A workshop is being offered to parents at the Queens UFT Headquarters:
Gain more confidence and become more comfortable when expressing yourself!
Presenters: Beth Levy, LMSW Harriet Cabelly, LCSW
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Queens UFT Headquarters
97-77 Queens Blvd.
Rego Park, New York 11374
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED
PLEASE RSVP by November 12, 2015 Karen Hernandez: 718 275-4400
Download flyer: Parent Empoweing Workshop
The United Federation of Teachers is hosting a parent workshop on Tuesday, October 20th from 6pm – 7:30 pm.
Childcare is provided with registration.
Please download the flyer: Parenting Workshop Flyer Oct 20 UFT for information and registration.
Please click on the brochure in the language of your preference.
The UFT Parent conference is on Saturday, November 22nd at the Sheraton LaGuardia East hotel in Flushing.
Helpful workshops full of information and advice run throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch is provided and there’s also child care if you pre-register your child.
You must pre-register – the deadline is November 10th.
The UFT is conducting a free workshop for parents on Tuesday, October 14th from 6 – 7:30 pm.
Light refreshments will be served and childcare is available when you R.S.V.P.
Details from the flyer:
Start the School Year Off Right
Please join us for an informative evening as we explore ways to create a calm and supportive school year. Learn the difference between:
PRO-ACTIVE PARENTING
vs.
RE-ACTIVE PARENTING
Proactive parents use strategies to help set their child up for success and minimize the need for discipline. By empowering your child, you will see them grow with respect and responsibility
Presenters: Beth Levy, LMSW Harriet Cabelly, LCSW
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6pm – 7:30pm
Queens UFT Headquarters
97-77 Queens Blvd.
Rego Park, New York 11374
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED
PLEASE RSVP by October 7, 2014 Rose Walker Yates: 718 275-4400
Download the MS Coupon for UFT’s Middle School Conference. If you would like to attend, please fill out the coupon and fax it to the attention of Carlos lopez at 212-331-6315 or scan it and email it to Carlos at Clopez@uft.org. The first ten parents who respond will be given free admission.
PARENTS,
The UFT’s Dial-A-Teacher Program and PS/IS 230 District 30 invite you to attend a workshop on how you can improve your child’s school performance.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: PS/IS 230, 73-10 34th Avenue, LIC, NY 11372
Social Studies through the Lenses of the Cultural Centers in NYC
Topic(s):
Presenter(s): Pierre Michelle Kalil
Understanding the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for ELLs
Open to: Parents and parent coordinators.
Event: December 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakfast from 9:00am-10am.
Location: Brooklyn UFT- 335 Adams Street, 25th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
This half-day workshop is designed for parents of ELLs in special education and/or parents that might need information regarding ELLs that receive special education services. Participants will gain a working knowledge of laws pertaining to special education and ELLs, including their role in the development of an appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to be an effective partner with the CSE/IEP school team in the process.
Participants may bring his/her child’s IEP, as the workshop will include hands-on activities designed to further familiarize participants with the IEP as it pertains to ELLs, so as to support parents in being active participants in the creation of his/her child’s IEP and lead toward positive educational outcomes.
This workshop will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) at the UFT Offices in Brooklyn on 335 Adams Street, 25th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Registration is free. Register here or contact your parent coordinator. Share a translated registration form:
Bengali | Chinese |French| Haitian Creole |Korean |Russian |Spanish |Urdu
For additional information, contact Dionisio Rodriguez at DRodrig10@schools.nyc.gov .
UPCOMING DEADLINES & EVENTS
Nov 6-12— PreK Family Forums ( various locations)
Nov 8—Requests for Gifted and Talented testing deadline
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Resources for Parent Teacher Conferences
The remaining fall parent-teacher conferences will be held on the following dates:
November 6, 7: District 75 schools
November 13, 14: elementary schools
November 18, 19: middle schools
Ø Extended Conversations for Families of Students who Scored a Level 1 or 2
As a reminder, this year through a partnership with the United Federation of Teachers, the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators, and the Coalition for Educational Justice, schools are being asked to engage families of students who earned a Level 1 or 2 on the ELA and/or math 2013 State Common Core tests in an extended one-to-one conference with an educator who knows their child well. To support these conversations, parents may use the parent conversation notepad that provides a suggested structure for the conversation. Schools also received a flyer that you may share with parents to tell them about the opportunity to schedule an extended conversation.
Ø Tips, Worksheets and Guides for Parents
Parents may visit the Parents and Families page where they can download:
2. Pre-k Family Forums— November 6-12 (Elementary)
“Learning in Pre-K” workshops are being held in each borough in November. These workshops will provide useful information about how young children learn, what children learn in Pre-k and how to support children’s learning in Pre-k.
Parents will learn about DOE protocols and procedures, the new Kindergarten Connect process for applying to Kindergarten and other pertinent information. Activities, snacks and child care will be provided for children. Parent Coordinators, Pre-k and Kindergarten teachers, Paraprofessionals and Family Assistants are encouraged to attend.
Please contact Nana Ofosu-Amaah with any questions. All sessions run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please share this flyer in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu which is available at the Office of Early Childhoodwebsite.
3. Gifted and Talented Requests for Testing ( Elementary)—Nov 8
Testing-Families of students in pre-k through second grade interested in taking the G&T assessment must submit a Request for Testing (RFT) form online or at a borough enrollment office by November 8. Families are encouraged to submit the form online. If they prefer to use a paper form, they should review the Handbook for instructions. Whether parents apply online or in person, they should be sure to get a receipt!
Gifted & Talented Handbooks -Application guidelines and practice tests are available in the Gifted and Talented Handbooks. Handbooks will also be available at Enrollment Offices and public elementary schools in mid-October. For more information, visit the G&T website, which will be continually updated with information and resources, including FAQs, timelines, and announcements.
4. DREAM–The Specialized High Schools Institute (DREAM–SHSI)— November 12, 19 (Middle)
DREAM-SHSI is an extracurricular program designed to prepare eligible sixth grade students for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Students selected to participate will receive a full scholarship to the two-year program, including a MetroCard for travel to course sessions, meals during program hours, and all course materials. The NYCDOE determines eligibility based on economic, academic, and attendance requirements. If your school has eligible sixth grade students who will take the SHSAT in 2015, they will receive an application after October 30. Students should return completed applications to their school by November 12. For more information on DREAM-SHSI’s eligibility requirements, selection process, and program components, see the memo at the bottom of the SHSI page. For questions, contact shsi@schools.nyc.gov. Encourage eligible families to apply and inform families of students in lower grades about the program.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS:
1. Grant Application and Information Sessions – November through January
Citizens Committee hosts grant application information session for participants to learn more about the grant application process and to answer questions. RSVP is required. Sessions will be held citywide from Nov-January. For a full schedule of events download a flyer. For more information visit their website or contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org or 212-822-9568.
NYC Parks will present a free screening of insect-themed animated shorts for children, in conjunction with the Notched Bodies: Insects in Contemporary Art exhibition on view through November 13. The event will be held on Saturday, November 9thfrom 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Arsenal (in Central Park),Manhattan. Event seating is limited, to RSVP please email: artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov. Visit NYC Parks and Recreation’s website for a full calendar of events.
3. Saving for College: Presentation on New York’s 529 College Savings Plan – Nov 12
Learn how to save for college with New York’s 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan. This event will be held on November 12th at the New York Public Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Conference Room 018, 188 Madison Ave at 34th St, Manhattan from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs. Click here for Map and directions or visit the NYPL’s website for more information about this and upcoming free programs.
4. Ask The Psychiatrist, Spanish Public Education Event —November 14
Conducted in Spanish, this forum will give participants an opportunity to ask questions as well as obtain valuable information about NAMI’s programs and other resources. The event will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Russ Berrie Building, Columbia University Medical Center, located at 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue. Share the Spanish flyer with families. To reserve a seat, contact the NAMI helpline at 212-684-3264. The event is sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City with guests Dr. Dragatsi and Dr. Caraballo from the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
5. Strategies for Challenging Behaviors—November 15
This workshop will help participants to recognize the roots and triggers of challenging behaviors and learn strategies to encourage and sustain positive behavior both in school and at home. The workshop will be held on Friday, November 15, from10:00 am to 12:00 pm at 415 89th Street, 4th Floor Conference Rm., Brooklyn, NY. See the attached flyer for more information. The workshop is sponsored by Community Education Council 20. Registration required by Nov 8. Register by email: CEC20@schools.nyc.gov or phone, 718-759-3921. If translation is required, please indicate in which language.
6. Multi-Consulate ID event: Services and Resources for Immigrant Families—November 17
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting a workshop for immigrant families on Sunday, November 17, from 9 am to 3 pm at PS 128 Audobon, 560 169th St, New York, NY 10069. The Consulates of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Ecuador and El Salvador will be providing passports, consular ids and passport certifications for the November 17 event. Also offered: services and workshops on Deferred Action for Childhood(DACA), adult education referrals, fraud prevention, college readiness and more.
See flyers below for more information or visit the New York Immigration Coalition’s website .
o El Salvador Consulate at PS 128 in Washington Heights (Spanish)
7. Bedtime Strategies: Helping Children Sleep Better (Elementary ) – December 4
Parents are invited to attend the Children Museum of Manhattan’s Lecture Series for a discussion on your child’s sleep patterns. The event will be held on December 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024. The discussion will be led by Dr. Judith Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC and an internationally recognized authority on children and sleep. Children
RSVP to Susan Lim by December 2nd at slim@cmom.org or 212-721-1223 ext. 225. For more information visitwww.cmom.org. View the museum’s calendar for a list of upcoming events sortable by age. CMOM Members Free / Non-Members $5.
9. Grants for Community Improvement Projects—January 27th
Citizens Committee awards micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects throughout the city, through the Neighborhood Grants project. They prioritize groups based in low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling drives. Applications are due January 27, 2014. Visit their website for more information, grant guidelines, and a copy of the application. For information in Spanish, contact Wilfredo: 212-822-9568 at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org.
The Queens UFT and CAPSC are hosting a Parent Education Conference on Saturday, November 23rd at the Sheraton LaGuardia East hotel in Flushing, Queens.
There are two sessions of workshops that run from 09:45 – 3:00 pm. Registration breakfast begins at 08:30 am.
You can choose from workshops conducted in English, Mandarin and Spanish. The offer is free for any parent with a child in a New York City school. It’s a first-come-first-served basis with pre-registration available on line.
Childcare is available as well.
Please download the PDF Flyers for more information:
PS 150 Queens PTA 