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CONTENTS Poison Patrol
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March 2nd & 3rd
Scrapbook
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What's Up?
Local Easter Activities
It’s A Plane!
22 Birthday Wishes
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March 2013 Events March 1st Character Memory 3 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound Test your memory skills with an interactive game that is fun for all ages. Join a team in the lobby for a themed memory game. For more information, please visit greatwolf.com.
March 2nd SWW Kidsignment! 9 a.m., 321 N. Pearl, Centralia Come shop through thousands of like-new clothing, toys, books, shoes, strollers and more during this one weekend event. Come early Saturday for the best selection and return on Sunday when many items are 50% off. For more information, please visit swwfamily.com.
March 2nd Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 1:30 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with crafts, games, birthday cake and refreshments, all inspired by his books. For more information, please visit trl.org.
March 9th The Mimic Clinic with Charlie the Noise Guy 11 a.m., Chehalis Timberland Library A full show of hilarious sound impressions — where kids and their families can learn to make noise and voice imitations. You’ll also learn how to put noises into reading, writing, speech and pranks! For more information, please visi ttrl.org.
March 22th 48th Annual Home and Garden Show 10 a.m., SWW Fairgrounds, Chehalis Visit numerous vendors for everything you need for your home and garden such as flowers, plants, equipment, and more. Brought to you by Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit chamberway.com.
March 23rd Military Collectibles Display 10:00 a.m., Olympic Flight Museum, Olympia Regional Airport Come look at aircraft on display, military vehicles, field & flight gear, Americana and collectibles. For more information, please call 360-705-3925 or visit olympicflightmuseum.com.
March 2nd 27th Annual Winter Carnival 10 a.m., White Pass Ski Resort Celebrate the last weeks of winter with a spectacular interactive snow castle, carnival games and races, world-class snow sculptures, fireworks and live music! Admission to the castle and surrounding snow sculptures is free and open to the public. Live music, torchlight parade and fireworks on Saturday night! For more information, please call 509-672-3100 or visit skiwhitepass.com. March 16th NW Family Expo 9 a.m., Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall Enjoy entertainment, games, prizes, vendors and more — a fun event for the whole family. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, please visit nwfamilyexpo.com.
March 23rd Dance Festival Northwest 7 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia College The 21st annual Dance Festival Northwest is hosted by Southwest Washington Dance Center. Some of the best ballet, modern dance and jazz dance you can see from dance companies around the Pacific Northwest. For more information, please visit swwdance.org.
March 30th “The Sound of Music” 2 p.m and 7 p.m., Fox Theatre, Centralia. Come kick off the new monthly film series of classic and modern favorites. For more information, please visit centraliafoxtheatre.com.
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On December 17, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight with a powered flying machine that could carry a person. It rose 10 feet, traveled 120 feet and landed 12 seconds after takeoff. They were able to accomplish longer flights soon there after and the airplane was born.
Facts from 98532 The Chehalis-Centralia Airport was recognized by the federal government as one of “The Best of the West” in 1929. • Before it was an airport, the land was part of a 600 acre farm! • The airport currently has 92 based aircraft, 10 conventional hangars and 48 T-hangars. • The airport was a temporary training facility during WWII. • The southeast side of the airfield has a viewing area. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the air traffic.
Allyn Roe, Chehalis-Centralia Airport Manager, had these fun tidbits to share:
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• The pilot controls the runway lights from the plane by clicking the airplane microphone three times. The pilot can also click it more to dim the lights if they are too bright (at night). • The runway is 5,000 feet x140 feet — equating to 16 acres of concrete! • On average the airport has 117 takeoffs and landings a day.
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Taylor S. turns 6 on March 13!
Amelia V. turns 4 on March 6!
Payton F. turns 8 on March 21!
Trevor N. turns 15 on March 30!
Raychel S. turns 9 on March 17!
Adeline N. turns 4 on March 27!
Clara F. turns 5 on March 16!
Hannah F. turns 5 on March 16!
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Cortlan A. turns 3 on March 1!
Aliyah T. turns 6 on March 19!
Mason M. turns 5 on March 11!
Laney M. turns 2 on March 18!
Kaidin P. turns 7 on March 20!
Alena L. turns 8 on March 18!
Chase W. turns 6 on March 10!
Piper A. turns 1 on March 28!
Jimena L. turns 8 on March 24!
Valen J. turns 7 on March 21!
Ross K. turns 6 on March 22!
Tara B. turns 6 on March 13!
Ryan B. turns 5 on March 9!
Layla V. turns 6 on March 17!
Ashlei B. turns 5 on March 16!
Sadie M. turns 6 on March 18!
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Emilea A. turns 13 on March 30!
Jacob K. turns 13 on March 24!
Carson S. turns 3 on March 26!
Jazmine M. turns 1 on March 7!
Hailey G. turns 5 on March 19!
Andrea M. turns 6 on March 26!
Erik M. turns 4 on March 13!
Cailyn M. turns 8 on March 11!
BELATED Samantha A. turns 3 on March 15!
Skykira F. turned 1 on February 10th!
BELATED BELATED Cristian L. turned 6 on Kimber S. turned 1 February 10! on February 28!
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Chase B. turned 1 on February 6!
Slade H. turned 7 on February 14!
BELATED Kameron S. turned 11 on February 4!
BELATED Carson J. turned 3 on February 25!
BELATED Kycen D. turned 5 on February 21!
BELATED Dominque N. turned 9 on February 25!
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DAY TRIP Discover! Children’s Museum 1461 NW Louisiana Ave., Chehalis 360-996-4011
Admission: $4 per person Hours: Wed. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sylvia Swanson with new mom Ashley and baby Brooklyn 10 • March 2013 • Southwest Washington Family
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CAN YOU FIND THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER ON THIS PAGE?
Do you read our magazine in class or at home? Share Family with a friend.
Did you remember to move your clocks forward?
Celebrate today with lots of apples—fresh apples for lunch, applesauce or apple pie.
Today is the anniversary of the first walk in space in 1965. Can you find out something about space exploration today?
Write a letter to a relative who lives far away.
Pour bubble solution in a large, shallow pan. Dip a new fly swatter into the liquid and make hundreds of tiny bubbles.
Make a list of all the women you can think of who have made a difference in the world.
Drop some spare change in your piggy bank.
When you brush your teeth today, make sure your brushing lasts for two minutes.
Luther Burbank was born on this day in 1849. Look online or at the library to learn about this great botanist, scientist and inventor.
The flower for the month of March is a daffodil. Draw your favorite flower today.
Gather some old magazines and make a collage today. Be creative.
This is the middle of the month and a festive day in the Roman calendar. The day was dedicated to the Roman god, Mars.
The Girl Scouts were founded on this day in 1912. Find out if there’s a troop you could join in your area.
Fly a kite this afternoon with a parent.
Make a comic strip about a family of bees and what they do during the winter months.
The Iditarod sled dog race begins today in Alaska. Meet the mushers at: www.iditarod.com
Go for a walk to find signs of spring, like new buds on trees or birds building nests.
Everyone who dislikes their name can be called “Joe” today.
Randolf Caldicott was born on this day in 1846. The Caldicott Medal is awarded to children’s books with superior illustrations. Have you read any?
Poems are fun for everyone! Take some time to make a rhyme.
Do some spring cleaning. Clean out your closets, dust your dresser and donate your outgrown clothes.
Get some aerobic exercise today. Ride your bike, take a fast walk or run around a park. Make sure you keep it up for at least 30 minutes. A walk in the park can be calming and re-energizing.
For tonight’s movie, choose a comedy. Prepare some healthy snacks and enjoy the show!
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Pretend by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Regional Library You’ve probably heard the saying “play is serious business.” Children learn about the world around them and develop new skills through games and play. One aspect of play is pretending or, as I like to say, exercising the imagination muscle! Imagining and pretending are fun, but they are also skills that help your child get ready to read. As a librarian, I can’t think of anything better than combining imagination and books. Authors have great imaginations – and these books will inspire your child (and probably you!) to pretend and imagine, too. Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta illustrated by Ed Young Little Brown and Company, 2012 best for preschool through 1st grade Late at night, a ninja sets out on a stealthy mission. Ever-so-quietly, he balances, leaps, crawls and otherwise silently makes his way through the house – until his mother sternly orders him to bed. Ed Young’s illustrations perfectly invoke the shadowy night and ninjas’ Asian roots. Your little ninjas will love the story’s twist – and it just might inspire them to sneak through the house, too. Help harness that imagination by setting up a ninja obstacle course or talking about other missions ninjas could undertake. That’s Not a Daffodil! written and illustrated by Elizabeth Honey Allen & Unwin, 2012 best for toddlers through kindergarteners Delayed gratification is a difficult concept for young children and – let’s face it – for adults as well. This book shows that patience can be rewarded. A neighbor brings a gift of daffodil bulbs, but Tom is skeptical – the bulbs look like onions to him. They plant a bulb and Tom impatiently waits for changes. Every time they check the plant’s progress, Tom asserts that it’s not a daffodil: it’s a green beak, a waving hand, or something else. Eventually, Tom is able to say that yes, it IS a daffodil! Your children will learn how a plant grows and just might be inspired by the imaginative way Tom sees things. Try looking at common objects asking your child what they think it looks like. Or choose one thing – a shape or a color – and look for it in unexpected places. It’s a great way to pass the time while waiting for your own daffodil to grow! 12 • March 2013 • Southwest Washington Family
If All the Animals Came Inside by Eric Pinder illustrated by Marc Brown Little Brown and Company, 2012 best for preschoolers through 1st grade Any household with children has a surfeit of energy — just imagine what would happen if a bunch of wild animals dropped by for an unexpected visit. The boy in this book gleefully imagines just a scenario. The baby cries and his parents are horrified – but the young boy loves it! The rhyming text and colorful illustrations add to the book’s energy. No doubt your child has a wild animal or two they’d like to invite into your home. Ask them why they’d want that particular animal to visit and what they think the animal would do while in your home.
To the Bottom of the World with Mouse written and illustrated by Frank Viva Toon Books, 2012 best for preschool through 2nd grade I don’t think there’s a child alive who, on a long trip, hasn’t plaintively asked “Are we there yet?” In this book, the complainer is a mouse, and a boy is the one trying to engage the mouse’s attention on their trip to Antarctica. Throughout the book, there are invitations to suggest actions or predict what is going to happen. For example, when looking at the vast night sky, the boy says, “It makes me feel as small as. . .” and the reader turns the page for some answers. Before turning the page, ask your child what they can think of that is very small. They may come up with some of the same things as the author did – or may have very different imaginative answers! The book has an appealing graphic style: a minimal color palette provides a lot of contrast on the pages. About half of the pages are traditional picture book style while half have cartoon panels. It’s an effective way to convey action and to showcase the multiple answers for the open-ended questions.
Be sure to stop by your local Timberland library in March to help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’s incredible creativity during Family ReadAloud. Check out the events calendar at www.TRL.org or call your library for details. If you’re looking for additional titles to tickle your imagination, your friendly library staff is ready to help or try the library’s online booklists. Click on “Birth to Five” then “Stories and Rhymes” for the youngest readers. For school age children, click on “Kids” then “Books to Read” for lots of suggestions. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. And don’t forget, books aren’t the only things you’ll find at the library. DVDs, downloadable music and music CDs, and magazines are available for both you and your children. See you soon at the library!
SWWF Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
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Build the foundation for
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Your guide to Finding the right preschool for your toddler by Misty Henning of Centralia
T
hey say “the grass is always greener on the other side,” and for little ones 3-4 years old, the greenest pasture grows beyond the cyclone fence and in the school yard. For those so new to learning, nothing is better than that bright yellow bus and the long hallways that lead to a whole new world of friends, fun, and ABC’s. While they might not be ready for the classroom just yet, preschools are already preparing for the coming school year when they will welcome a whole new set of students. Most preschools open registration for the coming school year in the spring and now is a good time to begin the hunt for the right school for your little learner. ADNA CHILD CARE CENTER 179 Dieckman Rd., Adna, 748-4631 Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years, Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 a.m. Two, three and five day options available Cost: $10.00/day. Adna Child Care Center provides a mixed-age preschool, with parents able to choose a two, three, or five day a week schedule. The program is unit-based, with topics changing every few weeks. The teacher-child ratio is 1 to 10. CENTRALIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1315 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, 736-7657 Ages: 3½ - 4½ years, Tues/Wed/Thurs from 8:25-11:00 a.m., $1670/year. Ages: 4½ - 5 years, Mon-Fri 12:10 - 2:45 p.m., $2115/year. One time materials fee: $158. Call for information. New student discount. Two separate programs meet the needs of both younger and older preschoolers, with the five-day-a-week program focusing on pre-K skills. There are no more than 12 students per adult, and parent volunteers are welcome in the classroom with a background check. The programs run in conjunction with the regular school year, September through June. The yearly fee can be paid on a 10 or 12-month schedule.
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CENTRALIA COLLEGE ECEAP 217 S. Iron St., Centralia, 736-9391 extension 460 Ages: 3 years or 4 years by August 31st Mon/Wed/Fri 8:15 - 11:45 a.m. Two afternoon programs, Tues/Thurs/Fri from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: None (see below). The Early Childhood Educational Assistance Program at Centralia College is designed to help low-income children and families prepare for school. It is a state-funded program that provides comprehensive, familyfocused assistance. All participants must meet federal income guidelines. With rare exceptions, they are able to accept a few students above income levels who have special needs or are considered at-risk. Classes follow the college schedule. The program, which is similar to other ECEAP programs in Washington State, focuses on four interactive components: education, health and nutrition, parent involvement and family support. The program also has 7 ECEAP slots in Chehalis, 7 in Boistfort, and 7 in PeEll. Meals and limited transportation are included. Applications are available through the Centralia College website at www.centralia.edu. DELL’S CHILDREN’S CENTER CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL 1212 N. Pearl St., Centralia, 736-9964 Ages: 18 months - 5 years. Mon-Fri 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Cost: Included in daycare; $182/month for three days a week of preschool (up to five hours of care, including preschool). Daycare kids at Dell’s Children’s Center over the age of 18 months enjoy a preschool program that focuses around monthly themes. Teacher-student ratio for the younger students (18 months - 2 ½ years) is 1 to 7, and 1 to 10 for the older students. Non-daycare students are able to participate in the preschool program on a space-available basis. Meals are included.
EVERGREEN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia, 330-1833 Ages: 3-5 years, Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 a.m. Students may attend 2 - 4 days per week. Cost: 2 day program $70/month; 3 day program $105/month; 4 day program $140/month. $50 materials fee. The Evergreen Academy, a private elementary school, focuses on the social, emotional, and educational needs of its students. Individualized programs help students achieve their potential at their own pace. Children do not need to wait until September to begin preschool - once they turn three, they may start at anytime during the school year (Sept. 1 - May 30). Although the preschool is in the parking lot behind the Methodist church, the school is not religiously affiliated. Children must be potty-trained. FIDDLESTICKS COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 1209 N. Scheuber Rd. (Immanuel Christian Center) Centralia, 736-3040 Ages: 4-5 years: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-4 years: Tues/Thurs 8:30-11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-5 years: Days TBD Cost: $65/month for two days a week; $75/ month for three days a week; registration fee $85. Fiddlesticks Cooperative Preschool, affiliated with Centralia College, is a family experience. Parents work in the classroom twice a month, and there is a parent meeting one night a month. The teachers have Bachelors’ in Early Childhood Education. The learning environment is center-based, with areas for art, science, manipulatives, dramatic play and more. HAPPY DAY CHRISTIAN CENTER 3320 Borst Ave. (Centralia Community Church of God, across from Centralia High School), Centralia, 736-0151 Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years, Tues-Thurs 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $125/month. Happy Day preschool is a faith-based program, but not aligned with a specific doctrine. Traditional stories and music are included in the curriculum, as well as some themes. There are two classes – the younger students work on social skills and early learning, while the older students focus on a pre-K program. There are 20 students per class, with a teacher-student ratio of 1 to 10. Children in the daycare program are placed first and remaining spots are available to non-daycare students. KIDS N ME 1309 Bishop Rd., Chehalis, 748-8931 Ages: 2 - 5 years, Mon-Thurs 9:00-11:30 a.m. Cost: included in daycare; $10/day otherwise. Most participants in the Kids N Me program are daycare participants as well. Activities include circle time, calendar, letters, art, and writing names. Preschool takes place during the school year. The teacher-child ratio is 1 to 10. LITTLE INSPIRATIONS CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC 1011 Marsh Ave., Centralia, 736-9500 Ages: 2 1/2 - 5 years, $50 a month for 2 days a week. Little Inspirations Childcare Center, LLC offers professional child care. We could help you take care of your precious ones while they learn - whether
they are in preschool or are preparing for kindergarten. LITTLE SEEDS PRESCHOOL 15000 Old Hwy 99 (First Baptist Church), Tenino, 264-2255 Ages: 3 years by August 31st Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-11:00 a.m., 12:00-2:30 p.m. (Four year olds) Tues/Thurs 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Three year olds) Cost: $35 registration fee, $78/month (2 days/week) $108/month (3 days/ week). Little Seeds Preschool is a Christian school that balances freedom of choice with structure. The three-year-old class focuses on colors, shapes, numbers, and learning to get along with peers. The four-year-old class is a Kindergarten prep, with additional math, science, and the alphabet. Both include large muscle activities. Children must be potty-trained. LEWIS COUNTY ADVENTIST PRESCHOOL 2102 S. Scheuber Rd., Chehalis, 748-3213 Ages: 3-5 years, Mon-Thur, 8:00-3:00 p.m., Fri , 8:00-12:00 p.m. Cost: Half day and full day programs are available. Call for more information. LCAS prides itself in a quality education program for students from preschool through the 10th grade. Our multi-grade classroom size is small providing a great teacher/student ratio. We are a state accredited school with an emphasis on Christian education and values. LEWIS COUNTY HEAD START Locations throughout Lewis County, 736-1696 Ages: 3-5 years by Sept. 1st of current school year Cost: None (must meet federal poverty guidelines). The Lewis County Head Start preschool serves 197 children and families throughout Lewis County. Part-year classrooms in Randle, Salkum, Toledo, and Centralia/Chehalis operate 4 hours per day, typically Monday-Thursday, morning or afternoon sessions from September-May. The focus of the program is on providing children with a quality school-readiness experience and activities in a child centered early learning environment as well as support to families. Transportation and meals are provided. Classroom staff members have BA’s or AA’s in Early Childhood Education. For additional information please contact lchs@lewiscountyheadstart.org. MORTON COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL Morton Methodist Church Annex, Morton WA, 498-5517 Ages: 3-5 years Mon/Wed, 9:00-12:00 p.m. Cost: $90 registration fee, $75/month. Contact Person: Laurie Hanson MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL 1201 Belmont Ave., Centralia, 736-1139 Ages: 4 by August 31st, Mon-Fri 8:30-11:00 a.m. Cost: $120/month, $75 non-refundable registration fee. Mountain View preschool is a bible-based ministry with a strong curricular focus. The Alphatime Letter People, introduced each Monday, anchor the weekly alphabet themes. There are two adults in the classroom, with a maximum student enrollment of 24. Teacher Beverly Woods.
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MOTHER HUBBARD’S 856 NW Folsom, Chehalis 748-6352 Ages: 2 - 5 years, Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:30 p.m. (Children may attend 2, 3 or 5 days a week) . Cost: 2 days $100/month, 3 days $150/month. Includes lunch. All children in the Christian-based Mother Hubbard daycare take part in the preschool program, but non-daycare students may attend as well. There is a 1 to 7 teacher/child ratio. Instruction is based around a theme for the day, with songs, fingerplays and activities. Eight supervised centers offer activities such as creative art, eye/hand coordination, small motor skills, and more. Science, music, and outside time are also included. ONALASKA COMMUNITY CO-OP PRESCHOOL 220 W. Sixth St., Onalaska, 978-4505 Ages: 3 - 5 years; limited to 15 students per class. Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Cost: $100/month for parents choosing to participate in the classroom 3 days/ month, $130 for parents opting not to volunteer their time; $50 registration fee. Onalaska Community Co-Op Preschool is a fun environment to have your child learn and grow in a caring preschool setting that has been an integral part of our community since 1978. The preschool incorporates classroom curriculum, arts and crafts projects, cooking, special guests, and field trips to enrich your child’s preschool education. The preschool is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year. Our school offers an OPEN HOUSE PLAY DAY on May 17th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ONE LITTLE TREE PRESCHOOL 1215 W. Main Street, Centralia, 304-0994 Ages: 3-5 years, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $90/ month. One Little Tree Preschool is an arm community oriented learning environment with curriculum geared toward the growth of the whole child. Here at One Little Tree Preschool we care about our environment and teaching children how to help make the world a better place.
PEACE LUTHERAN 2071 Bishop Rd. (corner of Jackson and Bishop), Chehalis, 748-4108 Ages: 3-5 years, Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:00-11:30 a.m. Cost: $90/month. Peace Lutheran preschool is a religious-based preschool, with chapel on Thursdays. There is a maximum enrollment of 20 students, with a teacher and two aides leading the class. Children must be potty-trained. PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME 25 SW Circle, Chehalis 748-0271 Age: 4 by August, Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $85. Age: 3 by August, Tues/Thurs 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $60. This is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and gain self-confidence while getting into the routine of participating in structured play and learning activities while still having fun. There is a $50 nonrefundable registration fee to purchase class supplies and secure your child’s fall enrollment. ROCHESTER HEAD START 7710 James Rd. SW, Building F, Rochester, 273-6835 Ages: Must be 3 or 4 years by August 31st Tues-Fri 8:30-12:00 p.m., 10:00-1:00 p.m. or 12:00-v3:30 p.m. Cost: None (must meet income guidelines). Rochester Head Start, part of the Sound to Harbor Head Start program, offers a developmentally appropriate, pre-kindergarten program with a creative curriculum. Transportation is provided, as are two meals a day (breakfast and lunch in the morning program, lunch and snack in the afternoon program).
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ROCHESTER PRAIRIE PRESCHOOL 8042 191st Ave SW, Rochester, 273-7753 Age: Must be 3 or 4 by end of August to start. 4-5 years, Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., $77/ month. 3-4 years, Tues/Thurs 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., $62/ month. $80 registration fee. Contact Michelle Huseby, registrar, for more information. Visit their website http:/sites.google.com/site/rochestercooppreschoolfamily or you can email the preschool at RochesterPreschool.coop@gmail.com. ST. JOSEPH’S 123 SW 6th Street, Chehalis, 748-0961 Ages: 3-5 years pre-K, Mon-Fri 8:15-11:15 a.m. Cost: 2 days/week $80/month, 3 days/week $105/month, 5 days/week $165/ month. Registration fee $55.00, supplies & class project fee: $60.00 In St. Joseph’s preschool program small class sizes and varied curriculum are highlighted. Some areas of focus include social skills, math, physical education, language arts, computer lab, science, music, arts and crafts, and religion. Parents are welcome to volunteer in the classroom, but it is not mandatory. All children must be potty-trained. TIGER CUBS 813 Eshom Rd. (Centralia High School) Centralia, 827-6401 Age: 3-5 years, Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:00-10:30 a.m., 11:45-2:15 p.m. Cost: $75/month. Tiger Cubs is a special education preschool, providing instruction in fine and gross motor skills, language skills, and social skills. Most students are developmentally delayed and identified through early childhood screenings offered by the Centralia School District. Approximately 4-6 additional participants are not special needs children. The preschool works with the vocational department at the high school, which gives high school students an opportunity to earn early childhood education credits through Centralia College by working in the class. In addition, a special education teacher and a team of parapros lead the class, with four adults in each session. The children also receive occupational, speech, and physical therapy as needed.
VALUED KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER 1039 S. Gold St., Centralia, 736-4000 Ages: 3-5 years, Mon.-Fri., 8:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $570 full time, $285 part time. Everything we do has a learning base to it. Even our 1 – 2 year olds participate in an age-appropriate preschool program. We will always do our best to help your children have an AMAZING foundation for their future. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN 128 NW Prindle Ave, Chehalis, 748-0091 Ages: 3-4 yr olds, Tues/Thur 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., $80/ month. Pre K, Mon/Wed/ Fri 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., $110/ month. $30 registration fee. Westminster Presbyterian preschool is a fun and inviting place to prepare your child for kindergarten in a Christian atmosphere. Activities in the program include music, movement and tumbling, science, dramatic play, math, literacy and field trips. WINLOCK PRESCHOOL Off King Road behind the school soccer field, Winlock, 785-3372 Ages 4-5 years Mon/Wed 8:30-11:00 a.m., Mon/Wed 12:30-3:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs 8:30-11:00 a.m., Tues/Thurs 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cost: $45/month. The Winlock Preschool features a full-time Spanish speaking teacher and serves a wide range of students. The preschool features bi-lingual, migrant and developmental delayed programs. If you qualify for a grant there is no charge. The teacher/student ratio is 1 to 7.
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If you can read, you can help keep people safe from poisoning. Look through your house for things that can be poisonous. Remember, even medicines and products that are good for you in the right dosage can be poisonous if taken incorrectly. Put all potentially harmful substances out of reach of younger children.
If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call:
Draw a red X over the items that are poisonous.
Twelve year-old Angie wasn’t thinking about being a hero when she discovered that her three-year-old brother Sam had eaten an entire bottle of aspirin. She was worried that his having eaten too many aspirin could harm him. She was right. Angie called the Poison Control Center. They told her what to do to help Sam. Nearly everyday, kids like Angie call the Poison Control Center. Just by picking up the phone and calling, these kids often save lives. If you think you or someone else has been poisoned, call 1-800-222-1222. If the person has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. Standards Link: Health: Students know when it is appropriate to call 911.
There are four ways that poison can enter our bodies. Draw a line from each danger to the way it gets into a person’s body. Firefighters say to crawl out of a burning building because smoke can kill you before the flames do.
Some poisons can look very similar to things that are not poisonous. Many pills and medicines look like candy. Airplane glue comes in a tube that can look a lot like a tube of toothpaste or cake frosting. Blue window cleaner can be mistaken for a flavored drink. If you are not sure of what is inside a container, ASK an adult. Standards Link: Health: Students understand safety and injury prevention at home.
Chemicals in the eyes or on the skin can be very harmful. Some soaps (and cleaning solutions) contain harsh chemicals or abrasives that can damage eyes and skin. Always call the Poison Center for help (NEVER use eye drops after an eye exposure).
The most common kind of poisoning. Venom is a poison.
Standards Link: Health: Students know the proper response to poisoning.
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Circle the common poison at the end of each row that continues the pattern.
Select a poison from the common poisons on the above list. Using one page of this magazine, find the letters that spell that poison and connect those letters with a colored pen or marker. If you want to spell other poisons, repeat the process using a different color for each. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow written directions; Spelling: Spell grade-level words correctly.
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2013 Easter Events March 24th Yard Birds Mall Easter Egg Hunt There will be 1,000 colored eggs for four age groups with the oldest age group getting a chance to win a refurbished computer system as well as big and small prizes including baskets and gift cards for the other three age groups. For more information, please call Frank at 740-6900. March 30th Easter Eggstavaganza 10:00 a.m. & 2:00, Bethel Church, Chehalis Two identical giant Easter egg hunts, with 70,000 candy-filled eggs between the two. Open to children up to 12 years old. Prizes, inflatable play areas, pony rides, and a petting zoo! For more information, please call 360748-0119. March 30th Easter Steam Train Ride All Day, Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, Chehalis Have fun climbing aboard for an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt while the Easter Bunny and Chicken Little will hide candy-filled eggs (for ages 12 and under). When you return you get to go into the field and find them! Some eggs even have prize tickets! Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and Chicken Little (may be purchased). Activities for age groups 3 and under, 4-7 and 8-12. For more information and fees call 748-9593 or visit steamtrainride.com
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Egg-ceptional! March 30th Spring Fling All Day- Participating Businesses in Historic Downtown Chehalis Kids can enjoy hunting for candyfilled eggs at participating businesses in downtown Chehalis! Coupon-filled eggs too for parents! Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! For more information please visit http:// ci.chehalis.wa.us/. March 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m., Bailey’s IGA, Rochester Hot dog giveaway! Find the golden egg and prizes for each age group (0-6yrs and 7-12 yrs). For more information please call 360-273-7330.
Looking for a fun way to color eggs? This tradition has been around for years, but perhaps it is new to your family. As a child, my mom taught me and I hope you will share this activity with your family — and enjoy it as much as we do. • Boil your eggs and let them stand at room temperature. • Make your favorite buttery flavored bread dough, let rise. • Separate the dough in equal portions, rolling each piece to form long strands.
You Will Need: Hard boiled eggs Bread dough 1 egg yolk Milk Butter Crayons
• Using 2-3 strands, twist or braid the dough together and then nestle around each egg, resting on a baking sheet. • Make an egg wash with the yolk and milk and brush it over the dough — trying not to get on the egg shells. • Bake your bread, following the heat/time instructions for your dough.
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Carefully place baked rolls and eggs on individual plates/mats and draw on the egg shells with your crayons — the wax will melt and easily glide on. Enjoy making (and then eating - smothered in butter!) your creations! SWWF
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ICE CREAM Betty’s Place, Toledo Dairy Dan, Chehalis Holley’s Place, Centralia TRICK-OR-TREAT Downtown Chehalis Downtown Toledo Edison District, Centralia DAYCARE Little Hands Learning Center Inc. Mother Hubbards Day Care and Preschool Inc. Cooks Hill Community Child Care Center LIBRARIAN Mrs. Carol Schwartz, Fords Prairie Elementary Barbara Lewis, Winlock Timberland Regional Library Joan Miller, Raymond Elementary School EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY Pumpkin Patch, Goodrich Rd. MOPS, Bethel Church Discover! Children’s Museum MUSIC TEACHER Mr. Karl Scarborough, Winlock High School Mr. Marc Annan, Napavine Elementary Mrs. Franji Maze, Boistfort School RAINY DAY ACTIVITY Shankz MiniGolf Olympic Club Theater Great Wolf Lodge Arcade TRAIL Seminary Hill Rails to Trails Lewis & Clark State Park TRAIN WATCHING Volunteer Park, Winlock Train Depot, Centralia Napavine Pedestrian Bridge
OBGYN Dr. Mvundura, Providence Centralia Women’s Center Dr. Jennifer Scalici, Providence Centralia Women’s Center Dr. Melissa Burtner, Olympia Obstetrics & Gynecology PHOTOGRAPHER Alison Clinton, Horizon Photo & Design Susanne’s Simply Natural Photography Katia Hudson Photography FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Game Linx, Centralia Spring Youth Fair, Centralia Centralia Lanes KIDS MEAL Papa Ray’s Plaza Jalisco Wendy’s PLAYGROUND DUTY Patricia Scherer, Fords Prairie Elementary Carrie Pennington, Winlock Elementary SUNDAY SCHOOL Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Winlock Bethel Church, Napavine First Baptist Church, Chehalis TEACHER Mrs. Libby Walker, Toledo Elementary Sherry Conrad, Centralia Christian School Mrs. Allyson Myher, Fords Prairie Elementary
PLAYGROUND/PARK Penny Playground, Chehalis Borst Park, Centralia Stan Headwall Park, Chehalis PRINCIPAL Mr. David Roberts, Fords Prairie Elementary Mrs. Lisa Hull, Toledo Elementary Dr. Gary Udd, St. Joseph Catholic School CAMP Picasso, Morgan Arts Centre Evergreen Playhouse Musical Theater Camp Thorbeckes PARADE Lighted Tractor Parade, Centralia Santa Parade, Chehalis Toledo Cheese Day Parade PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Aaron Dalan, MD., FAAP, Northwest Pediatric Center, Inc. Dr. Isaac Pope, MD., Pope’s Kids Place Dr. Lisa McCarthy, PA-C, NTP, Chehalis Children’s Clinic COCOA STOP Santa Lucia Coffee Starbucks Brownstone Coffee Lounge PARTY LOCATION Fairway Lanes & Tusko’s Café Thorbeckes Pool & Party Room Centralia Train Depot
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“I’m so honored to be nominated!” ~ Cat Catriona Colerick "She makes up fun games to help us learn our memory work. She does fun things, she is kind and knows lots of things!" ~ Andrew G., nominator
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Inspiration
My inspirations are my own two children, Claire and Connor. They are the ones who gave me the gumption to start homeschooling, which led me this amazing community of classical educators.
Memories
One of my favorite teaching memories was when our class was learning about Michelangelo. We taped a long strip of butcher paper under a table and the kids had to lay on their backs and paint like Michelangelo did on the Sistine Chapel 500 years ago. The kids were smiling and working together so well - at that moment I felt like “this is my class, I can’t believe this is my job, this is amazing!”
Classical Conversations is based on the classical model of education. Families meet weekly to introduce new memory work (or grammar of a subject) and review old memory work using Classical Conversations’ Foundations Guide as the heart of the curriculum. I, as a trained tutor, creatively introduce the memory work and lead the classroom time. The memory work is divided into 6 subjects: timeline/history, geography, math, science, Latin, and English grammar. In addition to the memory work, students also participate in a fine arts project/lesson, a science project, and have an opportunity to practice oral presentation skills each week.
Send in nominations for your favorite teacher or coach.
Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to cwilson@swwfamily.com. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8213. Name of teacher nominated and school or coach, team & sport: __________________________________________________________________ Name of child nominating: ________________________________________ Name of parent & phone #: ________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________ Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher/coach should be featured on a separate piece of paper. If you have a picture of your teacher/coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more. SWWF March 2013 • Southwest Washington Family • 25
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By Rayna Austin of Chehalis
Interpretation & Response
Most babies grow in a fairly predictable pattern, but often the timing can vary widely between children, even between older brothers and sisters. Skills such as smiling for the first time, taking a first step and pointing at the airplane in the sky are called developmental milestones. The Center for Disease Control (CDC – Learn the Signs. Act Early) website has excellent materials on developmental milestones for children from 2 months to 5 years. These milestones are only guidelines, but if you think your child is lagging behind, talk with your baby’s health care provider.
As a parent what do you look for? Your child’s development could be hampered if they have difficulty taking in or processing what is happening around and to them. Our senses are how we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. If that information is interpreted differently it can result in unusual ways of responding or behaving. Hearing - If your child has difficulty in loud or bright environments, or if they cry and cover their ears with every loud sound, they may be having trouble processing what they are hearing.
If you have questio ns regarding your child’s developmen t, talk to you family doctor or call one of the following programs for a free developmental screening. • In-Tot Developmen tal Center Serves children birth to three living throughout Lewis Co unty (748-4359) • Growing Togethe r Program Serves children living in the Chehalis or Centralia School Di stricts (736-5906). • Lewis County Spec ial Education Co-op Serves children 3-21 living throughout rural Lewis County & Oakville (748-3384).
More than likely your child had a hearing screening at birth, but did they pass or fail? In Washington State, three in 1000 children are born yearly with hearing loss. The first two years in your child’s life are the most critical for learning speech and language. An unidentified hearing loss can severely impact a child’s ability to learn these important skills. If your child failed the newborn hearing screening, a second screening should have been done. If they failed again then you should have been referred for a hearing evaluation. Even if your newborn passed the initial hearing screening, watch for signs that he or she is hearing well. Hearing milestones that should be reached in the first year of life include: startling to sudden loud noises as a newborn; recognizing a parent’s voice by 3 months; by 6 months turning their eyes or head towards a sound and by 12 months imitating some sounds and producing a few words, such as “Mama” or “bye-bye”. A two-year-old should use two to three word sentences and follow two-step directions and by age three they should be using “why” and “what” questions. What if your child has had frequent ear infections during these early years? Accumulation of fluid in the middle ear over a long period of time could cause your child to be unable to hear certain sounds that are important in the development of speech. If your child has not reached the appropriate language milestones and has had frequent ear infections ask their health provider for a referral to have their hearing tested.
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Taste & Smell - What about children that will only eat one or two things and nothing else, even when they are hungry? That could be taste and smell processing issues.
Touch - What if they don’t like being touched or like to be held tightly, or can’t stand the feel of the tag in their shirt or won’t wear socks? They could be having trouble processing touch.
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“Smiles from the heart” Vision - One in 10 children are at risk from undiagnosed vision problems, which may lead to learning and developmental issues later. It is recommended that an infant have its first eye exam between six and 12 months of age. A national public health program called InfantSEE provides a one-time, free eye exam for babies up to 12 months of age. Things the optometrist will check to see if your baby will look at and follow a moving object; if both eyes are moving together; if both pupils open and close properly and how the health of the eyes look. Ask your optometrist if they participate in this program, or check the InfantSEE website to see the participating optometrists. By age three your child should have a thorough eye examination to make sure his/her vision is developing properly. SWWF Rayna has been a teacher and program manager at the In-Tot Developmental Center for 32 years. She lives in Chehalis with her husband, Glade, and has two grown children. She enjoys gardening and is excitedly awaiting the arrival of her granddaughter, Lilly Rose!
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Although it began in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in countries around the world. People with Irish heritage remind themselves of the beautiful green countryside of Ireland by wearing green and taking part in the festivities.
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In Ireland, clover leaves are also called shamrocks. Fields of clover or shamrocks are part of what make Ireland’s countryside so green. Most shamrocks have three leaves. But sometimes one grows with four leaves. This is called a lucky four-leaf clover. Can you find one on this page?
The leprechaun Seamus O’Scoop has hidden 10 shoes in these shamrocks. Can you find them all?
Can you read three shoe-lengths of news? Put your shoes end to end to measure three shoe lengths. Mark the length on a piece of paper. Now read a news story in your local newspaper. Using your measure, find the length of your news story. Did you read the length of a leprechaun? Look for a pattern in each row. Draw the picture that comes next in the box at the end of each row.
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