Welcome & Connect New Student Program
The Welcome & Connect Program (WCP) is designed to support students who enter the Chappaqua Central School District after kindergarten, helping them build connections, feel included, and integrate smoothly into the school community.
Program Goals
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Foster a sense of belonging for new students.
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Provide peer and staff support during their transition.
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Engage families in the school community.
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Ensure academic and social-emotional success.
Program Components
New Student Program Coordinators
Dr. Evelyn Berger
School Psychologist, New Student Program Coordinator
Roaring Brook Elementary School
Sophia Bisantz
Teacher/Instructional Staff, New Student Program Coordinator
Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Teren Block
Counselor - 5, 6, 7, New Student Program Coordinator
Seven Bridges Middle School
Dr. Bethany Burrows
School Psychologist, New Student Program Coordinator, Pupil Personnel Department Chair
Westorchard Elementary School
Margaret Callan
Teacher/Instructional Staff, New Student Program Coordinator
Horace Greeley High School
Carolyn D'agostino
Social Worker, New Student Program Coordinator
Robert E. Bell Middle School
Joseph Gallagher
Teacher/Instructional Staff, New Student Program Coordinator
Westorchard Elementary School
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Brianne Garcett
Teacher/Instructional Staff, Speech-Language Pathologist, New Student Program Coordinator
Horace Greeley High School
Laurie Lichtenstein
Teacher/Instructional Staff, New Student Program Coordinator
Seven Bridges Middle School
Kendall McKenna
Counselor, New Student Program Coordinator
Robert E. Bell Middle School