NEW YORK OUTREACH PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FOR 7TH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
SEPTEMBER:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “Introduction to The Race For Education and the New York Youth Outreach Program and Welcome to the 7th Grade”
Speaker: Barbara Wilcox, guidancecounselor from Sewanhaka High School
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Parents are welcome. Distribute school supply gift bags. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
OCTOBER:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “Stop Bullying Now!”
Speaker: Todd Pletcher, former trainer of Rags to Riches
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
NOVEMBER:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “What’s All the Fuss About: Understanding the Arts”
Speaker: Artistic Director of children’s theatre, TBD
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
**FIELD TRIP #1: Saturday, November 7, 2009 (PRODUCTION AND TIME TBD)
DECEMBER:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “Life Skills: Making Decisions and Social Skills”
Holiday craft workshop following program. Supplies provided.
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
JANUARY:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “2010: Getting Fit and Staying Safe”
Speaker: Doreen Keyer, Health and Fitness Director of YMCA of Greater New York
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
FEBRUARY:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “Life Skills: Facts About Drugs and Alcohol”
Speaker: Dr. Doris Ann Hayes
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
MARCH:
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: ViewFilm: “Return to Kitty Hawk: 100 Years of Flight”
Speaker: Tom Gwynne, Director of Programs,The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
(NEED TO RESERVE DATE, TIME, & IMAX PROGRAM)
APRIL:
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: “Summer Programs, Jobs, Internships, and Your Reading List”
Speaker: Adrienne J. Comito, Nassau County, 4-H Adventure Program & Youth Development
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
MAY:
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010:
**MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM: Mayday Celebration and Graduation!
Fun, games, food and drink! Cash in your POINTS! Families welcome.
Location: Elmont Memorial Library. Food and drink will be provided. Time: 6-9pm.
**STUDY HALL: WEDNESDAYS; 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26; TIME: 4-6:30PM
Tutors available to assist students. Location: Anna House.
***Note: Calendar is subject to change. Please call The Race For Education for more information and questions at 859.252.8648 or email at info@raceforeducation.org.