| Seaford Wellness Gazebo at Seaford Train Station |
| Seaford Wellness Hot Chocolate 5K Run |
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The Seaford Wellness Council
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
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| Past Workshops |
WHAT IS THE PARENT CENTER?
The Parent Center is a place
where Seaford parents can:
* Get information
* Participate in parent networking
* Get resource materials
* Meet to discuss parenting
issues, share ideas, concerns
and experiences
* Learn from each other
* Participate in workshops
* Take advantage of a
comprehensive resource library
including books, videos and other
information.
The Parent Center is a place
where Seaford parents can:
* Get information
* Participate in parent networking
* Get resource materials
* Meet to discuss parenting
issues, share ideas, concerns
and experiences
* Learn from each other
* Participate in workshops
* Take advantage of a
comprehensive resource library
including books, videos and other
information.
Parents as Partners
(Helping Your Child Succeed)
A discussion on ways to help your child
maximize his or her performance in school.
Topics covered included: homework tips,
study skills, organizational skills and
question and answers.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Presented ways to select healthier snacks
and beverages, as well as how to help your
child become more physically active.
Test Stress
Focused on techniques aimed at reducing
test anxiety and overcoming irrational
beliefs that contribute to test anxiety.
Reducing the Risk of Children Using
Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs
Important points to remember when
discussing tobacco, alcohol and drug use
with children and tips to help keep children
tobacco, alcohol and drug free. How to
respond to difficult situations including
suspecting your child is using, or if your
child asks why people take drugs.
Discipline...."Because I Said So!"Should
the parents of today's children return to the
authoritarian style of yesteryear? Parents
explored ways to promote positive behavior
while preserving their child's self-esteem.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure, media influence, parental
upbringing, and other forces that contribute
to how teenagers make important life
decisions.
(Helping Your Child Succeed)
A discussion on ways to help your child
maximize his or her performance in school.
Topics covered included: homework tips,
study skills, organizational skills and
question and answers.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Presented ways to select healthier snacks
and beverages, as well as how to help your
child become more physically active.
Test Stress
Focused on techniques aimed at reducing
test anxiety and overcoming irrational
beliefs that contribute to test anxiety.
Reducing the Risk of Children Using
Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs
Important points to remember when
discussing tobacco, alcohol and drug use
with children and tips to help keep children
tobacco, alcohol and drug free. How to
respond to difficult situations including
suspecting your child is using, or if your
child asks why people take drugs.
Discipline...."Because I Said So!"Should
the parents of today's children return to the
authoritarian style of yesteryear? Parents
explored ways to promote positive behavior
while preserving their child's self-esteem.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure, media influence, parental
upbringing, and other forces that contribute
to how teenagers make important life
decisions.
| Support for Parents and Children Contact: Mary Copius - Director 516-592-4219 mary_copius@mail.seaford.k12.ny.us |
PARENT UNIVERSITY
One day is set aside each year for
parents and children to attend their
choice of exciting workshops
offered by district staff, community
agencies and other professionals.
This event is FREE of CHARGE!
Workshop Topics include:
-Students Under Pressure
-Resolving Parent / Child Conflicts
-Understanding Educational Tests
-Anger Management
-Math For Moms
and Dads
-Library Fun
-The College Application Process
-Family Math
-Super Snacks
One day is set aside each year for
parents and children to attend their
choice of exciting workshops
offered by district staff, community
agencies and other professionals.
This event is FREE of CHARGE!
Workshop Topics include:
-Students Under Pressure
-Resolving Parent / Child Conflicts
-Understanding Educational Tests
-Anger Management
-Math For Moms
and Dads
-Library Fun
-The College Application Process
-Family Math
-Super Snacks
WORKSHOPS
Based on an ongoing assessment of local needs, workshops address a variety of
topics including communication, discipline, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, single
parenting, strengthening the parent / child bond, teaching responsibility, decision
making and behavior options.
Parent University March 1, 2008
(at Wantagh Middle School)
DARRELL SCOTT, FATHER OF RACHEL SCOTT AND FOUNDER OF RACHEL’S
CHALLENGE, WILL BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE:
14TH ANNUAL PARENT UNIVERSITY
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
WANTAGH HIGH SCHOOL
This year we are proud to announce, Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott and
founder of "Rachel's Challenge" as our keynote speaker. He will also present two
workshops. The planning committee is working hard to find many interesting
workshops surrounding this topics.
Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20,
1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six
diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school
programs in America. It is a powerful story of inspiration, courage, and kindness.
We encourage all Parents, Students and Staff of the School Communities of
Seaford and Watagh to attend this moving event!
To register for Workshops, call The Seaford Parent Center at 516-592-4219.
The Parent Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. If no
one is available at the time of your call it will be returned as soon as possible.
Based on an ongoing assessment of local needs, workshops address a variety of
topics including communication, discipline, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, single
parenting, strengthening the parent / child bond, teaching responsibility, decision
making and behavior options.
Parent University March 1, 2008
(at Wantagh Middle School)
DARRELL SCOTT, FATHER OF RACHEL SCOTT AND FOUNDER OF RACHEL’S
CHALLENGE, WILL BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE:
14TH ANNUAL PARENT UNIVERSITY
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
WANTAGH HIGH SCHOOL
This year we are proud to announce, Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott and
founder of "Rachel's Challenge" as our keynote speaker. He will also present two
workshops. The planning committee is working hard to find many interesting
workshops surrounding this topics.
Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20,
1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six
diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school
programs in America. It is a powerful story of inspiration, courage, and kindness.
We encourage all Parents, Students and Staff of the School Communities of
Seaford and Watagh to attend this moving event!
To register for Workshops, call The Seaford Parent Center at 516-592-4219.
The Parent Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. If no
one is available at the time of your call it will be returned as soon as possible.
| Parent Center and Workshops |
