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If today is one of the hard days, this is for you ❤️

✨Navigating the Teen Years: For Families of Teens with Disabilities

🗓Aug 10 | ⏰7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.

🔗Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/Teen-Parent-Group

There is nothing better than seeing the pure joy on a child’s face. ❤️

Our Mahopac ESY students had an unforgettable afternoon at the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Fair. The smiles, laughter, and excitement shared by our students, their families, and staff filled the fairgrounds and created memories that will last a lifetime.

This year was made even more meaningful with the addition of the sensory tent—a quiet, welcoming space where students could take a break, regulate, and then return to all the fun. Watching inclusion come to life in such a meaningful way was truly heartwarming and reminded us that small accommodations can make a world of difference.

A heartfelt thank you to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department for once again opening your doors and your hearts to our students and their families. Your continued support helps create a community where every child feels welcomed, included, and celebrated just as a they are.

💙 Together We Thrive. 💛

✨ Collaboration Makes a Difference! ✨

Mahopac SEPTO was so proud to partner with The Soft Place to Land to bring a sensory tent to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department’s annual ESY Fair for our incredible students. 💙💛

The tent provided a cool, calming space where children could take a break from the heat, regulate, and enjoy sensory-friendly toys and activities whenever they needed. It was beautifully put together and truly made a difference for so many families.

A heartfelt thank you to The Soft Place to Land for your generosity, collaboration and dedication to creating inclusive experiences for our community. We received so many wonderful compliments from parents and staff about how impactful the sensory tent was!

We are so grateful for this partnership and can’t wait to collaborate again in the future. Together, we’re creating a more inclusive community—one event at a time. 💙

🎬🍿 Join Putnam County for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Movie Morning! 🍿🎬

Looking for a fun, welcoming experience for the whole family? 💛 Join the Putnam County Office for Individuals with Disabilities and Department of Mental Health for a FREE sensory-friendly screening of Minions & Monsters!

🗓 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Box Office Cinemas – Carmel
🚪 Doors Open: 9:30 AM
🎥 Movie Begins: 10:00 AM

✨ Sensory-friendly screenings offer a comfortable, inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the magic of the movies.

⚠️ Pre-registration is required! Be sure to reserve your spot using the QR code or registration link on the flyer.

Please help us spread the word to families who may benefit from this wonderful community event! 💙💛

🥞🧀🥑 Life Skills in Action! 🥑🧀🥞

Our secondary students have been busy in the kitchen, building valuable independent living skills while preparing delicious homemade meals! From mixing batter for homemade pancakes to making quesadillas and fresh guacamole, every step is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Cooking together helps students practice following directions, measuring ingredients, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and kitchen safety—all while building confidence and independence in a fun, hands-on environment.

We are so proud of our students for embracing new experiences and developing skills that will serve them well for years to come. Keep up the amazing work!

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📣 Join Mahopac SEPTO for the 2026–2027 School Year! 💙💛

Whether you’re a parent, guardian, educator, therapist or community member, you’re invited to be part of a supportive network dedicated to helping students with special needs thrive.

Our monthly meetings are a great opportunity to:
✨ Learn about upcoming events and resources
✨ Connect with other families and educators
✨ Share ideas and advocate for our students
✨ Help build a more inclusive Mahopac community

Meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Mahopac Falls Staff Development Room, with a remote attendance option available for those who need it.

📅 Save the meeting dates listed on the flyer and scan the QR code to join virtually when needed.

Together, we can make a difference—because Together We Thrive. 💙💛

🎶 Music has been filling the halls of ESY thanks to Mrs. Haight’s teaching assistant, Eric Binder! 🎶

Twice a week, Mr. Binder brings his musical talents into the classroom, sharing a variety of instruments and introducing students to the joy of making music together. As a college music professor, he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion, creating an experience our students look forward to every week.

The smiles, excitement, and engagement say it all—they absolutely LOVE music time! 💙🎵

A huge thank you to Mr. Binder for sharing his talents and creating meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, explore, and have fun through music. Experiences like these make ESY even more special!

🌟 The Beginning of an Exciting Journey! 🌟

Our secondary students are taking their first steps into vocational learning through a new community-based experience at Tractor Supply Co.! 💙💛

As this program gets underway, students are beginning to explore real-world workplace skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. From learning how to locate merchandise and organize shelves to practicing communication, teamwork, and responsibility, each visit is an opportunity to build confidence and develop skills that will support greater independence in the future.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to watch our students learn, grow, and thrive as the program continues!

A heartfelt thank you to Tractor Supply for welcoming our students and partnering with our school to help make these meaningful learning experiences possible. We look forward to seeing all that’s to come! 👏