Memorial Day 2010 FUN Activities: NYC & Staten Island

Saturday, May 29, 2010

• BEACHES OPEN! Lifeguards are on duty throughout the city beaches for fun on the sand this weekend! Go to: http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches
•  Kayaking. South Beach, End of Boardwalk, Parking Lot #1. www.kayakstatenisland.org
• Krafty Kids – Pom Pom Birds. Blue Heron Park. 917-751-0071
• Kids & Kritters – The Birds are Back. Blue Heron Park. 917-751-0071
• Canoeing Basics. Wolfe’s Pond Park – Urban Park Rangers. 718-967-3542
• Art Inspirational Hike. Greenbelt Nature Center. 718-351-3450

Sunday, May 30, 2010

• Flower Power. Wolfe’s Pond Park – Urban Park Rangers. 718-967-3542
• History Club: The History of Memorial Day. Blue Heron Park – Urban Park Rangers. 718-967-3542
• Photography Exhibit. High Rock Park. 718-667-2165
• Focus on Wildflowers. Blue Heron Park. 718-967-3542
• Gone Fishing. SI Zoo. 718-442-3101

Monday, May 31, 2010

• The Great Memorial Day Swap Meet. Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. 718-442-1608
• Dinosaurs and More. Staten Island Zoo. 718-967-3542
• Marine Helicopter Raids –Clove Lakes Park – 9-12p.m. Link Here: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/05/31/marine-helicopter-raids-in-new-york-parks – Part of Fleet Week! The demonstrations will feature the AH-1W Super Cobra & CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters, as well as the MV-22 Osprey.

Fleet Week 2010 in NYC!

 

Celebrate Fleet Week at the Intrepid, and tour other Navy, Army and Coast Guard ships as they visit New York Harbor. Enjoy special Broadway performances and help kick off our summer movie series on the Flight Deck. Watch the military battle it out in the famous Tug of War. Visit displays from FDNY, Office of Naval Research, American Red Cross and more on Intrepid’s Pier 86. Join us for the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Flight Deck of Intrepid with the unfurling of the 100-foot-long American Flag.For a full schedule of events go to: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Fleet-Week-Schedule.aspx

Weill Cornell Medical College: Genetic Study of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Genetic Study of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Weill Cornell Medical College is enrolling families with children older than 12 months of age with unknown types of intellectual disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders to participate in a study to identify the factors that are associated with these conditions. The study involves about three to five hours of time. The study will include a detailed clinical evaluation including neuropsychological testing, completion of a questionnaire, and blood drawing.

For more information about eligibility please contact the research coordinator, Ms. Nelena Jackson at (646) 962-8318 or nej9004@med.cornell.edu.

Link Here: Autism Study Recruitment Notice

Petrides “J” Building Celebrates Cultural Day!

Our Cultural Day Fair is a Celebration of our K-2nd grade student’s work throughout the school year.  We have visited six different countries:  Russia, Mexico, Italy, China, Australia, and Kenya.  Our students have learned cultures and traditions, language, geography and mapping skills, architecture, famous artists, and have even sampled authentic cuisine from our journey around the world.  They have completed web quests and research projects during computer lab and have also created beautiful art work to represent each county.

You can also visit our PAW’s Club Blog to see our student’s progress with this project throughout the school year at:

http://sunnysidepaws.wordpress.com/

PS 373R Election Notices for June 11, 2010 Election Day

P373R PTA Meeting

PTA Elections/Elecciones PTA

June 11th, 2010 @ Main Site

From 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

 

The PTA of P373R will be holding its annual elections on June 11th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Auditorium, at the main site located at 91 Henderson Avenue. The term will be from year of 2010 – 2011.  Please come and vote.

(Voting privileges are for: Each parent of child/children currently enrolled at P373R shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Each teacher currently employed at P373R shall be entitled to one (1) vote.)

Cada padre de un niño / niños actualmente inscritos en el P373R tendrá derecho a una.

The Candidates are as follows/Los candidatos son los siguientes:

President/ Presidente

1.) Port, Dawn

Vice President/Vice Presidente

1. Walsh, Jennifer
2. Wise, Perian
3. Hughes Burke, Rikisha

Secretary/ Secretario

1. Lindsey, Peggy

Treasurer/ Tesorero

1. Mauro, Lisa
2. Scarso, John
3. Sabato, Maritza

Five positions are open for the School Leadership Team. You may vote for the SLT parent positions on June 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Auditorium, at the Main site located at 91 Henderson Avenue.  

The following people are running for the five Parent positions on the SLT:

1. Alvarez, Marina
2. Archangel, Albacelis
3. Adami, Numeratu
4. Cannon, Lisa
5. Cuffaro, Maria
6. Sabato, Maritza
7. Scarso, John
8. Walsh, Jennifer
9. Wise, Perian 

 

Freedom From Fear – Summer Program Helps Children Manage Emotions

There is a program for anxious and depressed children which will be offered this summer right before the new school year begins. It is called Freedom’s Way.   Freedom’s Way is a program developed by Freedom From Fear, a non-profit organization established in 1984.   The program has been developed and is supervised by licensed mental health professionals.  

Freedom’s Way incorporates fun and exciting activities with learning skills to manage emotions in a healthy, proactive way.   The program is open to children 7 – 13 years old.   It will be held on Staten Island from August 16 – 27, 2010.   Numerous scholarship opportunities will be available for those who qualify.   For more information, please contact Mary Guardino at 718-351-1717.

S.I. Children’s Museum Summer Camp 2010

SUMMER CAMP 2010!!

Campers experience a new Staten Island Children’s Museum every week. That’s because every one-week mini-camp has a different theme – a choice of activities bound to entertain every child, from the athlete to the artist. Kids learn cooking and photography techniques, play sports and games and learn new dance moves. The naturalist, animal lover, the actor and kids who just want some old fashioned summer fun, will also feel at home. We have something for everyone age 4+.

Week 1 – June 28 – July 2 – Nature Camp
Week 2 – July 5 – 9 – Arty Camp
Week 3 – July 12 -16 – Cooking Camp
Week 4 – July 19 – 23 – Sports & Game Camp
Week 4 – July 19 – 23 – Photography Camp*
Week 5 – July 26 – 30 – Animal Camp
Week 6 – August 2 – 6 – Cooking Camp
Week 7 – August 9 – 13 – Theatre Camp
Week 8 – August 16 – 20 – Dance Camp
Week 9 – August 23 – 27 – Arty Camp
Week 10 – August 30 – Sept. 3 – Photography Camp*
Week 10 – August 30 – Sept. 3 – Summer Fun Camp
* 8 years and older

1/2 Day All Week – $150. 9 a.m. to noon
or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Full Day All Week – $275. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Camps are for kids 4 years & older except where noted.
• To register or for more information call: 718-273-2030 ext. 137
• Reservations accepted with payment.
• 10% discount(one time only) when registering more than one child or more than one camp.
• Camper will be grouped by age whenever possible.
• Camps will not be held without a certain number of participants.

For more information, call 718-273-2060 or visit our website: http://statenislandkids.org/ 

Family Events for Staten Islanders this Weekend, May 22nd & 23rd, 2010

For more information go to: www.siparent.com

Saturday, May 22, 2010

• Family Camping
  Willowbrook Park – Urban Park Rangers
  718-967-3542 • 7pm
  Fun evening of activities, followed by a night under the stars. Bring sleeping bags, tents provided. Register at http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register  
• Annual Spring 10 Mi Walk of the Greenbelt
  Greenbelt-Above Petrides School
  718-967-1037• 9:45 – 3:30pm
  Beautiful woodlands & the blooming of sensational flowers throughout the greenbelt.
• Endangered Species Day
  Staten Island Zoo
  718 442-3101 • 10:30am-3:30pm
  Find out about animals that need your help.
• Walk
  Conference House Park – Protectors
  718-869-6327 • 9-11am
  Free. How living things survive in this environment.
• Parent and Child Sensory Safari
  Clay Pit Ponds
  718-605-3970 • 10am • Ages 2+
  Free. Prereg. Children discover their senses.
• Explorers of the Wild – Rocks Around the Island
  Blue Heron Park
  718-967-3542• 2-3:30pm • Ages 6 – 12
  Basics of rock and mineral identification.
• Clay Pit Time Travel
  Clay Pit Pond
  718-605-3970 • 3-4:30pm • Ages 8 to Adult
  Free. Prereg. Travel back in time learning cultural
  history of Clay Pit Ponds.
• Adults: Paying for College
  Dongan Hills Library
  718-351-1444 • 2:30pm
  Learn what financial aid is available for your student.
• Richmond Choral Society Spring Concert
  St. Peter’s Church
  718-448-3656 • 8pm
  Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
• Nature Photography
  Clay Pit Pond
  718-605-3970 • 10:00am-noon • Ages 8+
  10am session covers technical aspects of your camera; 11am: explore the park with photographer. Prereg.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

• Animal Tracks
  Bloomingdale Park – Urban Park Rangers
  718-967-3542 • 2pm • Ages 3+
  Use your investigating skills to find the signs.
• Gone Fishing
  SI Zoo
  718 442-3101 • 1pm • Ages 6+ w/adult
  Learn about local fish, art of fishing & places to fish legally & local fishing laws. Series culminates with a fishing trip to a local park in June.
• Breakfast with the Beasts
  SI Zoo
  718-442-3101 • 8:30-10am • Ages 5+
  A tour of the animal kitchen & help prepare food for critters.
• Pond Ecology
  Blue Heron Park – Urban Park Rangers
  718-967-3542 • 11am
  Learn about the residents in the ponds.
• Spring Origami
  Blue Heron Park
  917-596-4198 • 1-2:30pm • Ages 4-12
  Make origami to decorate any room.

WebMD Documentary about Depression: Share Your Story

WebMD, a leading online source of medical information with 12.5 million monthly visitors, has a media opportunity for your consideration.

Description:
The producers of a documentary series for WebMD seek a 20-something man or woman for a new series: “My Life With Depression.”
 
The producers are looking for individuals “with inspirational stories who can provide insight into the daily challenges they face.” It is the producers’ hope to “capture a piece of the subject’s life, thoughts and recollections to share” with viewers who are dealing with similar circumstances. Ideally, the subject has an activity, hobby, or job that helps him/her manage and cope with depression (e.g., music, gardening, yoga).
Series Information:
This series will profile inspirational stories of people who are successfully coping and thriving, having overcome or living with depression. These will be stories of how people with depression succeed in their various fields, passions and hobbies, in spite of their diagnosis.

Filming:
The filming of the series would entail a producer and a director of photography visiting each person in his/her home, and at work or play, for a full day. 

They will film his/her day-to-day activities and then record a sit-down interview to discuss his/her methods of managing and coping with depression. If possible, the producers would like to include any members of the subject’s family who would like to participate as well.

Prior to the day of filming, the producers will conduct a preliminary phone interview to outline and determine the discussion and filming during the shoot day. 

Timeline:
They are currently beginning production on the project and would like to arrange interviews in late May or early June.

Other Series:
WebMD just completed a similar series focusing on bipolar disorder (featuring NAMI-NYC Metro’s Mary Lee Gupta and Michael Andersson).  You can check out My Life with Bipolar here.

If you are willing to share your story, please send an e-mail or call Justin at 212.684.3365.

NAMI Basics – Education Program for Parents of Children Living with Mental Illness

NAMI Basics, the new signature six-week education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness, will be offered again beginning in June.

The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or other caregivers of children and adolescents with behavioral issues, undiagnosed emotional issues, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other diagnoses.

Dates:
Morning Class: Mondays Starting June 7 from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Evening Class: Tuesdays Starting June 8 from 6 to 8:30 pm

Location: NAMI-NYC Metro – 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103 at 35th Street

To reserve your place or get more information, call 212-684-3365 and speak to Deniece Chi.