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Bites & Stings! Can you match the critter to its name? Bark Scorpion Black Widow Spider Coral Snake Conenose “Kissing” Bug

It’s summer!

Rattlesnakes and other crawly creatures are out and about—look out for venomous animals. Be careful when walking outdoors both in the desert and in your own yard and always look where you’re going. They won’t hurt you if you stay away from them.

Bite Prevention TIPS

Velvet Ant

• Leave wild animals and insects alone.

Brown Recluse Spider

• Shake out your shoes and clothes before putting them on.

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• Keep your hands and feet out of holes in rocks, woodpiles and deep grass.

Tarantula

• Do not touch snakes even after they are dead. They can make reflex strikes hours after death.

Centipede Gila Monster Rattlesnake

Snakebite Snakebite First First Aid Aid • Call 911. • Relax and move as little as possible. • Remove jewelry or shoes from bite area. • Do not ice, place tight bandages, cut or suction the bite area.

For information on bites, stings, first aid and treatment, call the

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Sting Sting First First Aid Aid • Clean the area with soap and water. • Place a cool compress over sting area. • Call the Poison Center if a small child is stung by a scorpion. • With breathing problems or swelling of the lips, call 911.

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create a new reserve for the elephants or help them get back to their home. Experts are also concerned about the elephants because their trek has brought the wandering pachyderms into close contact with humans, which is stressful and potentially dangerous for the animals. The elephants have been spotted raiding crops, meandering down streets, breaking into kitchens for food, playing around in the mud, and napping in a forest. The herd’s adventure has been documented by drones, which are providing unforgettable pictures that have drawn international attention. Experts are hopeful that this will bring more awareness about these endangered, majestic giants.

Mega Drought Impacts Arizona’s Lake Mead Last month, Lake Mead hit a new record low cagered. These efforts will include recycling wastewater, pacity, bringing the lake to its lowest level since it was capturing stormwater, cleaning up polluted groundwafilled in the 1930s. ter, and promoting efficiency measures. In the last year, the lake’s level has dropped nearly Lake Mead’s shortage has been linked to more 20 feet, and the reservoir has fallen nearly 143 feet than two decades of drought conditions and increasing since the year 2000. The reservoir temperatures attributable to climate currently sits at 36 percent of its full change. These conditions have capacity. reduced the amount of water flowing Lake Mead holds water for cities, into the lake, while the demand for farms, and tribal lands for our sunny water in the desert remains. state as well as Nevada, California But it’s not just Lake Mead that is and Mexico. struggling. Lake Powell, which also The lake is now below 1,071.6 feet, serves the water demands of the Lake Mead is at a record low. the last low record, set in 2016. After Southwest, is currently sitting at 34 that record, the reservoir was able to rebound. Now, percent capacity as well. The heat waves that are a the level of Lake Mead is projected to continue droppart of the cycle we’re in are only expected to ping over the next year and into 2023. continue. Experts anticipate that the federal government will “Heat waves are getting worse in the West because declare a shortage in August, which will trigger major the soil is so dry,” says Park Williams, a University cuts in the water allotments for Arizona, Nevada and of California, Los Angeles, climate and fire scientist. Mexico next year. Larger water reductions could be Williams told USA Today that he has calculated the soil forced upon the areas the reservoir serves if the levels in the western part of the country to be the driest it’s continue to drop, and conservation efforts will be trigbeen since 1895. NOAAclimate.gov • Ken Dewey

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Elephant Herd Is On Historic Trek A herd of 15 Asian elephants in China have wandered more than 300 miles from their home to the outskirts of a city, Kunming, that is home to more than eight million people. It is the longest recorded elephant migration in China’s history. The pachyderms first left their home, a nature reserve in the Yunnan province, one year ago. The herd now consists of six adult females, three adult males, and six juveniles. Scientists have spent the last year speculating about what caused the elephants to leave their home in the first place, but there is not an answer to that question. “The truth is, no- one knows. It is almost certainly related to the need for resources—food, water, shelter—and this would make sense given the fact that, in most locations where Asian elephants live in the wild, there is an increase in human disturbances leading to habitat fragmentation, loss and resource reduction,” says Joshua Plotnik, assistant professor of elephant psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York, in an interview with the BBC. The same team of experts who are uncertain about why the elephants left also cannot say where the trekking pachyderms are headed. The experts are concerned about the herd as they are unlikely to return home on their own, so they are exploring options to

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Yes, Arizona is in a long-term drought. Fortunately, the Phoenix Suns surprised fans and sportswriters by breaking its 28-year NBA Finals drought! After winning the Western Conference, the team is taking on Eastern Conference champs, the Milwaukee Bucks. As of press time, the Suns went up 2-0 in the best of seven series, but the Bucks, led by forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, started to come back. In the Western Conference Finals, the Suns, led by veteran point guard Chris Paul, closed out its series against the Clippers 4-2. Finishing an impressive regular season, the Suns showed it had an explosive offense and could win on the road.

Phoenix Suns Facts: • Suns regular season: 51-21 • Point guard Chris Paul is 36 Devin Booker is 24 Deandre Ayton is 22 • Head coach: Monty Williams • Previous NBA Finals appearances: 1976 & 1993

In the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Suns downed the L.A. Lakers 4–2 before taking down the Denver Nuggets in four straight games. Paul (aka CP3), Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton lead the Suns. Paul, an 11time NBA All-Star who has more than 10,000 career assists, is the team leader. But in his 16 years in the league, Paul has never won the NBA Finals, and the Suns also never have won the NBA Finals! Booker is one of the most sensational young players in the league, and Ayton (who played for the UofA) makes big plays and rebounds well. CP3 was traded to the Suns this season and wanted to come here for a lot of reasons. But the #1 thing was to be on the court with Devin Booker. “I’m just so happy for all the people around me. This group right here! This group right here! Man, since Day One, they welcomed me with open arms,” he said after the big win on June 30. Phoenix hosted and won the first two Finals games on July 6 and 8. Then at home, the Bucks came roaring back with a 20-point victory and host again on July 14. Games 5 thru 7, if needed, run from July 17–22.

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Now’s the Time to Donate School Supplies by Reporter Lizzy Barrett, Old Vail Middle School Tucson Business Owners, Inc. is collecting school supplies until Aug.15 along with Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson. The mission of Treasures 4 Teachers is to provide educators with free or low-cost learning materials. Treasures 4 Teachers is a 501(c)3 organization. Volunteers help provide teachers hands-on learning materials that they could use in the classroom through recycled and donated items. They bridge the gap of great need of teachers and resources available in the community. Educators can get a membership at https://t4teachers.org where they can pick from a wide selection of learning materials. Dr. Ed Ackerley, President of Tucson Business Owners stated in a press release, “The goal is to prepare packets for teachers and classrooms so they have learning materials for the start of the school year.” Tucson Business Owners, Inc. is a group of local business owners who communicate with government leaders, educate group investors about issues and policies that affect profitability, and use sustainable marketing to communicate the group’s values. Sparkle Cleaners is the main distribution center for Treasures 4 Teachers. Sparkle Cleaners owner Heath Bolin is kind enough to provide donation drop-off locations for this school supply drive. People can donate at the 15 Sparkle Cleaners throughout Tucson.

People can donate items like rulers, pens, binders, pencils, and other school items. People might have extra school supplies, and they can donate to people that are in need instead of throwing out extras. This helps prevent landfills from overflowing. Some schools and districts don’t have the money to purchase school supplies, so the drive will make it easier for them to provide students materials. So, if you can donate any school supplies, please stop by any of the 15 Sparkle Cleaners. Your donation of any re-purposed or extra supplies will transfer these materials into the hands of educators and students.

Betcha Have Fun with This Game by Elite Reporter Aiden Vaughan In 2018, Lily Brown and Tait Hansen won the Young Inventors Challenge with their game Betcha Can’t! The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is held every November, and is open for ages 6 to 18. In order to compete, first you must design a prototype for your idea and make a pitch. Then, during the fair, present your product. Betcha Can’t! is a game where you bet on how much you know. If you get bet on, you have to prove on the bet and say how many things you know that the players set for you to do with the topic on the cards, in a given time limit. However, if you lose the bet, you are no longer allowed to place bets until you win a bet. My family and I have played Betcha Can’t, and overall it’s super fun. We found it to be an incredibly fun dinner game and the cards also have

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Rocky Point Is a Fun Place to Vacation by Reporter Tegan McCarthy Sahuarita Middle School During spring break my family and I took a trip to Rocky Point or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. I highly recommend taking a visit. There are many things to see and do and it is only a four-hour car ride from Tucson. Some of the things I suggest doing if you decide to adventure there are parasailing, horseback riding, jet skiing, zip lining, swimming in the Sea of Cortez and shopping. There seems to be something for everyone in Rocky Point. The weather is pretty nice, averaging between 60–80 degrees in the spring and 80–95 degrees in the summer. The sunset on the beach is stunning! So if you are looking for a vacation, take a trip to Rocky Point and see all of the beautiful things.

Stay Safe this Summer! by Reporter Camilla Valdez La Paloma Academy Lakeside

some great topics. If you use your imagination, you can make answers to the bets extremely funny. One thing we did find was that it was easier to use phone timers than the provided one, but overall, the rest of the game is great and we really enjoyed playing it.

Summer in Tucson can be difficult, which means people should stay safe, including you! Staying safe can be fun and easy. There are some fun and easy ways to stay safe! Have adult supervision, this can be really important; protect yourself from the sun, this helps make sure you don’t get sick, and one of the most important ones of all, stay hydrated. Making sure your body gets the right amount of water every day helps make sure you don’t get sick and miss out on all the fun. So next time you go out this summer, make sure you stay Call us at: safe by staying hydrated, protecting yourself from the sun, and sponsors making sure an adult is around all the time. This summer, don’t forget to stay safe.

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Science Never Tasted So Good—Especially On a Hot Summer Day!

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Milk Makes It Creamy and Delicious

Milk or cream are necessary ingredients in our favorite frozen treat—ice cream! We all scream for ice cream that gets its smooth, creamy texture from milkfat. In fact, the USDA requires at least 10 percent milkfat must come from milk or cream for a treat to be called an ice cream. The milkfat in ice cream gives ice cream its creamy, rich taste and smooth, luscious feeling in your mouth. The creamiest ice creams have about 16 percent fat.

The Air in There

Did you know that an important ingredient in ice cream is air? When ice cream is stirred and mixed, tiny air bubbles get mixed in with everything else. These air pockets increase the volume and make the ice cream ﬂuffy. It makes it easier to scoop, too! According to “The Secret Science of Ice Cream” on the American Chemical Society webpage, the solid ice crystals, liquid syrup, and air make ice cream a combination of all three states of matter! This is just one of the cool secrets you can discover at www.acs.org. The air is one reason why the ice cream rises to the surface in an ice cream ﬂoat. Two other components in

Ice Cream Scoop Alexander the Great liked nectar and honey ﬂavored snow.

Answer: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip

Thanks to Your Taste Buds, It Tastes Great!

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SCIENCE of Ice Cream

ice cream also cause it to float—ice cream has a lot of fat, which floats, and ice crystals which float. Soft serve has even more air than regular ice cream. The machine mixes in the air during freezing, which is what makes soft serve soft! The air in ice cream can also explain why ice cream isn’t as good if you refreeze it after it gets soupy. When ice cream melts, the liquid ice cream fills up the air pockets. When it refreezes, there are fewer air pockets, so the ice cream is less airy and fluffy. Plus, when the original tiny ice crystals melt, refreezing ice cream will make larger ice crystals which makes the ice cream too crunchy. Most of those bumps on your tongue contain taste buds!

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We All Scream for Ice Cream!

The average American eats about 22–23 gallons of ice cream each year. The U.S. is the leading producer of ice cream in the world, and about 9 percent of all cows milk in America is used to make ice cream! The love of ice cream is not recent, it goes back—way back! The emperors of the Tang Dynasty in China were first recorded enjoying a frozen milk treat between 618 and 907. But the Chinese may have been enjoying a type of ice cream made with milk, rice and snow even further back, about the second century BCE. Alexander the Great reportedly liked nectar and honey flavored snow back in the fourth century BCE. President George Washington spent approximately $200 for ice cream during the summer of 1790, according to the records of a New York merchant. Dolly Madison is said to have served strawOne scoop of ice cream needs berry ice cream at the second inaugural ball of her about 50 licks to finish. husband, President James Madison, in 1812. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

Ice Cream Scoop Sunday is when the most ice cream is sold in the U.S.

Ice Cream Scoop

Mix It Up! It’s Where the Magic Happens

Ouch!

Uh Oh, Brain Freeze

Have you ever gotten a brain freeze from eating ice cream? Why does that happen and what can you do? The roof of your mouth has lots of nerves. When cold ice cream comes into contact with these nerves, it causes blood vessels in the brain to dilate, giving the short headache also known as an ice cream headache. If you get an ice cream headache, you can try to relieve it by running your tongue around the roof of your mouth or drinking some warm (not hot) water.

Your taste buds send messages to your Microvilli are brain to tell it if what you are eating is sweet, hairlike structures on sour, bitter or salty. Your taste buds are located your taste buds. Science Fact: on your tongue. Stick out your tongue while Adding salt to ice lowers looking in a mirror—those bumps on your its freezing point, which makes it tongue are called papillae and most of them colder than ice on its own. This contain taste buds. is key to helping the milk and Microvilli are the specialized hairlike structures located at the surface of taste buds in cream mixture freeze. By shakmicroscopic openings called taste pores. The microvilli detect dissolved chemicals ingested ing it, you’re helping all parts of in food, which leads to the sensation of taste. Your nose also plays an important role. The the mixture freeze evenly, which way food smells is conveyed to the brain through your olfactory receptors, and that also gives the ice cream its affects the way you experience tastes. smooth texture! The average person has around 10,000 taste buds. Your taste buds get replaced about every two weeks. That’s twice as fast as your skin, which regenerates approximately every four weeks.

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What do you like to mix in your ice cream? Maybe you have a preferred candy, cookie, fruit or nut that makes your favorite frozen flavor even more fab. Mix-ins are great, but it’s the original mixing, or churning, that makes ice cream so great. As already noted, mixing in air helps make ice cream fluffy—and makes up about 30–50 percent of an ice cream’s volume. The pockets of air help slow down the release of flavor, too. The cold temperature also affects your taste buds—slightly numbing your mouth. Ice cream tastes sweeter as it melts on your tongue! Mixing is also important to distribute the milkfat droplets, or globules, evenly. Ice cream is an emulsion, or a combination of two liquids that usually don’t mix. Just like oil and water don’t mix—and how the liquid and cream will separate in fresh milk—the milkfat does not combine with the water, sugar and ice in ice cream. The liquid particles of fat and the tiny air bubbles are both spread throughout the ice cream. Eggs can also be used in emulsions because the lecithin in egg yolks helps keep the fat droplets from separating from the other ingredients.

Easy Ice Cream Supplies:

• Zip-top bags: 1 quart-sized, & 1 gallon-sized • 1/4 cup cream • 1/4 cup milk • 1 tbsp sugar • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract • 4–5 cups ice • 1/2 cup salt (rock salt or large granules works best) • Optional: Your favorite ice cream toppings (cookies, fruit, sprinkles, whipped cream, etc.)

Instructions

Turn your milk into a frozen treat!

1. Bag It!

Pour the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla extract into the quart-sized bag and seal.

2. Ice It!

Add the ice and salt to the gallon-sized bag, then put the quart-sized bag into the bag of ice.

3. Shake It!

Seal the bag and shake for 10 minutes.

4. Top It!

OPTIONAL: Add your favorite toppings!

Recipe and ice cream fun facts provided by Arizona Milk Producers

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Milk Makes It Creamy and Delicious

The Air in There

Ice Cream Scoop Alexander the Great liked nectar and honey ﬂavored snow.

Answer: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip

Thanks to Your Taste Buds, It Tastes Great!

The

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We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Ice Cream Scoop Sunday is when the most ice cream is sold in the U.S.

Ice Cream Scoop

Mix It Up! It’s Where the Magic Happens

Ouch!

Uh Oh, Brain Freeze

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Easy Ice Cream Supplies:

Instructions

Turn your milk into a frozen treat!

1. Bag It!

Pour the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla extract into the quart-sized bag and seal.

2. Ice It!

Add the ice and salt to the gallon-sized bag, then put the quart-sized bag into the bag of ice.

3. Shake It!

Seal the bag and shake for 10 minutes.

4. Top It!

OPTIONAL: Add your favorite toppings!

Recipe and ice cream fun facts provided by Arizona Milk Producers

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What’s for Dinner?

Written by Vesna Babanovska, MS, RDN, CDCES Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dietitian and Certiﬁed Diabetes Educator

e all feel the pressure of deciding what’s for dinner every day and not planning in advance can easily turn into grabbing fast food or picking up something quick at the grocery store. Meal planning is a great tool that can help you eat healthier, reduce the risk for many chronic lifestyle diseases and save you money! Here are a few tips to help you start a weekly dinner plan:

1. Start by creating a list of your favorite recipes. Expand the list by searching online for ideas or ask your friends to share their favorites recipes.

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2. Use “the plate method” to help you plan balanced meals by choosing a protein (chicken, ﬁsh, eggs, tuna, etc.), a side of starch (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.) and a large serving of vegetables or salads. 3. Decide when to eat out or have takeout. It will give you a nice break from cooking. Try to limit it to once or twice per week.

4. Make one of the weekly meals a simple and fun dish like pasta with a side of veggies or a salad. You could also have breakfast for dinner. Who doesn’t like that? 5. Plan a couple of leftover days. If you do this, you only have three meals left to plan. 6. Decide if you would like to meal prep on weekends or make your meals fresh each day. If you decide to meal prep, set 2-3 hours on the weekend for this. Choose three recipes that use the same main ingredients. For example, you can barbeque or roast some chicken breasts or buy a rotisserie chicken you can use in various dishes like salads, tacos, stews, sandwiches or casseroles. 7. Make a grocery list for your weekly meals and plan one trip a week to the grocery store. 8. Plan to eat the fresh produce at the beginning of the week, like lettuce or salad mixes, to minimize food waste. You can use frozen vegetables later in the week which are just as nutritious & delicious as fresh vegetables.

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hen classes begin for the 2021-22 school year, it will not only be parents that are excited to send their kids back to school, but the students will be eager to return to school. After a year of virtual learning, students and teachers are ready to get away from the computer screen and resume in-person learning. There will be safety protocols to ensure that students, teachers and staff remain healthy while attending school, using school transportation, attending afterschool programs and sports. Bear Essential News has created a Back-to-school Resource Guide to help parents find answers to questions they may have regarding their student’s safety. School districts are listed with contact and website information so that parents can see the latest news like mask requirements, transportation, free and reduced meals, afterschool programs and more. Parents also can see listings for many resources that will help your busy family make plans for the school year.

Tucson School Districts 2021 • Contact Information Amphitheater Unified District 701 W. Wetmore Rd. Tucson, 85705 520-696-5000 • amphi.com First day of school: August 6

Madison Virtual Academy 5601 N. 16th St. Phoenix, 85016 602-664-7900 • madisonaz.org/mva First day of school: August 10

Catalina Foothills School District 2101 E. River Rd. Tucson, 85718 520-209-7500 • cfsd16.org First day of school: August 9

Marana Unified School District 11279 W. Grier Rd. Marana, 85653 520-682-3243 • maranausd.org First day of school: August 2

Flowing Wells Unified School District 1556 W. Prince Rd. Tucson, 85705 520-696-8800 • flowingwellsschools.org First day of school: August 5

Sahuarita Unified School District 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. Sahuarita, 85629 520-625-3502 • susd30.org First day of school: August 2

Leman Academy of Excellence Three locations: East, Central & Marana lemanacademy.com First day of school: August 4

Sunnyside Unified School District 2238 E. Ginter Rd. Tucson, 85706 520-545-2000 • susd12.org First day of school: August 5

Tanque Verde Unified School District 2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd. Tucson, 85749 520-749-5751 • tanqueverdeschools.org First day of school: August 5 Tucson Unified School District 1010 E. 10th St. Tucson, 85709 520-225-6000 • tusd1.org First day of school: August 5 Vail School District 13801 E. Benson Hwy. Tucson, 85641 520-879-1111 • vailschooldistrict.org First day of school: July 19

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Back To School Guide BEAR ESSENTIAL NEWS & YOUNG REPORTER PROGRAM 2525 E. Broadway, Suite 102. • Tucson, 85716 792-9930 Grades: 3–8 From Bear Essential Educational Services info@bearessentialnews.com www.bearessentialnews.com Common Core Worksheets: Fresh standards-based fun sheets for classrooms to use in conjunction with the current issue of Bear Essential News. Free Young Reporters Program: Students in grades 3–8 develop as young writers by writing news stories for Bear Essential News. Young Reporters can attend monthly Zoom meetings and interview important people from our community. Free Presentations: Five dynamic topics are available from a Bear editor.

BOOKMANS East: 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. 520-748-9555 east@bookmans.com Midtown: 3330 E. Speedway Blvd. midtown@bookmans.com 520-325-5767 Northwest: 3733 W. Ina Rd. northwest@bookmans.com bookmans.com

Project:Educate. Educators receive a 20% discount on all purchases. To receive your Project: Educate card, you need to sign up online at www.bookmans.com. You will receive a confirmation email, which you need to bring to your nearest Bookmans location, along with a

valid ID and proof of educator status. Kids Club: Birth to age 12 kids receive a 10% discount & a $10 gift certificate on their birthday. 1317: Kids 13-17 receive a 15% discount and a $15 gift certificate on their birthday. Visit Bookmans.com and click on the JOIN tab to sign up.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CATALINA COUNCIL 2250 E. Broadway Blvd. • Tucson, 85719 520-750-0385 Ages: 5–20 catalinacouncil.org Register now! The Catalina Council provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence and reinforce ethical standards. The Scouting experience is divided into programs according to age and activities. Cub Scouts: Grades: K–5 Scouts, BSA: Grades:6–12 Venturing: 14–20 years old Sea Scouting: 14–20 years old

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL 5550 E. 5th Street • Tucson, 85711 745-5550 Grades: 14 months to Pre-K ecdirector@caiaz.org www.caiaz.org

Open to ALL children 14 months to Pre-K, our program offers a high quality Judaic and secular education, low student to teacher ratios, enrichment activities such as STEAM and Spanish, early and extended care, and a beautiful shaded park-like playground.

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Our dedicated staff take pride in creating a special place where each child is loved and encouraged to be their own wonderful person. Come play and learn with us!

COY’S CAMPS AND CLASSES 3054 N. 1st Ave. #4 • Tucson, 85719 349-7580 Ages: 6–11 molly@coyscampsandclasses.com www.coyscampsandclasses.com

GO AHEAD. STAY OUT AND PLAY!

We offer camps and classes in chess, STEM, and other areas of interest. We also offer kids night outs, chess tournaments, and other events. Owned and operated by a certified elementary school teacher.

We Have Dinner Covered!

DREAM DINNERS 3682 W. Orange Grove Rd. #32• Tucson, 85741 742-0837745-5550 tucsonaz@dreamdinners.com www.dreamdinners.com

Dream Dinners is your local meal prep solution. We provide all the ingredients needed to prepare healthy, delicious dinners at home. We do the shopping, chopping and prep work so you can spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen. We have a rotating menu of 20 dinners each month. Meal kits are designed to be frozen and thawed when ready to use. Our mission is to make gatherings around the family table a cornerstone of daily life. Curbside and home delivery available.

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 4300 E. Broadway • Tucson, 85711 520-327-2288 Ages: 5–17 customercare@girlscoutssoaz.org www.girlscoutssoaz.org Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls have fun and adventures in an all-girl environment where they earn badges, go camping, explore STEM, become leaders and work on community service projects.

GOLF N’ STUFF 6503 E. Tanque Verde • Tucson, 85715 885-3569 x13 gnssales@gmail.com golfnstuff.com/tucson/info.html It’s never too early to start booking field trips for your clubs, teams, or school! Bring them to Golf N’ Stuff for as little as $8 per person. Give us a call and secure your trip today!

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 635 W. Roger Rd. • Tucson, 85705 327-6088 Ages: 6–11 afaulk@hssaz.org www.hssaz.org/kids The Humane Society of Southern Arizona children’s programs will give your child a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior, and more. We use a variety of activities that stress an appreciation of our environment and preservation of our natural world; classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises, hands-on animal care, great games, and character building lessons. During the school year we offer in-school education, camps during school breaks, reading to shelter pets, Hand in Paw Kid’s Club events including Humane Heroes, and birthday parties.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PEACE 4625 E. River Rd. • Tucson, 85718 299-8908 Ages: 2-5 cathy@internationalschoolforpeace.com internationalschoolforpeace.com Tucson’s first Spanish Immersion Preschool offers small class sizes, flexible hours, partial immersion classes, as well as Farsi, Hebrew, gardening, and multicultural music enrichments. Our campus features multiple outdoor learning environments. We support a play-based, anti bias curriculum that teaches peaceful conflict resolution and celebrates diversity. For information on our COVID-19 action plan, please see our website.

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Back To School Guide INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON 1701 E. Seneca St. • Tucson, 85719 406-0552 Ages: 6 weeks to 8th grade admissions@istucson.org www.istucson.org The International School of Tucson is a unique, inclusive, non-profit school which provides a high quality nursery program, full language (French, German, Spanish, Chinese) preschool and kindergarten, and a dual language immersion elementary and middle school. We pride ourselves on being innovative-offering a developmentally appropriate, friendly, and fun learning environment and involvement with all the cultural and global activities which form the premise of our school.

LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Four Tucson locations and Virtual Academy 877-BE-LEMAN lemanacademy.com Best-selling author & family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman promotes a unique Educational Philosophy highlighting the parent/teacher/scholar relationship to bring out the best in each and every child. Now enrolling PreK–8 tuition-free, classical education charter schools, virtual schools and summer camps.

THE LOFT CINEMA 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. • Tucson, 85716 795-0844 loftcinema.org/film/lkf/ Annual kid-tastic summer tradition continues with the Loft Kids Fest AT HOME! Hot fun in the summertime with a wild weekend of great family-friendly movies you can stream for free at home, along with crafting videos and super cinematic surprises. July 22–25.

MADISON VIRTUAL ACADEMY 5601 N. 16th St. • Phoenix, 85016 602-664-7900 Grades: 3–8 madisonaz.org/mva

Madison Virtual Academy

Madison Virtual Academy (MVA) provides high-quality education online for students. MVA’s unique online experience offers daily live instruction and flexible self-paced learning guided by Madison teachers.

PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTIN DEL TUCSON MUSEUM 196 N. Court Ave. • Tucson, 85701 622-0594 Ages: 3–12 info@tucsonpresidio.com tucsonpresidio.com The Presidio Museum offers interactive educational activities allowing students to experience Tucson’s history. Family Adventure Fourth Saturdays are ideal for ages 4–7, but are open

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International School for Peace Tucson’s First Spanish Immersion Preschool Play-based, multicultural, non-biased curriculum that celebrates diversity. Low teacher-student ratio.

Now Accepting 2021-22 Registrations! Half Day, Full Day, and Extended Day Options • Enrichment Classes Daily • COVID 19 Precautions Full & Partial Spanish Immersion Available

4625 E. River Road

(Located on the grounds of St. Francis in the Foothills)

Call 299-8908 for more info or visit www.internationalschoolforpeace.com

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PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTIN CONTINUED to all ages and their families. Events may include a tour of the Presidio Museum, colonialperiod games, a story time and more! Each month’s activities are themed around a variety of topics, including Tucson’s Birthday, Dia de los Muertos, and Mexican Independence Day. Our History in the Field Youth Workshops are geared toward third and fourth grade students, but youth of all ages will enjoy the programs. Visit tucsonpresidio.com for more information.

RADIANT GYMNASTICS & ATHLETICS 8825 E. Golf Links • Tucson, 85730 771-8828 Ages: 3–18 radiantgymnastics@gmail.com radiantgymnastics.com

Gymnastics, dance, warriors, cheer, tumbling, toddlers, competitive teams summer camps. Parents Night Out, special events and birthdays.

ROCK SOLID CLIMBING AND FITNESS 3949 W. Costco Dr. Suite 151 • Tucson, 85741 222-6228 Ages: 3–90 info@rocksolidclimbing.com www.rocksolidclimbing.com Rock Solid Climbing is about making fitness fun for everyone. Whether you are an expert or scaling your first wall, Rock Solid Climbing is here for you. We have climbs for every ability level and our coaches are eager to help get you started.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 8650 N. Shannon Rd. • Tucson, 85742 219-7650 Ages: 4–14 info@schoo.seastucson.org school.seastucson.org St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a preK–8 grade Catholic school in Northwest Tucson. We are committed to academic excellence and faith development in a traditional Catholic environment. We encourage and nurture students to develop a lifelong love of learning and to realize their highest personal and academic potential, all while allowing their faith to be the primary guidepost. The ideas that permeate our school and set the standard by which all actions are measured are Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.

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Back To School Guide TUCSON BUSINESS OWNERS PO Box 41021 • Tucson, 85717 850-7058 Ages: All ed@ackerleyadvertising.com www.tucsonbusinessowners.org

Tucson Business Owners are collecting school supplies for the non-profit Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson. Donations can be made now through August 15 at all Tucson Sparkle Cleaners locations. This is a school supply drive to assist teachers with school supplies for the upcoming school year.

TUCSON PARKS & REC KIDCO AFTERSCHOOL

920 S. Randolph Way • Tucson, 85716 791-4877 Ages: 5–11 EZEEreg.com tucsonaz.gov/parks Our KIDCO afterschool recreational program is held at local elementary schools and recreation centers. We offer safe and structured activities for youth currently enrolled in K-5 grades. Planned activities may include sports, games, nutrition, fitness, arts and crafts, performing arts and special events.

TUCSON REGIONAL BALLET’S ACADEMY OF BALLET, TAP & JAZZ 2100 N. Wilmot Rd. #302 • Tucson, 85712 886-1222 Ages: 3–adult bwilde@tucsonregionalballet.org www.academyofballetintucson.com

For 40 years, Academy of Ballet has offered pre-professional training in classical ballet, pointe, jazz & tap. Beginners through advanced, ages 2 to adult. Come to our Open House August 7 & 14, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., to view demonstration classes, meet our teachers, and try out a few steps, or contact us to arrange a FREE trial class! Fall session begins August 16, new students accepted at any time. Home of Tucson Regional Ballet and beloved Tucson tradition “A Southwest Nutcracker,” Academy of Ballet is dedicated to providing quality classical ballet training and performances at affordable prices. Tucson Regional Ballet and Academy of Ballet are a 501.c.3 non-profit organization.

WINGS ON WORDS PRESCHOOL

202 E. Speedway • Tucson, 85705 628-1659 Ages: 2 1/2–5 info@clctucson.org www.clctucson.org The Child Language Center–Wings on Words Preschool is a non-profit community outreach program that has provided services to children with speech-language needs since 1989. Individual, small group and classroom-based speech and language services are available for children enrolled in our preschool. Preschool runs M–F 8:30 a.m–3:30 p.m. Full and halfday options, along with before and after care options are available. Scholarships, based on financial need are also available.

YMCA OF SOUTHERN AZ 60 W. Alameda St. • Tucson, 85701 623-5511 info@tucsonymca.org www.tucsonymca.org

YMCA of Southern Arizona’s Before & After school program is available at multiple sites throughout Pima County. Our youth development programs provide an inclusive environment that supports self-confidence, encourages creativity, emphasizes teamwork and develops future leaders. We celebrate your child’s uniqueness and provide multiple opportunities for growth and development through a variety of hands-on STEAM activities, including engineering design. Homework assistance, snack, and physical activity are included in our program.

Have a Great New School Year!

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Every Season Is...

Ice Cream Season! Cold ‘N’ Creamy Word Search Can you scoop out all the words?

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Cookies & Cream Rolled Ice Cream

Cool down your summer with these ice cream treats!

For this recipe, you will need: 1/8 inch thick sheet pan Ingredients • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk • 1 tsp cocoa powder • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 8 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

For the Cookies and Cream recipe directions, scan the QR code and enjoy!

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Fresh Peach Ice Cream

Ingredients • 5-6 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced • 1/2 cup, plus 2 tsp granulated sugar • 1 tsp, plus 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/8 tsp almond extract • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 cup milk • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

For the Peaches and Cream recipe directions, scan the QR code and enjoy!

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