CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityBack to school can mean lots of emotions, questions and worries, right? Our informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. We get it. We really do. We hope you’ll join us. Friday, September 13Continue reading “Meet Up: Cup Chat, September 2024”
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President’s Update: May 2024
YEAR-END UPDATEIt’s been a busy year! Our latest newsletter is loaded with what SEPAC SOMA has been up to, what’s coming up, and other helpful tidbits. Read our May 2024 newsletter! If you aren’t receiving our email updates and would like to have information about SEPAC SOMA meetings delivered right to your inbox, subscribe here.
Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024
JOIN OUR BOARD! Are you interested in getting more involved with SEPAC SOMA? Would you like to nominate someone to join our Executive Board? Would you like to serve as a school liaison to support parents in your school community? ► 2024-2025 Interest Form We’re specifically looking for someone to fill a newly created Executive Board position: Administrative Officer.Continue reading “Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024”
Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2024
RESOURCE FAIR GUIDE What a joy it was to see our SEPAC SOMA community making connections! Huge thanks to the families who stopped by and to the local providers, groups and organizations who joined us. We’ve compiled a list of everyone who was there … check it out to find out more about amazing resourcesContinue reading “Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2024”
Meeting: Dope/Nope/Hope, June 2024
LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR!Join us for our last meeting of the school year to review how the year went and look ahead to summer and fall. We’ll continue our tradition of giving everyone a chance to share their DOPE, NOPE & HOPE of the year: • One thing that went well • One not-so-good thing • OneContinue reading “Meeting: Dope/Nope/Hope, June 2024”
Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024
BOE STATEMENTPresident Beth Cosentino spoke on behalf of the SEPAC SOMA Executive Board at the May 9th SOMSD Board of Education meeting about the impact staff reductions will have on students’ success:“The choices have been made and some of them will work against students’ success. However, I urge you, the SEPAC SOMA executive board urgesContinue reading “Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024”
Event: Resource Fair, May 2024
JOIN US FOR OUR INCLUSION-CENTERED RESOURCE FAIR!The very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is happening soon! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Thank you to Together We Bloom for hosting a sensory-friendly quiet space, Lindsey Stone for providing refreshments, andContinue reading “Event: Resource Fair, May 2024”
Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024
CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityOur informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. Spring is in the air … bring a folding chair and a cup of coffee to our open-air meeting! Tuesday, May 21 @ 9:15-11:00am◉ Memorial ParkContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024”
Save the Date: Inclusive Resource Fair, May 2024
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR RESOURCE FAIR!Announcing our very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair, featuring inclusive programs, activities, and providers in the South Orange-Maplewood area! More info soon! Saturday, May 4 @ 3:00-5:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood
President’s Update: February 2024
President’s Mid-Year UpdateFebruary 2024 This February, we passed the halfway mark of the school year and celebrated the 100th day of school! SEPAC SOMA is busier than ever adding our voice and perspective for the benefit of students with disabilities. Here is a glimpse of what we did just this month: For SEPAC SOMA, buildingContinue reading “President’s Update: February 2024”
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