Provide an enjoyable, low-cost field trip for your school and/or community group!The "Origins of Salsa" presentation at Flamenco Latino Studio explores the diverse roots of Salsa and its link to Spain and Africa. This program features live music, singing and interactive student participation. Admission is only $5-7 per student, depending on the size of your group.Flamenco Latino Studio is conveniently located in midtown, has elevator access, restrooms and lobby area. We are looking to book a group between May and end of June so call today!Flamenco Latino Studio244 W 54th St., 4th floorCall Basilio Georges at 212-399-8519 to schedule your field trip!www.flamencolatino.com

Teachers of social studies and economics are invited to join The Muriel F. Siebert Foundation for a free, full day workshop on its Personal Finance Program for high schools at a site in lower Manhattan (TBD). Providing students with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of personal finance is essential in today’s economic climate. The interactive workshop will explore strategies for integrating the Siebert program into the grade 12 economics curriculum. Teachers will receive a copy of the program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, contact June Jaffee at jjaffee@siebertnet.com.

During this one-day, highly interactive professional learning experience, participants construct how they can measurably reduce and even eliminate the vicious cycle of putdowns, intimidation, and violence that plagues school buildings. Stop Bullies, Stop Bystanders© provides a framework to identify bullying and research-supported suggestions for response that are unlike any other program. Specific attention is directed at the potentially lethal combination of hate, anger, bias, isolation, alienation, weapons, the internet, and peer dynamics. Consistent with NCLB, SAVE, and other federal, state, and local policies, Stop Bullies, Stop Bystanders© equips participants with practices and materials that fit seamlessly into everyday school life. TO REGISTER VISIT www.toolsfortolerance.com/nytceducators All programs are weekdays from 9am-3pm. Coffee is provided upon arrival and a lunch stipend is provided for an adjacent restaurant. This program is grant funding for New York State public school teachers.

Invite your parents to explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learn about ways to help their child continue learning throughout the summer. Translation services, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. This event is sponsored by The Office of English Language Learners (ELLs), Office of Arts, the Office of Public and Community Affairs, the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy, and Learning Leaders.Parents can register for the conference through your school's parent coordinator. Parent Coordinators and District Family Advocates should send a list of registrants to Briana Scott at bscott@metisassoc.com by May 27, 2009, or contact her with registration questions at (212) 430-9108 (see registration form at website below). For additional information about the conference, please contact Lissette Colón at Lcolon3@schools.nyc.gov or 212.374.0265 or Bandna Sharma @ Bsharma@schools.nyc.gov or 718-968-6127. Translated flyers and registration forms are available here: http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/FamilyResourc es/Activities+For+Pare...

Behind the Book Reading SeriesJoin us on Thursday, June 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at KGB Bar, when Behind the Book hosts another evening of free readings by exceptional writers: Caitlin Macy, Arthur Phillips, and Mary GaitskillWHAT: The Behind the Book Reading SeriesWHEN: Thursday, June 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm -- FREEWHERE: KGB Bar, 85 East Fourth Street(between Second & Third Aves.; take the F/V to Second Ave. or the 6 to Astor Place).CONTACT: info@behindthebook.org or http://www.kgbbar.com/WHO: Caitlin Macy is the author of a new story collection, Spoiled, and the novel The Fundamentals of Play. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Slate, and other publications. She is a graduate of Yale and received a MFA from Columbia University. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.Arthur Phillips is the author of four novels, including the recently published The Song Is You. His first book, Prague, a national bestseller, was named a New York Times Notable Book, and received The Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum Award for best first novel. His second novel, The Egyptologist, was a national and international bestseller, and on more than a dozen “Best of 2004” lists. Angelica, his third novel, was a national bestseller and made The Washington Post best fiction list for 2007. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.Mary Gaitskill is the author of a new story collection, Don’t Cry. Her previous book, Veronica, was a finalist in fiction for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is also the author of another novel, Two Girls, Fat and Thin, and the story collections, Bad Behavior and Because They Wanted To, which was nominated for the PEN/ Faulkner in 1998. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper’s, Esquire, and the O. Henry Prize Stories, among other publications. Her story "Secretary" was the basis for the film of the same name. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and lives in New York.MORE:Behind the Book is a grassroots literacy nonprofit working with low-income students in NYC public schools. Our mission is to excite children and young adults about reading. Working in the K-12th grades, we bring authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and nurture a new generation of book readers. www.behindthebook.org

Behind the Book Reading SeriesJoin us on Thursday, June 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at KGB Bar, when Behind the Book hosts another evening of free readings by exceptional writers: Caitlin Macy, Arthur Phillips, and Mary GaitskillWHAT: The Behind the Book Reading SeriesWHEN: Thursday, June 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm -- FREEWHERE: KGB Bar, 85 East Fourth Street(between Second & Third Aves.; take the F/V to Second Ave. or the 6 to Astor Place).CONTACT: info@behindthebook.org or http://www.kgbbar.com/WHO: Caitlin Macy is the author of a new story collection, Spoiled, and the novel The Fundamentals of Play. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Slate, and other publications. She is a graduate of Yale and received a MFA from Columbia University. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.Arthur Phillips is the author of four novels, including the recently published The Song Is You. His first book, Prague, a national bestseller, was named a New York Times Notable Book, and received The Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum Award for best first novel. His second novel, The Egyptologist, was a national and international bestseller, and on more than a dozen “Best of 2004” lists. Angelica, his third novel, was a national bestseller and made The Washington Post best fiction list for 2007. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.Mary Gaitskill is the author of a new story collection, Don’t Cry. Her previous book, Veronica, was a finalist in fiction for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is also the author of another novel, Two Girls, Fat and Thin, and the story collections, Bad Behavior and Because They Wanted To, which was nominated for the PEN/ Faulkner in 1998. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper’s, Esquire, and the O. Henry Prize Stories, among other publications. Her story "Secretary" was the basis for the film of the same name. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and lives in New York.MORE:Behind the Book is a grassroots literacy nonprofit working with low-income students in NYC public schools. Our mission is to excite children and young adults about reading. Working in the K-12th grades, we bring authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and nurture a new generation of book readers. www.behindthebook.org

Roundabout Theatre Company strives to use theatre to enhance teacher practice and deepen student learning. They invite educators to an appreciation event that includes a special preview of The Philanthropist and a question and answer session with Cynthia Nixon on Thursday, June 11. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about their programs for the 2009-10 season. Space is limited to this free event so please register online: http://springeducatorsevent.eventbrite.com/

K-12 teachers, professors, lecturers, and assistant teachers are meeting in a highly interactive environment to identify significant issues in education as a result of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and to develop a practical plan to resolve them. The findings of this congress will comprise the contribution of NYC area educators to The Declaration for Equity and Excellence in Education. The Declaration will provide guidance and practical advice from the subject matter experts of education, those that teach. This document, authored by educators from the USA, Canada, and 21 other countries when completed will be presented to the US Congress and Senate, and brought to the attention of President Obama and his administration. The Declaration was begun in July 2008 in San Francisco, expanded in November 2008 in Tarrytown, NY and after its expansion in Philadelphia and NYC will make its way to Seattle, Santa Fe, Denver, and San Francisco before September 2009. Details can be found at http://www.elementalethics.com/OneDayNoFrillsDecla rationWritersSymposium... or via email to rosanna.pittella@elementalethics.com.

Free Sports & Fitness Expo for children age 4 to 18 with gifts and prizes. Fun for the entire family. Over 25 sports activities, nutrition clinics and health screenings - totally free.Event Contact: (718) 346-5852; www.bodysculpt.org or email: vince@sixweeks.com

Behind the Book is hosting an after-work networking event on Monday, June 15th at Mad 46, a rooftop lounge on top of the ultra-sleek Roosevelt Hotel. The event will feature a live DJ spinning top 40 hits and other party favorites, amazing raffle prizes, and drink specials offered exclusively to Behind the Book guests. Escape to the Islands is the perfect cure for the Monday Blues. It will be a great opportunity to meet other young professionals and enjoy an incredible view of Midtown. All guests who arrive between 6pm-7pm will be able to sample specialty mojitos and will receive a complimentary Miller Lite. Guests will also be able to purchase drinks at a special discounted price: Van Gogh Vodka Cocktails - $5.00, Hpnotiq Cocktails - $5.00, Cazadorez Blanco Margaritas/Tequila- $10.00. (Usually, all of these drinks range from $14-20 at Mad46.)All proceeds will go towards Behind the Book’s programs, providing curriculum integrated literacy programs to students in NYC public schools. Advance Tickets//$10 -To purchase, click NY Charities or paste this link: https://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID= 4005 into your browser.At the door//$15 Mad 46 is located on Madison Avenue at 46th Street, on the 19th Floor of the Roosevelt Hotel. ~~ABOUT BEHIND THE BOOK~~Behind the Book’s mission is to excite children and young adults about reading. Working with low-income students in New York City’s K-12 public schools, Behind the Book brings authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and nurture a new generation of book readers.~~MORE INFO~~To buy tickets, go to ://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID=4005 http://www.behindthebook.org http://www.mad46.com

June 19 - 20, 2009 YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE (World Premiere)Young people are on the frontlines of many of the world’s human rights crises, but it’s all too rare that we get to hear their perspectives. The second edition of Youth Producing Change shares 10 powerful stories from young filmmakers across the globe as they turn a camera on their own lives and share their visions of change. Film program run time: 62 min. Discussion with filmmakers to follow Screenings:Friday, June 19, 2009 7pm | Reception to follow. Saturday, June 20, 2009 2pm Screenings held at Film Society of Lincoln Center Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street, Upper Level (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)Tickets are available for purchase at www.filmlinc.comMembers, seniors, and students $7; general admission $11. Special Offer: BUY ONE TICKET ~ GET ONE FREESelect the “YPC Special” when you purchase your tickets online and receive a 2nd complimentary ticket when you arrive at the Walter Reade Theater box office. This offer is only good for YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE screening in the HRWIFF09. For group tickets please email ypc.hrw.orgFor more information please visit: http://www.hrw.org/en/iff/youth-producing-change-w orld-premiere

June 19 - 20, 2009 YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE (World Premiere)Young people are on the frontlines of many of the world’s human rights crises, but it’s all too rare that we get to hear their perspectives. The second edition of Youth Producing Change shares 10 powerful stories from young filmmakers across the globe as they turn a camera on their own lives and share their visions of change. Film program run time: 62 min. Discussion with filmmakers to follow Screenings:Friday, June 19, 2009 7pm | Reception to follow. Saturday, June 20, 2009 2pm Screenings held at Film Society of Lincoln Center Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street, Upper Level (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)Tickets are available for purchase at www.filmlinc.comMembers, seniors, and students $7; general admission $11. Special Offer: BUY ONE TICKET ~ GET ONE FREESelect the “YPC Special” when you purchase your tickets online and receive a 2nd complimentary ticket when you arrive at the Walter Reade Theater box office. This offer is only good for YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE screening in the HRWIFF09. For group tickets please email ypc.hrw.orgFor more information please visit: http://www.hrw.org/en/iff/youth-producing-change-w orld-premiere

The Make Music New York organization is inviting teachers to organize ensembles of student musicians for Make Music New York, NYC's largest citywide musical festival. The festival will be held on the first day of summer, June 21. As part of a special project called "Mass Appeal,” groups of students playing a single kind of instrument will perform in prominent outdoor locations.For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Ferguson at eferguson@makemusicny.org or (510) 316-3061.

Keeping students engaged is our first and foremost challenge in public schools. This course will give you techniques on how to keep your students on-task through cooperation not control.This workshop will provide information that will help yoga teachers engage all of their students and manage their classes in a way that shows compassion and respect for children, while also being mindful of safety.Create an understanding of discipline as an education tool, rather than an attempt at control, and provide alternative discipline methods that serve to re-orient students to activities rather than ostracize them.Learn how to use communication strategies to create an environment of mutual trust and avoid unnecessary conflict with childrenvisit our website at www.littlefloweryoga.com and click on teacher training to learn more

We all know that boredom is the most common reason students misbehave. Come learn how to recognize different learning styles and keep your students rolling merrily along. This 3 hour workshop will focus on Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Howard Gardner's theory has changed our understanding of how children learn and how teachers can effectively communicate information. This workshop introduces teachers to all nine of Gardner's Intelligences and discusses ways in which we can use yoga to engage them. Help your students discover their strengths and strengthen their weaknesses, while giving them tools to succeed in school and in life.

The One Voice International Educational Conference offers a forum for an exciting and energizing exchange of ideas on research, best practices, developments, and visions in the field of ethics and education and an exploration into practical solutions for nagging issues. The conference theme, “One Voice,” is based on the philosophy that educators, not politicians or those who finance them have the answers to problems that plague educational systems. By uniting educators and documenting their recommendations and suggested solutions, and amplifying their united voice, The Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education is working to facilitate positive change. You are invited to share your work with your peers, and add your voice to theirs, and become part of the solution.

Unwind on the last day of school!

The Village Pourhouse

Choose your Spot:

• Uptown: 982 Amsterdam Ave. at 109th St.

• Downtown: 64 3rd Ave. at 11th St.

$5 wristband gets you an extended happy hour from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Specials

• $2 Bud and Bud Light Drafts

• 2 for 1 Margaritas, Absolut Cocktails, Jim Beam Black,� Cruzan and Pyrat Mojitos, Sagatiba Caipirinas

• $25 Margarita or Sagatiba Lemonade Pitchers

Proceeds from the bar and wristbands go toward four nonprofits to benefit NYC school teachers:

• Critical Educator Network

• LinkEducation

• RISE

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