Autism Speaks – Walk Now for Autism

Attention all in the PS 373R Family:

On 6/14/09, the team “The Fighting 373rd”will be walking in the annual Autism Walk at 9am leaving from the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. We invite anyone interested in joining us to contact PTA President John Scarso at 718-986-8856.  

SI Developmental Disabilities Council June 2009 Schedule

• Willowbrook Property Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, June 2^nd, 2009 @ 9:30 am The meeting will be held @ A Very Special Place 634 New Dorp Lon. – First flr. training rm.*New Address; below Hylan Boulevard across from Miller Field – look for the large building with the blue roof RSVP- Diane Buglioli @ DBuglioli@veryspecialplace.org
• Community Outreach Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 3^rd, 2009 @ 9:30 am The meeting will be held @ Choices Café – Forest Avenue RSVP- James Allocco @ james@onyourmark.org 
• Residential Quality of Life Committee will be meeting on Thursday, June 4^th, 2009 @9:30 amThe meeting will be held @ IBR – 1050 Forest Hill Road RSVP- Christine Cea@ christine.cea@omr.state.ny.us
•  Family Support Conference and Resource Fair will be held on Thursday, June 11^th, 2009 @ 8:45am-2:00pm The conference will be held at The College of Staten Island Center for the Arts2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314To register call 718-983-5354 or email contactsiddc@aol.com
• General Council Meeting will be held on Friday, June 19^th, 2009 @ 9:30 am The meeting will be held at The Elizabeth Connelly Center 930 Willowbrook Rd For more information call 718-983-5354 or email – contactsiddc@aol.com

2009 Challenger Flag Football Program

Hello Parents & Players,

I hope this is the moment you have been waiting for!!! We are getting ready to begin the 2009 Challenger Flag Football Program.

During the off season we did experience some changes but none that will interfere with or have any negative affect to our program. Last year we were under the SIPWFL and we will now be part of the Staten Island Lions (NY’s Finest Youth Football League) and the nationally recognized Pop Warner Little Scholars.

We do expect to play the Challenger games again at Msgr. Farrell H.S. with the possibility to play some games away at other Pop Warner league affiliates and give the kids regular game opportunities. All our coaches will remain with the program including Tony Mezzacappa, Rocco DelPriore Sr and Rocco DelPriore Jr who provided tremendous inspiration to our kids last season. This season we will be requesting a $25 registration to help cover the costs of the program because I have not as of yet been able to secure sufficient funding for the program. This fee will provide the players with game jersey’s, awards and everything else that we can give the kids to make it a memorable experience on the football field.

I would like to invite all interested parents to a registration/meeting to discuss our “new” program in detail and explain our new and exciting plan and opportunities with you in person. All interested volunteers are welcome.The meeting will be held at Great Kills Little League complex on May 26,2009 at 6:30 PM. If you can’t make it Tuesday and you are interested please feel free to call me at (718)667-0241.

All interested volunteers are welcome.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday. Have a pleasant Memorial Day weekend.

Rick Clark

S.I. Children’s Day Parade at Midland Beach Picnic Area Saturday, June 6, 2009 – 10a.m. to 2p.m.

Child Health Plus and NYC Department of Education invite you to join them for the S. I. Children’s Day Parade!

Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midland Beach Picnic Area, Father Capodanno Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

There will be free Giveaways, Arts, Crafts and Games & Music/Entertainment! Come get your family a free health screening! Sign up for affordable healthcare for Children & Adults. Feel free to bring your Blanket, Beach Chairs & Picnic Baskets!

For more information contact Zulma Cruz or Marie Castelucci @ 718-420-5624 or Healthplus @ 888-809-8009

Save the Date: July 25, 2009 – West Brighton Harmony Day – produced by Brothers Who Care, Inc.

2009 Memorial Day Weekend – Fun Stuff to do with Your Family in Staten Island!

This calendar of events is courtesy of SI Parent Magazine ONLINE at: www.siparent.com

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009

Kids & Kritters: Wonders of Wetlands - Animals. A craft, story & game. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718-751-0071

Krafty Kids. Wiggle, hop or fly over to the Nature Center for school crafty fun. Ages 4-10 w/caregiver. 1pm. Blue Heron Park,718-967-3542

Careers with Animals Workshop: Veterinarian. Skills needed for a career. Grades 6-9. Free. 1:30pm. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718-442-3174

Zoo Recruitment Day. For anyone who wants to help with camp during the summer. Ages 14+ with experience working with children/animals. 10am. SI Zoo, 718-442-3101

Open House at Historic Mont Sec House. Visit historic Mont Sec House for an afternoon in another era. 1pm. Prereg. GNRA, 112A Mont Sec Ave., Fort Wadsworth, 718-354-4500

Walk. A walk along the beachfront at the Conference House Beach & Woods. 1pm. Protectors, 718-761-7496

Pond Ecology. Freshwater ponds. What animals can you find? 1pm. UPR, 718-967-3542

Morning Birders. Look for spring migrants coming home from their winter vacations. Ages 8+. 7:30am. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718-967-1976

Fleet Week. Thousand of Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen arrive in New York City and U.S. Coast Guard Ships will be in town for all to see. For more information, please call the Intrepid Air & Space Museum, 212-245-0072  http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

(update) St. George Greenmarket. Open-air farmers market delivers fresh healthy produce. 8am – 2pm at St. Marks & Hyatt Street. 

Carousel. Take a ride on the carousel. 12pm. Willowbrook Park, Greenbelt Conservancy, 718-477-0605

Guided Forest Walk and Talk. Join naturalists in an all-ages walk in the Preserve trail. All ages. 1pm. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. 11 am.SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060

Kids Workshop. Different project every weekend. 1, 2 & 3 pm.SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060

Biddy Basketball. Learn to play. Ages 7-11. Cromwell Center, 718-816-6172

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009

Spring Birds. A walk in the woods to search for spring birds. 10am. Blue Heron Park, 718-967-3542

Natural Science Club: Reptile Adaptations. Live specimens & observations of local populations in Spring Pond. Ages 8-12. 2pm. Blue Heron Park, 718-967-3542

Endangered Species Day. Animals that need your help. Crafts for children. 1pm. SI Zoo, 718-442-3101

Staten Island Dragonfly Atlas. Wolfe’s Pond Park, field house. 10am. SI Museum, 718-483-7105

Incredible Insects. What role do insects play in the natural world? Hike through the woods & see for yourself. 1pm. UPR, 718-967-3542 

Early Bird Hike. A stroll through High Rock Park. Identify different bird species. Ages 8+ w/caregiver. 7am. Prereg. Greenbelt Nat. Ctr., 718-351-3450

Walking Tour. Moravian Cemetery. 2pm. 718-351-0136

Fleet Week. Thousand of Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen arrive in New York City and U.S. Coast Guard Ships will be in town for all to see. For more information, please call the Intrepid Air & Space Museum, 212-245-0072

Carousel. Take a ride on the carousel. 12pm. Willowbrook Park, Greenbelt Conservancy, 718-477-0605

Kids Workshop. Different project every weekend. 1, 2 & 3pm. SI Children’s Museum, 718-273-2060

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009

 

Memorial Day 4-Mile Run. Run in memory of Veterans & 9-11 victims takes place on the Boardwalk behind the Dolphin Circle (Fr. Capodanno Blvd.). Also a Fun Run for kids. Register at 7am. 718 816-2882

Dinosaurs and More. Amazing fossils, three-dimensional models & memorabilia. Make a craft to take home. SI Zoo, 718-442-3101

Fleet Week. Thousand of Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen arrive in New York City and U.S. Coast Guard Ships will be in town for all to see. For more information, please call the Intrepid Air & Space Museum, 212-245-0072 

Read Aloud. Up to age 7. St. 4pm. George Library, 718-442-8560

Learn to Play Soccer. 4-6pm. Cromwell Center, 718-816-6172

May PTA Meeting – Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Main Site, 11:30 a.m.

 

May PTA meeting: Main Site PS 373R Thursday, May 21, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. 91 Henderson Ave.

3rd Annual Carnival at PS 373R

On Friday, May 15, 2009 our school had our Third Annual All-School Carnival! All the children from our off-sites were bused to the 91 Henderson Site where a great time was had by all! Please link here to the story which was covered by NY1 news: http://www.ny1.com/Default.aspx?ArID=99198

Once again we had the gigantic Titanic double slide; a huge inflatable slope of fun. There were two bouncy rides and a mechanised “whip” for the younger ones. A huge rocker provided laughs and whoops of joy for the kids. Thanks to Frank Sullivan and Paul Young our kids and staff enjoyed a delicious barbecue. Members of the PTA came to help out with the cotton candy machine, the popcorn machine, temporary tatoos, face painting and bean bag toss games. A wonderful clown made balloon animals. We even had a visit from the BRAIN POP ROBOT!

Thanks to all the teachers and staff for making this such an enjoyable day for all. Thanks to the PTA for financing the bulk of the costs for the fair! And thanks to the parents for all their individual donations. The carnival was a great success for all the children in our population!

5th Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Tommy Lindsey’s Fight Against Tuberous Sclerosis

Join friends and family of PS 373R’s student Tommy Lindsey for the

5th Annual Pub Crawl

benefitting Tommy Lindsey’s fight against Tuberous Sclerosis

This Saturday, May 16, 2009

With your $30.00 donation at the door you will receive:

Tickets to 50/50 * Victory Pub Crawl T-Shirt * Drink Specials

Scott’s Amory Inn   1:00-2:30 * Erica Leigh’s  2:45-3:45  * Danny Boys   3:45-4:45 * Beer Garden   4:45-5:45 *Legends Pub   5:45 – 6:45 * Schaefer’s   6:45-7:45 * Jimmy Max   8:00-???

If you cannot make it, but would like to make a donation, please go to the website: http://web.me.com/margaretlindsey/TRL_SITE/Welcome.html

June 8, 2009 – Come explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art – For English Language Learners!

Activities, Workshops, and Resources for Parents of English Language Learners

Plan a Summer of Learning and Fun!
An event for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)
Monday, June 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 
Come explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learn about ways to help your child continue learning throughout the summer. Translation services, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.  This event is sponsored by The Office of English Language Learners (ELLs), Office of Arts, the Office of Public and Community Affairs, the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy, and Learning Leaders.

If you are a parent, please register for the conference through your school’s parent coordinator.  For additional information about the conference, please contact Lissette Colón at Lcolon3@schools.nyc.gov or 212.374.0265.

Translated flyers are available here: EllsFlyer8_Arabic EllsFlyer8_Bengali EllsFlyer8_Chinese

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