Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University

June 26 – July 30, 2011 The Center for Creative (CCY), a summer pre-college program, offers talented high school students five weeks intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University, one of the country’s most distinguished liberal arts colleges.  CCY is a program of the Capitol Region Education Council and is sponsored in collaboration with Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program and Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts. CCY emphasizes multicultural and interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and leadership.  Each class is designed to enhance students’ problem-solving skills in instrumental and vocal music, theater, musical theater, technical theater, creative writing, dance, filmmaking and visual arts, which includes photography.   Areas of study   Creative Writing   Dance   Filmmaking   Music, Instrumental, and Vocal   Musical Theater   Photography   Technical Theater   Theater   Visual Arts   Center for Creative Youth  Winter Office:  15 Vernon Street / Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 757-6391 / Fax: (860) 757-6377 ccy@crec.orgSummer Office: Wesleyan University / Middletown, CT 06459 (860) 685-3307 / Fax: (860) 685-3311 ccy@crec.org

Summer Arts Institute 2011

SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE 2011

The 2011 Summer Arts Institute will take place from July 5 through July 29 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. The film studio will run an extra two weeks and close on August 12.

- The application and program information will be made available for download at this site during the first week of January. Click here to join the Summer Arts Institute mailing list and receive the 2011 program application when it becomes available.

-Application Deadline: All applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18.

-Auditions will be held Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts.

-Summer Arts Institute is open to New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2011. Only students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a New York City Department of Education public school for the 2011-12 school year may apply.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12, held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens.

Students major in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film or photography. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen art form.

Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with master Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. The experienced staff of teachers and artists guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for the next level of their studies: a specialized high school, college, university or conservatory.

Summer Arts Institute focuses on three areas:
- developing students' artistic skills and creativity;
- broadening students' awareness of the arts and;
- helping students recognize and explore career options in the art and arts-related industries.

This intensive summer arts experience connects students to community and cultural resources along with access to careers and lifelong learning in the arts.

The daily schedule includes morning studio work and afternoon experiences with professional artists, on-site and off. In the morning studios, students work at developing and improving their technical skills and creative expression in their selected art form. Afternoons are dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting professional arts venues and exploring potential careers. The Institute culminates with a student visual art and photography exhibit and live performance for families and the local community.

Students who complete the program in good standing are eligible to receive a ½ unit of credit that may be applied towards an elective arts credit or a Regents or local diploma-major sequence upon approval from their school.

Brooklyn DA Track Program - What is it? Presentation & Q&A

• Host:
  Parents of NY Teens

• When:
  Tuesday, January 11 at 06:00 PM
• Where:
  Kings County District Attorney's Office Renaissance Plaza350 Jay Street, 19th floorBROOKLYN, NY 11201

On January 11th, Parents of NY Teens invites you to an overview of the TRACK program presented by the Brooklyn DA's office.  If you are interested in attending. let me know at parentsofnyteens@gmail.com

	TRUANCY PROGRAM In response to the well documented linkage between juvenile delinquency, day time crime and youth victimization, District Attorney Charles J. Hynes is New York City’s first DA to comprehensively address these issues by formulating an innovative program specifically designed to combat truancy.    In April of 1998, District Attorney Charles J. Hynes started the Truancy Reduction Alliance to Contact Kids, commonly known as the TRACK Program.  The TRACKProgram is a collaborative partnership between District Attorney Charles J. Hynes and the New York City Police Department, the New York City Department of Education, as well as a wide spectrum of community based organizations, houses of faith, and a wide array of New York City agencies.    District Attorney Charles J. Hynes recognizes that truancy is a public safety issue. Mr. Hynes states, “Young people limit their opportunities because of mistakes in judgment or [because of] a lack of education.”  He continues by saying, “Some become parents at an early age, [while] others fall into a life involving crime.  A truancy program teaming parents, students, schools, police, prosecutors and community services can make a difference.”		HOW IT WORKS The TRACK Program operates out of seven TRACK Centers located throughout Brooklyn.  Centers are operational between the hours of 9:30 AM and 2 PM on days when school is in session.  If a child is not in school between the hours of 9 AM and 12 PM, Case Law allows an Officer to stop the student and ask the student about his/her destination.  If an Officer determines that the child is truant, the Officer must escort the student to the nearest TRACKCenter.  This is done for the purpose of the student’s safety. When the student arrives at a TRACK Center, the following takes place:  A Police Officer obtains the student’s pertinent contactinformation and contacts the student’s parent and/or guardian.  Parents are told to come to the Center, meet with a social worker, if they wish, and return their children to school.  Last year, 85% of the parents picked up their children and returned them to school.   An Educational Specialist, employed by New York City’s Department of Education, verifies that the student is enrolled in school and enrolls any child who is not.   School Safety Agents, employed by the New York City Police Department, maintain order and safety at the Center; and return children back to school in the event that a parent is unable to.

Willie Mae Music Lab - Lessons and more for Women & Girls

WILLIE MAE MUSIC LAB

Willie Mae Music Lab is a community music and mentoring center for girls and women. Music Lab offers a wide variety of affordable programs and resources — from music lessons to practice space — and is located in The Co-op School in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. (map)

PROGRAMS
Click the links below for details & applications for each program

For Girls & Young Women...	For Adult Women...
INSTRUMENT CLASSES Electric Guitar & Drum classes (girls ages 8-18)	LADIES JAM Weekly Drop-in Music Jam Session
ENSEMBLE Weekly Band Practice (girls ages 11-18) (must apply)
For Girls & Adult Women Alike...
LONG-TERM PRACTICE SPACE  Resident Camper, Student, and Volunteer Bands	GEAR LOAN PROGRAMAffordable year-long instrument rentals for students, campers, and volunteers

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INSTRUMENT CLASSES

Electric Guitar and Drum Classes: Sign Up Today!

In the new year, we are offering improved and expanded group music lessons in Drums and Electric Guitar for girls ages 8-18 at Willie Mae Music Lab. The program features small group lessons (4-6 students) for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students, taught by accomplished teachers from the Rock Camp community. The 14-week program includes Instrument Loan, so you can practice at home in between lessons, and, of course, there'll be a big show at the end of the semester, as well as the half-way point. Come work on your musical skills, jam with other girls, and have a good time!

Winter/Spring Schedule

Classes are organized by musical experience level and age (school grade). Classes start the week of January 31 and run through the week of May 23 (14 weeks of classes) (no classes the weeks of February 14, February 21, and April 18). There will be 2 recitals during the course of the semester, which will feature performances by group lesson students and the ensemble. The mid-semester recital will be on March 31 and the final recital will be on May 26.

Mondays4pm - 5pm Beginner Drum Lessons (open to 8-12 year olds)5:10pm - 6:10pm Intermediate Drum Lessons (open to 11-18 year olds)

Tuesdays5:10pm - 6:10pm Advanced Drum Lessons (open to 11-18 year olds)

Wednesdays4pm - 5pm Beginner Guitar Lessons (open to 8-12 year olds)5:10pm - 6:10pm Intermediate Guitar Lessons (open to 11-18 year olds)

Thursdays5:10pm - 6:10pm Advanced Guitar Lessons (open to 11-18 year olds)

Fridays4pm - 6pm Ensemble Practice (open to 11-18 year olds) (see below)

Tuition

Tuition for all lessons is on a sliding scale: $350 - $0 (14 sessions).
Installment plans are available.

Registration

Lessons are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to girls ages 8 - 18. Placement in classes will be based on a brief skills assessment by the instructors.

Location

Willie Mae Music Lab is located at The Coop School at 87 Irving Place in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. The building is wheelchair accessible. The closest trains are the C/S trains at Franklin Avenue Station (and Fulton Street). View Map

How To Apply

Click here to sign up for Classes and/or apply for Ensemble.

How To Pay

Tuition Amount:

Full Tuition $450.00  Approved Partial Tuition $350.00  Approved Partial Tuition $250.00  Approved Partial Tuition $150.00  Approved Partial Tuition $100.00  Approved Partial Tuition $50.00

Class:

Mondays 4pm-5pm Beginner Drum Lessons (8-12 year olds)   Mondays 5:10pm-6:10pm Intermediate Drums (11-18 year olds)   Tuesdays 5:10pm-6:10pm Advanced Drum Lessons (11-18 year olds)   Wednesdays 4pm-5pm Beginner Guitar Lessons (8-12 year olds)   Wednesdays 5:10pm-6:10pm Intermediate Guitar (11-18 year olds)   Thursdays 5:10pm-6:10pm Advanced Guitar (11-18 year olds)

Full Name of Student:

 

For more information, write info@williemaerockcamp.org or call (347) 599-0716

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ENSEMBLE

Join a Band! NEW!!!

In the new year, we will be offering a new program for girls ages 11-18 who want to join a band! Participation in an ensemble is by application only. Students who are enrolled in Willie Mae Music Lab lessons and students who have attended Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls will be given preference. The band will rehearse on Friday afternoons with a Band Coach.

Winter/Spring Schedule

Practice begins the week of January 31 and run through the week of May 23 (14 weeks of classes) (no classes the weeks of February 14, February 21, and April 18). There will be 2 recitals during the course of the semester, which will feature performances by group lesson students and the ensemble. The mid-semester recital will be on March 31 and the final recital will be on May 26.

Fridays4pm - 6pm Ensemble Practice (open to 11-18 year olds)

Tuition

Tuition for ensemble participation is $450 - $50 (14 sessions).
Installment plans are available.

Admissions

Participation in an ensemble is by application only and is open to girls ages 11-18. Students who are currently enrolled in Willie Mae Music Lab lessons and students who have attended Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls will be given preference.

Location

Willie Mae Music Lab is located at The Coop School at 87 Irving Place in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. The building is wheelchair accessible. The closest trains are the C/S trains at Franklin Avenue Station (and Fulton Street). View Map

How To Apply

Click here to sign up for Classes and/or apply for Ensemble.

For more information, write info@williemaerockcamp.org or call (347) 599-0716

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LADIES JAM 

Ladies Jam is an informal jam session for women who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals, and who want to practice their instruments while gaining experience playing with other musicians. Guided by a band coach (who provides instrument/amp set up, assistance on song structures, and general coaching), women of all levels of musical experience have the chance to practice familiar songs, learn new ones, hone their chops, trade tips, find possible band mates, and have fun playing music together.

For adult women, all levels of experience welcome. Instruments provided, or bring your own.

Come to as many or as few sessions as you want. Not drop-in — you must RSVP no later than Friday 5 p.m. of the week you want to attend. Limit to 2 drummers and 2 vocalists per session; first come, first served. If fewer than three people sign up any given week, the session will not take place.

Fall 2010 Schedule

Sundays, 7-9 p.m
Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, (no Jam Nov 28), Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19
$20 per session

Location

Willie Mae Music Lab is located at The Coop School at 87 Irving Place in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. The building is wheelchair accessible. The closest trains are the C/S trains at Franklin Avenue Station (and Fulton Street). View Map

Click here to sign up.

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GEAR LOAN PROGRAM

Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Keys, Amps
Affordable year-long rentals for students, campers, and volunteers

For more information, write info@williemaerockcamp.org or call (347) 599-0716.

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LONG-TERM PRACTICE SPACE 

We still have long-term practice space available for girls ages 8-18.
For more information, write info@williemaerockcamp.org or call (347) 599-0716.

Middle School Admissions Update: Applications Due Dec. 17

Applications Due on December 17

 

The deadline to submit completed middle school applications to counselors is this Friday, December 17. If you haven't submitted an application yet, be sure to contact your guidance counselor or parent coordinator this week. If your child attends a private or parochial school, please contact a borough enrollment office with any questions.

 

For more information about middle school admissions, visit the Middle School Admissions Homepage. If you have any questions, e-mail MS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 935-2398.

 

Have a fun and safe winter break!

 

Middle School Enrollment Team

High School Admissions Update

 

High School Applications

By now, all eighth grade students should have submitted a high school application to their school guidance counselor. If you did not get an application receipt from your public school counselor, please ask for one this week. Private and parochial school students should request a receipt ("Data Verification Form") from their school during the first week of January.

 

Specialized High School Results

Students who applied to one or more of the Specialized High Schools will receive the results from their school counselor in mid-February. Main round results will be distributed through school counselors at the end of March. Please continue to visit the High School Admissions Homepage for calendar updates and other information throughout the year.

 

Thank you, and we wish you and your family all the best this holiday season.

 

High School Enrollment Team

Support Inside Schools

Dear Friend of Insideschools.org, As 2010 draws to a close, Insideschools.org celebrates our move to the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School! We are grateful for the support of The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which allows us to provide New York City public school families with updated school profiles, and news about admissions deadlines, school reform, and the people in charge of our schools. We hope we’ve helped you successfully navigate the NYC public school system in 2010.  Now we need your help. Staying on top of more than 1,600 schools that serve 1.1 million students in the nation’s largest school system is a huge undertaking. To continue to provide free, independent, and unbiased guidance to you and the 100,000 New Yorkers who turn to Insideschools.org each month, we rely on your donations. Please take a moment to DONATE NOW as generously as you can, and please forward this email to others who care about our kids’ education. With your support, we can keep working hard to make sure all of our children get the best education New York City can provide.  We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season! We thank you for your support. Warmest wishes for a happy new year, Clara Hemphill  Pamela Wheaton                  PS: Your donation to Insideschools.org is fully tax-deductible as allowable by law.

Tip With Confidence: The PSP Holiday Tips Survey

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who filled out the survey for Holiday Tips and Bonuses.

Here are our Key findings:

For parents with kids either in school or employing a Nanny, year-end tips/bonuses add up to more than the average New Yorker pays. For families with a full-time nanny, a kid in preschool or K-12, living in a doorman building with a housecleaner, a car in a local parking garage, and sporting a dog walker and personal trainer, paying the average amount of year-end tips/bonuses could put them back $1,200 (the bulk of that going to the Nanny) or more. 

Overall, those most likely to get tipped this year are the Nannies (92% will tip), Superintendents (90%), Housecleaners (85%), and Daycare/Preschool teachers (75% will tip). Low on the tipping list is the mail carrier (23%) and personal trainers (13%).

And what about the economy’s impact on giving? Not much change from last year, with 86% paying the same amount this year than last, 6% saying they are paying more, and 8% saying less.

Here’s the full survey: Holiday Tips

Thanks to Lisa, Melissa, and Alina for their help on the survey!

Susan Fox & the PSP Survey Team