A Note from Our Principal
At St. Matthew’s, we are committed to guiding our students toward developing essential values like trust, respect, responsibility, and collaboration—both with their peers and their community. These principles are at the heart of everything we do; as we believe they form the foundation for students to grow into capable, confident, and compassionate individuals.
Our students have the unique opportunity to explore both the school and the wider community, engaging in academic and vocational skills, character education, positive social interactions, and leisure/recreational activities. This well-rounded approach helps foster not only their academic growth but also personal and social development, laying the groundwork for lifelong success. We strive to increase the independence of every student. Our goal is for each student to leave our school ready to lead a productive, fulfilling life that is meaningful and full of worth, equipped with the tools needed to thrive in the world beyond our walls. We take great pride in honoring the unique abilities and individuality of every learner at St. Matt’s. We believe that all of our students have the potential to reach their full potential, and we are here to support them every step of the way.
As we continue this school year, we are excited to reflect on the remarkable progress of our students. Our returning scholars have quickly resettled into their instructional routines, and those participating in work programs with our community partners are continuing to develop the skills necessary for job readiness and independence. We are grateful to long-standing partners like Reymond Opticians, Fair Deal Deli, White Plains Deli, Big Apple Smoothie, White Plains Party City, and the White Plains Bake Shop, who have welcomed our students year after year. We are also thrilled about the new partnerships we’ve developed, further enriching the learning experience for our students.
In addition, our Thanksgiving Feast in November was a wonderful opportunity to see our students in action, applying their skills by creating placemats and preparing meals from scratch. A special thank you goes to the parents who joined us for our Holiday Event in December. It was heartwarming to share a glimpse into how our teaching teams and related service providers work together to accommodate and adapt instruction for our students. We truly enjoyed spending time with you and appreciate your feedback.
At St. Matthew’s, we understand that your child’s journey may not always have been easy, and we are deeply honored to be a part of it. We value the trust you have placed in us and are excited to continue partnering with you and your family in the year ahead.
Warm regards,
Diana Dinzey
Principal
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