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Cover Story Spreading Cheer Everywhere

We all take our job of parenting seriously.

We start with perfect little beings and a giant responsibility to mold them into the best versions of themselves. What we do, say, and teach impacts the person they will become. Heavy stuff, isn’t it? Read what Erika Hellstrom, a civic-minded Staten Island mom of two, has to say on how we can guide our children to be kind, compassionate, and considerate of others.

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Hearts across the country were broken last month when incessant bullying caused a 13-year-old boy from Staten Island to take his own life.

Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick left a note citing that that he “gave up” after being bullied in school for years, then went on to commit suicide in the attic of his family’s West Brighton home on August 11.

We hear stories like Daniel’s far too often Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick took his life after being bullied. today. With advances in technology and social media, children can easily Staten Island columnist and Community Education fall victim to bullying in vicious ways that their Council 31 President Michael Reilly hosts free parents never experienced. It’s important to spread parent workshops and student assemblies on issues awareness to stop the bullying before it starts. of cyber-bullying, social media, staying safe online,

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online predators and more. Utilizing the practice of “Think Before You Click,” Reilly advises students to look at what they are about to post and consider how that post will reflect their character, their families and their schools. To schedule an assembly for your school or organization, send an email to cecmike@ verizon.net.

Like Daniel, many victims of bullying feel alone and as though no one understands what they are going through. It helps to speak to others who have been through a similar experience. Play It Forward NY holds anti-bully support workshops for children and teens who have been bullied or teased. The workshops are free and aim to provide a safe place for kids to share their story and brainstorm ways to handle the problem. The group will meet Wednesday, September 21, 4-6pm, at Rossville AME Zion Church (lower hall) at 584 Bloomingdale Road and on Wednesday, September 28, 4-6pm at Projectivity at 51 Broad Street. Be sure to check the Staten Island Parent Calendar for future meetings. Go to siparent.com to link to the Play It Forward website.

For more valuable information and resources on bullying, check out the website stopbullying.gov, where you’ll find facts on local laws and policies, helpful videos, prevention tips, warning signs, and more.

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The New York Wheel: Minecraft Style

As many Staten Islanders anxiously await the opening of The New York Wheel, which will be the largest observation wheel in the western hemisphere, no one is more excited than one particular group of Minecraft-loving students from the McKee Center & Technical High School in Staten Island. The ten students, ranging from 7th – 11th grade, worked hard all summer to show Rich Marin, the New York Wheel CEO, how excited they are to see Staten Island grow before their eyes with the construction of The New York Wheel. They then presented their summer-long project to Marin

last month (each a masterpiece), built upon their own unique interpretation of the New York Wheel on the digital landscape of the popular video game Minecraft. Marin was astounded by the student’s knowledge and dedication, asserting that they “would be the future builders and creators of our own world.” Marin also spoke on the importance of studying science and technology and the powerful impact STEM programs can have among New York’s youth. He then presented the ten students with the first ever passes to experience the New York Wheel when it officially opens as a special treat to honor their passion for learning and hard work over the summer.

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If you’ve ever crouched miserably in the corner of a dirty public restroom stall to nurse a hungry baby, then you’ll be relieved to hear new law will require private lactation rooms in many public spaces throughout New York City’s five boroughs. The lactation rooms must not be a bathroom and must contain a chair, an electrical outlet (for pumping), and nearby access to running water. The rooms will be available in public locations like the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene health centers, job centers, SNAP centers and medical assistance program centers run by the Department of Social Services.

The bill was signed last month, during World Breastfeeding month and was sponsored by New York City Council Member Robert Cornegy, who advocated for it after watching his wife struggle to breastfeed their twin sons while maintaining her career as an executive. “As a legislator, I am most proud when the legislation that I draft makes a positive difference in the lives of New Yorkers,” Cornegy said. “Today’s bill signing during World Breastfeeding Month is a victory and a reminder of a mothers’ right to publicly breastfeed and the

City’s obligation to accommodate this healthy choice.”

After signing the bill, Mayor DeBlasio said “This bill is about fairness, access, and health – no new mother should be unable to breastfeed because she can’t find a private space. This bill takes our city one step towards being a place where all women feel comfortable breastfeeding whenever they need to, wherever they need to.”

Museum Day Live!

The 12th annual Museum Day Live will be held on Saturday, September 24. Museum Day Live, held by Smithsonian Magazine, is a day where over 1500 museums nationwide open their doors to the public for free. Here in Staten Island, the participating locations are: Historic Richmond Town, The National Lighthouse Museum, Alice Austen House Museum and the Staten Island Museum. Just over the bridge in Manhattan you can visit the Intrepid, Air, Sea & Space Museum, the New York City Fire Museum, and

the Museum of Chinese in America for free, among others. You must present a Museum Live Ticket for free entrance to participating museum.

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9th Annual Westerleigh Folk Festival

Spend a day with the family enjoying music and art! The 9th Annual Westerleigh Folk Festival will be held Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Westerleigh Park. The event, which is free and open to the public, features three stages showcasing a variety of musical genres – including one that’s just for kids. This year’s performers include popular local favorites like Brielle Von Hugel, Patrick and the Rock-a-Silly Band, The Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, All Hands on Deck, Fly By Midnight and many more.

There will be free children’s activities such as face painting, balloons and pony rides (from noon to 2pm).

Artists and craft vendors will be displaying and selling work along the North-Eastern Promenade of the

Summer Camp Tax Credit

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park. Westerleigh Park is located at the corners of Neal Dow & Maine Ave. off Jewett Ave. The park is handicap accessible. Street Parking is available. Park seating is limited so bring a chair or blanket. Go to siparent. com to link to more information. Enjoy the show!

Spokes of Hope

Has your child outgrown his or her bicycle recently? Don’t just leave it in your garage to collect dust – donate it to someone who could use it! Generous Staten Islander Shawn Ortolano felt that every kid should own a bicycle, so he started a Facebook page asking for local bicycle donations that could be given to children whose parents aren’t able to buy them one. Ortolano started collecting bicycles just two months ago and has already filled his backyard with dozens of bikes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors.

The Facebook group, titled Spokes of Hope, quickly gained momentum throughout the Island and beyond, welcoming over 3,000 members so far (and growing daily). By the time the group was just one month old, Ortolano had managed to bring smiles

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to the faces of over 40 children in need of a bike. If you are interested in donating a bicycle to Spokes of Hope, or if you or someone you know is financially unable to purchase a bike for your child, go to siparent.com to link

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NYPL Goes Digital

Have you been making fewer trips to the library since it became possible to download entire books without getting up from the couch? If so, we have some good news. You can now download over 300,000 free e-books from the New York Public Library with the help of a new app called SimplyE. All you need is a library card and access to either an iOS or Android device. The library says they will continue to develop the app, with plans to debut Kindle and web browser versions later this year.

Go to siparent.com to find out how to download it.

Book Wizard

So you know your child’s Guided Reading level according to the Common Core standards, now what? Sure, the classroom books are

labeled, but how are you supposed to know if your books at home are above or below his reading level? Like most things in 2016, there’s an app for that!

Most children lose at least one reading level over the summer break, so with school back in session there’s never been a better time to download apps that help ensure your child is equipped with the right books to improve their reading skills. Book Wizard is an app which allows parents to simply scan the barcode of a book and quickly determine its K-8 reading level as well as its Guided Reading level.

The app is available to download for free, or you can link to their website at

siparent.com to manually search books from your web browser.

Help a Child Learn to Read!

The Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS) is once again offering free training for its School Reading Volunteer Program, and you are invited to become a member of this unique volunteer corps that helps young students learn to read.

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Fall Fundraising Walks

With summer officially over, it’s time burn off all those hot dogs and hamburgers and get back into a workout routine. What better way to start than by joining one of the many fundraising walks around Staten Island this fall? If you’re not into breaking a sweat, you could always make a donation instead.

Every little bit helps! Here’s a list of local walks. Check out siparent.com for

more details.

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Sunday, September 25 Clove Lakes Park Light the Night Walk

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Sunday, October 2 Clove Lakes Park JDRF One Walk

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volunteers will be held on Tuesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at SIMHS headquarters, 669 Castleton Avenue, Building A. The training course will be repeated on Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29, same time and location.

After training, each volunteer selects a participating public elementary school to spend about four hours per week tutoring first- to fifth-graders.

For more information or to register for training, call Maryann Striffolino at (718) 442-2225, or e-mail mstriffolino@simhs.org.

2016-2017 School Calendars

They’re going back! School is officially back in session on Thursday, September 8. What’s in store for the upcoming school year? Go to page 20 to

check out the Public School and Catholic School calendars for 2016-2017. You can also view the calendars at siparent.com by clicking on the “Preschools & Schools” tab at the top of our homepage.

Important School Dates

• Monday, September 5 – Labor Day • Thursday, September 8 – First Day for Public & Catholic Schools • Friday, September 9 – Full day for non-District 75 students; partial day for pre-K • Monday, September 12 – Eid al-Adha (schools closed) • Thursday, September 15 – Middle School Parent Conferences* • Thursday, September 22 – Elementary School Parent Conferences* • Wednesday, September 28 – High School Parent Conferences* * contact schools directly for confirmation

Standardized Tests

Test scores for the 2016 standardized reading and math exams are available on the NYC public schools website. You can access your NYC Schools Account to view your child’s scores. Curious to see how Staten Island students performed? Go

to siparent.com for a comprehensive overview of test scores for the English Language Assessment (ELA) and Mathematics exams broken out by borough, grade, gender, year & other variables.

Lyme Disease Increase on Staten Island

The summer break is over, but there are still months of outdoor fun to be had.

Although the weather is starting to cool down, you should still exercise precaution in parks or other wooded areas against ticks. Borough President James Oddo and the NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene recently announced a significant increase in Lyme disease among Staten Islanders in 2015, with more than double the reported cases from 2014 to 2015.

30% of black-legged ticks—the kind responsible for spreading Lyme disease— collected within the past year at select parks in New York City, including Staten Island’s Clay Pit Ponds and High Rock Parks, tested positive for the Lyme bacterium.

“These data confirm what we have suspected for some time – that due to the increase in white-tailed deer on Staten Island, the incidence rate of Lyme disease – carried by black-legged ticks - is also rising,” said BP Oddo. “Over half of Staten Island patients with early Lyme disease interviewed in 2015 reported no travel outside of New York City – the most compelling evidence yet that Lyme disease-spreading ticks are in our local area.”

“We want Staten Islanders to take advantage of their parks and wooded areas, but we remind them and all New Yorkers to check for ticks and take simple steps to protect yourself from Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases,” Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said.

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swallowed in one bite. Think about mini sandwiches cut into fun shapes with a cookie cutter. Or use little condiment cups to hold chicken salad, soup or yogurt.

Offer variety

Give kids a bit of a buffet inside of their lunches. This way, if something isn’t tickling their taste buds, they still have other healthy options at the ready. This technique also ensures that kids will not get hungry after skipping meals.

Lunch buffets do not have to be complicated. Include half of a sandwich, a piece of fruit or an applesauce cup, some trail mix, and a granola bar. Look for complex carbohydrates and protein so that little bellies will feel full.

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If a child really enjoyed the previous night’s dinner, offer up a repeat for lunch the next day. If there is no option for heating food at school, invest in a thermos or a durable, insulated container that can keep the foods at a comfortable temperature. Lunchtime at school occurs not too far into the day, and it’s feasible that food can still be warm if heated right before leaving the house.

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make a lunch kids will devour Variety and creativity are key in pleasing picky eaters

Children can be picky eaters, making it challenging for parents to find foods their kids will consume. Family dinners are challenging enough, but lunches kids will love can be even more difficult to come by.

If kids are bound to eat the same thing over and over again, mix it up in subtle ways. Add a slice of tomato to a plain cheese sandwich and serve it on whole-wheat bread for added nutrition. Blend cauliflower into mac-and-cheese so it’s barely noticeable. Add flavor to lunch meats with a piece of bacon. Bake up nutritious cereal bars on your own that pack a nutritious punch and could have pureed fruit as the base.

Breakfast for lunch

Most kids go ga-ga over breakfast foods. Use that to your advantage, sending them in with egg-bacon-cheese bagel sandwiches, or some cereal to which they can add milk bought from the cafeteria. Thin pancakes can be rolled and stuffed with fruit in a crêpe style that makes for a tempting treat.

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public schools Please call your child’s school in advance to confirm dates.

For school numbers, go to siparent.com and hover over the Preschools and Schools Tab and select Public Schools or Private Schools.

September

• Sept. 8 - First day of school for all students; early dismissal for kindergarten/pre-K • Sept. 12 - Eid al-Adha; schools closed

October

January

• Jan. 3 – School resumes after Winter Recess • Jan. 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; schools closed • Jan. 30 – No school for high school students

• Oct. 3-4 - Rosh Hashanah; schools closed • Oct. 10 - Columbus Day; schools closed • Oct. 12 - Yom Kippur; schools closed

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April

• Nov. 8 - Election Day; no classes for students • Nov. 11- Veterans Day; schools closed • Nov. 24-25 – Thanksgiving Recess

• Feb. 20 – 24 Midwinter Recess

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• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter • 1/3 c. + 2 tbsp. apple cider • 1/2 c. white whole wheat flour • 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder • 1/4 tsp. sea salt • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg, fresh • 1/4 c. sugar • 2 tbsp. honey • 1 large egg

For the topping: • 3 tbsp. butter • 1/4 c. apple cider • 1/3 c. fine sugar* • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

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• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• In a small pot, melt butter. Stir in cider, and set aside to cool.

• Meanwhile, whisk together flours, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Set aside.

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• Into the cooled butter mixture, whisk in sugar, honey, and egg until evenly combined. Side note, dip honey measuring utensil in the melted butter first for easy honey removal.

• Stir together wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Over-mixing will create a tough donut.

• Spray donut pan. Add batter to a piping bag and pipe evenly into the pan.

• Bake for 7 minutes. Allow to cool 1 minute before removing donuts onto a cooling rack.

• Meanwhile, make topping. Melt butter and stir in cider. In a flat-bottomed bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar (*if you don’t have superfine sugar, add sugar to a food processor and quickly pulse until fine, not powdery).

• Quickly dip each donut in butter mixture and lightly coat in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place back on cooling rack. Best served same day, slightly warmed. If storing leftovers, lightly cover, if at all.

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Many Staten Islanders turn to Community Education Council 31 President Michael Reilly for information on community issues via Facebook. Now you can read about the trending topics every month here in Mike’s column.

Back to school: Opportunities for parents and families to get involved As the school year begins we all hope for a great year.

Parental and family involvement is one way to make that happen. It can have a huge impact on student success.

Below are several opportunities for parents and family members to consider as a way to get involved.

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NYC Public Schools also schedule Open House Weeks.

The Open House provides an opportunity for parents and families to see a sample of the learning environment in their child’s classroom.

Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)

Parent – Teacher Conferences

Meetings: Every public school and most private schools have some form of a Parent Organization that hosts monthly meetings and other activities. The monthly meetings provide an opportunity for families to stay informed about events and programs at the school.

Committees: Parents can join a PTA committee to participate in putting together activities like fundraising, grant writing, carnivals, fairs and other events to support the school community.

School Leadership Teams (SLT)

Throughout the year there are set dates and times for parents to meet with their child’s teacher. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss your student’s progress and develop strategies to support them.

Curriculum Workshops and Presentations

Many public schools host parent workshops about curriculum in an effort to provide support for parents and families to help their students at home. Please contact your school’s Parent Coordinator to see if these events are scheduled at your child’s school.

Each NYC Public School has an SLT that is comprised of an equal number of parents and staff. The SLT is a shared decision making entity Have a question regarding that develops the Compreheneducation or quality of life sive Education Plan (CEP) for the school. The SLT meets on Staten Island? at least once a month and all Let us know and Mike school community members are welcome to attend and observe may address your concern the meetings.

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Learning Leaders provides an opportunity for parents to volunteer to help provide individualized instructional and other school based support. The program “empowers parents to foster their children’s educational development.” Please contact your school’s Parent Coordinator if you are interested in becoming a Learning Leader. Visit http://www.learningleaders.org to learn more.

Classroom Observation Opportunities

Throughout the year in many NYC Public Schools there are presentations and activities where families are invited into the classroom to see the students work first hand. Teachers and Parent Coordinators usually send

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District Level Involvement

Attend Community Education Council 31 meetings to hear updates from our District Superintendent about events and programs in our Staten Island public schools. The meetings are held at the Michael J. Petrides Complex on the first Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity for public comment. Visit www.cec31.org for

Citywide Involvement

The NYC DOE Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) is the board that oversees the NYC Public School system. The board is comprised of mayoral and borough president appointees. The PEP votes on contracts, and establishes system-wide policies. The Chancellor is a non-voting member of the PEP and is present at all the meetings. The PEP meetings happen monthly and rotate across the 5 boroughs. The public has an opportunity to comment at PEP meetings.

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grandparents are no longer bit players >> These days, they are taking on more active roles

There are some 70 million grandparents in the U.S. these days, according to the American Grandparents Association (AGA), and if you ask Karen O’Donnell, a grandmother to four girls, there are probably just as many grandparenting styles.

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“I find that with each grandchild or with each set of grandchildren I play different roles,” said Ms. O’Donnell who lived in Dongan Hills for decades before moving to New Jersey. Some of her grandchildren are still on Staten Island.

According to grandparents on Staten Island or those who have ties to Staten Island, the “rules” of grandparenting can be tough to define because the same grandparent has different relationships with different grandchildren — based, in part, on life circumstances, but also on individual personalities, schedules, resources and proximity. It’s hard to make rules, but most grandparents say they respect boundaries set by their children, in terms of parenting.

Ms. O’Donnell, is a step-grandmother to two on Staten Island, ages 9 and 5. “I probably have a more formal grandparenting role with them. We (husband and herself) see them quite frequently and sometimes babysit,” she said. The girls live in Tompkinsville.

But it’s a different story with her other two — ages 21 and 11. Her 21-year-old granddaughter, formerly a professional child actor, “spent a lot of time with us when visiting” with her father in her younger years,

said Ms. O’Donnell. Ms. O’Donnell said she was often involved in actual child care, though she never assumed the role of a surrogate.

Her 11-year-old granddaughter, is more typically grandparented. “Early on, I babysat a couple of days a week while they both worked,” she said of her granddaughter’s parents. “I have a combination of formal/fun seeker relationship with her since I will try to pick her up from school and hang out every week or two. I have her sleep over, and we do fun things like library trips and trips to the city and shopping. I am also her only grandmother.”

Ms. O’Donnell, a retired nurse and now a professional photographer, said she honors parental rules and guidelines when stepping in to help out.

“Like, my son and his wife didn’t want their daughter to have soda. So, I didn’t allow it either,” she said.

She has never been one to intrude in the lives of her children, she said, though she has made herself available to help when asked. “It is hard not to intervene or interfere when a grandchild is

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misbehaving or having trouble or is sad and sick, but you have to hold your tongue.”

She says she’s benefited from the big age range among her granddaughters. “I have learned along the way,” she admitted.

Alex Flint of New Springville has six grandchildren — five girls and one boy — which followed the same sequence as his own children, with the boy being the youngest.

Flint, who taught physical education for years at Susan Wagner High School, started planning his life out about five years before retiring. “I intended to relocate to two places I loved dearly — Salida, Colorado in the heart of the Rockies for the summer months, and a beach in Florida,” he said.

Then, his first granddaughter was born — and his vision of retirement went out the window. “I remained on Staten Island for the next two decades before I became that snowbird I planned so many years earlier,” he said.

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Formal: In this role, the grandparent is interested in the grandchild, provides occasional treats, but doesn’t invest large amounts of time in grandparenting or offer child-rearing advice to parents. A clear distinction is made between the role of parent and grandparent.

Surrogate parent: Here there is no clear distinction between parent and grandparent. Typically, a grandparent – usually a grandmother – takes care of the grandchild, particularly if both parents are employed.

Fun seeker: This style is marked by an informal, playful relationship between grandparent and grandchild. When they interact, it is often around games and other fun activities. This type of grandparent is a “buddy” to the child.

Resource: This grandparent dispenses wisdom, teaches, skills, helps with homework, and so on. Grandfathers often take on this style.

Distant: This style is characterized by a distance between grandparent and grandchild, one that often goes beyond geographical distance. The grandparent sees the grandchild infrequently, usually on holidays or other special occasions, and their isn’t much emotional warmth.

Safe haven: This style is characterized by warmth, closeness and emotional support. Again, regardless of geographical distance, the grandparent’s adoration, unconditional love and approval contributes to the development of a secure self in the grandchild.

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Family is important to Flint and up until recently, when he finally embraced the snowbird lifestyle, he was with his children and grandchildren on a regular basis — providing child care on occasion, but mostly enjoying birthdays, holidays and other special events with them.

“I have never intruded into my children’s lives,” he said, noting that child care decisions are theirs and theirs alone. “Actually, I am fortunate that they never gave me reason to intrude.”

According to principals of two Catholic grade schools on Staten Island, grandparents are definitely stepping in to be more a part of their

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children’s and grandchildren’s lives. They both have noticed the change in recent years and say it’s cause for celebration.

Tara Hynes, the principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Tompkinsville, is deeply committed to the 322 students who are enrolled.

But she is keenly aware of the contributions of another group at the other end of the age spectrum — the students’ grandparents.

“They are fully engrained in our school,” she said.

For years, the school has offered grandparents a chance to come and lunch with their grandchildren, but Ms. Hynes has recently noticed that this one midday meal has grown into something much bigger.

“I see that grandparents pick up kids after school because their parents need to work. They go to many of our sporting events. And there is a group of grandparents who work as volunteers in the library. They organize the books, read to younger children,” she said. “The kids love it.”

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Ms. Hynes thinks grandparents expand the dimensions of a school or a family. “They can do fun things. They don’t need to be so much in charge of the day-to-day. They can be the fun person without any of the challenges,” she said.

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In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day in honor of Grandparents. Her grassroots campaign paid off quickly in her home state. By 1973, the governor, Arch Moore, had proclaimed the first Grandparents Day. The national campaign took a bit longer, but in 1978, five years after its inception in West Virginia, the U.S. Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter.

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The month, which includes the first day of fall, signifies “the autumn years” of life.

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Mrs. McQuade died at the age of 91 in 2008. She had 43 grandchildren.

City agrees. “Grandparents are very important to our children. They are very involved in our school,” she said noting that in addition to offering homework help, and rides to and from school, there is a more organized group that volunteers for lunch duty. All are celebrated at an annual luncheon dubbed Grandparents/Special Person Day. “They assist in keeping the family together,” she said. “I didn’t have this growing up. It’s a wonderful thing.”

According to a poll taken by the AAG, grandparents are happy to be pitching in more. Seventy-two percent say being a grandparent has been the single most important and satisfying thing in their lives. But every family has different dynamics, say those on the front-lines.

“Grandparenting style changes from grandchild to grandchild sometimes, and from circumstance to circumstance. A lot is determined by the relationship with your children as well,” said Ms. O’Donnell. “If

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“My grandparents are very important. They do a lot for me. When my mom needs a break, they watch us on the weekends,” said 10-year-old Evangeline, a resident of Dongan Hills. She said she loves to play Bingo with them. “We do it the Spanish way, speaking in Spanish.”

Katelyn, a new sixth-grader at Egbert Intermediate School in Midland Beach talks about her grandfather, a Travis resident, repeatedly. When she was younger she said he used to play tricks on her, like saying there was an elephant in the back yard and then hiding her plate of food when she ran outside to look. “I always fell for it,” said Katelyn. “I like to joke around a lot.”

Gaetano, 11, a Bay Terrace resident, has one grandfather and a step-grandmother living in Italy, and one grandmother living in Brooklyn. He said that although he rarely sees his grandparents in Europe, it’s always a big deal when his mother’s mom comes to visit.

“Usually once a week on a Sunday, but also for special events like holidays and graduations,” he said. And when she comes for those special events, she stays for days and brings along other family members, like uncles, he said, so her presence in his life is always something he anticipates because it means a celebration is at hand.

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winning a scholarship >>Tips for making sure your application stands out

Winning a scholarship can be as competitive as gaining entrance to the college of your choice. While academic performance, extracurricular activities and character all matter, your success often boils down to discovering scholarships that fit your credentials and properly promoting your accomplishments.

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These tips will help you prepare scholarship applications that get you noticed – and could get you some extra cash to help pay for school.

• Leverage relationships and seek nontraditional opportunities. There are a lot of scholarships out there, and the wider you cast your net, the greater your chances are of winning. In addition to traditional avenues such as your basic online search and checking the bulletin board outside the guidance counselor or financial aid office, reach out to your network. Ask family and friends about scholarships offered by the companies they work for and organizations they belong to. You may be surprised by all the organizations that offer assistance to deserving students.

Other unexpected sources of scholarship funds may include cultural or religious groups, civic and philanthropic groups in your community, and professional groups or businesses in the field you plan to study. Many banks also handle special trusts or funds with scholarship provisions.

• Showcase your passion, talent and potential. A compelling essay gives scholarship judges insight into what makes you special and unique. If you and another candidate are tied in objective criteria, such as grades, a well-written narrative can set you apart. Not all essays

are the same, though; exercise caution to ensure that you are answering the question posed and demonstrating your knowledge of the sponsor, not just copying and pasting from another application.

The essay is your opportunity to let your personality shine through in ways your transcript can’t. Showcase your passions and motivations, and be sure to reference volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and other evidence that demonstrates your leadership skills.

• Prepare a checklist and gather materials ahead of time. Winning a scholarship often comes down to organization; you can’t win if you don’t complete the application by the deadline. Although each application will have its nuances, there are some standard details that nearly every scholarship requires. Gathering and assembling these materials ahead of time will make the tedious task of preparing each application easier, and it will help you avoid overlooking something important when a submission deadline is looming. Be sure to obtain extra copies of items such as transcripts that take time to process, and reach out early to request references and documents such as volunteer work affidavits.

With an organized approach, you could be on your way to winning scholarships that help ease your school debt and set you up for success.

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when big sis (or bro) leaves for college >> Siblings feel the sting of separation

No matter how much sibling rivalry goes on under your roof, when the oldest child leaves for college, there is sure to be an emotional and life-changing impact on the younger children.

Squabbles over the remote control, or bickering about chores, pale in comparison to the stress created by college-bound siblings, according to the Staten Island parents we spoke to recently.

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Excitement over their sister Kaitlin leaving for the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2013 quickly turned to loneliness for Kerry and Megan McCloskey of Westerleigh, according to their mother, Cheryl.

Shopping and packing helped smooth the transition, but the girls, then 12 and 10, took a while to adjust to their “new normal.”

“Megan slept in her room for about a week after Kait left,” their mom said. The absence of their sister – who is now in her senior year as a speech pathology major -- was noticeable in every aspect of their daily lives and routine.

“It was as if something was just missing from the house,” their mom explained. “It was weird having an empty seat at the dinner table.”

Parents and local therapists said technology, as well as keeping their younger siblings engaged in their own activities, can help boost

their independence and gain a comfort level in their siblings’ absence.

Anna Moramarco, a licensed clinical social worker in West Brighton who does child and adolescent counseling, said the siblings should make a plan to keep in contact through platforms, like Skype, in order to decrease their feelings of abandonment during this dynamic transition in their lives.

“The many phone calls, FaceTimes, texts, and videos helped ease their sadness,” Mrs. McCloskey said. “The girls definitely had an easier time because Kait was so accessible by phone or computer,” she added.

The same was true for the Moley children of Westerleigh when Alexa, 19, left for The College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, N.Y., where she is a sociology major.

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“Whenever they needed to talk to her they had to call her instead of going up to her room, but that’s when FaceTime and Skype all came in handy,” Denise Moley said of her children, Jenna, 15, Keira, 12, Johnny, 10, and Laila, 8.

Technology and social media kept the siblings as close as they could be without being in the same house, and helped establish a new routine, according to their mom.

“At first they though it was pretty cool that their sister was going away to college, until it set in that she was actually leaving,” Mrs. Moley said. “The first few weeks were very hard for them,” she said. “We missed her at dinnertime and at family events.”

While colleges, like Mount St. Vincent, don’t allow sibling sleepovers, many do have family weekends that help the siblings reconnect, parents and counselors said.

The McCloskeys said SUNY’s less than two-hour drive allows the girls to retain their strong sisterly bond – despite Kaitlin’s physical absence at home.

SUNY allows students to have guests in their dorms as long as it is pre-approved, and the McCloskeys were recently considering allowing Kerry, now 15, to visit her sister overnight.

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Irene Ryan of Castleton Corners, said her son, Sean, then 9, had a tough time when his brother, Kevin, left for SUNY at New Paltz in 2007 – and again in 2011 for law school at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. “He was definitely unsure about his future without his big brother,” their mom said. “Sean shadowed his brother, so he was a little lost at first.”

Day trips and weekends at their second home in Pennsylvania helped.

“Sean learned to be his own individual self, he found his own interests, his own likes and dislikes, and his own friends,” she said.

Ms. Moramarco said staying active is the best way for siblings – and parents -- to deal with empty-nest syndrome.

“Parents should promote the child at home being involved in activities and encourage them getting together with their peers,” she said.

The Ryan brothers survived an eight-year separation and are now as a close as ever – even though Sean, now 18, will be attending SUNY New Paltz in the fall.

“I think the transition for all of us would have been much more difficult if it were not for today’s technology,” Mrs. McCloskey said.

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3. You have threatened the life of at least one telemarketer (or relative) for calling during the baby’s nap.

4. You play rock-paper-scissors with your spouse over who has to change the next dirty diaper (and somehow you lose every time).

5. You find yourself searching every corner and crevice of your house to see where that nasty odor is coming from— and then realize that it’s you. You smell like a person who hasn’t showered in over a week (because you haven’t).

6. You proudly recite your baby’s height, weight, head circumference, and frequency of bowel movements to all close friends and relatives at the start of each conversation (and a quick conversation it will be, as they are likely thinking of a good excuse to get off the phone with you).

7. You will stop at nothing to quiet a screaming baby, even if it means wasting gallons of water letting the baby listen to the faucet run, or pacing the floor for hours at a time, alternating between swaying, bopping, rocking, and humming, or even watching rap videos all night.

8. The last home-cooked meal you had (while sitting down, no less!) was last Christmas, and you certainly weren’t the one who cooked it.

25 signs you’re a new mom holding a cute baby isn’t the only way to tell

I’m not a new mom. My kids are eight and four, so I’m not exactly new to this parenting rodeo. But like most moms, I’ll certainly never forget the sleepless nights, the ups and downs, the endless stress, and all of the bittersweet moments that go along with having a new baby. I put together this list to let the new moms know that everyone kind of loses it the first time around (and sometimes the second and third time too).

You might be a new mom if….

1. At least once a night, you jump up out of bed like a maniac to make sure the baby is breathing.

2. Like the Great Wall of China, the dark circles under your eyes are visible from space.

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9. You agree that waking a sleeping baby is an offense punishable by termination of friendship and possibly loss of life to the offender.

10. Coffee. Just coffee. Lots and lots and lots of it.

11. Your trips to Babies R Us “just for diapers” are doing more damage to your bank account than your wedding did.

12. The next person to ask “is the baby cold?” is getting kicked out of your house.

13. Same goes for the next person to ask “where is his hat? Doesn’t he have a hat?”

14. The next person to say “just sleep when they sleep” will be forced to wash every dish in the sink, mop the kitchen floor, fold five loads of laundry, and get dinner started…all in the duration of a 45-minute nap with time to spare.

15. Your diaper bag: a quick trip to the store or leaving town for a week? There is no difference.

16. You’ve finally been introduced to the wonderful world of children’s television, where torturously catchy songs will play on an endless loop in your head for the next five years or so. You will, at least once or twice, fall sleep singing “I’m the map, I’m the map, I’m the map, I’m the map, I’M THE MAP.”

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23.You have officially been peed on by another human being (and I really do hope that’s a first for you).

24. You bought a smart phone with 128GB of memory for pictures and videos and ran out of space before your baby rolled over for the first time.

25. Remember how much you loved the baby yesterday? Well, that love just doubled today. And tomorrow, it’ll triple. And the day after that, it’ll quadruple. It never stops. Someday, your baby will grow into a precious, baby-faced toddler, and she’ll say “I love you” for the first time ever, and your heart will explode into so many pieces that you’ll need a broom and dustpan to pick them all up.

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Everywhere Teach your children the importance of being civic-minded

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hen my daughter, Maddy, was about five years old, she decided she wanted to “bring cheer” to lonely senior citizens. It prompted a conversation about people in the community who might not have very much and those who are alone. The thought made her sad, but instead of moving on, she felt empowered to make a difference. She decided to make handmade cards for Valentine’s Day for all of the residents of Eger Nursing Home on Staten Island.

It was early enough that she could do this, and she did. She made around 200 valentines that were all unique and she handed each one out personally with a smile and sometimes a hug to every resident and some staff. Maddy continued to do this over the next 6 years, and continues to live each day with a strong sense of civic responsibility.

From seniors in need of a visit, food pantries in all corners of the borough, homeless families, to children living with terminal

Looking to donate your time or your resources locally? siparent.com hosts a list of organizations offering volunteer opportunities.

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To donate food to food pantry, visit siparent.com/food-pantries.

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illness, there are countless people- some right next door- that could use some help. We all have the ability to instill a spirit of giving in our children, especially through our own actions.

What do your children see you do? Volunteer or lend a hand?

Sometimes it’s easy to think that it’s a school lesson. In our busy lives, we often complain about how bad something is, whether politics, crime, or something as simple as litter or graffiti. But when was the last time you believed change can start with just you? How can we expect our kids to feel empowered in our community, to have a sense of ownership, pride, and involvement if we’re too busy to look up?

Adults often develop interest and passion in things they’ve experienced in their childhood. Think ahead to the person you want them to strive to be – kind, giving, compassionate come to mind for many of us. Here are some ways to build your child’s spirit of giving and help the Staten Island community: • Pick up a few extra items when you go grocery shopping.

After you’ve unpacked, take the kids to a local food pantry and donate the items. You can also help them organize their shelves for a bit. The reward is great and truly hands-on. Right

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It all starts with you and your actions. You are their role model in everyday life, so be sure to lead by example. With one person’s acts of kindness, we will see the butterfly effect impact so many people and inspire others to do good and be great! here on Staten Island, there are 26 food pantries from the North Shore to Tottenville. They are in all neighborhoods; you might not even realize there is one close to your home! For a list of food pantry locations and phone numbers, visit www.siparent.com/food-pantries/. Be sure to call ahead since they may not be open every day.

• Go through your child’s books, toys, and clothes. Find some that they’ve outgrown but are still in good condition, and drop them off (with the kids) locally at Project Hospitality (www.projecthospitality. org). It’s important to have them be part of the process so that they feel how good it is to give!

• Help your child’s school engage in a community project. My organization, Brooklyn Home Foundation has launched a project called Smiles 4 Seniors, offering a $500-$1,000 grant to Staten Island schools and afterschool programs who will work to help seniors who often suffer from social isolation and depression. They can make cards, artwork, share a musical performance at a senior center, or have an intergenerational activity. For information, visit www.brooklynhome.

org/smiles4seniors. The idea really came from Maddy’s valentines and wanting to build an “army” of children who can duplicate and multiply these efforts so more seniors in our community aren’t all alone. That smile the children bring out could be the highlight of their week!

• Find a beach clean-up day or other community service activity.

You can find these by doing a google search or by reaching out to the Office of Borough President James Oddo (www.StatenIslandUSA.com).

From the Conference House Park to the Greenbelt Conservancy, there is a great need for help!

It all starts with you and your actions. You are their role model in everyday life, so be sure to lead by example. With one person’s acts of kindness, we will see the butterfly effect impact so many and inspire others to do good and be great!

By Erika Hellstrom, a Staten Island mom of two, who finds community service a very rewarding part of parenting.

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Apple Picking Tips

Many orchards that have open picking seasons plant dwarf apple trees to make the picking process easier, particularly for young children, so there’s no need to bring along a ladder. You should still be able to find plenty of apples close to the ground.A good farmer will know when certain varieties of apples are ripe, and he or she will likely cordon off trees that are not ready for picking. Ripe apples will be crisp and firm. Keep in mind that apples ripen from the outside of the tree inward. Those are usually picked first, anyway.

Try to get to an orchard earlier in the season. Waiting too long trees may be picked of the best fruit. Although apple-picking season dates in New York and New Jersey vary due, in part, to weather conditions, the most active times are throughout September and October.

Apples can bruise, so don’t toss them into baskets when picking.

Also, wait to wash apples until right before eating to prevent moisture-related spoilage. Apples keep best in a cool location.

Apple Types

According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, the United States produces roughly 9 billion pounds of apples each year, a distant second from China. While the state of Washington is our lead producer, it may be surprising to hear that every state in the U.S. produces apples. The availability of apples is convenient, but with over 7,500 different varieties, it leaves questions as to which apple variety to choose.

Sweet apples include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp.

Red Delicious is a popular snacking apple but is not great for baking or freezing.

On the other hand, Golden Delicious, is probably the “Best All Around” apple, perfect for snacking, baking and freezing.

Other all-purpose apples include Granny Smith, Rome Beauty, Fuji and Jonagold. Granny Smith apples are tart and keep their shape when cooked, also making them ideal for pies.

McIntosh, a sweet-tart apple falls to pieces when cooked so is excellent for making applesauce. Winesap apples get their name from their slightly tart, spicy, wine-like flavor making them a top pick for cider.

No matter which apple you choose, allow for about 2 pounds of apples to fill one nine-inch pie. Store them in the refrigerator in the crisper drawer and away from other strong odor foods.

Apples release ethylene gas, which can be damaging to lettuce and other produce. Happy apple picking!

By Jenna Smith, an educator with the University of Illinois Extension outreach program.

Honeybees are a popular pollinator of apple trees.

Apple Fast Facts

Apples are one of the most widely-grown tree fruits.

They can be put to use in all different types of food applications - from desserts to sauces to beverages. As a stand-alone snack, apples are a healthy source of antioxidants and fiber. Apples have many other qualities and an interesting history. Consider these facts:

The term “apple” comes from the Olde English word, “aeppel.”

Apples are believed to have originated somewhere between the Caspian and Black Seas, but now they are grown all over the world.

The main producers of apples in the United States include the states of Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia.

There are thousands of different apple varieties.

Apples were taken to America by European settlers.

Apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide compound. They’re not harmful if eaten in small quantities.

Many apple harvests are still picked by hand.

Fifteen types of apples account for 90 percent of total production. Red Delicious, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji lead the way.

A bushel of apples weighs 42 pounds while a peck weighs approximately 10.5 pounds.

The crabapple is the only apple native to America.

Apple trees won’t bear their first fruits until they have matured four to five years.

The largest apple picked weighed three pounds.

The nutritional benefits of apples spurred the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Sources: University of Illinois Extension, Eat This!, Love to Know Corp., and Science Kids®.

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Sad to see summer go? Nothing welcomes the fall like a fun family day on the farm picking a variety of crisp and delicious apples to bring home and bake into a tasty pie. Here are some of the best local farms to pick your own apples this season. Always call ahead to check hours and availability.

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Duffield’s Farm Market 280 Chapel Heights Road Sewell, NJ 08080 856-589-7090

Eastmond Orchards 169 County Road Colts Neck, NJ 0722 732-542-5404

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

Hill Creek Farms

1631 Rt. 45, South Harrison Twsp, NJ 08062 856-223-0028

Hillview Farms

223 Meyersville Road Gillette, NJ 07933 908-647-0957

Johnson’s Corner Farm 133 Church Road Medford, NJ 08055 609-654-8643

Lee Turkey Farm

201 Hickory Corner Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-448-0629

Longmeadow Farm 561 Blairstown Road Hope, NJ 07844 908-459-5351

284B County Rt. 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-1507

Silverman’s Farm 451 Sport Hill Road Easton, CT 06612 203-261-3306

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Cider Mill & Orchards 19 King Street Oldwick, NJ 08858 908-439-3888

Mood’s Farm Market 901 Bridgeton Park Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 856-478-2500

Phillips Farm

290 Church Road Milford, NJ 08848 908-995-0022

Prospect Hill Orchards 73 Clarks Lane, Milton, NY 12547 845-795-2383

3 Waln Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515 609-298-0823

Stuart’s Farm

62 Granite Springs Road Granite Springs, NY 10527 914-245-2784

Sun High Orchards 19 Canfield Avenue Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-4734

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2310

Tree-Licious Orchards 135 Karrville Road Port Murray, NJ 07865 908-689-2906

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Farm Market 505 Ridge Road Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852 732-329-8656

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Windy Brow Farms

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181 Mountain Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-647-1300

310 Extonville Road Chesterfield, NJ 08515 609-259-3684

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How to Store Fresh Apples

Apples are available year-round, but many apple lovers insist there’s nothing better than plucking an apple directly off the tree in the fall. Apple orchards and pick-your-own farms are visited each autumn by apple lovers anxious for apples’ tart and juicy taste.

Many people pick more apples than they can eat in a few days, so it pays to learn how to store apples properly so none of them go to waste.

Start by picking a variety of apple that won’t go bad too quickly. Apple growers can make suggestions, but Jonathan, Rome, Fuji, and Granny Smith varieties tend to last longer than other varieties. Choose apples that are free of blemishes or soft spots. The adage that “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” bears some truth.

Apples give off ethylene gas as they decay, and a rotting apple can quickly affect nearby apples, lettuce, or other produce.

A good place to store apples in the short-term is in the refrigerator crisper drawer where it is cool. Do not store them with vegetables, as the apples may cause the veggies to ripen or rot prematurely.

If you plan on long-term storage, a few extra steps are necessary. Apples need to be individually wrapped so they will not come in contact with other apples. Newsprint works great; just be sure to pick the pages that are done in black ink because colored ink may contain heavy metals.

Once wrapped, place each apple in a container padded with more newspaper. Store this container in a cool place, such as a garage, root cellar or screened-in porch. Apples can last a couple of months if stored in this manner. Keep apples away from potatoes, as potatoes can cause the fruit to prematurely decay.

Another way to store apples is to turn them into preserves, or apple sauce. Turning apples into candied or caramel apples also can help them keep longer. Of course, you always can bake apples into a pie as well, then freeze the pie for another day.

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traumatic event happens,” said Dodd White, president and CEO of ECC. “It’s important for parents and guardians to set a tone of openness and support with their children, and to re-assure children that they are safe.” Dodd and the staff at ECC offer the following tips and advice: Use age-appropriate language. Talk with your child about the tragedy in a way that is appropriate for his or her age. Elementary schoolers may have questions about their own safety and security. Older children may want more information about the cause of the tragedy or want to talk about how it could be prevented.

Share what is appropriate for your child. Be mindful about the personality of your child. Your child may be a 6-year-old who laughs at monsters in movies and can handle the truth about bad guys being a reality of life. Or your child may be a 10-year-old who cannot handle scary movies, and gets emotional when people are hurt. When answering your child’s questions about tragic news events, let the unique personality of your child be your guide.

Let your child know it is ok to talk to you about the tragedy. Spend time talking with your child. Let them know that they are welcome to ask questions and express their concerns and feelings. You might not know all the answers and it is OK to say that. At the same time, don’t push them to talk if they don’t want to. Let them know you are available when they are ready.

Be calm. Your child will look to you for cues about how to react. It’s OK for children to see adults sad or crying, but consider excusing yourself if you are experiencing intense emotions.

talking to children about tragedies Set a tone of openness and support

With recent tragedies in the news, many children, including those challenged with special needs, are exposed to trauma through the media and in conversations. The Episcopal Center for Children (eccofdc.org), a nonprofit school serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the Washington, DC area, offers some advice on how to talk with your child about tragedy.

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Reassure your child about his or her own safety.

Point out factors that ensure your child’s immediate safety and the safety of the community. Review your family’s plans for responding to a crisis. Assure your child that he or she is safe and loved.

Limit media exposure. Constant exposure to coverage of a tragedy can heighten anxiety. Do not allow young children to repeatedly see or hear news coverage of a tragedy.

Even if a young child is engrossed in play, he or she is likely aware of what you are watching on television – and can become confused or upset. Older children might want to learn more about a tragedy by reading or watching TV. However, avoid repetitive loops of news information once you have the facts.

Avoid placing blame. Be careful not to blame a cultural, racial or ethnic group, or people who have mental illnesses.

Maintain your family routines. Continue your family’s usual routines for waking up, dinnertime, and bedtime. The familiarity of these routines will help your child.

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Promote self-care. Encourage your child to drink enough water, eat regularly, rest, and exercise. And follow this advice for yourself too!

Spend extra time together. Spend a little more time reading to your child. Take a few extra moments when tucking him or her in at night. If your child is having trouble sleeping, allow him or her to sleep with a light on or to sleep in your room for a short time. Extra hugs and cuddles are good too.

All of these actions can improve your child’s sense of security.

Watch for signs of stress and anxiety in your child.

Look for hyperactivity, irritability, regression, stomach aches/ headaches, and separation anxiety. Take steps to relieve stress and anxiety.

Get physical. Exercise can relieve stress and help you and your child get a better perspective.

Pay close attention to your child if he or she has emotional problems, learning challenges, is going through major changes at home, or has experienced trauma in the past.

Children can merge a new trauma and it can heighten their anxieties. Watch your child closely for any changes in mood or behavior.

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Do not dismiss or minimize your child’s feelings.

Rather than saying your child’s fears are silly or that such things will never happen, help your child put things in perspective by pointing out how rare and unlikely such things are. Address each concern. Point out that many children and parents out there have the same worries and we can instead focus on the definite “will happens,” such as fun things to do at home, school, and with friends and family.

Encourage the expression of feelings. Explain that it’s OK to upset.n Let your f child or draw whattour Cbeall ow orwrite a about personal he or she is feeling. Physical activity might serve as an outlet for feelings or frustration. If your child is acting out, explain that there are other ways of coping.

Do something for those affected by the tragedy.

Focusing on what can be done to help others can help children feel less anxious and more secure. Consider ways that you and your child can help victims and their families. You might take your child to your place of worship, light a memorial candle, or write thank-you notes to first responders.

Get help if needed. If your child is still exhibiting signs of anxiety after a week or two, seek out a school counselor, therapist, clergy or spiritual leader, or mental health professional.

Tips adapted from the Mayo Clinic, SpecialNeeds.com, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

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As parents and stepparents, what can we do to promote healthy interactions and positive self-esteem?

One of the best ways to promote success is to commit to do your part in maintaining a friendly relationship with your ex.

I know you’d rather run a marathon than talk about how to live in harmony with your ex or your spouse’s ex, but it’s vital to the well-being of your children and stepchildren. That doesn’t mean you have to be best friends with your ex-husband, or your stepson’s mom, but you do have to commit to having a cordial relationship.

I will be the first to admit this hasn’t come naturally. I maintained a contentious relationship with my ex too long after our divorce. Although I tried hard to not speak badly of him to our girls, I’m sure they could sense my disapproval of his lifestyle and critical spirit toward him when we negotiated visitation. It’s important to remember that our children are half of their other parent and when we speak badly of that parent, they turn the negative remarks inward, leading to a negative self-image.

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“Although we don’t like each other, we maintain a friendly demeanor for the sake of our children.” My friend’s comments confirmed what I already knew-her kids benefitted from her efforts toward a cordial relationship with her ex-spouse.

Children with a mom and dad in different homes often experience confusion, anxiety, and turmoil. They need a stable home environment, free of tension and chaos, to develop a healthy self image and succeed in school. If you spend time at your child’s school, particularly middle and high schools, you’ll notice the pressure and demands they face. Minefields at home only create more stress.

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As your children move between homes, help them learn responsibility by reminding them to stop and think about what they need to pack when they leave one home and move to the other. As a stepfamily coach, I often hear stepparents complain about their stepkids making multiple trips to their house on the off week because they left supplies, a uniform, a project, etc. Don’t enable irresponsibility by allowing them to return multiple times to the other home for items they forgot.

As a stepparent, recognize the adjustment your stepchildren go through when they travel between homes. Allow extra time on transition days for kids to settle in, focus, and adjust to the routine of your home. Give them space if you sense they’re struggling emotionally.

Don’t maintain an overly ambitious schedule on weeks your stepchildren are there. Allow time to help with homework, run kids to ball practice, or sit down for a home-cooked meal. Stepfamily relationships are strengthened as family members spend time together in a relaxed environment.

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Also, consider what it feels like to a biological parent to have someone else take part in raising their child. And be sensitive to how your stepchildren feel toward you and whether they want you at every back to school function or whether you should bow out and let the biological parents take the lead.

As a mom and stepmom to five children, I understand the challenges that accompany kids moving between homes. My husband and I spent years negotiating schedules and seeking to provide a safe environment in which our kids could thrive throughout the school year.

My stepchildren and two of my children have now completed school and exited the nest, leaving my husband and I with only an “ours” child left at home.

Some days I think about what I would do differently if all our kids were at home again.

I think I would offer a softer side toward my stepchildren when they’ve had a bad day at school. I’d be more understanding on transition days when they’ve just come back from their mom’s house and need some time alone. I’d extend grace more freely when my own kids didn’t do their chores to my satisfaction. And I would insist on fewer extracurricular activities to allow more time at home for relationships to grow and bond.

Our childrearing season passes quickly and we’re left with fond memories. Seek to enjoy the back to school hassles! Step back, take a deep breath, and snap a few pictures of your growing child as you head to meet the teacher night. Consider what you can do to sow peace. Will you commit to take the high road as often as possible? Will you do your part to co-parent in harmony?

Your children and stepchildren deserve a fresh beginning at school, with minimal conflict at home.

Yes, it’s harder when kids move between homes, but it’s not impossible to find peace.

Seven Tips to Help: 1) Don’t meddle in the affairs of the other home.

2) Maintain a cooperative and flexible attitude with your ex when discussing the kids’ schedules.

3) Keep conflict with your ex-spouse away from the ears of your children.

4) Encourage your children to be responsible with their belongings.

5) As a stepparent, offer grace and understanding to your stepchildren.

6) Consider the needs of your children and stepchildren as they transition.

7) Commit to a new tomorrow when you fail.

By Gayla Grace, an author and stepfamily coach with a his, hers, and ours family. She enjoys helping non-traditional families learn to thrive in their relationships.

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A new study found that one family member in particular has a tough time weathering the transition from summer days to school year: your pet. In a survey of nearly 4,000 Americans conducted by Petplan pet insurance, pet owners reported a spike in separation anxiety in pets who lose summer companions to the classroom during the back-toschool season.

Of those surveyed with “back-to-schoolers” in the household, 26% said their pet shows signs of separation anxiety in September. Another 26% reported that their furry friend becomes bored. Compare this to the non-school crowd – where only 10% of pets suffer separation anxiety and 9% are bored – and it’s clear that Fido can feel stressed by the sudden increase in alone time.

Pet owners with kids heading back to school notice their pets clinging to their side (36%), trying to follow the family out the door (31%), having accidents in the house (11%) and even being destructive (15%). Another 20% also said their pet exercises less come September and 29% shared that their pet spends less time outside (compared to 13% and 19%, respectively, from those without kids in school).

Dr. Kim Smyth, veterinarian and mom of two boys, understands the back-to-school blues all too well and shared some tips about how to ease the transition – after all, those puppy dog eyes following you as you leave are enough!

Here are her suggestions for making the transition back into the school year happier and healthier for furry friends: Busy their brains: Give your pet something to think about while you’re gone, like a treat-filled toy or food puzzle.

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Practice makes perfect: Before the first day of school, go about the usual morning routine and then pretend to leave for the day. Go outside for a few minutes and come back in. Increase the amount of time for each “departure” to help your pet be more comfortable when you leave.

Buddy up: Getting a dog walker or pet sitter or enrolling your pup in doggie daycare can help break up the stress and monotony of hours spent solo.

Visit the vet: When students head back to school, 20% of survey respondents said their pet heads to the vet. Even if they’re in perfect health, pets need to visit the vet for an annual check-up. But if you notice something unusual with your pet’s health over the summer, have him looked at as soon as possible and don’t put off visiting the vet until September.

Keep calm: Try not to make a fuss when leaving or be too excited when returning home. Calmly say goodbye and hello to your pet so he learns that coming and going is nothing to be emotional about.

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“Put me in, Coach,” is a common plea heard from young athletes. Because of the boom in children’s athletic participation, many kids are not taking time off from their sports activities.

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Young athletes need to rest but many participate in sports year-round which can result in overuse injuries.

To prevent overuse injuries, such as stress and growth plate fractures, take a two-to-four month break from any one sport, especially tennis and baseball.

clearance from his or her physician. For adolescents, the complications from a concussion can be catastrophic. Do not ignore these injuries!

As parents, you should know that football is not the only team sport where kids can get a concussion. Currently, the concussion rates are higher among soccer players than football players, and we’ve found that soccer head injuries have tended to go undertreated. Volleyball players are also at high-risk.

Another way parents can prevent Children who participate in yearsports-related injuries among their kids round sports, such as gymnastics and is to pay attention to the field that they swimming, should warm-up and stretch are playing upon. Poor field condition properly. For these strongly correlates athletes, scheduling with lower exrest time and changing tremity injuries. exercise patterns can Because of the boom in help prevent injuries.

Proper footwear children’s athletic Other preventative is also important. participation, many measures that can be In general, a pair taken, include proper of cleats last one kids are not taking time off techniques and good season, but it’s still from their sports activities. form, and wearing apimportant to check propriate safety gear, the shoes’ insoles such as helmets, face and spikes periguards and pads. odically to make sure they are in good condition.

Most major organized leagues such as, football, baseball, hockey, and laIn addition, children who play orgacrosse have done a good job of ensuring nized sports should also drink plenty of that children wear appropriate protective water to stay hydrated. Heat illness can headgear, which helps prevent head and have devastating consequences. Proper eye injuries and concussions. hydration, lighter apparel, avoiding practices in the heat, and not playing with a Helmets, pads and other safety equipfebrile illness are keys to prevention. ment are also important for children involved in skateboarding, BMX biking, Have fun, but play safe. skiing and snowboarding, since they are at higher risk for serious injuries.

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Pokemon GO may be the first breakthrough game to use augmented reality (AR), but it certainly won’t be the last. The boundaries between virtual and tangible worlds have been blurring for a long time, and new games fuse the two into one irresistible package.

As everyone knows by now, Pokemon GO makes tiny monsters appear everywhere from museums and malls to backyards and kitchens. Entire families have cheerfully headed out into their neighborhoods and beyond to collect as many monsters as they can. So far, so good. But augmented reality also creates risks. Thinking through the pros and cons of Pokemon GO gives parents a good platform for making common sense rules about the many AR games that are likely to follow. As you develop family guidelines, keep these 4 P’s in mind.

Permissions. Children under 13 can’t sign up for games unless they have permission from parents. That’s a reminder that younger children need augmented supervision in augmented reality. Play together if you can. Or ask your child to walk you (literally!) through the game so you can see and comment on what’s fun and what’s risky.

Traffic is another obvious risk. People staring at phones have bumped into things and stepped in front of cars. Some parents insist that kids set the phone to vibrate when a Pokemon is nearby so they can walk without distraction. To its credit, Pokemon GO reminds players to turn the game off while driving. The same rule should apply to other forms of transportation—bikes, scooters, skateboards.

People. The best games are often social, and AR is no exception. Chatting with others who are playing in the same vicinity seems natural, and some objectives require teamwork. Most of the people your child encounters will be fellow enthusiasts. But the Pokemon GO game includes devices that draw Pokemon—and their hunters—to specific locations, and that creates opportunities for predators.

Remind your child that all the usual rules about talking to or going anywhere with strangers apply. Encourage kids to play with friends and reiterate the fact that, even with friends, they shouldn’t go into isolated places like dark alleys or abandoned buildings. As an extra layer of protection, consider keeping track of your child’s phone with a service like Find my Friends through the pros and (Apple) or Google+ (Android).

AR apps also ask for permissions when they are installed, Thinking and parents should get in the cons of Pokemon GO gives parents habit of reviewing every rePrice. Apps are seductive quest. Obviously, smart phones a good platform for making because they seem to be free. hold lots of information—who common sense rules about the a child knows, where she hangs Still, the people who develop out, what photos he’s taken, what these things need to be paid, so many AR (Augmented Reality) social media she uses. This insomething is always for sale. games that are likely to follow. formation may seem trivial, but In the case of Pokemon GO, it’s catnip to marketers. Even if players can purchase Pokeballs, Pokecoins, and lures that the company that makes the app will make it easier to catch rare specimens. For parents, promises to use the information responsibly, tech companies often change hands. this is a teachable moment. Consider giving your child an in-game allowance or encouraging her to earn monThe best policy is to give each app as little permission ey for game items by doing chores. Make it crystal clear as possible. Pokemon Go, for example, needs access to that your child needs to get approval before spending real the phone’s camera but not contact information. To revise money on virtual goods. your choices after installation, find the Settings icon on AR games are also likely to have other costs. Because the phone. Look for the Apps folder. Find the relevant app Pokemon GO depends on GPS tracking, it consumes lots and uncheck as many boxes as possible. of data. Show older kids how to monitor usage so they Place. AR games encourage children to explore the don’t incur extra charges by exceeding the family limit. world. That’s terrific! But kids still need boundaries. For Privilege. Playing any game is a privilege that can kids mature enough to play without direct supervision, be be revoked if kids don’t follow household rules. In the very clear about where they are allowed to go. In the case case of a craze like Pokemon GO, you may want to be of Pokemon GO, monsters may very well show up outside the approved play zone. Talk in advance about how flexible at first to see how the game fits into family life. you want your child to handle this situation. (To confirm When is it OK to play? When do you expect phones to that the rules are being followed, click the Pokeball button be powered down? Are there things your child can do to at the bottom of the screen. You’ll see a list of captured earn extra time? What behaviors will result in suspending Pokemon and details about where they were caught.) privileges?

Before turning a child loose with AR, remind them about tangible concerns. Exercise special caution near water and never cross safety barricades. Don’t trespass on private property and don’t play the game in inappropriate places like cemeteries and churches. Use sunscreen and stay hydrated.

The answers to these questions won’t be the same for every family, and they may need to be hammered out in family meetings. Still, it’s always up to parents to be sure that the allure of AR is tempered with the real world common sense.

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Helping Children Become Successful in Math

ly and athletically, according to Dr. Kara M. Cavuoto of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She encourages parents to take advantage of any vision screening opportunities that may be available to them.

According to the Institute, parents should be aware that the following list of complaints and signs may indicate that a child has a problem affecting the eyes or vision:

com, and you can find under “Math Skill Builders” ways to introduce mental math to your children. You will also find on the website a list of children’s books with mathematics themes that will let them enjoy and learn math while reading interesting stories.

There are also intriguing and challenging math riddles and puzzles.

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Question: I always dreaded math classes and quit taking math courses as soon as possible, but I want my children to be successful in math. Can you help? – Struggled Answer: Parents can definitely contribute to making sure that their children develop math skills.

One of the best ways to do this is by helping them • Does your child seem to have difficulty seeing develop and keep a keen interest in math. objects that you or other children see well?

All young children start out being interested in • Does your child hold objects close to the face math. They love to count objects and line them up when trying to focus or sit close to the television? in groups, like putting two ducks and three bears • Does your child have frequent headaches? together to get five. They also love to play games • Is there an unusual appearance to the eyes? where they are throwing the dice and counting the • Is there frequent blinking or eye rubbing, is there number of squares that they can move. swelling or redness in one or both eyes?

Parents need to encourage this almost automatic • Is there unusual sensitivity to light? interest in math. According to Jo Boaler, a professor • Does your child close or cover one eye? of mathematics education at Stanford University, the • Do one or both eyelids droop, or does one eyelid best encouragement comes from providing a setting tend to close? in which children’s mathematical thinking is validat• Is the iris (colored part of the eye) different in ed and encouraged. When parents give children a set color in the two eyes? of pattern blocks or Cuisenaire rods, they will do all • Do the eyes tend to “dance” or show to-and-fro sorts of mathematical things with them. This is the movements (nystagmus)? time for parents to marvel at the shapes or repeating • Do the eyes appear to turn in, out, up or down, or patterns that the children have created. tend to intermittently drift off center?

Besides providing a setting that fosters mathemat• Is there a head tilt or turn, particularly when ical thinking, children should be given puzzles and concentrating on objects at a problems to solve. Then pardistance or near? ents and children can work • Does your child comon them together. This does plain of seeing double? not have to be a nightly ritual, Children will gain • Does your child lose his but it can be done at the dinor her place when reading? enthusiasm for math through ner table from time to time. It • Does your child have is important for parents to ask solving challenging problems. difficulty remembering what questions about how children he or she reads? are trying to solve a problem, and for children to get in the Parents should keep vihabit of asking questions as sion in mind when equipthey talk over how they will solve a problem. Chilping their children with all the necessary tools for dren will gain enthusiasm for math through solving a successful school year. If there is a family history challenging problems. If parents can’t think of any to of significant pediatric eye or vision disorders or a share with their children, they can search online for potential eye or vision problem is detected during a “classic math problems.” screening examination, the child is usually referred There is one “no-no” in encouraging children’s for a comprehensive eye examination by a pediatric interest in math. Parents must not share their own ophthalmologist or an eye care specialist approprinegative experiences. ately trained to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.

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Joe LoVerde has been coaching youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s also a longtime newspaper editor and sportswriter.

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Kids are about to start school, and parents with kids who play sports are about to start planning for ways to make sure homework gets done and games and practices are made.

It’s no easy task, especially when you have multiple children playing on multiple teams. When those children attend different schools with different dismissal times, and the sports events are at different locations, the strategizing gets more complex.

But rest assured — you can do this!

Here are some tips to help you survive the next few months.

parent is unavailable that day to get a child to a game or practice. Get everyone’s cell phone number in case of emergencies. If you can get some help from an adult with a child on your son or daughter’s team, and that family lives close to you, you can help each other get through the day.

But it’s important to remember that whoever is responsible for picking up the child at the end of practice should be there before practice is scheduled to end. The coach should not have to wait around for parents who come late to get their children.

The coach may have kids playing on other teams like you do, and he or she might need to be someplace right after practice. Respect the coach’s time.

Put everything on a calendar. Get a good-size monthly box calendar — you Sometimes you have to accept the fact can print out PDFs from various websites that you’re only human. The best planning — and list each day’s activities. Put the can go awry, and there will be times your morning events at the top, afternoon events child will have to miss a sports event in the middle and evening events at the because of a conflict bottom. You can even or a school responuse different color highlighters to color There are 168 hours in a week; 10 sibility. Yes, you code the events and of which are generally required to should find reasons make it easy to see to get your child to dedicate to playing a team sport. which child has what a sports event, and Although the math makes it look activity. not excuses why you can’t. But when easy, it does take some juggling Be sure to include it’s impossible to do and prioritizing – but with some slots in each day when so that day, level commitment, it can be done! homework and studying with the coach. He will be done, and when or she likely has you’ll have dinner. had to deal with the Being able to see the whole day in chronosame challenges themselves and should understand, unless it happens often. logical order will help you come up with a If you find your child is missing too plan to successfully navigate the day. many of a team’s practices or games, your schedule just might not mesh with that Make sure your child knows the day’s activity or team and you should probably plan. Including the child is important, both look to sign up him or her someplace else. in helping get through the day and to help the child learn responsibility. If there The outdoor sports season is the most is reading that can be done in the car difficult time of year, since there are so while a sibling is practicing, put it on the many different sports at so many different child to remember the book. Your children locations. Things should calm down should also be responsible for bringing the somewhat once the weather forces the equipment they’ll need for that day’s sports change to just indoor activities. More than activity. Giving them a role in managing the anything, don’t build up the commitment day provides a valuable life lesson. of your child playing a sport bigger than it is. You can get through it. There are 168 Team up with other parents. Once you hours in a week; 10 of which are generally get to know the other families on the teams, required to dedicate to playing a team sport. you can help each other by carpooling and Although the math makes it look easy, it keeping an eye on each other’s children. does take some juggling and prioritizing – Getting to events at different locations is but with some commitment, it can be done! challenging for everyone, and even more difficult if you are a single parent or if one

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Saturday, September 3

It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 9am • Free • All ages Saturday Strolls Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town

441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • All ages Wildlife Viewing: Raptor Watch Schmul Park Wild Ave., Pearson St., Melvin Ave. 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Kayaking Kayak Staten Island Ocean Avenue kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 1st Saturday Family Workshops Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-425-3504 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris Fantasy Shore Amusement Park 700 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-788-2676 2pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, September 4

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd. boardwalkdays.com 4pm • Free • All ages

Monday, September 5

All Day Beach Party South Beach Father Capodanno Blvd. and Sand Ln. boadwalkdays.com 12am • Free • All ages Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave

8/24/16 4:17 PM

Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Events & Activities

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-351-1611 11am • All ages

Tuesday, September 6

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 76 Franklin Avenue 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Summer Sports Experience at Clove Lakes Park Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 212-360-3440 2pm • Free • All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Early Literacy Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 2-4 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

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LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 5pm • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run: Bridge at Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, September 7

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-3

Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6 Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Thursday, September 8

Summer Sports Experience at Pre-K Storytime Corporal Thompson Park Mariners Harbor Library Corporal Thompson Park 206 South Avenue

Holy Child’s Family Fun Fair

Saturday, September 24 • 10am-5pm Holy Child Parking Lot 718-356-5159 holychildsi.com

Featuring bouncy castle, mega slide, obstacle course, carnival games, face painting, entertainment, raffle baskets, super 50/50 raffle, food & refreshments, bouncy ride bracelet (pay one price) or pay as you go.

Rain date October 1. Free entry for all.

Broadway 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Back to School Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ City Parks PuppetMobile presents Puss in Boots Nicholas Lia Memorial Park St Marks Place & Wall Street cityparksfoundation.org 4pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8

212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:30am • $3 plus admission • Ages 0-5 Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street

718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Half-baked Hobbies Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 8-11 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, September 9

Yoga with Mike & Tracy Zion Lutheran Church 505 Watchogue Rd 718-981-3151 8:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Farm Stand Fridays Snug Harbor Cultural Center

8/24/16 4:17 PM

Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Events & Activities

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Reading Aloud and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Bat Bonanza Night Hike Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 7pm • Free • Ages 8+ Turtle Back Zoo Night Moves Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue 973-731-5800 7pm • $7 • All ages

Trees of the Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 9+ Ranger’s Choice: Archery Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Sensory Story Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-10 Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Sunnyside call for location 347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults Tree ID Hike Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 8+

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Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Under the Spotlight: Feathers and Wings High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 8+

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

Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

IDAT Book Club Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • Ages 10-18

Go Walk Your Dog Saturday, September 24 • 9am Wolfe’s Pond Park urgentpetsondeathrow.org

Saturday, September 10

Grandparents’ Fall Family Fun Day Carnival Commons Cafe 2 Teleport Drive 718-816-1422 10am • $20 • All ages

56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Race the timed 5K Run, or Walk a leisurely 1 Mile with your pooch! Enjoy a day of family fun, and help shelter animals! Free shoes for the individual who raises the most funds. Awards to the top male and female RACE finishers. Perfect Pooch Award for best behaved dog. A great family fun day with face painting, raffles and much more!

Bat Bonanza Night Hike Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 7pm • Free • Ages 8+

Sunday, September 11

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 646-596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages

Monday, September 12

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Pre-K Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+

Read Aloud Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Tuesday, September 13

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

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Summer Sports Experience at Clove Lakes Park Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 212-360-3440 2pm • Free • All ages Little Yogis Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $10 • Ages 5-10 Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Puzzling Puzzles Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Club West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

8/24/16 4:17 PM

Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Events & Activities

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Teen/Tween Sewing Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Ages 10+ LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 5pm • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run: Bridge at Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, September 14

Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 6pm • Free • All ages Spanish Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 6pm • Free • Ages 5+

Thursday, September 15

Autumn Leaves Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 Summer Sports Experience at Corporal Thompson Park Corporal Thompson Park Broadway 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Tween Crafters Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 9-14 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Back to School Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+ Children’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road

Movie of the Month Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue

ZOKTOBERFEST

Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages

Monday, October 10th • Raindate 10/15 11:00am – 4:00pm Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool 505 Watchogue Road Call 718.981.3623 • Text 917.853.ZION Farm Stand Fridays Snug Harbor Cultural Center www.zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com Come Join us for our 5th Annual ZOKTOBERFEST!! Visit our Pumpkin Patch to get your Halloween pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks & mums! New & exciting rides for all ages! Traditional food & beer, raffle baskets, baked goods, face painting, vendors & family entertainment. All proceeds help support the mission of Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool. Free parking.

718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Half-Baked Hobbies Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 8-11

The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:30am • $3 plus admission • Ages 0-5

The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Wetland Creatures Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 Read Aloud/Picture Book Time 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 New Dorp Library Teen Lounge 309 New Dorp Lane Tottenville Library 718-351-2977 7430 Amboy Road 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library Pipsqueek Picasso 206 South Avenue New Dorp Library 212-621-0690 309 New Dorp Lane 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

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Krazy Kidz STEAM West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 2-5

Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-727-1135 10am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

718-351-2977 3pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Friday, September 16

Yoga with Mike & Tracy Zion Lutheran Church 505 Watchogue Rd 718-981-3151 8:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Canvas Kids and Gallery West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Reading Aloud and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

Saturday, September 17

ACT – Actor Children’s Theatre at Wagner College Open House 1 Campus Road • 10301 718.390.3221 10:15am • Free • all ages Saturday Strolls Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave

8/24/16 4:17 PM

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Events & Activities

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages

Super Science Saturdays: Experimental Music with SI MakerSpace Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-273-3951 10am • $10 • Ages 8-13

City Parks PuppetMobile presents Puss in Boots Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue cityparksfoundation.org 4pm • Free • All ages

Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages 1776 Peace Conference Celebration The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 11am • Free • All ages

Sunday, September 18

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Trail of the Month Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • Free • Ages 13+

Turtle Back Zoo National Red Panda Day/Explore Amazing Asia Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue 973-731-5800 11am • Free w/ admission • All ages Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages The Forest Path by musician Linda Hickman (and hike) Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • All ages Open Craft Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-16 Batman Day Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 2pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue

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Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Freshkills Park Discovery Day Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue

66th Annual Fence Show Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-425-3504 11am • Free w/admission • All ages

132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library

Batman Day

Saturday, September 17 • 2pm Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 barnesandnoble.com Join us for the third annual Batman Day celebrating the Dark Knight’s endearing legacy. The event will include activities, trivia, coloring and much more. Cosplay welcome!

Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Little Yogis Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $10 • Ages 5-10 Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Pajama Story Time West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Afternoon Story Time a nd Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Pre-K Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

Read Aloud Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Teen/Tween Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Ages 10+

Fall Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 5+

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 5pm • Free • All ages

All Join In! Stapleton Library

Tuesday Storytime

212-602-5374 11am • Free • All ages Sea Shantey Sessions Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 646-596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages

Monday, September 19

Tuesday, September 20

NYRR Open Run: Bridge at Silver Lake Park

8/24/16 4:17 PM

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Events & Activities

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, September 21

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Autumn Leaves Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:30am • $3 plus admission • Ages 0-5

Experiment with high and low tech electronic ways to make music and musical instruments. Afterward enjoy the Fence Show! For 8-13 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

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

Saturday, September 17 • 10am-12pm Staten Island Museum 718-273-3951 statenislandmuseum.org

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

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Super Science Saturdays: Experiment with Music with S.I. Makerspace

Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, September 22

Yoga with Mike & Tracy Zion Lutheran Church 505 Watchogue Rd 718-981-3151 8:30am • Free • All ages

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum Preschool Story Time 1000 Richmond Terrace Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Wetland Creatures Snug Harbor Cultural Center Toddler Rhyme Time 1000 Richmond Terrace New Dorp Library 718-425-3504 309 New Dorp Lane 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Peace Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Friday, September 23

Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Half-Baked Hobbies Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 8-11 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Farm Stand Fridays Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Native American Day West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Reading Aloud and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ “Kick Gas” Film Screening /Q&A with Ben Rich, Writer and Producer Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:30pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, September 24

Go Walk Your Dog! Wolfe’s Pond Park Cornelia Avenue active.com 9am • $20 • All ages NPLD Clean-Up Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

Museum Day Live!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-425-3504 10am • Free • All ages Holy Child’s Family Fun Fair Holy Child 4747 Amboy Rd. 718-356-5159 10am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Discovery Hike: Fall Forest Experience Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 3-7 Nature Photography Hike Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Storytime Live! at Kiddie Academy Kiddie Academy 1110 South Avenue (next to the Hilton) 718-698-6905 11am • Free • All ages The GRACE Foundation Annual Family Fun Day for All Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 718-983-3800 12pm • Adults $25; Kids 5-16 $15; 4 and under $5 • All ages

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, September 25

718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Pre-K Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd

Discovery Hike: Mushrooms of High Rock Park High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 646-596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages

Monday, September 26

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue

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Little Yogis Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $10 • Ages 5-10 Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

family fun day

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Living with White-Tailed Deer Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages

206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

September 24 • 12-5pm (raindate Oct 1) Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 718.983.3800 www.graceofny.org A family fun day for everyone! Children 4 and under $5. Children 5-16 $15. Adults $25. Price includes unlimited food, beverages and rides.

Proceeds to benefit The Grace Foundation.

718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Read Aloud Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Tuesday, September 27

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

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 5pm • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run: Bridge at Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, September 28

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park Wolfe’s Pond Park Cornelia Avenue 718-727-1135 10am • Free • All ages

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-2 Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Autumn Leaves Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 Secret of a Book Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 10-14 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Knitting!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Thursday, September 29

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Friday, September 30

Yoga with Mike & Tracy Zion Lutheran Church 505 Watchogue Rd 718-981-3151 8:30am • Free • All ages Free Carseat Check Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 9:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave Toddler Story Time 718-351-1611 11:30am • $3 plus admission • Ages 0-5 & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street Paint Day 718-442-0158 SI Children’s Museum 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Wetland Creatures Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Early Literacy Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 2-4 STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Costume Night New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrugs.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Reading Aloud and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, October 3

Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504

Grandparents’ Fall Family Fun Day Carnival

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Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 2:30pm • Free • Grades 6+ Crazy Coloring Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages

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Includes rides, games, face painting & more! Food can be purchased at the Commons Café. All proceeds will be donated to Eden II Programs.

Entry fee is $20 for a family of 4 and grandparents are FREE!

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2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Little Yogis Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $10 • Ages 5-10

Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Farm Stand Fridays Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace

Thursday, October 6

Wetland Creatures Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Saturday, October 8

Annual Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 12pm • Free • All ages

Monday, October 10

Autism Awareness Day at the Staten Island Zoo Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 9am • $7.32 • All ages Zoktoberfest Zion Lutheran Church 505 Watchogue Rd 718-981-3151 11am • All ages Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10 Tuesday, October 11 Little Yogis Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $10 • Ages 5-10

Wednesday, October 12

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-2

Tuesday, October 4

Autumn Leaves Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Wednesday, October 5

Wetland Creatures Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-2 Autumn Leaves Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

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Monday, October 17

Grow to Eat Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:30pm • $15 • Ages 5-10

Parents without Partners Support Group Staten Island University Hospital South Campus 375 Seguine Avenue 718-226-9000 7:30pm • Free • Adults

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