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Back to School
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SCHOOl BuS SAfEty August will mean the start of another school season. Excited youngsters will be boarding buses on their way to respective schools. While buses are eight times safer than passenger vehicles, youngsters must be careful as they board or leave the bus. The Tennessee Department of Safety noted an average of 19 children are killed in the U.S. yearly as they are getting on and off the bus. Most kids are killed in the danger zone around the bus. This is by either a passing vehicle or by the school bus itself. It is against the law for a vehicle to pass a stopped school bus with its red light flashing.
It has been found that most kids one at a time. are hit because they are: n When getting off the bus, look n In a hurry to get on or off the before stepping off the bus to be sure bus; no cars are passing on the shoulder n Act before they think and have (side of the road). Move away from little experience with traffic; the bus. n Assume motorists will see them n Before crossing the street, take and will wait for them to cross the five “giant steps” out from the front of street; the bus, or until the driver's face can n Don’t always stay within the bus be seen. Wait for the driver to signal driver’s sight; or that it's safe to cross. n Drop something as they get off n Look left-right-left when coming the bus and run into the path of a to the edge of the bus to make sure bus or car to pick it up. traffic is stopped. Keep watching traffic when crossing. Here are some safety tips provided by the Department of Safety: Tennessee law requires that: n When getting on the bus, stay n Vehicles must stop before reachaway from the danger zone and wait ing a bus that has its flashing red for the driver's signal. Board the bus warning lights and/or stop signal
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arm extended. n Vehicles may not pass until the flashing red lights and signals are turned off. n Vehicles traveling in the same or opposite direction as the bus on an undivided road are always required to stop. n Vehicles traveling on a divided, or separated, highway do not have to stop when meeting or passing a bus on the other side of the road. n Drivers never pass on the right side of the bus, where children enter or exit. This is illegal and can have tragic results. Violation of these laws can result in a citation and fine. In many places, school bus drivers can report passing vehicles.
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Bradley County Schools
Bradley County SChoolS Dr. Linda Cash, director of schools
Bradley County Schools has 10,445 students, according to the most recent Tennessee Department of Education figures. Some 651 teachers educate those students in 18 different schools, including 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, an alternative school, a virtual school and an adult education school.
Mission Statement: “The mission of the Bradley County Schools System, in partnership with parents and the community, is to develop a literate, self-confident, creative and responsible citizen who is capable of meeting life challenges and who values life-long learning.”
Board of Education: 1st District — Chris Turner 2nd District — Vicki Beaty
2015-16 calendar
AUgUST n Aug. 3: Principal-directed in-service n Aug. 4: Principal-directed in-service n Aug. 5: Systemwide in-service n Aug. 6: In-service n Aug. 7: First day of school (abbreviated day) n Aug. 9: First full day of school
Vision Statement: “Bradley County Schools will be a welcoming center of educational excellence committed to total student development utilizing data-driven, research-based strategies.”
3rd District — Chairman Nicholas Lillios 4th District — Dianna Calfee 5th District — Rodney Dillard 6th District — Amanda Lee 7th District — Vice Chairman Charlie Rose Meetings are held in the board room of the Bradley County Schools Central Office on South Lee Highway. The next meetings will be a work session on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and a voting session on Thursday, Aug. 13, Both start at 5:30 p.m.
Director of Schools: Dr. linda Cash Bradley County Schools 800 South Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-476-0620 Fax: 423-476-0485 This is Dr. Linda Cash’s first year as the director. She said she is looking forward to starting the new year and getting to know the educators and students who make up the school system.
“As the new director of schools, it is my sincere pleasure to become a member of this great educational community,” she wrote. “My greatest initiative is to provide the leadership that will facilitate an environment of collaboration, cooperation and open communication. “I anticipate a most successful start as the new director in which all stakeholders support the academic, social and emotional well-being of all students in the Bradley County Schools. “Through a close partnership with everyone associated with Bradley County Schools, I am confident we can make our schools an even better place for our students to learn and grow.”
Orientations to welcome county students back to school Bradley County students will return to school on Friday, Aug. 7, which will be an abbreviated day. The first full day of classes will be the following Monday. Many county schools have scheduled orientation events for parents and students to kick off the new year.
Black Fox elementary School
Principal: Dr. Kim Fisher 3119 Varnell Road Cleveland TN 37311 423-478-8800 blackfox-es.bradleyschools.org
Black Fox is planning its annual Meet and Greet Day for Friday, July 31, 4 to 6 p.m. , in the gym. Aug. 7 is an abbreviated day — 7:45 to 10 a.m. Contact the school for school supply list and more information.
Bradley County Virtual School
Principal: Rachel Wilson 301 Keith Street, Suite 102 Cleveland TN 37311 www.bradleyvirtualschool.org
Open enrollment for the 201516 year ends July 24, and students must gain approval from their current principal after that date to take classes with the virtual school. Contact the school for more information on orientations for new students.
Bradley Central high School
Principal: Todd Shoemaker 1000 South Lee Highway Cleveland TN 37311 423-476-0650 bradleycentralhigh.tn.bch.sch oolinsites.com Regular school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact the school for information on orientations.
Bradley/Polk adult education Principal: Zoe Renfro 1450 Strawberry Lane Cleveland TN 37311 423-473-8473 bradleycountyadultedu .tn.schoolinsites.com
Registration for adults who want to earn high school equivalency diplomas happens on a continual basis. Pre-testing and orientation are available by appointment.
Charleston elementary School
Principal: To be determined 8797 Hiwassee Street Charleston TN 37310 423-336-2232 charleston.tn.bce.schoolinsites.com
Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8821 lakeforest-ms.bradleyschools.org Sixth-graders and their families will have an orientation in the gym on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. Students in grades seven and eight will be able to pick up their schedules at the office on Wednesday, Aug. 5, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Michigan avenue elementary
Classes begin each day at 7:45 a.m. Bus riders dismissed at 2:40 p.m. and walkers and car riders at 2:45 p.m. All students must be picked up by 3 p.m. Contact the school for information on orientations.
Principal: Angela Lawson 188 Michigan Avenue School Road Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8807 michiganavenuees.bradleyschools.org
Goal academy
A parent orientation for those with students in first, third and fifth grades will take place Monday, Aug. 3. Orientation for those with students in kindergarten, second grade and fourth grade will be Tuesday, Aug. 4. Both events will be at 6 p.m. in the school gym.
Principal: Kyle Page 209 Sunset Drive Cleveland TN 37312 423-476-0699 goal-hs.bradlyschools.org
An orientation for Graduation Option students will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m.
hopewell elementary School
Principal: Tim Riggs 5350 Freewill Road N.W. Cleveland TN 37312 423-478-8802 hopewell-es.bradleyschools.org
Parent Night will take place on Monday, Aug. 3, for those with students in kindergarten through the second grade and Tuesday, Aug. 4, for those with students in third through fifth. The schedule will be as follows: Monday — Kindergarten: 4:45 p.m. for parent fair in the gym and 5:30 in classrooms; first grade: 5:30 in gym and 6 in classrooms; second grade: 6 in gym and 6:30 in classrooms. Tuesday — Third grade: 4:45 in gym and 5:30 in classrooms; fourth grade: 5:30 in gym and 6 in classrooms; fifth grade: 6 in gym and 6:30 in classrooms.
lake Forest Middle School
Principal: Ritchie Stevenson 610 Kile Lake Road
north lee elementary School
Principal: Nat Akiona 205 Sequoia Drive Cleveland TN 37312 423-478-8809 northlee-es.bradleyschools.org
Classes begin at 7:45 a.m. Buses begin loading at 2:42. Car riders and day care vans’ bell rings at 2:45 p.m. Contact the school for information on orientations and supply lists.
oak Grove elementary School
Principal: Buck Watson 400 Durkee Road S.E. Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8812 oakgrove-es.bradleyschools.org
Parent Night and a parent fair will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The fair will take place in the school cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m., and orientations will also happen by grade during that time. The schedule is as follows: first
grade, 5 to 5:45 p.m., second, 5:45 to 6:30; third, 6 to 6:45; fourth, 6:45 to 7:30; and fifth, 6:30 to 7. Separate events will be announced for kindergarteners.
ocoee Middle School
Principal: Ron Spangler 2250 North Ocoee Street Cleveland TN 37311 423-476-0630 ocoeemiddle.tn.bcm.schoolinsites.com Sixth-graders and their families will have an orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Students will meet in groups that will have been assigned to them in letters sent to them by mail. The Arabians and Palominos groups will meet at 5:30 p.m., while the Chargers and Stallions will meet at 6:30 p.m. Seventh and eighth-graders will be able to pick up their schedules at the office that Tuesday between 1 and 4:30 p.m.
SePTember n Sept. 7: Labor Day (schools and offices closed) n Oct. 5-9: Fall break
NOvember n Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving break DeCember n Dec. 18: Abbreviated day n Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Christmas break JANUArY n Jan. 4: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students) n Jan. 5: Classes resume n Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed) FebrUArY n Feb. 15: Presidents Day (closed) n Feb. 16: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students mArCh n March 21-24: Spring break n March 25: Good Friday (closed) n March 28: Schools and offices closed APril n April 15: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students) mAY n May 24: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students) n May 25: Last day of school (abbreviated day). Progress reports issued: Sept. 4, Nov. 13, Feb. 12 and April 22 report cards issued: Oct. 16, Jan. 8, April 1 and May 25 The dismissal times for abbreviated days are 10 a.m. for elementary schools, 10:30 a.m. for middle schools and 11 a.m. for high schools. In the event of a snow day, buses will take the following route: first high school, then middle school, then elementary school.
Park View elementary School
Principal: Jodie Grannan 300 Minnis Road Cleveland TN 37323 423-476-6622 parkview.tn.bce.schoolinsites.com
A back-to-school open house will take place Thursday, Aug. 6. Parents and students in kindergarten through the second grade will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. in the gym, while parents and students in third through fifth grade will meet there from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In addition to it being a time to get information for the new school year, students and parents will be introduced to the new principal, Jodie Grannan. Students will have an early dismissal day on Friday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. See COUNTY, Page 39
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In ThIS PhoTo provided by Sarah Trainor, who runs SampleSaleMom.com, her sons Alex, 5, and Chase, 3, wear backpacks, shirts and shoes by various brands promoted on the online flash sales Trainor features on her website. The photo was taken on Alex’s first day of kindergarten.
to find,” because it’s from an older line or was part of a limited run, might be labeled “HTF.” A picture somebody posts of her daughter sporting a new coat from a retailer might carry the label “IRL,” which stands for “In Real Life” (as opposed to the posed pictures of models provided by the brand). —MORE THAN JUST CLOTHES While day-to-day operations on these for-sale groups (Facebook’s official name for them) might seem to be business as usual, with sellers listing merchandise and buyers posting their PayPal addresses, something deeper than a simple exchange of goods can occur. “These groups have come together in enormous proportions to rally around one another in times of sorrow and times of joy,” says Sarah Blevins, who runs the blog “Our Little Life Style,” where she documents her children’s activities and wardrobes. She calls back-to-school shopping season “Christmas in August.” Blevins’ example is the bou-
tique brand Matilda Jane, whose Facebook resell groups have recently seen an outpouring of mourning and remembrance after the brand’s founder’s death from cancer. Members of the popular “MJ Addicts” Facebook group and other resell groups created around the Matilda Jane brand honored founder Denise DeMarchis by posting “PIF” (“Pay It Forward”) listings of free items that would go — in DeMarchis’ memory — to lucky winners chosen at random. The items would be labeled with a “DD” on the tag, indicating that they were gifts inspired by DeMarchis’ life and should only ever be given away, never sold. “That passion is something that you just simply can’t buy at the mall,” Blevins says. —SHARING DEALS It’s the giving spirit — that idea that mothers support other mothers, even as they shop — that inspired graphic designer
be a repeat session at 9 a.m. School hours are 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Early arrivers should report to the gym.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, between 4 and 7 p.m. At 7 p.m., ninth-graders will have a meeting in the gym, and their parents will meet in the auditorium at the same time. On Wednesday, high school seniors will be able to drop in between 1 and 3 p.m. On Thursday, juniors can drop in between 9 and 11 a.m., and 10th-grade students can stop by the same day between 1 and 3 p.m. Aug. 7 will be an abbreviated day from 8:15 to 11 a.m.
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Prospect Elementary School
Principal: Steve Montgomery 2450 Prospect School Road Cleveland TN 37311 423-478-8814 prospect-es.bradleyschools.org
Parent Night will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4, for those with students in kindergarten, second and fourth grade. Parent Night on Thursday, Aug. 6, will be for the first, third and fifth -rades. An information fair will take place in the gym both nights from 6 to 7:30. Orientations for individual grades will be as follows: Tuesday — kindergarten: 6 p.m.; second grade: 6:30; and fourth grade: 7. Thursday — first grade: 6 p.m.; third grade: 6:30; fifth grade: 7.
Taylor Elementary School
Principal: Elizabeth Kaylor 5265 Bates Pike Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8817 taylor-es.bradleyschools.org
A parent and student orientation will take place on the first day of school — Friday, Aug. 7. It begins at 8 a.m., and there will
Valley View Elementary School
Principal: Corey Limburg 5607 Spring Place Road S.E. Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8825 valleyview-es.bradleyschools.org
Back to school bash is planned for Aug. 6. Student first day orientation (an abbreviated day) is Aug. 7 from 7:45 to 10 a.m. Parents Night is Aug. 13. Contact the school for information on supplies and orientations.
Walker Valley High School
Principal: To be determined 750 Lauderdale Memorial Highway Cleveland TN 37312 423-336-1383 walkervalley-hs.bradleyschools.org
Ninth-grade students will be able to get their student IDs, parking passes and schedules and set up their meal accounts during a drop-in session
Waterville Community Elementary School
Principal: Jennifer Huskins 4081 Dalton Pike Cleveland TN 37323 423-478-8827 waterville-es.bradleyschools.org
Parent Night will take place Thursday, Aug. 6. Those with students in kindergarten, second grade and fourth grade will meet at 5:30 p.m. Those with students in first grade, third grade, fifth grade and Comprehensive Development classes will meet at 6:30 p.m.
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While many parents hit the stores to find their children’s back-to-school wardrobes, the online marketplace also buzzes this season. And for some dedicated shoppers, it is more than a convenient place to buy clothes. It’s a subculture. —FINDING A NICHE “We all share a common love for children’s clothing, which not many of our real-life friends understand,” says Jennifer Randeau, a mother of three from Mystic, Connecticut, who cofounded and now runs the “MiNi BoDeN ReSeLl” Facebook page, which she says has more than 10,000 members interested in buying and selling kids’ clothing by the British designer brand Boden. Similar Facebook resell boards have been created around other brands for boys and girls, such as Janie and Jack, Gymboree, Hanna Andersson and Tea Collection. Other groups focus on a specific location, gender or age group. Shoppers can zero in on what they like or need, and connect with products and people in a way they can’t in the real world. Randeau prefers Facebook BST (buy/sell/trade) boards, as they are sometimes called, to conventional shopping, consignment or online auction sites. Buyers can ask specific questions and often avoid high shipping costs, she says, while sellers can avoid the cuts and fees typical of consignment and online auction sites. “Many of the boards develop a very strong sense of community,” Randeau says. “You make ‘friends’ as you buy from and sell items to people. You meet a lot of people that you may not otherwise cross paths with. A lot of great moms help each other out with ISO’s, matches and deals in general.” An “ISO” is an item somebody is “in search of.” Like many places online, the for-sale groups tend to establish their own rules and use a language that might look cryptic to an outsider. There are frequently used acronyms — some of which have carried over from eBay and other online marketplaces — to describe the condition of items or other details. Knowing those acronyms can make participants feel like they’re part of a club. A quick primer for those not yet in that club: NWT stands for “New With Tags.” ‘’GUC” means “Good Used Condition.” An item that is “hard
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Cleveland City SChoolS
Cleveland City Schools 2015-16 calendar
Dr. Martin Ringstaff, director of schools
July 28 through Aug. 3 — Teacher in-service (no classes) Aug. 4 — Abbreviated day Aug. 5 — First full day of classes Sept. 7 — Labor Day (no classes) Oct. 5-9 — Fall break Oct. 12 — Staff development (no classes)
Board of Education Cleveland Board of Education members are Tom Cloud, chairman; Dawn Robinson, vice chairman; Steve Morgan, vice chairman; Dr. Murl Dirksen, chairman pro-tem; Charlie Cogdill, Peggy Pesterfield, and George Meacham.
Registering students New students wishing to enroll in Cleveland City Schools should call the school for which they are zoned and make an appointment to register. If you have any questions regarding the school zone in which you live, call the CCS Transportation Office at 4729576 and a staff member will be glad to help. According to the school system’s website, parents will need to bring the following information with them to complete registration: — A birth certificate or officially acceptable evidence of date of birth at the time of registration. — A complete medical examination of every student entering school for the first time. This applies to kindergarten, first
Beliefs statement: We believe that Cleveland City Schools is a learning organization that focuses on continuous learning at all levels. We believe in mutual respect between and among adults and students. We believe that innovation, creativity, and risktaking in a safe and healthy environment allows for a more effective outcome.
Director of Schools Dr. Martin Ringstaff www.clevelandschools.org Cathy Goodman, assistant director of schools Cleveland City Schools 4300 Mouse Creek Road N.W. Cleveland TN 37312 Phone: 472-9571 Fax: 472-3390
Nov. 23 — Parent conferences (no classes) Nov. 24-27 —Thanksgiving break Dec. 18 — Abbreviated day Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Christmas break Jan. 4 — Teacher in-service (no classes) Jan. 5 — Staff Development (no classes) Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) Feb. 15 — Staff development (no classes) March 21-25 — Spring break March 28 — Staff development (no classes) May 20 — Abbreviated day (last day of school)
grade and other students for whom there is no health record. (Note: To attend kindergarten, the child must be 5 years old by Aug. 15 of the year in which they wish to enroll). Physicals must be completed by Jan. 1. — Tennessee Child Health Record (for students moving from out of state). This can be obtained from the Bradley County Health Department or from your personal physician. — You also need a copy of the child’s Social Security card; — Proof of residence; — Name and address of the previous school addended; and — Any school records indicating grade placement.
Supply lists Supply lists are available from most city schools on their websites.
Tuition Tuition rates for students are: Out of city — $607. Out of county — $1,482.
Free breakfast and lunch As part of the Community Eligibility Provision, all Cleveland
City Schools will provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students for the 2015-16 school year. CEP is a part of the federal Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Cleveland City Schools qualify because of at least 40 percent Direct Certification, which includes SNAP, TAN, homeless, migrant, foster and eligible Head Start families. CEP is a one-year pilot program. The school system will be evaluating throughout the school year. A household information survey will be included in the registration materials. The survey is critical to the continuation of the CEP.
Report cards — Aug. 4 to Oct. 2 — Report cards issued Oct. 19 Oct. 12 through Dec. 18 — Report cards issued Jan. 11 Jan. 5 through March 11 — Report cards issued March 29 March 14 through May 20 — Report card issued May 20 or mailed home Calendar approved May 4.
Watch for youngsters getting on and exiting buses as the school season begins.
City schools registration and orientation programs planned After School University at CCS All six of Cleveland City Schools’ elementary schools have an After-School University. The programs are open from the time classes end each day until 6:30 p.m. ASU provides school-led activities, enrichment programs and assistance with homework. The charge is $12 per day. For information on the program, contact your school’s site director. Arnold Elementary 473 8th St. N.W. Cleveland TN 37311 472-2241 Principal Michael Chai clevelandschools.org/Arnold Returning students to Arnold Elementary will go directly to their classroom during Registration/Open House from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Registration for new Arnold students will be in the school’s gymnasium. If students will bring their backpack, the school’s church partner First United Methodist will given them some of ther most needed supplies in the gym.
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Sarah Trainor to create her website SampleSaleMom.com. There, she shares links to flash-sale sites that focus on clothing, accessories and toys for children. Websites she links to, such as Zulily, Gilt, MyHabit and Rue La La, offer daily markdowns on name-brand items for a short period of time, and many offer incentives to first-time shoppers and those who refer others to their site. Trainor started the website in 2011, when she realized that by sharing a link to a flash-sale site where she bought a deeply dis-
A parent’s meeting for kindergarten students is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the auditorium. Blythe-Bower Elementary 604 20th St. S.E. Cleveland TN 37311 479-5121 Principal: Dr. Joel Barnes blythebower.weebly.com Registration celebration will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on July 30. Thursday, Refreshments will be served and a bounce house will be on campus. Mayfield Elementary 501 20th St. Cleveland TN 37312 472-4541 Principal: Randall Stephens Clevelandschools.org/mayfield/ Registration will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Ernest L. Ross Elementary 4340 Mouse Creek Road N.W. Cleveland TN 37312 479-7274 Principal: Lisa Erby elross.weebly.com Registration is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.
George R. Stuart Elementary 802 10th St. Cleveland TN 37311 476-8246 Principal: Richelle Shelton stuartelementary.weebly.com Registration will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check on line for new pick-up and dismissal procedures. Donald P. Yates Primary 750 Mouse Creek Road Cleveland TN 37312 479-1723 Principal: Carolyn Ingram yatesprimary.weebly.com Registration is from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Regular instruction hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cleveland Middle School 3635 Georgetown Road Cleveland TN 37312 479-9641 Principal: Mike Collier cmsraiders.com Registration Day will be Friday, July 31. Sixth-grade registration (A through L) will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., and (M through Z) from 2 through 4 p.m. The seventh grade will register between 8 a.m. and 8:45 p.m., while the eighth grade will register between 9:15 a.m. and 10 p.m. New students must contact Tammy Adams in the Counseling Center to make an appointment for registration. She can be reached at 479-9641. All seventh-grade students must have an updated and completed shot record on file. School classes begin at 7:50 a.m.
counted Smart Gear wooden bike for her son, she earned $330 in referral credits to the site. It was a win-win. “I thought I should use my design skills to set up a website and accompanying Facebook page to share the great sales I Cleveland High School was able to find online,” said 850 Raider Drive N.W. Trainor, who lives in Arlington, Cleveland, TN 37312 Massachusetts. 478-1113 “It’s really satisfying to track Principal: Autumn O’Bryan down an incredible deal on somewww.chsraiders.com thing, and then it’s even better to share it with other people and Registration for specific classhear their excitement about it es will be held on separate days, too,” Trainor says.
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from 8 until 11 a.m., and from 1 to 3 p.m. The seniors will register on Monday, July 27; juniors register on Wednesday, July 29; sophomores Thursday, July 30; and freshmen, Friday, July 31. Counselors will be available to assist with any schedule issues on each student’s registration day. Deadline for schedule changes is Friday, July 31. Freshman counselor is Amy McGowan, sophomore counselor Darrell Tullier, junior counselor Mandy Rominger, and senior counselor is Becky Guthrie. Denning Center for Technology and Careers 350 Central Ave. Cleveland TN 37311 339-0902 Principal; Barbara Ector Clevelandschools.org/dctc/ Middle School registration for new and returning students will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 31. Registration will be the same (1 p.m.) for returning high school students. New transfers should pick up a registration packet between July 27 and July 31 at The Denning Center. An appointment for registration will be made when packets are picked up. The 2015 supplies list includes two packs of notebook paper, one box of pencils, one hand sanitizer, two boxes of Kleenex, and one pack of fivesubject dividers.
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BowmAn Hills sCHool 300 Westview Drive, Cleveland TN 37 312 bowmanhills22.adventistschoolconnect.org 423-476-6014 Matt Korp, principal Registration will be held Aug. 3 at 5 to 7 p.m. p.m. for the 2015-16 school year. The first day of classes will be Aug. 12. A Meet and Greet open
house will be held at 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 27. Bowman Hills School is a prekindergarten through eighth-grade school. The PreK program accepts 4 and 5 year olds. The school offers an exceptional music/band program and individualized instruction in a Christ-centered, family atmosphere.
2015-16 School Calendar Aug. 3 — 5 p.m. Registration Aug. 12 — School begins Aug. 27 — Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — Labor Day (no classes) Oct. 19-21 — Fall break (no classes) Nov. 20 — Noon dismissal Nov. 23-27 — Thanksgiving break Dec. 18 — Noon dismissal Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 — Christmas break Jan. 18 — MLK (no classes) Feb. 15 — President’s Day (no classes) March 7-11 — Spring break (no classes) March 25 — Good Friday (no classes) April 29 — No school May 20 — Last day of school (noon dismissal)
Montessori Kinder classes begin Aug. 3 500 Tasso Lane Cleveland TN 37312 423-479-7282 Brigitta Hoeferle, president Andy Renwick, director Fall classes begin on Aug. 3. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The school serves students starting at 3 months to fifth grade. All classrooms are directed by a Montessori-certified teacher with an over-average amount of teachers in the classrooms. Students work individually or in small groups, according to their own development and to challenge the child’s individual goals. Each class offers sa stimulating, carefully planned environment for hands-on learning in
all-academic areas. Students receive French and German language classes weekly. The curriculum is designed to provide a wide variety of experiences geared to the developmental needs of each individual child. Montessori education is for every child.
United Christian Academy is registering students 2200 Peerless Road N.W. Cleveland, TN 37311 423-478-2500 Registration is underway. UCA serves students from preschool through eighth grade and uses an accelerated faith based A Beka curriculum that is taught by degreed, welltrained faculty. Its extra-curricular activities include art and music appreciation, drama, Bible, typing and technology lit-
eracy. The school also has Spanish and physical education classes. UCA students are given the opportunity to participate in the National Elementary Honor Society, Girl Scouts and private piano and guitar lessons. The students are involved in community service projects and ministry outreach such as Thanksgiving baskets, nursing home visits, and Operation Christmas Child.
Back to school is great time for baby-stepping the kids NEW YORK (AP) — Much is made about two distinct styles of parenting. We’ve got the hovering helicopters and the risk-taking free-rangers, and back-to-school season threatens to bring out the beast in both. Parents of newly minted kindergartners cling to school fences, while first-time middle schoolers are encouraged to find their own way there after years of being micromanaged. In between are the middlegrounders, parents who embrace baby steps to independence. Encouraging, instilling and planning for more freedom and responsibility for kids doesn’t have to be an ordeal, some said. And back-to-school season can be the perfect time to figure out the next round. Take Amy McKearney, a mom of three girls, ages 4, 7 and 9, in Thomaston, Connecticut. While she’s still on chauffeur duty for school and many activities, she has found lots of little ways to foster growing independence in her brood. “I let my oldest go to the park with my 4-year-old while I watch the 7-year-old play soccer,” she offered. “It’s about 100 yards away.” And she made full use of learning resource centers situated in some Connecticut schools for kids 5 and under as a way to help build trust in outside-thefamily adults in a play-group setting but within a school environment. Parents are required to stick around but take a backseat. “That way, I was still there but at a distance,” McKearney said. “It’s a good way to work on things, like whether your child is shy in a group.” Another useful tactic: Rather than hover while grocery shopping, she’ll wait for her number to be called at the meat counter and send her oldest to other aisles to pick up items on their list. And at a nearby familiar amusement park, her two oldest are allowed to roam together. “They’ve been there at least 50 times. I know they know their way around,” McKearney said. “They’ll go on rides while I go with my smaller one or stay in a central location.” McKearney’s baby steps might put fear into some helicopter parents wary of leaving young kids unsupervised in public places. No worries, said mom Christina Woelffer in Raleigh, North Carolina. She sees opportunities to foster school-worthy skills for her three kids — 3, 5 and 7 — right at home. “My kids attend a Montessori school, of which a main principle is the child’s need for independence and the adult’s need to recognize them as a person versus a baby,” she said. “So, what we do at home closely mirrors the attitude which is found in the classroom: bring your dishes to the sink, clean up after yourself, order your own food at a restaurant, etc.” Sound simple? It should be, parenting experts said. “Our job as parents is to put ourselves out of a job,” said mom-of-two-teens Julie Lythcott-Haims, a former freshman dean at Stanford University and author of the book “How to
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This PhoTo provided by Amy McKearney shows her daughters, Kelley, from left, 9, Meghan, 7, and Diane, 4, during a soccer game at Nystrom’s park in Thomaston, Conn. While she’s still on chauffeur duty to distant and busy roads, McKearney has found lots of little ways to foster growing independence in her brood. “I let my oldest go to the park with my 4-year-old while I watch the 7-year-old play soccer,” she offered. “It’s about 100 yards away.” Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success,” out in June from Henry Holt and Co. “I saw parents coming to campus and not leaving, literally and virtually. They began to be present in the university experience in the late ‘90s. They came in greater numbers every year and we thought it was silly, then odd and a little annoying because the university didn’t have an easy way to accommodate so many third parties who thought they had a role to play,” she said. Yet Lythcott-Haims, in Palo Alto, California, found herself falling into the overparenting trap when her own kids, soon to be 14 and 16, were younger. “I came home one day after gently scolding a set of Stanford parents about, you know, ‘You’ve dropped your student off today. Trust us, trust them, now go home,’ and realized I was still cutting my kids’ meat — and they were 8 and 10,” she said. “That was my big aha moment. I thought, ‘Wait a minute, when do you stop cutting their meat?’” Kim John Payne, a former school and family counselor in Northampton, Massachusetts, is the dad of two daughters, 13 and 16. Hovering for years then abruptly letting go once kids are older — without adequate preparation — is an issue that rears regularly among kids and parents today, he said. “Rather than think about, ‘Am I helicoptering, am I free ranging, am I, am I?’ there’s a third dimension, and the third dimension is expanding our firm but loving boundaries as kids grow, so that we transition the way we hold them both physically and emotionally,” said Payne, who wrote the book “The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm and Calm Guidance — from
Toddlers to Teens,” out in June from Ballantine Books. Guide with a light touch “provided your kids are coping,” he added. “If kids have been really
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Aug. 10 is first day of school at Candies Creek 294 Old eureka Road Charleston TN 37310 www.candiescreekacademy.org Josh Brown, headmaster ccacademy@candiescreek.com 423-790-5660 The first day of school at Candies Creek Academy is Aug. 10. An orientation for students and families will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7. A ministry of the Candies Creek Baptist Church, CCA is for 4-year-olds through 12th grade. The mission of the academy is to partner with parents to equip, model and mobilize students to be effective disciples through Christ-centered education with academic excellence. CCA follows a “classical model of instruction by emphasizing grammar, logic and rhetoric in all instruction.
Polk County Schools get underway on Aug. 10 Polk County Schools 2015-16 calendar
Mission statement: “The mission of the Polk County Department of Education is to help each child acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become a productive citizen.” POlk COuNTy DePT. Of eDuCaTiON 131 Stephens St. Benton TN 37307 423-299-0471 CCA is a member of Association of Classical Christian Schools, Tennessee Association of Christian and American Schools Association of Christian Schools.
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2015-16 CCA calendar Aug. 10 — First day of school
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grade, using the Accelerated Christian Education program. ACE is an individualized program enabling each teacher to work with students on a one-on-one basis. The student/teacher ratio in the kindergarten classes is 10 to 1 and
2015-16 CCS calendar Aug. 17-18 — New student testing (Monday and Tuesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.) Aug. 25-28 — Teachers’ in-service Aug. 28 — Open house between 9 a.m. and noon to meet teacher and view classroom Aug. 31 — First day of classes Sept. 7 — Labor Day (no classes) Oct. 15 — 1 p.m. dismissal (teachers in-service) Oct. 16 — School closed for A.C.E. Educators’ State Convention Oct. 30 — Early dismissal Nov. 23-27 — Thanksgiving break Dec. 18 — Early dismissal (10:30 a.m. for teacher’s in-service) Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 — Christmas Break Jan. 4 — Classes resume Jan. 18 — MLK Day (no classes) Feb. 15 — Presidents Day (no classes) March 25 — Easter break March 28 to April 1 — Spring Break May 30 — Memorial Day (no classes) June 3 — Last day of classes (10:30 a.m. dismissal) June 5 — Graduation (Sunday at 7 p.m.)
in the remainder of the classes, the ratio is 15 to 1. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily except Wednesday, when dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. Cleveland Christian School offers extracurricular activities and competitive
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Lisa Miles, board secretary lmies@k12tn.net business #: 423-299-0471 Polk County services approximately 2,800 students. The district consists of three elementary schools — Benton Elementary, South Polk Elementary and Copper Basin Elementary; one middle school, Chilhowee Middle School; and two high schools, Polk County High School and Copper Basin High School.
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Aug. 17 is first day of school for TCPS 4995 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 423-559-8939
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School 2015-16 calendar Aug. 7 —Pre-School Orientation 6-7 drop in Aug. 10 — Pre-School – First Day Aug. 10-14 — Staff Development (K-12) Aug. 14 — Upper School Orientation (6-12) Aug. 15 — Family Orientation, 11:30-12:30 (K-5) Aug. 17 — First Student Day (Abbreviated day) Sept. 7 — Labor Day (No Classes) Sept. 18 — Grandparent’s Day (Abbreviated Day) Oct. 15-16 — Fall Break (No classes) Nov. 23-27 — Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) Dec. 18 — Abbreviated Day Dec. 21 to Jan 4 — Christmas Break (No Classes) Jan. 5 — School Resumes Jan. 18 — MLK Day (Abbreviated day) — (Preschool closed) Feb. 15 — President’s Day (No Classes)
Leadership: Dr. Bill Balzano, president Bandi Burns, director of preschool Paulette Casteel, director of physical plant Kris Berger, director of community relations Darrin Douglas, athletic director Kathi Douglas, lower school principal Candace Goff, assistant director of community relations Shay Millwood, director of finance Brian Stockton, Upper school assistant principal Kelli Suits, office manager Audri Wood, curriculum director TCPS is now accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year. The orientation for Upper School (grades 6 to 12) is on Aug. 14. The parent orientation for new students is set for 9 a.m. on Aug. 15. A family orientation will be held from 11:30 to
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The ForTy & eighT recently presented a gift to support their nursing scholarship at Cleveland State Community College. The group raised the funds through their annual Pumpkin Run. The Forty & Eight is a nonprofit organization that has a legacy of charitable support for numerous causes from child welfare to medicine. Their purpose is to assist and promote the welfare and well-being of those who served in the Armed Forces, as well as their widows and orphans. From left are J. Adam Lowe, executive director, CSCC Foundation; Calvin Mathews, director of Nurses Training; and Rick Williams, National Sous chair of membership.
Fall registration is currently underway at Cleveland State It’s not too late to apply for fall classes at Cleveland State Community College. Fall registration is currently being held at CSCC through Thursday, Aug. 20, for all students. The last day to submit applications for degree seeking students is Friday, Aug. 14, and the deadline for submitting financial aid documents is Tuesday, June 30. Cleveland State offers a wide variety of programs including four associate of arts options, three associate of science options, and 10 associate of applied science options with 24 concentrations, and 25 technical certificates. There are a number of different scheduling options for working adults, as well as the program, the ADVANCE Regent’s Online Degree Program (RODP) and programs for veterans. The ADVANCE program offers students a quick and convenient way to obtain a college degree by attending class 1-2 nights a week. There a variety of
programs to be offered as an Advance cohort this fall including: Advance Cohort Programs Starting August 2015: n Medical Informatics (degree) n Medical Assistant (degree) n Early Childhood Education (certificate and degree) n Customer Service (certificate) n Process Control (certificate) n Electrical Maintenance (certificate and degree) n Mechanical Maintenance (certificate and degree) In addition, Cleveland State will also offer a variety of new programs this fall, including Paramedic, Medical Informatics, as well as an Agriculture program at the Athens Center. Also, new for fall is a weekend schedule that allows students to enroll full-time by attending only Friday night and Saturday. Cleveland State and the Cleveland State Foundation have worked together to provide funds for last dollar scholarships for adult students. This resulted in the Adult Promise
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unaccredited nursing schools or law schools, and the graduates aren’t eligible to work!” said Carrie Wofford of Veterans Education Success. Ask a local employer in the field or a national organization (like the American Bar Association for law degrees) whether a degree from the school you’re considering is acceptable. —ONLINE REVIEWS Online reviews can offer valuable opinions and anecdotes about schools. But as with all online reviews, some individuals who post negative or glowing comments may have ulterior motives, whether it’s an axe to grind or a vested interest in making an institution look good. That said, it’s worth seeing what folks are saying about your target schools on sites like http://www.Students Review.com, https://Colleges. Niche.com and http://www. College Confidential.com.
Scholarship, which is a commitment to adult students attending college for the first time or returning to college to complete their first degree. “Students can still apply for our Adult Promise scholarship,” stated Kim Wills, Financial Aid Counselor. “We are excited about offering eligible adult students an opportunity to go back to school to complete their degree, without the cost of tuition being a road block.” First-time students, who are seeking a degree or a certificate, readmit and transfer students must participate in the New Student Online Orientation process and attend a New Student Advising and Registration session held at CSCC in order to register for the fall semester. These sessions are held prior to each semester and are designed to familiarize students with the services, resources, and programs available at CSCC. During these sessions, students will be able to register for classes, speak to an advisor, and tour the campus. For more information about fall registration or to view a schedule of classes, please visit the Cleveland State website at www.clevelandstatecc.edu or contact the Admissions office at (423) 478-6213. Classes begin on Monday, August 24. Find out how you can start something great at Cleveland State.
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NEW YORK (AP) — For kids of all ages, one big thing helps soften the blow of summer turning into fall: fresh and fun back-toschool gear. Supplies with popular licensed characters from movies, TV shows and books always make a splash among younger kids, while older ones contemplate design and functionality for everything from middle-school lockers to dorm rooms. This year, the rambunctious little yellow Minions with the big goggles have their own featurelength film spinoff from the “Despicable Me” franchise, and have surfaced on backpacks and notebooks available at Target. A new take on Charlie Brown in another theatrical release, “The Peanuts Movie” due out in November, might have something to do with two choices in Snoopytheme soft lunch bags from Target, including one with the famous beagle snoozing on top of his equally famous doghouse. At Staples, students at two middle schools will see the fruits of their labor hit shelves. They were chosen to work in teams to come up with school supplies of their own for the company’s new Designed by Students Collection. Among the winning products: The Big Pen, a pencil case that looks like a pen or pencil and actually writes. It comes in versions that are highlighters, ball point pens, markers and mechanical lead pencils. The cases include a pencil sharpener and real erasers at one end. Refills are available for the writing-implement part. Another of the student designs chosen is an ingenious locker organizer that zigzags vertically to create nifty cubicles. The Floating Shelf comes in color combinations worthy of boys and girls — neon green and gray, purple and pink, and black and dark blue. Alison Corcoran, senior vice president of marketing for Staples, said the company worked closely with about 48 students in all, from Middle School 88 in Brooklyn and the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. About 14 products are included in the collection. “They made presentations. The teams did self-criticisms and evolved their ideas as part of the curriculum,” she said. “School supplies have been around forever. We thought, let’s take a fresh look with the people who are actually using these things on a day-to-day basis and ask, ‘How can we make them better and more relevant?’” Yet another of the student designs is the Back2Back School Bag, a rectangular-shaped back-
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Lee University classes begin on Aug. 19 Lee University will begin its fall classes on Aug. 19. Registration for classes will be held on Aug. 17 and 18. The university experience begins on Aug. 14 for new students at Lee. The new student orientation, check-in and move-in day begins with check-in between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Science and Math Complex. An events guide is included in the check-in packet with informaiton on completing the registration process. On Friday, a family cookout will be held in the Pedestrian mall outside of the dining hall. All day on Aug. 15 and 16, will be devoted to getting to know the campus and opportunities available. For information on admis-
sions, call 423-614-8500. Lee University’s mission is to “develop within the students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world,” according to its website. With a 2014-15 enrollment of 5,104, Lee University offers 50 majors with more than 100 individual programs. All baccalaureate degree students must complete a general educaation and religion core of study. While the majority of the students are undergraduates, the institution also offers graduate programs designed to “nurture scholars and professional.” Lee’s service-learning programs include more than 90 opportunities. Directed from the
Pentecostal Theological Seminary will begin fall classes on Sept. 1 Fall classes at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary will begin on Sept. 1. New student orientation will be held on Aug. 24. Advising/registration for new and returning students will be held on Aug. 25. For general information on the seminary, call 1-800-2289126. or check online at www.ptseminary.net. Pentecostal Theological is located at 900 Walker St. The mission of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary is to prepare men and women for Christian Ministry in today’s world,” according to PTS website. The seminary degree programs include master of divinity, master of arts in discipleship and Christian Formation, master of arts in church ministries, master of arts in clinical mental health counseling, master of arts in counseling, master of theological studies with a biblical studies concentration or a Pentecostal theology concentration and a doctor of ministry. Admission to PTS is based evidence of academic ability based on the completion of a baccalaureate degree from a college accredited by an association holding membership in the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation or holding membership in the Association of Canadian Universities and Colleges or on the basis of the equivalent of that level of educational achievement.
Leonard Center, the servicelearning is “designed to prepare students for Christian citizenship through reflective community interactions that encourage a commitment to the ideals of service, benevolence, civic virtue and social justice.” Lee Unviersity is accreded by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges; NCATE (National Council for of Teacher Accreditation Education); National Association of Schools of Music; Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; Commission on and Accreditation of Athletic Training Education; CEPR (Certification in Education for Public Relations). The School of Music is accredited by the National Association
of Schools of Music. The athletic training program was awarded national accreditation in 2005 by the CAATE, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Helen DeVos College of Education at Lee University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Lee’s Department of Business became recognized by the Council for Accreditation Business Schools and Programs when its program was accredited by the ACBSP in 2008. Lee’s PR Program received its Certification in Education for Public Relations in 2011 from the largest public relations association in the world, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Colbert receives ETSU Distinction Scholarship Makayla Colbert, a rising senior at East Tennessee Sate University, was named one of the 2015 recipients of the ETSU Students of Distinction Scholarship. The $1,000 awards are based on cumulative university grade point average and presented to rising juniors and
seniors who are not currently receiving other scholarship assistance. Colbert is majoring in physical education with a concentration in exercise science. A member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, she is the daughter of William Colbert and Connie Colbert, both of Charleston.
Muller receives white coat at LMU-DCOM ceremony HARROGATE — Brooke Muller of Cleveland received her white coat at the Physician Assistant Program Class of 2016 White Coat Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate June 27. Muller is a second-year physician-assistant student at LMUDCOM. The first White Coat Ceremony
was held in 1993 at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and is now a standard ritual in physician assistant programs as well as allopathic and osteopathic medical schools across the country. The White Coat Ceremony is an important, public demonstration of a student's commitment to patient care and professionalism.
Gear well we’ve done with planners,” said Jeff Miller, Poppin’s vice president of product design. “You hear so much about how everybody’s moved to electronic whatever but we’re very much still in a paper age on planners for students.” Dorm rooms remain, well, dorm rooms, so space is at a premium. Poppin sells a storage unit called the Box Seat for the college contingent tired of the milk-crate look. It’s covered with fabric in light and dark gray, navy, orange, red and pool blue, and is sturdy enough to withstand 275 pounds. Givebacks have grown among companies doing business in back-to-school. Many offer buy-one-give-one programs to kids and classrooms in need, or they’ll fill donated backpacks with school supplies to donate. At Yoobi, a spate of new supplies in that vein was curated by Usher. The Yoobi X Usher collection was designed by artist Jonni Cheatwood and features five prints for more than 20 products, ranging from blue paint drips to pink-andgreen splatters in binders, notebooks, pencils, pencil cases, folders and journals. For
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Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday will be held Aug. 7-9 The state of Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 7 and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 9. During the weekend, certain goods may be purchased without a tax. What is tax free? General clothing items that cost $100 or less qualify for the tax exemption. This includes shirts, pants, jackets, socks, shoes, dresses, etc. School and art supplies priced at $100 or less per items are also tax free. This includes items such as binders, books, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils and rulers.
Computers — laptops and tablets — with a purchase price of $1,500 or less are allowed taxexemption as long as it is for person — not business — use. There is no limit to the number of items that may be purchased during the sales tax holiday as long as the “price of each item is below the threshold provided in the law.” What does not fall under the tax-free status? Computer parts, like keyboards and monitors, when not sold with a CPU are taxable. So are storage media like flash drives and compact discs. Individually purchased software is also taxable.
Video game consoles, computer printers and supplies as well as electronic readers and personal digital assistants are also taxable. Cell phone are also taxable. Accessories such as jewelry, bags or sports and recreational equipment also keep the tax. Items purchased for business or trade are also taxable. Items on the tax-free list are not just for students. Anyone can purchase items without the tax. Tennessee merchants who sell eligible items such as clothing, school or school art supplies and computers are required to participate in the tax-
free holiday. Businesses that only sell to other firms or sells items that don’t qualify for the holiday are not required to participate. Among items on the tax-free list are baby clothes, baby diapers, bow ties, bridal gowns and bridal veils, clerical vestments, coats, cowboy boots, underwear, jackets, paintbrushes for artwork, pajamas, sweaters, walking shoes, uniforms, T-shirts, neckwear, textbooks and support hose. For a complete list of items on the Holiday Tax exemption list go to tn.gov/revenue/article/salestax-holiday.
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We all just need to accept that no matter how much we’d like otherwise, kale “chips” just aren’t going to satisfy that afterschool need for something crunchy and snacky. Seriously. Think back to when you were 10 and coming home loaded down with books and homework. “Mm! Thanks for the kale chips, Mom!” I don’t think so. You’d much rather have had this saltycrunchy-savory-cheesy blend of cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts, all doused with a generous helping of butter, soy sauce and Parmesan cheese. Now we’re talking fuel for growing brains. CHEESY TOASTED SNACK MIX Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 12 4 cups toasted corn square cereal (such as Chex) 2 cups broken or mini woven wheat crackers (such as Triscuits) 1 cup pretzel sticks or other small pretzels 1 cup shelled, lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup cashews 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with kitchen parchment. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, crackers, pretzels, peanuts and cashews. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the soy sauce and pizza seasoning. Stir the butter mixture into the cereal mixture to evenly coat. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle all over with the Parmesan. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until well toasted. Allow to fully cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories; 160 calories from fat (62 percent of total calories); 18 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 20 mg cholesterol; 350 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 7 g protein.
For teenagers heading off to college, it’s both a design dream and a challenge: What to do with a small, nondescript dorm room — a space you may have to share? A space that may include furniture you can neither remove nor alter? Do-it-yourself projects are a great, low-cost way to inject personality into a temporary space. Some DIY advice from the experts: Reclaim old wood from junked furniture to turn into new furniture, says Maxwell Ryan, who focuses on economical, smallspace design as founder and CEO of the New York-based lifestyle blog Apartment Therapy. For instance, you might build a desk by positioning a wood slab, such as a piece of an old door, atop two inexpensive file cabinets. “When you think about it, a desk is mostly just a hunk of wood,” says Ryan. Create a headboard from a large mirror, which reflects light and makes a room look larger. If you want to go the cinderblock route (or plastic milk crates or wood pallets) to make bookcases, a desk or other simple furniture, be sure to paint them first — preferably white or something bright, Ryan suggests. Wood pallets, in particular, are useful: “They can become coffee tables or foundations for beds or sofas.” Christine Lemieux, founder of DwellStudio and creative director at Wayfair, suggests personalizing bookcases with colorful scrapbook or other paper on the inside back wall, adhering it with Blu-tack, which removes easily. Or use washi tape, which also comes off easily, on nearly any surface: the edges of bookshelves, computer cords, and furniture, including headboards and mirrors. You can create a graphic image on a dorm wall with washi tape, Lemieux suggests, or cover a large wall with temporary wallpaper or an adhesive mural. Try the temporary dry-erase-board or chalkboard wallpaper, on which you can write (and erase) your daily activities. Temporary wallpaper can also be used on furniture, she says. Or jazz up a plain, white dresser (your own, not the one provided by the dorm or in a furnished apart-
ment!) with colored Sharpie pens. Update drawer pulls with bright duct tape or spray paint. Most important, Lemieux says, is the bed, usually a dorm room’s centerpiece. Think of it as a sofa: Push it sideways against a wall and dress it up like a day bed. “Your bed is your lounge area, your media center, your office, your everything,” she says. Hang a tapestry or curtain behind it to create an inexpensive but dramatic headboard. Over the bed, hang a canopy chandelier made from a hula hoop, duct tape, two curtain panels, a string of lights and washi tape. “It’s so easy to do and so inexpensive, and provides such a big bang,” says Lemieux. Here are the instructions: —Canopy and Chandelier DIY, by Christine Lemieux Supplies: 1 hula hoop 1 roll of gold duct tape washi tape ribbon bits 1 string of indoor white lights 2 sheer curtain panels Pretty cord Assembly: 1. Cut the hula hoop open. 2. Cover the hoop with the goldcolored duct tape. 3. Thread the two curtain panels onto the hoop. 4. Close the hoop with more gold duct tape. 5. Drape the string of lights
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It’s A desIgn dreAM and a challenge: how to outfit a small, nondescript college dorm room. DwellStudio founder and creative director Christiane Lemieux’s tips include papering inside a bookcase with colorful paper and Blu-tack (for easy removal later). Or line the outer edges of the bookcase with colorful washi tape, which adheres well then peals off without leaving a mark. around the hoop. 6. Add decorative washi and ribbon details to the string of lights. 7. Tie a pretty cord at four balanced points on the hoop and hang it from these points.
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