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With guidance, the artist emerges My children love to draw. In our living room at home, we’ve set up a little table for art. There is David a tray for markers and crayons and colored pencils, as well as a stack of scrap paper. Each piece is used and reused and then drawn on again. When the weather is nice, our driveway is awash with From the the chalk pastels. John writes words and draws Publisher shapes. Abby draws the planets or people. In the last couple of years, stick figures have evolved into bulbous torsos and legs. Heads now have hair or hats. John gives every upper body the correct anatomy, complete with nipples and belly buttons. In the mind’s eye of this little artist, no one ever wears shirts. Fortunately, they wear pants. But when they’re done, it looks like what it is … the immature drawing of a 4-year-old. I don’t harbor thoughts of my offspring developing into the next Picasso or Van Gogh. As long as they have fun with it, that’s good enough for me. So when we went to the art show at the Jowonio School a couple weekends ago, it was eye-opening to see the quality and variety of work being done by Abby and her peers. With little oversight in our home, Abby has fun with art, and that’s about it. But with guidance and encouragement at Jowonio, she and her classmates are in a setting where they can create something new and unique and truly beautiful. Children come at art with their own sense of creativity, but it is the teachers and the setting of acceptance that help develop those senses so kids can express how they see themselves and their surroundings. A child left alone with scraps of paper and a tray full of markers may create a simple drawing of misshapen people. But put in an atmosphere where their creativity is guided and their own ideas are augmented by the advice of others, they can do so much more. Abby and her classmates were really proud of their work. They should be. And so should the teachers that helped them create it.
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David Tyler is the publisher of Syracuse Parent. He can be reached at dtyler@ eaglenewsonline.com.
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I have a grand idea
So this great idea starts with a kid story. Several years ago, I came home to a very animated 11-year-old Jack, who, with great delight, declared the exciting news about a new necklace Theressa that I just had to have that he saw on TV. He proceeded to tell the magical abilities of this necklace. If I ever were to fall down, all I would have to do is push a button on this necklace and some lovely people would come assist me and help me get Barefooting it back to my feet. Well, this story got me to thinking not only about getting old and falling down, but also about how we all fall down and often need help to get back up. As much as that is true about us physically, it is also true about us emotionally and in our relationships. In my work with people who have “fallen” or “failed,” I notice that there are two key factors that cause a difficulty in getting back up. First, if they get up, they might fail/fall again. Second, it’s too hard to get up because of other’s judgment, the shame, self-recrimination and embarrassment. So here in lies the germination of my grand idea. What if we had a necklace that we could push a button and get rid of other’s judgment, shame, self-recrimination and embarrassment? What would happen to people if this “grace button” had no limits? What would change in our lives if we had this button? How would our relationships change? So, in our family we have instituted, kinda by happenstance, a new tradition. It is the call of “reset”. From a stressed seminary student, to a harried hormonal full-time working mom, a fullblown teen, a preteen who is half-teen and half-child and precocious princess, our house is full of attitude and emotion. When it gets to a frenzied pitch, someone somewhere in the milieu yells out “reset.” This gives everyone the opportunity to let everything go. We let go of attitudes, hurts, deserving judgments and grudges. We literally “reset.” It is our grace button. ow sometimes, it is not appropriate to reset, because issues need to be dealt with. However it amazing to hear a 10-year-old bent on revenge find the emotional wherewithal to climb over his emotions and tears and say “reset.” Now look, I am not saying that we don’t deal with why we fall down or fail. I am saying quite the opposite. I am saying, what if we had the a source of endless grace to accept failings and fallings and allow them to be opportunities to grown and mature and seek health? What if we had grace
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Could you be a foster parent? Find out for yourself with foster parent training courses through Berkshire Farm her husband Brad experienced. Trudell says By Farah F. Jadran The thought of becoming a foster parent this was her husband’s second marriage and may have crossed you mind once, twice or he had three older children. However, they saw the foster parent maybe several times. But what does it really classes being publicized and they decided mean? When someone becomes a foster parent they had the resources, the room and the they are providing an essential temporary, desire to give back to the community of nurturing home filled with support for a children in need of a home. “I never thought about it,” she said. “It child whose parents are unable to care for comes to people through different ways.” them. The Trudells became foster parents about New York state has come a long way in providing ample foster care for children who 10 years ago. They ended up adopting two of need permanent safe and nurturing homes. the four children in a sibling group they were According to the Office of Children and fostering. Trudell says more than half the children placed in foster Family Services, the care end up being number of children in Foster parent training freed for adoption at foster care in New York some point during state has decreased sessions begin March 12 the process. Their from 53,902 children When: 6 to 9 p.m., Mondays son Austin is now 9 in 1995 to 25,878 in March 12 through May 14 years old and their 2008, a significant reWhat: 10-week foster training daughter Cheyenne versal of trends in the program; no cost. is 12. 1980s and early 1990s. Where: Liverpool First Presbyterian Since adopting, While substantial Church, 603 Tulip St., Liverpool they have continued improvements have Contact: Berkshire Farm Center, Allison Trudell, 454-4700, ext. 307 to provide foster been made in the foscare for children ter care arena, does the and also they have need still remain? provided respite care. Yes. “There is a huge need,” said Allison Trudell, Getting started If you’re ready to “take that leap of faith,” a certified foster parent and staff member at Berkshire Farm Center and Services for as Trudell calls it, then it’s simple to get Youth. “What’s happening now is that a lot of started. You call the number for Berkshire Farm kids coming into foster care are put in homes Center and Services for Youth and register further away [from where they once lived].” Trudell describes this as a “disservice” to for the next available 10-week training program. the children. A representative of the Berkshire Farm “Being removed from home is traumatic, but then to be removed from their commu- Center will contact the registrant and meet with him or her to discuss the course. In nity, schools and friends…” Trudell said. Staying closer to familiar settings will al- addition, a brief in-home orientation and low children to go through a tough time with a home study will be performed so that the some level of comfort, according to Trudell. person’s home is deemed a safe environment Staying in the same town and attending their for children. Also, the agency will ensure that the regular school can help leaps and bounds while a child is trying to be united with their prospective foster parent has either family support or plans for child care if he or she family or experiencing visitation. “There are people here [in Central New still works. The classes provided by Berkshire (at York] that can help,” Trudell said. the Liverpool Presbyterian Church in LivWho can be a foster parent? “It could be anyone,” Trudell said. “There erpool) adhere to a 25-person maximum is no typical person. There is no such thing with a mix of both singles and couples who register for the course. as a perfect parent.” Throughout the course, adults will learn Foster parents come from all walks of life. These people are men and women, about how an encounter with a foster child single, married, working, retired…the list might occur and how the home environment and foster experience will affect a child. goes on. “We try to give them an idea of what “There are kids with different needs,” she said. “The best foster parents are those they [foster children] are dealing with,” that have a lived a little and those that can Trudell said. Foster children are likely to be arriving to empathize.” According to Trudell, foster care agen- a temporary home with experiences of some cies work hard to match children with the form of trauma or physical and emotional right foster parents so it’s necessary to have neglect, which is a why the curriculum is key, Trudell said. a diverse pool of foster parents. At times, people will go through a porIn many cases, Trudell says that some people stumble upon the idea of becoming tion of the course and realize that fostering a foster parent, which is exactly what she and is not for them, “and that’s OK,” Trudell
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When someone becomes a foster parent they are providing an essential temporary, nurturing home filled with support for a child whose parents are unable to care for them. said. “It’s really a mutual selection process at the end.” Trudell says that the course can open people’s eyes to whether or not this is right for them or not. “It’s a big deal for you, and it’s a big deal for the child that comes into your home,” she said, which means taking it lightly is impossible. The course is designed to educate prospective foster parents on what it means to take in a child who has been removed from their home and how the actual experience may be like. For Trudell and her family, the experience has been positive and they ended up with a “forever family” during the process. “It’s been a good experience for us,” Trudell said. “It’s been a good experience for the kids.” She says the children have learned how it important it is to share and to get along with other children who have come to live with them as foster children. “They’re [Austin and Cheyenne] resilient, they’ve retained a lot of good stuff, too,” Trudell said. “They want to help other
people.” Once someone completes the training program, they are certified to be a foster parent. In addition to the training, the State Central Register performs a background check and the foster parent goes through fingerprinting. If Social Services removes a child from their home, they stop at their county’s agency (Onondaga County in this case) and then the child is matched to the best fitting parent/home that is available. Berkshire Farm Center is one of the agencies that the county looks to when aiming to place a child in the best home possible. “We work hand-in-hand to find the right fit for these kids,” Trudell said. Caring for a foster child is funded through state aid so there is no financial obligation to being a foster parent, according to Trudell. “Since caring for the child is state funded, the relationship is key,” she said. “All you need is the willingness and a little patience. You could be in their life a day, six months, a year or forever…the impact is unbelievable.”
Health & nutrition
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Submitted by Susan Branning, RD, CDN The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association) celebrates National Nutrition Month every March. This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Using the USDA’s new MyPlate, which recently replaced the Food Guide Pyramid, it has never been more simple to prepare a healthy plate for the entire family. If you have not yet checked out the new MyPlate, March is a great time to do so. The concept of MyPlate is easy: Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, and the other half with smaller amounts of protein and grains. When planning a meal for your family, use your plate to focus on the positives: “What do we need to add to our plate?” instead of focusing what should be avoided. Positive messages are an excellent way to promote good nutrition with both children and adults. Try these easy suggestions: Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are a great way to fill up without too many calories, while still getting essential
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Your guide to Goofy, manual for Mickey Disney expert helps busy families plan a trip to see the Mouse By Jennifer Wing Liverpool resident Jeffrey Merola wears many hats – he is a teacher at Webster Elementary in the Syracuse City School District who has coached high school football for the past 18 years - 16 at Solvay, the past two at the Institute of Technology in Syracuse. He’s husband to Lori Merola and father to Megan, 10, and Merino, 6. One hat he has worn over the years has added the title of author to his resume. That hat can be found in many varieties today, but the most classic version is all black with an impossibly round ear sprouting from either side. That’s right, that American icon, Mickey Mouse, and his east coast home, Walt Disney World, having captured Merola with their magic, have now been captured by the author on the pages of his book The Busy Family’s Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2012,” recently released on Kindle and set to be available in print this month. A renewed acquaintance Merola first went to Walt Disney World at the age of 5 with his family. “The only part of the trip I remember was ‘It’s a Small World,’” he said. Then, in 1997, Lori asked him he wanted to go to Walt Disney World. “At first, I was against the idea,” Merola said. “I thought it would be a huge waste of time and money. [But] I put a smile on my face and boarded the plane [and] we had an amazing time. We stayed at the All Star Sports [resort] and went to the theme parks from morning until night everyday. We were exhausted, but had smiles from ear to ear. My biggest disappointment was when we had to leave. Since that trip, he has been on Walt Disney World property for more than140 days, sometimes visiting twice a year. “I even got engaged in WDW,” he said. “The attractions are incredible, the atmosphere, the whole experience just always puts a smile on my face. Having a family added to his enjoment of the park. “We first took my daughter in 2003 when she was only 16 months old,” Merola said. “We jumped into our ‘family truckster,’ had two friends along and we were off to visit the ‘Mouse.’ It was a fun filled trip and my daughter had a great time.” He said they did have to bring the diaper bag along everyday, but “still had a wonderful time. Yes, it was challenging, but well worth it. “My son’s first trip was in 2006 when he was only eight months old. We stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter and again still went from morning until night, with some naps for the little guy in between,” he said. Since then, my son and daughter have been in WDW every year of their life and twice a few times.” Walt Disney World, which consists of four parks – Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywod Studios, has something for everyone. “I honestly think all of the theme parks have their own special quality, but it I had to pick a favorite it would be Disney’s Hollywood Studios because of the incredible attractions like the Tower of Terror, Toy Story Midway Mania, Star Tours, Muppets, Indiana Jones and the nighttime show Fantasmic. For the younger set Merola lists the top six attractions for young children (ages 1 to 7) as: Mickey’s Philharmagic (Magic Kingdom), Festival of
LiverpoolresidentJeffMerolawithhisfamilyonarecent the Lion King and Kilimanjaro Safaris (Animal trip to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Kingdom), Toy Story Midway Mania! (Hollywood Studios), Soarin (Epcot), and Fantasmic! (Hollywood Studios). His top six attractions for older children (ages 8 to 17) are: Space Mountain and Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom), Tower of Terror (Hollywood Studios), Expedition Everest (Animal Kingdom), Soarin and Test Track (Epcot). The top attractions for thrill-seekers, according to Merola? “Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur (Animal Kingdom), Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Hollywood Studios) and Mission Space (Epcot).” Putting it on paper Five years ago, Merola decided he wanted to help families plan trips to Walt Disney World. “I began to write a book over the summer, but I did not finish. Then, I started a small business planning trips to WDW, but I was not getting many customers,” he said. “So I thought about it and wondered, what if I took all the information I give a customer and make it into a book form and combine it with the book I began five years ago?” He finished his first book in January of 2011, then revamped it this past November “The Busy Family’s Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2012” is more detailed, and “now will help any family, especially a busy one, plan a wonderful trip to Walt Disney World and get you through the theme parks stress free,” he said. “The process was long but exciting… with a ton of research done while in Walt Disney World,” he said. “After many edits and hard work by my editor and friend, Nicole Mehlek-Capilli, I finally was able to get it published at amazon.com as a kindle. The paperback will be ready by the beginning of March. It will also sell at amazon.com.” So, what is his advice? “My advice to the busy family is to plan as early as you can,” he said. “You want to get the most out of your Walt Disney World vacation… to see as much as you can and eat in the WDW restaurants. Begin booking them 180 days in advance, especially Chef Mickey’s and if you have a little girl or little girl at heart, then eat in Cinderella’s Castle.” Another tip? Try to get to a theme park 30 minutes before it opens, and get a FASTPASS for Toy Story Midway Mania when you first enter Hollywood Studios. “It is a ‘4-D’ attraction like have time to read a 300-page book to just go to vacation. My you have never seen. Definitely see ‘Fantasmic’ as well.” book is only 120 pages and it is all you need to plan your trip to What makes his book different from other guides? Walt Disney World and get through the theme parks stress free. “I realize there are [other] WDW guides out there, however, I want to help any family have a wonderful time in Walt Disney they are extremely long,” Merola said. “I wrote my book because World and build magical memories like my family and I have I know that busy family’s or any family for that matter, do not throughout the years.”
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How is your child’s teacher doing? Governor announces consensus on evaluations for teachers By Sarah Hall After months of bitter dispute, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York State Education Department and the New York State United Teachers have finally reached an agreement regarding teacher evaluations. The compromise comes on the day the governor had set as a deadline in his January budget address to come up with a system; otherwise Cuomo himself would devise one. “Today’s agreement puts in place a groundbreaking new statewide teacher evaluation system that will put students first and make New York a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement,” Cuomo said. “This agreement is exactly what is needed to transform our state’s public education system, and I am pleased that by working together and putting the needs of students ahead of politics we were able to reach this agreement.” The agreement According to the governor’s office, details of the plan are as follows: Teacher performance — 60 points The majority of the evaluation of each teacher — 60 percent — will be based on “rigorous and nationally recognized measures of teacher performance,” according to a press release from the governor’s office. Most of those points will be based on classroom observations conducted by an administrator or principal; at least one of those observations will be unannounced. The remaining points will be based on observations by independent trained evaluators, peer classroom observations, student and parent feedback from evaluators and evidence of performance
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through student portfolios. Student achievement in state and local assessments — 40 points The new agreement calls for the remaining portion of the teacher assessments to be based on students’ scores on state and other tests. Twenty percent of the score will be based on state testing; the other 20 will be based on a list of three testing options including state tests, third party assessments/tests approved by the SED and locally developed tests that will be subject to SED review and approval. Under the plan, school districts will also have the option of using state tests to measure up to 40 percent of a teacher’s rating. Teachers who receive a rating of 0 to 64 are considered “ineffective.” Those rated 65 to 74 are considered “developing.” Teachers in those categories will receive assistance and support to improve their performance. If they continue to receive ineffective ratings, they can be removed from the classroom. Those who receive ratings of 75 to 90 are considered “effective,” and teachers rated 91 to 100 are considered “highly effective.” According to the agreement, all evaluations must be completed by Sept. 1. All local evaluation plans are subject to review and approval by the commissioner of the State Education Department. He has the authority to “require corrective action, including the use of independent evaluators, when districts evaluate their teachers positively regardless of students’ academic progress.” Teachers can appeal their evaluations, but appeals must be conducted in a timely fashion. Districts can terminate teachers and administrators hired on a
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renewed every morning? I want to live there. I want my grace necklace. In fact, I have that necklace. I wear it everyday. It is a great assurance because I fall a lot. I am a little bruised and battered but I am up and hanging on tight to that treasure. (Here is the secret, I must confess..... this isn’t my idea!) Theressa McMorris, MS, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Syracuse and Rome. Her experience includes church conflict management, guest speaker and retreat leader. You can connect with her at Theressa@harvesthousecounseling.com.
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New teacher evaluations will be used as a tool by districts and the state to determine the effectiveness of teachers in the classroom. probationary basis and deny tenure while an appeal is pending. The plan presented Feb. 16 differs significantly from the original plan developed by SED in 2010, which based a much larger percentage of the teachers’ scores on state assessments. That system led the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) to sue to prevent the evaluation system’s implementation, alleging that it was unfair and didn’t accurately represent the work teachers did. That argument was upheld by the New York State Supreme Court, which prevented SED from implementing the evaluation system. The response Indeed, the unions have found the new system to be much more fair, and much more representative of the work a teacher does. “We believe today’s agreement is good for students and
fair to teachers,” said NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi in a statement. “It includes two principles we believe are essential. First, a child is more than a standardized test score. While there is a place for standardized testing in measuring teacher effectiveness, tests must be used appropriately. Secondly, the purpose of evaluations must be to help all teachers improve and to advance excellence in our profession. This agreement acknowledges those key principles. The settlement also reinforces how important it is for teachers to have a voice in establishing standards of professional effectiveness and in developing evaluations that meet the needs of local communities.” It also had the stamp of approval from SED.
“The goal is and always has been to help students to give them every opportunity to succeed in college and careers,” said State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. “To make that happen, we need to improve teaching and learning. We owe it to our students to make sure every classroom is led by an effective teacher and every school is led by an effective principal. Today, the governor’s leadership and his commitment to our students has helped us take a strong step toward that goal.” Local school districts now have one year to come up with their own evaluation plans based on the new rules. If they do so by September of 2012, they will be eligible for incentives in school aid. If they fail to do so by January of 2013, they will be ineligible for increases in school aid.
Monster Jam returns to the Dome Tickets are now on sale for Supercuts presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world’s premier monster truck series on March 10 at the Carrier Dome. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Seats start at $10 for kids and $15 for adults. In 2011, Monster Jam at the Carrier Dome drew the largest crowd ever to a Monster Jam event in the northeast with more than 35,000 in attendance. The event is expected to have the largest truck lineup ever in Syracuse and feature 16 of the biggest superstars in Monster Jam including: The show will also feature Freestyle Motocross and Quad Wars.
Tickets are available at the Carrier Dome Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Party in the pits The “Party in the Pits” from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday March 10 gives fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive monster trucks. Pit Party passes are required upon entry into The Party in the Pits. Starting Feb. 10, free Pit Party passes can be picked up for free at participating Supercuts locations while supplies. Passes are also available to purchase for $10 at Ticketmaster.com or the Carrier Dome Box Office.
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Child Care Solutions informs parents of options, services available Child Care Solutions offers the training and support child care providers need to provide high quality programs that enhance children’s learning and development. The following list includes programs that operate in non-residential settings. If you are interested in receiving more details such as hours of operation and rates, in regards
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Pre-school and nursery school programs Pre-School and nursery school programs generally serve children 3 to5 years of age and follow the school calendar, closing for the summer, school breaks and holidays. Private or public schools may operate full-day programs in their buildings, but non-school programs generally operate less than three hours per day unless they are licensed as child care centers. Hours of operation are not listed as they vary greatly. Please call programs for their specific schedules. Though some of the programs listed below are licensed as child care centers and some are school-based programs which fall under State Education Department standards, part-day community nursery and pre-school programs are not required to be regulated in New York state. Some may choose to voluntarily register with the State Education Department, but are typically not inspected. Parents are encouraged to inquire about health and safety standards when interviewing programs.
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A Time to Grow Nursery School The Wesley Center, Main Street, Fabius 13063 Director: Deborah Gleason 683-9901 Abundant Life Academy 7000 All Nations Boulevard, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Allyson Neves 463-7300 Baldwinsville Nursery School First United Methodist Church, 17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Julie Dillon 635-5723 Bellevue Heights Nursery School 2112 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13207 Co-Directors: Deb Coman and Chris Johnson 475-2344 Bishop’s Academy at Holy Family 130 Chapel Drive Syracuse 13219 487-8515 Most Holy Rosary School 1031 Bellevue continued on page 11
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cuse 13057 Director: Carol Feldmeier 434-3801 Eastwood Baptist Nursery School 3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Cheryl Clark 463-1930 Elbridge ABC Preschool 119 Main Street, Elbridge 13060 Director: Madeline Nolan 689-3797 or 2538969 (home)
Vocational Center, 573 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13202 435-4519 Merriday School 1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203 Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031 Montessori Discovery School 109 Waring Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Kristin Colton 446-0204
ENABLE @ Exploring Your World 620 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Gretchen Lee 218-0296
Montessori School of Syracuse 155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary Lawyer-O’Connor 449-9033
Erwin Nursery School Erwin Methodist Church, 920 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse 13210 Director: Nancy Pulver 472-5580 UPK also available.
Northminster Nursery School 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindi Fowler 458-2669
Fairmount Nursery School 4801 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13219 Director: Deborah Luke 487-8507 Faith Lutheran Nursery School 6142 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Barb Snyder 699-6087
North Syracuse Early Education Pre-K 205 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Barbara Poole 218-2200 Onondaga Central Preschool Rockwell Elementary School, 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 Director: Margaret Hart 552-5070
Liverpool Christian Pre School 800 4th Street, Liverpool 13088 Director: Judy Wight 457-3934
P.E.A.C.E. Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start P.E.A.C.E. Inc. operates multiple Head Start sites throughout Onondaga County; most of the sites are licensed by NY State. Sessions for 3 to 5 year olds run either part or full day. Participants must meet income guidelines. Home-based, centerbased and Early Head Start program options are available. For an application or more information call 470-3300 or 470-3346. Head Start and Early Head Start center-based programs are regulated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. No fee. Baldwinsville Head Start, 110 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Cicero Head Start, 6221 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Dunbar Head Start, 1453 South State Street, Syracuse 13205 Jordan-Elbridge Head Start, 25 North Main Street, Jordan 13080 Lafayette Head Start, 2777 Route 11 North, Lafayette 13084 Merrick Head Start, 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse 13204 Rockwell Head Start, 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 St Brigid’s Head Start, 810 Willis Avenue, Syracuse 13204 St. Daniel’s Head Start, 3020 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 Sumner Head Start, 215 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210
Luther Memorial Nursery School 435 South Main Street, Syracuse 13212 Director: Kathy Hathaway 458-1481
Peanut Butter Nursery School 126 Terry Road, Syracuse 13219 Director: MaryAnn Halsey 488-0284
Manlius Pebble Hill Pre-K 5300 Jamesville Road, Dewitt 13214 Director of Admissions: Lynne Allard 4462452
Playschool Preschool First Baptist Church, 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Wendy Mapstone 416-3374
Friends in Faith Christian Preschool 603 Tulip Street, Liverpool 13088 Director: Becky Krebs 457-3254 Holy Trinity Pre School 37 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Helen Glowacki 685-5820 Huntington Family Center Pre-K 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Robin Manning 476-3157 Ivy League Nursery School 4461 Onondaga Boulevard (In St. Ann’s School), Syracuse 13215 Director: Patty Halpin 399-6634 Lafayette Nursery School 1875 North Road, Tully 13159 Director: Esther LaClair 677-3644 Little Eagles at Saint Ann’s Pre-K and Nursery School 4471 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse 13219 Contact: 468-6441 Little Lamb Christian Preschool 420 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Janice Cooper 452-3302
MANOS West 109 Shonnard Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Director: Theresa Pagano 435-4608 Marcellus Parent Nursery School 15 West Main Street, Marcellus, NY 13108 Director: Charlene Welsh 673-4395 Mario Tomasetti Pre-School Sydney Johnson
Presbyterian Weekday Nursery School 64 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Susan Wolken 635-7391 Radisson Nursery School North Entry Road in the Aspen House, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Kristine Weaver 635-2815 Rockefeller Nursery School 350 Nottingham Road, Syracuse 13210
Director: Gretchen Brown 472-8130 Saint Matthew’s Over the Rainbow Day Care Center 214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, 13057 Director: Barbara Falcone-Quonce 4384328 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Route 31, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Gell 652-9364 Saint Joseph’s Preschool 5600 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Shari Wolfe 484-2153 Saint Margaret’s Nursery School 201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Sue Donze 455-5791 Saint Paul’s United Methodist Nursery School 2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 Director: Rebecca Emerson 492-1764 or 469-0541 Saint Rose of Lima Pre-K 411 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Susan Sees 458-6036 Skaneateles Nursery School St. James Episcopal Church, East Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Darcy Sisto 685-8543 Syracuse City School District Pre-K/Universal Pre-K Programs The Syracuse City School District operates state funded Pre-K programs at various sites throughout the city. For more information call 435-4276.
Pre-K Programs Bellevue, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Blodgett, 312 Oswego Street, Syracuse 13204 Central Village Housing, 203 East Castle Street, Syracuse 13205 Delaware Academy, 900 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13204 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 416 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Dr. King Toddlers (EI), 419 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Dr. Weeks, 710 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Elmwood, 1728 South Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Franklin Magnet, 428 South Alvord Street, Syracuse 13207 Frazer Magnet, 741 Park Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Grant, 2400 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 Hughes Magnet, 345 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse 13210 Huntington, 400 Sunnycrest Road, Syracuse 13206 Lemoyne, 1528 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse 13208 Levy, 111 Fellows Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 McKinley-Brighton Magnet, 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse 13205 Meachem, 171 Spaulding Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Park Street Pre-K, 501 Park Street, Syracuse 13208
Roberts Pre-K, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Salem Hyde, 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Seymour Magnet, 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Ed Smith @ Sumner, 211 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210 Van Duyn, 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Webster, 500 Wadsworth Street, Syracuse 13208
Community Based UPK (Universal Pre-K) Programs For more information call 435-4276. Atonement Day Care Center, 116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Catholic Charities Hawley Youth Center, 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Catholic Charities Northside CYO, 529 North Salina Street, Syracuse 13208 Elmcrest Early Education Center (Small Wonders), 960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Erwin Nursery School, 920 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse 13210 ENABLE @ Exploring Your World, 620 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13204 Huntington Family Center, 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Jowonio School, 3049 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13224 Lean On Me Day Care, 422 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13204 Learn As You Grow, 158 Highland Avenue, Syracuse 13203 MANOS West, 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ Merrick School, 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse 13205 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ St. Brigid’s, 810 Willis Avenue, Syracuse 13204 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ St. Daniel’s, 3020 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ Sumner School, 215 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ Dunbar, 1453 South State Street, Syracuse 13205 Parkside Children’s Center, 301 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 The Salvation Army (Cabhorse Commons), 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 St. Vincent DePaul Day Care, 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Vincent House, 500 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204 Trinity Nursery School 8396 Morgan Road, Clay 13041 Director: Donna Klopfer 652-9186 United Church of Christ Nursery School 215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Sharon Catalino 652-3650 Village Nursery School 310 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Martha Bradshaw 637-9683 West Side Nursery 303 Kasson Road, P.O. Box 266, Camillus 13031 Director: Nancy Jenner-Gabriel, 488-0147 continued on next page
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Universal Pre-K (UPK) UPK is a developmentally-appropriate educational program for 4 year olds offered by school districts in both school and community-based settings, such as local day care centers for 2 ½ hours per day. UPK is funded by the NYS Department of Education. The following is a list of school districts currently offering UPK and the local programs that collaborate with each district. Cicero-North Syracuse School District 5355 West Taft Road, North Syracuse 13212 Contact: Dan Bowles 218-2124 Cicero-North Syracuse residents only. Cicero-North Syracuse Collaboration Sites: Cicero-North Syracuse Residents Only Learn As You Grow 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero 13039 Director: Katie Polhamus 458-4233 Learn As You Grow 8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Emily Tinsley 699-7189 Northminster Nursery School & Early Childhood Center 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindi Fowler 458-2669 P.E.A.C.E. Inc. Cicero Head Start 6221 State Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Joanne Buckingham East Syracuse Minoa School District 303 Roby Avenue, East Syracuse 13057 Contact: Carol Feldmeier 434-3801 East Syracuse-Minoa residents only. Jordan-Elbridge Central School District 9 Chappell Street, Jordan 13080 Contact: Janice Schue 689-8500 JordanElbridge residents only. Lafayette School District 5957 Route 20 West, Lafayette 13084 Contact: Greg Bump 677-3152 Solvay School District 103 Third Street, Solvay 13209 Contact: Eric Larison 468-1111 Solvay Collaboration Sites: Solvay Residents Only Learn As You Grow 120 North Orchard Road, Solvay 13209 Director: Kristie Rubino 487-0821
School-Age Care School-age child care programs provide care for children ages 5 through 12 years in a group setting. School-age programs that operate separately from other child care programs are registered by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Registered programs must meet minimum requirements for health, safety, nutrition, child’s programming and staff training. Drop in programs and programs operated by public or private schools, for enrolled students only, are exempt from NYS School-Age Child Care Registration. See listings under “Child Care Centers” for Centers that provide a school-age option within their program. Atonement Child Care Center - SACC Program. 116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Pam Coppola 492-7407
B.A.S.C.O.L. Inc (Before and After School Childcare on Location) Business offices located at: 4610 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090. Contact: Terry Liberty. 622-4815. B.A.S.C.O.L. offers before and after school care for children ages 5 through 12 years. Sites are located in elementary schools in the Liverpool, West Genesee, Onondaga Central and Westhill School Districts. Chestnut Hill Elementary, 200 Saslon Park Drive, Liverpool 13088 Donlin Drive Elementary, 299 Donlin Drive, Liverpool 13088 Elmcrest Elementary, 350 Woodspath Road, Liverpool 13090 Liverpool Elementary, 910 Second Street, Liverpool 13088 Longbranch Elementary, 4035 Longbranch Road, Liverpool 13090 Morgan Road Elementary, 7795 Morgan Road, Liverpool 13090 Nate Perry Elementary, 7053 Buckley Road, Liverpool 13088 Northside Baptist Church, 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool 13090 (Summer Program Only) Rockwell Elementary, 202 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 St. Ann’s Church, 4471 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse 13219 Solvay Elementary, 701 Woods Road, Solvay, 13209 Soule Road Elementary, 8338 Soule Road, Liverpool 13090 Stonehedge Elementary, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus 13031 Wetzel Road Elementary, 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Willowfield Elementary, 3900 Route 31, Liverpool 13090 Blessed Sacrament School-Age 3129 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Andrea Polcaro 463-1261 Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse Four locations available: Hamilton Street Club, 201 Hamilton Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Marie Fratto 579-1050 Summer program is available. East Fayette Street Club, 2100 East Fayette Street, Syracuse 13224 Director: Kenyata Calloway 472-6727 Summer program is available. Shonnard Street Club, 201 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Jimmy Oliver 475-5069 Summer program is available. Central Village Club, 212 Van Buren Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Syeisha Byrd 425-1965 Summer program is available. Cathedral Academy at Pompei 923 North McBride Street, Syracuse 13208 Contact: Sister Helen Ann Charlebois 4228548 Catholic Charities: Sponsors child care programs for children 5 through 12 years of age. Enrollment priority is given to neighborhood residents. The programs are free or charge nominal fees. The sites also offer summer programs. Bishop Foery Foundation, 100 Edmund Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Larry King 475-8316
Vincent House Elementary Program, 500 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: 475-9844
floor Syracuse, NY 13244 Administrative Office 443-4260
Community Kids 1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Bettie Graham 396-0148
Saint Matthew’s Over the Rainbow 214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Barbara Quonce 437-8319
Bellevue Elementary, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse, 13207 Site Director: Carole Bildstein Blodgett Elementary, 312 Oswego Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Sylvia Martinez-Daloia Delaware Academy, 900 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Nathalie Quezada Warren Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , Elementary 416 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Site Director: Kevin Adams Dr. Weeks Elementary, 710 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Site Director: Jennifer Dombroske Ed Smith, Lancaster Ave. & Broad St. Syracuse, NY 13210 Site Director: Tanesha Cameron-Cole Elmwood Elementary, 1728 South Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Site Director: Vincent Cobb Franklin Magnet Elementary, 428 South Alvord Street, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Sheila Kusi Frazer Magnet Elementary, 741 Park Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Dawn Hudson Huntington Elementary, 400 Sunnycrest Road, Syracuse 13206 Site Director: Rhoda Smith HW Smith 1130 Salt Springs Rd. Syracuse, NY 13224 Site Director: Jenna LaManna Lemoyne Elementary, 1528 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse 13208 Contact: Syliva Martinez-Daloia McKinley-Brighton Magnet Elementary 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse, 13205 Site Director: Roshana Daniel Meachem Elementary, 171 Spaulding Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Site Director: Jennifer Holland Percy Hughs 345 Jamesville Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210 Site Director: Asomgyee Pamoja Porter Elementary, 512 Emerson Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Lisa Earle Roberts Elementary, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Vanessa Chaves-Asforis Salem Hyde Elementary, 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Site Director: Ahmeed Turner Seymour Magnet Elementary, 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Site Director: Janet Quinones-Eatman Van Duyn Elementary, 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Site Director: Kelsia Harris Webster Elementary, 500 Wadsworth Street, Syracuse 13208 Site Director: Lauren Williams STRIVE / Samuel and Lydia Clark Foundation 218 Webster Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Laquell Whitney 476-2538
Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Kimberly Johnson 476-7508
Syracuse Northeast Community Center 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Tom Bazydlo 472-6343
Say Yes to Education 109 Otisco St., Second
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Contact Community Services – Paving R Way Lincoln Middle School, 1613 James Street, Syracuse, 13203 Contact: Softin Miller 251-1400 Happy Campers School Age Child Care 6221 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Annette Oliva 699-9701 Summer program is available. Holy Family Extended Day Care 130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse 13219 Director: Bri Cervino 484-7852 Huntington Family Centers, Inc. School Age Program 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Donald Pier 4763157 Jewish Community Center After School Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Lori Innella-Venne 445-2360 King’s Kids Christian Child Care SACC Program 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Marjorie Edwards 682-5034 Koala Kare School Age Program 3448 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021 Lafayette After School Program Route 20, Grimshaw Elementary School, Lafayette 13084 Director: Beverly Oliver 677-3152 Marcellus Community Child Care Center SACC Program 1 East Main Street, Marcellus 13108 Director: Sharon Morgan 673-2608 Summer program is available. Merriday School 1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203 Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031 Summer program is available. Montessori School of Syracuse 155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary O’Connor 449-9033 (The) New School 5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt 13214 Contact: Tamara Breed 475-6453 Saint Margaret’s 201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Susanne Donze 455-5791 Summer program is available.
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St. - See “Saint” Temple Adath Yeshurun - SACC Program 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Melvin Besdin 445-0049 The Salvation Army–Citadel Corporation 749 South Warren Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Nina James 479-1334 Town of Dewitt/Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Series) at Tecumseh Elementary 901 Nottingham Road, Jamesville 13078 Contact: Lori Wirth 446-9250 Tully After School Program Tully Elementary School, 20 South State Street, Tully 13159 Contact: Kelly Uyehara 3456390 YES - See “Town of Dewitt” YMCA School Age Care Programs The YMCA sponsors programs for children in grades K-7. YMCA of Greater Syracuse 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Liz Horne-Baxter 474-6851, ext. 315 East Hill Elementary, 410 Blackmore Road, Camillus 13031 K. C. Heffernan Elementary, 2 Reed Parkway, Marcellus 13108 Lyncourt School, 2707 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 Onondaga Road Elementary (including Split Rock and Stonehedge Schools), 703 Onondaga Road, Syracuse 13215 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Baldwinsville) 2725 West Entry Road Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Lesley Wilcox 635-1050 Palmer Elementary, 7864 Hicks Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Reynolds Elementary, 222 Deerwood Drive, Baldwinsville 13027 Van Buren Elementary, 14 Ford Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Northwest Area, 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Ray Middle School, Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville 13027 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (North Area) 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Holly Kontak 451-2562 Allen Road Elementary, 803 Allen Road, North Syracuse 13212 Bear Road Elementary, 5590 Bear Road, North Syracuse 13212 Cicero Elementary, 5979 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Kinder Kids Club, North Area YMCA, 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Lakeshore Road Elementary, 7180 Lakeshore Road, Clay 13041 Roxboro Elementary, 200 Bernard Street, Mattydale 13211 Smith Road Elementary, 5959 Smith Road, North Syracuse 13212 Brewerton Elementary, 9530 Brewerton Road, Brewerton 13029 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (East Area) 200
Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Kerry Coleman-Herrick 637-2025, ext. 215 East Area, 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Salt Springs Street, Fayetteville 13066 Minoa Elementary, 421 North Main Street, Minoa 13116 YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Downtown) 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Catherine Ranieri 474-6851, ext. 310 Roberts Elementary School, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Elmwood Elementary School, 1728 South Avenue, Syracuse YMCA-WEIU of Auburn Ramsdell Elementary School, 9 North Chappell Street, Jordan 13080 Director: Cynthia Wingood 689-9078
YWCA School Age Care Programs Sponsors programs for children in grades K-6 in multiple elementary schools in various school districts. Contact: Tiano Palermo 424-0040 Bellevue Elementary, 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Elden Elementary, 29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Fremont Elementary, 115 West Richmond Road, East Syracuse 13057 H.W Smith Elementary, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Roberts Elementary, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Salem Hyde Elementary, 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Zonta House, 401 Douglas Street, Syracuse 13203 Contact: Jackie O’Hara 474-0746
Child Care Centers A child care center provides care in a nonresidential facility. Children are cared for in groups according to their age and the number of caregivers. Care can be provided for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Each center determines the ages of children they will accept into their program. Several child care centers do offer a school-age option within their program. All child care centers are licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Programs must meet minimum standards for health, safety, nutrition, and children’s programming. The staff and Director are required to meet specific education and/or work standards.
Orangeport Road Brewerton 13029 Director: Desiree Phillips 668-7444 Children’s Beginnings 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse 13261 Director: Lorinda Bennett 448-0980 Children’s Learning Center 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Michele Ferguson 498-2346 Childtime Learning Centers Five centers offer care: 7453 Morgan Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Lisa Fingerman 451-5246 4645 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Missy Blanchard 492-0294 8439 Loop Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Stephanie Misner 635-1693 3217 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Darlene Strodel 446-2027 5112 West Taft Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Pamela Frear 452-7955 Cicero Family Sports Center 5575 Meltzer Court, Cicero 13039 Director: Kristy Townsend 752-9622 County North Children’s Center, Inc 205 School Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Beth Pastel 451-8520 Creative Environment Day School 531 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Sheila C. Brittain 637-6071 ENABLE @ Exploring Your World 620 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Gretchen Lee 218-0296 (The) Gingerbread House 2500 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 Director: David Cole 471-4198 (The) Growing Place 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Nene Thornton, 446-5788 Honey Tree Day Care 3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Teresa Sobolewski 463-8118 Honey Tree Infant Center 3218 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Teresa Sobolewski 463-8118 Huntington Family Centers, Inc. Program 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: Robin Manning 476-3157
Unless otherwise noted, all child care centers listed here are open during school holidays, breaks, and summers.
Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Jo David 445-2040, ext. 120
Atonement Lutheran Church Child Care Center 116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Pam Coppola 4927407
Jordan-Elbridge Country Kids Day School Located in the Jordan United Methodist Church, 63 Elbridge Street, Jordan 13080 Director: Leora Chilson 689-9686
Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School Syracuse University, M-17 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13244 Director: Daria Webber 443-2471
Jowonio School 3049 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13224 Director: Ellen Barnes 445-4010
Brewerton Community Child Care 5395
KinderCare Learning Centers 5009 Campuswood Drive,
East Syracuse 13057 Director: Michelle Colagiovanni 433-0089 3787 Canvasback Drive, Liverpool 13090 Director: Kris Kline 622-0286 Koala Kare Day Care 3476 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021 Lean On Me Day Care Center 422 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13202 Phone: 421-6380 Learn As You Grow, Inc 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero 13039 Director: Katelyn Decker 458-4233 158 Highland Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Heather Rice 474-5627 120 North Orchard Road, Solvay 13209 Director: Jessica Daddario 487-0821 3711 Milton Avenue, Bldg. A, Camillus 13031 Director: Laura Sgouris 487-4132 3711 Milton Avenue, Bldg. B, Camillus 13031 Director: Laura Sgouris 468-1491 8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Joshua LaGrow 699-7189 Little Apples Child Care Center at Blodgett School 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Director: Heather Luchsinger 435-5813. Only for children whose parents are employed by the Syracuse City School District. Little Lukes 5820 Heritage Landing Drive, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Kathleen Mahoney 701-1107 Little Lukes – Radisson 8282 Willett Parkway, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Meg Kellogg 857-0800 Living and Learning Centers, Inc. 4845 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Kathy Fiermonte 492-6609 Lydia’s Lullaby 213 Cannon Street, Syracuse 13205 Director: Rachel Botsford 471-4750 Marcellus Community Child Care Center 1East Main Street, Marcellus 13108 Director: Sharon Morgan 673-2608 North Area Family YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Kelly Wentworth 451-5101 On The Hill Child Care Center 4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Elizabeth Martini 492-9112 Parkside Children’s Services 301 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 Director: Sue Prince 468-1632 Partners in Learning, Inc – MANOS 108 Shonnard Street Syracuse, NY 13204 Director: Ramona Moreno 435-6000 Partners in Parenting 5402 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Karen Sweeney 468-3902 continued on next page
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continued from previous page St. Matthew’s Over The Rainbow Child Care Center 214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Stephanie Locaputo 438-4328 Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Helen O’Malley 476-7508 (The) Salvation Army Operates several child care facilities in our area. Salina Street Infant and Parenting Day Care, 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Chandra Smith 479-1113 Priority enrollment for teen parents. Cab Horse Commons Day Care Center, 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Mardea Warner 479-1113 Shining Stars Daycare Center, Inc. Three centers offer care: 5930 Bowman Road, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Greta McDowell 656-2180 4581 Enders Road, Manlius 13104 Director: Jill Lane 682-3257 120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool 13088 Director: Melissa Buczek 457-4500 Skaneateles Early Childhood Center, Inc. 1574 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Sarah Redding 685-8248 Small Wonders Child Care at Elmcrest Early Education Center 960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Gretchen Lee 446-3220 SonShine Child Care Center 107 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Carol Luebbert Contact: Shelly Daignault 682-2895 St. See “Saint” Stepping Stone Child Care Center 2827 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Jennifer Sofia 635-2344 Syracuse University Early Education and Child Care Center Bldgs M-0 and M-1 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13224 Director: Joan Supiro 443-4482 Priority enrollment for S.U. students, faculty and staff. Temple Adath Rothschild Early Childhood Center 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Cheryl Livshin 445-0049 Together We Grow 7020 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Karin Mabe 656-2399 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center 4081 Route 31, Clay 13041 Director: Celena Scherfner 652-4301 Upstate Day Care Center 650 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Clare White 464-4438 World of Wonder Child Care Center 5633 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Danielle Macholl 487-1487
Things Thu March 1
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No Registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Cuddletime. 11:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. NOOK, The Simple Touch Reader. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK and explore the many features of our fabulous, easy to use eBook. Reader. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. . Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.
Fri March 2
Westhill High School Music Department Presents: Cinderella (Enchanted Edition). March 2 at 7 PM and March 3 at 2 PM and 7 PM, Sunday, March 4, at 4 PM, at the Westhill High School Auditorium. The cast and crew include over 100 students including 14 Elementary students acting, singing and dancing in this great musical. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in the main office during school hours starting on February 6, in the Auditorium Foyer Thursday, March 1 from 6 to 8 PM or at the door based upon availability. All seating is reserved so get your tickets early for the best seats.
Sat March 3
Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Read Across America Storytime Event. 11 AM. The theme is green for a very special 2012 Read Across America celebration featuring. The Lorax by Dr. Suess. Great for ages 3-8. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Nest Box Building Volunteer Day. 9 AM to 1 PM. Make nest boxes for birds great and small! Volunteers are wanted to help build and repair nest boxes for our most vulnerable bird species like the kestrel, wood duck, and purple martin. Lunch will be provided. Free. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-3653588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah. “The Little Mermaid”. 12:30 PM at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Syracuse. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an interactive production every Daturday through April 28. All tickets are $5. Reservations: 449-3823. In the inter-active version, the children in the audience get to join the fun by singing and dancing along with the Little Mermaid and her friends. Bristlebot Workshop. 12 to 2PM. A chance for children to make robots out of toothbrushes and learn the basics of robotics! Registration Required. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Sun March 4
Careers In Art: Earning A Full Time Living As An Artist. 2 PM. Local artist, Hall Groat (http:// hallgroat.com/) will discuss his career as an artist as well as how an artist could earn a full
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time living. Discussion will be followed by a book sale and signing. Please register in advance. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Syracuse Police (Images of America Series).1 to 3 PM. Stop by, get your book signed and meet authors Daniel F. Walsh, Thomas L. Derby, and Russell W. Gates. Syracuse Police illustrates the evolution of urban policing and gives insight into the department’s core values and the police officers who have held them sacred. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.
Mon March 5
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
Tue March 6
Fabulous 4’s And 5’s Storytime.10:30 AM. Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Movie Premiere: “JIG”. 7 PM on March 6 and 2 PM on March 11. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK Tablet or Color and learn about the many features of these dynamic interactive devices at this 1-hour tutorial. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Tech Time. 10 AM and 11 AM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. “Drop In” to the Children’s Consortium, Tuesdays in March. 10 to 11 AM. $5 each or attend 6 times for $20,Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331 March’s theme is Dr. Seuss! Join other families to make green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday, Learn all about “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” Wear your favorite pair of fun socks or slippers, Make your own Dr. Seuss hat. Storytime. Every Thursday at 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.
Wed March 7
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. First Steps 9:30 AM. A language building program using music, movement, rhymes and stories. For toddlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Kiddie Café 10 AM. Drop in to Cafe 300 for puzzles, coloring sheets, lacing cards, kids music, snacks and fun! Coming Fall 2011- Play with the new train table at Cafe 300. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Montezuma Birding Van Tour. 9 AM to 12 PM. Ducks, geese and swans are on the move as the spring migration season is upon us. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where hundreds of thousands of waterfowl can be seen! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult, $30/family; $5/person if you drive yourself. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-3653588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah. Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Stories and crafts for children ages 5 to 10. Free; no registration. Call 672-3661 or visit www. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org Terrific 2’s And 3’s Preschool Storytime.10:30 AM. Nurture a love of books with your 2 or 3 year old. We will learn letters, sounds and words as we share stories, songs and rhymes. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Baby Talk, Wednesdays in March and April, 10 to 11 AM, $5 each or attend 6 times for $20 Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331. Do you have a new baby? Craving some adult interaction in your day? Come to Baby Talk and visit with other moms of infants to discuss topics like sleeping through the night, nutrition for your baby, and taking care of mom lead by a certified Parent Educator. Bring your baby with you and leave each week with a parenting tip to try. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 3 PM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Helping Your Child to Cope with Stress. 2 tto 3:30 PM. As parents, identifying the causes of your own stress and practicing ways to work through it is important. In this workshop, you will learn new ideas for coping with both your own stress and your child’s stress. Registration deadline: March 5. $20 each or $30 for a couple. Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse.
Thu March 8
Mom’s Club of East Syracuse. 9:30 AM. Montlhy gathering for kids and moms local to the area. Speaker topic: Boredom Busters Manlius United Methodist Church. 111 Wesley St, Manlius. Free. 289-5990. momsclubsyreastny.tripod.com. Tech Time. 4 PM and 5:30 PM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 4 PM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Cuddletime. 11:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, continued on next page
Things songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Cine Club Francais. 6 PM. Le Petit Nicholas. Enjoy French movies (all have English subtitles)followed by French appetizers and discussion! Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Fri March 9
Movie Premiere: “Moneyball”. 6:30 PM. Based on a true story, “Moneyball” is a movie for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball’s conventional wisdom is wrong..Rating: PG-13, 133 Minutes. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Sat March 10
Celtic Traditions. 2 PM. Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance Set sail on a musical voyage to Ireland, Scotland and Wales for Celtic Traditons, a concert invoking the spirit of timehonored culture and customs. The Syracuse Children’s Chorus will share the stage with the Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance from Oswego, and transport you to the Emerald Isle during a spectacular performance of Celtic music and dance that is perfect for young lads and lassies. West Genesee High School, 5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Cookie Mouse Storytime. 11 AM. Join us for a special Storytime featuring If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff with a guest appearance by Cookie Mouse. Call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Eshu Bumpus and Motoko Dworkin. 8 PM. Eshu is a renowned performer of African tales and an accomplished jazz vocalist. Motoko captivates audiences as she exquisitely blends ancient Japanese lore and original tales with traditional music. Eshu and Motoko are both great storytellers in their own right, but, together, this unlikely pairing of tellers of African and Asian stories is simply amazing. Tickets: $6 for children, $8 for adults Purchase at our box office: 476-0466. 518 Prospect Ave., Ash Street door, or online at openhandtheater.org. Second Saturday Science: Pranks, Tricks, and Practical Jokes. 10 AM to 1:30 PM. NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero.
Sun March 11
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
Mon March 12
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Maxwell Movie Nights. 6 PM. Familyoriented films; popcorn included. Call for title, length, and rating Free; no Registration, but
seating is limited. Call 672-3661 or visit www. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
Tue March 13
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Fabulous 4’s And 5’s Storytime. 10:30 AM. Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 1 PM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. “Drop In” to the Children’s Consortium, Tuesdays in March. 10 to 11 AM. $5 each or attend 6 times for $20,Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331 March’s theme is Dr. Seuss! Join other families to make green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday, Learn all about “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” Wear your favorite pair of fun socks or slippers, Make your own Dr. Seuss hat. Storytime. Every Thursday at 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt.
Wed March 14
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Stories and crafts for children ages 5 to 10. Free; no registration. Call 672-3661 or visitmaxwellmemorial.org. First Steps. 9:30 AM. A language building program using music, movement, rhymes and stories. For toddlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Baby Talk, Wednesdays in March and April, 10 to 11 AM, $5 each or attend 6 times for $20 Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331. Do you have a new baby? Craving some adult interaction in your day? Come to Baby Talk and visit with other moms of infants to discuss topics like sleeping through the night, nutrition for your baby, and taking care of mom lead by a certified Parent Educator. Bring your baby with you and leave each week with a parenting tip to try. Kiddie Café. 10 AM. Drop in to Cafe 300 for puzzles, coloring sheets, lacing cards, kids music, snacks and fun! Coming Fall 2011- Play with the new train table at Cafe 300. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Terrific 2’s And 3’s Preschool Storytime. 10:30 AM. Nurture a love of books with your 2 or 3 year old. We will learn letters, sounds and words as we share stories, songs and rhymes. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Tech Time. 3 PM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-
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one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. “Syracuse Woman Magazine” Night. 6 to 8 PM. Networking for professionals in the Central New York area. Mingle with SWM staff and meet local professionals, too. Free to attend. Light refreshments. Kitty Hoynes, 301 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. Visit syracusewomanmag.com/swm for a free online subscription. All editions can be found at Tops and Wegmans on the “free publication” newsstand.
Thu March 15
Cuddletime. 11:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 10 AM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Fri March 16
39 Clues Party. 11 AM. Are you a fan of the 39 Clues series? Then the group for some fun (and mysterious!) activities. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Tech Time. 2 PM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-toone computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Sat March 17
Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
Sun March 18
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Nature’s Little Explorers: Under the Snow. 10 AM. Come read the book Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart and then go on a hike to see who has been stirring on a winter’s day. See if you can tell who has been walking by, and perhaps who is hidden below the piles of snow outside. Be curious like a kit fox. Dress warmly. For ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: $5/ child; nonmembers: $8/child. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350. Naturalist Badge Day. 1 to 3:30 PM. Webelos scouts will complete the requirements for this badge by identifying and studying local birds and their habitats, discussing bird flyways and bird conservation. Interactive games and activities will be incorporated into the program. Fee: $7/scout. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah, N.Y. Home School Expeditions: Tracks and Traces. 1 PM. Join us for a snowshoe hike and tracking walk. Learn the 3 Ps of track-
ing: place, pattern, and prints. Then we’ll go into the woods to see who has been out and about on this cool winter day. Be observant on the trail like a coyote. Dress warmly. For children in grades 3-6. Members: $5/child; nonmembers: $8 per child. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. For more information, call 673-1350.
Mon March 19
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 10 AM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Tue March 20
Judy’s Book Club.7 PM. Join Judy and the group by the fireplace as they discuss The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon, the 40-year epic journey of lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love. Call the store at 449-2948. . Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Fabulous 4’s And 5’s Storytime. 10:30 AM. Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. “Drop In” to the Children’s Consortium, Tuesdays in March. 10 to 11 AM. $5 each or attend 6 times for $20,Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331 March’s theme is Dr. Seuss! Join other families to make green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday, Learn all about “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” Wear your favorite pair of fun socks or slippers, Make your own Dr. Seuss hat. Storytime. Every Thursday at 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Job Center One-On-One Assistance. 10 AM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more! Fayetteville Free Library, Discuss “The Magicians” and meet author Lev Grossman via Skype. Attendees will have the chance to win a signed copy of the book. Reminder: you don’t have to have read the book to attend. See http://www. fayettevillefreelibrary.org/meettheauthor for more details. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Bullying: What’s the Big Deal? 7 PM. First Baptist Church of Syracuse, 5833 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville. Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central New York. Presented by Heather Meyer, 5th Grade counselor and ADAPEP (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Education Program) Counselor and Jane Jasinski, 6th Grade Counselor continued on next page
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Things at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School. Any child can be bullied. Children with special needs, however, are more likely to be bullied than their peers.
Wed March 21
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Stories and crafts for children ages 5 to 10. Free; no registration. Call 672-3661 or visit maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. First Steps. 9:30 AM. A language building program using music, movement, rhymes and stories. For toddlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Kiddie Café. 10 AM. Drop in to Cafe 300 for puzzles, coloring sheets, lacing cards, kids music, snacks and fun! Coming Fall 2011- Play with the new train table at Cafe 300. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Terrific 2’s And 3’s Preschool Storytime. 10:30 AM. Nurture a love of books with your 2 or 3 year old. We will learn letters, sounds and words as we share stories, songs and rhymes. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Learning Through Play/ 7 to 8:30 PM. This engaging and hands-on workshop helps parents to identify play activities that will encourage brain development in their infants and toddlers. Registration deadline: March 12. $20 each or $30 for a couple. For parents of children age 0 to 3. Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. Baby Talk, Wednesdays in March and April, 10 to 11 AM, $5 each or attend 6 times for $20 Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331. Do you have a new baby? Craving some adult interaction in your day? Come to Baby Talk and visit with other moms of infants to discuss topics like sleeping through the night, nutrition for your baby, and taking care of mom lead by a certified Parent Educator. Bring your baby with you and leave each week with a parenting tip to try.
Thu March 22
Cuddletime. 11:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Brush Up Your French With Violette! 6 PM. An informal opportunity to brush up your French grammar skills with Violette. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Tech Time. 10 AM and 5:30 PM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Fri March 23
Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to
11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
Sat March 24
Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Movie Premiere: “The Muppets”. 2 PM. To stage the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the Muppet Theater, Walter, Mary, and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. Running time 103 minutes; Rated PG. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Sun March 25
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
Mon March 26
Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Tech Time. 9:30 AM. Staff assisted oneone-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319.
Tue March 27
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Group. 7 PM. Welcome, Central New York children’s writers and illustrators! Come for a discussion at our children’s stage. A great way to get information and connect with local authors and illustrators. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Sally’s Pre-school Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. Children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Story Time. 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers! Events may change. Please call to confirm, 449-2948. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt. Movie Premiere: “The Help”. Marc6:30PM on March 27and 2 PM on March 30. “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. PG-13, 137 Minutes. . Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. “Drop In” to the Children’s Consortium, Tuesdays in March. 10 to 11 AM. $5 each or attend 6 times for $20,Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse.
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471-8331 March’s theme is Dr. Seuss! Join other families to make green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday, Learn all about “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” Wear your favorite pair of fun socks or slippers, Make your own Dr. Seuss hat. Fabulous 4’s And 5’s Storytime. 10:30 AM. Help your preschooler get ready to read as we enjoy stories together and build important early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Tech Time. 10 AM. Staff assisted oneone-one tech help. Tech Time is a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time. Please let us know what topic you need to cover when registering. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319.
Wed March 28
Stories with Sally. 10:30 to 11 AM. For Children 3 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661. Story Art Wednesdays. 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Stories and crafts for children ages 5 to 10. Free; no registration. Call 672-3661 or visit www.maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. First Steps. 9:30 AM. A language building program using music, movement, rhymes and stories. For toddlers up to age 3 who have graduated from Cuddletime. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Tech Time. 1 PM and 1:30 PM. Staff assisted one-one-one tech help. When registering please let us know what topic you would like to cover. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319. Kiddie Café. 10 AM. Drop in to Cafe 300 for puzzles, coloring sheets, lacing cards, kids music, snacks and fun! Coming Fall 2011- Play with the new train table at Cafe 300. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Baby Talk, Wednesdays in March and April, 10 to 11 AM, $5 each or attend 6 times for $20 Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. 471-8331. Do you have a new baby? Craving some adult interaction in your day? Come to Baby Talk and visit with other moms of infants to discuss topics like sleeping through the night, nutrition for your baby, and taking care of mom lead by a certified Parent Educator. Bring your baby with you and leave each week with a parenting tip to try. Terrific 2’s And 3’s Preschool Storytime. 10:30 AM. Nurture a love of books with your 2 or 3 year old. We will learn letters, sounds and words as we share stories, songs and rhymes. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374, ext. 319.
Thu March 29
FrogWatch USA. 10 AM to Noon and 10 AM to Noon on March 30. FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program that allows individuals and families to learn about the wetlands in their communities and help conserve amphibians by reporting the calls of local frogs and toads. Children will learn about the significance of the Mont-
ezuma Wetlands Complex by playing interactive games and activities. Then, they will investigate Montezuma’s wetlands for our slippery, slimy friends that are beginning to wake up after a long winters nap. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315365-3588 or e-mail montezuma@audubon.org Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89,Savannah. Knowing Yourself as a Parent. 4:30 to 6 PM. The most important experience for any young child is the feeling of being part of a relationship with a parent. Being involved with a parent helps children develop a sense of security and trust. This workshop explores this important partnership, which serves as a foundation for a child’s self-esteem. Registration deadline: March 27. $20 each or $30 for a couple. Children’s Consortium, 2122 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse. Cuddletime. 11:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language building program. For babies not yet walking and an adult. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Women’s History Month Tea. 2 PM. New York City musician Linda Russell will provide a history of American women in song. We’ll learn about the role of women in 18th and 19th century society through music interspersed with excerpts from diaries and letters in which women tell their own stories. The presentation is funded by the New York Council for the Humanities. Tea and cookies follow the performance. Registration is required. Please call 6376374 to register. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Job Center One-On-One Assistance.11 AM and 3 PM. A Librarian can help you explore careers, create or edit a resume, set up email and job feeds, and much more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319.
Fri March 30
Sweet Little Repeats Spring/Summer Children’s consignment sale at the Great Northern Mall Clay. March 30 through April 1. Visit: www.sweetlittlerepeats.com to sign up to consign, volunteer or for more information. The Ffl Sidewalk Sale. 10 AM to 5 PM March 30 and March 31.Join us for the FFL Sidewalk Sale outside the library! Some of the best books will be on sale at a reduced price! Come check it out and bring your friends. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374, ext. 319. Verdi Requiem. 7:30 PM. Symphony Syracuse will be perform in the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University campus. Daniel Hege will conduct. Tickets are $20 general admission, and student tickets are $10. Tickets are available from the Syracuse Opera Box Office.
Sat March 31
Miss Kelly’s Saturday Story Time. 10:30 to 11 AM. For children 4 and under, must be accompanied by parent or another adult. Free. No registration required. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. For more information, call 672-3661.
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Autism Awareness Programs supported by Kohl’s Autism and Related Disorders Program
CONFERENCE Children with Social, Emotional & Behavioral Challenges Including Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach PA R E N T S & P R O F E S S I O N A L S - YO U A R E I N V I T E D ! $ &"! *$ '% ! ( $% &* "& "! $ ! !& $ + ! ( $% &* (
April 26, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Presenter Ross Greene, Ph.D. Online registration at AutismSyracuse.com Professionals: $85 (by April 6) $95 (A45.0 < &5*276 '; April 6) $65 (April 7-16) For more information go to AutismSyracuse.com or call 472-4404.
Sponsored by Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center in conjunction with CNY Coalition for Young Children with Special Needs.
AUTISM AWARENESS WALK
Register: AutismSyracuse.com
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Saturday, April 28th 10:00 am Long Branch Park in Liverpool.