The PCRC, located in rooms 206-208 of Fassett School, is for parents with children ages 6 and under. The center is separated into different learning areas appropriate for young children. Activities include reading, crafts, dress-up, puzzles and much more. Resource Lending Library Books and magazines are available to address a wide variety of parenting issues nutrition, discipline and crafts, to name a few. Parent Education Programs Workshops are held every month and cover a wide range of topics of concern to families.
Parental input is key to determining workshop topics.
The PCRC opened in February of this year. It is made possible through a partnership with the school district and the Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning. A monthly newsletter is available to families and agencies interested in the center. The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is coming to town to help relieve some of this holiday stress. The orchestra, led by Resident Conductor Grant Cooper, will be joined by jazz vocalist Ronnie Leigh.