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Brooklyn Parent Newsletter - June 6, 2016

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Dear parents, grandparents and education activists,

Remember to sign up for UFT text messaging by texting the word "parent" to the number 30644 and answering the questions that follow. We'll alert you about political campaigns, breaking news and school cancellations due to weather. And, we'll even send you a text message that links to a copy of your newsletter you can easily read on your mobile phone.

The UFT and the Department of Education invite parent coordinators to a professional development conference for parent coordinators about how to support parents of children with disabilities on Friday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UFT headquarters, 52 Broadway on the 19th floor. Please note that this event is for parent coordinators only. RSVP online now »

Check out more events, news and resources below.

Sincerely,

Betty Zohar
UFT Parent-Community Liaison

Upcoming events

  • Sunday, June 12; Sunday, June 19 and Saturday, June 26: Throughout all of June, the Children's Museum of the Arts will host "Inclusive Sunday" workshops and events for children with disabilities and their families. These events are geared toward children with physical disabilities. These events are for children ages 8 and up. RSVP online »
  • Tuesday, June 7: The DOE invites parents to a citywide conference for parents of English language learners and former English language learners from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at El Museo de Barrio at 1230 5th Ave. in Manhattan. Parents will learn about bilingual programs, how to support their children academically and more. For more information and to register, see the DOE website »
  • Wednesday, June 8: Come to a workshop for parents of people with developmental disabilities from 10 a.m. to noon at 80 West End Ave. in Manhattan, room 124. This workshop will focus on strategies and techniques for increasing safety. To register, call 718-436-7979, ext. 704 or email familyconnect@ucpnyc.org. For more details, see the flier in English and Spanish »
  • Wednesday, June 8: High school seniors attending their proms are invited to a free prom makeover event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberation High School, 2865 W. 19th St. Drop in to get your hair and makeup done before your big night. See the flier »
  • Saturday, June 11: The Department of Education invites parents to a spring conference for families of students with disabilities from 9 a.m. to noon at 2500 Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn. Learn about special education programs and connect with other special education families. Register online now »
  • Saturday, June 11: Come to a free kids workshop about why water is good for plants at the East 43rd Street Community Garden in Flatbush at 1087 E. 43rd St. There will be two workshop sessions: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m. This workshop is open to children between the ages of 7 and 12. Lunch will be served. To RSVP, contact Yolanda Belcher at yv955@aol.com or 516-982-1801.
  • Thursday, June 16: Sinergia, Inc. invites parents of children with disabilities to a workshop about teaching children tools for self-management called Empowered Parents, Empowered Children. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon at 2082 Lexington Ave., 4th floor, in Manhattan. For more information and to register, see the event listing »
  • Friday, June 17: Support public school students' art by coming to Thrive: An Experiential Art Exhibition displaying the art of NYC public school students at UFT headquarters, 52 Broadway, in Manhattan. The evening will include a cocktail reception and art show. This event is sponsored by the UFT and the Thrive Collective. Admission is $50 (plus a $3.49 handling fee). Get tickets online now »
  • Saturday, June 18: Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson invites you to an immigration forum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Matthews Church, 1345 Lincoln Place, 4th floor, in Brooklyn. Get information and resources to protect yourself regardless of immigration status. Refreshments will be served. See the flier »
  • Saturday, June 18: The UFT and other sponsors invite Brooklyn families to a children's sports and fitness expo at PS 92 at 601 Parkside Ave. in Brooklyn. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and the expo will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be sports clinics in archery, fencing, football and more; exhibitor booths; games and prizes for children; and health workshops. For more information, see the flier »
  • Saturday, June 18: The East 43rd Street Community Garden in Flatbush invites Brooklyn families to a Haitian cultural event at 2 p.m. The garden is located at 1087 E. 43rd St. Directions »
  • Monday, July 18: Come to a free kids workshop about how soil affects plant growth at the East 43rd Street Community Garden in Flatbush at 1087 E. 43rd St. There will be two workshop sessions: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m. This workshop is open to children between the ages of 7 and 12. Lunch will be served. To RSVP, contact Yolanda Belcher at yv955@aol.com or 516-982-1801.

Summer camps and programs

  • Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation summer camp in Brooklyn: The Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation and the Department of Youth and Community Development invite Brooklyn students to a free summer camp at Park Slope Collegiate, 237 7th Ave. in Brooklyn, from July 5 to Aug. 11, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp activities include arts, dance, sports, field trips and more. You can contact camp coordinators at 718-832-4300 or jcolston@sasfny.org. Download the application in English » or in Spanish »
  • Summer camps for all ages at the Bronx Zoo: The Bronx Zoo offers summer camp programs for toddlers, teens and every age group in between. Camp programs cater to the interests of future scientists, veterinarians, zookeepers and more. These programs are available for a fee, and most run for about a week at a time. Find out more »
  • Sports classes for kids in NYC parks this summer: The City Parks Foundation offers free sports classes in soccer, track and field, golf, tennis and more. Register online now »
  • Leadership program for immigrant high school students: The New York Immigration Coalition invites immigrant high school students to apply for its second cohort of the New American Youth Leadership Corps. The program will meet weekly this summer for leadership workshops, community service projects and more. The application deadline is June 9. Apply online now »
  • Dual-enrollment and college-readiness programs: High school students are invited to enroll in College Now summer programs. These are dual-enrollment (both college and high school credit) classes and college-readiness classes offered by CUNY. They span many disciplines and are offered in all boroughs. For more information, visit the website »
  • Free summer tutoring for rising fourth-grade students: Everyone Reading will offer free tutoring this summer to children born in 2007 and entering fourth grade next school year. This program most benefits students with dyslexia or those who need support with phonics. The program will run from July 5 to 29, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York on Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street in Manhattan. The program involves an hour of one-on-one tutoring in reading skills, then two hours of hands-on museum education activities such as photography, mapmaking and model building. To apply, contact Lavinia Mancuso at lmancuso@everyonereading.org or 917-903-2648. See the flier »

Parent news

  • 2017-18 high school admissions: If your child is entering 8th grade in the 2016-17 school year, it's not too early to prepare for high school admissions. The Department of Education has already published a high school directory and handbook. There are also high school admissions workshops in July. To find out more, visit the high school admissions website »
  • Check whether your child's school meets CPR requirements: All schools are required to have at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and staff members who are CPR/AED certified. To find out more, read the DOE guidelines »
  • Field trip regulations from the DOE apply to pre-K programs: The Department of Education has regulations for schools taking students on field trips. The policy applies to pre-K programs as well. You can read the policy online »

Opportunities

  • New York Communities for Change is hiring: New York Communities for Change is looking for a lead community organizer to help work on community issues including gentrification, school privatization, foreclosures, climate change and more. See the job posting »
  • Sinergia is hiring: Sinergia, a community service organization based in New York City, is seeking a facilities manager. For more information, see the job listing »
  • Free museum admission for children with disabilities: Starting July 1, children with disabilities and their parents are invited to register for free admission to the Children's Museum of the Arts in Manhattan. The museum simply asks that in exchange, parents and caregivers provide feedback as to how the museum can improve accessibility. Find out more »
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