Mid March is nearly here already, with Spring Break only a few weeks away. But the drab of a long winter still clings on. Two enterprising Ramapo Central School District teachers have banded together create the upcoming Family Night initiative, which encourages families to enjoy an evening together. Soon this winter will thaw and spring will have many students careening off toward the end of semester.
On Monday, March 16, there will be no district-related homework, tests to study for the following day, sports, or extracurricular activities after 5 p.m. Instead, Ramapo Central families are encouraged to spend quality downtime together.
Suffern Middle School social studies teacher KC Davan and RP Connor Elementary School teacher Michele McKiernan thought that a districtwide family day, one without homework or the need to study, and that would create unity and community throughout the district.
The pair, with support from districtwide PTA volunteers, has assembled a variety of business that will offer special discounts on the Monday, March 16. Both the Suffern and Sloatsburg Library will participate in the event as well.
Celebrate Family Night at the Sloatsburg Library on March 16 with marshmallow fun from 6-8:30 p.m.
KC Davan, an administrative intern with the RCSD, said that the idea for Family Night was borrowed from a Long Island school district and is meant to set one special week day aside that allows the family to spend time together.
On Monday, March 16, there will be no district-related homework, tests to study for the following day, sports, or extracurricular activities after 5 p.m. Instead, Ramapo Central families are encouraged to spend quality downtime together.
Following is a partial list of businesses that are offering family-oriented programming or specials on March 16.
Airmont Diner, Airmont
10% discount on total bill
Airmont Eats, Airmont
10% discount
B-Balls Meatballs, Suffern
$8.95 large cheese pie (carry out or dine-in); 20% discount on all other food orders
Bella Vita, Airmont
10% discount on all items except promotions
Da Nina, Suffern
20% discount on total bill
Field House, Suffern
Free fountain sodas
Il Villagio, Suffern
$8.75 cheese pizza, $6.99 penne vodka OR chicken parm w/ spaghetti, dine-in only, 4-10pm
Ray’s Pizza, Tallman
Three Meals for 4:
-$30.95 for 1 small tray of chicken parm, 1 garden salad and a 2-liter soda
-$19.95 for 1 large pizza, 12-piece wings and a 2-liter soda
-$21.95 for 1 pasta dish, 2 soups, 1 garden salad and a 2-liter soda
Spampi’s Pizzeria, Airmont
15% discount for dine-in only
Sunnyside’s, Sloatsburg
10% discount
The Turn, Suffern
Free kids’ meal with adult entree purchase
Activities
Suffern Library
LEGOs will be available for free play in the arts & crafts room, 5-8pm
Sloatsburg Library
Families Pop Anytime! Come make marshmallow towers out of toothpicks and marshmallows, 6-8:30pm
