Aaron Academy - New York Manhattan - Private, Special Education School

May 13, 2010 – Field Experience to Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, NY

Widely known as one of the world's outstanding sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center is located approximately one hour north of New York City, in New York's Hudson Valley. Storm King's permanent collection of sculpture, dating from 1945 to the present, includes works by many of the twentieth century's most influential artists, integrated into a pristine, 500-acre landscape of rolling hills, fields, and woodlands.
(courtesy: www.stormking.org)

Aaron Academy visited Storm King on a gorgeous spring day. They enjoyed hiking around the grounds, viewing the sculpture installations, and admiring the wildlife. Students photographed the field experience with cameras donated by the US Olympic Committee.

Please click here for the photo album

May 12, 2010 – Author Ana Homayoun speaks to parents at Aaron Academy

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Ana Homayoun, nationally recognized author of That Crumpled Paper was Due last Week – Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life, spoke at Aaron Academy’s Parent Workshop Series on May 12th.

She provided parents, educators, and professionals in the field with information on how to help students who struggle with organization skills, time management, and study skills. Following her presentation, Ana signed copies of her book for participants.

Ana was highly impressed with Aaron Academy’s mission and values towards meeting the needs of all students. She returned for a school visit on Friday May 14th and met many of the Aaron Academy students. This was a wonderful event to end Aaron Academy’s first Parent Workshop Series.

Parent Workshops will begin again in Fall 2010 – look out for the save the dates!

May 6, 2010 – Student Artwork show at Thoreau Center for Sustainability

Upon viewing the documentary Rivers and Tides, Year 2 students wanted to make a public art response which has culminated in the 3 collaborative panel pieces titled Change, Flexibility and the Environment.
Ms. Bareno wrote a proposal and found a venue to show the work at The Thoreau Center for Sustainability. The Thoreau Center which is located downtown, houses various non-profit organizations that deal with community, environment and philanthropy. The gallery space is in a corporate setting, lining the halls of the building as well as adorning the walls of conference rooms.
Our students work will span two shows, one on innovative youth programs and the other on art that addresses the environmental concerns. The students’ work will be up through the summer.
http://www.thoreau.org/new-york/exhibits-programs/index.html