GHS PTSA Special Needs Committee

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Special Needs Committee
Monthly Meeting
Late Summer 2016
(Stay Tuned)
​7:00 - 8:30 pm
​Location to be determined

2016 San Gabriel Special Needs Scholarsip Recipients

Jorge Bayardo
Selena Montanez
Matthew Munoz
Xavier Vargas
The GHS PTSA in collaboration with parents from the other seven SGUSD schools has formed a Special Needs Committee, whose goal is to provide parents, families and caregivers of special needs students with information, resources and a network of support.
Who are the members of the Special Needs Committee?
Members are from across our San Gabriel community and include parents of both special needs and general ed students, teachers, staff and community members. Please email Cheryl Shellhart at sgspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a member!

What is the purpose of the Special Needs Committee?
To provide an informal setting where parents can:
  • Meet others dealing with the unique challenges of raising a special needs child
  • Share experiences, practical advice and resources with other parents
  • Network to learn about other forms of assistance, such as doctors, specialists, tutors, programs and camps.
  • Support and to mentor one another
Activities of the Special Needs Committee
  • Monthly support meetings
  • Sponsorship of yearly special needs conference with specialists as key speakers
  • Email Communication with important resources from surrounding communities
  • Gathering data about the needs of our special needs community

2016 Statewide Disabilities Conference:
ABCs of Special Education
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Mark Your Calendars!

PTSA Special Needs Committee
Monthly Support Meetings
September 16, 2015
October 21, 2015
November 18, 2015
December 16, 2015
January 20, 2016
February 17, 2016
March 16, 2016
April 20, 2016
May 18, 2016
June 15, 2016
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Cheryl Shellhart and Barbara Hernandez, GHS PTSA Chairs of the Special Needs Committee, were guest speakers at the August 5, 2015 San Gabriel Rotary Club meeting. For more details, click on the image above.
For more information, please contact Special Needs Committee 
Co-Chair Cheryl Shellhart at sgspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com

GHS Assistant Principal Ruth Esseln (esseln_r@sgusd.k12.ca.us or 
626-573-2453, x2328) is the Committee's administrative liaison.

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Raising a child with special needs can often be isolating. We hope to form a community where everyone feels welcome, unencumbered, and emotionally supported. The personal problems and concerns of support group members will remain private and confidential. Please contact Cheryl Shellhart with questions or comments.