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Archive for January, 2009

Box Tops News for PS 373R

Posted by pta373 on January 30, 2009

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Help! PS 373R The Robert Randall School needs your help by supporting the boxtop progam! If you haven’t done so already please help our school by signing up for free today and enjoy the contests, recipes, activities, shopping, & coupons. Thank you :)

Sincerely,
Sonja Bushey PS 373R  Box Top Coordinator

Sign Up ONLINE: http://www.boxtops4education.com/Home.aspx

Upload the Valentine’s Day Boxtops: february-boxtops-page

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“How Diet and Nutrition Affects Autism and Your Family’s Health”

Posted by pta373 on January 30, 2009

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Dr. Debra May who is a Nutritionist/Chiropractor will be speaking about “How Diet and Nutrition Affects Autism and Your Family’s Health” on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10AM sharp at PS37R Located at 15 Fairfield Street. Staten Island, NY 10308.

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Julianne Moore Lends Support to the Tuberous Sclerosis Foundation

Posted by pta373 on January 29, 2009

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Link here to see the Access Hollywood story about Tommy Lindsey, one of our wonderful students in the Mini Building at the Main Site:

https://mail.nycboe.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.accesshollywood.com/julianne-moore-lends-support-to-tuberous-sclerosis-foundation_video_924963

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Autism Awareness Night with the NJ Nets

Posted by pta373 on January 29, 2009

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New Jersey Nets Awareness Night
March 8, 2009

Join us for Autism Awareness Night with the NJ Nets. Come out and watch the Nets take on the NY Knicks at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. at 6 p.m. Order your tickets TODAY via phone at 201-635-3125. Be sure to mention Autism Speaks and receive a youth XL Yi Jersey with every ticket purchase while supplies last. You can download a flier for more information.

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Thomas & Friends Live! Special Performances for Children with Autism and Their Families

Posted by pta373 on January 29, 2009

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Autism Speaks is partnering with Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town, to bring special performances across the country tailored to children with autism and their families. HIT Entertainment and AEG/ThemeSTAR will donate one dollar to Autism Speaks from each ticket sold for these special performances and will also offer a discount on tickets to our families. Select performances will have a quiet room.
Fri., June 19, 2009 – Newark, N.J.

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Prudential Center

Quiet Room Location: TBD

Ticket Price: $15 for all seats except P1 & P2

Discount Code: AUTISM

www.ticketmaster.com
Fri., April 17, 2009 – New York, N.Y.

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Beacon Theatre

Quiet Room Location: TBD

Ticket Price: $20 for all seats except P1 & P2

Discount Code: AUTISM

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Big Brother/Big Sister of NYC, Inc. – Call to Sign Up!

Posted by pta373 on January 28, 2009

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Big Brother/Big Sister of New York City, Inc.

223 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016-8203
volunteer@bigsnyc.org
http://www.bigsnyc.org
(212) 686-2042

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Join NAMI-New York State for the Annual Legislative Conference in Albany – Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Posted by pta373 on January 28, 2009

 Join NAMI-New York State for the Annual Legislative Conference in Albany!

Lobby Day is open to all concerned individuals in the New York City metro area and is your opportunity to personally speak with elected officials and their staff about issues that matter to you! The bus to and from Albany is free of charge and the day will also feature presentations by prominent government officials and other mental health advocates. Lunch will be provided.

Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
 
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Time: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (approximate return time) – Please arrive at 7:00 am SHARP!
Location: Bus will depart from the NAMI-NYC Metro building (505 Eighth Avenue at 35th Street)
RSVP: Call the Helpline at 212.684.3264.

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Princess Katie and Racer Steve

Posted by pta373 on January 28, 2009

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH
PKRS DVD RELEASE CONCERT FOR REVVED UP & READY TO ROCK!
12 NOON (11 AM – DOORS)  
HIGHLINE BALLROOM – 431 W 16TH STREET, NYC

Celebrate the release of our first-ever live concert DVD!  Let your friends know about this show because this concert will be extra special…we’ll have the Merry Men of the Forest with their horns, PK’s assistant/puppet (West Ginger Liberty) will be there, we’ll be playing a new song for the first time ever called “Kids Rock” and we’ll have lots of surprises!   Rock star attire/costumes for the little ones!

Highline Ballroom’s restaurant and bar will be open!   If you’re interested in having a birthday party at this event, contact us asap.  Flyer attached.
Tickets available online:  
http://www.highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=785

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SPECIAL CAMP FAIR ON SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2009

Posted by pta373 on January 27, 2009

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SPECIAL CAMP FAIR ON SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2009

Presented by Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. Parents and caregivers of children and teens with disabilities can plan ahead for summer with the wealth of information offered at the 24th annual free Special Camp Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 11 AM to 3 PM. at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, (Entrance to Fair on Columbus Ave. near W. 60th St.) NYC .  The Fair is presented by Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.,  (212) 677-4650. www.resourcesnyc.org 

Representatives from 70 New York City Day Camps and Sleepaway Camps will be on hand to help you plan an AMAZING SUMMER EXPERIENCE

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Office of Family Engagement (OFEA) District 75 NYC DOE Newsletter

Posted by pta373 on January 27, 2009

 

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Link here for the January copy of the District 75 New York City Department of Education Newsletter:

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