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NovemberContentFeatures
Digital Kids
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9 Digitally Literate: To Be or Not to Be
15 Ten Kid Friendly Websites
17 Seven tIps for online child safety
Features
10 Understanding H1N1
13 Sesame Street Celebrates 40 Years
22 Gray Elementary School receives award
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34 Happy Babies Happi Bunz!
36 Fairytales and Tutus Celebrates Anniversary
37 Babies Fest Comes to Las Vegas
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Publisher’s
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Letter from
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7 Understanding
Contest WinnersPraise and Encouragement
16 TheRoperReport
18 Perseverance: Protection vs. Failure
19 Feature Teacher
20 Dr. Ray on Writing Skills
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21 Recommended Reading
28 NevadaPEP
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29 Daycare/PreschoolDirectory
30 Arts & Crafts Guide
38 Family Calendar
42 DiningOutWithLauren
43 KidsDiningOutCalendar
44 Classified DIrectory
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Publisher’sLetter
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any of today’s parents grew up
in a world that was just beginning
to go digital. How many parents remember putting a floppy disk into a Commodore 64 or Apple IIe? How about playing
Space Invaders or Asteroids on an Atari.
And you can’t forget Sony’s Walkman or
seeing your first CD! Now our children
play Wii, consume music via iTunes and
very few of them can even remember life
before the Internet.
So what challenges and opportunities
does this new and constantly evolving
digital world present to the PARENTS
of this current generation? The media
reports are full of the dangers of the
internet, and we could justifiably find
reasons to be concerned about what, and
who, they are being exposed to online. At
the same time there are so many amazing
‘digital opportunities’ for our children to
learn so much about so many things.
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nology and digital growth. So finding the
balance between embracing the positives
of the digital explosion and shielding our
kids from the negatives becomes a task
that each of us has to perform. There are
so many articles we thought about putting in this issue. For example, “How
Young is Too Young for a Cell Phone” or
“Spending Too Much Time Online and
Not Enough Time Watching TV”. Alas
these stories didn’t make the cut. Instead,
I realized the biggest reason for dedicating a cover to ‘digital kids’ is to just get
parents thinking about how they use
media in their own lives, and in turn help
them think about how it should be used
in their children’s lives.
Best,
Mark Sherwood, Publisher
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Understandably some parents might
feel overwhelmed by today’s pace of tech-
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he Public Education Foundation’s board of directors held elections at its annual meeting on October
8th, 2009. The slate of officers re-elected for 20092011 are Sig Rogich, chairman of the board; Robert
L. Forbuss, senior vice
chair; Randall J. Campanale, CFA, vice chair of
finance; Christina Mamer,
vice chair of development;
Steve Forsythe, vice chair
of community relations;
Ann Lynch, secretary;
and David Hall, CPA, Sig Rogich, chairman
treasurer.
New board members are Christopher Cole, vice president, The Rogich Communications Group; Dr. Rutu
Ezhuthachan, chief of pediatrics, Southwest Medical Associates; Sheryl Goldstein, community leader; Joshua Miller,
president, The KeyState Companies; Raymond Specht, vice
chairman of the board of directors, Toyota Financial Savings Bank; and Melissa Warren, managing partner, Faiss
Foley Warren Public Relations and Government Affairs.
Re-elected members include Klif Andrews, Assemblyman
Morse Arberry Jr., John R. Bailey, Esq., Raj Chanderraj,
MD, Michael Cunningham, Dorothy Eisenberg, Dick
Fraim, Tom Gallagher, Myra Greenspun, Josh Griffin,
J. Parker Kurlinski, MD, Olga Lyles, Robert A. Martin,
William E. Martin, Rose McKinney-James, Emily Neilson,
the Honorable Nancy M. Saitta, Thomas J. Schoeman, AIA,
Patrick Thomas, James L. Wadhams, Esq., Senator Valerie
Wiener and Myrna Tormé Williams.
The Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to mobilizing community and global resources
to meet the challenges of educating a growing and diverse
Southern Nevada population. The Foundation’s programs
and initiatives are designed to improve student performance
and advance quality educational opportunities for all children.
Since 1991, The Foundation has raised approximately $60
million to improve teaching and learning in Southern Nevada’s
public schools. For more information about the Foundation, go
to www.ThePEF.org.
DigitalKids
Digitally Literate: To Be or Not to Be, that is the Question
By Dr. Sabra R. Smith
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t’s no surprise that when asked about
gift preferences whether for birthday,
Christmas or merely for doing well in
school, the answers given by most kids
are digital: Digital camera; camcorder;
computer; MP3 player; cellphone; video
game or DVD player. Unlike many of
us at their age, the children of today are
actively involved in downloading video
clips or music, instant messaging, playing
video games, surfing the Web, texting one
another or uploading images to MySpace.
Oftentimes these tasks occur simultaneously making them efficient, media-multitaskers. Today’s youth have been referred
to as natively digital, that is, they are DFL;
Digital is their first language (Juke, 2006).
In an effort to better understand and
communicate with this high tech generation
and effectively matriculate through their
digital world, we as parents, teachers and
community leaders must become digitally
literate. Much like Shakespeare’s Hamlet
who contemplates the pros and cons of his
very existence, failing to embrace today’s
digital world may be to our own detriment
particularly, when television shows and
news networks we have grown to love and
trust like Oprah and CNN encourage us to
follow them on Twitter or to join them at
LinkedIn. As far as sound advice goes, the
best way to become digitally literate is to
immerse oneself in the culture much like
you would if you had an intense desire to
learn a second language. Ironically, native
digitals have become quite comfortable
with just jumping into the digital world and
learning as they go.
If, however, you are foreign to or a novice
at social networking , other than seeing
the latest pictures on your son or daughter’s MySpace page, you may wonder how
screen-based communication could be
as effective if not more effective, in some
cases, than face-to-face interaction. To
those businesspeople and entrepreneurs
who have taken advantage of the opportunity to market themselves globally utilizing
communities like MySpace, Facebook and
LinkedIn, social networks have become a
true benefit. For some, social networking
has paid off in a big way like for Facebook’s
25 year old founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg , who has been listed at a worth of $2
billion by Forbes.
So the next time your kids ask you for a
digital gadget, look for the impact such a
tool may have on making him or her savvy
and competitive in a society where screenbased interactions are a normalcy. In an
information based society like ours, digital
literacy, without question, is to be.
Dr. Sabra R. Smith has her Doctorate in
Education and is Lead Administrator and
Director of Education for John Robert Powers
Las Vegas. She is also author of the book,
Innermost Parts: Theory of Spiritual Relativity,
Law of the Abundant Life. To contact Dr. Smith
call: (702) 429-7487 or (702) 364-9900.
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Understanding H1N1
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and telephone receivers clean with a household cleaning product.
Finally, do your best to keep your hands away from your eyes,
nose and mouth.
ith the heightened awareness of H1N1, what do you
need to know to keep your family safe? Dr. James Swift,
Q: What should I do if my child is sick?
Medical Director at Sunrise Children’s Hospital, answers your
A: H1N1 can be treated in a similar manner to seasonal flu.
H1N1 questions.
When your child displays mild flu-like symptoms, keep him/her
home from daycare or school and encourage rest and drinking
Q: What is H1N1?
fluids. You can give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help
A: H1N1 is a new influenza virus that was first detected in
with fevers and body aches. Limit your child’s contact with others
the United States in April 2009 and has spread rapidly worldas much as possible to reduce spreading the virus.
wide. H1N1 is different than the seasonal flu which is typical this
If your child demonstrates more worrisome symptoms such
time of year.
as severe cough, shortness of breath, inability to take in fluids
or color changes around the mouth, seek medical attention with
Q: How does the virus spread?
your pediatrician or your local emergency room immediately.
A: H1N1 is spread by person-to-person contact through coughing, sneezing and exposure to contaminated objects or surfaces.
Q: How long is my child contagious and when can they go
back to school?
Q: What are the common symptoms?
A: Your child is contagious one day prior to the onset of fever
A: Common symptoms include fever, cough, congestion,
for a duration of 5-7 days. It is recommended that your child go
runny nose and sneezing. In certain cases vomiting and diarrhea back to school once the fever has subsided for at least 24 hours
can be the predominant symptoms.
without the use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Q: How can I prevent contracting H1N1?
A: The best thing you can do is wash your hands frequently
with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Try to cough or sneeze into a tissue and immediately wash your
hands after it is disposed. Keep countertops, doorknobs, handles
Q: Should children be vaccinated for H1N1 and is it safe?
A: According to the CDC, there are certain populations of
people who should get the H1N1 vaccine. These target groups
include pregnant women, people who live with or care for
children younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6
months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years
of age who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health
disorders or compromised immune systems.
The H1N1 vaccine has been developed the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine and has been studied in multiple risk groups for
its safety and effectiveness. The benefits of the vaccine in preventing H1N1 are far greater than the risks.
Q: What treatments are available for H1N1?
A: There are antiviral medications such as Tamiflu® and
Relenza ® which can be prescribed and administered orally by
your physician. The utilization of these medicines is recommended as early as possible when symptoms develop.
Q: What are the chances that my child will contract H1N1?
A: The H1N1 virus is likely to infect greater than 50% of the
U.S. population. Thus, there is a significant chance that your child
or other family members may contract H1N1. Do what you can
through hand washing and vaccination to help prevent H1N1.
Q: What underlying medical problems are important factors
in H1N1?
A: Children with chronic medical problems such as asthma,
diabetes, immune disorders and chronic lung disease are especially at risk to develop more serious symptoms that result in
hospitalization.
To learn more about protecting your children from H1N1 visit
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Strong leaders
are made,
not born.
Every Female Athlete has an Achilles’ Heel...
Her Knees.
Trust, loyalty, and honor.
These are the values of today’s
most influential leaders. And
chances are, today’s strong
leaders in business, government,
and the community were once
and still are members of the
Boy Scouts of America.
The Boy Scouts of America has
a proud tradition of preparing
young people for leadership with
character-building programs
that instill timeless values. You
can ensure the continuation of
those strong values. Join your
other colleagues by being a part
of your local BSA council. Strong
leaders bring strong values to
your community.
Trust, loyalty, and honor are
not just ways of Scouting.
They are a way of life.
The statistics are startling: female athletes in specific sports
are four times more likely to injure their knees than males.
Sports related injuries can be prevented. To avoid serious
knee related injuries contact Dr. Jason Nielson, M.D.
Pediatric & Adolescent Sports Medicine (702) 434-6920.
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Season Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 10
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This season, “Sesame Street” will be
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it marks four decades of broadcast on Vegas
PBS. The 40th season of “Sesame Street”
will emphasize sustainability and green
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at 10 a.m. on Vegas PBS Channel 10.
The first episode of the season will feature a visit by First Lady Michelle Obama
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AdviceForParents
Understanding Praise and Encouragement
By Jincy Dean
ost adults have been taught that
when we want children to develop a
healthy self-esteem, we need to praise them
for their behavior or achievements. Can we
avoid praise and replace it with acknowledgement? Let’s take a look and see.
Children learn about themselves from
our reactions and feedback to them. They
develop a concept of themselves when our
feedback is judgmental. When we judge
children, we raise their ideals, teach perfectionism, and consequently, risk lowering
their self-esteem.
Adults can acknowledge and celebrate
children’s successes, without praising. This
form of feedback will verify the children’s
own assessment that they have achieved
something worthwhile, bring to light their
successes so that they notice them, and
expand on what they have achieved.
We blurt out judgments to our children to
the point that is has become almost a verbal
tic. At birthday parties, school grounds,
or anywhere there are children you hear
phases such as “wow that’s great, fantastic
job”. Even small infants are praised for clapping their hands together (patty-cake).
The point here is not to call into question
the importance of supporting and encouraging children, the need to love them and
hug them and help them feel good about
themselves. Praise, however, is a different
story entirely.
Overdoing praise may increase a child’s
dependence on us and rely on our evaluations, our decisions about what’s good and
bad, rather than learning to form their own
judgments. It leads them to measure their
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worth in terms of what will lead us to smile
and dole out some more approval.
When students are praised lavishly by
teachers they sometimes are more reluctant
in their responses, more apt to answer in a
questioning tone. (“Um, nine?”) They tend
to back off from an idea or answer if they
feel the teacher will disagree. Therefore,
children are less likely to persist with difficult tasks.
Praises don’t reassure children; ultimately, it makes them feel less secure. Children deserve to take delight in their own
accomplishments, to feel pride in what they
have learned how to do. A constant stream
of value judgments is neither necessary nor
useful for children’s development.
When you want children to develop a
healthy self-esteem, celebrate and acknowledge their efforts, but resist constant praising. Giving children feedback that describes
their achievement, rather than judging,
gives them information about who they
are, without implying they must behave in
a particular way for us, as adults, to value
them.
You can tell children that they are terrific
simply because they are wonderful. Share
your pleasure in their company.
Acknowledging children’s achievements
or their considerate behavior requires no
new skills on your part. Only the same language you use for the adults in your life. If
a friend gets a new job, you would not say
“good boy” but would congratulate him. If
your neighbor picked your child up form
school while you were at work, you would
not say “good job”, you would say, “Thanks.
I appreciate it”.
An example:
Action:
A child who has completed a painting
comes to you asking “Is this Good?’ while
looking pleased with it.
Praise:
Wow! That looks great good job!
Acknowledgement:
You look pleased with that!
Looks like you enjoyed that!
It looks to me like you planned your
painting very carefully!
What’s your favorite part?
A tip:
Ask your child how they feel about what
they achieved:
Are you pleased?
What do you think of that?
Give information or feedback in the form
of I-verb:
I value
I respect
I appreciate
I’m impressed
Jincy Dean is the regional director for Christian
Montessori Academy and is a nationally
recognized childcare advocate. She is a
member of numerous teaching and childcare
organizations and is a past recipient of the
Nevada “Mentor of Year” award.
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Ten Kid Friendly Websites
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here are literally thousands of websites designed to
attract kids. Many of these sites are not only entertaining but
also educational. Of course many are also a complete waste of
time. Here are 10 of the most popular kid-centric sites currently
on the internet.
www.aplusmath.com
As the name implies heavy on
the math.
www.myepets.com
Similar to webkinz, slightly
more realistic.
www.eduplace.com
Wide variety of educational
games.
www.primarygames.com
Basic games, better for
younger kids.
Summerlin
Green Valley
1400 N Rampart Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV
Located at the SE corner
of Green Valley Pkwy & Pecos
Friday Nights
6-9pm
www.familyeducation.com
Learning games in a fun environment.
www.starfall.com
Fun way to help children learn
to read.
Friday & Saturday Nights
6-9pm
We will teach you how to play.
- For Ages 5 to 16
- No experience necessary
- Players separated by skill level
For more information call Brett Verhagen
www.funbrain.com
Probably the most engaging
educational site on the list.
www.toontown.com
Disney site that lets kids control the action.
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underway. Parent-teacher conferences
are right around the corner. Conferences
can create anxiety for all involved. Keep
in mind that these meetings exist to help
your child increase learning potential, set
educational goals for the next grade period
and resolve any concerns you may have. It
is crucial to come prepared and use your
one-on-one time efficiently to ensure your
child is progressing not only academically,
but behaviorally and emotionally as well.
The most important thing you can do to
is talk to your child before the conference.
Ask questions and address any concerns
they may have or that they want you to
discuss with their teacher. Make sure your
child doesn’t stress about the upcoming
meeting. Explain that you are meeting with
their teacher to help them continue to do
well in school. A few questions you might
ask your child are, “What is your favorite
thing about school? If you could change
one thing about school, what would it be?”
Communication is paramount when gathering information from your child.
Before the conference, take the time to
write down specific questions you have
about your child’s homework, grades in
core subjects, behavior, etc. Bring the list
of questions and concerns with you. Also,
be prepared to share with the teacher any
significant changes outside of school which
they should be aware of-new baby, divorce,
health problems, etc. This information may
explain noticeable changes in behavior or
class work the teacher has observed. Make
sure you ask the most pressing questions
first. Time often runs out without being
able to discuss every item on your list. If
additional time is needed, don’t hesitate to
schedule a follow-up meeting.
If possible, both parents should attend
the conference. If you are unable to attend
a conference at your child’s school due to
work or other circumstances, set up an
alternate way to communicate over the
phone or through email. It is crucial for
your child to know that you support their
academic endeavors and you are working
with their teacher to help them reach their
potential.
Be on time and begin the conference on
a positive note with a smile and friendly
introduction. Share with the teacher what
your child likes about their class or the
school in general. Let them know what
your routine at home is concerning homework, studying for tests and upcoming
projects in their class. Ask questions and
solicit feedback on any areas of concern.
Inquire not only about academic concerns
but your child’s behavior and temperament
as well. Don’t be alarmed or shocked to
discover your child’s in-school behavior
differs greatly from how they act at home.
Listen carefully to the teacher and take
notes. If constructive criticism is given,
stay calm. Being defensive, arguing or
making excuses for your child will accomplish nothing. If you feel like there is a
personality conflict or problem with your
child’s teacher, ask someone in the administration to sit in on the conference. As the
conference winds down, ask the teacher
to explain specifically what their plan is at
school concerning your child and what you
can do at home to help improve areas of
concern. Setting goals and coming up with
a game plan will ensure good communication and success between the school and
home.
After the conference, discuss the plan
with your child. Be optimistic and let them
know about the positive words and encouraging comments their teacher had to say
about them. Set goals for the next grading
period and discuss simple steps that they
can do to help achieve these goals. Stay in
close communication with the teacher to
measure progress.
Remember this conference is to promote cooperation and communication
between the school and home. Keep in
mind that your child’s teacher is a simply
one of many mentors they will have along
the way in their educational career. You are
the most important teacher your child will
ever have. Continue to encourage your
child by communicating the importance of
doing their best at school. Help them realize that education is the key component for
a future filled with purpose and a sense of
accomplishment in helping others with the
knowledge they have gained.
Carey Creel Roper is a regular contributor
to PGLV and is the Academic Director for
Cumorah Academy in Las Vegas.
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2common area.
Keep the computer in a
Keep it where you can watch and monitor
your kids. Avoid putting a computer in a
child’s bedroom.
3with children.
Share an email account
That way, you can monitor who is sending
them messages.
4
Bookmark your child’s
favorite sites.
Your child will have easy access and be less
likely to make a typo that could lead to
inappropriate content.
5TeachSpend
time online together.
your kids appropriate online
behavior.
6
Monitor kids use of chat
rooms and Social Media.
Be aware that posting messages to chat
rooms reveals a child’s email address to
others. Do not allow personal info to be
exposed to anyone on Facebook or Twitter
who is not someone who is known.
7protection elsewhere.
Find out about online
Find out what, if any, online protection
is offered at school, after-school centers,
friends’ homes, or anyplace where kids
could use a computer without your
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AdviceForParents
Perseverance: Balancing Protection Versus Failure
By Cassie Rice
ne of toughest balancing acts parents face is when to protect versus
when to let children risk failure. After all,
how can children learn to persevere when
faced with obstacles if they are not allowed
to overcome adversity? On the other hand,
children may become so overwhelmed
that they just give up, and start to fear new
situations. Here are some guidelines that
can help parents, grandparents and other
caregivers increase confidence and selfsufficiency among the children in their
lives. And, that’s a gift a child can never
outgrow!
First, look for what would be the right
level of challenge to teach a child to persevere. Consider the resources available to the
child, what skills and abilities the child has,
and how hard the child will have to work
to turn a negative situation into a positive
one. Imagine worst-case and best case outcomes, and weigh what the child can gain
versus what he or she stands to lose.
O
Next, provide guidance to build the
child’s self-esteem. Let them make choices,
but show them some different ways to work
through the problem. Many parents mean
well when they shelter their children by
making choices or doing things for them,
but that may leave the children more vulnerable when faced with challenges in the
future. Determination, a strong work ethic,
and resolve are good character-builders,
and a little guidance can go a long way to
build a child’s self esteem.
Don’t let excuses get in the way. Excuses
are very prevalent in our society today, but
when we’re honest with ourselves it’s easy
to see that some excuses are simply avoidance. Help children make realistic goals,
and then use your guidance to help them
realize when they may be making excuses
to avoid facing challenges. With your help,
children can model your thought process
and learn self-encouragement techniques
- these are great life skills. Start teaching
children early how to be self-sufficient
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adults with the abilities to lead productive
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If children bring up excuses, remember to listen instead of automatically dismissing them. Listening is key to working
together. After listening, talk to the child
about specific obstacles, and ways to get
around them or change them. Ask what
the child thinks, listen, and respond to
what they are saying.
Looking back as an adult, I realize that
my best learning experiences came from
working hard to turn a negative situation
into a positive one. Experiencing self-reliance and independence can be life-altering accomplishments in themselves! With
your guidance and support, children can
grow from adversity, and actually enjoy
overcoming challenges.
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and their parents for more than decade. She
has received numerous awards and accolades;
most recently US Gymnastics named Cassie
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Like several other past ‘Featured Teachers’, Mr. Lederer was deeply influenced
early in life by a teacher, in his case it was
his mother. Her example of dedicated service to her students in large measure was
the inspiration for him to begin a life of
teaching. Mr. Lederer has tried to follow
his mother’s example of dedicated teaching
service and today teaches more than 150
students each year.
Many of Mr. Lederer’s students come
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these students are the first generation
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especially rewarding for Mr. Lederer. As
they learn and embrace the rich heritage
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Dr.Ray
Writing Skills: Critical for College Success and Beyond
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington
I
f your child hopes to attend college,
you need to be sure he or she has the
“write stuff ” for success on the SAT or
ACT, both of which now include a writing
section. The section is a mandatory component of the SAT, which requires students
to answer multiple choice questions in 35
minutes and write a persuasive essay in 25
minutes. The writing section is optional on
the ACT because not every higher education institution requires a writing test, and
because the ACT also measures a student’s
writing ability on its English test.
The multiple choice questions on the
SAT measure a student’s ability to improve
sentences and paragraphs and identify
errors in diction, grammar, sentence construction and subject-verb agreement. Students must also express their knowledge of
a wide vocabulary and their ability to cut
excess wordiness from passages. On the
essay portion, they’re required to develop
and support a main argument or point of
view with ideas that are well-organized and
clearly expressed. Students earn a score of
between 200 and 800 points on this section
of the SAT.
In the writing section of the ACT, the
test taker is presented with two sides to an
issue. Students are then asked to take a position on the issue – either one of those presented or one of their own. Students must
then present a well-reasoned argument in
a short essay in support of that issue. Students’ scores are based on their ability to
express their judgments clearly, with logical reasoning and supporting points. The
ACT writing test is scored on a level of one
to six, and students receive individualized
feedback from the essay graders as part of
their score.
So how do you help your child prepare
for success on these tests? Here are some
tips:
Build expertise in the fiveparagraph essay.
The five-paragraph essay is frequently
used as a model for strengthening students’
abilities to write persuasively and clearly to
support a point of view. The first paragraph
should state the key argument, with the
next three paragraphs (or sentences) providing supporting evidence for that point
of view, and the last paragraph summariz- Reinforce the role of writing
ing the key point and supporting evidence. and learning.
As students reach middle and secondEncourage writing to express feelings. ary school, homework assignments tend to
Keeping a diary or journal can be a very require more reading and analyzing. After
effective way to strengthen writing skills. reading a chapter or an important section
Writing about personal feelings, successes of an assignment, students should create
and disappointments can also help students a “notes page” summarizing the key facts
resolve conflicts. Activities such as these and restating, in their own words, the most
can build skills in a non-stressful way, and important points to remember. This prospark the urge for self-expression through cess enhances retention and strengthens
writing. When people write about things writing skills as well.
that concern them, they’re more apt to
Students who really want to improve their
strive for “just the right words” to describe writing skills should keep in mind that this
how they’re feeling.
is one task where you really will “learn by
doing.” They should also remember there
Develop a broad vocabulary.
are significant rewards for young people
Knowing the meanings of many words and adults who write well. From letters to
and being able to use them effectively prospective employers, to office corresponwill be useful on both the multiple choice dence, to communications with friends and
and essay sections of these tests. The best family, the ability to use written language
way to develop a broad vocabulary is to effectively has a remarkable impact on our
professional and personal success.
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read extensively from pre-school onward.
Whether your child is enjoying the adventures of Ernest Hemingway or reading
books about his or her favorite subject or
hobby, viewing words in the context of a
narrative builds an intuitive understanding
of their meanings. An excellent resource
for building word power is www.dictionary.com, a site that enables visitors to check
the meanings and spellings of words. The
site also has numerous games and puzzles
that build word knowledge and vocabulary
skills in a fun way. Simply subscribing – for
free – to “word of the day” will introduce a
new word every morning as your child logs
on to email.
Dr. Raymond J. Huntington and Eileen
Huntington are co-founders of Huntington
Learning Center, which has been helping
children succeed in school for more than 30
years. For more information about Huntington,
call 1 800 CAN LEARN.
RecommendedReading
By Audrey Sherwood
11 Birthdays
By Wendy Mass
Amanda’s 11th birthday wasn’t all that
great anyway-- her
first party without her
estranged best friend
Leo. But when she
has to re-live it day
after day she wonders
if she will ever make it
to 12. She has plenty
of worries to occupy her: her mom losing
her job, her snobby older sister, her best
girl friend who desperately wants Amanda
to make the gymnastics team with her, and
her seemingly lost friendship with Leo. As
Amanda tries different strategies to move
beyond her disappointing birthday she
learns about friendship and being herself.
Molly’s Pilgrim
By Barbara Cohen
Molly is a young
Jewish girl whose
family has recently
immigrated to the
US from Russia. She
finds it challenging to
fit in with a new culture and is regularly
teased by some girls
at school. As Molly
learns about the Pilgrims in school she
comes home with an assignment—to make
a clothespin Pilgrim doll. After explaining
to her mother what she has learned, her
mother tells her she will make a beautiful
doll. When Molly’s mother proudly shows
her the doll the following morning, Molly
is shocked to discover a colorful Russian
peasant rather than a staid Puritan. Molly
reluctantly takes the doll to school, worried
that she will be teased even more. Thankfully, with the wisdom of her teacher and
her own willingness to stand up for her
heritage, the doll teaches everyone a beautiful lesson of tolerance.
Turk and Runt
By Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by
Frank Ansley
This humorous picture book tells the
story of turkey brothers Turk—the popular and talented one,
and Runt—the brainy
but underappreciated
one. As their quiet
life on the farm with
their parents is threatened as Thanksgiving approaches, Runt is the only one who
recognizes the danger. Hopefully, he can
convince his family to join in carrying out
a creative plan to keep everyone safe.
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Gray Elementary
School receives
Blue Ribbon
designation
The school is one of only 314 in the
nation to receive this honor
R.
Guild Gray Elementary School
has been chosen as one of a select
few schools in the nation to receive the
coveted 2009 Blue Ribbon National School
designation.
United States Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan announced that only 314
schools - 264 public and 50 private - were
named for the honor this year. The award
recognizes schools that are either academically superior or have made dramatic gains
in student achievement and helped close
the gap in achievement among minority
and disadvantaged students.
In order to be eligible for the Blue
Ribbon designation, a school must: achieve
in the top 10 percent of their state on state
tests and have at least 40 percent of its students from disadvantaged backgrounds
that demonstrate dramatic improvement of
student performance to high levels on state
tests or nationally-normed tests. In addition, the school must meet the Adequate
Yearly Progress component of the No Child
Left Behind Act.
“The staff at Gray Elementary School is
honored to have received such a prestigious
award because we have worked incredibly
hard to provide a strong and motivating
academic atmosphere where doing what’s
best for students is our primary goal,” said
Principal Carl Johnson. “This accomplishment would not have been possible without
the dedication of our staff and we are excited
about representing the state of Nevada at
the awards ceremony in November.”
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Trainings - November
Location: Nevada PEP
2355 Red Rock Street,
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89146 Email: pepinfo@
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Understanding
ADHD
Parents and teachers
of children who
have Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
face different challenges
when helping children
achieve appropriate
behaviors at home and
school. When a child
has ADHD, traditional
approaches to teaching
appropriate behavior
may not work well. Join
us as we take a look at
some strategies that
can help a child become
successful in home,
community and school
environments. Monday,
November 23, 2009 6:30
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Entrenamiento
del ADHD Jueves,
Noviembre 19, 2009
IEP Clinics
Individualized
Education
Program Clinics
An IEP Clinic Training
For Parents, Teachers &
Caregivers
Nevada PEP
offers Individualized
Education Program
Clinics (IEP) each
month.
Clinics include a brief
overview of the IEP
process and a question
& answer session. Please
bring your child’s IEP so
you can review it during
the class! Monday,
November 9, 2009 6:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Or Saturday, November
21, 2009 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m.
Families Are
Important
Understanding the Early
Intervention Process in
Nevada
This workshop is
designed for families
who have concerns
about their child’s
development and
would like to learn
more about the early
intervention process.
This workshop includes:
· How to make a referral
· The evaluation process
· The Individualized
Family Service Plan
(IFSP)
· Transition to Early
Childhood Programs…
and much more.
Date: Tuesday,
November 12, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Positive Behavior
Interventions
This workshop
will introduce
Participants to “A
New Way of Thinking”
by focusing on the
“Whys” of behavior.
It will provide an
overview of functional
assessment and
positive interventions.
Families need access
to information and
tools to help prevent,
understand and
address the challenging
behaviors of their
children. Please register
in advance to attend.
Saturday, November
14, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m., Monday,
November 16, 2009
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Monday, November
16, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.
– 9:00 p.m.
Is Your Child a Target
of Bullying?
Bullying is a serious
issue that affects
nearly every school
in our nation. It is a
behavior that knows
no boundaries of class,
race, gender, size of
school or age. Bullies
tend to target children
who are considered
“different.” It may be
their appearance, the
way they communicate,
or the manner in which
they behave. Don’t
miss this evening full
of strategies to help
families cope with and
prevent bullying.
Tuesday, November 17,
2009, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30
p.m.
How Is My Child
Reading?
All children, regardless
of their age, culture,
economic background
or the severity of their
disability should have
access to stories in
books and instruction
on reading and writing.
This workshop focuses
on helping participants
understand terms
that are used when
discussing reading
and writing. Learning
the building blocks
of literacy will answer
this question and
give parents the
confidence to discuss
reading scores with
school staff. Don’t miss
this workshop full of
valuable information
on how students learn
to read and write.
Monday, November 16,
2009, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30
p.m.
Transition
Trainings
You Can Do It
Starting Early to Prepare
for College
The “You Can Do It!”
presentation will help
families and high
school students with
disabilities prepare
for a successful
transition into college.
Participants will receive
their very own “You
Can Do It” guide which
provides strategies
and ideas that will help
parents and students
develop a plan to
attend college.
Saturday, October 10,
2009, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Solving the
Employment Puzzle
Preparation for
Post-High School
Employment
Parents and youth
will be introduced
to practical job
development strategies
and resources that
assist and support
youth with disabilities
who are preparing for
employment. Thursday,
October 1, 2009, 6:30
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Daycare/PreschoolDirectory
Litl Scholar Academy
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2 1/2 hour Preschool
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2 1/2 – 5 years
State licensed, 9-month
program Full and
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Clubhouse (5-9 years)
Before & After School,
Track Breaks, InService Days
Summerlin: 256-5300
8961 Hillpointe Rd.
Rainbow: 254-5000
1951 S. Rainbow (at
Oakey)
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Top of the Class
Learning Center
8889 S Eastern Ave
(close to 215)
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 851-8464
Ages: Six weeks to 12
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Before and after school
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Angels Christian
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2650 E. Sunridge
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Henderson, NV, 89052
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M-F 6:30AM – 6:30PM
Kinder Prep Academy
5695 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(Ann Road & 95)
(702) 656-3737
Ages: Infant to
Elementary.
kinder-prep.com
Christian Montessori
Academy
5580 S. Pecos Rd., Las
Vegas, Nevada, 89120
(702) 451-5437
Infant to 12 years
intmontessori.com
Green Valley United
Methodist Preschool
2200 Robindale Road
Henderson, Nv 89074.
(702) 454-7989
www.gvumc.org
Cumorah Academy
of Las Vegas
6000 W Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 636-5577
3 and 4 year old
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private lessons in dance, voice training,
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Desert Art Supplies
Locally owned art supply store locations in
Henderson and Las Vegas
Phone: 888-725-4666
www.desertartsupplies.com
Gymboree Play & Music
Art classes for 18 months to 5 years
1550 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy # P,
Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: (702) 719-6222
7450 W Cheyenne Ave # 106,
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Music Bug Creative Arts Studio
Village Square at Peccole Ranch
9420 W. Sahara Avenue, Ste #100
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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7835 S. Rainbow Ste #5
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Fairytales&Tutus
Fairytales and Tutus Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
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yoga instruction as well as theme parties,
is celebrating a fantastic first year this
November.
This distinctive children’s fine arts studio
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classically trained professional dancer, and
mother of two. Drawing on her 15 years of
work with children and the arts, Alene’s
vision enabled her to combine her love of
dance with children’s love of fairytales. That
led to the creation of this distinguished
and enchanting instructional wonderland
featuring dramatic storydances and storytimes.
Insight, teaching experience,
and motivational magic
Alene uses her special experience teaching preschool, music, dance and drama
to give children an experience available
nowhere else. Alene shares that “The idea
for Fairytales and Tutus was born out of my
love for working with and being creative
with children.” She also credits her mother,
who was her first ballet teacher, with inspiring her to transform classes into the magi36 | ParentsGuideLV.com | November 2009
cal fairytales of childhood.
Fairytales and Tutus is all about creative
wonder and imagination. While the traditional classical techniques are there in the
ballet, music and art classes, new innovative methods are used to motivate children
with enchantment and encourage youth to
engage their imagination.
All of the teachers at Fairytales and Tutus
specialize in working with very young children so they understand how to communicate with them, and relate to their emotional and developmental needs.
Expanding imagination and learning
can be joyful
As the popularity of these unique parties exploded with parents clamoring for
more of these signature fairytale ballet
classes, Alene realized she had the tools to
motivate children to learn dance with the
inspiration of literature. Her experience in
teaching preschool and instructing ballet
and drama make her uniquely qualified.
She wondered, “why not a classical ballet
class based on famous ballets like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake?” And, her inspiration led to a whirlwind year of making
children’s dreams come true.
The very first fairytale ballet classes were
held at the church where Alene’s family
worship. Later, she opened a more intimate
studio to make the children more comfortable that could still accommodate the
growing numbers of costumes, props and
class materials needed.
Bring your child’s imaginary world to
life for their birthday
Fairytales and Tutus creates customized birthday parties where children may
choose from a vast array of timeless fairytales and storybooks. Imagine the joy your
child will find in Cinderella, The Wizard of
Oz, or other favorites when timeless stories
are made real just for them.
With the magic of Cinderella, for example, the party begins with transformational
princess makeup and delicate handmade
costumes. Then, the children get the
chance to play in a short ballet that shows
them genuine, classical instruction. Complete with the traditional cake and gifts,
these parties are once-in-a-lifetime magic
memories come to life.
Children’s Yoga, Kindermusik, Fairy
and Princess Ballerina Camps, and Tea Parties
With fantasy ballet classes and birthday parties thriving, Alene
decided to expand the Fairytales and Tutu’s curriculum. Next, she
offered Children’s Yoga and Kindermusik classes along with Fairy
and Princess Ballerina Camps and Tea Parties.
All the new activity needed a new, bigger location that Alene
and the Fairytales and Tutus staff transformed into a magical wonderland. In the lobby, they’ve painted a giant castle with unicorns
and fairies playing in the landscape. The doors that lead into classrooms have smaller “magic” doors so little ballerinas have their
very own special entry way. Twinkle lights, fairies, and flower garlands grace the studio doors and even a small tree.
Adults can share the creative wonder with their children
With two studios, the new location allows different classes to be
scheduled simultaneously, and even more has been added to the
curriculum. Storytime Children’s Yoga, Mommy/Daddy and Me
Art classes, Zumba Fitness classes for adults, Storybook Drama,
and the second annual holiday Nutcracker Ballerina Camp are all
now scheduled. Whether you are young or old, boy or girl, tomboy
or princess, there is a class for you at Fairytales and Tutus!
Fairytales and Tutus encourages young and old to build their own
once-in-a lifetime memories for a real-life fairytale of accomplishment.
Not sure what’s right for your child? All classes offer a free preview
class to help parents decide which programs work best for their
children. To learn more, go to http://www.fairytalesandtutus.com/ to
see curriculum, class schedules, and pricing and work a little magic of
your own.
Babies Fest Comes to Las Vegas
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t’s almost here! Babies Fest is coming November 14th
& 15th to the Ballys Event Center inside Ballys Hotel and
Casino. This event was designed to draw awareness and raise
funding for The Adoption Exchange.
In Nevada, there are over 2,000 children in temporary
foster care waiting for the chance to find a loving and permanent home that they can be a part of, forever. That is what
The Adoption Exchange is all about. Bringing children and
families together and making them one.
The theme of Babies Fest this year is “A Winter Wonderland”. Come celebrate the kick-off of the holiday season with
Santa. He will be available for free photos. Babies Fest will
have some great vendors with unique product that can be
purchased at special holiday pricing. Babies Fest will have a
stage for educational opportunities, and attendees will have
a chance to attend a special meet and greet party with Marie
Osmond on Saturday and with Frankie and Chrissi Scinta on
Sunday. Raffles and prizes galore including some awesome
bedroom furniture from Flexa Furniture and four round-trip
airline tickets from Allegiant Air.
Purchase your tickets on-line at www.babies-fest.com or at
the door. Join the fun, join the excitement and it’s all for a
good cause. We will see you at Babies Fest.
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Cost: $29 per person
plus a $3 supply fee is
due to the instructor at
class. Register online
at cityofhenderson.
com (activity 27401427) or at any City of
Henderson recreation
center.
Theatre
Signature Productions
presents The King
and I
When: Thursday and
Friday, November 5 & 6,
7:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Summerlin
Library, 1771 Inner
Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89134
Ages: 3 and older
Cost: $20-Adults,
Students, Seniors, $15Children
702-878-PLAY
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A Christmas Carol
When: Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, November
27-29, 8:00pm(doors
open at 7:00pm)
Where: The Judy Bayley
Theatre
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $20-30
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Stargazing Party
Join in the fun as we
celebrate 400 years of
the telescope and learn
how it was invented.
There will be games,
crafts and a chance
to view the night sky
with a telescope to see
the stars.
When: Thursday,
November 5, 6:30pm7:30pm
Where: Las Vegas
Library, 833 Las Vegas
Blvd North, Las Vegas,
NV 89101
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free
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Kids’ Architecture
Workshop—Design
your Dream Bedroom
Kids will learn design
basics in a hands-on
workshop that explores
a variety of architectural
concepts and helps
develop design skills
through drawing and
building.
When: Friday,
November 13, 6:00pm8:30pm
Where: Henderson
Multigenerational
Center, 250 S. Green
Valley Pkwy
Ages: 7-12
Happy Birthday
Monet!
It’s Claude Monet’s
birthday! Celebrate with
us as we learn about
this great Impressionist
painter. We’ll learn
about his art, try some
of his techniques and
eat a sweet treat.
When: November 16,
4:00-5:15pm
Where: Malcolm
Library, 2960 Sunridge
Heights Parkway, Ste.
100, Henderson, NV
89052
Ages: 7-12
Cost: Free, but must
register by Nov. 13
702-263-7522
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Sunset Park
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Festivities from 6 through 9 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at chfn.org for $10
Children 2 and under are free. Strollers and pets (on leash) welcome.
Celebrate Fall in a
creative way! Children
will learn simple ballet
steps, dancing games,
storytime, dress up
in Pilgrim and Native
American costumes
and dance the stories
of Pocahontas and
Thanksgiving.
When: Wed. Nov.
18th 5:30 - 6:15 PM
(Pocahontas), Mon Nov
23rd 12:30 PM- 1:15 PM
(Thanksgiving Story)
Where: Fairytales &
Tutus 7071 W. Craig #
104 (Craig & Tenaya)
Ages: 3-6
Cost: Free (preregistration highly
recommended)
702 489 3603
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Free Baby Gym
Babies between the
ages of 6 months and
1 year(pre-walking)
are invited to practice
their new movement
skills at Gymcats during
a drop-in event that
involves interactive
play, gross motor
development, and
lots of fun stimulation.
No pre-registration is
required.
When: Ongoing each
Tuesday and Thursday,
9:15am-9:45am
Where: Gymcats, 440 S.
Parkson Rd., Henderson,
NV 89011
Ages: 0-1
Cost: Free
(702)566-1414
Preschool Playdate
When: Tuesdays &
Fridays, 10:10 am—
11:25 am
Where: Bounce U
of Henderson, 1000
Stephanie Place, Suite
14, Henderson, NV
89014
Ages: Preschool
Cost: $7 per child; 5Bounce pass $30
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Pocahontas
The daughter of a
Native American tribe
chief and English soldier
share a romance, when
English colonists invade
17th century Virginia.
When: November 8,
2pm-3:30pm
Where: Clark County
Library, 1401 E.
Flamingo Road,
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Ages: 5-11
Cost: Free
Picnic & a Movie
Bring your picnic dinner
and watch a movie.
When: November 9,
6:30-8:00pm
Where: Paseo Verde
Library, 280 S. Green
Valley Parkway,
Henderson, NV 89012
Ages: All
Cost: Free
702-492-6581
Pets Galore
Cats, dogs, parakeets,
iquanas, alpacas: pets
come in many shapes
and sizes. We’ll read
some fun pet books and
talk about pets. Bring
your favorite pet book
to share.
When: November 12,
6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Whitney Library,
5175 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Ages: 4-11
Cost: Free
Super Science
Saturday: Astronomy
We’ll make our own
constellations. Call 5073865 or sign up at the
children’s services desk
today!
When: November 14,
11am-noon
Where: Summerlin
Library, 1771 Inner
Circle Dr., Las Vegas,
NV 89134
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free, but need to
register
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A Charlie Brown
Thanksgiving
Join us as we recreate
Charlie Brown’s
Thanksgiving dinner,
including his pretzels,
popcorn, and jellybean
dinner. We’ll also make
pilgrim hats and watch
the movie. Register by
Nov. 7 at any City of
center or online at
cityofhenderson.com,
activity 294000-37. Ages
5-10. $8 per person
When: Saturday,
November 11, 10:00 AM
to 11:30 AM
Where: Whitney Ranch
Recreation Center
Ages: 5-10
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Storytelling
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
We’ll have stories,
sing songs and have
a special treat. Don’t
forget to bring your
teddy bear with you!
When: November 6,
10:30am-11:05am
Where: Gibson Library,
280 S. Water St.
Henderson, NV 89015
Ages: 3-6
Cost: Free, registration
needed
702-564-9287
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Thanksgiving
Celebration
Let’s celebrate
Thanksgiving with
stories and a craft.
When: November 15,
2-3pm
Where: Spring Valley
Library, 4280 South
Jones Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV 89103
Ages: 4-11
Cost: Free
Storytime in the
Square
Children’s books come
to life during this
interactive storytime.
When: Wednesdays,
11am-noon
Where: Town Square
Center, 6605 Las Vegas
Blvd South, Las Vegas,
NV 89119 in Children’s
Park
Ages: Preschool
Cost: Free
Springs Preserve
Storytime
The Explore, Play,
Learn storytime
promotes literacy
and environmental
awareness among
children. Children must
be accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
When: Ongoing
each Tuesday 10:30a.
m.—11:30a.m.
Where: Las Vegas
Springs Preserve, 333
South Valley View Blvd.,
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Ages: 3-6
Cost: Free with paid
admission
(702)822-8344
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Dance
Dance and Music with
Derrick Suwaima
Davis and Ryon
Polequaptewa
Four-time World
Champion Hoop
Dancer, Derrick
Suwaima Davis (Hopi/
Choctaw), and singer,
Ryon Polequaptewa
(Hopi), will present
a 30-minute family
program of Native
American dance, music
and storytelling. At the
end of the program, the
audience will be invited
to perform a Friendship
Dance, a cross-cultural
dance celebrating life.
When: Tuesday,
November 17, 1pm
Where: West Las Vegas
Library, 951 W. Lake
Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Arts/Crafts
Crafts for Kids:
Lakeshore Learning
Make a different fun
craft each week: Nov
7—Veterans Day Flag,
Nov 14—Leafy Butterfly,
Nov 21—Terrific
Turkey Centerpiece,
Nov 28—Snowflake
Greeting Card
When: Saturdays,
11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore
Learning Store, 1243 W.
Warm Springs Rd, Las
Vegas, NV 89104
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Free
(702)396-2890
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Thanksgiving
Craft Day!
Come to the Gibson
Library anytime
between 2:00pm3:00pm to make a cool
Thanksgiving craft!
When: November 21,
2:00pm-3:30pm
Where: Gibson Library
Ages: 4-12
Cost: Free
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Seasonal
Dia de los
Muertos(Day of the
Dead)
Celebrate the rich
traditions of this
Hispanic holiday with
a variety of activities,
food vendors, live
entertainment, and
– most importantly
– a beautiful display of
altars, with attendees
able to vote on their
favorite. Entertainment
will include Mariachis,
a play related to the
Day of the Dead, dance
performances and
more. Activities such
as face painting, sugar
skull decorating and
scary storytelling rides
along our Trails will be
available for additional
fees. Guided tours of
the ORIGEN Experience
will also be offered.
When: Sunday,
November 1, 3pm-9pm
Where: Springs
Preserve, South Valley
View Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV 89107
Ages: All
Cost: $5 for adults, $3
for children 5 to 12 and
free for those 4 and
under.
International
Food Festival
International Food
Festival sponsored by
St. Paul the Apostle
Orthodox Church
featuring foods
from Russia, Greece,
Mediterranean,
Romanian, Serbian,
Ethiopia, America.
Russian acrobats,
Eritrean and Ethipian
dance, Greek dance,
church music choir
concert, crafts,
bookstore, kids
activities, church tours.
When: Saturday,
November 7(10am7pm)-Sunday,
November 8(Noon7pm)
Where: 5400 Annie
Oakley Drive, Las Vegas,
NV 89120
Ages: All
Cost: Free admittance
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The Original
Turkey Shoot
Take aim in our
original turkey shoot
and you could win a
Thanksgiving turkey.
You get 10 shots for $1.
Prizes awarded in each
age division (8-9 yrs.,
10-11 yrs., 12-13 yrs., 1417 yrs., and 18+. Open
to ages 8+. Register by
Nov. 11 at any City of
center or online at
cityofhenderson.com,
activity 154028-00.
When: Wednesday,
November 18, 5:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Where: Black Mountain
Recreation Center
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $1, Registration
required
Santa’s Arrival at
Town Square
3rd Annual Santa’s
Arrival Parade! Santa
Claus is coming to
town... Town Square
that is! Santa arrives by
horse drawn carriage
during the magical
Holly Jolly Holiday
Parade through the
streets of Town Square!
Once Santa reaches
his Norman Rockwell
inspired house,
children can help
Santa magically light
the Town Square 40’
tree as snow begins to
fall over Town Square
Park. “The Spirit of the
Season” Following the
lighting of the Town
Square Tree Kids can
help Santa’s Elves make
sure everyone’s holiday
spirit is in tip top
shape as they enjoy an
interactive stage show
with singing, dancing
and plenty of cheer!
When: November 13,
7pm sharp
Where: Town Square
Las Vegas, 6605 Las
Vegas Blvd South, Las
Vegas, NV 89119
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Snow in the Square
Snow in Las Vegas?
That’s right! Town
Square brings holiday
cheer to Las Vegas in
the form of snowflakes
with Snow in the
Square at Town Square
Park. Each show lasts
10 minutes and is
the popular Art Walk,
street performers, and
kids activities.
When: Thursday,
November 19 , 5pm9pm
Where: Water Street
District, 14 S. Water St.,
Downtown Henderson
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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choreographed to
everyone’s favorite
holiday music.
When: November 13
- December 23,Nightly
Snowfalls: Monday
– Thursday at 7pm,
Friday – Sunday at 7pm
and 8pm
Where: Town Square
Las Vegas, 6605 Las
Vegas Blvd South, Las
Vegas, NV 89119, at the
Town Square Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Grossology
Grossology: The
(Impolite) Science of
the Human Body is an
interactive exhibit that
explores the good, the
bad and the downright
ugly about how the
human body works.
When: Ongoing daily
through January 3, 2010
during museum hours
Where: Lied Discovery
Children’s Museum, 833
Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las
Vegas, NV 89101
Ages: 3-12
Cost: Free with paid
admission
(702)382-5437
www.ldcm.org
North Las Vegas
Harvest Market
The Harvest Market
features certified farm
products, fruits and
vegetables, prepared
food and beverages,
packaged food,
handcrafted items, a
kids’ area, and music.
When: Ongoing
each Friday through
11/28/09; check with
location for exceptions.,
Winter 2pm-7pm,
Spring-Fall 4pm-9pm
Where: Aliante Nature
Discovery Park, 2600
Nature Park Drive, N Las
Vegas, NV89084
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
702.784.7666
Farmers Market
Locally grown produce,
handmade crafts, fresh
breads, entertainment
and more can be found
each week in several
locations throughout
the valley.
When: Ongoing each
Thursday 9am-3pm
Where: Henderson
Events Plaza and
Amphitheater, 200
S. Water Street,
Henderson, NV 89015
Ages: All ages
Cost: No admission fee
(702)579-9661
Gardens Park Farmers’
Market
When: Tuesdays, 48p.m.
Where: 10401 Gardens
Park Drive. Las Vegas,
NV 89135
Ages: All
Cost: No admittance fee
Bruce Trent Park
Farmers’ Market
When: Wednesdays,
4-8 p.m.
Where: 1600 N.
Rampart Blvd. Bruce
Trent Park (Rampart &
Vegas Drive) Las Vegas,
NV 89102
Ages: All
Cost: No admittance fee
Planetarium: The Little
Star that Could
In this delightful
fantasy, a “Little Star”
wants to discover who
he is; he travels around
the universe, questing
for a name and a family
of planets to call his
own. Along the way he
meets many different
stars, and learns what
makes them all different
where stars live and
how they are born
and die. He ultimately
discovers his nine
planets, and learns
about them (including
his most special planet,
Earth).
When: Ongoing each
Saturday at 3:30 p.m.,
no late seating
Where: Planetarium
and Observatory, 3200
E. Cheyenne Ave. North
Las Vegas, NV 89030
Ages: 5-9
Cost: General
Admission $6, Children
under 12 $4
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Family Fun
Family Night
Open Bounce
Take the family
and burn off some
energy on all the fun
inflatables.
When: Tuesdays, 58p.m.
Where: Bounce U
of Henderson, 1000
Stephanie Place, Suite
14, Henderson, NV
89014
Ages: All ages
Cost: $8.95 per child;
$7.95 each additional
sibling
(702) 735-JUMP (5867)
Cars and Coffee
Enjoy hundreds of
classic as well as muscle
cars every Saturday
at “Cars and Coffee.”
Every week on Saturday
morning about 300
cars are on display . It’s
a great opportunity to
get together with fellow
car enthusiasts. Stop
by and see everything
from a ‘57 chevy to a
Ferrari F430.
When: Saturdays, 7:00
am - 10:00 am
Where: Sansone Park
Place, 9510 South
Eastern Avenue,
Henderson, NV 89074
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Fine Arts
Third Thursday
The family-oriented
Third Thursday features
open-late art galleries
and businesses,
exhibition openings,
William Kanengiser—
Guitar concert
William Kanengiser is
recognized as one of
America’s most brilliant
guitarists and has
developed a unique
repertoire, including
dazzling arrangements
of Mozart, Handel, and
Bartok.
When: Wednesday,
November 18,
8:00pm(doors open at
7:00pm)
Where: The Artemus W.
Ham Concert Hall
Ages: 8 and older
Cost: $35
The Messiah
Desert Chorale presents
its annual production of
The Messiah.
When: Monday,
November 30,
7:30pm(doors open at
6:30pm)
Where: The Artemus W.
Ham Concert Hall
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: Free
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Safety/Health
Personal Safety
Education Classes
Teaches children how
to recognize, avoid
and escape dangerous
situations.
When: Tuesdays, Oct.
27-Dec. 15 (meets for
eight weeks) 3:154:30 p.m., (activity
274015-19), $53, for
homeschoolers, 4:456:00 p.m., (activity
274015-17), $53, for
ages 9-13, Thursdays,
Oct. 29-Dec. 17 (meets
for seven weeks),
2:30-3:45 p.m. (activity
274015-13), $47, for
children age 4, 4:00-5:15
p.m. (activity 27401515), $47, for ages 5-8
Where: Silver Springs
Recreation Center, 1951
Silver Springs Pkwy.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $47 and $53
702-267-5720
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Thanksgiving: show gratitude for each of our blessings
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t’s hard to pick a favorite month with
each celebrating something special but
it’s easy to pick November, as Thanksgiving
is my absolute favorite! It’s so nice to reflect
on what we are thankful for and show gratitude for each of our blessings. Not to mention, all that great comfort food!
There are a couple great holiday events
opening this month that are either free or
at least a great family value:
November 11: Children’s Heart Foundation Hosts Light Up the Heart of a Child:
Sunset Park: Says stroll through the holiday
lights and enjoy carolers & treats in support
of children with heart disease ($10 pre-sale;
$15 at gate) Purchase early at www.chfn.
org. This is a pre-opening event for the
Gift of Lights which opens Nov. 13th to the
public.
November 13: Third Annual Holly Jolly
Holiday Parade & Festivities at Town
Square. Lighting of the 40’ tree—Santa’s
arrival, carolers, holiday parade—FREE!
You can visit great restaurants in Town
Square including Cadillac Ranch, Johnny
McGuire’s, or Bar Louie featured on
DineLV.com for great discounts!
Nov. 18—Ethel’s 16th Annual Holiday
Cactus Garden—opens from Sundown to
10pm, 7 days a week, experience the sights,
smells and sounds of a Chocolate Wonderland--Free On November 18th see Santa,
choral performances and holiday cheer -I
suggest this as a “dessert stop” after dining
out at a nearby restaurant.
November 21: Opportunity Village
Magical Forest features hundreds of trees
frosted with millions of lights, incredible holiday displays, Forest Express
passenger train and exciting rides …
5:30-9pm Sun-Thurs; 5:30-10p Fri & Sat.
Tickets $9.50 adults; $7.50 children. Look
for upcoming tickets and dining packages
on DineLV.com.
Those seasonal holiday flavors we anticipate are back and worth mentioning,
though you may need to check individual
restaurant’s coupons for extra savings. First,
can you smell pumpkin yet? Pumpkin pancakes make their way to IHOP, Coco’s and
the Original Pancake House. Mimi’s Café
features their pumpkin muffin and Golden
Spoon, has delicious Pumpkin Pie Frozen
Yogurt and will soon have my favorite,
Eggnog in time for holiday cheer!
Though I wouldn’t think twice about
going out to eat on Thanksgiving, I always
go all out cooking despite the work, stress
or family drama; I realize there are some
people who feel quite the opposite and
want the no-hassle convenience. For them
here are a couple ideas to get your Thanksgiving meal “in the bag” or “box” as Mimi’s
Café calls it! Mimi’s “Bird in a Box” promotion includes A whole turkey which
serves 6-8 ppl., served with yams, mashed
potatoes, gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, a whole pumpkin pie with the
whipped cream and their famous carrot
raisin bread! Everything is pre-cooked and
nicely packaged in an adorable box with
heating instructions. Talk about easy and
tasty for just $79.99!
HoneyBaked Ham Co.: ‘Tis the season
to order those world’s best holiday hams,
I’m down for at least one every year! Their
holiday specials include: A succulent
glazed smoked or roasted Turkey breast
for just $19.99 with any Honey Baked Ham
purchase. Compliment your entrees with
their convenient side dish packages, starting at just $12.99 for 2 large size sides. **All
Hotel/Casino workers in the valley get 20%
off their entire purchase, Monday Nov. 23rd
with proof of ID. 5% of these sales go to
the Las Vegas mission. This is a super deal
when you do the math!
If you prefer a good home cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal make sure to
dine at Black Bear Diner from 12am- close,
Thanksgiving Day. They will be serving up
a special Thankgiving dinner complete
with all the trimmings, including fresh
roasted Turkey on premise (or your choice
of Ham), cornbread stuffing and more
including their delicious pumpkin pie for
dessert for just $13.99!
When Rubio’s took Lobster burritos off
their menu years ago, I think I actually shed
tears! One last thing to be thankful for is
the return of Langostino Lobster, back at all
area Rubio’s which are popping up everywhere in town. Indulgence is now in season!
They also feature $1.25 world-famous fish
tacos on Tuesdays after 2:30pm.
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
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Restaurants
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cadillac Ranch (in
Town Square)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Kids menu meals just
$.99. Movies on the Big
Screen! 11am-8pm
*Free bull rides for kids
under 12 every day of
the week
Kids eat free with adult
entrée purchase
Dairy Queen Eastern/
Horizon Ridge
location ONLY
Buy One Get One
Banana Split
Marie Calender’s
Free kids meal on
Tuesday & Saturday
(one free kid’s meal
w/ each adult entree
purchase)
www.mcpies.
com/kiddos/
Jason’s Deli
kids eat free! 4pm-9pm
(this one’s unlimited!)
BOGO: Peanut Buster
Parfait
Lonestar Steakhouse
2 Kids can eat free with
purchase of any entree
all day
Tony Roma’s
2 Kids can eat free per
1 adult entrée purchase
all day
Coco’s
kids eat free after
4pm, (free kid’s meal
w/ purchase of adult
entree)
http://www.
cocosbakery.com/
promo.php
BOGO: Strawberry
shortcake
BOGO: Blizzards any
size, any flavor, get a
small for free
BOGO: Any size cone
get a small cone free
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The key to ensuring your child has
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consultation early.
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Children should be seen by an
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Correcting childhood bite problems early can almost always
eliminate the need to pull teeth
due to crowding.
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