Sacramento Parent February 2019

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IS IT TEASING OR BULLYING?

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on our cover

February 2019

These three besties are having a blast baking in the kitchen! They can’t wait for Valentine’s Day...and all the yummy treats.

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SAFETY 101 Talking About Bullying

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Student Author Helps Budding Writers

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features

around town

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Tips from a Tooth Fairy

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Special Offers Available Only at EDfair 2019

Unexpected Benefits of Homeschooling

Events to Love

32 ON STAGE Sweet Shows

33 ON DISPLAY We Heart Museums

Books with Heart

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Charter, Virtual & Homeschool Options

Cookin’ with Chase

online exclusives this month When ELL Becomes an Obstacle Day Trips for Homeschoolers What Do the Different Colored Heart Emojis Mean Anyway?

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Is it just me, or did January pass in the blink of an eye? I truly hope February slows down a bit so I can look ahead and do a little planning.

I’d love to squeeze in a few family adventures this month and start checking into some camps and activities that my girls can look forward to over the summer.

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I do want to let you know about a super event that I am looking forward to being a part of this month and it’s the 2019 EDfair! Believe it or not, now is the time to consider education, enrichment and summer camp options. Many of our readers ask if we know of an event where they can get information on local camps, programs and activities in the area... and we do! It’s happening at EDfair on February 23rd in Roseville @ the Grounds.

You’ll find special offers and details inside this issue, so check it out and mark your calendar!

I also want to mention (and you may have already noticed), we have been including a list of some of the online features and extras you can find freshly added to SacramentoParent.com in each issue and this month is no different. We’ve got some great posts that you will only be able to find at SacramentoParent.com to solve mysteries like; what the different colored heart emojis really mean and what happens to your child’s sleep pattern when they are on their smartphones just before bed, etc.

Oh, and if you haven’t already, find and follow us on Facebook.com/ sacramentoparent, Instagram.com/ sacparent, Pinterest.com/sacparent and Twitter.com/sacparentmag, too!

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and we can’t wait to see you at EDfair!

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safety 101

TALKING ABOUT BULLYING

By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer Roseville Police Department

When does teasing become bullying?

Some would say teasing is a natural part of growing up. As we know, teasing or bullying can have a significant impact on the life of a child. When teasing becomes repetitive or when there’s a conscious intent to hurt another child, then it should be considered bullying. It can be verbal bullying (making threats, name-calling), psychological bullying (excluding children, spreading rumors), or physical bullying (hitting, pushing, taking a child’s possessions).

Bullying can have significantly negative outcomes for both the bully and the victim. When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows that this can stop bullying behavior over time.

Research also shows that teachers and parents don’t typically witness bullying and so they are not aware of most bullying behavior.

What can you do about bullying?

For younger kids, the best way to solve a bullying problem is teach them to tell a trusted adult. For teens though, the tell-an-adult approach depends on the bullying situation. One situation in which it is vital to report bullying is if it has the potential to lead to physical danger and harm. When teens stay silent, it can give the bully free rein to become more and more violent.

If you suspect your child is being bullied, report it to school administration. If the bullying behavior has risen to the level of physical assaults, consider also reporting the incident(s) to your local law enforcement agency.

We know it’s not possible for every parent or teacher to view all bullying behavior. Here are a few tips from the website KidsHealth.org you can use to coach your child through a tough situation:

Ignore the bully and walk away. This shows that you just don’t care.

Hold the anger and use humor. Don’t give a bully control of your emotions.

Don’t get physical. Showing anger through being physical invites the bully to retaliate.

Practice confidence. Rehearse what you are going to say when confronted by a bully, and practice not reacting, even if you have to fake it.

Take charge of your life, stay true to yourself. Encourage your child to focus on actions that make them feel their best and strongest.

Talk about it with trusted adults. School Youth Services Officers, counselors, teachers, or friends are great resources to talk about fears and frustrations.

What if your child is bullying others?

There are a multitude of reasons why a child might be acting out through bullying. It’s important to keep in mind that kids don’t bully because they are “bad kids.” Kids are still figuring themselves out and can make mistakes. Also, a child may not fully grasp how their behavior is making the victim feel. This is particularly true of younger kids. Talk with your child and try to understand their point of view, and guide them through appropriate friendship behaviors. This can curb bullying and address the issues that might have caused it to happen in the first place.

What kids can do when they see bullying?

Kids may not know what to do when they see peers being bullied. In addition to informing a teacher, parent, or trusted adult, children can also do their part to help. Encourage them to be kind to others; and if they see someone being left out, include them in activities or sit next to them at lunch. Just hanging out together will let them know they aren’t alone.

Bullying occurs at all ages and amongst boys and girls. As a result, children will no doubt experience some type of bullying in their childhood. Since most incidents occur when adults are not present, it is important to teach your children skills on how to handle bullying when it arises. Take time to discuss what bullying looks like and what they should do when they see or experience it. It will be time well spent, and your children will feel comfortable coming to you when they have questions.

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next door

Teen Creates Website to Encourage Budding Writers

By Shannon Smith Akshaj loves to write, but he has also found a way to give back to the community doing what he loves. All of his book proceeds have been donated to local charities including; Sacramento Children’s Home, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Reading Partners Sacramento and Stanford Settlement Teen Center.

Meet Akshaj, a 13 year-old who has been writing since he was just four.

We first met Akshaj when his second book, E-tron was published and we were impressed with his passion for writing.

Now, just a few years later, this NP3 Middle School student has already written six books and four of them have been published!

We’ve enjoyed getting updates over the years as he continues to write and immerse himself in community projects.

Recently Akshaj has started a website, WriteToLead.com. He shares, “I am very passionate about reading and writing.

And it’s this passion that I’d like to pass on to other kids and provide them with an opportunity to share their voices and creative writing through the site.”

WriteToLead.com is a safe and positive platform for kids 8 to 16 years old who

are rising story tellers, movie critics or article writers that are looking to express themselves.”I am sure we all agree that writing is a magical medium through which we communicate, connect and can be creative. I have been fortunate enough to have my books, articles and stories published on various websites and newspapers across the USA and India,” states Akshaj. He continues, “I want to give that same feeling of pride and confidence to other kids. I want to encourage budding writers to share their work on this website.”

When Akshaj is not studying, writing or helping in community service projects, he enjoys biking and hiking with his family. He also loves to play piano. We have a feeling the future will remain bright for this young teen.

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Books with Heart

By Shannon Smith

In honor of Valentine’s Day we’ve gathered some sweet and heartwarming titles for all ages. We heart good reads that emphasize kindness, love, self-acceptance, compassion and empathy. Skip the candy and pick up a book for your little Valentine this month!

MY HEART by Corinna Luyken “My heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My heart can be closed...or opened up wide.”

Some days your heart is a puddle or a fence to keep the world out.

But some days it is wide open to the love that surrounds you.

With lyrical text and breathtaking art this book empowers all readers to listen to the guide within in this ode to love and self-acceptance.

TRUE COLORS by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, illustrated by Sarah Walsh “I see your true colors | And that’s why I love you | So don’t be afraid to let them show...”

If you love Cyndi Lauper’s beloved song, True Colors, you’ll enjoy the gorgeously hand-lettered song lyrics with bright, cheerful, inclusive illustrations.

A perfect book for reminding someone you love them just the way they are.

LOVE IS WALKING HAND IN HAND by Charles M. Schulz There is a reissue out of this classic book that defines love through the simple acts and moments of everyday life with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang. The timeless description of love and friendship is as important now as it was when the book was first published.

HERE COMES VALENTINE CAT

by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia Rueda Cat doesn’t really like Valentine’s Day. It’s much too mushy, and no way is he making a valentine for anyone—especially not his new neighbor, Dog. One day, Dog throws a ball over the fence and Cat is in for a hilarious and heartwarming surprise about being perhaps, too quick to judge.

And one more that recently pulled at my daughter’s heartstrings and is on my reading list this month.

OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon M. Draper This is the story of Melody, an eleven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who is very smart, but unable to express herself verbally or physically. Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school, but no one knows it. Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows...but she can’t, because Melody can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write. Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind—that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice, but not everyone around her is ready to hear it.

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We talked to Miss Meadow from the Ministry of Molars, who shares, "The role of a Tooth Fairy isn't always easy.”

She reminds us, “The best thing about your child's Tooth Fairy days is that they are happening when their imagination is still strong, so anything that you add to your family's Tooth Fairy story will only nurture it.”

For example, let's tackle the super skeptical child who will 'forget’ to tell you they lost a tooth to see if the Tooth Fairy is real, or will straight up ask, “...but is she REAL?” One fun way to respond to them 'forgetting to tell you', is to play them a video from their Tooth Fairy. You’ll want to visit ToothFairyExcuses.com, for videos like one that explains the secret entrance was closed so your tooth fairy couldn't pick up your tooth because they forgot to tell their grown-up! All the videos are free, and were recorded by Happily Ever Laughter’s professional children's entertainers, so they actually aren't painful to watch as an adult (like some of things we've seen online). They have many 'whimsical' apologies to choose from, my favorite being the one that actually inspires them to clean their room before their Tooth Fairy shows up!

Another magical way of making your family's Tooth Fairy story special is by just being honest. If they ask, “Is the Tooth Fairy real?,” try saying, "I was keeping it a secret, but guess what...I AM your Tooth Fairy! There are actually a LOT of Tooth Fairies. It's a big job."

You can stay on the honesty train (without derailing the magic) by answering their follow up questions like, "Do you change sizes when you are a Tooth Fairy?", with, "You know, I haven't actually looked at myself in the mirror when I'm your Tooth Fairy, so I don't really know!" You'll be surprised at how children actually take this honesty extremely positively, and still consider it 'magical'.

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UNEXPECTED HOMESCHOOLING BENEFITS– From Someone Who Was Homeschooled

By Vida Mercer

Don’t worry, Mom. It will all be worth it. I was on the receiving end of all that effort. And the greatest homeschooling benefits I got were the ones my parents, perhaps, didn’t even think about.

When I was homeschooled in the 80’s and early 90’s it was still relatively uncharted territory. Most people had never even heard of homeschooling. After you told people you were homeschooled, and explained what that was, it was almost always met with skepticism at best–if not outright scorn. My mother had a lot of concern about the school board trying to intervene (even though I was always well above grade level). And resources were few and hard to find.

My parents were pioneers. And they were brave to even attempt it. But they knew in their hearts it was right–and it was the best thing they ever did for me. I entered college early and graduated summa cum laude. I had a very rewarding career in the legal field and then was able to transition my skills to work from home when my family became the priority.

But, more than all that, do you want to know what I really owe to homeschooling–to my mom and dad? Here are the things that mattered most: I learned that I can learn anything on in front of a person deemed worthy to all day.” “What grade am I in? Well, that’s my own. I have always felt a pang of sad- dispense knowledge to me was transforcomplicated.” And yet, despite all that, I ness whenever I have heard someone say, mative. had friends–real friends. And you learn “I wish I could do [insert activity], but that real friends are made because of Instead, your children will learn to seek [insert excuse].” Reasons I have heard who you are. Not being in the same knowledge everywhere. And you will range from, “I don’t have anyone to show home room. Not wearing the same brand take an active part in that. The “teacher” me,” “My mother never taught me how,” of shoes. (a.k.a. mom) becomes the guide and “I don’t have time/money to take classes,” assistant in finding knowledge. So what And when you learn to be that different or the absolute worst one, “I’m not smart does that translate into for your kids in and still make friends, it becomes a lot enough.” adulthood? An unhesitating confidence easier to be different in other ways too. in their ability to adapt and learn new It’s a lot easier to be the “good girl,” to With the help of books and things. Rather it’s to fulfill a need or a make the unpopular choices. It’s a lot the internet, I have yet to desire, homeschooling taught me there is easier to ignore the peer pressure when run across something that nothing that hinders me. you are already known for being the I could not learn how to do different one.

I learned that NOT being the same as on my own. everyone else is okay (and you will still And I valued my education all the more And, without a doubt, it is homeschoolhave friends). As if having a name that because I knew it was a trade-off. Homesing that instilled this in me. There is no one has ever heard before isn’t hard chooling is a choice to not have what the something about homeschooling that enough...“Yes, I go to school at home.” public school system offers in order to helps children own their education. NOT “Yes, my mom is my teacher.” “No, she’s have the better education. And even as a growing up with the experience of going not a real teacher.” “No, I’m not dumb.” kid, I knew that. When my friends asked to a big building somewhere and sitting “No, I don’t get to do whatever I want Homeschool continued on page 19 sacramentoparent.com FEBRUARY 2019 17

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me if I didn’t miss the school dances, field days, pep rallies, graduation ceremonies– my answer was no. And it was honest. I knew I was getting something better.

I learned to question authority (respectfully). What this means is that I look much deeper than titles or accolades. When you learn at an early age that having a teaching degree and a title “teacher” doesn’t make you the absolute authority on teaching, then what else will you question?

And what this helps ensure is that no boss, no pastor, no one with a fancy title or degree, not even well-meaning friends, will be able to easily feed your children untruths or hold too much influence over them. Homeschooling, by nature, teaches children to search out fact and truth for themselves. Homeschooling taught me to question people’s premises, even when their logic might seem sound.

It taught me to research topics with a variety of different sources. It taught me to never just “take their word for it.”

This doesn’t mean that I don’t have great respect for people. In fact, I highly respect the effort that people put into their educational and professional achievements. I simply prefer to withhold judgement on matters until I’ve researched them myself. I have a healthy skepticism of anything that I haven’t

looked into for myself–even if the “experts” say so.

you don’t love your kids and they won’t learn these things–not at all.

When done properly, even you, Mom, will be subject to a healthy and respectful fact-checking.

But at the end of the day–when we ask ourselves why we are doing all of this–it’s because we love them. And this is just one way that we live that love out for them in our homes every day.

I learned to love learning–and to never, never stop. And that just says it all right there. That is the goal of so many of us homeschooling moms. We want that insatiable love of learning for our kids that stays with them far beyond school.

We want them to see learning as both a useful tool and a joyful experience.

I have great memories of learning at home. Peaceful ones. Funny ones. Happy ones. Frustrating ones where I pushed through and overcame. But the learning never stopped. It was just a part of life.

And it still is–helping me reinvent my career path, helping me share homeschooling with others, helping me teach my children these same lessons.

And even more than all of that...

Homeschooling demonstrated to me that my parents must love me a tremendous amount to make so many sacrifices and fly in the face of the accepted wisdom to do what they believed was right for me. That taught me about love, about determination, about bravery. And I’m NOT saying that if you don’t homeschool

Above reading all the homeschooling books, scrutinizing all the curriculum, talking to the other moms, and even above my own experiences teaching my children–the most valuable thing I bring to my homeschool every day is what I have learned from being homeschooled myself. Because I learned that it works, in powerful ways.

And this is what I wish I could leave every mom with who is homeschooling or considering homeschooling–keep on.

It’s not the high test scores, or the college degree, or the great jobs that are the biggest successes–although those are great too–it’s the lessons like the ones I’ve talked about here. It’s the lessons there are no workbooks for. It’s the unintentional teaching you do every day that you press forward.

So keep on, Mom. It’s worth it, from one who knows.

Vida Mercer is a writer and second-generation homeschooling mom of two daughters. Her website is www.mercerhomeschooling.com, where she provides resources and encouragement to help others find success in their homeschooling journey.

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He was inspired to create “The Official Chase ‘N Yur Face Cookbook” as a means to raise money to provide assistance to individuals and families on the autism spectrum. Since the release o f his cookbook, Chase has continued chasing his dreams which have included; hosting his own YouTube cooking show featuring prominent chefs

recipes that Chase developed at fifteen years old and the recipes are accompanied by beautiful photography, fun facts and anecdotes. Sales from the cookbook benefit www.chaseyurdreams.org, the foundation Chase and his mother, Mary, set-up to provide grants to assist people on the autism spectrum achieve their dreams of independent living.

and other food enthusiasts, speaking at various events and conferences, and establishing the Chase Yur Dreams Foundation, to name a few.

To learn more about Chase’s Foundation, please visit www.chaseyurdreams.org. To check out the cookbook and try a sample recipe at www.chaserb.com/chase-s-cookbook.

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The Best Time to Find a Camp is Now! There’s a camp for every child and now is the time to find one! According to the American Camp Association® (ACA) research shows that camps are filling up earlier each year. So what are you waiting for parents? It may still be winter, but It’s the perfect time to begin your search for summer camp!

Sure, ACA has a great camp tool on their website and Sacramento Parent always has lots of options for families this time of year, both on their website and inside the magazine. But this year families can actually head out to EDfair in

Roseville on February 23rd to talk with camp coordinators and learn more about their programs and offerings.

We know choosing a camp can be tough! There are so many options: overnight or day camp, single gender or coed, one week or all summer, traditional or specialty programs, etc.

ACA offers the following tips as you begin the process of choosing the right camp for your child.

• Be certain to include your child in the decision-making process. Together with your child, explore the camp options and examine the materials the camps provide. When children are better acquainted with the camp experience and more involved in the decision-making process, they will have less anxiety about going away to camp.

• Seek advice from a neighbor, friend, or relative, too. Often the best endorsement is from a family you know whose children attend camp.

• Ask questions! Reach out to camp directors and ask questions about their camp. Is the camp ACA-accredited? What is camp director’s background? What training do counselors receive? There are sample questions in articles posted on SacramentoParent.com or on the ACA website.

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Whispering Oak Montessori Academy Promoting a progressive, developmentally based, student-centered community of learners.

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Are you searching for something more than just an early learning center or for a better education for your children?

Whispering Oak Montessori Academy offers a rich, nurturing and stimulating environment firmly grounded in the Montessori Method and designed to lay the foundation for a life long love of learning.

Students are encouraged to grow to their full potential in a program designed to educate the whole child.

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[Es una red de escuelas publicas charter TK-8 en Sacramento, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Elk Grove, Shingle Springs. Provee un programa academico rigoroso, una comunidad respetuosa, responsable con amor al aprendizaje.​]

Choices Charter School

www.ChoicesCharterSchool.com 916-979-8378

Choices Charter School (CCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 6-12. We provide a choice of one-on-one teaching, virtual and classroom learning, and independent study programs. Our teachers are accredited, class sizes are small, with free tutoring is available in all subjects 5 days/week. Flexible class schedules, arts and music programs, and much more. Attend an Information Session and ask about Student Shadowing.

Gateway Community Charter Schools

www.GCCcharters.org 916-286-5129

GCC provides high quality public charter school options at 18 campuses throughout the Sacramento region. We serve over 4,500 students within nine unique educational options including: a K-8th grade college preparation academy, a 9-12th grade high school, three K-8th grade schools with an International Baccalaureate (IB) focus, and 4 community based schools with a blended learning model serving K-12th and 7th12th grade students for credit recovery, acceleration, vocational, and career/workforce development.

Golden Valley Charter Schools

www.GoldenValleyCharter.org 916-597-1478

Golden Valley offers a unique and highly interdisciplinary curriculum based on a deep understanding of the developmental stages of childhood. Here, learning is embedded in storytelling, movement, arts, music and direct experience of natural phenomena.

The goal is to help students develop to their highest potential so they will one day actively create and participate in a vibrant, healthy society that serves the good of all.

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Granite Bay Montessori

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Horizon Charter Schools

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As the region’s oldest, free, public, K-12 charter school, Horizon knows what it takes to help home study families succeed. We provide a variety of learning options–from home and independent study to virtual learning and Montessori, plus enrichment classes including: karate, gymnastics, dance, acting, art, engineering, music, horsemanship, science and more! Our robust support model includes parent workshops and guidance counselors, and we bring families together for meet-ups, field trips and other fun activities. Horizon provides ample student funds, so you can truly choose how your child learns. Enroll today!

K12 Tuition Free Online Public Schools

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In California, K12 powered schools offer an individualized, tuition-free, online public school education experience to students in grades K–12. K12’s interactive and rigorous online courses help make the most of your child’s potential and are combined with instruction and support from state-credentialed teachers and guidance from counselors who will help your student set goals and chart a course for success after graduation.

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Natomas Charter School (NCS) One of the oldest and most renowned charter schools in California, Natomas Charter School has provided students and parents with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities in the Sacramento region since 1993. NCS now serves over 1,800 students in five innovative and academically rigorous academies.

www.NatomasCharter.org 916-928-5353

Pacific Charter Institute’s Family of Schools

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Pacific Charter Institute’s Family of Schools offer accredited traditional Homeschool Support and Independent Study across 16 Counties! Our K-12 Resource Centers in Elk Grove, Rio Linda, Lodi, West Sacramento, & Vacaville offer 2-day or College Model Hybrid Attendance Options, Free Career Training (including Medical Assisting Certification) and College Credit pathways! Serving the region since 2006!

San Juan Unified School District

www.SanJuan.edu 916-971-7700

Learn about our high-quality, innovative early childhood education and elementary offerings, including Artful Learning at Ottomon Elementary; science and engineering at Pasadena Avenue Elementary, Montessori at Cottage Elementary, dual immersion at Thomas Edison Language Institute and the International Baccalaureate Early Years Programme at Thomas Kelly Elementary. We’re lowering class sizes in grades K-6. Find out how we can best meet your child’s needs!

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Kaleidoschool developing as a FREE public charter school in the Rancho Cordova area (pending approval).

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South Sutter Charter School South Sutter Charter School is a free public charter home school serving grades TK-12 with individualized learning plans since 2005. We serve students in Sutter, Butte, Yuba, Placer, Sacramento, Colusa and Yolo counties. Each family is provided with a generous amount of instructional funds to spend on curriculum, lessons, classes and more from our large vendor list. Space is available for you to take charge of your child’s education. Enroll today!

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Visions In Education Visions In Education is a FREE public school offering Online High School and University Prep programs for grades 9 through 12 and Home School for Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. Visions combines personalized learning programs with the one-on-one support of a credentialed teacher. Visions provides a standards-based curriculum, tutoring, field trips, free computers and much more to students in Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, and Yolo counties. Space is limited, enroll today!

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Through a commitment to nurture the whole child, we offer high quality arts integration; we achieve growth and confidence in academic knowledge, leadership, and social action.

Kaleidoschool is a collaborative charter school emphasizing equity through balanced academics, arts, and sciences grounded in nature. We work as a team to foster the well-being of the community for present and future generations.

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Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (RICA) RICA is an accredited K-12 school that strives to meet the growing needs of students by offering a 3-Tier blended school model. We believe that how you learn is as important as what you learn.

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friday Sometimes plans change, don’t forget to check the event’s website before you go!

This Valentine’s Day, why not give your family the gift of a memory instead of cards?

Perhaps a date to Disney on Ice, a Father Daughter dance earlier in the month, or one of the other entertaining opportunities during the month of February to warm your child’s heart…

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Gem Faire

First Saturdays at the Museum: My What Big Teeth You Have!

Little Splashers

Explore thousands of gems and crystals. February 1-3. Times vary daily. https://m.facebook.com/ events/210329879866425/?event_ time_id=210329899866423

10am at Sierra College, Sewell Hall

Children ages 6 and under are invited to swim in the warming pool. Toys provided. $5.00 per adult /child pair. www.Roseville.Ca.Us

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Bird and Bug Bonanza

ComedySportz Improv

Explore life in local creeks and waterways. Featuring live birds, games, face painting, bird house building and educational opportunities to learn about pond scum, composting worms and bees. www.Roseville.Ca.Us

12pm at @ the Grounds, Roseville

8pm at CSZ Sacramento

A clean, award-winning improv comedy show that will have the whole family rolling in laughter. Two teams of “act-letes” compete for laughs and the audience is encouraged to interact. www.CSZSacramento.com Father Daughter Dance: “Evening in the Mystical Garden” 6pm at Laguna Town Hall, Elk Grove

The event includes a catered dinner, dancing, a special activity and a keepsake for each girl. (Ages 3+) www.YourCSD.com

15 Open Art Play 9am at Art Box

The studio is transformed into a new theme each month that focuses on sensory art and process pieces.

(Ages 2-8) https://ArtBoxFairOaks.com LEGO Mania

Tour on your own and participate in new themed learning activities each month. www.SierraCollege.edu 10am at Roseville Utility Exploration Center

9 Owl Be Your Valentine 11am at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Make a special Valentine for your favorite zoo animal. Materials provided.

February 9-10. www.Facebook.com/ FolsomCityZooSanctuary/ Artful Tot 10:30am at Crocker Art Museum

Toddlers make art with different materials. www.CrockerArt.org

16 Pajama Kids Night Out 5:30pm at Tricks Gymnastics (all locations)

A free, monthly playdate for LEGO lovers. LEGO and DUPLO LEGO bricks provided. www.SacLibrary.org

Bounce house fun, high energy games, art projects, obstacles courses and pizza, all under the supervision of fun coaches. www.TricksGym.com

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3:30pm at McKinley Library

First Saturdays at the Museum, February 2nd

Creative Art Class 3pm at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Museum staff present a themed art class. (Ages 4-8) https://SacKids.org

EDfair 9am at @ the Grounds, Roseville

A Camp Fair, Education & Enrichment Expo showcasing local education and enrichment programs for kids. Learn more about schools, camps and activities. There will be crafts, a kids zone, demonstrations, exclusive offers and giveaways—you can even win a robot! www.Facebook.com/ events/355634191918734/?active_tab=about Geekology

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10am at World of Wonders Science Museum

Gaming, virtual reality demos, crafts, pinball machines, a hackerspace, costumes and more! www.WowScienceMuseum.org

11:30am at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool

Early Bird Bowling 9am at Strikes Bowling

Play for just $3 per game/$2 for shoes between 9am-12pm. Stay after to have lunch at Halftime Bar & Grill or play in the arcade section. http://StrikesRocklin.com

10 I Heart Sacramento Zoo Day 9am at Sacramento Zoo

A special day organized by the Sacramento Zoo Teen volunteers, featuring Valentine-themed animal enrichments, informative talks, activity tables and more. www.SacZoo.org Critter Corner Valentine’s Day Edition 1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Show your love for the animal residents as you visit with them and make handmade Valentines to be displayed on their enclosures. www.SacNatureCenter.net

17 Kids & Company Gallery Adventure—Black History Month 10:30am at Crocker Art Museum

Tour the gallery with a docent who makes learning about art fun for kids.

(Ages 5+) http://CrockerArt.org Open Jump 11am at Rockin’ Jump Roseville

Jump and play the day away on trampolines. https://RockinJump.com

24 Mega Family Expo 12pm at Cal Expo

Tons of local vendors and family resources, plus food and great entertainment for the kids featuring a kids zone, teen zone, art center, bounce house, face painting and more. Feb. 23-24. www.MegaFamilyExpo.com Self-guided Museum Tour 10am at Powerhouse Science Center

Explore the hands-on design lab, watch a planetarium show, visit the Nature Discovery Exhibit and more. https://PowerHouseSC.org

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$1 Ice Cream Day & Open Play

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10:30am at Maidu Library

9am at Funfinity Indoor Playground

10:30 & 11 am at Crocker Art Museum

Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream

Books, rhymes, puppets and songs. www.Roseville.Ca.Us

Unlimited play at Funfinity’s indoor playground in Auburn. Plus, choose from any ice cream flavor for only $1. http://FunfinityIndoorPlayground. com

Explore various art mediums with your little one on Wednesdays. (Ages 3 to 5) www.CrockerArt.org

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11 Nimbus Fish Hatchery Tour 8am at Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Take a self-tour of the grounds and visitor center to learn about the local salmon and steelhead. Have fun feeding them. www.Wildlife.Ca.Gov/Fishing/ Hatcheries/Nimbus Open Play 9am at Tiny Tumblers

Your tot will love exploring this center’s gym and playroom so much that she may never want to leave. (Ages 4 and under) www.TinyTumblersOnline.com

Little Splashers 10am at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool

Children ages 6 and under are invited to swim in the warming pool. Toys provided. $5.00 per adult /child pair. www.Roseville.Ca.Us $5 Tuesdays 10am at Studio Movie Grill

Going to the movies mid-week is an excellent idea, especially with $5 specials all day long! www.StudioMovieGrill.com

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Presidents’ Day at Fairytale Town

$10 Tuesdays

10am at Fairytale Town

1pm at Extreme Craze

Holiday admission is $6 per person.

Children ages 1 and under are free. www.FairytaleTown.org

Play laser tag at a discounted price.

Stay to play in the game zone and bounce houses. www.XtremeCraze.com

Princess Night 6pm at Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rocklin

On the 3rd Monday of each month, princesses visit with dinner guests, create balloon animals and face pain.

Children can come in costumes too. http://PetesRandB.com

$2 off Tuesdays at Sacramento Children’s Museum 9am at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Enjoy the museum for a discounted price each Tuesday. Story time is at 10am. https://SacKids.org

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Calm Down Class

11am at California State Railroad Museum

3:30pm at Destiny Community Center

Join this world-class museum each Monday for story time. www.CaliforniaRailroad.Museum

A free, 3-week class series that teaches kids positive coping skills to communicate feelings and reduce challenging behaviors. Pre-registration required.

(Grades 5-5th) http://Center.LoveOurCity.com

Munchkin Monday 11am at Sky High Sports

Jump for two hours at this indoor trampoline park. (6 and under) https://Sac.SkyHighSports.com

1/2 Off Game Day Play games at half the price all day long. www.DaveAndBusters.com

13 Story Time 10:30am at Downtown Library, Roseville

Books, rhymes, puppets and songs. www.Roseville.Ca.Us

20 Tinker Time 3:00pm at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Make, build, invent and solve engineering challenges. https://SacKids.org Rockin’ Tots 9am at Rockin’ Jump Roseville

Head to this indoor trampoline park with your tot. (Children 6 and under) http://Roseville.RockinJump.com

27 Bucks vs. Kings 7pm at Golden 1 Center

Older kids will love the mid-week outing to watch our local professional basketball team play against the Bucks. www.Golden1Center.com

Story Time at Pottery Barn 11am at Pottery Barn in the Roseville Galleria Mall

Story time, activities and more. www.PotteryBarnKids.com

For more events, visit our online calendar at sacramentoparent.com.

7pm at Stockton Arena

Featuring Disney’s Moana, plus Disney’s favorite princess such as Rapunzel, Elsa, Bell and other characters, who skate, sing and dream the night away. February 7-10 at Stockton Arena. Times vary. www.DisneyOnIce.com Story Time at Chick-fil-A Pleasant Grove 9:30am at Chick-fil-A, Pleasant Grove

Bring your kids to hear a story, make a craft and face paint. www.Facebook.com/pg/ mychickfila Toy Time 10am at Folsom Library

Play at the library for two hours. A large selection of early learning toys will be provided. www.Folsom.Ca.Us

14 Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides 4pm at El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater

Take a romantic ride around Town Center in a horse drawn Carriage between 4-8 pm. A red rose will be given at each ride. https://EDHTownCenter.com

21 Family Night 4pm at Sky High Sports

$40 for one hour of jump time for 4 people. This includes a large one topping pizza and four waters. https://Sac.SkyHighSports.com Stories and Art 1pm at Folsom Library

Hear stories and create art with your children. www.Folsom.Ca.Us

28 Anger Management for Teens 3:30pm at Destiny Community Center

This free, 3-week class series uses videos, activities and games that practice calming strategies to help teens understand and deal with anger. They will also learn research and evidence based coping skills that will help them handle their anger in a more healthy way. Pre-registration required. http://Center.LoveOurCity.com

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calendar/shows

It’s always a good idea to check the website before you head out!

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

February 22-March 3 at The Woodland Opera House The classic tale of Dr. Seuss’s book, “The Cat in the Hat,” Comes to life on stage during a performance that will delight young audience members and families. Recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. http://WoodlandOperaHouse.org

Honk Jr. Stomp

February 1-10 at Broadway Sacramento at Community Center Theater Using props like tractor tire inner tubes, paint cans and brooms, talented percussionists create an exhilarating and explosive show that will wow the audience. www.BroadwaySacramento.com

Stuart Little

February 2-24 at Sutter Street Theatre Based on the book by E.B. White, the classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little will charm viewers as they watch him venture through a “real people’s world.” https://SutterStreetTheatre.com

Russian National Ballet: Cinderella

February 6 at Harris Center 50 professional ballerinas perform this full-length ballet in two acts, with music by Prokofiev. www.HarrisCenter.net

Murphy’s Celtic Legacy’s North America

February 10 at Harris Center The cast of Murphy’s Celtic Legacy gives an invigorating performance of traditional Irish Dance that portrays the tale about the Murphy clan, who escape from wicked tyrants to find a peaceful future. www.HarrisCenter.net

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Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream

February 14-18 at Golden 1 Center Featuring Disney’s Moana, plus Disney’s favorite princess such as Rapunzel, Elsa, Bell and other characters, who skate, sing and dream the night away. www.DisneyOnIce.com

February 22-March 10 at Rocklin Community Theatre A heartwarming story of overcoming differences and understanding the beauty of being unique.

Ugly, a duckling who looks different from his duckling siblings, feels bad about himself and leaves his farm to go on an adventure of self-discovery.

Throughout his journey, he meets several unique characters who teach him that being different can be a good thing. www.RocklinTheatre.org

Madagascar Jr.

Feb 15-23 at Roseville Theatre Arts Academy Based on the DreamWorks motion picture Madagascar, this upbeat musical shares the tale of a few awesome animals who escape from their home in the New York Central Park Zoo and wind up traveling to King Julien’s Madagascar. www.RosevilleTheatreArtsAcademy.com

My Fair Lady

February 15-March 2 at the Lincoln Civic Auditorium Experience the magical story of Eliza Doolittle’s conversion from cockney flower girl to a proper, elegant lady. It’s also filled with all the wonderful music you have come to know and love. www.LincolnTheatreCompany.org

Justin Timberlake—The Man of the Woods Tour

February 24 at Golden 1 Center Bring your tweens and teens to watch world famous Justin Timberlake perform at the Golden 1 Center. www.Golden1Center.com

calendar/exhibits

It’s always a good idea to check the website before you head out!

Free Museum Day & Sacramento Museum Week February 2 with activities continuing all week

New this year, Free Museum Day is kicking off an entire week filled with special events and activities happening at various local museums. Check the website for participating museums and scheduled events. http://SacMuseums.org/news-events/ museum-day/ Sankofa: A Journey Through African American History and Culture Ongoing at Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum

African American history told over a space of 10,000 square feet on a mural that depicts historical events, experiences and leaders who have impacted the African American community. The museum also provides hands-on art activities that teach children about African American history. www.SojoArtsMuseum.org History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence January 27-April 7 at Crocker Art Museum

Featuring over 90 works produced from 1963-2000, this exhibition explores the themes of history, labor and life through the eyes of Lawrence, a prominent African Ameri- Jacob Lawrence, Olympic Games, 1971. can artists. The Screen print on paper, 42 1/2 x 27 1/2 work includes in. Š 2019The Jacob and Gwendolyn his entire print Knight Lawrence Foundation, Seattle/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. portfolio. www.CrockerArt.org Obsessed Through February 23 at Blue Line Arts Gallery

A colorful collection of lively artwork that ranges in mediums and styles. www.BlueLineArts.org

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2 weeks for $25 (includes uniform)

http://AerospaceCA.org

https://BuildingKidzSchool.com/loc/ca/ roseville-east-preschool/

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California Family Fitness

California Museum

California State Railroad Museum

2 Weeks Free

Enter to win a California-themed prize package valued at over $100! *Limit one (1) entry per family.

One Free Youth Train Ticket for the Sacramento Southern Railroad

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www.CaliforniaRailroad.Museum

Choices Charter School

Expressions Academy of Dance

Horizon Charter Schools

Stop by for Free Pencils & Bookmarks!

50% Off Membership Fee

Enter to Win a Science Kit

www.ChoicesCharter.org

www.ExpressionsAcademyDance.com

www.HorizonCharterSchools.org

Intellibricks Robotics and STEM enrichment for young minds!

K12

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

$10 off After School Classes (Excludes Summer Camps)

Stop by for mood pencils and pens

Win a $200 gift card to Farmhaus... “a date night on us!”

www.K12.com/ca

888-858-8070

Placer Academy Charter

Power House Science Center

Sacramento Parent

First 100 Visitors Receive a Spoon Launcher STEM Kit

Redeem for Ticket to Win a Family Membership! ($100 value)

Redeem for Ticket to Win a Robot! ($199 value)

www.PlacerAcademyCharter.com

www.PowerHouseSC.org

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Steve Wallen Swim School

Whispering Oak Montessori

Woolman Camps

Free Trial Class (Limited to new students)

Free Registration (Valued at $150)

$50 Off Total Tuition

www.WallenSwim.com (Roseville and El Dorado Hills Locations)

www.WhisperingOakMontessori.com

www.Woolman.org/camp

Visit Booth for Class Coupon Code

www.Intellibricks.com

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