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 | Got Curiosity?November 29, 2011 Featuring Dr. Todd Kashdan, author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life and Professor of Psychology at George Mason University/ Senior Scientist at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at George Mason University. With special contributions from students in the Harvey School Performing and Fine Arts Programs, and Superb Cuisine by Chef Lee Robinson. Join our Harvey community – students, teachers, staff and parents – for dinner and informational workshops designed to dive deeply into our curiosity. Click here for more information! Click here to register online. |
What are our kids thinking? | Tuesday, October 18th, Carter Building Study Hall, 7:00 - 8:30pm Liz Jorgensen, CADC, will be meeting with students (middle school together; 9th and 10th grade; 11 and 12th grade) in 90 minute sessions, to discuss teen choices and dilemmas. Later that evening, she will speak to ALL parents and convey to us some of what she learned about what our kids really think and feel. This will be an informative evening, not to be missed, so mark your calendars now and save the date! The event starts at 7 pm in the Study Hall. As with all Harvey events, there is no fee for this event. Click here for more information! |
 | New York's Finest Speakers Former NYC Detective Thomas Grimes INFORMING PARENTS ABOUT INTERNET DANGERS FOR TEENS September 26,27 2011, Walker Center for the Arts Former New York City Detective Thomas Grimes returns to Harvey for Middle School and Upper School Back-to-School Nights. His energetic and dynamic program educates parents about the dangers of the internet, providing specific suggestions for monitoring your child's internet usage, and keeping them safe in a digital world. |
 | New York's Finest Speakers Former NYC Detective Thomas Grimes INFORMING PARENTS ABOUT INTERNET DANGERS FOR TEENS Wednesday evening, April 13 at 7pm in the Study Hall Next Wednesday night, April 13, we will have our last speaker as part of our parenting events for the year. Former New York City Detective Grimes spoke with Upper School students in February, and is returning now to speak with parents. In order for our kids to be safe when using the internet, we need to be fully informed about the dangers and the ways to protect our kids. Please join us for coffee/tea at 6:45 in the Study Hall. Detective Grimes will start his presentation at 7 pm. If you have any questions, please email me at kwalant@harveyschool.org or call me at 203-431-4664. |
 | Delay Your Gray How to Keep Your Teenager Safe and Yourself Sane A Fun and Informative Program for Parents Tuesday, MARCH 15, 2011 7 – 9 pm in the Arts Center Workshop leader Liz Driscoll Jorgensen, CADC is a counselor in private practice at Insight Counseling L.L.C., and the mother of four children. In addition to parenting her own teenagers, she shares 25 years of experience with parents in an easy and humorous manner. Liz has presented professional workshops nationally, including programs at Harvard and Dartmouth Universities, as well as hundreds of parenting programs. Form more information, please click here. To reserve a seat, please call or email the Parents’ Association at 914-232-3161 x144 or parents@harveyschool.org. Be sure to include your name, phone number and the number attending. Click here to view the Delay Your Gray PowerPoint Presentation |
 | ChildrenOnline Devoted to the safety of children and teens online Children Online, a comprehensive consulting company, provides up-to-date information about the use and impact of technology on child and adolescent development. Passionate, committed and professional, Marje Monroe and Doug Fodeman have worked with thousands of students and parents since 1997 providing developmentally tailored presentations on the rapidly changing topic of children, teens and technology use. While gathering informative and instructive research on texting and online behavior of children and teens as well as publishing curriculum guides and a book for parents, Children Online has become a national leader in offering concrete and real-life strategies on this important topic. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, March 10th Parent Seminar: 8:10-9:40 a.m. |
 | "Race to Nowhere" Tuesday, January 18, 6:45pm, in the Study Hall We will be showing the film "The Race to Nowhere" next week. This film is rated "PG-13" and deals with controversial subjects. Upper School students are most encouraged to attend. In fact, their feedback and reaction will be important in any discussions and follow up we may do. As many of you know, this movie is being shown at public and independent schools across the country. We feel it important to bring it to Harvey as a way to encourage dialogue and discussion amongst our entire community. Though the movie indicts aspects of our general education system in the United States, we feel strongly that, at Harvey, with our unique mission, not all the issues highlighted in the film are particularly prevalent in our educational approach. The movie does focus on the roots of, and the dangers, of teenage stress, and provides us an opportunity to talk together about what aspects of the stories told resonates within our community. Following the screening, we will have a 45 minute period of discussion led by a panel including Dr. Walant, the Headmaster, Upper and Middle School Heads and our Dean of Students. Come at 6:45 for coffee and tea before we start the film promptly at 7:00 PM. As you can well understand, only those who are in attendance on Wednesday night will be eligible to participate in future discussions based on the film. |
 | Harvey SPEAKS Students, Parents, Education, Awareness & Knowledge Seminar Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 - 6:00pm-9:00pm The Harvey Campus - Carter Hall Join fellow Harvey parents and students for dinner and informational workshops that will motivate, educate and inspire. Students can pick from a selection of workshops geared to their own interests, while parents can choose among a variety of topics related to parenting tweens and teens. Form more information, please visit the Harvey Speaks Event Pages or click here. |
 | Come Together Friday, April 30, 7:00pm Get ready to recall the era of Peace, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll—the 1960’s! Please join us for The Harvey School Parents’ Association 2010 Annual Benefit, Come Together on Friday, April 30th at 7pm in The Harvey Arts Center. This year we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Harvey School’s move to Katonah. Form more information, please visit The Parents' Association Moodle site or click here. |
 | Middle School Coffee Tuesday, November 10, 8:00-8:50 am – Library Middle School Head, Brendan Byrne, will host a coffee for Middle School parents. He will discuss current events in the Middle School and fall exams, and will answer questions. RSVP to Joanne Lombardi at 914-232-3161 ext.127 or jlombardi@harveyschool.org |
 | DUI: A Powerful Lesson - Mark Sterner Monday, October 26, 7 pm – Study Hall Come and learn how a spring break trip turned into a nightmare for Mark and four of his fraternity brothers. Mark will share his story of what happens when alcohol and driving mix ………. and friends die. This evening promises to be a powerful one that every parent should make every effort to attend. Open to the community. Refreshments will be served. |
 | Drug Abuse Prevention and Boundary Setting Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. - The Harvey School Study Hall When describing substance abuse, many adolescents use terms like “clambake,” “green fairy,” “candy flip,” or “mini thins.” But what exactly do they mean? Find out as internationally known lecturer and substance abuse expert Mike Nerney talks about the scope of the problem nationally, statewide and in the local community. This funny, passionate and thought-provoking presenter will explore the underlying reasons for the increase in substance abuse among teens, discuss new drug trends and high risk behaviors, and talk about prevention strategies. Nerney, the former director of the Training Institute of Narcotic and Drug Research, Inc. (NDRI), has designed and delivered several substance abuse training programs focused on youth. |
 | This sought-after expert and technology consultant spoke before a group of Harvey parents October 22, 2007, in the third of a series of annual events sponsored by the Harvey Parents’ Association. The talks were intended to educate the Harvey community and the general public about cutting-edge educational ideas and technologies. Mr. November, who heads up November Learning, a company dedicated to supporting and challenging teachers and students interested in expanding the boundaries of learning, spent a good deal of time discussing both the merits and the downfalls of the Internet. Three (3) Skills Our Children Need to Succeed Today Identifying Sources of Information Your Child Uses on the Internet |
