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Let the arts inspire every generation Courtesy of Regional Theatre of the Palouse
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Inspiring entertainment is a hallmark of RTOP’s standard of excellence, which is why Empire Health Community Foundation awarded Regional Theatre Of the Palouse a substantial grant making this year’s Teen Performance Workshop of 13 a reality. Thanks to corporate sponsors, community volunteers, and generous patrons Regional Theatre Of the Palouse hopes to continue promoting the arts and art education through quality theatre for years to come.
clarkston school district summer meal Program Beachview Park
Chestnut & 2nd Street 1 1 :45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Arnold Park
Ash & Maple Street 1 1 : 30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grantham School
1253 Poplar 9:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. – Snack 1 1 :30 a.m.–12:00p.m.– Lunch **ONLY June 6 – July 1, July 1 1 - July 29
Lincoln Middle School
Clarkston High SchoolAdams Building
401 Chestnut 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Snack 1 1 :00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
Valley Boys and Girls Club 1414 Highland 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.–Lunch 4:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.– Snack
1945 4th Avenue 1 1 00 – 1 1 : 30 a.m. ** ONLY June 6 – July 1
Happy Summer Vacation School’s out for Summer Last School Day Friday, June 10
Summer Vacation Ends First Day of School Wednesday, August 31
Independent School District No. 1 3317 12th Street • Lewiston, ID www.lewistonschools.net 478553EY_16
egional Theatre Of the Palouse is involving kids and seniors in their summer production of 13 The Musical! Both young and old are coming together to learn and grow with this full scale production of the award winning Broadway Hit, opening July 16th. Housed in the historic Downen Building along the main through-fare of Grand Avenue in Downtown Pullman, RTOP has a proud 10 year tradition of bringing Broadway classics to the region. They strive to produce productions never before seen here like their most recent premieres of Cole Porters’, Anything Goes and Mitch Alboms’, Tuesdays With Morrie. They believe their dedication to the performing arts enriches the community. As a non-profit organization, enriching the community for generations to come is what RTOP is all about! “13”, a new musical about the labels that last a lifetime, is for everyone young at heart. It deals with fitting in, standing out and making old friends new again. Working the material in “13” along with the mentorship of seniors who “have been there”, workshop participants will internalize true labels about themselves and be better equipped to navigate their journey through life. Working alongside these youths, seniors will be recharged and engaged as contributors during a time in life they may normal question how. RTOP’s goal is not merely to entertain but to inspire.
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Logos School Mock Trial Team participates in national competition Courtesy of Logos School
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ogos School’s Mock Trial team has a tradition of excellence and perseverance. Coached by long time veteran Dr. Chris Schlect, Logos School has won the state Mock Trial competition for Idaho sixteen times and is tied for most appearances at the national tournament. This year’s team of dedicated student attorneys and witnesses did not disappoint, taking 7th place of 46 teams at the National Mock Trial competition in Boise the weekend of May 14. The path to this impressive top-10 finish, however, was not without pain and hardship. After losing the closely contested state championship to Ambrose High School in April, the Knights had two weeks where they prepared for the national competition without knowing if they had qualified to compete. Each state sends just one team to the national competition, but since Idaho was hosting the event, a second team would be needed if there weren’t an even number of competing teams. But Coach Schlect pointed out that since the final bracket wouldn’t be settled right away, the team “had to go all in and prepare as if they knew they would be competing.”—even when it could all be for nothing. They held official practices three days a week, but preparations did not stop there: students practiced on their own or in groups six days a week on the national case, a (fictional) civil suit between a sheepherder and The Flying B Cattle Ranch involving the suspicious infection and death of a flock of sheep in Idaho. Of course, the good news finally came, and Logos
students knew they would get to take their hard work to Boise. The week prior to national competition, the Logos Mock Trial Team scrimmaged themselves (A Mock Trial team prepares both a p prosecution and a defense for each case.), e.), and they got some unique assistance. The University of Idaho graciously opened up the courtroom at the Law Building, and local dignitaries Mayor Bill Lambert, Richard Walser, Latah County Commissioner, Kara Besst, CEO of Gritman Medical Center, and radio personality Evan Ellis selflessly volunteered to serve as jurors. After the scrimmage, jurors gave insight and advice that was “essential to our success in Boise,” according to veteran witness Luke Mason, a junior. Mason’s teammates this year were Danny Bradley (sr), Sonya Isenberg (sr), Sofia Minudri (sr), Preston Evans (jr), Ethan an Howell (jr), Luke Mason (jr),, Regan Meyer (jr), and Emma ma Story (jr).
At national competition in Boise, the team performed outstandingly. In four rounds, they were beaten only by the eventual national champions, Iowa. Logos senior Sofia Minudri was named one of onlyy ten Outstandingg
Attorneys out of 500 participants total. Sunday morning after attending church the team drove home to a town they made proud through their hard work and dedication.
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Help kids get ready for fall sports season Courtesy of Metro Editorial
guidelines that govern athletic physicals. The physical will need to be ummer is a season of relaxation, conducted by a predetermined date, especially for school-aged but you may also need the physical to children who are not yet old be conducted after a certain date for enough to work. Such youngsters it to be considered valid. Speak with no doubt enjoy the chance to spend your child's physician if any problems summer days lounging poolside or at are found during the physical. the beach, all without a care in the ¥ Let kids heal. Kids' schedules are world or any homework to complete. busier than ever before, and many Though summer is synonymous youngsters play several sports during with R&R, parents of young athletes the school year. Summer vacation who hope to compete in scholastic may be the only extended period all athletics when the school year begins year that youngsters' bodies get to in autumn may need to take steps to heal. While it's important that kids ensure their kids aren't at risk of injury stay physically active throughout the once the curtain comes up on fall summer, make sure they don't overdo sports season. it, as you should emphasize the ¥ Examine and replace equipment importance of rest. if necessary. The right equipment can ¥ Gradually get back in the swing protect kids from injury and help them of things. While rest gives kids' bodies realize their full athletic potential. But a chance to heal and develop, it's damaged or outdated equipment can important that young athletes stay in increase kids' risk of injury. Examine shape over the summer. As the fall kids' equipment long before fall sports sports season draws near, help kids season begins so you have time to gradually get back in the swing of bargain hunt should anything need to things. Tryouts tend to be physically be replaced. demanding, so kids who have not ¥ Schedule a physical for your lifted a finger all summer may be at child. Many school districts mandate risk of injury or missing the cut. Let that athletes receive and pass kids ease back into regular exercise physicals before they can compete. to make sure they are not starting Speak with the athletic director from scratch come their first tryout. at your child's school to learn the ¥ Speak with coaches. Coaches
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can be great assets to parents who want to make sure their youngsters enjoy the summer without sacrificing their chances of making the team in the fall. Speak with kids' coaches to determine if there is any area your son or daughter can workk on over the summer to improve his or her chances of making the team. Make sure kids are the ones leading the charge to improve their games; otherwise, they may feel pressured into doing so and that can take away the fun of playing sports. Scholastic athletes should take advantage of the opportunity to relax and recover that summer presents. But athletes who hope to compete in i the th fall f ll can still work with their parents to ensure
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Make a lunch kids will devour Courtesy of Metro Editorial
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hildren can be picky eaters, making it challenging for parents to find foods their kids will consume. Family dinners are challenging enough, but lunches kids will love can be even more difficult to come by. Parents can prepare lunches kids are certain to devour by thinking outside of the traditional lunch box. Using some creativity and building off of kids' favorite foods is the key.
Make it miniature
Mini versions of kids' favorite foods can be entertaining and entice children to try things they normally wouldn't. If it's fun-sized, it can be swallowed in one bite. Think about mini sandwiches cut into fun shapes with a cookie cutter. Or use little condiment cups to hold chicken salad, soup or yogurt.
Offer variety
Give kids a bit of a buffet inside of their lunches. This way, if something isn't tickling their taste buds, they still have other healthy options at the ready. This technique also ensures that kids will not get hungry after skipping meals. Lunch buffets do not
have to be complicated. Include half of a sandwich, a piece of fruit or an applesauce cup, some trail mix, and a granola bar. Look for complex carbohydrates and protein so that little bellies will feel full.
Go with what works
If a child really enjoyed the previous night's dinner, offer up a repeat for lunch the next day. Some schools have a microwave where hot foods can be reheated. If that's not available, invest in a thermos or a durable, insulated container that can keep the foods at a comfortable temperature. Lunchtime at school occurs not too far into the day, and it's feasible that food can still be warm if heated right before leaving the house.
Sneak in some nutrition
If kids are bound to eat the same thing over and over again, mix it up in subtle ways. Add a slice of tomato to a plain cheese sandwich and serve it on whole-wheat bread for added nutrition. Blend cauliflower into macand-cheese so it's barely noticeable. Add flavor to lunch meats with a piece of bacon. Bake up nutritious cereal bars on your own that pack a nutritious punch and could have
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Breakfast for lunch
Most kids go ga-ga over breakfast foods. Use that to your advantage, sending them in with eggbacon-cheese bagel sandwiches, or some cereal to which they can add milk bought from the cafeteria. Thin pancakes can be rolled ed and stuffed with fruit in a cr pe style that makes kes for a tempting treat.
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School lunches shouldn't be dismissed. d. When the pantry andd refrigerator simply aren't offering up the right inspiration, let children try something provided by their schools. They may like the menu, and that will save you time and effort in the morning. Plus, many school lunches are
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designed to be nutritionally balanced. Picky eaters frequently make meal creation challenging. However, with some ingenuity, kids' lunches can be enjoyed and savored.
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JUNE 8TH FROM 6:30 TO 8:00PM CASTING CHILDREN & YOUTH AT THE RTOP THEATRE, 122 N. GRAND AVE, PULLMAN
Summer Fun Starts Here!
Summer Theatre Camps June 20-July 22
Teen Performance Workshop
June 20 - July 17, ending with 3 performances of the Broadway Musical 13
For enrollment or information call (509) 334-0750 or visit www.rtoptheatre.org 501 (c) 3 not for profit performing arts organization
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Resources for special-needs families Courtesy of Metro Editorial
or her office. The doctor also can refer families to organizations or groups that specialize in he term 'special needs' is a broad certain conditions or disabilities. classification of individuals who may • Learn more at school. Teachers or be diagnosed with physical, mental or education specialists are often the first people developmental deficits in various areas. Not at to recognize signs of a learning disability. all incapable, special needs children and adults Many school districts have plans in place and simply may need some modifications, whether assessment teams that can work with families in school, at work or at home, to help them be to develop individualized education programs successful through their daily lives. (IEPs). An IEP is a written statement of the Millions of people across the globe may education program designed to meet a child's have a condition that qualifies them for some individual needs. The school also may be able to assistance. Statistics vary depending on the refer families to various therapists or additional learning disability or health condition. People educational programs that can assist with dealing with anything from attention-deficit/ learning. hyperactivity disorder to autism to hearing • Conduct an online search. Simply impairments to mobility issues should know there searching for a condition or an issue online are resources available to them. can bring up a host of available resources and Families might be overwhelmed when a child information. In turn, there may be groups that is diagnosed with a disability. Changes may you can contact. Knowing you are not alone can need to be implemented over time, or there may be the extra push you need to wade through the be immediate concerns that must be addressed abundant and sometimes confusing literature. right away. Navigating the waters of assistance • Investigate financial support. It's not can be emotionally and financially taxing, and always necessary to pay out of pocket for many parents do not know where to begin. services or supplies related to special needs. Information regarding special needs Some resource centers may know of affordable assistance and support is more readily available financial professionals who can guide you and accessible than it was in the past thanks to through setting up budgets and learning about the global climate of online communities. Today, the resources available to you. Families may information and connections to others in similar even qualify for financial aid. Organizations situations is available at a keystroke. There also may have grants available, or the government are many other resources available. may subsidize certain programs. Speak with a • Speak with your doctor. A diagnosing financial consultant to learn more. doctor is a reliable resource for special needs Special needs families can get organized and families. He or she can point a family in the right in touch with the right resources to put a plan in direction and will likely have literature in his place to secure the future of their families.
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