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3 Fun, Easy Ways to Keep Kids Learning During Summer With school out, summertime brings long, carefree days of play and fun. It can be easy to forget how much children learn through play, but they have a natural sense of curiosity. With a little thought and a few supplies, summer is a perfect opportunity to revitalize their innate love of learning that may be a bit squashed after a year of academic pressures, tests, and schedules.

“At this time of year, we often hear families express concern about children losing academic skills during summer break,” said Sue-Ann Lively from KinderCare’s education team. “The pressure to add academic learning to summer can lead to increased anxiety, which isn’t helpful for parents or children.

Children retain what they learned best when they’re engaged and interested in what they’re doing. As we head into summer, think about the skills your child learned during the school year and how you could incorporate those skills into activities your child enjoys doing.”

Consider these three tips to help your family incorporate learning classroom concepts in summer fun and nurture your children’s love of learning through real-life applications.

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Build on Classroom Skills Practicing writing may not be at the top of your children’s summer activities lists.

However, writing might be more appealing if it led to something fun, like a card or letter from a relative or friend. By encouraging your children to write to pen pals, like friends or family members, they will not only practice their literacy skills by writing letters and reading replies, but also work on important executive function skills by learning to manage anticipation while waiting for a response.

Even children who are too young to write can participate by drawing pictures and dictating the captions to family members.

Go Outside A walk around the neighborhood can turn into an opportunity to build STEM skills by observing changes over time. As you and your children walk, ask questions, make predictions, and discuss what you see. This way, you’ll be forming hypotheses and analyzing your results, just like scientists.

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Cooking provides a variety of opportunities to work on math skills. For younger children, that could mean getting two carrots and one apple for a recipe. For children who are learning fractions and multiplication, that might mean figuring out how much of an ingredient to add, such as “If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of flour and we’re doubling the recipe, how much flour do we need?”

Board games are another opportunity to build academic skills, like math and literacy; executive function skills, like waiting for their turn; and social skills, such as being a gracious winner. Additionally, read with your children daily and help them find opportunities to practice reading skills, such as reading signs aloud at the park or reading books out loud to other family members.

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Prosper Fire Rescue Earns National Gold Plus Recognition for its Commitment to Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks

The American Heart Association presents Prosper Fire Rescue with Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award

Prosper Fire Rescue has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.

Each year, more than 250,000 people experience a type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible by either mechanically opening the blocked vessel or using clot-busting medication.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association’s national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks. The program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks – starting from when 911 is called, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for heart attack patients takes coordination between the individual hospital, EMS and health care system.

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“The health care professionals who interact with a patient even before he or she enters the hospital or emergency room play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said James G. Jollis, M.D., volunteer chair for the GWTG-CAD Systems of Care Advisory Work Group and professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine.

“Since they are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient.”

The Mission: Lifeline achievement award is earned by agencies that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based practices as outlined by the American Heart Association.

“Prosper Fire Rescue is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Prosper Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame. “The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible chance of survival.”

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Prosper - Back to School Guide STUDENT REGISTRATION For new student registration, visit the Prosper ISD website at www. prosper-isd.net/page/25224. This will provide you with the information regarding registration as well as provide a link for the online registration system called InfoSnap. Once the online registration process has been completed, the student’s information will be reviewed for completion. If PISD determines that they have all of the information needed, the campus registrar will send an email indicating that your student qualifies as “FlyBy”. If you don’t receive the “Fly-By” email within a week of submitting your student’s information, contact the campus registrar to schedule a time to complete the registration process. Required documentation: Proof of Residency Student’s Social Security Card

school supply pack or registered after ordering was completed, school supply lists for each campus can be found at www.prosper-isd.net/ schoolsupplylists.

SCHOOL MEALS My School Bucks is the app that Prosper ISD uses to load lunch accounts and pay for many products and services in the district. To add money to school accounts, set up an account and log in to My School Bucks at www.myschoolbucks.com. The necessary information needed to set up an account include your student’s campus and ID # which can be found in Skyward. Special Note: Money added to My School Bucks account online may not be available until the following business day.

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Elementary Breakfast (K-5): $1.25 Secondary Breakfast (6-12): $1.40 Adult Breakfast: $2.00

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Elementary Lunch (K-5): $2.80 [Meals include up to 5 items: 1 entrée, up to 3 sides and a milk]

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Middle School Campuses 8:15am – 3:30pm

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL MAPS To ensure the safety of students and parents, each campus has posted arrival/dismissal maps to optimize the flow of traffic. These are directions for where to enter and exit the campus for drop off and pickup. Please check your campus page under the PARENTS tab to find out how to properly navigate traffic expectations during these times.

Elementary Campuses 7:42am – 2:52pm SCHOOL STRUCTURE Prosper ISD is a PreK – 12 school district All elementary schools serve Kindergarten – 5 grades th

All middle schools serve grades 6 – 8 All high schools serve grades 9 – 12 Prosper ISD also has limited space for PreK at several elementary schools IMPORTANT DATES August 3rd – 6th Grade Schedule Walk at 6:00pm August 4th – 7th & 8th Grade Schedule Walk at 4:00pm August 5th – Back to School Safety Bash at 5:30pm August 8th – Elementary Meet the Teacher at 6:00pm August 10th – First Day of School ATTENDANCE The PISD website includes a link on the main page (as an icon) and on all campus pages to submit absences, check out students, and turn in doctor notes. This page also includes detailed information regarding absences and compulsory attendance law in Texas. Please visit this page at www.prosper-isd.net/attendance.

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TRANSPORTATION For information regarding transportation, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), bus rider handbook, and electronic device sections of the Prosper ISD website at www.prosper-isd.net/transportation.

VOLUNTEERING Prosper ISD is so very thankful for the many volunteers who give of their time so freely. To ensure the safety and security of students and staff, Prosper ISD requires a background check be completed each year for every volunteer. This background check will suffice for all volunteer activities at all Prosper ISD campuses, and parents with students on multiple campuses need only submit one background check. A background check is not required when visiting a campus to eat lunch with your student, however you will need your driver’s license with you to enter the building. To submit your background check or for more information, please visit www.prosper-isd.net/volunteer.

Prosper ISD is the fastest growing district in the state of Texas and is always excited to welcome new students. There is an extensive compilation of Quick Links on their WELCOME TO PROSPER ISD webpage at www. prosper-isd.net/Domain/6356 that you will need as you begin to navigate your journey in Prosper ISD. The district has also created a digital guide with tons of information at https://issuu.com/prosper-isd/docs/welcome_ to_prosper_magazine?fr=sOWVkMDQyNDU3ODk. If you have any other questions not answered by the information and links on the Prosper ISD website, please direct them to communications@prosper-isd.net.

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Remodel with Universal Design in Mind Local code ensures new construction homes and renovation projects reflect the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Universal design, on the other hand, does more than make living spaces more accessible for those with disabilities. It expands on regulations to create more userfriendly spaces regardless of abilities, resulting in more enjoyable, functional design.

Often, when people think of universal design, they’re thinking of design that reflects the needs of seniors who wish to age in place. That’s not always the case; universal design can also benefit families with special needs or simply serve as a smart investment for the future.

Principles of Universal Design To better understand universal design and how it might apply to your project, consider how the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) describes the seven principles of universal design: Equitable use: The design is useful for people with diverse abilities.

Flexibility: A wide range of individual preferences and abilities are accommodated.

Simple and intuitive: The design is easy to understand regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills or current concentration level.

Perceptible information: Any necessary information is effectively communicated to the user.

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Tolerance for error: Recognizing the possibility of accidents, the design minimizes potential hazards.

Low physical effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with minimal fatigue.

Size and space: An appropriate size and space is provided and isn’t affected by the user’s body size, posture, or mobility.

Trends in Universal Design The line between practical universal design and convenience features that drive up a room’s “cool factor” is growing increasingly blurry, according to Gary Grabowski, owner of Greater Home Services and a NARI Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP). One example is curbless showers, which eliminates a wheelchair barrier with an appealing design element.

In fact, bathrooms are among the highest demand remodeling projects Grabowski sees, especially for people whose mobility is affected, either personally or for a loved one who visits the home.

Other examples of on-trend universal design in the bathroom are floating, wall-hung vanities. Grabowski said the open floor space that design creates is enticing whether you need to be able to roll a wheelchair under it or not.

Other on-trend upgrades, such as motion-activated fixtures like fans, faucets and touch controls for showers, may feel like a bit of luxury in the short-term but could serve an accessibility role down the road.

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Grabowski also suggests starting at least a year out so you can make plans from a big picture perspective, including ancillary projects that could make your project even more successful.

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Want to Know the Latest Trend in Backyard Renovation?

It is official...we live in a world of technology at our fingertips! Our cars, homes, phones, tablets, online shopping, chip card readers, smart this and smart that!! So smart that we have gradually changed our lifestyles to accommodate the technology. One recent study showed that families now spend more time watching, listening, or texting each other from all these devices than they do actually spending time and speaking to each other! We have seen a very powerful new trend in our industry taking shape over the past few years, and we now have entire division dedicated full time to try and keep up with the demand!

Well all that being said, it seems that parents are doing their absolute best now to reverse that trend and incorporate the latest trend in outdoor renovation. Residential Sports Construction is now being considered into their backyard designs more than a swimming pool or outdoor living area.

You can now easily incorporate a half basketball court, putting green and custom batting cage for you and your kids for less than half the cost of a pool!

Once installed, there is little to no maintenance involved and provides year-round use.

Fun, family fitness is the new trend. Parents love the fact they can get the kids out of their rooms or off the couch, put down that video game and get back to having quality fun family time. Many are encouraging their youth sports teams to now get that extra practice in before the next big game or tournament! Their backyard has become “the cool” place for the neighbors’ kids to hang out at.

ATHLETIC COURTS Technology has advanced in these backyard courts also. The safest surfaces have now been incorporated into the latest available court tiles that actually have scientific studies proving less youth injuries than your traditional basketball courts we grew up playing on. They can also be fully customized to play a variety of sports on the same court based on available installation options. Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Pickle ball, Court Hockey, Futsal for the soccer enthusiast, Hopscotch, Four Square and even Shuffleboard! So, there is something available for everyone…from small children to grandparents!

PUTTING GREENS Avid golfer? This is another big trend in outdoor renovation…people installing custom putting greens in their backyards! And not just any putting greens, these are just like the ones you see on the best golf courses around. Undulating greens with different height custom fringe around the edges.

Want to add 20 feet away spot to chip on to your green? Done. Want 10 different angles and holes installed into your putting green? Done. Not only do you no longer have to maintain that grass area in the backyard, but they require no water, so they are virtually maintenance free! Again, something the entire family can enjoy.

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paying to maintain, are both perfect for custom batting cages. They have come a long way and can now be constructed with custom thick piping type poles and thick custom netting to contain the all the balls being hit. The higher end ones will stand up to the straight-line winds and storms we frequently get verses the less expensive prefab ones on the market from the big box stores. We are now seeing custom colored artificial turf installed inside these that designates the raised pitching mound area with state-of-the-art pitching machines, fully marked batters’ boxes, even a separate interior turf section with drop down netting that also allows someone to go in and drive golf balls inside it! So, your select or recreational baseball or softball youth participant can actually train like the pros at home!

All these trends are leading to fun family fitness once again. And if you really think about it, we only get so much time with our kids before they quickly grow up and leave the nest. So, the next time you see your children on that video game, iPad, phone or sending you a text from 10 feet away.... this is something to think about!

Question: Jimmie, when should I exactly be feeding my landscaping? I have heard many different answers from the people at Home Depot, Lowes, and local nurseries. They also can’t seem to tell me what to feed with or how often. I have been reading your column for years and I cannot tell you how much I have learned from you. I hope to run into one day around Prosper and personally thank you myself! I know you are a busy guy so whenever you get around to it, please let me know your thoughts. Thank you again! – Melissa M. in Prosper Answer: Hi Melissa, thank you for the kind words and I hope we run into to each other sometime so I can thank you for reading! Okay, down to your question. Best time to feed your landscaping is early spring and again in early fall.

Our plants are constantly taking nutrients from the soil so they can grow, bloom and generally be healthy and thrive. Therefore, we must put those nutrients back into the soil or our soil will become depleted, and our plants will gradually decline. Best to use a granular tree and shrub food available at most higher end nurseries that slowly releases Nitrogen into the soil over time.

If you have Acidic plants, then they need to be fed Acid type food. You can simply save a gallon milk jug, pour a cup of vinegar into it, and fill rest of way with water. You then pour around the root system of plants…and another excellent source for acidic plants are coffee grounds.

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4 Tips to Master the Grill The end result of perfectly cooked chicken is a mouthwatering meal that smells just as good as it tastes and beckons loved ones to the patio. To achieve that juicy, tender flavor that brings family and friends together, it’s important to keep a few safety and grilling tips in mind.

Fire up your grill, season poultry to perfection and serve a safely cooked meal at your next backyard barbecue with this advice from the experts at Perdue Farms.

Maximize Your Budget For a flavorful meal without breaking the bank, consider less-expensive cuts of meat like bone-in thighs or drumsticks, or cook a whole chicken that can last for several meals. In addition to the savings at the grocery store, these cuts can also withstand hotter temperatures on the grill for juicy and tender results.

Save a Little Time One easy way to maximize your time around the grill while cutting down on prep and mess is using a pre-cut option like Perdue Fresh Cuts Diced Chicken Breast, a perfect solution for kebabs. Recipe ready in an easy-peel package, the chickens are hatched and harvested in the United States with an all-vegetarian diet and no antibiotics, hormones or steroids.

Add Favorite Seasonings Because seasonings can sometimes come off on the grill, try seasoning both before and after grilling for a better-tasting final result. If you’re planning to marinate, be careful to avoid over-marinating as acid-based marinades can start breaking down meat fibers. Remember before and while seasoning raw meat to keep proper safety practices in mind. Wash your hands, cutting boards, knives, scissors, the sink and all work surfaces for 20 seconds with hot, soapy water, and don’t allow raw meat or its juices to touch other foods.

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Trust the Thermometer Once your grill reaches the desired heat, put chicken on the grates with confidence by trusting a meat thermometer to measure doneness. This Easy Kona Pineapple Chicken Kebabs recipe, for example, calls for 10-12 minutes on the grill, but it’s important to check for an internal temperature of 165 F rather than simply relying on recommended cook times. Be sure to serve using a clean platter and utensils, never ones touched by raw meat. Refrigerate any leftover chicken immediately and use within 3-5 days.

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EASY KONA PINEAPPLE CHICKEN KEBABS Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lime, zest and juice only 1 tablespoon sugar

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1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 package Perdue Fresh Cuts Diced Chicken Breast 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 16 (1-inch) chunks 4 metal skewers or 8 wooden skewers (12 inches) soaked in water 30 minutes

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In bowl, whisk pineapple juice, vegetable oil, lime juice and zest, sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves. Add diced chicken breast, cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

Thread alternating pieces of chicken, pineapple, and red bell pepper onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade.

Heat lightly greased grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken feels firm to touch and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 165 F. Remove kebabs from grill, rest 2-3 minutes and serve.

Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to keep skewers from burning on grill. If using metal skewers, remember chicken will cook faster because metal will conduct heat and cook chicken cubes from inside along with grill heat cooking chicken from outside.

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Prosper - Health & Beauty

4 Summertime Skin Care Tips

Summer brings sunshine and plenty of exciting opportunities to head outdoors for fun with family and friends. While those joyous moments make the season special, all that sun exposure can wreak havoc on the skin without the proper precautions.

Whether you’re dining outdoors, going for a swim, sweating out a bike ride or just spending a few moments soaking up some sun, it’s important to ensure you’re taking care of your body so you can enjoy those rays all season long.

Stay Hydrated As an important aspect of overall health, staying hydrated also helps maintain your skin’s water content. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially as temperatures rise and you spend more time outdoors. Another delicious way to avoid dehydration – leading to energy drain, in mild cases – is to eat fruits and vegetables with high water content. One example is watermelon, which is 92% water and can help restore fluids.

Prioritize Skin Protection Whether you’ll be in the sun for a few minutes or a few hours, it’s paramount to protect skin by applying sunscreen. On days when the UV index is 3 or higher, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.

Another option is to wear light, loose clothing that covers as much of the skin as possible while staying comfortable in the heat.

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Refresh Your Face

Subtle Care for Sensitive Skin

As one of the parts of the body that sees the most sun exposure, your face is perhaps the most important area to care for during the sunnier months. An at-home, all-natural DIY facial offers a brightening, hydrating way to treat yourself.

For many, summer skin care can be as simple as following a basic routine. However, those with more sensitive skin may require additional attention. Try this calming, cleansing at-home remedy to moisturize and tone sensitive skin.

For a true glow-up from the comfort of your own home, try this quick and easy solution: Mix 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (to help exfoliate and purify) with 1 tablespoon of watermelon juice (for hydration). Apply the mask to your face and neck for 10 minutes then rinse off and pat your skin dry.

Keep Your Whole Body in Mind While your face is likely to see a lot of sun, that shouldn’t mean neglecting the rest of your body. This gentle body scrub can give you that glow you’re looking for with a sweet, fruity scent.

Here’s how to exfoliate and polish your skin: Combine 1 1/2 cups of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of watermelon juice. If you’d like, add 1 teaspoon of microplaned watermelon rind zest and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Store the scrub in an airtight container up to 1 week and, when you shower, gently rub a handful of scrub on your skin then rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

For more skin care solutions and other health and nutrition information, visit watermelon.org.

Watermelon Mask and Toner Watermelon Banana Mask: 1 tablespoon watermelon juice 2 tablespoons ripe mashed banana Watermelon Toner: 1/3 cup watermelon juice 1 tablespoon witch hazel 1 teaspoon distilled water To make watermelon banana mask: In bowl, mix watermelon juice (for hydration) and mashed banana (to ease inflammation). Apply mask to face and let sit 10-15 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Pat dry.

To make watermelon toner: In small bowl, combine watermelon juice with witch hazel and water. Apply toner to clean face and let sit 2-3 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

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Store in refrigerator in airtight container up to 5 days.

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