Friday, July 3, 2026
Henry Street Settlement - July Parent Center Newsletter
JULY 2026 PARENT CENTER NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents, Service Providers, and Caregivers:
Happy July, everyone! Summer is in full swing, and that can mean schedule changes, routine transitions, travel, new opportunities for fun, and maybe some stress. Whatever this season brings for your family, the Parent Center wishes you a happy and healthy summer. We are excited to share additional activities and events, as well as some tips, to ensure you have a safe and enriching season. Read on for more!
FREE Summer Fun at Henry Street
The Henry Street Settlement is excited to present a variety of free summer activities for children, teens, and families.
- Learn-to-Swim for Youth: Henry Street's partner organization + POOL is offering a free Learn to Swim program for youth ages 5 to 17. Slots for sessions Monday through Thursday throughout July just opened!
- The Teen Expansion Program: New Yorkers ages 12-24 can sign up for a variety of activities, including creative arts, sports, technical skill workshops, and more. Programming runs on a weekly basis, Monday through Sunday, July 6 through August 28.
- Summer Nights in the Park: Join Henry Street for arts and crafts, games, soccer, music, snacks, and movie screenings. Catch Zootopia on July 11 (Sol Lain Playground, 271 Henry Street) and Hoppers on July 18 (Baruch Field Park, 132 Baruch Place). Bring your own blanket or folding chair; limited seating is available.
- Summer in the Plaza: Bring your whole family to enjoy live jazz music under the open sky at at Abrons Arts Center’s Miriam and Harold Steinberg Plaza on July 17 from 6-8pm.
✨ JULY 2026 PARENT CENTER WORKSHOPS ✨
Every month, the Parent Center hosts one-time workshops covering a variety of parenting topics. These workshops are super convenient as they're held online via Zoom and are led by our awesome team of licensed social workers and mental health staff. Keep scrolling to check out this month's workshops and sign up. And guess what? They're FREE and open to everyone! See you there!
NOTE: Workshops are held online via ZOOM. Participants need to access the ZOOM App on their phone, computer, or other device to participate. For more information about how to download and use Zoom, click here. Workshops require pre-registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Participants requesting a Parenting Workshop Certificate will need to arrive no later than 15 minutes after the start of the workshop. For more information please call 212.471.2400 x1831 or email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
Childhood Fears and Separation Anxiety: This workshop will cover common fears that children experience and why, ways to support children through their fears, separation anxiety at different ages, and how to handle your child’s separation anxiety.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Thursday, July 2nd at 3:00 PM
Advocacy Techniques for Parents: This workshop discusses what advocacy is, what it is used for, and ways that you can advocate for yourself and the children in your life.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, July 7th at 1:00 PM
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry: Geared toward parents of children of all ages and focuses on what sibling rivalry is and why it happens, helping children identify and express their feelings, and how parents can best respond.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Friday, July 10th at 11:00 AM
Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: Reviews characteristics of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships and how to talk with your child about relationships.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, July 14th at 1:00 PM
Social Emotional Learning: This workshop provides a brief overview on social emotional learning, how to promote social emotional learning, and the benefits of doing so.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Friday, July 17th at 11:00 AM
Successful Co-parenting: This workshop focuses on how parents living in separate homes can utilize effective communication, conflict resolution plus a co-parenting plan to successfully parent their children together and help them to adjust.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, July 21st at 1:00 PM
Friendships, Cliques and Bullying: This workshop will discuss the importance of friendships, an overview of cliques and popularity, and how parents can discuss bullying with their children.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Friday, July 24th at 11:00 AM
Supporting Children with Comparison and Jealousy: Children often struggle with feelings of comparison or jealousy. Learn how to explore these feelings with your children and work through them collaboratively in healthy, age-appropriate ways.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00 PM
Come join us every Wednesday for a drop-in structured activity and socialization group designed for parents and toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Bring your little one and participate in circle time, arts and crafts, songs, and more alongside other parents and children. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond and be part of our Parent Center community!
The group meets onsite at the Parent Center, located on the third floor of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at 269 Henry Street, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW, our Parent Center Social Worker, leads the sessions.
To register or if you have any questions, please email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org or call Annie at 646.629.9668. We can't wait to see you there!
July brings with it some scorching temperatures, especially for this first week and weekend! Make sure that you have access to water, shade, and sunscreen to stay safe. From the 311 "When it's very hot, air conditioning will help keep you safe. If you don't have air conditioning, find a cool place to visit nearby, like a friend’s place, a mall, museum, coffee shop, library, or a cooling center."
Cooling centers are dedicated spaces that provide free access to air conditioning. They are managed by the city, and also operate as other venues, such as public libraries and community centers. You can also check out Cool It! NYC for places such as sprinklers, splash pads, and other free and fun activities to help stay cool during these hot summer months.
With gratitude, perseverance, and hope,
Henry Street Settlement
Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center/Parent Center Team
Ashley Young, MSW, LCSW - Program Director
Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW - Parent Center Social Worker
Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP - Parent Center Mental Health Counselor
Contact us!
The Parent Center
269 Henry Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10002
212.471.2400 x1831
ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
henrystreet.org/parentcenter
The Parent Center is a part of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, where Lower East Side Community members come to get all the help they need to access critical benefits and services that keep them nourished, housed, healthy, and able to lead stable lives. Our services include benefits screenings/case management, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, referrals for outpatient mental health services, employment, legal/financial counseling, enrollment in affordable health insurance, and more. Call 212.471.2400 for more information.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
NDI - Register by Saturday for Runs & Leaps
Have you registered for the Runs & Leaps Extravaganza and received a t-shirt to participate?
Join us Tuesday, July 28 in Central Park for a morning of joy, dancing, and live music as we celebrate 50 years of NDI and show the world that early arts education matters!
Click to Register
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, July 28 | 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM
Where: Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell
Cost: $25 (Includes an event t-shirt that doubles as your performance costume!)
Register Early to Get Your Shirt Shipped!
- Register by Saturday, June 27: Your t-shirt is guaranteed to ship directly to your home.
- Register after June 27: You must pick up your shirt at the NDI center in Harlem.
- Final Deadline: Registration closes on July 14.
**Special Discount Code for Arts Ed Supporters:
Use code PRERLE50 at checkout to get $10 off (from $25 to $15).
No Dance Experience Needed!
- Accessible Choreography: Steps are intentionally designed for everyone to enjoy.
- Learn Early: You will receive a short tutorial video before the event.
- On-Site Practice: You will review everything during a brief rehearsal when you arrive.
Learn More:
Read about event details Click here
Spread the Word:
Invite educators, arts supporters, friends, and family by forwarding this email.
Questions?
Contact Us:
A staff member is available to respond to phone calls and emails Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 pm. Inquiries outside this time will be responded to on the next business day.
Call: 646-669-9800
Email: info@nationaldance.org
Visit Our Website:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Monday, June 15, 2026
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Minutes - Thursday, May 7, 2026
PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
一三零小學家長會
143 Baxter Street Room 101, New York, NY 10013
Tel: 212-226-8072
Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com Website: ps130pa.blogspot.com
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Parents Association Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Joseph Li & Kevin Cheng
Co-Vice-Presidents: Manya Ellenberg & Moe Kyaw
Co-Treasurers: Alice Chen & Angela Mui
Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Tammy Yin
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Ana Leung
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Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting
May 7, 2026
Attendance: Yvonne Moy, Lisa Wong, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Michelle, Tammy Yin, Moe, Alice Chen, Kevin Cheng Ms. Thomas, Ana and 8 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)
Meeting Commence: 8:47am
Ms. Thomas – Thank you to the PA, they help kick off teachers’ appreciation week. On Monday, the PA started by making dumplings and other goodies for the teachers. We are trying to do a little something every day of the week. We wish; we can do more for the teachers. We are in the middle of testing, and we have our annual banquet and multicultural show coming up. Thank you for all your support.
Joe – Thank you Ms. Thomas.
Kevin – Thank you Ms. Thomas, we recently had teachers’ appreciation and the PA hosted a luncheon and treats for the teachers. We had our 3rd grade violinist and Inside Broadway perform. There are DVDs and USB for sale if you miss the show.
Joe -Thank you Carmen & Yuki for the Readathon to help support the art programs.
Kevin – We posted some student testimonials on our PA Instagram. Our students shared their thoughts and experiences here at PS. 130M. Thank you to Moe for interviewing, recording, and working on this.
This past weekend we hosted our annual school wellness/ health day. We partnered with our local community, and we were able to provide fresh produce and goods as well as having local businesses and community programs come together to reach our neighbors and community. It was a great event to bring everyone together.
Joe – Reading and approval of minutes and Treasury reports, upcoming events. Parents’ Association opening & Review.
Here are last month’s meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They will be posted on the PA Blog site.
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These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in April, 9 people approved of the minutes; minutes are placed on record. Thank you!
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This is the treasury report for review and approval; 9 people approved the treasury report. The Treasury report is placed on record. Thank you!
We have only reached about 60% of our fundraising goal with approximately 2 months of the school year left. We have 1 or 2 tables left for the banquet. Go see Lisa and grab your seats before they run out and you miss all the fun.
The PA also funds:
- Air Conditioners & repairs $11,000
- Office Copier, toner, school computer and supplies $12,000
- Student appreciation events $18,000 (580 Students as of this year)
- The PA conducts various fundraisers throughout the school year. The fundraisers for 2025-2026 are as follows:
- Bake Sale
- Candy sale (Cherrydale Catalog)
- Annual Ask
- Photo Day
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Spirit clothing
- Afterschool Snack Sale
- Holiday Show Fundraisers
- Benefit Banquet
- Mother’s Day Sale
- Handmade Bead Sale
Read-A-Thon
We are always open to additional fundraising ideas. Any new ideas can be added as a fundraising source. All fundraising supports our art programs and more.
Upcoming Events:
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- Mother’s Day Sale – Friday, May 8
- - NYS Science test (5th graders) – Tuesday, May 12
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- 23rd Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 15
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- Scholastic Book Fair – Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22
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- 4th grade – NDI Finale (evening performance) – Tuesday, May 19
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- Multicultural performance – (Parent show) – Friday, May 29
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- 5th grade Rosie Theater Kids Finale – Wednesday, June 3
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- Bake Sale – Wednesday, June 10
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- Talent Show (evening performance) – Thursday, June 11
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- Parents’ Association General meeting – Monday, June 15 (voting in the new board members)
Here is a slide featuring photos and video clips of some of the children’s performances from the various arts enrichment programs.
We need to work hard to ensure these programs continue. We need your support to bring up new fundraising ideas.
Joe – We need help with book fair, please sign up to volunteer; signup sheets are on the door of the PA room 101.
Kevin – we are going to talk about nominations for new board members for the upcoming year. Please submit your names to Lisa and Yvonne. You can nominate someone or you can self- nominate. Please sign up soon as we will be voting in new members at the next meeting.
Thank you for coming and your support.
There are sign-up sheets for volunteer opportunities. Please sign up.
There will be an upcoming health fair, May 2, 2026.
Please subscribe to our Instagram account. Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA
You can always come by the PA room 101 to chat with us, come to with any ideas, suggestions, or issues; our door is always open. You can also reach us by emailing us at PS.130mpa@yahoo.com or by phone – 212-226-8072 ext. 101 or reach Lisa at 917-821-7056 or visit our blog site at http://ps130pa.blogspot.com/ & Instagram Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA for more information.
Closing time – 9:02am
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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