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Back to school celebration Saturday in Central Park

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Consider attending the Department of Education's Back to School Kickoff in Central Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the bandshell area near 72nd Street and 5th Avenue. There will be games, face-painting, and other activities for families. Staten Island's PS 22 chorus, which has gained national attention, will also perform!

Plus there will be many representatives from the DOE who can answer your questions about the upcoming school year, including Chancellor Klein who is scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m.

Got questions about your child with special needs? Look for a representative from Insideschools' parent organization, Advocates for Children of New York ,who will join with colleagues from Resources for Children with Special Needs to distribute information and answer questions.

If you go to Saturday's fair, let us know what you learned!

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