The joy and spirit of wintertime came to life, this December, with hands-on activities that students and parents could enjoy together. The BCCS Children Education Center’s two-day gingerbread house decorating event is an annual tradition welcoming parents to join their … Continued
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Children’s Education Center students in the Transition Program head to Stop & Shop and BJ’s Wholesale Club for food shopping. They shop for various items ranging from sandwich ingredients and baked goods to laundry soap … Continued
Surrounded by warmth and light, young men from the Children’s Residential Program (CRP) and staff gathered around the menorah to celebrate Chanukah on December 30. Speech Pathologist Debby Lapidus has led the CRP’s annual Chanukah celebrations for over a decade, … Continued
During the second week of January, students at the Children’s Education Center participated in an out-of-this-world experience when the Cradle of Aviation brought its portable, inflatable planetarium to campus. This special visit was made possible by the funds raised by … Continued
Throughout December, the schools at Brookville Center for Children’s Services organized activities to energize students ahead of the end-of-year break. Sprit weeks were a highlight, with themed days like Ugly Sweater Day and Pajama Day bringing fun and excitement to … Continued
On any given school day, students who walk into Special Education Teacher Jamie Schantz’s classroom are met with books, blocks, activity boxes, and even a full-blown obstacle course assembled on the week’s topic. Jamie began her tenure at Marcus Avenue … Continued
To benefit parents, Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS) social workers organize parent workshops based on topics selected from parent surveys. This month, Author and Presenter Amy McCoy led a workshop on “Super Siblings,” addressing the unique needs and experiences … Continued
On January 11, Barbara C. Wilson Preschool classmates and their families came together for a sensory-friendly screening of the movie “Sing” at the Bellmore Playhouse, hosted by the BCW Parents Association (PA). “Our Parents Association has been setting up different … Continued
At the beginning of the month, Special Education Teacher Karina Kononenko introduced herself to the eight students and three Teacher Assistants in Post Avenue Preschool’s Foxes classroom. The group welcomed her with open arms as she familiarized herself with the … Continued
The Thanksgiving season often inspires generosity as people reflect on all that they’re grateful for. Ahead of Thanksgiving Day, students who attend the Children’s Education Center had the opportunity to help sort food that would be donated to 50 families … Continued