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REGISTER ONLINE AT YONKERSPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG/PARENTACADEMY
ParentSaturdayAcademyRegistrationFormRegisterOnlineatYonkersPublicSchools.org/ParentAcademy
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*AllClassesscheduledforApril21stand28thandMay5th,12th,and19thwillheldatRooseveltHighSchool–EarlyCollegeStudies.ClassesscheduledforJune2ndwillbeheldatSaundersTradesandTechnicalHighSchool.
PROGRAMDESCRIPTIONS
HEALTH,PERSONALDEVELOPMENT,SAFETYANDWELLNESSCPRforAdult,ChildandInfants(2hours)–Learntheskillstosavelives!Participantswilllearntheprocedurestodealwithsituationsofchokingandcardiacarrest.Thisclassisidealforparents,grandparents,babysitters,andothers.WorkshopLeader:ClariceMorris,PhD.Dr.ClariceMorrisisanAmericanRedCrossinstructorandAmericanHeartAssociationinstructor.Dr.MorrishasaPhD.inMicrobiologyfromtheUniversityofMichigan.April28 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinEnglish)April28 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinSpanish)
May5 11a.m.–1p.m.(WorkshopinEnglish) May5 11a.m.–1p.m.(WorkshopinSpanish)
Health,WellnessandNeuromuscularDisorders(1hour)–Explorewhatitmeanstobehealthy.Learnaboutchiropracticmedicineandhowitcanhelpyoutoachieveoptimalhealth.WorkshopLeader:Dr.MichaelWszolekDr.MichaelWszolekhasbeenachiropractorforthepast18years.HisformerpracticewasAllFamilyChiropractic.HeiscurrentlyateacherinthemedicalprogramatGortonHighSchool.May9 10a.m.–11a.m.May12 10a.m.–11a.m.
LearningaboutHealthcare,Exam,DiagnosisandTreatment(2hours)-Learnaboutdiagnosisandtreatmentofacuteandminorhealthproblemssuchasasthma,diabetesandobesity.Learnaboutcomprehensivephysicalexams,laboratorytesting,immunizationsandpreventativedentalcare.WorkshopLeader:CathyHopkinsCathyHopkinsisaNursePractitionerfortheSpectrumprogramthroughSt.Joseph’sHospitalinYonkers.April28 9a.m.–11a.m.
DOITYOURSELFPROJECTS
AutomotiveMaintenanceforWomen(2hours)-Learnhowtodooilchangesandcheckyourtires.Findoutabouteasymaintenancetips,discusswaystospeaktoamechanicandkeepyourcarrunningsmoothlyandefficiently.WorkshopLeader:NicholasRicciardiNicholasRicciardihasbeenanautomotiveinstructorfor35years.HecurrentlyworksatRooseveltHighSchoolintheCareerandTechnicalEducationAutomotiveProgram.April21 9a.m.–11a.m.April28 9a.m.–11a.m.May5 9a.m.–11a.m.May12 9a.m.–11a.m.May19 9a.m.–11a.m.June2 9a.m.–11a.m.
AutomotiveMaintenance-IntermediateLevel(2hours)-Learnhowtodooilchanges,tirerotationandbalancing.Findouthowtoconnectscantoolstoreadenginecodes.Discusspracticalideasonhowtokeepyourcarinexcellentshape.WorkshopLeader:NicholasRicciardiApril21 11a.m.–1:00p.m.April28 11a.m.–1:00p.m.May5 11a.m.–1:00p.m.May12 11a.m.–1:00p.m.May19 11a.m.–1:00p.m.June2 11a.m.–1:00p.m.
FITNESS,DANCEANDEXERCISE
Yoga(2hours)-Learnhowtomovethroughgentlesequencesdesignedtorelaxthebodyandquietthemind.Learntechniquesforbreathingandmeditation.Yogahelpsincreaseyourflexibilityandstrength,aswellasbalance.It’sfunandrelaxing!WorkshopLeader:ChandraSookdeoChandraSookdeoisaretiredschoolteacherandiscurrentlytheowneroftheYonkersWellnessCenter.Shehasbeenpracticingandteachingyogaforthepast15years.April28 9a.m.–11a.m.May5 9a.m.–11a.m.May12 9a.m.–11a.m.May19 9a.m.–11a.m.June2 9a.m.–11a.m.
SocialDancing(2hours)-ParticipantswilllearnthebasicsofsocialdancingincludingBallroom,Salsa,Tango,FoxtrotandBachataandotherpopularballroomstyles.Participantsareencouragedtocomewithorwithoutapartner.Partnerswillberotatedthroughouteachsession.WorkshopLeader–DanielaDelGiornoDanielaDelGiornohasspent8yearswiththeAmericanBallroomTheaterCompany.Sheisapassionatedanceranddancingartistwhobelievesthatthelearningprocessshouldbefunandinclusive.Sheprovidesasafe,open,yetstructuredclassroomthatallowsherstudentstoexpressthemselvesasindividuals.April21 11a.m.–1p.m.May5 11a.m.–1p.m.May12 11a.m.–1p.m.May19 11a.m.–1p.m.June2 11a.m.–1p.m.
EDUCATIONALRESOURCES,CHILDDEVELOPMENTANDPARENTING
YonkersBasics,Overview(2hours)-Learnabouttheevidence-basedparentingandcaregivingprinciplesthatexpertssayareimportantforchildrenfrombirthtoage3.Everychildfromeverybackgroundcanbenefitfromtheexperience.UsingtheYonkersBasicsprogramwillensureallchildrenenterschoolreadytolearn.WorkshopLeader:Dr.JenLongleyDr.JenLongleyisanAssistantProfessorofTeacherEducationintheEarlyChildhoodInfant/ToddlerProgramofManhattanCommunityCollege(CUNY).Shehasworkedwithinfants,toddlersandfamiliesformorethan25years.April28 10a.m.–12p.m.
SchoolLibraryResourcesandNavianceforParents(1hour)–Learntohelpyourchildsucceedbylearningaboutthedifferentonlineresourcesavailablethroughtheschoollibrary.ParticipantswilllearnhowtonavigateNaviance’sFamilyConnectiontolearnaboutcollegesandonlinedatabases.WorkshopLeader:JamesRileyJamesRileyhasbeenaLibraryMediaSpecialistfor18years.HeholdsaMastersinLibrarySciencefromQueensCollegeSchoolofLibraryandInformationStudies.April21 9a.m.–10a.m.April21 10a.m.–11a.m.April21 12p.m.–1p.m.
CollegeandCareerPreparedness:StepstoTaketoPlanforYourChild’sFuture(2hours)–Learnaboutwaystoprepareyourchildforcollegeandcareers.Explorethecollegeprocess:typesofcolleges,degrees,scholarships,applications,etc.Alsolearnhowtohelpyourchildwithtimemanagement,planningandstudyskills.WorkshopLeader:RoselynJonesRoselynJoneshasbeenaguidancecounselorfor24years.SheholdsaMaster’sdegreeinschoolcounselingfromtheCollegeofNewRochelleandcurrentlyworksatYonkersMiddleHighSchool.April21 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinEnglish)April21 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinSpanish)May19 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinEnglish)May19 9a.m.–11a.m.(WorkshopinSpanish)NavigatingtheCollegeApplicationProcess:FromFAFSAtoWritingaWinningEssay-LearnhowtowriteawinningessayandgetanoverviewoftheFAFSAformandtheapplicationprocess.ThisworkshopwillbeconductedinArabic.WorkshopLeader:HaifaBint-KadiandHanadeSararHaifaBint-KadihasbeenteachingS.T.E.A.M.andArtsEducationforover23yearsinWestchesterCountyandNewYorkCityschools.ShehastaughtnumerousculturalartsprogramsattheMetropolitanMuseumofArt,TheAsiaSociety,TheChildren'sMuseumofManhattanandmanymore.Ms.Bint-KadihashelpedmanystudentssuccessfullynavigatethecollegeprocesswithacceptancetoIvyLeagueschoolsandscholarships.HanadeSararisacertifiedmathteacherandinstructionaldirectorwiththeNewYorkDepartmentofEducationanddelightsinteachingnoviceshowtomanagetechnologyandonlineprogramsforcareerandcollegesuccess.May5 11a.m.–1p.m.May12 11a.m.–1p.m.May19 11a.m.–1p.m.
ARTSANDCRAFTS
Beginner’sKnitting(2hours)–Learnhowtodobasicknitting.Participantswillworkonasmallprojectandmaterialswillbeprovided.WorkshopLeaders:Dr.CarlaCollinsandLindaKristianDr.CarlaCollinsandLindaKristianarepassionateknitterswholovetosharetheircraftandskills.May12 9a.m.–11a.m.
MakingMasks(3hours)–LearnaboutAfricanmasksfromcountriessuchasMali,IvoryCoast,Nigeria,Cameroonandmore.ParticipantswilldecorateapapermaskwithcolorfulWestAfricanfabrics.WorkshopLeader:VickieFremontVickieFremontisanartist,teacher,designerandanthropologist.Shehasapassionforthearts,cultureandmusicofAfrica.Sheisanartistwhoisinterestedinrecycling,reusingandrecreatingsinceshewasachild.SheisfluentinFrench,Spanish,English,PortugueseandItalian.April21 9a.m.–12p.m.
MakingBags(3hours)–Learnhowtomakeasummerbagfromplasticcontainersandcolorfulfabrics.ThisworkshopwillbeconductedinSpanish.WorkshopLeader:VickieFremontMay12 9a.m.–12p.m.
MakingBracelets(3hours)–Exploreyourcreativityanddesignabracelet.Participantswillworkwithmemorywireandavarietyofglassandclaybeadstocreatebracelets.Findouthowmemorywirecanalsobeusedforearringsandanecklace.WorkshopLeader:VickieFremontMay19 9a.m.–12p.m.
MakingPuppets(3hours)–Learnhowtotransformwirehangers,yarnandplasticbagstocreateuniquepuppets.WorkshopLeader:VickieFremontJune2 9a.m.–12p.m.
MappingOurHeritage(2hours)-Usingavarietyofexcitingartmaterials,learnhowtocreatebeautifulmapstodisplayyourculturalheritage.WorkshopLeader:HaifaBint-KadiHaifaBint-KadihastaughtnumerousculturalartsprogramsattheMetropolitanMuseumofArt,TheAsiaSociety,TheChildren'sMuseumofManhattanandmanymore.Sheispassionateaboutprovidingaccesstotheartstoallagesandbelievesculturalawarenessisthebasisforallart-making.May5 9a.m.–11a.m.June2 9a.m.–11a.m.
LehmanArtGallery(4Hours)-ArtMakingWorkshopandCampus/PublicArtTour.Participantswillengageinaportraiturelessonusingwatercolorandcollage.Incorporateitemsthataresymbolicofyourownbackgroundsandlearnthebasictechniquesforcreatingaself-portraitsusingmirrors.Participantswillreceiveaguidedtourofthecampus.TransportationwillbeprovidedfromRooseveltHighSchool-EarlyCollegeStudies.WorkshopLeader–PatriciaCazorlaPatriciaCazorlaisanartistwhoseworkincludesfigurativedrawings,paintings,andportraits.Sheworksinacrylicsandwatercolorsaswellasoilpaint,andherworkhighlightsage,culture,beautyandgender.May5 9a.m.–1p.m.
PhotographyandGraphicArts(2hours)–ThiswillbeanintroductoryclassintodigitalphotographywiththeusageofthecomputerprogramofPhotoshopforediting.
WorkshopLeader-SusanLashleySusanLashleyhasbeenanartanddigitalartsteacherfor20yearsandiscurrentlyteachingatGortonHighSchool.SusangraduatedfromPennStateUniversityinarteducationandsculptureandNYUinphotographyandprintmaking.April21 11a.m.–1p.m.May5 11a.m.–1p.m.May12 11a.m.–1p.m.May19 11a.m.–1p.m.
Chess(1hour30minutes)-Participantswilllearnhowtoplaythefunandexcitinggameofchessbybeingintroducedtotheboardandthepiecesandlearnalgebraicnotationasamethodtocommunicateideasonthechessboard.Theywilllearnopeningstrategies,middlegametactics,andbasiccheckmatingpatternsintheendgame.WorkshopLeader-MikeMcDermottMikeMcDermottisaformerstudentofGrandmasterandseven-timeUSChampionSamuelReshevsky.MikehasattainedtherankofCandidateMasterintheUSCF.Afull-timechessinstructorfortheNSCF,Mike’sstudents,includeaNationalScholasticChampion.Helovestoentertainhisstudentswithstoriesofhisgamesagainstfamouschesspersonalities,especiallyhislossagainstBobbyFischerandhissimultaneousexhibitionsdrawagainsttwootherformerWorldChampions,GaryKasparovandBorisSpassky.April21 10a.m.–11:30a.m.April28 10a.m.–11:30a.m.May5 10a.m.–11:30a.m.May12 10a.m.–11:30a.m.May19 10a.m.–11:30a.m.June2 10a.m.–11:30a.m.
FINANCEANDRESUMEWRITING
ResumeWriting(1hour)-Interestedinchangingjobsoradvancingacareer?Thisworkshopwillshowyouhowtohighlightyouraccomplishmentsandhowtocreateahelpfulresume.Youwilllearnhowtodesignaresumefordifferentpurposes.WorkshopLeader:BarryL.MorrisBarryL.MorrisisagraduateoftheUniversityofMichiganwithaB.A.inEconomicsandaMastersofBusinessAdministration.Duringhiscareer,hehasheldseniormanagementpositionsinFortune500companiesandcurrentlyownsaconsultingfirm.April28 9a.m.–10a.m.April28 11a.m.–12p.m.
BasicAccounting(1hour)–Learnhowtocreateabudgetandkeeptrackofexpenses.Findoutthemeaningofvariousaccountingtermsandlearnhowtointerpretfinancialstatements.WorkshopLeader:BarryL.MorrisMay5 9a.m.–10a.m.May5 10a.m.–11a.m.
RESTORATIVEPRACTICESRestorativePracticesandCircles(5hours)-ThegoalofRestorativePracticesistoimproverelationshipsinadisconnectedworld.ThisworkshopwillallowtheparticpantstoengageinactivitiesthatwilldeepentheirunderstandingofRestorativePracticesandCircles.Joininusasweembarkonthisrestorativejourneytogether.YPSparents,teachersandstaffarewelcometoattendbothsessions.TheseworkshopswillbeconductedinbothEnglishandSpanish.
WorkshopLeaders:Dr.FredHernándezandMs.GailJoyner-White,MS.Ed.Dr.FredHernandezhasbeenemployedbytheYonkersPublicSchoolDistrictforthirtyoneyearsasaschooladministrator-elementary,middleandhighschool.HeearnedaB.S.fromtheUniversityofConnecticut,M.S.fromtheCollegeofNewRochelleandanEd.D.fromTeachersCollege,ColumbiaUniversity.HeiscertifiedasalicensedTrainerinRestorativePractices,RestorativeCirclesandRestorativeConferencebytheInternationalInstituteforRestorativePracticesinBethlehem,PA.Currently,Superintendent’sHearingOfficer,RestorativePracticesTrainerandNewCodeofConductfacilitator.Ms.GailJoyner-White,M.S.Edisa28yeareducatorwhohasworkeddiligentlythroughouthercareerto‘ChallengetheStatusQuo’.Sheworkedthelast13yearsasahighschoolprincipalusingarestorativeapproachtobuildrelationshipswithparents,studentsandstaff.InhercurrentrolesheservesastheExtendedLearningTimeInitiativesliaison,andworkswiththeDistrictProfessionalDevelopmentTeam.SheisatrainedfacilitatorforIntroductiontoRestorativePracticesandRestorativeCircles.Itisherbeliefthat,“RestorativePracticeskeepstudentsinschoollearning,ratherthanremovingthemforsuspensionorexpulsion”.(Unknown)April28 9a.m.–2p.m.PartIIntroductiontoRestorativePracticesMay5 9a.m.–2p.m.PartIIIntroductiontoRestorativeCircles*SpecifyEnglishorSpanishsessionontheRegistrationForm
Health,College,andCareerFair9A.M.to12Noon
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