Parent Programs

POSITIVE PARENTING – The first PP Program is on-going. Positive Parenting is geared for parents of pre-school and elementary school children. For planning purposes Welcome to the Teen Zone, for parents of middle and high school students, will begin on January 18. PP will travel. Two courses are already scheduled in private homes. Fee is $25 per person or $35 per couple.

New to NYS’ Parenting Programs this fall will be a course for parents of special needs children. This series has also begun. Additional fall dates are October 17, November 7, 28, and December 5 and 19. The fee is $25 per person and $35 per couple, which includes all materials for the whole year as this is an on-going program.

It is necessary to pre-register for all parenting courses.

Our Parenting Programs are a great way to meet people who may be dealing with many of the same issues. If you would like to host a Positive Parenting program in your home, school, or business, or would like further information concerning any of the programs, please contact Roseanne Loring at 270-4335.

FATHERS’ NIGHT – This popular series, with Jeff Steinberg, continues on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 pm. Please call to register.

Socko’s Haunted Yard

This popular event will be run on October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31. Times are 6:30 to 10:30 pm and location is behind the Botsford Fire Dept. Adults are $8 and children, 12 and under are $5.

3rd Annual Parent

University

“2001 –  A Parent Odyssey” (a crash course in child development) will be held on Saturday, November 4, at Newtown High School, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Babysitting is provided at no cost. For further information or to register for this popular event, please call NYS at 270-4335.

Entertainment Books

The buy is even better this year! Last year the price was $30 and the 2000-2001 price is $20. Please call NYS to reserve your copy. It’s not too often that a deal like this comes along!

Positions Wanted:

Volunteers

If you are looking for a way to help out in the community, look no further. Newtown Youth Services is always in need of an extra pair of hands. If you would be interested in serving on the Board of Directors, helping with mailings, stuffing envelopes, delivering monthly newsletters, or any of the varied possibilities, please call the office for further information.

Mind, Body, Spirit

BTS welcomes Master C.H. Ch’en for a series of free classes in traditional Chinese arts and exercises. Classes meet on Mondays, 4-5 pm, at Youth Services. Students may join at any time.

4-H Clubs Ongoing

Fourth and Fifth grades will meet on Monday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:30. Middle School grades will meet on Wednesdays, from 4 to 5:15. Both groups will meet at NYS. Membership is free but space is limited. For additional information or to register, please call the office.

Youth Group Meetings

THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (HS YAB) will meet Wednesday, October 18, after school, in the HS lobby, to discuss their Halloween Fair which is Saturday, October 28, from 12 to 3.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (MS YAB)

Next meeting date is Wednesday, October 25, at Newtown Youth Services. The meeting will run from 2 to 3:30 pm due to MS early dismissal. We will be decorating mini pumpkins for distribution to the elderly. Please check YAB bulletin boards for further details. Snacks will be provided.

NYCAAP will holds its next meeting on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Membership in the above groups is free and new members are welcome at all times. For additional info please call the NYS office.

Super Sitters

Both October and December sessions are full. Next program will begin in February 2001. Thank you for your interest!

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street (next to Town Hall), unless noted. For further information on any of the above programs, please call Newtown Youth Services at 270-4335.