Education

raising kids EDUCATION GUIDE The new school year will be here before you know it! Whether it’s your child’s first school or you’re looking to make a switch, now is the time to find the right place for your child.

Multiple Programs

Wagner College Department For Lifelong Learning

631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 lifelong-learning@wagner.edu wagner.edu/lifelong-learning

Programs:

Friday after school & Saturday classes for ages 4 to 17. ACT Theater & Performing Arts, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Digital Art, Dungeons & Dragons, Esports, Magic The Gathering, Mindfulness, Photography, SHSAT/TACHS Test Prep, Filmmaking, Lego Robotics, Sign Language, Spanish, STEAM, Video Game Design.

Preschools & Day Care

Bright Minds Academy

75 SkyLine Drive • 10304 877.826.2060 brightmindsacademysi@gmail.com bma.school facebook.com/brightmindsacademy_ instagram.com/brightmindsacademy_

Programs:

Voucher and private pay accepted. Pick-up/ drop-off services. Fun educational curriculum, nutritious meals, certified teachers.

Activities:

Arts & crafts, sewing, baking, music, dance and more.

JCC of Staten Island

1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 718.475.5224 485 Victory Boulevard • 10301 718.475.5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5230 2221 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.475.5100 sijcc.org

Programs:

Infant/Toddler Care–12 mos; ages 3 mos-2.8 yrs; 3, 4, 5 days/week 7am-6pm; extended hrs 7-9am & 4-6pm. Full Day 3K and PreK for All. Contact facility for specific programs.

Activities:

Literature, art, music & movement. Intro to Jewish culture and tradition. Indoor and outdoor play area. _____________________________________

Most Terrific Child Center

555 Tompkins Ave • 10305 718.273.0334 mtcdaycare@yahoo.com mtcdaycare.com facebook.com/most-terrific-childcenter-105004707711431

Programs:

We are an early education center that provides free Full-day 3K and Pre-K programs for kids three and four years old.

Activities:

Children engage in a critical thinking and fun environment through arts and crafts, music and movement, learning technology, and science lessons. Gaining stronger social, problemsolving, and creative skills.

St. Joseph Hill Academy

850 Hylan Boulevard • 10305 718.981.1187 egregor@stjhill.org stjosephhillacademy.com

Programs:

Pre-K3 – 8th grade. Aftercare available. Call for info. Alignment of ELA and Social Studies Curriculums, Project Based Learning including STREAM Pre-K to 8, Project Lead The Way Science Curriculum aligned with NGSS K to 8.

Activities:

Sports: Soccer, Swimming, Golf, Basketball and more to come. Clubs: Theater, Band, Chess, Fencing, Robotics, Computer Repair, Wacky Science, Hill Explorers, Creative Chefs, Story and Craft, Hill Herald, Book Club. _____________________________________

Tender Care Preschool

6581 Hylan Blvd • 10309 718.317.2849 or 2858 bquinn@mountloretto.org mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool facebook @ tender care preschool

Programs:

Free full day UPK and 3-K, half & full days for 2 year olds. Summer Camp.

Activities:

Large playground & indoor gym, computers, library. French classes. Extended hours 7am-6pm. Sprinkler park on campus for Summer Camp. Located on the grounds of beautiful Mount Loretto. Plenty of parking.

Zion Lutheran Preschool

505 Watchogue Road • 10314 718.981.3623 zlcpsdirector@zion505.org Ms. Linda Herman, Director zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com FB: zionlutheranpreschoolstatenisland

Programs:

Terrific 2’s, Thrilling 3’s, PreK for 4’s, Tiny-Totz: Parent/Toddler Interaction, Gigglez: all-day daycare, Zion Zummer Adventurez Camp. Varied attendance schedules are offered for children to best meet their needs and the needs of the families, ranging from 2, 3, & 5 day. This includes AM & PM class options.

Activities:

Providing a loving, learning Christian environment through a comprehensive, developmental program designed to help children acquire the basic competencies and skills for full development and social participation. Also assuring that the quality of the child’s experience is emotionally satisfying, personally meaningful, and provides a basis for future learning.

Special needs

AHRC–Staten Island Preparatory School

23 Summit St. (formerly Our Lady Help of Christians) Staten Island, NY 10307 212.895.3386 john.goodson@ahrcnyc.org schools.ahrcnyc.org/sponsor/siprep

Programs:

Staten Island Preparatory School (SI Prep) is an NYSED approved private school for students with disabilities, primarily autism –preschoolers 3-5 and elementary 5-12. All of the children are placed by the NYCDOE’s Committee on Special Education and the Center Based Support Team.

Activities:

Students receive special education in small, structured classroom settings with high adult to student ratio. All therapies are provided as per IEP. School follows all state standards in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health and participates in NYS standard assessments or alternate assessments as warranted.

JCC of Staten Island - First Foot Forward

1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 2221 Richmond Ave • 10314 718.475.5225 sijcc.org

Programs:

Special education preschool for ages 2.5-5. Full day. Center based & integrated classes. Related services. Transportation & tuition at no cost to eligible children.

Activities:

Multi-disciplinary evaluations. Speech & language, occupational, physical & play therapy. Movement & music. Mainstreaming. Parent support groups.

Tutors

Resource Room Tutoring Center

534 Forest Avenue • 10310 718.873.5323 info@resourceroomsi.com resourceroomsi.com FB @resourceroomsi • IG @resourceroomsi

Programs:

Private tutoring for all academic subjects. K-12 and test prep including SAT, SHSAT, TACHS, Regents. S.T.E.M. Lego Robotics. In-person and online.

Activities:

Led and owned by licensed NYS teachers, Resource Room provides tailored individualized academic instruction for students of all ages, in all academic subject areas, with a personalized approach to student learning. _____________________________________

The Write Place

Staten Island, NY 10314 347.461.0135 thewriteplacecoach@gmail.com facebook.com/thewriteplacecoach instagram.com/thewriteplacecoach thewriteplacecoach.com

Programs:

Writing tutoring for: High school & college reading & writing assignments, application essays, resumes & cover letters, research, MLA & APA citations, and creative writing coaching.

Activities:

Custom one-on-one or small group tutoring for any struggling writer by an experienced college writing professor. Services: one-time or on-going meetings online or in-person.

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FUN AND

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BY JAMIE FISCHER Jamie Fischer is an editorial intern for Davler Media Group. She is a rising sophomore at Lehigh University, and enjoys playing tennis and spending time outdoors with her friends. A s New York continues to reopen, wearing a mask is one of the best ways to keep yourself, and those around you, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding the right mask for your kid can be challenging, whether it’s finding one that fits your little one’s noggin or finding a design that your kid will be excited about. Here are some cute, colorful, and stylish masks that your kids will proudly wear.

Sanctuary Camo Kids Masks

The Essential Lifestyle Kids Pack is designed for children ages 2-10, and each mask should be hand washed or disposed of after a few uses. Each pack includes two dino prints, one heritage camo, one pink camo, and one baby leopard print. sanctuaryclothing.com

Children’s Rainbow Face Coverings: Uncommon Goods

These vibrant kids masks are designed by kids for kids, with rainbow artwork that was created by children all around the world. In addition to the cheerful design, each mask includes a label with a positive message. uncommongoods.com

Cubcoats Face Masks

Available in packs of two for only $13, Cubcoats masks are durable, secure, and cute. These masks, which come in packs of orange and gray, or pink and purple, are 100 percent cotton and contain an inner pocket to add filters easily. cubcoats.com

Disney’s Cloth Face Masks

Coming in packs of four, these Disneyinspired cloth masks come in six varieties. Disney has donated $1 million of proceeds to support MedShare’s efforts to keep people safe globally. shopdisney.com/face-masks

Gap Kids Masks

Choose from 15 different designs—like floral, pineapples, sky blue, and fish print— that your child is bound to love. These masks are light-weight and comfortable with over-the-ear straps and an adjustable nose piece. gap.com

Mabel’s Labels

These fun, pleated masks are available in eight designs, including space, unicorn, ice cream, and camo. Each mask includes an inner layer of moisture wicking fabric to keep skin dry and comfortable, a middle layer of moisture repelling fabric to protect the face from droplets, and an outer layer of moisture wicking fabric preventing particles from entering mask. mabelslabels.com

Vistaprint Children can choose from dozens of designs that are not only stylish, but are also breathable. Masks offer advanced protection with lightweight and moisture-preventative material, and are machine washable. The design is conducive to easily swapping out replaceable filters, which can be purchased in packs of 10 for $10. For every reusable mask purchased, Vistaprint will be donating a portion to local businesses impacted by COVID-19. vistaprint.com/masks

Supersoft Mask Socialite

These masks come in eleven different colorful designs, including trendy tie dye variations, cheetah, snakeskin, and polka dot. Coated with a supersoft finish, these masks are comfortable with ample coverage. socialiteclothing.com

Spongebob Shop Nickelodeon’s F.U.N’s durable Spongebob masks include designs of all your child’s favorite Spongebob characters. spongebobshop.com/collections/face-masks

Busy Bees Cotton Masks

These 100% cotton, pastel masks are perfect for the summer, lined and contoured to fit comfortably over the nose. Browse through several designs on Maisonette. maisonette.com

Go To siparent.com/kids-face-masks for even more face masks, pricing info and to learn about various charities benefitting from the sale of each mask.