Staten Island Parent Magazine November 2018 by Staten Island Parent

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Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht Editor Jeannine Cintron Art and Production Michelle Yannaco Account Executives Ilene Cohen, Janine Mulé Jodi Fatto

20 What the Fortnite?? Digital addiction and your children

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32 Choose the Perfect Family Cruise for Your Crew Tips for booking your mid-sea vacation

58 Thank a Vet This Veterans Day! Why we give our gratitude to the troops

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‘Sharental’ Advisory: The Pros & Cons of Posting Your Baby’s Pics Good Sports: College Sports Opportunity Giving Thanks by Giving Back: Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

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54 Dear Teacher: Important Educational Questions 56 Mike Reilly: Registered Sex Offenders & What Parents Need to Know

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Nominate your favorite teacher for a Big Apple Award by November 26! Photo credit: morningbellnyc.com

The Big Apple Awards Think your child’s teacher is the cream of the crop? Nominate ‘em for a Big Apple Award! Now in its seventh year, the Big Apple Awards are granted annually to New York City’s most outstanding teachers. Since 2013, 88 teachers have been recipients of the prestigious award. Nominating a teacher for this award is a wonderful way to show your gratitude for the impact they have made in your child’s life. Last year, over 6,500 teachers were nominated from over 1,300 schools across the city. To qualify, nominees must be current, full-time public school teachers in City district schools, charter programs, or early childhood education centers who inspire their students, exemplify great teaching, and improve their school communities. Nominations are accepted anonymously, and your nominee will not be given your name without your permission. To nominate a teacher, you will need to provide the teacher’s name and subject, the school name and borough, the teacher’s email address, and the school principal’s name. You will also need to provide a brief statement on why your nominee should be considered for the award. Once this year’s Big Apple Award recipients are selected and identified in spring 2019, they will each be given the opportunity to participate in the Big Apple Fellowship and represent teachers citywide during monthly meetings as members of the Chancellor’s Teacher Advisory Group during the 2019–20 school year. You only have until November 26 to nominate your favorite teacher, so don’t miss out. To learn more about the award, visit the DOE website or link directly at siparent.com, where you can also link to a nomination form. Good luck to all of Staten Island’s wonderful teachers!

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Important School Dates: • November 2 - TACHS Exam • November 6 - Election Day (no school for public school students) • November 9 - Deadline to schedule Gifted and Talented Test • November 12 - Veteran’s Day observed (schools closed) • November 14–15 - Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences • November 19–20 - District 75 Parent-Teacher Conferences • November 22-23 - Thanksgiving Recess • November 27–28 - Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences • November 29–30 - High School Parent-Teacher Conferences

Go to siparent.com for info on: • Free Skiing for 4th & 5th Graders • Harry Potter Exhibit at New York Historical Society • 2019 Public School Directories & Applications • Catholic School Touring Tuesdays • Staten Island Veteran’s Discount Program • Big Apple Awards Nominations • Holiday Happenings

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Reality Check youth are standing up to Big Tobacco, working tirelessly to build a tobacco-free generation

Seen Enough Tobacco Day Did you know the average age of a new smoker in New York is just 13 years old? There is overwhelming evidence to indicate the more young people see tobacco marketing, the more likely they are to start smoking (per a report from the U.S. Surgeon General). According to seenenoughtobacco.org, young people are almost twice as likely as adults to recall tobacco advertising, and it makes them more likely to smoke. That’s why Reality Check of Tobacco-Free Staten Island recently spent an afternoon at Wolfe’s Pond Park, where they hosted a chalk the walk and cigarette butt cleanup for their second Annual Seen Enough Tobacco Day. Seen Enough Tobacco Day aims to demonstrate the scary impacts of tobacco marketing on youth in the community. The group’s goal was to protect themselves and other children from the billions of dollars tobacco companies spend advertising in places that can be seen by young people and to help put an end to youth smoking and tobacco use. Wolfe’s Pond was chosen for its location near one of the largest high schools on Staten Island. Kids spent the afternoon clearing the butts and placing flags where tobacco litter once was across the beach, and chalk messaging on the paths leading up to the beach. Go to siparent.com to link to more information.

Free Skiing & Snowboarding for Kids Thinking of a snowy getaway this winter? The Pennsylvania Ski

Areas Association is once again offering free skiing or snowboarding up to three times to fourth and fifth graders at participating PA resorts. Additionally, the students can take advantage of a beginner lift, lesson, and rental package free and 50% off a beginner lift, lesson and rental package for the accompanying adult. Families do not have to be from PA to participate. Snowpasses are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, so PSAA encourages families to fill out their applications online now. There is a nominal online processing fee of $35 before Dec. 1 and $40 after. Link to the application at siparent.com and go to siparent. com/skiing for a list of resorts where the Snowpass can be used, as well as helpful first-time ski tips for kids.

Catholic School Touring Tuesdays Are you thinking of enrolling your child in Catholic School? The Archdiocese of New York has announced the dates for its 2018-19 “Touring Tuesdays” events at 133 elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York, which includes Staten Island’s Catholic Schools. Touring Tuesday open house events are designed to introduce prospective families to the benefits of a Catholic education. These open house events will take place on select Tuesdays throughout the school year from 9am to 11am or by appointment. The 2018-19 dates are: November 13, December 4, January 8, January 29 (during Catholic Schools Week), February 12, March 5, March 19 and April 9. Link to the Catholic Schools website at siparent.com.

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Support small businesses in your neighborhood on Saturday, November 24!

Small Business Saturday Show some love to your neighborhood businesses by shopping small! Small Business Saturday is a day when people across the country are encouraged to shop and support small, local businesses. Small Business Saturday was deemed a national shopping holiday in 2011 and is held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during the busiest holiday shopping weekend of the year. This year, it will be held on Saturday, November 24. The Chamber of Commerce has signed up to be this year’s Staten Island Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion. If you own a small business, you can sign up at shopsmall. com and contact the Chamber to help you promote it. Be sure to post your pics and purchases using the hashtag #ShopSmallStatenIsland!

Geoffrey’s Comeback Are you still a Toys “R” Us kid? If so, we have some good news. The company posted the following tweet last month “Guess who’s back? He’s been traveling across the globe for the past few months but now #GeoffreysBack and once again ready to set play free for children of all ages. Share some of your favorite memories and get ready to make a whole lot of new ones!” The tweet linked to a press release indicating that its current investors would be holding onto all trademarks associated with the company, including Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Geoffrey, toysrus.com, and over 20 well-known toy and baby brands like Imaginarium, Koala Baby and Journey Girl. Many are rejoicing over the news of a possible comeback after the company’s early 2018 bankruptcy left a gaping hole in the toy industry. However, thousands of former employees who are still awaiting severance pay were not happy to hear the news. What comes next is still unclear; but with the holiday season upon us, anything is possible.

Staten Island Student Wins Golden Ticket Penguin Young Readers has chosen five children from across the United States to become the new golden ticket winners in their Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge -- which tasks participants to come up with an imaginative 100-word story idea -- and one of the winners is from right here in Staten Island. Tara Isabel Dee Lago, a student at St. Joseph Hill Academy, is this year’s Theatrical Creation winner. Tara is meeting with the company from the new musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Cincinnati in order to transform her story idea into a theatrical creation with the help of the cast and choreography team. “A pleasant surprise of epic proportions cannot even begin to describe the euphoria I felt when I learned that I was going to meet with the company from Roald Dahl’s play ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Tara said. “It was like a bridge from my dreams to reality has been formed… And I cannot wait to cross it!” Since its inception last year, Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge has received over 50,000 story ideas from kids aged 5-12 throughout the U.S. The Challenge will be returning in 2019.

Holiday Happenings It’s almost time to put away the pumpkins and officially welcome the holiday season! But wasn’t it summer, like, yesterday? Don’t let the holidays sneak up on you this year. We want you to make the most of the season with your family! Head over to our Holiday Happenings section online and get the scoop on holiday fairs, Christmas tree farms, local holiday events, crafts, our BIGGEST holiday giveaway EVER, plus tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies, holiday shows, Breakfast with Santa, and more. Bookmark siparent.com/holiday-happenings and don’t miss a thing!

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Special Discounts for Staten Island Vets The Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Assemblyman Michael Cusick in the Staten Island Veteran’s Discount Program, a new initiative dedicated to thanking veterans living on Staten Island for their service to the country and community. Veterans will receive an identification card that, when presented at a participating business, will entitle them to a predetermined discount on goods or services. Staten Island Veterans who are interested in the program can sign up at Assemblyman Cusick’s office (1911 Richmond Ave., 718-3701384) with their discharge papers (DD214) and receive the Staten Island VETS identification card. This card will give them access to discounts at local businesses who have signed up for the program. Participants will receive a list of participating businesses that offer discounts. For a link to a list of participating businesses or to sign up, go to siparent.com.

Blue Ribbon Winner in Staten Island Congratulations to the College of Staten Island High School for International Studies on receiving a 2018 Blue Ribbon Award, an honor bestowed upon schools across the country in recognition of academic excellence. Just 20 public and private schools in New York State received the award this year. Other past Staten Island Blue Ribbon schools include P.S. 5, P.S. 35, P.S.53, P.S.48, the Hungerford School, Staten Island Technical High School, Tottenville High School, and Port Richmond High School.

2019 Public School Directories & Applications A wealth of helpful knowledge – in the form of important links and directories – can be found at siparent.com/public-school-directories.

Pre-Kindergarten. If your child was born in 2015, it’s almost time to apply to pre-kindergarten. The application period will be opening this winter. Link to more information, including the 2019 Staten Island Pre-Kindergarten Directory (when it becomes available), and other pre-kindergarten admissions resources at siparent.com/ public-school-directories. Kindergarten. If your child was born in 2014, it’s time to start thinking about kindergarten. The application period will be opening very soon. All families currently residing in NYC should submit an application if you would like your child to attend kindergarten in a public school. Link to more information, including the 2019 Staten Island Kindergarten Directory (when it becomes available), and other kindergarten admissions resources at siparent.com/public-school-directories. Middle School & High School. Both middle and high school applications for public school must be submitted by December 3, 2018. High school resources, open houses and help with the application process can be found at siparent.com/highschool. You can also find the 2019 High School Directory and 2019 Middle School Directory at siparent.com/public-school-directories. Gifted & Talented. If you would like your child to take the test for Gifted & Talented programs, you must register by November 9. Go to siparent.com/public-school-directories for links to the registration form as well as other important Gifted & Talented resources. College. The Department of Education suggests students apply to 8-15 colleges by December 1 of their senior year of high school. Financial Aid may be available for your family, even for application fees, so talk to your child’s school counselor about your options. You can download a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and get other important information about the college application process at siparent.com/public-school-directories. For those interested in the city’s 3-K program, it is not currently available in Staten Island. We will keep you posted!

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Council Member Joseph C. Borelli announced recently that he’s allocated $550,000 in funding for South Shore Staten Island elementary schools in the Fiscal Year 2019. The funds will go toward a number of new initiatives and upgrades for a majority of the elementary schools in the Council Member’s district. The enhancements will include major technology upgrades, including smart boards and laptops at thirteen local schools; P.S. 4, 6, 8, 37, 42, 53, 55, 58, and 62, and I.S. 24, 34, and 72. “We have the highest performing public schools in New York City right here on the south shore of Staten Island and it’s my privilege to augment the hard work of principals, parents, and PTAs by providing them with the resources they need to maintain their edge and continue producing outstanding students,” said Borelli. Councilwoman Debi Rose also announced the allocation of $1.6 million for North Shore schools at the start of school year, which are being used for technology and infrastructure improvements. The Fiscal Year 2019 allocations include an auditorium upgrade at PS57, library upgrades to PS 861 and technology upgrades to 14 schools across the North Shore. “Our world is changing rapidly, making it even more important to ensure that schools across the North Shore remain competitive,” added Councilwoman Rose, who spent more than two decades as executive director of Liberty Partnerships Program, which works to keep at-risk youth in school. “I know firsthand how technology, the arts and even a new playground or ballfield contribute to the learning experiences of our children, and so I was proud to allocate a significant portion of my capital funds to our local schools, as I do every year since I have been in office.”

Grab your brooms and zoom into Manhattan! Harry Potter: A History of Magic, the British Library’s most successful exhibition, can now be viewed at the New-York Historical Society. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the New York exhibition explores the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories and showcases a new selection of objects that are on view to the public for the very first time. Harry Potter: A History of Magic features centuries-old treasures, including rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects from the collections of the British Library, the New-York Historical Society, and other museums, as well as original material from publisher Scholastic and J.K. Rowling’s own archives. The exhibit is organized around the highly familiar subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including: Potions and Alchemy, Herbology, Divination, Charms, Astronomy, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Care of Magical Creatures. The New York Historical Society is located at 170 Central Park West in Manhattan. Go to siparent.com to learn more about this magical exhibit.

Welcome to our newest islander Congratulations to Jill and Chris Bergstrom on the birth of their fourth child, Matthew Domenick Bergstrom. Matthew was born on October 12, 2018 at 12:15am and weighs 7 pounds, 9 ounces and is 20.5 inches long. Siblings Samantha, Michael and Elizabeth are proud to have a new baby brother, especially Michael. To submit your child’s birth announcement please visit siparent.com/birth-announcements.

Parent Teacher Conferences It may not seem like it, but we are over two months into the school year already — which means it’s time for Parent Teacher Conferences! So take time to prepare. Talk first with your child to get a heads-up on any potential problem they might be having in the classroom and ask if there are any missing homework assignments or any upcoming projects they should be working on. Take note of how long it takes your child to complete their homework. Do they need a lot of help with their work? If your child is struggling, consider their seat assignment in the classroom. Are they distracted by certain other students, traffic near their desk, proximity to windows, or use of technology? Now is the time to ask for a change or for advice on how to help them succeed this school year.

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‘Sharental’ Advisory Posting about your little one’s life on social media is big-time fun—but is it smart? And safe?

In parenthood, there are moments of mayhem we don’t want anyone else to see and moments we want to highlight on Instagram—and, if we’re being honest, moments of mayhem that are totally worthy of a post on Instagram. If this is something you know all too well, welcome to ‘sharenthood.’

n parenthood, there are moments of mayhem we don’t want anyone else to see and moments we want to highlight on Instagram—and, if we’re being honest, moments of mayhem that are totally worthy of a post on Instagram. If this is something you know all too well, welcome to ‘sharenthood.’ It is no secret that as we scroll through our various social media feeds, most (if not all) of what we see is staged. Everyone has a different motive for posting their children on social media, and some choose to keep their babies off Facebook and Instagram completely. The 38,000-follower Instagram account @ thispugslife, winner of The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s Ellen Rate My Baby, began as an account showcasing Charlie, a black pug. Account creator Meredith Kreuger’s daughter was added to the mix when she was born. “Followers tell me all the time that the two of them make them smile and make them happy,” Kreuger says. “My goal is to make people laugh via Instagram and blogging. I love captioning photos and I love to write!” There are parents who post pictures to keep their families in the loop, some who use Instagram as a scrapbook of sorts, others who are aiming to send a greater message, and in some cases, to receive a sense of validation. This all leads us to the question: to post or not to post?

Why Sharent? Mac & Mia, an online children’s clothing service, surveyed 2,000 new parents about how they felt when it came to posting their babies on social media. The survey concluded there are two types of parents: those who claim they use social media to keep friends and family involved and develop content for future scrapbooking projects (87 percent) and those who have no shame in saying ‘it just feels good to show off my kid’ (13 percent). Although parents link their posting motives to being about their kids, it turns out it’s more about appeasing themselves, according to Ida Jeltova, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Rockland and Bergen counties with more than 14 years of clinical experience working with children, youths, and families. “Social media provides a perception, if not actual validation, of ‘my child is liked and doing well. I am a good parent’,” she says. There is a small population of parents who are competitive due to insecurity, Dr. Jeltova adds, which forces the child to develop an extension of parental ego and self-esteem. “The parent needs the child to be liked to feel likeable themselves,” she says. At the end of the day, every parent is different, and there’s nothing wrong with feeling validated,

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But Be Conscious of Cyber Bullying Christine Di’Amore, a Youtuber with nearly 300,000 subscribers, is best known for her videos about makeup and lifestyle. Despite her Internet presence, she has chosen to keep her daughter out of the public eye for now. “While hateful comments don’t hurt me, a lot of people who aren’t conditioned to the harsh world that social media can be (like my daughter) might be more affected by those words, regardless of how ridiculous or untrue they are,” Di’Amore says. “If my daughter does come across any negative comments, she knows I will have a conversation with her and try to help her understand the psyche behind those who bully others, and the reason they want to bring others down to their level.” As children grow older and have more access to the Internet they will realize cyber bullies are everywhere. While their hurtful comments can be ignored, they might be hard to brush off. On the flip side, being exposed to cyber bullying at a young age can help children understand how to deal with it as they enter their teenage years. “Another reason for not sharing that I often hear is a desire to protect child’s privacy. The child has the right to be growing up in a protected, emotionally safe environment,” Dr. Jeltova says. “Having his or her images posted is inviting feedback and judgment and potentially jeopardizes the privacy and emotional safety.” When you place yourself in the public eye, whether it’s to express a message to thousands of followers or you’re sharing your child’s preschool graduation, there is a safety concern and a leeway for hatred. “There are a ton of people out there that are looking to do harm in a variety of ways,” says Amaliya Makarovskaya, a Manhattan mom of two. “I find that there is very little to be gained from social media in general, especially through my kids posts.” Circling back to the Mac & Mia survey, 42 percent of parents say they have planned posts of their children in advance and have spent up to 2 hours to get the perfect shot. As with all things when it comes to parenting, it’s ultimately up to you to weigh the pros and cons of sharing snapshots of your children on social media, but think beyond safety and look into your true motive for posting a photo of your child. Remember: There is a definitive line between remembering a moment and wasting time. By Dasha Kofman

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What the Fortnite?? The Slippery Slope of Digital Addiction & How Parents Are Avoiding It

When my ten-year-old son showed me his Christmas list recently, I knew it was likely to be laden with electronics of all sorts. And I was right, more or less, because it consisted solely of electronics. What I didn’t expect was just how short the list would be. It contained just two items: V-bucks (in laymen’s terms, Fortnight cash) and an X-Box One, yet another device on which he could play his favorite video game, Fortnite.

he Washington Post describes Fortnite as a cross between Minecraft and a shooter game, complete with 100-person, battle royal fights to the death, zombie survival modes and more. It’s definitely been my least favorite video game so far, due to its violent features and highly addictive nature. But despite the title of this article, I’m not pointing all fingers at Fortnite. Although the latest gaming sensation has captured the 24/7 focus of kids, teens, and even adults alike, it will surely be phased out soon and replaced by the Next Big Thing. Before Fortnite, it was Roblox. Before Roblox, it was Minecraft. Before Minecraft, Super Mario. At least back in the Super Mario days, my son would often pause the game to fiddle with his toy dinosaurs or build brightly colored LEGO creations. But each phase is seemingly more intense than the last, with action figures and fantasy play replaced by more and more gaming time. It’s becoming a problem. I’m not innocent, of course. I can limit device use, encourage outdoor play, or use gaming time as a reward rather than a regular activity. But I think a lot of parents are guilty of over-utilizing these convenient little electronic babysitters. As a work-at-home-mom who relishes the

rare, quiet moments where I can complete projects in peace, my kids probably spend more time staring at screens than they should. The World Health Organization recently classified digital addiction as a diagnosable disease called “gaming disorder.” Studies have shown overuse of screen time can lead to obesity, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, loss of social skills and more. In very young children it can lead to delayed language development. According to Dr. Peng Pang, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Staten Island University Hospital, there is overwhelming evidence of similarities between internet & video game addictions (IVGA) and substance use disorder. He cited the following symptoms of gaming disorder: • preoccupation with video games, which becomes the dominant activity in daily life • withdrawal symptoms when gaming is taken away like irritability, anxiety, or sadness • loss of interest in past hobbies and entertainment • continued excessive use of games despite knowledge of a problem • lying about gaming • use of games to relieve a negative mood

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In other words, both children and adults can become as dependent on video games as people with drug or alcohol addictions. Therefore, is critical to help kids foster those real-life experiences to replace the “high” of addiction. It’s scary to think of my ten year-old being addicted to anything, so limiting screen time altogether is the best place to start in combatting my son’s chronic gaming. I turned to parents in and around Staten Island for ideas on reducing screen time and received some excellent tips and feedback. set rules. In my own house we try to restrict screen time on school nights, limiting it to weekends only, a practice I found to be fairly common amongst parents with school-aged children. Some parents are rigid with their rules while others are lax. Mary Checo-Williams is strict with her weekend-only rule: “No video games Monday through Friday and only on the weekend, even during summer vacation.” Polina Vix allows for very little flexibility in her rules: “No screen time Monday to Thursday. No iPads, no TV, no X-Box, etc. School nights are strictly for homework, reading, writing, drawing. Friday through Sunday is a 30-minute limit for iPads per day, and TV/X-Box two to three hours depending on weather and activities for the day.” Deception can be Ok. There’s no shame in their game for parents who use a little trickery to keep their kids away from screens. Some hide remotes while others “forget” to charge controllers or insist the internet is “broken.” “Sorry, the iPad died!” Krystle Rocco tells her three-year-old daughter. “She will tell me to charge it, and I do, but then I distract her anyway.” Use timers and controls. Deception probably wouldn’t work on older kids, which is why they invented timers and parental controls. WiFi can be turned off easily with the press of a button. TVs can be set to switch off at a certain time. “The Nintendo switch app has controls where I set it to turn off after two hours.” Nicole Saldana says. “They cannot turn it back on if they tried.” Just say no. Some parents avoid rules and restrictions with a simple “no.” It’s a strict approach but if you start early, you can set a precedent like Angelina Millaj has with her twin toddlers. “My kids are only two and don’t really know how to work the TV and they don’t have a tablet, plus they aren’t allowed

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raising kids to play with our phones,” she says. “I give them TV time but I don’t generally do it unless they ask and even then its one episode or two short ones. They can have a movie with the family. No set rules—it’s just something we don’t like doing too much of. They’re used to hearing no.” schedule Afterschool activities. It’s a simple philosophy. If your kids are too busy with productive activities, there will be no time for screens. Ivy Goffredo says she’s always been extremely strict with her kids’ digital use, but admits their daily extracurriculars make it a little easier. “What helps is the amount of after school activities they have. They are in extended day at school because we both work. They also have activities almost daily - dance, soccer, etc. Weekends are busy with those activities too.” Monitor for reactions. It’s important to step in if your child is becoming belligerent or having adverse reactions to gameplay. This type of behavior can be unhealthy and needs to be addressed immediately. Alison Arpaio won’t stand for it with her 11-year-old son. “If he starts getting too serious while playing or angry, I make him stop because it’s just a game and I don’t tolerate attitudes over a game.” Redirect, redirect, redirect. Having distractions available will surely keep your kids from craving screen time. If they are bored, they will turn to screens. Crystal Jorge says she plays a lot of music in her house and keeps many books on hand for her son. “I try to always have an arts-and-crafts box around with cool stickers and stuff so I can tell him to go be creative instead.” No screens outside the house. For some parents, it’s a matter of respect. For others, it’s about discipline. Either way, many parents won’t allow digital devices outside the house. Jennifer Spadafora enforces this rule when necessary. “Tablets do not come into restaurants or family gatherings but may leave the house if I have a doctor’s appointment for myself where I need them occupied.” Set an example. This might be the hardest rule for parents to follow. Many of us are just as guilty of an overabundance of screen time as our children. Setting an example is important. Putting phones away during meals and letting your kids see you reading instead of zoned out on the couch is a great place to start. “We have one TV in the whole house and it is only on twice a day: while I’m making breakfast and while I’m making dinner,” Mrs. Spadafora says. Use technology as reward. A little positive reinforcement goes a long way – a lot longer than the negative kind, at least. Instead of taking their digital devices away when they are misbehaving, try using screen time as a reward for good behavior only. Many parents will only allow screen time after homework 24 November 2018 • siparent.com

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Jennifer Amato-DiStefano says: “As long as homework is done their free time is theirs to do whatever they want. Unfortunately, in this day and age kids can’t go ‘out to play’ like we used to so spending time on video games is a way for them to socialize with their school friends outside of school.” Mike Dubs agrees. “If schoolwork is done and they are doing good in school, and getting up for school in time, I’m good with giving them time to do what they want.” There’s no arguing that technology will always be a big part of our children’s lives. At least we have the power to decide to what extent. By Jeannine Cintron, a Staten Island mom of two who’s dreaming of a screen-free Christmas.

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n my first day of college back in the dark ages — 1973 — my adviser asked me if I played a sport. I told him I had played high school baseball, and he told me I should try out for the team at my school — Long Island University in Brooklyn.

Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. Read more sports advice @ www.siparent.com/goodsports

LIU is an NCAA Division I program, the top level, and there were a number of former Staten Island high school stars there on baseball scholarships. I didn’t enroll in LIU to play sports, and I knew I wasn’t on the same talent level as the guys on the team. So I wrote about baseball for the college newspaper instead of playing it. But if it’s important to your daughter or son that they play a sport in college, they should spend some time finding the right program long before they are sitting in front of their adviser on the first day. We have had three of our children play sports in college on various levels, so the advice below is based on our experiences.

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Participating in any activity can make the transition to college a lot easier, and being on a

sports team could be a great way to make friends and provide a productive outlet outside the classroom, especially if he or she goes away to school. If your child is an elite athlete, he or she won’t have to search out a college — the college most likely will find her or him. Most student athletes will have to seek out a college that fits their budget, where they can achieve success in the classroom and where he or she would make the college team. Does your child know her or his desired area of study? To find schools with programs that fit their interest, scouring the internet, going to college fairs and spending quality time with one’s high school’s college adviser could help nail down some good options. What price range works for your family? While getting an athletic scholarship would be great, full rides are rare. Most likely, it’s going to cost you something — probably a lot. Look up the cost of tuition for the schools on your list. Speak to the colleges’ admissions counselors to find out if your child’s SAT scores and high school grades make it possible to get some academic scholarship money.

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LIPM Does your child want to go away to college or stay home? Is there a maximum distance they’d be willing to travel and that you’re comfortable with? If your child becomes homesick or, worse, faces some kind of emergency, there is nothing worse than him or her dealing with a difficulty alone while you are hundreds of miles away. A lot of information about the team your child is hoping to make can be found on the college’s website. Compare the player rosters, the won-loss records and the schedules. Playing on a winning team is nice, but being assured of playing time might mean searching out programs in need of improvement. Your child might be the second-best point guard in the conference, but if the best point guard is on his team, he probably will have to wait awhile to get significant playing time. How can you find out if the coach is interested in your child? Fill out the questionnaire most schools have on their athletics websites. Attend prospect showcases or workouts the college might offer. Drop the coach an email about any plans you have to visit the school and ask for a meeting or an opportunity to watch a practice session. You might also have your child’s current coach — travel, high school, whatever — drop a line to the college coach about your child. Even if you have to write the letter and have the coach sign it if it meets with their approval, the time could be well worth it. Make sure you include ways the college coach can contact your child’s coach or you directly. A YouTube video showing your child on the field or court can be very helpful. Many college coaches are inundated with such videos, so keeping it to five minutes or less is important. Make sure to supply the link to the video. If there is interest, the coach will contact you. Division III schools cannot offer any scholarship money and Division II schools are limited in what they can offer. Division I schools can offer the most but, again, those opportunities are reserved for elite athletes. If your child doesn’t find a four-year school that fits, there is another option: junior college. Going to a two-year school and then transferring could give your child more time to improve his academic or athletic credentials, and he or she might have a better idea of what they’d like to focus their studies on after those two years. For the rules and regulations you need to follow in pursuit of finding a college team for your child, go to www.ncaa. org/student-athletes/future/recruiting on the NCAA website. The NCAA is the governing body for most college athletic programs. Also, there are companies that can do the work for you, and many travel programs are prepared to offer advice as they have undoubtedly dealt with this for their former players. Good luck with the process.

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ruises are the fastest-growing category in the leisure travel market— it’s estimated that more than 25 million people will set sail this year. But with so many cruise lines competing to woo families, how do you decide which one is perfect for you? To help, we have gathered tips on how to pick a cruise that fits your crew, along with a list of the best family cruise lines departing from the New York area. All aboard!

Things to Consider When Planning a Cruise What does your family need? Almost all cruises now offer some type of family programming, but the services and facilities vary between cruise lines and even individual ships. Some are better for babies and young kids, some for tweens and teens, and others are best for intergenerational parties. A ship that suits teens who want to entertain themselves may not be great for a sports-enthused tween, or a toddler obsessed

with Disney princesses. Do you want drop-off activities for the kids or to play together as a family? Scheduled or freestyle fun? Investigate what’s offered and consider what each member of the family needs. How old are your kids? Each cruise line splits its kids’ activities by different age ranges. Check that these work for your family, especially if you want siblings to play together. If you have really young kids, double-check that your chosen ship offers drop-off activities. Some will only allow potty-trained kids or children ages 3 and older in their programs. Most ships do not

allow children who are not potty trained into the water areas and pools, so if you have a toddler, check first. What size ship suits your party? Larger and newer ships are more likely to have bigger cabins and family suites, as well as exciting-sounding facilities such as bowling alleys and ice-skating rinks. They can also have a party atmosphere and crowds. Smaller ships may have fewer activities, but some families prefer the more sedate atmosphere and shorter lines. If you have teens who like to wander, you’ll want to bring cellphones to keep track of them on a larger ship.

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How many days do you want the cruise to last? Most lines offer cruises ranging from three to 14 days. Up to seven days can be a good starting point for families and cruise newbies. After all, you don’t want to book a 14-day cruise and discover you hate it on day two! Consider how many days it will take your family to relax and settle in so you can come back from your vacation well rested. What lodgings suit your needs? Each ship has a variety of accommodations, from basic cabins with dividing curtains, to suites with sea views and balconies. Some lines have better basic cabins, some better suites. If you have small kids and won’t be out every night, it’s worth making sure your cabin won’t be above a bar or nightclub. Do you want flexible or set dining times? Each cruise line has a multitude of restaurants and dining choices. Some offer flexible, casual dining where you can pick and choose from whatever cuisine you want. Others are more formal, giving you set times to dine each night. Almost all cruises will offer buffets as well as dining rooms, room service, and often at least one formal meal per trip. What type of entertainment interests you? Many cruise lines offer big-name performers and Broadway-worthy productions. Others have acrobatic shows, character meet-and-greets, or activity zones so the family can entertain themselves at a water park, ice-skating rink, or bowling alley. What atmosphere do you want? Do you prefer a traditional, more formal ship or something more casual? A themed cruise or a trip with unrelated but exciting activities? Do you want to pick activities as you go, or to be scheduled? Some ships have a party atmosphere, while others are more laid-back. Figure out the ambience you desire overall as well as in the mornings and evenings. What is your perfect itinerary? From the New York area, the Caribbean is a popular choice for families. Other destinations include city stops in New England and Canada or beach-focused trips to the Bahamas and Bermuda. Some cruise lines stop in Orlando, FL, which is perfect if you want to hit the theme parks or other nearby attractions. Just keep in mind many of the organized activities on land can be expensive, so you may want to plan ahead and book your own entertainment. Read the fine print While some cruises are truly all-inclusive, others may charge more for certain things on board, excursions, or for activities during stops on land. Know what is—and isn’t—included in your ticket price, so you don’t have any surprises when it’s time to disembark.

Family-Friendly Cruise Lines Departing the New York Area

More and more families are taking to the high seas for vacation, and New York is a popular place to set sail. Now that you have the tools to plan your cruise, evaluate each cruise line to find the best fit before looking at the specific ships’ offerings. Disney Cruise Line Disney offers some of the most popular cruises for families, particularly families with young children. With just one ship sailing from New York, the Disney Magic, you’ll have to book early. Where to? Itineraries to the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Bermuda, and Canada. Bahamian cruises stop off at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. Families on this trip also get the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as one of their stops. Highlights: The big draw is the opportunity to make your kid’s dreams come true as they meet their favorite characters. Options include tea with a princess, character breakfasts (select cruises of seven nights or more only), and character meet-and-greets. Other highlights include Disney movies on the big screen, dinner shows, and splashing in Goofy’s Pool. Disney cruises are famous for their Broadway-quality family entertainment and original shows. Exclusive to Disney Magic is Tangled: The Musical, the first-ever stage adaptation of the animated film. The Pirate Night deck party is also a big hit. Kids clubs: The ships have kids clubs for children ages 6 months and older, including a drop-off nursery (extra fee applies) for babies. Another bonus for families with young children: Disney is one of the only cruise lines with splash areas for kids still in diapers. Dining: Guests are given set dining times; eating at the same time each night with the same people, but rotating through different restaurants. There are also casual options, buffets, in-room, and, of course, character dining. Best for: Families with children ages 12 and younger, but Disney cruises attract fans of all ages. Old and young love the classic, Golden Age styling; famous customer service; and smaller size. To book: disneycruise.disney.go.com Carnival Cruise Line Families enjoy Carnival cruises in part because the ships have lots to do and offer good value for the money, along with a laid-back, social atmosphere. The brand-new Carnival Horizon is scheduled to set sail from New York starting May 2018. Where to? From New York, the Carnival Horizon will depart directly to Bermuda. An itinerary for an Eastern Caribbean cruise includes stops in Grand Turk, San Juan, and Amber Cove. Highlights: There’s a Seuss character breakfast (green eggs and ham, of course!), a parade, and themed activities. The new Carnival Horizon will also feature a Dr. Seuss-themed water park. The whole family can enjoy exciting water slides; two theaters, including an IMAX; and SportSquare, a large outdoor recreation area including mini golf, a ropes course, and foosball tables, to name a few of its many attractions. Carnival is also famous for its nightlife for grown-ups, including comedy clubs and big-name performers. Kids clubs: On offer for ages 2-17, including a special teen-only lounge with a DJ. Younger children do not have to be potty trained to attend, but children older than 3 will have their parents contacted if they need to be changed. Dining: Standout options include Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy’s Burger Joint from Food Network personality Guy Fieri. Best for: Families with children ages 2 and older. Laid-back cruisers who like to be entertained all the time, even by the pool. Dr. Seuss fans and burger lovers. To book: carnival.com >> continued on page 50 November 2018 • siparent.com

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Holiday Fairs November 2

Madonna Columbiettes Vendor Night Epifano Parish Center 85 Jerome Ave. 6-10:30pm

LIPM Go to siparent.com/holiday-fairs for more holiday fair listings

November 15

Great Kills Moravian Church Christmas Fair

200 Penn Avenue 718-987-0200 7-9pm

62 Hillside Terrace 718-317-7788 10am-4pm

November 16

Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare

St. Charles Christmas Fair

Eger Scandinavian Fair

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair

140 Meisner Avenue 718-989-3125 9am-4pm

830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 9am-5pm

693 Jewett Ave (Immanual Union Church) 718-948-5623 10am-4pm

November 9

St. Adalbert Holiday Fair 355 Morningstar Rd.

Staten Island Technical H.S. Holiday Fair

4 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-351-0900 10am-7pm

718-442-2020 8am-8pm

November 10

The Church of St. Andrew 4 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-351-0900 11am-6:30pm

Holy Child Preschool Christmas Fair 4747 Amboy Road 718-356-5159 9:30am-5pm

November 11 Holy Family Christmas Fair

366 Watchogue Road 718-761-6663 9am-3pm

St. Charles Christmas Fair 200 Penn Avenue 718-987-0200 6-10pm

St. Ann’s Holiday Basket Auction 125 Cromwell Avenue 718-351-4343 6pm

November 17

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair 830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 9am-5pm

100 Jerome Avenue 718-447-1195 9am-4pm

114 Daum Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-786-9277

Bear Swamp Farm 81 Otterhole Road Milford, NJ 07480 973-697-2541

Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm

35 Orchardside Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-799-1855

Bullock Farms

83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609-758-8726

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm 231 Adamic Hill Road Milford, NJ 08848 908-995-4365

Cherryville Farms

352 Quakertown Road Pittstown, NJ 08867 908-806-4580

Fairview Farm Christmas Trees

91 East Mill Road Long Valley, NJ 07853 262-325-6693

Giamarese Farm

155 Fresh Ponds Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-821-9494

Alice Austen House Holiday Fair

485 Clawson St. 718-667-3222 10am-4pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Stapleton Fair 309 St Paul’s Avenue 718-447-0526 9am-2pm

November 18

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair 830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 9am-5pm

Fr. Drumgoole Columbiettes Holiday Fair 397 Clarke Ave 718-698-0673 9:30am-4pm

1466 Manor Road 718-475-5200 10am-5pm

2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-5pm

Saint Peter & St. Paul Christmas Fair

November 27

129 Clinton Avenue 718-447-6362 10am-4pm

Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School Holiday Basket Bash

St. Ann’s Holiday Fair

100 Essex Drive 718-370-6850 5-8:30pm

125 Cromwell Avenue 718-351-4343 9am-4pm

November 30

November 24

St. Joseph - St. Thomas Holiday Fair

Alice Austen House Holiday Fair

50 Maguire Ave. 718-356-0452 3-9pm

2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-5pm

All Saints Episcopal Church Holiday Fair 2329 Victory Blvd. 718-698-1338 10am-5pm

PLUTO Rescue’s Holiday Fair Castleton Hill Moravian Church

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Ann Allen Tree Farm

November 25

JCC Holiday Fair

November 3

The Church of St. Andrew

1657 Victory Blvd 718-227-0553 10am-4pm

Holy Rosary Holiday Fair

Breakfast with santa and holiday Lighting ceremonies next month

Habiak Farms

Meadow View Farms

Keris Tree Farm

Patterson Greenhouses

315 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. South Brunswick, NJ 08810 732-287-2737

848 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-0720

60 Birdsall Road Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-7181

636 Adelphia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732-431-5271

Lantier Tree Farm

Picea Acres

McLaughlin Tree Farm

Simonson Farms

163 Dey Grove Road Englishtown, NJ 08831 732-446-9799

1312 Old York Road Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-259-8122

50 S New Prospect Road Jackson Township, NJ 08752 732-370-8733

118-260 Dey Road Cranbury, NJ 08560 609-730-1110

The Evergreen Farm 4 Bass Lane Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-9550

Westhaven Farm Inc. 725 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-2186

Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm

249 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-4508

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PLAYMOBIL Spirit Riding Free Lucky’s Happy Home $99.99

Jenga GIANT JS7 Hardwood Game $169.95

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American Girl Luciana Vega Doll & Book $115.00

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Boujie Kidz Clothing Gift Card

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Antsy Pants Dinosaur Hoppity Hop $34.00

Bottles the Coding Robot Activity Set $79.99

Schleich Adventure Tree House $79.99

Aura Stealth Drone by KD Interactive $49.99

Cuisinart Professional Portable Gas Grill $199.99

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Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope & Skygazer $54.99

Antsy Pants Pirate Ship Build & Play Set $69.99

Mensch on a Bench Bundle with Mensch, Ask Papa & Mitzvah Moose $79.97

Antsy Pants School Bus Vehicle Kit $49.99

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The Laurie Berkner Band Holiday Show - Family 4-Pack of Tickets $156.00

Sonic Bundle: Sonic Mania Plus for Nintendo Switch, Sonic Classic 1991 Ultimate Figure, Sonic the Hedgehog IDW Comic Book & Sonic Tee $81.96

Antsy Pants Fire Truck Vehicle Kit

PLAYMOBIL Hidden Temple with T-Rex $59.99

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Infinifun My First Yoga Mat by KD Kids $49.99

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Giving Thanks by Giving Back Volunteer & Donation Opportunities in staten island

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find staten Island food pantries siparent.com/food-pantries

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hanksgiving is a wonderful time to show how thankful you are for life’s blessings by giving to those who are less fortunate. Here are some opportunities in Staten Island for those looking to give back this holiday season. Michael Ferrara Memorial Fund For years, Victoria Ferrara ran a holiday toy drive in memory of her son Michael, collecting toys for terminally ill children. After a yearlong break from the drive, Mrs. Ferrara decided to resurrect it, but with a twist. In lieu of a holiday toy drive, her new initiative is “Crochet, Quilt and Knit Drive for Cancer Patients.” Mrs. Ferrara is asking knitters, crotchetiers and quilters, to make blankets, slippers, chemo hats, afghans, lap throws, mittens, gloves, scarves, and regular hats for adults, children and babies. The drive will extend throughout the year with no deadline, special requests or monetary donations. “I do this in memory of my son, Michael, who passed away from leukemia, at the age of 18, in April of 1981, after a very

heroic and painful one-year battle with this disease. Hence, the Michael Ferrara Memorial Fund was born. I still want to make cancer patients, of any age or gender, be comfortable, warm and happy,” she said. All items can be dropped off at 1331 Bay Street, Apt. # 512 (buzz in #512). For additional details, email vickytattoos@netscape.com or call 929-308-0952. Toys 4 Autism After a successful inaugural year, John Louis Sublett is once again encouraging Staten Islanders to open their hearts for children with special needs. Last year, with the help of his son, John. Jr., who also has autism, along with the South Shore Rotary Club, he was able to fill 180 gift bags with specialized toys and distribute them to the students of P.S 37, a school for children with developmental delays. John Jr. is a former student at P.S. 37. This year, Mr. Sublett aims to fill a gift bag for all 400 children at the school and for children attending other special education schools on

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LIPM Staten Island. You can donate specialized toys to Toys 4 Autism at http://a.co/6jREXsX (items will be shipped directly to Mr. Sublett). You can make a monetary donation at gofundme.com/ toys-for-autism. Richard Gardner Jr. Memorial Fund Since 1995, the Richard Gardner Jr. Memorial Fund has held Christmas parties for sick and underprivileged children, donating thousands of toys in memory of a young police officer who was killed. Every year, the organization reaches out to underprivileged families, sick children, underprivileged day care centers, children without families, organizations assisting families of domestic violence, underprivileged churches and children with sick parents. This year, they plan to visit children at Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital on Christmas Eve. Their toy drive night will be held at Castleton Corners Pub (1815 Victory Blvd) on December 1st at 9pm. If you would like to make a donation please call 718-981-2016 or 718-273-9386, or email toys@rgtoydrive.org. No More Ouchies Mia Mannarino is at it again. The nine-year-old Staten Islander is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but her main mission is to help other children who are sick. She’s already generously collected hundreds of toys and thousands of fun character Band-Aids for kids in the hospital. According to her mom, these “drops” not only bring a smile to the face of children who need it, but also keep Mia’s mind off her own battle with leukemia. Her next drop will be a special one, so be sure to check her Facebook page for updates. In the meantime, contact her mom to find out how you can donate character Band-Aids to the children in the Pediatric Unit at Richmond University Medical Center in time for the holiday season. Link to her Facebook page by searching Mia Mannerino, #TeamMiaTheGreat or #MiaTheGreat08 on Facebook. Meals on Wheels of Staten Island Meals on Wheels serves to ensure elderly people in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to help them live independently, by delivering two meals per day to senior citizens who live alone. Anyone over 18 with a driver’s license and two free hours one morning per week can apply to deliver meals. To make a donation, go to mealsonwheelsofstatenisland.com/donate. Where to Turn This Staten Island-based non-profit organi-

zation runs various drives and clean-up efforts throughout the year in an effort to promote the beautification of the borough, as well as provide assistance to those in need. Their initiatives rely on the generosity of volunteers. Each winter, they host two major initiatives: • Holiday Toy Drive: This year’s collection is called “Caring for the Carolinas.” Toys collected will be distributed to victims of Hurricane Florence.To donate, email Dennis McKeon at dennis.mckeon@where-to-turn.org. • Snow Shoveling for Seniors: Where to Turn recruits student volunteers every year, each of whom adopts one of the 2,500 Staten Island seniors registered and shovels for them, free of charge, when it snows. Go to where-to-turn.org/ news to apply. New York Cares For the last 29 years, New York Cares has organized the city’s largest winter coat drive, gathering over 1.8 million winter coats. Last year the organization collected and distributed 109,000 winter coats to families who would have otherwise faced a long, cold winter without one. For a map of drop-off locations where you can donate a warm coat to someone in need, go to newyorkcares.org/coat-drive/map. New York Cares also offers many volunteer opportunities, with over 1,600 listed on their website per month -- including opportunities for teens and kids over six years old. Go to newyorkcares.org/volunteer to learn more. You can also search for volunteer opportunities from other organizations on their home page. City Harvest City Harvest’s goal this year is to collect one million pounds of food to help feed the city. Together with the Daily News, they are collecting non-perishable food to keep shelves stocked at hundreds of soup kitchens, food pantries, and other community food programs across the city. Any school running a drive will be automatically entered into the Kids Can Help Competition. Individuals can help City Harvest reach their goal as well. Drop off non-perishable food donations at City Harvest’s office in Midtown Manhattan, any FDNY or NYPD station, and select Goodwill or Apple Bank locations throughout the five boroughs from October 23 through January 18. Go to https://www.cityharvest.org/dailynews/ for more information. Toys for Tots Run by The U.S. Marine Corps, Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys to children in need during the holidays so they can experience the joys of the season. There are nearly 40,000 Marines,

Marine Corps League members, veteran Marines and volunteers involved in annual campaigns nationwide. They are accepting brand new, unopened, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for less fortunate children in the community until early December (deadlines vary by location). 2018 collection locations will be announced soon. Go to toysfortots.org/donate to find local campaigns or to make a monetary donation. Or just keep an eye out for those big drop off boxes with the familar choo-choo-train Toys for Tots logo at local establishments near you. Project Hospitality This Staten Island-based organization serves the hungry and homeless, as well as people living with HIV & AIDS, the mentally ill and people battling addiction. Last year they served almost 1.8 million meals out of their Community Service Center in Stapleton and 26 mobile pantry sites across Staten Island, including new stops in Tottenville and Prince’s Bay. They are always looking for volunteers, ages 16 and older, to assist in their soup kitchen, food and clothing pantries, with child care services, tutoring, fundraising events and more. For more information on volunteering and to download an application, go to projecthospitality.org/how-youcan-help. You can donate a variety of items to their food pantry, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in addition to non-perishables. For a list of most in-demand items, go to projecthospitality. org/how-you-can-help. Food donations can be dropped off at the Community Services Center at 514 Bay Street on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also donate holiday supplies, including turkeys and food for a holiday feast, holiday gifts and toys, Halloween costumes and Easter baskets and other holiday items. You can call EJ Emerson at 718-448-1544, ext. 173, or e-mail her at ejemerson@projecthospitality.org if you wish to help with holiday needs. To make a monetary donation, go to projecthospitality.org/one-time-donation. Adopt-A-Family Each year, the Catholic Charities Adopt-AFamily Program serves hundreds of families during the holidays, both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Through the Adopt-A-Family Program, you can help provide holiday gifts and winter necessities to families in need. After you fill out a Participation Form on the Catholic Charities website, you will be matched with a family. To learn more about the Adopt-A-Family Program, email Lakisha.morris@archny.org or call 646-794-2436. Visit catholiccharitiesny.org/ get-involved/2018-adopt-family-program for info. November 2018 • siparent.com

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Curtis HigH sCHool Information Night

Monday, November 19 • 6:30-8:30pm Come see which of our SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES suits your interests:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Path / School for International Studies • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme • Computer/Business Institute • Performing Arts • Media Communication & Video Journalism • Visual Arts Learn about our many clubs, • Human & Legal Studies Academy activities, & PSAL • Navy (NJROTC) Athletic Teams • Nursing

For More Information Contact: Ms. Nija Howard, Parent Coordinator at 718.390.1800 ext 1061 Mrs. Caruso at 718.390.1812

105 Hamilton Avenue • SI, NY 10301

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family C • a • l • e • n • d • a • r Important November Dates Election Day – November 6 Veterans Day – November 11 Veterans Day (observed) - November 12 Thanksgiving – November 22

Thursday, November 1

Fall Foliage Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1am • $10 • All ages Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Little Picassos St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Family Movie Night: High School Musical (2006) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Staten Island Ferry Town Hall Curtis High School 105 Hamilton Avenue 718-816-2000 6:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, November 2

Staten Island Mall Christmas Parade Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 12am • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Preschool Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Preschool

Holiday Thank You Notes to Troops South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Diwali Celebration: Special ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, November 3

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • All ages

Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages

Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:45pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Kids DIY Helicopter Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages

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Kids Club Christmas Tree Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 Fall Foliage Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $10 • All ages Harvest Festival All Saints Episcopal Church 2329 Victory Blvd. 718-698-1338 11am • Free • All ages Shelter Building Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 11am • Free • Ages 8+

Election Day at the Museum Tuesday, November 6 10am-5pm Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org It’s time to cast your vote for your favorite museum exhibit! Create campaign stickers in a special Walk-In Workshop 1:30-4pm. No school that day!

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Staten Island Fall Food Truck Festival Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 1pm • $5 – $12 • All ages

Leave No Trace Awareness Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 10+

Weekend Art Studio: Stone Sculpture SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Weekend Art Studio: Stone Sculpture SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Red Storm Drum Circle SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 5

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Ave 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr Babytime 355 Bard Avenue South Beach Library 718-818-1234 21-25 Robin Road 7:30pm • All ages 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Italian Bred College of Staten Island Krazy Kidz 2800 Victory Blvd. West New Brighton Library italianbredshow.com 976 Castleton Avenue 8pm • prices online • All ages 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Sunday, November 4 NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Animal of the Month Club: Turkey Vulture High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-967-3542 10am • Free • All ages Composting 101 at High Rock Park Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:30am • Free • All ages

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10

Bring Your Children to a Read Aloud Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-10 Crafternoons West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Into the Wild Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages Dine Around Staten Island The Old Historic Bermuda Inn 2512 Arthur Kill Road 201-795-0637 7pm • $75 • All ages

Tuesday, November 6

Election Day at the Museum SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Bilingual Family Story time: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Preschool

Story and Art South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

DIY Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • Ages 7-13

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Coloring Club West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Fall Leaf Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

SI Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:45am • Free • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10

Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • All ages Wednesday, November 7

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Thursday, November 8

L.O.L. Surprise! Eye Spy Pets Scavenger Hunt Saturday, November 10 10am-1pm Staten Island Target locations: 2873 Richmond Avenue 2900 Veterans Road W. target.com/events Kids will decode clues to find the missing LOL Surprise! pet. Once you find the pet, you’ll have the chance to purchase an exclusive LOL Surprise! Pet Ball.

Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Reader’s Theatre St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Thanksgiving Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 4+

Friday, November 9

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Avenue Preschool Playtime 718-442-8560 Huguenot Library 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 Tot’s Time 10:30am • Free • Preschool SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Baby Rhyme Time 718-273-2060 New Dorp Library 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 Tree Tots: 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center Babies and Brew 700 Rockland Avenue West New Brighton Library 718-351-3450 976 Castleton Avenue 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-5

Celebrate Veterans Day 2018 St. John’s University Staten Island Campus 300 Howard Avenue 718-390-4500 12pm • Free • All ages Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:45pm • Free • Ages 3-12 ShopRite Kidz Cook: Pre-Columbian and Incan Cuisine SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, November 10

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Kids Club Jolly Santa Craft Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Jolly Santa Craft Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ November 2018 • siparent.com

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L.O.L. Surprise! Eye Spy Pets Scavenger Hunt Target Staten Island Locations target.com/events 10am • Free • All ages

Papermaking Workshop Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 5+

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

You Are Here (Quilting for all Ages) Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-350-4500 1pm • Free • All ages

Sensory Storytime Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free (pre-register) • All ages

Weekend Art Studio: Stone Sculpture SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Vintage Camera Day Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages Second Saturday Science: Soaring to New Heights SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages

Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Sundays, November 11 & 18, December 2 & 9 • 10-11am Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue statenIsland@autismspeaks.org The “Caring Santa” program is for families of children with special needs who can benefit from visiting Santa in a quiet and calm environment. Reservations needed in advance. Contact Trish Rollins at statenIsland@ autismspeaks.org. Reservations are first come, first served. 46 November 2018 • siparent.com

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Monday, November 12

Cool School Holiday SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages

Navajo Code Talkers: Art Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free • All ages Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, November 13

Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • All ages

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Sunday, November 11

Caring Santa Visit

Weekend Art Studio: Stone Sculpture SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Bilingual Family Story time: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Thanking Our Troops on Veterans Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Toddler Storytime 10am • Free w/ admission • All ages South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Caring Santa at the 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Staten Island Mall Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue Tuesday Afternoon 718-761-6800 Craft Activity 10am • Call for pricing • All ages Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Story and Art South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Game On! West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Anti-Bully Support Workshops Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • • All ages

Wednesday, November 14

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Thanksgiving Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • Ages 3-6 Turkey Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Anti-Bully Support Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages

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Preschool Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Fall Flat 5K Trail Race Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 8am • Call to register • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Preschool

Kids Club Penguin Craft Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages

Kids Club Penguin Craft Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Thursday, November 15

Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4 Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Ink Painting Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 10-18

Anti-Bully Support Workshops

Pipsqueak Picasso New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free (registration required) • Ages 5-12

Tuesday, November 13 • 4-6pm at Projectivity (51 Broad St.) Wednesday, November 14 4-6pm at Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church (531 Bloomingdale Rd) 646-765-6531 playitforwardny.com

Family Movie Night: High School Musical 2 (2007) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

For children/teens experiencing any type of bullying (in-school, cyber-bullying, food allergy, etc), and parents looking for resources.

Friday, November 16

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:45pm • Free • Ages 3-12 ShopRite Kidz Cook: Pre-Columbian and Incan Cuisine SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 National Take a Hike Day/ Leaf Craft Program Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free (pre-register) • Ages 4+ Saturday Sing-along with Matt St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 11:30am • Free • All ages

Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Thanksgiving with the Beasts Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Canvas Kids + Gallery West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+

Owning Reptiles as Pets Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • All ages

YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, November 17

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • All ages

Fort Wadsworth Genealogy Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-350-4500 2pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages November 2018 • siparent.com

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Living with Deer Information Session Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-967-3542 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, November 18

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Caring Santa at the Staten Island Mall Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 10am • Call for pricing • All ages Developing an Eye for Nature Brookfield Park 575 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages

Chris’ Road to Recovery Fundraiser Colony Hall 460 Brielle Avenue 347-242-1018 12pm • Price TBD • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Stone Sculpture SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Monday, November 19

Every Thursday • 10:30-11:30am St. George Library 5 Central Ave. 718-442-8560 nypl.org This weekly toddler/preschool storytime aims to encourage children to be curious through observation and hands-on activities. Each week, explore basic math and science as well as the arts through picture books, songs and play. Recommended age: 18 months—36 months.

Puzzle Mania West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, November 20

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Wednesday, November 21

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Ave 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Toddler Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Babytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+

Bilingual Family Story time: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Family Finger Painting: Turkey South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Curious Tots

Teddy & Me Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Crafternoons West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12 LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Story and Art South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Wednesday, November 22

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Friday, November 23

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, November 24

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • All ages

Staten Island Elementary Admissions Event

November 1 • 6:30-8:30pm Space Shuttle Columbia School 77 Marsh Avenue schools.nyvc.gov Elementary education prepares your child for success in school and life. Attend an elementary admissions event to learn how to apply to 3-K, pre-K, kindergarten, and Gifted & Talented programs. Sessions at 6:45pm and 7:45pm.

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Kids DIY Gingerbread Man Ornament Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Mad Scientist Mondays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+

Tuesday, November 27

Tot Time Tuesdays Animal of the Month Club: Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center Turkey Vulture 2351 Veterans Rd W High Rock Park 718-967-1976 200 Nevada Avenue 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Baby Space St. George Library Sounds of Science 5 Central Avenue Greenbelt Nature Center 718-442-8560 700 Rockland Avenue 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months 718-351-3450 11:30am • Free • Ages 5-7 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble Sunday, November 25 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 NYRR Open Run: 11am • Free • All ages Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. Tot’s Time 855-569-6977 SI Children’s Museum 9am • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 NYRR Open Run: 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave Bilingual Family Story time: 855-569-6977 Morning Stories & 9am • Free • All ages Craft Activity Port Richmond Library Fall Wetlands 75 Bennett Street Snug Harbor Cultural Center 718-442-0158 1000 Richmond Terrace 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime South Beach Library Weekend Art Studio: 21-25 Robin Road Stone Sculpture 718-816-5834 SI Children’s Museum 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Wednesday, November 28 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 26

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:45pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, November 29

Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Movie Night: High School Musical 3 (2008) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, November 30

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Preschool Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 November 2018 • siparent.com

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raising kids Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line offers a relaxed atmosphere and a huge fleet. The Norwegian Escape, Breakaway, and Gem sail from New York. Where to? The ships embarking from New York have itineraries to the Bahamas and Florida, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Eastern Canada and Quebec, and transatlantic (one-way) cruises to London, England. Cruises are also available to the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean. Norwegian Cruise Line is a specialist in the Caribbean and has its own island, Great Stirrup Cay, a stop on the Western Caribbean as well as Bahamas and Florida trips. Highlights: Norwegian Cruise Line introduced ‘Freestyle Cruising,’ which means you can follow your own schedule for activities and eating. This cruise line is famous for its nighttime performances and meal entertainment such as Cirque Dreams, an acrobatic and dance show. Kids clubs: The Guppies Nursery (exclusively on the Norwegian Escape), offers care for children ages 6 months to 3 years. Norwegian Cruise Line offers youth programs divided by age groups for children ages 6 months to 17 years. Activities might vary from ship to ship and depending on the age of your child, but some offerings include circus school, theme nights, parades, treasure hunts, and painting. Dining: Options include specialty dining, buffets, room service, and dining rooms. There are no set dining times, but reservations are available. Best for: Families who want to make their own schedule during the day and love shows. To book: ncl.com

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Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean cruises are a popular choice for families, with nonstop action for every age. Anthem of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas sail from Cape Liberty, NJ. Where to? Cruises departing Cape Liberty head to Bermuda, Bahamas, Eastern and Southern Caribbean, and also have itineraries to Bermuda and Boston, Canada and New England, and Bermuda and Caribbean. Cruises to the Bahamas will enjoy a stop at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean International’s private island, and passengers can also spend a day in Orlando exploring theme parks, the Kennedy Space Center, or Cocoa Beach. Royal Caribbean International also has Fall Foliage Northbound Cruises to experience peak fall, scheduled for September 2018. Highlights: Royal Caribbean is famous for its never-ending list of innovative play zones and activities, including a rock climbing wall, surfing simulator, trapeze school, and skydiving simulator. A partnership with DreamWorks brings character visits and parades on board from movies such as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda (available on Anthem of the Seas). Entertainment varies per ship but can include Broadway musicals such as CATS or Grease as well as original productions. Kids clubs: Fun and educational programs are offered by age group for children ages 6 months to 17 years. A drop-off nursery is offered on select ships including Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean has teen entertainment including parties and nightclubs, and offers group and in-cabin babysitting for children ages 1 and older. Select cruises have a Baby Splash Zone for children not completely potty trained. Dining: Choices range from casual to elegant, such as Johnny Rockets diner, Chef Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italian (Anthem of the Seas), and Chef’s Table for five-course gourmet meals. Best for: Active families with teens or tweens. Cruisers who are always on the go and want to try everything. Musical lovers. Screenagers who will appreciate the high-speed Wi-Fi. To book: royalcaribbean.com By Emma Steven

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Experienced educators and authors Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts give solid advice about everything school and education-related. Read more Q & A @ www.siparent.com/dearteacher Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com

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uestion: Being good at mathematics is such an important life skill. What can I do to help my young children have success in math? –Very Curious Answer: Believe it or not, there is one major thing that parents can do to put their children on the road to success in math. It is your attitude toward math. It must be a positive one that promotes a “can do” attitude. Your young children will then more than likely have the same attitude. You must avoid saying that you hated math in school and could never handle math, as your children will also absorb this negative attitude. And your positive attitude must remain evident as your children progress through school. Once your children are in school, you should praise your children -- not for their talent in doing math but for their efforts, especially in using strategies to solve problems. This will encourage them to try hard. With effort, most children can master mathematics.

While it is true that students learn math at school, it should also be part of your life at home. Before your children get to kindergarten, help them learn to count. They can count shoes, socks and books. This is real-world mathematics. They can also sing counting songs with you as well as play games that require them to count a few spaces in order to move around a game board. Once your children are in elementary school, help your children develop instant recall (three seconds or less) of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Oral practice is just as effective as flashcards. Games and apps can provide solid practice, too. Finally, talk about and show them how math is used in our daily lives. And remember that it is practice, practice, practice that supports success in math. So, support and encourage their efforts to do their math homework.

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LIPM Question: Our school searches for drugs in lockers using dogs. Do they have the right to do this and other searches? – Concerned Parents Answer: As long as a school official has “reasonable suspicion” that a student has broken a school rule or law, they can search a student or his or her belongings. School officials have more freedom to search a student than a police officer who needs probable cause or a search warrant in order to search you or your belongings. The use of trained dogs to sniff out drugs in students’ lockers definitely raises a threat to a student’s fourth amendment guarantee against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, schools look at lockers as school property. Courts have generally allowed dogs in searches of school property, like lockers, if students are given advance notice and allowed to be there. Locker searches cannot be performed in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. Schools can do other searches. For example, urine test for drugs can be given to students who are participating in extra-curricular activities. Also, many schools are now using breathalyzer tests before school dances. However, drug or alcohol testing outside of voluntary extra-curricular activities could be a violation of their rights. Question: My elementary school child has to do a science fair project. I have been looking online for guidance along with project ideas. What are some of the best of the many websites that will help me? – Confused

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Answer: First of all, parents need to realize that it is the child who has been assigned the project. So, parents should limit their participation to the role that the teacher has assigned to them. Unfortunately, parents may need to provide considerable guidance if a teacher has not prescribed definite steps to be followed by their students. One of the most difficult aspects of science fairs is for a child to select an appropriate project. Parents can give input that will help a child select a project that he or she is fully capable of doing. They should also stress the importance of finding a project the child finds to be interesting. Doing these two things can lead to a child successfully completing a project. Some children can devise their own projects. Many rely on looking at projects others have done. There are definitely plenty of websites devoted to science fair projects as well as apps, and don’t forget about books describing science fair projects. Here are some websites to get your child started: • www.all-science-fair-projects.com • www.sciencebob.com • www.sciencebuddies.org Besides providing an abundance of project ideas, these websites offer helpful advice to parents as well as scientific resources. You can also search for science fair project apps on your phones and tablets. However, you need to be aware that many apps are not truly free but require in-app purchases. Finally, for a project to be successful, it is essential that children understand the scientific principle that is key to their experiment. Parents should ask their children to explain the principle in their own words. November 2018 • siparent.com

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Registered Sex Offenders What Parents Need to Know

By Michael Reilly, District 31 Community Education Council President and former New York City Police Department Lieutenant.

often receive questions concerning the restrictions on registered sex offenders who live in the area of schools. Most of us have received those backpacked communications from schools advising that a registered sex offender relocated to a residence within the community. As a parent, I know how upsetting they can be. I’ve outlined some information for parents to use as a reference regarding sex offenders living nearby. Level 1 sex offenders, or low recidivist risk, must register for 20 years, unless they have a designation (sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender), in which case they must register for life. Level 2 offenders, or moderate recidivist risk, and Level 3 offenders, or high recidivist risk, must register for life. Recidivist, put simply, is a repeat offender. New York State law restricts Level 3 registered sex offenders from being within 1,000 feet of a school in a parked vehicle or knowingly being on school grounds when on parole or probation. A Level 3 sex offender is designated as such due to their highest recidivist potential. They have a lifetime requirement to be registered and prohibited from being within 1,000 feet of a school or on school grounds. Level 1 and 2 registered sex offenders are ONLY restricted from being within 1,000 feet of school grounds while on parole or probation. Therefore, under New York State law there are no residency restrictions once parole and probation has been lifted. By law, only Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are listed on the public directory. This directory now posts multiple photographs of registered sex offenders, as they become available, to provide New

Yorkers with additional information to keep their families safe (per the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services or NYS DCJS). A notification will not be issued to residents when a Level 1 offender lives nearby. You can view the New York State Sex Offender Registry at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/ (or link to it directly from my column at siparent. com). You can search the registry by name to see if someone is a registered sex offender. You can also search by zip code or county to view a list of all sex offenders who live in a certain area. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS • Report annually where they live by signing and returning an annual verification form to DCJS within 10 days after receiving it. • Notify DCJS in writing of a new address no later than 10 days after moving. • Report in person to a local police agency to have a current photograph taken every three years (Level 1 and 2 offenders) or every year (Level 3 offenders). • Notify DCJS in writing of any institution of higher education they are attending, enrolled, living or employed. Any change in status must be reported to DCJS no later than 10 days after the change. • Provide in writing internet service providers, internet screen names and email accounts. • Level 3 offenders and offenders with a sexual predator designation must personally verify their addresses every 90 days with law enforcement. Law enforcement may at that time photograph a level 3 offender if that offender’s appearance has changed.

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If you ask my husband about his time in Iraq, he’ll be extremely modest about it. He’ll say “I’ve only been deployed once,” or “I was lucky enough to be on the base most of the time,” or “Well, I’m not even in the military anymore.”

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He won’t tell you that he missed almost my entire pregnancy, along with the first three months of our son’s life, to serve his country. He won’t tell you he wasn’t there to hold my hand through the scariest and most excruciating moments of childbirth; or that he missed the iconic What my husband won’t mention, trip home from the hospital, when asked about his time in the or baby’s first checkup, first United States Marine Corps, is that onesie, first feeding, first during his “only” deployment I gave diaper change, first nap. Nor birth to our first child, a baby boy. will he reveal that he missed He won’t tell you that our son’s my baby shower, my doctors’ birth was on page 10 of the New appointments, decorating the York Daily News the following nursery, putting together baby day because ten years ago, people Baby Michael Cintron furniture, and so many ups and couldn’t “Facetime” major events, at three months old, ready downs associated with a first especially to deployed service to meet his dad! pregnancy – because he was members overseas, and so it was fighting for his country. kind of a big deal. Thanks to the organization Freedom Calls, we were lucky enough to His modesty isn’t because he lacks pride. be part of a rare broadcast which enabled He’s enormously proud of himself. And of my husband to witness the live birth of our course, he should be. His modesty is due to first child, via cesarean section, from a U.S. the fact that there of thousands of families military base in a foreign, war-torn country. hese statements are true to him, and probably to others who have served in the military as well. But most of us are likely thinking to ourselves “ONLY once?” or “LUCKY enough?” or “not ANYMORE?”

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raising kids out there just like ours, with mothers who gave birth alone while a spouse was deployed. There are children out there who haven’t seen their parent in months, sometimes years. Missed holidays and birthdays and graduations and milestone after milestone – this is simply a part of life for military families. So this Veteran’s Day, lets support the men and women who are sacrificing these precious moments with their families to keep us safe every day. Let’s go above and beyond to express how much we appreciate those sacrifices, and show they aren’t taken for granted here at home. As a family, you can write letters to service members to brighten their day; attend a Veteran’s Day parade or event nearby; send a care package to someone serving overseas; or simply thank a veteran in person. Let’s support the military spouses and families. Being the wife or husband of a service member can be incredibly difficult. They play the role of both parents for very long periods of time, with little to no help, all while unsure where their spouse is and if he or she is okay. And for children who don’t fully understand why Daddy or Mommy is gone for so long, well, it might just be the hardest on them of all. If you know of anyone in this situation, offer to help with babysitting or housework, or just be there during rough times. Having a deployed family member can be one of the loneliest feelings in the world, so do your part as a friend or family member to show they aren’t alone. Let’s support the less fortunate. With the help of a VA loan, my husband and I were able to purchase our first home not long ago. But there are many veterans who are not as blessed. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there were an estimated 40,000 veterans experiencing homelessness nationwide last year. If you know of a homeless veteran or wish to help end veteran homelessness, go to va.gov/homeless for ways to get involved.

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Fifth Avenue; 26th to 50th Street • Manhattan November 11 • 11am-3:30pm • Free The West Point Marching Band will march at the annual NYC Veteran’s Day Parade. This year marks the centennial of the end of World War One, and the parade honors the U.S. Army as its featured service branch.

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Six Flags Great Adventure • Jackson, NJ November 10 & November 11 • 7pm • Standard Admission You’ll be dazzled by a brilliant fireworks display this Veteran’s Day weekend as part of the Salute the Troops event. All active military and veterans receive free theme park admission on November 10 and 11.

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