Twin Cities FamilyTimes August September 2014 by Twin Cities Family Times

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ADVENTURE AWAITS Top Aug/Sept Events in the Twin Cities

MINNESOTA’S

FASHION MAVEN MEGAN TAMTE

on Family, Faith, and Founding Evereve

OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

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Supermoms Reclaim Your Rest

BACK TO SCHOOL

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op Ten T Family Events Your Adventure Awaits

9 Party In A Box Party Planning Made Simple & Fun

12 Apple Orchards Our Top Picks

14 Faith, Family, Focus Evereve’s Megan Tamte on Change & Courage

21 Brain Fuel Back to School Snacks

22 Momsomnia Helping Sleepless Supermoms Reclaim Rest

26 High School’s

36 Cut to the Chase Homework Strategies that Work

40 My Teacher

Final Year

Hates Me!

Supporting Your College-Bound Child

Solving School Struggles

30 W ill Your Finances Be Ready for College When Your Child Is?

42 Fall Education Guide Featuring Minnesota’s Top Schools

A 529 Savings Plan Can Help

34 Head Lice Myth Busters & Solutions

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The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 44th season! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by taking a step back in time to the Renaissance!

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Franklin Ave, Minneapolis 612-568-6227 www.openstreetsmpls.com

Hit the streets and enjoy a day of healthy living, local businesses, sustainable transportation and civic pride! Franklin Ave. will be closed to cars so that residents of all ages can walk, bike, shop, participate in activities and enjoy their city in a fun, interactive environment!

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Twin Cities In Motion and the Minnesota Twins are teaming up with Twins relief pitcher, number 15, Glen Perkins and his wife Alisha for the second annual Fifteen’s 5K, a fun event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Join Glen, Alisha and the Minnesota Twins players for a great race and a game at Target Field, where everyone crosses home plate!

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Canterbury Park Food Truck Festival

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Minnesota State Fair Grounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul 651-288-4400 www.mnstatefair.org

Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee 952-445-7223 www.canterburypark.com

Head out to the “Great Minnesota Get-Together” for 12 days of agricultural exhibits, parades, entertainment, rides, Grand Stand concerts, animals, and of course, every food that you can imagine on a stick!

Come experience the thrill of live horse racing while digging into all of the best Twin Cities mobile eats! Be sure to come early–food trucks begin serving about an hour before the racing begins, and continue until the races are over!

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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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402 E. Lake St, Wayzata 952-473-9595 www.jamesjhilldays.com

Landmark Center 75 W. 5th St, St. Paul 651-292-3225 www.landmarkcenter.org

For the last 38 years, this annual festival has brought the community together to celebrate Wayzata – stop by for lots of food, fun & family festivities, complete with a parade, street market, concert at the beach, dachshund races, fireworks, and more!

Celebrate the harvest with a traditional Southeast Asian harvest moon festival! Come to this family-friendly, free event and make crafts, hear folk-tales, and see the colorful and vibrant Lion Dance. Most importantly, make your lantern so that you can light up the night and participate in the pedestrian parade at dusk through Rice Park!

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kicks off on Friday, Oct. 3 with the Health and Fitness Expo! The weekend fun continues with the family events and kid’s runs on Saturday, all leading up to Sunday’s big marathon. Grab the family and stop by for some fun or cheer on the runners through the streets of the Twin Cities!

Back to School Weekend & Outdoor Movie Aug. 15-17; Outdoor Movie Aug. 16 (6pm; movie at dusk) Do your back to school shopping at The Shops at West End. Bring a blanket and see “E.T.” on a big screen. Radio Disney Road Crew Contests s Giveaways s West End Shopping Offers ®

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Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Temperatures are cooler, leaves are changing and crunching underfoot, and it’s one of the most beautiful seasons to enjoy Grand Avenue. Take in the sweet tastes, smells, and colors of the harvest season from apples & caramel to pumpkin & cinnamon during Grand Harvest. Grand Avenue businesses will host special autumn sales and activities to celebrate the harvest season with the community.

Radio Disney ® Road Crew s Contests s Giveaways s Trick-Or-Treating at stores s Bring food donations for STEP for a free treat bag!

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Twin Cities Book Festival OCT. 11. Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul www.raintaxi.com

The Children’s Pavilion at the Twin Cities Book Festival is the place to be for all young literature lovers! Children’s authors will be signing books and musical entertainers will keep the kids having a good time between readings–plus there will be a whole variety of crafts and activities that will keep them having plenty of hands-on fun!

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ZooBoo is a non-scary, familyfriendly Halloween event, which

is a fundraiser for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. This magical 5-night event offers families a safe trickor-treating alternative plus many Halloween surprises such as animal visitors, live entertainment and craft projects. Perfect for kids 3-10 years old. All proceeds support the plants and animals at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory!

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BACK-TOSCHOOL

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Park Nicollet clinicians offer simple tips to maximize your family’s physical, academic and social success this school year.

1 MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY School-age children need a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of sleep, but many kids don’t get enough. The best way to ensure your child is developing healthy sleep habits is to establish a routine early on – set the standard for bedtime and make sure they stick to it. Kids that get the right amount of sleep do better academically. ADVOCATE LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM During school breaks, make sure your kids aren’t taking a mental hiatus. Encourage reading and look for opportunities to make learning fun by pointing out how your kids’ schoolwork relates to everyday life.

3 FOCUS ON EATING WELL Breakfast is important, but too many families skip it because mornings are so busy. Choose healthy options that are also easy – and make sure your kids get a glass of milk or yogurt in the morning. As parents we can’t always control what our kids actually eat when it comes to school lunches, so breakfast and dinner are the times to really focus on fruits and veggies.

BE PREPARED For parents, the start of a new school year involves a flurry of forms, calendars and information. It can be overwhelming and easy to set aside for later, but taking the time to go through everything with your children presents an opportunity to model good behaviors and show the importance your family places on school.

ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS EARLY Get to know your children’s teachers early by attending open houses or stopping into the classroom. You’ll set the stage for more effective communication throughout the school year.

6 TALK IT UP If parents are excited about school and talk up the benefits – seeing friends, having a routine, learning fun new things – kids will have a more positive attitude. While we all look forward to weekends, be careful not to overemphasize the joy of time off from school or children may develop a “working for the weekend” mentality.

DISCUSS BASIC SAFETY Make sure you are talking with your children about basic safety rules. For young kids, that means knowing their address and phone number, and understanding stranger danger. For older kids it’s more about discussing peer pressure, driving, cell phone use, being a good friend and self care.

ADDRESS CONCERNS Make sure you talk to your kids about how they’re feeling about school. If you know what they’re worried about, you can help ease their fears. Some children naturally want to talk about everything; others don’t. But if you give them the chance to talk and ask some openended questions, they know the chain of communication is there. MONITOR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES If you have concerns about behavioral or developmental issues, bring it up with your child’s teachers. They spend all day with your child and might have additional insight. From there, you might seek the advice of your child’s primary care clinician.

ENCOURAGE AUTONOMY School helps our kids become independent, make decisions for themselves and problem solve. As parents, we have to draw that fine line between being involved and letting them make their own mistakes. We need to teach them to solve problems for themselves, and resist the urge to take over everything for them.

SUMMER’S NOT OVER YET, BUT IT’S TIME TO START GEARING UP FOR FALL. Park Nicollet’s 20 convenient neighborhood clinics are here to help kids of all ages get ready for back-to-school season. We provide comprehensive care that focuses on your child’s complete health – physical, developmental and behavioral. Plus, most preventive care services are 100 percent covered by insurance. Now through Aug. 30, walk-in exams are available at all Park Nicollet Clinic locations. Stop in today, so you can get back to squeezing every last drop out of summer.

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FALL 4 FESTIVITIES

Fall Family Outing:

Our Top Picks for the Apple Picking Season It won’t be long before the leaves are turning and there’s a crisp breeze in the air. There’s no better way to celebrate the fall season than by heading to the apple orchard to pick one of fall’s most festive fruits! Check out our list of must-visit apple orchards in the Twin Cities area – whether you’re looking to eat, bake, or turn the fresh apples into cider, these orchards have got you covered with the best selections around!

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14421 90th Street S, Hastings 651-436-8385 aftonapple.com

> Apple picking season begins in early August.

Don’t miss their huge 15 acre corn maze opening on Saturday, Sept. 13. EMMA KRUMBEE’S A P P LE O RC H A R D

351 Enterprise Drive E, Belle Plaine 952-873-3006 emmakrumbees.com

> Apple picking season begins mid-August.

Mark your calendars and head out to their Scarecrow Festival, held Sept. 6-Oct. 26.

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12971 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings 651-437-7126 fischerscroixfarmorchard.com

> Apple picking season begins mid-September

Head out to their Annual Apple Festival Oct. 5-6 and 12-13 for lots of fun, food, and fall festivities. M I N N E SOTA HA RV E ST AP P LE O RC HAR D

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> Apple picking season begins in August.

Little ones can get their faces painted or visit the petting zoo, amongst many other fun activities.

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6530 County Road 26, Minnetrista 763-479-6530 minnetonkaorchards.com

450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake 612-429-7202 pinetreeappleorchard.com

> Apple picking season begins on Aug. 31 with their Fall Harvest Kick Off

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Mark your calendars for their Cider Fest on Oct. 11 and 12.

Holiday gift baskets, boxes, and apple boxes are available and make the perfect hostess gift or tasty treat for a loved one.

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15953 State Highway 99, Montgomery 952-221-1051 montgomeryorchard.com

26205 Fairlawn Ave, Webster 651-25-CIDER (651-252-4337) sweetlandorchard.com

> Apple picking season begins Labor Day weekend

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Make the most of your day at the orchard with one of their fun event packages! Activities include everything from apple picking to guided nature hikes and making your own apple cider.

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COVER STORY 4 MEGAN TAMTE

EVEREVE’S MEGAN TAMTE ON CHANGE AND COURAGE BY MALIA JACOBSON

Evereve co-founder Megan Tamte knows a thing or two about change. “As an entrepreneur, and as a mom, I’m constantly dealing with uncharted territory, each day. Every day, I’m someplace I’ve never been, dealing with something new.” AU GU ST— S E P T E MB E R 2 01 4 FA M I LY TI M E S

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The pleasantly symmetrical name is a palindrome celebrating the fact that moms â&#x20AC;&#x153;give life and live life,â&#x20AC;? says Tamte. The change to a new moniker was a significant undertaking for the successful chain that spans 18 states coast to coast. Tamte dreamed up Hot Mama as a new mom after a disheartening shopping trip with baby in tow. Her life had changed, her body had changed, but the mall hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. She wanted to create a shopping experience that helped busy moms look and feel great, and the fun, playful name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Mamaâ&#x20AC;? captured her personality and her clientele. But as the brand grew, it became clear that the name no longer fit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Mama is like my baby, and I love that name,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But a couple of years ago, we recognized that people associated that name with maternity and fashion for younger moms.â&#x20AC;? That misconception was keeping some women out of their stores, and that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit well with

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hen Annie Krusznis gave birth seven years ago, she expected to sacrifice some sleep in the early months of parenthood. She rejoiced the first time her son Will slept through the

night, thinking her sleep woes were over. She didn’t know that she would endure three more years of insomnia while he slept peacefully in his crib.

Parenting an active toddler by day and struggling with insomnia at night “was almost a form of torture,” Krusznis recalls. “I began to lose sight of everything. I got frustrated easily, I couldn’t focus. I developed symptoms of depression.” Her story is far from unique. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 67 percent of women have frequent sleep problems. Nearly half of women report tiredness that interferes with daily life, leaving them too tired for exercise, healthy eating, friends, or sex. When it comes to sleep, women have a natural disadvantage compared to men. They experience higher rates of insomnia and

nighttime pain, but actually need more sleep—around 20 minutes more per night, according to sleep expert Jim Horne, author of Sleepfaring: A Journey Through The Science Of Sleep (Oxford University Press). When women become moms, sleep deprivation becomes a way of life. Nearly threequarters of moms experience sleep problems. And 10 percent of moms confess that they’re still not getting a full night’s sleep, even as kids approach the preschool years.

Why Moms Need Their Sleep

With the dishes, laundry, bills, email, Facebook, and CSI all clamoring for our attention, who has time for a full night’s sleep? Women in their prime caregiving years, ages 30 through 60, are clocking only 6 hours and 41 minutes of sleep per weeknight. Moms who work full-time report spending under 6 hours in bed during the week.

But a busy schedule doesn’t diminish our need for sleep, says Sridar Chalaka, M.D., director of the North Puget Sound Center for Sleep Disorders. When we repeatedly shortchange our sleep needs, our bodies pay the price. Moms with sleep troubles experience higher rates of postpartum depression along with a host of other health and mood problems, from irritability and poor concentration to insulin resistance and weight gain. “People with sleep disorders experience so many other health problems; you can almost see them aging faster,” says Dr. Chalaka. Those who spend their days shuttling kids around town should take note; sleep deprivation and driving can be a dangerous combination. Over onequarter of women admit to driving while drowsy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes 100,000 auto accidents each year to drowsy driving.

SLEEP HELP FOR MOMS › Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Avoid varying your sleep schedule, even on weekends.

› Exercise 4-5 hours before bedtime; avoid exercising late at night.

› Sleep in a dark, quiet, comfortable room. The ideal bedroom temperature is 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit.

› Avoid caffeine or other stimulants after 2pm.

› Enjoy a short afternoon powernap, but avoid sleeping for longer than 45 minutes, or you’ll disrupt nighttime rest.

› Check your medications: antidepressants, thyroid hormones, beta blockers, diuretics, and some decongestants can harm sleep.

› Alcohol at bedtime can lead to poor-quality sleep, so don’t overdo it.

› Relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback and aromatherapy have all been shown to improve sleep.

› See a doctor if insomnia disrupts

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Moms are keenly aware of the importance of sleep. After all, we enforce kids’ bedtimes and make sure everyone else gets enough shut-eye. So why do we find it so difficult to get the rest we need?

so we may never realize that we’d be much more creative, calmer, more productive and less stressed if we’d only get more rest,” he says.

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their daily lives for more than a month should seek professional help, says William Kohler, M.D., medical director of the Florida Sleep Institute. Those like Krusznis, who struggle with insomnia for months or years, may be experiencing psychophysiological insomnia. This “learned” insomnia takes hold when night waking becomes a habit, and can persist for years without treatment, he says.

In addition to our own biology, we’re battling powerful social Both full day forces that tell us that we need to stay up later, finish Moms who look after their one last email,Preschool or fold one before aftershould school care available kids’ and sleep needs more load of laundry before take care to look after their Sweeter Dreams we turn in. People who barely own “sleep hygiene,” says sleep—recentlyDedicated dubbed the Licensed Teachers Today, Krusznis sleeps Robert Aronson, M.D. medical “sleepless elite” by the Wall through the night, and calls director of Cardinal Sleep Street Journal –are seen as her insomnia ordeal a strange Disorder Centers of America. dedicated and driven. twist of fate. “I got frustrated Interactive whiteboards ina predictable all classrooms He recommends with my son for not sleeping. Moms with sleep troubles Ironically, says Dr. Chalaka, wind-down ritual at bedtime, And then I couldn’t take my women who forgo sleep to avoiding strong light in the experience higher rates own advice,” she says. Students receive specialized in Music and Physical Education each week wring more productivity evening, and going to instruction bed and of postpartum depression from their day are actually If insomnia ever returns, waking up at the same time preventing themselves from she’ll get help sooner, she each day. along with a host of other working at their peak. “We are exposed to Spanish, Signsays. “I’ll never goand through Students Language the Handwriting Without Tears program Moms who experience health and mood problems, acclimate to sleep deprivation, that. Ever again.” sleep troubles that disrupt

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HIGH SCHOOL’S FINAL YEAR: SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEGE-BOUND CHILD

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eady or not, prepared or not, when summer is over, your child is set to begin the final, defining and transitory, senior year of high school. Whether this is your first or third child, each college-bound high school student walks a unique path.

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By the beginning of your child’s senior year, you may be in the refining stages of your child’s dream or your child may be considering fast and furiously what opportunities are available. High school counselor Brooke Nova encourages parents to “start the conversations early about college and career.” Speak to several people about their careers and explore college campuses. Nova emphasizes that setting up overnight stays on college campuses “is free.”

TALK IT OVER.

You have been listening to your child’s dreams all through her childhood. You are her first advisor. Now is the time to reflect the intimate knowledge that you have gained over these precious and fleeting years. What are his talents? What is she passionate about? What will she always want to be a part of her life? What does he want to contribute? Making time for conversation and real dialogue with your child is crucial to helping her to focus her aspirations on a possible program of study. Never underestimate what is possible. B RAINSTORM A BIG LIST.

The first list of colleges and universities should include a wide spectrum of choices from which to ultimately choose. Some of these choices should provide a stretch that challenges your child to reach further. Encourage your child to attend college presentations that are offered at the high school. Explore university websites together and separately. Your child will let you know when your presence over his or her shoulder is

no longer required. You can compare notes later. ONSIDER C CAMPUS SIZE.

What size campus will appeal the most? As my daughter, Natalie, and I learned, actually visiting the campus was the best way to get a feeling for size. On our visits, we observed the kind of people who were walking around campus. How did the large campus feel? Or, would she prefer a smaller campus? Our tour guides made impressions on us. One professor stood out. He made Natalie feel welcome when she sat in on his class and remembered her name when he saw her the next day. DISCUSS DISTANCE FROM HOME.

How far away is your child comfortable living? Some students are fine going to the opposite side of the country while others prefer to stay close to home, where weekend visits are possible or perhaps even to live at home that first year. My son, Thomas, demonstrated his independent nature by his choice to study a good six-hour drive away at the opposite end of our home state.

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Early in the senior year is time to tackle the tedious work of completing college admissions applications as well as scholarship applications. This load will be lightened considerably if, as Nova suggests, the student has used the summer of junior to senior year to research scholarships and to draft samples of scholarship and admissions essays. Sarah Myers McGinty’s book, “The College Application Essay” by College Board is an excellent reference to use as a guide for those intimidating essays.

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M AKE THAT ESSAY SHINE.

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applications. Proofreading by multiple sets of eyes can add exponential value. Print hard copies of all the applications and keep them in a large accordion style file or file box. The file box will be full if not bursting by the end of the year. S UPPORT WITHOUT HOVERING.

Your child needs your support during this process. Most students this age need help breaking down the projects and requirements into manageable bits. They need help managing deadlines and timelines. Nova, who specializes in college and career counseling, suggests parents start tracking all community service once students enter ninth grade. ATTEND FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATIONS.

Many high schools have at least one night, usually in the fall, to invite someone from a local University Financial Aid Office to speak about financial aid. In

his presentations, Mike Johnson, Director of Financial Aid for Pacific University, likes to go beyond the basic information. “I also try to provide a reality check on what costs really mean.” Johnson helps parents to consider how much the tuition “sticker price” can be alleviated by factoring in the potential for financial aid in their situation. It is helpful to attend more than one of these presentations. I attended a multitude of them. Attend at least one with a friend, better yet; a friend who has already sent a child to college if this is your first. A second ear can help with sorting through the information overload. I found it nearly impossible to assimilate all the information, terminology, and financial acronyms, in one sitting. Allow time to make sense of it all in order to be able to apply the information to your individual situation. *For more college finance prep, to go p.30

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WAIT IT OUT.

Even after all of this preparation, there is nothing to do but hang in there with your child and wait for the letters of acceptance or rejection to arrive in the mail. If your child was taking some risks in the application process, there are bound to be disappointments, but also victories. Each letter brings opportunity for feedback and learning for both of you. You will likely celebrate one day and then receive sobering news the next. Be prepared for tears. Remind your child that the closing of one door opens another. IF YOUR CHILD WAS TAKING SOME RISKS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, THERE ARE BOUND TO BE DISAPPOINTMENTS, BUT ALSO VICTORIES.

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ACCEPT THE ROLLER COASTER.

During my daughter’s senior year, sometimes she accepted gentle reminders, other times, she bristled at any suggestions. As a parent, I was continually walking that tight rope between supporting and hovering. I felt the stress of meeting the application deadlines right along with her. Even so, I couldn’t write her essay for her. I was almost grateful when she shut her bedroom door in my face so she

could work on it on her own. Later, when she took the envelope into her room to open privately in her own space, I held my breath, too. But the results were hers, not mine. Whatever the news, ceremonies that mark the end of high school for your child are rich with meaning and memories. You will have endured the ups and downs of a unique and remarkable senior year with your child. The events and memories of senior year will stay with both of you as you take the next step to life beyond the high school years together.

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College costs have been increasing faster than the general rate of inflation for years.

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What’s so great about 529 plans? In two words: tax benefits. One of the most appealing advantages of 529 plans is the fact that the money you contribute grows free from federal income taxes. That means your investment earnings have a chance to compound faster than in a taxable account. What’s more, as long as you use your 529 savings to pay for qualified education expenses, those withdrawals are also free from federal income tax. Some states even offer residents state income tax benefits on contributions and withdrawals. When used carefully, a 529 plan can also be a valuable tool for estate planning. For example, grandparents can transfer part of their estates to grandchildren through gifts earmarked for college expenses. Plus, a special gifting provision of 529 plans allows you to contribute a lump sum equal to five years’ worth of tax-free gifts in a single year and pro-rate the gift over five years for gift-tax purposes. This enables you to move money out of your estate faster than if you made regular annual

contributions; it also allows your money to compound tax free that much sooner.

Giving You Flexibility With a 529 plan, you can save for higher education costs for just about anyone in your life — your children, grandchildren, other relatives, or even yourself if you decide to go back to school. There are generally no age limits for the account beneficiary. And unlike other tax-deferred investment programs, your ability to contribute is not phased out at higher income levels. Most important, the money you save in a 529 plan can be used at any eligible two- or fouryear public or private college, university, graduate school, and most vocational and technical schools to pay for a variety of qualified educational expenses. These include tuition, room and board, fees, books, computer equipment and other required supplies. If you use 529 savings for non-qualified education expenses or other purposes, the earnings portion of your withdrawal may be subject to ordinary federal income taxes plus an additional 10% federal penalty tax and any applicable state income taxes.

When used carefully, a 529 plan can also be a valuable tool for estate planning.

$ One of the most appealing advantages of 529 plans is the fact that the money you contribute grows free from federal income taxes.

Maintaining Control As the account owner, the 529 plan is in your name, which means that you retain control over the investment and distribution decisions for the life of the account. This is in sharp contrast to other college savings plans such as Uniform Gift to Minors (UGMA) and Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA) accounts, where assets are legally transferred to the beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control upon reaching the age of majority. And because the money in a 529 plan remains in your name, your child or beneficiary may be eligible for more financial aid than if they owned the account themselves. (For more specific information, check with the financial aid office for the college or university of your choice.) What if your child decides to skip college and start her own business instead? No worries. The money you save in a 529 plan can be transferred to another family member, or even yourself, for highereducation costs.

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Head Lice Myth Busters & Solutions Anytime kids are in close contact with one another, lice are possible, if not probable. Have no fear, the lice myth busters are here! MYTH #1 Head lice infestations occur because of a lack of cleanliness. Head lice love clean hair! It is easier for them to grip the base of the hair shaft so they can lay their eggs. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), lice feed off a blood protein which they obtain from biting the scalp.

MYTH #2 Head lice are contracted from pets. The CDC reports, head lice infestation, or pediculosis, is spread most commonly by close person-to-person

contact. While head lice can be perceived as contagious, head lice are really human parasites. Pediatrician use language like infestation rather than infection. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human lice.

MYTH #3 Lice hop or fly from one infected person to the other. Head lice multiply easily if there is close proximity to an affected person or the brush, combs or hats of an affected persons are shared. Head lice are spread most commonly from head to head contact. Head lice do not hop or fly. Lice have no hind legs to hop and no wings to fly. Head lice

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do crawl, quite rapidly at times and blend into the hair shaft very well.

MYTH #4 After a lice infestation you must mega-clean your house, top to bottom including steam the carpets and curtains and burn the mattresses! Housecleaning myths for lice eradication abound! Lice are not bedbugs. They do not survive for long when off their host’s head. Lice have a 24 – 26 hour survival off a host’s head when removed from their blood supply so simple vacuuming will work to pick up bugs that have fallen off the head.

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MYTH #5 Head lice will go away in one day shampooing with over the counter pesticides and will kill all lice and their eggs. Whether you choose to go to a doctor for a prescription shampoo or whether you choose one or more of the numerous green products, thorough, consistent comb outs with a lice comb is required after the shampooing to remove all lice and eggs. Follow up combings may be required for 7 days, depending on the severity of the infestation.

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THE FACTS Head lice are small insects about the size of a sesame seed. Diagnosis is often made on the basis of finding lice eggs. Eggs are tiny, grayish white, tan or brown ovals that attach very tightly to hair shafts in the hair. These eggs cannot wash off or be blown away. It takes some effort to remove them from the hair shaft but once removed by hand or by combing out, they turn brown. Eggs may be found throughout the hair, but often are seen at the nape of the neck, behind the ears and at the crown of the head.

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THE SOLUTION SEQUENCE While opinions and methodologies vary somewhat, lice removal experts, pharmacists and doctors agree with the following basics. You may do it yourself or hire a lice removal specialist in your area to do it for you and your child. They charge by the hour and some make house calls. Others have local salons.

1. S hampoo with a lice killing shampoo. You may get a prescription shampoo from a physician or use one of the green products recommended on the specialists’ websites. Today’s lice are resistant to over the counter pesticides. Avoid using them. 2. D o a thorough comb out immediately after the shampoo, using a lice comb. Comb out after the initial shampoo using a white crème rinse to catch the bugs and eggs, called nits. (Specialists have crème rinse recommendations.) A lice comb has long teeth and should be wiped with a white paper towel after every combing stroke to remove the lice and nits from the comb. Any darkness you see in the white liquid is a louse in one of its stages. The initial comb out may take up to 2 hours. Finish one small section of hair at a time and

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move to the next section. 3. F ollow up comb outs should take place. The specialists recommend to do follow up comb outs. When and how often varies. Some say comb outs should take place every day for 7 days after shampooing. Others say if the initial comb out was thorough, then another one is not needed until the seventh (7) day. All agree, follow up is vital.

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HOMEWORK STRATEGIES

As I overheard a conversation with a parent discussing her childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s routine and the late hour the child completed her homework the night before, I thought about how easily we allow our kids to slip into procrastinating habits that result in disastrous consequences. Instead of encouraging behavior toward meeting their responsibilities, we allow distracted effort or inaction. If we teach our kids to overcome the temptation of procrastinating, we give them a valuable skill that reaches into adulthood.

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Here are a few tips to help your child complete required tasks without procrastinating.

Sometimes parents insist their children complete their homework immediately upon arriving home from school. However, it might not be the most productive time for your child, which encourages procrastinating his best effort. Talk with your child about how he feels when he comes home from school. Does he need a snack break? Does he want to shoot the basketball first? Does he want to immediately start his required tasks at home to allow more time to play later without having to think about the chores or homework that must be done? Be clear with your expectations. If your child doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately start his task, make sure he understands why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allowed a break (so he will be more productive later) and how much time he has before he must begin the task.

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Is there a legitimate reason your child hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t started his assignment? Does he have the resources he needs? Is there a clear goal in mind? Does he need some organizational help to get started? Does he have a quiet place to work? Every child has different needs, and as parents, we help our children succeed when we provide them with what they need to accomplish the task at hand. That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean we dive in and tackle the assignment with them, but it might mean we take them to the store to buy necessary supplies to get started. BREAK IT DOWN.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to procrastinate a task that appears overwhelming. Our son had an assignment recently that required multiple tasks to complete the finished product. When he looked at the project all at once, he became overwhelmed

with the amount of work to do, but as I helped him put together a step-by-step outline to proceed to the goal, it empowered him to tackle the assignment. Placing large projects into smaller assignments makes them more manageable to complete and thus, less likely to be procrastinated. DISCOURAGE PERFECTIONISM.

Striving for perfection on every assignment and every test leads to stress and encourages procrastinating habits. When a child thinks he must make a 100 on his assignment, he has less motivation to even begin the assignment. Be realistic with your expectations, particularly in the early years as children are adjusting to new routines. We want our kids to enjoy school and the privilege of learning, not labor over perfect grades.

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interest them most and prioritize their desires to create a schedule that allows time for starting and completing other tasks as well. Rearrange the schedule as necessary to maintain balance.

SET A TIMER WHEN NECESSARY.

Striving for perfection on every assignment and every test leads to stress and encourages procrastinating habits.

When our son is having a particularly hard time settling in to work on an assignment, we determine together how long he must sit and work and then set a timer. When he knows he gets a break after a predetermined time, he more easily commits to beginning the work. A timer is a great tool to help kids develop consistent study habits as they get older and need to commit to longer periods of study.

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MAINTAIN A BALANCED ROUTINE.

If we allow our kids to participate in every sport, music, drama, and school activity that occurs, we create an unmanageable schedule with little time left over for responsibilities at home. When our children can’t visualize the satisfaction of completing a task when they begin, it’s likely they won’t want to start. So, ask your children what activities

Avoid procrastination in your everyday routine. Our children are watching us and will emulate what we do. I love the poem by Edgar Guest that captures the importance of example. Here’s a portion of it: “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day. I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine counsel is confusing, but example’s always clear.” If we want to raise young adults who will avoid procrastination, we must avoid it ourselves. Procrastinating habits become harder to break the longer they’re practiced. But through intentional effort we can teach our children to avoid the pitfalls of procrastination.

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When a child dislikes a teacher—or feels disliked by one—school becomes a daily struggle. Just ask Constance Zimmer. Her stepston Harrison, now a happy fourth grader, got off on the wrong foot with his first-grade teacher. “He felt picked on and singled out,” she recalls. “He began to act out in class and refused to participate in projects and assignments.”

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Slow and Steady Fortunately, teacher-student traumas are often highly fixable. Read on for ways to smooth the bumps for a better school year.

When a preschooler appears to dislike a teacher, longtime early childhood educator and co-author of Monday Morning Leadership Evelyn Addis warns parents against jumping the gun and hastily switching classes or schools. When a child first begins preschool, he may be responding negatively to the overwhelming experience of school rather than a specific teacher. “Allow a period of adjustment for your child in any new classroom setting,” says Addis. “It takes time for classes to come together as a group.”

Most schools welcome parents to observe a child’s classroom in action, particularly when a concern arises. But beware: a short classroom observation doesn’t present a true picture of an entire instructional day, and a parent’s presence can alter a child’s behavior. If complaints about a teacher persist, document your concerns and set up a conference with the teacher. Brainstorm a plan for addressing the problem areas, along with a plan for daily or weekly communication to monitor the situation, advises Addis.

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Most teens will run into a teacher conflict at some point, says Wynns. “Any parent knows if you go to school long enough, it’s inevitable you’ll have that ‘really mean’ or demanding teacher.” While those experiences aren’t always fun, they can teach teens valuable lessons about dealing with difficult people, she notes. After ensuring that the class in question isn’t too easy or too advanced for the teen’s academic abilities, Wynns advises parents to avoid automatically “rescuing” teens who find themselves in a tough spot with a teacher. When parents encourage teens to continue in the class instead of granting them the easy way out, (like dropping the course) it conveys a strong message about the parent’s confidence in the teen, says Wynns. Teenagers who see that a parent believes they can handle a tricky situation will often rise to the occasion.

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SOURCES Evelyn Addis, longtime educator and co-author of Monday Morning Leadership for Kids eaddis@etcable.net Kristen Wynns, Ph.D. is the owner/founder of Wynns Family Psychology, a specialty child/ adolescent practice in Cary, NC kristen@wynnsfamilypsychology.com Constance Zimmer, Sanford, NC carolinatraceangel@yahoo.com Stepson Harrison, currently in 4th grade, diagnosed in 1st grade

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Upper School (9-12): 3100 W. River Pkwy, Minneapolis 612-728-7756 www.minnehahaacademy.net Contact Person: admission@ minnehahaacademy.net Grades Served: PreschoolGrade 12 Avg. Class Size: Varies by grade level Tuition: $5,375-$17,630 Religious Affiliation: Christian Open House Dates: Grades PreK-8: Thurs., Oct. 23, 6:45 PM, 4200 W. River Pkwy, Minneapolis Grades 9-12: Mon., Oct. 27, 6:45 PM, 3100 W. River Pkwy, Minneapolis

Minnesota Renaissance School 1333 5th Ave S, Anoka 763-323-0741 www.mrschoolinc.com Grades Served: 16 mos-8th Grade, Support for 9th & 10th Grade Avg. Class Size: Varies Tuition: $6515 Average Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Please call for open house dates.

Minnesota Waldorf School 70 County Rd B East, Maplewood 651-487-6700 www.mnwaldorf.org Contact Person: Jen Pavich Grades Served: PreK-8 Avg. Class Size: 18-24 Tuition: $12,540 (grades 1-8), $8,970 (half-day kindergarten) Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Oct. 4th

North Heights Christian Academy 2701 N. Rice St, Roseville 651-797-7934 www.nhcaonline.org Contact Person: Jeff Taylor,

Principal, jeff.taylor@nhlc.org Grades Served: K-8 Avg. Class Size: 21 Tuition: Annual: 1st child=$4986, 2nd child=$4608, 3rd child=$4239, 4th child and over=free Religious Affiliation: Christian Open House Dates: Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 10 AM until noon and Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10 AM until noon

Oak Hill Montessori School 4665 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview 651-484-8242 www.oakhillmontessori.org Contact Person: Kathie Roth, Administrator Ages Served: Infants, Toddlers, PK-8 Avg. Class Size: 20 Tuition: Varies by level and program Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015, 6:00-7:30 PM Sat., Jan. 24, 2015, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Our Savior School 23290 Highway 7, Excelsior 952-474-5181 www.oursaviorschool.org Contact Person: Fred Limmel Grades Served: PreK-8 Avg. Class Size: 10 Tuition: $3950 Religious Affiliation: Lutheran: Missouri Synod Open House Dates: TBD

Providence Academy 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd, Plymouth 763-258-2502 www.providenceacademy.org Contact Person: Mrs. Sarah Hogan, Director of Admissions Grades Served: PK-12 Avg. Class Size: 16-18 (varies by grade/division) Tuition: $8,375-$17,385 (varies by grade/division) Religious Affiliation: Catholic Open House Dates: Nov. 13 and Jan. 8

Saint Agnes School 530 Lafond Ave, St. Paul 651-925-8803 www.saintagnesschool.org Contact Person: Mr. Joseph Olson Grades Served: K-12 Avg. Class Size: 17 Tuition: K-8: $4,100, 9-12: $9,400 Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Open House Dates: Thurs., Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 PM Tues., Jan. 13, 2015, 6:30-8:30 PM Sun., Mar. 8, 2015, 1:00-3:00 PM You may also call to set up an individualized tour

Saint Thomas Academy 949 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights 651-454-4570 www.cadets.com/admission Contact Person: John Kenney, Director of Admission Grades Served: 7-12 Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: $19,700 Religious Affiliation: Catholic Open House Dates: Sun., Nov. 2, 1:00 PM Sun. Jan. 11, 1:00 PM

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Saint Thomas More Catholic School 1065 Summit Ave, St. Paul 651-224-4836 www.morecommunity.org Grades Served: PS-8th Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: In-Parish: $4,889 Out-of Parish: $6,244 Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Salem Lutheran School 14940 62nd St N, Stillwater 651-439-7831 www.salemlutheran.org Contact Person: Seth Zimmermann Grades Served: PreK-8 Avg. Class Size: 12 Tuition: $2,450-$4,750 Religious Affiliation: WELS Open House Dates: Mar. 29, 1-3 PM

Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Rd, Chaska 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org Contact Person: Admissions Office Grades Served: 9-12 Avg. Class Size: 15-20 Tuition: $9,950 Religious Affiliation: InterDenominational Christian Open House Dates: Nov. 13 & Jan. 29 at 7:00 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton 651-633-1522 www.stjohnnyb.org Grades Served: PreK-8 Avg. Class Size: 17 (K-8) Tuition: $1215-4175 Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Open House Dates: Fall Open House: Nov. 6, 6:00-7:30 pm Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night/Registration: Jan. 13, 6:30-7:30 PM Winter Open House: Jan. 25, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Spring Information night: Mar. 2015 (Date TBA) Spring Open House: Apr. 2015 (Date TBA) *Tours also by appt.

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12508 Lynn Ave, Savage 952-890-6604 www.stjohns-savage.org Grades Served: PreK-8 Avg. Class Size: 18 Religious Affiliation: Catholic (Open to all religions) Open House Dates: Tues. Nov. 18, 6:00 PM Thurs. Jan. 29, 6:00 PM All Day Open House: Fri. Mar. 16, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM Stop by any time

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St. John’s Lutheran School 300 East 4th St, Chaska 952-448-2526 www.sjschaska.org Contact Person: Jack Pallas Grades Served: 33 months through 8th grade Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: $5855 Religious Affiliation: Lutheran – LCMS Open House Dates: Call for a tour any time

St. Paul Academy and Summit School Grades K-5: 1150 Goodrich Ave, St. Paul

Grades 6-12: 1721 Randolph Ave,

Director of Admission and Financial Aid Avg. Class Size: 15 Tuition: Lower School (K-5) $24,370; Middle School (6-8) $25,700; Upper School (9-12) $26,700 Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Tues. Oct. 21, Lower School Open House (K-5) Goodrich Campus, 9:00-11:00 AM Weds. Oct. 22, Middle & Upper School Open House (6-12) Randolph Campus, 9:00-11:00 AM Sun. Nov. 16, K-5 Open House, Goodrich Campus, 1:00-3:00 PM; 6-12 Open House, Randolph Campus, 3:00-5:00 PM Tues. Jan. 13, Lower School Information Evening (K-5), Goodrich Campus, 6:30-8:00 PM Thurs. Jan. 15, Middle and Upper School Open House (6-12), Randolph Campus, 6:30-8:30 PM

The Blake School Blake Campus (PreK-Grade 8): 110 Blake Rd S, Hopkins

Highcroft Campus (PreK-Grade 5): 301 Peavy Ln, Wayzata Northrop Campus (Grades 9-12): 511 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis 952-988-3420

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www.blakeschool.org Contact Person: Adaline Shinkle Grades Served: PK-12 Avg. Class Size: 15-16 Tuition: $14,650 to $24,450 Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Sat. Nov. 1: PK-8 Admissions Open House – Blake Campus: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; PK-5 Admissions Open House – Highcroft Campus: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat. Nov. 8: Grades 9-12 Admissions Open House – Northrop Campus: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Thurs. Dec. 4: PK-5 Admissions Open House – Highcroft Campus: 9:00-11:30 AM Sat. Jan. 10: Financial Aid Workshop – Blake Campus: 9:00-11:00 AM Mon. Jan. 12: Grades 9-12 Admissions Information Meeting – Northrop Campus: 7:00-9:00 PM Thurs. Jan. 15: PK-8 Admissions Information Meeting – Blake Campus: 6:459:00 PM

2455 Visitation Dr, Mendota Heights 651-683-1706 www.visitation.net Contact Person: Mary Pat Ferraro Grades Served: PreK-grade 6 coed; Grades 7-12 all girls Avg. Class Size: 18 students per class; 10:1 adult to student ratio Tuition: $7,259-$20,354 Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Open House Dates: PreK-Grade 5 Admissions Mornings: Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 at 9:30 AM Grades 6-8 Admissions Mornings: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at 9:30 AM Grades 9-12 Open House: Oct. 28 at 7:00 PM

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9400 Cedar Lake Rd #7, St. Louis Park 763-231-2700 www.twls.org Contact Person: Lindsey Brandt, Director of Marketing and Admissions Grades Served: 3-12 Avg. Class Size: 8 Tuition: $22,500

3350 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth 763-509-9378 www.wlhs.net Grades Served: 9-12 Avg. Class Size: 11:1 Tuition: $7,295-$8,995 Religious Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Open House Dates: Mar. 15

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1715 Charlton St, West Saint Paul 651-455-4555 www.dodgenaturecenter.org/ preschool Contact Person: Marty Watson, Director Ages Served: Children ages 3-5 Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: Morning or Afternoon Half-day Preschool, 2 day - $310/ month, 3 day - $410/month, 5 day - $595/month Open House Dates: Weds. Oct. 22, 9:30-11:00 AM Tues. Nov. 11, 9:30-11:00 AM Weds. Dec. 10, 9:30-11:00 AM Thurs. Jan. 15, 9:30-11:00 AM & 5:00-6:00 PM Weds. Jan. 28, 9:30-11:00 AM

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Multiple metro locations in Anoka, Centerville, Lexington, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Mounds View & Orono 763-360-6730 www.ckakids.com Ages Served: 6 wks-12 yrs Avg. Class Size: 7 Tuition: Variable based on age Open House Dates: Open M-F

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Joyce at Windom (Satellite Location): 5821 Wentworth Ave S, Minneapolis 612-823-2447 www.joycepreschool.org Contact Person: Wendy Sosa, Office Manager

Ages Served: 3-5 years Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: $205/month for 2 days/ week; $370/month for 4 days. Scholarships available. Bilingual (English-Spanish) Open House Dates: Primary Location (Park Avenue): Feb. 3, Satellite Location (Windom): Feb. 5

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Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers Multiple metro locations in Eden Prairie, Edina, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Roseville and Woodbury www.kinderberryhill.com Ages Served: 6 wks-PreK. School age summer and before/ after school programs also offered in Roseville, Eden Prairie and Woodbury Avg. Class Size: Infant 1:4, Toddler 1:6, Intermediate 1:8, PreK 1:9 Tuition: Please inquire for additional details

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Serving the state of MN 380 Lafayette Frontage Rd, Suite 103, St. Paul 888-291-9811 www.parentaware.org Ages Served: Birth through age 12

Prairie Lutheran Preschool 11000 Blossom Rd, Eden Prairie 952-942-1800 www.prairielutheranpreschool.com Contact Person: JT Carter, Director info@prairielutheranpreschool.com

Ages Served: 33 mos-5 years Avg. Class Size: 9 Tuition: Varies Religious Affiliation: Christian/ Lutheran

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St. David’s Center Early Childhood Education 3395 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka 952-548-8700 www.stdavidscenter.org/ preschool Contact Person: Contact CORE, Central Office of Resources & Enrollment Ages Served: 16 months to 5 years of age (to 7 years old for summer) Avg. Class Size: Class Size varies by age of children. Toddlers: 11 children with 2 teachers Preschool: 16-17 children with 2 teachers Pre-K: 16-18 children with 2 teachers Tuition: Tuition varies by child’s age and number of days of week/hours per day they attend Open House Dates: Annual mid-January Open House for prospective parents. Tours available throughout the year: call CORE at 952-548-8700 to schedule a time

ACT Classes up to 9 Tuition: Depends on services Open House Dates: Aug. 27, 6:00-8:00 PM and Sept. 27, 3:005:00 PM

Gleason’s Gymnastic School Children’s Yamaha Music School

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Maple Grove: 9775 85th Ave. N #500, Maple Grove 763-493-6203 www.gleasons.com Grades Served: Ages 2-Adults Avg. Class Size: 8 Open House Dates: Mon., Aug. 18 & Thurs., Aug. 21, 6:00-8:00 PM

Center, 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina CYMS Roseville: Hamline Center, 2819 N. Hamline Ave, Roseville 612-339-2255 www.cyms.ws Contact Person: Vanessa Johnson Ages Served: Ages 3 and up Avg. Class Size: Varies Tuition: Varies Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Aug. 11-12, 2014

Chyten Education Services 3525 Plymouth Blvd #109, Plymouth 763-559-8378 www.chyten.com/plymouth Contact Person: Jennifer

What makes Calvin Christian School special? Your child! We’re small enough that your son or daughter has a special place here, but we have a big academic vision and a rich, biblical worldview. Since 1961, Christian parents have partnered with outstanding teachers to provide God-honoring education at Calvin Christian. Call today for more information or to schedule a visit. Edina • Blaine • Fridley 952.927.5304 K-12 www.calvinchristian.org 48

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Just For Kix 200 programs in 11 states including: MN, MT, ND, SD, NE, IA, WI, IL, CO, NM and TX Go to www.justforkix.com/ danceclasses to find a class near you Grades Served: Tiny dancers through Adult* *Class offerings vary throughout locations Home Office Phone: 218-8297107 Tuition: Budget Friendly Pricing

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented 5701 Normandale Rd #315, Edina 952-848-4906 www.mcgt.net The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a nonprofit organization that serves and acts on behalf of gifted kids and their families.

Minnesota Dance Theatre & School 528 Hennepin Ave, 6th Floor, Minneapolis 612-338-0627 www.mndance.org Contact Person: Lise Houlton Ages Served: Ages 3-Adult Avg. Class Size: 10 Tuition: $255-$3,970 Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Thurs. Aug. 28, 4:00-6:00 PM, Studio 6A

Saint Paul Public Library Homework Centers Various locations throughout Saint Paul 651-266-7000 www.sppl.org Ages Served: Students of all ages Tuition: Free!

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St. Joseph’s School of Music 450 N. Syndicate St. #350, St. Paul 651-690-4364 www.stjoseph-schoolofmusic.net Contact Person: Madeline Cieslak Ages Served: All ages Avg. Class Size: 7, plus one-onone instruction available Tuition: Starts at $115 per term of nine weeks Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Oct. 11, 2014 and May 2, 2015

Stages Theatre Company Acting Conservatory Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952-979-1106 www.stagestheatre.org Contact Person: Jeanine Coulombe Ages Served: Ages 7-17 Tuition: Varies Open House Dates: Mon. Sept. 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM

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College, All Subjects Avg. Class Size: In-home, 1-1, Tutoring Cost: Hourly rate varies depending on package/payment plan

Walker Art Center Arty Pants 1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 612-375-7600 www.walkerart.org Ages Served: Adults and youngsters ages 3-5 Cost: Free with gallery admission Dates: Each month on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Join us for creative activities and art projects that will spark creativity!

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5959 Shady Oak Rd, Minnetonka 952-746-6020 www.isla-academy.org Contact Person: Ximena Rayo Grades Served: K-6 Avg. Class Size: 23 Tuition: None Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Tentatively set for Jan. 22, 2015

District Office and High School at 2872 26th Ave S, Minneapolis 612-235-5932 www.mtcs.org Contact Person: Jenny Buck Grades Served: K-12 Avg. Class Size: 16 Tuition: Free public charter Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: Aug. 16, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Call for personal tour any time

2314 University Ave W. #10, St. Paul 1-800-764-8166 x102 www.mnohs.org Contact Person: Jennie Mulhern Grades Served: 9-12 Avg. Class Size: 12 Tuition: None Religious Affiliation: None Open House Dates: None

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Bloomington #271 952-681-6400 www.bloomington.k12.mn.us

Edina #273 952-848-3900 www.edina.k12.mn.us

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Farmington #192 651-463-5000 www.farmington.k12.mn.us

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Forest Lake #831 651-982-8100 www.forestlake.k12.mn.us

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Hastings #200 651-480-7000 www.hastings.k12.mn.us

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651-306-7800 www.invergrove.k12.mn.us

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North St. PaulMaplewood-Oakdale #622

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Stillwater #834 651-351-8340 www.stillwater.k12.mn.us

Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan #196 651-423-7700 www.district196.org

Roseville #623 651-635-1600 www.isd623.org

952-496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Wayzata #284 763-745-5000 www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

West St.Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan #197 651-403-7000 www.isd197.org

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