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Smiles Around Us Southfield Institute Smiles Around Us Academy/Southfield Institute is a private, non-denominational school where we grow the pride of Staten Island. All our students from Pre-K through 8th grade are part of a wonderful extended family. Our family is oriented on raising confident, independent, critical thinkers of the future.

Southfield Institute brings together strong academic bases and love of learning to produce stand out scholars.

Our students consistently perform above their grade level on standardized test. Southfield Institute’s first graduating Middle School class was accepted into the most challenging high school programs. We can be sure that our graduates will excel any where.

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Our number one priority is to provide a safe and caring environment where children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills. Kids Palace welcomes all families to begin the journey of discovery at an early age filled with love, education and discipline.

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Our proprietary curriculum is geared towards social, verbal communication, mathematical reasoning.

Qualified teachers and teachers assistants with the highest education standards.

Small class groups by age only so each child gets personal attention.

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Staff Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht Editor Jeannine Cintron Art and Production Michelle Yannaco

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Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Jodi Fatto

Meet our Cover Kid! Joseph McFee, 1, of Great Kills gleefully smashes his first birthday cake!

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7 Fairs, Festivals Food & Fun! Your guide to Halloween events and fall fun.

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16 The Five W’s of Applying for High School Make the application process a breeze.

32 What Kids Really Want at their Birthday Parties It’s simpler than you might think.

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This is How I Know I’m Failing at Adulthood Good Sports: Mid-Island Little League and that Championship Season Professional Services

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Green Side Up Garden Center Staten Island’s Original

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Call for details.

Indoor and Outdoor Decorations • Gift Shop 5050 Hylan Boulevard • 718.967.5039 (Next to St. Jospeh by the Sea High School) www.GreensideUpGardenCenter.com

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Fuzzy sweaters, brightly colored leaves, hot apple cider, pumpkin flavored everything…

Isn’t fall wonderful? Check out this list of haunted (and not-so-haunted) happenings.

Go to siparent.com/fall for updated events, haunted houses in Staten Island, fall crafts and recipes, costume ideas and tons more fall fun!

Fall Craft and Educational Events New Dorp Car Show September 30 9am-3pm • Free New Dorp Lane Between Hylan Blvd and South Railroad Avenue info@siedc.org Free admission, live DJ with music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, Street vendors and entertainment, children’s face painting, fun for the whole family.

Pumpkin Patch for Patients October 6 9am-4pm • Free Oakwood Heights Community Church 45 Guyon Ave. 347-201-9845 www.jaimeslilac.org Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and refreshments for sale. Free games and pumpkin decorating for kids. Proceeds to benefit Jaime’s LILAC Foundation.

Family Finger Painting: Fall Tree September 27 • 4pm • Free South Beach Library • 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 A new sensory art program for all ages!

Kids Club Dimensional Pumpkin and Pumpkin Lantern October 6 • 10am-12pm • $2-$5 Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations: 2795 Richmond Ave • 718-697-0252 30 Barrett Ave • 718-720-0377 245 Bricktown Way • 347-694-7203 Kids 6 and up – dimensional glitter painted pumpkin.

Kids 3 and up – jack-o-lantern our construction paper.

Kids Club Spooky House and Bat Frame & Flying Bat October 13 • 10am-12pm • $2-$5 Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations: 2795 Richmond Ave • 718-697-0252

Pumpkin Fest ’18 October 8 • 11am-4pm Delicious Orchards Rt. 34 South Colts Neck NJ 07722 732-462-1989 Each year on Columbus Day, join a fun-filled Fall family event! It’s everything you love about fall, wrapped into one big festival. Crafts, games, live music, local food samples, and even an antique tractor display to get you in the fall mood.

30 Barrett Ave • 718-720-0377 245 Bricktown Way • 347-694-7203 Kids 6 and up – spooky house Kids 3 and up – flying bat.

Kids Club Glitter Paper Spider Web and Pom-Pom Spider & Web October 20 • 10am-12pm • $2-$5 Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations: 2795 Richmond Ave • 718-697-0252 30 Barrett Ave • 718-720-0377 245 Bricktown Way • 347-694-7203 Kids 6 and up – craftstick and yarn spiderweb with a pom-pom spider. Kids 3 and up – glittery spiderweb and spider.

Halloween Craft October 24 • 3pm • Free Huguenot Library, 830 Huguenot Ave 718-984-4636 Halloween craft for kids 3-6 years old.

Oktoberfest Fall Carnival October 13 • 12-4pm Adults $25; Kids ages 5-15 $15 Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard 718-983-3800 An autism friendly event.

Proceeds to benefit the GRACE Foundation. Ticket prices include food and rides. Catering

by Nucci’s, Bario’s, Panera Bread and La Fontana Sorellena.

Kids Club Monster Bash October 27 • 10am-12pm • Free Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations: 2795 Richmond Ave • 718-697-0252 30 Barrett Ave • 718-720-0377 245 Bricktown Way • 347-694-7203 Kids 3 and up – a mask, ghost treat bag, and bracelet. Plus, they can get a small face painting. All supplies provided.

STEM Wednesday: Halloween Science October 31 • 3-4:30pm • Free St. George Library, 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 Halloween-themed science experiments for ages 5-12.

Halloween Craft October 31 • 3:30pm • Free South Beach Library, 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Kids 3-12 years old.

Johnny Appleseed Cider Festival

October 13 & 14 10am-4pm • Free Prospect Hill Orchards 73 Clarks Lane Milton, NY 12547 845-795-12547 Old-fashioned hands on cider pressing, hayrides, build your own scarecrow! Prospect Hill Orchards is open until Oct. 21.

Please be sure to call ahead to confirm days, times and locations of each event. All events are subject to change without notice.

Some events require ticket purchases or preregistration. If you have an event you would like us to include, please email jcintron@siparent.com.

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Eggers Ice Cream Halloween Event

Saturday, October 29 • 4-11pm Free Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue 718-280-1442 Food trucks, Corner House BBQ and Egger’s Ice Cream.

Schedule: 10am-4pm pumpkin picking at Decker Farm; 4pm trick or treating, face painting, kids activities; 6pm Tavern Terrace opens & Halloween costume contest begins; 6:30-11pm music & flagship beer.

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October 6 12pm $20 online; $30 at the door Kids under 14 free tickets at bravestbbq.eventbrite.com Hotel Transylvania Hillside Swimming Club Movie Night w/ 151 Signs Rd Food Trucks 718-986-4587 October 30 • 12- 9pm • Free Featuring face painting, basket aucStaten Island Mall tions and 50/50, kids rides/games, 2655 Richmond Ave pumpkin giveaways, fire trucks, rock 7:15pm showing Hotel wall, ambulance tour, smoke house Transylvania 1 & 2. Cousins Maine tour, all you can eat and drink award Lobster and other food trucks. winning BBQ, beer, wine and soda.

Free popcorn and pretzels for the kids. Bring lawn chairs and non-alcoholic beverages.

Mount Loretto Fall Festival October 20 & 21 12-6pm Free admission Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard Featuring the Island’s largest pumpkin patch, rides, games, music, food, vendors & more! Plus scarecrow making courtesy of Richmond County Day Camp!

Prospect Hill Orchards Until October 21 10am-4pm Enjoy a hayride, discover how a cider press works, decorate scarecrows, pumpkin paper craft to take home and pick your own apples and pumpkins. Present the ad

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TRick or TReat October 28 • 12-3pm Victory Blvd. between Manor Rd. & Jewett Ave. Pumpkin decorating, free drinks, goodies.

Harvest festival October 31 6-8:30pm Free Gateway Church 200 Boscombe Ave gatewayacademyny.org Games, candy, fun, and a safe family night.

2018 Scarecrow Festival September 29 • 11am-4pm • $10 Blue Heron Nature Ctr 222 Poillon Ave 718-967-3542 Bring pants and shirts.

3rd Annual Lighthouse Point Fest September 29 • 12pm-6pm • $3 Kids under 12 free National Lighthouse Museum 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Pt 718-390-0040 Family Movie Night: The Witches October 4 • 4:30pm • Free South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834

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Festa Italiana at the Mount

October 5 • 6-11pm • $5 October 6 • 1-11pm • $5 October 7 • 1-9pm • $5 Mount Loretto • 6581 Hylan Blvd Text MOUNT to 313131 for info The for the Island’s Biggest Columbus Day Celebration: The Italian Festival at The Mount! The event will take place Columbus Day Weekend and will feature rides, games, beer and sangria garden, the best food vendors around, live music on stage plus Special Guest Performances by Louis Prima Jr. as well as the Famous Giglio Band.

Pumpkin Patch Playland Every day in October Sun-Thur 10am-6pm Fri & Sat 10am-7pm Free Green Side Up Nursery 5050 Hylan Blvd.

718-967-5039 Visit the Halloween Decoration & Gift Shop, plus corn maze, pumpkin painting, inflatables, baked goods and concession.

Flagship Brewery Harvest Festival

September 30 12-6pm • Free Flagship Brewery Company 40 Minthorne Street devincut@gmail.com Free family event rain or shine!

Artisan ware where everything is made in Staten Island. Shopping, great food and great beer.

Staten Island Fall Food Truck Festival November 3 & 4 1-10pm $5; kids 12 and under free Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue Located by the SEARS Parking Lot. Rides for the kids by Big Mark’s Action Park! Plus Beer Garden and over 15 highly acclaimed food trucks.

Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Weekends in October & Columbus Day 10am-4pm Historic Richmond Town 41 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 Visit the historic 1800s Decker Farm for new educational and animal exhibits, tractor rides, face painting, vendors, & crafts.

More Fall Fun Greenbelt Annual Pumpkin Festival October 6 • 12-4pm • Free Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 Halloween Basket Auction October 12 • 6:30pm • $10 Our Lady Queen of Peace • 22 Steele Ave. • 718-351-0370 Harvest Festival October 20 • 11am-3pm • Free Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 Pumpkin Picking October 20 • All day • Free

Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue Halloween Party October 20 • 3pm • Free West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 Old Home Day October 21 • 10am-5pm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave Halloween Festivities October 26 • 3:30 pm • Free Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

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Halloween Harbor October 27 @ 11am-5pm $8 in advance; $10 at the door Tickets at halloweenharbor18.bpt.me.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504

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Halloween Walk October 27 • 3-5pm • Free Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center • 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 Dia de los Muertos Celebration October 28 • 12-1pm Free with museum admission SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

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Spooky Strings October 28 • 2-3pm Free with museum admission SI Children’s Museum • 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Kids Halloween Costume Party October 31 • 1pm-5pm • Free Staten Island Mall • 2655 Richmond Avenue Fall Foliage Tour November 1 • 1-2:30 pm • $10 November 3 • 11am-12:30 pm • $10 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 Tickets at fallfoliagetour2018.bpt.me.

73 Clarks Lane Milton, NY 12547 845-795-2383 Open until October 31 • 10am-4pm prospecthillorchards.com The land of Prospect Hill Orchards has been in the Clarke family for nearly 200 years! Come on up and enjoy a hayride, discover how a cider press works, decorate scarecrows, paper craft, pick your own apples & pumpkins.

Delicious Orchards Country Food Market

Route 34 South Colts Neck, NJ 07722 732-462-1989 deliciousorchardsnj.com A retail market with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats & cheeses with unique deli, prepared foods & grocery sections. Fall family event on Columbus Day at the Pumpkin Fest–crafts, games, live music, local food samples, and an antique tractor display.

Argos Farm 1250 Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 609-693-3513

Cheesequake Farm Market 2095 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, NJ 08857 732-721-5728

Greenside Up Garden Center 5050 Hylan Blvd.

Staten Island, NY 10306 718-967-5039

Battleview Orchards 91 Wemrock Rd Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0756

Decker Farm 441 Clark Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 718-351-1611

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Swap Some Candy; Support the Troops Let’s face it—trick-or-treating is fun; cavities are not. Instead of gobbling up all those sweet treats, get your kids to do something even sweeter with their stash. In the annual Halloween Candy Buy Back, dentists “buy back” candy from generous youngsters in exchange for cash, coupons, or other creative currencies. The collected candy is then distributed to military support groups and shipped to service members abroad. To learn more about this wonderful initiative, which is now in its 13th year, go to www.HalloweenCandyBuyBack.com.

The participating dentists in Staten Island are: Kids Dental • 4864 Arthur Kill Road • 718-356-5437 Phyllis G. Merlino • 268 Todt Hill Road • 718-761-2090

The Teal Pumpkin Project Halloween can be a different kind of scary for thousands of children on Staten Island with food allergies.

The Teal Pumpkin Project is an awareness initiative that will help identify homes and locations that offer safe alternatives for trick-or-treaters with food allergies. To participate, simply paint a pumpkin teal and place it on your porch or download and print a picture of a teal pumpkin as a sign to other families managing food allergies that you have non-food treats available you didn’t really want your kids to eat all at your home. Your teal pumpkin is also a way to raise awareness in your their candy anyway, right? neighborhood about food allergies!

The Teal Pumpkin Project is Food Allergy Research and Education’s Halloween Initiative to help raise awareness and provide a way for all children to enjoy Trick-orTreating safely. Go to siparent.com to download a free Teal Pumpkin printable sign.

If you don’t have a color printer, have your child color the flyer with a teal crayon or marker.

Important School Dates

Falling Back You probably don’t need a reminder to set your clocks back now that the world runs on smart phones and advanced technology. But you could still use a reminder that your schedule is about to be thrown off course. It’s time to “fall back” into the shorter days and longer nights of autumn as we prepare to turn back the clocks next month. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Enjoy the extra hour of weekend sleep! Unless you have kids, of course.

Staten Island Half Marathon The Staten Island Half Marathon is set for Sunday, October 14 this register now before it’s full! year, just four weeks before the famous New York City Marathon.

The race features views of New York Harbor and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and is suited for runners of all skill level. It’s the final run of the New York Road Runners (NYRR) Five-Borough Series, which holds a different marathon for each borough throughout the course of the year: The United Airlines NYC Half, the Airbnb Brooklyn Half, the NYRR Queens 10K, the New Balance

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• October 8 Columbus Day (no school) • October 11 District 31 Middle School Fair • October 13 & 14 Public High School Fair

Here’s What You’ll Find Online • 2018 Middle School Directory & Other Public School Resources • Staten Island Half Marathon registration • Halloween Candy Buy Back • Teal Pumpkin Project Printable • Italian Bred Tickets • Free CPR Training registration

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everyone should understand basic cpr techniques Bronx 10 Mile, and the NYRR Staten Island Half. Go to siparent.

com to register.

jcintron@siparent.com, with the subject line “Holiday Fairs” to ensure your event is featured on our list. Don’t let your school miss out!

2018 Middle School Directory & Simply put, CPR saves lives. That’s why the FDNY Foundation has Other Public School Resources

Free CPR Training

partnered with NYC Service to fund a free CPR training program in all five boroughs. Taught by certified FDNY EMS personnel, the program equips New Yorkers with the skills to act in the event of cardiac arrest.

You can register online for a free CPR training session across the five boroughs. The FDNY Mobile CPR Unit will also host bystander CPR Training sessions at your location for groups of 15 or more. Although the program will not result in certification, it will teach participants the necessary basics in a life-threatening situation. Go to siparent.com

to sign up.

Holiday Fairs Is your school or organization hosting a holiday fair this season?

The upcoming November and December issues of S.I. Parent will feature our annual list of local holiday fairs in Staten Island. The list will also be featured online at siparent.com. Please email the time,

date, location and additional details of your holiday fair to

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Birth Announcements Angelina Rose Wilkie Antonina Murtada June 16, 2018 6 pounds, 5 ounces

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Now that the 2018-1019 school year is in full swing, it’s time to prepare for what’s to come. The 2019 Middle School Directory is available for download and serves as a resource for fifth grade students who will be graduating elementary school at the end of this school year. To view the Middle School Directory, as as well find

Gifted and Talented resources, middle school applications, information on the high school admissions process and other important information from the Department of Education, bookmark our Public Schools page at siparent.com (on the “Preschools & Schools” tab at the top of the page).

Italian Bred is Back There’s certainly no shortage of crazy families here on Staten Island.

That’s probably why Candace Guardino’s one-woman show about her own crazy family sold out last year when she finally brought it home to her native borough. Italian Bred is a firsthand journey through Candice’s life growing up in Staten Island through spot-on impersonations of family members and virtual cameos by celebrities like Sex and the City’s Mario Cantone and Sopranos’ Steve Schirripa. Candace describes it as a “full theatrical experience,” where she sings and entertains the audience by slipping in and out of colorful characters throughout the 85-minute show. The former Woodrow resident and Wagner College graduate will be performing her critically-acclaimed show at the College of Staten Island on Saturday, November 3. You can get your tickets at

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The five W’s of Applying for High School

You probably can’t believe it, but the time has come for your baby to apply for high school. Where has the time gone, you ask? We can’t help you there. But we CAN give you a little help with the often-confusing application process. That way you’ll have more time to cry into your child’s old onesies and blankies.

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o you’re looking at the application, which claims to be offered in at least five different languages, yet even the English version isn’t making much sense.

It says there are over 700 programs in over 400 high schools available to New York City public school students. Where on earth do you begin? We’ve broken down the who, what, where, when, why and how of everything you really need to know.

Who? What? This is the easy part. Is your child a current eighth grader and a resident of New York City? Then he or she is eligible to apply for a NYC public high school for the 2019-2020 (omg, did we just really write 2020???) school year.

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When? Dates are important. The deadline to apply is December 3, 3018. If your child doesn’t receive an offer or is unhappy with his offer, then he will have another opportunity to apply (Round 2) in March. The Public High School Fair in Staten Island will be held on October 13-14, 10am-3pm at Port Richmond High School. You can get the scoop on all of the schools in the borough and check out some helpful workshops on high school admissions at 10:15am and 12:30pm. There’s also a workshop on auditioning for arts schools and programs at 11:30am and a workshop on Career and Technical Education at 1:45pm.

If your child is planning to apply for any of New York City’s nine Specialized High Schools (except for Fiorello H. LaGuardia

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Where? Here in Staten Island, there are 11 district high schools with 52 programs available, plus one Specialized High School program.

There are over 4,000 seats available to 9th graders on the Island, but you can apply anywhere within the five boroughs. Some programs cater to specific interests and skills while others are more beneficial to students who are new to the country. Thre are programs that focus on creating specific learning environments.

As we mentioned earlier (and can’t stress enough) attending open houses is a MUST. How will your child know which schools feels right for her until she is physically standing in the hallway, outside her potential future locker, dreamily picturing the next four years and the many friends she’ll make, teachers she’ll be inspired by, and life

goals she’ll set in motion? So attend as many open houses together as you can. Show up prepared with a list of questions – about everything from courses offered to daily schedules and extracurricular activities – and be ready to write down the answers. Your High School Directory includes a helpful page of questions to ask at an open house. And here’s a tip: Write your contact information very clearly on sign-in sheets, as schools often notice which prospective students have attended their events.

How? This part is tricky, but not quite rocket science. And if you do it right the first time, you have a 97% chance of getting an offer the first time around. By do it right, we mean if you list 12 programs on your application, in your true order of preference. Don’t worry about the schools seeing the order -- they won’t know how high they rank on your list. But the higher you rank a school on your list, the higher the chance you will receive an offer.

You should estimate your child’s likelihood of being offered a seat in the schools of interest to him. Some schools extend offers based mostly on zoning, while others screen applicants, taking into consideration seventh grade report card grades and state test scores (however, New York State law prohibits schools from utilizing state test scores as major factors in admissions decisions). Be sure to research your preferred school’s admission’s methods before applying.

You should also take note of the number of applicants per seat. For example, 10 applicants per seat indicate the school is in high demand whereas 3-4 applicants per seat indicate a lower demand. On the application, you may see fields marked “reach,” “target,” and “likely.” According to the DOE, “reach” means you are less likely to be offered a spot, “target” means your chances of getting an offer are average, and “likely” points to a higher chance of receiving an offer.

Some schools offer priority to applicants based on diversity. High schools that are participating in the diversity initiative will give a certain percentage of applicants in the incoming ninth and tenth grades an admissions priority if they qualify as economically disadvantaged based on federal income guidelines.

You can learn more about this at the DOE website (link to it at siparent.com/highschool).

Your 2019 High School Directory will include a complete list of New York City schools and programs to which you can apply, along with important information for each. You can also search for schools using the School Finder at schoolfinder. nyc.gov. (Or go to siparent.com/highschool to link directly to both the directory and the School Finder website).

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looking ahead You can apply to high school either online, through your school counselor or at a Family Welcome Center. Staten Island’s Family Welcome Center is located at 715 Ocean Terrace, Building A.

Why? Well, why not? But actually, there are plenty of reasons some parents would rather their children not attend traditional public school. If you fall into this category, you might be interested in charter schools, one of the specialized high schools, a career/technical school or private schools.

What Are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are independent public schools founded by not-forprofit Boards of Trustees. They operate under a contract (or “charter”) of up to five years. Charter schools are New York City public schools and they are open to all New York City students. Many charter schools have unique educational approaches that may include longer school days, a longer school year, or themed programs. Learn how to enroll in charter schools at siparent.com/highschool.

What Are The Specialized High Schools?

The nine specialized high schools offer support to students who excel academically and/or artistically. They are: • The Bronx High School of Science • The Brooklyn Latin School

• Brooklyn Technical High School • HS for Mathematics, Science & Engineering at City College of NY • High School of American Studies at Lehman College • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College • Staten Island Technical High School • Stuyvesant High School • Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art

What About Catholic School?

If you are considering a Catholic high school for your child, there are a variety of coeducational and single-sex schools, many of which offer partnerships with local Catholic colleges and universities. On Staten Island, there are six Catholic High Schools – two are all boys, one is all girls, and three are co-ed.

To apply to a Catholic High school, eighth grade students must take an admissions exam called TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools). Registration is available online at www.tachsinfo.com until October 15, 2018.

Students and parents are invited to visit the facilities and learn more about the programs offered. Fairs and open houses are generally scheduled prior to the TACHS exam date, but if you are unable to attend a one you should contact the school to set up an appointment.

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These schools integrate academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. They offer students the opportunity to graduate high school with industry-specific competencies, skills, training, and even credentials that can lead to college or entry into the workforce. Through these programs, students have the opportunity to earn Advanced Regents diplomas.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities may apply to all programs and are subject to the same admissions requirements as their peers. They may take the SHSAT and apply for all audition programs, including Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts. Testing accommodations will be provided during the SHSAT administration as outlined in the student’s IEP. We know it seems like a lot to take in all at once, but try to relax. Take a breather. Go heat up your coffee. Then visit siparent.com/highschool for direct links to everything you need to know about applying to high school and more: a complete list of schools and programs, applications, school fair dates, open house dates, test dates, deadlines, important pages on the Dept. of Education website as well as the Catholic Schools website – and many more resources vital to the high school admission process.

Need more help? If you would like to discuss the admission process, speak to your child’s guidance counselor directly. You can never have too much information!

By Jeannine Cintron, a Staten Island mom of two who will NEVER be ready for any of her babies to be in high school!

Important Resources for NYC Public High Schools:

• Dept. of Education High School Admissions: schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school • Public High School Admissions: 718-935-2009 • Email Subscription: schools.nyc.gov/connect • Sports Programs: Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL): psal.org • Special Education: schools.nyc.gov/special-education/preschool-to-age-21/special-education-in-nyc

Important Dates for NYC Public High School Admissions • October 11 – Registration deadline for Fall SHSAT and LaGuardia High School auditions • October 13 & 14 – Staten Island High School Fairs • October 20 & 21 – SHSAT for all current 8th grade students • November 3 & November 18 – SHSAT for all current 9th grade students, and 8th & 9th grade students who are English Language Learners or students with disabilities who have IEP’s or 504 plans.

• December 3 – High School Application Deadline for Round 1 • March 2019 – Round 1 results distributed Dates are subject to change. Check schools.nyc.gov for the latest information.

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• Archdiocese of New York: archny.org/education • Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York: catholicschoolsny.org • Test for Admission into Catholic High School (TACHS): tachsinfo.com

Important Dates for Catholic High School Admissions

• October 5 – Deadline for submitting request and documentation to the diocese for extended testing time.

• October 15 – Registration deadline for the TACHS exam for internet and telephone • October 22-23 – Admit Card Distribution. Students currently in Catholic elementary school will receive it from school; all others will be mailed to address provided on registration form.

• November 2 – TACHS administration for Archdiocese of New York (includes Staten Island) • December 14 – Paper TACHS Applicant Records due to students’ three high school choices.

• January 16, 2019 – Release of admission notices by high schools (may be received via email, mail or phone) • February, 2019 – Response card due back to school Dates are subject to change. Check tachsinfo.com for the latest information.

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feature / lifestyle There are actual important documents in that pile. Things that should be dealt with immediately, or at least put away neatly. Things like unpaid bills. Important school notices.

Insurance paperwork. My income taxes.

My daughter’s first ever “report card” from preschool. Copies of the magazine in which my own words were literally published in print for the very first time in my life. Like, seriously important stuff.

It’s as though everything that is vitally significant to my existence resides within a chaotic stack on my kitchen counter, sandwiched between loose crayons and old Costco catalogues.

It’s not like I really have time to clean it. I sometimes distractedly stop what I’m doing and grab one or two things off the top to either toss in the recycling bin or file away somewhere safe.

But then I take a second look and think “who am I even kidding?” and give up to stick my head in the fridge to find something to snack on.

Sometimes you just have to embrace the chaos

this is how i know i’m failing at adulthood Am I the only one who has that single spot in their home that is a constant, infuriating reminder of how epically they are failing as an adult?

For me, that spot is a hopelessly disorganized counter in my kitchen.

When it’s clean (semi-annually), it’s supposed to be where you’ll find kitchen utensil storage and perhaps a place to store a few pieces of new mail. There is a little stack of post-it notes and a pen or two nearby for scrawling messages, like people in tidy homes do for each other when one isn’t home. There’s a calendar hanging up, not buried under a plethora of reminder notices and kids’ homework assignments. It’s an orderly, functional area of the home. Or at least, it’s supposed to be.

The thing is, this kitchen counter is more than just a ridiculously cluttered spot in a home that is almost equally disordered. It’s more than an inside-out junk drawer that seemingly threw up on itself. It’s more than a mere representation of my messy personality.

It’s like……a symbol of adulthood as I’ve come to know it.

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If you were to look at it closely, you would see there isn’t just random junk mail and school art projects strewn carelessly about (though you will find an abundance of those too).

So the stack just grows higher and higher with each passing day, more and more art projects and potentially important documents piled on top on a regular basis.

Sometimes I walk by that counter and I’m just like, wow. If being an adult were a class in school I would be seriously flunking out. If growing up were a video game, I would lose one life every time I added another “Final Notice” to top of the mound. If the fate of the entire free world hinged on my ability to be an actual, mature, grown, human being, there would be a crisis of apocalyptic proportions.

That kitchen counter represents the apocalypse of my ability to have my stuff together.

When you’re young, you have this overly optimistic faith in yourself, this notion that someday you’ll enter adulthood and just automatically grow up. Like it happens overnight or something. Maybe the domestic goddess fairy will sprinkle some fairy dust on your pillow one night and you’ll wake up the next morning as June Cleaver, or at the very least, Monica Gellar.

How silly, right? No one ever seems to realize that keeping your life together is hard enough when you only need to care for yourself, but it’s exponentially more difficult when you’re suddenly taking care of others as well. Why did no one ever tell me this???

Here’s a funny thought: I just realized that the time I’ve devoted to writing about my messy kitchen counter could have been spent ACTUALLY CLEANING IT. Oh well!

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Frank Scerra was confused.

The left-fielder for the Mid-Island Little League 12-year-old all-star team couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. The team had just been honored at Staten Island Borough Hall, and the whirlwind would continue with victory laps offered by the Mets at Citi Field, the Staten Island Yankees at the Richmond County Ballpark, the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan and Dave and Buster’s in the Staten Island Mall.

“Why do we have to keep doing this?” Frank asked his mom innocently. “All we did was play baseball.”

And capture the hearts of a city along the way.

Indeed, it was a special summer for the boys from Mid-Island, who became the sixth team from Staten Island and third from the Travis league to reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Whether it was Gregory Bruno pitching a perfect game in the Regional championship contest or shortstop Steven Martinez hitting over .700 in the Regionals, the boys gave New York — and especially their home borough — plenty of reasons to root, root, root for the home team.

But it wasn’t all applause and ESPN interviews for the group. There was a lot of

hard work and sacrifice by the boys and their families leading up to that success.

As right-fielder Robert Cavalieri’s dad, Anthony, put it, “You don’t get to Williamsport by accident. It takes a lot of work.”

The boys, led by manager Joe Calabrese and coaches Al Bedford and Anthony Ferrante, practiced virtually every day, for several hours a day, rain or shine, while their parents had to figure out how to juggle work schedules and come up with the funds to keep up with it all over the three months the run lasted.

Laura Scerra works from home, but many parents — like her husband, Frank, a supervisor at the port of Newark — put a lot of miles on their cars driving back and forth to be at the games.

“Frank took his vacation when we were in Bristol, Connecticut, for the regionals,” Laura said, “but drove back and forth once we got to Williamsport.”

“Unfortunately, some of the parents had to miss a few games because of work,” said Anthony Cavalieri, a retired firefighter.

The final month, once the team reached the Mid-Atlantic regionals, meant “paying for hotels, meals and gas” to follow the team, Cavalieri said “But we’d all do it all over again.”

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The same group of boys went 11-0 to become 11-year-old state champions last summer, so everyone anticipated something special this summer.

“We knew not to plan any summer vacations this year,” Cavalieri said.

The only thing that could slow Mid-Island this summer was the weather, which pushed the Mid-Atlantic Regionals an extra day and forced the team to board a bus for Williamsport almost immediately after clinching a spot in the World Series.

“We had about seven minutes to say goodbye to them,” Scerra said.

And that’s when things really got nuts.

“The boys were treated like royalty,” Cavalieri said.

“It was an amazing feeling seeing your 12-year-old son giving autographs.”

His wife, Dawn, added: “The whole thing was overwhelming.”

Mid-Island roomed with the team from Japan and enjoyed interacting with their players. “They used their smartphones’ translate apps to understand what they were saying,” Dawn Cavalieri said. “They met people from all over the world.”

Mid-Island had the Island’s hopes soaring after winning their first two games in Williamsport, but fell short in two chances to reach the championship game — first to Honolulu Little League from Hawaii, the eventual champion, and then to Peachtree City American from Georgia.

Still, the team won 17 of the 19 games it played this summer and received a hero’s welcome when it returned to its Travis complex on Aug. 24, accompanied by a police escort that met its bus at the Goethals Bridge.

Mayor Bill de Blasio made an appearance at the league picnic on Sept. 8 to present the team with a proclamation making it Mid-Island Little League Day in New York City.

The boys — Bruno, Martinez, Cavalieri, Scerra, Derek Mendez, Thomas Puglisi, Chris Bedford, John Calabrese, Logan Castellano, Chris Cancel and Jayson Hannah — won’t appreciate the magnitude of what they accomplished “until they’re a lot older,” Dawn Cavalieri said.

And when the games were through, most agreed, the group went through a sense of withdrawal.

“I miss it,” Anthony Cavalieri said, with Dawn adding, “The families were with each other every day. We’re all so close.”

“We recently went through a stretch where we didn’t see each other for like five days,” Laura Scerra added.

“So we all went to dinner together. We were like, ‘Oh, my God, I miss everybody.’

“The bond,” she added, “will last forever.”

So will the memories.

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ake it from parents who know: Your kids may say they want a huge birthday party blowout at their favorite local arcade, but what they really want is a celebration that’s far more meaningful—and way less chaotic.

“A birthday is a time to enter your child’s world,” says Julie Morganstern, author of several books, including her latest, Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You. “All kids want is for someone to see us and to understand us and that’s what I think a birthday celebration is really about.”

Bigger isn’t always better— learn what will make the celebration truly special

By Lambeth Hochwald, a New York City-based journalist covering trends, relationships, and life in New York City.

Step Away From the Competition

It’s super easy for birthday parties to become competitive, status-y affairs where parents are one-upping each other over everything from the venue to just how deluxe the goodie bags are, Morganstern warns. “Parents can easily start comparing which party is the biggest or fanciest but it’s important for parents to resist this temptation,” she says.

Instead, “you want to establish values and make sure your kids don’t get caught up in all that external pressure to compete,” Moganstern says.

“You also want to focus on redefining what the real value is of a birthday party. In my book it’s all about celebrating who you are, it’s connecting with the people you really love and the ones who care most about you. That’s your family and friends.

It’s not about impressing anybody. If it’s about competition with other parents then the party isn’t about you, it’s about other people.”

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In fact, keeping the party smaller and simpler may make a bigger impression on your kid in the long run. “The most memorable experiences are those that incorporate multiple senses, evoke an emotional connection, and incorporate an element of novelty,” says Chrissy Khachane, an educational consultant and parenting coach. “Slowing down a bit to focus on some of life’s simple pleasures—family, good food, and laughter—affords children a party that incorporates the most important parts of childhood.”

So this year, instead of getting into a frenzy planning your child’s birthday party, consider tapping into your sense of nostalgia. Plan a day that involves playing tag in the backyard, perhaps, or tossing a ball, gathering on a beach or in the park, or playing board games or old-school Duck, Duck, Goose.

And whatever you do, consider taking a few cues from these New York City metro-area parents and experts as they share their take on rethinking our kids’ birthday parties.

Let Your Child Play Party Planner

If your child insists on helping out with the party planning, don’t hesitate to invite him to play an important role—depending on how old he is, of course. “One way you can let your child take the lead is picking out the party theme,” says Amy Horta, owner of AEH Events, a custom event planning and design firm in Westchester County.

Horta let her own 3-year-old son have a hand in creating his construction-themed birthday party.

“He went with me on a trip to Home Depot (his favorite place!) for décor,” she says. “He also helped paint toolbox favors for all his guests. All of these ways that he helped out made the party extra special for him.”

Exercise Crowd Control

If you have a toddler who doesn’t love big crowds, having a party with lots of guests just won’t be fun for her. In fact, the party could end

up a big disaster for everyone involved, Horta says. “If there are loads of family and friends who want to shower the birthday boy or girl with good wishes, consider inviting family over for cake the weekend before the birthday and then have a small kids’ party the weekend after,” she recommends.

“It may be a little more work planning two events, but it helps make sure that the birthday boy or girl don’t get completely overwhelmed on their big day!”

Teens, too, may feel that a crowded bash isn’t right for them. Instead, they may prefer to do a special activity with couple of friends in place of a bustling party. “Think indoor rock climbing, a trapeze class, a double feature at the movies—with popcorn—or even a day out in Manhattan,” Horta says. “A birthday celebration doesn’t always have to mean a big party with lots of people, but no matter what, there’s always room for cake with family!”

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“We keep our daughter’s birthday parties pretty low key,” says Raakhee Mirchandani Singh, a Hoboken, NJ mom of Satya, 5, and author of the forthcoming kids’ book, Super Satya Saves the Day. “For Satya’s second, third, and fourth birthdays, we’ve had a story time at our local bookstore,” she says. The owner “reads some of Satya’s favorite titles, and some new ones too. And Satya and her friends love it,” Singh says.

Instead of receiving goodie bags, “all the kids go home with a book,” Singh adds. “I feel awesome knowing we’re sitting on the floor of a bookstore, with people we love, encouraging the next generation of bookworms!”

Honor Your Kid’s Passions

See a Party as a Way to Build Community

A birthday party should absolutely focus fully on the birthday boy or girl, but it can also serve another purpose, especially if you’re new in town. For Cherie Corso, a Westchester parent expert, blogger, and mom of a 15-year-old daughter, birthday parties through the years have always been wonderful ways to meet other families in town.

“My daughter always wanted to invite her whole class so these gatherings were a great way for me to get to know the parents,” Corso says. “Best of all, my daughter has wonderful memories of those gatherings and I got to meet so many other families, too.”

Let Your Kids Have a Say

“When my daughter was seven, we decided to focus her birthday party around her interest in dance,” Morganstern says. “I invited a woman who did dance parties to come and lead the kids in a series of dances. It was so wonderful to watch our daughter share something she loved with her friends and watch as they happily participated in her passion.”

Incorporating your child’s interests is a great way to make a party special, Khachane agrees: “Through focusing on something that is important to the birthday girl or boy there is a strong connection that takes the experience beyond what one might find at a [generic] party,” she says.

After Zaida Khaze’s daughters spent their sixth and seventh birthday parties with their close friends, they both announced that for their next birthdays they’d rather go somewhere special all day and night instead of having a party. “With all the money that was spent per party (about $750) for ninety minutes of fun and a goodie bag, I didn’t object,” says Khaze, of Fort Lee, NJ. She says the next year her kids opted for short family trips.

“I was really happy about their decision because I saved hundreds of dollars and didn’t have to spend so much time planning,” Khaze says. “I would rather spend that money on their birthday presents. I was very impressed how my kids figured this out on their own.”

Focus on the Love

“Satya just wants to feel loved and celebrated,” Mirchandani says. “I don’t think she cares about the specifics of the venue, the cake, or anything else, for that matter. As for gifts, we’re pretty aggressive in our ‘no gifts’ policy and have been since her first birthday as Satya is a cancer survivor. Our friends bring gift cards to the party that we donate to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund in Hackensack,” she says. “We’ve explained it so many times, she’s totally on board.

Truth is, the kid has everything a little girl could want and then some: good health, sneakers that light up, parents who adore her, and more Wonder Woman junk than I ever thought humanly possible. So we encourage her to share with others.”

And isn’t that the point of an awesome birthday party after all?

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World Teacher Day - October 5 Columbus Day - October 8 Halloween - October 31 Día de los Muertos - October 31 - November 2 Monday, October 1

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Play Space South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Baby Space!

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

Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-10 Dragons Love Taco’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

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Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 3-12

Out of the Darkness Community Walk Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 9am • Donations • All ages Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Bilingual Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 16-36 months Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens 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 Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue

718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Children’s Bereavement Groups Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1002 Richmond Ter 347-850-2322 5:30pm • Free • All ages Stapleton Library HotSpot Program Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 6:30pm • Free • All ages Labor & Newborn Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • All ages

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10th Annual SIEDC Health & Wellness Expo The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue https://siedc.org/ 9am • Free • All ages Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Leave No Trace Awareness Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 10+ Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

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

District 31 Middle School Fair

Thursday, October 11 5pm-7:30pm New Dorp High School 465 New Dorp Lane 718-935-2000 schools.nyc.gov

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Pumpkin Patch for Patients Oakwood Heights Community Church 345 Guyon Ave. Preschool Storytime & Craft 347-201-9845 9am • Free • All ages Huguenot Library Tot’s Time 830 Huguenot Avenue Kids DIY Fireboat SI Children’s Museum 718-984-4636 Home Depot 1000 Richmond Terrace 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 All Staten Island Locations 718-273-2060 homedepot.com/workshops 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Preschool Playtime 9am • Free • All ages Huguenot Library Tree Tots: 830 Huguenot Avenue Clay Pit Clean Up with the Nature Inspired Programs 718-984-4636 Citizens Climate Lobby Greenbelt Nature Center 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 700 Rockland Avenue 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-351-3450 Toddler Rhyme 718-967-1976 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Time & Toy Time 10am • Free • Ages 8+ New Dorp Library Family Playtime 309 New Dorp Lane Kids Club Dimensional New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 309 New Dorp Lane 11:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Pumpkin Michael’s Craft Store 718-351-2977 All Staten Island Locations 11:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime: Interachttp://www.michaels.com/classes tive Stories & Craft Activity 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Port Richmond Library Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 75 Bennett Street Kids Club Pumpkin Lantern 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-442-0158 Michael’s Craft Store 718-273-2060 11:30am • Free • 18 month-5 years All Staten Island Locations 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages http://www.michaels.com/classes Toddler Playtime 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Port Richmond Library CloseKnit 75 Bennett Street Noble Maritime Collection Labor & Delivery Class 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-442-0158 Richmond University Medical Center 718-447-6490 12pm • Free • 18 months-5 years 355 Bard Avenue 2pm • Free • All ages 718-818-1234 Game Day 10:30am • All ages South Beach Library Homework Help for 21-25 Robin Road Children Sensory Story Time Port Richmond Library 718-816-5834 South Beach Library 75 Bennett Street 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ 21-25 Robin Road 718-442-0158 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Shoprite Kidz Cook 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Little Picassos Music & Movement St. George Library 718-273-2060 New Dorp Library 5 Central Avenue 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 309 New Dorp Lane 718-442-8560 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Wii Love Gaming!

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SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Festa Italiana at the Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 1pm • $5 • All ages Korean Drama Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade Cinema Saturdays!

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Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 3-12

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

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

Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Festa Italiana at the Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 1pm • $5 • All ages

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S.I. Zoo Goes Blue for Autism Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 9am • $6 • All ages Cool School Holiday: Columbus Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages

Staten Island High School Fair Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14 10am-3pm Port Richmond High School 85 St. Josephs Avenue 718-935-2000 schools.nyc.gov Come to a high school fair to meet schools in your borough!

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

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Autism Awareness Workshop: Create & Connect Puzzles SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free • All ages Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • All ages Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

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Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Songs and Stories South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 3-12

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Mask & Monster Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • Ages 7-13 Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Goosebumps Writing Activity South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Map Your World South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

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

Italian Festival at the Mount Friday, October 5 • 6-11pm Saturday, October 6 • 1-11pm Sunday, October 7 • 1-9pm 6581 Hylan Blvd. mountloretto.org Text “MOUNT” to 313131 for more info It’s back and bigger than ever! With games, beer and sangria garden, food vendors, live music on stage and Special Guest Performances by Louis Prima Jr. as well as the Famous Giglio Band. Parking is free and there will be a $5 donation per person for entry which will benefit programs at Catholic Charities of Staten Island.

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • 18 month-5 years

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Toddler Playtime 718-273-2060 Port Richmond Library 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • 18 months-5 years Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library Game Day 75 Bennett Street South Beach Library 718-442-0158 21-25 Robin Road 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Imagination Station New Dorp Library Shoprite Kidz Cook 309 New Dorp Lane SI Children’s Museum 718-351-2977 1000 Richmond Terrace 3:30pm • Free • All ages 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Reader’s Theatre St. George Library Wii Love Gaming!

5 Central Ave Stapleton Library 718-442-8560 132 Canal Street 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Teen Game On! Great Kills Library Joke Book Read Aloud 56 Giffords Lane South Beach Library 718-984-6670 21-25 Robin Road 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Family Movie Night: Goosebumps (2015) South Shore YMCA Murder South Beach Library Mystery Dinner 21-25 Robin Road LiGreci’s Staaten 718-816-5834 697 Forest Avenue 4:30pm • Free • All ages 718-227-3200 7pm • Pricing online District 31 Middle School Fair Saturday, October 13 New Dorp High School Saint George Greenmarket 465 New Dorp Lane St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 718-935-2000 St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 5pm • Free • All ages 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Friday, October 12 Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

High School Fair – Staten Island Port Richmond High School 85 Saint Josephs Avenue 718-935-2000 10am • Free • All ages

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Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations http://www.michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Spooky House & Bat Frame Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations http://www.michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Staten Island Public School Family Fun Day P.S. 41 216 Clawson Street 718-935-2000 10am • Free • All ages Staten Island Parks Connections Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:30am • Free • All ages Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 10:30am • • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade Sensory Storytime Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • All ages Coming Out Day Picnic Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages The Science of Sight SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages Car Seat Safety Check Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue

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

Light the Night Walk College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. lightthenight.org 5:30pm • Donations • All ages

Korean Drama Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages S.I. Zoo Spooktacular Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway

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

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JDRF One Walk College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. jdrf.org 8:30am • Donations • All ages

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

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages High School Fair – Staten Island Port Richmond High School 85 Saint Josephs Avenue 718-935-2000 10am • Free • All ages

9th Annual Tunnel to Towers Bravest BBQ Saturday, October 6 12pm Hillside Swim Club 151 Signs Road 718-986-4587 Featuring face painting, basket auctions and 50/50, kids rides/ games, pumpkin giveaways, fire trucks, rock wall, ambulance tour, smoke house tour, all you can eat and drink award winning BBQ, beer, wine and soda. $20 per person online and $30 at the door. Kids under 14 are free. Get tickets at bravestbbq.eventbrite.com.

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Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages S.I. Zoo Spooktacular Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 5pm • $24 • All ages Wahoo Skiffle Crazies: Snug Harbor Concert Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 7pm • Free • All ages

Monday, October 15

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

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Play Space South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Wildlife Superheroes Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Crafternoons West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Into the Wild Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, October 16

Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street

718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 3-12 Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Bilingual Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 16-36 months Healthy Homes Parents Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Parents & Children Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Game On West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 High Flying Design Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Story & Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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Anti-Bully Support Workshops Wednesday, October 17 Projectivity Baby Story Time 51 Broad Street Great Kills Library 646-765-6531 56 Giffords Lane 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library Songs and Stories 132 Canal Street South Beach Library 718-727-0427 21-25 Robin Road 4pm • Free • All ages 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics Paint, Stamp & Draw: New Dorp Library 2D Art Day 309 New Dorp Lane SI Children’s Museum 718-351-2977 1000 Richmond Terrace 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Open Play Richmondtown Library Children Coloring Time 200 Clarke Avenue South Beach Library 718-668-0413 21-25 Robin Road 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Mechanical Wave Machine West New Brighton Library STEM Wednesday 976 Castleton Avenue St. George Library 718-442-1416 5 Central Avenue 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Children’s Bereavement Groups Anti-Bully Support Snug Harbor Cultural Center Workshop 1002 Richmond Ter Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 347-850-2322 584 Bloomingdale Road 5:30pm • Free • All ages 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages

Italian Bred Saturday, November 3 8-10pm College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

Italianbredshow.com Italian Bred is back after sold out shows! Written by and starring Candice Guardino, Italian Bred is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island.

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718 984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Puzzlemania Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 2-6 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

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

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

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

Family Finger Painting: Pumpkin Patch South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • 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

Sonic Scavenger Hunt and Monster Mash Up Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

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Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue

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Friday, October 19

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time 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 0-18 months Preschool Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • 18 month-5 years Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 18 months-5 years Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3+

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

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

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

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

Family Movie Night: Scared Shrekless (2010) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

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Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Kids Club Glitter Paper Spider Web Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations http://www.michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Pom-Pom Spider and Web Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations http://www.michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade Harvest Festival Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 11am • Free • All ages SI Babywearers Presents “Now & Later West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • TBD • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Public Theater Mobile Unit: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street nycgovparks.org 1pm • Free • All ages Korean Drama Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Staten Island Zoo Goes Blue for Autism Monday, October 8 9am-12pm Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 $6; tickets at statenislandzoo.org The day will allow families to enjoy the great offerings provided by the Zoo in addition to animal presentations, sensory exploration activities and a scavenger hunt! A quiet area will be available for families who would like to take a break from the activities.

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Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Halloween Party West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, October 21

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Midland Beach Promenade Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. 800-227-2345 8am • Donations • All ages

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

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Autism Speaks Walk College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

646-385-8543 9am • Donations • All ages Old Home Day Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • • All ages Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Monday, October 22

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

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Play Space South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

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

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Crafternoons West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12 A Beginners Course in Magic Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, October 23

Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 3-12

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

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

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

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

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

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

Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 16-36 months Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Puzzle Mania West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5

Wednesday, October 24

Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Songs and Stories South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 3-12

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Halloween Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • Ages 3-6

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Saturday, October 27 11am-5pm Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 snug-harbor.org $8 in advance; $10 at door.

Tickets at: halloweenharbor18.bpt.me Performances, hauntings, tricks, & treats. We’ll have double the toil & trouble with activities all over campus from Art Lab, the Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, the SI Children’s Museum, & the SI Museum.

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Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:15pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, October 25

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

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • All ages Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4 Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Friday, October 26

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time 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 0-18 months Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 SI Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • All ages Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • 18 month-5 years Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • 18 months-5 years Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Shoprite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Halloween Festivities Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • 4+ (pre-registration)

Saturday, October 27

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 8am • All ages Kids Club Monster Bash Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations

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http://www.michaels.com/classes 10am • Free • Ages 3+

718-816-5834 1pm • Free • Ages 13-18

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

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

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k to 8th grade

Halloween Harbor Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $8 – $10 • All ages

Cinema Saturdays!

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

Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • TBD • All ages

Halloween Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 3pm • Free • Ages 5+

Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Korean Drama Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

Drag Queen Story Hour SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Sunday, October 28

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

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

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

Harvest Festival Saturday, October 20 11am-3pm Free event Clay Pit Ponds 2351 Veterans Rd. W 718-967-1976 nysparks.com Join the 5th annual fall festival!

Celebrate the beauty of fall with pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, fall family photos, live animals, crafts, games, live music, face painting, guided hikes, scarecrow building (bring old clothes), and more! Free entry and parking; nominal fees apply, cash only please.

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Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • All ages Dia de los Muertos Celebration SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Fiber Sculptures SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Spooky Strings SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, October 29

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-10 Crafternoons West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Halloween Haiku South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Mad Scientist Mondays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Literacy Inc. Read Aloud St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 4pm • Free • All ages Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, October 30

Tuesday Afternoon Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8am • Free • Ages 3-12

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Bilingual Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 16-36 months Movie Night w/ Food Trucks Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 12pm • • All ages Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Story & Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

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

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

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

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

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 0-5

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

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

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

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

Fall Foliage Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $10 • All ages

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

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

La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, October 31

Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Songs and Stories South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 3-12

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Found Objects Mask Making Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642

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Fall Foliage Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1am • $10 • All ages

Greenbelt Annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, October 6 12-4pm Free event Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-698-2186 sigreenbelt.org Family friendly activities ranging from I FISH NY – fishing lessons to a nature-inspired craft led by the Greenbelt’s environmental educators, face painting and a visit from Quiver Farms Petting Zoo. Pumpkins are for sale on a first come/first served basis.

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Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Italian Bred College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. italianbredshow.com 8pm • go online for price • All ages

Sunday, November 4

NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Staten Island Fall Food Truck Festival Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 1pm • $5 – $12 • All ages

Monday, November 5

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

Tuesday, November 6

La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages

Thursday, November 8

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

Papermaking Workshop Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 5+ Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, November 11

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

Monday, November 12

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

Tuesday, November 13

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

Anti-Bully Support Workshops Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages

Wednesday, November 14

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

Thursday, November 15

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

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Kids need a dedicated space to get their homework done.

But what if the space you’ve carved out for them isn’t so ideal? Read on for some quick and easy fixes.

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If it seems like your kids find any excuse not to sit down and do their homework, it could be their workstation is lacking in the right light, the right inspiration, or even the right chair.

“As parents, getting our kids to focus on homework can be a daily grind,” says Lisa Sugarman, a nationally syndicated opinion columnist and parenting expert. “But by creating a space that entices our kids to sit down and dig into their work, we’re setting them up for success without anyone kicking and screaming along the way. And that means less stress for us and for our kids.”

It’s very important to pick a quiet spot without any distractions like TV, devices of any sort, and toys. “Tell your kids that it’s their spot to do their work,” Sugarman says. “Giving your kids ownership of their homework area is a really big deal to a kid. Next, always make sure to help them get invested in the space by encouraging them to help shop for the

items they’d like and then set it up and get it organized together.”

Now that you know why your kids need a dedicated homework station, read on as Annie Draddy, a professional organizer and co-founder of Henry & Higby, a professional organizing company in New York City, shares 10 ways to get your kids to actually sit down and get their work done—plus products that will help enhance their space. We promise that your kids will thank you later!

Make the space appealing.

Once you’ve carved out a room or space in your home that works for your child and is intended just for homework, make it aesthetically pleasing by adding decorative items such as a colorful accent rug, bookends, and a funky desk lamp that matches their personality. “It doesn’t matter if this spot is in a communal room of the home or a desk in their own room, provided it feels personal to them,” Draddy says. “Ultimately, the goal

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to get them to work in a proper set-up with a table and chair instead of doing their homework on the couch. This way they establish good habits and can properly work on their handwriting and other skills.”

Desk Pick: Kids Navy Blue Campaign Desk, $399 (crateandbarrel.com) Select a good desk chair.

The goal here: to select a desk chair that’s as comfortable as it is supportive. “You don’t want a lousy chair to be the reason that your kids are doing their homework in front of the TV,” Draddy says.

Chair Picks: Rockin’ Roller Desk Chair, $149 (pbteen. com) Make it easy to keep a shipshape desk.

Although it may seem obvious, keeping a trash or recycling can near your child’s desk is a win-win. “Not only will this encourage him to throw out old papers, but also—perhaps with a little coaxing—purge the garbage from his backpack on a regular basis,” Draddy says. Bonus points if you encourage your child to routinely empty that trash on her own as part of her chores.

Trashcan Pick: Pink or Gray Trash Can, $39 (potterybarnkids. com) Post important notices.

By hanging up a corkboard for your kids to pin papers, reminders, and a calendar, you’re keeping important information within sight. “This is a space that should be within reach of their desk so they can easily add/remove important items on a regular basis,” Draddy says. “It can also give them a chance to decorate and personalize their space—and maybe even sketch out a dream board, which will hopefully inspire them to keep using it!”

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Stowing supplies within reach of your child’s desk is one of the biggest keys to your kid’s productivity. “There needn’t be twelve trips around the house looking for the tools they need to complete each project,” Draddy says. It’s easy: Just keep pens, pencils, erasers, Post-Its, highlighters, three-ring binder paper, graph paper, rulers, and a pencil sharpener within easy reach.

“If desk space is an issue, consider making your own mobile supply station that can be easily wheeled in and out of the space when it’s homework time,” she says. “A version of this caddy can also be made for the road if your children won’t always be home when it comes time for homework.”

Caddy Pick: Acrylic Accessory Drawers, $12.99-$13.99 (containerstore.com) Embrace your label maker.

It’s time to dust off your label maker and use it to help your kids stay organized. “Label everything on your supply

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containers/caddy,” Draddy says, adding that this includes recent tests, papers, and assignment sheets as well as bins containing supplies. “This will help teach your children how to maintain their space and hopefully put an end to the continuing cycle of them asking where to put their supplies when they are done with their homework,” Draddy adds.

Label Picks: Simply Remarkable Reusable Chalk Labels, $9.95 or Brother P-Touch PTD 210 Easy-to-Use Label Maker, $24.99 (both on amazon.com) Corral those cords.

As your kids get older, homework will often require the use of technology, whether that’s a laptop, iPad, or other plug-ins, all of which means cord and charging chaos. “Keep your kids’ homework space tidy from the cord clutter by using some of those ingenious products and hacks to help cables stay neat and handy for when it’s time to plug in and charge,” Draddy says.

Cord Storage Pick: Cable Twisters, $9.99 (containerstore. com) Time it right.

If assignments need to be timed, give your kids the tools to manage their own time by keeping a clock or timer on their workspace. “Setting time limits for each subject can help them stay on track,” Draddy says. “This is a life skill that will bode them well in life after school, too.”

Timer Pick: Time Timer Original 8 Inch, 60 Minute Visual Analog Timer, $24.99 (amazon.com) Encourage color-coding.

Color-coded file folders can be vital to keeping organized.

Encourage your child to stow all science papers in a green folder, English compositions in their blue folder, French worksheets in a red folder, and so on. “This helps kids keep their notes organized whether on their desk or in their book bag,” Draddy says.

Color-Coded File Pick: White, Pool Blue + Aqua Letter Size File Folders, $15 (poppin.com) Behold the power of the in-box.

With school comes tons of assignments and papers that need to stay organized. “Consider setting up an ‘in’ and ‘out’ bin where your kids can put assignments that need to be done and others that are already completed,” Draddy says. “This makes it easier to remember that everything in the ‘out’ bin needs to be packed in their backpacks and returned to school the next day.” For papers your kids want to keep for future nostalgia, consider keeping these in bins. By doing this, your house will stay streamlined too.

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Question: At a recent birthday party, the seventh-graders had fun inhaling helium and talking like cartoon characters. I think this could be very dangerous. My kids disagree.

Who is right? – Need to Know

Answer: Just like your children, most people think that inhaling helium is simply harmless fun. However, the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition tells a different story. According to this organization, a person can cut off oxygen supply, or inhale so deeply that it causes an embolism, or the pressurized gas from tanks can literally cause lungs to rupture.

Unfortunately, parents are providing helium at parties, and science teachers are even using it in class to demonstrate the effects of a gas on vocal cords. And some adolescents are using helium as a recreational drug. It is unclear whether the users get an actual “high” from inhaling it, or if it’s simply a feeling of lightheadedness from lack of oxygen.

Please have your own children and party providers of helium as well as teachers visit inhalants.org, inhalants. drugabuse.gov and theantidrug.com to get solid information on the real dangers of inhalants, including helium.

Question: Recently, my daughter in middle school has been getting bullied online. The

people who are bullying her are classmates.

They say she only gets good grades because she is a teacher’s pet. What can she do? What can I do? – Worried Mom

Answer: You definitely need to be aggressive in fighting these bullies. You need to report what is happening to the social media site or sites where the messages are coming from. After receiving a report, most social media sites will block their email address with your email provider and block their number from being able to send your child text messages.

You should also contact the appropriate person at your child’s school. The school needs to be aware that cyberbullying is occurring and deal appropriately with the cyberbullies. You should also check the laws in your state against cyber harassment. There is a lot of information out there to help you to know what to do, and the people mentioned above will provide you lots of information to get started.

Make sure that your daughter knows to never, never respond to a message, text or post that contains bullying remarks. Doing so usually only makes the situation worse and is providing the reaction cyberbullies want. However, you might want to reply once telling the sender that this has been reported and make sure that you do the reporting. You can also change your child’s email address.

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should take a screen shot. You will definitely need all this information to back up your words if you need to pursue a criminal or civil lawsuit.

Remember that often the child being cyberbullied is also being bullied in school. You need to make sure that your child knows how much you love and support her and are willing to help her.

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Question: My second-grader’s reading is very choppy and slow, as she reads each word one at a time.

What can I do to help her break this habit? – For Better Reading

Answer: Word-by-word reading tends to occur when children have to spend too much time figuring out what each word is. It also can happen when children have gotten in the habit of pointing at each word when they read it in order not to lose their place in a sentence.

The first disadvantage of word-by-word reading is that it significantly slows down the rate at which children read. The second and more important result of word-by-word reading is that it definitely interferes with comprehension.

One thing that parents can do to lessen word-by-word reading is to force children to read words in groups rather than isolation. To do this, they must work with material that the child can read quite easily.

First, the parent should read the material exaggerating how the words should be grouped. Then the child and parent can read the material together several times before the child attempts to read it alone. If the parent reads louder than the child, they will group the words in the same way. Just five minutes a day of this type of practice should result in improvement.

Another way for children to learn to read groups of phrases is for the parent to make flashcards with short, easy phrases on them. A blank card should be put in front of a flashcard and then slid so the child can only see the flashcard for a second.

Question: My daughter and a number of her just-newly-teenage friends have become hooked on reading and writing fan fiction. I am glad that she is doing all this reading and writing. Yet, I wonder if this is truly an appropriate online activity? – Wondering

Answer: Many readers might not even know what fan fiction (also known as “fan fic”) is. Fan fiction is an original story that people write that borrows characters, plot elements and settings from other works (movies, TV shows, novels, etc.). It is extremely popular, especially with teenage girls.

There are many good points to fan fiction, as it definitely encourages reading and writing. It also can encourage children to think more deeply about the construction of a story and its characters. A few fan-fiction writers have even become published in e-books.

On the other hand, fan-fiction works vary immensely in their appropriateness for children to read. Some have racy language and graphic descriptions of sex, drugs or violence. Plus, others will be poorly written with a great number of spelling and grammatical errors. And comments about individual stories from followers could be cruel and actually become cyberbullying.

Since your daughter has entered the fan-fiction world, you will need to become acquainted with it. Find out what platforms your daughter is using. Each one will have its own rules and privacy settings. Find out with whom she is sharing her work. Starting out with a small audience and stricter privacy settings is best. You will definitely need to talk with her about writing and sharing sexy stuff, as she could draw the wrong type of readers and even damage her reputation with friends.

After learning about the apps and sites that your daughter is using, you may decide that she can or can’t read and write fan fiction. If you approve, do express your concerns and set up some ground rules.

On commonsensemedia.org, you can find descriptions of some apps and sites for fan fiction. This can be helpful for learning about the content of a range of fan-fiction content.

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New Leadership for our Staten Island Public Schools The 2018 – 2019 school year is in full swing on Staten island with some notable leadership changes. NYC Schools Chancellor, Richard Carranza, has realigned Department of Education leadership, appointing nine executive superintendents across the city. The changes include a new Staten Island executive superintendent, district superintendent and five principals.

Executive Superintendent Anthony Lodico began his professional career as an English and Drama teacher at Port Richmond High School. He later served as assistant principal of Port Richmond High School, principal of Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, and superintendent of high schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. He has been superintendent for District 31 and Staten Island high schools since 2014, where he oversees 69 schools and three pre-k centers.

Superintendent Mrs. Vincenza Gallassio has 31 years of experience with the DOE. She has served as a Principal Leadership Facilitator (PLF) for the past three years in District 31. She was a principal for eleven years at PS 16 in Tompkinsville. As the principal of PS 16, she moved the school from the State designation of Restructure to its current state of Good Standing. Under her leadership, the school showed progress in both the State ELA and Math in the subgroup of Lowest Performing Students.

Interim Acting Principals: P.O. Rocco Laurie IS 72 - Jessica Jackson started her career 17 years ago as an English teacher at I.S 75 where she later became literacy coach, then AP of English and Special Education. She spent 15 years as a middle school educator. She has spent the past two years as a TDEC for the superintendent’s office supporting principals and assistant principals around the Danielson Framework for teaching. She has also been facilitating the roll out of Impact Teams in District 31 as well as contributing to many of the other initiatives and professional learning.

Port Richmond HS - Andrew Greenfield has lived and worked on Staten Island for most of his life.

In 1993 Andrew began his career in education teaching

social studies and serving as Dean of Students at Fort Hamilton High School. In 2001, Andrew returned to his alma mater, Port Richmond High School, where for 17 years he served as Assistant Principal of Administration supervising all the administrative tasks of the school, including budget, personnel, facilities, safety and security. Throughout his 25-year career, Andrew has dedicated his time in helping at-risk teens and their families to improving their lives.

Public School 78 - Jodi Contento started as a classroom teacher in 2001 in District 20. She joined the PS 78 team the year the school was founded. She distinguished herself as an instructional leader and served as an instructional coach in her second year at the school. She became an assistant principal in 2014.

She has led the work of impact teams and has ensured that community partnerships and teacher leadership correlate directly with the social emotional wellbeing of students.

Dreyfus Intermediate School 49 - Lou Bruschi was the Founding Principal of Public School 78. The school has moved forward steadily in significant performance measures. Under his leadership the school attained the designation as a Community Learning School by the United Federation of Teachers followed by the additional designation of a Department of Education Community School. Mr. Bruschi has consistently ensured that community partners are the fabric of school. Prior to his principalship at PS 78, Mr. Bruschi worked in the Office of School Improvement serving as a School Improvement Liaison and then director. He started his career in District 21 as a teacher and then assistant principal in District 20.

Future Leaders Elementary School 74 - Hanin Hasweh has been an educator with the NYC Department of Education for 13 years. She started her career in Brooklyn, NY and became a founding teacher in 2010 when Future Leaders Elementary School opened as a new school. She continued to serve the learning community as a Math Coach and then as the first Assistant Principal. She will lead the school community as the acting principal for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Opportunities for Parents and Families to Get Involved Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)- Meetings: Every public school and most private schools have some form of a Parent Organization that hosts monthly meetings and other activities. The monthly meetings provide an opportunity for families to stay informed about events and programs at the school.

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

School Leadership Teams (SLT) - Each NYC Public School has an SLT that is comprised of an equal number of Parents and staff. The SLT is a shared decision making entity that develops the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) for the school. The SLT meets at least once a month and all school community members are welcome to attend and observe the meetings.

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Learning Leaders - Learning Leaders provides an opportunity for parents to volunteer to help provide individualized instructional and other school based support. The program “Empowers parents to foster their children’s educational development.” Please contact your school’s Parent Coordinator if you are interested in becoming a Learning Leader.

Classroom Observation Opportunities - Throughout the year in many NYC Public Schools there are presentations and activities where families are invited into the classroom to see the students work first hand. Teachers and Parent Coordinators usually send emails or notes back-packed home with dates and times.

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

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

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

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

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