Variety Child Learning Center

No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15

Tips and Tricks for Managing Behaviors at Home
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join us for a virtual workshop presented by Madeline Logan, M.S. Ed., and Cristen Trager, M.S. Ed., on January 10, 2024, from 12pm-1pm.
This workshop will go over strategies to support your child at home. We will discuss detailed strategies and simple positive behavior systems to help your child during a behavior and to prevent future behaviors. This workshop will give you tools and strategies that can be used easily at home as well as during family outings.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP.

Parent Autism Support Group
2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
The ASD support group provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with ASD to meet, share experiences, ask questions, and receive support and discuss topics of choice.
This group will be held once monthly from 12pm-1pm, the second Tuesday of the month via zoom.
Click here for details and to register!

Winter Break Playdate
2023-12-27 09:30 - 23:30
Join Variety families for a morning of fun during the winter break, sponsored by the Family Association.
Wednesday, December 27
9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
$10 per VCLC student
$15 per sibling and other children
* Admission fee partly paid for with funds raised by the VCLC Family Association *
Active Kidz
200 Robbins Lane Jericho, NY 11753
(Located on the far corner in the rear of the building)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP.

School Closed-Holiday Recess
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01

Syosset Spirit Week
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-22
We’re celebrating the season with a Happy Holidays Spirit Week in Syosset!
Monday, 12/18 – Merry Morning Monday
Stay cozy in pajamas, sweatpants or your favorite comfy clothes (school appropriate).
Tuesday, 12/19 – Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Hoping for snow! Wear white or any other snowy color or dress like a snowman.
Wednesday, 12/20 – Grinch Day
Dress like you’re from Whoville or wear green/Grinch themed clothes.
Thursday, 12/21 – You Are a Gift Day
Dress up like a present (ribbon, bows, bags, wrapping paper, etc. – be creative!).
Friday, 12/22 – Festive Friday
Wear festive clothing! Your favorite holiday colors, hat, scarf, cozy socks, etc.

Preschool Holiday Performance
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Gallow gym for a special holiday performance!
Click here for details and to RSVP.

Holiday Lights Display
2023-12-04 17:00 - 2024-01-01 23:00
Be sure to drive by to view this incredible Holiday Lights Display and make a donation to Variety Child Learning Center!

Holiday Lighting Spectacular
2023-12-03 16:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the season at the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting Spectacular with music, merriment and a visit from Santa!
Variety Child Learning Center will be participating in support of the Syosset community.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Jackson Avenue, Syosset

Supporting Fine & Gross Motor Development at Home
2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual workshop on Wednesday, November 29 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to learn more about fine and gross motor development and how to support their development at home.
This Zoom workshop will be presented by Lori Christianson, PT, and Melissa Capozzoli, MS OTR/L.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-29
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 29 – School Spirit Day (wear blue and yellow to show your Variety spirit)

No School- Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24

Thanksgiving Feast
2023-11-22 12:00 - 13:00
On Wednesday, November 22, we will celebrate Thanksgiving with an in-school feast in Syosset and Gallow.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-22
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 22 – Dress your Best to Celebrate Thanksgiving (sneakers required)

Thanksgiving Feast - Karopcyzc
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00
The students will celebrate the season with a Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday, November 21.

Virtual Grandparents' Group
2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for the opportunity to discuss concerns, share ideas and gain information!
The group will meet for four sessions via Zoom.
Wednesdays, October 25, November 1, November 8 and November 15.
10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
If you have any questions, please call Angela Hamel, Social Worker, VCLC Family Services, at 516-921-7171, Extension 2179.

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-15
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 15 – Sports Day (represent your favorite team)

School Closed-Veterans Day
2023-11-10

Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
2023-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 8, from 12-1 p.m. for a presentation on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
The presentation will focus on information for parents of children with expressive communication difficulties.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO REGISTER. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-08
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 8 – Veterans Day Spirit (red, white and blue)

Staff Development
2023-11-07

School Closed-Staff Development
2023-11-07

Wacky Wednesday
2023-11-01
We’re feeling Wacky at Syosset and Gallow this month! Celebrate with a different themes each Wednesday.
November 1 – Pajama/Loungewear Day

Syosset Halloween Parade
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Syosset campus for our Halloween Parade!
Date: October 31
Time: 1:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!

Gallow Halloween Parade
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Gallow/Levittown school for our Halloween Parade!
Date: October 31
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Who: Student family members or caregiver
Where: Behind the school building in the field (72 Farmedge Rd)
Parking: It can be tricky, arrive early to check the back parking lot (turn onto Trapper and then Rt onto Carpenter). If you chose to park in the front of the building, check signage. Parking in the front loop is permitted until 2:00 p.m., however dismissal procedures start at 2:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES/FORM.

Spooktacular Halloween
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00

Fire Truck Visit
2023-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
The Bethpage Fire Department will visit our Gallow location to discuss fire safety.
Check back for time and details!
