Another school year

September is the month of new beginnings. New temperatures, new clothes and shoes, new books for our kids, new teachers, new schools sometimes, new friends and new lessons to be learned.

Here in New York City all our kids are back in school, whether private or public, and the summer is now officially at an end, in spite of days that often seem like beach days with clear blue skies, teasing us into thinking fall is not on its way. But it is.

This issue presents our ANNUAL FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE displaying great programs around our communities. There’s a broad range of afterschool activities or weekend adventure/learning enrichment classes/programs to enhance our children’s academic and developmental progress. There are really talented and nurturing professionals who are running programs designed to expand our children’s horizons and give us peace of mind and the opportunity to be elsewhere when we need to be.

New York being what it is, there is no lack of possibilities, and many of them are comfortably affordable and/or are accepting vouchers. With so many Moms working outside of the home and many viable careers developed, there is enormous need for these activities. Signing up early will be the ideal, but many of them are accepting registration well into the weeks ahead.

Here in New York September will painfully continue to remind us of that fateful day 11 years ago when our city was in chaos. Personally, I don’t think those of us who lived here through that day are likely to ever forget the memories that will long be with us. September 11th will always mark the day when we lost a kind of innocence and freedom from fear that we no longer have. Everything changed and nothing changed, we are the same, but we are also different.

September also marks many important holidays and historic rituals to many New Yorkers. Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur are all important dates that close our schools. In my house, my daughter is beginning her senior year in college, which continues to amaze me. Just yesterday, it seems, I was taking her to preschool and in the speeded up film that is much of life, as one grows older; she is now 21 and taller than me.

There are articles and columns in this issue we hope will make your life a bit easier. They cover babies, toddlers, school age kids and teens heading off to college, and are largely designed to help with the transition of this Back to School season.

Being a parent is a long pleasure with little training. It is up to each of us individually and as a community to rise to the occasion.

Thanks for reading!

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The Knox School

<p>The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school. An inclusive environment provides students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for success after high school.  A Knox education unlocks every student’s potential.</p>

The Language Workshop For Children

<p dir="ltr">After offering both group and private lessons for many years and analyzing the results over time, The Language Workshop for Children, founded in1973, has decided to emphasize private remote lessons at shorter intervals. Our skilled educators will focus their attention exclusively on the unique needs, learning style, and interests of your child. This allows a bond to develop between teacher and student, which has been shown to drastically improve retention. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OUR METHOD </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Developed by the pioneers of language education for children, our programs bring decades of experience to your living room with individualized, active language classes. Each lesson is based on proven methods and materials perfected to capture your child’s attention during the ages when he/she absorbs information the fastest.   </p> <p dir="ltr">While other online language classes rely on videos for passive learning, we deliver interactive, and engaging lessons with native-fluent teachers. In addition, all our teachers are certified in the Thibaut Technique which has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other well-respected publications.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Our short one-on-one lessons give kids the chance to focus, hear pronunciation clearly, and practice speaking in their target language. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE PROCESS</strong> </p> <p dir="ltr">First, students have a short meeting with our Director Francois Thibaut, in English, with their parent(s) present. Mr. Thibaut will determine the best course of study, including class length and frequency, the right teacher, lesson format and materials (or action games for younger students.) Then the learning begins! Mr. Thibaut will continually check in on your child’s learning to assure they are getting the most of their classes. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OTHER OFFERINGS </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We can also help your child prepare for: the French subject tests for SAT, AP & CLEP, the European DELF/DALF, the Canadian TEF and other standardized testing, college entry exams, studying or traveling abroad, cultural changes when moving abroad, and much more! </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a97d759c-7fff-6e4d-8e93-70e093aa10f1"> </span></p>

Park Shore Country Day School

<p>Our renowned preschool for ages 2-5 is located on 15 beautiful acres in Dix Hills, centrally</p> <p>located in Suffolk County. We offer a wide range of academic and social experiences for</p> <p>toddlers through Pre-K, preparing our students for all their future endeavors. Our mission is to</p> <p>nurture young learners in a fun, stimulating environment that promotes creativity, curiosity, and</p> <p>confidence. We believe every child deserves a strong foundation for their future, and that’s</p> <p>exactly what we provide through our innovative programs and experienced staff.</p> <p>● Small Classes With Experienced Teachers</p> <p>● Specialized Enrichment Program</p> <p>● SMART Board: Interactive Learning Technology</p> <p>● Pre–Reading & Language Arts Programs</p> <p>● Leader in Preschool STEAM Education: Science program featuring Robotics,</p> <p>Engineering, Life, Physical & Earth Science</p> <p>● Computer Program with the latest technology</p> <p>● Spanish & American Sign Language Programs</p> <p>● “The Gym” – Indoor Recreational Area</p> <p>● NEW Sky Tykes Adventure Course</p> <p>● Kidnastics Fitness Program</p> <p>● Outdoor Athletic Facility</p> <p>● Learning Center & Library</p> <p>● Music & Movement Program</p> <p>● 3 Playgrounds & Trike Raceway</p> <p>● 15 Beautiful Acres</p> <p>● Before and After-Care Available</p> <p>● Serving Long Island Since 1959</p>