In this time of uncertainty, we can find ourselves struggling with anxiety, depression, and all sorts of emotions. While slowing the spread is good, it can be hard to be cut off from our normal routine and people who support us. This takes a toll on our mental health. There is no shame to need help because you are struggling! Here are some support lines that you can call to find some relief!
Community Connection Support Line from The Mental Health Association of Westchester
914-219-4232
New York State Office of Mental Health
1-844-863-9314
NAMI Westchester (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
914-592-5458 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Congratulations to our WEPR students who won NYS PTA Awards!!
Award of Excellence Winners – These students will advance to be judged at the National PTA level! We will find out on May 1st about the National PTA winners!
Film Production
Peter LoPiccolo – George Fischer MS PTA – Middle Division
Photography
Juliet Peske – Briarcliff PTA – Primary Division
Visual Arts
Leilah El-Azizi – Harrison High School PTA – Senior Divison
Award of Merit
Dance Choreography
Samantha Miller – George Fischer MS PTA – Middle Division
Julia Lucarelli – Briarcliff PTA – Senior Division
Film Production
Summer Sichler – George Fischer MS PTA – Middle Division
Literature
James Solomon Rodriquez – Blind Brook PTA – Intermediate Division
Emma DeLouise – Westlake MS PTA – Middle Division
Music Composition
Nathan Golovcsenko – Briarcliff PTA – Senior Division
Visual Arts
Angela Cao – Briarcliff PTA – Senior Division
Heroes In Education
Click here to go to the Heroes in Education Page!
Important News!
- Be sure to join our Facebook forums.
- Westchester-East Putnam Region-PTA Page – This is our main page where we share local, state and National PTA information. We also highlight what our PTAs are doing. Please connect with us!
- Wepr-septa – This is a group page and it is a closed group. Just ask to join and we get you right into the conversation! This is open all with kids who have Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504s and Learning Disorders (LD).
- There have been some requests from units for a Letter of Determination. These letters can be obtained from Patricia Frazier, NYS PTA Treasurer at treasurer@nyspta.org. Make sure that you include your unit code and unit name in the email.
Region Board Meeting Dates
Region Board Meetings location TBD
Meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. sharp
Saturday – September 7, 2019 – Region Board Training
Thursday – October 3, 2019 – Region Board Meeting
Wednesday – November 6, 2019 – Region Board Meeting
Tuesday – January 7, 2020 – Region Board Meeting
Thursday – February 6, 2020 – Region Board Meeting
Wednesday – March 4, 2020 – Region Board Meeting
Thursday – April 2, 2020 – Region Board Meeting
Tuesday – June 16, 2020 – End of the Year Meeting
