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March 2026 Family & Community Liaison Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/01/26 (09:00 AM)
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Please enjoy the latest Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletter for March 2026.

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Beyond Distractibility: Navigating the ADHD Brain

Thursday, March 19
5:00-5:30pm Dinner & Sign-in
5:30-7:00pm Workshop

The March Family and Community Liaison workshop will focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is not just being "hyper" or "easily distracted": it is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that often occurs alongside other diagnoses. In this training, we will learn about the sensory, executive functioning, and behavioral challenges that can commonly occur with ADHD. Participants will also learn concrete strategies to support someone with this diagnosis at school, home, and community settings.  Presenter Amanda Hudson, LMSW, Family and Community Liaison at Homer Elementary, has over 15 years of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities. Amanda will be building on the ideas presented in her sensory workshop from the 2024-2025 school year to focus on these requested topics, but this workshop will also be be helpful even for those who did not attend last year. 

This workshop is appropriate for parents, teachers, and other supportive adults. NOT limited to Homer School District. For more information or to register click the button below.
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MARCH WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
 
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March is National Social Workers Month

Social workers are well-educated, train for years and develop expertise not just to change people, but to reshape systems that can help people live far richer and improved lives. Social Workers are on the front lines, helping individuals and communities so they can overcome personal and societal challenges and even thrive. Social Workers are also adept at bringing people and communities together so they can find common ground and work to improve the welfare of all. Homer Central School District has a great team of building level School Social Workers and all of the District's Liaisons are also Social Workers. The National Association of Social Workers' 2026 Social Work Month theme honors the prime mission of the Social Work profession – to enhance human well-being, meet the basic human needs of all people, and put special attention on the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. Homer Schools' Social Worker team works to honor that mission every day.
 
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Girls' Day Out 2026

The 24th Annual Girls Day Out event is hosted by Tompkins Cortland Community College and in collaboration with TST Boces PTECH Academy.

This unique day of activities for girls ages 10-14 will be held on March 7, 2026, in alignment with International Women’s Day. We will engage and empower ALL girls in our community by equipping them with the tools to go out into the world as we see them: equal, powerful, and unstoppable. The day’s events will include the following:

An interactive career fair with accomplished women from the Cortland community and surrounding areas (see below for the list of Career Fair participants)
-Hands-on STEAM-based activities with technology to explore science and create art
-A dance fitness activity to get moving
-An intro to ukelele lesson
-Time to swim and have fun with friends
-Lunch and a snack will be provided, along with a 2026 Girls Day Out giveaway item

When: March 7, 2026 from 9:30 - 3:00 pm
Where: Tompkins Cortland Community College Main Campus, Dryden, NY
Make sure to bring a bathing suit, a towel, and water. Please leave valuables at home.

There is a fee to register but scholarships are available to ensure every child who wants to come is able to! If cost is a barrier, please complete the Girls Day Out Scholarship Application Form if you would like to apply.

 

Gym & Swim

If you're sick of winter and want to get you and your kids out of the house, Gym & Swim is for you.

Join Meryl Fish for a fun, active evening designed for families with children ages 1–5. Each pop-up event begins with an hour in the gym, where Meryl will lead activities like parachute games, scooters, balloons, and more. Then head to the pool for an hour of swimming!

March 27 is the last Pop Up date for this winter.
Time: 5–6 pm (Gym) & 6–7 pm (Pool)
There is a fee for both children and parents.
Register at the Cortland YWCA front desk or call (607) 753-9651 for more information.

This is the perfect way to move, play, and spend time together with family!
 

Summer Camps 2026

Summer Camps are starting to accept registrations already. Don't miss out! Checkout our list of available options that will continue to be updated throughout the year as more become available. If you have an idea of something we may be missing, please let us know by contacting the Family and Community Liaison in your child's school building. Click the button below or use the QR code to see the Summer Camp 2026 list. Think Summer!
Summer Camp Info
 
Seven Valleys Food Rescue announces free food giveaways on select Tuesdays in March, April, and May from 12-6 PM.
 

March is Women's History Month

The Cortland County League of Women Voters is celebrating with a special discussion led by Sara Catterall, author of Amelia Bloomer on March 2nd at the CNY Living History Center. Amelia Jenks Bloomer was an American newspaper editor, women's rights and temperance advocate and born right here in Homer, NY in 1818. The discussion will begin at 6 p.m. (free) and is open to everyone! To register click HERE.
 

Raising Kids Who Include

Coming soon is "Raising Kids Who Include", a presentation created for anyone in a child’s “village” who contributes to their growth and development. This session will be hosted with Racker and The Nora Project on Wednesday, April 8th from 5-6:30 pm via ZOOM. 

Raising Kids Who Include provides practical, actionable strategies to help children build the beliefs and skills needed to include others. This presentation is relevant to all kids.

 

Cortland Community Learning Garden

Spring is right around the corner. Participate in this fun Scavenger Hunt for the Cortland Community Learning Garden this March. Anyone who participates according to the directions in the scavenger hunt will be entered to win a Coffee mania gift card to be drawn on March 30th. To learn more about the Cortland Community Learning Garden visit https://cortlandcii.org/cortland-community-learning-garden/
 
Free virtual summer elementary literacy tutoring for grades 1-5 nationwide, offered by SUNY Cortland.
 
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Recent past issues of the Homer Central School District Family and Community Liaison Newsletters can be found on the district website at www.homercentral.org/community