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Building Block Party @ PS 149 The Christa McAuliffe School

October 24, 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Please join your school community and NYC Kids RISE to celebrate the official announcement of the new Savings Match reward!

WHAT:

Back-to-School Building Block Party: Are You Ready for the Savings Match?

  • Party with DINNER, MUSIC, AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
  • Get the details about the new Savings Match opportunity
  • Complete the 3 Building Blocks and earn up to $75 in rewards – You must complete the 3 Building Blocks to be eligible for the Savings Match.
  • Share your best tips for saving, and hear other families’ savings tips

WHEN:

  • Wednesday, October 24 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

WHERE:

  • PS 149 The Christa McAuliffe School
  • 93-11 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

WHO:

  • Families from PS 149 The Christa McAuliffe School, PS 92 Harry T. Stwart Sr., PS 148 Queens, PS Q222 Fire Fighter Christopher A. Santora School, PS 228 Early Childhood Magnet School of the Arts, and PS 280

Location: PS 149 The Christa McAuliffe School, 93-11 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372.
Call 833 543-7473 or email [email protected] to RSVP!

What to Bring to the Event:
To complete the 3 Building Blocks and earn up to $75 in rewards, make sure to bring this information with you:

  • Your login information for the NYC Kids RISE Savings Tracker
  • Your own social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
  • Your child’s social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
  • Your and your child’s home address and zip code
  • Your email address
  • Your and your child’s date of birth
  • Your bank account and routing number

You must complete the 3 Building Blocks to be eligible for the Savings Match.

Can’t Attend?

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 24!

Sincerely,

Your Partners at NYC Kids RISE

Details

Date:
October 24, 2018
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

About this calendar
  • – This calendar does not include training or professional development workshops for school staff or community stakeholders.
  • – Workshops are added to the calendar as they become available.
  • – Workshops allow participants to ask questions directly to presenters and be referred to NYC Kids RISE staff members for individual support.
  • – For support with finding the right event for you, contact us via email or phone.
  • – Recorded versions of past workshops are available on our YouTube channel.
Which workshop should you attend?

Save for College Information Session

This information session introduces parents and guardians to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program, including who is eligible to participate, how the Program works, and how parents or guardians can take foundational steps (Building Blocks) to earn rewards for their child’s college and career training.

Activate and View Your Child’s NYC Scholarship Account

Is your family ready to take the first foundational step in the Save for College Program? At this workshop, parents and guardians will learn how to activate and view their child’s NYC Scholarship Account (Building Block 1). Families will also learn about the other foundational steps of the Program (Building Block 2 and 3).

Choose the Right College and Career Savings Account

How can parents and guardians build on the money invested in their child’s NYC Scholarship Account? Join this workshop to learn about the college and career saving account options available for your child through the Save for College Program. Opening and connecting a savings account to your child’s NYC Scholarship Account is the second foundational step in the Program (Building Block 2).

Meet the College and Career Savings Experts

Are you looking for more information on how to save for your child’s college and career training? This interactive panel discussion will explain the college and career savings account options available through the Save for College Program. A financial counselor will provide tips and answer questions about how families can save.

My Kid is Going to College

How can parents and guardians plan ahead for their child’s college and career journey? This interactive workshop will introduce families to different types of college and career training, the cost of higher education, and available resources. Participants will learn how the Save for College Program fits into their child’s educational future and will be encouraged to share their own stories and experiences in order to learn from one another.

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