Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 7pm
The Lansing Central School District and PTSO present the third edition of “Parent University” titled "Cyber Safety: Helping our kids navigate our on-line world featuring National Expert Steve Schuster, currently the Director of the Cornell Information Technologies Security. Read the flyer linked to this headline for more information!
Flyer Hot Link Below:
http://lcsd.k12.ny.us/18451039145550103/lib/18451039145550103/_files/Parent_University_Flyer_2011_-_3rd_edition_Final_Version.pdf
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Connection to our Haudenosaunee Unit!
Oren Lyons and Freida Jacques to speak on
Haudenosaunee environmental beliefs and practices
April 14th, 2011
5:30-7pm
at The History Center
Oren Lyons and Freida Jacques are members of the Onondaga Nation who frequently speak on the importance of Native beliefs to our world. All of creation, according to Haudenosaunee belief, is connected. The nature of creation requires environmental practices that respect this principle and maintain a right relationship among all things on earth. Jacques and Lyons have brought this message to their writings, speaking engagements, and classrooms.
The event is free and open to the public. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Brief Biographies of Speakers:
Oren Lyons is the faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation Turtle Clan. A Professor Emeritus at SUNY Buffalo, he is a respected author and speaker on Native American history and practices. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his commitment to the environment and previously addressed delegates of the United Nations General Assembly at the inauguration of "The Year of Indigenous Peoples."
Freida J. Jacques, Onondaga, whose native name is Whatwehni:neh is a resident of the Onondaga Nation. She is presently employed at the Onondaga Nation School as a Home/School Liaison. She has served as a bridge between her culture and many educational institutions in Central New York.
The event is the first in a series of programs on the history of environmental sustainability in Tompkins County.
Funding for the series is provided by a generous grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.
For more information, contact
The History Center
607.273.8284
community@thehistorycenter.net
Haudenosaunee environmental beliefs and practices
April 14th, 2011
5:30-7pm
at The History Center
Oren Lyons and Freida Jacques are members of the Onondaga Nation who frequently speak on the importance of Native beliefs to our world. All of creation, according to Haudenosaunee belief, is connected. The nature of creation requires environmental practices that respect this principle and maintain a right relationship among all things on earth. Jacques and Lyons have brought this message to their writings, speaking engagements, and classrooms.
The event is free and open to the public. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Brief Biographies of Speakers:
Oren Lyons is the faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation Turtle Clan. A Professor Emeritus at SUNY Buffalo, he is a respected author and speaker on Native American history and practices. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his commitment to the environment and previously addressed delegates of the United Nations General Assembly at the inauguration of "The Year of Indigenous Peoples."
Freida J. Jacques, Onondaga, whose native name is Whatwehni:neh is a resident of the Onondaga Nation. She is presently employed at the Onondaga Nation School as a Home/School Liaison. She has served as a bridge between her culture and many educational institutions in Central New York.
The event is the first in a series of programs on the history of environmental sustainability in Tompkins County.
Funding for the series is provided by a generous grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.
For more information, contact
The History Center
607.273.8284
community@thehistorycenter.net
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Best of Eric Carle:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed-up Chameleon
will be retold on the State Theatre Stage
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
3:00 PM
Large-scale puppets, stunning scenic effects, and beautiful original music
will bring Eric Carle's award-winning children's books alive!
Thanks to the generous support of the Triad Foundation and State Theatre,
Family Reading Partnership has distributed
over 1200 copies of "Little Cloud" to area children.
To learn more about the performance go to:
www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca/about/index.shtml
For ticket information: http://www.stateofithaca.com/
Family Reading Partnership
www.familyreading.org
607.277.8602
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $15
Senior: $12
Child: $10
will be retold on the State Theatre Stage
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
3:00 PM
Large-scale puppets, stunning scenic effects, and beautiful original music
will bring Eric Carle's award-winning children's books alive!
Thanks to the generous support of the Triad Foundation and State Theatre,
Family Reading Partnership has distributed
over 1200 copies of "Little Cloud" to area children.
To learn more about the performance go to:
www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca/about/index.shtml
For ticket information: http://www.stateofithaca.com/
Family Reading Partnership
www.familyreading.org
607.277.8602
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $15
Senior: $12
Child: $10
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Random Info and Reminders
- We are still accepting yearbook orders
- We are still accepting money for the year end trip
- We could use more back-up snack
- The kids have made a classroom library wishlist:
- Toy Dance Party
- The Runaway Dolls
- Allie Finkle
- All sports book (especially football)
- Harry Potter Series
- Avalon
- The Doll People
- The Meanest Doll in the World
- So B. It
- The Seekers Series
- The Problem with the Puddles
- Fairy Books ( I can probably steal some from my daughter!)
- Dork Diaries
- Animal Ark
- Dumb Diary
- Mercy Watson Series
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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