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Lexington SEPAC is looking for families to get involved!
The Lexington SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) represents the interest of students with disabilities, working with parents and Lexington Public Schools to help students with disabilities succeed. We need volunteers to make this group work!
As a combined SEPAC and SEPTA, we represent the interest of all students on IEPs, 504s, or even those that do not need additional support. Our group:
Meets regularly with LPS Administration to advocate for policies that support families and students
Runs programming that provides education to families around various topics
Facilitates support groups for families
Works towards creating an inclusive environment where all students have access to the resources they need to achieve their full potential
You can help by serving in a volunteer role in the 2024-2025 school year. It is a great opportunity to learn more about special education issues in Lexington and learn effective advocacy strategies, while giving back to your community. These roles give you a seat at the table when decisions are made that will impact your children. Many of these roles have flexibility and can be structured to fit your desired time commitment.
You can express interest here: https://forms.gle/ekZnPKkXBnytawhM6
Or reach out to us at fay.m.chen@gmail.com to inquire about positions.
Together, we can work to ensure that all children have a safe and equitable experience in our schools!
Celebration for Education tickets are on sale now! (06/08/2024)
Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year (June 8th) to support our continued mission to award grants to LPS educators at all our schools.
We are excited about our new location (Craft Food Halls, Citypoint in Waltham), super fun dueling pianos, dancing, food, cash bar, games, raffles, silent auction, friends, and more!
Your continued financial support allows us to award the teacher-initiated grants that provide innovation inside each LPS classroom....for over 35 years!
Stay tuned to all our social media platforms for more information about this year's event!
All Night Grad Party, Volunteers Needed ON June 2 (06/02/2024)
A dedicated committee of LHS parents is in full swing planning the annual EPIC All Night Grad Party for the LHS seniors - overnight on June 2.
It definitely takes a village to pull off an event this large and we would LOVE your help!
There are plenty of slots open for the event itself (no senior parents) and set-up (Thurs-Sat).
Have questions? Post them below.
Thank you for paying it forward (or backwards)! Grab a friend and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAEA82AA1FAC07-48916767-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3ccG05nRvSEqbqGmsoMToj1EczjKny0u85YU6maLbflluHfwl125WwDXI_aem_AWXP8OUmyFViVvN9NXQCX9JxPdHrlSS9TpsgjEPFEd09IfWpnCTlcgnN0pj6SGrXOYuMJxd8XzZrvCaq-SYvip2f#/
International Fun Fest (06/15/2024)
Sat. 15 June 2024 – 4pm – 8pm
On the lawn of the Ellen Stone Building – Hold the date!! More info soon.
Let’s celebrate Lexington’s cultures and have some summer fun at the Stone Building, the eastern gateway to the Lexington Cultural district! Play family games, dance, listen to music from around the world, and relax with a beer and enjoy some of the longest days of the year.
This festival is made possible with a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Have a suggestion for a performer or a fun activity? Email International-Fest@lexlyceum.org
ONGOING
Lexington Creative Start - Open Houses
We are a non-profit organization operating 4 sites right now in Lexington, Woburn, Waltham, and Newton-Watertown. We also have a location in Burlington but it is currently closed due to staffing. We help families in the communities that come from low-income backgrounds or those who may be homeless. Our Woburn Creative Start center is the only center that accepts children from 4 months- 5 years old. Families who qualify for tuition assistance would not have to pay for their child's tuition as it would be paid by the office of Head Start. Our other locations such as Lexington, Waltham, and Newton-Watertown accept children from 2 years old- 5 years old. Families that wish to apply must reside in either one of these 11 towns that we serve which are Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, Burlington, Lexington, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley or Woburn. Our centers provide high quality education and family services to a diverse population of children.
IVY MATH FREE ONLINE TUTORING
IvyMath is providing all Diamond families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math for the rest of the year. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Diamond families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost
Lumos Debate
Public Speaking & Debate Summer Camps in Newton, Lexington, and Acton (Rising Grades 4-10). Give your child the opportunity to meet new friends, develop critical thinking skills, and practice their public speaking in a fun, low-pressure learning environment!
Public Speaking Confidence
Body Language and Tone
Fun Games and Activities!
Outdoor Activities and Sports!
Lumos teaches debate through fun games and activities that students love. And the instructors are friendly, warm, and great at making public speaking exciting!
Please register quickly as we typically sell out and need to move students to the waitlist. Earlybird discounts up to $300 off. Choose your dates and register now at: LumosDebate.com
LEXINGTON NEIGHBORS AND NEWCOMERS
New to town? Been here awhile?
Lexington Neighbors and Newcomers is a non-profit social club to discover local gems and share exciting experiences.
Join our diverse and fun group to connect, explore and create memories.
And please link to our website:
CRASH PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Safe Roads Alliance and The In Control Family Foundation are excited to share opportunities for Crash Prevention programs in your community for next school year.
Communities can take advantage of Crash Prevention 101 Training, Kids Speaking Up for Road Safety and Crash Prevention Community Visits available at no cost to you. This year we are working with over a dozen communities from Falmouth to Westfield and Medford to Framingham. For 2024/25 funds are available to work with many, many more. We have put together a website to describe these options and encourage you to visit: www.DriveInControl.org/MRS