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UFT Chapter: Boycott of Staples Stores

Dear Children’s School families, I’m writing this email on behalf of our UFT chapter, and Michael O’Neill, our chapter leader. We would like to inform you that our union has joined a national labor boycott of Staples. Since we’re in school-supply season, we thought you might be interested in this information. The AFL-CIO, of which…

Health Fair: Saturday, August 16, 2014

Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center: Keeping our Community Healthy and Hip When: Saturday, August 16, 2014 10:00am to 4:00pm Where: Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center 100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Health Screenings (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes) Immunizations (Bring your Clinic Card and Vaccination Record Book) Health Literature and Information Raffles-Giveaways-Entertainment and Music-Light Refreshments Activities…

FREE SUMMER MEALS: JUNE 27 to AUGUST 29

Breakfast and lunch continues beyond the scheduled instructional school year. Our Summer Meals Program is available at hundreds of public schools, community pool centers, New York City Housing Authority complexes, and other locations around the city. No registration, documentation, or ID is required to receive a free breakfast or lunch meal to all children 18…

Changes to Immunization Requirements 2014-2015 School Year

As required by State law, schools are responsible for ensuring that students are fully vaccinated against specific preventable diseases in order to attend school. The following are changes to immunization requirements that will be in place for the 2014-15 school year: * Two doses of chicken pox (varicella) vaccine are now required for all students…