Pleasantville SEPTA Looks To Raise $7,000 For Special Education Classrooms

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Pleasantville Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is looking to raise $7,000 to benefit the “Wish Lists” of the district’s special education staff.

SEPTA is looking to raise $7,000 for the Pleasantville School District's special education staff and students.
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by The Daily Voice

10/08/2013 4:00 a.m.

A list of the items requested by the special education staff were not budgeted for and are intended to enhance students’ education, according to the SEPTA website.

SEPTA's goal is to raise $7,000. So far, as of Monday morning, $525 had been raised.

The fundraiser began Oct. 2 and will run until Dec. 1. Donations can be made to a fundraising account on Indiegogo, which can be viewed here.

"Your contributions will allow teachers, related services professionals and staff to give students the opportunity to experience the latest technology, software, games, equipment, books, sensory items, furniture, and other items that will enhance the educational experience for the students in Pleasantville," the donation page said.

Pleasantville SEPTA is a district-wide organization that’s goal is to provide information and support to parents and caregivers of children with special needs, the group’s website said.

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