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• Report Cards Just In . . . DID YOUR TEEN PASS?
• Part-Time Snow Shoveling
• The Smithsonian Computer Microscope
• The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
• Monitor Your Teen in the Digital Age
• Oikos Game 3 |
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Upcoming SAT Dates
Saturday, October 14, 2006 - SAT & Subject Tests |
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Report Cards Just In . . . DID YOUR TEEN PASS?
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With first report cards just in, parents can gauge if their children are doing well academically, or if they need some extra help.
If your teenager is on a failing track, you may want to explore a free, after-school tutoring program for intermediate school and high school students, ages 11 to 17.
The Project for Academic Student Success (PASS), provides academic tutoring by licensed Master's-level Department of Education teachers for students who are in a pattern of school failure that puts them at risk for behavioral problems, truancy, and/or substance abuse. Individual and small group tutoring in reading, social studies, writing, math, and other subjects is offered, as well as homework assistance, computer lab, life skills training, drug prevention counseling, and recreational activities.
To encourage better family relations, workshops covering issues pertinent to adolescents are periodically offered to parents.
Applications for tutoring services are available at:
South Shore PASS office
3974 Amboy Road • Great Kills
718-966-1296
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North Shore PASS
4 Slosson Terrace • St. George
718-720-6727
PASS is a program of the Staten Island Mental Health Society.
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Part-Time Snow Shoveling |
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The Department of Sanitation has begun pre-registering laborers to remove snow and ice in sections of Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.
The rate of pay begins at $10 per hour and increases to $15 per hour, after completing the first 40 hours.
Those interested in registering should go to 539 Jersey Street (between Victory Boulevard and Brook Street) between the hours of 7am to 3pm on weekdays. For a complete list of garages visit www.nyc.gov/sanitation.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, be eligible to work in the United States, and capable of performing heavy physical labor. Applicants must possess two small photos (1 1/2") and two documents that prove identity and employment eligibility, such as a driver's license, school identification with photo or passport.
For more information on how to register call 3-1-1.
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The Smithsonian Computer Microscope
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A microscope that connects directly to your PC via a USB cable that displays the magnified image directly on the computer screen in real time. The microscope offers 10x, 60x and 200x magnifications and comes with software that lets the user view, edit, animate and measure samples, and then create slideshows or videos. Budding Einsteins can share scientific data collected and documented with the microscope through their e-mail, allowing for further illuminating dialogue and research. It retails for $79.99. Digital Blue Products from Disney and the Smithsonian.
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The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make |
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By Sean Covey
This book gives teens the strong advice they need to make informed and wise decisions. Using real stories from teens around the world, the author shows teens how to succeed in school, make good friends, build self-esteem and much more. Packed with original cartoons, inspiring quotes and fun quizzes. SRP $15.95
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Oikos Game 3
A highly skilled psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Rayel, has created new board game that challenges and helps children to learn positive ways to handle those tough emotional and personal situations they encounter in everyday life. Oikos Game 3 is a fun situation filled challenge game, where players, ages 10+, gain information and understanding as they are rewarded for proper decision-making on a wide range of topics including managing time, resolving conflicts, showing self-control, setting goals, and preventing drug and alcohol abuse. SRP $39.95. www.oikosgame.com
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Monitor Your Teen in the Digital Age
Did You Know? More than one in five (22%) 13-17 year olds said their parents or guardians have never discussed Internet safety with them. Many Web sites offer guidance and advice on how to monitor your teen in the Digital Age. While TheAntiDrug.com provides basic steps on how to monitor certain technologies, other sites offer more specific details.
Below is a list of credible, user-friendly sites that can provide your teen with a positive, safe online experience.
Sites for Teens
Web Wise Kids
www.wiredwithwisdom.org
A non-profit organization committed to teaching children and their caregivers strategies for safe Internet use.
Kids Health
www.kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/internet_safety.html
Discusses a variety of health issues, from how to deal with feelings to how to safely surf the Net.
Net Smartz Kids
www.netsmartzkids.org/indexfl.htm
Net Smartz Kids uses interactive tools to teach young people how to recognize dangers and increase self-confidence whenever they go online.
Wired Teens
www.wiredteens.org
This online community for 13- to 18-year-olds offers online safety classes, forums, and a weekly column designed to promote a safe online experience.
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