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June 2012 | Vol. 5, No. 10 Publisher: Bill Patterson The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2008, a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol: AHC) with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Kid Life is published monthly by Denton Publishing Company, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: drc@dentonrc.com
On the cover: Adrienne Roberts, a sixthgrade student at Navo Middle School, works in a “green” room in the Audio/Video Production wing of the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex.
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We’re wishing you a great summer break! With classes almost over, it soon will be time for trips with the family, splashing in the pool and much, much more fun. We’ll be back in August to keep you posted on what’s happening in school and to find out how you spent your summer break.
Denton ISD Update . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Lunchbox Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Teachers & Principal Profiles . . . .12 Library Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Top of the List . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Dawn Cobb dcobb@dentonrc.com 940-566-6879 P.O. Box 369 Denton, TX 76201
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Advertising Manager sreneau@dentonrc.com 940-566-6843
Courtesy photo/Amelia McBride/Denton ISD
Choose from a wide selection of summer camps Editor’s Note: We’ve collected a listing of summer activities from the city, schools and several entities to help you plan your child’s summer activities. More can be found on Page 10. A full listing is available online at DentonRC.com. City of Denton Day Summer Camps (The following are camps provided by the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department. For a full listing, visit dentonparks.com.) Registration Registrations are accepted at Denton Civic Center, Denia Rec Center and North Lakes Rec Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fees Each session costs $105 per child for residents and nonresidents pay an additional $5 per session. Session 5 (no camp on July 4), costs $85 for residents and $90 for nonresidents. T- shirts cost $8, a one-time required fee. Fees include all activities, field trips, and supplies. Regardless of being registered for the free lunch program, kids must bring two snacks
and a drink each day. The free lunch program is available on nonfield trip days, June 4-Aug. 17. The first session must be paid in full upon registration. The $10 deposit (applied to fee) is required for all reserved sessions. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable; credits or refunds are not provided for days missed. For sessions paid in full, a one-week notice must be give to receive credit toward another session. Summer day camps require in-person registration. Free lunches courtesy of a city grant, June 4-Aug. 17. They will be provided upon request and are subject to availability. Lunch is not provided on field trip days. Little Campers Ages 3-6 (kids must be potty trained) Location:McMath Middle School (Sessions 11 and 12 held at Denton Civic Center) Session 1: June 4-8 Theme: Slippin’ & Slidin’ Into Summer Session 2: June 11-15
Theme: Tumbling Blumpkins Session 3: June 18-22 Theme: Lions, Tiger and Bears, Oh My! Session 4: June 25-29 Theme: Jumpin’ Safari Session 5: July 2-6 Theme: Science Explorers Session 6: July 9-13 Theme: Puddles of Fun Session 7: July 16-20 Theme: Super Starz Session 8: July 23-27 Theme: Science Explorers Session 9: July 30-Aug 3 Theme: Time Machine Session 10: Aug 6-10 Theme: Bouncing Bonanza Session 11: Aug 13-17 Theme: Clowning Around Session 12: Aug 20-24 Theme: Aquatic Adventures Camp Exploration Ages 5-11 Location: Denton Civic Center Session 1: June 4-8 Theme: Grooving into Summer Session 2: June 11-15 Theme: Extreme Adventure Session 3: June 18-22
Theme: Blast off to Fun Session 4: June 25-29 Theme: Cinemania Session 5: July 2-6 Theme: Tuberiffic Session 6: July 9-13 Theme: Spinning and Grinning Session 7: July 16-20 Theme: Surf’s Up Session 8: July 23-27
Theme: Sports Spectacular Session 9: July 30-Aug 3 Theme: Roaring Waves Session 10: Aug 6-10 Theme: Bouncing Bonanza Session 11: Aug 13-17 Theme: Carnival Crazy Session 12: Aug 20-24 Theme: End of Summer Extravaganza
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Denton ISD Update ATC offers Career Camp for younger students Students going into the fifth, sixth and seventh grades for the 2012-13 school year may register for “A Wave in the Right Direction: Robo Tech Summer Camp” - the annual Career Camp at the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex, located at 1504 Long Road. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to noon on June 11, 12, 13 and 14 and includes some of the top technical instructors of the ATC’s faculty. The ATC is a professional training facility built by the Denton Independent School District to prepare high school students for today’s and tomorrow’s high demand careers. The annual Career Camp provides the younger students with an opportunity to explore a variety of career areas. “It will provide students an opportunity to learn with handson science, technology and math activities that focus on team building, problem solving and a whole lot of fun,” said Carla Ruge, dean of the ATC. The camp has been offered to
Fourth-grader Jefferson Arrington gets instruction from Advanced Technology Complex engineering instructor Thomas Babb while working on a robot that plays basketball.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
upper elementary and lower middle school students for the past five years. Students will have the opportunity to explore different career opportunities such as Ad Design,
Animation, Media Tech, Architecture, Culinary Arts, Robotics, Robotics and more Robotics. “Career Camp is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore
their future,” Mrs. Ruge said. Cost for the five-day camp is $65. Students may register by contacting the ATC at (940) 369-4850 or online to
www.dentonisd.org/Advanced Technology Complex. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 1. Space is extremely limited so interested participants are encouraged to register early.
STAR STUDENT AARON LEE BLANKENSHIP Name: Aaron Lee Blankinship
The best book I ever read was: Moby Dick (Great Illustrated Classics)
Nickname: None The last movie I saw: Puss in Boots Community/school activities: Student Congress The best movie I’ve ever seen is: The Lightning Thief School/grade: Fifth grade at Borman I wish I knew how to: Speak Spanish Family: Dad, Jesse Blankinship, Mom, Amanda Lee, Brothers: Kaleb McKnight and Jayden McKnight
I’m so sick of: Going to bed early
My hobbies are: Reading
My worst habit is: Biting my nails
My favorite school subject is: Science
My favorite restaurant is: McDonald’s
Two people I’d most like to meet are: Author Rick Riordan and TV Star Megan Fox
My hero is: My Dad because he saved my life when I fell off of a water fall.
What’s in my CD player right now: None
If I had $100 I would: Save it for college
When I finish school I plan to: Go to College
My goal for this year is to: Get straight A’s.
Notas sobre su zona escolar ATC ofrece campamento de carrera profesionales para alumnos jóvenes Los alumnos que entran al quinto sexto y séptimo grados durante el próximo año escolar 2012-13 pueden inscribirse en el campamento tecnológico, “A Wave in a Right Direction,” – el campamento anual de carreras por parte del complejo tecnológico avanzado, LaGrone, localizado en el 1504 de la calle Long. El campamento se llevará a cabo desde las 8 de la mañana hasta el mediodía el 11 al 14 de de junio de 12, 13 y 14 e incluye la participación de los mejores instructores técnicos de la facultad del ATC. El ATC ofrece entrenamiento profesional construido por el Distrito Escolar de Denton preparar a alumnos del colegio para las carreras de hoy y del mañana. El Campamento Profesional anual proporciona a los estudiantes más jóvenes con una oportunidad de explorar una variedad de áreas profesionales. “Les proporcionará a los alumnos una oportunidad de aprender carreras de ciencia práctica, actividades de tecnología y matemáticas que se centran en la construcción de trabajo en equipo; los ayudará a resolver problemas y también habrá mucha diversión,” dijo Carla Ruge, decana del ATC. El campamento se ha ofrecido los últimos cinco años a alumnos en clases superiores de primaria y grados intermedios. Los alumnos tendrán la oportunidad de explorar diferentes oportunidades profesionales como diseño de anuncios, la animación, tecnología de medios, la arquitectura, las artes culinarias, y la robótica. “El campamento profesional es una excelente oportunidad para que los alumnos pueden explorar y pensar en el futuro,” dijo la Sra. Ruge. Cuota de pago por los cinco es $65. Los alumnos pueden registrarse llamando al ATC al (940) 369-4850 o visitando la página web: www.dentonisd.org /AdvancedTechnologyComplex. La fecha límite de matricu-
Mientras trabaja en un robot que juega el básquet, Jefferson Arrington del cuarto grado recibe instrucción del instructor Thomas Babb del centro avanzado tecnológico, LaGrone.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
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ESTUDIANTE ESTRELLA AARON LEE BLANKENSHIP La última película que vi fue: Gato de botas.
Nombre: Aaron Lee Blankinship Sobrenombre/Apodo: Ninguno
La mejor película que he visto es: Percy Jackson y el ladrón del rayo.
Las actividades de la escuela y de la comunidad: Congreso Estudiantil
Me encantaría saber cómo: hablar en español.
Plantel/grado: Primaria Borman, 5° grado.
Estoy tan cansado del: irme a dormir temprano.
Fecha de nacimiento/lugar: mi papá, Jesse Blankenship; mi mama, Amanda Lee y mis hermanos Kaleb McKnight y Jayden McKnight.
Mi peor hábito es: comerme la uñas. Mi restaurante favorito es: McDonalds.
Mis pasatiempos es: la lectura. Mi héroe es: mi papá porque me salvó la vida cuando me caí de una cascada.
Mis materia favorita es: la ciencia. Dos personas que me gustaría conocer: el autor Rick Riordan y la actriz de televisión, Megan Fox.
Cuando termine la escuela deseo: ir a la universidad.
La música que toca mi reproductor de CD/iPod en este momento: ninguna.
El mejor libro que he leído: Moby Dick ((Gran Clásica Ilustrada)
Si tuviera $100, yo: lo guardaría para la universidad. Mi objetivo para este año es: tener sobresalientes en todas las materias.
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6 Pick smart snacks Cheese Lovers Pizza Squares you think and regain focus, so be smart with your choices. Bringing fresh fruit like a banana or an apple has plenty of nutrients and minerals children need to think clearly and grow. Other smart choices that have protein, dairy or grains include: popcorn, whole grain crackers, yogurt, cheese sticks or even a peanut butter sandwich. Remember that making wise decisions shows your parents that you are becoming more responsible, so be smart when picking your snacks away from home too. When you’re at home for the summer pick pretzels or baked chips over regular chips for a snack and choose juice or milk over a soda when you need a drink. Junk food may taste good initially, but it won’t make you feel good over the long run and it rarely has anything healthy benefits. Show your parents and friends that being smart means snacking smart, and you know that healthy snacks will give you instant energy, help you grow and be healthy now, and in the future. - Jonita Widmer, Director of Health Services/Denton ISD
Makes 10 Servings Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 18 min Ingredients 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough 1 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese 2 ounces turkey pepperoni, diced 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup yellow pepper, sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Press pizza dough into 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake for 12 minutes; remove from oven and spread Ricotta cheese over crust. Top with Mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, yellow pepper and oregano. Return to oven and bake for 6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, cut into squares and serve. - Recipe created by 3-A-Day, National Dairy Council
Nutritional Facts Calories: 180Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 470 mg Calcium: 25% Daily Value Protein: 13 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g
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Celebrating Earth Day Students from various schools created and modeled garments made from recyclable materials in honor of Earth Day.
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Summer camps
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Game on Athletics Location: 2686 Old Alton Road Youth ages 5-7 Junior ages 8-11 Middle School Camp Incoming 6th through 8th grade) High School Camp Incoming (9th through 12th grade) For more information, call 940565-1500. Texas Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Athletic camps Basketball, gymnastics, soccer, softball and volleyball 940-898-2378 Location: Kitty Magee Arena in Pioneer Hall www.twuathletics.com, click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Campsâ&#x20AC;? link Proof of physical and camp medical waiver needed, form available at the site. Fashion camps Offered by Texas Woman's University- Programs in Fashion & Textiles Office of Lifelong Learning 940-898-3408 http://www.twu.edu/fashion/fas hion-camp.asp University of North Texas College of Music Students can perform mariachi, participate in a jazz ensemble or learn more about the Alexander Technique during the summer. For more information contact David Pierce at 940-565-4092 or david.pierce@unt.edu. The College of Music summer workshops include: June 4-8 Pirastro Strings Elite Soloists Program June 6-10 Flute! High School Masterclass June 7-9 CLAR-Essentials High School Clarinet Workshop June 11-14 Marching Percussion Camp June 11-15 25th Annual Bradetich Double Bass Masterclass Flute! Fundamentals for Teachers Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop June 11-23 Conductors Collegium June 13-15 12th Annual Beginner and Intermediate Double Bass Camp June 18-22 Marimba Workshop
String Orchestra Day Camp (Grades 5-12) June 21-24 Drum Major Camp June 22-23 Vocal Pedagogy Workshop June 22-24 Flute! Repertoire and Performance Masterclass June 24-29 Vocal Jazz Workshop July 6-7 Alexander Technique July 9-14 Jazz Winds Workshop July 11-14 Texas High School AllState Choir Camp July 15-20 Jazz Combo Workshop July 18-21 Middle School/Jr. High Honor Choir Camp July 24-28 Mariachi Summer Camp July 27-Aug. 3 Piano & Organ Wellness Elm Fork Education Center For cost and other information including registration visit http://efec.unt.edu/user Week 1 - June 11 - 15 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade Circle of Life - Campers will explore the complex connections of living systems. 3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th grade Dig In Time - Discover how archeologist collect and analyze artifacts to learn about ancient cultures. Game-On â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The athletes make it look so easy! Here we will look at the secret science behind their success. 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Grade X-Stream Adventure - Take the next step towards becoming a real scientist. Week 2 - June 18 - 22 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade Critter Camp - Learn the mysteries of small critters. 3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th grade Astro-Kid Academy - Join a week of astronaut training. Just Beneath the Surface (JBS) Have you ever wondered what makes a pond a pond? 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Grade ECSI - We are putting together a team of dedicated Crime Scene Investigators who are up to the challenge of this environmental case. Week 3 - June 25 - 29 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade Creative Science - Discover how Science and Art are interrelated! 3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th grade
Chem2Kids - Between kick the can ice cream to making our own bouncing balls, this camp will
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Kay Adamson is Jostens Elementary Teacher of the Year The Jostens Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2012 is Kay Adamson, art teacher at Ginnings Elementary. She was selected by members of the Teachers Communications Committee of the Denton Independent School District. Mrs. Adamson has been an educator for almost 30 years. She has been the art teacher at Ginnings since 1998. From 1987 to 1997 she taught pre-school to four and five year olds at First United Methodist Church. She taught second grade at Ginnings from 1982 to 1986. She is an active member of PTA, ATPE, Texas Art Education Association and Denton County Art Educators Association, where she has served as president and vice president. She received her bachelor’s
Principal Profile
Meet Houston assistant principal Gennifer Smith My favorite teacher was: Mr. James
Nickname: Gen
My most memorable moment as a child was: I fondly remember many weekends spent at the lake with my family. We camped, swam and roasted marshmallows.
My School: Sam Houston Elementary School degree from UNT. Mrs. Adamson’s philosophy: “I encourage my students to think like artists. Isn’t it great to have a job where you can see rewards almost daily and where you have many special memories to hold onto?”
Head of the Class Kevin Brown is 2011 Hodge Teacher of the Year Kevin Brown is a 19-education veteran who has been with Denton ISD for five years. Mr. Brown began his career as an intermediate school teacher with Pilot Point ISD in 1991. He earned his first librarian job in 1996 in Lancaster ISD before moving on to become an elementary computer teacher in Prosper ISD. Mr. Brown returned to the library in 2002 in Lewisville ISD before joining the staff at Hodge as a librarian and technology integrator. Mr. Brown is a member of the Texas Library Association, Texas Computer Educators Association, was a finalist for Instructional Support Employee of the Year in Lewisville ISD and was elected to serve on the TLA’s prestigious Bluebonnet Award Committee in
Name: Gennifer Erin Smith
My School’s mascot: Texans Where you were born: Andrews, TX My favorite food is: Any and all Mexican food
Do you have any pets? Yes, three dogs – two schnauzers and a huge lab.
My favorite color is: Purple
My hobbies are: Watching my kids play sports.
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My favorite subject in school was: Math
The best movie I’ve ever seen is: The Blind
My favorite thing about my school is:
How supportive and friendly everyone is. It truly is like a large family.
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EXPO students blend Japanese culture with recycling Leena Stiggers worked with Japanese middle school students while working on her bachelor’s degree. She learned as much from them as they did from her during their time together, so she instantly felt a connection with Japan, its history and its culture. Now, more than a decade later, she’s passing that interest – among others – to her EXPO students at Providence and Cross Oaks Elementary. EXPO, a program tailored for the district’s gifted and talented students, allows students to pursue academic topics covered outside the normal classroom. One of these topics recently blended Japanese history and culture with an ecologically friendly concept and required EXPO students to create an item of Japanese clothing by using recyclable materials. “This being EXPO, we didn’t just want to do the ordinary, so we pushed our boundaries,” said Mrs. Stiggers. And that landed the students at the city landfill. The EXPO students at Providence and Cross Oaks collected items that would normally be thrown away from the City of Denton landfill as well as their own homes and created one-of-akind garments that represented Japanese culture as well as their own creativity. That creativity was then shown off at the self proclaimed “Trash ‘N Fashion Show” at each of their schools. The two elementary schools also joined other members of the community in participating in a citywide “Trashy Fashion Show” at the North Branch Library in Denton.
That event, which was held in celebration of Earth Day, drew hundreds of attendees and provided a welcome outlet for the students to showcase their work. Normal trash-can ready items like Chick-fil-A bags, recycled grocery bags, thrown away nylon tablecloths and gently used trash bags became traditional kimonos, Samurai warrior clothes, sumo wrestling attire, and typical Japanese women’s clothing. It also allowed the students to do individual research on their Japanese EXPO unit, while learning the meaning of terms like green, recyclable and eco-friendly. “I learned that by being creative, you can do anything. I mean, if we had good materials and the right sewing tools, I bet we could’ve made real clothing from recyclable materials,” said Caleb Wertz, a fifth-grade student at Cross Oaks. Mrs. Stiggers said she enjoys seeing the students in her EXPO classes use their minds to analyze and solve problems that they normally would not encounter. The curriculum gives the teachers flexibility to introduce everything from Japanese culture to stock market analysis to robotics and the stu-
dents, in turn, get to be more creative and have fun while learning new things, she said. More than 60 students at Providence and Cross Oaks participated in their campus’ “Trash ‘N Fashion Show.” Since each of the students had to research their items, Mrs. Stiggers estimates that each of them came away with a new understanding of history, art, culture, economics and environmentalism. Celeste Kalbach agreed. The Cross Oaks fourth-grader said she learned about Chick-fil-A’s recent expansion into Japan, the impact the company is having on Japanese culture and about the company’s eco-friendly practices. But was it her favorite part of EXPO class this year? “No, I like EXPO all the time. I can get my mind off of everything else going on in class and focus on something that really interests and is more challenging to me,” said Celeste.
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Providence fourth-grader Kaitlynn Neubauer models. To find out more about Denton ISD’s EXPO program, please visit www.dentonisd.org/curriculum or
email Lori Mabry, coordinator of advanced academics, at lmabry@dentonisd.org.
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Library events
14 City of Denton libraries offer June events Library Larry Live! Come meet the puppets from the award-winning television show Library Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Day as they have a great big book adventure. Listen to a story, create a craft, & have BIG FUN! For children in K-3 rd grade. 06/06/12 Emily Fowler Central Library 4:30 pm 06/12/12 North Branch Library 4:30 pm 06/14/12 South Branch Library 3:30 pm
Play and Read with Puppets Play with puppet friends while reading stories about them. This come-and-go program encourages dramatic play and narrative skills formation in a fun, entertaining way. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. 06/02/12 North Branch Library 10-11:00 am Afternoon Adventure Club: Packhorse Librarians Did you know that the Denton Library and School District once
Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day StoryTime Celebrate Dad with stories,
songs, rhymes and puppets. For children ages 1-5 and their families. 06/16/12 North Branch Library 10 am Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Computer Programming Learn the basics of computer programming in this three-part class. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be writing working programs right away, and by the time
weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the tools to start creating your own computer programs. No prior programming experience is required, but you must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration required. For ages 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16. 06/12/12, 06/19/12, & 06/26/12 Emily Fowler Library 3 - 4:30 pm
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75 Years of Kids The Denton Public Library is turning 75 years old. Time travel with us to celebrate 75 years of crafts and activities. 06/02/12 South Branch Library 3:30 pm
Mommy and Me Yoga Join Registered Yoga Teacher, Lisa-Elena Furr, for a mother/baby bonding yoga class. This one-hour class is a mix of flowing yoga stretches and exercises for mother and baby. The class is best for newborns to almost crawling infants. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel to practice on, and a baby blanket, burp cloth, and toy for baby. Space is limited, call 349-8752 to register. 06/05/12, 06/12/12, 06/19/12, and 06/26/12 South Branch Library Noon
children and teens of all ages. 06/12/12 South Branch Library 4 pm 06/13/12 North Branch Library 3 pm 06/13/12 Emily Fowler Library 4 pm
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James Wandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Agent Magic Show Come sign up for the Summer Reading Club and watch super spy magician James Wand as he finds clues, secret codes and lots of magic for his top secret mission. Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before show time on a first-come, first-serve basis. 06/01/12 South Branch Library 11 am 06/01/12 Emily Fowler Central Library 1 pm 06/01/12 North Branch Library 3 pm
shared a book truck in the 1930s? Find out ways librarians have delivered books throughout time from horses and camels to boats and trucks. We will read a story about a packhorse librarian, learn more about traveling librarians, and make a book-inspired craft. For K-3rd grade. 06/07/12 Emily Fowler Library 4 pm 06/19/12 North Branch Library 4:30 pm 06/28/12 South Branch Library 3:30 pm
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Registering Now - Ballet to Broadway Dance Camps CALL NOW!
Denton, TX 76207 4103 Mesa Drive www.DentonDance.com (940) 383-2623
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Mom and Tot Yoga Join Registered Yoga Teacher, Meg Langlitz, for a mother/toddler bonding yoga class. This onehour class is a mix of flowing yoga stretches and exercises for mother and child. The class is best for children ages 1-4. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel to practice on, and a baby blanket. Space is limited, call 349-8752 to register. 07/05/12, 07/12/12, 07/19/12, and 07/26/12 South Branch Library Noon Kidprinting The Denton Police Department will be on hand providing free fingerprinting kits for children. Police Officers will available for pictures. Crafts and safety activities will be provided. 06/08/12 South Branch Library 3:00 pm
Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Cards Show Dad that you love him by hand-crafting a unique card. For EW
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Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu, 2011 312 pages, ages 8-12 Hazel and Jack are best friends until an accident with a magical mirror and a run-in with a villainous queen find Hazel on her own, entering an enchanted wood in the hopes of saving Jack’s life. how to save a life by Sara Zarr, 2011 341 pages, ages 12 and up Told from their own viewpoints, seventeen-year-old Jill, in grief over the loss of her father, and Mandy, nearly nineteen, are thrown together when Jill’s mother agrees to adopt Mandy’s unborn child but nothing turns out as they had anticipated.
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HEARING PROBLEMS? If your child has failed their hearing screening at school or is having difficulty listening to or hearing the teacher, Denton Hearing Health Care can be your first point of contact to conduct a diagnostic hearing test and central auditory processing screening. For children with chronic middle ear problems, swimmers ear, or P.E. tubes, we can make colorful custom made earplugs to prevent water from entering the ear canal. These are floatable and can be used when swimming or bathing and may also be used for sound protection as well. Dr. Judith Caudle has served the children in Denton County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years.
{MOVIES} Rio (2011) Rio is a comedy-adventure that centers on Blu, a flightless macaw who acts more human than bird. When Blu, the last of his kind, discovers there’s another, and that she’s a she, he embarks on an adventure to magical Rio. Rated G
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Blackout by John Rocco, 2011 Unpaged, ages 3-7 When a busy family’s activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once. Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver, 2011 307 pages, ages 8-12 A mix-up involving the greatest magic in the world has tremendous consequences for Liesl, an orphan who has been locked in an attic, Will, an alchemist’s runaway apprentice, and Po, a ghost, as they are pursued by friend and foe while making an important journey.
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Puss in Boots (2011) This film tells the story of the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. Rated PG Winnie the Pooh (2011) When sad, old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang: Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some ‘hunny.’ Rated G Happy Feet 2 (2012) Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s ‘guts and grit’ as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures. Rated PG - Juli Gonzalez is the Teen Librarian at the North Branch Library
Low-Cost Counseling for Adults • Adolescents • Couples • Families Play Therapy for Children 1400 W. Highland Street Stovall Hall Room 128 Denton, Texas
940-565-2970 http://www.coe.unt.edu/chdc The CHDC is an educational facility where low-cost, confidential counseling services are offered by master’s and doctoral level student counselors under the supervision of College of Education, Counseling Program Faculty. EW
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