Daily Candy for Kids – NYC

LEARN
Identification Day
What: Kids bring found objects — shells, rocks, feathers, curios, bugs — to the Natural History Museum, and experts identify their treasures.
Why: Channel discovery.
When: Sat., 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, Central Park West, at 79th St. (212-769-5100).

EAT
Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
What: The country’s best BBQ, live bluegrass, and support for Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Why: Dine ’n’ dance and perfect Dad’s Day dining.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Madison Square Park, b/t Fifth & Madison Aves., b/t 23rd & 26th Sts. (646-747-0584).

HEAR
Elizabeth Mitchell Sings
What: A mix of folk and rock celebrating nature.
Why: It’s a green day.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St. (212-423-3200). Tickets at 212-423-3337 or online at museumtix.com.

DANCE
Kid Acts! Performance & Dance Party
What: A great mix of Music for Aardvarks, comic magic, and the spinning GrooveHoops.
Why: Petite performers welcome.
When: Sun., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park South, Pier I, at 70th St. (212-408-0219).

Gift of Sight Program at Lenscrafters

Lenscrafters  718-698-4733

Staten Island Mall,  Staten Island,  NY  10314

Lenscrafters has a new program for children in need of glasses. It is called the Gift of Sight program. If you cannot afford a new pair of glasses for your child, Lenscrafters will help you out. First, get a letter from the school on school letterhead stating that your child goes here, and that you need to be part of the Gift of Sight program. You must contact PS 373R and ask for Kirsten Rorke, Parent Coordinator 718-816-8897 ext. 210. You may then call Lenscrafters at the Mall and arrange an appointment for your child. You must pay the $35.00 for the eye exam,  but the eyeglasses are FREE. Bring the letter from the school with you when you go for the eye exam.

Lenscrafters  718-698-4733

Public Hearings on the Contracts for Excellence

Parents and community members are invited to attend public hearings and provide comment on the DOE’s new funding that is subject to the New York State Contract for Excellence spending requirements.

Staten Island Hearing: Thursday, June 5, 2008 at New Dorp High School – 465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY

AGENDA: 6:00 p.m. – Doors open, speaker sign-in begins

6:30 p.m. – Session begins, presentation of proposal

6:45 p.m. – Public comments begins. Each speaker will be given 2 minutes to speak. Written comments regarding the Contracts for Excellence will be accepted through 7/01/08 at: contractsforexcellence@schools.ny.gov

8:30 p.m. Session concludes

For more information on the Contracts for Excellence, please visit the Department of Education website at:

www.nyc.gov/schools/AboutUs/BudgetsFairStudentFunding/ContractsforExcellence

Interpretation services in targeted languages will be made available.

The PS 373R HATS ARE IN!

THE PTA HATS ARE IN! They are Royal blue with gold/yellow lettering. One size fits all. Price $5.00. The new PTA president, John Scarso, will be at the Mini building at the 91 Henderson Site at 2:45 p.m. with the hats if you are interested.

TO ORDER, CALL John Scarso 718-442-1631

The GRACE FOUNDATION WEEKLY UPDATE

 

THE GRACE FOUNDATION

 264 WATCHOGUE ROAD

 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

TEL NO: 718-983-3800

FAX NO: 718-983-3858

 

 

GRACE FOUNDATION AWARD CEREMONY – Pizza Party.  June 27th, 6:00pm-8:00pm. 

St. Joseph/St. Thomas Gym, 50 Maguire Avenue.  $10.00 per family. 

Please join us as we celebrate the Achievement of our children in the Grace Foundation Recreation and Social Skills Programs.  Please call the Grace Office at 718-983-3800 to register by June 16th.

 

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -  Support groups are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00am at 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island.  Please see attached flyer for dates.

 

FAMILY SUPPORT FAIR – June 11, 2008.  8:45am -2:00pm.  The College of Staten Island, Center for the Arts.  Free admission and Continental Breakfast.  For additional information please contact Tina DiCarlo at 718-983-5354.

 

ASPERGER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, June 19, 2008.  7:30pm.

264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY.  Please call the Grace office at 718-983-3800 to register.

SOCIAL SKILLS - Classes are ongoing.  Registration is still being accepted.  Slots available for Tuesday PM classes. 

EVOLUTION DANCE COMPANY (Forest Avenue) – Dance Classes for children with 

 

AMERICAN KARATE OF STATEN ISLAND – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-761-7366 for additional information.

 

CALLA KARATE – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-720-2509 for additional information.