CharlottesvilleFamily February 2015

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Just Between Us… For those of you who follow the adventures of our family in my monthly letter, you may recall that at this time last year, I shared about our youngest’s plan to marry me when he grows up. I know he is still sweet on me, but there is another beauty with big brown eyes in his life now. She is Bella, our rescue beagle, and they are In Love. I know this because he stage-whispered it in my husband’s ear a few nights ago while we were all hanging out on the couch. I’m a little bit in love with Bella, too. Whenever I come into a room, she is absolutely delighted to see me. What’s not to love? It is like being a princess rock star!

My sisters and I loved having pets when we were girls. Now, with a wonderful, large yard, my children are similarly indulged with the opportunity to have pets — lots of pets! A few chickens have grown to 11 and are joined by four miniature goats, two funny ducks, a hedgehog, four rabbits, two geckos,

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Our house could definitely be cleaner and, sure, some days are chaotic, but I’m of the following philosophy of love: A mess is an indicator of creativity, dirt builds immunity, the more the merrier, and overflowing is the very best state of things! After all, calm and quietness indicates there is serious mischief afoot!

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TABLE OF

Contents OUR TOWN

LIVING WELL

News 8

The Buzz Around Town 10 Have you ever lied about your child’s

age to get a discount?

24

Healthy Family 24

Immune System Boosts

New Mom 26 Top 5 Tips for Baby’s Name

Snapshot 12 Andrea Douglas

Family Tree 28 Sharing Interests

Tips & Trends 32 Fabulous Finds and Fun

Our Schools 14

Jackson-Via Elementary’s Magical House System

Bravo! 16

Conversation Heart Topiaries

Providing Help to Families in Tax Season: Barnaby Lo

Out & About Calendar 18

Crafty & Fun 34

Editor’s Pick!

Exploring Space in Harrisonburg, Day or Night

Mompreneurs 36

Managing Family and Business

A Win-Win 52

The Enriching Presence of International Students

RESOURCES

February Activities and Events for Families

Daytrip Fun! 20

INSPIRATION

We talk about trendy baby names a lot in the Ivy Publications office, where almost one-third of the staff is named Jennifer!

For tips on naming your baby, see our New Mom column on page 24.

2015 CharlottesvilleFamily Guide to Residential Camps 42 All You Need to Find the Best

Residential Camp for Your Child

2015 Guide to Private Schools 54

The Inside Info on Area Schools

Meet Kate, of Feast,

and other local mompreneurs!

28 So Love This!

Keep the conversation going — by not letting your kids eat all of the conversation hearts during this sweet craft!

— Erin, editorial designer

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NEWS

­the local buzz

Ivy Publications Presents Kid*Vention Key Recreation Center February 21

Quadruplicity Women’s Conference DoubleTree Hotel February 12

ArcAttack The Paramount Theater February 22

Beth Cheuk

National Theatre Live: Treasure Island The Paramount Theater February 8

CHS Senior Selected for Senate Program

Local Mom, Coach & Inspiration

Charlottesville High School senior David Cohn is headed to the nation’s capital as one of two students chosen to

Local mom and football coach Felicia Correa-Garcia was one of

represent Virginia in the United States Senate Youth Program.

six finalists for the NFL’s “Together We Make Football” contest.

The program includes spending a week in Washington, D.C.,

Correa-Garcia is a single mother of five, works two jobs and is

and attending addresses with senators, cabinet members and

a volunteer coach for a football team of 5- to 7-year-olds. Her

a Supreme Court justice. “I’m glad to be doing the program,”

story, which includes her struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, was

Cohn says, “because it offers a rare chance for me to talk with

featured on the “Today Show” as well. Though she did not win

Virginia’s senators. I served as a page in Richmond when I

the grand prize of going to the Super Bowl, Correa-Garcia did

was in eighth grade, so I got a sense of how state government

get to meet her favorite NFL player, retired football star Brian

works, but this will be a good chance to see national

Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles.

government more closely.”

Museum Discount Days Although museums depend on the financial support of dedicated members, they also offer discount days so that all who want to visit can do so. For example, the Virginia Discovery Museum hosts Pay What You Courtesy of CMoR

Wish Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of every month. In addition, the

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Children’s Museum of Richmond has announced that on the 15th of each month in 2015, children’s admission is only 15 cents at all four locations.

CMoR also has $1 Family Nights on the third Friday of each month, when evening admission is $1 per person at the museum’s central branch.

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AROUND

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Yes! He’s eaten like a man since he was 5, I don’t want to teach my kids to lie and and I eat like the 5-year-old, so we trade! cheat. That lesson is more important than starvin’ Marvin’s mom paying a little less.

Lori from Gordonsville, mother of two energetic boys

My oldest was always small for her age, so I could get away with it. But my youngest is a different story.

To be honest, I thought about it once, Megan, doomed mom of two girls with because it was the day after my daughter’s strong personalities birthday, but I felt too guilty.

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Michael L. Arnold, MD Robert R. Heider, MD Kelly A. Owens, MD James M. Culver, MD Christy Wamhoff, MD

It got harder once he got a mustache.

Sara, mother of three

If my son had not consistently been at the 95th percentile for height and weight, I likely would have considered it!

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Boar’s Head Hosts Special Olympics Tennis Invitational

Changing the world is a team sport. Many thanks to the Charlottesville community for their ongoing support of the Special Olympics Xperience Tennis Invitational, held January 15-17 at the Boar’s Head Sports Club. The event brings together

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SNAPSHOT written & photographed by Laura Merricks

Andrea Douglas Andrea Douglas is executive director of both the Jefferson School Foundation, a nonprofit that sustains the Jefferson School as the Jefferson City Center (JCC), and the African American Heritage Center, which is located on the second floor of the JCC. A doctorate in art history, experience as curator of UVA’s art museum and an MBA in nonprofit management position Douglas to carry out the vision of providing a vibrant educational hub and “human services” space for everyone.

The JCC opened in 2013 as home to nine partners that model community

worst things that happened to each of us that day. Sometimes getting

cooperation and create access to various resources. For example, seniors

a teen boy to give more than a one-word answer is work, but we lead by

using the Jefferson Area Board of Aging space can provide story time to

sharing our days and our lives with him.

YMCA preschoolers and access healthcare at the Martha Jefferson Starr Hill Health Center and Common Grounds Healing Arts.

The school opened in 1865 to serve freed slaves’ children. To

What routine or habit helps you keep on top of family and work obligations?

celebrate its 150th anniversary, a permanent exhibit of its history opens

We don’t do babysitters, so it’s important that we regularly talk about

this year. The exhibit is designed by Richmond’s Riggs Ward Design,

our schedules. The flexibility of our jobs allows us switch off times

who creates exhibits for Monticello, Montpelier and UVA because,

with our son so that one of us can always be with him, but it requires

Douglas says, “This school tells the story of Reconstruction better than

constant communication about what we have that day.

other local historical buildings.”

Douglas lives in Charlottesville with her husband, chef Vincent

If you had a 25-hour day, what would you do with the extra hour?

Derquenne (of Bizou, Bang and The Space), and their 13-year-old son.

Sleep.

How can Charlottesville area residents utilize the Jefferson

What is one thing your parents did that you try to

City Center?

incorporate into your parenting?

Enjoy an exhibit by local African-American artists, be a literacy

We’re immigrant people. My husband is from France, and I spent my first

volunteer or access the Women’s Initiative. Make use of the Carver

four years of life in Jamaica. Even after my family moved to New York

Recreation Center facilities at a great price, or meet for lunch at the

City, I spent summers there. Our son calls himself a French-Jamaican

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American! We are still tied to our countries with their respective traditions and foods, and we try to incorporate those into family life.

What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time with your family?

We work hard every night to eat dinner together — even if dinner happens to be at an event for our work. We talk about the best and

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Laura is a local photographer and writer who has fallen in love with the Jefferson City Center — its resources, large windows, high ceilings and light-filled rooms.

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The Homeschool Resources Group in Richmond is hosting a college fair on February 10, 10am-2pm. Twelve colleges from around the state and an NCAA representative will be present to meet prospective students and parents. Public,

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academy, previously known as the Henry Avenue Learning Center, serves adolescent and young adult students attending Charlottesville City schools who are unable to complete their

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There’s a special school that assigns students and teachers to various “houses”

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Perhaps you’re thinking of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, but it’s also true of Jackson-Via Elementary School in Charlottesville.

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Jackson-Via,

students

in

grades 2-4 are assigned to houses representing sister

Charlottesville’s

cities. The

Akoma

four

House,

for instance, represents Winneba, Ghana; its name means “heart,” and its mascot is a spider. Similarly, Savoir House represents Besançon, France; its name means “to know” and its mascot is an owl. The third house is Kuras, or “courage,” representing Pleven, Bulgaria, with a lion as its mascot. The fourth is Sognare, “to dream,” representing Poggio a Caiano,

Italy, and having a golden eagle as its mascot.

Houses meet twice a month with the goals of building community, learning through service, developing character and nurturing leadership and social skills. Meetings can take place during school or at house breakfasts.

During

a

meeting,

students might play a team-building game or learn practical skills such as table manners.

Like students at Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, Jackson-Via students can earn house points for exemplary behavior. Teachers carry chips around in their pockets to give to students in classrooms, hallways, the playground or anywhere a student has shown kindness or excellence.

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“The word we use when giving out chips is ‘exemplary.’ We teach the students what it means to be a good example, whether in behavior, thinking, their work ethic or kindness,” notes teacher Christine

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Grant, who coordinates the program.

“I love that no matter where our students are, they can receive positive reinforcement.”

After receiving chips, students deposit them in their house bin.

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At year’s end, Jackson-Via hosts a school-wide celebratory brunch with the school decorated in the colors of the winning house.

Each fall on the third day of school, Jackson-Via hosts a sorting ceremony to place second graders and students who are new to the school into houses. With banners waving, members

students into

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the

family.

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Jackson-Via community is magical, even without a wand.

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by Kim Con

Courtesy of Barnaby Lo

Bravo!

Providing Help to Families in Tax Season

Barnaby Lo, a senior at the University of Virginia, is in his second year of running the studentled Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. A commerce and economics major, Lo coordinates the student volunteers with the United Way’s local free tax preparation program for low- to middle-income residents. Last year, with the students’ help, the program prepared 2,200

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returns and generated $3.8 million in direct local impact in refunds, saved fees and tax credits.

the United Way’s free tax

Nearly 200 UVA students, mostly from the commerce and law schools, complete the IRS training to become certified VITA preparers. Lo notes that his work with the program got him out of the university bubble. “First, I developed a better understanding of how the United Way

preparation program, visit UnitedWayTJA.org/taxaid.

serves our community. Second, I learned about the demographics of our community and where families are most in need. Finally, I learned about the general living conditions of many families in Charlottesville.”

One client that Lo helped has stayed in his memory. “The man had a large family and various types of income, debt and capital gains and losses. All of this created the most technically challenging return I have faced as a volunteer,” Lo says. “He also stood out because of the stories

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Farewell Berry Berry on the Corner has closed.

Cups Frozen Yogurt in the Barracks Road Shopping Center has closed.

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Wet Seal at Charlottesville Fashion Square has closed.

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About February 2015 Family Movie Matinee: Curious George

VALENTINE’S DAY Father-Daughter Dance

February 6 & 7, 6:30-8:30pm at Carver Recreation Center Dads (uncles & grandpas too) can take their little valentine out for a fun night of dancing.

For daughters ages 5 to 12. Register early.

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Mark your calendar!

CharlottesvilleFamily’s Fun Fair & Camp Expo is February 15, 10am to 3pm!

Victorian Valentine’s Day Celebration

February 7, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Victorian tea, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. For children ages 6-12. Reservations required.

540-885-0897, woodrowwilson.org

Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance

February 8, 1pm and 4:30pm at Charlottesville Ballet This semi-formal includes raffle, refreshments, decorate-your-own-cupcake table, Valentine decorating table, dancing, games and activities led by the dancers of Charlottesville Ballet. 227-7592, charlottesvilleballet.org

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating

February 8, 2-3pm at Crozet Mudhouse Join Chef Margot Diaz for an afternoon of cookie decorating. Purchase your tickets online to reserve your spot.

823-2240, vdaycookies.eventbrite.com

Valentine Making

February 9, at Crozet Library Make a special something for a special someone. Supplies available all day for your handmade valentines. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Valentine Box Bling

February 11, 3-5pm at Central Library Drop in and decorate a beautiful box to give to someone special. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Valentine’s Baby Boot Camp Class

February 13, 9:20am at Church of the Incarnation Grab your favorite little Valentine and enjoy a themed workout followed by crafts for the kids. 953-6888, babybootcamp.com

FESTIVALS & FAIRS CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo February 15, 10am-3pm at The Doubletree Hotel

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February 15, 2pm at Central Library Join the library for free fresh popcorn and films on the big screen. JMRL has chairs, but bring a blanket or pillows if you want to lounge on the floor. For all ages. 979-7151 jmrl.org

Frozen Sing-A-Long

February 15, 2pm at The Paramount Theater The popular Disney musical will be on the big screen with subtitles to sing along.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Pippin Meet exhibitors and camps offering horseback riding, sailing, sports training, travel, robotics and much more. With entertainment, great giveaways and special kids’ activities. 9844713 charlottesvillefamily.com

February 20-21 at 7pm Fri., 2 and 7pm Sat. at The Blue Ridge School This musical tells the story of a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. 985-2811, blueridgeschool.com

Kid*Vention 2015

Aladdin

February 21, 10am-3pm at Key Recreation Center Kid*Vention is the museum’s family science festival where kids and families can learn about astronomy, chemistry, environmental science and more through hands-on activities, crafts and games. CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. 977-1025, vadm.org

Red Hill Chili Cook-Off & Bingo Night February 21, 6-8pm at Red Hill Elementary School Cafeteria Play bingo and taste some of the best chili Red Hill has to offer. 293-5332 k12albemarle.org

STAGE & SCREEN National Theatre Live: Treasure Island

February 8, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic is reimagined in this live broadcast from London’s National Theatre. For ages 10+. CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to sponsor. 979-1333 theparamount.net

Family Movie Night: Curious George

February 10, 6:30pm at Northside Library Bring a blanket and pillows and settle in for a family-friendly movie. Popcorn and drinks provided. Rated G. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Follow That Monkey

February 11, 3:30pm at Gordon Ave Library Celebrate Curious George with a movie and snacks. 296-5544, jmrl.org

COME SEE US!

February 20-22, time TBD at Burnley-Moran School Auditorium Enjoy this production from the Black Box Players’ musical theatre workshop for kids.

970-7600, blackboxplayers.com

The Pirates of Penzance

February 20-22 at 7:30pm Fri. and Sat.; 2pm Sun. at St. Anne’s-Belfield School This comic opera includes a tender-hearted band of pirates and the favorite “MajorGeneral’s Song.” 296-5106, stab.org

UVA A Capella SingFest 2015

February 21, 7-9pm at McLeod Hall UVA The Glee Club hosts multiple a capella groups for an incredible evening of vocal power.

Tickets available in Newcomb Hall. virginiagleeclub.org

ArcAttack

February 22, 2pm at Paramount Theater Part rock concert, part science experiment, this high-tech show unveils the science behind the spectacle. Recommended for ages 10+. CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to sponsor. 979-1333, theparamount.net

Youth Orchestra Winter Concert

February 24, 7pm at MLK Performing Arts Center The evening features the Evans Orchestra and the Youth Symphony of Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia. 974-7776, yocva.org

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

February 27-28 at Covenant Upper School This German modernist play is a parable

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Camp Fun!

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about a peasant girl in the Caucasus region of the Soviet Union who rescues a baby from its wealthy natural parents. 220-7329 covenantschool.org

Sister Act

March 5, 7:30pm at John Paul Jones Arena Musical-comedy classic direct from Broadway.

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The Harlem Globetrotters

March 12, 7pm at John Paul Jones Arena Hoop it up with these basketball favorites.

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LEARNING FUN Kids Club Craft Time

Saturdays, 10am-12pm at Michaels Crafts Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up. 971-1072, michaels.com

PBS Kids Go! Writing Contest

Now-March 20 Open to kids in grades K-3 in central Virginia who want to write and illustrate their own stories. Entries have a chance to win awards and compete nationally. ideastations.org/writerscontest

Tots & Dots

February 3, 10am, 11am and 1pm at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum For children ages 6 months to 4 years. A brief tour of visual art and then time for multisensory structured play. Registration required.

Strollers and babies welcome. 244-0234 kluge-ruhe.org

Library Lego Mania

February 5, 4pm at Northside Library Bring your creativity and natural engineering ability; the library supplies the building blocks! For grades K-5. 973-7893, jmrl.org

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Mind Math with Beads

February 5, 4pm at Gordon Avenue Library Learn to calculate faster and better with the abacus. A program for caregivers and children together. Registration required. For grades K-6. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Curiosity Day with Curious George

February 6, 10:30am-12pm at Northside Library Enjoy crafts, snacks and meet the Man with the Yellow Hat. For children of all ages with accompanying adult. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Public Night at the Observatory

February 6 & 20, 7-9pm at McCormick Observatory Three telescopes offer amazing views of the galaxy, weather permitting, along with a slide show and tour. 243-1885, astro.virginia.edu

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Meet the Symphony (Percussion Instruments)

February 7, 10:30am at Virginia Discovery Museum Charlottesville Symphony members bring rhythm to life with storytime and musical activities. 977-1025, vadm.org

Fun for the Young at The Fralin

February 11, 10am at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Librarians share stories, music and movement; docents help children explore the museum.

243-2050, jmrl.org

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DAYTRIPFun!

Exploring Space in Harrisonburg, Day or Night

Harrisonburg is just over an hour northwest of Charlottesville, making it a great daytrip destination for families.

Charlottesville stargazers are lucky to have free, twice-monthly public nights at the McCormick Observatory on Grounds and twice-annual public nights at Fan Mountain (astro.virginia.edu). You’ll find another great option at James Madison University, where the John. C. Wells Planetarium boasts a digital projection system and a star projector that create a realistic (but indoor) night sky and show full-dome movies, too — great for young astronomers who have early bedtimes or who may not yet have the patience for one of the Charlottesville options. The free Saturday public shows (family show at 11am and 1:00pm, feature show at 2:15 and 3:30pm), which change monthly, include Sesame Street and Magic Tree House productions. You’ll also get a chance to see a map of the night sky — stars, planets and constellations — that will be visible from your yard later that night.

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Lego Mania

February 12, 4pm at Central Library Bring your creativity and building skills for your next great creation. No registration required. For grades K and up.

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Time Travelers: The Civil War

February 14, 2pm at Crozet Library Travel back in time to discover what life was like for kids during the Civil War. For grades 3-5. Registration required. 823-4050, jmrl.org

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Block Party: Lego Gathering

February 18, 3:30pm at Gordon Ave Library JMRL will have the building blocks for your next creation. For grades K and up.

296-5544, jmrl.org

Sew Fun!

February 18, 4:30-6pm at Crozet Library By learning a few basic stitches, you can sew a little felt mouse. No prior sewing experience necessary. Registration is required. For grades 4-9. 823-4050, jmrl.org

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Family Art Jam: Portraying the Artist

February 21, at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Children and parents will draw each other at work in the studio. 1-3pm for ages 5-7 and 3-5pm for ages 8-12, Reservations required.

243-2050, virginia.edu/artmuseum

Drum Call and Friends

February 22, 2pm at Central Library Swing and sway to a West African beat with Whit Whitten and his drum and dance group.

For all ages. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Make It & Take It: Rangoli Sand Art

February 25, 3-5pm at Gordon Ave Library In India, these beautiful color-filled designs are created to mark special celebrations and events. Use colored sand to create your own art piece. 296-5544, jmrl.org

More Fascinating than Fiction: Stories for the Older Crowd

February 25, 3:30pm at Crozet Library Listen to some incredible true stories from history and today, enjoy an afternoon snack and chat about books you’ve been reading.

Registration is requested. For grades K-3.

823-4050, jmrl.org

It’s Bin Fun: Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers

February 27, 10:30-11:30am at Crozet Library Captivate your little scientist with openended, child-led play which engages the

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Color Cool

March 4, 3:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library Celebrate the coming of spring with crayons, balloons and lots of colorful activities. For grades K-4. Registration required. 296-5544 jmrl.org

SPORTS & ACTIVE FUN Charlottesville Parks and Recreation invites you to‌

Father-Daughter Dance

Saturdays, 6-9pm at Greenwood Community Center Skate your heart out under the disco light.

296-5844, albemarle.org

Piedmont YMCA Girls Lacrosse

Now-February 20 Registration now open for girls in grades K-5.

Fee for late registration. Financial assistance available. 205-4350, piedmontymca.org

Indoor Playground

February 12, 4pm at Northside Library Get some exercise playing hopscotch, four square, balloon volleyball and more. Grades K-5. Registration required. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Mason Jar Madness

February 18, 7pm at Gordon Avenue Library Make a lantern, vase or anything you can dream up with a mason jar and other materials. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

296-5544, jmrl.org

February 20, 7-8:30pm at Crozet Library Celebrate all things fairy tale, the fantastic and fractured, the sweet and wicked, the good and the evil. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Make It Saturday: Duck Tape

February 21, 2pm at Central Library What can you make with Duck (duct) tape and washi tape? For grades 6-12. Registration recommended. 979-7151, jmrl.org

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Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, 2015 6:30-8:30 pm at Carver Recreation Center

February 11, 4:30pm at Central Library Drop in and kickstart your creativity. For grades 6-12. Animation, cartooning and book trailers this month. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Wickedly Enchanting: A Fairy Tale Evening

Roller Skating

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Make It @ the Library

February 6-21 at Live Arts Arresting and truthful, this play explores the vulnerability of adolescence and unabashedly recalls the confusion of self-discovery.

977-4177, livearts.org

February 4 deadline for schools in Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville Nominate your favorite teacher at a public or private school in Albemarle or Charlottesville.

One winner selected from each school.

296-5820, k12albemarle.org

Charlottesville City School Board Mtg February 5, 5pm at Charlottesville High School 245-2400, ccs.k12.va.us

$10 per couple Ages 5 - 12 registration is required.

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Kid*Vention 2015 February 21, 10am-3pm at Key Recreation Center See page 18

Visit CharlottesvilleFamily.com to find information on these and many more family-fun events!

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Quadruplicity

February 12, 8am-5pm at The DoubleTree Hotel Women’s conference with speakers and exhibits on the theme of balancing career, life, money and health.

CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. quadruplicity.com

Albemarle County School Board Mtg February 12, 6:30pm at Albemarle County Office Building 972-4055, k12albemarle.org

Here Wee Grow Again!

March 7-14 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church This semi-annual kids’ consignment sale offers gently used clothes, toys and gear.

Benefits local families in need. 973-5806 hereweegrowagain.com

SPONSORED BY: MITFORD CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION & CHARLOTTESVILLE FAMILY

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Family Art JAMs

OPEN HOUSES

Age-appropriate tours and hands-on art activities are fun for the whole family!

Peabody Middle School Open House

February 12, 9am-2pm at Peabody School 296-6901, peabodyschool.org

Portraying the Artist Saturday, February 21 1–3 & 3–5 pm

Free Union Country School

Information: www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu

February 12, 9am-12pm at Free Union Country School 978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org/

Reservations: museumoutreach@virginia.edu or 434.243.2050

Charlottesville Waldorf School Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House February 28 at Charlottesville Waldorf School 973-4946, cwaldorf.org

AldersgAte United Methodist ChUrCh Presents…

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March 3, 9-11:30am & March 5, 6:30-8pm at North Branch School 540-456-8450, north-branch-school.org

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March 17, 9-11am at The Field School 923-3435, fieldschoolcv.net

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{living well healthy family} Immune System Boosts 5 Ways to Fight Illness Before It Sets In

As your child grows, her immune system will get stronger. But you can give her diseasefighting system a helping hand with these five tried-and-true approaches.

Make sleep a priority. Sleep is the time a body repairs itself, and it’s the time kids grow. Your preschooler needs 12 hours of sleep, your elementary school-aged child needs 10 hours, and your adolescent needs a good 9½ hours each night to be better prepared for any germs that come their way.

Get your kids outside. Children and adults who get plenty of exercise are healthier.

Outdoor activity also exposes kids to the sun, a rich source of vitamin D. Even if your child is a good milk drinker, he may be lacking in this essential vitamin, which supports

by Kelly Casey

bone health and helps protect against autoimmune diseases, says Mark DeBoer, MD, a UVA pediatric endocrinologist. More than half of all children aren’t getting enough

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vitamin D. “If I just recommended one thing,” he says, “it would be a daily vitamin D supplement (800 international units) all year round, but especially September to May.” Fill your child’s plate with color at each meal. “The variety of colors show the assortment of nutrients that fruits and vegetables offer, many of which have special roles in keeping our immune systems strong,” says Angie Hasemann, a registered dietitian at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. She adds that children should drink plenty of water, and parents should make sure to limit high-sugar and high-fat treats, offering them only every once in a while.

Make breast milk your child’s first food. The main function of a mother’s first milk is to activate and build her infant’s immune system,

Go-To Source for Parents Get helpful tools and more health tips at childrens.uvahealth.com.

says Valerie Goodman, RN, IBCLC, of UVA Breastfeeding Medicine Program. “Colostrum (early milk) is concentrated like the orange juice in your freezer. In those first few days, a baby just needs a little bit because it really packs a punch. Its main function is to build your baby’s immune system,” she says. Breastfeed for as long as you and your child enjoy it, encourages Goodman, saying, “We know that breast milk helps protect babies and toddlers from infection and illness. Breast milk contains living cells that feed and nourish healthy bacteria in a baby’s intestine, while destroying harmful bacteria, to create a healthy microbiome.”

Keep up with vaccinations. Today’s vaccines protect children from more

than a dozen potentially deadly and disabling diseases. “Vaccines in the United States are very, very safe,” says Linda A. Waggoner-Fountain, MD, a UVA Children’s Hospital pediatrician. There is no evidence, she adds, that several vaccines given at one time will overwhelm a child’s immune system. The effectiveness of vaccines can wear off over time, Waggoner-Fountain explains: “It’s important to think about shots not just when the child is an infant and getting ready to start kindergarten, but also when they are in middle and high school.”

Kelly is a medical writer for University of Virginia Health System and UVA Children’s Hospital.

For more insight on kids’ health, go to uvahealth.com/childrens.

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{living well new mom} Top 5 Tips for Baby’s Name A is for Aiden — Or Is It Asher?

Selecting your child’s name can be one of the most overwhelming, challenging and stressful responsibilities that you face. With the birth of each of our three sons, my husband and I felt a huge amount of pressure as we discussed our lists of favorites. We wanted to select names that we both loved, that were unique but not too weird and that our boys could grow into as men. This was no easy task when we got down to it!

Fortunately, a few years later, we are both still happy with our choices and we feel that they suit our kids’ personalities perfectly. If you are setting out on this adventure

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in the coming months, I have a couple of simple tips to keep in mind. Hopefully these suggestions will make the process a smooth and fun one for you and your partner.

1. Take Your Time. For us, it was much easier to wait until later in our pregnancies, when we knew the gender of our baby, to begin a discussion about names. After all, knowing that we were expecting a boy automatically cut our options in half! And if you’re not planning to find out the sex of your child in advance, you can even wait to

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decide on a name until you meet your little one. According to the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, a parent has one year from a child’s date of birth to provide an official first and middle name.

2. Consider How the Name Sounds When Spoken. It’s probably a good idea to avoid first names that rhyme with your last name. And short first names often sound nice with longer last names (and vice versa).

3. Think About Nicknames and Initials. Kids can be cruel. At least try to avoid any obvious names that will set your little guy up for ridicule from his peers.

4. Be Inspired by the Trends. Different families have different opinions on this matter, so it’s up to you and your spouse to decide whether

Did you know?

you want a name that follows the current trends or one that’s more unique or traditional. We kept the focus on family names and took

According to the Social Security Administration, the top boy names in the U.S. in 2013 were Noah and Liam, while the most popular girl names were Sophia and Emma.

inspiration from generations past.

Current baby-naming trends, according to WebMD, include city names (such as Austin and Brooklyn), last names as first names (such as Parker and Coleman), vintage names (such as Pearl and Ruby) and nature names (such as River and Skye).

5. Imagine Your Baby as an Adult with This Name. A name like Bunny might be cute for a little girl, but it may not have the same charm

when your daughter is applying for a job in her 30s.

6. Go Beyond Baby-Name Books. If you’re stuck, it may be easier to identify what you want your baby’s name to mean, such as “gift” or “laughter.” An Internet search by meaning is simple. You could also look to literature and film for ideas: Browse bookshelves (at home or at bookstores) for interesting author and character names or scan the credits that run at the end of movies. You may also find something that you love among the popular names in other countries like Canada (Cordelia and Felix), England (Poppy and Finley) and Ireland (such as Zara and Oisin).

Blair lives in Madison, where she keeps her three sons busy with simple activities and family-friendly recipes, which she shares on her blog at theseasonedmom.com.

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SHARING INTERESTS

Hobbies Bring Grandparents & Grandchildren Together

Looking for a fun project for when Papa and Nana come to

Weave a piece of string, yarn or ribbon between the cone’s

visit? Ask them to share a favorite hobby with your child — one

scales and its base, and leave a tail at least a foot long that will

that will start an ongoing conversation between them and give

later be used to hang the birdfeeder. Spread peanut butter over

them opportunities to develop a special bond. For instance,

the whole pinecone, pushing some in between the scales. Then

birdwatching is an intergenerational activity that all ages, even

roll it in the birdseed to coat the cone.

great-grandparents, can enjoy together. To get started, follow these instructions for making pinecone birdfeeders.

If the weather allows, start with a walk in the woods in

hands in the mess. Just don’t let them lick their fingers. With

search of pinecones. Young children especially will delight in

birdseed and dirt from the pinecones mixed into this peanut

discovering these treasures. Point out birds you see on your

butter, eating it could make kids sick.

expedition.

Make a bunch of these easy feeders, and then go outside

Bring a basket along to collect your foraging finds, and look

and tie them onto branches or a clothesline strung between two

for cones that are at least as big as a child’s fist. (Hemlock cones,

trees where birds can get to them. It’s especially good to hang

for example, are too tiny and won’t work.) Look for dry cones

them in a place where they can be easily seen from inside: near

with scales that are flared and open. If they’re damp (pinecones

a window or next to the deck, for example.

close up when they’re wet), dry them in the oven at 300º for about 10 minutes.

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Papa might want to use a knife or a popsicle stick to spread the peanut butter, but many young kids will be happy to get their

It may take a little while for the birds to find this new source of food, but once they do, it’s great fun to watch them perching

Back at home, get out the peanut butter (smooth is best) and

on the cones and pecking at the seeds. Maybe Nana can help kids

a bag of birdseed (the kind with lots of little seeds). This can get

figure out the difference between the cardinals, tufted titmice,

messy — that’s the part kids love the best — so cover the table

chickadees and goldfinches that come to feast at these (almost)

and floor with newspaper or, better yet, take it outside.

squirrel-proof feeders.

February 2015

{living well family tree} FOR THE BIRDS The Great Backyard Bird Count is February13–16, 2015. Check with the Monticello Bird Club and the Rockfish Valley Foundation to find out how you can participate — and ask about other beginnerfriendly outings, too.

“Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby.

Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you.

Live today with gusto.”

— Dale Carnegie

Family Tree

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Time Together Help grandparents share what they’re passionate about — even if it isn’t birds. Papa may not know much about birds, but he may know a lot about trees or postage stamps. Nana may not play Candy Crush, but she may be able to teach your child to sew or bake.

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{living well crafty & fun}

Conversation Heart Topiaries Written and Photographed by Krissy Millar

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Fill Your Home with Sweetness Get ready to share some love! This craft brings together a quintessential Valentine’s Day candy, a lovely display to brighten up your home in February and the enjoyment of making craft memories with your little ones. Although children should not operate the hot glue gun, they can sort and place the conversation hearts.

Materials Hot glue gun Glue-gun sticks Foam block (to hold the dowel upright inside the container) Small container, such as a tin pail or clay pot Wooden dowel, 12 inches long and 3/8 inches wide Decorative washi or paper tape 5-inch foam shape, round or cone Marker 8-ounce or larger bag of conversation hearts Tissue paper (green is best) Preserved moss (optional) Embellishments such as baker’s twine, ribbon, paper flowers (optional)

Steps 1. Prepare your workspace and turn on your hot glue gun. Be sure to keep small children away from the hot appliance.

2. Place a foam block in the bottom of a small container and set aside.

3. Take a 12-inch strip of decorative tape and lay it flat, sticky side up. Place the dowel in the middle of the tape and slowly roll to one side and then the other to cover. Press out bubbles or wrinkles. (If you don’t have decorative tape, you could paint the dowel ahead of time.)

4. On the bottom of the foam shape, use a marker to mark the center. Gently insert the dowel about 3 inches. Gently remove the dowel and then add hot glue to the top 2 inches and the tip. Re-insert the dowel, helping to secure it in place.

5. Make a short row or column on the foam shape with the hot glue gun, and place conversation hearts close together. (See tips.) Repeat until the shape is covered.

The foam shape will become very heavy as you go, so provide support as needed.

6. Once the shape is covered, take the free end of the dowel and insert it in the foam block that you’ve placed in the container. Stuff tissue paper in the container to cover the block and surround the dowel. Add a layer of preserved moss on the top, if you wish. Embellish the topiary as you like.

Tips: When gluing the conversation hearts, start toward the top and work your way either around or up and down. Stagger each column to minimize the view of the foam, and have younger children help you vary the colors. If your child can read, ask him to read the conversation hearts as you go.

Krissy has come to peace with the fact that, although she tries, she will never have it all together, especially while mothering and homeschooling two girls, being a wife and running a business. She is the owner of KM Photography and her recent work can be seen at kmphotographyblog.com.

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They love what they do,

their perspectives and skills as mothers shape their businesses, and they value the family-friendly flexibility of entrepreneurship.

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Mompreneurs

Managing Family and Business Written by Emily Mohajeri Norris and photographed by Robert Radifera

“ A startup takes working seven days a week and a family takes working seven days a week — and there are only seven days a week!”

— Julie Arbelaez

Ask any family what they love about Charlottesville and their list is sure to include locally owned businesses, as distinctively homegrown as Monticello and the Blue Ridge. Best of all, some of these businesses were founded by moms, part of a global trend of “mompreneurs” — moms who run their own businesses.

As a local mom and co-owner of a fledgling side-business (Tender Sapling) myself, I was delighted to interview four of Charlottesville’s mompreneurs to learn what inspired them to start their businesses, how they juggle the demands of family and entrepreneurship and their tips on work-life balance.

As unique as each of these women and businesses are, these four mompreneurs have a lot in common. They love what they do, their perspectives and skills as mothers shape their

businesses, and they value the family-friendly flexibility of entrepreneurship. They also admit that being both boss and mom is hard but worthwhile.

These women have learned that balance requires excellent planning, letting go of perfectionism and delegating responsibilities. “Give yourself permission to do the best you can — knowing no one is ever perfect,” counsels Mitchell. Collier adds, “You can’t control a family like you control your business.” “When I am making a decision between work and family,” Arbelaez says, “usually family wins and work can wait.”

These mompreneurs know that their pursuits will require some sacrifices. Something usually has to give, whether it is extra sleep, exercise, a dream trip or the perfect life-work balance. “I love helping others,” says Wenzel, who pulled all-nighters to launch her business. It makes it all worth it.”

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You’ve probably met Wenzel if you have visited the Lollipop Shop

Like Wenzel, Arbelaez grew up in another part of Virginia —

— Charlottesville’s largest semiannual pop-up consignment

Chantilly — and never imagined herself living here or starting

sale of children’s clothing and products. Wenzel never thought

a business. But after college at UVA and a life-transforming

she’d be an entrepreneur or live in Charlottesville. A Roanoke

international trip, she noticed the need for an adventure-

native, she pursued a career in medical sales after college, but

oriented, budget travel agency in town and founded Peace

once she became a mom, she stumbled on her calling.

Frogs Travel/Outfitters in 1993.

One day in 1998, while visiting Roanoke with her two young

Arbelaez had the benefit of establishing her business

sons, Wenzel had an epiphany in a children’s consignment store.

prior to motherhood. She admits, “I can’t imagine both

“I realized that I had tons of kids stuff and knew my friends also

[entrepreneurship and family] happening successfully at the

had tons,” she recalls. The Lollipop Shop idea was hatched.

same time because a startup takes working seven days a week

Wenzel’s hallmark can-do attitude was key to her success.

and a family takes working seven days a week — and there are

How to balance family life with starting up a business? No

only seven days a week!” When she gave birth to her first child

problem — Wenzel brings to mind Nike’s motto, “Just do it!”

in 2004, Arbelaez had her role as a business owner down and

Wenzel carried her youngest son in a baby carrier while setting

could bring her baby to work, changing diapers in the shop’s

up shop and kept a Pack ’n Play next to the cash registers.

tiny storage area.

“The Lollipop Shop is truly a family affair,” says Wenzel. She

Even so, juggling work and family was not always easy.

gives credit to others for helping make her venture a success:

Arbelaez was used to being the Chief Frog, always available to

her husband, whose IT skills were a boon to her business; her

meet the demands of her business. She had to let go of some

parents for helping with the kids; and her Lollipop Shop “family,”

of her work responsibilities, because she was the only one who

especially her talented manager.

could care for her new “tadpole.” Fortunately, her wonderful

Wenzel found a way to bring together her various passions

staff expanded their duties and adjusted to hearing the sounds

through her business. She engages her kids in all aspects of

of a cooing little one and to having her nurse the baby at work.

it, maintains a business model that involves consignors and

Today, Arbelaez has two sons ages 10 and 7. She values the

patrons in supporting local charities, and makes raising kids

supportive team of her husband, her excellent store manager

more affordable for families on a budget.

and staff, and the others who help her to balance being both

It has not always been smooth sailing for Wenzel. Like all

the boss and a present mom. The flexibility to meet the needs of

entrepreneurs, the business has had its tests, from hurricanes

her family is what she loves most about life as a mompreneur.

to a mandatory break after Wenzel was in a terrible car accident.

Arbelaez learned early on that setting priorities was essential

But through persistence and trust that what’s meant to be will

to managing her two ventures. She uses her time carefully, fitting

be, Wenzel has weathered the tough times.

in as much family time as possible. For example, after several

As a seasoned businesswoman and mother to two teenagers

hours at the office, she works on her laptop at the kids’ activities.

now, Wenzel posits, “I believe that starting any business, you

So what does Arbelaez sacrifice to get it all done? Often the

must be gutsy and take risks. When I started the Lollipop Shop,

gym, she says. And what does the travel guru of Charlottesville

I had no idea how to start a new company, but I ran the Lollipop

like to do with her family? “I love a good adventure,” exudes

Shop like I would want to be treated.” My guess is that she treats

Arbelaez with a sparkle in her eyes. Her work passion translates

her sons with that same courtesy, because they continue to

into family fun — whether they are exploring Monticello or

help at the shop — an inspiration for anyone who wishes to

discovering a new corner of Central America. And sharing the

raise their babies alongside a business.

world with her boys enriches her life, too.

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Forrest Mitchell, Bounce-n-Play

Kate Collier,

Mitchell, a Charlottesville native, always wanted to be a

Work done by Collier — the co-owner of Feast, an independent

mom and work in business. So it is no surprise that her role

specialty food store — has benefitted many local families.

as a mother led eventually to her family-oriented business.

Her foodie roots go back to her childhood days in Fauquier

After moving back to Charlottesville from Richmond in 2006,

County, where she “grew up wandering the farm, collecting all

she was mom to four kids ages 4 and under. She noticed the

the good things to eat. It was my favorite activity as a child.”

lack of play options in town and found herself driving them

Collier had the benefit of helping with her parents’ bakery and

back to Richmond for its kid-friendly destinations. Mitchell’s

a farm-to-table restaurant. In her 20s, she worked in the San

hands were too full to remedy it immediately, but the seed was

Francisco food industry, learning that small, family-owned food

planted for Bounce-n-Play, where kids can bounce, climb, slide

businesses are an essential part of the ideal food equation.

and paint.

Feast

Collier and her husband, Eric Gertner, joined their food

Once her youngest was in preschool, the energetic

passions and skills to co-found Feast in 2002. Building on

Mitchell got to work on the business concept. She visited kid

Feast’s profile as foodie mecca, in 2009 Collier established the

destinations across the state and in Raleigh, North Carolina,

Local Food Hub, which distributes food from 70 local farms to

assembling her ideas. Doors to Bounce-n-Play opened in 2010

over 150 schools, hospitals and other locations across Central

and Charlottesville parents have been grateful ever since.

Virginia.

“Being a mom was the best training or preparation I could

Three years after the launch of Feast and soon after the

have had,” Mitchell says. Not only does being a parent make her

store doubled in size, Collier gave birth to a baby boy. It was

a great people manager, but it means she knows that parents

“right before the very busy holidays, so he spent his first months

need breaks just as much as kids need to play. Mitchell designed

upstairs in an automated swing,” remembers Collier, pointing

the facility to be as much a retreat for parents as it is fun for

to the loft area in the retail store. She could hear when the

kids. That’s why she invested in comfy chairs with an easy view

baby needed her and was able to care for him there. As her son

of the kids’ play area, wi-fi and even a treadmill.

grew, he got involved in the store’s operations, putting stickers

As a mother, she had a built-in crew of kid advisors ready to help design and test out Bounce-n-Play. She shares, “My

on bags and more. “He continues to love being upstairs at Feast and feels like the staff are his friends and family,” says Collier.

children helped with the design and planning. The art and

As the other mompreneurs have shared, a great staff and

paint room was for my daughter, who is now in art school. The

supportive spouse are key to Collier’s success. Collier shares

kids love Bounce-n-Play as much as I do.”

her life lessons, which apply to all working moms. “Try to be

Mitchell has found it possible to be a mompreneur in

disciplined and turn work off at a specific time each day,” she

part due to the support of her husband, whose flexible work

advises, “so you can really be there in the family moments.”

schedule allows him to chauffer kids around town, as well as a

Because all moms have times when they are grouchy and tired,

wonderful manager she can rely on. Perhaps most importantly,

she also counsels that mompreneurs share how they’re doing

Mitchell feels a real calling to serve her community by offering

with loved ones so they can step up and help out.

a place where parents can recharge their batteries. She adds, with her signature smile, “I remember the days when just a

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A mompreneur herself, Emily is a homeschooling mother to

an hour or two in different surroundings made me feel like a

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{resources summer camp} The 2015 CharlottesvilleFamily Guide to Residential Camps Whether your child loves the arts, swimming, computer programming, horses or adventure sports, we’ve got a camp for you! See what some of the area’s residential camps have to say about themselves and mark your calendars for the CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo — February 15 at the DoubleTree Hotel — and meet the staff behind many of these wonderful camps in person!

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RESIDENTIAL CAMPS GUIDE See what the area’s residential camps have to say about themselves!

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Claire Buisseret

Claire Buisseret

The Enriching Presence of International Students

by Jennifer Conrad Seidel

Claire Buisseret

A WIN-WIN As the world becomes a smaller place, more private schools are welcoming interest from families abroad who want their children to study in the United States during their middle and high school years. This interest has led enrollment of international students at secondary schools throughout the U.S. to triple over the last decade — reaching 73,000 by fall 2013 — according to the Institute of International Education.

In 2013, Virginia’s secondary schools hosted 1,664 international students (3.4 percent of the to Washington, D.C. — host to many international diplomats with families — may explain the long history that some of our local boarding schools have of welcoming international students, you’ll find that not only do our boarding schools welcome international students, but so do an increasing

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national total); all but nine of them were at private institutions. While Charlottesville’s proximity

number of local non-boarding schools as well.

Interestingly, nearly 49,000 of international students nationwide are seeking a high school diploma. The other 24,000 are in the U.S. as exchange students, a segment that has seen 15 percent growth during this same period. Here locally, this popular trend is alive and well among private schools in the area, with St. Anne’s-Belfield School, the Miller School of Albemarle and Tandem Friends School of Charlottesville being among them.

The World Comes to Charlottesville STAB’s program originated with St. Anne’s School — predating the merger of St. Anne’s and Belfield School in the 1970s. Almost all 66 international students currently enrolled at STAB are in high school. A few of those come for a single year, usually enrolling for 10th grade; most come in their freshman year with the intention of completing high school studies in the states and remaining here for college. (The University of Virginia, for instance, currently hosts over 1,000 students from almost 150 countries.) Staff takes trips abroad for recruiting efforts, and prospective students and their families come here to visit the campus.

International and other boarding students live at STAB’s Greenway Rise campus, home to its upper school, just off Ivy Road. All boarders live in the recently renovated dormitories, usually in a four-person, two-bedroom suite, with or near seven residential James Mattise

life faculty advisors as well as the head of the upper school.

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The Covenant School 220-7330, covenantschool.org Pre-K–Grade 12 Charlottesville’s PK–12 nondenominational, college preparatory day school, providing a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences education within a vibrant school community to over 570 students from 10 surrounding counties. See ad page 57 The Field School of Charlottesville 923-3435, fieldschoolcv.net Grades 5–8 A boys’ middle school dedicated to developing well-rounded boys with small classes; strong, involved faculty; and character and leadership development.

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“We foresee continuing to broaden outreach across the

had international students in the past, it does not at present.

globe to ensure diverse enrollment,” says Warren Buford, STAB’s

Because it offers no boarding, the school does not actively recruit

associate head of school for advancement, “and will also look

students, relying instead on word of mouth, but as diversity is

to expand opportunities for our day students in grades 7–12 to

a large part of the school’s mission, administrators welcome

engage in global experiences.”

the opportunity for cultural exchanges. For example, Tandem

Miller, a co-ed boarding school, has been hosting international students since the 1970s. At present, 42 of its 185 students in

Friends is working with the Asia Institute at UVA to build a network of Asian students in Charlottesville.

grades 8–12 come from more than a dozen countries. “Enrollment

“We maintain a small number of international students —

has remained fairly consistent over the past few years, but there

no more than two or three per grade,” explains Nura Yingling,

has certainly been an increase in interest and applications

Tandem Friends’ upper school director. “This enables our

from international students,” says Director of Admission Sam

international students to have a fuller ‘Tandem’ and American

Hale. “We are constantly diversifying our international student

experience, because there is no opportunity to be in a clique of

population but want it to always remain under 25 percent of our

fellow international students as there are few!”

overall enrollment.” Students find Miller through consultants, study abroad programs, traveling staff and word of mouth.

Encouraging the integration of international students within the school’s student body ensures that they pick up English

As at STAB, international students tend to enroll for all four

quickly and that all students benefit from their presence. “We

years of high school and apply to American colleges, although a

are continuously diversifying our international population to

few sophomores come for just one year. They board alongside

ensure that large groups of students are not from the same

students coming from within the U.S. on the school’s extensive

country,” says Miller’s Hale. “We also have an English-only policy.

grounds in Albemarle County, which include a 70-bed dormitory

The goal for many of our international students is to be admitted

for boys, who live in triples, that is staffed by three dorm parents,

at an American University and then successfully complete a

and a 45-bed dormitory for girls, who live in singles, that has two

degree. To do this, mastery of the English language is a must.

dorm parents.

Students need be able to read, write, listen and speak well. Lastly,

Tandem Friends, which is not a boarding school, has a newer,

our overall program fosters a safe environment where students

smaller program that is growing in vibrancy. This year, its upper

branch out and try new classes, clubs, athletics and interests —

school welcomed four international students — one sophomore,

in turn, creating friendships and relationships with more new

two juniors and one senior — and although the lower school has

students than they would have otherwise.”

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In the Classrooms This year, Miller’s Latin teacher and Celebrating 20 years! 1994-2014 Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

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men and women who come to STAB from abroad are outstanding students. For example, seven international students are taking AP Chemistry with her this year. “It always amazes me that kids are learning a complicated topic such as chemistry in a language that is not their own,” she marvels, “and are doing well!”

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Huseyn Mustafabayli, an 18-year-old senior at STAB from Baku, Azerbaijan, has been studying in the U.S. since August 2011.

His parents both have graduate degrees, and his grandparents were professors, so he was raised to value education. “Since childhood, it has been my dream to study in the United States,” Mustafabayli says.

“Continuing my education in the U.S. was my idea, and my parents respected and supported it. It’s one of the best life decisions that I have made.” Hoping to attend Harvard and then pursue a career

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sent Guatemalan students to different the American culture,” explains senior and future engineer Adrian Lewin from Guatemala, now in his second year at Miller. “My sister went to the Miller School of Albemarle and I went to a different school. After the two months, my sister liked the school and she decided to stay. My parents saw how my sister was improving herself so we decided that it was a good opportunity to improve myself, too.”

Seventeen-year-old Kathy Bai of China came to the U.S. in fall 2013. Her parents did not study abroad, but they felt the challenges of sending her abroad were outweighed by the benefits. “When I go out of my own country alone in a young age, I would know more and have a better ability for everything,” she says. Bai lives with a host family in an arrangement that international

students’

families

make

privately or through an agency. Sometimes,

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a family from the school hosts a student.

Something for Everyone International students come to receive an education, but in turn, their presence enriches the social and educational lives of those around them. “My students are a

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reminder to the school at large that even in little Charlottesville we are part of a global community,” explains Tandem Friends’

Free Union Country School 978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org Preschool–Grade 5 Encouraging active exploration and critical thinking in a country setting with strong parent-school collaboration and an emphasis on art, music and Spanish as well as traditional academic subjects. See ad page 54

Heartmoor Farm School & Education Centre 917-822-7230, heartmoorfarm.org 12–15 year olds Farm school offering a 10-month academic adolescent program in Kents Store. Strong, integrated academics, emotional and social support, deep connection to the land and participation in economics. See ad page 14

The Frost Montessori School 979-5223, frostmontessori.com Ages 21 months–6 years A varied curriculum using the Montessori method in a developmentally appropriate learning environment. This promotes knowledge of the world and encourages development of skills needed for growth.

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International School of Charlottesville 984-2174, theisc.org Toddler (age 2)–Kindergarten An NAEYC-accredited preschool fostering varied long-term cognitive benefits and foundations for a lifetime of global literacy by teaching in an emotionally-supportive language-immersion environment. Previous exposure to Spanish or French not required.

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Grymes Memorial School 540-672-1010, grymesschool.org Jr. K–Grade 8 Since 1947: Nurturing character, building thinkers, cultivating creativity, fostering community, launching learners. Financial assistance available. Bus transportation included in tuition for Northern Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Culpeper and Spotsylvania counties. See ad page 57

Mountaintop Montessori 979-8886, mountaintopmontessori.org Toddler–Grade 8 Accredited and progressive programs, Montessori materials, and outdoor experiences on over 9 acres prepare children for high school and for life as mindful global citizens. See ad page 60

North Branch School 540-456-8450, north-branch-school.org Preschool–Grade 8 Strives to foster respect, non-violence, environmental responsibility and community involvement. Emphasis on hands-on learning and cooperation, while providing a challenging, solid foundation in academics, the arts and life skills. Small class size. See ad page 56 Oakland School 293-9059, oaklandschool.net Ages 6–14 at admission A small coeducational boarding and day school providing individualized instruction to help children reach their academic and personal potential. See ad page 60 Peabody School 296-6901, peabodyschool.org Pre-K–Grade 8 Peabody School offers a rich and challenging curriculum with differentiated activities and instruction specially tailored to meet the needs of academically advanced students. See ad page 56

Our teachers aren’t making all the lesson plans.

“Fridays are exciting days in grades K-4 as student-initiated learning meets project-based learning, with students exploring their own interests and applying skills in an authentic and supportive environment.“ Lisa Cetroni

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A great fit for students needing support and individualized attention in reading, math, written language, and study skills.

• Multi-sensory approach incorporates traditional instruction and advanced technology.

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Regents School of Charlottesville 293-0633, regents-school.org K–Grade 8 Providing a classical, Christian education using strong academics, conservative values and nurturing environment with an emphasis on character development and parental involvement. See ad page 56 Renaissance School 984-1952, renaissanceschool.org Grades 9–12 A college-prep high school for high ability students in the arts, sciences or humanities. Broad and deep learning in the arts and academics, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Students and faculty form a friendly community of independent thinkers. See ad page 58 St. Anne’s-Belfield School 296-5106, stab.org Preschool–Grade 12 (boarding 9–12) St. Anne’s-Belfield provides a challenging, innovative academic environment, offering opportunities for students to develop honorable character, serve their community, and realize their potential via diverse courses and extracurricular opportunities. See ad page 59 Tandem Friends School 951-9314, tandemfs.org Grades 5–12 Tandem Friends is characterized by rigorous academics and a well-rounded extracurricular program. A Tandem Friends education puts students first today and prepares them for a successful future tomorrow. See ad page 51

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The Village School 984-4404, villageschool.us Grades 5–8 Instills a love of learning through the challenging stimulating curriculum and personalized instruction with small classes.

An all-girl environment allows students to discover their strengths and grow in confidence while succeeding personally and academically. See ad page 46

Buisseret. “Having them helps to keep us from being too parochial. The students at Tandem benefit from my international students’ perspectives in the classrooms and through the friendships they forge.”

“Any time that we can expose STAB students and faculty to different cultures and perspectives, it is an excellent thing,” concurs Van Liew, “especially considering that with technology and travel these days, our students must learn how to interact with and respect people other than Americans.”

This is echoed by senior Sophia Hunt, who lists diversity of thought, culture and experiences among the benefits of having international peers. “We learn so much more than just facts and statistics about

societal

differences

from

our

international students. We learn how cultural structures manifest differently in the United States and abroad, and how these structures influence identity and values,” she enthuses. “It is not just

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values, race, ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic status — all of which enrich our dialogue and understanding of global and cultural awareness.”

“Several years ago, our fall production of ‘Twelve Angry Men’ had a cast that was half international students—all but one were brand new to Miller School,” says Burke, recounting an example of how welcoming students into a school community

can

bring

out

the

best

in everyone. “They would use pocket translators when they did not understand English words in their dialogue, and it was truly heartwarming to see our American students help them understand the meaning of a word or the point of a particular scene. By the time the show opened,

these

young

internationals,

with the help and support of their American counterparts, had not only had memorized their challenging lines of

dialogue, but

created

memorable

characters and engaged in some truly remarkable moments of theater.”

Jennifer, the editor of CharlottesvilleFamily. She and her husband have raised their two children in Charlottesville.

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HISTORIC CARRSBROOK - Built circa 1794, is one of Albemarle County’s most distinguished 18th century homes w/SW mtn & Rivanna River views 4.5 acres, pool, guest house just north of Charlottesville. On Virginia Landmarks Register & National Register of Historic Places. $995,000 . Call Steve McLean (434) 981-1863 MLS#516850.

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