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Classroom Connections

Feeling Stuck

“Mompreneur”

Back-to-School Favorites

Marineland Dolphin Adventure

Get Outta Town

Volunteering at Your Child’s School

Pack it Up! School Lunch Box Ideas

Choosing After School Activities

charity

educationSurfers for Autism

Flagler County Schools Calendar

Flagler County After School Activities

Flagler County School News

The Parent Magazine Foundation

Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels

Jump for Joy Bouncers and Sliders

Back-To-School

Back-to-School Healthy Lunches

Reel Life with Jane

Flagler County Library Programs

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September• Working Moms

• Grandparents Day

• Childhood Obesity

October• Fall Festivals

• Top Pediatricians

• Bully Prevention

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Where did the summer go? Here we are getting ready for back to schooland it seems like only yesterday I was searching for summer camps! This issue ispacked with information to help you get ready to get back on schedule! Fromhealthy lunches that you can engage your kids with to all the information youneed from your school district; from bus schedules to open houses. If you don’tsee your school, visit your county school website for up-to-date information onyour child’s school. We have also included an after school directory to make it easierfor you to review your choices for after school care.

We are excited to announce that we are launching our new digital app! Nowour readers can view our editions directly from their smart phone, iPad, or tabletthrough the newsstand on their device, and our advertisers can incorporate theirdirect links to their web page and include direct information about their productsand services that can’t be viewed through our printed editions.

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1. Share your expertise. Kids spend 70% of their time outside of

school and you are an expert on your child.Early in the term, fill the teacher in on yourchild’s strengths and interes ts, personalitypatterns, and specific learning challenges.When you help the teacher connect withyour child, you set everyone up for success.

2. Expect great thingsResearch shows parents’ and teachers’

expectations have a huge impact on kids’development. Set high but realistic expec-tations for your child that are consistentwith his age and ability. Share your expec-tations with educators. Their expectationsare likely to rise in response – and that’sgood for your child.

3. Confront problems earlyDonna Henderson, PhD, professor of

counseling at Wake Forest University inWinston-Salem, North Carolina, recom-mends parents contact the child’s teacherat the first sign of falling grades, changesin behavior, or increasing school-relatedcomplaints. Working together, you may beable to avert problems before they growmore complicated.

4. Respect teachers’ limitsYour child isn’t the only kid in the class

and the teacher has a responsibility toensure everyone gets the attention theydeserve. Don’t ask teachers to make excep-tions that interfere with other kids’ learn-ing, says Henderson. Ask the teacher topoint you toward additional resources andprovide extra tutoring at home.

5. Spend time in the classroomIf you can, volunteer in your child’s class.

Your presence shows your child you believeeducation is important. It also gives you theopportunity to see first-hand how theteacher works with your child and how rela-tionships with other kids affect her learning.

6. Volunteer time outside the school dayParents don’t have to be present at

school to support kids’ teachers, Roberts

says. Offer to prepare project materials ordo research for an upcoming unit. Providesupplies for a class lesson or help gradepapers in the evenings. Your kids will getexcited when they see you doing home-work, too!

7. Establish a family routineBuild time into kids’ schedules for read-

ing and study in a designated, distraction-free location. Homework is much easier toaccomplish at the same time and placeeach day instead of on-the-fly between soc-cer and piano le ssons. Routines help kidsmanage stress and maintain healthy habits.

8. Plan regular face time with teachersEven if you stop in for only a few min-

utes before or after school, make the effortto say hello and check in often. Stay in con-tact frequently, but don’t monopolizeteachers’ time. Ask what you can do tobest help your student prepare for upcom-ing lessons and follow through.

9. Reinforce learning in real lifeFind teachable moments in your every-

day routine and go over key concepts. Testmath skills at the grocery store. Read bookstogether and point out spelling words or

parts of speech. Take in a concert or play.Kids need to see learning and problemsolving as everyday activities.

10. Run interferenceIf the demands of class work are over-

whelming your child or family issues aredisrupting his ability to concentrate, com-municate what’s going on and advocatefor your child’s interest. Collaborativelyidentify ways to maximize learning. If yourchild truly needs extra time or an alternateassignment – ask for it.

11. Watch your tonePresent complaints calmly and respect-

fully, Henderson advises. Use specificexamples and ask for the teacher’s ideasabout what can be done. Remember, evenif you disagree, you’re both on the sameside. Your child is likely to lose if you getadversarial or aggressive.

12. Show your appreciationSend an email to say how much your

child enjoyed last week’s science experi-ment or write a note to the principal tocompliment a job well-done. Partnershipsflourish when people feel appreciated.

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12 Ways to Support Your Child’s Teacher this YearBy Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

As kids go back to school, parents everywhere breathe a collective sigh of relief…but don’t relax too soon. “Children whose parentsare involved in their education have higher self-esteem, more positive attitudes toward learning, and are generally more engaged than chil-dren whose parents are not involved,” says Candace Roberts, PhD, assistant professor of education at Saint Leo University in Florida. Kidsof involved parents also have better attendance, higher grades, and are more likely to go to college.

To help kids get the most out of school, parents need to partner with teachers and share responsibility for kids’ learning. Here’s how to do it.



Remember that feeling you used to get in school, when you’d stare at a question or problem for a good five minutes and think, “Hmmm.Maybe it’s in a different language?”When you’re a student, there are few feelings worse than thinking you don’t have a clue. Panic and anxiety set up camp and make it

almost impossible to concentrate, let alone plan out a course of action. And even though kids today have a wealth of resources at theirvirtual fingertips, many are still stumped by difficult questions, especially in math. Add pressure to get the right answer (and get it fast),and many kids give up, shut down, and feel bad about themselves.As a parent, it’s difficult to see your child struggle, particularly when there isn’t much you can do to help. For many moms and dads,

things like math class and mind benders are distant memories.But parents pay attention, we’ve got a teacher’s secret you should know: Remember those skills and strategies you learned in math class

years ago? You use them all the time.This may come as a shock, especially to those of you who don’t consider yourselves “math people.” But the truth is that problem solv-

ing is a skill that every child, regardless of interest, inclination and aptitude, needs to know. So get ready for a refresher, because we’ve gotthe how-to on what to do when you (and your child) feel stuck.

child gets to a section that is asking her to“find,” “calculate,” “solve,” or “evalu-ate,” take note: these are question words.Have her rewrite the question(s) on a pieceof scrap paper. Knowing what type ofproblem you’re supposed to solve is halfthe battle.

Step 2: Reword and rewriteTackling a problem written in paragraph

form is hard enough – but when there area bunch of long, scary words you don’t rec-ognize, the task feels insurmountable.Once your child has figured out the ques-tion, have him go back and reread theproblem again, and write down any wordshe doesn’t know. Even if he isn’t totallyclear on a word, have him write it. Then

have him look them up in his math book,or the glossary, or even online. Find a syn-onym that he understands and replace thescary word to make the problem morereadable.

Step 3: Find similarities

The problems that students typically seeon homework or class assessments arebased on material that they’ve learned.This is good news: even if your child is ini-tially stuck, chances are there are examplesshe can use as a reference from notes orprevious assignments.Look back at that question from step

one. Chances are there is a similar questionthat your child has done as classwork orhomework, so take some time to look

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A Teacher’s Guide to Problem-Solving for Kids Who Want to Learn (and Their Parents)By Beth and Rich Fornauf

Step 1: Identify the questionAs kids get older they are faced with test

and homework questions that are veryinvolved. With a push toward practical,real-world application, many students areasked to solve complex, multi-step prob-lems on a daily basis. In these cases, it’simportant to figure out what the questionis actually asking.This is easier said than done. The first

step is to look for that question mark. Itmay not be the problem’s only question,but it’s a start. Have your child highlight orunderline it. Then go back and reread theentire problem. Usually the first sentence isan introduction, and the second givesinformation. Circle any sections that con-tain information for solving. When your


child can play with the numbers a bit, andget some practice. At this point, your childmay be ready to try to solve the problem. Ifthat’s the case, go for it. If he’s stillstumped, keep reading.

Step 5: Use your resourcesAt this point, it may be helpful to

recruit additional expertise. If the prob-lem is a little clearer at this point, takeanother look through your child’s mathbook to see if you can find a similarexample. If not, get online.Be careful at this step: you don’t want to

just google the question and find ananswer. Even if it’s correct, it’s not helpinganyone down the road. Most teachershave a website, so start there. See if thereare examples posted, or hints about thistype of problem. Another good resource isKahn Academy (www.kahnacademy.org),which can guide your child through prob-lems similar to the ones he sees in school.Try to find one that’s a little simpler to firstget the understanding in place, thenattempt more challenging ones.

Step 6: Make it friendlyIf your child thinks she might under-

stand how to start solving, but is stillunsure, have her make the problemfriendlier. Some numbers just look scaryto kids, so if there are a lot of decimals,for example, have her substitute wholenumbers instead. Pretending she knowswhat to do, and going through theprocess with familiar numbers can buildher confidence and let her feel some suc-

cess. Once she’s successfully solved oneor two friendly problems, go back and trythe original.

Step 7: Try it againOnce your child has made it through these

steps, have him try it again. Ask the ques-tion, look at what he knows, maybe evendraw another picture. Get everything organ-ized and tell him to get as far as he can.Even if your child doesn’t end up getting

the answer, going through this process willempower her to struggle on her own. Andstruggling, though they don’t usually likeit, is how kids learn best. If she successful-ly muddles through the first few steps, shecan say to her teacher, “Here’s what I’vedone. What can I try next?” which alwayssounds better than, “I don’t know what todo” or “I don’t get it.”Most important, having a course of

action to follow will help your child thenext time she feels stuck. Each time shetackles an unfamiliar problem, she’s morelikely to stick with it and get further in theprocess until she gets it herself. And isn’tthat what learning is all about?

through her book and binder. If your childthinks the problem is totally new, that’s adifferent story. Skip to step five.If she can’t find anything that looks

familiar in her class materials, talk about itfor a minute. See if asking, “where haveyou seen this before” or “what does thisremind you of?” can spark her memory.You can even share your own examples, ifyou have them. Draw a picture. So oftenseeing a visual can spark at least a startingpoint. Plus, you have evidence that shetried different approaches.You can also look online to try to find a

similar example. Reinforce the notion thatfinding the answer won’t help if she can’texplain how she got it.

Step 4: Break it downRemember all that highlighting and cir-

cling you did in the previous steps? Now isthe time to put it to use. Have your childbreak the problem down into manageablechunks and see where he stands.On his scrap paper, make two columns.

On the left, write all the information hegleaned from his reread. Usually this willinclude some background information anda few numbers needed to actually do themath. On the right, write down what youare trying to find. Label each unknownwith a question mark. Organizing informa-tion will help your child weed out theimportant facts from the problem, andignore the extraneous stuff.Note what type of operations (adding,

subtracting, multiplying, dividing) areneeded. Write those down too, so your

Many websites claim to have use-ful tools, games and activities, butnot all are created equal. Here are afew teacher recommended sites tocheck out with your kids.

Nlvm.usu.eduFeatures K-12 interactive applets

and manipulatives; also has expla-nations and help to show how touse it.

www.Khanacademy.orgOffers free information about

math and many other subject areas;numerous videos walk studentsstep-by-step on sample problems,helping them build confidence.

Coolmath-games.comSite with games in math logic and

memory; levels go from easy to dif-ficult, and are highly engaging

ixl.comProvides free interactive math

activities; ties math activities towork your child is doing in school(organized by grade level and topic).

Worth a Click


been retired to Kentucky Horse Park’s Hallof Fame. Pam graduated from AdelphiUniversity in May of 1977 with a Bachelorof Science Degree in Education. Pam choseeducation, because she had many mentorsand knew teaching would fulfill her profes-sionally and personally.Pam was married in 1977 to William

Oswald and turned herhobby into a business.Always encouraging childrento learn the love and respon-sibility of caring for horses.She was lead instructor for‘The Long Island Riding forthe Handicapped ‘whichfocused on special needschildren and adults. Pamwent on to coach at theHofstra University EquestrianTeam for five years then theSuffolk Community College

Equestrian Team leading to many regionaland national awards.Pam has two children. Her daughter,

Meredith, followed in her footsteps and is anaccomplished rider, having competed at theMeadowlands and Madison Square Garden.She continues to ride and train horses inNew York’s, Long Island. Pam’s son,Christopher, is a Horse Farrier and trains hisown horses. He focuses on ranch work anddisciplines such as, cutting and reining.After the death of her first husband, Pam

moved to Palm Coast, Florida. She focused

her attention on education and beganworking with special needs children with-in Flagler County Schools. She has beenworking with the district for 16 years,now working at Bunnell ElementarySchool. Pam married Lewis Stolsworth in1998 and wanted to get back to trainingstudents along with teaching. She knewwith her work ethic; drive and supportfrom her loving husband, she could makeit all happen.Pam and Lewis opened P & L Stables,

Inc. in September of 2007. In thiscapacity she has the chance to train andgive back. Many of her former studentshave gone on to have impressive careersin the horse industry and continue toenjoy the sport. Pam’s career has beenextremely rewarding and lucrative, train-ing many champion horses and stu-dents, along the way.To train under Flagler County’s own, Mrs.

Pam Stolsworth, contact P & L Stables for alisting of camps, lessons and boardingfacilities available.

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Meet Pam Stolsworth, P&L StablesPam Stolsworth was born and raised in

New York’s, Long Island in the heart ofhorse country on a farm named HiNeighbor Farm. As a young girl, Pam rodein Hunt Seat Equitation, Junior WorkingHunter and Junior Jumpers Divisions. Shewas a natural and growing up she compet-ed in the tri-state area as junior and ama-teur, until becoming a pro-fessional rider in 1977.As a senior in high school,

she was prompted by USETCoach Bert DeNemethy toseek a member of the teamto train under. Pam rodewith Carol HofmanThompson who gave herthe opportunity to ride avariety of horses, fine-tun-ing her skills. Pam tragicallylost her number one jumperto EIA. She bounced backand in June of 1973, while training withmentor and professional rider Mrs.Thompson, Pam was selected to partici-pate in the 1976 Olympic Screening Trialsat Gladstone. She finished in the top 10on a horse she had only ridden four times.Pam attended Adelphi University where

she competed in the Intercollegiate HorseShow Association. As Captain of herequestrian team, she became ReserveChampion Open Riders. During her senioryear she was National Open High PointRider. This particular trophy has recently

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Brady Media, Inc., publishers of Volusia,Flagler, & St. Johns Parent Magazine hasannounced the formation of its foundation,‘The Parent Magazine Foundation. Inc.’“As a parent with an elementary school

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3. Explore Marineland and the surroundingenvironment by planning an Eco-Excursion.This fun package deal is for families whowant to experience a real adventure: learnmore about dolphins and interact withthem in the shallow water, enjoy a profes-sional guided kayak tour through theMatanzas River Estuary provided by RippleEffect Ecotours, and take the “Behind theSeas” tour.

Back to School Programming

The Education Department at MarinelandDolphin Adventure provides a variety ofeducational offerings to schools, groupsand everyday guests. The educationMarineland provides and the connectionthe facility creates between students andanimals is valuable in instilling the impor-tance of conservation in young people.

Here are some examples of educationalprogramming Marineland provides:

4. In the recently renovated Neptune Parkat Marineland, kids enter an educationalarea and see and learn more about sea tur-tles and sharks. This offering is includedwith general admission.

5. Art and nature merge at Marinelandwith the help of Ocean Art Gallery, one ofthe top fine art galleries in northeast

Florida. Students can register for a varietyof acrylic painting and photographyworkshops under the personal instructionof professional artists. These classes onselect Fridays and Saturdays includeaccess to Marineland and a pass for onefree Touch and Feed dolphin interactiveprogram.

The education department also providesa variety of daily field trip programsSeptember through May for teachers seek-ing educational experiences that teach stu-dents about the environment, animals andthe importance of conservation.

Marineland, located 18 miles south ofSt. Augustine, offers interactive dolphinencounters and a variety of interactiveadventures that educate guests to helpthem gain a better understanding ofmarine mammals and inspire them to valueand respect animals and their environment.

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5 Last Minute Summer Trip/Back-To-School Activities

Last Minute Summer Trip Ideas

1. Marineland offers a variety of adventureprograms that connect guests with Atlanticbottlenose dolphins. Activities include:

• Interact with the dolphins in the shallowwater and swim with them in the deepwater to truly experience the power andgrace of these animals.

• Befriend a dolphin artist who will paint acanvas with colors of your choice just foryou.

• Touch, feed and learn about Atlanticbottlenose dolphins.

• Become a trainer for a day and preparefood, feed the dolphins and create last-ing memories.

Pick one activity along with general admis-sion, or combine multiple adventures for afull day of fun.

2. Families can also travel back in time andgo “Behind the Seas” at Marineland tolearn about the park’s fascinating historythat started 75 years ago. The tour walksthrough eight new exhibits. Visitors will seesome of the original Marine Studios equip-ment used to film movies and commercials,and see some of the first gear that marineresearchers ever used.

To plan your visit and find moreinformation about programming,

prices and educational activities visitMarineland.net

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It’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down and families are getting ready for back to school. Whether it’s looking for a last minutesummer trip with the kids or planning for educational back to school programming, Marineland Dolphin Adventure has a variety of funand educational offerings for the entire family.

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gage racks. With atmosphere this authen-tic you might find yourself looking overyour should to see if Don Draper is check-

ing in as well.After check-in is when the

real fun starts. First, the accommodations:

Each room boasts colorfuldecor featuring retro style fur-nishings and art. And if you’rea fan of attention to detail,you’re sure to get a kick out ofthe throwback toiletries. Eachbathroom comes fully stockedwith little bottles of VO5shampoo and bars of Zestsoap. But rest easy, modern

day conveniences are included as well,such as flat screen TVs and Wi-Fi.Somehow those modern-day trappingsnever manage to disrupt the illusion ofbeing transported to another time.

The Cabana Bay isn’t just about laying

low in your room, (no matter how muchyou may be tempted), no, this place wasdesigned for fun!

Two massive pools including a water-slide and lazy river are available to keepyou cool during your stay. They provide theperfect atmosphere for relaxation orstraight up family fun.

Classic 50s and 60s era music is contin-uously pumped through poolside speakersand a snack counter and full service bar arelocated close by for those looking for aburger and fries or an adult beverage.

Once evening rolls around you can staycool in the pool and enjoy a family-friendlypoolside movie.

More of a land lubber? No problem.Cabana Bay offers plenty to do indoors as well.

The Galaxy BowlLocated on the second floor of the main

building, this 10-lane bowling alley isinspired by the Hollywood Star Lanes bowl-ing alley made famous in the film The Big

For those of you who have fantasizedabout time travel or if you’ve simply longedto return to a time when things may haveseemed somewhat simplerand less hectic, there is a placefor you.Located in the heart of

Universal Studio’s theme parksis the retro-themed CabanaBay Beach Resort. Capturingthe iconic era of the 1950sand 60s, the Cabana Baywhisks you away to anothertime from the moment youpull into the circular drive.Before you even enter the

lobby you know there’s some-thing different going on. From the brightcolors of the building’s exterior to the vin-tage automobiles parked outside for every-one to admire.Entering the lobby the stage is set with

mid-century style furniture and faux lug-

Get Outta Town!A brand new monthly feature designed to provide some great getaway ideas

for the entire family! This month’s destination: Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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StarbucksIn case you’re beginning to feel like a

person out of time, fear not, there is aStarbucks close by. But the Starbucks atCabana Bay was the first full-service onsiteStarbucks location at any Disney orUniversal hotel, and is still the most stylish intown. The mermaid imagery from WeekiWachee Springs is used in large muralsevoking the spirit of Old Florida while otherartistic flourishes (including creative uses ofcoffee beans and even coffee cups) helpcreate a relaxing atmosphere.

So what do you think? Feel like hoppingin a DeLorean and hitting 1.21 jigawatts?Cabana Bay Beach Resort is the place forthe entire family! Just 0.7 miles fromUniversal City Walk and 1.3 miles fromUniversal Studios, guest can enjoy benefitssuch as early park admission to TheWizarding World of Harry Potter™ andcomplimentary shuttle buses to and fromUniversal Studios theme parks and UniversalCity Walk.

Experience the excitement of UniversalOrlando® Resort in a whole new way atUniversal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Loews Portofino Bay HotelIn the mood for something more

sophisticated? This Universal Orlando®Resort may be more to your liking.

You can celebrate la dolce vita - thesweet life - at Loews Portofino Bay Hotelat Universal Orlando®.

Located at Universal Orlando® Resort,this luxurious hotel re-creates the charmand romance of the famed seaside villageof Portofino, Italy, right down to the cob-blestone streets and outdoor cafes.

Hotel guests enjoy spacious guestrooms featuring custom designed fur-nishings, impeccable and attentive service,an opulent spa, three themed swimmingpools and exceptional dining.

Early park admission to the WizardingWorld of Harry Potter™ and bus shuttleservice to and from the parks is also offered.

Book your getaway today!

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel5601 Universal Orlando Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819(407) 503-1000

Lebowski. The lanes are illuminated inwild, fluorescent colors at night, andlarge projection screens broadcast sport-ing events. The Galaxy Bowl also offers alimited menu of fast-food selections andbeverages to help keep your mind off allof those gutter balls.

The Bayliner DinerReminiscent of an old style cafeteria,

the Bayliner Diner offers a vast array ofcomfort food favorites at several differentstations. Everything from burgers, pizza,and paninis, to tofu stir fry. And after din-ner you can munch on your favoritethrow back candies while watching vin-tage NBC television clips on theJumbotrons at either end of the diner.

The Bayliner Diner is also open forbreakfast each morning to help get yourbusy day off to a delicious start.

Jack LaLanneIn the mood for some exercise? No one

did it better in the 50s than Jack LaLanne.Having achieved fame as a fitness pioneer,Jack Lallane passed away in 2011 at theage of 96. But at Cabana Bay his legacylives on. The enormous exercise roomnamed for the fitness icon boasts moderniPhone enabled tread mills as well as theclassic medicine balls and free weights.While there you can break a sweat watch-ing black-and-white reruns of LaLanne’sbody building routines and check out animpressive LaLanne memorabilia collection.

Cabana Bay Beach Resort6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 503-4000www.universalorlando.com/CabanBay

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Elementary: In elementary school par-ent volunteers can often help directly in theclassroom. Kids of elementary school agelove seeing Mommy or Daddy interactingin their own class, and as a parent, this canbe a valuable opportunity to put faces tothe names of the kids your child talksabout at the dinner table. Other benefitsinclude seeing how the classroom oper-ates, how your child interacts with others,and getting a sense of the teacher’s style.Getting to know—and be known—by theschool office staff is helpful as well.

Middle school: When children enter mid-dle school, parents often stop volunteeringin the school. Opportunities are still avail-able, but are different from elementaryschool. Classrooms are usually closed toparent helpers at the higher grade levels.(Not to mention the fact that many tweensand teens would be mortified by Mommyshowing up at their desk.) In middleschool, help is still needed in the areas offundraising and in parent-teacher organi-zations. Just by being involved, you showyour child that school is important. Plus, bybeing in the school, you can pick up infor-mation to help in guide your child.

High School: Once children enter highschool, parents are relegated to a moresupportive role. Volunteering at schoolevents or being involved in fundraisingshows that you care about your child’sworld. Volunteering also models commu-nity involvement. Parents who lead byexample tend to have kids who grow up tobe involved in their own communities.

How and WhyBy Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

Schools are always in need of parent helpers in the form of volunteers. But with jobs oryounger children at home; it can be difficult to take the time to cut out triangles for theKindergarten classroom. But volunteering for your child’s school does more than help out abusy teacher and give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Many studies on the effect of parental andcommunity involvement in school have shown an academic benefit for students. The evidenceis consistent: students whose parents volunteer in the school setting have been shown to earnhigher grades and test scores, have better social skills, and tend to pursue higher education.

“The importance of parents volunteering in the classroom is that it helps the child knowthat the parent is interested in the child, and invested in the child’s education,” said JimGroth, a member of the California Teachers’ Association Board of Directors and elementaryschool teacher.

Parental involvement in the school does change according to the age and grade level ofthe student, from helping with craft projects in elementary to selling popcorn at the highschool football game. Here’s a breakdown:

featureTips for volunteering:

• Spend your time with students equally;try not to favor your own child.

• The teacher is boss. If your child oranother student asks to go to the bath-room etc., refer them to the teacher.This is important for safety. The teacherneeds to be aware of where studentsare at all times.

• Minimize disruptions. If your childwants to run up and hug you or crawlinto your lap, gently guide them backto their assigned task. Avoid texting oranswering cell phone calls unlessabsolutely necessary.

• Sign up early if possible. Most schoolshave a background check and/orpaperwork that must be completedbefore parents are allowed to interactwith students.

• For older kids, check in with your stu-dent to see the level of parental involve-ment with which they are comfortable.Many teens and tweens regard schoolas their turf, and they may be happier ifyou stay behind the scenes.

If you are unable to volunteerduring school hours:

• Check with teachers or office staff abouttasks that can be completed at home.Teachers often need help with dailytasks, or you could help with the schoolnewsletter or website.

• Attend parent-teacher conferencesand open houses. Nothing can replaceface time with your child’s teacher.

• Join the PTA. Meetings keep you intouch with what is going on behind thescenes of the school and you can voiceyour opinion on school matters.

• Be involved at home by talking to yourchild about school, helping with home-work and monitoring after schoolactivities.

• Offer your talents. If you work in mar-keting, maybe you can help with flyers.If you are an artist, perhaps a teachercould use a hand with art projects. Areyou a great cook? Offer to organize apotluck dinner for teachers and staff onthe nights they work late for confer-ences or donate cupcakes to the schoolbake sale.

For more information:www.PTA.org

Source list: http://www.sedl.org/connections/resources/evidence.pdf

A New Wave of Evidence – The Impact of School, Family,and Community Connections on Student Achievement –Annual Synthesis, 2002 by Anne T. Henderson and KarenL. Mapp.

Jim Groth (Member, Board of Directors, CA TeachersAssociation) email: [email protected]

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By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

It’s an age old dilemma: how to pack a healthy, inexpensive lunch for school that your child will enjoy. While “brown bagging it” saves moneyover buying hot lunch from the school cafeteria, kids aren’t always excited about a homemade lunch. Try some of the ideas below to give kidshealthy and interesting choices, and you’ll soon have them eating out of your hand…or rather, their lunch box.

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Pack it: Start with a great lunchbox. Current styles often go on sale justafter school starts. Soft- sided insulated bags are available and some onlinestores will even personalize the bag for you. Then, make cleaning up fun bypicking up a pack of small party napkins in your kid’s favorite super hero orcharacter theme and tuck these into their lunch box instead of plain napkins.

Freeze it: Try an ice pack alternative: freeze a juice box or water bottle andpack with perishables.

Heat it: Hot lunch can come from home if you have a good thermos.Preheat the thermos by filling with hot water, leaving it in at least five minutes,then emptying and filling with something warm and yummy. This could beanything from canned soup to last night’s chili.

Stack it: Cut lunch meat and cheese into small squares and pack with yourchild’s favorite crackers and they can stack their own cracker sandwiches.

Roll it: Make roll-ups by rolling several slices of lunch meat together, thencut in half and secure with toothpicks. Or, roll lunch meat around cheesesticks. Either is great with a container of honey-mustard or ranch dressing fordipping.

Dip it: Lots of foods can be dipped, from carrot sticks in ranch dressing toapple slices in peanut butter. Flavored yogurt makes a great dip, too.

Wrap it: Turn their favorite sandwich into a wrap. Large tortillas can befound in a variety of flavors and made into almost any kind of wrap, fromPB&J to turkey and avocado. Leftover barbeque beef or teriyaki makes agreat wrap as well. Large lettuce leaves can substitute for tortillas, if desired.

Cut it: For the diehard sandwich eater, try using large cookie cutters to cuttheir favorite into interesting shapes.

Buy it: Invest in small reusable containers for sandwiches, dips, pudding,gelatin, fruit cups and more. It’s cheaper to make a batch of pudding anddivide it up for lunches, and this also keeps trash out of the landfill.

Write it: A handwritten note from mom or dad in their lunch box makes akid feel special. From a simple “I love you” to jokes or words of encourage-ment on test day, a note will let them know you care.

Online resources:Lunch bags: http://www.lillianvernon.com/Category/LunchBags

http://www.landsend.com/ix/index.html?store=le&action=newSearch&search=lunch+box

Thermos: http://www.thermos.com/product_catalog.aspx?CatCode=LUNC

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As a national organization, Surfers forAutism is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit dedi-cated to the introduction of the sport ofsurfing to children with special needs. Thetherapeutic benefits of this activity to chil-dren and young adults within the autismspectrum cannot beput into words andmust be experienced.

At a Surfers forAutism event, surfersare provided a safe, fun,and judgment free envi-ronment where highlyskilled surf instructorscarefully guide theminto the waves. Surfersand their families aretreated like rock stars and enjoy a day filledwith a range of activities including stand uppaddle boarding, kayaking, live music, face-painting, games, fire engine tours and muchmore. A catered lunch is also provided, all atno cost to registered participants, their fami-lies and volunteers.

This is a very special day where childrenwith developmental delays interact withtypical peers and wow families with theircapabilities.

As one testimonial reads on their websitefrom mom Kara Collins: To understand life

through the eyes of a parent of a child withSpecial Needs is impossible. The crushingheartache that they are not “typical” andsometimes “weird” and the one kid in classthat doesn’t get invited to a birthday party. Instead of days filled with soccer, baseball,

play dates and socialoutings they are filledwith physical therapy,occupational therapy,speech therapy andbehavioral training. It isexhausting, but if therewere more hours in theday we would fill thosetoo, in any way, to helpour children meet theirmaximum potential.

For 7 years I have lived this life and feelblessed to see the progress that has beenthe reward. I thought I knew about it all,every possible outlet, diet, therapy, music,movement, social group…and then I heardabout surfing. Surfing?My friend- a parent of a fellow Spectrum

Child and an SFA volunteer convinced me tolet my guard down and give it a chancebecause it would “change my life”. Change my life? Come on. Really? It’s just

surfing…right? Well, really. I will never for-get the joy I saw on my daughter’s face that

day, the pride she felt that she was enough-just the way she was. She made friends and no one cared who

spun in circles or said something inappropri-ate, they just welcomed you for who youwere. Now we own boogie boards and sunshirts and count down the days until thenext event, when she isn’t a girl withAsperser’s- she is just a girl who is 7 catch-ing a wave.

What a wonderful heartwarming way tohelp these kids feel their full potential in anenvironment where they’re not judged.

We plan to be at the East Coast Surfersfor Autism event taking place on August22 at the Flagler Pier in Flagler Beach.Look for photos in our community pagesnext month!

For learn more, visit www.surfersforautism.org.

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Fashion page art provided by:Marriah C. Soldevilla /[email protected]

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Here’s a sneak peek at what's new in theaters and homeentertainment this month. Note that release dates are subjectto change.

SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIEPG | In Theaters 8/5 | Ok for Kids 5+

Reel Preview:

Get ready for an avalanche of wool from the latest AardmanAnimations film (I love these films). When Shaun the Sheep decidesto take the day off and have some fun, his mischief inadvertentlyleads to The Farmer being taken away from the farm to the Big City.As Shaun, Bitzer and The Flock make plans to rescue the missingFarmer, it's a story about how we sometimes forget to appreciatethe things we have in life and the people who love us. This movieintroduces us to two new Aardman characters: Trumper, the animalwarden who rules the city’s animal shelter with a rod of iron; andSlip, an inner city orphan dog who helps Shaun save the day.

FANTASTIC FOUR Not yet rated; likely PG-13 | In Theaters 8/7 | Ok for Kids 12+

Reel Preview:

Directed by Josh Trank ("Chronicle") and inspired by the“Ultimate Fantastic Four” comics (the first arc of which was writtenby Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar, with Joe Kubert illustrat-ing), this movie offers a modern take on Marvel’s original andlongest-running superhero team. The story centers on four youngoutsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, which alters theirphysical form in shocking ways. The team must learn to harnesstheir new abilities and work together to save Earth from a formerfriend turned enemy. The cast includes "Whiplash's" Miles Teller asReed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, "House of Cards" star Kate Mara asSue Storm/The Invisible Woman, "Fruitvale Station's" Michael B.Jordan as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and "Snowpiercer's"Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Stars also include Toby Kebbellas Doctor Doom, Reg E. Cathey as Dr. Franklin Storm, and Tim BlakeNelson as Harvey Elder/TheMole Man.

THE PROPHETNot yet rated; likely PG | In Theaters 8/7 | Ok for Kids 8+

Reel Preview:

Based on Khalil Gibran's best known fictional work, this animatedproduction involves collaborations across many borders. Each of the89-year-old classic's chapters is directed by a different award-win-ning filmmaker, including Tomm Moore, Nina Paley, Michal Sochaand others, with Roger Allers ("The Lion King") connecting the nar-ratives together. Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Quvenzhane Wallis,John Krasinski, Alfred Molina and Frank Langella are a few of theactors voicing characters in the film. One of the best-selling booksof all time, "The Prophet" has sold more than 100 million copiessince its original publication in 1923. The Lebanese-born Gibran isthe third most-read poet in history, after Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu,and has been translated into more than 40 languages.

JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEMOne Reel – Even the Force can’t save it.

Two Reels – Coulda been a contender

Three Reels – Something to talk about.

Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick!

Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.PG-13 | In Theaters 8/14 | Ok for Kids 13+

Reel Preview:

Oh boy! I loved this TV show when I was a kid, and the bigscreen version directed by Guy Ritchie doesn't disappoint. Setagainst the backdrop of the early 1960s at the height of theCold War, this spy thriller centers on CIA agent Napoleon Solo(Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Ilya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer),who are forced to put aside longstanding hostilities and teamup on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminalorganization that's bent on causing chaos via nuclear weaponsand technology. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a van-ished German scientist, who is the key to infiltrating the crimi-nal organization. It's a race against time to find him and preventa worldwide catastrophe. Also stars Alicia Vikander, Jared Harris,Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani and Hugh Grant.

New on DVD/BLU--RAY

FREE WILLYNot Rated | On Blu-ray 8/4 | Ok for Kids 6+

Reel Review:

Captured at sea and confined in a small tank at an aquaticpark, Willy (Keiko the orca whale) is an unhappy and unpre-dictable attraction. No one understands Willy – except ascruffy street kid named Jesse (Jason James Richter) – whoknows what it's like to be without a family. Together thesetwo form a special bond...one so strong that they're willingto risk it all to find a way home! Lovely to see this 1993 clas-sic family film on blu-ray.

DISNEYNATURE'S MONKEY KINGDOMRated G | Release Date TBA | Ok for Kids 5+

Reel Review:

This sweet film from Disneynature throws a spotlight on a new-born monkey and its mother. Struggling to survive within thecompetitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamicgroup of monkeys who live in ancient ruins in the jungles ofSouth Asia, they're joined by a rich cast of forest characters. Lifeis grand, food is plentiful, and safety is assured -- but only ifyou're lucky enough to be born on the higher rungs of theTroop's social ladder. But this young mother and her infant findthemselves in a constant state of hunger and peril from higher-ranking monkeys. It'll take a lot of ingenuity, hard work, and alittle luck to change their place in the world.

PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2Rated PG for some violence | Release Date TBA | Ok for Kids 7+

Reel Review:

The first "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" movie was fun and silly(because we need that sometimes, right?), and this sequel ismore of the same, though perhaps not quite as good as the firstmovie. After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart hasearned a well-deserved vacation. So he heads to Vegas with histeenage daughter Maya (super cute Raini Rodriguez) before sheheads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and whenduty calls, Blart answers. Neal McDonough, D.B. Woodside andNicholas Turturro also star in this movie directed by AndyFickman ("The Game Plan").

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It’s August, which means summertime is winding down andBack-to-School season for your kids is gearing up! Time to tradein the flip flops for gym shoes and the pool tote for back packs.Just because the school supplies are beginning to pile up in yourhouse doesn’t mean it’s time to call it quits on the fun—summerisn’t over until the school bell rings! Make the most of your lastblasts of summer and spend some quality time together by get-ting your kids in the kitchen to practice preparing some healthyback to school lunches!

Back to school time is the perfect opportunity to start packinga healthier lunchbox with some healthy kid’s lunch ideas. Theseeasy lunches for kids are simple to prepare and quick to pack.Your son or daughter won’t be willing to trade them! For these recipes and more healthy school lunch ideas visit

www.eatingwell.com.

Egg Salad Bento LunchThis egg salad bento box is a hearty lunch and snack all in

one. Spoon the egg salad into a lettuce “bowl” to keep itlooking pretty and enjoy with cocktail bread and veggies. Tossbanana and blueberries with yogurt to keep the bananas fromturning brown. Save the chocolate chips and pistachios for anafternoon pick-me-up.

Strawberry & Cream Cheese SandwichSliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come togeth-

er in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat.

Pizza Roll-Up Bento LunchThis easy pizza-inspired roll-up is a kid-pleaser. Make

crunchy vegetables more appealing by selecting colorful vari-eties like orange and purple cauliflower—and don't forgetthe dip! Keep them smiling with watermelon cut into funshapes with cookie cutters.

BBQ Chicken SandwichToss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy

carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato WrapsFresh corn kernels, tomatoes and lettuce fill these hearty

turkey wraps. This wrap is great for lunch box, picnics, or whenyou need to have dinner on the run. Add some crumbled fetaor shredded cheddar for another layer of flavor. Serve with car-rot sticks, sliced bell pepper or other crunchy vegetables plusyour favorite creamy dressing.

Salmon Salad Bento LunchWatercress acts as a tasty divider between the salmon salad and

crackers. Multicolored peppers and grapes add color to this bentoand boost your daily servings of fruits and veggies.

Remember getting the kids in kitchen to help prepare their ownmeals helps them overlook your healthy food choices and allowsthem to savor their own flavors! Kids are more likely to eat thecreations they’ve help prepare.



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Content. If possible, let kids choose activi-ties based on their personal interests, saysSusan Kuczmarski, Ed.D., author of TheSacred Flight of the Teenager: A Parent’sGuide to Stepping Back and Letting Go.Help your child find activities that reflectwho they are and what they want to learn,instead of imposing your preferences onthem. Kids flourish when they’re deeplyengaged.

Quality. After-school programs aren’t creat-ed equal. The best programs offer muchmore than homework help, says Sara Hill,Ph.D., Senior Consultant for the NationalInstitute on Out-of-School Time. Discipline-based activities that allow kids to create aquality product over a period of time arebest, she says. For instance, kids might learnmath and science by building a boat or prac-tice art and leadership by putting on a playor musical.

Staffing. You’re looking for more than ababysitter. Staff members should be profes-sionals with bona fide skills and experience.

to a class schedule that is overly academic,Kuczmarski says, if locations and timing fityour lifestyle. It’s okay to keep kids busy, butavoid signing on to so many programs thatyou’ll be scrambling from one to the next.Pay attention to cost as well. Good pro-grams don’t necessarily cost big bucks.Many quality programs receive funding fromgrants and community partnerships.

says. Kids may get to work with artists, sci-entists, and athletes from local organiza-tions, like museums and colleges. Theseopportunities expose kids to real-life rolemodels.

Movement. After-school sports show kidsthe value of practice and encourage persist-ence. But the benefits of exercise are evenbigger. John Ratey, M.D., Associate ClinicalProfessor of Psychiatry at Harvard MedicalSchool and author of Spark: TheRevolutionary New Science of Exercise andthe Brain, prescribes exercise for kids withAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (andeveryone else) because exercise boostsmood, improves learning and memory, andrelieves stress. Being a jock is anything butdumb.

Leadership. Extracurricular activities,including sports and clubs, are ideal placesfor kids to explore and practice what itmeans to be a group leader, saysKuczmarski. When kids take responsibilityfor organizing group work and producingresults, they learn valuable social skills.Encourage your child to take on leadershiproles whenever possible.

Logistics. Rather than causing burnout,after-school activities can provide balance to

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By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

The intense demands of school work may cause you to hesitate when it comes to after-school time. Although you don’t want to over-load you child’s schedule, the academic, social and physical benefits of extracurricular programs are hard to ignore.The Afterschool Alliance, an information clearinghouse and advocacy group, reports kids who participate in after-school programs have

better school attendance, higher grades and loftier aspirations about graduation and college attendance. They’re less likely to use drugsor get into trouble with police, and – because they log less screen time – kids in after-school programs are at lower risk of obesity.Kids also develop social and leadership skills in after-school programs, as they interact with peers in cooperative roles and mentoringrelationships. Now that’s an impressive list of benefits.

What to ConsiderBefore signing up, do your homework.These guidelines will help you sort thebest from the rest.

As you weigh the options, keep inmind this goal: You want your child tobe a well-rounded citizen and a healthy,happy person, says Hill. After-schoolactivities can provide enrichment,adventure and variety. They shouldn’tbe driven by high-stakes testing andthey shouldn’t be box-fillers for collegeapplications. Kids don’t want to participatein programs that are just more schoolafter school.Innovative programs promote learning

without rote or repetition. If you can’t findquality after-school activities near you, con-tact your school district to advocate forprograms you’d like to see. Out-of-schoolshouldn’t mean out-of-opportunities.

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Abundant Harvest Ministries2701 S US Highway 17, Crescent City (386) 698-1133

A Little Preschool House251 N Chapel StreetBunnell(386) 313-5417

Blum Family Day Care Palm Coast(386) 586-7329

Castle Brook Academy Inc.2755 Old Moultrie RdSaint Augustine (904) 797-3710www.castlebrookacademy.com

Children at Play Learning Center504 N Cherry St., Bunnell (386) 313-6898

Children's Choice Child Care Inc.4892 Palm Coast Pkwy., Palm Coast(386) 446-2188

Children’s Select Childcare4892 Palm Coast Pkwy NWPalm Coast (386) 446-2188

Christ the King Lutheran School5625 N US HWY 1Palm Coast (386) 447-7979www.ctkpalmcoast.com

Donyelles Little School400 Palmetto St., Bunnell (386) 437-2011

Easter Seals/Project Warm301 Justice LaneBunnell(386) 254-1146

Eden Child Care & Pre-school 117 Belleaire Dr., Palm Coast (386) 445-6401

FCA Children's Learning Center3601 E Moody Blvd., Bunnell(386) 437-3000

First Baptist Christian Academy6052 Palm Coast ParkwayPalm Coast (386) 446-0094www.fbcpcacademy.org

Palm Harbor Academy 95 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast(386) 446-5759

Precious Angels1003 E Moody Blvd., Bunnell (386) 263-2946www.preciousangelsflagler.webs.com

Precious Angels Early Learning Center701 N Chapel StBunnell (386) 437-0625

St Mark Christian Day School303 Palm Coast Parkway NE Palm Coast (386) 445-9849www.stmarkbythesea.org/wpress/dayschool/

Sunshine Academy1230 Palm Coast Pkwy NWPalm Coast (386) 445-2822www.academyofsunshine.com

Sunshine Academy of Flagler170 Old Kings Rd SouthFlagler Beach (386) 439-9985www.academyofsunshine.com

Sunshine House ofPreschoolServing the Palm Coast Area(386) 428-7224

The King's Kids Academy andPreschool, LLC45 Martin Luther King Jr.Bunnell(386) 437-4902

Trinity Loving Care Early Education Center156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast(386) 446-4534www.trinitylovingcare.com

United Methodist Christian School5200 Belle Terre PkwyPalm Coast (386) 445-2344www.palmcoastpreschool.com

Vivid Scope Early Childhood57 Town Ct., Palm Coast (386) 283-4929www.vividscopekids.com

Flagler Schools Early Learning Center800 E Howe StreetBunnell(386) 437-7584

Happy Stars AcademyPalm Coast(386) 627-3222

Itty Bitty Learning Center205 N Orange StBunnell (386) 586-3617

Jets Daycare1202 Lambert StBunnell (386) 263-2928

La Petite Academy135 Nix Boat Yard Rd., Saint Augustine (888) 484-6799www.lapetite.com

Legacy Academy515 Palm Coast Parkway SW Palm Coast (386) 206-1660www.legacyacademy.com

Little Angels Daycare601 North Peach StreetBunnell (386) 437-2538

Montessori School ofPalm Coast31 Old Kings Road NPalm Coast, (386) 246-9311www.montessorischoolof-palmcoast.com/

New Beginnings 208 N Anderson St., Bunnell (386) 437-8488

Open Arms Lutheran ChildDevelopment 101 Pine Lakes Pkwy., Palm Coast (386) 446-1782

Palm Coast Community Child Center1 Pine Lakes PkwyPalm Coast (386) 986-1876www.mypc3.com/pc4/

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If you’re looking for something recreational as well as educational to help keep the kids busy for a little while after school,we’ve compiled this list of some of the area’s finest after school programs to help give you a hand in your search.



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August 4“Super Skeeter Show” withCurious Moon Puppets9:30 AM Ages 3 – 511:00 AM Ages 6 and olderAn original puppet show by professional pup-peteer Evy Wright. In this show, all the storybook characters are in disarray, but Super SkeeterIs here to save the day! Features hand and rod puppets handmade by the puppeteer.

August 5Family Story Class10:00 – 11:00 AM Ages 6 and underStories, songs, fingerplays and nursery rhymesthat promote literacy skills.Adult participation required. Theme: Superheroes (Come dressed as your favorite hero.)

August 6Babytime with Ms. Brenda10:00 AM Birth to fourteen monthsBooks, songs, rhymes and fun for our youngestpatrons.Adult participation required.

August 8Crafts with Ms. Janelle10:00 – 11:30 AM All agesJoin us for a morning of fun with seasonal craft activities.All supplies provided.

August 10Morning Movie10:00 AMAll AgesRated: G AnimatedA young boy named Yankee Irving has a chanceto be a hero and make a difference againstincredible odds or play it safe. He teams up witha sassy young girl and some off-the-wall side-kicks and embarks on an incredible thousand-mile cross-country quest to help Babe Ruth andthe New York Yankess.

August 119:30 AM Ages 3 – 510:30 AM Ages 6 and older11:30 AM All Ages“Endangered Species” Live Animal Showpresented by the Jacksonville ZooZoofari Outreach programs include a variety of animals and artifacts that provide for “handson”learning. The presentation complementsthis summer’s “Hero” theme by investigatingthe many environmental issues that threatenspecies survival and helping children discoverhow they can becomes heroes by helping toreverse the trend.

August 12Family Storytime10:00 – 11:00 AMAges 6 and under“Animal Adaptations” Live Animal Showpresented by the Jacksonville ZooZoofari Outreach programs include a variety of animals and artifacts that provide for “handson” learning. The presentation complementsthis summer’s “Hero” theme by helping chil-dren discover the physical and behavioral fea-tures that enable animals to survive in all sortsof habitats.

Flagler County LibraryAugust Children’s Activities

August 12PAWS to Read4–6 PMAges 4–8Beginning readers can practice their new skills byreading to a real dog. Builds confidence andmakes reading fun. First come, first served.

August 13Babytime with Ms. Brenda10:00 AM Birth to fourteen monthsBooks, songs, rhymes and fun for our youngestpatrons. Adult participation required.

August 13Ravenous Readers4:30 – 5:30 PM Ages 6 and upStories, activities, crafts and refreshments for kids who love toread and eat.

August 17Family Movie Night6:00 PMAll Ages Rated: PGSparked by a powerful potion, a group of gob-lins, elves, fairies and imps embark on incredible misadventures in this fantasy inspired by WilliamShakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

August 20Babytime with Ms. Brenda10:00 AM Birth to fourteen monthsBooks, songs, rhymes and fun for our youngestpatrons.Adult participation required.

August 22Lego @ the Library10:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM All agesA monthly multigenerational program providing families with an opportunity towork creatively together.

August 26PAWS to Read4–6 PMAges 4–8Beginning readers can practice their newskills by reading to a real dog. Builds confidence and makes reading fun.First come, first served.

August 28Kids in Motion10:00 AMAll AgesBuild motor and listening skills.Music + movement + props = Fitness Fun!

INFOFlagler County Library2500 Palm Coast Pkwy., N.W.

Palm Coast, FL 32137(386) 446-6763

Bunnell Branch103 E. Moody Blvd.Bunnell, FL 32110(386) 437-7390


FlaglerSchool News

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AUGUST 2015Character Education Word of

the Month: COURAGE

AUGUST, 2015August 1st 10 a.m. Back to School Jam Flagler Palm Coast High School

August 4th 5 p.m.School Board Workshop GSBBoard Chambers

August 4th 6 p.m. School Board Meeting GSBBoard Chambers

August 8th TBA Back to School Jam FPCHS, Big Gym

August 12th 10 a.m.ITMS 7th Grade Schedule Pick-up ITMSDining Hall

August 12th 10 a.m. ITMS 7th Grade TDAP Clinic ITMS, Clinic

August 12th 1 p.m. ITMS 8th Grade Schedule Pick-up ITMSDining Hall

August 17th Professional Development Day for Teachers

August 18th Professional Development Day for Teachers

August 18th 5 p.m. School Board Workshop GSBBoard Chambers

August 18th 6 p.m. School Board Meeting GSBBoard Chambers

August 19th Pre-Planning Day for Teachers

August 20th Pre-Planning Day for Teachers

August 21st Pre-Planning Day for Teachers

August 21st 1 p.m.Rymfire Elementary School “Meet theTeacher” Rymfire Elementary School

August 22nd 9 a.m. 6th Annual “Surfers for Autism” Flagler Beach Pier

August 24th First Day for Students


Just for Fun Out and About

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Aug 1Classic Car Cruise-In 9AM – 1PM Classic Car Cruise-In sponsored by The DaytonaFlea & Farmer's Market and Steve’s Pickle Place.DJ Frank Roberts provides the tunes. Over 300classic cars and trucks in There’s never a charge toshow your car or to come out and see all the clas-sics. (386) 214-3018

Aug 1, 15, 29Bandshell Concert Series 7:15PMFree concert series, is followed by a fabulous dis-play of fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean at 9:45p.m. Rental chairs are available. http://www.daytonabeach.com/listings/Bandshell-Concert-Series/769/

Aug 5Music by the Sea Concert Series 7PM – 9PMMusic by the Sea live concerts takes place in thebeautiful oceanfront setting at The St JohnsCounty Pier Park. St. Augustine Beach Pavilion350 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach(904) 347-8007

Aug 5-82015 Nautica USLA National LifeguardChampionshipsThe four-day event, which is expected to drawnearly 2,000 competitors along with their fami-lies, will be held on the beach behind the OceanWalk in Daytona Beach. Ocean Walk Shoppes250 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach(386) 239-6414

Cultural, Educational and Museums(continued)

Aug 13Iconic Hubble Images in Full Dome 4PMThe Hubble Space Telescope has now been inorbit above the Earth for 25 years and haschanged our fundamental understanding of theuniverse. To explore the enormous astronomicalachievements made by this orbiting observato-ry, we will take a journey through the mostbreathtaking images produced by Hubble incomplete full dome view. Museum of Arts & Sciences352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach(386) 255-0285

Aug 20Meet Me in the Gallery 3PM – 4PMPut on a pair of red/blue glasses and join Curatorof Astronomy, Seth Mayo, and take a look at thestunning 3D NASA images of Mars and varioussolar system bodies in the new Planetariumlobby. The exhibit is in collaboration with andsponsored by Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity and a Florida Space Grant.Museum of Arts & Sciences352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach(386) 255-0285

Farmers Markets

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Flagler Beach Farmers Market 8AM – 12PMDowntown Flagler Beach, by the Ocean- EveryFriday & Saturday, Year Round Rain or Shine.Sunrise to early afternoon.

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23Salt Air Farmers Market 10AM – 2PMMarineland Marina hosts the Salt Air FarmersMarket every Sunday. Find an array of fresh, organ-ically-grown produce and other yummy things.101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine(904) 814-9886 or www.saltairfarmersmarket.com

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23Moose Market 10AM – 2PMFrom organic produce to local seafood andeverything in between. Bruce Rossmeyer'sDestination Daytona1637 North US Highway 1, Ormond Beach(386) 316-2959

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local events for families. To submit an event, send your informationby the 10th of the preceding month to:

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800 Belle Terre Pkwy., Ste. 200-207 Palm Coast, FL 32164

Cultural, Educational and Museums

Aug 1Guided Cultural Hike at GTM Research Reserve8:30AM – 10:30AMLearn about the cultural history of the GuanaPeninsula during a guided cultural hike. 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 823-4500

Aug 4The Root Family Museum 3PM – 4PMJoin the Museum’s Head Docent, MarionWhelton, and learn about the amazing history ofthe family’s world-class collection of 20thCentury Americana. Admission: Free for MOAS members or with paidmuseum admission. 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach(386) 255-0285

Aug 6Historical Bus Tour 9:45AM – 12:15PMScenic Historical Bus Tour This two-hour tourincludes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak,Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond IndianBurial Mound and historic homes along the way.A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30sites on the route. Reservations are required asspace is limited. The Casements, 5 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach(386) 677-7005

Aug 8Laser Rock Concert 7PM – 10:PMLaser Rock Concert in our new state-of-the-artPlanetarium. Entry to the show will be throughour new Planetarium lobby entrance. Seating islimited. Admission: $5.00 for one show, $7.00for two shows or $9.00 for three shows.Museum of Arts & Sciences. 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach(386) 255-0285

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Special Causes(continued)

Aug 29Flagler Humane Society Fast & Furriest 2015 Run and Walk8AMFour-mile timed run at 8AM, two-mile non-timeddog walk 10:30AM. Run - $30, Walk - $25. Free festival to follow. Princess Place PreservePrincess Place Road, Palm Coast www.flaglerhumanesociety.org/fast


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Aug 23Thai Chi on the Beach 3PMOffered by Flagler Tai Chi at North 18th Street,Flagler Beach. For more info email [email protected]

Aug 28Arts and Crafts ShowThe Daytona Flea Market invites you to amonthly Arts & Crafts show! Daytona Flea and Farmers' Market2987 Bellevue Avenue, Daytona Beach http://www.daytonafleamarket.com

Local Kid Friendly Activities(continued)

Aug 26Storytime at Barnes 7 Noble10:30AM – 11:30AM1930 U.S. 1 South St. Augustinehttp://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2796?cat=KAT&subtype=detailList

Special Causes

Aug 226th Annual First Coast Surfers for Autism Beach Festival9AM – 4PMSurfers are provided a safe, fun, judgment- freeenvironment where highly skilled surf instruc-tors carefully guide them into waves. Flagler Pier, Flagler Beachwww.surfersforautism.org


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Aug 6New Way Church, Back to School Bash 6:45PMPalm Coast Family Night is a FREE communityevent, focused on the family. We will be havingfree everything! 293 Old Moody Blvd, BunnellAshley Evensen (386) 437-9575 or [email protected].

Aug 7First Friday Art Walk 5PM – 9PMArt Galleries of St. Augustine feature newexhibits, refreshments and live music at morethan 20 galleries. Historic Area, St. Augustine(904) 779-2781

Aug 11Messy Tuesdays at the Park 12:30PMThe MOMS Club of Bunnell-Palm Coast is spon-soring Messy Tuesdays every 2nd Tuesday of themonth. This is a time where kids, and grown-ups alike, can come and get messy! Wadsworth Park, Flagler BeachSarah Crosby (386) 437-0290 or [email protected].

Aug 6Jazz Concert 7:30PMPlan to spend a cool evening on a hot Floridasummer night with our big band and combo aswe play some eclectic and creative sounds fromthe contemporary jazz scene. News-JournalCenter, 221 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach.(386) 226-1927

Aug 7First Friday Flagler Beach 6PM – 9PMBring your lawn chairs or blankets and come forthe live entertainment, local food vendors andflair. Family fun with Kids Zone sponsored byFlagler Parent. Veterans Park, Flagler Beach.

Aug 14Key West Party 6PM – 10PMKey West-inspired party, featuring Jimmy BuffetKaraoke by Mondo Music. Includes one freedrink, h'ors d'oeuvres. After all...it's 5 o'clocksomewhere!*Reservations limited to 100 people. Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St. OrmondBeach. (386) 677-7005

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Bounce house rentals are taking theworld by storm. People often don'tknow what to call them though:bounce house, moonwalks, jumpers,bouncers or even a ‘kid’s party inflat-able thing’. We call them fun! Jumpfor Joy has a great selection of all ofthe above with all of your favoritecharacters. They also have inflatableslides, water slides, chairs and tables,and concessions including: popcornmachines, sno-kones machines andcotton candy machines. Jump for Joyis your one stop shop for all yourparty rental needs. Jump for Joy owner, Robbie Thorn was

born in Stillwater Oklahoma but his familymoved to Flagler Beach when he was ayoung child. At that time Flagler County’spopulation was a little over 25,000. “It has been amazing to see this county

grow into such a strong community nowwith a population over 100,000. It hashelped make me who I am today and I amproud to raise my family here.” says Robbie.This type of business doesn’t come with-

out its own concessions. Owning a bouncehouse business has its ups and downs.Most rentals take place evenings, week-ends, and holidays. And, as Robbie says,“this is not just a weekend business; it is aseven day a week business. Constantlycleaning and drying the units and prepping

for the next delivery.” So, in order to be suc-cessful in this business you have to be pre-pared to work hard and it helps to have anunderstanding family. Robbie is married toJacquline and they have three children,Alana, Zoey, and Maverick. The greatest joy for Robbie is seeing the

kid’s faces with big smiles and how excitedthey are when they deliver. This isn’t just forthe young, but for the young at heart.Robbie loves seeing the inner kid come out inthe adults too! “When we pick up inventoryat the end of an event even the adults tell uswhat great of time they had.” Says Robbie. One of the newest challenges Robbie

faces today is that inflatable businesses areno longer allowed to set up on schoolgrounds in Flagler County. This has just

come about in the past few months.“I think the county should look intohaving a preferred vendor list. Ithink this would help with insuranceand what companies are comingand going on school grounds. So,we are hoping to tap into our neigh-boring counties school functions inthe future.” Jump for Joy is ready for your party!

Think outside the box for your nextevent! They’re not just your privatebirthday party rental resource. Theyalso do corporate picnics, communityevents, churches, even chair and

table rentals for weddings. Jump for Joy was founded in 2012. This

October will be 3 years for this family busi-ness. Their hard work and dedicationalong with excellent customer service hashelped make them the most successfulparty rental business in Flagler County. Jump for Joy delivers to St. Augustine to

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JUMP for JOYBOUNCERS & SLIDERS

Jump for Joy owner Robbie Thorn and family.

Jump for Joy Party Rental(386) 931-5854

www.jumpforjoybouncersandsliderentals.com

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