CCSE Meeting – Wednesday, September 2, 2009

 The next CCSE Meeting is on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:00p.m. The meeting will be held at 45-18 Court Square, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101. 718-752-7393

End of Summer Fireworks at Staten Island’s Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier Postponed Until 9/1/09

End of the Summer

Concert & Fireworks

Postponed to Tuesday Sept. 1st

7:00 pm: Music – “Project 19″

Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier

Fireworks at 9:00pm

More info at: SI Borough Website

Does Your Child Have Sensory Issues? Link for Haircut Tips!

Below is a link from Autism Speaks regarding a haircutting training guide they helped develop.  This guide provides information to families and stylists on how to make the haircutting experience more positive for children with autism.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/haircuts.php

Bubble Playhouse – Kid’s Zumba Classes Starting!

From – BUBBLES PLAYHOUSE :

Hi There I hope everyone is having a “GREAT” summer.  I am so excited to announce that all the programs that we have added are doing so well and because of that we have decided to add even more!!!!!!!!!!

Lets start with Zumba, we have classes almost everyday and now we are adding mornings, yipeeeeeee!!!!!!  (We are also planning another Zumba Fiesta!  Get Ready!!!)

Starting in September we will  also be offering “Zumba Kids”  Kids can get their exercise in, have fun and learn new dance moves all in one class!!!!!!!

Moving along to Bellydancing, we did a trial run over the summer and everyone was so pleased that we have decided to make it permanent.  So come check it out!

Don’t forget about our Cardio Kickboxing, these teachers are no joke, they have fun, but they will definitely whip you into shape toooo!!!!!!!

And welcome our newest addition “Boot Camp”.   Boot camp workouts are a great way to get fit, lose fat, and have fun. They’re incredibly popular because they focus on full body fitness and address all areas of fitness including cardio and muscular endurance, fat loss, full body strength, agility, balance, flexibility and injury prevention, all while using the body’s own weight for resistance…and most importantly they get amazing results. Workouts are suitable for all fitness levels, from beginner to the advanced athlete..   Get into the best shape of your life.. Lose lbs of body fat while gaining lean muscle to help maintain a great body.

So with all that being said, I have attached a schedule of all of our classes.  All classes are no commitment, no registration; you can pay as you go!!! (*Except for Zumba Kids)   You can check out our website for more detailed information or I can be reached at (718) 447-7779.  I am really looking forward to sharing a fun, happy and very “Healthy”  season with all of you and your families.  See you soon!!!!!!!!

*Please note we will be closed on Labor Day……

P.S.  On September 27 we will be having Infant Massage Classes –  Please check out my site for more details!!!!!!!!!

Mondays:

Zumba 10:00 a.m.  (Starting September 14th)

Zumba Kids 4:00 p.m.  (Ages 5-8) (Starting in September) (Please call for details)

Zumba Kids 5:00 p.m. (Ages 9-12) (Starting in September)(Please call for details)

Bellydancing 6:00 p.m.  (Restarting on September 14th)

Zumba 7:15 p.m.

Kickboxing 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays:

Zumba (Gold) 10:00 a.m.   (Starting in September)

Weight Watchers 6:30 p.m.

Zumba  8:00 p.m.

Bootcamp 9:05 p.m.

Wednesdays:

Zumba 7:00 p.m.

Kickboxing 8:30 p.m.

Thursdays:

Zumba Kids 4:00 p.m.  (Ages 5-8) (Starting in September) (Please call for details)

Zumba Kids 5:00 p.m. (Ages 9-12) (Starting in September) (Please call for details)

Zumba 6:30 p.m. (Starting in September)

Zumba 8:00 p.m.

Bootcamp 9:05 p.m

Friday:

Zumba 10:00 a.m.            (Starting in September)

Saturdays:

Zumba 9:00 a.m.

Bootcamp 10:05 a.m.

FREE Events – Summer on the Hudson – West Side County Fair

FREE 2009
SUMMER ON THE HUDSON

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13:

WEST SIDE COUNTY FAIR
1 PM TO 6 PM AT RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH

ALSO:  GLOBESONIC DANCE PARTY SEPTEMBER 11, FREE KAYAKING AND YOGA CONTINUE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Summer On the Hudson, one of New York City’s largest free summer festivals, which opened its ninth season May 3, at Riverside Park South, continues through October 11 with special events and sports and recreation. The six-month series is an annual summer arts and cultural festival in Riverside Park South presented by The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

Riverside Park South is West 59th Street to West 72nd Street at the Hudson River in Manhattan. For information on all events below, visit www.nyc.parks/soh, or www.riversideparkfund.org, or call 311 of (212) 408-0219. Also, enjoy on-site food and beverages at the Pier I Café.

SEPTEMBER -
SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Park-wide
7th Annual West Side County Fair
Summer on the Hudson’s unique regional-style festival! Enjoy a little country right here in Manhattan and celebrate the change of seasons with carnival rides and games, music, square dancing, sideshow performers, a livestock petting zoo, greenmarket and more! Visit the “Green Acre” environmental corner, with hands-on activities for kids about environmental awareness, green living, and animal care.

Music:
Oran Etkin – Ragtime Trio
Tin Pan – Acoustic based American Roots music
The Ebony Hillbillies – Old Timey String Band
Blue Harvest – Bluegrass
Defibulators – Original Country Music
Dot & Don Coy – square dance callers
Strolling performers

Green Acre participants include:
River Project
Farm Sanctuary – animal rights and care
ASPCA – animal rescue, adoptions! & care tips – kids make toys for animals in need of adoption
Green Thumb – composting demonstration
Hip4Kids – activities teaching kids nutrition
Solar1 – solar powered learning about pro-solar policies and activism
Parks Rangers – Education on local flora and fauna
Tap into the City – tap water activism – don’t buy bottled!

Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Pier I, West 70th Street
GlobeSonic Sound System Dance Party – 5th Anniversary!
Join hundreds of partygoers in celebrating the 5th anniversary of our GlobeSonic on the Hudson open-air summer dance parties, and dance the night away with the GlobeSonic Sound System DJs.

L.A. Philharmonic – Links to Composers, Classical Artists & Classical Music Works

Go to LAPHIL to search the LA Philharmonic’s classical music directory to learn about composers, classical artists and classical music works.

They have a valuable education program that works with local schools to teach children about music. This is a very interesting site with an incredible database!

SEN Teacher – a Teaching & Learning Resource for Students w/Special Needs – FREE Downloads!

Here is a link to SEN Teacher, a teaching & learning resource for students with special needs and learning disabilities:   www.senteacher.org .

All the resources available or listed here are free for use in schools, colleges and at home.

• The Printables Page has a selection of printable worksheets, handouts and teaching aids most of which can be customised to suit a range of learners.
• The Links Page lists websites which have been carefully selected for the quality of their information or because they provide further excellent sources of cost-free learning resources and software.
• The Files Page lists free educational software from many sources which has proved useful to teachers and parents of special needs students.
• Search Tools are custom Google search engines which make it easier to locate free resources and information from several different SEN related areas.

SI Yankees Tickets from GRACE Foundation – for Families w/Children w/Autism

Anyone interested in receiving complimentary Staten Island Yankee tickets for the following dates please contact Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 as soon as possible.  Tickets are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis.  Limit 4 tickets per family.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Friday, September 4th, 2009.

Both games begin at 7:00pm and have post game fireworks.

Children w/Special Needs Welcome – Calla Karate Open House – Saturday, August 29, 2009

Open House at Calla Karate – Saturday, August 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1293 Castleton Avenue

(Corner of Clove Road)

Staten Island, New York 10310

718-720-2509

www.CallaKarate.com

*Youth and Adult demonstrations @ 12:30pm

**Register and receive a free week of classes**

FREE Back to school supplies given out while they last!

Start Off The School Year With Confidence!!!

GRACE Foundation Weekly News

GRACE FOUNDATION ANNUAL PICNIC Sunday, October 4, 2009.  12:00pm-5:00pm. Goodhue Center, 304 Prospect Avenue (Entrance on Lafayette Avenue), Staten Island. See attached flyers for details. Go directly to their website: www.graceofny.org to purchase tickets or a sponsorship through Paypal. SOCIAL SKILLS CLASSES WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2009.   PLEASE SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  FOR INFORMATION ON THE SOCIAL SKILLS CLASSES PLEASE CALL JULIE LARSEN AT 718-983-3800.

Sunday August 23 is the last day of the Summer Little League session. The fall Little League program will begin mid September, date to follow. The Little League Program will be converted to a Medicaid Waiver Program, so the child must be Medicaid eligible to participate.  If you have any questions, or require Registration information, please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800. As per OMRDD, the Recreation Programs will be converted to Medicaid Waiver Programs.  If your child does not have Medicaid Waiver, please start the process to ensure that your child is eligible to participate in the aforementioned programs.  This is an OMRDD Regulation. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call 718-983-3800.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

The second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00am at 264 Watchogue Road, SI.The next meeting  will be Sept. 8, 2009. Please call the Grace Office at 718-983-3800 to register.  See attached flyer for dates.

ASPERGER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The next meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY.  Please call the Grace office at 718-983-3800 to register.

SOCIAL SKILLS - Social Skills Classes will resume Sept., 2009 as follows. Tuesday Class resumes:   September 15, 2009 Thursday Class resumes: September 17, 2009 Sunday Class resumes:     September 20, 2009 Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 for additional information.

RECREATION PROGRAMS: BOWLING - Resumes October 11, 2009. AT SHOWPLACE located at 141 East Service Road -off Victory Blvd. Sundays, 10:00am – 11:30am.   GYM PROGRAM - Resumes October 10, 2009 Saturdays. P.S. 55, 54 Osborn Ave, Staten Island. Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 for further information. Session 1 -   9:15am-11:15pm Session 2 - 11:30am-  1:30pm

SWIMMING - Resumes October 10, 2009.Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm and Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm.Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 to register.