PS 373R Holiday Fair and Food Drive – December 2008!

 

It’s that time of year again! Time for the Holiday Fair at PS 373R!

Dates:

• WEDNESDAY December 3rd 10a.m. to 2 p.m. (PETRIDES, RELC, MAIN) and WEDNESDAY EVENING 5p.m. to 7 p.m.

• TUESDAY December 4th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Main, PS 65, PS 58) (CLEAN UP AFTER)    

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council Announcement!

Please note that the Residential Quality of Life Conference on November 13, 2008 was held in lieu of our November General Council meeting! 

**The next General Council Meeting will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 9:30 am -We will be Celebrating Achievements of those diagnosed with a Developmental Disability.

Mass for Children with Special Needs, November 23, 2008

There will be a mass for people with special needs Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 @ 11:00 AM.  The mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Forest Avenue at Manor Rd.

Blessed Sacrament Church

30 Manor Rd
Staten Island, New York 10310

(718) 442-1581

Message from the PS 373R PTA President, John Scarso – November 2008

To all Parents, Staff and Members of the PS 373R family,

 

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to update everyone on what is going on with the PTA and the school. We are in very challenging times with the economy, the DOE’s budget woes and a new administration coming to Washington.

First, let’s focus on the positive things going on. We are in the third month of Principal Goldstein-Hartnett’s administration and we have two new assistant principals to assist her. She and her staff have been working very hard to make our school the best that it can be.

On the PTA front, I want to thank my board members for the many hours put in to make our year a great success. I also want to send a special thanks to Kirsten Rorke, who with out her help, the PTA would not function as well as it does.

The cookie dough fundraiser is proving a great success and we expect to raise a sizable amount for the PTA’s planned programs. The holiday fair is 12/3 and 12/4 and we are still looking for volunteers to help out and to solicit donations from local merchants. We are having a food drive for Christmas and the current backpack giveaway has helped many of our students.

Our next PTA meeting is this Thursday at 9:30 at the PS 58 and we are looking forward to meeting new members as well as see those parents who have be generous with their time in the past.

Also, we are in need of a vice-president to assist us. Anyone interest can contact me at 718-986-8856.

Historic Richmondtown Events in Staten Island, November & December 2008

NOVEMBER:

THANKSGIVING KITCHEN TOUR

Saturday and Sunday November 22 and 23, 2:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Tour the oldest kitchens on the site to discover the recipes and sources of Thanksgiving traditions.

Regular village admission.

December:

 

CHRISTMAS IN RICHMOND TOWN

Sunday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, hear young carolers present holiday songs, or listen to a lively storytelling session; tour the village, decorated in its holiday finery.

Visit the Courthouse for greenery, home-baked goodies, and holiday gift items for sale.  Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary.  $2.00 admission.

RICHMOND TOWN TREE LIGHTING

Sunday, December 7, 5:00 p.m.

Meet Santa Claus and follow the Caroler’s Parade to the Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Enjoy spicy cider, piping hot over a campfire in the village.

FREE

Go to: www.historicrichmondtown.org

“Got Healthcare?” – Come to the Community Health Fair at Petrides – Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Please come to the S.I. District Family Day OFEA 1st Boro Community Health Fair on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Petrides Complex (715 Ocean Terrace, Building A, Room 118, Staten Island, NY 10301.

This event is sponsored by HEALTH PLUS which provides FREE and AFFORDABLE healthcare for children and adults. There will be Blood Pressure, BMI, Chiropractor Information, Dental Information, Refreshments, Vision Exams & Much More!

To register for Health Insurance please bring:

• Proof of Address (e.g. recent electric, cable bill, etc.)
• Proof of Child’s Age (e.g. passport, birth certificate, etc.)
• Proof of Income (e.g., four recent paycheck stubs)
• Social Security Card (if available)

For Further Information Please Contact the Health Plus Representative: Elaine Rosado @ 347-853-6481. Visit them on the web: www.healthplus-ny.org

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council Meeting Times

• Adult Services Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 @ 9:30 am. The meeting will be held at IBR 1050 Forest Hill Road RSVP Iris Goldberg & Chris Marchionne @ cmarchionne@pccsny.org
• Health and Clinical Services Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, November 19^th, 2008 @ 9:15 am  The meeting will be held at A Very Special Place @ 55 Quintard St. RSVP – Dorothy Clark – dorothyaclark10@aol.com
•  Outreach Committee will be meeting on Thursday, November 20^th, 2008 @ 9:30 amThe meeting will be held at Choices Café 645 Forest Avenue RSVP- James Allocco – james@onyourmark.org

• Consumer Council Meeting will be meeting onThursday, November 20^th, 2008 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am The meeting will be held at 930 Willowbrook Road  Building 12GRSVP -Kathy Nowak – knowak@si.rr.com

Thanksgiving Food Drive for Richmond Senior Services Food Bank

We are doing a food drive for the Richmond Senior Services/Food Pantry located at 500 Jewett Avenue S.I.

We will be collecting canned goods and boxed foods.

From Monday November 17th thru Tuesday November 25th.

Please remember with costs rising daily that many people have considerable trouble making ends meet.

Please be generous. You can leave donations in room 311 the computer lab in the main building until November 25th.

Workshop for Parents of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with Bipolar Disorder

This fall NAMI-NYC Metro will present a special workshop series for parents of children, adolescents and young adults with a mental illness. Space is limited, so call today to reserve your seat! Join us for our final workshop:

 

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents:
Diagnosis, Treatment, Parenting, Medication and Therapy

Presented by Gregory T. Lombardo, M.D., Ph.D.

Date: November 15th
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: NAMI-NYC Metro – 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103 at 35th Street
RSVP: Call the Helpline at 212.684.3264.

(MVC) The Mayor’s Volunteer Center of NY – Where to Donate, Volunteer & Recycle!

 

The Mayor’s Volunteer Center of New York City, a program of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, brings together individuals, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations to connect people and facilitate meaningful volunteer opportunities that improve the quality of life in New York City. Its goal is to make every New Yorker a volunteer. Throughout the year, the Mayor’s Volunteer Center promotes and organizes thousands of volunteer opportunities in partnership with community organizations and nonprofits in all five boroughs.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/mvc/html/donate/want_donate.shtml