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2/9, 1-4
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Respite
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2/10, 2 PM
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Pallet Paint Party
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2/11 - 2/15
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Scholastic Book Fair
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2/15
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Parent Teacher Conferences - No Students
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2/18-2/22
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Mid-Winter Recess
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SEND A VALENTINE!
Tell your child, classroom staff or therapy team how much you care! Send a personalized Valentine's Day message for just $1. Send a Heart with Chocolate Kisses for $2. Hearts will be delivered on Valentines Day! Hearts will be on sale at Parent Teacher Conferences.
If you've already participated, THANK YOU!
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NIS PALLET PARTY
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Contact Susan Cali at 631-924-5583, ext. 128 or via e-mail at SusanC2@niskids.org to RSVP.
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SCHOLASTIC
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FEB 11
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FEB 12
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FEB 13 |
FEB 14
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9:30
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Toddlers
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Debbie
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Brittany/Jill |
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9:45
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Heather
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Jessica/Meghan
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Katrina/Lisa |
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10:00
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Heidi
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Linda
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10:15
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Joe
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Jennifer E.
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10:30
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Amy
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10:45
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Darlene
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Lisa Anne
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1:00
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Debbie
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Jennifer W. |
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1:15
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Jessica/Megh
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Katrina |
Jenna/Michelle
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1:30
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Doreen/Helene
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Kaitlin |
Jessica F.
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1:45
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Keeley
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2:00
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FEB 15: Shop while you come in for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Cash, checks made payable to Friends of NIS and all CC's accepted. Create a virtual wallet for your child so they don't have to carry cash by visiting
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SPRING PICTURE DAY
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3/14 & 3/15 Graduates will be photographed in cap & gown. Contact Susan Cali to volunteer. Schedules will be sent home soon. |
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER
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PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT NIS CHILDCARE
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Calling all Bakers!
If you are able to bake for our upcoming bake sale at the IGHL St. Patricik's Day event, please contact
Susan Cali and drop baked goods off on 3/14 or the morning of 3/15. Proceeds to benefit NI
S Childcare.
Thank You!
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Join us for the 3rd annual
Team ABC Fund
raiser
Hosted by NIS parents, Melissa & Eric Swailes
In Honor of NIS student, Carter and NIS alumnus, Brooklyn
April 27th, 4 - 7 PM
Coastal Kitchen & Daquiri Bar
12 E. Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
All proceeds benefit the New Interdisciplinary School
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PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENSORY GARDEN
We rely on sponsorships and raffle prizes to make this event a
success.
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WEATHER / PLAYGROUND ALERT
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WINTER TIME SPEECH FUN
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Building a snowman is a fun sequencing activity filled with lots of great vocabulary and concepts for your preschooler and the whole family. Start by telling your child the steps ahead of time and then again while building it. Collect the items you will need and then show them to your child.
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Concepts
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first, then, next
small, medium, big, little
cold, soft, hard, on, in
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Actions
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build, roll, dress, pick up, push
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snow, snowball, snowman, hat, scarf, branch, stick, eyes, nose, mouth, body, and items used to make the face (carrots, etc.)
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Take pictures of the activity and retell later on with your children, using the vocabulary above.
HAVE FUN!!!!
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SOCIAL STORY FROM THE SPEECH DEPARTMENT
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PICKY EATER?
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PT NEWS
Kids Moving Foward
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Core Strength
What is it and how do I get it?
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ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS
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What did the NIS kids do in gym last month and what can I do to reinforce those skills at home?
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SHOP ON AMAZON SMILE
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Remember to shop on
smile.amazon.com and choose The New Interdisciplinary School as your charity of choice. The prices and products are identical to those found on Amazon
. The only difference is you making a difference. Click here to shop now! You know you want to -and now you can do so guilt-free!
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CONGRATS TO OUR PET PALS TEAM
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Our research in the utilization of animals in occupational therapy is gaining publicity!
NIS was selected to submit a poster for presentation at the social hour of the Human-Animal Interaction section of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. The title of the poster is, "
Assessing the Impact of Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy on Attention in Preschoolers"
by Katrina Winsor, Jay Silverstein, and Arth Naik. Go Pet Pals!
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NIS FACEBOOK FRAMES
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If you don't already follow us on FB, you should. We post daily updates and pictures, and now we even have profile picture frames with great quotes, and they're available to everyone!
Above is one sample. You can choose from one of three NIS frames, with more options available soon. Just click on your FB profile picture, click 'Add Frame' - search for NIS Frame, and you'll see three options.
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SPIRIT WEAR, CALENDARS,
FIDGET
SPINNERS, STICKERS & MORE!
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We have a limited supply of adult black NIS sweatshirts, children's pink & blue zippered sweatshirts, tee shirts, fidget spinners, stickers, car decals, and
Pet Pals calendars for sale at NIS. (Click the Pet Pals calendar link to see how cute it is!) Contact Susan Cali at
SusanC2@niskids.org or 631-924-5583, ext. 128 or visit her in her office to purchase these items before they sell out!
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CONTACT US
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| NIS 430 Sills Road Yaphank, New York 11980
(631) 924-5583 * Fax (631) 924-5687 SusanC2@niskids.org  
www.niskids.org |
NIS is an innovative early childhood learning center that respects the unique needs of all children and their families.
Our commitment is to provide therapeutic and educational services in a nurturing environment with the highest standard of expertise.
NIS receives funding from NYS for educational and therapeutic services of our students, and from Suffolk County to cover the cost of transportation for our students with special needs, but we rely on fundraising to enhance all of our programs and services.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. Checks should be made payable to Friends of NIS, all forms of CC's are accepted, and we accept online donations. Thanks in advance for you ongoing support. Contact Susan Cali, Director of Development, for more information.
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