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Swim Practice the Day After Christmas? Who’s in Charge Here?

I wonder when we, as parents, few years ago, relatives of hours staffing the concession abdicated our role as principal told us they could spend stands at the Legends all in the decision-makers for our families. only a few hours with us on name of paying for more pool hours When I competed in sports Christmas day because they needed or funding a trip to a competition in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, family to return home for their daughter’s or famous parade. commitments came first. 8 a.m. swim practice on the 26th. Is it all worth it? The thousands of My mother would have laughed That same year, friends told dollars and hundreds of hours. And in the face of a coach who told us they couldn’t visit over chances are, most of our children her we couldn’t visit Grandma at Thanksgiving weekend because will abandon these activities by their son had a basketball high school graduation, if When did we parents abdicate not before. tournament on Friday and Saturday. our role as principal decision- Are we as parents making Not having kids in conscious decisions about makers for our families? competitive team sports, I how we will spend our was surprised. family’s time and money? Christmas because of a practice. “Really? Sports commitments Or are we allowing others to In some sports and activities, surrounding two of the most make these choices because “that’s parents are required to put in their family-oriented holidays?” just the way it is these days?” hours, too. Friends and relatives assured me I wonder what would happen if Swim team parents work bingo this was commonplace. “Coaches we all stood up one day and said, games, and band parents log dozens require it,” they said. “Enough! My family comes first.” Y

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Short Stuff Camp Fair; & Writing Contest; Disney Live; Arenacross; Shrek the Musical; Ky. Crafted; plus Recipe and Moms Who Make a Difference Schoolyard Bullies Learn how private schools deal with the hot topic of bullying in their schools.

departments 4 / ShortStuff 10 / Recipe of the Month 36-48 / Calendar 52 / Dr. Graebe 53 / Pediatric Corner 54 / KU Scholar Athlete

New Military Academy Forest Hill will open in Millersburg for boys and girls. Montessori School Fair Learn about the Montessori options in the Bluegrass. Getting Ready for College Prepping for the ACT or SAT can make a difference in your score.

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This month you can win 3 sets of 4 tickets to see “Disney Live: Three Classic Fairy Tales,” playing at Rupp Arena on Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. Your kids will be thrilled to join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald as they meet Belle, Snow White and Cinderella. Info: 1-800-745-3000.

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Mother Nurture: Donor Milk Project

Annual Summer Camp Fair Set for April 14

n the middle of February, I’ll Christian Academy, you’ll find more bet you are thinking about hot than 70 booths filled with all sorts of chocolate, snow days and sitting in camps, classes, activities for your kids’ front of the fireplace. summer of fun, plus information on But the best way to get through health care, dentists, private schools, this cold winter is to think about – enrichment classes and academic help. SUMMER CAMP! As always, the Fair will be FREE and That’s right, summer open to everyone. camp. Lexington While Mom and Dad Family Magazine’s check out the camps, 10th annual Summer the kids will have a blast Camps & Activities playing all the games Fair is Saturday, April and activities at each 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. booth, sliding down the at the gymnasiums at giant inflatables, trying Saturday, April 14 Lexington Christian out hands-on crafts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Academy at 450 West getting their faces Reynolds Road. painted and competing Where else can you find giant in hula hoop contests! inflatable slides, edible volcanoes, Once again, we will hold the annual face painting, ballerinas, rock bands, Cover Model Contest – get your kids American Girl dolls, costumed photos taken for free, and you may characters, dozens of giveaways find them on the cover of Lexington and enough camp programs to fill a Family Magazine. hundred summers? Got that calendar marked? Good, Inside the gyms at Lexington we’ll see you there! Y

Annual Writing Contest: “If I Were an Animal”

f you could be any animal at all which would it be? Would you be a lion and rule as king of the savannah? Or would you be a giraffe who can reach the tallest branches of the tree? How about a thoroughbred horse winning the Kentucky Derby? Or a sweet little puppy snuggling with his owner? We want to hear your story, so sharpen your pencils, pull out the keyboard and turn on your imaginations, kids! Lexington Family Magazine is hosting its eighth Annual Writing Contest and this year’s theme is “If I Were an Animal…:” To enter all you have to do is write 100 words or less on this year’s topic. We have exciting prizes for our winners, including a collection 4 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

of games from Hasbro, the latest American Girl Doll, and beautiful model horses from BreyerFest. We even have a prize for one lucky teacher who enters an entire class. Entries will be judged in three grade categories: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Please e-mail entries to Events@ LexingtonFamily.com or mail them by Friday March 30 to: Lexington Family Magazine, 138 E. Reynolds Rd. Ste. 201, Lexington, KY 40517. Info www.LexingtonFamily.com or call 2231765. Y

other Nurture – a Breastfeeding Resource Center and Baby Boutique in Lexington – has joined forces with the Indiana Mothers’ Milk Bank to collect donor human milk. Carefully screened donors can bring human milk to Mother Nurture’s Milk Depot, where it will be frozen and stored until it is transported to IMMB, which provides pasteurized donor human milk to ill or premature infants throughout Indiana and the Midwest. “We regularly receive calls from Lexington area moms interested in donating their extra storage of expressed milk,” said Cerise Bouchard, Mother Nurture owner. “Our staff is honored to help make it more convenient for such a precious donation, while increasing the availability of human milk for babies.” Jessica Santangelo of Richmond is a current IMMB human milk donor. She said this new depot in Lexington could reach mothers who weren’t aware of milk donation. “Having the depot in Lexington is a great opportunity to give donors a convenient location to drop off their milk,” she said “but it will also reach mothers who come to Mother Nurture for classes, play groups or to shop who don’t know about human milk donation and Indiana Mothers’ Milk Bank.” Y

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hen did a daycare curriculum start to resemble a college syllabus? Or better yet, when did daycares start using the word “curriculum”?

We recently switched CeCe to a smaller daycare closer to work, but while on the waiting list I decided to call around just to see what Lexington had to offer in terms of childcare for my infant. The spiels I got over the phone from daycare directors had my head spinning. I was told about music

much through Katie Saltz simple play, and the structure of having certain learning themes and designated times for each is just too much for children so young. Have you ever tried to gain (and keep) the attention of a room full of crawlers? You

classes, Spanish hour, monthly newsletters, a rotation of “learning themes” and sensory activities. Some even sent home recommended reading lists so parents could “reinforce what the babies learned that day.” So essentially, homework. For individuals who can’t use a toilet yet. We were even using those terms at home. “Are you ready for school, CeCe?” “Isn’t Miss Susie a great teacher?” It’s wonderful that our children are being intellectually engaged, but what about the importance of free play? Our current daycare has my kind of curriculum: Here are the toys. Let’s play. The end. Babies are absorbing so

might as well be herding cats. Our children will be thrown into a world of structure and schedules soon enough. They will be following directions and sitting still for so much of their childhood in actual school, so why are we rushing this process? Let them use their imaginations! Free play teaches social skills, independence, reduces stress later in life- the list of benefits goes on! If my daughter would rather chew on her animal flashcards than memorize them, I am probably going to let her. If she thinks her cereal bowl makes a great hat, I will applaud her creativity. I think she is learning valuable information either way. Y

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Disney Live Comes to Rupp Arena

ome favorite Disney characters are bringing classic fairytales to life at Rupp Arena in “Disney Live!” Three Classic Fairy Tales.” Prepare to step into a world of wonder where dreams really do come true. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they tell a few favorite, timeless fairy tale adventures. Join Cinderella as her Fairy Godmother helps her overcome an evil stepmother and two ugly stepsisters to find her Prince Charming. Watch as Belle finds true love and breaks the spell that binds the Beast. See Snow White befriend the funny and friendly Seven Dwarves. Featuring dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will

be captivated by the humor, fun and adventure of these spellbinding stories. Dream with the princesses, cheer for the heroes as they conquer evil villains, and marvel as these classic tales are

brought to life in a theatrical experience that’s pure magic. Show times are Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 and 4 p.m., and Monday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Tickets range from $16.50-$51.50. Info: 233-4567. Y

Kentucky Crafted

he 30th year of Kentucky Crafted: The Market will take place March 1-4 at the Lexington Convention Center to showcase some of Kentucky’s finest artists and craftsmen. The Market has received numerous awards from American Style Magazine, the Kentucky Tourism Council and the Southeast Tourism Society. With two days dedicated to wholesale buyers, the Market is a rare opportunity for them to place orders directly with producers of Kentucky traditional and contemporary fine art and craft as well as producers of Kentucky-related books, musical recordings, films and specialty food products. Kentucky holds the distinction 8 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

of being one of the few states in the country to sponsor a wholesale show for its art and craft businesses. During the two public days, retail shoppers can purchase fine art and craft from the same selection of outstanding Kentucky artists. Children can participate in a number of hands-on craft activities and the whole family can enjoy performances at Kentucky on Stage, including live musical performances, film screenings and readings by Kentucky poets laureate. Trade only days are March 1 from 1-8 p.m. and March 2 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. March 3 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and March 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. are open to the public. Admission is $10. Y

‘Shrek the Musical’ at Opera House

veryone’s favorite ogre will visit the Lexington Opera House this month in “Shrek the Musical,” the show based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess instead of a handsome prince. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, and a cookie with an attitude, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek. The show features 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery. “Shrek the Musical” is part romance, part twisted fairy tale, and irreverent fun for everyone. Shrek may not look like a prince, but proves he has the heart of a hero when it comes to saving the Princess Fiona, who may not be all that she seems either. Show times are Feb. 17-19, at 7 p.m. on Friday, and 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $65-$85. Info: 233-4567 or www. lexingtonoperahouse.com. Y

Hospice Helps Kids Cope

ospice of the Bluegrass will host “Creative Coping for Kids,” a grief workshop for school-aged children. The workshop encourages exploration of grief through music, holiday traditions, other cultures and more. The group meets Thursdays Feb.16-March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. Reservations required by February 14. Info: 277-2700 or email lsandlin@hospicebg.org. Y

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AMA Arenacross Comes to Rupp for First Time

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or the first time, the AMA Arenacross Series is bringing high intensity, bar-to-bar dirt-bike racing to Rupp Arena on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The series brings in 150 truckloads of dirt to sculpt a man-made battleground for technical obstacles, close competition and impressive airtime. Fans have a chance to meet the riders and get autographs at the Saturday Track Party from 5-6 p.m. Bring an empty Monster Energy drink container along with a valid event ticket for admission. Tickets start at $22 for adults, $7 for children, and are available the Rupp Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or (800) 745-3000. Y

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Girls Rock! Mom-Daughter Workshop at Carnegie Center in March

irls Rock! is hosting a mother and daughter workshop for girls 10-13 and their mothers on Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning at 251 W. 2nd St. Sessions focus on media literacy and healthy body image; physical wellness & relaxation; and mom and daughter bonding. Dress comfortably, bring a brown bag lunch. Registration is required. Non-refundable registration fee covers the cost of take-home material and reserves a spot in the workshop. $30. Info: 2274101 or email at GirlsRockKY@aol.com. Y

w In a large sauce pan, bring all ingredients to a boil, and then simmer until heated throughout. w If making in advance, don’t heat. Just mix all ingredients and store in refrigerator (up to 2 days in advance) or freezer. w For a shortcut, buy pre-cooked chicken breast. w To make vegetarian, omit the chicken and substitute cream of tomato soup for cream of chicken soup. Nutrition Content per serving: 186 calories 5g fat 16g carbs 19g protein “This is another of our favorite family meals year round. In the summer, we use fresh corn off the cob, and fresh tomatoes, garlic and onions from our garden.”

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‘Boy in Girls Bathroom’ at LCT; LexPhil’s PB&J on Feb. 4

exington Children’s Theatre will perform “There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom” this month and tell the story of Bradley Chalkers - a boy described as a monster by his classmates. But there might be more to this bully then meets the eye. If you ask Carla, the new guidance counselor at Red Hill School, she would tell you that Bradley is a fifth grader with no self-esteem. With her unconventional methods, Carla attempts to crack open this monster and in the process discovers a heart of gold. Showtimes are Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., March 3 at 2 and 7 p.m. and March 4 at 2 p.m. at the LCT Main Stage. Tickets are $17 and $14. Info: 254-4546. The Lexington Philharmonic invites families to the PB&J Concert Series on Feb. 4. Show times are 10 and 11 a.m. at The Thoroughbred Center, 3380 Paris Pike. Each concert features an ensemble from different instrument families to take your little ones on a musical journey around the world. Tickets are $5. Info: 233-4226. Y

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A Cure for the Common Bully

Community Building the Best Approach, Say Local School Officials

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e see it in the headlines almost every week, children being bullied at school, on the web, in their neighborhoods. Although it’s a hot topic for parents, it is an even hotter topic for teachers and school administrators. Lexington Family spoke with administrators and counselors at three local private schools -- Sayre School, The Lexington School and Montessori Middle School of Kentucky -- about their strategies for handling bullying at their school. Although each school approaches the issue differently, all three emphasize that education is key for students, teachers, administrators and parents. Blythe Jamieson, a counselor at Sayre School for nine years, says that the community-building focus of their classrooms helps to prevent bullying. Students start each day with a group meeting, greeting each other and sharing joys and concerns. This is all part of the Responsive Classroom concept that Sayre embraces. “We emphasize social and emotional learning,” Jamieson said. “We embed our expectations in how the teachers teach every day.” Vivian Langefeld, Education Director at Montessori Middle School of Kentucky, agrees that it is important to give students the correct tools to deal with each other without bullying. “The victim and the bully are one and the same,” she said. “Both of them have not had their needs met.” It is important to develop self-esteem and self-discipline in all children, she said. MMSK uses a curriculum called Grace and Courtesy that focuses on peace education. “We teach children to respect and love themselves and that everyone has contributions to make,” she said. Marijo Foster, Head of the Lower

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School at The Lexington School, embraces the strategies promoted by Izzy Kalman, author of “Bullies to Buddies.” “Bullies do what they do to get that reaction, whether its tears or running to a friend for sympathy,” she said. “It’s important to help a child learn to shut that bully down by not giving them that reaction.” Foster believes that it is more beneficial to give students the skills to diffuse a bullying situation on their own rather than always swooping in to rescue them. These educators agree that just teaching self-esteem and respect isn’t always enough to prevent incidents of bullying. At Sayre, Jamieson and the teachers teach Community Matters life skills programs. The programs address the influence of the media, gender issues and stress management, and teach cooperation and respect. MMSK is unique in that it’s a “land based” school. Students work on the land surrounding the school to complete different projects. How does this help combat bullying? “The students work together on projects, such as building a bridge across a stream,” says Langefeld. “They learn to appreciate each other’s different talents and skills.” One student may be good at drawing the design of the bridge while another may excel at the actual construction. “We give students a way to shine in different areas,” she said. Students who respect each other may bully less.

ll schools, no matter how well they prepare their students, will have one student bully another. Having plans in place to deal with such

incidents is crucial. For Foster at TLS, these policies are clearly explained to the parents through newsletters she routinely sends to the school’s families. “We don’t jump in feet first and make a big deal of it,” says Foster, sometimes to the dismay of parents. “We understand that students often need time to sit down and work this out for themselves.” This is a critical skill that her students will need as adults as well, she adds. Langefeld at MMSK has a policy of not forcing an apology from a child who has bullied or offended another child. “A forced apology doesn’t fix anything,” she says. “We tell the students, ‘You have to make this right,’ and ‘How can you make sure this doesn’t happen again?’” Jamieson at Sayre emphasizes that if there is an incident at school there must be consequences and not just for the offender. “We use it as a learning experience,” she said. “We work with not just the offender, but the bystanders who did nothing.” The ultimate goal is to educate children to treat others with respect and to stand up for their convictions. Said Langefeld: “We hope students will be a little more willing to stand up and speak out because of their early education.” Y

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TLS Announces New Full Scholarship for Disadvantaged Boys

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s part of its commitment to diversity, The Lexington School has announced a new, full tuition and fees scholarship that will be awarded annually to one rising sixth-grade boy from a socio-economic, disadvantaged background who shows academic promise. The Anita Madden Bluegrass Boys Scholarship is sponsored by the Boys Ranch Foundation, which owes much of its support to the Madden family. Patrick Madden is a TLS alum and has two children at the school. The application deadline is

particularly evident in middle school, an entry point for many students at TLS. In local, overcrowded middle schools, students are often squeezed. Not so at The Lexington School. The school’s ambitious mentoring program pairs every middle school student with an advisor – and they meet formally twice a week. “In middle school, a kid can try out different personalities every week,” Baldecchi said. “They need social interaction and guidance from adults who aren’t their parents.” One of those parents

May 1 and requires a report card and test scores. After five finalists are chosen, each will visit TLS for a full day before the scholarship is awarded. Even though only one boy receives the scholarship, other applicants may be eligible for financial aid. TLS awards $1.5 million in financial aid every year, and 20% of students at TLS receive some financial assistance. “Our Board and parents put diversity as a top priority, and this is part of that commitment,” Head of School Chuck Baldecchi said. In addition to financial aid – the scholarship also will pay for school trips and other costs – the Bluegrass Boys Scholarship winner will receive ample social support. “This is a two-part commitment. We teach students how to advocate for themselves,” Baldecchi said. That social support is

benefitting from the middle school program is Beth Pride, the school’s Director of Admissions. Her daughter, Eliza, is an eighth-grader. “It’s natural for middleschoolers to move away from their parents, but it’s still important for them to have adults in their life,” Pride said. “In middle school at TLS, our students regularly interact with 10 adult teachers each week who really know them.” Each TLS middle-schooler also mixes with the other 150 sixth-through-eighth-graders. In most classes, students are not grouped by academic ability (math is an exception). And lunch is family style seating with different groupings each month. “Kids sitting with each other and talking to each other, this is one of our biggest community builders and clique buster,” Pride said. “Parents love us for that.” Y

New Military School Comes to Millersburg

historic campus is now home to a new military academy in Central Kentucky. Forest Hill Military Academy, which opens in August in Millersburg in Bourbon County, will be a co-ed school for grades 6-12 with both boarding and day students. In small classrooms, Forest Hill will stress academics and advanced technology along with military training. The non-profit school is an expansion of the 103-yearold U.S. Army Cadet Corps, a private organization that provides a high-adventure weekend-based program to young people across the country. Forest Hill is located on the historic campus of the former Millersburg Military Institute,

Forest Hill to Open in August for Boys, Girls 6th-12th Grade which served students for 113 years before closing its doors five years ago. The Army Cadet Corps found the campus advertised on eBay and bought it in 2008. “The campus was in no shape for students then,” said Col. Joseph M. Land, Sr., Corps’ Chief of Staff, who is responsible for the program’s day-to-day operations. “It was a dilapidated mess.” But the campus did not stay dilapidated – or empty – long. Over the past three summers, about 1,000 Army Cadets – age 12-18 – have attended two to six weeks of military adventure camp at Forest Hill Station in Millersburg.

Students from 44 states and 21 countries attended camps such as the twoweek Basic Cadet Training, six-week Cadet Ranger School, three-week Cadet Non-commissioned Officer Academy and two-week Cadet Military Police Academy. The weekend program will continue for Cadets who are not attending Forest Hill. “Many of our current Cadets have a strong interest in attending the school,” Land said. Those students, along with new Cadets from throughout the Bluegrass region, are being interviewed to be part of the initial student body, starting

August, 2012. Forest Hill is a military academy, Land said, for students who are crimefree, drug-free and have the potential to be doing well in school. It’s not meant to be a solution for troubled youth. “We do not want students who are sent here against their will. We want Cadets who want to be here,” he said. Land expects about 75 students when classes begin in August. About 75% will be boarding students – males only. Young men and women may attend as day students. “We prepare students for life in college, private industry or service to their country,” Land said. “Honor, loyalty and service are traits that serve all Americans, regardless of their career path.” Y

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Sayre Focuses on 21st Century Learning Skills

ayre School’s past and future are evident in the architecture that fronts North Limestone in downtown Lexington. The venerable administration building reflects the school’s core values and station as the city’s oldest school – Sayre was founded in 1854. Just up the block sits the school’s high school – the epitome of cutting edge architecture that mirrors the school’s commitment to a 21stcentury perspective. As much as school officials respect Sayre’s past, their gaze is always forward. “We have continuity at Sayre, but we are not the same educational institution we were 20 years ago,” said Dawn Jenkins Klus, the Associate Head of School for Academics who has been at Sayre for 19

respect, years. “We compassion, are always initiative, undergoing resilience, willingrenewal.” ness to take Klus is intellectual risks). heading the The faculty latest renewal has been divided project as Dawn Jenkins Klus into three groups the school (preschool-second prepares grade, third-seventh grade, a comprehensive plan that eighth-12th grade) and given examines its incorporation three tasks: of 21st century learning skills t Provide an assessment of into the curriculum. Sayre’s curriculum with respect Those skills are: to 21st century skills in each t Critical thinking, academic discipline. problem-solving, research and t Identify gaps between the information fluency current status and new goals. t Communication (writing, t Create professional public speaking, performance, development plans for reaching visual media) those goals. t Collaboration and “We are educating the leaders leadership of tomorrow,” Klus said. t Creativity and innovation “Our task is to help students t Technology fluency develop the skills to analyze t Character (integrity,

and creatively address modern problems.” Sayre already incorporates many of these 21st century skills into its curriculum. Character development has always been part of Sayre, and in technology the school remains ahead of the curve. “All of our high school students bring laptops to school, and we encourage our middle school students to bring iPads or whatever technology they need,” Klus said. Similar to many small liberal arts colleges, Sayre students utilize both Mac and Windows platforms, enhancing technological fluency. The whole point is to prepare students for the future. Said Klus: “Our students need to be ready for the university of tomorrow rather than the university of yesterday.” Y

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Start Early to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten By Whitney Stevenson

indergarten. The word can evoke feelings of excitement and nervousness for young children and their parents. While children are preparing to meet new teachers, make new friends, and attend a school with a principal, parents are trying to figure out the needed forms for registration, school start times, school supply lists, after-school care. And the list goes on. The good news is that certain tips can help ease the transition to kindergarten for both children and parents. t Talk to your child. Talk about all the new friendships that will be made. Talk about what it is like to have lunch in a cafeteria. Talk about how exciting and fun it is to start school. Many “going to kindergarten” books are available to help families spark these conversations. Check out the local library or bookstore for titles. t “Play” school. Sit with your child and do an activity such as Play-Doh or drawing pictures. Pretend to be the teacher and give your child a variety of directions to follow such as drawing your favorite animal or making a shape with PlayDoh. (For fun, switch roles and let your child be the teacher.) t Practice having a “school” lunch. Because school lunch times are limited, it is important for young children to be independent. Encourage your child to start opening drinks,

applesauce, yogurts, etc. During the first months of school, it may be Whitney best to put Stevenson all foods in Ziploc bags, which are easier to open than food wrappers such as granola bars and crackers. t Visit the school and playground. Take advantage of open houses or orientations before the first day of school. Over the summer, look for information from your child’s school about upcoming activities. t Set a bedtime and start it at least a week before school starts. A good night’s rest and bedtime routine are important to learning. Going to kindergarten is exciting! Trying these tips can help families ease the transition while focusing on the excitement of the days ahead. FCPS Kindergarten registration for the 20122013 starts Feb. 13. Visit www.fcps.net/ kindergarten for answers on how, when and what to bring to get your child registered! Whitney Stevenson is the early childhood gap intervention specialist for FCPS. Her duties include coordinating kindergarten registration and helping ease the transition to kindergarten for families. Info: 381-4202 or whitney. stevenson@fayette.kyschools. us. Y

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Summit Christian Offers Academic Rigor in Christ-Centered Setting

ooking for a place where your child will get an excellent education and be a part of a nurturing family atmosphere? For 25 years, Summit Christian Academy has been providing a Christ-centered educational experience, focusing on a Biblical approach to academic and social issues. Students not only get a sound academic foundation; they also are encouraged to develop a discerning Christian character that will empower them to succeed in whatever their future holds. On average, Summit’s students consistently rank in the top third nationally in standardized testing scores. Summit’s accreditation

ensures parents that its academic standards and goals meet and often exceed those set by the public education system. Many Summit students enjoy the distinction of being named to the Duke University Talent Identification Program and are recognized by Lexington’s Young Achievers program. The public is invited to an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. to tour the school at 2780 Clays Mill Road. Meet the teachers and staff, and experience the welcoming school community. Discover how Summit can partner with your family to uniquely meet the needs of your student. Y

Academics, Shared Mission, Respect Make Trinity a Good Fit

or Rachael Brooks and her three children, Trinity Christian Academy has met their educational needs for three reasons: A shared mission between students and teachers, academic rigor and respect for individuality. “There aren’t any adversarial relationships at Trinity,” said Brooks, whose children are in 10th, 9th and 6th grade. “The students move through the curriculum quickly and effectively, at a smooth and steady pace.” Trinity is a preschool through 12th grade academy, offering a classical Christian education. Music, art and sports are offered, which meets the goal of producing well-rounded students.

Brooks also admires the school’s academic standards. The challenging curriculum at Trinity prepares students to be competitive in the college admissions process. “The admissions results, scholarships and National Merit recipients indicate to me that the classes operate at a high academic standard,” Brooks said. In addition to the school’s academics, Brooks points to the respectful way students accept each other. More than 75 different churches are represented in the student body. “Each student is accepted for their own individuality,” Brooks said. “Religious ideas are discussed in a kind and thoughtful way.” Y

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS KORE ACADEMY Porter Memorial Church, Nicholasville Road (For children with learning differences) Principal: Carol Douglas Enrollment: 28, 3rd-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 2003 / Info: 971-7129 CAPITAL DAY SCHOOL 120 Deepwood Dr., Frankfort Head of School: Debra Adkins Enrollment: 166, Preschool-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: Preschool through 1st, 8:1; 2nd-8th, 13:1 Founded: 1955 Info: (502) 227-7121 www.capitaldayschool.net THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Rd., Lex., 40504 Head of School: Charles Baldecchi Enrollment: 545, Preschool-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 1959 / Info: 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org SAYRE SCHOOL 194 N. Limestone St., Lexington Head of School: Clayton Chambliss Enrollment: 530, Preschool-12th grade / Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 1854 / Info: 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org SHARON SCHOOL 200 Oak Tree Lane, Nicholasville (Homeschool for attention deficit disorders and learning disabilities)

Principal: Helen Sharon Enrollment: 10, K-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Founded 1994 / Info: 509-6892 sharonschool@msn.com

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ST. AGATHA ACADEMY 244 South Main Street, Winchester Principal: John Pica Enrollment: 158, Preschool-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped at 25 Founded: 1919 / Info: 744-6484 http://home.catholicweb.com/ StAgathaAcademy/ CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL 412 Cochran Rd., Lex., Principal: Karen Thomas Enrollment: 520, Preschool 3yrs.8th grade Student-teacher ratio: PreK: 17:1, Elementary and Middle: 25:1 Founded: 1951 / Info: 266-5641 www.ctkschool.net LEXINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2250 Clays Mill Rd., Lex. President: Dr. Steve Angelucci Principal: Sally Stevens Enrollment: 810, 9th-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 *Founded: 1951 / Info: 277-7183 *St. Catherine’s Academy (founded 1823) and Lexington Latin School (founded 1924) merged. www.lexingtoncatholic.com MARY QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY

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605 Hill-N-Dale Dr., Lex. Principal: Rebecca Brown Enrollment: 411, Pre-K-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1-27:1 Founded: 1960 / Info: 277-3030 www.maryqueenschool. catholicweb.com SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1740 Summerhill Dr., Lex. Principal: Lee Haydon Coomer Enrollment: 460, Preschool-8th grade Classes capped at: 25 Founded: 2005 / Info: 273-7827 www.setonstars.com ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 106 Military St. Georgetown Principal: Rebecca Elswerky Enrollment: 176 Student -teacher ratio: 16-1 Founded: 1957 Phone: (502) 863-2607 www.stjohnschoolonline.org ST. LEO SCHOOL 255 Huntertown Rd., Versailles Principal: George Pressey Enrollment: 150, Pre- K-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Founded: 1926 / Info: 873-4591 www.saintleoky.org ST. MARY SCHOOL 1121 Main St., Paris Principal: Melody Thompson Enrollment: 75, PreK--8th grade Classes capped at 18 Founded: 1888 Info: 987-3815 www.stmaryschool.cdlex.org

STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Preschool: 133 Barr St., Lex. Main Campus (1st-8th): 423 Short St. Principal: Cathy Cybriwsky Enrollment: 500, Infants-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 *Founded: 1989 / Info: 254-9257 *St. Paul (founded in 1913) and St. Peter (founded in 1955) merged in 1989. www.stspeterandpaulschool.org

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BLUE GRASS BAPTIST SCHOOL 3743 Red River Dr., Lex. Principal: Steve Wainright Enrollment: 172, Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Founded: 1969 / Info: 272-1217 www.bluegrassbaptist.com FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1349A US Highway 421 South Head of School: Paul Sims Enrollment: 285, Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Founded: 1995 Info: (502) 695-0744 www.frankfortchristian.org LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 450 W. Reynolds Rd. (main office, elementary, junior high and high school), Lex.

Other church locations: Eastland Church of God, Immanuel Baptist Church, and Providence Christian Church Headmaster: Dr. Ollie Gibbs Enrollment: 1,600, Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Founded: 1989 / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON JUNIOR ACADEMY 968 Lane Allen Rd., Lex. Principal: Kieth Boyson Enrollment: 25, K-8th grade Info: 278-0295 www.lexingtonjunioracademy.com LEXINGTON LATIN SCHOOL Ashland Baptist Church 483 W. Reynolds Road, Lex. Headmistress: Jeannie Davis Enrollment 103, Pre-K-10 Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Info: 806-0832 JeannieDavis@ lexingtonlatinschool.com www.lexingtonlatinschool.com PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 172 Southgate Drive, Georgetown Principal: Virgil M. Covington, Jr. Enrollment: 300, 2 years old- 8th grade Founded: 2004 Info: (502) 868-9393 www.pcageorgetown.org SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2780 Clays Mill Rd., Lex. Principal: Marjorie Johnson Enrollment: 125, Preschool-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Founded: 1986 / Info: 277-0503 www.lexingtonsummit.org TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lower School: 3900 Rapid Run Drive Middle School: 3601 Winthrop Drive High School: 3224 Lexington Rd., Nicholasville Interim Headmaster: Mark Randle

Enrollment: 375, Pre-K-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Founded: 1988 Info: Lower School: 271-0079 Middle School: 475-1478 High School: 887-2513 www.trinitylex.org WOODFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 320 Hope Lane, Versailles Principal: Cara Meadows Enrollment: 137, Preschool-8th grade Largest class is 10 Founded in 1999 Info: 873-0288 www.woodfordchristian.org

MONTESSORI SCHOOLS COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL & MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL OF KENTUCKY 166 Crestwood Dr., Lex. Administrator: Janet Ashby Enrollment: 260, Preschool-8th grade Affiliation: AMI Founded: 1970 Info: 277-4805 www.csmmontessori.org KEYSTONE MONTESSORI 112 East College Street Georgetown Principal Name: Cathe Cencia Enrollment: 16, 1st-6th grade Student-teacher ratio: 10-1 Founded: 2010 Info: 519-0722 www.keystonemontessoriky.org LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL 319 South Broadway Park, Lex., Director: RandiLynn Tucker Enrollment: 65, Preschool-6th grade Affiliation: AMS & MEI Founded: 1980 Info: 254-7034 www.lexkymontessori.org MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 472 Rose Street., Lex. Director: Winni van Gessel

Enrollment: 15, 9th-12th grade Founded: 2011 Info: 317-5245 www.montessorihigh.com PROVIDENCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1209 Texaco Rd., Lex. Director: Carol Hiler Enrollment: 230, Preschool-6th grade Accreditation: AMS Founded: 1965 Info: 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org https://www.facebook.com/ ProvidenceMontessori VERSAILLES MONTESSORI SCHOOL 480 Pinckard Pike, Versailles Administrator: Tony & RenĂŠ Guagliardo Enrollment: 75, Preschool-6th grade Student-teacher: 10:1 Affiliation: AMI Founded: 1987 Info: 873-1998

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ISLAMIC SCHOOL LEXINGTON UNIVERSAL ACADEMY 4580 Nicholasville Rd. Principal: Dr. AbdulMunim Jitmoud Enrollment 140, K-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Founded: 2003 Info: 272-3360 www.luaky.org

MILITARY SCHOOL Forest Hill Military Academy (Opens August 2012) Millersburg. Principal: Brig. Gen. Charles Tornow Enrollment: 70, 6-12th grade Founded: 2012 Info: 484-2100 www.goforesthill.com

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First-Ever Montessori Fair

Area Schools to Host Free Event Feb. 23 at Calvary Baptist

revor Eissler is a father, a business jet pilot, a juggler, a pianist, a triathlete, a unicyclist, and an author. But it’s his passion for Montessori education that he’ll be sharing with Lexington families as the keynote speaker for the Montessori Fair on Thursday, Feb. 23. The Fair -- the first of its kind in the area -- will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 150 East High St., starting at 6:30 p.m. with Eissler scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to parents considering an educational alternative or who are just curious to learn what Montessori is all about. Montessori schools in Lexington and the surrounding counties offer a full continuum of education from toddlers through high school – so parents of children of any age can attend. Eissler fell in love with the Montessori method after enrolling his three children in a Montessori school. As he realized how many parents were unfamiliar with Montessori,

increase in parents interested in learning about Montessori teaching methods. “With the challenges in today’s educational environment, Montessori education is experiencing a resurgence of interest by families exploring educational opportunities,” she said. “This is putting Montessori at the forefront of educational alternatives.” April Pottorff, chairwoman of the fair, is also the parent of a thirdgrade Montessori student. She enrolled her daughter when

“With the challenges in today’s educational environment, Montessori education is experiencing a resurgence of interest.” he added the author to his resume and penned “Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education.” Eissler uses his experience as an airplane pilot to draw connections between what children learn in a Montessori classroom and how careers use those principals in real life. Carol Hiler, principal of Providence Montessori, said she is seeing an 22 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

she was 3 after hearing success stories from other Montessori parents. She also visited a local school. She hopes the Fair will be a chance for parents to learn more about alternative education methods in one convenient stop. “We have wonderful Montessori options right here in Lexington and in the surrounding counties,” Pottorff said.

“This event offers parents the opportunity to explore and learn what Montessori is all about, to glean information on Montessori programs in our area and the surrounding counties without feeling the pressure of visiting any particular school.” The fair is hosted by schools in Fayette, Scott and Jessamine counties. Participating schools include: w Children’s Montessori School of Georgetown w Community Montessori School w Creative Montessori School in Nicholasville w Harmony Day Montessori School w Holding Hands Montessori School in Berea w Keystone Montessori in Georgetown w Lexington Montessori School w Montessori High School of Ky. w Montessori Middle School of Ky. w Providence Montessori School w Southern Hills Montessori w St. Agatha Academy in Winchester w Versailles Montessori School w Victory Heights Montessori in Winchester. Info: 255-7330. Y

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Are You Curious? Get The Winning EDGE

ith the Reading Room, Club Scientific and popular summer camps, The Curious EDGE in Lexington has something for all kids plus a unifying mission – nurture curiosity in children. “Because all kids are naturally curious, I don’t believe in the word can’t,” said Kimberly Hudson, founder and owner of The Curious EDGE. “I want to help all kids succeed.” That’s what happens every day at The Curious EDGE.

Hudson holds a master’s in communication disorders and has 18 years experience as a speech therapist in a medical setting. In addition, she is trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of treatment for dyslexia, one of the cornerstones of The Reading Room, which is located within The Curious EDGE. Orton-Gillingham is a mulit-sensory approach that uses visual, audio, tactile and kinesthetic techniques to help build pathways for learning in the brain. The National Institutes of Health found that 95% of even the poorest readers can learn from techniques used in Orton-Gillingham. Routinely, students get caught up within two years of treatment.

The Reading Room’s staff of two speech therapists, one teacher and eight tutors sees more than 50 students twice a week at The Reading Room. While working with these students, Hudson noticed that many were gifted in math and science. So she brought the Club Scientific franchise to The Curious EDGE in 2009. Summer science camps, birthday parties and field trips are offered as well. After school clubs are open for grades K-5 and meet after school at area elementary schools where they serve as fund-raisers. Kids work on science experiments and build robots at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, Cassidy, Meadowthorpe, Picadome and Stonewall Elementaries

in Lexington, Southside in Versailles, St. Camillus in Corbin and at The Curious EDGE. A shining moment for Hudson came when fourthand fifth-graders were working on an experiment to program a robot with sensors. During a field trip to Toyota, Hudson saw the same skills taught at The Curious EDGE being practiced by Toyota workers. “That filled my love bucket,” she said. Hudson hopes by getting kids interested in math and science, they will establish a life-long passion for learning. “I want to channel curiosity and get kids excited about math and science,” she said. “These children will be the leaders for our future.” Y

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CKS Looking to the Future: A Twenty-First Century School

any think that the biggest challenge for today’s schools is keeping up with the endless stream of new technology. But technology is just one part of the ever-changing process of becoming a school of the twenty-first century. “Today’s kindergartners will be retiring in the year 2069,” Christ the King Principal Karen Thomas said. “We have no idea what the world will look like then, yet we are charged with preparing our students for life in that world. “This means giving them

subject, and technology ties it all together. CKS has implemented a centralized, virtual computer system which allows limitless storage. Programs and data can be easily added in minutes and hours, instead of days. Through MAP testing and programs like Encore and Raising the Bar, strengths and weaknesses are identified more efficiently, so each student’s curriculum can be customized to his or her educational needs. “When any of us thinks of education, we usually think

“A Twenty-First century school needs to be flexible, creative, challenging and complex.” the ability to reinvent themselves. In order to succeed, they must not only be able to learn, but to unlearn, and then relearn.” According to Thomas, four areas have been identified in this endeavor: The four “C’s.” t Critical thinking t Communication t Collaboration t Creativity In the past few years, Christ the King has implemented a series of programs and tools to address these areas. For example, in the arts program there has been an increased emphasis on listening skills and enhanced writing. Students use the Kodály method, which instructs through listening exercises, visual aids and movement. The goal is to not just look to one type of class to learn one type of skill. All classes incorporate the four “C’s,” no matter the

of what we knew as kids,” Thomas said. “Back then, you picked a career and geared your education toward that goal. “But today’s students will grow up to perform many jobs and have multiple careers. “Therefore, a twenty-first century school needs to be flexible, creative, challenging and complex. “We have to address a rapidly changing world, filled with fantastic new problems as well as exciting new possibilities,” Thomas continued. “The best we can do is teach them how to keep learning throughout their lives. “With all the changes and challenges, the one constant is our faith. “We will continue to provide a strong spiritual foundation that will carry on throughout their lifetimes.”Y

Sts. Peter & Paul Has Become ‘SCAPA Without the Auditions’

Catholic school education with an emphasis on art is not the norm for parochial schools, but Sts. Peter and Paul School in downtown Lexington is an exception. Thanks in part to the state-of-the-art theater in its new building, the school curriculum now includes, drama, photography and all forms of art. Sts. Peter and Paul is creating its own version of SCAPA -- but without the auditions, Principal Cathy Cybriwsky said. The school in grades 1-8 has an art and photography club, a kiln for making pottery and is a stop on the Gallery Hop, where students can display their artwork. Research shows that

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involvement in the arts leads to academic improvement. “There is incredible evidence that involving kids in arts can make them learn better,” Cybriwsky said. This year middle-schoolers performed “Seussical the Musical,” doing all the stage and technical work. Fourth and fifth graders will perform “The Wizard of Oz,” and the younger grades are planning a production of their own. The next step is to make the entire curriculum more artsinclusive, starting next year. “For kids whose needs aren’t met in the traditional classroom, this gives them an opportunity to express themselves other than with pencil and paper,” Cybriwsky said. Y

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Two Parts to Smart: Is Your Teen College-Ready?

ere’s some unsettling information: Just because your teen can remember math formulas or the timeline of World War II doesn’t mean she’ll be ready for college. Brain experts say there are two parts to smart – knowledge and IQ – and you need both to get into the top universities. Knowledge is information gained from memorizing academic material. IQ is a measure of intelligence, including things like spatial reasoning, logical ability and relationships. IQ was thought to be a stagnant number, but brain researchers now know that it can actually be increased by strengthening cognitive skills. IQ scores can be used as

predictors of educational achievement. A Princeton Review study in 2003 showed the impact of cognitive skills on academic success. College freshmen who scored in the top 19% in cognitive skills were accepted into state colleges; those in the top 9% private colleges; and only the top 0.2% Ivy League universities. Cognitive skills also play a role in financial success. By age 30, college graduates who ranked in the bottom 24% for cognitive skills earned $11,000 to $28,000; those with cognitive skills in the top 75-95% earned $59,900; and the top 5% earned $82,900. Info: Learning Rx, 185 Pasadena Dr. 373-0002 or learningrx.com. Y

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Proper Preparation Can Pave Way for Success on ACT, SAT By Laurie Evans

ext month every high school junior in the state of Kentucky will take the ACT Test. For college-bound students this can test can produce a great deal of anxiety – and for good reason. According to the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, most universities rank ACT/ SAT test scores as the second most important factor in admitting students. Only a student’s grade point average in college prep classes carries more weight in these decisions. That’s why many students seek help preparing for the ACT and the SAT. Larry Boss, owner of The Tutoring Club of Lexington, sees many of these students beginning in the fall of their junior year for a 16-hour preparatory class. “We start them off with a mock test which highlights what they need to fix,” Boss said. That allows The Tutoring Club staff to personalize a study program to cover those skills that trouble a student. The ACT test covers three years worth of math concepts. That’s where most students struggle. “We can use the prep course to refresh those math skills,” he said.

The course gives students a chance to experience the style of questions posed in the ACT or SAT tests. Some of the test questions themselves are complex, but practice can help students improve their test taking skills. In addition to preparing early for these standardized tests, Boss offers some other advice for college bound students: t Focus on college success, not just college entry. t Hone your study skills for college classes, not just for testing. t Pay attention in class. You will need those math skills once you get to college. t Remember that each class you take builds on the skills you learned the year before. t Students need to take their classes seriously in middle school as well as high school in order to succeed. Y

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MBA... the Easy Way... at Midway Midway College. “When you’re a parent and working mom, time is of the essence,” she said. “Midway is so responsive, so Myndall Coffman with husband Randy, & Grace and Tanner. accessible. It made everything possible yndall Coffman of for me.” Versailles rattles Coffman, 35, enrolled in her off the list of duties 17-member cohort in January typical for a busy working of last year and will earn mother of two in our warpher MBA by November. She speed culture: attends class just one night a Mom. Wife. Full-time week – Thursday at 6 p.m. employee at Central Baptist Although the Midway Hospital, not to mention her program is accessible, the involvement with her son’s work is demanding. More than youth baseball team and her once she felt overwhelmed. daughter’s gymnastics and Thank goodness for her classBrownie Scout troop. mates. Oh, and add full-time MBA “When you feel like jumping student as well. off, they pull you back,” she That last part would not said. be possible if not for the Her classmates are split Accelerated Degree Program at

along gender lines, range in age from 20 to 50-something, and are equally busy. “I don’t know what I’d do without them,” Coffman said. “We’ve become very close. My daughter will be in the National American Miss Pageant, and three of my cohort members are her sponsors. We’re doing life together. We’ll have these relationships for the rest of our lives.” The only one more supportive than her classmates is her husband, Randy, a 19-year Kroger employee who has picked up the slack at home. “I couldn’t do any of this without him,” she said. Central Baptist has picked up some of the financial slack with its tuition reimbursement program.

Coffman is Director of Patient Access at the hospital with aspirations of promotion. The Midway program is useful because Coffman’s capstone project links with her job. “I’m working on researching effective communication between physicians and hospitals after healthcare reform,” she said. Benefits abound for Coffman since she started the MBA program. She’s never been busier . . . but Midway has smoothed out the process. “I know the professors, and if I have a question or need help, I get an answer right away,” she said. “It’s a small school, and everything is so easy. I can even park next to my classroom. “Believe me, things like that make a difference.” Y

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Colleges Accommodate Non-Traditional Students

The college classroom isn’t limited to recent high school graduates. Plenty of adults are finding the drive to return to school. With a full-time work schedule and families at home, a flexible schedule is important in working toward a degree. Several area universities offer fast-track programs that meet at more convenient times for adults.. Asbury College One Macklem Dr., Wilmore (859) 858-3511 www.asbury.edu Accelerated format: night classes. Bachelor degrees in Management and Ethics; Elementary Education; Leadership and Ministry. Midway College 512 E. Stephens St., Midway (859) 846-4421 www.midway.edu Accelerated format: online, day, night or weekend classes. Associate and Bachelor degrees in Nursing; Science; Business Administration;

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Strayer University 220 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington (859) 971-4400 www.strayer.edu Format: online, day or night classes Certificates, Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees in nine areas of concentration. Thomas More College 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills

(859) 341-4554 www.thomasmore.edu Accelerated format: night classes Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees in Business Administration. Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville (502) 272-8131 www.bellarmine.edu Accelerated format: day and night classes Second Bachelor degree program in Nursing; Health Science; and Medical Laboratory Science.

Thomas More College Launches 3-Year Degree Program

homas More College (TMC) in Crestview Hills, Ky., has launched a new three-year degree program that enables motivated undergraduate students in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, a traditional college experience and an extra year of earning power. TMC3 is an innovative program that allows qualified students to save both time and money by completing a traditional four-year bachelor’s degree in just three years. The three-year degree is completed during the course of eight semesters. 32 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Annual tuition and fees for the three-year program are $15,000. The structure of TMC3 is year-round, with students taking 18 hours in the fall and spring semesters, and 12 hours in two summer terms. To be considered for the program, students must have a 3.0 G.P.A. in their high school coursework and a 26 ACT composite score or 1190 SAT score. TMC Vice President for Student Services Matthew Webster explained the new program.

“Students will receive the same well-rounded education as all other Thomas More students, including the individual attention that accompanies the College’s 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio,” he said. Webster further explained that students who opt not to continue in the compressed track have the option of moving to the normal four-year track at any time during the program. For more information, visit thomasmore.edu/tmc3 or contact the admissions office at admissions@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3332. Y

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By Angela Criswell

ports represent a positive influence in the lives of many students. Physical activity, social bonding, strong role models, and high performance expectations all combine to promote physical, social, and emotional strength and wellbeing. At the same time, research shows that student-athletes are at higher risk for using and abusing alcohol than their non-athlete peers. Perhaps those same qualities within sports that promote health and well-being may lead studentathletes and even the adults around them to underestimate the vulnerability of a young athlete to alcohol’s harm. First and foremost, youth athletes face the same risks associated with alcohol’s impact on the developing brain as other youth. Athletic strength or prowess provides no immunity to alcohol’s ability to alter the brain chemically and, over time, structurally. Young athletes who consume alcohol, however, also face a significant impact on the body’s ability to recover from training and therefore benefit from it. A training regimen works because each workout session puts the body’s muscles under strain. In the hours and days after that workout, the body

recovers and adapts to better meet the challenge. Each successive workout and subsequent recovery produces more adaptation -- greater physical strength, speed, and skill. But, if you hinder a body’s recovery from a workout, the body can’t adapt. Finally, the strain of working out produces degeneration instead of adaptation. The result is poor athletic performance and, ultimately, injury. Muscle synthesis and repair is reduced, especially for fast-twitch muscle fibers. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are increased, and testosterone, an essential hormone created during recovery, is reduced for up to four days. That’s the science of it, but what does this really mean? Research from the American Athletic Institute shows that one evening of heavy drinking can completely reverse up to 14 days of a young athlete’s training effect. And, young athletes who drink are twice as likely to be injured as their non-drinking teammates. So, underage drinking is not a winning formula for any student athlete. The consequences are evident on and off the playing field. Angela Criswell, Coordinator of Alcohol Prevention Enhancement Site for Kentucky, amcriswell@bluegrass.org 859225-3296. Y

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february calendar Wednesday 1 Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Spring Softball Sign-ups. Registration for returning teams Feb. 1-10. For new teams Feb. 13-March 2. Ages 16 & up. Leagues include men’s, women’s and coed. $325 per team. Info: 288-2917. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, solve mysteries and travel the world with this popular series. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 7. Ages 8-11. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 2 UK Arboretum: Junior Naturalist “Winter Hideaways.” Discover how animals stay warm in the winter, take a weather observation hike and make icicles. 4-5:15 p.m. $1. Ages 7-11. Registration required. Info: 257-9339. Carnegie Center: Elementary Age Book Club. Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. through February 16. Free. Grades 3-5. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Grief 101. 5:30-7 p.m. A drop-in class for the newly bereaved. 36 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Info: 277-2700. Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Breastfeeding support group. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 6:30-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone. Info: 257-5168. UK Women’s Basketball: UK vs. Ole Miss. 7 p.m. $7 adults, $4 youth and seniors. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 257-1818. Actors Guild of Lexington: presents “The Clean House.” Comic chaos ensues when all the roles are thrown into confusion: a maid who won’t clean, a doctor who needs healing, laughter that kills and love born out of hate. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.; Sunday. South Elkhorn Theatre, 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Info: 309-1909.

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Saturday 4 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. Fingers and Spoons class, for parents of a child 9-12 months, and Transitioning your Toddler class, for parents of a child 12 months & up. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Ky Families with Food Allergies: Support Group Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon. Beaumont Branch Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: 255-7330. Western Little League Fall Ball

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Lexington Dance Factory: Mommy & Me dance classes: ages 1 ½-2. Free. Mondays 10-10:30 a.m. and Fridays 4-4:30 p.m. LDF Boyz hip-hop/tap class: Mondays 6-6:30 p.m. and Fridays 4-4:30 p.m. Free. 3120 Pimlico Pkway. Info: 271-0581. Arthritis Support Group: Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon. Tates Creek Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Info: 288-2457. Saturdays 11 a.m.-noon. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth St. Info: 288-2391. Paris Bourbon County Public Library: Book Babies: a lapsit program for babies and parents. Wednesdays 10 a.m. Ages 0-2. Wee Read: songs, games and art for preschoolers and parents. Wednedays 11 a.m. Ages 3-4. Early Readers: helps young readers improve literacy skills. Thursdays 3:15 p.m. Grades K-2. 701 High St. Info: (859) 987-4419. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $50 for 8 classes, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Bumps and Babes prenatal exercise class: Thursdays 5-6 p.m. $35 for 5 classes, $50 for 8, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Both classes held at HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354. Cincinnati Zoo: Penguin Days, enjoy half-price admission and special animal encounters every Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 29. $7 adults, $5 children and seniors. Info: (513) 281-4700. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: LowImpact Aerobic Classes, including Zumba, yoga and classic aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Adults 18 & up. Free. Info: 288-2391. UK Singletary Center Art Museum: Richard Bell: “Uz vs. Them.” The first traveling exhibition in the U.S. Dedicated to the multi-layered work of Aboriginal artist and activist Richard Bell. Open Tuesday-Sunday noon-5 p.m., Friday noon-8 p.m. Exhibit runs through May 6. Info: 257-5716. Lexington Farmer’s Market: Purchase herbs and spices, honey, candles, organic products, eggs, meat and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday. The atrium in Victorian Square, Main St. Info: 6082655.

Kentucky Horse Park: “The Horse,” an exhibit exploring the bond between humans and horses through fossils, models, dioramas and cultural objects from around the world. Through March 14 the museum is open WednesdaySunday. Winter admission $10 adults, $5 children, ages 6 & under free. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com. Carnegie Center: Carnegie Club, small group homework help for grades K-12. One hour sessions between 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 14-March 1. Free. Writing Practice for all genres. Noon-1:30 p.m. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Seniors Writing Group. 1011:30 a.m. Fridays through March 23. Free. Lexington Senior Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 254-4175. Salon Asa: Moms & Tots Fitness class, music, stretching, fitness games and more. 9:30 a.m. Mondays. Chair Fitness class, a great workout at any level. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $12 drop-in, class packages available. 431 Southland Drive. Info: 276-5335. St. Luke United Methodist Church: Weekly Multicultural Service. This service offers refugees, immigrants and others a unique worship and fellowship experience. Countries represented include Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, Argentina, Great Britain and the U.S. 3 p.m. Sundays beginning Feb. 19. 2351 Alumni Dr. Info: 269-4687. UK Arboretum: Glories of the Garden Art Exhibit. Celebrate the world of nature found at the Arboretum and beyond through all different mediums of art. On display in the Visitor’s Center. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13-March 4. Info: 257-9339. Explorium: “Be A Tooth Sleuth” Exhibit. Children will learn that mammals are carnivores, herbivores or omnivores and that there are different types of teeth and feeding habits for each. Among the feautures are animal skulls including a polar bear, and a touchscreen game to test what they have learned. For grades K-4 and families. $8. Exhibit runs through Feb 29. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Victorian Square, at Short St. and Broadway. Info: 2583253. Y

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Sunday 5 UK Art Museum: Artful Sunday, “Museum Safari,” guided tours and family art activities. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 405 Rose St. Info: 2575716.

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Public Health Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395. Diabetes Basics class, Part 1. 5-7 p.m. Free. Registration required. Northside Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. Info: 288-2395. Carnegie Center: Math Mondays, explore how math really works and how we can use it in life. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays through March 26. Grades 3-5. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. St. Joseph Hospital East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Info: 967-2229. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Great Expectations Childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Grades K-12. Info: 2315500.

Tuesday 7 FCPS: “Preparing for Life After High School” workshop, hosted by the Special Education Department’s Parent Resource Center. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservation required. College for Technical Education, 1165 Centre Parkway. Info: 381-4229. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide support group. 6-7:30 p.m. For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. Info: 277-2700. Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. 6:30 p.m. Info: 881-1991. Grief Group, a support group for parents who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Info: 260-6904. UK Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Florida. 7 p.m. $35-$40. Rupp Arena. Info: 257-1818. Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7:15-9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. International Cesarean Awareness Network: Educational meeting about the importance of chiropractic care during pregnancy. ICAN works to improve maternalchild health to prevent unnecessary cesareans and provide support for cesarean recovery. 7:30-9 p.m. Good Foods Co-Op, 455 Southland Dr. Info: 321-8011. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little

Leonardos, learn about the work of a famous artist then have fun with an art activity. 2:30 p.m. Ages 2-5. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Stories Before Bedtime. 6:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required. Northside Branch: Teen Advisory Board meeting. 7 p.m. Ages 12-18. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 8 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Stop Smoking Class Series. 5:30-6:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. Free with deposit, nicotine replacement provided. Registration required. Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 2356 Harrodsburg Road. Info: 288-2327 or 2882395. Healthy Living Class, new topics every month. 6-7 p.m. First African Baptist Church, Mission House, 901 Georgetown St. Info: 288-2395. Hospice of the Bluegrass: SIDS & Infant Loss Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-March 7. Registration required. Info: 2772700. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Stories for Winter Nights, dress in your pj’s and come for stories and songs. 7 p.m. Central Library: Friends Forever, read stories about how to be a good friend. 10 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, see Feb 1. Tates Creek Branch: Movers and Shakers, get your wiggles out at the library! 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-3. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 9 Rupp Arena: 2012 Kentucky Sport, Boat and Recreation Show. 1-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Heritage Hall. Info: 233-4567.

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UK Arboretum: Junior Naturalist “Tree Detective.” Learn the clues to identify trees in the winter. 4-5:15 p.m. $1. Ages 7-11. Registration required. Info: 257-9339. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 5-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 288-2395. Cargenie Center: Screenwriting Class. 5:307:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 29. $96. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Mother Nurture: “Let It Flow” talks about breastfeeding. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reservation required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 335-5949. Carnegie Center: Poezia Writing Group Reading, enjoy works of both poetry and prose. 7 p.m. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. YMCA of Central KY: Special performance by Comedian Ralph Harris, a fundraiser for the YMCA Black Achievers Program. $10 in advance. Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 367-7334. Lexington Opera House: Elvis Lives! An Elvis Tribute performance. 8 p.m. $25-$60. 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Friday 10 UK Arboretum: “Love the Earth,” celebrate your love for earth on Valentine’s Day by making a terrarium of green plants to take home. 10 a.m. $1. Ages 2-6. Registration required. Info: 257-9339. Salon Asa: Special “Turbo-Lift” facial 42 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

and exofialtion treatment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations required. 431 Southland Drive. Info: 276-5335. Boyle Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Registration required. Info: 583-1007 or 236-2053. LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Liz Natter and Mean Lids. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. Lexington Ballet: “Ion Dance,” celebrating Black History Month. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15-$30. Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St. Info: 233-3925. Lexington Opera House: Hotel California- A Salute to the Eagles. 8 p.m. $25-$55. 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Saturday 11 Western Little League Fall Ball Registration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Beaumont Kroger, 3175 Beaumont Centre Circle. Info: www.wllbb. com. Raven Run: Valentine’s Day, A Romantic Natural History. Take a short walk to a historical home for a discussion of Valentine’s celebrations of the 18th and 19th century. 1 p.m. For older children and adults. Info: 272-6105. Southwest Lexington Pony Baseball Fall Ball Registration: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dick’s Sporting Goods. Info: 797-

Living Arts & Science Center: “H’Artful of Fun: Rebel With a Cause.” A blast from the past for hipsters and greasers alike, you can swing the night away with iconic 50’s music, doo wop groups, dancing, food, drinks, auctions and more. 8-11 p.m. $60-$80, group tickets available. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Hepcats Swing Dance: Valentine Swing Dance. Free dance lesson from 8:15-9 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. $5. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1801 Alexandria Dr. Info: 420-2426. FCPS: Kentucky American Water/FCPS District Science Fair and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fair. Hosted by Bryan Station High School. Contact your child’s science teacher for details. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m. Free. Reservations required. Follow-up session at 6:30 p.m. on Feb 22 to learn exam results. Central Library: Sweets for the Sweet, Valentines stories and activities. 2 p.m. Grades K-3. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all levels. 2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 12 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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Tuesday 14 Valentine’s Day Sts. Peter and Paul School: Open House. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 423 West Short Street. Info: 254-9257 Milk Mommies of Frankfort: Breastfeeding information group. 5-6 p.m. Free. Franklin Co. Health Dept. Info: (502) 564-7647. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2395. La Leche League of Lexington monthly meeting: 7:15 p.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938. EKU Center for the Arts: Garrison Keillor, one of America’s great storytellers and humorists. 8 p.m. $40-$65. 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. Info: 622-7469. Salon Asa: Special facial and couples massage services to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Call early for reservations. 431 Southland Drive. Info: 276-5335. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Leonardos, learn about the work of a famous artist then have fun with an art activity. 2:30 p.m. Ages 2-5. Reservations required. Magic Tree House Club, book discussion and activity for “Tigers at Twilight.” 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-8. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 15 Safe Kids Coalition Car Seat Check-up Clinic: Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Road. 2-4 p.m. Free. By appointment: Info: 323-1153. Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, see Feb 1. Village Branch: Let’s Go Shopping, a bilingual family storytime. 6 p.m. Ages 2-7. Info: 231-5500.

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Thursday 16 UK Arboretum: Junior Naturalist “Flying Adventures.” Make a bird feeder and learn how to identify feathered friends. 4-5:15 p.m. $1. Ages 7-11. Registration required. Info: 257-9339. Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Breastfeeding Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534. Bluegrass Baptist School: Open House. 6 p.m. 3743 Red River Drive. Info: 272-1217. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Creative Coping for Kids, a workshop to help children explore grief through music, holiday traditions, self care and other cultures. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 16-March 22. Deadline to register is Feb. 14. Center for Grief and Education, 2409 Greatstone Point. Info: 277-2700. Lex Philharmonic: Kicked Back Classics Series featuring Daniel Kellogg and Scott Terrell. 7 p.m. $15. Downtown Arts Center, 141 East Main St. Info: 233-4226. Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Pizza and Paperbacks, enjoy pizza and chatting about books. 6 p.m. For middle schoolers. Reservations required. Info: 2315500.

Friday 17 LexArts: Gallery Hop, a self-guided tour of the visual arts in downtown Lexington. 5-8 p.m. Free. Info: 255-5295. Gymboree: Parent’s Night Out. 5:30-8:30. $25 /child, snacks provided. 18 months-5 yrs. Info: 278-4386. Lexington Opera House: “Shrek the Musical.” In a faraway kingdom turned upside down,

things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek. 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $60-$85. 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567. Lex Philharmonic: Composer’s Journey, featuring Daniel Kellog and Lucille Chung. 7:30 p.m. $25-$52. UK Singletary Center. Info: 257-1706.

Saturday 18 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. First Spoonfuls class, for parents of a child 4-6 months, and Baby’s New Tastes class, for parents of a child 6-9 months. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, this month’s book is “If I Were President.” 11 a.m.-noon. For 3-5 year-olds and their parents. Free. Young Readers Club. 11 a.mnoon. Grades 1-2. Free. Young Chefs Club, make kid-friendly recipes and take a goodie bag home. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Grades 1-3. $15. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist “Rock Detectives.” 11 a.m. Ages 10 & under. Registration required. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073. Raven Run: Salamander Search, come explore the creek for salamanders and other signs of aquatic life. 1 p.m. Free. Info: 272-

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Sunday 19 Rupp Arena: Disney Live! Join Mickey and friends as they bring timeless fairytales like Cinderella and Snow White to life. 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Monday. $16.50$51.50. Info: 233-3535. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Great Expectations Childbirth class. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Monday 20 President’s Day FCPS: No School Div. of Parks & Rec: Closed The Lexington School: Student Visit Day. Call us for a time. Info: 278-0501. www. thelexingtonschool.org Mary Todd Lincoln House: Celebrate President’s Day with historical games, craft demonstrations and hands-on activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Designed for children ages 5-12 but open to all ages. $9 adult admission, children free. 578 West Main St. Info: 2339999. UK Singletary Center: UK Student Activities Board presents Seth Meyers, head writer

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Tuesday 21 Carnegie Center: Family Fun & Learning Night, “Heart Healthy Valentines.” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 2544175. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide support group. 6-7:30 p.m. For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. Info: 277-2700. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395. Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $28. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 608-7938.

Wednesday 22 Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Survival Skills for Diabetes: English & Spanish bilingual class. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Village Branch Library, 2185 Versailles Rd. Free. Registration required. Info: 288-2410. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Hands Math and Science, have fun with books, music and special math and science activities. 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Stories for Winter Nights, dress in your pj’s and come for stories and songs. 7 p.m. Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, see Feb 1. Tates Creek Branch: Little Hands Math & Science: Grocery, this month learn how we use math and science skills at the grocery store. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village

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the Montessori teaching method, visit with 14 Monstessori schools, and hear keynote speaker Trevor Eissler, author of “Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education.” 6:30 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 East High St. Info: 2557330. UK Women’s Basketball: UK vs. South Carolina. 7 p.m. $7 adults, $4 youth and seniors. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 257-1818.

Friday 24 UK Baseball: UK vs. Buffalo. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818. Lexington Opera House: The Lexington Opera Society and UK Opera present “Falstaff.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m Sunday. $40 adults, $37 seniors and UK staff and faculty, $15 students. 430 West Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Saturday 25 McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout, volunteer to help with garden upkeep, weed pulling and trail maintenance. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Meet in the Education Center at 10 a.m. and stay as long as you are able. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073. Carnegie Center: Toddler Reading Group. 10:15-11 a.m. For 2-year-olds and their parents. Free. 251 W. Second St. Info: 2544175. UK Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Vanderbilt. Noon. $35-$40. Rupp Arena. Info: 257-1818. Southwest Lexington Pony Baseball Fall Ball Registration: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dick’s Sporting Goods. Info: 7971550 or southwestpony@yahoo.com UK Baseball: UK vs. Buffalo. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818. LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Susan Moffett and Continental Drift. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and first-timers. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: 985-5501. EKU Center for the Arts: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 8 p.m. $45-$65. 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. Info: 622-7469. Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all levels. 2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Village

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Branch: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m. Follow-up session at 6:30 p.m. on March 7 to learn the results. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 26 UK Baseball: UK vs. Buffalo. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818. Lexington Children’s Theatre: “There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom.” Bradley Chalker’s classmates think he is a monster, his teachers say he has extreme behavioral problems, but his new guidance counselor, Carla, knows otherwise. See how Carla breaks through Bradley’s bullying to discover a boy with low self-esteem but a heart of gold. 2 p.m. $17 adults $14 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. UK Singletary Center: Chamber Music Society presents Chamber Players of Central Kentucky. 3 p.m. $20 adults, $6.50 students, free for UK students. Info: 257-1706.

Monday 27 La Leche League of Greater Lexington monthly meeting: 11:30 a.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 420-6262.

adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: English & Spanish Bilingual Diabetes Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1360 Versailles Rd. Free. Info: 2882410. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Carnegie Center: Writing the Novella: Seminar & Reading. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Heart to Heart, a support group for those who have lost their spouse or significant other. 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 224-4038. Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Preparing to Breastfeed class. 7-9 p.m. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534. Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class. 7:15-8:30 p.m. $25. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 4206262.

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Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Grades K-12. Info: 231-5500.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Xavier. 4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

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Lex Public Library: Central Library: Leapin’ Leap Day! Join in for fun activities and a hoppin’ good time. 10 a.m. Ages 2 & up. Reservations required. Northside Branch: The 39 Clues Book Club, see Feb 1. Tates Creek Branch: Leap, Frog, Leap! Jump, sing, dance and hear stories in this Leap Day storytime. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500. Y

MOMS Club of Lexington-SE: Club Connection Meeting, an organization for stay-at-home moms. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Open to all existing and potential members. Trinity Hill United Methodist Church, 3600 Tates Creek Rd. Info: momsclublexse@yahoo.com. UK Baseball: UK vs. Morehead. 4 p.m. $5

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Learning to Deal With Anxiety by Dr. Diana Hayslip

situations, anxiety can give you the energy to get things done. GAD occurs when your body f you are someone who has a mistakenly triggers your alarm sense of dread and fear for no system when there is no danger. apparent reason, you may be This may be due to a chemical experiencing generalized anxiety imbalance in your body. It may also disorder. GAD can disrupt your life. be related to an unconscious memory, Anxiety is marked by feelings to a side effect of a medicine or to an of worry, nervousness, fear, illness. apprehension, concern or About 4 million adults in the U.S. restlessness. have GAD. Women are more likely to Normal feelings of anxiety can serve have it than men. as an “alarm system,” alerting you GAD symptoms include sleep to danger. For example, if you find problems, muscle tension, irritability, a burglar in your living room, your trouble concentrating, tiring easily, heart will probably beat fast, your restlessness, edginess and trembling. palms will get sweaty and your mind Plus, shortness of breath, rapid may race. heartbeat, dry mouth, dizziness and In more normal, but busy nausea. Your family doctor Dr. Diana Hayslip is a native of Ohio and a Northeastern or counselor can help Ohio Universities College of Medicine graduate. determine the cause of She moved to Kentucky with her husband and three your tension and help you daughters in 2007 when she joined Family Practice cope with your anxiety. Associates of Lexington at 1775 Alysheba Way. Suggestions include: Info: 278-5007 or www.fpalex.com.

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q Learn to relax. q Exercise regularly. q Get plenty of sleep. q Avoid alcohol and drug abuse. q Avoid caffeine. q Confront the things that make you anxious. q Take deep breaths. q Count backwards from 100-0. q Try muscle relaxation. Start by choosing a muscle and holding it tight for a few seconds. Then relax the muscle. Do this with all of your muscles, one part of your body at a time. Try starting with your feet muscles and working your way up your body. q Talk about your anxiety with your doctor, and use medicine if your doctor prescribes it. People who have GAD can get better. The most important thing is to take action. Action can help you gain a sense of control over your anxiety. Y

‘My Life in Islamic School’

Dunbar High Senior Tells of Her Days at Lexington’s Only Muslim School By Sara Shalash

I was fortunate enough to be among the first generation of students at Lexington Universal Academy, the only full-time Islamic School in Lexington. The school offers grades Keighth. The doors opened for the first time in October of 2003. Walking into the school, I took in the smell of fresh new paint, bright colorful classrooms, and the look of excited children dressed in blue uniforms. A typical day at LUA began with students meeting in the auditorium – not only for announcements – but to make a morning supplication. Classes were next on the agenda - while traditional classes were covered, Arabic, Quran, and Islamic studies were added. During the school day, another “class” was also included – afternoon prayer. Muslims are required to pray five times a day. Out of the four years I attended LUA, being able to pray together was one of my favorite things. One of the other highlights of being at LUA was that looking around all you could see were people who believed what you believed, who dressed how you dressed, who came from the same places as you did. I started wearing the hijab

(headscarf) at the age of 12. Going to LUA and seeing all the other girls around me wearing it helped make my decision. Starting at a younger age gave me the strength to handle being the only Muslim girl wearing hijab at my pubic high school. Looking back, I realized how lucky I was to be surrounded with people that I could be completely myself. Being at LUA was most beneficial during the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. In public school, I would get questions of why I wasn’t eating lunch that day. At LUA, no one had to ask. School was even let out early, to help fit parents’ schedules during the month. As with every school, there are positive and negatives traits about LUA. LUA is a small school. In fourth grade, we had 12 students -- more than half related to me. Give or take a few, I was with this group up until seventh grade. Being

with the same people for a long time caused conflicts and drama. Each of us longed to meet new people. As my eight grade year approached, I begged my parents for a chance to experience public school. My dad was chairman of the board at LUA and wanted me to continue. But I prevailed and attended Southern Middle School. I’m now a senior at Dunbar High and have enjoyed my high school experience in public school. Reflecting back at my time at LUA, I really do appreciate it. I learned so much more about my faith, which led to making me an overall stronger person. Even with the ups and downs, the friendships I made there and experiences I had were all worth it. February 2012 | 51

Family Health

Play’s the Thing at Dr. Graebe’s Office

hen you walk in to Dr. Rick Graebe's optometrist’s office in Versailles, you might find more than you expect. Sitting among the computers and work desks are a mini-trampoline, a 51-inch plasma screen, balance beams, bean bag games and a Wii fit board. Along with children working with puzzles at the desks, you may find a child walking on a balance beam to the beat of a metronome while catching bean bags and counting by threes. More than once, parents gaze around and proclaim, “Well, you’re just playing games.” That’s exactly right, Dr. Graebe replies. Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates and Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles www.myfamilyvision.com / 859.879.3665.

“Well, you’re just playing games,” parents say. “That’s exactly right,” Dr. Graebe replies. “It’s important to remember play is children’s work,” he said. And the work in Dr. Graebe’s office is Vision Therapy – a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body. When children struggle at school, often the visual system is the cause. With 75% of all classroom activity devoted to close-up work, tactile, physical learners are often disadvantaged. Students staring at computer screens and toiling at workbooks need a well- functioning visual system to succeed. Dr. Graebe describes having an underdeveloped visual system like watching a TV show with the lips out of sync with the sound. Kids with this problem can’t focus on the message.

Vision Therapy can help re-integrate the senses by having patients multitask while engaging as many senses as possible. When all the senses are developed properly, the visual system will naturally dominate. “We want the visual system to be the top sense for maximum performance,” Dr. Graebe said. So, Dr. Graebe’s office may seem like a playground to children, but that’s all by design. Dr. Graebe also recommends plenty of outdoor or unstructured play. That may be an endangered practice but an important one that engages all the senses. “Make sure kids have time to play,” Dr. Graebe advises. “That is therapy in itself.” Y

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Know Warning Signs of High Blood Pressure

ver the past two decades, the number of children in the U.S. with high blood pressure (hypertension) has been on the rise. And because high blood pressure can lead to longterm health problems, it is important that it is diagnosed and treated. Blood in our bodies exerts pressure against the walls of our arteries, and that pressure is recorded as two numbers separated by a slash. The top number -- systolic blood pressure -- represents the highest pressure of the blood when the heart beats. The bottom number -- diastolic -- is the lowest pressure of the blood between heart beats. High blood pressure is defined as having a blood pressure reading higher than the 95th percentile for a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s height, weight and gender. Using those three categories, health-care professionals refer to charts that provide ranges for blood pressures. Blood pressure readings are taken with a cuff on the arm starting when a child is 3. (Children with risk factors may be screened earlier). If a high reading is evident, at least two more readings are obtained during the visit. Unless the reading average is exceptionally high, the child is brought back for another visit to have further readings taken before she is diagnosed with hypertension.

About 3% of children in the U.S. have high blood pressure. The younger a child is, the more likely he is to have another illness that causes the hypertension. Prematurity, and heart, blood vessel and kidney problems can all be factors. In school-age children, obesity is the biggest risk factor. Sleep apnea, certain medications, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse can also be associated with hypertension. Teenagers especially may have genetic (inherited) high blood pressure. Although hypertension often has no symptoms, it can cause headaches, dizziness, visual changes, chest pain, heart palpitations, nosebleeds, nausea and vomiting. Over time untreated hypertension can lead to kidney failure, hardening of the arteries, strokes, heart attacks and loss of vision. Initial treatment for children starts with a heart-healthy diet (plenty of fruits and vegetables, lower salt content, etc.) and regular exercise. Sometimes medications for hypertension are needed. Prevention of hypertension in childhood begins in infancy. Breastfeeding and supplementing with formulas containing polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with lower blood pressures later. Keeping a healthy weight and exercising regularly are also important. Y

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Scholar Athlete of the Month ‘The Katie Show’ Rocks On

ity the classmates of Katie Workman when she attended Southern Middle School. At year-end awards presentation, Katie won everything in sight all through middle school – highest GPA, outstanding student in each class, straight-A award. Friends called it “The Katie Show” and still tease her about it. Katie was a Duke TIP qualifier in seventh grade and the student body president a year later.

And, oh, by the way, she’s a top sprinter in track and a star soccer player. Mom and Dad marvel at her work ethic. “She wants to make sure that everything is done – even if she has to stay up till 2 in the morning,” her mother, Margaret, said. Said Scott, her dad: “She’s certainly no procrastinator. She motivates herself and pays attention to every detail.” For her part, Katie cheerfully calls

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district championship last fall. She scored five goals and had four assists while playing all over the field. The highlight of the season came on senior night against West Jessamine, a team that beat Tates Creek, 4-1, last year. In the waning moments of a scoreless game, Katie knocked in a carom from School: Tates Creek High • Grade: 10th a shot by Destinie Graves, sending the • Sport: Soccer, track • Academics: A former team into a victory frenzy. “I was mobbed by my teammates,” she Duke TIP qualifier, Katie is a straight-A student said. “I was thinking, ‘I won it for the in advanced classes. seniors.’” Parents: Margaret & Scott Katie is a rugged 5-foot-4, 126-pound player who backs down to no one. But Now a Tates Creek High sophomore herself a perfectionist. “If something’s speed marks her game. in the International Baccalaureate not done, “It’s gotta be fixed.’ I want to do Aiming to improve her running, she program, Katie has straight A’s in all my best all the time,” she said. joined the track team last spring and advanced classes – a B has never blighted That means in soccer and track, too. ran the anchor leg on the 4x400 relay her report card. Katie excels on the LFC ’96 Premier, team that was second in the regional and Away from the classroom, she’s an avid winner of four of the past five state seventh in the state. reader of romantic fantasies – “Twilight,” titles, and made the state Olympic All four runners are back for this “Eragon,” etc. – and she has written the Development Program team. season – determined to win a state first chapter of her own fantasy novel. A two-year starter at Tates Creek, she championship. “I want a ring,” Katie said She also sang in the choir and acted in helped the team to the regional title as with a smile that lights up a room. school plays. a freshman and a 15-7-3 record and the Don’t bet against her. Y

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