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Agenda for meeting:
Easthampton Public Schools
Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Agenda
Regular Meeting May 26, 2022
6:30 PM

Location: Virtual Only

1. Introductions
2. Carey Goldenberg - Occupational Therapist - Presentation (see description below)
3. Questions, Concerns, Networking - open only to parents/caregivers
4. Adjourn

This meeting will be virtual only. RSVP to Sepac@epsd.us to request a zoom link

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Intro to Sensory Processing:
Join us to learn about sensory processing. In this session, we’ll learn about our 8 sensory systems and the many ways sensory differences present challenges and opportunities for learning, participating, and navigating our many environments. Our district occupational therapist, Carey Goldenberg is certified in sensory integration and has over two decades of experience supporting children and families with sensory differences.

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ACTUALIZACIÓN: Esta reunión será todo virtual. Consulte los comentarios a continuación para ver la información del enlace de zoom.

Todas las familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Easthampton interesadas en aprender más sobre el PAC de Educación Especial de Easthampton están invitadas a asistir a la próxima reunión el 26 de mayo.

Reunión Ordinaria 26 de mayo de 2022
6:30 PM
Ubicación: Virtual

1. Presentaciones
2. Carey Goldenberg - Terapeuta ocupacional - Presentación
Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre el procesamiento sensorial. En esta sesión, aprenderemos sobre nuestros 8 sistemas sensoriales y las muchas formas en que las diferencias sensoriales presentan desafíos y oportunidades para aprender, participar y navegar en nuestros diversos entornos. Nuestra terapeuta ocupacional del distrito, Carey Goldenberg, está certificada en integración sensorial y tiene más de dos décadas de experiencia apoyando a niños y familias con diferencias sensoriales.
3. Preguntas y conversacion - abierto solo para padres/cuidadores
4. Suspender

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Easthampton Public Schools
Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
Agenda
Regular Meeting April 28, 2022
-Any interested EPS parents or guardians are welcome to attend-

6:30 PM

Location: Mountain View School - Middle School Cafeteria

Agenda:
Introductions
Basic role of a SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Meet Sarah Mochak, Director of Special Education
Explore topics of interest for future meetings
Informal small group discussion on topics
Adjourn

This meeting will be hybrid. RSVP to Sepac@epsd.us to request a zoom link.

RSVP to Sepac@epsd.us to request Spanish translation be available.
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Escuelas públicas de Easthampton
Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC)
Calendario
Reunión Ordinaria 28 de abril de 2022

6:30 PM

Ubicación: Mountain View School - Cafetería de la escuela secundaria

Introducciones
Rol básico de un SEPAC (Consejo Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial)
Conozca a Sarah Mochak, Directora de Educación Especial
Explore temas de interés para futuras reuniones
Discusión informal en grupos pequeños sobre temas
Aplazar

Este encuentro será híbrido. RSVP a Sepac@epsd.us para solicitar un enlace de zoom

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Welcome to Mountain View School! All Easthampton families with students who will be 5 years old by August 31st are invited to register for Kindergarten today! Turning in your registration packets as soon as possible will ensure you receive information about upcoming Kindergarten screenings, play dates, and classroom teacher assignments in a timely manner.

Questions? Please call 413-529-1500 x142

Kindergarten In-Person Registration Event
March 9th from 3:30-6:00pm
at Mountain View School

Bring completed registration packet and supporting documents and register your student for Kindergarten for 2023-24. Staff will be on hand to accept registration packets and to answer questions about enrollment.

Registration packets will be mailed to Easthampton residents in late February. Registration documents are also available online at: https://epsd.us/students-families/student-registration

Kindergarten Info Night
Thursday, January 26, 2022
5:00-6:30 pm
@ Mountain View School
200 Park St.

Attend a "Welcome to Mountain View" info session & tours of K classrooms.
Meet Mountain View School administrators, kindergarten teachers, and district staff.
Connect with other kindergarten families, and learn about upcoming registration events!
Hear from parents and students about their experiences in Easthampton schools.
Ask questions about curriculum, transportation, daily schedule and our new facilities!
Bring your future kindergartener to see their new school and receive a free "I LOVE Mountain View" button!

Dear Easthampton School Community,

With spring and summer camps around the corner, ELF wanted to share two opportunities with you that might be helpful for your own family planning or that you could bring to the attention of others in our school community:

Camp Kinda Membership: ELF is providing access to Camp Kinda for all Easthampton Public School families. Camp Kinda is an online exploratory learning experience designed to keep kids ages 3-13 engaged, curious, and entertained—at home.

To join, visit CampKinda.org, and use code ELF44 to register for free today.

If your family doesn't have access to a laptop or internet services, please reach out to EPS's Family and Engagement Coordinator, Jean Libby (jlibby@epsd.us; 413-529-1500 EXT: 142).

Camp Stipends/Camperships: Stipends are given to families of students from EPS grades K-12, on free and reduced lunch and/or limited financial resources, to help cover the cost of attending camps during spring and summer breaks. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, until funding runs out – whichever comes first.

To apply, please click this announcement to fill out the simple form.

Applications will be reviewed by EPS’s Family and Engagement Coordinator, Jean Libby, and/or building principals. Please note that all information will be kept confidential. Jean is also happy to connect with you to discuss opportunities that might be a good fit with your child(ren), and share a listing of local camps.

To make a gift to support ELF and our initiatives, or to learn more about our work, visit elfhelps.org. We’d also love to hear from you! Reach out to us at contact@elfhelps.org.

With thanks,

Gen Brough Jenny Papageorge

President Grants Chair

Easthampton Public Schools are developing a strategic plan and would like your input. We are going to host two public, town hall-style meetings, facilitated by our partners at Strategy Matters.

The first, will be held virtually on Friday, February 18th at 11:30 am.

The second, will be held as a hybrid event both virtually and at Easthampton’s new Mountain View School with limited seat capacity on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm.

To register for one of these events visit our announcement page, or click this announcement for more information.

Over the last several months, the consulting team has hosted interviews, focus groups, and a community survey to understand community perceptions of EPS, what the district does well, and where there is need for improvement. During the town hall meeting, the consulting team will share what they have learned and ask for your thoughts. We would love to hear more about your experiences with EPS, and your thoughts about what you'd like for the district to focus on in the coming years.

This is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and create a shared vision for the future of education in our city. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Amanda
Santos Jewell, Project Manager, directly. amanda@strategymatters.org