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p.3 . . . . . Pokémon: Back From the Past p.4. . . Tips to Help Moms Sleep Better During Back-to-School Transitions p.5. . . . 5 Tips for Dealing with the Recent Traumatic Events p.5 . . . AdvoCare and You p.8 . . The Hustle & Bustle of Back to School p.8. . . OCPS Facts About the District p.9 . . . Pet Boarding Can Be Fun p.9 . . . Florida Chef Paola Santagati Named 2016 Personal Chef of the Year p.9 . . . Janae Kinne Wins Miss Florida Teen Title p.10 . . . . . . . . . . . Events p.11 . Companion Service Helps Families with Elderly Parents
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Pokémon: Back From the Past by Shannon Gallagher
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Pokémon game. Users can walk freely throughout their hometowns finding and catching these creatures on their mobile devices. It has created a worldwide craze, bringing major nostalgia to 90s kids. Businesses have taken advantage of the latest obsession by turning their establishments into Pokémon “gyms” or a PokeStop. A gym is a place where users can train their Pokémon creatures and prepare them for battle. Gyms are essential to Pokémon GO users as it strengthens their Pokémon, and they are always looking for one. A PokeStop is a way for users to collect more Pokeballs, and items. Turning your place of business into a Pokémon GO Gym or PokeStop is simple, especially since users can do it for you or you can visit www.Poke mongo.com and submit a re-
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September - october 2016 — tHEdRpHIllIpSpoSt.com 4 HEaltH tips to Help moms Sleep better during back-to-School transitions E Courtesy BPT
arly mornings, new extracurricular activities and a lot of homework back to school is a big transition for kids. With the focus on children’s success, there’s one family member who always sacrifices her well-being to ensure days run smoothly: Mom. “She lays in bed at night planning the next day. She gets up earlier than the kids to prepare meals. She selflessly packs her schedule to meet family obligations,” says Shannon Wright, Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences and wellness expert for Natrol. Wright says that this do-itall attitude is admirable, but the effects mean moms are losing the important sleep they need to feel their best and stay healthy. “Adults need seven to
nine hours of sleep each night that includes all sleep stages in order to feel well rested,” Wright says. “One out of three Americans don’t get enough sleep, and women are two times more likely to have difficulty falling and staying asleep.” A good night’s rest includes four different sleep stages with 90-minute phases of alternating nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. To help moms everywhere reach all stages and sleep better during the hectic back-to-school season and all year long, Wright recommends following these tips: • Adopt a sleep routine. A consistent sleep-wake schedule isn’t just good for your kids, it’s good for you, too. This supports your
body’s natural circadian rhythms that occur with the day-night transition. This also supports the release of melatonin, the body’s naturally produced hormone that signals the body to sleep soundly. • Create a sleep oasis. The bedroom environment should be conducive to sleep and that goes beyond the bed. A cool, dark, noise-free bedroom helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. If you have noise or light challenges, consider blackout shades, face masks, and ear plugs. • Avoid late evening screen time. The kids are finally in bed and moms have a few moments to themselves. Catching up on e-mail, watching TV shows and perusing your smartphone can kill sleep poten-
tial if you do it within an hour of bedtime. Essentially, the LED lights make your brain believe it is day, and therefore prohibit melatonin release. • Exercise daily. There is a lot of research that connects quality sleep to exercise, so even if you’re tired, try to move your body every day. Walk the field perimeter at the kids’ soccer practice, join the kids on the playground or watch that yoga DVD to start your morning with a good stretch. • Be proactive about tomorrow. Enjoy a smoother morning and fewer worries while you’re lying in bed by
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5 tips for dealing with the Recent traumatic Events by John Stiteler
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any people are experiencing reactions that are out of the ordinary for them as a result of the recent traumas. Some of the more common reactions include: anxiety, withdrawal, grief, guilt, nightmares, intrusive images, fear, depression, change in appetite, or sleep disturbances. Here are five tips to help manage the stress: 1. Talk about it. By talking with others, you can relieve stress and realize that others share your feelings. 2. Take care of yourself. Rest, exercise, and eat properly. If you smoke or drink coffee, try to limit your intake since nicotine and caffeine can exasperate stress. 3. Find time for activities you enjoy. Read a book, go for a walk, or do something else
you enjoy. These healthy activities can get your mind off the disaster and keep stress in check. 4. Avoid drugs and excessive drinking. Drugs and alcohol may temporarily seem to remove stress, but in the long run they will only make it worse. 5. Ask for help when you need it. If your feelings do not go away or are so intense that they interfere with your ability to
function in daily life – seek help from a counselor. You could also join a support group. Don’t try to cope alone. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is now offering free counseling for anyone impacted in any way as a result of the recent tragedies in our community. If you or someone you know are having difficulty managing, please contact 407-8980110 to schedule a free appointment.
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The Hustle & Bustle of Back to School
Enrollment Projection for 2016-2017 202,670 - Includes the projected increase of an estimated 5,000 students for 2016-17.
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t’s that time of the year again. Summer is coming to an end. The pressure is on for both parents and children to get ready to go back to school. The school supplies are flying off the shelves, parents are rushing to get back into a routine, and kids are anxiously awaiting that first day of school. Through all of the hustle and bustle, it is important for parents to know how they can help their kids do better in school. Consider the following tips: Maintain a positive relationship. Keeping a positive relationship with your children is crucial to a successful school year. Be on their side and motivate them throughout
the entire year. Do not shut down over breaks. Christmas and summer vacation are tough times to keep the mind active. Keep your children busy and learning without them realizing it by taking them to museums, educational events, and galleries. Find a study area. Designate an area to study. This will help to keep play time and studying separate. Establish a relationship with the teacher. Keeping tabs on the kids can be difficult. A good relationship with their teacher will help to avoid any dilemmas throughout the year,
and will prevent any barriers between parents and teachers. Find a tutor if necessary. If your child is struggling, sometimes a tutor is necessary. Whether you find extra help through the school or a tutoring center, it will benefit both you and your child. The start of a new school year can be bumpy, but these tips will help you and your child have a smooth ride throughout the year.
Race/Ethnicity 38% Hispanic 28% White/Caucasian 27% Black 5% Asian 2% Multicultural Countries of Origin Students come from 200 countries/regions. Languages Students speak 167 different languages and dialects. The top five languages after English are: 1. Spanish 2. Haitian Creole 3. Creole 4. Vietnamese 5. Portuguese Schools 189 Total 19 High Schools 35 Middle Schools 127 Elementary Schools 4 K-8 4 Exceptional Schools New Schools 3 new schools: Wedgefield K8, Bay Lake ES, and Millennia Gardens ES. 4 comprehensively-renovated schools re-opened to students include: Dream Lake ES, Lockhart ES, Riverside ES, and Tangelo Park ES. Digital Curriculum OCPS will become the first school district in Central Florida to provide a digital learning device to every student, teacher, and administrator at all 19 traditional high schools. An additional six middle schools and seven elementary schools will also be digital schools in the district’s LaunchED digital learning program. Over 70,000 devices will be handed-out this year. LaunchED schools are outfitted with stateof-the-art equipment and services such as increased Internet bandwidth, wireless access points, large interactive touch-screen flat panels, document cameras, and inceiling audio enhancement. The LaunchED program also provides four years of job-embedded professional development for teachers to gradually transition from the basic adoption of technology to enhance standards-based instruction to transformative technology use that enhances student inquiry. The district also provides one-stop access to all student e-
textbooks, instructional software and hundreds of thousands of carefully selected digital learning objects such as videos and simulations. Visit our LaunchED site, www.digital.ocps.net. Free & Reduced Meals Estimated at 64% on free or reduced meal program (“Club Lunch”). Up from 54.4% in 2008-09. Homeless For families experiencing homelessness, we encourage those parents to let their school know so that those students and families are receiving all of the services to help them. We know situation change year to year, and because of that we begin each year at zero. On average, for the last several years, by the end of the year we have about 7,000 students experiencing homelessness. Size 10th largest school district in the nation. 4th largest in Florida (Miami, Broward, Hillsborough). Employees Roughly 23,000 13,747 Instructional 7,697 Classified 1,211 Administrators 328 Part-Time 2nd largest employer in Central Florida behind Disney. Food Service 30.2 million meals a year served. 165,300 breakfast and lunch meals served daily. Transportation 916 buses, for approximately 70,553 students. To locate a bus stop as well as pick-up/drop-off times go to “Find a Bus” on the front page of ocps.net or call transportation at 407-317-3800 or the student’s school. More than 100,000 miles per day; nearly 19 million miles annually. Magnet Schools Over 30 programs at 12 High Schools, 9 Middle Schools, and 5 Elementary Schools. Community 33,500 additional school volunteers working 620,000 hours; in-kind donations of more than $13.6 million. 1,540 Partners in Education; financial and in-kind contributions of more than $6 million. Over 25,000 PTA/PTSA members.
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o, you’re going on vacation or traveling on business. What about your much-loved, four-legged family member? What will he do while you’re gone? Maybe he could go on vacation too. Pet boarding can actually be fun for your pet if you take some easy steps to prepare him for his stay. Here are some tips for helping to reduce the stress on both of you: • Be sure your pet is updated on his vaccinations. Find out the requirements of the facility before you check in. Most boarding facilities have wait times for vaccinations. You don’t want to be surprised on the day of your departure that you don’t have the proper paperwork. • Find out the feeding, walking and exercise schedule of the pet boarding facility you have chosen. Try and follow their routine for a few days before your pet’s stay.
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Janae Kinne Wins miss Florida teen title
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anae Kinne earned the prestigious title of the 2016 National American Miss Florida Teen at the state pageant held July 10th and 11th. She will be participating in the National Pageant to be held in Anaheim, California at Disneyland during the Thanksgiving weekend, representing Florida. Janae Kinne will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes. This year, each girl that qualifies for the national pageant has a chance to win a new 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible. Miss Janae’s activities include: Youth Ambassador for the Dr. Phillips Chamber of
Commerce, Student Body President, Varsity Cheer, and her own organization: Confidence Counts, where she teaches girls to dream, believe and achieve. Brian and Julie Kinne, proud parents of Janae, are looking forward to the upcoming national pageant. Congratulations Janae Kinne!
Florida chef paola Santagati named 2016 personal chef of the Year
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that time, he’ll get to know the staff, have some fun playing, enjoy plenty of treats, and maybe even get a manicure. When you return the next day, he’ll know that even though he was away from you, he had a great time, and you’re coming back for him. If you and your pet boarding facility work together, your pet can have as much fun on vacation as you are.
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September - october 2016 — tHEdRpHIllIpSpoSt.com October 1, 2016 Wine & Food Festival of Dr. Phillips Location: 7625 W. Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32819. In the parking area in front of Eton Bridge.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets $30. at Door $40. Call: 407-749-0333 for Tickets
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The Dr. Phillips Ladies Leads Group (Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month) Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Mama Louise Restaurant 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 Come join us for the Monthly Ladies Leads Group. We meet the first Tuesday of every month, at a member’s location. This group is a Non Exclusive Business Category for professional entrepreneur Ladies looking to Meet, Learn, Network with other professionals during lunch. (Event is open to gentleman too!) For more information please e-mail us at: Info@DrPhillipsChamber.org or Call: 407-749-0333. www.drphillipschamber.org September 15 - 18, 2016 Southern Women’s Show Location: Orange County Convention Center 9899 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 www.southernshows.com/wor/general
December 8, 2016 2016 Prestige Awards Location: The Point Orlando Resort. 7389 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. at Door $30. Call: 407-749-0333 for Tickets The Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce (Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month) MetroWest Exclusive Leads Group Location: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe 2433 South Hiawassee Rd. Suite 130 Orlando, FL 32835 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. PLEASE RSVP: Marcus@MarcusESmith.com For more information please e-mail us at: Info@DrPhillipsChamber.org or Call: 407-749-0333. www.drphillipschamber.org The Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce Friday Weekly Leads Group (Meets every Friday each week) Location: Whole Foods Market Turkey Lake Rd. & Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32819 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Come mingle, meet and learn from other business owners in the Dr. Phillips & Metrowest community. We meet every Friday at Whole Foods Market in the Life Style Room, and have a different speaker every week. Guests are welcome and can visit 2 meetings before becoming a member. For more information please e-mail us at: Info@DrPhillipsChamber.org or Call: 407-749-0333. www.drphillipschamber.org.
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2016 Prestige Awards if you know of a business or person worthy of recognition, you are invited to nominate them for the following categories: Volunteer of the Year Award Criteria: is award will be presented to a person engaging in regular unpaid volunteer activities within the chamber or around the community. nominee displays qualities of cooperation and team work. Best Business of the Year Award Criteria: is award will be presented to a company providing exemplary customer service and be an innovative premier leader in its industry. Best New Business of the Year (under 2 years) Award Criteria: is award will be presented to a new business that has shown accomplishments in a short time. it should be an innovating, growing, and outstanding business that shows positive inspiration. Favorite Location Award Criteria: is award will be presented to a business location that sponsored a chambers event and provided exceptional service, food, and drinks. it should be a restaurant, night club or wine bar. Home-Based Business of the Year: Award Criteria: is award will be presented to a business location who has been in business for 2 years or more. candidate must work from home.
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by Raúl Morales
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eing a caregiver and companion to an elderly person requires a special person who is compassionate and dedicated. Debra McFayden and her adult daughter, Lesley Booth, are both characterized by their compassion and dedication as providers of companion service through Always First Companion Service. Since 2007, Always First Companion Service has helped many families by providing personalized service to their loved ones, improving their quality of life. Daily or weekly services include: escort for appointments, religious services, errands, shopping, and events. They also help in meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and medication reminders. If necessary, they will provide Sitter Services in hospitals, reha-
bilitation centers, and longterm care facilities, such as Assisted Living. Some clients only require Wellness Check-ins for mornings and evenings. This visit verifies that the client is not in any discomfort and does not have any urgent matter to be taken care of. The idea for establishing a companion service came about when McFayden’s mother was not being provided with the appropriate companion service. So, she decided to be her mother’s caregiver and companion. Four years later, Always First Companion Service was created, providing families with the best compan-
Debra McFayden, left, and daughter, Lesley Booth.
ion service available. Both Debra McFayden and Lesley Booth know from experience the importance of having a family member be taken care of with compassion and dedication, which is why they say, “Our clients are always first.” Always First Companion Service provides its services in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. It is licensed and insured, and is Medicaid ap
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