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The winners of the 2019 Design & Editorial Awards were announced at the Parenting Media Association (PMA) Annual Conference last month in St. Petersburg, Florida. Staten Island Parent April 2-3 is honored to be the recipient of two Gold Medals, one Silver Medal, and one Bronze Medal for NY State English Language Arts Test (ELA) excellence!

April 9 The Staten Island Parent Weekly E-Newsletter earned a Gold Medal in the digital category! Archdiocesan Touring Tuesday Open House Judges said of our highly informative newsletter: “A simple design is supported by a nearly endless supply of events, activities and links to family-friendly directories and other resources.”

April 19-26 Also earning a Gold Medal in the Family Fun Column category is our monthly Good Sports Spring Recess: public schools closed column by sportswriter Joe LoVerde. The judges said Joe “embraces and enhances the sense of community that evolves around sports with short features that celebrate local residents’ competitive accomplishments. His experience as a coach and a veteran sports writer lends his pieces an authentic voice.”

A Silver Medal in the editorial category for Profile goes to Staten Island Parent Editor Jeannine Cintron for Giving Thanks on Veteran’s Day from the November 2018 issue. Judges had this to say of the piece: “This thoughtful essay by the wife of a U.S. Marine provides a full-throttled tribute to veterans and inspires pride and compassion for all their sacrifice and unsung heroism, at home and on the battlefield.”

And last, but certainly not least, we are very proud to earn a Bronze Medal for General Excellence for our website siparent.com. The judges were very impressed by our Family Calendar, saying “Particularly notable is the extensive, often-updated calendar of events, including many that are specific to the borough and don’t require a long trip. Content is carefully curated and up to date.”

Staten Island Parent is proud to serve the community with award winning digital and editorial content. Thank you to the Parenting Media Association, a national trade association of regional parenting publications spanning the world. With a global reach of 6 million readers per month, we are truly humbled to be recognized by such an esteemed organization.

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Fort wadsorth offers free, fun programming

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Fort Wadsworth – More than a Fort

Have You Seen the New Zoo Aquarium?

Did you know that Fort Wadsworth – Guardian of the Narrows – guarded the entrance to New York Harbor for more than 200 years? There is much to see and do at Wadsworth, including the Overlook, Fort Tompkins, Battery Weed, the historic Mont Sec House, the Visitor Center/Museum and more. Visitors of all ages can stroll along trails and participate in various free events held throughout the year, such as biking, birding, boating, fishing and picnicking.

Numerous park ranger-led activities are available during the summer, also free of charge. In the summer, you can go camping at Camp Hudson, which features showers and is only $30 per night.

Fort Wadsworth is part of the Staten Island Unit for Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes Great Kills Park, Miller Field, Swinburne and Hoffman islands. Overall, Gateway National Recreation Area is comprised of more than 27,000 acres across New York and New Jersey and is part of the National Park System. Of the 418 units in the system, it’s the first national urban park and the ranks fourth in visitations -- more than 9 million visitors annually. For more information about Gateway National Recreation Area or to plan your next visit, go to www.nps.gov/gate.

It’s been open for a few months, but with the weather warming up it’s definitely a good time to hit the Staten Island Zoo to see their beautiful new aquarium. The “walls of water” surrounding the exhibit – four large, floor-to-ceiling tanks -- are said to represent the distinct regions of the biosphere: Tropical Coral Reef; Pacific Kelp Forest; Southeast Asian Freshwater Habitat; and Atlantic/Caribbean Sea Life, creating an immersive and educational experience for visitors of all ages. As stated on their website, “The new Aquarium enhances the Zoo’s commitments to education and conservation, as we work together to meet the challenge of protecting our oceans, lakes and rivers for future generations.”

The nearly $8.5 million project broke ground back in 2016 with support from Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Borough President James S. Oddo, and City Council Members Steven Matteo and Debi Rose. The Staten Island Zoo is located at 614 Broadway and open seven days a week, 10am-4:45pm. Admission is free on Wednesday afternoons after 2pm.

2019 High Rock Challenge Wanna “rock” the competition?! The 2019 High Rock Challenge Adventure Race will take place on Saturday, April 27. Held in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly, two-member teams must run together at all times and compete in mystery events located throughout the approximately 10k course along Staten Island’s Greenbelt trail system. Proceeds from the High Rock Challenge support the Greenbelt Conservancy.

Group trail runs led by the conservancy will be offered weekly to participants in order to get some tips for the challenge and sample the course.

The runs will be held Saturdays in April at 10am in High Rock Park (200 Nevada Avenue). They’re free and no registration is required. Link to the registration form and more information at sigreenbelt.org or on the High Rock Challenge Facebook page. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with handing out refreshments and directing the runners, call 718-667-2165 ext. 115 or email volunteer@sigreenbelt.org.

Free Museum Access for Library Cardholders Your library card can get you more than just free books these days.

Through a program called Culture Pass, you can now get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions around New York City. Here in Staten Island, you can visit Historic Richmond Town and the Jacques Museum of Tibetan Art for free. There are also tons of Culture Pass museums in Manhattan, including the Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Children’s Museum of the Arts, Children’s Museum, MoMA and many more.

The Culture Pass program allows cardholders the ability to reserve one free day pass per participating institution per year and you can have two active reservations per library card. You must be at least 13 years old to reserve a pass. To make a reservation and see a full list of participating museums and institutions, go to culturepass.nyc.

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P.S.69, The Daniel D. Tompkins School, has something very special to share with its visitors. It’s called the “Wish Tree” and was put together

by Performing Arts teacher Alison Gaor. The tree stands in the school’s lobby, visible as soon as you walk through the front doors, and it inspires visitors daily.

“Our Wish Tree was modeled after Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree,” said Mrs Gaor. “The students were encouraged to make a wish for someone other than themselves. The wishes could be for their families, their school, their neighborhood, their country or their world. Many of the humanitarian wishes are very touching, with world peace being among the most common. It’s so gratifying to see young children wishing so sincerely and showing true altruism.”

According to school media specialist Kim Capasso, there are many beautiful, heartfelt wishes on the tree for peace and unity in the world, but there are just as many truly personal and heart-wrenching wishes as well. One child wished for performing arts to be every day, while another wished for her dad to get a job. One of the more heartbreaking wishes came from a child grieving the loss of a parent, who just wished for her mom to come back. Still another child graciously wished for everyone’s wishes to come true.

Ms. Capasso remarked: “We are proud every day of the students that make up the P.S.69 community, but, if possible, the kindness and compassion that they have shown throughout this project has made us even prouder.”

Did you know you can prevent the “summer slide” by enrolling your child in a free summer program through the DOE? Summer in the City offers a variety of free opportunities through the Summer Academy and Summer School programs. Students spend the summer participating in engaging lessons and hands-on STEM activities, along with taking field trips to museums, parks, and other cultural sites. All DOE students are welcome to enroll in Summer in the City’s programs, including students who receive special services.

Summer in the City provides transportation as well as breakfast, lunch and snack. Applications for the Summer Academy enrichment programs are open until April 26 for students in or above first grade -- but limited seats are available. STEM Summer in the City and STEM Matters will notify families of the lottery results by email in May. Families will be told whether their student has a spot in the program or is on the waiting list.

Parents should contact their Principal or Parent Coordinator to request a seat or learn more about the programming available. Specific enrollment information for each Summer Academy program can be found by visiting: schools.nyc.gov/summer and clicking on the the Summer Academy page.

More School Holidays (Maybe) A new bill is being considered in Albany that would add six holidays to public schools in New York State. While two of those holidays are already days off for New York City students – Eid al-Fitr and Good Friday – the proposed bill would add Diwali, Vaisakhi, Eid al-Adha and Onam to the list, if passed. The idea behind the bill is acknowledge the “melting pot” of different cultures within New York State, enabling students from different religious and cultural backgrounds to celebrate their traditional festivities with their family and community.

Pirate park is back After a long closure, Seaside Wildlife Nature Park, better known as “Pirate Park” has reopened just in time for spring. The oceanfront park located in Great Kills boasts pirate-themed equipment with a Staten Island twist. According to Councilman Joe Borelli, a new installation of bathrooms are in the park’s future as well. Seaside Wildlife Nature Park is located at Nelson Avenue & and Tennyson Dr. (off Hylan Blvd.).

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Nicholas Vladimir Lemberg January 11, 2019 9 pounds, 12 ounces Parents: Brian & Jennifer

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While the awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder has grown due to social media, increased research, Autism Awareness Month, and more, there are still many misconceptions about ASD, from its causes to the characteristics and abilities of those on the spectrum.

s its name denotes, autism is a spectrum, meaning not everyone diagnosed with autism displays the same traits, exhibits the same behaviors, or has the same abilities—just like you or me. So applying blanket statements to those on the spectrum would be like saying girls can’t throw or boys don’t cry.

There are a lot of stereotypes about autism spectrum disorder that just aren’t true—here are the five biggest misconceptions.

Myth 1: Vaccines cause autism.

“Unfortunately we do still hear the misconception that autism is related to vaccinations, commonly the measles, mumps, rubella vaccination,” says Sarah Kuriakose, Ph.D., BCBA-D, clinical assistant professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. “Not only was the initial study that showed that a fraudulent study, but follow-up studies have debunked that many times,” she explains.

There are other concerns that autism is caused by “various environmental factors that a pregnant mother may be exposed to and in utero some of those environ-

mental causative factors may have somehow affected the fetus,” says John Pfeifer, senior director of Clinical Services and the Family Center for Autism, part of Life’s WORC, a Long Island nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities and autism.

“There’s still ongoing research about the expansion of electromagnetic technology and various environmental chemicals and such that may be at play, but not knowing everything in the environment that may be affecting a fetus, either seen or unseen, makes it hard to decipher that.”

“What we do know about autism is there seems to be a genetic component, and about ten to twenty percent of cases with ASD are linked to an identified genetic disorder,” says Dr. Kuriakose, who is also senior director of the NYU Langone Autism and Developmental Neuroscience Initiative and the clinical director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical and Research Program at NYU’s Child Study Center. “We anticipate that that number will go up with more genetics research. But even in identical twins, the concordance rate is not one-hundred percent, so we know there is some factor that is not genetic as well.”

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raising kids Myth 2: People on the spectrum are anti-social and don’t have feelings.

Dr. Kuriakose says parents, teachers, and even doctors will tell her things like, “that child can’t have autism because…he’s affectionate, …she makes eye contact, or …he’s interested in other kids.”

“So what can end up happening is people have this very black-and-white picture that a person with autism is someone who is anti-social and isn’t interested in other people,” she says. “We know that those aren’t necessarily true.” Yet thanks to this persistent myth, a child who does have autism might not be given a diagnosis—his parents may be hanging on to the fact that their child is affectionate though he is struggling in other ways.

“It is often thought that people with autism don’t have feelings, which is a very sad misconception and very far from the truth,” adds Janet Koch, CEO of Life’s WORC. “They are capable of having loving relationships with family members and friends.”

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Myth 3: People with autism exhibit challenging and/or maladaptive behaviors.

“It’s not fair to say that challenging behaviors are inherent in the diagnosis,” Pfeifer says. “They are often a byproduct of ineffective treatment of some of the things that are inherent in the diagnosis, which are communication and socialization difficulties.” These behaviors could include flapping hands, rocking, or other self-stimulatory behaviors.

“We still unfortunately have the misconception from previous media portrayals that kids with autism are nonverbal, are going to sit in the corner, and just rock or flap their hands,” Dr. Kuriakose says.

As society becomes more educated about autism, people are learning about adapting communication efforts. “I have young children, and they’re learning in integrated classrooms about what these behaviors may mean. It could actually help a person [on the spectrum] to not escalate to such a significant behavior because they’ll be able to communicate more easily with people who have been taught how to communicate with them,” Koch says.

Myth 4: Those on the spectrum are savants and/or are fixated on one topic.

The media commonly portrays those with autism as being savants or having restricted interest in a singular subject area: Sam Gardner in Netflix’s Atypical and Shaun Murphy in ABC’s The Good Doctor are two recent portrayals. “Certainly we have kids and adults with autism who have an amazing depth of knowledge in a particular area, incredible memory, incredible pattern recognition skills, things like that that are going to set them up for a particular career,” Dr. Kuriakose says, but not all people on the spectrum show these characteristics.

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raising kids In fact, the most recent criteria for an ASD diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fall into two categories: social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors (RRB). There are four traits that fall under the RRB category—repetitive speech or behavior/mannerisms, restricted interest, sensory challenges, and difficulty with transitions or insistence on sameness—and a person needs to only exhibit two of the RRB traits (and meet criteria from the social communication category) to receive a diagnosis of autism, according to Dr. Kuriakose. “So you could have a kid who has some sensory challenges and insistence on sameness without any restricted interest at all and you could still have the diagnosis,” she says.

Myth 5: People with ASD can’t go to college, have jobs, or get married.

Because some people with autism may struggle with social situations, have communication challenges, and have difficulty with flexibility, there’s the misconception that they will not be able to attend higher education, have a job, or get married and have kids.

“There are lots of examples of folks with autism who do successfully do those things, and the big thing that’s important is it’s all about the supports the environment can provide,” Dr. Kuriakose says.

When working with a patient who is looking at colleges or employment opportunities, Dr. Kuriakose looks for a setting that is supportive of that patient’s strengths and challenges. In fact, “a lot of individuals with autism are actually really great, dedicated, passionate employees, but it has to be a setting that can understand that they might process information and interact in ways that are slightly different from typical.”

In terms of getting married, Dr. Kuriakose says there are quite a few instances where she’s diagnosed a child with autism, and a few months later their parent will observe that they’re seeing some of the same characteristics in themselves or another family member. “And these are all people who had families,” she says.

So how can we continue to combat these and other myths about people on the spectrum? “Just like with any other group, you shed your misconceptions when you have more close relationships with people in that group,” Dr. Kuriakose says. “And so I really would encourage people to engage with lots of individuals with autism.”

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Where can you turn when you get an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child? There are so many aspects, so many options and so much confusion. The following tips may help you ride the waves during this tumultuous and overwhelming time, and might be helpful to those sailing along with a not-sonewly diagnosed child as well.

Early diagnosis and early treatment yield the best results Research shows that children who receive quality therapy in their earlier years tend to do better in the long run. It might be overwhelming to figure out how all these therapy hours can fit into your life, but once you start to see results it will all be worthwhile.

Find what works for your child There are all kinds of therapies out there, and some may appeal to you more than others. Look for therapies that are research-based, as they are most likely to yield results for your child and your family.

Alternative therapies are like a cherry on top, but the meat and potatoes of treatment should be research-based.

Communication is key Communication skills should be at the top of every parent’s list of goals for their newly-diagnosed child. And rightfully so.

One of the most important components of a good treatment package for a child

with autism/ASD is speech and language therapy. Even other interventionists (such as DI, SEIT, and ABA technicians) will be happy to collaborate and embed language skills within other teaching opportunities.

Remember: no one knows your child as well as you As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. You may not know the technical jargon, but you definitely know your child’s likes, dislikes, strengths, and weak spots. As such, you are your child’s best advocate. Be sure that you are comfortable with the therapy that is being provided for your child. It has to work for both of you in order for it to be effective.

Don’t compare Resist the temptation to compare your child with another child who has a similar diagnosis. The diagnosis of autism/ASD includes a range of abilities and disabilities, and your child will need support in the areas of weakness that are most specific to him.

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There are myriad parent-friendly books that can guide you at any stage of your child’s development.

All kinds of books can be helpful: informational, treatment-based books and support books can help you understand this new journey with your child.

Autism with HEART: A Guide for Parents with Newly Diagnosed Kids by Katherine Kanaaneh is a must-read, so start there.

Utilize available resources in your area There are many autism-affiliated organizations and forums that can be helpful to you. From family events, support networks and informational forums to online blogs where you can ask questions and hear from others, there is a lot to gain from reaching out to others in your situation. We all need support, and you can surely find a medium that works for you without going very far.

Talk to your insurance company Your insurance policy might cover treatment options to help your child progress. These interventions can include ABA therapy, speech therapy, as well as occupational and physical therapies. A robust therapeutic approach can help your child make gains in many areas at once, so be sure to see what is available to you through your insurance coverage.

Progress is a process We all want to see progress right away, but it is rarely immediate. Establishing structure that will help your child learn and grow can take some time.

Just be assertive if you feel you are not seeing enough progress over a period of time. There need for a change in technique or teaching style.

You are not alone Feeling alone is isolating and downright depressing. There are many people who are in the same boat, or further along on their journey. Many would be happy to share with you their moments of joy as well as moments of pain. Finding the proper support system for yourself can directly and positively affect your child, your spouse and your family.

By Adina Frankel, BCBA, who has many years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD. She is a co-owner of MasterMind Behavior Services, which provides ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum.

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Staten Island Parents Discuss How They Manage Severe Allergies

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hen a child has the occasional common cold or stomach bug, parents may feel helpless as their kids suffer through the symptoms for a few stressful days. But, when a child is diagnosed with a severe food or environmental allergy, it can totally transform a child’s daily routine and lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering–with little relief and lots of worry, Staten Island parents said.

Calling 911 as she watched her two and half year-old daughter Cristina vomiting, turning shades of green and yellow, and having trouble breathing is a memory that Francine Brown will never forget.

Yet, the Huguenot mother said the experience taught her that life would never be the same when caring for a child diagnosed with a severe, life-threatening food or environmental allergy.

She and other Staten Island parents aren’t alone– anaphylaxis to food results in 30,000 emergency room visits and 2,000 hospitalizations annually, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

At the time, Ms. Brown didn’t realize that her daughter was in the middle of anaphylactic shock after eating a cashew nut.

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds of exposure to a food or allergen and triggers an immune system reaction that includes declining blood pressure, narrow airways, blocked breathing, skin rash, nausea and vomiting.

“She started with an itchy throat,” the Huguenot mother recalled. “Within seconds her lips and eyes swelled up like blisters,” she explained. She turned pale like a ghost.”

The words “Mommy, I can’t breathe” sent her into a panic during the ordeal and she feared for her daughter’s life in the back of an ambulance.

Life is not the same Later, tests revealed Cristina was allergic to peanuts and tree nuts -- today, her condition has dramatically changed her life and her family must take huge precautions in their everyday, normal routines.

Over 6 million children in the United States have food allergies, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.

“As a parent it is the scariest thing ever,” Mrs. Brown said. “Everywhere we go it’s a huge concern.”

To make matters worse, her daughter -- now a 5-year-old kindergartner -- is also asthmatic, but regulated with medication and can participate in outdoor activities, like playing soccer.

“I worry every second of the day about her life -- especially in school,” Mrs. Brown said.

Today, 1 in 13 kids has a food allergy, which translates to 2 kids in every classroom, according to 2019 statistics in the Northwestern study conducted by board-certified pediatrician and health researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta.

Fourth grader Alex DeMeo struggles with several food allergies.

Cristina, like many youngsters, loves to dance and is a Girl Scout -- but her daily routine is highly impacted by her food allergies.

Her daughter has a paraprofessional at school, and can’t go anywhere without antihistamines, like Benadryl, and Epinephrine -- a self-injectable medication known as an Epi-pen that is approved by the FDA to reverse severe allergy symptoms.

All family members are knowledgeable about how to administer her medication if needed -- and about her limited diet, according to her mother.

The family is extra cautious when eating out and avoids foods, such as bakery items, ice cream, sprinkles, and Asian food. They almost always avoid having desserts at restaurants -- unless the waiter takes a photo of the label for Mrs. Brown’s careful inspection.

They also avoid sleepovers, playdates -- unless they occur at her house -- and taking vacations outside of the United States.

“I carry snacks and food with me at all times,” Mrs. Brown said, adding that she supplies a container of nut-free snacks at school and brings

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her own desserts to birthday parties.

“We have been at a birthday party were they gave out ice cream cones with peanuts on it -- we simply packed our bags and left,” she explained.

Deidre Noto-Piccolino knows firsthand how unnerving it can be to live with an allergy-impacted lifestyle after her son, Peter, suddenly became highly allergic at age 15 following surgery for osteoid osteoma on his tibia bone.

Shortly after surgery, crackers, juice, and other foods were bothersome to his throat -- and one episode of eating cookies and peanut butter led to his throat closing up and he couldn’t breathe, she explained.

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“He had had to learn to be very aware of his surroundings,” Mrs. Piccolino said.

“This is very difficult for him to handle as a young adult who likes to be very social, but holds himself back from going out with friends to places because he has no control over what is going to happen or when it is going to happen.”

Meeting the challenge When a peanut allergy sent Alex DeMeo to the emergency room at two years old after the introduction of peanut butter, his life went from playful toddler to anxious youngster, according Be on guard, educate to his mom Janine DeMeo of Princes Bay. Staten Island parents of children with severe “As per his doctor, we rubbed a little up his allergies say education is key. leg, and worked up to his neck,” she said. “He “Make sure they understand the importance had no reaction so we gave it to him on a cracker; of washing hands continuously, keep medication he licked a little off and didn’t seem to like it.” with them at all times, make sure the people The area around his mouth was a little irritated, they are with know about the allergies and the but his skin is sensitive and he seemed unfazed warning signs,” Ms. Piccolino suggested. by the newly tested food, she explained.

“All of Peter’s friends and his girlfriend are “Within minutes he began vomiting,” his aware of his allergies and know what to do in mom recalled. When vomiting continued after case of an emergency,” she added.

Benadryl was administered, they headed to the Mrs. DeMeo advised parents to make sure ER and he recovered after being given steroids, restaurants can and will accommodate a child’s she explained. allergy, and frequent places that make children He was later diagnosed as anaphylactic to feel familiar and comfortable. peanuts, tree nuts, beans, peas, and mustard, and “We have mostly vacationed in Disney is one of the 1.6 million children affected by Cristina Brown’s allergies because Alex feels safe there,” she said. peanut allergies, according to Dr. Gupta’s study. heavily impact her daily life, but One other positive aspect is his closest friends Another 1.4 million are allergic to milk. she’s still a very happy fivealso have the same food allergies, “so going to Now 9, his severe allergies hinder his daily year-old girl. friends homes is comfortable for him,” his mom activities, and his mom worries about the medical noted. and social impacts.

“It was diagnosed within that week that he While she can’t control people’s use and “He has a lot of anxiety because of his food was allergic to shellfish, peanuts, high fructose consumption of nuts, she can prepare her son allergies,” Mrs. DeMeo said. “If he develops a corn syrup, all corn products, and sesame,” Mrs. for the future. random cough or irritation we both panic.”

Piccolino said.

“We can’t ban them from everywhere, Besides avoiding snacks at school parties and The surprising diagnosis triggered a new however, I do believe people can do a better job elsewhere, Alex sits at a separate lunch table at regime for Peter, now 19, after a lifetime to teach their children compassion and empathy,” school -- and exhibits social and food anxiety, of previously eating the foods that now are she said. according to his mother. life-threatening to him.

Mrs. DeMeo hopes “I am so worried as as Alex gets older, he this allergy has stifled “I have done my best to teach him that he lives in a world with his will be able to manage him.” I feel that he feels allergens and it’s my job – and eventually his job – to make sure his allergies and have different, left out,” Mrs. less anxiety.

DeMeo said.. “We’ve he can navigate this world,” Mrs. DeMeo said.

“I have done my best thankfully never really to teach him that he lives in a world with his encountered a situation where he has felt left “I am very concerned for him because his allergens and it’s my job -- and eventually his out, or told he can’t have anything because of his diet is not balanced at all,” his mom said. “It is job -- to make sure he can navigate this world,” allergies, but I know he feels different.” very difficult to food shop for him,” she added.

Mrs. DeMeo said.

Mrs. DeMeo tries to make life as normal “I am so worried that he is just going to slip up Cristina Brown’s knowledge of her condition as possible for her son, but it is a challenge one day and end up having to call 911 when he has advanced in the nearly three years since her -- especially because Alex is an active fourthisn’t around me.” frightening episode -- but not to the point where grader who loves to watch and play baseball and Like others, Benadryl and Epipens are critical Mrs. Brown can trust her on her own yet. wants to do things other kids do. necessities -- and heightened concern over food “The day will come where I have to let go “He can’t just go for ice cream in the summer labels, hand-washing, and interaction with others and that thought is even more frightening,” she like all the other children,” she said. “He’s had have become the norm. added. to give up all the yummy desserts that all other They try to minimize risk through being She recommends other parents take one day children get to enjoy.” diligent, cautious, and careful when it comes at a time, always be aware, read labels carefully, to shopping, eating, cooking, dining out, and Older kids, growing worries and never be embarrassed to leave an uncertain, socializing.

The heightened concern doesn’t get any easier unsafe, or uncomfortable situation.

“He is very cognizant of his allergies and when the child is older -- especially if an allergy “Never let your guard down,” she added. precautions -- and will starve himself if he unexpectedly presents itself in the teenage years.

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Walk for Grace & Easter Egg Festival Sunday, April 7 Walk begins at 10:30am. Registration at 9am Egg Festival: 11:30am-2pm SensorySt. John’s University Campus 300 Howard Avenue friendly event eastereggfestival.com

Inflatable rides, pony rides, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, DJ, raffles. Entry is free for spectators. $20 for children ages 4+ to participate in activities. Easter egg hunt, rides, arts & crafts, Easter Bunny photos. Additional cost for pony rides, food, and a framed Easter Bunny photo.

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The Island’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt at the Mount Saturday, April 20 Two seatings: 10am and 2pm Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard mountloretto.org

The event will feature great food, your very own photo with the Easter Bunny to take home, plus your own Easter Basket and access to the hunt featuring over 3,000 eggs and 10 Golden Eggs filled with special prizes. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets ASAP at catholiccharitiesofstatenisland.org/product/easter-at-the-mount.

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

s of March, motorists in Staten Island are now able to report their property-damage-only vehicle collisions without police assistance.

The department has implemented a pilot program on Staten Island wherein motorists involved in vehicle collisions with only property damage will be responsible for exchanging information, preparing their own report of motor vehicle accident and forwarding it to the DMV as per the instructions on the form. Police communications technicians will connect the caller to a pre-recorded message explaining that the police will not respond and the motorist will be provided with further instructions.

The New York City Police Department recently released the following information to guide drivers if they are unfortunately involved in a vehicle collision. First and foremost, your safety is the number one priority. If you are involved in a vehicle collision: • Shift your vehicle into “park.”

• Check yourself and any passengers for injuries.

• If you cannot move your vehicle, or if medical assistance is needed, dial “911” and follow the operator’s instructions.

If your vehicle is operable, and no one in your vehicle has suffered any injuries, you should move to secure location. This can be the nearest shoulder or the median. Once your vehicle is in a safe area you may exit to assess the situation. Following these guidelines will: • Protect you from oncoming traffic • Allow safe passage for other motorists not involved • Provide easier access for emergency responders to reach you, if necessary.

COLLISIONS WITH MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE (per the new program) If you are involved in a vehicle collision that only results in property damage motorists are not required to report the incident to the police. If there is only property damage, motorists are only responsible for exchanging their driver’s license information, insurance and vehicle registration with all other motorists involved. For insurance purposes, a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident should be filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This form can be found at dmv.ny.gov/forms.mv104.pdf.

Motorists should note that A Report of Motor Vehicle Accident must be filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days of a collision, if the collision caused damage over $1,000 to the property of any one person. Failure to file the report within 10 days can result in suspension of your driver’s license.

Leaving the scene of a collision before exchanging your information with other motorists is illegal under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Additionally, you are required to remain on the scene and contact the police immediately after a vehicle collision when: • Any person is injured or killed; • A domestic animal is injured or killed • A parked vehicle, or any other property is damaged, and the owner cannot be located.

• Suspected criminality (e.g. allegations of intoxication, etc.)

• Disputes • A city-involved vehicle collision • Motorist is unwilling to exchange information

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The Dirty Truth About Vaping AND WHY YOUNG PEOPLE ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK

With enticing flavors like cotton candy, fruity pebbles and chocolate covered strawberries, it’s no wonder the popularity of e-cigarettes/ vape pens have skyrocketed.

With over 7,000 flavors and hundreds of brands, these products are aggressively marketed to attract youth and create a whole new generation of smokers.

How do they work?

E-cigarettes function by turning liquid into vapor via heat. What many people might not realize is the liquid is usually loaded with nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.

The heating process creates an aerosol which users inhale into their lungs. There is an increased amount of chemicals delivered to the user upon inhalation depending upon how hot the liquid is heated. Bystanders can also breathe in this unhealthy air when the user exhales.

Are they safe?

The U.S. Surgeon General reports e-cigarettes are not safe and contain dangerous and harmful ingredients, including carcinogens and cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, and benzene. Toxic metals such as tin, nickel, cadmium, lead, and mercury have been found in e-cigarette aerosol, sometimes occurring in concentrations two to 100 times that of traditional cigarettes. Studies have proven that mostly all e-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine.

Who is most at risk?

E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product amongst youth. Many believe these products are safe, blissfully unaware of what e-cigarette liquid is actually made of. Some perceive these products to

contain zero nicotine, or worse yet, they are unaware of what nicotine is or its effects altogether. The unfortunate truth is nicotine is especially harmful to young people. It stimulates the central nervous system and raises blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate. Adolescent exposure to nicotine can damage brain development, impulse control, and primes young brains for addiction.

What can be done?

Parents and caregivers can set a positive example by being tobacco-free. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Talk to your children about the dangers of e-cigarettes and tobacco products. Provide them with well-researched information and have open discussions on e-cigarettes and vaping often.

Tobacco Free Staten Island, a local organization whose goal is to eradicate youth smoking entirely, is working tirelessly to educate the community on tobacco-free policies, particularly in areas where young people congregate and are more likely to use. The group also works to educate local legislators on the importance of point of sale marketing policies and impact of flavors.

For more information, contact Ashley Zanatta, Community Engagement Manager of Tobacco-Free Staten Island at 718-475.5277 or azanatta@sijcc.com.

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famIly C • a • l • e • n • d • a • r Important April Dates April 1 - April Fool’s Day April 2 - Autism Awareness Day April 15 - Taxes Due April 19 - Good Friday April 19 - April 27 - Passover

Monday, April 1

Free Zumbini Class Exposure Dance Studio 1434 Richmond Rd 917-647-3226 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-4

Toddler Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

April 21 - Easter Sunday April 22 - Earth Day April 25 - Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Teen Tech: Hummingbird Robotics Kit Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 10+

Tuesday, April 2

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 0-5

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

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Stories to Play With Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-2

Spell It, Write It, Read It New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Tibetan Prayer Flag Making with the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

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

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

Wednesday, April 3

Free Zumbini Class Next Step Dance Studio 6264 Amboy Rd. 917-647-3226 10am • Free • Ages 0-4

Staten Island Zoo Cub Club Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 11am • prices online for • 18mos-3yrs Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Baby Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Mutt-i-grees St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Making Comics 101 Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Family Story Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Stay & Play Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages Bridal show LiGreci’s Staaten 697 Forest Avenue 718-317-9701 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 4

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Free Zumbini Class Dream Studio 7315 Amboy Rd 917-647-3226 9:45am • Free • Ages 0-4

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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Friday, April 5

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

Breast Cancer Diaries Casting Call Unitarian Church of SI 60 Clinton Ave. 718-916-4124 11am • Free • All ages

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

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

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Final Four Road to Victory Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 5pm • Prices online • All ages

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: BASIC BOOKBINDING Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Into the Wild Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Free Zumbini Class Dream Studio 7315 Amboy Rd 917-647-3226 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-4

Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Saturday, April 6

Sunday, April 7 Walk: 10:30am. Registration: 9am Egg Festival: 11:30am-2pm St. John’s University Campus 300 Howard Avenue www.eastereggfestival.com Inflatable rides, pony rides, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, DJ, raffles & more! Entry is free for spectators. $20 for children ages 4+ to participate in activities. Activities: Easter egg hunt, rides, arts & crafts, Easter Bunny photos. Additional cost for pony rides, food, & a framed Easter Bunny photo.​ This is a sensory-friendly event.

Monday, April 8

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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

Yankee Peddler Day Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 9:30am • $2 • All ages

Walk for Grace & Easter Egg Festival

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

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Community Awareness Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 5-17 DIY Birdhouse Workshop at Home Depot Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshop 9am • Free • All ages Kids Club Carrot Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Carrot Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+

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

Sunday, April 7

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Teen Tech: Hummingbird Robotics Kit Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 10+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tuesday, April 9

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 0-5

Walk for Grace & Easter Egg Festival St. John’s University 300 Howard Avenue 718-983-3800 9am • Prices online • All ages

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

Weekend Art Studio: Eco-Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages The Wizard of Oz – Affordable Family Theater St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 3pm • $22 • Ages 4-12

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

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Thursday, April 11

Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 3+

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

Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

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

Baby Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

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

Poetic Decathalon!

West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

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

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

Jungle Explorers Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3-6

Spring Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-8

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Anti-Bully Support Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

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

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

Easter Egg Saturday, April 20 Two seatings: 10am and 2pm Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard mountloretto.org The event will feature great food, your very own photo with the Easter Bunny to take home, plus your own Easter Basket and access to our hunt featuring over 3,000 eggs PLUS 10 Golden Eggs filled with special prizes! Seating is extremely limited so purchase your tickets today at catholiccharitiesofstatenisland.org/product/easter-atthe-mount.

Polymer Clay Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Story Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Stay & Play Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Kids’ Drawing Club Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • All ages Mutt-i-grees South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 The Persona Poem Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Cooking with Nonna: A Year of Italian Holidays Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-355-6033 7pm • Free • All ages

Friday, April 12

Toddler Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

Preschool Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Lego Challenge Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 7+ Teen Night YMCA-South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

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Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Wildlife presented by the Staten Island Zoo Mobile Team Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 5-17 Kids Club Funny Bunnies Michael’s All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

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LIPM Invasive Species Paper Making SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Easter Holiday Market @Hub 510 Bay Street facebook.com/createdforyouartistsmkt 1pm • Free • All ages Arts, Culture & Fun: City Center On the Move Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street 718-390-8023 1pm • Free • All ages

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

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

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

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, April 14

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Final Four Road to Victory Watch Party Saturday, April 6 5pm CYO Center at the Mount 6581 Hylan Boulevard mountloretto.org Bring the family for a day of food, entertainment, raffles, prizes, contest & of course the big games on big screen TV’s. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children and include admission, food & beverage.

Beer and wine will be available for those over 21 at an additional fee.

Text MOUNT to 313131 for info.

SI Academy Camp Open House Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road statenislandacademy.org 11am • Free • All ages Easter Event Tumbles of Staten Island 27 Brienna Ct. 718-554-4009 11:30am • $35 • All ages

Monday, April 15

Toddler Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Bunny Crafts for Kids!

Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 4+ Teen Tech: Hummingbird Robotics Kit Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 10+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tuesday, April 16

Preschool Picassos: Canvas Tape Painting Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Wednesday, April 17

Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 3+

Staten Island Zoo Cub Club Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 11am • Prices online • 18mos-3yrs Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Baby Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Easter Holiday Market Flagship Brewery Company 40 Minthorne Street facebook.com/createdforyouartistsmkt 1pm • Free • All ages

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 0-5

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

EASTER WORKSHOP Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor 1194 Forest Avenue 718-981-2110 12pm & 3pm • $16 • All ages

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

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

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

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

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

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All Camps are Run by Sea’s Varsity Coaching Staff

INSTRUCTIONAL SPORTS CAMPS at St. Joseph by the Sea High Shool

Registration Forms on www.JosephSea.org (Click on Sports tab at top of Home Page)

JULY 8-JULY 11

Football (Grades 6-9) 9am-12pm

JULY 15-JULY 18

Girls Flag Football (Grades 5-12) 9am-12pm Baseball (Grades 5-12) 9am-1pm Girls Basketball (Grades 5-12) 9:30am-2:30pm

Richard Bruno, Director of Camps at 718.984.6500 x5316

JULY 22-JULY 25

Co-Ed Lacrosse (Grades 5-12) 9am-12pm Boys Basketball (Grades 5-12) 9:30am-2:30pm

AUGUST 12-AUGUST 15 Coed Volleyball (Grades 5-12) 9am-12pm Coed Soccer (Grades 5-12) 9am-1pm Softball (Grades 5-12) 12pm-3pm

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

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

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

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

Stay & Play Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5

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

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

Spring in Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12pm • Prices online • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Arts, Culture & Fun: Public Theater Mobile Unit: The Tempest Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street 718-390-8023 12:30pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 18

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

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Kids Drive-In Movie & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 4+ Easter Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-8

The Wizard of Oz Thursday, April 7 3pm St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 stgeorgetheatre.com Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, this one-hour version of The Wizard of Oz is the perfect introduction to live theater for children. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Lion, and Toto, as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination! Ages 4-12. Meet and greet with the performers in the lobby after the performance!

Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Teddy & Me Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages

Friday, April 19

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

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Fun Friday Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free (pre-register) • All ages Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Saturday, April 20

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Clay Pit Ponds Egg Hunt Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 10 and under Easter Egg Hunt Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 10am • Prices online • All ages Kids Club Fuzzy Little Lambs Michael’s All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Earth Day Clean Up Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Weekend Art Studio: Eco-Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Poetry Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Easter Egg Hunt Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 2pm • Prices online • All ages

Sunday, April 21

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

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SUMMER CAMP Serving Staten Island Since 1991 While Providing Children With a Safe, Fun-filled Summer Licensed Teachers & Staff • Lunch Included Camp Hours 9am-4pm • Extended Hours 6:30am-6:30pm UFT, 1199, HRA & ACD Vouchers Accepted As low as $60/day • 9 Week Program Bus service for traveling campers Register pick up & drop off to homes

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Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Weekday Art Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/admission • All ages Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Earth Day Celebration: Freshkills Park Mobile Education Lab SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months Imagination Playground SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages The Rock Show South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 0-8 LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tuesday, April 23

Open Play at Richmond Town Library Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 0-5

Earth Day Celebration Monday, April 22 12-4pm Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Celebrate Earth Day with the Freshkills Park Mobile Education Lab – a nature center on wheels!

Learn the history, ecology & engineering of Freshkills Park; see field guides, microscopes, historical maps, videos and more!

Weekday Art Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/admission • All ages Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Camouflage: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 2pm • Free • Ages 10+

Tibetan Prayer Flag Making with the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Wednesday, April 24

Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 3+

Cool School Holiday SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages Family Literacy Workshop: Baby Meet & Greet Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Weekday Art Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/admission • All ages Lasagna Composting SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free • All ages Beeping Egg Hunt Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-982-8380 11am • Free • All ages Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Invasive Plants Paper Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-602-5374 1pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 6+

Tissue Paper & Coffee Filter Canvas Painting Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Family Story Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 25

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

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 FAMILY PLAYTIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Weekday Art Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/admission • All ages Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Toddler Story Time 718-273-2060 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

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Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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

City Nature Challenge Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

St. George Day Festival Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street stgeorgedaysi.com 11am • Free • All ages

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

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 2-5

Family Nature Walk Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 10am • Free (pre-register) • Ages 6+

Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Kids Club Spring Showers Art Michael’s All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

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

IMAGINATION STUDIO: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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

Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages

Friday, April 26

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

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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

Family Game Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 3+ Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Camouflage: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Tuesday, April 23 2pm Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 nypl.org Learn how animals have influenced military camouflage by creating your own camouflaged ship and plane. Presented by the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum.

Saturday, April 27

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages 2019 High Rock Challenge High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 9am • Go online for pricing EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: HOW-TO FESTIVAL Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages MINI BIOBLITZ Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 12pm • Free w/admission • 6-12

The New York State Chili Cook-Off Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12pm • Prices online • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Eco-Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Art in the Park: Papermaking Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 5+ Science Saturday Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 2pm • Free (pre-register) • Ages 5+

Sunday, April 28

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Monday, April 29

Toddler Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Storytime with Police Officers Louise and Tammy Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Mad Scientist Monday New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+

Tuesday, April 30

Open Play at Richmond Town Library Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 8am • Free • Ages 0-5

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Zion Lutheran Preschool IS YOUR CHILD TURNING 2 OR 3 IN 2019?

REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 CLASSES FOR OUR TERRIFIC TWO’S OR OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH-BASED HALF DAY 3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM! EXTENDED HOURS available!

Text 917.853.9466 for a private tour.

As a Christian preschool we provide faith development and help every child grow to be an energetic, educated, and compassionate leader. Your child will carry these traits with them long after they leave Zion.

Call 718.981.3623 • Text 917.853.ZION 505 Watchogue Rd. c/s Willowbrook Rd. www.zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK TOO!

INTRODUCING MATH REGENTS QUICK-FIRE SESSIONS Math Regents Quick-Fire Sessions are workshops that will teach simple techniques for successfully answering exam questions. Practice makes perfect! Each session will include a review of actual questions from past Math Regents exams.

3 session topics: Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Taught in a classroom setting.

WHEN: Every Saturday beginning April 6 through June 15 (excluding Memorial Day weekend).

TIME: 10:00am - 11:30am (Algebra) 12:00pm - 1:30pm (Geometry) 2:00pm - 3:30pm (Algebra 2/Trigonometry) WHERE: 1652 Richmond Avenue • Staten Island, NY 10314

TO RESERVE A SPOT, EMAIL BULLSHEAD@MATHNASIUM.COM

Include students name, grade and dates that you will be joining us.

Payments MUST BE PAID IN FULL (cash or check). There are NO refunds. No walk-ins allowed. Offer is valid at MATHNASIUM of Bulls Head ONLY. Workshop Sessions are $50 for EACH Session. First come, first serve and by appointment only. Space is limited (cannot be held), so book today!

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

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

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

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Thursday, May 2

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

Saturday, May 4

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages I Love My Park Day Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free (pre-register) • Ages 10+ Family Art Workshop: Seed Collagraphs Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, May 5

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

2019 High Rock Challenge Saturday, April 27 9am High Rock Park 200 Nevada Ave. 718-351-3450 sigreenbelt.org During the High Rock Challenge, two-member teams run together along Greenbelt trails competing in mystery events and physical obstacles which are located throughout the approximately 10K course.

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Monday, May 6

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Tuesday, May 7

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

Wednesday, May 8

Anti-Bully Support Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, May 9

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Saturday, May 11

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Family Nature Walk Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 10am • Free (pre-register) • Ages 6+ Staten Island Academy Camp Open House Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road 11am • Free • All ages International Migratory Bird Day Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 5+

Anti-Bully Support Workshop Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, May 16

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Saturday, May 18 Staten Island YMCA Camp Open House YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 10am • Free • All ages SI YMCA Day Camp Open House YMCA – Broadway 651 Broadway 718-981-4933 10am • Free • All ages

Pride Kick-Off Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 7pm • $5 – $8 • All ages

Sunday, May 12

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Monday, May 13

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Tuesday, May 14

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

Earth Day Celebration: How-To Festival Saturday, April 27 • 12-4pm Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org Free with museum admission Hands-on workshops, drop-in presentations, and scheduled lectures. Local experts, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals share their passions. Celebrate our community’s know-how, learn something new, and help protect the only world we have.

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raising kids attorneys Kurt T. Richards, P.C.

Attorney at Law 1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY 718.720.1000 • www.krichardspc.com Divorce, Family Court, Child Custody, Spousal & Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Name Changes, Annulments, Separation Agreements. Free Consultation for Divorce Actions. 24 Hour Phone Service.

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Mini & Clear Braces, Invisalign, Digital Scanner, Free Orthodontic Consultations. Gentle, personal, quality care for children & adults. Member of American Assoc. of Orthodontists & Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics.

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Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years.

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t’s only natural for parents to want to sign up their children for team sports when they get old enough.

Maybe it’s for a sport one of the parents, or both, enjoyed as a child, and they want to share that common thread. Perhaps it’s for the opportunity to have their youngster socialize with other children his or her own age. Or maybe it’s just the desire to have their child engaged in a fun form of exercise.

The thing is, playing a team sport isn’t always the best fit for every child.

Take Andrew, for instance. Andrew was seven years old when he played on one of the soccer teams I coached a number of years ago. When we were teaching tactics, Andrew was often distracted by the seagulls or blowing leaves or whatever.

He said he liked playing goalkeeper so I would put him in that position, hoping he would show some more interest in what was going on by playing the posi-

tion he chose. But I often would find him holding onto one of the goal posts with one hand, spinning himself around until he was dizzy while shots went flying past him.

It’s not unusual for the attention span of a seven-year-old to wander, but Andrew never really showed any interest in soccer. So I had a talk with his parents. I told them that he was athletic but might be better suited for an individual sport, where he would be engaged all the time instead of waiting for the game to come to him.

They took the advice and signed him up for swimming. He loved it. I missed seeing Andrew, a truly nice little boy, but was glad to be able to make a suggestion that was more beneficial and enjoyable for him.

Sometimes a change isn’t warranted.

Sometimes it’s just a matter of allowing the child time to mature. All kids are different and advance at their own pace.

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I coached a girl once who cried during the entire first practice and refused to get on the field — and she went on to become a high school all star in that sport. So although my advice to Andrew’s parents seemed to be the right one, such a suggestion shouldn’t be made without allowing the child at least a season to adjust.

The problem with team sports — like football, basketball, baseball and soccer — is that there can be some standing around when instruction is taking place, or even during a game. There are ways to run practices where you can keep more players busy at the same time, but there will always be times when the children will be inactive.

This is one of the reasons I believe individual sports instruction has become so popular today. The focus is solely on the child receiving lessons, keeping her or him fully occupied.

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The beauty of all of those sports is that they are individual in nature within a team setting, so there are plenty of opportunities to be around other children and make friendships while engaging in a fun form of exercise.

So if your child isn’t taking to a team sport the way you had hoped, try signing him or her up for an individual sport. It could be the start of a rewarding, long-lasting relationship between your child and that sport.

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uestion: I hear that children starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school are going to be required to read more nonfiction, from news articles to historic documents. What is the reason for this new emphasis on reading nonfictional materials? – Changing Times Answer: What has happened is the realization that both college classes and many careers require the ability to read more complex materials. Out in the work world, most of what people read in their careers requires the ability to understand informational text.

Back in 2005, only 51 percent of ACT-tested high school students were ready for college-level reading. Furthermore, current research is showing that many college and junior college students need to take remedial courses.

This lack of reading readiness for college is one of the indicators why so many freshmen are dropping out of school.

Until the enactment of Common Core Standards, rigorous reading standards were close to nonexistent. The standards expect that in elementary and middle school, at least half of what students read should be nonfiction. This figure will accelerate to 70 percent of reading material by 12th grade.

While classrooms from kindergarten through high school are now having students read more nonfiction material, not all states have adopted the standards. Plus, it is very important that teachers instruct students in how to read this material -- not all do so. One thing for sure is that parents need to be encouraging more nonfictional reading at home. Here are just a few ways that they can do this: • Give children who are interested in specific sports or hobbies magazines on these topics.

• Introduce new board games, and have children read the rules and explain them to the players.

• Have them follow a topic of interest on Twitter.

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• Have them follow favorite sports teams online and in newspapers.

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Join one of the many Earth Day events in your community. You could be part of a group working to improve city, state or national parks. Other groups clean up streams, plant gardens at schools and pick up street trash. Have a family discussion tonight. Try one of the following: • Recycling is always a good place to begin. Commit your family to separating recyclables from your trash every week.

• Plant a tree for every member of your family. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Start turning lights off when you leave a room. Unplug appliances when they are not in use. When you use less electricity, less oil and gas are being used to create electricity.

• Build a compost pile. Find a section of your yard in a back corner and start putting all the leaves and grass cuttings from your yard in this pile. It will decompose, then you will be able to put it in the soil for other plants in your yard.

• Make bird feeders. This can be done by collecting pinecones and dipping them in peanut butter or honey and covering them with birdseed.

Whatever your family decides to do on Earth Day will make a difference. Your family may even do similar activities throughout the year – making the earth better for everyone Question: My child simply doesn’t hold information in her head very well, so she has trouble following directions or doing mental math. How can her shortterm memory skills be boosted? – Can’t Remember .Answer: Unfortunately, the demands on your daughter’s memory skills will continue not only throughout her educational career, but throughout her life. What she needs to do is to improve her working memory, which will allow her to hold on and work with the information stored in her short-term memory. Show her how to use the activities below to build her memory skills: • Use funny rhymes, songs and acronyms to remember lists of facts.

• Associate new learning with something familiar.

• Use the outline approach. Learn general concepts and then fill in the details.

• Group information together in a related area. Organizing information can significantly improve memory.

• Overlearn the material. This is the most effective strategy that your daughter can use.

• Say what she is trying to learn out loud. Repetition helps information to be retained.

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SUMMER STUDIO

2019

A SPECIALIZED FUN, CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-4 MONTESSORI PROGRAM DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR TODDLER AGES 2-3

Proudly serving the Staten Island Community for Over 10 Years!

ORTHODONTICS: Dr. Abraham Ganz

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: Dr. Abhinav Sinha & Dr. Joseph Merola

We speak Spanish & Russian

We are now accepting Liberty Dental patients!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Cooking, painting, fine arts, crafts, music, movement and dance, yoga, spanish • Exploration of the beautiful 83 acre grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center including nature walks through the Botanical Gardens and visits to the Staten Island Children’s Museum • Games, exercise and free play activities in our large, private playground 3 or 6 week sessions • Full and half day options

718.967.2412 • 6795 Hylan Blvd • 10309 (Corner of Page Ave) www.smallworlddental.com

COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

DR. ABHINAV SINHA IS THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL CENTER AT NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL/WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE. Modern technology including digital radiography as well as TVs and toys for children to enjoy in our themed treatment rooms. Sedation is available in our office.

SPRING SPECIAL

BEGINNING JULY 8 THROUGH AUGUST 16

20% OFF YOUR FIRST VISIT (new patients only)

and/or free orthodontic consultation Located at Snug Harbor Cultural Center A beautiful 83-acre park with landmark buildings, gardens, ponds, museums & a large, private playground

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G, 3rd Fl. Staten Island, NY 10301

• Aetna • Metlife • Delta • Cigna

~HEALTH PLANS ACCEPTED~

• Guardian • BC/BS • UFT • Fidelis

• All Health Plus Plans • Affinity/ Dentaquest

• Healthplex PPO • UHC Including Community NYPD, FDNY Plan & Sanitation

If your insurance is NOT listed, call to coordinate care to maximize benefits.

For information 718-442-6112

BUILDING BLOCKS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOR AGES 2-5

at beautiful Silver Lake

3K and Pre-K Programs

Preschool • Kindergarten Elementary Grades 1st - 5th Complete Montessori Curriculum • Small Classes Individualized Instruction • Spanish • Yoga Art • Music • Gym • Multi-Cultural Studies

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 13 10AM - 1PM Flexible & Extended Hours • Convenient to Ferry NYC Licensed

Quality Education Since 1972

55 Forest Avenue 718-448-2992

www.buildingblocksmontessori.com

Free Programs

Ongoing Registration

Open Enrollment for Summer Day Camp

SUMMER PROGRAMS/EDUCATIONAL TRIPS CIRCLE TIME CREATIVE STORY TIME ARTS AND CRAFTS OUTDOOR PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHERS LOW TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO PERSONALIZED CARE Full and Half Day Services

Babysitting Available

Extended Hours

CPR First Aid Certified

We welcome all special service providers to our site to accommodate your child’s speech therapy, O/T, P/T needs.

FULLY LICENSED BY NYC DEPT. OF HEALTH 140 Harvest Avenue • Staten Island, NY 10310 • 718-273-6141 www.hugsnkiddies.com April 2019 • siparent.com

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SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PARENTING

info@siparent.com 718.494.1932

www.siparent.com

Serving Staten Island For Over 30 Years In Both Homebased and Centerbased Programs

Early Intervention

When your child is ready to move from a homebased program to a centerbased program, The Gingerbread Learning Center is the oldest and most successful Early Intervention program on Staten Island.

Programs Available for Ages 0-3 5 Days Extended Daycare Hours Available* * Extended Daycare May Require a Fee

• Group or Individual Curricula at Your Home, Preschool or our Center • Parent and Sibling Training • Service Coordination Available • Diagnostic Evaluations and Therapy by Licensed Certified Professionals • FREE Tuition & Transportation*

For Evaluation or Enrollment in the Early Intervention Program call 311.

* For eligibile children. Funding by state & local agencies. Parent may transport for reimbursement.

Call or Visit our School & Pick Up a Free Brochure

• Classroom Based Programs with ABA Instruction for 2-3 years olds with teachers who have more than 20 years experience in discrete trial. (limited space) • Developmental Areas: Behavior & Socialization, Cognitive Development, Speech & Language, Hearing Loss, Physical & Occupational Therapy

718-356-0008

www.GLCNYC.com

471 North Gannon Avenue Email: gingerbread@gingerbreadlctr.com Not responsible for any typographical errors.

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