The DNA science camp is being offered at the Harlem, DNA Lab during Spring Break

 

The DNA science camp is being offered at the Harlem, DNA Lab during Spring Break. This is only for NYC public high school students. Please direct any application questions to STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov.

Melissa Lee
Harlem DNA Lab Manager
John S. Roberts Educational Complex
2351 First Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Phone: 212-289-2817
Fax: 212-289-2818
www.dnalc.org/harlemdnalab/<http://www.dnalc.org/harlemdnalab>
SPRING BREAK -FIVE-DAY DNA SCIENCE CAMP - Application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2015 - Open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Program meets during Spring Break, Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2015
Students who are interested in molecular genetics, modern biotechnology and want to learn more about DNA should be encouraged to apply for DNA Science Camp. Students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 who have successfully completed Living Environment are eligible to apply now to attend DNA Science Camp during Spring Break at the Harlem DNA Lab. This camp is FREE for NYC public school students. Click here<http://www.cvent.com/d/zrql99> for more information and to apply.

 

 

NYC Parks Department - hiring lifeguards, if you are 16 years old by the end of June. Have at least 20/30 vision in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye. Can swim 50 yards in 35 seconds, with proper form. Parks’ beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and the pools are open from late June through Labor Day. Lifeguards work 48 hours each week and first-year lifeguards will earn a minimum of $13.57 an hour, for a weekly salary of over $650.00.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/jobs/lifeguards

The Ranger Conservation Corps (RCC) is an urban environmental internship for high school students. RCC participants work on environmental restoration in Forever Wild sites located in our flagship parks. There are two RCC sessions each year (fall and spring), and each session lasts 8 to 10 weeks. The program occurs one day a week, on a school day afternoon for 2 to 2.5 hours. RCC is a great program for students who are interested in the natural world or environmental issues. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience while working with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants may go on exciting field trips including canoeing, overnight camping and more. RCC participants receive community service hours, and the experience looks great on a college application Interested students are encouraged to fill out an application below and submit it to the address listed. For more information, call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK outside of NYC) and ask for the Urban Park Rangers. http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/conservation-corps

BCNY’s Teen Center - Our Teen Department is dedicated to young men aged 13-21 and is overseen by staff who specialize in young adult services; they create a culture of long-term support and encouragement to help boys achieve success after high school. BCNY’s Teen Center launched a Teen Guidance Model this year, which aims to help Teens reach their maximum potential through individualized meetings and goal setting exercises with BCNY staff. All members aged 13-21 will receive the additional social and emotional resources they need, while maximizing their access and use of BCNY’s current leadership, academic support, visual and performing arts, physical and mental health, and, sports and recreation programs, to make a successful transition to adulthood.  Program Areas - Stand Tall: Character Development & Life Skills
Hit a Home Run: Sports & Recreation
Express Yourself: Visual and Performing Arts
Exercise Your Mind: Academic Support and Enrichment Programs
Feel Great: Mental and Physical Health
Summer Camp

 

RECYouth is a multimedia extracurricular program where you’ll learn video and audio production, photography, and graphic design while encouraging your creative expression. Learn to use digital tools and professional software to create and edit footage, recordings and photos. By the end of the course, you will have independently or collaboratively completed a final project and will have the opportunity to showcase your digital creations at a community screening or exhibit. The RECYouth program takes place in Computer Resource Centers (CRCs), which are located within recreation centers. RECYouth offerings vary by CRC. Please email recyouth@parks.nyc.gov or call (212) 255-3066 .Ages 14 to 17 at start of program.

                       

 

FW: This week's info!

Subject: This week's info!

 

Hi Everyone,

 

Just a couple announcements...

 

1.  The Talent Show date has been changed to April 22nd.

2. All advisers received student surveys in their mailboxes.  Please have them completed and returned to Yetta by Friday March 20th.  If you have an envelope of a student not in your advisory, please return it to Yetta.

3.  Honor roll trip is tomorrow.  They will meet in 329 at 1:00.

4.AAA on Tuesday the 24th.

5. The marking period ends on the 20th

6. Conferences are the 26th 5:45-8:00 and 27th 1:00-3:00

 

Thank you everyone!!

Yetta Garfield, AP
The Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
350 Grand Street, NYC 10002
917-309-7201

FW: Blood Drive at Memorial Slone Kettering Cancer Center

Subject: Blood Drive at Memorial Slone Kettering Cancer Center

 

2015 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE      MARCH 23 – APRIL 10

 

In conjunction with our MSK BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM, we encourage everyone to donate blood and/or platelets during our annual blood drive, and request they reach out to Family & Friends asking them to donate too. All donations ultimately benefit our MSK patients.  Please keep in mind that cancer patients are in dire need of blood/platelets for optimal survival.  It is the same, if not more so, needed as chemo therapy and all other therapies used in combination with treatment.

 

Here are some testimonials from former patients who were able to receive the ultimate gift for themselves or family members, for their recovery…

 

“I was a blood donor when I was healthy but never took the time to donate platelets.  It is incredible that you took so much of your time and gave it, and a big part of you, to a stranger.”  ~ David B.

 

“How can I thank you enough for your GIFT OF LIFE? THANK YOU for keeping my “boat afloat” and helping the lives of so many other patients at MSKCC. Your decision to give of yourself in this manner will forever line in the hearts of the many people that  you are now a part of.” ~ Marilyn H.

 

“Chemotherapy has it’s pros and cons…dropping blood levels and depleting platelets, plasma and red and white blood cells is very common.  Blood donations are vital and critical to the process of treatment.  This is a scary point for parents, because family members are not allowed to donate their own families.  We thank you for supplying what we cannot.” ~ Joe & Marie R.

 

Blood donations are imperative for the upmost survival rate of our cancer patients for all ages.  Please keep in mind, if you do not/cannot do so, please spread the word regardless… someone out there that you know may want to donate… all you have to do is ask.

 

·         Donations must be made in our MSK Donor Room- 1250 First Avenue, between 67^th & 68^th Street in the lobby of the Schwartz Building. 

·         All medical information is confidential.

·         FDA donor criteria for whole blood and/or platelets are the same.

·         Check FDA donor criteria  www.mskcc.org/blooddonations

 

Questions regarding eligibility contact MARY THOMAS, Blood Donor Program- Donor Relations Specialist 212-639-3335 thomasfm@mskcc.org

 

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:  Contact our BLOOD DRIVE REPRESENTATIVE:

SONIA ESTRADA         123-2018          estradas@mskcc.org

 

Thank you in advance for your most generous support.

 

 

FW: Talk to Museum Scientists on Sun/Earth Day

Good Morning Parents,

 

Please see below for family events/programs taking place at the Museum of Natural History.  Many of the events are FREE.

 

Learn about the special relationship between Earth and the Sun. To view this email as a webpage, click here.     Family Programs       Upcoming Events: Hayden Planetarium Program Sun/Earth Day Saturday, March 21 | 11 am–5 pm Join us as we explore the special relationship between Earth and the Sun and learn about the delicate balance that makes our planet the perfect place to call home. Talk with scientists and engage in hands-on activities at this family-friendly event. Read more...     The Milstein Science Series Returns! Coming this Spring to the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life This Sunday series, proudly sponsored by the Paul and Irma Milstein Family, presents afternoon programs that give visitors a chance to interact with scientists, discover amazing creatures, and celebrate science under the iconic blue whale. First up, Incredible Oceans, on Sunday, April 19. Read more...         The Milstein Science Series is proudly sponsored by the Irma and Paul Milstein Family. Support for Hayden Planetarium Programs is provided by the Horace W. Goldsmith Endowment Fund.     Open daily from 10 am–5:45 pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Maps and Directions | Buy Tickets This email was sent to: npereira@schools.nyc.gov Manage Subscriptions | Update profile | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY, 10024-5192 Phone: 212-769-5100

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FW: Free Internet Safety Workshop: 4/23/2015

Subject: Free Internet Safety Workshop: 4/23/2015

 

Dear Parents and Service Providers,

 

Please see the attached information for our free upcoming workshop, titled, Internet Safety for Parents of Children and Teens. The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 23^rd from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Parent Center. The Parent Center is located at 281 East Broadway; New York, NY (closest train is the F train to the East Broadway stop).

 

This workshop will provide information on what programs children and teens are using on-line, and will explore what parents can do to prevent certain safety risks such as cyberbullying, sharing inappropriate or private information, sexting, and on-line predators. Discussion will also be had regarding what laws and programs are in place to protect children and teens.

 

All parents and service providers are welcome to attend and will receive a certificate upon completion. If you or any clients would like more information and/or to register, please contact me at 212.471.2400 ext. 218, or by responding to this e-mail.

 

Best,

 

Tera M. Gurney, LMSW

Parent Center Social Worker

Henry Street Settlement

Neighborhood Resource Center

281 East Broadway

New York, NY 10002

(212) 471-2400 ext. 218

 

INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS OF

CHILDREN, “TWEENS” & TEENS

This workshop will focus on what children and teens are

doing online and ways to protect your family,

understand cyberbullying and its prevention, “sexting” and more.

 

Thursday, April 23^rd - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Henry Street Settlement Parent Center

281 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002

 

 

For more information and/or to RSVP, please contact

Tera Gurney, LMSW at 212.471.2400 x 218.

This is a FREE event.

 

 

FW: PowerPlay NYC's Summer Leadership Academy application (for girls)

 

 

Subject: PowerPlay NYC's Summer Leadership Academy application (for girls)

 

Hi there,

 

Hope you're enjoying spring! As we head into March, I wanted to send a second email on behalf of PowerPlay NYC, a nonprofit that empowers girls through sports, I'm writing again to let you know that the application period for our 2015-2016 SuperSTARS Leadership Academy is now open. The Leadership Academy is a 6 week long, girls-only summer program that combines introductory sports and fitness with college prep, personal and professional development, and fun, educational activities and field trips. This summer program is targeted towards rising 10th and 11th graders (but open to rising 9th-12th) and supplemented through the 2015-2016 academic year with workshops, youth-mentorship and service-learning opportunities. Scholarships are provided for all accepted participants to cover all program costs. The deadline for submission is April 15. I've attached a fact sheet about our org and specifically the camp, along with an application. We'd love it if you'd circulate this to your network/students and please reach out with questions. 

 

Best,

Kate Bancks

 

Community Relations Manager

PowerPlay NYC

42 Broadway, 20th Fl.

New York, NY 10004 

917-344-6676

www.powerplaynyc.org

kbancks@powerplaynyc.org

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The Manhattan ACCES-VR Office would like to formally invite you to an Open House

 

Date: Tuesday March 17, 2015

Time: 10:00 am to Noon

Where: ACCES VR Manhattan

116 West 32th Street, 5th Fl

 

The Manhattan ACCES-VR Office would like to formally invite you to an Open House to learn about the comprehensive services

available through our agency to transitioning high school students with disabilities. It is our goal to develop a cooperative and

collaborative relationship with high school transition staff in the community in an effort to help students make a seamless transition from school to the world of work.

 

The NYS Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation

 

Learn about ….

 The application & Referral

 

Process

 New initiatives for In-School youth

 The Role of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

 Services available to eligible students

 Transition resources in the community.

 

 

Please RSVP by Monday

March10th to Jackie West:

Jacqueline.West@nysed.gov

(212) 630-0255