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The Month of Love “Love is in the air!”

On this special edition, we are featuring special spots to take your loved one, page 16.

On Valentine’s Day, go the extra mile for you or your significant other. We have a section featuring custom tailored shirts by eTailors, a company that goes to you to get you fitted.

Do you own a business? On page 21, check out the 2018 Broward and Beyond Business Conference, an event that cannot be missed!

Sunday, February 25, Tour de Broward is back. Come and meet us at our stand!

Carnival in the Ranches is March 1-4, the kids would love to go there.

If you like art, be sure not to miss the 20th Annual ArtFest in the Pines going on March 10-11, page 26.

Wow, so much going on!

Have fun Miramar-Pines!.

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CONTENTS: FEBRUARY 2018

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• IS ALL YOU NEED •

12 EVENTS 4 February 2018 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 6 Access to Education COMMUNITY CALL 8 News from our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Commissioner Laura Miller Earns National Honor 12 Five Things You’re Doing That Are Compromising Your Online Safety SPOTLIGHT EVENT 14 Taste of Pines FEATURE 16 Love is in the Air 17 Valentine’s Candy Quick Facts

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COVER FEATURE 18 The Right Fit SCHOOL NEWS 22 4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress ARTS SCENE 26 20th Annual ArtFest in the Pines COMMUNITY EVENT 28 30th Annual “Carnival in the Ranches” PET OF THE MONTH 30 Meet Avery PUZZLE PAGE 32 Crossword & Sudoku

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN

MIRAMAR MIAMI URBAN CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION AS A MATTER OF BLACK CURATED BY BART MERVIL | FREE February 1 – March 30, 2018

Miramar Cultural Center | Artspark 2400 Civic Center Place

WALK 2 WELLNESS SENIOR 1K WALK Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:00AM | Preserve Park

TOUR DE BROWARD Sunday, February 25, 2018 7:00AM

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Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall 2400 Civic Center Place

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA “ALL THAT GLITTERS: THE BEST OF OPERA” Tuesday, March 13, 2018 7:30PM - 9:30PM

TRUCKS IN THE PARK Every 3rd Saturday 11AM - 3PM

Miramar Regional Park

FLY DANCE COMPANY: THE GENTLEMEN OF HIP HOP Saturday, March 3, 2018 2 PM – 4:30 PM Miramar Cultural Center Theater 2400 Civic Center Place

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CITY OF MIRAMAR CAREER FAIR Thursday, March 1, 2018 10AM - 2PM

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EVENTS :: FEBRUARY 2018

FEB 14 - MARCH 4

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SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS: BROADWAY SIZZLE & OPERATIC PASSION

WICKED

ADULT CLAY MIXER

The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.

Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin— smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; browardcenter.org

Join other at one of Young at Arts museum’s most exciting studios. Take a spin on the potter's wheel in the ceramics studios. Bring your friends, refreshments and snacks. Discounted childcare is available through YAA's Parents Night Out. Adults 18+ Only; 6:00pm to 8:00 p.m.; youngatartmuseum.org

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Cuban born Soprano Maria Aleida, acclaimed for performances with Andrea Bocelli and opera companies worldwide, returns to south Florida to join powerhouse tenor, Carlos de Antonis, a recent winner on America's Got Talent. Franc D'Ambrosio, the world's longest running star of Phantom of the Opera, completes this sizzling and eclectic evening on the Symphony stage ranging from Puccini to Phantom! Free PreConcert Informational Talk with Patrick Casali, noted musicologist. browardcenter.org

MARCH 3

FLY DANCE COMPANY: THE GENTLEMEN OF HIP HOP

COLIN QUINN: ONE IN EVERY CROWD

DEAD & COMPANY

The City of Pembroke Pines FREE Jazz in the Pines Concert Series features 9 Jazz Concerts on Sunday afternoons once a month throughout.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of Jazz. William B. Armstrong Park, 1700 Dykes Road, 3-5pm; ppines.com

The celebrated group features original Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir alongside singer/guitarist John Mayer, Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge and Fare Thee Well and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Continuing in the tradition of the Grateful Dead, the group draws from the Dead’s vast catalog of songs and is taking the iconic music catalogue to new heights. BB&T Center; bbtcenter.com

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14TH ANNUAL - A SIP OF WINE, A TASTE OF HEAVEN The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 14th Annual "A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven," at the Miramar City Hall Complex. Memorial Hospital Miramar is the title sponsor for the 2018 event. This wine and food event is one of the community"s highlights and we are thrilled to introduce you to this exciting signature event. All who attend are in for a fun-filled evening of food and wine tasting. Miramar City Hall Complex, 7-10pm; miramarpembrokepines.org

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES SHOW Browse and shop in over 53,000 square feet of air conditioned comfort! Many dealers on hand selling everything from Depression Glass, Linens, Vintage Postcards, Vintage Jewelry, Small furniture, Quilts, Coins, Clocks, Military Memorabilia, Pottery, Movie Memorabilia, Art and much more! Free parking & admission! The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus; ppines.com

TASTE OF PINES Join the Pines community at the new location for The Taste of Pines Annual Event. Taste the best of local restaurants offering sample cuisine, desserts and wine, dancing and live music by The Chill Factor Band. Over 40 Participating Businesses! Charles F Dodge City Center, 6-9pm; ppines.com

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There’s always one person in every group situation who ruins everything…Colin Quinn...From the old MTV days to SNL to Comedy Central to Broadway, CQ is apparently refusing to leave the business. So if you enjoyed his other one man shows, or you just are at a place in your life where you are lost and you need intelligent laughs, come see his new show. One In Every Crowd. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm, browardcenter.org

JAZZ IN THE PINES

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ART & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

The Recreation & Cultural Arts Department and the Pembroke Pines Arts & Culture Advisory you’re invited to the the biggest Board are proud to announce 20th Annual party in pembroke pines!

Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines. This festival this two-day art festival is free to the public and is jam packed with showcases live music, hands on children's art talented artists, fun-filled entertainment, tasty food trucks, live hands-on demonstrations, a farmer’s market, a live cooking area, liveartart demonstrations and loads of art demonstration by Whole foods market, student art competition, and jewelry for purchase.

Charles F Dodge City a kids art zone, adult and children workshops at the frank art Gallery, and so much more. Don’t miss all this fun!

Center; fl-pembrokepines.civicplus.com

All ages are in for a treat with this theatrical dance company as they take you through the ins and out of hip-hop, classical music and modern dance.

Using a blend of locking and popping, breaking and head spinning, this performance will have you grooving from beginning to end! Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2pm; miramarculturalcenter.org

MARCH 13

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA "ALL THAT GLITTERS: THE BEST OF OPERA" Florida Grand Opera returns to the Miramar Cultural Center to explore the jewels of the operatic and Art of Song repertoire. Join Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists on a lyrical journey of love, loss, and everything in between.

Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 7:30pm; miramarculturalcenter.org

the arts weekend awaits! marCh 10 + 11 | 10am - 5pm Charles F. DoDge City Center 601 City Center Way | Pembroke Pines, fl 954-392-2122 | WWW.PPines.Com/artfest

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

ACCESS TO E D U C AT I O N

BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

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OR MOST PARENTS, THE TERM “LEARNING DISABLED” HAS A VERY SPECIFIC MEANing, associated mostly with common diagnoses such as autism spectrum, behavioral problems and other similar issues beyond learning. But, in truth, the learning disability (or LD) range can run large and varied. And somewhere in the midst of all of those dysfunctions—19 to be exact— many children can get lost, simply because they need cognitive remediation.

“There are many children who are very smart and they fall through the cracks because of that,” says Claude LeFrancois, director of Davie’s Access School. “People disassociate the two, they think because a child is smart they can’t have learning complications.” To the contrary, he says, noting that everyone naturally has areas of strength and weakness.

Building on those areas of weakness is at the heart of Access School, a program borne of LeFrancois’ desire to serve an oft-ignored population of kids who may be struggling or experiencing specific difficulties in a mainstream school – meaning they don't need more tutoring or more behavior support; they need cognitive brain building. The accredited school, made up of somewhere between 30 and 40 elementary-aged children acts as a “cognitive school,” the only one of its kind in Florida, with the goal of offering evidence based programming for a two-to-three year period alongside mainstream education.

Explains LeFrancois, “We’re doing physical therapy for the brain combined with regular curriculum.”

Upon entrance, the school gives each student a 4-5 hour cognitive assessment to accurately map a student's strengths and weaknesses and to establish how mild or severe the function may be. From there, LeFrancois and his team build a personalized plan that includes regular academic subjects and custom cognitive exercise (or “labs”) to address that student's needs. “In essence, we enroll kids that need to either build brain functions or enhance them. When the area is weak, we make it strong,” says LeFrancois. The labs are integrated seamlessly into the day with Montessori programming or a more specialized format, depending on the issues and levels. The cognitive program originates from Canada and all Access School teachers spend the summer in Toronto for intense training.

After students receive cognitive programming, most students can return to a regular academic setting.

But with many parents asking to stay longer, Access School saw the need to create an internal program to accommodate all children from grade one to six. Since all students are of average or above average levels of intelligence, this format allows students with mild, moderate or more severe learning complications to truly get the right programming without compromising time or education. The school offers personalized tours to parents who want to see the program in action, so as to understand the benefits of cognitive brain building. “We want to map the brain at a young age to work out the kinks. A program like this should be part of every child's education. Who does not want to build one's brain,” says LeFrancois. “Our goal is to target the underlying root cause in order to avoid future band-aids and pitfalls.”

Access School is located at 4801 South University Drive Suite 114, Davie, FL 33328. For more information, please call 954-680-9494 or visit accessschool.net.

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OUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT COMMISSIONER LAURA RAYBIN Miller recently earned the prestigious status of “fellow” from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance directors’ ability to fulfill their roles and enhance the value of the enterprise.

Miller completed the NACD Fellowship – The Gold Standard Director Credential® -- demonstrating a commitment to the highest standard of boardroom excellence. This represents not only a singular accomplishment, but also an advantage for the board and management teams to have someone with Miller’s credentials. One of the many advantages, and of greatest importance to Miller and the Board, was the implementation of the best governance practices for the District. “I embarked on this journey because I have always been committed to the work I do as a commissioner, which impacts the lives of the people we serve,” said Miller, who most recently finished a year as chair of the board of commissioners for Memorial Healthcare System.

In the last 20 years Miller has been involved in public and community affairs in South Florida, making a positive impact in the lives of many residents through her leadership and participation in civic, and healthcare organizations.

Throughout her career, she also has garnered a series of political appointments that has allowed her to make significant changes and improvements in governance, implementing best practices in the boards she has served. In August 2000, she was appointed to serve as Commissioner of the South Broward Hospital District (Memorial Healthcare System) by Governor Jeb Bush – a position she has held for the last 17 years through consecutive governmental appointments, making her the longest-standing member of this board. During her tenure, she is credited for lessening the tax burden of the communities Memorial Healthcare System serves under its Safety Net status, as well as, maintaining Memorial’s positive trajectory of safety and quality outcomes, where Memorial is recognized as a national leader.

Her fervor for raising awareness of breast cancer has driven her to speak publicly about the disease, educating and empowering women to take charge of their health. To this endeavor, she has been committed to raising public awareness about the Memorial Breast Cancer Center, the only regional breast cancer center providing comprehensive Breast Cancer care exclusively to women. She is credited for spearheading the Center’s Women’s Recovery, the implementation of the volunteer auxiliary committee for fundraising and the establishment of numerous partnerships throughout the community. Ms. Miller has served as Board Liaison to the Joe DiMaggio and Memorial Foundations.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Five Things You’re Doing That Are Compromising Your Online Safety

BY DR. ERIC COLE

UST LIKE WE WORK TO IMPROVE OUR PHYSICAL health and well-being, it’s also vitally important to improve our cyber health and keep ourselves safe from online danger.

Here are five easy fixes to keep yourself cyber safe this year:

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company. Unfortunately, it’s likely that you’ll get compromised in the near future and it could take a long time, if ever, to recover your personal and financial files. That effort and heartache will cost a lot more than a couple hundred bucks for the second computer.

WHAT YOU’RE DOING: CLICKING IN EMAILS

What You Should Be Doing Instead: Every time you log on to an unprotected public

What You Should Be Doing Instead: Never click on a link or email

attachment. Think of email as a text-only method of communication because nothing else about it is safe. It was never meant for transferring files, and links are probably not what they appear to be. Remember that email is the number one method that the adversary uses to get you to do their bidding. Unless you absolutely know that the email comes from someone you trust, don’t click! And even if it does come from someone you trust, be cautious if the link appears unusual or out of character for them.

It could be an adversary pretending to be someone you know.

WHAT YOU’RE DOING: USING ONLY ONE CREDIT CARD

What You Should Be Doing Instead: There are many credit cards without annual fees

that will be more than happy to extend you credit. I recommend having at least 3 or 4 different cards that you use for different purposes. Ask for a low credit line on each – I’m certainly not recommending that you run up big bills on multiple cards! Having a separate card for different types of transactions reduces your risk and the effort needed if one card gets compromised. For example, have separate cards for online bill paying, online purchases, dining and entertainment, and travel. Never use a debit card except at the ATM – you have far less fraud and theft protection from your bank than you do from the credit card companies. Finally, enable real time text message alerts on your cards so that you know every time your card is used and don’t find out at the end of the month when you see unusual charges.

WHAT YOU’RE DOING: USING ONE COMPUTER FOR ALL YOUR CYBER ACTIVITY

What You Should Be Doing Instead: With the price of computers dropping rapidly, you can’t afford NOT to have a separate “high risk” computer for your online activities such as email, web browsing, and shopping. On your “low risk” computer you can minimize online activity to encrypted transactions such as with your bank or credit card

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WHAT YOU’RE DOING: USING PUBLIC WIFI WITHOUT A VPN

network, everyone else on that network can see your computer or device. It’s like running naked through the mall shouting “Look at me!” — you will most certainly get noticed.

Cover up! There is a simple type of application called a VPN, which stands for virtual private network. It sounds fancy, but what it really does is create a private tunnel to the Internet that your device can use without being seen. Every time you want to connect to the Internet in public, you fire up your VPN and you become invisible.

WHAT YOU’RE DOING: USING WEAK PASSWORDS

What You Should Be Doing Instead: I’ve always recommended switching to pass

phrases where you create a strong password from a phrase that you’ll remember but that no one can guess. This is great if you only have a few passwords to remember, because you don’t want to use the same passphrase for multiple sites. But some people have hundreds of passwords for home and work, making it impossible to create unique phrases for each one and remember which is which. In these cases, consider using a password vault that will generate strong passwords for each site you use. You only need to remember the master password/passphrase to unlock the vault, and then it will fill in your unique passwords as you visit different sites. Remember to lock your vault after each session, or have it time out after a couple of minutes.

Bottom line, be smart about how you handle your online activity. Even if you adopt only one or two of these tips, you’ll be taking a big step toward being cyber safe this year and beyond.

Dr. Eric Cole is CEO of Secure Anchor, former CTO of McAfee and Lockheed Martin, member of the Commission on Cyber Security for President Obama, the security advisor for Bill Gates and his family, and author of a new book, Online Danger: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From the Evil Side of the Internet.

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participants the opportunity to sample some of the best food Pembroke Pines and surrounding areas has to offer in a fun atmosphere. It will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. All inclusive tickets -- Pre-sale are $25 (13 and older per person) and $15 (12 and under). On day of the event tickets will be $30 (13 and older) and $15 (12 and under).

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1111 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH JUVIAMIAMI.COM Parking garages may not conjure romance, but when said garage was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and the penthouse restaurant serves up contemporary Japanese, French, and Peruvian cuisine alongside unparalleled views of Miami Beach from every table… well, that’s a different story.

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101 S. BROADWALK, HOLLYWOOD Stretching two-and-a-half miles along the Atlantic Ocean, the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk is a haven for joggers, bicyclists, roller-bladers and anyone who basks in the beauty of a sunny South Florida day. 50 restaurants and cafes, as well as a plethora of boutiques, make for a dream location to stroll hand-in-hand.

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1103 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI PAMM.ORG Arguably one of the best additions to the Miami landscape in the last decade, PAMM’s luxurious outdoor space and views of the Bay only further the museum’s indoor beauty. Stroll through the ever-evolving exhibits, then enjoy a glass of wine and lunch at Verde for a perfect daytime date.

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CAFE ROVAL

5808 NE 4TH CT, MIAMI CAFEROVAL.COM Featuring a seasonal, chef-driven menu and more than 80 artisanal wines, Cafe Roval is much more than just another Upper Eastside establishment. Housed in a historic building and covered with vines and 1920s oolite coral rock, there’s no better place to enjoy the contemporary Mediterranean food.

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1700 JAMES AVE, MIAMI BEACH This not-so-hidden gem draws visitors from around the globe for it’s Northern Italian fare and unmatched ambiance. Lanterns illuminate a magical outdoor garden, but it’s those who go a step above that are rewarded with a seat at the 20-chair Chef’s Table.

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SOUNDSCAPE PARK, 400 17TH ST, MIAMI BEACH NWS.EDU A blend of visual and audio technology on a soaring, 7,000-square-foot projection wall at the New World Center is enough on its own, but mix in the sounds of the incredible New World Symphony, a blanket, a picnic dinner and a gorgeous South Florida night and romance is all but a sure thing.

ANCIENT SPANISH MONASTERY

16711 DIXIE HWY, NORTH MIAMI BEACH SPANISHMONASTERY.COM The site of many a South Florida wedding, this 12 Century monastery was purchased by William Randolph Hearst and remained in storage in Brooklyn for 26 years before being presented to the Bishop of Florida in 1964. Today, guests can admire the grounds, attend services or participate in walking meditations among other events.

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COVER FEATURE

THE RIGHT FIT

BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

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ustom made dress shirts may seem like the domain of a rarefied few, but one South Florida company is now aimed at bringing style to the masses.

Davie-based eTailors is embarking on a journey to make custom suiting and shirts available to men across the region, offering a mix of personalized styles and fits created specifically for their clients. “eTailors customers are successful professionals that understand the importance of appearance and how it improves their lives,” says Sean Coyle, the company’s Vice President of Design and Merchandise. “They come to us for the easiest, best clothing experience that results in the culmination of their vision.”

Here’s how it works: Clients can visit the eTailors website to set up an appointment with a member of the team, meeting with them at their home or office (or at the company’s Weston location) to have professional measurements taken and look through options for fabrics and styles. The information is then translated into a custom-made shirt or suit that arrives within four-to-six weeks. “No one is really an off the rack size. You’re buying a composite of literally thousands of peoples measurements,” explains Coyle, whose background includes work with Perry Ellis International and Harley-Davidson Motor Clothes. “When you work with us, you are ensuring a great fit that is customized to your body. We work with you to tailor everything, not just take your measurements. It is all custom built to your liking.”

Because eTailors is dedicated to creating an “old-fashioned tailoring experience” for everyone, the company offers clients a large selection of fabrics and more than 500 styling 18

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options at varying price points. They also offer options based on client lifestyle, with shirts for those who don a suit and tie on a daily basis as well as those who want to own just one or two high-quality dress shirts. They also cater to special occasion customers who may be looking for a specific style for a wedding, event or job interview.

“Often [our customers] begin their eTailor journey in search of a better dress shirt and suit,” says Coyle. “Once they see all that we have to offer they expand to special occasion and everyday.”

In addition to comfort and style, Coyle says the company remains unique in it’s offer of expertise, not just clothing. “We are more than tailors; we have a team of tailors, designers, and stylists who know the current fashion trends as well as sartorial secrets. We have the answer to your clothing questions and offer expert advice and guidance,” he says. Expert advice also translates into

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time saved, as Coyle notes that spending an afternoon hunting for the perfect (either in person or online) can often end up in disappointment. “You often can’t find the right color, size, fabric, etc.,” he says. “We work with you and customize to your ideas and taste. Your time is streamlined as our tailors make what you want each and every time without the fuss and run around.”

For now, eTailors is only available in South Florida, but the team looks forward to continuing to expand and bring style and value to men everywhere. Says Coyle, “We know delighting our client is our priority. We want to ensure each ones needs can be addressed wherever they may be.”

To schedule your appointment with eTailors, please call 954.633.8661, or visit etailors.com.

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SCHOOL NEWS

4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress

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TANDARDIZED TESTING HAS DRAWN ITS SHARE OF CRITICISM FROM teachers, students and parents. One of the most common complaints is the stress that all three groups feel – from preparation through performance.

From a young age, students take these timed tests that measure academic competency and, ultimately, whether they’re college material. Countless articles on standardized testing in the U.S. point out the pressure on students to score well; that teachers are often evaluated by how their students fare on the tests; and that parents get anxiety hoping their children score high. Amid all this stress comes the basic but difficult-to-answer question: How to deal with it? “There is a tremendous amount of controversy about standardized testing, and no matter which side of the argument you are on, teachers have no choice,” says Dr. Raj Gupta , founder of Soul Focus Wellness Center and author of Wellness Center Solution: How Physicians Can Transform Their Practices, Their Income and Their Lives.

“Teachers, students and parents must deal with it the best way they can. And finding consistently healthy habits to counter these stress inducers is so important. In fact, taking the stress out of the test process can carry over to every aspect of their life,” he says. “The scores aren’t as important as the quality of life they give themselves in what is a results-oriented world, often to a fault.” Gupta offers four tips that teachers, students and parents can use to better deal with test-related stress: »» Diet. Poor eating habits contribute to stress. “I see this every day with my three girls,” Gupta says. “Grandma will feed them tons of sugar, and then I come home to find the girls either bouncing off the walls or miserably cranky after crashing

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from their sugar high. Good wholesome foods that are not processed or refined and are free from trans fats prevent our energy levels from peaking and crashing throughout the day.” »» Rest. Getting enough sleep helps keep your body and mind in top shape, making you better equipped to deal with any negative stressors. “Most of your healing and repair takes place when you are sleeping,” says Dr. Gupta. “This is when the body recharges the battery. If you continue to deprive your body of sleep, your immune system breaks down and you get sick.” »» Exercise. A study conducted by California State University found that a 10-minute walk is enough to increase energy, alter mood, and provide a positive outlook for up to two hours. Exercise also assists in quality sleep. “Exercise is the greatest stress buster,” Gupta says. “Regular exercise can change your life.” »» Mental attitude. “Stress is like a snowball: If you let it roll, it will gain speed, momentum and weight, and you are overreacting, making even small difficulties seem like major crises,” Gupta says. He suggests countering a stressful situation with a calming action. Example: when rush-hour traffic is irritating, listen to a self-improvement audio. “Some things we can’t control, but we can control our response to them,” Gupta says.

“Stress can cause all sorts of health problems,” Gupta says. “It affects all ages, as seen with the implementation of standardized testing. But it can be dealt with on a daily basis, and by doing so consistently, it can help us pass any and all stress tests in the future.”

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ARTS SCENE

20th Annual ArtFest in the Pines ART | FOOD | FUN | MUSIC

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F YOU LOVE ART, FOOD, FUN, AND MUSIC, THE biggest party in Pembroke Pines will absolutely thrill you.

The 20th annual ArtFest in the Pines, presented by the City of Pembroke Pines and Artserve, is a two-day celebration of art, food and fun for the entire family.

Offered free to the public, this year’s ArtFest in the Pines is not only jam-packed with talented artists, fun-filled entertainment, tasty food trucks, festival-goers will enjoy live hands-on art demonstrations, a delectable farmer’s market, a student art competition, a kids art and game zone, free art workshops for kids of all ages at The Frank Art Gallery, and so much more.

Held this year in an all- new location at City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, the festival takes place on March 10th and 11th 2018, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The juried art festival boasts the best of South Florida’s fine artistisans and craftspeople, working in an array of unique and fine arts mediums such as Drawing, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Painting, Fine Handcrafts, Photography, Wood, Glass and Three-Dimensional Sculpture. Prize money for winning artists totals $4,500 with the “BEST IN SHOW” winner taking home $1,000!

Attendees are also invited to take guided tours of City Center, The Frank Art Gallery and the Main Hall a 3,500-seat theatre.

ArtFest in the Pines will also offer the best in South Florida live music. Hosted by an inimitable dynamic duo, Josh the Man (aka Mr. Handle It) and the incredible DJ Diesel, the main stage promises something for everyone with the addition of powerful South Florida star power featuring Karina Iglesias -- who appeared on the national singing contest, “The Voice.” Her awe-inspiring performance and stage presence will bring chills to the audience at ArtFest in the Pines. Additionally, the voice of international recording artist and social entrepreneur, Alexander Star, will be gracing the stage with a compliment

IF YOU COME: 20TH ANNUAL ARTFEST IN THE PINES ART | FOOD | FUN | MUSIC ARTFEST IN THE PINES CHARLES F. DODGE CITY CENTER, 601 CITY CENTER WAY ADMISSION + PARKING ARE FREE MARCH 10, 2018 AND MARCH 11, 2018 FESTIVAL HOURS 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. BOTH DAYS THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. 26

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of originals and contemporary Top 40 standards. More amazing musical acts such will feature the soulful voice and commanding stage presence of Emily Sheila, an engaging and eye popping performance reggae music of Inna Sense, and much more.

“ARTFEST in the Pines is a free family friendly cultural event featuring fine arts, great entertainment, and a free crafts tent where children can create their own masterpiece!” said Holly Bonkowski, Division Director of Cultural Arts. “This event is always well attended by art lovers who enjoy viewing and purchasing original artwork. This year, though, for our twentieth anniversary year have really amped up the line up to celebrate the growth in the program

and showcase our beautiful new City Center, Frank Art Gallery and Main Hall Theatre.”

Another new feature of the Festival in the Pines this year is the alliance with ArtServe, the area’s premier arts service organization. “We are also thrilled to be working with the award-winning non-profit ArtServe,” adds Bonkowski. “The partnership allows us to help reach even deeper into the local arts community to highlight the tremendous talent we have here in South Florida.”

“From an artist, entertainment and interactive perspective, the quality and variety of offerings is among the best available in the tri-county area,” adds Ed King, Director of Media Relations at ArtServe. “We are proud to be working with the City of Pembroke Pines and delighted to offer the talented artists in our community great opportunities like this. Programs like this go to the very core of our non-profit mission.”

Tagged as “the biggest party in Pembroke Pines, this year’s festival has something for everyone and is not to be missed.

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art + Food Fun + musiC you’re invited to the biggest party in pembroke pines!

this two-day art festival is free to the public and is jam packed with talented artists, fun-filled entertainment, tasty food trucks, live hands-on art demonstrations, a farmer’s market, a live cooking demonstration by Whole foods market, student art competition, a kids art zone, adult and children workshops at the frank art Gallery, and so much more. Don’t miss all this fun!

the arts weekend awaits! marCh 10 + 11 | 10am - 5pm Charles F. DoDge City Center 601 City Center Way | Pembroke Pines, fl 954-392-2122 | WWW.PPines.Com/artfest

COMMUNITY EVENT

30th Annual “Carnival in the Ranches”

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HE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church’s 30th Annual “Carnival in the Ranches”, Thursday, March 1st thru Sunday, March 4th, at 5601 S. Flamingo Road in Southwest Ranches. Enjoy the midway, the International Food Tent, a four-day indoor garage sale, musical entertainment and games for all ages. Discounted Ride Session Passes are $20 per session or $50 for a four-day wristband and may be purchased beginning February 12th until February 28th in the Parish Office or online! For more information or for link to purchase raffle tickets and discount ride vouchers visit our website at www.carnival.stmarkparish.org, email us at carnival@ stmarkparish.org or call 954-473-4495. and treats from around the globe - Irish, American, Latin, Garage Sale Hours in the air conditioned Parish Italian, Caribbean, Funnel Cakes, Chicken Wings, Hot Center: Thursday, March 1 (4 pm- 8 pm), Friday, March Dogs, our Snack Shack, Soda and Ice Cream booths. Adult 2 (4 pm- 8 pm), Saturday, March 3 beverages are available at the Irish (8 am - 8 pm), and Sunday, March Pub, and other locations.

MARCH 1 - 4, 2018 4 (8 am - 2 pm).

Carnival session passes available 5601 S. Flamingo Road Midway rides from Amusements at the door: $25 per Ride Session Southwest Ranches of America including Gravitron, Thursday and Friday from 5pm-close; www.carnival.stmarkparish.org Sizzler, Pharoah’s Fury, Ring of Saturday from 12noon-6pm and PURCHASE DISCOUNTED Fire, and Cliff Hanger in addition 5pm - close; and Sunday 12noon - 6 RIDE SESSION PASSES to many others. pm, and 5pm – close.

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spaces available: please download the forms from the St. Mark website: www.carnival.stmarkparish.org “With one of the largest Midways locally available, with over 25 rides and many games to choose from, there is plenty to keep adults and children of all ages entertained!

And our International Food Tent provides flavorful variety for a weekend of fun,” said Ann Haeflinger, Carnival Chair and parishioner.

Enjoy the fun at the 30th Annual Carnival in the Ranches at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5601 S Flamingo Road in Southwest Ranches.

Pre-Carnival Ride Specials $20 per session, $50 4-day unlimited bracelet. Available ONLY until February 28th at 4pm For your convenience, you may also purchase online: www.carnival.stmarkparish.org 954-434-3777

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ENTERTAINMENT

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