Great sites to learn more about the RCSD board candidates, and to discuss the RCSD in general year-round. Stay Informed!

Copy and Paste:

https://educabilityrocs.wordpress.com/


http://flowercityparents.org/forum/index.php
Many different topics are raised, and many parents ask questions and help each other navigate the RCSD.


http://flowercityparents.org/forum/index.php?board=74.0
This is the FCP's place for discussing the RCSD School Board incumbants and candidates.

Healthy changes for our RCSD kids! :)

Hi Pamela,

I hope this email finds you well. Healthi Kids has an article we’d like to share with you and your neighbors. Would this be something you’d be interested in? Please let me know.

Thank you,

Lauren Morelle
Communications Coordinator
Healthi Kids
Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
www.healthikids.org
p: 585.224.3121
c: 585.429.0956

YES! Thank you, Lauren! ~ Pamela :)

District Makes Changes
How new rules at school will make your schoolhouse rock!

Healthi Kids knows going back to school isn’t your child’s favorite topic; but this school year could be the best yet, thanks to some new rules in place at the Rochester City School District (RCSD).

Healthi Kids and City residents worked together throughout the 2010-2011 school year to ensure that student health was at the top of the District’s priority list. Last April, the Rochester City School Board passed updates to the District’s Wellness Policy, including new rules for students for food and physical activity. This update means big changes to students’ daily activity and food choices.

The most important difference that elementary students will see this year is the inclusion of a 20 minute recess period every day. While some students were lucky to have daily recess, it will be new to many RCSD students. A Healthi Kids survey found that only 37% of elementary schools in the City of Rochester offered recess during the day. Through recess, students can relax and recharge themselves, so when the time comes for more learning they are mentally and physically ready. By making time for supervised, unstructured recess, children will have that break to help them learn better and feel better.

Another improvement kids will see this year are higher nutritional standards for foods that are served outside of the cafeterias, including at events, in vending machines, and as fundraisers. Healthier food choices encourage children to think twice before picking up a bag of chips or reaching for a soda. By learning what is good for them, students play a more active role in what they eat, and feel the positive effects of a healthier diet.

The District is rolling these new rules out in stages, the first in two schools in the District, Wilson Foundation Academy and Clara Barton School #2, both of which are less than 3 miles from the Lyell/Otis Neighborhood. Healthi Kids looks forward to working with our neighbors in this area and encourages parents and community members to contact their child’s school to request they follow the District’s guidelines for healthy fundraisers and classroom rewards.

With exercise and healthier choices to look forward to, how could this school year not rock? So let’s enjoy getting back to school, and commit to making 2011-2012 the best year ever!

FUN & EDUCATIONAL WEB SITES FOR KIDS!

HI!

These are some websites that might help keep little ones entertained (and learning) on a rainy day!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

~ Pam, LONA's PR Coordinator, and Mommy :)


http://www.gamequarium.com/

http://www.bestedsites.com/

http://www.kidsknowit.com/

http://www.brainpop.com/

http://www.easyfunschool.com/IndexPreschool.html

http://www.starfall.com/

http://www.funbrain.com/

http://disney.go.com/disneyjunior

http://www.nickjr.com/

http://www.kbears.com/

http://www.topedusites.com/

http://www.homeschool.com/articles/top100-2008/default.asp

www.pbskids.org/sesame/

http://pbskids.org/clifford/ - or - www.scholastic.com/clifford/flash.htm -or- http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/

www.pbskids.org

http://www.sproutonline.com

http://funschool.kaboose.com/index.html

http://kabillion.com

http://www.hitentertainment.com/kipper/

http://www.seussville.com/main.php?section=home&isbn=&catalogID=&eventID=

http://www.crayola.com/

http://www.1001games.fr/jeux/Jeux+animaliers/Miffys+Recipe.html

http://www.agkidzone.com/strawberryshortcake.action

www.thomasthetankengine.com

www.funwithspot.com

http://pbskids.org/barney/



STORYBOOKS - ONLINE! (Cool!)
http://www.magickeys.com/books/


And, for older kids/teens:

http://www.hippocampus.org/


My personal favorite :)
School House Rock Videos and Lyrics: http://www.sqooltools.com/edvideos/shr/master.html

Earn a FREE BOOK from Barnes & Noble!

ONLINE STORYTIME :)

copy and paste:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/storytime/index.asp?cds2Pid=14835&linkid=1721557

$1 REGAL Summer Kids' Movies - 2011

http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=14606



HENRIETTA CINEMA STADIUM 18
525 Marketplace Drive Rochester NY 585-424-5461
see dates and movies

6/28-6/29 (10am)
RAMONA & BEEZUS
YOGI BEAR
7/5-7/6 (10am)
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
DESPICABLE ME
7/12-7/13 (10am)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
7/19-7/20 (10am)
ALPHA AND OMEGA
TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/26-7/27 (10am)
CLOUDY W/ MEATBALLS
KARATE KID
8/2-8/3 (10am)
CATS AND DOGS: REVENGE
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS
8/9-8/10 (10am)
KUNG FU PANDA
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
8/16-8/17 (10am)
MARMADUKE
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
8/23-8/24 (10am)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
PLANET 51




GREECE RIDGE STADIUM 12

176 Greece Ridge Center Drive Rochester NY 585-225-8837
see dates and movies

6/28-6/29 (10am)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
PLANET 51
7/5-7/6 (10am)
RAMONA & BEEZUS
YOGI BEAR
7/12-7/13 (10am)
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
DESPICABLE ME
7/19-7/20 (10am)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
7/26-7/27 (10am)
ALPHA AND OMEGA
TALE OF DESPEREAUX
8/2-8/3 (10am)
CLOUDY W/ MEATBALLS
KARATE KID
8/9-8/10 (10am)
CATS AND DOGS: REVENGE
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS
8/16-8/17 (10am)
KUNG FU PANDA
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
8/23-8/24 (10am)
MARMADUKE
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS