October Newsletter

In This Issue
Fall Forecast
We would like to thank the local stores and restaurants for their generous donations for our "So U Think Youth Got Talent" event.  Thanks to you our event will shine.
 
Some of our other fall programs include:  
  
  Anger Management:
Help  individuals learn how to manage their anger and develop self-control over thoughts and actions . Delivered in two Phoenix House locations. 

Positive Action: based on the intuitive philosophy that we feel good about ourselves when we do positive actions. On-going groups at Hauppauge High School.

Why Try:  
An intervention
program that focuses on good decision making skills provided at  Phoenix House in two locations. 
 

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Happy Halloween 
Halloween Passes Us By -- by Alice Mae
Each nose is twitching, excitement is itching
Bats in our belfry are shy 
The hour of witching is rather bewitching
Halloween will soon pass us by

Dressed as a witch, in a pin and a stitch
Hoping to fly over the sky
Inspired with fun, Halloween has begun
But soon it will pass us on by 

The flying broom skips out of the room
Where black birds catch up on the fly
Owls run away when sun breaks the day
Before Halloween passes us by

Scarecrows and witches with patches on britches
Wild corn grown hang on the husk
Children all happy in costumes so snappy
With parties and dress up's till dusk

Boil and bubble a pot of fun trouble
Halloween pumpkin pie
From out of the rubble, excitement will double 
Before Halloween passes on by
  
   Have a outstanding October, 
  
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness.  During the month of October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments.  It's not about celebrating disabilities, it's about celebrating abilities. 
 

To learn more information click here .
Our Upcoming Events 
**Smithtown Youth Bureau presents...**
"So U Think Youth Got Talent"
 A fundraiser for Kings Park in the kNOw & Smithtown Children's Foundation
December 18, 6-9pm at Kings Park High School

  Middle School(7-9th grades)
October 14, 21, 28, & November 4th 
6-7 pm
High School (10-12th grades)
October 6, 13, 20, & 27th 
6-7 pm

*Babysitting Skills Workshop**
Nesaquake Middle School
November 2,9,16, 23rd
2:45-3:45 pm

Accompsett Middle School
October 28, November 4, 18, and December 2
2:45-3:45 pm

**Research-Based Prevention & Intervention Programming:**
-Coping Skills 
-Reconnecting Youth 
-Positive Action 
-Anger Management

**Parent Support Group
 (PSG)** 
Six session program provided by the Smithtown
Youth Bureau and Horizons.
Topics include:
  • The Discouragement & Misbehavior link.
  • Changing adolescent behavior by changing parent responses.
  • How consequences can replace punishment.
  • Replacing power struggles and conflict with a more democratic family environment.
  • And others.
All PSG sessions will be held at the Horizons Center in Smithtown.  Contact the Youth Bureau for further information and to register! 

We provide  programs in all Smithtown, Hauppauge, Commack and Kings Park communities. 
Keep a lookout on our website, on Facebook and in your children's backpacks, as well!
 
To request any programming for schools & community groups, please email [email protected] or call 
(631) 360-7595.

Quick Links
Parent and Student Surveys
We are looking to compile information from our local community members on how we can better serve the youth in our town . Please take a few minutes to fill out this anonymous survey.
 
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Smithtown Youth Bureau | |  [email protected]  | 631.360.7595
161 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787

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