Eastchester PTA Council

10/21/2026

Conversations on Mental Health Webinar October 26 at 7pm

Bullying can affect a child’s happiness, confidence and mental health. Join us on October 26 at 7:00 PM for an informative webinar with Matthew Shapiro, Assistant Director of the School Mental Health Resource Training Center!

Learn about New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), how to recognize and report concerns, and how families and schools can work together to create safe, supportive school communities where every student feels safe, supported and heard.

Let’s work together to make a difference for every child!

Register below:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Conversations on Mental Health Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/19/2026

Please support the EMS PTA!

10/18/2026

There has been a lot of discussion about what to do when faced with bullying.

From the webinar’s description:
“This interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of Bystander Intervention Methodology. Using a tool called the “spectrum of disrespect,” we’ll start by discussing the types of stigma that people who learn differently - including those with specific learning disabilities (LD) like dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - face right now. You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities.

We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct, and what to consider when intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see stigma perpetuated around learning differences online or in person”.

This looks like a great webinar!

Our trainings are oriented to empower you to make a change and channel attention into simple, creative, and effective action

10/16/2026

🎨 Join us for our Unit Reflections Webinar on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM! Whether you’re new to Reflections or a longtime participant, learn about the new 2026–27 submission process, get your questions answered and prepare for the year ahead. We can’t wait to see how New York State students bring their culture and experiences to life! ✨Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gx1RcbfhRoWxd5RczlzWAw

10/16/2026

Executive function skills play a critical role in helping children manage responsibilities, regulate emotions, and navigate daily challenges with greater independence. Sign up for a virtual workshop to help support your child at home. This is a free workshop offered through The Windward Institute, being held on Thursday, November 19, from 4 to 5 PM.

Uncover actionable strategies to improve children's planning, organization, and emotional regulation for better daily outcomes.

10/15/2026

Please consider joining the PTA Council on December 6th for a very special event at The RiverVue in Tuckahoe! Sign up and spread some holiday cheer!

10/15/2026

Charter School Conversation Oct 19 at 6pm Horace Greeley High School Auditorium

A Regional Conversation About the Growing Impact of Charter School Applications and Possible Expansion. Please register here.

https://tcrwjf7m.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdpe4BN2Txq5w5N4jSmrKB-UP6ikNKZdA3QsatSbASKj_pgVg%2Fviewform/1/010001a13cc1315a-3f0dd892-b2a6-4e27-9bdf-beee3acaea89-000000/RjM0XcCYcd7KnHDZYjvOJaeSbNU=473

10/15/2026

Rivertown Parents presents on October 20: AI &. Families Workshop, Understanding, Using, and Managing AI in Children's Education at 7:30

This event will be virtual and registrants will receive the Zoom link the day of the event. The presentation is aimed at middle and high school families.

To register:

Registration

10/13/2026

Parent Members are instrumental in your child's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) or Committee on Special Education (CSE) process.

There will be an in-person Parent Member training at WIHD on Friday, October 16th. If you have any interest in this, please sign up to attend via this link:

https://www.wihd.org/event/special-education-101-training-of-the-parent-member-8/

What is a parent member?
A parent member of the CPSE/CSE is a parent of a child with a disability who lives in the school district. They attend the Committee meetings to support the parents/guardians and to help insure that the focus of the meeting is on the child.

The role of the parent member at a Committee on Special Education meeting is:

- to support the parent(s) and explain the process as needed
- to provide feedback from a parent's point of view
- to seek clarification and explain to the parent as needed
- to participate in decisions as an equal member of the Committee
- to keep all student and family information strictly confidential.

Please note this training will be held in person. .This in person training is intended to assist parents and family members, in

10/09/2026

📣Junior Pep Rally! 📣

Join in on the celebration!🎉