SEPTAR is the Special Education Parent Teacher Association for Redwood City. We bring families and educators together to meet the special education needs of children in Redwood City.
Association Meetings
Support Groups
Parties
Conferences
Ongoing
Meetings focus on specific topics related to parenting and education, and often feature a guest speaker. Free child care, refreshments, and English/Spanish translation are provided.
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Redwood City School District office, 750 Bradford Street, Redwood City, unless otherwise noted.
September 17, 2009 — First meeting of the year. Meet your fellow SEPTAR members.
October 15, 2009 — Special Presentation by Selena Brown from the Woodside Fire Protection District on preparing our children and first responders for emergencies.
January 21, 2010 — Presentation and discussion with Tina Keegan from the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo regarding their enthusiastic push to make their exhibits and facility accessible and inclusive.
March 13, 2010 — Summer Fun and Board election
April 15, 2010 — To be Announced
Support groups are facilitated by Ilana Sharaum, MA, MFT
When: 7pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Suite #208, 1690 Woodside Road
September 22, 2009
October 27, 2009
November 24, 2009
January 26, 2010
February 23, 2010
March 23, 2010
April 27, 2010
May 25, 2010
We like to gather with our families and friends and enjoy fun times together. Please join us!
October 8, 2009 5 to 7 pm — Park day at Maddux Park.
December 3, 2009 3:30 to 5:30 pm — Cookie exchange party
Come for an afternoon of holiday cheer and meet up with old friends and make new ones.
Bring three dozen of your favorite holiday cookies/treats
to exchange with others, bring a recipe card to share and
a basket or bag to bring home your goodies.
Cookie decorating for the kids
RSVP to: Septarinfo@gmail.com.
For more information call
Maryann at
650-868-7101. View Flyer.
December 30, 2009 12:10 to 1:40 pm — Bounce away the winter break at Bounce U, 848 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos. Please bring $5 per child or $10 per family. Print and bring the Bounce U waiver, or sign it once you arrive.
April 3, 2009 — Picnic. Details to come.
May 21, 2009 — Details to come.
Join our egroup! SEPTAR hosts an egroup for the Redwood City special education community. You can join the group by sending an email to: rcsdspecialedparents@yahoogroups.com.
Bright Idea Grants . Grants up to $100 are available to Special Education department staff for equipment, supplies, or activities. Download application form.
Buy a SEPTAR t-shirt, a sweatshirt, a coffee mug, or an outfit for your dog. Yes, all this SEPTAR merchandise and more is available at Cafe Press. All proceeds go directly to support SEPTAR. Learn more...
Can I Sit With You? The Stormy Social Seas of the Schoolyard Submit your story ideas, or order your own copy of this innovative and moving fundraising book. Volume II is now out! Learn more ...
We are signed up with SchoolPop, eScrip, GoodSearch and Amazon.com. Your web searches, entertainment, and shopping can automatically benefit SEPTAR. You can also make a gift to us directly. Learn more ...
SEPTAR Library Please donate books, DVD’s or other materials related to parenting, special needs, therapy etc. All items will be available for checkout to SEPTAR members. A listing of the materials will be available soon. Bring donations to a meeting or to Judy at Sage Therapy, 1690 Woodside Road #206, Redwood City.