Join Kelly and Bonnie this Friday, October 27th from 8-8:30am for some Tea and Conversation.
Monthly Archives: October 2017
WITS Labs – Kale
This week the children enjoyed making and sampling a Ginger Kale Salad – and it was a huge hit! 
You can find the recipe and others in English here and in Spanish here – this slaw recipe was modified by adding a tablespoon of honey to it.
Hurricane Relief
AmPark is collecting donations for victims of recent disasters. See our flyer here.
Donations can be dropped off beginning Friday, October 13th at our Halloween Costume Party or any day in the lobby through October 27th at morning drop-off. All donated items must be non-perishable, not second-hand, and not contain liquids of any kind. Open or unsealed donations of food or hygiene supplies won’t be accepted. Continue reading Hurricane Relief
Big Apple Crunch 10/19
Thursday, October 19th at 12noon AmPark will be joining in on the “crunch heard ’round the world!” Big Apple Crunch is a way to celebrate food and get New Yorkers thinking about healthy, seasonal, local eating.
Parents, please send in 2-3 apples with your child as a contribution to this healthy initiative!
For more information please visit: https://bigapplecrunch.squarespace.com/
General PA Meeting 10/18
Join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 6pm in the Cafeteria to learn about the goals of the PA this coming year. Topics on the table:
- Committee Sign ups (see how you can lend a hand this year!)
- Upcoming events – you won’t want to miss them!
Join us for pizza & refreshments! Free childcare provided
AmPark’s Costume Party
This past Friday was our first event of the year “AmPark’s Costume Party” and it was AMAZING! We had a full house (literally) and everyone had a great time. Watching all of our children and parents dressed up while creating memories with family and friends was the ultimate treat. It was so nice to see the turnout; so many wonderful costumes, smiling faces, and of course, dancing. Our purpose for these events are not just for raising money, they’re for our families to get a chance to engage with their kids and our AmPark community. Continue reading AmPark’s Costume Party
Evening Curriculum Nights 10/17
Join us on Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room to learn about Social and Emotional Learning at AmPark – Unpacking the RULER approach and The Leader in Me. Check out the flyer here.
Middle School Information Night
Missed the District 10 Middle School Fair or still have more questions? Come to AmPark’s Middle School Information Night / Noche de Informacion para Escuela Intermedia on Monday, October 16, 2017 4pm-6pm.
Join Ana, Guidance Counselor, and Angie, Parent Coordinator while they walk you through the process of Middle School Admissions with this helpful presentation. Meet staff from In-Tech Academy, Jonas Bronck, Bronx Community Charter and Horace Mann School.
Already visiting schools? Here’s a great checklist to help you on your tours.
AmPark’s Costume Party!
Friday, October 13th 7pm-9pm is our first fundraiser of the year! Come join us for some fun fun fun! Don’t forget your costumes!!
Donations of baked goods and volunteers are needed. Contact us at amparkPAparents@gmail.com for more details.
Early Bird Tickets to the Spring Auction
The AmPark Auction Committee is in full swing! Our Spring Auction event is scheduled for Friday, April 27 at Vladeck Hall starting at 6pm.
Please purchase your $15.00 EARLY BIRD tickets now through November 30 (includes childcare for Ampark students). Purchase your tickets here. Join us every month at the General Parents’ Association meeting for your chance to win a pair of FREE tickets. Continue reading Early Bird Tickets to the Spring Auction