Photo courtesy of Joe Cortale.
In its March 11, 2010 edition, the Suffolk Times reported on the activities of the East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC), a group that NorthForkParents belongs to. Read the article, reprinted with permission, here. Also see a listing of great upcoming events.
The East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC) announced it will bring Robbi K & Friends to the families of our area on Saturday, April 17 at 2PM at the Cutchogue East Elementary School Gym. Robbi K, a Lincoln Center Teaching Artist and multiple Parents Choice Award winner, will present an interactive, danceable concert of music, theater and world culture.
With 4EC sponsorship, the concert is free to attend.
For more information about 4EC, please visit www.4ecoalition.org.
The East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC) is sponsoring two experts, Dave Marcus and Gwyeth Smith, to talk about college acceptance and how to help teens find the right college—and find themselves! The lecture will take place on Monday, April 26, 6 – 7:30PM at the Mattituck-Laurel Library. There will be refreshments and the authors will sign copies of their books. The lecture is free to attend, but call the library to register at 298-4134.
For more information about 4EC, please visit its website at www.4ecoalition.org.
The East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC) has announced it will sponsor an autumn-themed family performance by The Storycrafters on Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm at the Mattituck-Laurel Library.
Barry Marshall, and Jeri Burns, PhD, have been working together as The Storycrafters since 1991, and have been solo tellers for even longer than that. In addition to being internationally renowned storytellers, they are award-winning radio show hosts, recording artists, writers, adjunct college faculty, and parents. They perform and teach their art form in schools, libraries, and other venues all over the US, Caribbean, and the British Isles. With a natural, energetic style, they have been featured performers at storytelling and folk festivals nationally and internationally.
4EC members are pooling resources to sponsor this and other 4EC events. This event is free to the public.
The East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC) is sponsoring a four-part series of science workshops for students grades 7 and up on four Friday evenings. Please note times and locations for each. The lineup is as follows:
4EC Presents Science Workshops with the Science Wizard:
Sounds from Outer Space
Friday, October 9, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Southold Library, Main Road, Southold
A sonic tour of space featuring actual sound recordings of the cosmos. Maybe there are beings out there…
Students may be registered at their home libraries or at Southold Library by calling 765-2077.
4EC Presents Science Workshops with the Science Wizard:
Hot & Cold
Friday, October 16, 6:00pm -7:30pm
Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck
What are the affects of temperature? Why are the properties of water so important to life? Demos include the polarity of water, freezing point depression, dry ice and ice cream lab.
Students may be registered at their home libraries or at Mattituck-Laurel Library by calling 298-4134.
4EC Presents Science Workshops with the Science Wizard:
Making Music with Magnets
Friday, October 30, 6:00pm -7:30pm
Cutchogue Library, Main Road, Cutchogue
Learn about and experiment with electric guitars, recorders, speakers, electromagnets and electronic instruments. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments.
Students may be registered at their home libraries or at Cutchogue Library by calling 734-6360.
4EC Presents Science Workshops with the Science Wizard:
Foley Main
Friday, November 13, 6:00pm -7:30pm
Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport
Learn about sound effects and background music associated with making movies. Participants will create their own CD.
Students may be registered at their home libraries or at Floyd Memorial Library by calling 477-0660.
On Saturday, April 18, at 1:00pm at Cutchogue East Elementary School Gym, the East End Education Coalition (4EC) will present Phenomenal Physics.
“This humorous and exciting performance will encourage curiosity and critical thinking, using circus tricks, magic tricks, and audience participation to present kid-friendly demonstrations of scientific principles. Using his circus skills, Mr. Fish excites children about the fascinating world of science with amazing tricks involving bubbles, balloons, bull whips, and eggs.”
The event is free and open to the public.
4EC was founded in December 2004 to supplement children’s school education on the East End. The mission of the 4EC is to pool monetary and human resources in support of education enrichment programs. The coalition pursues programming in all categories, including math, science, technology, fine arts, performing arts, sports, career planning, and more. Programs are for all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade. For more info visit www.4ecoalition.org.
The East End Education Enrichment Coalition will present “Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Intro to Forensic Archaeology” on Monday, November 10, 4:30-5:30pm in the Mattituck-Laurel Library meeting room. Registration required.
What do your bones reveal about you? Using real human bones, students are challenged to find clues to uncover the age, gender and possible cause of death of a real human skeleton!
Space is limited. Students grade 7 and up.
Please email Lynn Maaki to register or for more info.
The East End Educational Enrichment Coalition and the Southold Public Library have announced a seminar called College Application 101 with Barbara Ackerman & Tom Rabbitt on Monday, September 22, 7:30pm in the Southold Free Library.
“High School Seniors! Struggling with the common application, your essay or resume? Ms. Ackerman, retired Guidance Counselor from Southold High School and Mr. Rabbitt, Director of Guidance from Greenport will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on how to best personalize your college application in ways that will help you to get into the school of your choice.”
Space is limited in the library’s community room, so please register early by calling 765-2077
Parents are also welcome!
This program is sponsored by 4EC (East End Educational Enrichment Coalition)
The East End Educational Enrichment Coalition has announced its sponsorship of a series called “Basic Financial Investment Hands On with the Newsday Stockmarket Game” by East End Kids on Mondays, October 6th—December 15th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm at Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport.
The series is for students grades 7 through 12 who want to learn how to invest using the hands-on Newsday Stockmarket Game.
The cost is $10 per student* payable to EEK, P.O. Box 314, East Marion, N.Y. 11939
Please call to request a spot at 477-1413 or call your local library. Space is limited!! Spot secured when payment is received.
Click here to see flyer.
**Scholarship money available if needed.
(From Notice Received by NorthForkParents)
“The 4EC is the East End Educational Enrichment Coalition, consisting of all of your local public libraries, PTAs, the Southold Mothers’ Club, and other parent groups from Mattituck to Shelter Island.
There is rising concern nationwide about student health concerns: obesity, steroids, eating disorders, and other extreme measures students take to “fit in.” As part of Enrichment programming, educators have worked with the 4EC to address this. They have put together a free program for local youths, appealing to their desire to look good and feel good–in a positive way.
‘The stars’ all have personal trainers, nutritionists, and coaches that help them address their personal wishes and needs. Along that line, this program will offer individual conferences, demos to empower local youth. We have reached out to local PE instructors, the Rec Center, scouts, and our own networks. Our hope is that you will encourage students to attend in any way you see fit.
It is at Southold High School gymnasium, Saturday, February 9, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, presented by the following:
The Wellness Coach is Dr. Russ L’HommeDieu from New Life in Progress
The Yoga Instructor is Beth Winter from North Fork Fun-N-Fitness
The Nutrition segment will be handled by Miche and Noah Bacher
The Personal Trainer is Jeff Nockelin from School of Hard Knocks
The Hiking Instructor is Tim Hallock of Northeast Mountain Guides and Wilderness School
Door prize: 2 free Splish Splash tickets (donated by Splish Splash)
Free snacks by “The Market,” and pizza at lunch
Registration preferred but not required. To register call 765-5182.
