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St. Alcuin Students Support Wellness with Jump Rope for Heart

St. Alcuin Montessori School — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:42:24 -0500

Leah Oliver, Youth Market Director, S. Ft. Worth American Heart Assoc., recently visited St. Alcuin Montessori School to thank a group of students for their participation in the "Jump Rope for Heart" fundraiser. During P.E. class, the students jumped rope and participated in other activities to help promote wellness and generate awareness for the organization. Thanks to St. Alcuin coaches Andy Silverman and Jordan Pierson, the students also learned more about importance of the heart—how it works, and how to take care of it. The children received t-shirts, jump ropes and playground balls as a special token of appreciation from the American Heart Association.

For more information on St. Alcuin Montessori School, click here.

Providence Class Four Students Celebrate Patriot Week

juliette — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:01 -0500

Providence Christian School of Texas Class Four students recently celebrated Patriot Week, which culminated with Patriot Day on May 10. During the week, each student presented a report on an American hero. Special speakers, many of whom are modern day patriots, addressed the students.

On Friday, May 10, students came dressed in character to participate in different periods of American history. The day started with chapel, where Alison Balch, daughter of Michael J. Smith, spoke about her father as a modern day patriot. The pilot of NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger, Smith died tragically when the spacecraft exploded in 1986. She talked about the lessons she learned from her father and her eventual conversion to Christianity.

In the Modern Day Patriot room, FBI Agent Andre Bires, father of two former Providence students, spoke about investigations. Special FBI SWAT Agent Don McPherson then let some of the students try on his gear, such as a bullet-proof vest, helmet with night scope, and gas mask.

In the Civil War Room, Providence Headmaster Dr. Tony Jeffrey, dressed as President Abraham Lincoln, read the Gettysburg Address. Harriet Tubman greeted the students and told of the underground railroad she used to smuggle slaves to freedom. Providence fathers, Dudley Simms, as a Confederate soldier and George Hanson, as a Union soldier, showed students that only the most necessary items were carried by a typical soldier including "hardtack" dry biscuits, a tin cup, utensils, and a pocket Bible. The Civil War—the first modern war utilizing war tactics, the draft, railroads and the telegraph—was the country's most gruesome war, with one in every four men dying from 1861 to 1865.

In the World War II room, students experienced an air raid siren as a speaker said on a bullhorn, “This is an air raid. We are your school defense aids. Line up, sit down, and be quiet.” These raids were typical during the war. Providence mothers Catherine Russell and Angela Kackley discussed events leading up to World War II. The students viewed a movie clip from Pearl Harbor and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbor. Karen Stone narrated as Robert McFarlane and student volunteers acted out medics and soldiers on the battlefield, giving some facts about medics and WWII medicine. Catherine and Angela explained the Normandy invasion and conclusion of the war. One lighter moment was when Providence librarian Sue Netherland and her husband, J.R. Netherland, demonstrated the jitterbug to the students.

In the American Inventions room, Albert Einstein greeted the students and told about several of his inventions. Students then deciphered Morse code, had a bubble gum blowing contest, and reviewed inventions of the last century.

During lunch, “Bing Crosby” and the “Andrew Sisters” serenaded the students and their families. After that, students competed by class in Patriot Games, including the military crawl, mine area, hand grenade toss, parachute jump, velocity run, fatigue relay, and sprint to the finish.

Campers Soar Into Summer Fun at Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Flight School"

news4U — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:03 -0500

Young aviation buffs (pre-K to eighth grade) can learn about the wonders of air and space travel this summer at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue near Dallas Love Field. Campers attend the museum's “Flight School” and participate in a variety of activities, like designing a spaceship, working with aerial navigation charts, building model airplanes, and launching model rockets, among a variety of other fun-filled camps. Each activity is age-appropriate with an emphasis on the physics and/or history of flying and exploration. Day camps start at $45 and four-day camps are $175 and up. For a complete camp schedule, click here.

The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a gem in the North Texas community that attracts over 100,000 visitors annually including 30,000 students. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Frontiers of Flight Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation, as mankind continues to pursue going higher, faster and farther. The museum’s "Flight School" offers educational and recreational classes for all ages throughout the summer, designed to excite the imagination in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through spacecraft design, aerodynamics, model-building, space survival, and other disciplines.

FRIDAY FLIGHTS (Ages 4 and 5)

Children explore “Space,” meet a “Famous Flyer,” take a “Trip to the Airport” and end with “Let’s Take a Flight.”

FRIDAY LAUNCH (Ages 6 and 7)

Students learn the basics of flight with “Kites,” “Balloons,” “Butterflies,” and “Birds.”

AVIATOR’S WORKSHOP (Grades 3 through 6)

Students discover basic principles of flight with unique paper airplanes and a Flight Controls Trainer, work with aerial navigation charts, learn the International Phonetic Alphabet, visit aviation facilities at Dallas Love Field, and build and fly their own powered model airplane.

ROCKET SCIENCE (Grades (3 through 6)

From the early Chinese rockets to America’s missions to Mars, students explore the history of space flight, the Solar System, the mathematics of rocketry, and spacecraft engineering. They also design a space ship and build and launch a model rocket.

AERO LAB (Grades 7 and 8)

In a fun and challenging four-day experience, students gain a basic knowledge of flying weather, study aerial charts, and complete an aerial navigation exercise. They also conduct experiments on our new wind tunnel and go on a behind-the-scenes tour of D/FW International Airport.

ROCKET LAB (Grades 7 and 8)

Students construct their own advanced model rocket and participate in a space survival exercise. They also work in teams to plan a Martian space mission and build a multi-stage rocket. On a field trip to a local university, they launch their rockets and tour the campus’s science labs.

ADVANCED AERO (Grades 9 and 10)

Students focus on engineering projects. They will explore engineering principles while designing and building their own structures and applying their knowledge to aircraft design, load-bearing structures, and aircraft accident investigation.

Jersey Mike's Raises $100,000 For Wipe Out Kids' Cancer

Susan Zacheis — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:08 -0500

Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout the DFW area made a big impact in the fight against childhood cancer recently by raising $100,000 for local nonprofit, Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC), during a Month of Giving fundraising campaign. Dalton Stewart, North Texas Area Director for Jersey Mike’s, and several franchise owners and employees presented Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer with the $100,000 donation on Monday, May 13. Evelyn Costolo, WOKC CEO, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.

"Each day, 46 children in America receive the devastating news that they have cancer. One in every five will not survive this diagnosis. Thanks to the incredible support of donors like Jersey Mike’s, we are making a difference in the fight for better treatments and the search for a cure,” said Costolo.

DFW residents across the metroplex from Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Coppell, Flower Mound, Southlake, Denton, Wautauga, Hurst and Fort Worth showed incredible support by eating thousands of Jersey Mike’s subs at all 20 locations during the Month of Giving.

Cancer is the No. 1 cause of death by disease in American children, and their only hope of a cure is through more research. The Month of Giving campaign has raised a total of $325,000 over the last four years for Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer, which has been used to fund research trials investigating new treatment options for four types of childhood cancers: medulloblastoma, neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma.

Tornado Relief Drive at Lakehill Preparatory School

Gigi Ekstrom — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:32 -0500

Lakehill Preparatory School is accepting donations immediately to aid the victims of the recent deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas.

Donations will be accepted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Lakehill's Main Campus at 2720 Hillside Drive in Dallas.

Items that will be accepted are diapers, canned goods, nonperishable food, bottled water, sports drinks, sunscreen, and work gloves.

Cash donations are especially appreciated. Checks may be made out to Lakehill Preparatory School with "Tornado Relief Fund" in the memo line.

For more information:

Contact: Gigi Ekstrom
214-826-2931, ext. 213
gekstrom@lakehillprep.org

What if Your Child Struggled on STAAR?

Jeffrey Graham — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 -0500

One Proven Way to Improve STAAR Scores

The National Science Foundation recently funded an independent study conducted here in Texas measuring improvements in STAAR test scores. The study compared two cognitive training programs against independent study hall time over the course of fifteen weeks. The results show that students who trained with a LearningRx trainer significantly outperformed students in other training conditions. Schedule an assessment at a LearningRx center today to see how LearningRx can improve students' STAAR results.

What is LearningRx?

LearningRx is a one-on-one cognitive skills training program. Students spend a number of hours with a certified trainer working on activities designed to target certain cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and comprehension. Training is performed under controlled conditions at a LearningRx center.

How does LearningRx Boost STAAR test results?

LearningRx training addresses how the brain learns, making it possible for students to perform better academically. Researchers took fifty-seven Texas students and randomly divided them into three training conditions: one-on-one LearningRx training, BrainSkills computer training, and independent study hall. All 57 students were tested before and after fifteen weeks of training, and their STAAR scores were compared.

Students who participated in LearningRx training with a certified trainer significantly outperformed the study hall students and the students who used a computer program on the Language Arts portion of the STAAR test. “Significantly outperformed” means that statistically there is little chance this happened accidentally: LearningRx students scored enough better to demonstrate that their training made a very real difference in their cognitive abilities and ability to use those skills in new circumstances.

LearningRx Improves Cognitive Skills

Researchers also measured all fifty-seven students on eleven cognitive skills. LearningRx students outperformed study hall students on nine out of the eleven skills tested, especially on tasks associated with working memory and phonemic analysis. Working memory is our brains' ability to temporarily store and keep track of the information required to carry out more complicated tasks---for example, to remember a teacher's spoken instructions while taking a test. Phonemic analysis refers to a series of cognitive skills which all related to the brain's ability to make sense out of sounds---a key part of reading.

Additionally, LearningRx students significantly outperformed study hall students in visual memory, short- and long-term memory, and matrix reasoning.

One-on-one LearningRx Training Versus Computer-Based Training

BrainSkills, the computer-based training program used in this study, also improved students' cognitive skills on four out of the eleven tests, compared to study hall students. However, BrainSkills students did not show any improvement in their STAAR test scores.

This means that students trained by a certified trainer (LearningRx training) showed more improvement across the board than students trained on a computer (BrainSkills)---that is, computer training is better than nothing, but not nearly as effective as one-on-one LearningRx training. And computer training has no effect on STAAR test scores or general academic performance, but LearningRx does.

Contact LearningRx to Boost STAAR Scores

If you know students who could improve their STAAR test results, the first step is to schedule an assessment at a LearningRx training center near you. After assessing your student's learning situation, certified professionals will discuss the options available to address the specific needs of your student.

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Preston Royal LearningRx Brain Training Center
5924 Royal Lane, Suite 251
Dallas, TX 75230

(972) 267-8900

Local Student-Founded Social Tutoring Company Gears Up For Service As Summer Approaches

Jaison Thomas — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:00 -0500

In the few months that socially oriented tutoring company Apollo Tutors has been active, the company has seen activity from a broad range of clients with various service needs. Ranging from SAT/ACT prep to kindergarten foreign language development, the directors of Apollo Tutors appear to be ready to handle any educational needs of the Park Cities community.

As the school year winds down and summer plans are quickly becoming finalized, parents are increasingly turning to tutoring services to prepare their children for college entrance examinations and the upcoming school year. According to Highland Park HS alumnus Shameel Thawerbhoy, “many students and parents approach Apollo Tutors with long term goals on education preparation, and we work individually with each family to identify the needs and direction of the student.” Thawerbhoy and his team of highly qualified college prep tutors have developed stringent curriculums surrounding K-12 courses as well as SAT/PSAT and ACT examinations.

However, Apollo Tutors is not the typical tutoring firm in the Dallas area. The business model Apollo Tutors follows is simple: for every hour a client is tutored, Apollo Tutors will tutor an at-risk child for free. Currently, the model has allowed for more than 50 hours of afterschool tutoring to be provided to members of East Dallas neighborhoods. Apollo Tutors is particularly partnered with Dallas Community Lighthouse, an organization that serves children from grades K-8.

Tutors for Apollo Tutors are scholars attending universities and graduate programs from across the nation. These tutors are carefully selected based on academic excellence and willingness to provide community tutoring. Apollo Tutors was founded on the heels of academic success: all four founding partners are scholars with backgrounds in investment banking and consulting.

More information about Apollo Tutors can be found on the company’s webpage or via email at info@apollotutors.org. As a young company with a bright vision and future, Apollo Tutors is looking to members of the Park Cities community to further its mission and help students in the community succeed.

North Texas Sees Growth in Au Pair Program Participants

Stefanie Ritz — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:00 -0500

Fort Worth, Texas is quickly rising to the top in growth for families taking advantage of the flexible, reliable, and affordable childcare provided by au pairs in their homes.

While au pairs are not new, more and more families in the Fort Worth area are participating in programs like Au Pair in America that manage the au pair and host family match during the year-long service opportunity.

The following are a few reasons that Fort Worth residents have shared for joining the Au Pair in America program. Au Pairs provide an invaluable service for their host families, including:

providing up to 45 hours of childcare on a flexible schedule that fits your needs
peace of mind so that you can concentrate while you are away knowing that your children are well-cared for

flexibility to change schedules in event of child illness or school breaks so that you will not have to take time away from the office

extra help with household duties related to the children, such as cleaning, cooking, homework assistance, and transportation

cultural exchange for your family, allowing your children to experience a cultural outside their own community

cost-savings from the high-rate of daycare and after school care expense

For more information about au pairs and the Au Pair in America program, please click here.

SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine Showcases Conservation Efforts During Turtle Fest & World Oceans Day

BubbleLife Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:32 -0500

SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine will celebrate Turtle Fest from June 3 – 10, highlighting their conservation efforts and showcasing their non-releasable green sea turtle, Hope, and two new Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles.

Turtle Fest activities include:

Snap fun photos with your friends and family in front of the new, exciting photo board featuring SEA LIFE mascot Tyler the Turtle.

Follow the Tyler the Turtle quiz trail throughout the aquarium to find fun facts on conservation and sea turtles.

In return for a donation the Georgia Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, guests will receive a turtle to color and have it displayed in SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine.

Learn about conservation with SEA LIFE aquarists as they host daily "Turtle Talks" as well as learn interesting facts about their job during special discussions on World Oceans Day.

Annual pass holders are invited out on Monday, June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. for a private, behind-the-scenes tour to see the aquarium’s two new endangered non-releasable juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles before they are placed on public view.

Purchase $1 raffle tickets to enter to win a chance to “shadow and aquarist for a day”, must be 14 years of age. Raffle donations benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.

Stop by the SEA LIFE Young Environmentalists table set up at the entrance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about this unique program created for children ages 8-12 who serve for one year and assist the SEA LIFE team in promoting conservation.

In celebration of World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8, bring in 20 plastic bags for 10% OFF your SEA LIFE admission ticket.

SEA LIFE Aquarium Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – attraction remains open two hours after last admission; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Attraction remains open two hours after last admission.

SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine
Grapevine Mills Mall
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway
Grapevine, Texas 76051

www.SEALIFEus.com
Phone: 469-444-3050

Information provided by Jackson & Flagg PR

St. Alcuin's International Festival A "Global Sensation"

St. Alcuin Montessori School — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:49 -0500

Although the popular song says “It’s a Small World After All,” that doesn’t seem to apply to St. Alcuin Montessori School's ever-growing International Festival. More than 300 participants attended the much-anticipated event hosted by the Parents’ Club and the Diversity Committee on April 26. The festival featured more than 20 colorful booths representing countries from around the world. The nations exhibited had cultural ties to St. Alcuin students and their families and showcased the school’s global community. Many parents, grandparents and students staffed the booths dressed in their country’s native attire. The festival was topped off with the “Parade of Nations” led by Walter Sorensen, Head of School, which is a favorite part of this St. Alcuin tradition.

St. Alcuin inspires its students to reach their highest levels of personal and academic achievement, guides them to become compassionate global citizens, and prepares them to embrace challenges with confidence and innovation by providing the ideal Montessori and International Baccalaureate education.

St. Alcuin's International Festival is 'Global Sensation'

St. Alcuin Montessori School — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:23:58 -0500

Best Southwest Moms Launch Blog

MochaMoB — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Best Southwest Moms have recently launched a new blog community connecting the Best SW (Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster) moms with local information & parenting perspectives unique to our community.

The website and Facebook page features things to do, see and places to go for moms and families who live south of the Trinity.

It Costs HOW MUCH to Advertise on BubbleLife?

BubbleLife Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:12:08 -0500

Advertising on BubbleLife.com is the most affordable way to get a new local customer. It is cheaper than buying a cup of coffee a day, easier than buying a book on Amazon.com and less of a commitment than that person you dated in high school for two months.

BubbleLife.com, the Dallas-Fort Worth leader in hyperlocal news, is paving the way for local businesses to reach a built-in audience that lives, works and goes to school in the neighborhoods they serve. On Tuesday, May 14, BubbleLife launched the Neighborhood Sponsorship Package, an inexpensive way to attract new customers for only $99 a month.

“With the Neighborhood Sponsorship Package, local businesses are showcased alongside the community news that more than 100,000 of our readers trust,” said Saffie Farris, publisher at BubbleLife.com. “Their businesses will receive exposure every day – 24 hours a day on our news website along with coverage in the daily email newsletter to our subscribers.”

A local business needs to remind the community that it is open for business. With BubbleLife.com’s Neighborhood Sponsorship Package, it is now affordable for neighborhood businesses to have a consistent presence in targeted areas.

The Neighborhood Sponsorship Package features several types of ads to attract new customers to your business, including:

A front page ad on a BubbleLife.com news website
An alternating featured business ad on a BubbleLife.com news website
An alternating featured text ad on both a BubbleLife.com news website and daily newsletter

As an introduction to BubbleLife.com, the package also comes with a limited offer of your choice of one of three bonus offers:

A free mobile website ($199 value)
A free banner design ($199 value)
$10 off per month during the life of your advertising ($120)

Advertising contracts run on a monthly basis, and paying for your advertising is a piece of cake.

Get started today by clicking here to visit the BubbleLife Store or call us at 214-233-0740 if you have more questions.

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Providence Christian School and West Dallas Community School Celebrate Texas Day

juliette — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500

Even the rain didn’t stop Class Three students from Providence Christian School and West Dallas Community School from celebrating Texas Day at Providence’s Great Hall on April 18. The students from both schools had been corresponding with each other since last fall, and there were hugs and excitement as the students met each other in person for the first time.

This special school tradition immersed Class Three students from both schools in pioneer Texas life for a day. Dressed in western wear and cowboy hats, the students learned about how Texans lived through various historic characters, who told them about what life was like when Texas was being formed. They also played old-fashioned games such as sack races and three-legged races.

Other highlights included a barbeque lunch, and a Texas sing-along with Ed Burnett and the Levee Singers leading songs such as "Deep in the Heart of Texas," "You Are My Sunshine," and "The Eyes of Texas."

More information about Providence Christian School can be found by calling 214-302-2800 or by clicking here.

Sky Ranch “Launch Camp” Lets Kids Jump Into Neighborhood Summertime Fun

news4U — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:27:53 -0500

Some children thrive in a camp-like environment. Some kids are way out of their comfort zone, but all kids benefit from some type of camp-like event because of the independence and social skills that it builds. Sky Ranch, one of the leading North American Christian camps and its Launch Camps, offers your child an extraordinary day camp experience right in your neighborhood! It’s the perfect option for kids ages 5-11 who want to enjoy Sky Ranch Summer Camp, but are not quite ready to stay overnight.

Sky Ranch is excited to announce its 2013 schedule of Launch Camp Activities. Sky Ranch is known for fun, creative and interactive activities, and this year’s Launch Camp maintains that high standard of excellent activities. As in previous years, each day of Launch Camp has a different theme. This year’s themes are Highwire, #LTL (Larger than Life), Mission Impossible, Cruise-A-Palooza and Launch Day. Activities are based on the theme of the day, and counselors are dressed to match the theme. Campers can also participate with the purchase of a Launch Pack, which contains one of the same items the counselors will be wearing each day.

Every site does Highwire on Monday and Launch Day on Friday. The other three days rotate between three Launch Camp sites, so the specific day for the theme will depend on the site schedule for that week. At the end of each day, staff will provide parents with a handout containing specifics for the next day and a follow-up question to share with your camper based on the bible study that day. For more information about Launch Camp in your neighborhood, click here.

Sky Ranch Launch Camps will be offered at the following locations this summer:

Canterbury Episcopal School

1708 N Westmoreland Rd

DeSoto, Texas 75115

Session A: June 3-7

Session B: June 10-14

Christ Church of Plano

4550 Legacy Dr

Plano, Texas 75024

Session J: August 5-9

The Clariden School

100 Clariden Ranch Rd

Southlake, Texas 76092

Session I: July 29- August 2

Session J: August 5-9

First Baptist Church Burleson

317 W Ellison St Burleson

Burleson, Texas 76028

Session H: July 22-26

Highland Park United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

Session G: July 15-19

Session H: July 22-26

Session I: July 29- August 2

Legacy Christian Academy

Frisco, Texas

Session D: June 24-28

Session E: July 1 - July 5

Session F: July 8-12

Fort Worth Christian School

6200 Holiday Lane

Ft. Worth, Texas 76180

Session G: July 15-19

Trinity Christian Academy

17001 Addison Rd

Addison, Texas 75001

Session B: June 10-14

Session C: June 17-21

Session D: June 24-28

Session F: July 8-12

Scofield Christian School

7730 Abrams Rd

Dallas, Texas 75231

Session C: June 17-21

Prestonwood Christian Academy

6801 W Park Blvd

Plano, Texas 75093

Session F: July 8-12

Session G: July 15-19

Session H: July 22-26

Session I: July 29 - August 2

Liberty Christian School

1301 South Highway 377

Argyle, Texas 76226

Session B: June 10-14

Session C: June 17-21

Session D: June 24-28

Session E: July 1-5

Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church

1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway

Allen, Texas 75013

Session J: August 5-9

Session K: August 12-16

Swim-U Offers Free Swimming Lesson

Andrew Castro — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:44:55 -0500

Swim-U Dallas is offering one free 30-minute swim lesson to every child.

For more information on how to get your child signed up for a free lesson, contact Swim-U Dallas at 214.272.2400 or andrewcastro@swim-u.com. Swim-U Dallas is located at 4560 W. Mockingbird #104 in Dallas.

Monster Yogurt's Birthday Celebration Scheduled for May 16-19

Ava Skipworth — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:07:20 -0500

Monster Yogurt is marking the opening of its Richardson location and the one year anniversary of its Dallas location with a four-day Birthday Celebration that offers something for everyone. Enjoy free yogurt on Thursday's Senior Day, face painting on Friday, meet Monster Yogurt’s Monster friends Saturday, or come for live music and giveaways on Sunday.

The free event line up is as follows:

Thursday, May 16

Seniors Day
8 oz. yogurt cup!
Free all day
62 and over

Friday, May 17

Face Painting Friday
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Meet Our Monster Friends on Saturday
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lennox Center: Red Tickle Monster with special guest
Casa Linda: Green-stripped Monster and Pink Magical Monster

Sunday, May 19

Live Music Sunday — 3 p.m.
Lennox Center in Richardson: Lizza Connor, the Parent's Choice Award winner for her new CD “Commander Salamander.” Connor released her country-folk debut “Runaway” to critical acclaim. She is the recipient of the prestigious Merlefest Songwriting Award. She performs at the famous Bluebird Cafe, House of Blues (Las Vegas) and more.
Casa Linda in East Dallas: Devon Dawson and Kristyn Harris, and Jessie & the Outlaw Feat. Devon Dawson is well known as the singing, yodeling voice of Jessie, on the Grammy-winning Walt Disney CD released for Toy Story 2. Dawson is a member of the Academy of Western Artists. The 2009 Western Music Female Performer of the Year, Kristyn Harris, will also appear. She is the winner of: 2012 Western Music Association Crescendo Award; 2011 Kamloops, British Columbia Rising Star Award; 2012 Female Yodeler of the Year; 2011 Western Music Association Janet McBride Yodeling Award.
4 p.m. Grand Finale with Prizes
Prizes include: One-year supply of yogurt, family 4-pack to the Arboretum, tote bag, back packs, toys, gift cards, lunch bags and much more!

Lennox Center
(Corner of Coit and Campbell)
1360 W Campbell Rd Suite 101
Richardson TX 75080
(972)-234-4966

Casa Linda Center
(Next to Albertsons and Alligator Cafe)
9540 Garland rd. suite 394
Dallas TX 75218
(214)-321-6363

For more information, visit www.ScaryTastesGood.com.

Northwest Bible Church MOPS Registering Moms for Fall

tzeleskey394 — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:00:00 -0500

The Northwest Bible Church Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group currently is registering moms for the Fall. You can sign up by downloading the registration form at the following website: http://www.northwestbible.org/mops/.

MOPS is an organization open to ALL mothers of children from birth through kindergarten. We also welcome mothers-to-be who are expecting their first child. The goal of MOPS is to nurture and build up mothers by providing relevant speakers, small group discussion time, and social activities to help build friendships.

We meet every other Friday morning during the school year from 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., with childcare drop-off beginning at 9 a.m. Please feel free to contact Tracy Zeleskey with any questions: tzeleskey@hotmail.com.

What Will Children Need to Succeed in The Future?

J08353 — Sun, 12 May 2013 00:39:40 -0500

The Clariden School of Southlake will host a three-day educational change series featuring national educational expert speakers alongside local politicians, business and civic leaders invited to review and give feedback to student presentations.

Open to the public at no cost, the week will kick-off on May 28 at 7 p.m. with Nikhil Goyal, the 17-year-old author of "One Size Does Not FIt All." Prior to his talk, Nikhil will provide Clariden 7-9 grade students feedback on their learning presentations from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. before taking the stage to reveal what he believes needs to change in American education in order to keep all students engaged in the 21st century. Goyal is a sought after speaker who contacted Clariden Head of School Jenifer Fox after learning about the Global Strengths Program. "Finally, a school that gets it right," Nikhil told Fox. This conversation led to his invitation to see the school firsthand.

Jenifer Fox will follow up on Wednesday, May 29th at 7 p.m. with her explanation about the gap between what parents expect from students and what motivates them to learn. Author of "Your Child's Strengths" and designer of the studio-based engagement focused college preparatory 7-12th grade Global Strenghs program, Fox presents a compelling case for why our educational system must start focusing making education real and based on meaningful engagement driven by student's strengths. "We should not only focus on the child's achievment today," explains Fox. "We need to concern ourselves with where they are headed in life. Education doesn't stop with the degree or the college acceptance letter."

On Thursday, May 30, renowned architect Peter Brown will speak to his experience designing modern school environments where the building design reinforces new and emerging learning models.

All events are open to the public for no cost. Educators will be provided certificates of attendance for their professional development files. Each evening at 6 p.m., main speakers will be part of the panels that review the students' work along with outside evaluators. The public is welcome to observe the Panels of Learning that mark the achievement and growth each student has experienced during the first year of the groundbreaking Global Strengths Program. The main speaker is at 7 p.m. The Clariden School is at 100 Clariden Ranch Road in Southlake. For information call 682-237-0400.

Two Lakehill Preparatory Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

Gigi Ekstrom — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:14:39 -0500

Lakehill Preparatory School seniors Clayton Drazner and Jacob Graff have been named National Merit Finalists, an honor reserved for the nation's most academically talented students.

First named as Semi-finalists in January from a highly competitive pool of students in Texas who were selected to apply to the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Competition in the fall, Clayton and Jacob advanced to Finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and fulfilling several requirements that included submitting a detailed scholarship application and presenting a record of high academic performance. Additionally, Clayton has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship winner.

Clayton was accepted to Brandeis University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Tufts University, University of Texas at Dallas, and Washington University in St. Louis. He plans to study biochemistry or computer science at Rice University.

Jacob was accepted to Brandeis University, Brown University, Colorado School of Mines, Columbia University, University of California Berkeley, University of Michigan, and Washington University in St. Louis. Jacob plans to study in the engineering program at Columbia University.