Events

Sept

9/ ? /23 - WWP SEPTSA Meeting, time TBD, location TBD. Join us for our first meeting of the school year where we'll discuss families' successes and concerns for their students' school experience thus far and plans for the school year. We have annual PTSA organizational voting, announcements, and seek input for topics and activities.

9/ 13-21 /23 - WWP Back to School Nights, 6:30-8:30pm. Families are welcome to visit WWP SEPTSA's table at Back to School Nights at Town Center and Millstone River Schools to learn about our PTSA's activities for the school year and to answer questions.

Jul

7/8/23 - 8/12/23 - WWP SEPTSA Improv Workshop, 1:30 - 3pm, Plainsboro Rec Center. SEPTSA hosting this workshop of 6 classes for 1.5hrs. This is intended for middle and high school students experiencing social and emotional challenges that may benefit from increasing their communication skills in a fun and interactive environment with other students. Jody Wood, actor/director is the facilitator for this program, the cost is $20 with SEPTSA membership (teens in outsid WWP schools welcome) and there are limited spots available. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net ASAP to RSVP with your child’s interest and to obtain more information.

Jun

6/12/23 - WWP SEPTSA Volunteer Appreciation & Award Dinner, 6 - 7pm, Romeo's Ristorante, Plainsboro. We appreciate all who have supported SEPTSA's families in the long and winding journey through the school year. SEPTSA is hosting a complementary pizza dinner for members and their families at Romeo's Ristorante (10 Schalk's Crossing Rd, Plainsboro Plaza) to honor our volunteers. Please RSVP to Kathleen @ kkz4@verizon.net by Friday, June 9th.

Apr

4/26/23 - WWP SEPTSA Meeting, 7pm, virtual. Join us for our spring meeting to honor Autism Acceptance month and discuss activities supporting the socialization and skills development of our neuro-diverse students. We’ll feature a brief talk by Jody Wood highlighting his improv and teaching program and how they may benefit students. We encourage students to attend this meeting as we’ll include student members providing input and comments about activities they find meaningful and engaging. For more information and to RSVP to obtain the virtual meeting link, contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net We request RSVPs by Tuesday, April 25th

Mar

3/1 - 4/19 /23 - Special Education PTSA Monetary Awards, SEPTSA is excited to provide two awards this year. Do you have or know of a student(s) who currently has or previously had an IEP and who is graduating/aging out of WWP-supported education? Every spring SEPTSA grants an award to such a student which this year is worth at least $500. The deadline to apply is 4/19. Are you an upper classman at High School South or North that has volunteered for SEPTSA and supported its programs? SEPTSA will grant an award to such as student which this year is worth at least $300. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for the application and to answer any questions. Please note that applicants must be a SEPTSA member. The application can also be found in the WWP Scholarship Booklet on the District website under the title Senior Local Scholarship Program. Membership registration needs to be received before the award deadline day.

Jan 2023

1/31/23 - WWP SEPTSA Meeting, 7pm, virtual. Join us for a virtual PTSA meeting with Special Services personnel featuring the presentation, “Special Education and You,” educating families about the IEP and 504 process within WWP and highlighting aspects that often raise questions. Families will have opportunities to ask questions. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net to obtain more information and a Zoom link by 1/30.

1/29/23 - WWP SEPTSA "Office Hours," 4pm, McCaffreys Cafe, W. Windsor. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions, plan SEPTSA activities and/or share experiences. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net to RSVP by 12pm on 1/29 and if you have a questions. Individual arrangements can be made as well.

1/ 15-30 /23 - WWP SEPTSA Improv Workshop, time TBD. SEPTSA is seeking middle and high school students experiencing social and emotional challenges that may benefit from increasing their communication skills in a fun and interactive environment with other students. Membership with SEPTSA is required for SEPTSA’s Improv Workshop which includes 6 classes, 90 minutes in length that are held on Saturday afternoons tentatively scheduled for the Plainsboro Recreation Center beginning in mid-January. Space is limited and timing may require flexibility if room availability changes. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net to RSVP with your child’s interest and to obtain more information.

Dec

12/08 & 12/22 - CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) Support Meetings, Meetings held 2nd week of the month at 7:30pm for parents of ADD children (2nd Thursday), 7:30pm for adults with ADD (2nd Monday). www.chadd.net/chapter/153

Ongoing - WWP SEPTSA "Whats App Parent Group," Mobile App. Join us in conversations with the WWP SEPTSA community by registering with this link to connect with other WW-P families of special education students. Connect with WWP special ed parents

Nov

11/10 & 14/22 - CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) Support Meetings, Meetings held 2nd week of the month at 7:30pm for parents of ADD children (2nd Thursday), 7:30pm for adults with ADD (2nd Monday). www.chadd.net/chapter/153

11/05/22 - Lego Buddies, 3:00-4:00pm, West Windsor Library. Join us for parallel play with Legos and share your creations with others. There will be Lego robotics available for attendees to try out. Intended ages: pre-K - 6th grade. To RSVP by 11/03, and for questions: Contact Kathleen at KKZ4@verizon.com

11/04/22 - Adaptive Dance & Pizza Party, 7:00-9:00pm, 356 Skillman Rd, Skillman. Bring your funny Thanksgiving themed party sponsored by Princeton Special Sports, Princeton and Montgomery Recreation Departments. Intended for adults and teens 13+ who are residents and non-residents. To RSVP by 11/2 and for more info contact Princeton Special Sports at www.pssnj.org

Oct

10/30/22 - Halloween Trunk or Treat with Inclusive Creation Activities, 12-4pm, 926 Amboy Avenue, Join Inclusive Creations, printing business run by WW-P students with on the autism spectrum and their families, in sponsoring Halloween activities such as Zumba and singing. Contact Edison Chamber of Commerce at 932.938.9482, or www.edisonchamber.com for more information.

10/29/22 - Halloween Trunk or Treat with Sunny Days Sunshine Center, 11-1pm, 270 Village Rd East parking lot.

10/29/22 - Special Education "Office Hours," 9:30-10:30am, West Windsor Library. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 7pm on 10/28 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, contact Kathleen for an alternate time.)

Sept

9/15-29/22 - Back to School Nights, 6:30-8:30pm. Families are welcome to visit our table at Back to School Nights at Town Center and Millstone River Schools to receive our membership form, learn about PTSA plans and to answer questions.

9/27/22 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 7pm, In-Person (6:30pm dinner) and Virtual, Community Middle School (CMS). Join us virtually and/or at CMS for a free pizza/salad dinner for our members. We’ll keep the PTSA meeting portion around 15 minutes to vote on our officer, budget, standing rules and other organizational management topics, and we’ll leave the remaining portion to discuss Special Services’ plans for the year, student activities, adult transition services and opportunities in NJ, as well as other topics as we embark on the new school year. For convenience to our students/ other family members heading home after sports/clubs/work, we offer "grab and go" slices from 6:30-6:45 p.m. requesting that these members attend our 7 p.m. meeting virtually when they return home. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for questions and to RSVP by Monday 9/26. Please note the change in venue from Romero's Ristorante in earlier posts.

Jun - Jul

6/2/22 - State Parent Advocacy Network "SPAN" - (June events starting: 6/2) SPAN offers some discussions about COVID vaccines for school aged children and a basic training for IEPs in early July. See link for more details and events. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/span-parent-advocacy-network-313399547

6/8-9/22 - Special Education Award Ceremony, 6:30pm, High School South & High School North respectively. SEPTSA will honor its achievement recipients and our SEPTSA members that support these awards at WWP high school award ceremonies. Honorees are: Ayush Naik (HSS) and Nicholas Taylor (HSN)

6/10/22 - Special Education PTSA Lunch Meeting, 12pm, SEPTSA officer's home. Help SEPTSA honor its volunteers and our Service and Achievement Award recipients our lunch meeting. RSVP by 6/9 Contact: Kathleen (kkz4@verison.net) to RSVP and with any questions.

6/8-9/22 - Disability Rights New Jersey "DRNJ," (June events starting: 6/22 @ 2pm and 6/23 @ 7pm, virtual) - Join DRNJ organizers to gather input on their program planning regarding disabled New Jersey residents. See link for more details and more events. https://disabilityrightsnj.org/events

6/28/22 - New Jersey Coalition on Inclusive Education "NJCIE," 8am, Wayne, NJ. The NJ Department of Education is sponsoring this workshop strengthening education and advocacy skills for those supporting students in special education. Workshop is in-person, $50 fee (use discount code "PARENTS"), includes breakfast and lunch, and for more details and to register use the following links. http://www.njcie.org/registration Summer 2022 Inclusion Leadership Conference — New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education

Apr

4/10/22 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-5:00pm, McCaffreys Cafe. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 12pm on 4/10 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net or Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen or Veena at any time.)

4/28/22 - Special Education PTSA Meeting "Dyslexia Perspective," 7pm, West Windsor Library. Join former SEPTSA Board Member and special education advocate, Mark Brugger, as he guides attendees through a simulation of what its like to face the challenges of a language processing disorders such as Dyslexia. RSVP by 4/27 Contact: Kathleen (kkz4@verison.net) to RSVP and with any questions.

Mar

3/1/22 - 5/6/22 - Special Education PTSA Monetary Awards, SEPTSA is excited to provide two awards this year. Do you have or know of a student(s) who currently has or previously had an IEP and who is graduating/aging out of WWP-supported education? Every spring SEPTSA grants an award to such a student which this year is worth at least $500. The deadline to apply is 5/6. Are you an upper classman at High School South or North that has volunteered for SEPTSA and supported its programs? SEPTSA will grant an award to such as student which this year is worth at least $300. Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for the application and to answer any questions. Please note that applicants must be a SEPTSA member. The application can also be found in the WWP Scholarship Booklet on the District website under the title Senior Local Scholarship Program. Membership registration needs to be received before the award deadline day.

Feb

12/15/21 - 2/15/22 - Lego Robotic Buddies (formerly STEM Friends), by arrangement, Virtual. SEPTSA teen volunteers provide STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (Lego We Do kits) to learn basic programming and build/design concepts. Intended for student members or children of adult members. Participation and accommodation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net to arrange a date/time and for more information.

2/6/22 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-5:00pm, Virtual. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 12pm on 2/6 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net or Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen or Veena at any time.)

Jan 2022

1/13/22 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Virtual/Zoom. Join our PTSA meeting to receive updates on topical issues in our schools and region that impact students with special needs. Engage with our featured speaker, Jared Oberweis (attorney at Hinkle, Prior & Fischer), as he discusses the process and issues involved in guardianship for our special needs children when they reach adulthood. This is a companion to his May talk for SEPTSA regarding estate planning. RSVP by 1/12 for the Zoom link. Contact Veena (VeenaPai0408@gmail.com ) to RSVP and with questions.

1/09/22 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-5:00pm, Virtual. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 12pm 12/12 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net or Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen or Veena at any time.)

12/15/21 - 2/15/22 - Lego Robotic Buddies (formerly STEM Friends), by arrangement, Virtual. SEPTSA teen volunteers provide STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) to learn basic programming and build/design concepts. Intended for student members or children of adult members. Participation and accommodation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net to arrange a date/time and for more information.

Dec

12/12/21 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-5:00pm, Virtual. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 12pm 12/12 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net or Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen or Veena at any time.)

12/18/21 - Lego Buddies, 2:00-3:00pm, Virtual. Bring your favorite Legos to your computer and lots of imagination as we share our building creations and enjoy some games. SEPTSA will send holiday giveaways to participants. Intended ages: pre-K - 6th grade. To RSVP by 12/17, and for questions: Contact Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com.

Nov

11/22/21 - Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Meeting, Share your concerns and questions with other parents and District personnel. Contact Veena for information on meetings veenapai.0408@gmail.com

Oct

10/11/21 and 10/14/21 - CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) Support Meetings, Meetings held 2nd week of the month at 7:30pm for parents of ADD children (2nd Thursday), adults with ADD (2nd Monday). www.chadd.net/chapter/153

10/23/21 - Lego Buddies, 2:00-4:00pm, West Windsor Community Park Pavilion. Show us your wild imagination wearing your favorite Halloween costume and building impressive creations with Legos. Kids can enjoy light refreshments and giveaways. Intended ages: pre-K to 6th grade. To RSVP by 10/21, and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net

10/24/21 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual. Join us for an informal meetup to ask questions and/or share experiences. To RSVP by 12pm 10/24 and for questions: Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kkz4@verizon.net or Veena Pai at veenapai.0408@gmail.com. (If you have a question and this timing doesn’t work with your schedule, but you’d like support or to connect with other families dealing in similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen or Veena at any time.)

10/28/21 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Virtual/Zoom. Join Dr. Teresa Taylor as she responds to questions regarding when to intervene during the academic year to adjust the IEP for your child's changing needs. RSVP by 10/28 by 5pm for the Zoom link. Contact Veena (VeenaPai0408@gmail.com ) to RSVP and with questions.

Sept

9/15/21 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 10:30-12:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Join us for our first PTSA meeting of the year. We'll discuss programs and activities planned for the year as well as other relevant information. Special Services Director, Karen Slagle, and Supervisors will discuss their programs for the upcoming year. RSVP by 9/15 by 10am for the Zoom link. Contact Veena ( VeenaPai0408@gmail.com ) or Kathleen ( kkz4@verizon.net ) with questions.

9/19/21 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, McCaffreys Cafe. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. For questions, contact Kathleen: kkz4@verizon.net. (If you cannot make one of these times and would like support or to connect with other families dealing with similar situations, please feel free to contact Kathleen at KKZ4@verizon.net

May

5/20/21 - Special Education PTSA Award Deadline Do you have or know of a student who currently has or previously had an IEP who is graduating or aging out of WWP-supported education? Every spring SEPTSA awards a small scholarship to such a student, which this year is worth $500. The deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, May 20th, at 12 noon. Please contact Kathleen: kkz4@verizon.net for the application and to answer any questions. Please note that applicants must be a SEPTSA member. The application can also be found in the WWP Scholarship Booklet on the District website under the title Senior Local Scholarship Program. Membership registration needs to be received before the deadline day.

5/20/21 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Estate Planning and Guardianship for Special Needs Children, presented by Hinkle Prior & Fischer, Attorneys at Law. This session will offer an overview of the need to ensure that your estate planning documents are in order to ensure that your child with special needs is financially protected and maintains eligibility for benefits after your death. A Q&A will follow the presentation. RSVP by 2/17 to Jennifer for admittance and questions JenBallen@yahoo.com

5/23/21 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. For questions, contact Jennifer: JennBallen@yahoo.com. (If you cannot make one of these times and would like support or to connect with other families dealing with similar situations, please feel free to contact Jennifer at any time.)

February

2/01/21 - Ongoing - Rollout of WWP SEPTSA "Whats App Parent Group," Mobile App. Join us in more real time mobile conversations with the WWP SEPTSA community by registering with this link Connect with WWP Special Ed Parents or contacting Jennifer: JennBallen@yahoo.com

2/17/21 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Join us in a conversation with special education attorney Norma Francullo, attorney based in Montclair NJ, to discuss parental and student rights, how to build an effective IEP, and gain better understanding to use data for more meaningful IEP goals and measure progress. RSVP by 2/17 to Jennifer for admittance and questions JenBallen@yahoo.com

2/19/21 - 2/28/21 - STEM Friends for Kids, flexible days/times, virtual sessions. SEPTSA teen volunteer providing STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) and/or STEM related crafts to learn basic programming and science concepts. Participation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for more information.

2/20/21 - Lego Buddies Virtual Building, 3:00-4:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Gathering of young students with their Lego supplies to engage in informal Lego building while socializing with other students. RSVP by 2/19 through Kathleen: kkz4@verizon.net

January

1/24/21 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. For questions, contact Jennifer: JennBallen@yahoo.com.

1/02/21 - 1/15/21 - STEM Friends for Kids, flexible days/times, virtual sessions. SEPTSA teen volunteer providing STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) and/or STEM related crafts to learn basic programming and science concepts. Participation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for more information.

December

12/20/20 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. For questions, contact Jennifer: JennBallen@yahoo.com.

12/1/20 - 12/30/20 - STEM Friends for Kids, flexible days/times, virtual sessions. SEPTSA teen volunteer providing STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) and/or STEM related crafts to learn basic programming and science concepts. Participation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for more information.

November

11/01/20 - 11/30/20 - STEM Friends for Kids, flexible days/times, virtual sessions. SEPTSA teen volunteer providing STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) and/or STEM related crafts to learn basic programming and science concepts. Participation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for more information.

11/22/20 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. RSVP by 11/21 through Jennifer: JennBallen@yahoo.com.

October

10/01/20 - 10/31/20 - STEM Friends for Kids, flexible days/times, virtual sessions. SEPTSA teen volunteer providing STEM one to one sessions with students to use Lego robotics (We Do kits) and/or STEM related crafts to learn basic programming and science concepts. Participation varies based on availability and child's skills (ages 6+ preferred). Contact Kathleen at kkz4@verizon.net for more information.

10/15/20 - How can inquiry strategies support authentic inclusion of students with complex needs?, Webinar, 2pm, Informative virtual sessions with opportunities to ask questions. Disability Rights NJ's (DRNJ) division for Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) hosts regular sessions related to assistive technology. www.at4nj.org/webinars

10/22/20 - Special Education PTSA Meeting, 10:00-11:15am, Virtual/Zoom. Join us for our first PTSA meeting of the year. We'll discuss events and activities planned for the year as well as other relevant information. Special Services Director, Karen Slagle, and Supervisors will discuss their programs in the hybrid and virtual environment. RSVP by 10/20 through this link https://forms.gle/RDGcUHiBdxkF8QwXA

Contact Kathleen kkz4@verizon.net with questions.

10/25/20 - Special Education "Office Hours," 4:00-6:00pm, Virtual/Zoom. Informal gathering of parents with special education related questions or issues to discuss, meeting other families and sharing resources. RSVP by 10/24 through this link https://forms.gle/MgPF1cucq7w3kGCC6

Contact Jennifer JennBallen@yahoo.com with questions.

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