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Contents January 2013 Volume 18 Number 1

Features 50 Obesity in Children

Learn how this problem continues to increase and how you can help your family stay healthy.

54 Choosing Private School

Discover the “5 Must Haves” when looking for the right private school for your child and your family.

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6 From One Parent to Another DeAnne Watson

8 Living With Children

56 2013 River Region Private School Guide

Our listing of local private schools offers details in categories like academics, sports, tuition, religious affiliation and more, all to help you narrow your search.

86 Live Your Life’s Dream

January can be a great time to set new goals and begin pursuing some of your biggest desires in life. Find new inspiration this New Year.

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The Facts About Fever Your body’s temperature is a set point, usually around 98.6 and is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain. It acts as a central thermostat and helps to maintain body temperature at this point. There is a normal diurnal fluctuation of the body’s temperature with a peak at 4 pm to 6 pm and a low at 4 am to 8 am giving us a range of normal values. This fluctuation can be as much as one degree Fahrenheit. Fever is a sign of an underlying illness and will remain until that illness has resolved. It will temporarily go away if medicine is given but may return until the illness has resolved. The illness is commonly a virus or bacteria that has invaded your body. It triggers a set of reactions that raises your body temperature in an attempt to kill the invader or as a result of the invader. Many thermometers are available and it is important to get an accurate measure of your child’s temperature. Comfort for the child, the ease of use, and accuracy are the top things considered when deciding how to check a child’s temperature. Axillary (or underarm) thermometers are easy

to use and are close to core body temperature if used correctly and if you add one degree to your reading. Oral thermometers are more accurate than axillary, but can only be used in children over five due to cooperation issues. The reading may be incorrect if the child had something to drink prior to the measurement. Infrared tympanic (or ear) thermometers are the least accurate due to the difficulty of getting a reading from the ear drum and not the ear canal. Ear wax and ear infections can also affect their reading. Infrared temporal (or forehead) thermometers accuracy can vary. You must keep it in contact with the skin for the entire reading and if your child has been lying on that side of his head the reading may be falsely elevated. Rectal thermometers have been the gold standard for many years and the most accurate, but they are also the most uncomfortable for the child. Now that you know your child’s temperature, what should you do about it? A temperature over 100.4F is considered a fever and can be treated. Fever reducing medicines like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) are available over the counter. Always follow the

directions carefully. You should contact your doctor if your child is less than three months old and has a fever or if you need to know the proper dosing of medication. Cool wash cloths and lukewarm baths can also help reduce their temperature. If the fever persists make an appointment to see your doctor. Many fears about fevers exist. The most common is that a high fever will cause brain damage. Many studies have been done and none show that high fever cause brain damage. If brain damage occurs it is usually the illness that is causing the fever that is the culprit. Many studies have also shown the height of the fever does not necessarily mean a worse illness. If your child has a fever and you are worried about them call your pediatrician or make an appointment to be seen by them. Dr. Hoy was born in Montgomery, Alabama. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and earned her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia in 2007. She completed her Pediatrics Residency in Detroit, Michigan at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Malissa is happily married to Jade and they have one son.

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(Guest column from the Montgomery County Board of Education) Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” The Montgomery County School Board is focused on nothing short of success. With the addition of one new member, the re-election of two others, and the election of new officers, we already have a new attitude on the Montgomery County Board of Education. We are more unified than ever and focused on our task of providing the best possible education to our students. There will certainly be differences of opinions, but each of us is committed to maintaining professional attitudes and to respecting each other’s opinions.

Superintendent Thompson has already brought our new board together for our first workshops with the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) and Auburn University Montgomery. She has planned a Data Summit facilitated by AUM on January 30, 2013. We are moving forward to optimize student performance. The AUM Data Summit will allow us to look at every area of our system and to honestly examine our strengths and weaknesses. From the summit, we will have the genesis of our new five-year strategic plan – our goals for student advancement and the road map to reach those targets. We will be transparent in both, and involve the community in our work to make every student the best he or she can be. The training by AASB covered the roles and responsibilities of school boards. This training reinforced our commitment to work together, to address the challenges of providing support to the superintendent and staff, and setting standards for our schools. We each signed a pledge to follow our code of ethics and work to improve our schools. We would like to thank Superintendent Barbara Thompson for being proactive time

and time again. She has been the catalyst behind numerous positive moves to address serious issues. For example, she put critical cost savings measures in place, and recently she called an emergency board meeting to help ensure the safety of our schools. The board, at her behest, voted to unanimously accelerate the system’s plan to install additional safety equipment in the 12 (out of 55) schools without safety doors. She has proven that she has the best interest of children at heart, not only with words but with her actions. It is a new day for Montgomery Public Schools. We are committed as a board to working together and supporting our superintendent and staff as they work to provide the best possible education to the students of Montgomery County. Eleanor Dawkins, President/District 3 Heather Sellers, Vice-President/District 1 W. Durden Dean, District 2 Mary Briers, District 4 Melissa Snowden, District 5 Robert Porterfield, District 6 Beverly Ross, District 7

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Wilson SGA Holds Canned Food Drive

Wilson Elementary’s Student Government Association kicked the holiday season off by having a canned food drive for the Montgomery Area Food Bank. Grades K-5 had a friendly competition on which grade level could collect the most cans. The second-grade classes won! The whole school came together and collected a total of 1,053 pounds of food.

STJ Equestrians Win In First-Ever Outing

In their first-ever outing on October 6 in Alpharetta, Georgia, Saint James School’s newly organized STJ Jumpers not only participated, but came home adorned with competition ribbons. Eighthgrader Jordan Crumpton won both her competition classes, while junior Olivia Kent received second and fourth place in her events. Eighth-grader Mae Morgan Blankenship placed second in her competitive event as did sixth-grader Virginia Williams. Overall, ten schools competed in the Georgia event, with 180 total entries. Lane Sullivan coaches the Jumpers. Shown here with their ribbons are, from left, Olivia Kent, Jordan Crumpton, Mae Morgan Blankenship and Virginia Williams. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

After several weeks of preparation that included memorizing depositions, preparing direct and cross examination questions, attending officer training and long team practices, a total of 43 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School students participated in the 2012 YMCA Youth Judicial Conference, which was held November 10-11 in Montgomery. These students, along with their attorney coaches, worked diligently to prepare either the prosecution or the defense side of the case. Trials were held in the chambers of the Federal Courthouse of the Middle District of Alabama. While the competition was stiff, our students fared extremely well! Three teams competed for the prosecution. 2011 Premier League competition winners Gaton Armstrong, McKinlee Houghland, Ashley Karst, Mary McLaughlin, Alli Micher, Jennifer Tyner and Tucker Wilkinson worked with attorneys Ali and Ray Hawthorne once again this year and placed in the Top 20. Half of the team made up of Baines Deal, Carmen Espinoza, Zach Hulcher, Paul Overton, Dean Rodopoulos, Bennie Taylor and Michael Tyner competed for the first time this year and did very well. They were coached by Nicole McArthur and Jacob Jeter and placed in the Top 20. The prosecution team coached by Lydia Yancey and made up of Agnes Armstrong, Emily Barranco, Kathleen Beesley, Abaigeal Gilbert, Emily Lafreniere and Nadine Moussalli won top honors in the Premier League! Three teams also competed for the defense. Coached by Mike Harper, the Premier League team made up of Ali Harper, Aubrey Lenn, Alex Nyairo, Elizabeth Overton, Taylor Pitters and Emily Walker competed well against their competition. The defense team made up of Ashley Barranco, Ann Marie Dean, Andrea Hayes, Monica McCann, Anna McCracken and Trey Vaughan was once again coached by Richard Dean. This team was fierce and placed in the Top 20. Laurel Crawford once again coached her team to the Top 10. This team included Chad DuBois, Sydney Jarman, Megan Karst, Katie Lafreniere (who was named the “fashionista” of the weekend), Jack Starr, Maggie Starr and Natalie Sullivan. Representing MCPS as Officers of the Court were Judge Stefan Perritano and his bailiff, James Sherman. Alex Castanza served as bailiff for the chief justice, his second year in that position. The culmination of the weekend was the election and swearing in of the 2013 Chief Justice, MCPS junior Alex Castanza, shown. He is the son of Mike and Diane Castanza. Special thanks to the attorneys who helped prepare our students, the many parents who came to watch the trials, and Abby Beesley and Steve Perritano, who were tireless chaperones!

Hooper Academy Volleyball Seniors Make CCJ Team Hooper Academy seniors Amanda Hobbs and Jasmine Flores have made the Capital City Juniors volleyball travel team. Hobbs received honors during her volleyball season at Hooper by being named to the All-Tournament team in the Eastwood tournament. She also received awards such as Best Offensive Player and Academic Award for the 2012 season. Flores received honors of being named Best Team Player by her teammates during the 2012 season. 15

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Trinity’s Curles Wins Cross Country Championship

Academy’s Lower School Takes Part in Fall Sharing During the first week of November, Montgomery Academy Lower School students collected children’s books and items for hygiene kits for the Salvation Army for their annual Fall Sharing Project. The children brought in shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes and other products and assembled more than 60 complete hygiene kits for adults and children. The kits, along with a large amount of donated books and other supplies, were delivered to the Salvation Army on November 15 by Academy Lower School teachers and students.

Trinity Presbyterian School junior Wesley Curles was victorious in the AHSAA Class 3A state cross country meet at Oakville November 10. Curles clocked in at 16:41.21 to win the individual championship. Senior Thomas Stallings finished 9th overall out of 150 runners. Sophomore Joy McRae finished 14th out of 150 runners in the girls’ division. Junior Emily Eagerton finished with her best time of the year at the state meet. The boys’ cross country team made its first appearance at a state competition and finished 4th overall with strong times by the top five on the team. The top five finished with a time 20 minutes or below. This group includes Harrison Lott, Cooper McCurry, T.A Sluis, Wesley Curles and Thomas Stallings. The future of Trinity’s cross country team is very promising with the performance by the 7thand 8th graders this year. This group includes Cole Brown, Adam Hall, Brian Roth, Wells Rutland, Collier Wilson, Phelps Williams, Sam Nunn, Mac Parsons and Weldon Willis. From left are senior Thomas Stallings, sophomore Joy McRae and junior Wesley Curles.

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Success Unlimited Joins ‘See You at the Pole’ Success Unlimited Academy joined thousands of other students across Montgomery and the United States at the annual “See You at the Pole” event. This is a statement of the firm faith that the students at SUA hold. The featured speaker for the ceremony was Pastor Chris Erwin of Church of the Highlands. Pastor Erwin had the students’ undivided attention as he told them the story of Daniel. He also shared his personal testimony that was very moving and heartfelt. Around the flagpole, Pastor Erwin led the students in the Lord’s Prayer as he discussed the meaning of the words with the students. “It was a great experience,” stated Activities Director Julie Beard. “Today was really special to me, because I taught Chris in the fourth grade at Morningview Elementary. It was awesome to listen to his message. I am so proud of him and the life he lives.”

Holy Spirit School Holds Flag and Flagpole Dedication In honor of Veterans’ Day, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory Schools’ Holy Spirit Campus held its Flagpole Dedication Ceremony on November 16. The flag and flagpole were gifts to MCPS. The flag was given by Col. and Mrs. David Cool. Michelle Cool is a teacher at the school, and both of their children are students at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School. Courtney is a tenth-grader and Cameryn is in fourth grade at the Holy Spirit Campus. The flagpole was given by the family of Bobby and Bonnie McClure, in honor of Mrs.McClure’s father, Raymond A. Vollenweider, Sr. Mrs. McClure felt the best way to honor her father’s memory was by offering this gift, because of her father’s love of our country and his extreme patriotism. Vollenweider, a Korean War veteran, was honored beautifully by his family, the students of the Holy Spirit Elementary Campus and Active Duty Military Officers. This is the first school year for the Holy Spirit Elementary Campus. Up until now, students have gathered in the morning around the foundation for a flagpole and held a flag for The Pledge. At 7:50 a.m., this day began as usual, with prayer led by a student and followed by The Pledge of Allegiance. Only this time, students stood and peered up toward the new flagpole on the front lawn, installed on the foundation that fellow students had stood holding a much smaller flag. The new flag was presented and raised by Vollenweider’s son-in-law, Bobby McClure, and his grandson, Bryan McClure, along with Lt. Col. William Walski. The Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Marching Band played the Star Spangled Banner, while Lt. Col. William Walski and Col. David Cool saluted. Lt. Col. Walski is a Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School parent and is married to Holy Spirit Elementary librarian Mindy Walski. Finally, the students, faculty, staff and guests of Holy Spirit Elementary said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, as they will for years to come. Members of Vollenweider’s family that were in attendance at the dedication included his wife, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie (‘76) and Bobby McClure; grandchildren, Bryan (‘98) and Melanie McClure, Brittany (‘03) and Josh Bradley with their daughter, Ella; and Brianna McClure (‘09) and fiancee Woods Lisenby. Bonnie McClure addressed the students and guests about honoring her father’s memory. The dedication plaque that will be installed will say: “Dedicated in memory of Raymond A. Vollenweider, Sr. in honor of Veterans’ Day November 2012.” Montgomery Parents I January 2013

Holy Cross Students Create Elf Stories Since Thanksgiving, Cynthia Echols’s second-grade class at Holy Cross Episcopal School has enjoyed having a special elf visitor in the classroom. After much thought, Echols decided to turn her second-graders into creative writers by asking them to create their own story about an elf. Students were instructed to begin their story with an introductory sentence, making sure to name their Elf. Then, they were to write four or five interesting details about their elf, finally ending with a concluding sentence. These children have unbelievable imaginations! The elves had many creative names such as Fizby, Wiskit and Jingles! Some of the children opted to tell what movie their elf liked to watch or what food they like to eat. The elves also had some very interesting hiding places such as the pantry, under the couch, and in the Christmas tree. As each child finished his elf story, he met with Echols individually and read the story to her. Echols spent time with each of the children, helping them make corrections and, in some cases, teaching a new grammar skill. These inventive stories were displayed in the hallway for others to read and enjoy. Now that the students have proven their creative writing abilities, there are sure to be many more stories to come! From left, Mary Margaret Bass, Noah Keller and Nasir Burton stand proudly beside their elf stories.

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City Councilman Donates to BrewTech Robotics Montgomery City Councilman Jon Dow made a generous donation to the Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School’s Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics team to help students attend the South’s BEST Competition held on the campus of Auburn University in December. The team earned several awards during the preliminary competition earlier this fall where the robot competed against teams from schools around the Southeast. The team received a secondplace award in T-Shirt Design. From left are BrewTech Principal April Lee, Kaitlyn Beans, Victoria Houghton, BrewTech Robotics CEO Sherman Peek, Councilman Jon Dow and BrewTech Engineering Academy instructor Steve Ballard.

Taylor Crossing Hosts Saint James Students

Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital was host to five eighth-grade students from Saint James School for their career shadow week. Molly Grace Denham, Sally Brown, Colton Alter, JT Peifer and Johnathon Towle were treated to an inside view of several different businesses during their week of shadowing. The program is designed to give the eighth-graders hands-on experience at an early age in fields they may be interested in pursuing after graduation. “In my field, most people have a misunderstanding about what we do,” said Dr. Philip Mitchell, veterinarian at Taylor Crossing. “It is not just about giving a puppy or kitten a simple shot. We see a variety of difficult cases each day. During a typical morning we can go from doing a routine spay, to a detailed orthopedic surgery to an emergency case involving a serious trauma.” Alter said the week had been an amazing experience. “I will have to say one of the coolest things I saw was the ear scope Dr. King did. I just didn’t know you could do these types of procedures on dogs and cats. I’ve never seen a real eardrum before and watching Dr. King remove the debris that caused the dog so much pain was just fascinating!” Dr. Zeb King, who is another veterinarian at Taylor Crossing, said he believes programs like the one Saint James offers are an excellent way to introduce junior high students to the expectations of different career fields. “I am always excited when I get an opportunity to impact a young person’s life,” he said. “Veterinary medicine does not have the strict HIPPA regulations that human medicine does. This is why we are able to give kids the opportunity to see an actual surgery in action from start to finish. I also like the opportunity I am given to discuss why making good grades is important starting in junior high and continuing until graduation. Also, working in fields they are interested in pursuing is important. This is why I encourage summer jobs or internships when they get older.” Dr. Zeb King is shown with Sally Brown, Molly Grace Denham and Colton Alter. www.montgomeryparents.com

Elf Visits Evangel Rowdy the Christmas Elf recently visited Evangel Christian Academy’s elementary students. He first appeared in the third- and fourth-grade classes. After staying a few days, he began to venture around and visit other classrooms. Teachers and students soon noticed that “mischievous” things were starting to happen. One by one, Rowdy played practical jokes in each room. Learning charts were turned upside-down, students’ supplies were moved around and notes were left on the chalk boards. The older children warned the kindergarten classes to be on their guard because he had not struck their rooms yet. In anticipation, the kindergartners set an “Elf Trap” with cookies for bait. The surprised students caught the little Elf during lunch and returned him to the third-grade classroom. The third-graders put him in time-out in their room inside a “Naughty” stocking.

Frazer Opens Registration For 2013-14 School Year Frazer Memorial Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is preparing to open registration for the 2013-2014 school year. The registration process will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, for Mother’s Morning Out, 3K, 4K and kindergarten programs for the upcoming school year. For more information or to schedule a tour of the school, please call 279-0271. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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As part of Macon-East Montgomery Academy’s technological initiative for the classroom, every first- through twelfthgrade student received an iPad at the start of the school year. Lower School students utilize apps on their iPads to make learning fun. Addition and subtraction apps turn memorizing math facts into a fun pastime while learning about daily life in a covered wagon is brought to life with “The Oregon Trail” app. Students take virtual tours of historic places like Plymouth Plantation as their teachers incorporate the use of the iPad in with their daily lesson plans. The Accelerated Reading program has taken off at an accelerated pace thanks in part to the use of iPads. Each student in the class can log in to the AR app and take a test at the same time rather than having to take turns at a classroom computer. The “AR Book finder” app allows students to check a book to see if it can be used for AR testing. Many students use their iPads to check out books from the public library. Students use “Spelling City” to practice their spelling lists for the week. The students select their teacher and the current week’s spelling list allowing them to play games and take a practice test. Another favorite app is “gflash+”, where teachers input vocabulary words for subjects such as history, reading, social studies and science. Students use the app to help study the words and their meanings. According to Macon-East sixthgrade teacher Gwen Walters, student iPad use “gives the students independence in studying.” The “Notability” app helps students learn to take notes in class, a skill that will benefit them throughout their academic career. Fifth-grade teacher Melissa Gilmore said iPads are “an awesome addition to our curriculum and extend our teaching base and techniques.” Students are eager to use their iPads for learning each day at school and home, and teachers literally have at their fingertips a World Wide Web of resources to inspire, encourage, motivate and most importantly educate students. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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Hobbit Characters Visit Eastwood Christian

Macon-East Students Enjoy ‘Christmas Carol’

Friends of the Shire, including elves, dwarves, hobbits and even an eagle or two, visited Eastwood Christian School as a culmination of the “Hobbit Challenge.” The challenge was for Lower School students to read The Hobbit and then attend a “Second Breakfast” of scones and jelly. Those who completed their reading were awarded a movie ticket. Everyone was surprised when Gandalf came for a visit and passed out the awards. Pictured with Gandalf (also known as Headmaster John Geiger) are Abbie Roach, Patrick Bozeman, Jack Hawkins, Mary Louise Cowden and Abby Grace.

Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Macon-East Montgomery Academy enjoyed a field trip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to see the production A Christmas Carol. Students watched as Scrooge’s past, present and potential future were unveiled. They learned to keep Christmas in their heart throughout the year.

Academy’s Sinclair Named to AHSAA Hall of Fame

Julie Sinclair has been selected as an inductee into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. Sinclair serves as associate athletic director, Volleyball coach and JV golf coach at The Montgomery Academy. Twelve major contributors to prep athletics in Alabama have been selected to the 23nd class of the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. The 2013 class will be inducted at a March 18 banquet at the Renaissance Hotel at the Convention Center in Montgomery. Sinclair joined a very exclusive coaching club in the recently completed 2012 AHSAA volleyball season by recording the 1,100th victory of her coaching career at The Montgomery Academy. She finished her 34th season with an overall 1,115-346 career record with state championships in 1986, 2005 and 2006. The Lady Eagles also have finished runner-up in the state tournament eight times. The 2005 team set a school record with 54 wins (four losses). Her entire coaching career has been spent at The Montgomery Academy. She has served in numerous coaching roles including varsity softball, varsity basketball, varsity track and junior varsity golf. She is also a member of the AHSAA Volleyball Coaches Committee and the AHSADCA Advisory Board. She was named the NFHS Section III Coach of the Year for volleyball in 2005. Sinclair graduated from Auburn University in 1978 and completed her masters in 1979. www.montgomeryparents.com

Santa Visits Frazer Preschool Children

“Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas” were the echoes that the extended-stay children of Frazer Preschool and Kindergarten could hear throughout the halls on December 5 as Santa made a special visit to the school. It was an afternoon of jingle-jangle fun as everyone watched Christmas movies, enjoyed special sweet treats, and had an opportunity to sit in Santa’s lap for a keepsake photograph. Santa’s sack was filled to the brim with unique items from the North Pole and everyone got a rare glance at the Naughty/Nice list. The afternoon ended with a special story from the jolly man himself—“’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” A few of the three-yearold classes are shown enjoying a story from Santa!

Evangel Holds Spelling Bee

Recently Evangel Christian Academy held its annual Spelling Bee. Students from grades four through eight competed. Winners from each grade will represent the school at the Alabama Independent School Association District Spelling Bee. Winners from each level were Jasmyne Towns for 8th grade, Chloe Britt for 7th grade, RJ Holland for 6th grade, Austin Gray for 5th and Arange Clemens for 4th grade. 20

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Lighthouse K4 Students Learn From Hamster Lilli, Chelsye and Savion of Mrs. Conway’s K4 class at Lighthouse Christian Academy enjoyed learning about God’s animals as they watched Scrappy the hamster play.

Happy Birthday, SUA Teachers!

The Builders Club of Success Unlimited Academy has planned a yearlong service project by doing something for teachers and staff. After getting a list of birthdates, the students put together small birthday boxes. Inside each box are candies and small everyday items that each teacher has a need for: magnets, clips, sticky notes, etc. The teachers with early fall birthdays have already found a knock on their classroom doors with a surprise greeting of, “Happy Birthday from the Builders Club!” The students are having a lot of fun with this and compete to be the ones selected to make the “special delivery.”

Trinity’s Annual ‘Run the Race’ Event is Another Success

The weather cooperated the morning of October 13, producing the perfect day for Trinity Presbyterian School’s annual “Run the Race” 5K and Fun Run. Families of runners enjoyed inflatables, face-painting and delicious barbecue and banana pudding from sponsors Dreamland and the Alley Station. Nancy’s Italian Ice also provided “cool” treats for runners and their families. Thomas Stallings, Trinity senior and member of the cross country team, was the overall male winner with a winning time of 19’ 59” and Amelia Davis, a Trinity mom, was the overall female winner of the 5K. Fun Run winners were Luke Adams and Halle Wiswall. 5K Winners by Division: Overall: Amelia Davis and Thomas Stallings; Age 10 and under: Kate Hall and Carter Clark; Ages 11-14: Savannah Elrod and Cole Brown; Ages 15-19: Emily Eagerton and Michael Sellers; Ages 20-29: Michelle Gonzalez and Bobby Trott; Ages 30-39: Kellie Clements and Bubba Skipworth; Ages 40-49: McClellan Williams and Price Bishop; and Ages 50+: Beverly Thomas and Jeff Shelley.

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The In-service Center of Alabama State University selected Betty Ann Palmer, a K-5 technology specialist from Fitzpatrick Elementary School, to attend one of the number-one schools in the nation, The Ron Clark Academy Educator Training Program, which took place in Atlanta. Palmer learned new strategies that will be very beneficial to the educational field, and she will share the strategies learned with other educators. She received a signed copy of Clark’s book, “The Essential 55.” In addition, while visiting the Ron Clark Academy, Palmer became Slide Certified. She also attended Math, Science, Language Arts/writing, Chemistry and Music classes. The Ron Clark Academy is a highly acclaimed, nonprofit school in Atlanta that promotes innovation and engages students through energetic teaching balanced by a strict code of discipline. Each year, thousands of educators from around the world participate in this Training Program to learn how to implement the school’s style, philosophy and success in their own schools. From left are Dr. Evelyn Hodge, director of the In-service Center of Alabama State University; Ron Clark, founder of the Ron Clark Academy; and Betty Ann Palmer, technology specialist/teacher.

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Students in “Introduction to Business, Marketing and Personal Finance,” one of Saint James School’s 12 new high school elective classes aimed at giving students a legup on college studies, visited the University of Alabama on November 29, touring the Business School. After a lunch provided by the Business School, the students met with Dr. Dave Heggam, the Business School’s Associate Dean. Heggam explained requirements for admission to UA’s Business School as well as graduation requirements. The students later met with heads from the school’s Accounting, Finance, Management and Information Systems departments. Class members were given the opportunity to ask any questions concerning the overall college experience. “Our students were able to see, firsthand, how studies in business can open opportunities in so many ways,” said Cathy Latham, instructor of STJ’s Business, Marketing and Personal Finance class. “Dean Heggem explained admissions requirements and graduation requirements for various majors in the school of business, and the department heads explained the kinds of jobs students are offered in their respective fields.” “Our business class at Saint James touches on all the business areas we discussed with the associate dean and department heads while we were there. Students now have the opportunity to take the ‘hands-on’ experiences of the class with the experience of discussion with the University of Alabama professors, and make more informed decisions about what areas they might choose to study in college.” Making the UA tour were, from left, Jordan Heyman, John Bradwell, Elliott Burrow, Matt Young, Hannah Ritter, Jason Nail, Matt Murrey, Russ Daniel, Tait Holder, Emerson Buck, Austin Carter, Jacob Whittington and teacher Cathy Latham.

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Montgomery Catholic Preparatory Students joined other members of the Catholic community to celebrate Mass on All Souls Day at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in downtown Montgomery November 2. Celebrating the Mass were Father Pat Arensburg, Father David Carucci, Father Patrick Driscoll, Monsignor Charles Troncale, Father Augusty Puthanpura and Deacon Jim Labadie. The MCPS senior class, along with the Middle School SGA officers and elementary student council officers, attended the Mass commemorating the faithful departed. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

Welch Hornsby Brings Roosevelt to LAMP & Trinity

Appearing as the 26th president of the United States down to pince-nez spectacles and top hat, Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand shared tales with energized students at Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School and Trinity Presbyterian School during assemblies sponsored by Welch Hornsby Investment Advisors. Wiegand brought to life numerous Roosevelt stories including starting the Panama Canal, serving as a Rough Rider, busting monopoly trusts and raising five children in the White House. He was in Montgomery as part of Inforum, an annual investment luncheon hosted by Welch Hornsby. Rob Godwin, a consultant with Welch Hornsby, thought it would be fun and educational for Wiegand to perform for students at Trinity, where his daughter Mary Kate attends. He presented the idea to eleventh-grade AP U.S. History teacher Trip Franklin, which led to Wiegand performing for an audience of AP U.S. History and AP English students. Kristina Mann, executive assistant with Welch Hornsby, also presented the idea to AP U.S. History teacher Jeff Baker at LAMP with Principal Mary George Jester deciding to have Wiegand perform for a schoolwide assembly of more than 400 students. Above, President Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand speaks to Trinity Presbyterian School AP U.S. History and AP English classes. Below, renowned President Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand speaks to a schoolwide assembly at LAMP.

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St. Bede Student Requests Canned Goods for Birthday

Abby O’Donnell, a first-grader at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s St. Bede campus, celebrated her seventh birthday on November 3. For her party, she requested that friends bring canned goods for St. Vincent DePaul instead of presents. O’Donnell’s gift shows that even the youngest students at MCPS are dedicated to service.

Cornerstone Class Conducts Scavenger Hunt

The Mann Museum at the Montgomery Zoo was the setting for a scavenger hunt as Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy’s second-grade class toured the exhibits. The field trip was a culmination of the students’ study on biomes of the world. Accompanied by teacher Jennifer Graham, the students saw up close some of the animals that they had just studied. Using questions written by their teacher, the students scattered throughout the museum researching information and investigating the exhibits looking for correct answers. As part of their study, each student also wrote a report on a biome and presented a project to their class.

Lucy Fleming’s Pre-K students at Holy Cross Episcopal School had an interesting day making their own yogurt in honor of learning about the letter y. These children learned many valuable lessons as they were taught the importance of following directions, performing tasks in a sequence, working as a team, and most importantly…having patience! Tuesday, the class took a half-gallon of milk and poured it in a crockpot. Everyone had a chance to pour milk in, and for 2 ½ hours, the children had to wait patiently for the milk to warm. Then, they had to turn the crockpot off for three hours to let the milk “rest.” After a half-cup of plain yogurt was added to the milk, the crockpot was wrapped in a beach towel so the mixture could cool more evenly. It sat overnight and by the next morning, “Voila”…they had made plain yogurt. The children quickly decided it would be much more tasteful if they flavored it. On Thursday morning, strawberries and sugar were stirred in. Fleming gave a lesson on manners and then invited parents to come for a tasting. Jackson Todd was even able to serve his mom and grandparents as he smiled from ear to ear, proud of the yogurt he and his classmates helped make. Shown, Fritz Peifer takes his turn pouring milk into the crockpot to make yogurt.

Academy Student Stars in ‘Christmas Carol’ at ASF Montgomery Academy second-grade student Charlie Hill starred in the alternating role of Tiny Tim in Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s holiday favorite A Christmas Carol. The production featured alternating roles for all the children’s parts; Hill performed in half of the performances. Running November 23 through December 23, the production was adapted by ASF producing director Geoffrey Sherman and involved more than 30 actors wearing lavish 19th century costumes and performing on an extravagant set replicating the streets of London. Rehearsal began October 28 with the cast rehearsing every day except for Mondays and Thanksgiving. “Charlie was thrilled to be a part of the production; he has always loved the limelight,” said mother Stephanie Hill.

Evangel Kindergartners Celebrate Thanksgiving The kindergarten classes of Evangel Christian Academy celebrated Thanksgiving on November 16. To culminate the study of the first Thanksgiving, the students made Native American costumes and invited their parents to a Thanksgiving program. The excited kindergartners performed several Thanksgiving-themed songs, recited scripture verses, and shared poems with their guests. After the program, the students and their families shared a Thanksgiving meal.

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STJ Forensics Students Shine at Spain Park Three Saint James Forensics students won the top spot in their events during the 2012 Spain Park High School Debate Tournament held November 9-10 in Birmingham. STJ junior Megan Ashner received the first-place award in the Poetry event, junior Maya Smith took the top award in Dramatic Interpretation, and senior Sahil Patel was the Extemporaneous Speaking first-place winner. The STJ Forensics Team took second place in the Individual Event Sweepstakes. “I am very proud of the fact that the team had such great success in the individual events,” said STJ Forensics Team sponsor Ian Turnipseed.“Their impressive wins speak volumes about the promise of the forensics program at STJ for this year and for years to come.” In all, the Saint James School Forensics Team won 23 awards at Spain Park, including: Georgina Gilbert (Second Place) in Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate; Meagan Ashner (First Place) in Poetry; Maya Smith (Second Place), Jessica Bozeman (Third Place), Sahil Patel (Fifth Place) and Hayden Cavanaugh (Sixth Place) in Impromptu Speaking; Maya Smith (First Place) and Meagan Ashner (Third Place) in Dramatic Interpretation; Carolyn Byrd (Third Place), Abigail Greenberg (Fourth Place) and Maya Smith (Sixth Place) in Humorous Interpretation; Jessica Bozeman (Third Place) in Original Oratory; Jessica Bozeman (Second Place) in After Dinner Speaking; Jessica Bozeman and Carolyn Byrd (Third Place) in Duo Interpretation; Sahil Patel (First Place), Hayden Cavanaugh (Second Place), McLean Stewart (Fourth Place), Kaitlyn Frady (Fifth Place) and Philip Goodwyn (Sixth Place) in Extemporaneous Speaking; Nathan McElvy (Third Place), McLean Stewart (Fourth Place) and Jerronne Carter (Sixth Place) in Congressional Debate. Front row from left are Meagan Ashner, Maya Smith, Jessica Bozeman, Carolyn Byrd and Abigail Greenberg; second row, Erica Aho and Hayden Gambacurta; third row, Jeronne Carter, Phillip Goodwyn, McLean Stewart, Kaitlyn Frady, Everett Walker and Debate Instructor Ian Turnipseed; fourth row, Sahil Patel, Phillip Davis, Hayden Cavanaugh, Justin Lee and Nathan McElvy. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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Trinity Students Show Off In ‘Fine Arts Showcase’

Upper School students participated in the first “Fine Arts Showcase” at Trinity Presbyterian. The event was held at Brian E. Willett Fine Arts Hall and was organized by Dale Lawrence, director of choirs at Trinity, and the other fine arts teachers. The showcase featured more than 25 Upper School students who performed an “art” of their choice. Receiving no specific direction from the organizers, the students chose and arranged all of what was performed. The event was emceed by seniors Mason Hallford and Lauren Kingry, who kept the night rolling as those in attendance were treated to singing, poetry reading, dancing, instrumental pieces, and artwork presentations. The night was a huge success and Lawrence hopes that the showcase will become an annual event. Above, Candler Reynolds paints to For You by Keith Urban. Below, John Hall, Jarrett Moseley and Mary Glen Draper performing Viva La Vida.

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Macon-East Classes Enjoy Christmas at Lanark First- and second-grade students at Macon-East Montgomery Academy enjoyed a recent field trip to Lanark. Prior to telling Santa Claus their Christmas wishes, students listened to ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. A Lanark employee shared with the children the true meaning of the Christmas tree and explained what the color, shape and lights represent. Students sang Christmas carols as they enjoyed a hay ride around the property. An elf took them on a candy cane hike challenging them to find 23 candy canes hidden among various trees and bushes. As they found the candy canes, the elf explained the different trees role in nature. At the end of the hike, the students were trained to be one of Santa’s reindeer on the Reindeer Training Course. They learned to balance as a team on a “sleigh” and walk across a “rooftop.” Each student was rewarded at the end with a reindeer treat, a.k.a. marshmallows and a reindeer nose.

Eastwood Fourth-Graders Attend Medieval Feast Eastwood Christian School fourthgraders dressed in costume to attend the Medieval Feast hosted by the family of Jack Coley. The students had a grand time playing medieval games, laughing and interacting with the jester, and eating a giant chicken leg! Shown are students in Mary Jo Blackmon’s class.

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Success Unlimited SGA Sponsors ‘Think Pink’ Day October 11 was “THINK PINK DAY” for the students, faculty and staff at Success Unlimited Academy. The Student Government Association sponsored the day to raise money for the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk held on October 13. Normally, the students wear their uniforms to school. But on this special Thursday, you could wear jeans for $3…with a catch! If you wore jeans, you had to pair the jeans with something pink! The fundraiser was a huge SUCCESS with the majority of the population of SUA donned in pink. The school was pinked-out! The SGA was proud to donate $400 to the Breast Cancer Walk. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

Holy Cross Pre-K Class Reads with Shaving Cream

Holy Cross Episcopal School pre-K teacher Lucy Fleming put a new spin on learning the sight words “a,” “the” and “is.” Fleming started her lesson by incorporating big books and asking her students to step in and read the sight words each time they appeared. The real fun began when the children had to write the sight words with shaving cream! Needless to say, the Pre-K students killed two birds with one stone by not only learning their sight words, but cleaning the tables as well. Not to mention, it left the room smelling wonderful! Some were introduced to shaving cream for the very first time. From left, Emilee Alexander, Kerstin Daniel, Sam Stough and Reuben Kamau have a blast in the shaving cream!

Hooper Academy Seniors Give Blood to Save Lives On December 12, LifeSouth brought a bloodmobile to Hooper Academy and held its first blood drive on the campus in more than two years. No one really knew what to expect since none of the students who are old enough to give now were able to give back then, so LifeSouth set a goal at twentyfive pints. Hooper students blew that goal away, with thirtysix pints donated! It was such a big success that the Student Government Association plans to have another blood drive in the spring. Austin Kelpis is shown. www.montgomeryparents.com

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Eastwood Christian School fifth-graders received a visit from “Aunt Sally” again this year. Old Aunt Sally, who makes an annual visit, is a good friend and family member of their teacher, Lindsay Dennis, She takes the whole day to teach the boys and girls the order of operations in math.

Evangel Christian Academy recently held its annual Christmas program. The elementary class and High School Drama students joined together to present a holiday program for guests of all ages. The elementary students began the program with “Season of Bells.” The first- and second-grade students followed with “Over the River” and “I Want to Be an Elf.” The third- and fourth-graders continued the musical presentation by singing “Good Christian Men Rejoice,” “MerryMerry,” “Joy-Joy” and “I Want a Kitty.” The fifth and sixth grades entertained the audience with “Brown Christmas” and “Feliz Navidad.” Also during the program, the High School Drama class presented “The Christmas Choir,” a comical but insightful short play about the true meaning of Christmas.

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Trinity Kindergartners Visit Pumpkin Patch The Trinity Presbyterian School K5 visited Dream Field Farms and Pumpkin Patch October 17. The children enjoyed time in the inflatable playground, animal barn, learning center, farmyard playground, hayride to the pumpkin patch where they picked out a pumpkin, and trip to marshmallow mountain in the corn maze. From left, Gracie Stokes, Emme Portis, Peyton Lowe and Ella Jane Tatum enjoy the hayride.

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Catholic Cross Country Boys Are Class 3A State Champs

After finishing as the cross country state runners-up last season, no one could keep Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School off the podium this season as the Knights claimed the AHSAA Class 3A State Championship on the boys’ side. The Knights made history as they claimed the section championship for the third consecutive season, and then again with their first state championship in the sport. Catholic overcame the challenges of Westminster and Cottage Hill, as the pair challenged the Knights all season; however, they did not have enough to overcome three top 10 finishers by Montgomery Catholic on the sport’s biggest stage. Senior Jarrett Mason finished second overall in the meet, crossing the line in a time of 16:53.84 to pace the Knights. Fellow seniors Timothy McOmber and Skip Martin helped to solidify the Knights’ position with McOmber finishing sixth in a time of 17:19.65 and Martin eighth in a time of 17:24.17. The trio paced the Knights to 54 points, but needed two more of their runners to cross the line as Westminster had their top five runners finish between 12th and 21st in the race. The Knights led by 56 points with seven runners remaining on the cross, needing just 55 to claim the state championship. They did better than they needed as freshman Nathan Revor crossed the line 24th in a time of 18:25.97, and clinched the title when junior Dylan Martin crossed the line 30th in a time of 18:39.43. The Knights also had two more runners cross in the top 50 as sophomore Tucker Wilkinson finished 37th in a time of 18:52.14 and freshman James Cleghorn 49th in a time of 19:13.04. Meanwhile, the Montgomery Catholic girls’ cross country team - competing in the state championship for the first time since 2009 - finished fourth overall and had two runners earn All-State honors by finishing in the top 15 overall. Senior Katherine Terino finished fifth overall in a time of 20:03.41, while eighth-grader Kylie Frank finished 15th overall with a time of 21:15.07. MCPS Boys Cross Country 2012 State Champs are: Jarrett Chestnutt, James Warner Cleghorn, Josh Davis, Patrick Gregorius, Harry Harris, Devin Kelley, Dylan Martin, Skip Martin, Jarrett Mason, Timothy McOmber, Alex Nyairo, Nathan Revor, Cameron Searcy, Tucker Wilkinson, Head Coach John Terino and Assistant Coach Shelby Soukup. MCPS Girls Cross Country Team finishes 4th Overall at State: Paige Barranco, Courtney Cool, Kylie Frank, Katie Lawrence, Sara Beth Littrell, Megan Revor, Madison Searcy, Katelyn Stark, Annabel Starrett, Sarah Talbot and Katherine Terino.

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Lighthouse Preschoolers Learn to Write Alphabet Ms. Nelson’s K3 class at Lighthouse Christian Academy learns to write the alphabet along with the names and sounds for each letter. They enjoy learning about Itchy Inchworm and other “I” words. To have your child join in all the fun and learning, call 271-4200.

Frazer Preschool Classes Enjoy Christmas Party Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season and what a better way to celebrate than having a birthday party for Him! At Frazer Memorial Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, the children enjoyed cupcakes and party favors. At the end of the party, the children were reminded of the true meaning of Christmas through story and song. They were invited to draw pictures of themselves and write their name on a heart as a symbol of giving their love and their life to Jesus. Shown are Caroline and Avery Rogers, two sweet kindergartners who had fun celebrating Jesus’ birthday! www.montgomeryparents.com

SUA Elementary Students Visit Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection

Success Unlimited Academy’s elementary students took a field trip to Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection recently. They learned about styles of music and dance from the 1920s to today. Fun dances included the Twist, jitterbug, MC Hammer, Disco and the Cupid Shuffle.

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Beth Owen’s third-grade students were delighted to have her son, Spencer, as a guest speaker recently. Spencer, an Eastwood graduate and Auburn cheerleader, spoke to the students about the musculoskeletal system, which is their current unit of study in science. Spencer is a fitness, conditioning and performance major at Auburn University. As he was leaving, the third-graders bade him farewell with a robust “War Eagle.” Shown with Spencer are Lani Moore, Elaina Ladner, Elizabeth Ann Stewart and Josie Powe.

STJ Band Named Silver Champion in Atlanta

The Saint James (STJ) Marching Trojans Band was awarded First Place in the Class A Division of the McEachern Invitational Band Competition in Atlanta October 20. In addition to winning Best Colorguard and Best Drum Majors for their performance, the Marching Trojans were also named the Silver Division Grand Champion, scoring higher than all seven other Class A and AA bands. The Class A STJ Band placed fourth in the overall competition, behind only the AAAA bands and one AAA band. The Trojans were one of only seven bands in the entire competition to receive a Superior rating.

Holy Cross Show Choir Performs at State Capitol

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The Holy Cross Episcopal Show Choir, led by Beth Harris, was honored to sing for Governor Bentley and Mayor Strange December 7 at the annual Lighting of the State Christmas Tree, “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.” Sixth-grader Rhys Holifield began the performance with a stunning solo. More solos followed by Benjamin Wilke, Maggie Cooner, Brody Day and Cole Pierce. The choir did a remarkable job, singing four songs throughout the ceremony. The last song was followed with the lighting of the State Christmas Tree. www.montgomeryparents.com

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Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School inducted 18 new members into its chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during a ceremony December 10. More than just an honor society, these 18 eighth-grade students have demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. The newest members of Montgomery Catholic’s National Junior Honor Society are Ivy Bach, Julie Bae, Kenneth Bell, David Bender, Madison Gaston, Devin Kelly, Audrey Kim, Katie Lawrence, Morris Lottinger, Liam McGuire, Kayanna McKenzie, James Sadie, Lauren Smith, Jordan Steele, Zach VanAlst, Hugh Walker, Kylie Frank and Nic Homisher, pictured with Principal Chad Barwick.

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Trinity School Announces 2012 Homecoming Court

After a fun-filled week of homecoming festivities, Trinity Presbyterian School announced its 2012 Homecoming Court during the halftime ceremonies of the varsity football game at Boykin Field on October 20. Senior Marley Sport, daughter of Kim and John Sport, was crowned TPS’s 2012 Homecoming Queen. The 2012 Homecoming Court included: 7th Grade – Emmalyne Phillips; 8th Grade – Emma Ellis; 9th Grade – Mary Glenn Draper; 10th Grade – Dawson Williams; 11th Grade – Claire Wilder; 12th Grade – MacKenzie Mathews; Marley Sport; and Ellen Rogers Trotman. From left are Emmalyne Phillips, Mary Glenn Draper, Claire Wilder, Marley Sport, Ellen Rogers Trotman, Mackenzie Mathews, Dawson Williams and Emma Ellis. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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Catholic Students Show Team Pride at Spirit Day

Trinity Upper School Serves Community Trinity Presbyterian Upper School students participated in several community service projects October 16-17. More than 140 students volunteered at one of the following organizations: The Salvation Army, MANE, the Children’s Center, the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Family Sunshine Center, Frazer Clothes Closet, Child Evangelism Fellowship and House to House (Common Ground). The students assisted each organization in several ways. On Wednesday, the entire senior class went to Camp Chandler. They helped with cleaning, clearing brush and trails, and organizing games and activities. From left are Will Clements, Blair Davis and Tatum Dean working at MANE (Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrian).

Eastwood Kindergartners Perform Piggy Opera “Little Pig, Little Pig, let me come in” was the cry as Eastwood Christian School’s kindergarten students performed the annual Three Piggy Opera for parents and friends. Shown are Hope Birchfield and Johnny Hodges. www.montgomeryparents.com

On November 19, the students at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School were able to show their team pride by celebrating spirit day and wearing their favorite football team’s colors. Of course, the University of Alabama and Auburn University were well represented, but there were Notre Dame fans, along with LSU fans too, to name a few. The MCPS Holy Spirit elementary campus held a spirit day pep rally to end the school day. Led by P.E. Coach Ken Klinger for the Auburn Tigers and first-grade teacher Emily Yonker for the Crimson Tide, the students had a blast watching their teachers bust into the court yard through giant banners, cheering for their favorite team as game day music played. The surprise guest of the day was Auburn University’s mascot Aubie, who made the trip to have some fun with all of the MCPS football fans. He joined in a friendly relay game that pitted AU vs. UA. Class representatives from each grade participated for each team with Bama bringing home the win. At the end of the day, the Auburn fans were awarded the spirit stick by President Anne Ceasar who attended the event in a jersey that showed Auburn pride in the front and Bama pride in the back. The students and staff enjoyed kicking off the holiday week and big football weekend with a bang.

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SUA’s SGA Serves at Disability Summit

The Governor’s Office on Disability held the 2012 Disability Summit and Expo on September 27 in Montgomery. Fifteen members of the Success Unlimited Academy Student Government Association assisted with the statewide event for two days. On Wednesday, the students set up tables and chairs for the 22 venders who would have exhibits. They also set up the registration area, dining area and the stage for the event. The following day the students took on the roles of registrars, guides and hostesses, helped vendors with exhibits, and served lunch to approximately 200 participants. Some of the students picked up a little sign language from assisting with the event. SGA President Danny Reese expressed the desire to do more such events. Other students that participated in the event were Brianna Bryant, Ryne Gallacher, Kaleb Giddens, Brittany Howard, Destyne Johnson, Jeremiah Jones, Kathleen Maurer, Bethany Odle, Candace Shorter, Andre Thomas, Stancy Turner, Wesley Vaughn, Savannah Wallace and Caleb Womack. The students thank Sharon Ward from the Governor’s Office on Disabilities, for allowing them the opportunity to serve in this way. 32

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Montgomery Academy Supports Feeding the Multitudes Ministry

On Thanksgiving Day, Montgomery Academy faculty, staff and family members participated in the “Feeding the Multitudes” Ministry. Started by Academy employee Greg McCall and his wife Linda in 2000, the program provides those in need with non-perishable food items year round. “Thanksgiving is the only time of year we serve hot meals,” said Greg McCall. “We had three public locations set up around Montgomery where anyone could come and eat Thanksgiving lunch and 13 private locations feeding different elderly apartment homes. We also had volunteers deliver meals to those who could not leave their homes.” Led by Academy Athletic Director Anthony McCall, Academy volunteers served the noon meal at Elizabeth Wright Apartments on the Faulkner University Campus while others picked up and delivered meals to shut-ins at their homes. With the help of more than 150 volunteers, the program served approximately 2,000 meals throughout the Montgomery community on Thanksgiving.

Frazer Classes Partner with Usborne for Book Fair

Frazer MMO, Preschool and Kindergarten partnered with Usborne Books for a fabulous book fair. Students and parents had an opportunity to purchase new books and to donate a book to their classroom. There was even a friendly little competition among classes. Liam Routhier from Mrs. Struther’s kindergarten class was the top-selling student and won a new bike!

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Sixth-Grader Wins Eastwood Spelling Bee Harrison Estes recently won the Eastwood Christian School Spelling Bee. He will now represent Eastwood in the Montgomery County Spelling Bee in February. The sixth-grader’s winning word was “personage.” Sixth-grader McKenzie Higginbotham placed second and fourthgrader Rachel White came in third.

‘Tis the season of giving and the Lower School students at Macon-East Montgomery Academy cheerfully gave to several area organizations. The Montgomery Humane Shelter benefited from several items donated by first-graders. Numerous items were donated to the Meredith Foundation by second-graders to help families in need. Thirdgraders collected gifts for the First Baptist Church Caring Center and made Christmas cards for nursing home residents. Vaughn Park Toy Ministry received lots of new toys purchased with money fourth-graders donated. Inspired by a visit from missionary Jeremy Kyser, the fifth-graders made a unanimous decision to forego an off-campus Christmas party and donate their party money to Samaritan’s Purse to help build a classroom in a Third World country. The Lower School students also participated in the Dixie Electric Food Drive/12’s Day of Giving. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Each student was encouraged to bring at least five canned goods for the food drive. In giving, the students received a lesson about the real meaning of Christmas.

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STJ Defense Teams Judged First and Second in State

Saint James School student teams were named the Number-One and Number-Two Defense Teams in the State during this year’s YMCA Alabama State Judicial Competition, held November 10-12 at the Federal Courthouse in Montgomery. More than 60 teams from across the state competed in the Youth Judicial Mock Trial competition. STJ students honored with the title of Number-One Defense Team in the State were “lawyers” Caitlin Cobb, Borden Cater and Jared Hunter and “witnesses” Lexie Olszewski, Olivia Kent and Haley White. These winning students competed against the event’s top plaintiff team from Spain-Park in Birmingham in the final trial of the competition on Monday. The professional attorneys/coaches for the STJ team included Morgan Arrington and Barbie McCormick. The STJ team composed of lawyers Sydney Brasfield, Amelia Hanan and Ashley Williamson and witnesses Reed Chisenhall, Matt Murray and Kaitlin Theriot was selected as the Number-Two Defense Team in the State. Their professional attorney/coach was Beth Poe. Joining the above STJ teams on the Top Ten list were Plaintiff Team 505 made up of Saint James student lawyers Sadie Argo, Cassie Sadie and Jon Smithart and witnesses Sarah Kean, Jay Spivey and Matthew Garnett. Their attorney/coaches were Scott Green, Clay Barnett and Brittney Bucak. Competing in the Premiere League, a separate competition for first-year Judicial participants, were STJ freshman lawyers Gabby Pohlman, Taylor Meadows and Carly Mattox and witnesses Lexie Larson, Katelyn Worsham and Isobel Blancett. Pohlman was selected as one of the outstanding lawyers in the Premiere League. The attorney coach for the freshman team was Monica Sheeler. Judge Burt Smithart also helped coach the senior team and the freshman team. Cindy Somerville and Kay McGaughey served as advisors. STJ student Alex Brashears, a junior, was selected by her peers to be Youth Judicial judge. Senior Jordan Heymann served as bailiff in Brashears’s courtroom.

Success Unlimited Hosts College Prep Night

Parents and students at Success Unlimited Academy received answers to several questions at a recent College Prep Night hosted by the school. The event featured guest speaker Esther Scheuer, a counselor, author and consultant. Scheuer, a former guidance counselor, assisted countless students and parents at her school, as well as got her own daughters through the process. Participants of the seminar not only benefited from listening to Scheuer’s timely advice but also received a copy of her book, Parent and Student Guide to College Admission. The night was such a success that SUA plans to host the seminar again in the spring.

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Wilson Fifth-Graders Enjoy Native American Study

Fifth-graders at Wilson Elementary studied a unit on Native Americans. They were given a project to authentically recreate a totem pole that reflected themselves and their lives. The totem pole had to be three parts, and each part had to have a color and symbols that represented their topic. They presented their projects in a realistic teepee which was generously lent to them by Bill LeMaster of Evangel Church. Also, at the end of the presentations they enjoyed some authentic Native American foods.

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Eleven members of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory Middle School Student Government Association took a field trip to Target on December 6. SGA sponsor and teacher Michelle Vinson took the students to do some Christmas shopping, not for one another but for the three Angel Tree children that the Middle School chose to sponsor from Montgomery’s St. Bede Parish. Front row from left are Ms. Vinson, James Sadie, Lizzie Londell, Isabella Padilla, Brianna Chavez and Megan Revor; back row, Liam McGuire, Brian Anderson, India Richardson, Iyana Tate, Lauren Smith and Anna Stokes. Photo Credit: Vicki Dickson

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Flowers Elementary Donates Tuna to Food Bank

The spirit of giving continues at Flowers Elementary School, where students donated 350 cans of tuna to the Montgomery Area Food Bank. The students partnered with the “Kids Helping Seniors Program” to provide food for seniors. www.montgomeryparents.com

Trinity Presbyterian School’s Advanced Placement United States history class recently took a field trip to the Birmingham Museum of Art to view “Norman Rockwell’s America.” The exhibit featured dozens of Rockwell’s paintings as well as all his Saturday Evening Post covers. After viewing the exhibit, students went to Railroad Park for a picnic lunch. Once they returned to school, students completed an activity in which they used one of Rockwell’s works as the inspiration for their own modern photograph. They took a Rockwell work and modernized it, focusing on telling more of the history behind Rockwell’s work or a current event that mirrors a past event from American history. Using props, costumes, and backdrops, students shot their photographs and then wrote an explanation of how their work compared with Rockwell’s original work. Front row from left are: Sarah Green, Regan Goocher, Tori Chancellor, Mary Elizabeth Newman and Ali Lincoln; back row: Hannah Green, Stephen Neu, Fox Carlson, Jarrett Moseley and Becca Murdoch. 36

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The Holy Cross Episcopal School Show Choir caused toes to tap and fingers to snap at three local nursing homes/assisted living facilities in Montgomery on December 5. The students started off the morning performing their upbeat Christmas program for their families and then hit the road for their annual Christmas Show Choir Tour. Music teacher Beth Harris did a great job preparing the choir, consisting of twenty-seven fifthand sixth-graders. The three stops included Elmcroft, Cara Vita and Oak Grove. They even got the chance to perform a couple of songs at Texas Roadhouse after eating lunch! The performance was complete with Christmas classics such as “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” and “Let it Snow.” Between the dancing and the solos, the show choir proved, yet again, how talented the students at Holy Cross are. Soloists included Maggie Cooner, Bradley Westhauser, Janie Roberts, Brody Day, Benjamin Wilke, Rhys Holifield, Margaret Anne McNeill, Cole Pierce, Victoria Hall, Sky Sparks, Jayla Milam, Hanson Jacobs, Mia Navidad, Maddie Jarman and a visit from the Grinch played by Jacob Rice. Teachers Connie MacDonald and Amber Wright agreed that their favorite part was watching their students interact with the residents after the show. Tears were brought to their eyes as they watched their students give the residents hugs and shake their hands.

Evangel Celebrates Iron Bowl To add to the Iron Bowl excitement, Evangel Christian Academy holds an annual Alabama and Auburn Day. To intensify the rivalry, the elementary students host a pig race with mechanical pigs representing both teams. When the students gathered in the gym this year, the school was almost evenly divided. The crowd roared as each team’s theme song was played and the two mechanical pigs waddled to the starting line dressed in their team colors. When the music “Who Let the Pigs Out” began to play, the pigs were off. Alabama’s pig won, by a snout.

Local Fourth-Graders Celebrate Alabama Day on December 14 The Alabama Department of Archives and History invited all Alabamians to celebrate Alabama’s 193rd birthday on December 14. The celebration commemorated the day in 1819, when President James Monroe signed the resolution making Alabama the 22nd state to enter the Union. More than 150 fourth-grade students from Peter Crump Elementary and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary joined First Lady Dianne Bentley at the Alabama Department of Archives and History to celebrate Alabama’s birthday. Students toured museum exhibits at the Archives, participated in history-based arts activities, and sang the state song, Alabama. Alabama’s first Constitution from 1819, was on display. Mrs. Bentley also cut Alabama’s birthday cake that morning. December 14 was first celebrated as the state’s birthday in 1903 and formally adopted as “Alabama Day” by resolution of the Legislature in 1923.

Macon-East Students Make Cards for Soldiers Ginger Johnson’s kindergarten class at Macon-East Montgomery Academy made Christmas cards for the troops in Afghanistan. Each card contained not only a special Christmas message but also a message of thanks and appreciation for dedicating their lives to helping keep our country free.

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Hooper Seniors Create Miniature Macbeth Scenes

Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare’s darkest and most popular plays, and it is taught to the senior class of Hooper Academy each year. Mrs. Foster chose to reemphasize its story and themes this year by having each senior create a diorama of his or her favorite scene. The students created their dioramas and presented them to the class, summarizing the scene and quoting Shakespeare’s beautiful verse. The dioramas also sat on display in Foster’s room, which contrasted with her Christmas decorations (since many students chose to recreate the king’s murder scene). The dioramas helped to keep the story fresh in the students’ minds, as will the senior class trip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to see it performed live in January. www.montgomeryparents.com

To Montgomery Academy Students Provide Christmas For 25 Brantwood Residents

For the fourth year, The Montgomery Academy’s Upper and Middle School students sponsored the 25 residents of Brantwood Children’s Home for Christmas. Each child’s wish list was given to a Middle or Upper School homeroom group and students, faculty and staff purchased their desired gifts along with lots of fun extras. This project is coordinated by the Academy’s service club HEART (Helping Eagles Are Right There), and the enthusiasm of the students was truly heartwarming. “Sponsoring a child at Brantwood gives me such a great feeling of fulfillment because I know I am helping another child have a wonderful Christmas,” said junior Liza Hunter. In fact, many of the Academy students bought the presents themselves with money they earned doing chores around the house or from other after school jobs. “All of us get really involved – we do the shopping, the wrapping, the delivering - everything. We all love having this opportunity to help others,” said SGA President Laura Katherine Crum.

Cornerstone First-Graders Tour Blind Resource Center

As part of their study on the five senses, the Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy first-graders visited the Montgomery Public Library’s Resource Center for the Blind. The students received a tour of the facility and learned about some of the challenges faced by those that are vision-impaired. The students had read a book on Louis Braille’s life and contributions prior to their visit. Seeing large books of braille writing was especially meaningful to them. Upon leaving the library, the students received a ruler with numbers in braille.

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Jim Wilson Visits SUA To Discuss Election Process Before the election in November, seniors at Success Unlimited Academy were eager to verify their proof of age so they could register to vote. They listened attentively as Jim Wilson, chairman of the Board of Registrars, discussed the importance of voting in an election. Wilson went over the details of how to complete the voter registration forms and information about the election process. Students were given a voter handbook distributed by Montgomery County. Many of the seniors are still 17, so they were able to take their application home and wait until their birthday to send in their forms. “I thought it was a great assembly,” said teacher Kathy Hutchinson. “I was so pleased to see the students listening and learning about the privilege of voting.” From left, seniors SGA President Danny Reese, Senior Class President Caleb Womack, Senior Class Vice President Kathleen Maurer and Taryn Marus joined Wilson after the lecture.

Mayor Strange Looks At STJ’s Expansion Plans Mayor Todd Strange, a Saint James School grandparent, stopped to give STJ athletes a few “workout” pointers, as he got a look at exciting plans to expand the Saint James Athletic Field House. Strange has five grandchildren at the school.

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Holy Cross Exceeds Goal in Serving Outreach Ministry

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Fifth-grade students and their teachers from Alabama Christian Academy visited Crump Senior Center recently and sang carols to those who were at the center. The students had a great time performing traditional and non-traditional songs and it was very much enjoyed by the audience that consisted of seniors and several parents. After their performance, the students handed out Christmas cards that they created. Each student received a goodie bag from the activities director as a thank-you.

For the last three years, Holy Cross Episcopal School has partnered with the Montgomery Area Meals on Wheels program during the Christmas season by collecting socks for those less fortunate. This year, the school was told that 160 pairs of socks would be needed in order for every person visited by Meals on Wheels to receive one pair. Socks were displayed on a large table in the middle of the hallway at Holy Cross. Marcia Bassell and the Outreach Committee worked really hard organizing the Christmas Outreach Project and getting the word out to bring socks! As the deadline was drawing near, teachers began to worry that their goal would not be reached. They should have known the students at Holy Cross are always up to a challenge, as 400 pairs of socks were collected. Two sixth-grade students, Maggie Cooner and Jacob Rice, even asked for tube socks rather than gifts at their birthday parties. Thanks to students like them, many people had warm feet this Christmas! From left, Cole Pierce, Braxton Tress, Makayla Culpepper and Victoria Hall show off the socks Holy Cross students and faculty collected for seniors.

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ECA Holds Patriotic Program To Honor Nation’s Veterans Evangel Christian Academy recently honored veterans of all branches of the military with a Veterans’ Day chapel service. Students from elementary and high school sang several patriotic songs. The 187th Air National Guard Fighter Wing “Presented the Colors.” Also during the program, the “Armed Forces Salute” was played along with a Power Point presentation. Veterans who were present were asked to stand as their branch of the military was honored. Several active duty and retired military personnel stood and each group received a round of applause from the students and guests. The ceremony also honored soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Catholic Campuses Remember Our Veterans

On November 12, both Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School elementary campuses honored our military veterans by reading the book America’s White Table by Margot Thies Raven. Third- and fourthgrade teacher Michelle Cool read to the Holy Spirit campus and fifth-grade teacher Allison Boyd led the St. Bede campus assembly. As the book was read, students at St. Bede set their own little “white table” with significant items described in the book: a white tablecloth, a single empty chair, a white plate, silverware, a black napkin, an overturned glass, a white candle and a red rose in a vase tied with a red ribbon. The students learned the symbolism of each item. All are reminders that there are soldiers who are not with us and our hopes for their return. Each campus left the table set throughout the day for the students to observe.

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During my ten years as principal at Prattville Junior High School, my favorite saying to my faculty during the holiday season was to remember the three “F’s”. These are faith, family, and friends. The holiday season is a great time for faith, family, and friends. We are only allotted a short time on earth, so enjoy each day keeping faith, family, and friends foremost in your lives. Teaching is an admirable and respected profession. I want to thank all teachers for their service to the students of Autauga County, and I encourage you to remember the three “F’s” every day. At our November board meeting, our Chief Financial Officer, Amber Dennis, presented the financial report that closed out the 2012 fiscal year. I am pleased to report that we finished the year with $1,424,000 in our gen-

eral fund. To put this in perspective, fiscal year 2011 ended with $200,000 in the general fund and a five million dollar line of credit, which we owed two million dollars on. Over the last few months, the line of credit has been repaid and closed. I plan to operate the system’s finances in a manner that will never call for the use of the line of credit again. Five bookkeepers on staff at various schools throughout Autauga County recently completed the Local School Management Certificate Program. Penny Counsell, Susan Lawrence, Michelle Locke, Kimberly McKinley, and Donna Miley were recognized for successfully completing this program designed to develop, expand, and enhance a bookkeeper’s knowledge base in the area of local school finance. Bookkeepers fulfill an important role in our schools. I personally thank these individuals for all they do! Prattville Intermediate School was awarded honorable mention in the Alabama PALS Governor’s Award Clean Campus Program. Ms. Angela Landry is doing an outstanding job as principal, and a statement she made, “A

clean, safe school affords the best environment for student learning,” is so true. Congratulations are also in order for Mrs. Jodi Womble, principal at Prattville Kindergarten School. The school won the Beautification and Litter Free Award from Autauga County PALS and Master Gardeners. Mrs. Womble is in her first year at PKS and is doing a superb job. I would like to recognize all of our faculty and staff for their kind support of the United Way this year. ACBOE employees gave over $30,000 this year, which is a 43% increase over last year’s contribution. This generosity clearly demonstrates where our employees’ hearts are. A special thanks and congratulations go out to the Second Chance Program that pledged the most money per capita and Billingsley School that donated the highest gross amount. Spence Agee is the Superintendent of Education for Autauga County Schools. He is a third generation educator with an ED.S. in Educational Leadership. He has 16 years of experience in the education field as well as 25 years of military experience. Agee is an active member at First Baptist Church in Prattville. He and his wife, Cesily, who is also an educator, have two daughters, Abby and Addison.

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Prattville Jr. High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) reached out this holiday season with one mission in mind... to give back! For weeks, FBLA members gathered items for what the students called “Operation Christmas.” Students prepared and presented a gift basket filled with non-perishable items and treats to a family adopted by the Autauga Christmas Team. To continue their mission of gift giving, FBLA members partnered with the school’s Technology Student Association (TSA) in their annual “Gifts of Warmth” community service project. Collectively, more than 100 items including blankets, scarves, hats, socks and gloves were presented as gifts to residents of the Greensprings Assisted Living Facility in Prattville.

PHS Softball Team Goes Caroling

The Prattville High School Softball team spread Christmas cheer throughout many residences and businesses in the community. Led by their coaches Rachael McClure, Sarah Ward and Amelia Powers, the choir of 25 female voices rang out throughout the night. The night was perfect for caroling with the meteor shower showcasing the trailer full of merry carolers. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

Kristen Emerson, a senior at Prattville Christian Academy, has signed a full basketball scholarship to Troy University and will begin her freshman year in the fall. Although she has been a multi-position player throughout her high school career, she will primarily play forward for the Trojans, with her court versatility allowing her to play the wing position as well. Emerson has played varsity basketball since sixth grade, and holds several impressive honors in her sport. She was a two-time Metro Player of the Year, two-time All State player, and has been an All Metro player four times. With more than 2,200 points and 1,500 rebounds in her high school career, she will definitely be a tremendous addition to the Troy basketball team. Front row from left are Kristin’s mother, Debbie; Kristen; father, Reed; and PCA Athletic Director Sam Peak. Back row are siblings Gabe, Lindsey and JC, and PCA basketball coach Jason Roberson.

Prattville Junior High Students Excel in Writing

Prattville Junior High School students recently wrote their own children’s books in their seventh-grade language arts class. As part of the assignment, students focused on developing a story that was focused on sharing a life lesson, learning how to perform a task, or another topic important to each student. Many topics included the importance of sharing, telling the truth, learning to count and spell, and how to accomplish tasks, such as carving a pumpkin, making a cake, or playing a game. Students not only wrote the stories, but they also were required to create the art and structure of the book. Two students in particular, Sydnie Tew and JoonWoo Lee, created books so excellent that teacher Katie Fuller said she believes they may have a strong future in writing children’s books professionally. Furthermore, the majority of the books turned in were of such a high quality that the classes have agreed to donate them to preschools in the area. First Baptist Kindergarten, Prattville Church of Christ Day School, and the Happy Hands Learning Center at the Technology Center will receive the benefits of the hard work and efforts given by these local, talented students. Top row from left are: Kierah-Beth Smith, JoonWoo Lee, Garrett Smith and Bennett Connell; and bottom row from left are: Sydnie Tew, Savannah May and Diamond Morgan. 43

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Prattville High Honors Homecoming Court In addition to a shut-out football game in Prattville High’s favor, the school recognized its Homecoming Court out on the field. From left are Danielle Dismukes, Toni Bibb, Leah Crawford, Kori Frye, Beth Ruehl, Malorie Jackson, Rachel Anderson, Ha Hyun Jin, Aiko Pickering, Brittany Powers, Amber Stockman, Megan Tyus, Savannah Wilson, Queen Jessica Cox, Bailee Irvin, Kayla Mosley, Marissa Akers, Morgan Overton, Braidyn Lazenby, Mary Stewart, Chelsea Vincent and Sadie Gann.

Prattville Junior High Teams With Rack Room

Many students from Prattville Junior High School recently received brand-new tennis shoes! The “Shoes that Fit” Program from Rack Room Shoes helped students to receive an item in need. The “Shoes That Fit” program is helping kids improve their self-esteem and fit in at school by eliminating one of poverty’s most visible and debilitating marks. The faculty at Prattville Junior High School watches students to see what shoes they’ve been wearing, and counselors work with them to find shoes that best fit each student. “It’s one of our favorite events during the year,” said Cindy Epperson, an eleven-year school counselor. “It’s so rewarding to see the kids so excited about receiving new shoes.”

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nLet me say it again that I am so appreciative for Montgomery Parents providing the opportunity for all three River Region superintendents to highlight our school systems. I am especially excited about a recognition received by all three River Region school districts regarding our Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Recently, the College Board announced its 3rd annual AP District of the Year awards. The honor roll consists of the 539 U.S. public school districts that simultaneously achieved increases in access to AP® courses for a broader number of students and also maintained or improved the rate at which their AP students earned scores of 3 or higher on an AP Exam. A total of four Alabama school districts made the honor roll: Archdiocese of Mobile,

Autauga County Public Schools, Elmore County Public Schools, and Montgomery Public Schools. How exciting that we here in Elmore County are able to share this honor with our neighboring school systems. It is additionally exciting that Montgomery and Elmore County Schools are a part of the A+ College Ready Initiative, an exciting program that I have discussed in previous articles in this magazine. This award represents the enormous hard work of teachers, students, staff, and administrators. On another note, the month of January marks the beginning of my third four-year term in office here in Elmore County. More than ever, I am dedicated to making sure that “continuous improvement” is a way of life here in our school system, and not just a buzzword. With this in mind, I have met with K-12 teacher advisory groups over the past few weeks to seek the wisdom of our teachers on how our district can enhance student achievement. The following are some of the questions that I posed to the representative

teachers during our meetings: What do we need to stop doing in our school system? What do we need to keep doing? What do we need to start doing? What types of assistance do you need? What is your greatest concern about your students, instruction, achievement, or expectations for you? The information and insights provided by our teachers during these meetings has already proven to be invaluable to me as we move into a new calendar year. I value their candor and wisdom as they truly serve on the front lines each day and skillfully navigate the joys and challenges of the classroom. These conversations with our teachers reminded me that even though we are an award winning school system, we have ample room for improvement. To truly serve our students and communities, “continuous improvement” must be our mantra as we move into 2013. Dr. Jeff Langham is the Superintendent of Education for Elmore County Schools. Now in his eighth year as the system’s leader, he has a total of 27 years of experience in the field of education. Langham is an active member at Landmark Church in Montgomery. He and his wife, Ginny, a nurse educator, have one daughter, Weldon.

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Airport Road Choir Performs with Dance Team The Airport Road Intermediate Dance Team, under the direction of teacher sponsors Amanda Parker and Tera McCloud, gave a rousing performance at the Christmas Show that also featured the strong voices of the ARIS Choir. Choir directors Leisha Crosby, Shirley Wood and Tera McCloud led the students through songs such as “Jingle Bell Rap,” “Silent Night” and “Feliz Navidad.” Students wore red holiday Santa hats as part of their costumes. The ARIS community turned out in force to support their students and ARIS.

Edgewood Seniors Sign Baseball Scholarships On November 14, two seniors at Edgewood Academy signed college scholarships. First baseman Dylan Ingram signed with Mississippi State University. Left-handed pitcher Gage Pregno signed a baseball scholarship to Samford University. From left are Scott Pregno, Gage Pregno, Keeley Lindemood, Phyllis Ingram, Dylan Ingram, Alyson Ingram and, standing, Merrill Ingram.

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Redland Elementary Holds Annual Spelling Bee Redland Elementary School held its grade-level spelling bees for third through sixth grades on December 4. From left are sixth-grade winner Matthew Blevins, sixthgrade runner-up Katie Ford, fifth-grade winner Kody Wingard, fifth-grade runnerup Alex Rouse, fourth-grade winner Stephen Barrett, fourth-grade runner-up Claire Sims, third-grade winner Matthew Glass and third-grade runner-up Clay Williams. The winners from each grade will move on to compete with other grade-level winners from Elmore county schools in the county-wide bee held in January.

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Holtville Second-Graders Donate Books to DHR Every year Mrs. Wicks’s second-grade class at Holtville Elementary School chooses a Christmas community service project. This year the students assisted the Elmore County Department of Human Resources by making Christmas a joyful time for children who were in need of books to read. Every child brought a new or gently used book to school to donate to other children. They also made Christmas cards to go along with the donated books.

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Wetumpka Softball Holds Diamond Run January 26

Join the Wetumpka High School Softball Booster Club for the 2nd Annual WHS Softball Diamond Run on January 26, to benefit the WHS Softball team and the Elmore County Food Pantry. This year we will offer a Kids’ Fun Run and 5/10K as well as a Half Marathon all starting and ending at Wetumpka Middle School. All participants will receive a T-shirt and swag bag if registered before Jan. 11. Awards will be given for overall winners in the 5K and 10K as well as by age in the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Awards for the Half Marathon will be first, second, and third for Men and Women. All participants will be entered in multiple door prize drawings after the race has ended. All Half participants registered by Jan. 11 will receive a medal. Time limit for the Half is four hours. Map of route will be posted. All runners/walkers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help restock the Elmore County Food Panty on the day of the race. Parents with children will be allowed to leave their children in a kid-friendly area that will be overseen by race volunteers. For questions, please contact Debbie Carswell, race coordinator, at 202-5791 or debbiecarswell@gmail.com

Redland Media Center Holds Mystery Writing Contest

New Hope Visits Alabama Confederate Memorial Park Students and teachers at New Hope Academy enjoyed a day at Alabama Confederate Memorial Park. Students learned about Civil War and World War II gravesites and information about different buildings located on the property. Also, students were able to visit a wartime museum, learning about weapons used and uniforms worn in different wars fought by the United States. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

The Redland Elementary School Media Center held a Mystery Writing Contest recently. Front row from left are participants Zion Lewis, Frank Borrelli, Jacob Ryan, Claire Sims (2nd-place winner), Kendal Hull (1st-place winner), Caroline Key, Patrick Connors, Christopher Dell’Aria and Avery Jordan. Back row are Principal Dan Aude, Noah Taylor, Brianna Martin, Nathan Burdett, Megan Hester, Jazmin Baughman and Media Specialist Sabrina Russell. Not pictured are Andrew Heinzen (3rd-place winner) and Meredith Ingels. 47

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Write On! Drawing Inspiration from Toys

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

When children reach the age where they know that finger paint goes onto paper (as opposed to in their mouth), their artistic journey has begun! That journey will include using crayons, markers, pencils and pens as kids strive to make their mark on the world around them. Sometimes these mediums of art in children’s hands can find unintended canvases, decorating destinations parents never imagined (ie. living room walls, car upholstery and sibling’s faces). Rather than restricting kids’ drawing and art, consider the following drawing outlets that offer kids engaging options to make their mark, again and again, without the mess!

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Inkoos are plush colorful animals that are designed for kids to draw on and decorate to their heart’s content. And when the drawing and decorations are done, and the artist is ready to begin again...Inkoos go right in the wash with the laundry. Coming out of the dryer, Inkoos are ‘back-to-go’ as a toy canvas that invites kids to write messages, draw features, or make any kind of art on their surface. The Inkoo Mini comes with one clip-on washable marker and the larger version comes with three clip-on markers. There’s even a Glowin-the-Dark Inkoo for night owls! Reusable and mess-free, Inkoos are the perfect, plush, portable canvas for the artistic child.

The youngest of artists are now free to create without fear of mistakes or mess with AquaDoodle. The cloth bordered drawing mat has a surface that responds to a simple water marker with brilliant lines and colors that will delight young Picassos. And running out of drawing space isn’t a problem, because as each artwork dries, it simply fades away and the AquaDoodle canvas is ready for the next masterpiece to appear. No rough edges, no batteries, no stains, spills or permanent marks make AquaDoodle the perfect palette and portable canvas for older toddlers and up!

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For the prolific young artist who’s already covered multiple refrigerators with drawings, the Crayola Light Designer offers a new outlet and new dimension for art. It’s a dome that responds with light to a stylus tool, letting kids create original color ‘drawings’ made of light. There are also pre-programmed templates and scenes that children can build out with their own drawings and colors. Games that cultivate use of the light drawing format are also included in the Light Designer, so kids can hone their skills with the stylus. The round dome “canvas” of the Crayola Light Designer expands kids’ spatial understanding as they begin to envision their drawing wrapping around the dome. An ideal added dimension and next step for the enthusiastic young artist, drawing with light will brighten their artistic horizon!

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One cool way to train a young designer and tune up fine motor skills for advanced drawing is to trace images and the best way to do that is to use a light box. The Hot Wheels Lightbox features a tracing surface that lights up, illuminating films that guide smaller hands as they trace car body design images onto their sketch page. Once the broad strokes are in place, artists can customize their car with colors and logos. Finishing touches for the car art include engines, mufflers and doors. The combinations are endless, and the inspirations constant as kids build layers of confidence and better motor skills using the Lightbox Design Set to train the artist within!

Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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How It’s Effecting Our Kids & How We Can Help by Katie White, CPNP

What’s Causing the Problem?

Growing up in the Deep South, I was always surrounded by great southern style food. My granny always told me I had to finish my plate or I could not get up from the table or have dessert. The bad thing is the amount and type of food on my plate was not healthy. My mom jokingly blames her mom for her weight problem because she always made her finish her plate. What my mom learned as a child led her to continue overeating because learned habits are hard to break. Worldwide, 1.4 billion adults were overweight in 2008 and 40 million children under the age of five were overweight. The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past three decades. Here in the United States, 5% of adolescents in 1980 were obese which increased to 18% in 2008. This represents that approximately 900 million adolescents are overweight and 80% of those will become obese adults. Overweight is described as having a body mass index (BMI) between the 85th and 95th percentile; obese is defined as a BMI above the 95th percentile. To find out you and your child’s BMI visit cdc.gov.

With these types of facts, we can see the major problem we have, not only locally, but worldwide. Being a pediatric nurse practitioner I see children on a daily basis who struggle with being overweight and obesity. The problem lays heavy on my heart because I do not want to see these children grow up with health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, or non-hepatic fatty liver disease. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is a program in place to identify how many adolescents and young adults are participating in unhealthy behaviors or are at an unhealthy weight. The YRBSS found, in the state of Alabama, the main problems causing a rise in overweight and obesity were drinking sodas, not exercising enough, and too many hours spent behind an electronic device. Teenagers should strive to exercise for 60 minutes at least 3-4 days per week.

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tions needed to be made to correct this problem include basic healthy eating and exercise. Children who struggle with weight problems have problems with body image, low self-esteem, decrease energy levels, and even depression. So how do we fix this problem? The answer lies in a group effort from the community, doctor’s office and family. I see obstacles related to adolescents wanting and needing to live a healthy lifestyle every day. These include not wanting to change learned habits, not understanding lifelong consequences and poor family support. When counseling an adolescent who is obese, I always try to include the whole family because the adolescent cannot change by himself; the whole family must make changes and support each other in the process. The community needs to offer more opportunities for children to stay active and make healthier food choices. The child’s doctor plays the role of the educator as well as monitors for diseases which occur as a result of obesity. The child and the entire family must be educated on lifelong consequences of obesity, as well as how to live a healthy life. Your child’s Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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doctor can order appropriate screening tests to rule out any complications caused from obesity. Complications, also known as comorbid diseases, caused from obesity include diabetes, non-hepatic fatty liver, gallstones, and high cholesterol. Other illnesses caused from obesity include hyperinsulinaemia, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and many types of cancers. All comorbid illnesses obesity causes can increase visits to the doctor and extensive testing, which in return causes increases in medical costs for the child. These problems can also cause an increase in absentee days from school.

How Parents Can Help Their Kids The family probably plays the biggest role in the child’s ability to live a healthy lifestyle. The caregiver can purchase more healthy foods for the home, encourage the child to get active, and most importantly give the child as much support as needed. A few good tips for you to adapt include: offering 1% or skim milk for children two years and older and limiting to no more than 1-2 cups per day; use olive oil, margarine, or cooking spray when preparing food instead of butter, canola oil, or bacon grease; use 2% or fat free cheese; say no to white foods; green and purple vegetables and fruits are better than yellow vegetables and fruits; eat more white meat chicken and fish; buy lean pork and beef (93/7); do not purchase fruit juices or sugar sweetened drinks (soda, energy drinks, fruit punch, etc); try to limit eating

out to no more than twice per month and choose healthy meal options; eat at the dinner table as a family at least 5 times per week; and always offer breakfast. Try to provide your child with an appropriate portioned meal and allow the child to decide how much of the meal he or she wants to eat. Restricting how much your child eats can lead to overeating in between meals when your child is not hungry. Also, keeping your child active and entertained can decrease the likely hood of eating due to being bored. When purchasing food, pay close attention to the food label. You should try to purchase foods low in saturated and trans fats and high in dietary fiber. Keeping a diary of all foods and drinks consumed in 24 hours is an excellent activity that allows you to visualize where your calories are coming from. The diary is only for your eyes unless you wish to share with others. The food diary should consist of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You should try to include amounts of each food and liquids consumed. Also, be specific with type of food and drinks. For example, write one cup of 2% milk instead of glass of milk. As a family, you can sit down and review the children’s diaries. You can also take your child’s food diary to his or her doctor’s appointment for review. Did you know the normal adult serving of a sub sandwich is only three inches, not six and definitely not a foot long? Also, an adult serving of chicken nuggets is a 4 piece kid’s meal. A typical four piece chicken nugget has 190 calories and

12 grams of fat. A twenty piece chicken nugget pack has 940 calories and 59 grams of fat. And remember, children should eat approximately half of what an adult eats. So before you supersize or let your child order an adult meal think about this. If eating out is inevitable, order your child a four piece chicken nugget meal (only giving three), offer a side salad with low fat dressing instead of fries, and a 1% or skim milk or water. What about the chocolate milk or juice you ask? Just say no. Both of these have too much sugar for anyone. So I know I have recommended a lot of changes, but not everything can be changed at once. Baby steps are better than no steps. Evaluate your family’s habits and see what small steps you can begin first. Parents, if you or your child are overweight or obese please consider making a change now. Incorporating healthy lifestyle behaviors in your child’s life now can make the biggest impact on the rest of his life. Remember, only making a few changes to the child’s diet and activity level can decrease the likelihood of comorbid illnesses, being bullied, and mental illnesses such as depression. For more information and resources please visit cdc. gov; aap.org; fda.gov; and choosemyplate. gov. mp Katie White is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who was born and raised in Fairhope, Alabama. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Alabama. Currently obtaining a doctorate in nursing at Troy University, her doctorate project focuses on Adolescent Obesity and the causes and treatment.

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It’s Your Move!

Relocating with Kids

New Town, New Allergies --Tips for controlling indoor/outdoor allergies during relocation. Every spring for 28 years I would get red, itchy, swollen eyes as a result of the fescue grass blooming in the cattle pastures around my rural hometown. Then, at age 28, I got married and left the South. When that first spring rolled around, I didn’t experience a single allergic reaction. We had moved to a city in the desert, and there was no fescue. My eyes were literally opened to the fact that indoor/outdoor allergies are immediately connected to the environment in which we live. But that’s where it gets tricky. For those of us who relocate frequently, we have the pleasure of leaving behind specific allergens. But new allergies (with unknown sources) often turn up in place of the ones we so happily left behind. Ayden Richardson, age 7, knows a thing or two about indoor/outdoor allergies and the way they differ with his environment. He has already moved with his military family four times and is allergic to dust mites, mold and pollen from several types of trees. In addition, he has allergyinduced asthma. Despite his allergies, he loves to play soccer and spends a great deal of time outside. Ayden’s mom, Lyssa Richardson, is a RN with a background in pediatrics. Here are her tips for staying on top of indoor/ outdoor allergies before, during and after relocation.

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plenty of daily and emergency medication After You Arrive for the move. Ask you doctor to renew any Choose Your New House Carefully. It prescriptions for medications that are runis typical to choose a home based on locaning low. “Plan for not having a pediatrition, size and appearance. But those who cian for a few months,” says Richardson. suffer with indoor allergies must choose “Carry emergency medicines, have as much more carefully. Old homes and homes with daily medicine with you as you can get and old carpet can be red flags for allergy suftake preferers. “We won’t move scriptions into an old home because of daily they tend to have mold. The Alabama Allergy and medicines Mold is dangerous for Asthma Clinic website with you.” anyone, but especially for (eallergy.yourmd.com) includes someone with asthma,” Find childcare says Richardson. “We a patient information section for moving also look for a home that with resources and support day. If your doesn’t have a lot of carchild has alpet or at least has brand group information for allergy lergies that new carpet. Carpets trap sufferers in the River Region. might be a lot of allergens.” made worse Expect Medicinal by dusty Needs To Change. A moving boxes or movers coming in and out change in geography can cause a need for of the house, create a plan for moving day new medication – or tweaking of existing so that your child is as sheltered as possible medication. “Ayden reacts differently to from allergens. Ask friends or family to each new environment,” says Richardson. help, or consider other childcare options. “His allergy symptoms can be worse and can even lead to frequent colds. Sometimes it takes a season or two to get worse, and While You Travel Traveling with a child who has indoor/ sometimes it’s worse right away. When his allergy symptoms are worse, I take him outdoor allergies requires a bit of preparato the doctor to change his medications. tion, especially if you are staying in hotels Unfortunately it’s all trial and error; finding along the way. Richardson suggests packing cleaning supplies in your car so you can the right combination of medicine to help with the new allergens,” says Richardson. quickly wipe down a hotel room. She also Be An Advocate. You are your child’s packs a bed sheet to put on Ayden’s hotel best advocate, so it is important for you to bed and knows where his nebulizer is at all be able to talk with doctors and medical times. professionals about previous and current “This can seem overwhelming at first, medications, symptoms and what has and but it truly becomes second nature,” says hasn’t worked in the past. Richardson. “I pack Ayden’s nebulizer and medicines as quickly and easily as his toothbrush.” 52

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5 Admissions MISTAKES (When Applying for Private School)

The following five common admission mistakes can and should be avoided. With a little advance planning and organization this is quite doable.

1. Not Observing the Deadlines Deadlines are set for a reason. The admissions staff has hundreds of applications to process. If you miss the deadlines, it may not be a big deal to you. But it does send a signal to the admissions staff. Most likely the wrong signal. Missing deadlines due to unforseen circumstances happens. If that happens to you, then call immediately that you realize you will not be able to meet the deadlines. People will be much more accommodating when you alert them before, not after, the fact.

2. Not Giving the Recommendation Forms Out in Time Parents forget that teachers frequently have recommendation forms for several students to complete. Handing a recommendation form to a teacher a week before it’s due is thoughtless. Since these recommendations have to be mailed via snail mail, be sure to affix the correct postage to the return envelope. Teachers appreciate that sort of thoughtfulness and consideration. Don’t ask to see what the teacher has written about your child. That is confidential.

3. Not Preparing for the Admissions Tests Most private schools use standardized admissions tests. There are dozens of ways your child can practice for the test using texts, CDs and online resources. While a poor test score isn’t necessarily the end of the world, schools do use the test scores as one more way of comparing your child with all the other applicants. If the school only has 100 places and 300 applicants, it makes sense that they will select the candidates who offer the best of everything. That’s why your child needs to start practicing at least 6 months before the actual test date. Set aside a weekend morning (tests always take place in the morning) and have her work a practice test under test conditions. That means no interruptions or distractions such as iPods, TV, etc. If you insist that she do this a couple of times, she will be as cool as a cucumber on the test date. Remember: everybody gets nervous. Especially young people in unfamiliar surroundings and under stressful conditions.

4. Being Late for the Admissions Interview It sounds so obvious, but being late for your admissions interview really can get things off on the wrong foot. Think about it: the admissions staffers have

scheduled dozens of meetings like yours throughout the day. While they are pretty clever at juggling schedules and moving things around, it is never easy to do. Something unforseen like a flat tire or sudden illness can change your plans. The admissions staff will understand that. What they won’t understand is if you don’t call immediately and advise them of your late or non-arrival.

5. Not Selecting a Safe School The harsh reality is that competitive schools are precisely that - competitive. That’s why you need to apply to three categories of schools: schools which are a reach, schools which you are fairly certain she can get into and schools which are safe schools or ones you can bet the ranch she will be accepted at. The underlying selection criteria you will use must remain the same: you want your child to get into a school which fits as closely as possible with your requirements. Otherwise you will have an unhappy child on your hands. If you don’t have at least one safe school on your short list, you will not only have an unhappy child but you will be very frustrated yourself. Why? Because you will have to scramble to find a place at the last minute. That’s doable, of course, but who needs that kind of aggravation. Contributed by www.privateschoolreview.com.

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Choosing Private School by Robert Kennedy Perhaps you are just starting to think about private school for your middle schooler. Or perhaps you have started the process of choosing the right private school and have some questions about how to proceed. These five ‘must haves’ will hopefully help you focus on the things which are really important when it comes to choosing a private school.

1. The best fit Always number one on my list is the fit. Fit trumps everything else simply because fit is all about how your child and the school mesh. If they are not in synch, the result will be an unhappy child. Keep this in mind as you visit schools on your short list. Your child will know instinctively whether or not she likes the school. Visiting schools on a list of schools carefully selected with your needs and requirements in mind will be a pleasure because almost all of them will meet with your approval.

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Yale or Princeton. If that is your dream and the dream stands a chance of actually becoming a reality, then you will need to review the schools’ course lists very carefully. Schools which offer plenty of Advanced Placement courses or the International Baccalaureate Program should be at the top of your list. Next step is to ensure that the school has the skilled, experienced faculty to teach those courses. Since most private schools pride themselves on academic achievement, most of the time you will find highly credentialed and experienced teachers in the classroom.

3. The athletic programs your child needs Each child is different. Not every child is a gifted athlete. But many private school incorporates athletics into its weekly schedule. The idea is that exercise is good for you, teamwork is good for you and a little competition is also good for you. If, however, you have a gifted athlete in your family, then you must find schools for your short list which can develop your child’s abilities and take her to the next level. Visit the coach of the sport in question. Ask

pointed questions. Understand what they currently offer. Review their past achievements.

4. The extracurricular activities your child needs Like the athletic programs extracurricular activities are not optional in a private school. Sports and extracurriculars are part of the DNA of any good private school. Extracurricular activities develop artistic abilities in musical ensembles. They build self-confidence in dramatics and forensics. They promote global awareness with travel and national clubs. They teach respect for the environment around us. Extracurricular activities are often called clubs. Extracurricular activities are directed by a member of staff. Take time to ask about the specific activities which you know your child will want to be a part of.

5. A nurturing community This last ‘must have’ is closely linked with the first ‘must have’. You know that your child will be happy if she feels accepted and appreciated as a member of her new school community. Most private schools make a point of fostering community.

Teachers and other members of staff keep a watchful eye on their community. They also shape their community with workshops on a wide range of teenage issues. The school assumes nothing. It is constantly teaching by example which is how children learn so many important life lessons. I am not trying to paint a perfect picture here. Having managed a private school, I know that things are not always perfect. But my point simply is that private schools make a point of fostering community. Encouraging young people to respect others is part of the larger lesson in living which private schools pride themselves in teaching. The other factor which binds a private school community together is that it has a common purpose: to learn. Students attend private school because they want to learn. A caring community builds self-esteem and character. It does not destroy confidence and self-respect by mocking and ridiculing academic achievement and brilliance. These five ‘must haves’ will help you settle on the right school for your child. Good luck. mp Contributed by www.privateschoolreview.com. Visit their website for a wealth of helpful information on private education.

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INDEPENDENT • Autauga Academy 497 Golson Rd., Prattville Phone: 365-4343; Founded: 1969 Email: generals@autaugaacademy.com Website: www.autaugaacademy.com Principal: Gerald Carter Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K3 through 12th Curriculum: College Prep Testing Requirements: Entrance/admission exam Registration Deadline: Now accepting applications Accreditation: AISA and SACS Sports: Football, basketball, track, cheerleading, baseball, soccer, softball & volleyball Clubs: Beta, Science, Math, Yearbook, SGA, FCA, computer and School Newspaper. Other: Academic scholarships available for grades 1-11. Tuition: Please call for rates. Extended Care Fees: Call for additional information.

• Browns Private School 1130 Bellview Street Phone: 264-2971; Founded: 1940 Principal: Mr. Bennie Johnson Email: brownsprivateschool@aol.com Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K-2 through 2nd Curriculum: Same textbooks as Public Schools. Testing Requirements: None Registration deadline: Begins January Other: All certified teachers, computer classes. Tuition: $350/mo.for ten months Uniforms Required

• Edgewood Academy

P.O. Box 160, 5475 Elmore Rd, Elmore Phone: 567-5102 Headmaster: Clint Welch Ages/Grades: K3-12 Website: www.edgewoodacademy.org Curriculum: Offers 2 diplomas - standard, dual enrollment; including advanced placement courses. Testing Requirement: Admissions test & evaluation of scholastic record Registration deadline: Applications accepted all year; testing begins January on a first-come, first-serve basis. Accreditation: AISA since 1974 and SACs CASI Sports: Football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, peewee cheerleading, dance team, track and Pee-Wee/Termite football. Clubs: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, SGA, FCA, Spanish, Youth in Government, Drama, Beta, Accounting Team, First Priority, Math Team. Other: 1997 and 2001 Presidential Award for Academic Excellence by the AISA. Blue Ribbon School seven years in a row. 2008 2A Football State Champions. Chairman’s Award for recognizing schools for athletic achievement. At least 60% of faculty holds a masters

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degree. Blue Ribbon for nine years in a row- 2008 2A Football State and National Champions- Chairman’s Award for the past two years. Tuition: Please call for tuition rates.

• Green Gate School

3265 McGehee Rd., Montgomery Phone: 281-3300; Fax: 286-4884 Email: grngatesch@aol.com Website: www.schoolgreengate.com Founded in 1971 by Marjorie and Dick Payne Headmaster: Kenneth Richardson Director of Education/Admissions: Yvonna Richardson Religious Affiliation: Green Gate is a Nonsectarian school with a special emphasis on the teaching of values, and the life skills needed for success. Green Gate welcomes students of all races and religions. Ages/grades: Young preschool through middle school (Preschool 12 months- 8th grade) After school care: Available… Hours of operation 7:00 6:00. After school care provided for enrolled students. Testing Requirements: Testing for all students. Interview may be required. Curriculum: Green Gate school fosters the joy of learning and honors each student’s different learning style. Working together with parents, Green Gate places the needs of the student first, allowing bright students to cross teach up to higher grades with a more challenging curriculum. Students needing additional help in certain subjects are given the opportunity to work outside the class with a tutor to aide in their learning process. Green Gate emphasizes structure yet allows students the opportunity to choose activities or special subjects they enjoy. Green Gate offers a demanding Course of Study in basic subjects with established academic goals and also encourages children to think for themselves, preparing them for independent learning in the future. Accreditation: Advanced Education, formerly known as Southern Association for Colleges and Schools / Sports: Intermural sports Activities offered for a small fee: Orff, Dance, Computer, Guitar and Piano Tutoring: Individualized tutoring available for currently enrolled students. Clubs: Yearbook, government, student council, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts Other: Spanish, art, library, computers, music, and physical education as part of our curriculum Tuition: Reasonable and can be paid over 9 1/2 months; additional plans are available with discounts given if you pay in advance. . Includes all student fees, Limited Partial scholarships available and are awarded to proven need based families with students possessing potentially high academic potential and exceptional behavior, Book and Lab fees can be paid in installments. We invite students of all ages to join us for a complimentary day at Green Gate so we can prove to you learning can be fun, enjoyable and child friendly as well as family supportive, We at Green Gate look forward to your visit.

• Hooper Academy

380 Fischer Rd., Hope Hull Phone: 288-5980; Founded: 1970 Website: www.hooperacademy.org Headmaster: Mike Petite Religious Affiliation: Non –secular Ages/grades: K5 through 12th Curriculum: Advanced and standard diplomas, music and computer K5-6th Registration Deadline: Based on availability Accreditation: AISA; SACS;NCPS Sports: Include football (grades 2-12), volleyball, boys and girls basketball, baseball, track, softball, weight training, cheerleading and golf Clubs: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Science Club, Math Club, SGA, Performing Arts, Yearbook/Journalism, FCA, and Spanish. Other: Extended care program available. Licensed Day Care program available on campus. Current annual tuition rates are: K-12, Call for rates

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• Lowndes Academy P. O. Box 99, Lowndesboro, Al. Phone: (334) 278-3367; Fax: (334)278-4476 Email: lowndesacademy@yahoo.com Website: www.lowndesacademy.org Headmaster: Darrell Self Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K3-12th Curriculum: Elementary A Beka; college prep Testing Requirements: None Registration deadline: Open Accreditation: AISA; SACS Sports: Football (Pee-Wee, Jr. High & Varsity), Girls Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Basketball and Cheerleading Clubs: Beta Club, FCA, SGA, ACE, Spanish and Mathematics Other: After school care, music, dance, gymnastics, piano, tennis, yearbook staff. Hosts the district Spelling Bee each year. Very active booster club hosts deer hunt, annual fundraiser. Tuition: Please visit website or call for more info.

• Macon-East Montgomery Academy 15396 Vaughn Road Phone: 277-6566; Founded: 1995 Website: www.maconeast.net Email: jtaylor@maconeast.net Headmaster: Glynn Lott Lower School Director: Cathy Maxey Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K3 – 12 Curriculum: College Prep, Honors Testing Requirements: Tests given to K4, K5 & 1st grade; standardized scores 2-12 Accreditation: SACS, National Council for Private School Accreditation, AISA and Southern Association of Independent Schools

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Sports: Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf, softball, volleyball, tennis and cheerleading Clubs: Student Government, Technology Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students, National Honor Society, Drama and Yearbook. Other: Teacher-student ratio: Preschool: 12; K-6th: 18; grades 7-12: 24 Tuition rates for 2013-2014 year: Please call 1st – 12th grade Uniforms are required

• Montessori Academy

1025 South Hull Street Phone: 262-8685; Founded: 1982 Email: Montgomery.montessori@gmail.com Website: www. Montessorimontgomery.com Director of Admissions: Rhonda Goff Barton Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: 12 months through 6 years /Montessori age-appropriate academic program Curriculum: Montessori including language, pre-reading, reading, math, science, history, art and music (AMS affiliated). Registration Deadline: Open as space permits Testing Requirements: Personal interview Sports & Clubs: Ballet, Spanish, music, and tumbling Other: Celebrating 28 years of Quality Education for the Crucial Early Years American Montessori Society certified teachers Tuition: Please call for more information.

• Montessori School at Hampstead

Address: 5251 Hampstead High Street Unit#111 Phone: 334-356-1969, Fax: 334-356-2045 Founded: 2011 Email: info@montessoriathampstead.org Website: www.montessoriathampstead.org The Montessori School at Hampstead provides a safe, enriched, and nurturing learning and social environment based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s Philosophy. We strive

to offer an exceptional environment where children can spontaneously investigate, explore and discover. Our approach is responsive to individual learning styles and allow children to learn at their best pace. The school offers an individualized learning environment that responds to a child’s unique abilities, learning styles, and interest through the guidance of excellent teachers, and a specially prepared and fully equipped Montessori classroom. Admissions: Starlene Luker Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational Ages/grades: 18 months – 12 years Curriculum: Montessori Registration Deadline: February 28, 2013, Open House will be January 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for 18 months and Jan. 14 from 5:30 until 7p.m. for Elementary 1st – 6th. Testing Requirements: Interviews required, Transcripts for students 6 and up Sports & Clubs: P.E., ORFF Music, Big Green Bus, Dance Other: Farms Class, French Class, Library Tuition: Yearly Tuition from $6100 - $7000

• Montessori at Mulberry

2034 Clubview St Phone: 265-7733; Founded: 2010 Email: casadebambini@aol.com Website: http://montessoriatmulberry.com For Admissions info: Jackie Maloy Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: 18 months through Kindergarten Curriculum: Each child is encouraged to reach his/her full potential in all areas of life. The specific needs of individual children are met at each developmental level. Our curriculum, which is challenging, interdisciplinary and real world related, provides a strong academic bridge to elementary school. Registration Deadline: Open as space permits Testing Requirements: Personal interview Tuition: Please call for more information

• Montgomery Academy, The

Upper School, 3240 Vaughn Rd., Lower School, 1550 Perry Hill Rd. Phone: 272-8210; Founded: 1959 Website: www.montgomeryacademy.org Email: susannah_cleveland@montgomeryacademy.org Headmaster: Mr. Dave Farace Director of Admissions: Ms. Susannah Cleveland (334) 273-7152 Religious Affiliation: Non-sectarian Ages/grades: K - 12 Curriculum: College Preparatory; competitive admissions Testing Requirements: An admissions test is given to all applicants K-12. Please see our website regarding specific information regarding testing. Applicants must submit a transcript and teacher recommendation forms from a current math and English teacher. An interview is required for applicants in grades 5-12. Open House Dates: Kindergarten Open House was November 29, 2012. Middle School and Upper School Open House is January 22, 2013, please call 273-7152 for the time, more information, and to schedule an individual tour. Registration Deadline: Testing should take place by February 13, 2013 to be considered in the first round of decisions. After February 13, 2013 we will accept applications and consider applicants as space permits. Accreditation: The Montgomery Academy is the only area independent school to be a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The Academy is also jointly accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. The Academy is a member of The College Board, Educational Records Bureau, School Scholarship Service, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Cum Laude Society, and the National, Southern, and Alabama Associations of Independent Schools, and the Council for Spiritual and

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Ethical Education. NAIS membership, in particular, is a hallmark of nationally competitive independent schools. Mission: The mission of The Montgomery Academy is the pursuit of excellence within the four major spheres of Academy life: academics, the arts, athletics and activities. Implicit in this is the existence of an environment in which students are simultaneously supported and challenged. The ultimate component of this mission is to assist students in becoming adults of strong moral character who contribute to society in both their professional and community lives. The Montgomery Academy provides the most challenging academic atmosphere available in the Montgomery area. With approximately 840 students in grades K-12, The Montgomery Academy provides a challenging educational program that is known as the “MA Difference” and boasts a highly qualified, award winning and experienced faculty and administration, close to 73 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Sports: The Montgomery Academy’s athletic teams have earned 49 state championships, more than any other public and independent school in the River Region! Interscholastic sports are very popular at the Academy. Two-thirds of Middle and Upper School students sport their cardinal and navy colors through their participation in sports at the Academy. Because The Montgomery Academy is a smaller school, we are able to offer students more opportunities to play their chosen sports and to develop their athletic skills to the fullest. There are 31 teams for boys and girls in grades 7-12 including, basketball, soccer, football, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, track, cross country, volleyball, swimming and cheerleading. Coaches are dedicated to bringing out the best in their players and to teaching the value of sportsmanship and teamwork. All students participate in physical education classes where they can explore a variety of sports and fitness activities. The Montgomery Academy’s Athletic Department provides all necessary equipment such as bats, balls, helmets, and all required padding for football. In addition, all team uniforms are provided with tennis

being the only exception. Parents of students participating on MA sports teams may incur costs for team spirit packs. Spirit packs include items that enhance team spirit and unity, but are not required for participation. Clubs: There are several clubs for students to join in the Lower, Middle and Upper School. These include: Academy Ambassadors, Art Club, Bible Studies, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, Dance Team, Environment Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Forensics, Government Club, HEART-Community Service, Honor Council, Math Club, Peer Pals, Science Club, Student Council, Student Newspaper, World Language Clubs and Honor Societies, and the yearbook. The Montgomery Academy’s choral groups have earned regional, state, and national accolades, and our drama students have earned awards each year at the state competition. Our Forensics team is ranked in the top 1% in the nation. Other: Founded in 1959, The Montgomery Academy is an independent, non-sectarian, coed college-preparatory day school, enrolling students in grades K-12. The curriculum is designed to provide above average to superior students the preparation necessary for success, both in college and in later life. Through the Student Honor Council and the school’s Honor Code, the Academy strives to build personal integrity and character in every student. All Academy graduates attend a four-year college or university; many are selected to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. Members of the graduating class of 2012 were accepted to 67 different institutions of higher learning, and 73% of the 56 member senior class received over $3.3 million dollars in merit scholarship offers! (This figures does not include financial aid or need-based scholarships!) Thirty Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered. Over the past five years, Academy graduates have earned over $25 million dollars in merit based aid! The faculty at The Montgomery Academy has consistently demonstrated noteworthy expertise in individual academic fields and represents a diverse array of scholars

from all regions of the United States and from several countries. Our faculty currently consists of graduates of many of the nation’s finest colleges and graduate programs, earning honors such as the American Association of Teachers of French National Excellence Award, Lower and Middle Art Educator of the Year winners, a Diamond Level Forensics Coach, members of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Coach’s Hall of Fame, writing competition winners, published authors, ALFA teacher of the month, and several Fulbright seminar participants! Our teachers are constantly seeking to improve professionally and are the highlight of a student’s Academy experience. With limited class sizes and an exceptional faculty, the Academy builds a caring supportive community in which students are challenged to perform to the maximum of their ability and potential. Tuition: Generous financial aid is available. Please contact Susannah Cleveland, Director of Admissions for more information. The Board has not yet set tuition for the 2013-2014. Tuition for 2012-2013 is: for the Academy’s full-day Kindergarten program is $8,500, for Grades 1-4: $11,280; Grades 5-6: $11,640; Grades 7-12: $12,408. Tuition covers a hot nutritious lunch for the year in grades K-12, the enrollment deposit, admission to all home athletic events, snacks in grades K-4, most extracurricular and athletic team fees, a yearbook and all technology fees. The Academy does not charge new family fees or building fees. A separate bill for books and supplies (which will vary from student to student and from year to year) and certain class trips is sent in the fall. Uniforms are required.

• Saint James School

6010 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery Phone: 273-3000; Founded: 1955 Email: admissions@stjweb.org Website: www.stjweb.org

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Ages/grades: Pre-K3 through 12th (including new all-day and traditional half-day Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 options) Headmaster: Mrs. Melba Richardson High School Principal: Dr. Bryan Oliver Middle School Principal: Cathy Pearson Elementary Principal: Jim Terry Religious Affiliation: None Curriculum: College Prep Testing Requirements: Admissions testing required. Contact Admissions Office (273-3000) for information. Registration Deadline: Testing begins in January and is ongoing as space becomes available. Initial invitations for acceptance mailed early March. Later enrollment as openings occur. Accreditation: SACS, NAIS, SAIS, AAIS, SACAC, NACAC and the College Board Sports: 43 Competitive sports teams, including basketball, football and baseball, tennis, Equestrian, cross country, track, soccer, golf, wrestling, volleyball, softball and cheerleading and indoor track Clubs: 30 clubs and organizations including ten honor societies, SGA, Show Choir, Band, Speech & Debate teams, Science Olympiad, Drama Club, Media Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Science Bowl, Community Volunteer Corps, school newspaper, Psychology Club, FCA, Key Club, Leo Club, SADD Club, Pep Club, Interpersonal Relations, Scrabble Team, Young Republicans, Young Democrats, and senior high Tri-Hi-Y Other: Challenging academics, competitive athletics, and nationally recognized arts classes combine to create Central Alabama’s most engaging independent school environment at Saint James (STJ). Montgomery’s oldest independent private school, Saint James provides the most well-rounded course offerings in the area, blending superior academics and state-of-the-art technology, with absorbing enrichment, exploratory, and college elective classes. In an exciting new initiative, STJ partners with state universities to offer a wide-range of new “precollege major” electives, becoming Alabama’s only high school to do so. Saint James School envelops students in a 21st century learning environment, providing leased Macbooks® and iPads® for Grades 6-12, and regular access to iPods®, iPads®, and Macbooks® in elementary and preschool classes. The school’s talented and dedicated faculty is a vital component of the learning equation, creating a welcoming, yet challenging atmosphere to help students from Grades K3-12 reach their highest potential. Seniors in the Class of 2012 received $3 million in meritbased scholarships to colleges and universities across the nation. As our students make great strides academically they also grow personally, learning to become young men and women of character who are self-motivated, intellectually curious, reflective, and articulate. The rigorous academic curriculum is balanced with outstanding offerings in the nationally recognized fine arts department and state championship athletic program. Students from 14 foreign countries attend Saint James School, including children of military personnel assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base and employees of Hyundai International. To make the transition to Saint James easier, all new students are paired with a specially selected student buddy. ESL tutoring is provided to foreign-born students, to assist with English comprehension, reading, and writing skills. Tuition: Pre-K3 (7:30-noon option): $5,227; Pre-K3 (7:30-3:00 option): $7,500; Pre-K4 (7:30-noon option): $5,710; Pre-K4 (7:30-3:00 option): $7,984; K5: $7,984; Grades 1-5: $9,034; Grades 6-8: $9,582; Grades 9-12: $9,988. Additional fees may be applied Mandatory drug testing, grades 6 – 12 Uniforms Required

• South Montgomery Academy 147 Old School House Rd., Grady, AL Phone: (334) 562-3235; Fax: (334) 562-9059 Email: somtgy@mon-cre.net Website: http://smcaraiders.org Founded: 1970 Headmaster: Paul Kirchharr Religious Affiliation: none Ages/grades: Daycare starting at K3 - 12 grade

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Curriculum: ABeka, Ala. high school courses of study Registration Deadline: none Testing Requirements: none Accreditation: AISA & SACS Sports & Clubs: Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, General club, Beta, FCA, SGA, Student Govt. and 4H Club. Tuition: Call for Rates

• Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center, Alabama State University Phone: 229-4470; Fax: 229-4461 Email: gjohnson@alasu.edu Website: www.alasu.edu Founded: 1971 Headmaster: Gloria Johnson Religious Affiliation: None Ages: 3 years to 3rd grade Curriculum: Houghton Miflon and Harcourt Registration: March 1st Testing Requirements: None Accreditation: SACS Tuition: Pre K 3- Pre K 4: $300 per month; Kindergarten: $185 per month; 1st grade: $175 per month; 2nd - 3rd: $170 per month Uniforms required

UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS • Churchill Academy

395 Ray Thorington Road, Montgomery Website: www.churchillacademymontgomery.com Phone: 270-4225; Founded: 1996 Administrator: Lisa Hanlon Schroeder, M.Ed. Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K -12th Curriculum: Individualized academic programs Registration: Begins January

Testing Requirements: Previous diagnosis of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder or other, and average to above average intellectual functioning. Accreditation: National Independent Private School Association Clubs: Scouts and academic tutoring Other: The only comprehensive school program in Montgomery specializing in educating bright children with unique learning differences. 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Certified educational specialists. Tuition: Call for tuition prices. Limited scholarships available. Uniforms required

ROMAN CATHOLIC • Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School 3850 Atlanta Highway, (K4-6) 8580 Vaughn Road (K4-6) 5350 Vaughn Rd. (7-12) Saint Bede Campus (K-6): 272-3033 Holy Spirit Campus (K4-6): 6494404 Middle School Phone (7-8): 272-2456 High School Phone (9-12) : 272-7220 Website: www.montgomerycatholic.org Founded: 1873 President: Anne Ceasar Elementary Principal: Laurie Gulley Elementary Administrator Holy Spirit Campus: Anne Ceasar Middle School Principal: Julie Wood High School Principal: Chad Barwick Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic, all classes attend weekly Mass Ages/grades: K-12th Curriculum: College preparatory, Honors and A.P. courses available. Theology is required.

Testing Requirements: Placement test (February, June and August.) Registration deadline: March of preceding year. Accreditation: SACS Sports: Football, volleyball, soccer, cheerleading, golf, wrestling, cross country, track, basketball, baseball, softball, & tennis. Clubs: Concert Band, FCA, National Honor Society, Junior National Honor Society, Key Club, French Culture Club, Government Club, Forensics Club, Science Olympiad, Math Club, Respect Life Club, Ambassadors Club, Pep Club, Drama, SGA and Yearbook. Other: A high percentage of graduates receive scholarships to attend college. Senior Service/Mentoring Projects pair students with senior citizens through their Social Concerns/Theology class. Class retreats offer time for students to bond with their peers through social, service and reconciliation activities. There is a strong parental involvement throughout our program and we have a very active Boosters Club and PTC. Uniforms required. Tuition: Approximate K-6: $4,490-5,805; 7-12: $5,5777,732

• Resurrection Catholic School 2815 Forbes Dr., Montgomery Phone: 265-4615; Founded: 1943 Website: www.rcs-rcmsouth.org Email: school@resurrection-missions.com Principal: Sister Gail Trippett, CSJ Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Ages/Grades: Preschool age Pre K- 8th Curriculum: Basic; strong traditional skills core curriculum with extensive enrichment & acceleration. Religion classes required; technology emphasized; enrichment in arts & conversational Spanish; strong accelerated reading program in place. After school care, hot breakfast and lunches, computer technology. Testing Requirement: Placement Pre K - 8 Registration deadline: Begin registration Feb. for return-

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ing students and for new students. Open House Jan. 22 Accreditation: Advanced Ed. Formerly known as SACS Sports: Soccer, cheerleading, Karate, tennis and basketball available Clubs: Student Council, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Alpha P.H.I.R.S.T., Women of Grace, Dance, Robotics, Science Club and Choir. Tuition: Affordable; call for more information. Family discounts available. Uniforms Required

• St. Jude Educational Institute 2048 W. Fairview Avenue Phone: 264-5376 (High School); 264-6669 (fax) Founded: 1934 Website: www.saintjudeei.org Email: info@saintjudeei.org Principal: Wanda Twitty Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Ages/grades: 7th through 12th Curriculum: College Preparatory Testing Requirements: Ninth Grade Entrance Exam Registration deadline: March Accreditation: SACS Sports: Football, basketball, track & field, baseball and cheerleading. Clubs: Student Government, Journalism, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Junior Society, National Honor Society, Art, Theatre, Government (Real Court) and Multi media. Other: Choir, Coronation Ball Tuition: Approximately $4,800 Uniforms required

PROTESTANT • Alabama Christian Academy 4700 Wares Ferry Rd., Montgomery Phone: 277-1985; Founded: 1942 Website: www.alabamachristian.com President: Ronnie Sewell High School Principal: Dale Horn Elementary Principal: Doug Black Superintendent: Dr. Milton Slauson Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ Ages/grades: K4 through 12th Curriculum: College Prep Testing Requirements: Evaluation of scholastic record, standardized test scores and placement tests. Registration Deadline: Open Accreditation: SACS Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Track, Soccer, Golf, Cheerleading, Cross Country Clubs: Key Club, National Honor Society (Elementary, Middle School and High School), FCA, SGA, Math, Drama, Chorus, Band, Color Guard, Theatre, Scholars Bowl, Pep club, Spanish National Honor Society, FCS, Mu Alpha Theta, Bass Fishing club, Filmmakers Club. Tuition: Please call for prices. Tuition breaks for multiple children. Uniforms Required

• Bethany Christian Academy 1765 Highland Ave., Montgomery Phone: 264-2101; Fax: 264-0513 Founded: 1899 Principle: John Mosley Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Ages/grades: 1st to 8th grade Testing Requirements: Admission test Registration Deadline: Open registration Clubs: Music, Global Missions trips, Environmental Camp and Pathfinders Other: After school care. Tuition: Please call for rates Uniforms required

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• Chapman Christian Academy 4711 Chapman Rd., Millbrook Phone: 285-5354; Founded: 1994 Principal: Jon Chapman Website: www.chapmanchristianacademy.com Religious Affiliation: Christian Ages/grades: K4-12 Curriculum: A Beka, Bob Jones and Southwestern Publishing Company Accreditation: National Association of Private Schools Testing Requirements: Grade level testing performed upon entry. Sports: None Clubs: Chess Tuition is competitively priced with other schools in the area. Please call for rates.

• Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy 125 Calhoun Rd., Montgomery, AL 36109 Phone: 356-7788 Email: atitus@ccamontgomery.org Website: www.ccamontgomery.org Headmaster: Priscilla Stewart, Principal Ages/Grades: K5-12th Religious Affiliation: Ministry of Morningview Baptist Church. Curriculum: Testing Requirement: Entrance Test required for all grades Registration begins February 1st, 2013 Accreditation: Meet criteria for accreditation with the Association of Classical Christian Schools Sports: none Clubs: Yearbook, Hand bell and Hand chime Choirs, Latin Club Registration deadline: Registration begins Feb. 1 Tuition: K5: $3355.00, 1st-6th grade: $3685.00, 7th-

12th: $4015.00. Tuition includes all costs with the exception of student uniforms and personal school supplies. Registration fee is an additional $250.00.

• East Memorial Christian Academy 1320 Old Ridge Road, Prattville Phone: 358-4085; Founded: 2002 Website: www.emcawildcats.org Director: Bryan Easley Religious Affiliation: Christian/Southern Baptist; Ministry of East Memorial Baptist Church Ages/grades: K-4 through 12th Curriculum: ABEKA, Glencoe Math and Bob Jones Testing Requirements: Records reviewed and interview Registration Deadline: Open Accreditation: All faculties certified by State of Alabama, AISA, SACS/CASI, NCPSA, Southern Baptist Assoc. of Christian Schools Sports: Volleyball, basketball, football, cheerleading, track, baseball and softball. Elementary soccer and basketball offered. Other: Drama, Yearbook, Newspaper, Band, Art, Computer Technology, Speech, Creation class, Entrepreneurship, Chorus, Spanish, Rhythmic ribbon and Baton twirling. Daycare on site, 6 wks. -4 yrs. Call 358-4110; Pre-care/extended care. Tuition: Call for rates. Uniforms required.

• Eastwood Christian School

1701 E. Trinity Blvd., Montgomery Phone: 272-8195; Founded: 1996 Email: admin@eastwoodschool.org Website: www.eastwoodschool.org Headmaster: John Geiger Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian; Westminster Confession of Faith Ages/grades: K5 - 12th grades Curriculum: Lower school/ Sing, Spell, Read and Write;

Harcourt Math; Bible, History, Science and Handwriting; Upper school/ Varied Classical Christian, Latin, Logic and Rhetoric Testing Requirements: Placement test/interview Registration: Begins January 22nd-25th. Waiting list. Call for availability. Sports: Basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross country, football and tennis Clubs: Drama, Beta Club, SGA, French Club, Spanish Club Other: Offers classical approach to Christian education with a biblical world view dominating all subjects. Our shorter day (7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) for grades K-6th offers more family time and individual activities. Tuition: Please call for tuition prices. Annual Registration fee of $250. Uniforms required

• Emerald Mountain Christian School

4125 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka, 36093 Mailing address: P.O. Box 241405, Montgomery, 36124 Phone: 567-0555 Website: www.emeraldmountainchristianschool.org Email emeraldmtn@bellsouth.net Administrators: David P. Ames, Headmaster Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational, but distinctively a school of Reformation doctrine, affirming the Westminister Confession of Faith and Americas Christian Heritage. Philosophy: Founded in 1965, in Alabama’s Black Belt Region, the original mission and vision continues today unchanged: to offer to Christian parents the education of the WHOLE CHILD; Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically. Ages/Grades: Academic four-year-old kindergarten through grade twelve Curriculum: The Education is based on a biblical world and life view taught through the principles of Scripture in all subjects. Children are taught the historic Catechisms as a way of understanding profound truths at

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• Evangel Christian Academy

3975 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery Phone: 272-3882; Founded: 1995 Website: www.ecalions.org Administrator: Rev. Scott Matthes Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God Ages/grades: K4 through 12 Curriculum: A BEKA, Bob Jones and McDougal Littell Testing Requirements: WRAT, PSAT, Explore and Plan and ACTS Registration Deadline: Open in February to all Accreditation: AISA (Blue Ribbon School), SACS, ACTS Sports: Football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track and cheerleading Clubs: SGA, Spanish Club and National Honor Society Other: Drama, chorus, yearbook, Computer Club, ACT Prep, Spanish, journalism, art, speech, Family Living and study skills Tuition: Please call for tuition information. Uniforms required

• Frazer Memorial Christian Kindergarten 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery Phone: 279-0271; Founded: 1974 Website: www.frazerkindergarten.com Director: Jill Struthers Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Registration deadline: Main registration for each fall is in January. Ages: 6 wks. To 2 yrs. Mothers Morning Out 3 yrs. - K4 & K5. Hours: 8:30 - 12:30 a.m. Early drop off available at 7:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch available for all ages until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday Curriculum: Blended; A Beka Other: Music, field trips, chapel, physical education. Strong faculty with unwavering interest in your child. Tuition: Call for details

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Religious Affiliation: Episcopal Ages/grades: Pre-K through 6th Curriculum: College Preparatory Registration Deadline: Open Testing Requirements: Admission test administered after application Accreditation: SACS; We are a member of NAES, SAIS and AAIS Holy Cross offers a welcoming and loving faith based environment where students begin their day in the Chapel with songs, prayers and Bible stories. Academic strength and spiritual well-being are the basis of a Holy Cross education. Diversity of students in all areas is welcomed and encouraged. In addition to a strong academic program, students receive exceptional instruction in a variety of subjects aimed at identifying and developing their natural talents. Available athletics: YMCA sports, AYSO soccer, Tae Kwon Do Academic enrichments: Art, piano, guitar and violin lessons. All students Pre-K through 6th attend Spanish, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Library, Theater Arts and Computer Technology - using Microsoft Office Applications. Formal Religious Instruction: Daily Chapel for all students. Tuition: Approximate - Pre-Kindergarten and Half Day Kindergarten: $ 4,790; Full Day Kindergarten: Call for rates. A 5% multiple child discounts is offered, 10% military discount and need based financial assistance is available. Extended Daycare: After school care is also available 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Uniforms required.

• Learning Place, The/ New Hope Academy Millbrook Campus: 2812 Main Street, Millbrook, 36054 Phone: 334-285-7484

Prattville Campus: 698 Silver Hills Dr, Prattville, 36066 Phone: 334-361-9505 Website: www.thelearningplacealabama.com Email: thelearningplace@att.net Principal: Tina Halbert, M.Ed., NBCT Age/grades: K-12 Curriculum: We serve students with individual learning differences, including learning disabilities, autism/ Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, physical issues, etc… Our curriculum is individualized to each child’s learning needs. Examples of curricula used include TouchMath, Handwriting Without Tears, Reading Mastery, Excel Math, Explode the Code and Spectrum Writing. Testing Requirements: The director will test for academic levels upon acceptance to the school. Registration deadline: Enrollment on a year-round basis Sports: None Clubs: Lego Club, Totally Awesome Girls Club Tuition: Please see website for more information Uniforms: None

education. Summer fun. Tuition: Please call school for more information Uniforms required

• Lighthouse Christian Academy

4233 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery Phone: 272-6437; Founded: 1930 Head Teacher: Tara Bailey Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Website: www.montgomerysdaschool.com Ages/grades: 1st-8th Curriculum: Bible-based Testing Requirements: none Accreditation: National Council for Private Schools Registration deadline: Open. Registration is $275 Other: Where education pays eternal dividends. Lots of individual attention. Computers integrated into all course work. Tuition: Approx. $345 per month for 10 months Uniforms required

3570 Bell Rd., Montgomery Phone: 271-4200; Founded: 1987 Website: www.lcapirates.com Administrator: Gary V. Mohney Religious Affiliation: Baptist Ages/grade: K-2 through 8th Curricula: A BEKA Accelerated Christian Education Testing Requirements: Interview Registration: Begins in January Accreditation: 7th - 8th grade is accredited through ACEA Sports: Basketball, AYSO Soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, Flag football Clubs: Fine arts, Bible Quiz, Academic Competition and drama Other: Before and after school care; Christ oriented

• Montgomery Christian School

1728 South Hull St., Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 386-1749; Fax: (334)262-4469 Email: Montgomerychristianschool@gmail.com Website: www.montgomerychristianschool.com Mission: To provide an academically challenging Christian education to children in inner city Montgomery. Administrator: Mr. Danielson Religious Affiliation: None Ages/grades: K5-4th, possibly adding 5th grade for 2013/2014 school year Testing Requirements: None, Interview and assessment Registration deadline: Open Tuition: Based on family income and the number of children in the family

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• Mt. Meigs Accelerated Christian Academy 13060 E.B. Lucas Drive, Montgomery

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Website: www.mmaca.org Phone: 273-1255 School Administrator: Genell H Townsend Religious Affiliation: Christian Ages/grades: Advanced curricula for 3 to 5 year old students focusing on the whole child. Other: Affordable all-inclusive education in a nurturing environment. We are not a daycare. Opening August 2012. Tuition: Please call for rates Uniforms

• New Life Christian Academy Hwy 14, Millbrook Website: www.newlifechristianacademy.com Phone: 285-5615. Founded: 1979 Principal: Gepetta Rogers Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Ages/grades: K-3 through 12 Accreditation: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance Curriculum: A BEKA, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, and Saxon. Testing Requirements: Screening test to determine student readiness. Registration: open enrollment at the end of January Sports: Football, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, pep squad and soccer Clubs: Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, Drama Club, SGA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Tuition: Call for more information

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• Prattville Christian Academy 322 Old Farm Lane North, Prattville Phone: 285-0077; Founded: 1997 Website: www.4pca.com President: Ron Mitchell Religious Affiliation: Christian Ages/grades: Pre K 3 through 12th grade Curriculum: Glencoe, McGraw Hill Honors, AP, and dual enrollment classes available Testing Requirements: SAT and ACT –remove this Registration Deadline: None, applications accepted daily- tours available Accreditation: SACS; Member AHSAA Sports: Cheerleading, volleyball, football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, track, cross-country and wrestling Clubs/Extra Curricular: Student Government, FCA, Band, Choir, NHS, Beta, Key, Science Scholar’s bowl, Fine arts and Drama troupe, Journalism, Speech and Debate, Other: Before and after school care, certified teachers, small classes, college preparatory academics, daily Bible, Chapel Tuition: see www.4pca.com for rates. Family discounts and financial aid available

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• The Rock Christian School 3401 Harrison Road, Montgomery Phone: 260-8808; Founded: 1996 Website: www.therockofmontgomery.org; Email: rockwarriors@att.net Principal: Felica Carswell Accreditation: National Private School Accreditation Alliance Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Ages/grades: K-3 through 12th Curriculum: A Beka, Bob Jones, Curriculum Press, Sing Spell Read, & Write and Saxon Math Testing Requirements: Interview for admission. Registration deadline: Open Sports: Boys basketball and Girls volleyball

ENROLL NOW FOR WINTER 2013 Interdisciplinary Arts Programs Music Education • Drama Productions • Visual Arts Girls Volleyball • Key Club • Drama Club • Basketball Baseball • Cheerleading • Fellowship of Christian Students After school programs (Praise Band, Guitar Lessons)

• Success Unlimited Academy

Address: 2328 Fairlane Dr. (Executive Park), Montg. (7th-12th) 3368 Harrison Rd, Montg. (K-6th grade) Phone: 213-0803; Founded: 2000 Website: www.suacademy.com Principal/Owner: Susan Alred, M.Ed. Vice Principal: Janice Nunnelly, M.Ed. Religious Affiliation: Christian Ages/grades: K – 12 Curriculum: A Beka, Steck-Vaughn, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, Saxon Registration Deadline: Open Testing Requirements: Evaluation of entering students ($250) Accreditation: SACS and NPSAG Sports: Basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf and cheerleading Other: Shorter school hours (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for elementary and junior and 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for high school, Mon. - Thurs.) accelerated diploma, programs for gifted and advanced. Also offer distant ed, high school diploma completion, work study

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• Trinity Presbyterian School “Challenging Minds. Changing Lives.” Address: 1700 E. Trinity Blvd., Montgomery Phone: 213-2100; Founded: 1970 Website: www.trinitywildcats.com Email: admissions@trinitywildcats.com Religious Affiliation: Christian Grades: K4 through 12th. K4 and K5 classes are offered both half day and full day. Curriculum: Accelerated, College Prep Registration deadline: Open registration. Kindergarten Open House - January 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM. Middle School Open House January 29, 2013 - 6:30 PM. K4 Open House January 16, 2012 - 10:00 A.M. Accreditation: SACS and SAIS Mission/Philosophy: Trinity Presbyterian School is Montgomery’s foremost educational institution binding academic excellence with Christian perspective. Providing a challenging college-preparatory education, Trinity provides a rigorous academic program, committed educators, outstanding athletics, and a nurturing family environment. For over 40 years, Trinity has stayed true to its mission statement: “To glorify God by providing for students the highest quality college-preparatory education, training them in the biblical world and life view, thus enabling them to serve God in spirit, mind, and body. Advanced Placement: Trinity offers 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 11 Honors courses in the upper school with over 45% of students electing to take at least one AP class, and 90% selecting an Honors course. The College Board continually recognizes Trinity students for their achievements on AP Exams and in 2012, fourteen Trinity Students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. Awards/Honors/Recognition: Trinity is proud to have had a National Merit Finalist for the last three years, and recently announced a National Merit Semifinalist for the 2012-13 school year. Trinity has also had several students named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program, including the 2012-13 school year. Thirty percent of the class of 2012 scored 28 or higher on the ACT, and the entire 73-member class earned over $3.4 million dollars in scholarships. One hundred percent of Trinity graduates are accepted to post-secondary institutions, with many attending some of the finest colleges in the nation. The Class of 2012 was accepted to numerous colleges including: Anderson University, Belmont, Clemson, Elon, Furman, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Millsaps, Oklahoma, Rhodes, Samford, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Wheaton, Wofford, Auburn University and the University of Alabama. Trinity’s EnviroBowl Team has won the last 3 State Championship Titles. In addition, a 2011 Trinity 9th Grader set a national Accelerated Reader record. A Trinity student has been elected as the Youth Governor in the State of Alabama Youth Legislature for the past two years. Technology: Dedicated to a learning environment utilizing the tools and resources of the 21st Century classroom, Trinity is the first school in the River Region to implement a grade-wide laptop initiative, providing students equal access to technology. Every student in grades 6-12 is issued an Apple laptop for use during the school year. Macbooks, iPads and iPod Touches are available for lower school students to use daily in the classroom.

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Arts: Students interested in visual and performing arts have a wide variety of classes to develop their talents. Trinity is the only independent school in the River Region to offer a full time dance program. Choral music classes are attended weekly by lower school students and a variety of classes are offered to middle and upper school students ranging from middle school concert choir to show choir. The band program includes marching band, symphonic band, and color guard. Lower school students attend art weekly, and middle and upper school students can take a variety of studio art classes, including set design and AP art. Trinity’s annual Spring musical includes over 125 10-12th graders as members of the cast and technical crew. In 2011-12, the Forensics program included over 100 upper school students participating in events all over the region and country. Athletic Programs & Achievements: Trinity seeks to nurture the whole child, including the physical aspects. Trinity fields competitive teams in basketball, soccer, tennis, track, cross-country and golf for boys and girls as well as football and baseball for boys and softball and volleyball for girls. Trinity Wildcat football players have been named Advertiser’s Player of the Year for the last 2 years as well as being name the 2009, 2010, and 2011 River Region Player of the Year by Montgomery Quarterback Club. Over 84% of students in Grades 7-12 compete in at least one sport at Trinity. Both men’s and women’s teams have excelled in the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels capturing many CCC and area titles. The Wildcats have won 25 AHSAA state championships - most recently the 2012 3A State Baseball Championship. Extracurricular Programs: Students have many opportunities to develop their minds and pursue areas of interest, such as numerous academic competitions

(Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School Science Olympiad, Scholars’ Bowl, Envirobowl, etc.) annual plays, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Dance Team, Upper and Middle School Student Government Association, Key Club, Wildcat Girls, Forensics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Honor Society. School Community: Trinity is blessed with great students, parents, alumni, grandparents, teachers, staff, and friends. Over 98% of Trinity’s parents are members of the PTO, supplying hundreds of volunteer hours, and assisting classroom needs for the school year. The Athletic department is supported by the Booster Club with membership totaling over 50% of the school’s families, and many grandparents as well. The school’s 2nd Annual 5K and Fun Run had 378 runners gathered on campus for a day of fun and fellowship. Band boosters, arts patrons, and over 2200 alumni association members complete the TPS community. Tuition: K4 & K5: $4500-$7500, 1-3: $9077; 4-6: $9568; 7-8: $10,174 and 9-12: $10,287 plus application, enrollment and building fees totaling $650. Need-based financial aid is available. Uniforms: Required

• Victory Baptist School 5481 Main Street, Millbrook and 3151 Highway 14 Phone: 285-5082; Founded: 1971 Website: www.victorymillbrook.com Email: Please see link on website Principal: Dan Todd Religious Affiliation: Baptist Ages/grades: K4 through 12th Curriculum: A Beka; McGraw Hill; Christian based teaching Testing requirements: Interview for admission.

Registration deadline: Enrollment for new students begins March 1st Accreditation: ACEA, AACS and NACSAA Sports: Football, boys & girls basketball, girls volleyball, girls fast pitch softball, boys baseball, track, cross country and cheerleading. Clubs: Yearbook, Choir, Drama, Government club, Public Speaking, photography, computer tech and spelling bee Other: After school care until 6 p.m., Pentium computer lab with Office 2010 Tuition: Please check website for updated tuition Uniforms required

HOME SCHOOLS • Community Fellowship School, http://communityfellowshipschool.webs.com , 334-275-5042 • Cornerstone Family Church School, (334) 3611227, www.cornerstone-biblechurch.org • Dayspring Academy/High School, (256) 353-2592, www.dsacademy.org • Eastern Hills Academy, a home school ministry of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 272-0604 • Evangel Christian Academy - 272-3882, www. ecalions.com, A ministry of Evangel Temple • Holy Spirit Academy, 334-669-3861, Julie Mangum • Little Flock Ministries, (334) 288-7475, Lory Sprowl • Outlook Academy - 285-0649, www.outlookacademy.com, Ministry of Tri County Community Church in Millbrook mp If you know of a private school we have not included, please let us know by sending the information to editor@montgomeryparents.com.

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C O R N E R S TO N E CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Information Meeting January 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm • Morningview Baptist Church WHAT IS CLASSICAL EDUCATION?

Building the lives of young people on Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone. WHAT IS CORNERSTONE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY? Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy is a unique academic community where students’ minds and lives are shaped by the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our students are called to a high academic standard without compromising character or conduct. By utilizing the classical model of education, our students are provided the knowledge, reasoning and communication skills needed to contribute winsomely to their culture and to defend their faith. SCHOOL HISTORY Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy began in 2006 with the support of Morningview Baptist Church. The school is under the leadership of a Board of Directors. Daily implementation of the Board’s policies is accomplished by Principal Priscilla Stewart. The Board, administration and teachers of Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy seek to create a distinctively Christian learning environment that contributes to all aspects of a child’s life. The school campus is located in Morningview Baptist Church at 125 Calhoun Road in Montgomery. TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Cornerstone employs teachers who are exemplary in their testimony for Christ, desire to disciple young people within the context of a Christian school, and have expertise in their field of instruction. Our teachers receive training in the classical model of education with oversight and periodic evaluation by the principal. Each teacher is encouraged to pursue accreditation with the Association of Classical and Christian Schools. SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE School hours are 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday. School dismisses at noon each Friday. Some extracurricular activities www.montgomeryparents.com meet after school or on Friday afternoons.

CURRICULUM Cornerstone’s emphasis on integration of subject matter helps develop in our students a Biblical worldview rooted in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our curriculum is college preparatory and equips our students to represent Christ well in every area of life. CLASSROOM SIZE The Board of Directors and administration recognize the importance of individual attention that students must receive to be successful. We seek to maintain small class sizes while keeping tuition fees affordable. We intend to limit the kindergarten and first grade classes to 12 students. Other classes are limited to 16-18 students. TUITION COST At this time our tuition payment covers all school related expenses with the exception of personal school supplies and student uniforms. $50.00 . . . .Application Fee (non-refundable) $250.00 . . . . . . . . .Enrollment and Book Fee $3,355.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kindergarten $3,685.00 . . . . . . . . . .1st through 6th grades $4,015.00 . . . . . . . . .7th through 12th grades

ADMISSIONS PROCESS Parents are invited to inquire as to the difference a classical Christian education can make in the lives of their children and family. We invite families that share our educational goals, are intentionally rearing children using a Biblical model and are actively involved in an evangelical church to apply for admission to Cornerstone. An application, pastoral reference form, entrance test and family interview are required. Information, including an application, may be obtained at www.ccamontgomery.org. A complete information packet may be obtained from the school office at 125 Calhoun Road. 70

Classical education is a model of education that draws deeply from the history and culture of Western civilization employing methodology based on the Trivium, a time tested three-stage approach to learning. In short, classical education is not a new approach to learning but a return to a model of education that has the best track record in history. For centuries the classical model of education produced some of the greatest minds our world has ever known. In content, classical Christian education seeks to impart the knowledge necessary for a broad, integrated and critical awareness of the world and human society. In philosophy, a classical Christian school seeks to present Biblical truth to students and to develop within them the ability to view all of life from a Biblical perspective. The education that we provide at Cornerstone is a means to an end. Cornerstone’s ultimate goal is to equip students with the knowledge, skill and vision necessary to be effective leaders and servants for our Lord Jesus Christ in whatever vocation He may call. We seek to raise a generation of young people who love the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts and minds and who are able to articulate the Gospel and fundamentals of the Christian faith with clarity, fidelity and power.

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administrators, faculty & staff are focused on excellence in every aspect of your child’s education. If you are interested in learning how your son or daughter can become a part of Macon East, please contact Jill Taylor or visit our website.

Everything a School Should Be. ACADEMICS ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENT

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Lower School (K3 - 6): 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Upper School (7 - 12): 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Contact Jill Taylor | jtaylor@maconeast.net

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Montessori@Mulberry The River Region’s Preferred Montessori School Our Mission

Our mission is to help create a better world by providing children with broad educational opportunities based on Montessori principles. Montessori at Mulberry supports the personal growth and learning of all children, families, staff and the community.

Our Vision

Montessori at Mulberry strives for academic excellence in a nurturing environment which fosters confidence, independence and the love for learning. We are committed to providing the best education and developmental experience for children during their early childhood.

The Montessori Classroom

In the Montessori classroom, each child is encouraged to reach his or her full potential in all areas of life. The specific needs of individual children are met at each developmental level. The classroom contains many multi-sensory, sequential and self-correcting materials that facilitate learning. Concepts are presented concretely and students work with materials until they are ready to move to more abstract materials. Children are free to work at their own pace with materials they have chosen. All classrooms have multi-age groupings, which encourages a family-like atmosphere where learning can take place naturally. Our curriculum, which is challenging, interdisciplinary and real world related, provides a strong academic bridge to elementary school.

Why Choose Montessori at Mulberry

Is it a coincidence that many of the mavericks on the leading edge of innovation and creativity in our culture are Montessori graduates? The founders of Google and Amazon.com along with T. Berry Brazelton, noted pediatrician, to Peter Drucker, the well know management guru, were all educated in the Montessori Classroom. As you research and think about how you want your child to begin his or her education, Montessori at Mulberry should be at the top of your list. We offer certified Montessori teachers in each classroom and a quality environment designed for fostering the love of learning. As a parent, you want the “peace of mind” knowing your child will have the opportunity to learn and grow according to his or her ability. We invite you to call Jackie Maloy at 265.7733 to schedule a tour and discover why Montessori at Mulberry is the River Region’s preferred Montessori School. Begin your child’s education for life with the skilled staff at Montessori at Mulberry.

Offering Exceptional Educational Experiences for children 18 months through Kindergarten. Call Jackie Maloy Today to Schedule Your Tour, 265.7733 casadebambini@aol.com _ www.montessoriatmulberry.com _ 2034 Clubview St. in the Mulberry District

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7 Tips for Finding Your Get Up and Go by Marla Cilley

drink out of a straw. Try it. Water goes down much faster when you suck it up. Have you lost your get up and go and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where it got up and went? Many of us have this problem. The answer may surprise you! You are dehydrated! Yes, you heard me. You are not drinking enough water. I did not say liquids, I said water. Do you know how much water you need to drink? Eight 8 oz. glasses is the recommended about for normal height and weight. I have some tips for reminding yourself to drink your water.

4. Keep a bottle of water in your car, by your chair and by your bed. When you think you are hungry, drink a glass of water first. 5. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with the number of bottles you are drinking then use rubber bands on your water bottle. Each time you refill your water bottle, roll it up on your bottle. I have seven colored hair ties on my water bottle.

2. Get four 16 oz. bottles of water and set them out each morning. Refill each night.

6. Take a pretty jug that can hold 64 oz. I have used a big round wine bottle that I filled with 12 oz. glasses. Each time I poured the water into the bottle, I made a mark on the side to calibrate it. That way, any time during the day, I could count how many ounces I had taken in for the day.

3. Drink water with all your meals. If you have a hard time drinking water, use a pretty glass or favorite cup. You can also

7. Drink water at the top of every hour and at the bottom of the hour. Set your timer to remind you to drink up!

1. Put up post-it notes to remind you: Bright red or neon. Any color to get your attention. Set up a reminder on your phone.

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If you have the flu or respiratory infection, the water will help to break up the phlegm and wash the impurities out of your system. You will cough up this stuff. It is my best medicine for a cold, flu, or stomach virus. Please keep in mind that too much of a good thing is bad. Do not drink more than 12 oz/ in a 30 minute period of time. There is such a thing as water intoxication. Your kidneys can shut down. Use baby steps and incorporate water drinking into your routines. This will be good for you and it may just give you the energy to get your routines done. One other benefit from drinking water... your skin will not be as dry or wrinkled. Water is the best beauty makeover.

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Public Library Events MONTGOMERY CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Storytimes Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library (Main Branch) 245 High Street 240-4991 Preschool Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium January 3 Pigeon Present! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! We will have a craft January 10 Sharing (AUM English Club) Peter’s Chair The Rainbow Fish Mine-o-saur We will have a craft January 17 Family Fit Life Style Month Toddlerobics by Zita Newcome We will have an exercise activity and a healthy snack. January 24 Happy Birthday Amelia Bedelia (Jan. 29) Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend We will have an activity. We can’t wait to celebrate Amelia Bedelia’s 50th birthday with you! January 31 Listen to the Sounds Tanka Tanka Skunk There Was a Crooked Man Activity: There Was a Crooked Man has three puzzles to solve about the story Morgan’s Young Adult Department Book Club January 7 @ 3 p.m. Shadows of Guilt by Anne Schraff Summary: Maya Archer is at the wrong place at the wrong time when “pop, pop, pop” sounds ring out in front of a popular teen hangout. www.montgomeryparents.com

Teen Advisory Board January 7 @ 4 p.m. Come out and join our teen Advisory Board to help plan teen programs, displays, and other activities.

January 22 Bath Safety Day No More Water in the Tub Tub Grandfather Pantomime taking a bubble bath.

Galaxy Readers Book Club For children in 4th-6th grade who have read the book and wish to discuss it.

Hampstead Branch Library 5251 Hampstead High St., Ste. 107 244-5770

Coliseum Branch 840 Coliseum Boulevard 271-7005 Preschool Storytime Thursdays, 10 a.m. January 3 No Storytime Today

Baby & Toddler Time Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. An early learning & literacy program designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years

January 10 We try to listen and follow directions! Ba Ba Sheep Englebert Joins the Circus Craft – Elephant masks

January 9 Nursery Rhymes: “Two Little Ducky Birds”; “When the Snow is on the Ground” Signing “car”

January 17 We love to watch animals at work! Eency Weency Spider Craft – Spider masks

January 16 Nursery Rhymes: “Ding, Dong, Bell”; “Jenny Wren” Signing “boat”

January 24 We love dogs! Sam and Spot: A Silly Story Clifford: Tummy Trouble Craft – Dog masks

January 23 Nursery Rhymes: “Little Tommy Tucker”; “Hot Cross Buns” Signing “dirty”

Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Children 3 and up

Governor’s Square Branch 2885-B E. South Blvd. 284-7929 Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

January 15 Pooh’s Snowy Day Snow Make a Snowman.

January 8 Hurrah for 2013! Goodbye Old Year Happy New Year Happy New Year, Pooh Coloring page

January 22 Snow Dog Marley First Snow Coloring Sheets January 29 In the Snow Under the Snow Five Little Snowflakes Activity

January 15 Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Count and Celebrate Martin’s Big Words Craft activity 82

Rufus A. Lewis Branch 3095 Mobile Hwy. 240-4848 Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10 a.m. January 2 One Two Three Me My Crayons Talk Coloring Sheets Provided January 9 Learning Fun with the Talking Tree from the Montgomery Clean City Commission (MCCC) January 16 Come and be entertained by Mr. Henri Cheramie, Children’s Storyteller and Entertainer January 23 Shades of Black: a Celebration of Our Children Martin’s Big Words: the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King Coloring Sheet

January 30 Nursery Rhymes: “If All the Seas Were One Sea”; “Horsey, Horsey” Signing “horse”

January 31 What a happy day! If You’re Happy and You Know It! It’s My Birthday Craft – Smiley Face masks

Tuesday, Jan. 8 @ 4-5 p.m. The Serpent’s Shadow by Rick Riordan.

January 29 Happy 50th Birthday Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia Amelia Bedelia Finds a Friend Coloring page

Inauguration Day Activities January 20 @ 1 p.m. Come out to watch the Inauguration Ceremony in the youth department. Refreshment will be served.

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January 30 Featuring Theo. LeSieg Books Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? Make a Paper Frog Puppet Rufus A. Lewis Library Ms. Stringer’s Storytime Hour Jan. 7 & 10 First Snow Snow The Dog Who Lost His Bob Activity: Paper Bag Dog Puppets Jan. 14 & 17 There Was a Crooked Man The Goose That Almost Got Cooked Corduroy Activity: Teddy Bear Arts and Crafts Jan. 24 (Note: Jan. 21 is MLK Day) Miss Nelson Is Missing Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type The Faithful Friend

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Jan. 28 & 31 Brer Rabbit Tales Aunt Flossie’s Hats Why the Sky Is Far Away This For That The Story of the Three Kingdoms E.L. Lowder Branch 2590 Bell Road 244-5717 Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:15 a.m. January 4 Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See Activity: Polar Bear Craft January 11 Show and Tell Day Clifford the Big Red Dog: Show & Tell PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHOW AND TELL DURING STORYTIME! January 18 Pooh’s Honey Adventure Activity: Winnie the Pooh Craft January 25 If You Give A Dog A Doughnut Clifford’s Best Friend Bertha Pleasant Williams Library (formerly Rosa L. Parks Branch) 1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave./240-4979 Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

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Fine Arts. Permission slips required for those under 18. Supplies will be provided. Come join us and create something!

Pine Level Branch 20 Kohn Dr., Pine Level 584-7144

The Bertha Pleasant Williams Library has a reading group for tweens and teens on Facebook! Books are tween and teen centered, but adults are welcome! Book discussions will begin on the first day of each month. Send a message to or post on the our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ MCLMCCPL for more information or to join.

Pintlala Branch 255 Federal Rd., Hope Hull 281-8069 January 2 One Two Three Me My Crayons Talk Coloring Sheets Provided January 9 Learning Fun with the Talking Tree from the Montgomery Clean City Commission (MCCC) January 16 Come and be entertained by Mr. Henri Cheramie, Children’s Storyteller and Entertainer

Writing Out Loud The Bertha Pleasant Williams Library has a writing group on Facebook! Writing Out Loud provides a safe environment for self expression with positive feedback and encouragement. Send a message to or post on our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/MCLMCCPL for more information or to join.

January 23 Shades of Black: a Celebration of Our Children Martin’s Big Words: the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King Coloring Sheet

Pike Road Branch 9585 Pike Rd. / 244-8679 Story Time for ages 3-7 Mondays at 4:15 p.m.

January 30 Featuring Theo. LeSieg Books Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? Let’s Make a Paper Frog Puppet

January 7 The Dog Who Cried Wolf January 14 Ducks Don’t Wear Socks

Ramer Branch Library 5444 State Highway 94 (334) 562-3364 Preschool Storytimes Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

January 21 Library closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 28 Silly Tilly

January 8 The First Day of Winter Come see how to build a snowman. Movie: Frosty the Snowman and Friends

Family Movie Time Thursday, Jan. 10, at 4 p.m. Hey, kids and grown-ups, come on over to enjoy a movie and some popcorn. The best part is the admission cost: FREE!

January 15 Snow See how different animals react to snow. Craft: making snowflakes

Tween and Teen Book Clubs The Angry Dragons: A Book Club for 4th-6th Grade Wednesday, Jan. 23 @ 4:15 p.m. The Angry Dragons will discuss The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy.

January 22 Emma’s Magic Winter See Emma make friends with Sally. Snack: popcorn

Teen Book Club: For 7th grade and up Wednesday, Jan. 9 @ 4:15 p.m. The Teen Book Club will discuss The Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck.

January 29 When Winter Comes See what happens to all living things during this time of year.

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AutaugaPrattville Library 254 Doster Street, Prattville Call 365-3396 or visit http://www.appl.info

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 a.m. P.A.W.S. dogs Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Reading Clubs for 1st-6th grades Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Writing Club for Preteens/Teens (5th-12th grades)!! Ever want to write a novel? Come join us!! Each session we will break down certain parts of a novel and how to write them!! Every other Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (please check calendar/registration sheet for dates). C.L.U.E Club!! For homeschoolers 4th grade and up. The group meets on Fridays from 10 a.m-noon. We are reading the “Kingdom Keepers” series.

Millbrook 3650 Grandview Road Call 285-6688 or visit http://library.cityofmillbrook.org/ Pre-school Storyhour Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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212 S. Main St. (next to Wetumpka Depot) Call 567-1308 or visit www.wetumpkalibrary.com Preschool storytimes Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 a.m. Awesome Readers Homeschool Book Club Every 3rd Tuesday at 1 p.m. during the school year. Read at whatever level you’re on. Pick your own book, just follow the assigned book types. The assignment January 15 is to read a biography. www.montgomeryparents.com

Henry Wins Awards at National Pageant

During Thanksgiving Week, Prattville Christian Academy fourth-grade honor roll student Laura Grace Henry competed in the National All-American Miss pageant in Anaheim, California, in the Jr. Pre-Teen age division. Along with her competition wardrobe, Henry packed a shiny gold coin for good luck: a commemorative Prattville coin presented to her by Mayor Bill Gillespie, just days before she made the trip to California. The coin, designed by Mayor Gillespie and his administrative assistant and webmaster Teresa Lee, was the first one presented to a citizen of Prattville by the mayor. On the front of the coin, written in Latin, appears the statement: “Moving Prattville Forward, One Project At A Time,” and on the back it reads: “Dedicated to Serve.” The coin was presented to Henry in appreciation for the hundreds of hours of volunteer work she has done in her community. During the weeklong competition, which began on her 10th birthday, Laura Grace placed in the Top 10 out of 147 contestants and won the Volunteer Community Service Award out of 200 girls in her competition age division. She also placed Top 10 in Talent, where she played her piano piece, Beauty and the Beast, and Top 10 in the Best Actress category. During pageant week, Henry also enjoyed a day at Disneyland and a Tour of Hollywood with the other contestants. “I really enjoyed representing Alabama at the national level and I got to meet so many new friends. It is something that I will always remember,” she said. Shown, Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie and Laura Grace Henry with her lucky Prattville Coin and her Volunteer Service Award.

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Pink and Pearls Girls Hold ‘Thankful’ Feast Pink and Pearls for Girls held a Thanksgiving Feast Night where they each prepared a traditional family dish. The girls were very thankful to taste more than 20 traditional family dishes and desserts. Afterward, they shared what they were most thankful for. If you would like to become a member, please call Grace Smith at 561-5091.

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Prattville Plans Second Regional Valentine Pageant

The second annual Valentine of the River Region Pageant will be held Saturday, February 9, at the Prattville Doster Center. The pageant is open to young girls, ages 1 month to 17 years, who live in Alabama. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, January 30. Registration for walk-up contestants will not be accepted the day of the pageant. There will be seven age categories: Baby Miss: 1 month–11 months, Tiny Miss: 1-2 years, Petite Miss: 3-5 years, Little Miss: 6-8, Junior Pre-Teen Miss: 9-11, Young Miss: 12-14 years and Teen Miss: 15-17 years. The contestant must be that age by the date of the competition. Every contestant will receive a participation crown! This is a semi-natural pageant where age-appropriate attire and a “natural” look are stressed. Attire for the competition is a long (to the floor) pageant gown for girls, ages 6 years and up. For contestants ages 1 month to five years, pageant dresses (long or short) or heirloom dresses are suggested. Contestants will model the formal dress/gown only. No other wardrobe is required for this pageant. The registration fee for the pageant is $35, plus any optional categories at $5 each. The People’s Choice Award in each age division goes to the contestant that collects the most votes, at $1 per vote. The money can be collected prior to the pageant and brought in the day of the pageant. More information can be found on the website. Part of the proceeds from the money collected for People’s Choice Awards will go to One Place Family Justice Center, which provides assistance for women of domestic violence and their children. To download an application and see the pageant rules, visit www.sterlingmiss.org and click on the “Little Pageants” tab. For more information, call (334) 313-5444. Applications are also available at Prattville Bridal Boutique, on Main Street in downtown Prattville and Touch of Class Formals in Wetumpka.

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LAMP Students Choose Tonya Speed for Honor Students from the Interpersonal Relations youth class at LAMP High School nominated Tonya Speed as their YMCA “Man of the Year” recipient. This program recognizes adults in the area for outstanding community services performed for the youth of Montgomery.

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New year, New goals by Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. The fundamental truth of parenting is that kids grow up fast. And so do parents. Days spent feeding babies and changing diapers give way to carpool and homework in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, you’re mailing college care packages. Time may pass slowly on any given day. It is the weeks, months, and years that whiz by. The New Year offers a blank page in your book of time, brimming with all the promise and opportunity of what is yet to be. Now is the time to take stock, re-energize, and forge ahead boldly. Your dream life is waiting for you to create it.

What’s Stopping You? How long has it been since you thought about what you really want in life, about what brings you joy, challenge, and satisfaction? “Parenting is all-consuming,” www.montgomeryparents.com

says Todd Kashdan, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient of a Fulfilling Life (2009, Morrow). “We sometimes forget our own interests and focus exclusively on kids’ needs and wants.” Mothers especially may struggle to find time for their own development. Studies show women have only 41 minutes a day to pursue goals that matter, says Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP, a Bethesda, Maryland, life coach and author of Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide (2009, Sterling). It’s no wonder men surpass women in happiness by their late 40s. But it doesn’t have to be that way. One way to identify areas for growth is to envision your best possible self in great detail, suggests Miller. Imagine you are looking back on your life in your old age and everything has gone as well as 86

possible. Where have you been? What have you done? What makes you proud? Indulge in “sky-is-the-limit” thinking and put pen to paper. Let your dreams come to life on the page. The most fulfilling experiences are those that align with your deeply held personal values, says Kashdan. If you feel out of touch with what matters most or can’t prioritize among many good things, don’t bumble ahead without clarifying what you want. Identify your top values and priorities through some serious soul-searching or using psychological tests. When you know what you care most about, it is easier to make choices about how to spend your most valuable currency: time and energy. Perhaps you know what you want but haven’t made it happen…yet. Fear may have prevented you from setting bold goals and moving toward them in the past. Montgomery Parents I January 2013

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The best goals are challenging and specific. A weak goal might be to “be more sociable.” A stronger goal would be to “make twelve new friends in the next six months.” Don’t be tempted to set vague or easy goals. Achieving mediocre goals will only make you feel mediocre. Or maybe you put your dreams on hold until the kids are bigger. Delaying your dreams is a kind of denial. It keeps you from taking scary risks, but it may lead to regrets, cautions Miller. Studies show people are more likely to regret the things they did not do than to regret risks that didn’t work out. Let yourself be drawn in by the energy of possibility. The biggest risks often bring the biggest rewards.

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Resolutions, goals, and personal mission statements can help you achieve your dreams. And you should express your intentions in writing, says Miller. Putting dreams in writing makes them real and pre-commits you to a course of action. That makes you accountable to yourself, so you will be less likely to forget your goals or push them aside when obstacles arise. Whether you choose to author a bucket list of “100 things you want to do before you die” or to commit to only a few truly audacious goals is up to you. The best goals are challenging and specific, counsels Miller. A weak goal might be to “be more sociable.” A stronger goal would be to “make twelve new friends in the next six months.” Don’t be tempted to set vague or easy goals. Achieving mediocre goals will only make you feel mediocre, says Miller. Setting and attaining challenging goals builds self-efficacy – the belief that you have what it takes to accomplish your dreams. People with strong self-efficacy beliefs are more likely to take action and to be persistent when they encounter setbacks. They have learned from experience that hard work pays off. When

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challenges arise, they redouble their efforts or find alternate paths to their goals. They possess unwavering optimism and gritty determination. Think of these qualities (optimism, self-efficacy, and determination) as your mental and emotional muscles – the more you exercise them, the stronger they become. Seemingly impossible goals are achievable if you break them down into smaller sub-goals and then do something to achieve them. Identify specific actions you can take to move you closer to your goals. Schedule actions on the calendar so they don’t take a back seat to everyday errands. As much as possible, do something every day to move closer to your goals. Keep a journal, spreadsheet, or star chart to track your progress. High achievers monitor their growth and change their approach if they aren’t seeing results, says Miller.

Your Dream Life Starts Now Don’t wait until you achieve your dreams to start living fully. With the right attitude, you can fast-track feelings of fulfillment. Notice what is going right in your life and be grateful. Write a list of your blessings, express your appreciation out loud or send thank-you cards and letters. A grateful attitude boosts your mood and sets a positive tone for growth, says Miller. Practice grateful habits daily. Be open to exploration, too. When you choose to approach life with a curious attitude, you are energized, attentive, and engaged, says Kashdan. If you are stuck in a rut, take a cue from your kids. Seek out new things. When you hear a song you love, download it. Listen to it over and over if you want. Put some new items in your grocery cart this week, even if you are unsure how you’ll cook them. Go online to find recipes. Collect items that inspire you. Keep them in a special, secret place. The well-lived life is built from a series of welllived moments, says Kashdan. As you focus on living well, you may become impatient with distractions and impediments. You have to stop spending time with people who are energy vampires, Kashdan says. Emotions are contagious. Surround yourself with people who give you energy and self-confidence. This year, set impossible goals. Take concrete action steps toward their fulfillment. Be afraid – on a regular basis, Miller encourages. Your dream life is right there, just beyond your comfort zone.

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Family Karate Center Honors Their Instructor’s Mother with Scholarship

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Santa Comes to Family Karate Center Parents Night Out had more surprises this month than just a lot of pizza, fun, and a room full of laughter! Santa Claus must have heard that The Family Karate Center children were extra good this year, and showed up with his reindeer in the middle of the party! Master Smith assured Santa that each child in The Family Karate Center had made the A-B honor roll this year, and many had joined their free tutoring program. “I am proud that you have all made good grades and had excellent discipline in your school!” Santa said proudly. After all children had their cookies and picture with Santa, they hugged him goodbye. The Family Karate Center hosts two Parents Night Out parties each month, and you do not have to be a student to attend! Call 220-9319 today!

The students and parents at Family Karate Center would like to express their appreciation for the many years Family Karate Center’s Lenore Trawick, Instructor Carole Coker’s mother, participated in school activities. Sadly their longest training student passed away December 11th. Lenore Trawick was 77 years old, and the school’s #1 karate mom for many years. To honor her memory, there has been a LENORE TRAWICK SCHOLARSHIP created for any child who would love to take a martial arts class but has a family with no funds for the class. There will also be a scholarship for any female, any age, to join the female self defense class for no extra cost. Applications will be taken daily in person at 8159 Vaughn Rd, Peppertree Shopping Center. Call today for more info at 220-9319 or 467-5762.

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Family Calendar Ongoing Ala. Dept. of Archives & History Exhibit galleries include children’s gallery and a reference room for genealogical and historical research. Hands-On Gallery includes Granny’s Attic where you can try on clothes, uniforms, shoes, try an old typewriter, sit at an old school desk or experience making a quilt square. Discovery Boxes are filled with all kinds of Alabama history. Numerous handouts, videos on Selma to Montgomery March, Helen Keller, Mardi Gras and more. Photographs of Helen Keller on display. The Archives museum galleries are FREE to the public. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note: The Research Room is only open the 2nd Saturday of each month. 624 Washington Ave., Montgomery. Call 242-4435 or visit www.archives.alabama.gov. Alabama River Region Arts Center in Wetumpka has weekly after-school Arts Clubs which meet on Thursdays from 4-5 & 5-6 p.m. There are three clubs: Guitar (acoustic), Clay (polymer, ie “sculpy”) and Painting/Drawing. Each Club is $20 a month. Students for Guitar Club must be 10 years old, but 7-year-olds are welcome for the other two. Clubs are limited to the first 10 students, for one month. While children are in Arts Clubs, parents are welcome to stay and browse our Gallery or Resource Library, or just wait in the kitchen with a soda! Studio space is also available on a lease basis. The Pottery Studio is available to ARRAC members trained on the wheel. First Saturday of every month is a free Sit & Sew, from 9 a.m.-noon. Bring your hand-sewing project or sewing machine for a morning of sewing with the ladies. (Bluegrass Jam is going on at the same time in another room.) 300 W. Tallassee St. (former Wetumpka Jr. High building), Wetumpka, AL 36092. Visit www.arrac.org or see us on Facebook: Alabama River Region Arts Center, or call 5789485 for more information. Artists In Action: 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of EVERY month at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts from noon-2 p.m.. Local and regional artists at work. For more info, call 240-4333. “Artworks,” a hands-on children’s exhibit. FREE. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Blount Cultural Park. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Open until 9 p.m. Thursdays. Closed Mondays. For more info, call 240-4333. Bama Brushstrokes Art Club Meets 9 a.m., 2nd Saturdays of each month, Messiah Lutheran Church, 6670 Vaughn Road, Montgomery. Club members include beginners, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Activities include seminars with well-known artists. Classes are taught by our members or guest artists. We share our talents with our community in various programs, such as the Memory Box Project for hospice patients through sponsorship by the Society of Decorative Painters. Our chapter creates finished paint projects and murals for various hospitals, libraries, and community-based organizations. For more info, contact Diana French, president, at garnet2@ bellsouth.net. Celtic Dance Classes Fridays at Montgomery Ballet from 4-5 p.m. We welcome boys and girls ages 6 to adult. Call Amanda at (706) 457-9254 or e-mail Celtic.traditions@gmail.com for more info.

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The Central Alabama Tennis Association (CATA) is a volunteer-based tennis organization formed to provide programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis throughout central Alabama. The CATA has four essential charitable and educational purposes: (1) to promote and develop the growth of tennis in central Alabama area by providing a variety of educational and charitable tennis programs and services; (2) to educate the community concerning the importance or tennis and the benefits that can be derived from tennis; (3) to expand the opportunities in the community for learning tennis and to offer opportunities for learning tennis to individuals who do not have access to tennis; and (4) to provide programs and services in the community that teach participants scholarship and fair play and that permit access to volunteers and instructors who can serve as positive role models and mentors. For event info, call Ernie Rains, CATA Community Coordinator, at 324-1406 or e-mail www.centralalabama.usta. com. The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa A private, non-profit, community-based organization located at 2213 University Blvd. in downtown Tuscaloosa, next to City Hall. Current hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed most holidays. Special programs are held for preschoolers weekly. Admission is $5 per person, with no charge for museum members or children under the age of 1 year. Special discounts are available to schools. For info, call (205) 349-4235 or visit www. chomonline.org. Civil Rights Memorial A monument to those who died and/or risked death in the struggle for civil rights. 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery. For information, call 2640286. Cloverdale Playhouse “Third Tuesdays” Montgomery’s singers and songwriters perform in our intimate theater space each month on the third Tuesday. Join us for a musical evening in Old Cloverdale. For details, call 262-1530 or visit www. cloverdaleplayhouse.org. Also contact us about volunteer opportunities, auditions, and the Playhouse School! Cool Kids Cook is a faith-based ministry with classes offered at different locations. Please call 220-3651 if you’d like to attend or volunteer with this ministry. First White House of the Confederacy Open on Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year begins the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. The First White House of the Confederacy played a significant role during the war and served as Jefferson Davis’ family residence from February-May 1861. Located at 644 Washington Avenue in downtown Montgomery, neighboring the Alabama Department of Archives and History. For more info or to tour the museum, call 242-1861 or visit www. firstwhitehouse.org. Garden Tours Local gardens include Southern Homes and Gardens, Blount Cultural Park’s Shakespearean Garden at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Grace Episcopal Church, Prattville’s historic gardens in Old Pratt Village and the Wilderness Park, and Wetumpka’s arboretum at Ft. Toulouse. For more

info in Montgomery, call 1-800-240-9452 or visit www.VisitingMontgomery.com. In Prattville, call 361-0961 or visit www.prattville.com/visitor/history. In Wetumpka, call 567-3002 or visit www.wetumpka.al.us/features. Other numbers are: Blount Cultural Park (274-0062 or www.blountculturalpark.org); Grace Episcopal Church (215-1422); Old Alabama Town (240-4005 or www.oldalabamatown.com); and Alabama Garden Trail (1-800-ALABAMA or www. touralabama.org). W. A. Gayle Planetarium Public Shows offered Mon.-Thurs. and Sun. Admission $3.50/person, children under 5 free, seniors $2.50/person. Mon-Thurs. at 3 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. 1010 Forest Ave. in Oak Park. Call 2414799. Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a family-friendly space filled with interactive and educational hands-on exhibits for children age eight and under. Imagine It! also offers birthday parties, memberships and field trip tours. Museum hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $11 plus tax for adults and children ages 2 and above. Imagine It! is located at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more info, visit www.imagineit-cma.org or call (404) 659-KIDS [5437]. Montgomery’s Freedom Rides Museum Road to Equality: The 1961 Freedom Rides yearlong exhibit features works of art from top Alabama artists and offers unique interpretations of one of the most pivotal desegregation events in the nation’s history. Located in the capital city’s recently restored 1951 Greyhound Bus Station, the exhibit will remain open every Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment throughout the year. For more info, visit www.freedomridesmuseum.org or www.montgomerybusstation.org MOOseum, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Children’s educational center featuring past, present and future in agriculture and the cattle industry. Free. Group tours should be pre-scheduled. Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -noon and 1-4 p.m. Last scheduled tour of the day starts at 3:30 p.m. 201 Bainbridge St., Montgomery. For info, call 265-1867 or visit www.bamabeef. org. Old Alabama Town 19th and early 20th century outdoor history museum. Tours Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for students ages 6-18. Under 6 free. 301 Columbus St., Montgomery. For information, call 240-4500. Rosa Parks Museum 252 Montgomery Street, 241-8615. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sundays and holidays, closed. Admission 12 years and under-$5.50/Over 12-$7.50. Alabama college students with a valid student ID: $6.50; discount price for both Museum & Children’s Wing: adults: $14, children $10 Stone Mountain Park, Georgia Enjoy the outdoors together, while experiencing a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. Visit the 1870s town of Crossroads and enjoy live entertainment, skilled craft demonstrations, shopping, dining and more. Additional attractions include: the 4-D Theater, The Great Barn, Paddlewheel Riverboat, Summit Skyride, Scenic

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Railroad, Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard, Pedal Boats, Mini-Golf, New Camp Highland Outpost and Treehouse Challenge, Discovering Stone Mountain Museum and the Antique Car & Treasure Museum. The Regular One-Day All Attractions Pass is $24 (plus tax) for ages 12 and up, and $19 (plus tax) children ages 3-11. For an additional fee, guests can also “Ride the Ducks” sightseeing tour. Required parking permit is $8 for one day or $35 for an annual permit. Exit 8, Stone Mountain Park off Hwy 78 in Georgia. Call (770) 498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com. Toastmasters International is an organization that was founded in 1924. Its mission is to help individuals with their communication and leadership skills. Each club provides an atmosphere where individuals can speak without being criticized or judged, yet provide effective evaluations. We also offer the opportunity to take on leadership roles as club president, vice president, and other officer positions that teach planning, time management, organizing and parliamentary procedures. Anyone 18 years or older can join Toastmasters. We currently have six clubs in the River Region. Toastmasters is now starting a club named The River Region Toastmasters in the Prattville/Millbrook area. Meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Journey Church located at 2050 Commerce Street, just off I-65, exit 179. For more info, contact the interim president, Gene Ann Hildreth, at 361-6333 or alabamasoupgirl@aol.com. Tales for Tots 10:30-11 a.m. January 16. Join us for this FREE introduction to art in storybooks and in the Museum galleries for young children and their families. Each time a different work of art and special story

will be presented. Call 240-4365 or visit www. mmfa.org for more info.

Classes Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Zink Chiropractic Clinic, Course includes pregnancy exercise and nutrition, body changes during pregnancy, the coach’s role in pregnancy and natural birth, the stages of labor, breathing and relaxation for labor, common interventions and how to avoid them, breastfeeding, basic newborn care, and more. Contact Lanette Tyler, 450-4605 or lanette.tyler@gmail.com; or visit www. bradleybirth.com Breastfeeding Class Designed to prepare the expectant mother for breastfeeding her newborn. Also includes trouble-shooting common problems to establish a successful breast-feeding experience. Usually the first Saturday of the month, from 9-11 a.m. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. FREE. Class schedule is subject to change, so please call 2938497 to register or for more info. Childbirth Basics Class Provides childbirth information for those who choose to have pain relief during labor and delivery. Sessions are taught throughout the year but are often held on the first Saturday of the month, from noon-2 p.m.. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. Cost is $25. Call 293-8497 by your 4th month of pregnancy to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Comprehensive four-week series covers all aspects of the labor and delivery experience, admission process, medication and anesthesia options

including epidurals, cesarean sections, coping and comfort measures including breathing and relaxation techniques. Postpartum care and baby care basics are also included. A maternity area tour is also included as a part of this class. All of our classes are taught by registered nurses certified in childbirth education. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@ baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Childbirth Preparation Boot Camp An abbreviated version of Childbirth Preparation Class offered in a one-day format. A maternity area tour is also included as a part of this class. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Chinese Language Classes Auburn Montgomery’s Office of Far Eastern Initiatives offers Saturday classes for children and adults. The one-hour weekly courses are provided free-of-charge as a service to the community. For more information or to register, contact April Ma at 244-3018 or ama@aum.edu CPR & First Aid The American Red Cross offers classes in adult and infant/child CPR as well as first aid and babysitting classes monthly. Call 260-3980. Diabetes Education --Prattville Baptist Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education services available Wednesdays by appointment at Prattville Medical Park. Call 213-6360 for more information. Diabetes Education --Baptist Outpatient Nutri-

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Family Calendar tion and Diabetes Education services available weekdays by appointment. Call 213-6360 for more info. Grandparent Class This program presents new concepts in newborn care to grandparents who need a refresher course. Usually one Tuesday per month. FREE. Call for schedule. Jackson Hospital. Call 293-8497. Infant Safety/CPR Class Teaches parents and grandparents American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR for infants and children, including care of the choking infant, infant rescue and breathing with hands-on practice using ACTAR CPR dolls for class participants. Class will also help parents with creating a safe environment for their child. Classes are taught by certified CPR instructors. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule. Maternity Area Tour Maternity area tour for expectant mothers and families not attending Childbirth Preparation Class/Boot Camp. Baptist Medical Center East. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule. Pre- and Post-natal Fitness Classes Includes water aerobics, step-floor aerobics and strength training. SportsFirst. Call 277-7130. Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Provides expectant mothers information about breastfeeding including various factors influencing lactation, advantages of breastfeeding, basic anatomy and physiology of milk production, specific techniques to promote a successful

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breastfeeding experience and breastfeeding equipment and supplies. Classes are taught by IBCLC instructors. Partners are encouraged to participate in this class. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@ baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Sibling Preparation Class Fun one-hour class is designed for expectant “big brothers and sisters” ages 3 to 8. They will learn about the arrival of their new baby through an introduction to the hospital experience and the early days at home. Parents should plan to attend with their child. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule. Your Amazing Newborn One-night class taught by a pediatrician and nursing staff usually one Tuesday a month. This class presents new concepts in newborn care and helps alleviate parenting jitters often experienced by soon-to-be parents. Grandparents also welcome. Jackson Hospital. FREE. For more info, call 2938497.

Services American Cancer Society seeks Volunteers for Road to Recovery This program is designed to ensure that cancer patients have transportation to and from medical facilities for treatment. Road to Recovery

volunteers can be individual drivers with time to help others or even local companies who allow employees to provide transportation on company time in company cars. Anyone who has a driver’s license, a safe driving record, personal automobile insurance, owns a car or has access to one, and can spare as little as one morning or afternoon a month is encouraged to volunteer. For more information, or to volunteer, please call Luella Giles at 612-8162 or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. Hospital Volunteers Volunteers are needed at Baptist Medical Center East, Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville Baptist Hospital. Duties vary by facility but include delivering mail and flowers, transporting patients, staffing waiting rooms and information desks, and furnishing coffee for visitors. Volunteers work one four-hour shift per week. For more info, call 286-2977. Hospice Volunteers Through volunteering at Baptist Hospice, the opportunities to help are endless. Our volunteers are an important part of the patient’s care and are the heart of the hospice family. There are many other ways to help, such as special projects and events or providing administrative support for the staff, that are essential. Volunteers often have special talents and innovative ideas that add so much to our program. Please call Gloria @395-5018 to join our dynamic team. Volunteer Services Jackson Hospital is looking for volunteers for the information desk. These volunteers are needed for

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the evening shift, 5-8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers must be friendly and eager to offer information to those visiting the hospital. With this position, a free meal will be given as well as a parking spot next to the lobby. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and are asked to work 4 hours a week. They must complete an application and pass a background check and health screening. If you are interested in volunteering, call 293-8967 or visit www.jackson.org/patients_volunteers.html and fill out the application. Baptist Sleep Disorders Centers Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville. Both centers have the ability to diagnose up to 84 different sleep disorders. There are four boardcertified physicians and a clinical psychologist on staff between the two centers. For more information, call 286-3252 for Baptist Medical Center South and 361-4335 for Prattville Baptist Hospital. Jackson Sleep Disorders Center Jackson Hospital houses a sleep disorders center on the third floor of the Goode Medical Building to monitor those who are suffering from sleep disorders. For more information, contact your physician or the Sleep Center at 293-8168. Jackson Hospital Offers Animal Therapy Program to Pediatric Unit Jackson Hospital’s Animal Therapy Program is a vital part of its patient care. Animals in the program are limited to dogs, and no other animals are allowed to participate. Currently, there are 10 dogs in the program. Their handlers have undergone extensive training and orientation, and visit the hospital weekly. For more information, please call 293-8894. Nolan Research Pays Kids for Toy Testing Nolan Research, 2569 Bell Road in Montgomery, conducts toy tests that pay $20 in cash to each child ages 4-12 that participates. Testing takes place usually between 5 and 7 p.m. and only takes about 30-45 minutes. Results are used to help toy manufacturers decide whether or not to bring new toys out on the market. Please call 284-4164 to sign your child up and spread the word to any other families who may be interested in allowing their children to participate.

Support Groups Adoption Support

Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC), This group provides education and social interaction for adoptive families. Montgomery Group meets 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Room 8114 at Frazer Memorial UMC. For more information, call 409-9477 or 272-8622. Autauga/Elmore Group meets 4th Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville. Childcare, children’s group and dinner provided. For more info, call 409-9477 or e-mail apac2@ childrensaid.org. Panda Pals is a support group for families who have adopted or in the process of adopting children from China. We have playdates, family nights and get-togethers to talk about raising our children from China. If you would like to join our group, just e-mail PandaPals2005@yahoogroups.com or call Tracie Singleton at 395-8215.

Cancer Support

ery, Elmore, Autauga, & Macon Counties: **To access or sign up for these programs, call the American Cancer Society’s Montgomery office at 612-8162 or call 1-800-ACS-2345 and you will be connected to the Montgomery office. Look Good…Feel Better is an American Cancer Society program in which trained volunteer cosmetologists help female cancer patients deal with the side effects of treatment. Patients are taught beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self image during or after treatments, including ways to disguise hair loss and skin changes. Call Luella Giles at 612-8162 for more info. Man to Man is an American Cancer Society support group for men who are battling or have survived prostate cancer. It offers them education, discussion and support. Please call for next meeting dates at the American Cancer Society Office in Montgomery. OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Reach to Recovery matches newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with survivors on a one on one basis. College scholarships to cancer survivors Free wigs and other supplies for cancer patients Free rides to treatment through our Road To Recovery program (where volunteer drivers use their cars and time to take in need cancer patients to treatment) Free lodging through the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham (if patients are sent to Birmingham for treatment) On-line cancer information classes and support group through www.cancer.org. Information anytime and trained specialists at 1-800-ACS-2345 General Cancer Support Group held at Christ Church, 8800 Vaughn Road, Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. This is an open group. For more information, please call Christy Holding at 531-1390 or Debbie Diemayer at 467-4578. Women of Hope Breast Cancer Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, 2nd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Room 8114. Provides education, awareness and mentoring for breast cancer patients/survivors, family or friends. For more info, call 220-4599 or e-mail womenofhope@charter.net. Plus, join us at our Signature Luncheon October 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Frazer UMC’s Wesley Hall. Tickets are $30 each ($25 is tax deductible) and include tasty cuisine from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, modeling fashions from Focus on Fashion and guest speaker Rosie Butler (breast cancer survivor and former Ebony Fashion model). For more info, call 220-4599 or e-mail womenofhope@charter.net. Visit us at www. thewomenofhope.org.

Divorce Support Divorce Care, Grief Share, Divorce Care for Children, All three groups meet Sundays at 5 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1849 Perry Hill Rd. Call 279-9976. Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids First Baptist Church Montgomery, Wednesdays starting August 22 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 (scholarships available). Contact Kathy Cooper at kcooper@montgomeryfbc.org or 241-5125. Divorce Recovery Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Lobby. Call 272-8622 for more info.

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Bereaved Spouses Support Group A new ministry of Cornerstone Christian Church, USA (Unavoidably Single Again) Ministries is designed to offer ongoing support, social events and fellowship to those who have lost their spouses to death. The group is open to ALL widowed individuals, regardless of age, religious beliefs, or length of marriage or widowhood. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the church’s building, 301 Dalraida Road. Please e-mail Lynda Coats at farauthor@aol.com for more information. “Big Leap!” Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is designed to meet the needs of children who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. This group provides a hands-on, safe space for age-appropriate expression of grief. These sessions aim to increase feeling identification, decrease self-blame or guilt, and build coping skills. Through music, art, and play we meet your child or grandchild on their level. We encourage your children to hold tight to their memories as they make a “big leap” into their new future. This group is open to children ages 7-11. Space is limited to 6 participants so call 279-6677. Start date will be determined once reservations are confirmed. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW “Comfort and Conversation,” Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is intended to address those affected by a recent loss (0-12 months after death). Through meeting with others who are walking a similar journey, you will be encouraged to work through the complications of your loss, understand your pain, and adjust to your new reality. Space is limited, so please call 279-6677. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW Compassionate Friends, Eastmont Baptist Church, 4505 Atlanta Hwy, first Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends is a national self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child. We have an annual special event on Tuesday, Dec. 4. We will hold a Candlelight Ceremony in memory of our children at 7 p.m. at Eastmont Baptist Church. Registration is encouraged and may be made by calling (334) 284-2721. We will also collect Toys for Tots for anyone interested in participating. “Connect,” Fridays at 11 a.m., biweekly, Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is for those who have already walked through the initial grieving process but still desire to connect with others who share similar experiences. This group will allow you to meet new people, stay active in the community, and look ahead to a bright future. We will share lunch, visit museums, volunteer, attend movies, and participate in area events. We even have a fishing trip on the agenda! This group is ongoing and does not have a participation limit. It’s time to have fun again, come join us! For more info, call 279-6677. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW Grief Recovery Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Lobby. Call 272-8622 for more info. Grief Recovery After Suicide, Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., first Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 3102. This group is open

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to family members and friends who have lost a loved one as the result of suicide. Group offers a confidential environment in which to receive support, hope and information. Contact Rev. Susan Beeson, 272-8622. Grieving With Hope, St. Mark UMC, meeting weekly on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. The group offers a place to share, care and heal from the losses of life. Facilitated by Dr. Lennie Howard and Marie Parma. Contact the church at 272-0009. Honoring Angels Like Owen, Inc. (HALO) offers family-oriented, Christian-based grief support groups that meet monthly. These groups are for families who have lost a child from 20 weeks gestation up to the age of 2 years old. Our parents’ group is for mothers and fathers. Our siblings’ group is for children ages 6-15. Both groups meet at the same time and place. These groups offer faith-based healing through sharing and emotional support. Meetings offer an outlet for sharing your child’s memory and your day to day struggles, while receiving support of others who have been in similar situations. Please feel free to bring photos of your child to share. HALO also offers free professional photography for families facing the loss of a child up to the age of 2 years old and needs-based financial assistance for burial. Visit www.honoringangelslikeowen.org or call (334) 328-1202.

Homeschool Support

ECHO (Elmore County Homeschool Organization), Harvest Fields Community Church, 4280 Deatsville Hwy, Deatsville. 2nd and 4th Fridays year-round from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a support group for homeschooling families in the tri-county area. Membership is free. For more info, please visit http://www.onlineecho.com PEAK of Montgomery Homeschool Group Parent Educators and Kids (PEAK) of Montgomery is an inclusive, member-led group of homeschooling families who meet regularly for field trips, park days and other social and educational activities. We welcome all local home educators who enjoy sharing and learning within a diverse community. To join us, visit us at www.peaknetwork.org/montgomery

Illness Support

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Day Care, Frazer Memorial UMC, Thursdays, in Room 3101, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. There is no charge, but registration is required. For more information, call the Congregational Care office at 272-8622. On the first Thursday of each month, the hours are extended to 12:30 p.m. while the Caregivers’ Support Group meets in Room 3103 beginning at 11 a.m. Only during this time will each participant need to bring a sack lunch. For the support group, call the church at 272-8622. This new series is for all patients with congestive heart failure and their caregivers. This series is FREE for all participants. Below is the information: Cardiolife, a new educational series for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers, meets 4th Thursdays of each month, 10-11 a.m. Diabetes Center classroom, Jackson Hospital. For more info, call 279-6677. Topics include: Lifestyle Changes, A Heart Healthy Diet, Proper Fluid Intake, Importance of Daily Weights and Exercise

Tolerance. Support for this program provided by River Region Supportive Care – a Division of Hospice of Montgomery. Facilitated by Arla Chandler, RN, BSN, MBA. Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance, Room 3101 at Frazer UMC, 1st Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. This group is for those with depression and bipolar illness and their families. For more info, call 2728622 or visit dbsamontgomery@yahoo.com Meetings also available 3rd Saturday afternoons from noon-2 p.m. at Dalraida UMC, 3817 Atlanta Highway. For more info, call 652-1431. Depression & Bipolar Support, Montgomery Public Library Main Branch, 245 High Street downtown, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 3rd Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.; OR 1609 West Street, north off Carter Hill and Narrow Lane, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 201-9638 or 652-1431 for more info. Fibromyalgia Support, Room 8114 at Frazer UMC, 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. This group is for those that have fibromyalgia and for their family members and friends. For more info, please call 272-8622. Gluten Intolerance Group (www.gluten.net) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide support to those with any form of gluten intolerance. GIG-Montgomery assists with awareness of diverse potential symptoms, which can range from fatigue and headaches to nausea and intestinal problems. Guidelines are provided on how to eat safely both at home and eating out. Another objective is to facilitate more effective communication between the local gluten-free community and stores, restaurants and the medical community. Meets 2nd Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at Taylor Road Baptist Church, Fellowship Suite (faces entrance of EastChase-NE. Turn on Berryhill Rd. by EastChase). Check the blog for special “alternate site” meetings (www.glutenfreemontgomery. blogspot.com) For more info, you may also e-mail dr.hetrick@charter.net or visit the group’s Facebook page. Montgomery Area Mended Hearts, First floor of Montgomery Cardiovascular Institute on the campus of Baptist Medical Center South. For anyone who has experienced cardiac illness. Third Mondays, alternates between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Call 286-3410 for more info. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery offers General Membership meetings on 4th Mondays (beginning January 28, 2013) at the Dalraida UMC annex building at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone who is interested in issues concerning mental health. The NAMI Montgomery Family Member Support Group continues to meet on 2nd Mondays, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Dalraida UMC annex building. Call Mary Jo Logan (271-2280) for directions/details. Beginning in February, NAMI Montgomery will offer the 12-week “Family To Family” education program (free) on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Bell Road Lowder Regional Library. Call 2712280 to register. Overeaters Anonymous, Unity of Montgomery, 1922 Walnut St., Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. Contact Misty at 324-9568 or Carol at 467-5742. Parkinson’s Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, WILL NOT MEET IN DECEMBER. Meetings

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Parent Support D.A.D.S. (Dad and Daughter Saturdays) Second Saturdays at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Library in downtown Montgomery at 11 a.m. D.A.D.S. is the vision of local resident and Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce staff member Ron Simmons and his five-year-old daughter Erin. It gives fathers and daughters an opportunity to read together to create fun, educational memories. All fathers in the River Region are invited to bring their daughters to the library to read, laugh and have fun. This free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Montgomery City-County Public Library and Dreamland Barbeque. For more information on this event, call Ron Simmons at 334-777-8596.

iConnect, Frazer Memorial UMC, 3rd Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Share life, encourage and be encouraged by other women. We meet for breakfast, fellowship and a speaker. Advance reservations are necessary for breakfast and preschool nursery. Cost is $5 per meeting. For more info or to make reservations, call Frazer’s Women’s Ministry at 495-6391 or e-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org La Leche League of Montgomery, East Imaging Center on Winton Blount Blvd., Montgomery, 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who have completed an accreditation program and are familiar with breastfeeding management techniques as well as current research. Meetings are free and open to all women. Expecting moms, children and grandmothers also welcome. If you need information before the next scheduled meeting, please contact Bridgit (5691500), Amy (356-3547), or Heather (LLL_heather@yahoo.com). Moms’ LIFE (Living In Faith Everyday) First Baptist Church, Prattville. Meets twice monthly from 8:30-11:45 a.m. in the chapel at First Baptist Church in Prattville August through May. For moms of all stages and ages of life. We offer a time of fellowship, Bible study, musical guests, special guest speakers and a lot of fun! Cost is $5 per meeting. Childcare provided by reservation. For more info and to reserve your spot, call Kelley Manning at 361-7919. The Montgomery Multiples Club is a non-profit organization offering support to the mothers and families of twins, triplets, and more in the Central Alabama region. They have a mom’s night out with

dinner once a month. They also have a yard sale twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall. For more info, visit http://montgomerymultiplesclub. org. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry St., Montgomery. Moms, are you looking for a good excuse to get out of the house? MOPS is a great opportunity to hone your mothering skills, meet new friends, and learn new things while deepening your relationship with God. Free childcare is provided. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 3 & 17) Call Kristi Gay at (334) 233-8989 or visit www.montgomeryfbc.org. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Vaughn Forest Baptist Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Are you in need of a time-out? Then have we got the place for you! MOPS joins mothers together by a common bond, to be better wives, moms and friends along this journey in the trenches of motherhood. Childcare is provided. For more info, e-mail VFCMOPS@ gmail.com.

Pregnancy Loss/Infertility Hannah’s Prayer, Prattville First United Methodist Church, 2nd Thursdays and 3rd Sundays. Support group for women dealing with pregnancy loss/ infertility issues. Call (334) 365-5977. Sav-A-Life conducts a HOPE GROUP for women who have experienced the emotional aftermath of an abortion. Groups meet eight consecutive Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. and are facilitated by women who have experienced abortion. The “Forgiven and Set Free” Bible study is

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Single Parents Support Singles’ Small Groups, Frazer Memorial UMC, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Lobby. Call 272-8622 for more info. TNT (Tuesday Night Together) for Singles, Frazer Memorial UMC, Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Bldg. 7000. A meal ($5) and program are provided. For reservations, call 272-8622.

Special Needs Support Central Alabama Autism Support Team (C.A.A.S.T.), St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Hwy. 31 in Prattville from 6-8 p.m. 3rd Thursdays quarterly (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.). Visit www. easysite.com/caast or e-mail casst50@yahoo.com for more info. Down Syndrome Support, Vaughn Park Church of Christ, 1st Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Childcare provided. Call 356-9048 or visit www.montgomeryareadownsyndrome.com for information. Montgomery Area Hearing Loss Support Group meets monthly at the Wesley Building of the First Methodist Church in Montgomery on 2nd Thursdays at 4 p.m. It is affiliated with the nationally recognized non-profit advocacy group, Hearing Loss Association of America. The purpose is to bring together all adults and parents of children who would like to know more about hearing losses, its causes and its possible corrections. Licensed audiologists make brief presentations explaining their local programs, their offices and the availability of hearing tests, of possible medical corrections, and/of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Refreshments at each meeting. For more info, contact HearingInfo@earthlink.net Parents of Special Needs Children, Saint James UMC, 9045 Vaughn Road, 1st Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. Please notify Chris Henderson if you plan to come. (Home: 215-0427; e-mail: chenderson41@yahoo. com River Region Autism Support Group, Cafe Louisa (in Old Cloverdale), 1036 E. Fairview Ave. We meet on 1st Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. This group is comprised of parents whose children are on the autism spectrum. We also welcome others involved with autistic children, such as grandparents, friends, teachers, therapists, etc. For more info about how to join the group, or if you plan to attend a meeting, e-mail Lyra Stephens at LyraStephens@yahoo.com

Teens/Families Support Life is Fun Together (LIFT): A FREE Relationship and Marriage Enrichment Program providing different educational and fun-filled seminars to individuals and families. The LIFT Program is provided through Family Guidance Center of Alabama in partnership with the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative. Call Tonya Rogers at 270-4100 for class start dates or more info! “Relationship Smarts Plus” teaches teens in grades 7-12 about healthy relationships in a fun, interactive way. Six-week sessions are available throughout the year on Mondays from 4–6 p.m.

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“Smart Steps for Stepfamilies” is a six-week session that helps stepfamilies learn strategies to strengthen and stabilize their families. Parents and children ages 8 and up meet in their own groups, then meet up at the end of each session for a fun family activity! “Together We Can” gives non-married parents the skills they need to maintain healthy relationships between themselves and their children. “How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette)” teaches single adults how to get the most out of dating. “Mastering the Magic of Love” is a communication class for all couples. Bring your spouse, fiancé, or that special someone in your life with you to learn new communication techniques and enhance your skills as a team of two. All adults are welcome, including graduates looking for a refresher! Also…. LIFT has a brand-new program just for parents of teens!!! “Bridging the Great Divide: Parents and Teens Communicating About Healthy Relationships” is perfect for parents or guardians who want open lines of communication with their teen. Topics include “Principles of Dating & Healthy Relationships,” “Sensitive Topics,” “Rules & Boundaries,” and more!!! Building D of Family Guidance Center, 2358 Fairlane Drive. This workshop lasts only three weeks, so call TODAY to reserve your spot! You can look at a calendar of LIFT classes & events online by visiting our LIFT web page: http://www.familyguidancecenter.org/ Remember, LIFT has FREE programs for singles, couples, stepfamilies, parents, teens, and now parents of teens! Call 270-4100 or e-mail trogers@familyguidancecenter.org if you didn’t see your class listed so we can contact you when the next one starts. Support Group for Teens with difficulties communicating with parents. This group began March 29 using the life skills training. Contact Felicia Pressley at Total Life Connection, 244-5061.

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Friday, January 4

Late Night with YMCA Goodtimes -- Also January 11, 18 & 25 A weekly Parents’ Night Out program for parents of five-to 12-year-olds offered at the YMCA Goodtimes Center on Bell Road. Time is 6:3011:30 p.m. and supper is included. Cost is $15 per child and no reservations are required. Child to staff ratio is 15:1. Call 279-8878 for more info.

Saturday, January 5

Breastfeeding Class Breastfeeding and lactation education designed for expectant mothers, fathers, and/or support persons. Class includes benefits, basic breastfeeding techniques, and prevention of common problems. 10 a.m.-noon. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. $15 covers mother and support person. Pre-registration required. Call 293-8497 or visit www.jackson.org/ events to register or for more info. Home Depot Kids’ Workshop Free workshop teaches children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. This

month’s project is a diamond birdhouse. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. Free. Resolution Run 5K Since 1917 Brantwood Children’s Home has been providing a safe, loving structured home for abused, neglected or other at-risk youth. Join them in their first annual 5K run to support this amazing home! The run will begin at the Paterson Field Parking lot on Madison Avenue at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Register online at www.active. com or pick up a registration form at Brantwood Children’s Home today! Day-of registration: Runner/Walker $30. For more info, contact Varina Mead at 265-0784 or vmead@brantwoodchildrenshome.org. Also visit www.brantwoodchildrenshome.org Etiquette, Manners & More -- Saturdays through January 26 10–11:30 a.m. Upper Kingston Community Center, Prattville. For grades 1-6. Class taught by Felicia Tyus. $30 per month. Sessions include: Etiquette in Public Places, Proper Introductions, Social and Communication Skills, Posture, Dining Do’s and Don’ts, Place setting, Communicating 101 & More. Class session ends with a field trip to a restaurant, a certificate and picture in the newspaper. Min./ Max.: 10/25. Registration at the Doster Community Center. Call (334) 361-3640.

Friday, January 11

Elmore County Homeschool Organization Meets -- Also January 25 Elmore County Homeschool Organization is a nonprofit support group for homeschooling families. We provide a positive socialization environment for homeschooled children & support and encourage their parents in the homeschooling process. We meet the second and fourth Friday of every month yearround from 10 a.m. to noon at Harvest Fields Community Church, 4280 Deatsville Hwy, Deatsville. Membership is free and is open to all homeschoolers in the tri-county area. ECHO has field trips, park days, holiday parties, enrichment activities, and a yearly awards ceremony. For details, visit http:// www.onlineecho.com Parents’ Night Out at the Wetumpka Family YMCA A monthly Parents’ Night Out program for parents of kids 12 years and under offered the 2nd Friday of each month from 6-10 p.m. Games, arts and crafts, a movie and hot dogs are offered. Cost is $10 per child for members and $15 per child for non-members. You must register by the Thursday prior. Call 567-8282 for more info.

Saturday, January 12

AUM Offers Free Mandarin Classes Auburn Montgomery’s Confucius Institute continues to offer free Mandarin classes to the community on Saturdays this spring. To register, send the student’s name, age and contact information to ama@aum.edu.

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ArchiTreats: Food For Thought The Alabama Dept. of Archives & History, 624 Washington Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Bring lunch and a drink and join us every third Thursday for these FREE lectures sponsored by Friends of the Alabama Archives. Today’s topic is “Segregation Forever: The Speech that Launched George Wallace’s National Career,” presented by by Dan Carter. Call 353-4726 or visit www.archives.alabama.gov. Autauga County PALS Electronic Recycling Event Autauga County PALS and C E & E Solutions of Prattville host a Monthly Electronic Recycling Drop-off third Thursdays at Pratt Plaza, from 3-6 pm. Recycle your old, broken, or obsolete TVs ($10), cell phones, radios, stereos, computers, laptops, cameras, toaster ovens, microwaves, vcrs, remotes, printers, scanners, pagers, tape recorders, vacuums, irons, hair driers, keyboards, monitors, projectors, video games, speakers, server hubs, turntables, CD/DVD players, etc. Divert old electronics from the landfill, free up storage space, & create jobs by recycling. ($10 fee for TVs). CE&E (5689621) is registered with ADEM as an electronic recycler. For details, call John-Paul (358-6749). Smart Shopping 101 5:30-7:30 p.m. AUM Want to save money on groceries and household items? Learn how to shop smart and save big. This class will help you maximize your purchases while minimizing your spending. You will even receive a starter couponing kit. Fee: $27. Visit http://ce.aum.edu/ or call 244-3804 to register.

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American Man Movie Premier at MPAC Join us at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre for an evening with hometown hero, NFL and Crimson Tide legend, Kevin Turner, at the screening of this documentary by Jon Frankel, correspondent for HBO Real Sports. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Reception, cash bar and silent auction at 8:30 p.m. Sponsorship and ticketing information available. Call 481-5100 or visit www.mpaconline.org.

Saturday, January 19

Raycom College Football Allstar Classic Event that features elite college football seniors participating in NFL-formatted practices that are open to the public. Coached by former NFL head coaches Jim Bates and Dan Reeves. 2-7 p.m. For more info, visit www.collegeallstargame.com.

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Jazz Jams at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 2-4 p.m. Enjoy the Museum and a little jazz on a Sunday afternoon. This event is a partnership with Alabama Roots Music Society. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.mmfa.org or call 240-4333.

Monday, January 21

Auburn Montgomery Hosts Annual MLK Day Reflections Breakfast Sieu Tang Wood will serve as keynote speaker at

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Tuesday, January 22

Complete ACT Review -- Through February 7 AUM Mondays-Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. (except for first week, Tuesday-Friday) Prepare to tackle the ACT test. As the competition stiffens to be accepted to the college of your choice, you need to be prepared. Understand how to approach standardized tests by learning accuracy, timing, what to study, and how to reduce test anxiety. The review covers mathematics, reading and language arts, and science reasoning. All materials are included. Fee is $202. Visit https://coned.aum.edu/ or call 2443804 to register.

Thursday, January 24

Newcomers Club of Montgomery Monthly Luncheon The Newcomers Club of the Greater Montgomery Area invites women who are new residents in the area to attend our monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Arrowhead Country Club. This month’s luncheon will feature Dr. Joe McClinton, “Prevention Wellness for Women.” Cost is $15 and reservations must be made to russell. cynthia98@yahoo.com or call 300-4949. Visit www.newcomersmontgomery.com

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Built to Amaze at Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Through January 27 Various performance times and ticket prices. For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.bjcc.com

Friday, January 25

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents Macbeth Through February 9; also May 10 and 18 Written by William Shakespeare. Recommended for ages 13+. For ticket info, visit www.asf.net or call 271-5353.

Saturday, January 26

10th Annual ASF Armchair Auction The Auction will be broadcast live from 2-6 p.m. on Cumulus stations WMXS Mix 103.3 and AM 1440 WNZZ and streamed live online at WSFA.com. From 5-6 p.m. the auction will be simulcast on WSFA TV-12. The auction is sponsored by WSFA TV-12, Cumulus Broadcasting Montgomery, The Montgomery Advertiser, Pickwick Antiques, and Beasley Allen Law Firm. Bidders may participate from the comfort of their armchairs or anywhere radio and internet connection are available. Visit www.asfarmchairauction.com. All proceeds benefit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Prattville Service League Hosts 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off City of Prattville Annex Parking Lot at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the day sampling delicious chili, listening to great music, and kids activities. Better yet, enter a team and put your chili recipe to the test!

Admission is $10 and kids 10 and under are free. The Prattville Service League was able to give more than $22,000 to the 2012 Grant Recipients in Autauga County thanks to your support at events such as this. For more info, please visit www.prattvilleserviceleague.org or contact Susan Bowlan at (334) 451-2585 or sjbowlan1216@yahoo.com

Tuesday, January 29

Foundation Community-Wide Women’s Bible Study -- Tuesdays through February 26 Saint James United Methodist Church. 9:30-11 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Do you feel like things are shaking all around you? Come join us as we encounter the Rock of Ages and establish a sure Foundation through the word of God. Free Bible study. Childcare available by reservation, $5 per week. To register, contact Sarah at 277-3037 or solsen@sjlife.com.

Thursday, January 31

ARTtalk at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 6-7:30 p.m. Get an up-close look at artists, their work and the creative process in this unique program, designed for artists in the area as well as those interested in art. Six times a year artists have the opportunity to bring a work of art to the Museum, show it to other artists and participants, and receive friendly feedback about the work. Location: Museum Conference Room Cost: $20 for Museum or Art Guild members/$35 for non-members. E-mail Donna Pickens for reservations at dpickens@mmfa.org or call 240-4363.

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Prepared Childbirth Class Provides childbirth information for those who choose to have pain relief during labor and delivery. Topics include stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, the role of the coach, and proper care of mother and baby after delivery. Sessions are taught throughout the year, from 10 a.m.-noon. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. Cost is $25. Call 293-8497 or e-mail liz.owen@jackson.org.

Tuesday, February 5

IHOP Offers Free Pancakes To Guests Nationwide for National Pancake Day During National Pancake Day, more than 1,500 IHOP restaurants across the country will invite guests to enjoy a complimentary stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will be encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital or other local charities. One hundred percent of the donations will help local charities provide vital equipment, life-saving procedures and critical care for sick and injured children. For more information, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com. “Your Amazing Newborn” Class Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. One-night class taught by a pediatrician and nursing staff. Presents new concepts in newborn care and helps alleviate parenting jitters by soon-to-be parents. Grandparents welcome. Class schedule is subject to change, so please call 293-8497 or visit www.jackson.org/events.

Wednesday, February 6

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre presents Beauty and the Beast 7:30 p.m. The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash-hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Tickets: $73, $68, $63, $58, $33. Group discounts available for 10 or more people, 10% off ticket prices. For tickets or more info, visit www.mpaconline.org or call 481-5100.

Thursday, February 7

Faulkner Dinner Theatre Presents The Drowsy Chaperone -- Through February 9; 14-16; and 21-23 Theatre doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:15 until 7. The show begins promptly at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and the show. Members of the military can purchase tickets for just $20. Reservations must be paid in advance. Make reservations or for more information, call 386-7190 or e-mail boxoffice@faulkner.edu.

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A Page in a Book

by Paige Gardner Smith

The Fashion in Kids Books As new parents, we dress our babies in the sweetest, cutest clothes the minute they leave the hospital. As long as they will let us, we put them in the clothes we like, because we know the fashion clock is ticking. There quickly comes the time when our child says, “I don’t want to wear that”, the time when they start making their own fashion choices. Sometimes it’s a cringe-worthy combination of PJ pants, cowboy boots and a puffy vest. Sometimes they prefer an eye-blinding blend of fuschia, turqouise and camouflage anything. It’s the beginning of our children starting to see clothes as an outward extension of themselves – the same way adults do. Offering kids a new way to look at what we wear and why, the following titles feature colorful stories that revolve around articles of clothing.

The New Sweater by Oliver Jerrers (Penguin) In a world full of Hueys who all look alike, and think alike, it’s hard to stand out. But one Huey, named Rupert decides to knit himself a sweater. And wearing it, he distinguishes himself from the rest of his peers. The other Hueys think Rupert’s new look is a bit odd. But Gillespie thinks the sweater is cool – and knits one that he can wear, too. Soon the look catches on and Hueys everywhere are sporting the same sweater. No longer viewed as odd, but rather a trend-setter, how will Rupert stand out from the crowd now? Jeffer’s simply-drawn, wildly expressive world of Hueys is the perfect landscape to illustrate the power of one brilliant orange sweater to make an individual fashion statement.

Lost and Found by Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson (Peachtree) Kids know what it means to have a favorite clothing item…and what it means to lose it. For parents (and kids) who have turned the house upside down before school in the morning seeking the elusive hatshirt-scarf-whatever, this title will strike a familiar chord. When a boy loses a special cap knitted by his Grandmother, he begins an all-encompassing search to find it before her visit. He discovers a mountain of items, separated from their owners in the school ‘Lost & Found’. But to get to through the avalanche of stuff and find his hat, he must cultivate a relationship with the school’s crusty custodian. His hat-search evolves into a mission that reunites classmates with things from the box, and finding homes for unclaimed items along the way. A warm celebration of natural attachments to favorite clothing, ‘Lost and Found’ is a great kids’ book find!

Laundry Day

by Maurie J. Manning (Houghton Mifflin) A poor shoeshine boy is hawking his services (without much success) on an early 20th century city street when a red scarf floats down around his shoulders. Looking up, among the clotheslines strung between the city’s buildings, he realizes that it’s laundry day and the scarf could have dropped from a host of neighbors’ lines. Climbing fire escapes, shimmying up drainpipes, the shoeshine boy carries the scarf from balcony to balcony seeking its owner. He meets people from different cultures and countries as he navigates through buildings filled with immigrant families. The boy’s journey to return the scarf becomes more than a goodwill mission, it opens up a world of discovery with its own rewards.

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Welcome to the Montgomery Parents’ Advertiser Directory. This section was created to help our readers easily access advertising information in our magazine. We know that readers consider our advertisers as valuable a resource as the editorial content in Montgomery Parents. We hope this directory saves you time as you refer to the magazine throughout the month. Page numbers follow the advertiser’s name. A Great Start Learning Academy, 34

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Les Miserables

Parental Guidance

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: CSexual Content: CLanguage: C+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C+ The MPAA has rated Les Misérables PG-13 for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements. Despite the incredible musical score and a song designed for comic relief, Les Misérables deals with mature themes in desperate times. The portrayals of child abuse, prostitution, and a bloody rebellion may make this story too explicit for many younger viewers. However the unnecessary inclusion of a moment of sexual activity during the sole scene of comedy is the greatest factor in not being able to broadly recommend this film. But for adults and older adolescents, the narrative of Jean Valjean’s unjust imprisonment and ultimate redemption remains as forceful as ever. Released from jail after serving nearly two decades for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) finds the outside world as inhospitable as his prison cell. Forced to carry papers that identify him as an ex-criminal he can find neither work nor friend until a generous priest invites him to sleep inside a church. As repayment for the hospitality, Jean waits until his host is asleep and then stuffs the church’s silver into a bag before stealing away. When he is apprehended by the local authorities and returned to the Bishop of Digne (Colm Wilkinson) the man of the cloth, rather than revealing the truth, instead chides Jean for forgetting the silver candlesticks and sets him free. This one act of kindness in an otherwise cruel world offers a rebirth to the broken man. Years later as a successful businessman living under the alias of Monsieur Madeleine, Jean has the opportunity to reciprocate this kindness by offering mercy to one of his former employees who is driven to despair and prostitution by her vicious coworkers. As Fantine (Anne Hathaway) lies dying, Jean promises to find her daughter Cosette (played by Isabelle Allen and Amanda Seyfried) and raise her as his own. However, even while the reformed man attempts to fulfills his promise, he is haunted by his past in the form of Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe), a zealous police officer with an aim to find and punish Jean for breaking parole. With strong moral dilemmas and personal heart wrenching dramas, Les Misérables’ complex characters and scenarios can push audiences to consider their own level of human compassion. Just leave the kids at home for this heavy tale.

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: BViolence: B+ Sexual Content: B Language: AAlcohol / Drug Use: BThe MPAA has rated Parental Guidance PG for some rude humor. Artie and Diane Decker (Billy Crystal and Bette Midler) seldom see their three grandchildren, so when their only child Alice (Marisa Tomei) requests an extended child-sitting favor so she can accompany her husband (Tom Everett Scott) on a business trip, grandma can’t say no. Grandpa, on the other hand, is dealing with a sudden job loss and would rather be down in the dumps on his own sofa. Conceding to his wife’s determination to care for the little ones he slaps a smile on his face and heads to Atlanta. Raised in a home where words like “no”, “don’t”, and “stop” are banned and political correctness is embraced, Artie’s gift of a trio of water guns is unwelcomed by his daughter, who shun violent toys, even though it elicit sequels of delight from the youngsters. Soon even Grandpa regrets the choice after one of the little darlings showers his pants, leaving him with a wet crotch. And in short order other personality traits are revealed that are sure to tax the sitters. 12-year-old Harper (Bailee Madison) is an over-achiever wrestling with a newfound desire to have a social life, Turner (Joshua Rush) is dealing with a bullying issue that aggravates his stuttering speech disorder and little Barker (Harrison Breitkopf) quickly learns that blackmailing Grandpa can be a profitable activity. This couple-of-fish-out-of-water premise holds all the usual hijinks one might expect, including the kids’ first introduction to high sugar foods when Fartie (grandpa’s new nickname, heard repeatedly throughout the script) brings home a giant ice cream cake as one of many bribes to keep the boys quiet about a previous indiscretions. And that leads to the biggest concern in this script -- our senior protagonist constantly lies and yet he, with some help from Grandma Diane, eventually becomes the source of wisdom that ultimately drives the story to its happy ending. There are truly funny moments, especially with Billy Crystal’s comic delivery and the chemistry he shares with Bette Midler. As well, it is nice to see a movie that puts grandparents in a position of being helpful and (somewhat) knowledgeable. It’s just unfortunate that this production from Walden Media, a company dedicated to creating stories that (according to their website) “... capture the imagination, rekindle curiosity, and demonstrate the rewards of virtue,” doesn’t offer families some stronger reasons to seek Parental Guidance.

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Violence: Corpses are seen, along with numerous sick and impoverished people. Characters engage in a sword fight. A child is subjected to cruel treatment. During a standoff, frequent gunfire is depicted and numerous characters are shot and killed (with blood shown in the streets). An explosion is set off. A child is gunned down. A police officer is captured and threatened with death by the rebels. A man commits suicide. Sexual Content: An employer makes sexual invitations to an employee. Prostitutes wear revealing clothing. A man hires a prostitute (brief sexual activity shown). Later a clothed woman is shown atop a man. A woman rubs a man’s private area and male buttock nudity is briefly shown. Language: The script contains several vulgar and sexual comments, profanities, some terms of Deity and scatological slang. Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters smoke and drink. www.montgomeryparents.com

Violence: A grandfather encourages his bullied grandson to stand up to his assailant -- later the boy returns with a black eye and admits he threw the first punch. A child hits a man in the crotch with a bat. A man falls from a skateboard after slipping in a puddle of urine. An imaginary friend is hit by a car and killed, and a funeral is held the next day. Sexual Content: A man makes mild sexual remarks during a pat down at airport security. Other veiled remarks are made about a married couple needing to have intimate time together. Women are seen exercising using dance poles -- no sexual comments are made. Married couples kiss. Language: A man named Artie is referred to as “Farite” by his grandkids. Drugs/Alcohol: A man says he needs a martini. A woman drinks a glass of wine while stressed. A character talks positively about getting drunk. Social drinking, including alcohol served at a bar, is depicted. 104

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