The café is a dream come true for them . Groups that meet in the Library’s meeting rooms are encouraged to utilize the café for their meeting refreshment needs. Off-premise catering is also available. The library staff and customers who have tasted the delightful menu items, have given the Café “two thumbs up”. Daily specials, homemade soups and Panini sandwiches are just some of the favorites. So come on by and enjoy a meal or snack at the wonderful new café that operates during all Library hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-9; and Sunday 1-5. For more information, or to arrange an off-premise event, please call (732) 353- 6056 or go to the Café website: www.anovelcafe.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DUE TO THE LOW RESONSE TO THE TWO SEPTA FUNDRAISERS, THE TWO SCHOOL GRANTS WILL BE IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 RATHER THAN $300 THIS YEAR. FORMS ARELOCATED UNDER SEPTA FORMS AND ARE DUE NOVEMBER 20.WE ARE SORRY AND HOPE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN THE COMMUNITY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Library @ East Brunswick Two Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meet The Candidates Township Council hopefuls to appear on EBTV EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey – September, 2009 – Meet the candidates for East Brunswick Township Council all October on EBTV Channel 3. Community Information Assistant John Saccenti will speak with Democrat Matthew Korten and Republican Camille Ferraro for a half-hour, focusing on the candidates’ backgrounds, civic involvement, and plans and aspirations for the township. The candidates are vying for a three-year seat on the council. Election Day is Nov. 3: watch EBTV 2009 Candidate Profiles and know who you’re voting for! The 2009 Candidate Profiles will be televised on EBTV Comcast Channel 3 in October on Mondays at 7 a.m., Tuesdays at 11 p.m., Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Thursdays at 3 p.m., and Saturdays at 5 p.m. For more information, please call 732-390-6767 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.” -End- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTA SOCIAL GROUP OUTING AT THE MALL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM This first outing for the teen social club is designed for the teens to interact at the mall for socialization with peer buddies on Halloween in a safe environment. The option to wear a costume is up to the individual. The only cost will be spending money at the parent’s discretion. Please note that peer buddies are their age, and an adult will be at the mall to have teens meet at 10:45 and then again at 1:00. We look forward to seeing your kids! Child’s Name: _______________________________________________ Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________ (PRINT) Parent’s Consent: ____________________________________________ (SIGNATURE) Telephone Number: __________________________________________ Cellular Number: ____________________________________________ E-Mail Address:_____________________________________________ Emergency Contact: __________________________________________ Allergies: _________________________________________________ SEPTA is running a holiday pie fundraiser with the Child Nutrition office. Fresh baked pies will be boxed and ready for pick-up in the Child Nutrition Office. Orders forms should be returned by November 2nd to your school in an envelope marked "SEPTA". Download the order form: SEPTAPIEFUNDRAISER.pdf August 29, 2009 Join our Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121155709460 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friend, Welcome back to a new school year. As the year begins, we would like to re- introduce you to the East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA), an “extension your school’s PTA“. Listed on the back of this letter are the 2009-2010 SEPTA meeting dates and topics, fundraiser schedule, SEPTA Social Group outings, Adult comedy night out and membership form. A registration form for each Social group activity is listed under SEPTA FORMS on the website at http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA. Enclosed in this packet you will find a committee description list and sign up form, and picture consent document. An informational flyer providing SEPTA’s goals and mission in the community, and a recreation list offering activities for children of all levels of ability is available at SEPTA meetings, and will be accessible at back-to-school nights. Return correspondence to your school’s PTA or SEPTA mailbox in an envelope addressed to “SEPTA” by Friday, September 25, 2009. Families with children in out-of-district placements can send forms to the administration building at: East Brunswick Public Schools, Special Education Department, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816: Attention: Special Education PTA. We are interested in your ideas and encourage you to share them. SEPTA’s topics are informational and educational. Many subjects apply to families with children in the mainstream and special education setting. You do not need to be a member to attend a meeting. Look on the website for upcoming community and school programs. Living in an increasingly growing and diverse community, it is our hope to have families become involved by taking on a committee, attending meetings, and helping to integrate families. Each district school has a SEPTA liaison. This representative will give a SEPTA report at monthly PTA meetings or through the school newsletter. They will pick up correspondence on SEPTA’s behalf. School representatives often cover for each other. In order to have optimum communication in the schools, SEPTA is seeking a second school representative in each building. Many schools have a teacher liaison who communicates programs, and resources with building teachers and administrators. For your convenience, enclosed is the SEPTA committee list including the parent and teacher liaison for each school. This year a parent-to-parent group is being provided by the Special Education Department and SEPTA parents intended to provide perspective or support that may be required to parents of special education students or to those families new to the referral process. The Special Education Department, in conjunction with SEPTA, has scheduled “Coffee Talks”. Different dates and times have been planned in order to accommodate the varied schedules of the community. Coffee talk provides parents with an opportunity to stop in and meet the Director of Special Education and to chat about any issues. The dates and times are as follows: November 12, 2009 from 6:00-7:00 PM at the East Brunswick Public Library, January 25, 2010 from 9:00 -11:00 AM at the Board of Education Building and May 20, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Board of Education building If you plan to attend please RSVP to SEPTA at eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com At this time, please join us in welcoming Amy Geoffroy who will shadow all facets of SEPTA as President elect during the 2009-2010 school year. Amy has been on committees within SEPTA, including Adopt-A-Family, Diversity Council and is currently the parent SEPTA liaison at Memorial Elementary School. Amy is involved in the district’s efforts to provide information about the September 29th bond referendum to rebuild Memorial School to bring children back into their home schools. Please introduce yourself to Amy at a SEPTA meeting, or when you see her in the community. To find out more about SEPTA contact Eddie & Audrey Weiner via e-mail at eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com, by telephone at 732-390-9265, or visit the web page at http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA. We look forward to meeting you soon. Sincerely, Eddie & Audrey Weiner Special Education PTA Presidents East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) 2009-2010 Dates to Remember SEPTA MEETINGS (HELD AT THE EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY FROM 7:00-9:00 PM) October 7, 2009 – District wide Programs presented by: Special Education Supervisors; Nicole McNamara, Susan Meklune, Ellen Murphy, April 12, 2010 –Technology Services in the district, presented by Karen Warner, Middlesex ETTC Supervisor November 12, 2009 – UMDNJ & District Psychologist, Rajeswarc Uthuswamy, Social/Emotional Functioning in school settings May 10, 2010 – -Legislative Issues, presented by Carla Israel December 7, 2009 –Team Teaching/Resource, Presented by Jennifer Ward & Stacey DeFalco - elementary and Tom Cregge & Jeff Smith- secondary June 14, 2010 – Positive Behaviors in the Classroom presented by Michele Lockwood, NJCIE January 6, 2010 School Nurses – The stages of puberty and teenage awareness, presented by school nurses Ms. Ronnie Schrierer & Ms. Teresa Kominkiewicz June 18, 2010 – SEPTA board/committee dinner at Alonzo’s – Join us in celebrating new beginnings February 8, 2010-How we hear, Why can't my child listen? How auditory processing is evaluated; How can the teachers help? What can I do at home to help my child? Audiologist, Bob Disogra July 12, 2010 – Planning Meeting March 8, 2010 Transition to Secondary Schools, presented by building principals: Mike Gaskel & Mark Sutor & Robert Murphy August 9, 2010 – Planning Meeting The SEPTA Social Group runs simultaneously with SEPTA meetings for registered members of the group. Once a month outings are listed below. Registration and payment is required in advance and should be returned in an envelope addressed to your school’s PTA/SEPTA mailbox labeled “SEPTA Social Group” with a check payable to “SEPTA””. Halloween at the mall – send spending money for lunch and snacks, Bowling-$15.00 per session, cooking class $15.00 pp, sports night $5.00pp, Special Strides, $15.00 per session. Registration forms are listed on the SEPTA website at http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA. October 31, 2009 - Halloween at the mall March 5 – Sports Night at Hammarskjold 11/ 28/09,12/26/09 and 1/30/ 10 – Bowling * 4/25/10 and 5 /30,/10 - Special Strides *February 15, 2010 – Young Chef’s Academy - Cooking Quarterly newsletters are informational. We are interested hearing from each of the schools, Deadlines are as follows: Beginning of school Fall Edition Winter Edition Spring Edition Friday, 9/25/2009 Friday, 11/20/2009 Friday, 1/29/2010 Friday, 4/23/2010 Friday, February 12, 2010 – Adult Comedy Night Out – Primetime Comedy Club & Theatre SEPTA FUNDRAISERS-Flyers will be sent out closer to the dates & documents added on the website under FORMS. Sunday, October 18, 2009–Sunday Breakfast At the Colonial Diner Friday, March 12, 2010 Vendor Night–7:00-9:00 PM At Hammarskjold Middle School; cafeteria December 10, 2009 – Dine-to-Donate tba Friday, April 23, 2010 - Dine- to- Donate-tba ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEPTA MEMBERSHIP FORM 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR Parent/Guardian Name: Student’s Name: Telephone Number: E-Mail Address Student’s School: Grade/Room Number: Teacher’s Name & Room #: To become a member, fill out and return this form with a $6.00 check made out to SEPTA in an envelope marked Special Education PTA (Septa) and return it to your child’s school PTA or SEPTA mailbox. Families with children who are out-of-district can send this form to the administration building at: East Brunswick Public Schools, Special Education Department, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Attention: Special Education PTA (SEPTA). Thank you for your support. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EAST BRUNSWICK SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA (SEPTA) 760 Route 18 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Special Education Department Attn: SEPTA Phone (732) 390-9265 Eddie weinersepta@hotmail.com Welcomeletter-2009-2010 The objective of the East Brunswick Special Education PTA is to provide information to families on a variety of special education topics. We strive for all students and families to make a connection within the school community. The goal is to increase a sense of tolerance, acceptance and belonging for families throughout the district. All children can learn, integrate and be included with their peers. We welcome families of classified and non-classified children and all educations. For further information, contact Edward or Audrey Weiner by email: eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com or by telephone at 732-390-9265. Join us and help make a difference. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SEPTA has the following board and committees available for the 2009-2010 school year. Won’t you consider becoming a part of our team! Executive Board Recording Secretary Committees School Grants & Gifts- Special Events Coordinator - Nominating Committee SEPTA Parent Representatives EBHS Central and Chittick TEACHER LIAISONS Churchill, East Brunswick High School and Memorial ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are excited to announce that "The Peer Buddy Club" is extending opportunities to join to the entire Hammarskjold community. This pilot began last year and the kids had a wonderful time interacting and forming friendships. The club is underway now that we have settled into our new surroundings. The purpose of this club is to help special needs and general education students develop friendships through different structured social activities. This club is a combined effort between SEPTA and Hammarskjold. The two entities have workedsuccessfully on many inclusion efforts, volunteerism, clubs, and through the excellence committee. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to help us integrate our children successfully. It is only with the combined help of families. teachers and administration that we can help these kinds of programs to succeed. On behalf of SEPTA, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Gaskell, Hammarskjold Principal, and teachers Mr.Swayze, Mrs. Katzen and Mrs. Amendola for their time and effort in planning this program and helping our children develop socially . We encourage you to utilize this wonderful opportunity for your children. Please see Mr.Gaskell's letter under FORMS for more information regarding The Peer Buddy Group. Thank you. > Audrey & Eddie Weiner East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) 732-390-9265 eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementarySchool/SEPTA/ (See Mr. Gaskell, Principal of HMSletter on FORMS page) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learning Disabilities Association Conference info is available on the FORMS page ------------------------------------------------------------------------ EAST BRUNSWICK SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA (SEPTA) SOCIAL GROUP The East Brunswick SEPTA social group is being designed to help teenagers with mild to moderate classifications interact and develop friendships. In piloting the program, activities will include board games in the library’s teen lounge, movies, arts and crafts running at the same time with SEPTA meetings at the East Brunswick Public Library. Snacks will be provided by SEPTA at the cafe to finish off the evening. There will be experienced older students to provide structure and direction. Once the program is developed, the group will expand it’s outings in the community including bowling, movies, ice cream socials and other social events. This program is intended for young adults with special neds in age and disability. If you are interested in having your adolescent participate in this program, fill out the registration form below and return it to your child’s school PTA or SEPTA mailbox in an envelope addressed to SEPTA. Out-of-district families can send forms to the administration building located at: East Brunswick Public Schools, Student Services Department, 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816, Attention: East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA). Registration can be found under SEPTA FORMS. Your family can make a difference. UMDNJ’s Medical Student Seminar on Family Centered Care & Developmental Disabilities Since 1989, this seminar has taught 3rd year medical students about: • the needs of children with developmental disabilities • the impact of having a child with a disability on the family, and • how doctors can best support our families. The seminar combines classroom instruction and group discussion with visits to families in their homes. Faculty includes physicians, professionals in the field of developmental disabilities and a parent of a child with a disability. The project has impacted the lives of hundreds of medical students (who are now practicing physicians) through the help of families like yours. Whether families host one time per year or as often as it is convenient for them, they all report getting great satisfaction from sharing their stories and medical experiences with the medical students. The opportunity to teach what not to do by giving examples of what TO do, or the chance to share good experiences you’ve had by passing them on to a future doctor does not come along too often. Plus, we hope doctors will stop categorizing our kids by diagnosis and learn to view them as individuals with their own strengths when they meet them at home. Families participating in our project: • Have a child with a developmental disability • Live within 30 minutes of New Brunswick in rush hour • Participate in an Orientation • Host two or three medical students for a visit and dinner in their home For more info on the seminar and how to participate, please contact: Kathy Gabry • (201) 998-9427 • specialk38@aol.com This project is run jointly by The Boggs Center—University Affiliated Program (UAP) of NJ and the Department of Pediatrics of The University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ)—Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The UAP is part of a national network of centers that share a common mission to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and support their integration into the community. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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