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1.They write unoriginal college essays.
Every year, admissions officers read hundreds of essays about the same topics, such as “how my work on Student Government at Ossining High School taught me the value of hard-work and responsibility,” and “how my volunteer work in the Appalachian mountains showed me the importance of helping others.” Successful applicants avoid clichéd topics and instead write revealing, original essays that only they could tell.
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College
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For parents of high school kids: How you can stay focused on what’s really important in testing & college admissions
Dinner parties around here this spring and summer aren’t what they used to be.
In many parental circles, dinner parties that used to be a time to enjoy good food, good friends, and good bonding over the joys of parenting have turned into college preparatory competitions. Instead of regaling each other with tales of the harrows of driving lessons or the preparation for first dates, parents are comparing the SAT tutors they’ve secured, the number of community service hours their kids have completed, and the extravagance of expensive summer programs they’ve planned for their kids. These assuredly well-meaning parents hijack the college process from their kids and surely know how to ruin a good dinner party.
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Preschools & Daycare
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914-271-3628. 2 yr olds 9:15-11:45am; 3 yr olds 9am-12pm; 4 yr olds 9am-12pm. Our goal is for each child to feel secure and successful. Our small classes allow for a positive atmosphere with a balance of emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth that fits the potential of each child. Jodi Hanlon-Director.
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Preschools & Daycare
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Live-in childcare. Highly qualified au pairs from around the world. 45 flexible hours of childcare for about $340/week. Designated by the US Department of State. International au pairs. Quality childcare. 800-428-7247 www.aupaircare.com Celia Teichman-Cortlandt Manor
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Elementary
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Network for Parents of Elementary and Middle School Children - Join others to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting. The program runs from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. The cost is $10, JCC member free.
Contact Information : Stefani Cohen, 914.366.7898
Email :
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More Info : www.jcconthehudson.org
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College
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Westchester Library System offers access to sample questions in all subjects featured on the SAT- and offers some online test-taking courses, too.
westchesterlibraries.org/node/861
www.ineedapencil.com offers free online SAT prep
If your student is from a low-income background or will be a fisrt generation college student, Let's Get Ready is a free program where high-scoring volunteers tutor other students. Each program runs for about nine weeks and includes 30 hours of instruction and 3 practice tests. You could save $1,250.
www.letsgetready.org
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Preschools & Daycare
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School Year Program -Monring & Afternoon Sessions for children ages 2 1/2 to 6. Summer camp: Session I - July 5-16, Session II - July 19-30.
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Preschools & Daycare
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Limiting the number of toys available at any one moment and having a place for every toy, helps with the task of teaching the child to put toys away. But most important is the example set by the others in the environment. In a Montessori community, this lesson is much easier than in the home because the teacher is dedicated to the child completely, all day long. She will constantly put things away, carefully, slowly, and as the child becomes aware of this, he naturally wants to learn to do this – just as he wants to learn everything else. Of course, it is much easier to get into the habit of putting a toy away right away when it is obvious where it goes on the shelf. It is more difficult when all of the toys are out and all the shelves empty. This habit of putting toys away, if developed early, will be helpful in many ways throughout life. The parent can sometimes make a game of this by playing at “putting away” instead of making it a distasteful chore. --Montessori in the Home
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Tips
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Find a newsletter about scholarhips offered on www.chhs.croton-harmonschools.org. This newsletter is updated about every two weeks and can be found on the "guidance" page.
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Child Care
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Fridays & Saturdays excellent references, lovable, CPR, driver license, experience.
“I bring my fun and educational games to your home.” Call (914) 432-7487
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High School
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TOP TEN PLANS FOR SUMMER LEARNING (SO YOUR PARENTS WILL LEAVE YOU ALONE)
1 . READ If we had to suggest one thing that would increase your grades and SAT scores, make you a better writer, a better student, and increase your knowledge of the world, it would be to read as many good books as possible. Read newspapers and magazines, even check out a trashy novel or two. But read!
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Preschools & Daycare
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“The continuity of having an au pair brought my family peace of mind knowing we had someone helping us each and every day.” says the White Family. This sentiment is shared by busy American families throughout the nation as more people discover the benefits of live-in childcare. Hosting an au pair provides families with tremendous value. Not only do they benefit from having in-home childcare provided by a carefully screened au pair, they find the program is economical in comparison to other types of childcare. The average weekly cost is about $340 a week (or $7.50 an hour) for up to ten hours per day and 45 hours of weekly childcare regardless of the number of children in the family.
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Hendrick Hudson School District
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Who Are We? We are a district wide organization representing all students who are served by is including community preschools and out of district school placements. Members comprised of school district administration, educators, parents and community for all of in a fair and differentiated education for all students. We strive to represent and advocate families with children who have different learning styles. Our goal is to create a community that values and respects each student's learning abilities.
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Middle School
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Network for Parents of Elementary and Middle School Children - Join others to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting. The program runs from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. The cost is $10, JCC member free.
Contact Information : Stefani Cohen, 914.366.7898
Email :
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More Info : www.jcconthehudson.org
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Preschools & Daycare
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25 Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson 914-271-4451 Learn through play.
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General
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New “EagleCam” allows online viewing of Croton River Estuary. The School District will integrate use of the camera as a remote observation tool for science classes. The collaborators chose this location for its excellent panoramic view of the Croton River estuary as it meets the Hudson River. Waterfowl, raptor, migratory wading and perching birds are common visitors to the estuary. Canon’s VC-C50i camera delivers high-quality video from far distances and under the dimmest lighting conditions. Equally importantly, the EagleCam provides a high-tech tool allowing area residents to stay better connected to their local fauna and flora–and consequently, it strengthens community resolve to conserve nature. Find the EagleCam online by clicking the EagleCam button under “On Our Site” on the Village’s homepage: www.crotononhudson-ny.gov; Or http://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/eaglecam.
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Preschools & Daycare
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"Early care & education...where our future begins."
Opening Feb 2010! We are moving to a NEW commercial space 10 Old Post Road South Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Ages 6 weeks to 5 yrs. Warm, caring, educational. Classrooms led by Certified Teachers. Indoor play area. Extended hours. 25 years experience in infant and child care with new and exciting approaches to learning.
Contact Desiree & Tara TODAY for Registration. 914-760-2419
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Tips
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Sign up for a free college savings account at Upromise.com. They keep track of your spending on your credit cards and store cards and their parnters pay you for shopping.
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Child Care
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Full/Part time in my home or yours! References available. Call Stephanie at 914-806-1205 Email me at
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High School
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A primer for funding your schooling.
Unless you are independently wealthy, you will probably need more money than you currently have for college. The good news is that billions of dollars are available in private scholarships to help students jump the college-funding hurdle. Are you ready to jump?
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