Parent eNewsletter
We produce a monthly newsletter to keep parents and families informed, and providing important information. We’ll be emailing to Spectrum Services parents for whom we have email addresses, and copies of them will be listed here.
Newsletter, May 2022: Click Here
Sapphire Celebration – Our 45th Anniversary
Parent Pot Luck Dinner
Summer School Attendance
Sensory Suite at Dutchess Stadium
Parent Workshops and Groups
Newsletter, April 2022: Click Here
Message from our Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Adaptive Physical Education Department Head
April’s Autism Acceptance Month Activities
Help Us By Creating Your Own Facebook Fundraiser
Unused Snow Day Extends Winter Break
Parent Groups and Workshops
Newsletter March 2022: Click Here
Mask Optional Policy Changes with Contacts
Covid Home Tests available to Our Families
Parent Groups and Workshops
Newsletter January 28, 2022: Click Here
Message from Our Program Director
Why Our Covid Policies Might Differ
Encouraging Mask Wearing
Weekly Health-Checks
Parent Workshops and Meetings
Newsletter December 1, 2021: Click Here
Ask the Expert: Holiday Tips and Suggestions
Student Vaccination Cards
Shop Local
Parent Workshops and Meetings
Newsletter October 28, 2021: Click Here
Ask the Expert: OPWDD & What Is It?
Parent Teacher Conferences
Bike Safety
Holiday Gift Card Drive for Families in Need
Parent Workshops and Meetings
Newsletter September 29, 2021: Click Here
Message from Program Director
Covid Testing
Heating Food Brought from Home
Fall Calendar, Parent Workshops, and Meetings
Newsletter June 4, 2021: Click Here
Water Spray Park Opening
Sunscreen Safety
Ask the Export: Local venues and activities for individuals of all abilities!
New School Year Calendar
June Parent Workshops and Meetings
Newsletter May 13, 2021: Click Here
Going to a 5-Day Week Program for All Students
Child Tax Information
Calendar Highlights
Newsletter April 29, 2021: Click Here
Going to a 5-Day Week Program for All Students
Ask the Expert: Incorporating Language in Outdoor Activities
New Learning Gazebos
Tax Credit Information
Calendar Highlights
Workshops and Meetings
Newsletter March 26, 2021: Click Here
Parent Town Hall Meeting Recording if You Missed It
Autism Awareness & Acceptance Activities and Events
Calendar Highlights
Newsletter March 2, 2021: Click Here
Parent Town Hall Meeting
Autism Awareness & Acceptance Activities and Events
IEP Meetings Explained
Calendar Highlights
…and tons of Parent Resources
Newsletter February 17, 2021: Click Here
Gearing Up for April’s Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
Music Therapy Workshop
Calendar Highlights
Parent Resources
Newsletter January 27, 2021: Click Here
Having Fun with Your Child
Online Behavioral Management Course Offered to Parents
Closing and Delay Information
Calendar Highlights
Parent Resource
News & Notes
Newsletter December 11, 2020: Click Here
Preparing for the Holidays
Increased Sanitizing at the School
Student Mask Wearing
Transportation Information
Parent Resources
News & Notes
Newsletter November 24, 2020: Click Here
Holiday Travelling and NY COVID Regulations
New Normal? Not!
Inclement Weather Closing and Delay Information
Parent Resources
News & Notes
Newsletter October 26, 2020: Click Here
COVID Situation Notifications and Communication
Silver Linings of COVID-19
Student Attendance Guidelines
Fire Drill Schedule
Parent Resources
News & Notes
Newsletter September 26, 2020: Click Here
Getting Ready for School
Health Guidelines for Returning to School
From Our Experts: The Importance of Auditory Memory
Parent Resources
News & Notes
Newsletter July 31, 2020: Click Here
Ask the Experts: Put Your Own Mask on First (metaphorically, of course!)
Hand Washing
Parent Resources
Informative links, videos, and more.
News & Notes
Newsletter July 17, 2020: Click Here
Ask the Experts: Using Reinforcement Effectively at Home
Make it Easier to Get Your Child to Wear Masks
Informative links, videos, and more.
News & Notes
Newsletter July 3, 2020: Click Here
Message from the Program Director: Re-Opening Survey
Ask the Experts: Summer fun activities.
Tips for Improving Your Child’s Zoom Lesson/Therapy
Informative links, videos, and more.
News & Notes
Newsletter June 19, 2020: Click Here
Message from the Program Director
Ask the Experts: Many of the sensory processing strategies used by OTs and PTs during students’ therapy sessions, are selected to promote greater self-regulation and calming of one’s state of attention.
Upcoming Virtual Telethon
News & Notes