Author: Mr. G

F A M I L Y N E W S

EDUCATION
CLINIC,
INC.

IN THIS ISSUE

The Clinic Goes On / At Harlem Academy / “An Open Letter”	1
Christmas / In Harlem	2
Congratulations, / Special Thanks, / Sincerest Apologies, Blessings and / Condolences	3
Important Dates / Contact Us	4

3 1/2 Decades of
“Making a Difference
in the Lives of Children”

Volume 22, EDITION i1

january 2017

Making a difference in the lives of children by providing supplementary
educational programs to inner-city children for more than 35years

THE CLINIC GOES ON AT HARLEM ACADEMY
AN OPEN LETTER
Dear Alum and Parents,
For over 35 years the Education Clinic, (formerly St. Aloysius Education Clinic) has been firmly rooted in Harlem. The neighborhood and Demographics have changed but we have always continued to serve the greater Harlem area. Our longevity speaks to our dedication. You, our parents and alum can speak to our experience, but most importantly, our history speaks for itself.
With our relocation this past September we seem to have lost a lot of the students we have grown to know, loved to teach, as well as learned from. Like our own children we wonder where you’ve gone and whether you will return. So we, I, am appealing to those parents we have come to know because they themselves were our students once, to come on back.
We are still here doing what we’ve always done, just at a different location. We have been graced with new students in all grades with promising academic futures—Ones we will nurture and help grow, as we did you and yours. There is still room and we do miss those inquisitive minds that we were proud to have in our classrooms and those members of the parent network we had come to know, respect and love.
The Education Clinic is currently running its fall programs out of Harlem Academy located at 1330 5th Avenue (between 111th and 112th streets). Mr. Dotoli and the staff at Harlem Academy have been very accommodating. We are running the Early Childhood Literacy Program (PreK3 to Kindergarten), the AACE Program (1st through 8th), plus the SAT program (11th grade), just as we did at St. Aloysius School.
We hope to continue this fruitful partnership with Harlem Academy for as long as they will allow us. And, we hope to be able to academically grow your children for as long as you will allow us. We will be on the lookout for you.
With open arms,
The Education Clinic Inc. Administration and Staff.
Improvements For 2017
Keeping in tune with demands, as of January 15th, the clinics website will have online fillable summer applications which can be forwarded directly to our email. PayPal has been set up for easy online payments. The websites address is: www.educationclinicinc.org. We will begin to accept summer applications as of January 15th for grades PreK3 to 7th.

F
A M
I
L
Y
N E W S

EDUCATION CLINIC INC.

CHRISTMAS IN HARLEM
Christmas at the Clinic has never been boring, or easy. Logistically speaking it’s a nightmare—collecting dear santa letters, entering info into spreadsheets, finding secret santas to pick up each child’s Christmas wish, tracking down presents, last minute shopping. But it doesn't end there –matching gifts to letters, wrapping presents, sorting, delivering to any of 6 different locations. Then we have a Christmas party to get ready for—making sure every child has a present waiting and that Santa has a place to land his sleigh on the roof.
This year we matched Morgan Stanley secret santas to our kids in the Early Childhood Literacy Program, AACE Program and SAT Program. Students Harlem Academy, St. Marks and Ms. Tracys Daycare Program. Children from St. Benedicts at St. Charles and children of St. Pauls Lutheran Church
As has been the norm for four years students of the Saturday program also provided gifts for senior citizens at the Cooke Rehabilitation Center.
Therefore, we extend a special thank you to the following organizations, groups, and individuals for their invaluable help in making the 2016 Christmas a success in Harlem..
N.Y. Cares Winter Wishes Program
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
N.B.C.—Toy Drive
Morgan Stanley Employees
Education Clinic Board
Education Clinic Staff
Education Clinic Alum
Education Clinic Students
The Parents Network

F
A M
I
L
Y
N E W S

EDUCATION CLINIC INC.

CONGRATULATIONS TO
Robert Garcia who entered State University at Stony Brook in September
Juliet Pettit who entered Fashion Institute of Technology in September
Determination and perseverance paid off. We are proud of you.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Regina Smith and her Committee for hosting a great Happy Hour Benefit for the Clinic and Dwayne Norris and the Greater New York Rotary Clubs for hosting a wonderful Picnic Benefit at Riverside Park for the Clinic. Also Aubrey Brown for his generous donation to enrich our Science Program. The Proceeds of both these events and Mr. Browns donation help us to continue to provide services to inner-city children.
SINCEREST APOLOGIES
The Education Clinic Administration and staff would like to apologize to those who received their last Family News so late. We suffered great technical issues with our printing facilities. We have made the necessary repairs and purchases and hope not to have this repeated.
BLESSINGS TO
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wernham on the occasion of their marriage.
Dr. Marcus Jones and Georgiana Davies on the occasion of their marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Green on the occasion of their marriage.
CONDOLENCES
Winston Huang on the death of his mother and
Abraham on the death of his grandmother
Johnny Guadalupe on the death of his mother.
Jaseth Anderson-White on the death of her mother and mother-in-law
and to all the children on the death of their grandmothers.
Kira and Isaiah Brown on the death of their grandmother.
Gina Corpus on the death of Tom.

F
A M
I
L
Y
N E W S

EDUCATION CLINIC INC.

IMPORTANT DATES
January 7th Classes resume
January 21st DeLaSalle Test for 5th graders, 8:30 a.m. at DeLaSalle
February 4th J.E.D.I. Open House for high school and college students interested in tutoring positions in our 5 week summer pro gram. Interested students should report at 1:45 to Harlem Academy, 1330 5th Avenue between 111 and 112 streets.
February 4th DeLaSalle Test for 6th graders, 8:30 a.m. at DeLaSalle
March 4th George Jackson Academy Test. (3rd and 4th grade boys)
Email: admissions@georgejacksonacademy.org to request copy of application.
May 6th Testing for AACE Program, 8:30 a.m at Harlem Academy
May 13th Summer Registration, 7 a.m to 1 p.m. at Harlem Academy
May 20th Kindergarten Summer Testing , 8:30 a.m.
at Harlem Academy.
July 5th Tentative First Day Of Summer Program.
CONTACT US
No one can ever say that they can’t reach us. We’re on Facebook and our website is: www.educationclinicinc.org. Our email, office phone and fax number remain the same, and of course you can reach us on our cellphones 24/7—so let us hear from you.
Education Clinic Inc. Education Clinic Inc.
Administrative Office Harlem Office
355 8th Avenue 437-439 Lenox Ave (entrance on
Suite 2-D 132nd St., between Lenox & 7th)
New York, NY 10001 New York, NY 10037
P/F 212-234-6495
stal219@aol.com
Ms. Beth Pettit Mr. Ramon Gonzalez
Academic Consultant Executive Director
646-236-9121 908-240-8067