Featured Article
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Classic Broadway Musicals at Home
by Jeffrey Lyons, film critic
Although I have been a film critic since 1970, my perspective on movies changed when I became a parent. I became more cautious about the effects that a movie might have on younger viewers, especially when watched at home in an intimate family setting. Selecting appropriate films to see as a family can be a challenge at times for parents.
There are vast collections of films available, but many are unknown or forgotten by the latest generation. Too often, wonderful titles get overlooked in favor of more recent, recognizable titles. This is especially true of the older, lavish Hollywood movie musicals. I have selected a few of my favorites for you to share with your family. Read More... -
Looking at Schools: Will We Fit In?
An Interview with Jacqueline Y. Pelzer, Executive Director, Early Steps
Tell us about Early Steps. When was it founded, and what does it strive to do?
Early Steps was founded by the New York City independent schools in 1986 as part of their commitment to build lower schools that are more racially diverse. Our mission is to broaden the base of the applicant pool for kindergarten and first grade. There is much talk today about getting into a school. We would like to talk, instead, about fitting into a school. Many of us feel that our family is "different" in some way: we might not have much money, we are of a different race or ethnic background, our religion might be different, we might be a single parent or part of a same-sex couple, or maybe our child is adopted, and maybe from another country.
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What's New
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Will your child be 2 years old by September 1 of 2011?
Come to a preschool admissions workshop soon. We will be having workshops this summer but they fill up fast so the sooner you can come, the better. Members can now register for these workshops online!
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Go to the Member Calendar and sign in.
If you are not yet a member, join here
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Save the Date! Independent School Events 2010
These fairs provide an opportunity for families to learn about independent schools.
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Open to everyone
No registration needed
Sept 20
BOARDING SCHOOL FAIR
4:30 to 6:15pm
Loyola School
East 83rd Street
between Park and Madison.
Followed by a panel discussion:
THE BOARDING SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Loyola School
Sept 21
NYC DAY SCHOOL FAIR
4:30 to 6:15 pm
Loyola School
East 83rd Street
between Park and Madison.
Followed by a panel discussion:
The Kindergarten
Admissions Process
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Park Avenue Methodist Church
106 East 86th Street
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Summer Hours
During the summer, the Parents League office will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Wednesday.
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Download the Parents League Calendar of Events
Download a printable version of our calendar of upcoming workshops and events.
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Independent School Notification Dates 2010-11
The notification and reply dates for Independent School admissions as determined by the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).
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Upcoming Events
- Aug 4
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PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP
Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Aug 18
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PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP
Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Aug 24
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PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP
Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- Sep 20
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL EVENTS — Boarding Schools
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street between Park and Madison. Time: 4:30pm - 6:15pm
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THE BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, a Panel Discussion
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street, between Park and Madison. Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Sep 21
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5 STEPS TO MAKING YOUR FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN, Speaker: Catherine Hooper
Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL EVENTS — Day Schools
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street, between Park and Madison. Time: 4:30pm - 6:15pm
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THE KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS PROCESS, a panel discussion
Location: Park Avenue Methodist Church, 106 East 86th St., between Park and Lexington Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Sep 28
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PROMOTING POSITIVE DISCIPLINE IN SPORTS, Speaker: Ramiro Mora
Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
- Sep 29
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KINDERGARTEN CHILD INTERVIEWS: What you should know and what they should know, Speakers: Nancy Schulman & Ellen Birnbaum
Location: The Diller-Quaille School of Music, 24 E. 95th Street Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

