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Tuxedo Park School recently launched a Saturday Morning Enrichment Program, which is open to the public. The one-hour courses run from 9 a.m. to noon and include such diverse offerings as chess, fencing, “Minecraft,” supervised open gym, yoga, and Chinese. These last two programs are also available to interested adults. Tuxedo Park School is proud of the community it has built among the families of its students who hail from both New Jersey and New York. School officials are pleased to have an opportunity to open its doors to the larger community. The school encourages lifelong learners of every age, from the faculty to the students and the family members who enable the important work that goes on at the school. For details about the Saturday Enrichment Program, visit tuxedoparkschool.org or call Jackie Levine at (845) 351-4737. Tuxedo Park School will host an Admissions Open House at 9 a.m. on Feb. 12.
Saddle River’s Teagan Cunningham taking a fencing class during the launch of the Saturday Morning Enrichment Program at Tuxedo Park School.
Enrichment program offered at Tuxedo Park School
This year, about 10 million children will head to summer camp. Besides packing the right clothing and gear, some parents will also be packing prescription medications for their children. According to pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions, more than half of children are taking prescription drugs. The most common are medications for asthma,
Prescription medication safety tips for young campers
allergies, behavioral disorders, and infections. Parents must do their homework to understand who is responsible for their child’s medication needs, and who the members of the camp’s health care team are. Know Before You Go: Learn about the camp medical staff, its on-site medical facilities, and where the closest hospital is. Make the camp administration aware of any
conditions your child has and any medications your child takes. Know Who is in Charge: Make sure you know who is in charge of your child’s medications, and who is legally allowed to administer them, whether it is nurse, doctor, counselor, or camp coordinator. (continued on page 9)