Franklin SEPAC: November 2017 Newsletter

November 2017 November Fair Franklin SEPAC hosts the Camps, Activities and Respite Resource Fair We have a great group of local providers, state agencies and small businesses who look forward to discussing activities for your special needs child for school vacations, summer vacation, afterschool and weekends. Thursday, November 16th 7:00 -9:00 PM Keller School Cafeteria 500 Lincoln Street, Franklin MA Some of our participants include: MGH Aspire, DDS, Hockomock YMCA, HMEA's Autism Resource Central, Kennedy Donovan Center, Special Olympics, Unique Steps Dance Academy, Excel Karate, Willow Brook Farm Holliston, Franklin ESY, House of Possibilities, The Bridge Center, Rising Hope Farm, iCan Bike (iCan Shine) - Bellingham co-hosted by Bellingham and Hopedale SEPACs, Drama Kids, JCC Camps,etc. We look forward to seeing you there.  "Bad Moms" Support Group! Dads are welcome too! Where: Regal Cinemas, Bellingham When: Thursday, November 30 around 8:00 PM (we will confirm the time closer to the date) Similar to last year, after the movie we are going to Chilli's for a drink. Anyone is welcome to join us! Come laugh with other moms (& dads) and take a well deserved night off. Please RSVP (Facebook message or franklinsepac@gmail.com) so we know how many to expect. Hope to see you there! More fun coming your way! Sensory Friendly Santa Claus! (More details to follow) This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost.  The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs. We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April. www.franklinsepac.org We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac. Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!

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Franklin SEPAC Reminder: Halloween Hayride

REMINDER!! 

Halloween Hayride!

When: Friday, October 27th, 4:00 PM
Where: Tangerini's Farm, 139 Spring Street, Millis, MA

Come in your costume for a great afternoon at Tangerini's

We will go on a hayride, pick and paint pumpkins, and visit the animals. Bring a flashlight to enjoy the haymaze. Snacks will be served. (Please let us know of any allergies or food sensitivities so that we can accommodate all needs). This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost.

This event fills up quickly!! Hope to see you there!!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Oct 25th to franklinsepac@gmail.com

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