St. Raymonds: A Pillar In The Parkchester Community

Photo Above: St. Raymond's Academy For Girls

St. Raymond's Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten to 8th grade
Click Here - St Raymonds Elementary School

St. Raymond's Academy For Girls
Click Here - St. Raymond's Academy For Girls

St. Raymond's High School For Boys
Click Here - St. Raymond's High School For boys

St. Raymond's Community Outreach Program:
St. Raymond’s Community Outreach Programs offers afterschool activities for Parkchester’s young children and teens.

ACHIEVE
After School Program for 1st to 5th graders…”
Click here for more details about Achieve.

LEAD ( Leadership, Education, And Development )
After School Program for teens to explore their talents and passions while becoming leaders and preparing for the future.”
Click her for more details about LEAD.

St. Raymond’s provides an invaluable service to the Parkchester community by way of providing for our kids – who literally, are the future; if we fail them we’ve failed (PERIOD). But financial support is sought to continue providing and maintaining the high quality of these services. Please note “[financial] contributions to St. Raymond’s Community Outreach are tax-deductible and within limits established by law.”
Click here to find out how you can support St. Raymonds efforts.

More schools in Parkchester (the Bronx):
Public School 102
Public School 106
Castle Hill Middle School 127
Bronx Charter School For Excellence

Also visit:
http://del.icio.us/inside_parkchester

A Few Tips About Pre-school For Parents Who Live In Parkchester

Pre-school is popularly noted as one of the best options to help prepare your children during their earliest years to fulfill their potential.

This brings to mind a question: … did Homer and Marge Simpson send their kids, Bart and Lisa, to preschool? Do you think they ever considered sending Maggie, their youngest, to preschool?

Alright, go ahead and laugh. Can’t blame you. Afterall, we all know a little something about the misadventures that Bart, Lisa, and even little Maggie routinely find themselves entangled in on the crazy, hilarious cartoon program “The Simpsons.”

Anyway, in getting serious again, let me ask all you parents who live inside Parkchester a question. Are your kids enrolled in preschool and are you comfortable with this? Or are you considering enrolling your kids in pre-school?

Indeed, preschool do have some clear benefits. Here are a few quotes and phrases (all italicized) taken from an article titled “Preschool On The Horizon” by Courtney Daly-Pavone. (Sorry, can't provide link as article isn’t available online.)

1. In selecting a preschool begin the process a year in advance to ensure selecting the best one for your child.

2. It’s important for parents to know how children learn during this time. Play is their form of learning and socializing. This is not a time for a child to be under academic stress.

3. The best benefits of preschool is to take kids outside and let them play with other kids.

4. The best preschools provide a nurturing environment and energetic, creative teachers.

5. An engaging environment will make it more likely the child wants to go to preschool.

6. It’s best to wait until the child is 3 years old before she/he goes three days a week, Half-day is best for a child under the age of 4. The number of days a week a child attends preschool should match child’s age.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Parents, keep in mind the above opinions are from parents and educators who contributed to the article “Preschool On The Horizon.” And, yes, these opinions are worth considering. But please be advised that thorough research on your own is the best you could do for your child before placing him or her in preschool.

HOMESCHOOLING:
Perhaps you’re a parent who prefers or is considering homeschooling. According to Robert Titzer, Ph.D., creator of the ‘Your Baby Can Learn’ books and also a contributor to the article some of the info here was taken from, this is another very viable option. Dr Titzer words: “if you are motivated, intelligent and love learning, then homeschooling could be a great option. You and your child could learn and bond together.”

The InsideParkchester Blog is Everything Parkchester !!!

Also visit:
http://del.icio.us/inside_parkchester
http://parkchesterinfo.com

The Parkchester Wildcats: Little League Baseball

Parade Celebrating Parkchester Little League
This Saturday (4/18/2009)

Enjoy the festivities with our very own Parkchester Wildcats (plus other participating teams).

WHEN -- April 18, 2009 (Saturday Coming)

TIME -- Starts 12 Noon

WHERE -- Parade begins at JHS 127 playground area & ends at Parkchester North Quad.

HOPE TO SEE Y'ALL THERE. THE YOUNGSTERS WILL ESPECIALLY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT.

#############################

Upcoming Games & Practices

Friday, June 27th, 2008 -- 6:00 PM
Location: Parkchester North Quad
The Parkchester North Quad is located between East Tremont Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue, Purdy Street and Union Port Road. Walk inside complex to reach baseball field.

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 -- 10:00 AM
Location: Parkchester Field
Parkchester Field is located near Bronx State Psychiatric Hospital. The Bx 21 bus takes you straight there. If making the trip by train, take the #6 train to Middletown road. Then walk one block to Waters Place, make right and keep walking until you reach baseball field.

Come on through and support the youths. Attend Parkchester Wildcats (little league) baseball games.

The InsideParkchester Directory is Everything Parkchester !!!

Also visit:
http://del.icio.us/inside_parkchester

Parkchester's Parents ... Online Video Games for Kids

Parents, kids love video games. Xbox. Play Station. Game Cube. Etc.

Also catching kids interests more and more are video games accessible through the internet. Also referred to as online video games.

(Parents, please be sure to monitor your child’s activities on the internet.)

So placing a link leading to the QSSgames website on the InsideParkchester Blog seems most appropriate as many parents of young children live in Parkchester. Kids will get a kick out the site’s offering. Adults should, too – whether you’re a parent who genuinely enjoy video games or would indulge in them just to spend some fun/quality time with your children.

Qssgames offers classics such as “Donkey Kong” and “PacMan.” Also spotted one game called “Beer Golf.” Bet adults will enjoy that one. Take a look. By the way, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of games this site offers.

http://qssgames.com/

The InsideParkchester Blog is Everything Parkchester.

Also Visit http://www.parkchesterinfo.com

and http://del.icio.us/inside_parkchester