Maroon and White Celebrates Fall Athletes
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A lively crowd of 750 athletes, coaches and parents gathered at Lake Isle Country Club on Tuesday nigh November 12 for the fall Maroon and White dinner. According to Maroon and White President Kathy Coleman, "the dinner went off without a hitch thanks to the committee's effort coupled with Lake Isle's experience. The coaches took time to mention and acknowledge each player and their contribution. There were many awards given out and it was a bittersweet evening for those graduating this year."
She added, "We honored two varsity athletes with a "raider of the fall" award. Caroline Knapp from the field hockey team and Alex Gaujean from the soccer team. These outstanding athletes were nominated by their coaches for their extraordinary accomplishments this fall. You will be able to read about these accomplishments in an upcoming raider of the week posting. In addition, several underclassman will be recognized as raiders of the week, again, based in their accomplishments as submitted by their coaches."
Here are photos of the senior members of the fall sports teams:
Halloween Photo Gallery: Check Out These Cuties
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Kids young and old, parents and even teachers got in the act this Halloween. Temperatures were warm and the rain held off until later in the evening, allowing everyone to get dressed, get out and enjoy the festivities. We started the day at Scarsdale High School, visited Greenacres Elementary School's Halloween Parade and then went to Scarsdale Village to see some of the neighborhood's youngest residents enjoying free donut holes from Lange's, cartoon characters and trick or treating from store to store.
So many good photos to share. Check out our Halloween Costume Gallery:
Psychologist Paul Donahue to Speak on The Keys to Building Resilience in Middle School
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Scarsdale Middle School's opening PTA meeting of 2013-2014 will feature clinical psychologist and Director of Child Development Associates in Scarsdale, Dr. Paul Donahue. After a brief business meeting, Dr. Donahue will present "Seven Keys to Resilience in Middle School: The Skills Children Need to Thrive in Today's Competitive World." Dr. Donahue will impart the current science on resilience and address specific ways that we can help our adolescents become better prepared to manage the multiple demands of middle school and beyond. Dr. Donahue will also highlight some of the innovative programs already in place at SMS that encourage resiliency in our students. The talk will be held in the Scarsdale Middle School Band Room on Tuesday October 29 from 7:30 to 9 pm.
As they enter early adolescence, kids face more significant academic and social challenges, often accompanied with increased stress. During this time, students need to develop an array of physical, intellectual, social and emotional skills to meet these challenges and to maintain a sense of well-being. Research shows that developing resilience – the ability to persevere in the face of problems and adversity– goes a long way toward helping adolescents successfully navigate the middle school years. What are the key elements of resilience? How can parents help their kids develop personal strengths, competencies and relationships that will help them succeed in school and in life? Dr. Donahue will address these questions in a stimulating one-hour presentation.
Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and the Director of Child Development Associates in Scarsdale, NY. He is author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters. Dr. Donahue is also the co-author of Mental Health Consultation in Early Childhood, and a frequent lecturer to parents, teachers and community groups throughout the country. His work has been profiled in The New York Times and has appeared in Parents Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, The Washington Post, and The Associated Press, as well as on The CBS Early Show and Fox News. Dr. Donahue has served as a consultant to the Georgetown University Child Development Center and the National Head Start Association.
For more information, please contact SMS PTA Programming Director, Jennifer Rossano at jenrossano@verizon.net.
Haunted House at Supply Field - Fire at the JCC of Mid-Westchester
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More than seven hundred people visited the "Zombie Asylum Haunted House" at Supply Field in Scarsdale over the weekend of October 18-20, warding off restless zombies to live another day!
Sponsored by The Center @ 862 (also known as The Scarsdale Teen Center) in collaboration with the Scarsdale Recreation Department, there are two more weekends of Halloween fun scheduled at 244 Heathcote Road:
Fridays, October 25, November 1; 8-11 PM
Saturdays, October 26, November 2; 7-11 PM
Sunday, October 27; 6-9 PM and
Halloween, Thursday, October 31; 8–10 PM
Admission is $12 per person. Local vendors Buon Amici, Gianonni's, Lange's, Muller's and Yogojoy are selling tickets for The Center. The Debate Club and The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of Westchester Club of Scarsdale High School are selling tickets as a fundraiser for their organizations. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
For further information, contact Ellen Tiven-Moore at 914-722-8358 or visit the web site: www.TheCenter862.com.
Fire at the JCC of Mid-Westchester on Wilmot Road:
On the evening of Wednesday, October 23, at approximately 5:15 p.m. a fire occurred in the men's locker room at the JCC of Mid-Westchester. The building was immediately evacuated with no one suffering any injuries. The building will be closed on Thursday October 24 and all programs have been cancelled. Staff will be onsite tomorrow in order to return the JCC to full operation as quickly as possible.
"We are grateful that the fire was contained to the men's locker room and that everyone is safe", said Karen Kolodny, Executive Director. She added, "The JCC takes great pride in the safety and security measures that are in place and is closing the facility tomorrow as an extra precaution so that appropriate steps can be taken to return to full programming as soon as possible."
The JCC thanks the firefighters who were on the scene, the New Rochelle police and all the staff who helped to evacuate adults and children.
Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle will host the JCC's Early Childhood Center on Thursday with the JCC's regular staff. For more up to date information, please visit their website at www.jccmw.org.
Kids' B.A.S.E. & The Little School Hosts Fall Festival
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Kids B.A.S.E. and the Little School (K.B.L.S.) hosted its first Fall Festival for K.B.L.S. families, alumni and friends on Saturday October 5. Over two hundred children and their families, as well as K.B.L.S. teachers and staff, participated in this free, fun-filled family day outside at K.B.L.S., which featured bounce castles, arts and crafts, face painting, tattoos, games, prizes, food, a DJ, games with K.B.L.S.'s Coach Steve, visits with Scarsdale Fire Fighters and a fire truck, a backhoe from Cum Laude Construction Group for children to sit on, and other activities graciously provided by K.B.L.S. enrichment providers Kids R Cookin', Beadz and Scarsdale Strings. The festival was planned by K.B.LS. parents and staff. Approximately seventy parents volunteered their time to run activities at the festival, most of them with their children.
K.B.L.S. offers high quality educational, social, and care experiences possible for resident Scarsdale children from age 3 through Grade 6 under the leadership of Executive Director Deborah Fine and a Board of Trustees comprised of community residents. Kids' B.A.S.E. and The Little School are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, chartered by the NYS Board of Regents, and licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. K.B.L.S. offers year-round extended hours of operation to accommodate children and families through a range of programs including:
• The Little School: Scarsdale's premier preschool program with classes for 3s and 4s.
• Kids' B.A.S.E.: Before- and after-school enrichment and care programs for children in grades K-6.
• The Little School Summer Enrichment Camp: Full of fun learning experiences, swim instruction, crafts, sports, and daily swim.
• Summer Set Before-and-After Camp Enrichment: Summer enrichment programming for children in grades K-5.