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April 2011

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YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION It’s a Family Choice

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‘HOOD ADVICE 5 Learn how to deal with pressure from peers.

FAMILYHOOD 8

Education is a family decision.

Meet 4 local familes and learn what influenced their education decisions.

‘HOOD ADVICE 5, 13, 14 ‘HOOD EATS 21-26 PARENTHOOD 28

CHILDHOOD 6

Learn of the importance of interacting with your toddler/preschooler.

‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY 30 KARA’S KREATIONS 12 Crafty Garden Projects

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

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NOT MY FAMILY 19

We all have embarassing moments.

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stronger families through

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‘HOOD ADVICE

Peers The Pressure of

Teaching Responsibility & Accountability

By Greta Stewart, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health System It’s human nature to want to fit in and be liked. But for today’s youth, the pressure to fit in is greater than ever.

In fact, according to Dr. Charles Fay, founder of the Love and Logic Institute, almost 50 percent of adults surveyed believe peers have more influence on children today than in the past. “That’s why it’s crucial for parents to have a good relationship with their kids,” says Tomas Holtberg, Outpatient Therapist at Avera Behavioral Services. “Kids don’t want to stand out for the wrong reasons,” he says, “But your job as a parent is to teach them that the choices they make have consequences.”

When kids hit the age of 12 or 13, this is when peers become primary motivators, according to Holtberg. “The brain does not become fully developed until we hit around 23 or 25,” he says. “So we rely on outside influences when it comes to making choices.” As children become more independent, peers naturally play a greater role in your child’s life.

Holtberg refers many of his patients and their families to Love and Logic, which offers parents plenty of practical, easy-to-learn tools that can literally save a child’s life when peer pressure drives him or her to experiment with dangerous activities such as sex, drugs, violence and other reckless behavior. “There’s no need to fight with your children over friends and there’s no need for peer pressure to lead them astray,” Holtberg says. “Parents can be powerful influences in their children’s lives. You have to instill accountability and responsibility.”

choices they make. Holtberg says as parents, you need to allow children to make plenty of choices, and plenty of mistakes, when the consequences of these mistakes are not serious or life-threatening. As for the mistakes, “if you’re disappointed, tell your child he or she made a bad choice but make sure you tell them they’re not a bad person,” Holtberg says.

2 Avoid Power Struggles Over Friendship Choices Don’t fall into the trap of fighting a losing battle over whom your children choose as friends. Parent-child clashes over this issue actually drive kids away from their parents and the family they need so badly. “You need to let your children know you love them regardless of whom they choose as friends,” Holtberg stresses.

3 S end Positive Messages About Your Child’s Ability To Make Wise Choices Children will either live up to or down to their parent’s expectations. Some parents unwittingly set their kids up for failure by saying things like ‘that Joe is going to get you into a world of trouble.’ Statements like that imply our kids are not strong enough to resist temptation. Instead, say something like this: ‘Honey, Joe sure is lucky to have a friend like you who makes such smart choices.’

Here are four tips Holtberg suggests to help you give your kids the tools they need to resist peer pressure:

4 Allow Your Child To Use You As The ‘Bad Guy’ Give your children a way of saving face when their friends tempt them to make poor decisions. “I have no problem telling parents to throw themselves under the bus,” Holtberg says emphatically. “Tell them (your kid’s friends) your parents are huge jerks and that they’ll take away the cell phone or the car.”

1 T each Your Children That Poor Choices Lead To Unpleasant Consequences When children know that poor decisions lead to unhappiness, they tend to be a lot more careful about the

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CHILDHOOD

Interacting With Your Toddler/Preschooler

By Julie Klusmann, OTR/L, Time 2 Shine Therapy Often parents can sense problems with their children at a young age. They may notice their child is not observant, responding to their name or making eye contact. They might notice their child does not engage in playful exchanges. We have heard this story many times. Parents know something is wrong, but other family members may discourage these observations with comments like, “They’ll grow out of it.”

As therapists, we view eye contact and playful interactions as foundational to developing competent communication skills.

The simple games of our own childhood are often the easiest resources in developing these foundational skills. Games such as Peek-a-Boo, Pat-a-Cake, and So Big are easy ways to reinforce and promote these skills. Play time should always be at eye level and will help to make interacting playful and fun.

Another part of development lies in sensory experiences. How children process sensory information is vital to interacting successfully. Every interaction with your child involves the sensory system: including hugging and cuddling, tossing in the air, twirling in circles, allowing them to get messy and dirty, singing songs, and reading books. It is imperative that these interactions primarily involve you as opposed to the television, computer, or other forms of technology. n “Therapies for children are interrelated. We can’t just work on behavior, or just on social skills, or just on sensory…all need to be integrated into a whole to achieve maximum benefits.”

– Temple Grandin

p ‘hood should Take time to interact and play with your child, instead of stimulating them with television, computers, etc.

Teaching and developing interraction starts at home.

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FA M I LY H O O D

YOUR CHILD’S

EDUCATION It’s a Family Choice

There are several education options in and around Sioux Falls. What’s the best option for your child’s education? Is there a catch-all for every kid? Hear from 4 local families that have weighed the options and have made the best decision for their children, and their family...

stances. Arianne and Noah both play the violin, and have enjoyed the field trips, both in the past and this year. And Gracie adores her teacher and I know she’s learning and having fun every single day.

PUBLIC SCHOOL the Roth Family Who does your family consist of?

Dad (Mike), Mom (Terra), Arianne (12), Noah (10), Gracie (7), Zachary (2), Sierra (4 months) Where do you children attend school?

Arianne is a 6th grader at Patrick Henry Noah and Gracie are in 4th and 1st Grade at Rosa Parks Global Elementary How long have they attended school there?

This is our first year at both schools, but we have had the children enrolled in Sioux Falls Public Schools since Arianne started Kindergarten.

Why did you choose this schooling choice?

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option for us. So early on, I knew that our children would attend public school.

We have had many excellent teachers and the children have had opportunities to participate in things like drama productions, chorus, orchestra, fun field trips, and learning a foreign language to name a few.

What has your child gained from this schooling choice?

Gracie and Noah have enjoyed spending time with their friends everyday, and both really enjoy their teachers. The Spanish instruction this year has also been something that they have in common and enjoy speaking to each other. Arianne has made many new friends, and really bonded with her core teachers.

What has your family gained from this schooling choice?

They all have had opportunities to participate in things we may not have had the money for them to do in other circum-

What do you, as parents, think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

Knowing that the kids are learning, making friends, and bonding with their teachers is the best part for me.

What does your child think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

Gracie said “Gym.” Noah said “Friends.”

Arianne said “Going from class to class and not having to stay in the same room with the same people all day, and hanging out with my friends.”

What one piece of advice would you give families who might be considering this schooling choice?

Do your research and find out the many options available to you within the school system. Sioux Falls has a number of specialty schools, along with the regular schools. Because of moving, our children have been in three very different elementary schools and we’ve enjoyed each school for it’s strengths and differences. n

FA M I LY H O O D

HOMESCHOOL the Bauman Family Who does your family consist of?

Dad (Steve), Mom (Christa), Carter (10), Madelyn (7) and Max (3 ½) Where do you children attend school?

Home. Carter is in 4th grade and Madelyn is in 1st grade. Max attends preschool at our church two afternoons each week.

How long have they attended school there?

This is our third year homeschooling. Our oldest did attend public school for two years before we decided to educate our children at home.

Why did you choose this schooling choice?

We want a different kind of educational experience than is offered in local public or private schools. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing curriculum.

There are so many amazing books and resources to explore! We don’t have to be limited by what a school district has chosen, and we can tailor our children’s education to their learning style and interests.

What do you, as parents, think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

That we can be in control of and accountable for what our children are learning. We teach everything from a biblical worldview, as this is what we feel called to do by our faith. It’s also quite wonderful to be right there to witness your child learning a new skill or getting really excited about something they have just figured out.

What does your child think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

(Carter) I like it that once I have learned something, that we can move on instead of having to wait for other people to get it too. I like it that I don’t have leave the house so early every morning. (Madelyn) I like that I get to spend time with my mom and my brothers.

What one piece of advice would you give families who might be considering this schooling choice?

Homeschooling can be very rewarding, but it’s also challenging and a huge commitment of your time. I’ve found it to be very important to gather support.

Homeschooling is gaining popularity, but it is still not the mainstream choice.

Friends and family may not understand or may even disagree with your choice.

You need to have friends to share ideas, frustrations and concerns with.

We are members of SECHE (Sioux Empire Christian Home Educators) which is a support group, and also Living Legacy Academy, which is a teaching cooperative that meets once a week for classes that the parents teach. Both are great social opportunities for the kids and parents! n

What has your child gained from this schooling choice?

They have gained time….more time to just be kids, more leisure time, more time to pursue interests, more time with their siblings, more quality time with their friends, more time outside, more time to sleep. They are also confident and independent learners.

What has your family gained from this schooling choice?

We feel closer and more connected to each other when we spend time together all day, rather than going in different directions. We also enjoy the flexibility of our schedule, and being able to choose how to spend our time.

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the Rasanen Family PRIVATE SCHOOL Who does your family consist of?

Dad (Rob), Mom (Tanya), Tyson (17), Jesse (15), Savannah (5), and Brittany (3.5) Where do you children attend school?

Tyson graduated from Success Academy last year. Jesse goes to O Gorman.

Savannah and Brittany go to St. Marys.

How long have they attended school there?

Jesse has attended Sioux Falls Catholic schools (SFCS), since 4th grade, when we moved to Sioux Falls. Savannah and Brittany started preschool at St. Marys this past fall.

Why did you choose this schooling choice?

We chose SFCS, after our neighbors recommended it. They have 5 children-all SFCS kids. Being new to Sioux Falls, and not knowing anyone here, we liked that our (at the time) 4th grader and 6th grader, could be at the same school. If they went public-the 6th grader would have gone to a middle school. I wanted to keep the boys together, and we are Catholic, so it seemed like the correct choice.

What has your child gained from this schooling choice?

SFCS has been such a blessing to our

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kids. The education, and personal attention that they have received, is above and beyond. There is a real “family” component, and sense of community involvement instilled in these kids. Not only do they raise the bar academically, but on a social level as well. I can honestly say, the teenagers that I know at OG, are amazing people, with good heads on their shoulders. They are smart, generous, well rounded, and focused. My oldest son, Tyson, has Aspergers, and in our experience, SFCS kids were unbelievably accepting of his disability. SFCS is big on academic personal accountability, and teaching kids to be good people with a good moral base. The Spanish instruction this year has also been something that they have in common; they enjoy speaking to each other. Arianne has made many new friends and has really bonded with her core teachers.

What has your family gained from this schooling choice?

As a family, I can say that I am very proud of whom SFCS is teaching my children to be. I am grateful for the confidence, and personal attention they give my children.

My kids are not just a “number”. My PreK daughter is already learning to read and is doing math worksheets. Also, I have to say...I LOVE uniforms, especially with the

girls. There isn’t an issue of who has what and who is wearing what. Everyone is the same and there are less distractions. I equate it to an adult wearing a business suit. When they are in their uniforms they know it’s time to get down to business and work.

What do you, as parents, think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

I think the best part of our schooling choice, is the family involvement that I have witnessed over the years. That family involvement, sense of community responsibility, and self accountability, really sets these kids up for success.

What does your child think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

I am pretty sure both girls would say “recess”, and their teachers. They LOVE their teachers.

What one piece of advice would you give families who might be considering this schooling choice?

I absolutely recommend St. Marys, O Gorman, and the Catholic school system.

We are so fortunate to have an affordable private school option here in Sioux Falls. If you can, take advantage of it. n

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PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOL the Fick Family Who does your family consist of?

Dad (Paul), Mom (Lois), Zak (18), Kelsey (16), and Noah (10) Where do you children attend school?

Noah attends Good Shepherd Lutheran School. The two high schoolers attend Great Plains Lutheran High School in Watertown, SD. How long have they attended school there?

We started sending our high school age kids 5 years ago.

Why did you choose this schooling choice?

It is really important to us that our children continue to receive a Christian education during their high school years.

What has your child gained from this schooling choice?

Growth in their faith, an excellent academic foundation that prepares them well for college. Also, independence that can be seen in budgeting time and money, handling various social situations, and maturity to travel and complete independent studies.

What has your family gained from this schooling choice?

The knowledge and reassurance that our children are being taught the morals and values that we believe in, which are based on our Lutheran teachings from the Bible.

What do you, as parents, think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

It is a faith based, Christ-centered education and it is demonstrated by the faculty and staff daily.

What does your child think is the best thing about this schooling choice?

Having a little bit of independence from Mom and Dad, yet having the structure still needed during their teen years.

What one piece of advice would you give families who might be considering this schooling choice?

While it is difficult to send one’s child away form home at age 14 or 15, the rewards and benefits that both the child and parents receive are numerous. Not only are they gaining excellent academic experiences for college, but there is great comfort to be had in knowing that our children are being taught and disciplined in the same manner as at home and in keeping with our Christian beliefs. As children enter their college years, we as parents feel confident that they are well prepared both academically and socially to take on the joys and challenges that await them. n

p ‘hood should Choosing your child’s education is a very important decision. Take time to weigh the options, and decide what is the best fit for your family.

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K A R A’ S K R E AT I O N S

a Crafty

GARDEN Planting Cans 1. Take large empty food or coffee cans and use a can opener to take off the bottom so they are hollow.

2. Add some spray paint inside and out for color.

3. Bury your painted cans halfway in the ground and surround with mulch to keep the weeds down around the outside.

You can then plant your seeds inside the can to help young kids recognize where to water and where not to step. Add rolled chicken wire cages inside the cans and this will keep the bunnies from eating your seedlings.

Children’s Garden Teepee 1. Find five to six branches to make your Teepee.

2. Secure them with screws at the top and bury the sticks in the ground. (Our garden is on rock, so we built a pentagon shape to hold our branches in place.

3. Train climbing plants like cucumbers or peas to climb up the Teepee as they grow.

Rock Plant Signs What better way to label what you planted than to use something from nature. These fun rock signs look right at home in a garden and add color and fun. Just choose a rock, grab craft paint and have fun!

Spray your dry designs with clear spray paint to make them weather proof.

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Grow Big at Home!

Each year we plant GIANT sunflowers and watch as a tiny seed grows up twice as high as our kids. If you can plant only one thing, I would suggest giant sunflowers. They are a great tool to teach your kids about growing. They are hearty and do great with over or under watering! The birds enjoy the snack in the fall too! n

‘HOOD ADVICE

How to Save on

Digital Photo Processing

By Shaina Herrmann, Sioux Falls Frugal Mom

Basic 4x6 Prints:

Still haven’t ordered prints from Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even Halloween? If so, you and I are in the same boat!

Pictures are definitely more fun to take than to purchase, but who wants to look at your second honeymoon via the back of your camera. You need prints! The cost per print is something we all need to consider before ordering prints.

Here are a few of my recommendations:

These stores offer mail delivery and in-store pickup Sam’s Club (Membership required): $.13/print for in-store pickup, $.08/print for mail delivery Wal-Mart: $.09/print when shipped, $.15/print with site-to-store, $.19/print for one-hour photo.

Snapfish.com: $.09/print. In-store pickup is available for Wal-Mart and Walgreens Walgreens: $.19/print for in-store pickup, $.12/print for mail delivery Harold’s Photo: $.19/print for both in-store orders and mail delivery KodakGallery.com: $.15/print. In-store pickup may be available for Target depending on your order Shutterfly.com: $.15/print. In-store pickup is available for Target and Walgreens for $.19 per print * Shipping charges apply for all mail orders

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FINANCIAL & HOMEOWNER COUNSELING

‘HOOD ADVICE

Where Does Your Child Go

After School?

By Tessa Logan, Communications Coordinator, Youth Enrichment Services

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire will open its doors on April 1, 2011!

A certified CCCS credit & housing counselor will assess a client’s unique financial goals.

Counsels are tailored to meet specific needs.

Discussion topics: Credit card debt Spending plan Money management Debt management plan Effective use of credit Homeownership resources Pre-purchase counseling Mortgage delinquency Foreclosure prevention Student loans • Payday loans Medical bills

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The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire will offer unique programming - different from current options in Sioux Falls. The Club will provide supervised afternoon and evening programs for an annual membership fee of $25 per year per child.

All youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend Monday through Saturday, and the Club will be open from 3 pm- 8 pm for ages 8-12 and 3 pm- 10 pm for ages 13-18.

Club programs feature five core areas: Character & Leadership, Career & Education, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. These core areas are woven into programming that is fun, engaging and positive.

Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls, shaping them into future leaders, employees and community members.

Per capita, there are more two-parent working families in South Dakota than anywhere else in the nation. Boys and girls are often left to find their own recreation and companionship. Many children in our community are at home with no adult care or supervision.

The impact on our youth…

• Minnehaha County spent $2.9 million to house juvenile delinquents in 2009 • According to the 2007 SD Risk Behavior Study, 1 in 5 respondents had their first drink of alcohol prior to age 13. Seventy-six percent had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more days during their life • Forty percent of Sioux Falls School District elementary students and 35% of middle school students rely on free or reduced cost school meals • More than 30 percent of public high school students do not graduate on time • 52% of teens have given out personal information online Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence, as well as providing youth a safe place where they can learn and grow-all while having fun! The Club also offers benefits such as ties to a nationally known program and the use of national resources.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America are about the youth! n

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Friday, April 1 6:00pm-10:00pm.............................................................................................Art Scavenger Hunt, Rehfeld’s Art and Framing, Downtown SIoux Falls 7:00pm-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Silly Stories Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, April 2 7:30am-1:00pm..............................................................................................................................Fight For Air Walk, Empire Mall North Entrance 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................Paint Me A Story-Let’s Get Hoppin’, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................Fiber Arts-Day 1, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................Invention Convention-Day 1, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................Science in Espanol!-Day 1 $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:30am-11:30am.......................................….........................................Wind-up Workship Animals, $10. Childs Play Toys (preregistration required) 11:15am-12:15pm....................................................................................................Zoocubs-Above and Below (ages 3-4) $10, Great Plains Zoo 12:30pm-1:30pm..................................................................................Wearable Art, $15 per person, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-3:00pm.................................................................................Faithgirlz Beauty of Believing Tour (2nd-8th grade), $12, Central Baptist Church

Sunday April 3 7:30am-2:00pm.........................................................................................19th Anuual South Dakota Achieve Pancake Benefit, $5 Historic Coliseum

Monday, April 4 10:00am-8:00pm.....................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcited Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20pm............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 6:30pm-7:30pm...........................................Elementary Engineers (ages 7-8) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC

Tuesday, April 5 10:00am-11:00am..........................................................................................................................Ducks and Chicks Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-10:50am.......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, April 6 10:30am-11:30pm.............................................................MariCar Playgroup Playtime Club, $3, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 12:30pm-1:30pm..............................................Art in 3-D: Sculpture Homeschool Art Course-Day 1, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 12:30am-1:30pm..............................Countertop Chemistry: Homeschool Science Course-Day 1, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:30pm-2:45pm.......................................................................................Fun and Fitness Friday, (ages 6 and under) Morningside Community Center 3:00pm-5:00pm..............................................................................................................................................................Tangled, Oak View Library

Thursday, April 7 10:00am-8:00pm........................................................................................................................Token Thrusday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am..................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library 6:00pm-7:00pm.........Generation Wii Bowling for Gradeschoolers and Tweens-Day 1 (Ages 10-13), MariCar Community Center (preregistration required)

Friday, April 8th 1:30pm-3:00pm...........Generation Wii Bowling for Gradeschoolers and Tweens-Day 2 (Ages 10-13), MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 6:30pm-8:30pm ..............................................................................................................................Family Nite Out, Morningside Community Center 7:00pm-8:00pm ....................................................................................................................................Superheroes Storytime, Barnes and Noble 7:00pm-10:0pm .......Kids’ Night Out, (Ages 3 and up) $25 first child, $15 second child, $5 third child, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required)

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Saturday, April 9th 10:00am-8:00pm........................................................Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................Fiber Arts-Day 2, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................Invention Convention-Day 2, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................Science in Espanol!-Day 2 $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-3:00pm....................................................................................................Children’s Miracle Network Cake Decorating Event, Empire Mall 10:00am-11:00am..........................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC 10:15am-11:15am...........................................................................................ZooCubs-Rhinos and Elephants (ages 5-6), $12, Great Plains Zoo 11:00am-12:00pm............................................................The Selfish Giant: Storytime and Music Event with Dan Goeller, Composer, Barns and Noble 1:00pm-2:00pm................................................Duplo Dynamo Class (ages 5-6), $15 South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC 3:00pm-4:00pm...............................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC

Monday, April 11 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20pm..............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, April 12 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................................................Clifford the Big Red Dog Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 12:30pm-1:30pm..................................Countertop Chemisty: Homeschool Science Course-Day 2, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 5:00pm-6:00pm.............................................................................................................................................Southern Hills Preschool Open House 6:30pm-7:30pm..............................................................................................”A Chiropractic Approach to Colic” Dr. Rick Odland, Elegant Mommy

Wednesday, April 13 10:00am-1:00pm..............................Home School Moves, $15 1st child, $10 for 3rd, $5 for third, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 10:40am-11:15pm...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 12:30pm-1:30pm........................................Art in 3-D: Sculpture Homeschool Art Course-Day 2, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Thursday, April 14 8:00am-5:00pm................................................................................Play Day Camp, $25/$30, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 10:00am-8:00pm............................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am...................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm...........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library 5:30pm-8:30pm.......................................................Money & Faith in Motion Part 1, $25 (attend part 2 for reimbursement), Lutheran Social Services

Friday, April 15 4:00pm-5:00pm............................................................................................................................Mysterious Mona (for grades 6-12), Main Library 7:00pm-8:00pm...............................................................................................................................Rainy Day Delights Storytime, Barnes and Noble 7:05pm-10:00pm............................................................................................Sioux Falls Storm VS LaCrosse Spartans, $10-$18, Sioux Falls Arena

Saturday, April 16 8:30am-9:30am.....................................................................................Happiest Baby on the Block Class Presented by SD Babies, Elegant Mommy 9:00am-10:30am...................................................................................................................Make the Most of Dollars, $10, Lutheran Social Services 10:00am-11:00am............................................................................................Fiber Arts-Day 3, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...........................................................................Invention Convention-Day 3, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................Science in Espanol!-Day 3 $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 11:00am-12:00pm.............................................................................................................................................Easter Egg Hunt, Calvary Cathedral 1:00pm-4:00pm.................................................................................................................................Earth Day Party for the Planet, Great Plains Zoo

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Saturday, April 16 1:00pm-3:00pm........................................................................................................................... Recycled Nature Craft Day, The Outdoor Campus 5:00pm-9:00pm..................................................................................................................................Downtown Lights Out, Downtown Sioux Falls

Monday, April 18 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 11:00am-12:00pm...........................................................................Intro to T-Ball for Preschoolers, Kuehn Park Ball Fields (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm............................................Elementary Engineers (ages 7-8) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC

Tuesday, April 19 10:00am-11:00am......................................................................................................................................Bunny Time Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 11:15am-12:15pm...................................................................................................................ZooCubs-Egg Hunt (ages 3-4) $10, Great Plains Zoo 12:30pm-1:30pm...................................Countertop Chemisty: Homeschool Science Course-Day 3, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Wednesday, April 20 10:40am-11:15am..............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 12:30pm-1:30pm................................................Art in 3-D: Sculpture Homeschool Art Course-Day 3, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 5:30pm-8:30pm.........................................................Money & Faith in Motion Part 2, $25 (attend part 2 for reimbursement), Lutheran Social Services

Thursday, April 21 9:00am-11:30am.......................................................................................................Kids’ Activity Day-Spring Has Sprung, Old Courthouse Museum 10:00am-8:00pm...........................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am..................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 11:15am-1:15pm............................................Lunch Bunch, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 1:00pm-2:30pm.........................................................................................................Kids’ Activity Day-Spring Has Sprung, Old Courthouse Museum 3:00pm-4:00pm.........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday April 22 1:30pm-3:30 pm..................................Open Studio”-Make anything you choose (5th grade and up), $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 7:00pm-8:00pm.........................................................................................................................Celebrate Planet Earth Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, April 23 9:00am-11:00am............................................................................................................Pancake Feed and Easter Egg Hunt, J&L Harley Davidson 9:30pm-12:00pm..........................................................................................................Making a Fused Glass Nightlight, $15, Dakota Stained Glass 10:00am-2:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Hood Easter Egg Hunt, Star Performance 1:00pm-2:00pm..............................................Duplo Dynamo Class (ages 5-6), $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC 3:00pm-4:00pm...............................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC

Monday, April 25 8:00am-5:00pm...............................................................................Play Day Camp, $25/$30, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 9:00am-1:00pm........................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am..............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 1:30pm-3:30pm..............................”Open Studio”-Make anything you choose (5th grade and up), $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 6:00pm-7:30pm...................................................................................................................Make the Most of Dollars, $10, Lutheran Social Services

Tuesday, April 26 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................................Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Storytime, Barnes and Noble 12:30pm-1:30pm....................................Countertop Chemisty: Homeschool Science Course-Day 4, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm.....................”Children’s Teeth 101 : How to keep your child’s teeth healthy and their smile happy”. Jaclyn Schuler, DDS, Elegant Mommy

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Wednesday, April 27 10:40am-11:15am...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 12:30pm-1:30pm...........................................Art in 3-D: Sculpture Homeschool Art Course-Day 4, $35, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 3:00pm-4:30pm.....................................................................................................................................................................Wii, Oak View Library

Thursday, April 28 8:00am-10:00am..............................................................Free Speech and Language Screenings, Midwest Ear Nose and Throat (call for appointment) 10:00am-8:00pm............................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am...................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm.........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, April 29 9:00am-2:00pm (hourly)......................................................................Almost Forgotten Crafts of Early Dakota School Day, Old Courthouse Museum 7:00pm-8:00pm............................................................................................................................................Arbor Day Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, April 30 9:30am-12:00pm......................................................................................................Making a Fused Glass Nightlight, $15, Dakota Stained Glass 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................Paint Me A Story-Mother’s Day Gift, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:30am-11:30am...................................................................................................My Handprint, $10, Child’s Play Toys (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:35am.....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1:30pm-3:30pm..............................................................Make your Mother a fused glass “Pocket of Love” (Ages 12-18), $15, Dakota Stained Glass

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FA M I LY H O O D

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Pavilion Summer means time to visit the swimming pool, play in the park, go on family vacation and, of course, come see your friends at the Washington Pavilion! This summer, the Community Learning Center at the Pavilion is offering over 80 classes that are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, while still learning and having fun!

The Washington Pavilion offers classes for all ages. With specific programs for toddlers, pre-school and school age children, students will learn with their peers. During the fall and spring, classes are offered on the weekends for busy families, with one day or multiple session options. Over the summer months, one-week and two-week long classes are offered to give kids a place to learn, be creative, and keep active. Summer classes are available during the morning, the afternoon, or all day to fit the needs of families. Early drop off, late pick up and lunchtime care are available.

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

After School Snacks and Lunch check if adding to list

After School Snacks Carrot Chips

check if adding to list

Lunch

t e a r o u t fo r s h o p p i n g

4 carrots

Pistachio Pesto with Pasta

Celery Logs

Banana Dog Bites

Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt

Salmon Salad

4 celery stalks toppings: raisins, craisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds almond or peanut butter

2 apples 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cup greek yogurt

Personal Shopping

1 cup spinach 1/4 cup parmesan 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lb pasta pistachio nuts

2 bananas 1/4 cup nut butter 2 tortillas

1 6 oz can salmon 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp pickle 1 tbsp chives

 

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

1 lb mozzarella cheese 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

School of Fish dried apricots mini pretzels cream cheese mini chocolate chips

Sesame Chicken Nuggets 1 whole chicken breast 2 tsp paprika 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Fluffy Roll Ups marshmallow fluff whole wheat tortillas nut butter

Staples Needed After School Snacks eggs, milk, salt, pepper, bread, sugar, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon

Lunch

eggs, milk, bread, ketchup, flour, mayonnaise, vegetable oil Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

Dinner check if adding to list

Dinner

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp dry red wine 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

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Dinner

Crock Pot Ravioli with Smoked Sausage and Peppers 1/2 (25 oz) pkg frozen cheese-filled ravioli 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir fry 1 (26 oz) jar chunky tomato pasta sauce 1/2 lb smoked sausage links 1 oz (1/4 cup) shredded fresh parmesan cheese

Crock PotThai Peanut Chicken

1/2 cup apple cider juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp maple syrup 2 tbsp raisins 1 tsp ground walnuts 4 large Macintosh apples

8 bone in chicken thighs 3/4 cup chunky style salsa 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp grated gingerroot 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Pork

Crock Pot Barbecued Turkey and Vegetables

Crock Pot Cranberry Orange Pork Roast

Crock Pot Tortilla Soup

1 (2.5 lb) pork roast 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp shredded orange peel 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Crock Pot Cheesy Italian Tortellini

1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 bulk Italian pork sausage 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (15 oz) container refrigerated marinara sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings 1 (9 oz) pkg refrigereated cheese-filled tortellini 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Crock Pot Walnut Raisin Apple Bake Dessert

2 pork loin logs 1 liter of A & W Rootbeer 2 bottles of Sweet Baby Ray BBQ Sauce

Personal Shopping

1 cup barbecue sauce 2 bone in turkey thighs 3 medium potatoes 6 medium carrots

1 can fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 can cream of chicken 1 can Rotel tomatoes 2 chicken breasts 1 can tomato soup

Staples Needed Crock Pot Pizza Pork Chops 6 (6 0z) pork chops 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Dinner

sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, pepper, oil, peanut butter, milk, nut butter, eggs, oil, mayonnaise Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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After School Snacks

Lunch Recipes

Carrot Chips

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Preheat oven to 250*. Using a mandoline or a knife, thinly slice the carrots into rounds. Place the carrot chips on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and bake for 45 minutes.

Celery Logs Ingredients 1/4 cup peanut butter

kind in water), cut into 16 sticks or individually wrapped string sticks

2 eggs 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 3/4 cup whole wheat flour Gluten-Free Variation: use GF bread crumbs, GF brown rice flour

Directions

Place the cheese on a sheet tray and freeze for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350*. Crack eggs into bowl and whisk. Place flour in a second bowl and bread cumbs into a third bowl. Roll the cheese sticks in the flour, then the egg followed by the bread crumbs. Place on a greased

Banana Dog Bites Ingredients 2 bananas, peeled 1/4 cup peanut butter, divided (substitute almond butter or sunflower for nut free schools) 2 tortillas

Directions

Place tortilla on a flat surface and spread 2 tsp of peanut butter on the tortilla to evenly coat. Place one banana near the edge of the tortilla and roll it up. Slice into 1/2 inch rounds and serve.

School of

Directions

Fish

t e a r out f or c o o k i n g

(substitute almond butter or sunflower for nut free schools) 4 celery stalks suggested toppings: raisins, craisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds

1 lb mozzarella cheese (not the

Cut celery into 3 inch logs. Spread 1 teaspoon of almond butter into the logs until it is evenly distributed. Top with desired toppings.

Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Ingredients 1 tsp butter 2 apples, cored, peeled, and cut into chunks 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cup greek yogurt 2 tbsp maple syrup

Photo courtesy of Mprints Photography

4 carrots Salt to taste

sheet tray. Bake for 6-8 minutes.

Serve with marinara sauce

Directions

Heat butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the apples, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and lemon juice.

Stir to combine. Cover and cook the apples for 8 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool. In a separate bowl, combine the greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Place 1 tablespoon of apple mixture in a glass, then 2 tablespoons of the yogurt and repeat.

Ingredients dried apricots mini pretzels cream chese mini chocolate chips

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF pretzels

Directions

For each fish, slit one end of a dried apricot and insert the bottom of a mini pretzel. Pinch the apricot around the pretzel to hold it in place. For a fish eye, pipe on a small dot of cream cheese and then press a mini chocolate chip, tip down, into the cream cheese.

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Lunch Recipes, Cont.

Salmon Salad 1 6 oz salmon 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp mayonnaise (or 1 tbsp olive oil works too!)

1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp pickle, minced 1 tbsp chives, minced

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Spread on pita bread or rice cakes. Serve.

with Pasta

Ingredients

Pistachio Pesto Ingredients

Sesame Chicken Nuggets Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast, skinned and cut into cubes brown paper bag 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Shake the chicken cubes in the brown bag with the seasonings.

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the nuggets until golden brown. Drain well on absorbant paper and store in the refrigerator. Wrap in foil and send in your childs lunch box! Don’t forget a bit of honey for dipping!

Fluffy Roll Ups Ingredients nut butter marshmallow fluff whole wheat tortillas

Directions

Take one whole wheat tortilla, spread half of it with marshmallow fluff. Spread other half with nut butter. Roll up and cut in half. *Recipe provided by H. Gillen

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1 cup spinach, packed 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, shelled 1/4 cup parmesan, grated 1/2 tsp salt

1 garlic clove 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lb pasta, cooked

Directions

Place all the ingredients (except pasta) in a food processor and puree until smooth. Mix with pasta and serve. *Pesto can be placed in containers (or even ice cube trays) and frozen for up to 3 months

Dinner Recipes Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Pork

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp dry red wine 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine chicken, tomatoes, garlic, sugar, and wine in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is cooked through. Combine mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle over the chicken. Don’t stir. Cook until the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.

2 pork loin logs 1 liter of A & W Rootbeer 2 bottles of Sweet Baby Ray BBQ Sauce Gluten-Free Variation: Use GF BBQ sauce

Directions

Put pork loin in crock pot. Slowly pour root beer into crock pot.

Cook for 10 hours on low. Pull meat apart and add both bottles of BBQ sauce. Cook 2 hours on low. *Recipe provided by D. Hruby

Photo courtesy of Mprints Photography

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Dinner Recipes, Cont.

Crock Pot Cranberry Orange Pork Roast Ingredients 1 (2.5 lb) pork roast 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp shredded orange peel 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail 2 tbsp cornstarch Gluten-Free Variation: use GF Swanson’s chicken broth

Directions

Place pork roast in a 3.5-4 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, broth, orange peel, and 1/4 cup of the cranberry juice cocktail; mix well. Pour over pork. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cover with foil. Pour juices from slow cooker into medium sacucepan; if necessary, skim off any fat. In a small bowl, blend remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into juices in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.

Serve with pork sauce.

Directions

In a large skillet, break ground beef and sausage into large pieces.

Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Spray 4-5 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Combine meat mixture, mushrooms, marinara sauce and tomatoes in slow cooker; mix well.

Cover; cook on low setting for 7-8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, add tortellini to slow cooker; stir gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on low for an additional 15 minutes or until tortellini are tender.

Ingredients 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (15 oz) container refrigerated marinara sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained 1 (9 oz) pkg refrigerated cheesefilled tortellini 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Gluten-Free Variation: Check label on sausage

Directions

Place chicken thighs in slow cooker. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except peanuts and cilantro; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cover; cook on low setting for 8-9 hours. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Skim fat from sauce. Spoon over chicken.

Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

Crock Pot Ravioli with Smoked Sausage and Peppers

Crock Pot Barbecued Turkey and Vegetables

Ingredients

1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup hot water 2 bone in turkey thighs, skin removed 3 medium potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 8 pieces 6 medium carrots, cut into sticks

1/2 (25 oz) pkg frozen cheese-filled ravioli 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir fry 1 (26 oz) jar chunky tomato pasta sauce 1/2 lb smoked sausage links, sliced 1 oz (1/4 cup) shredded fresh parmesan cheese Gluten-Free Variation: use GF ravioli

Directions

Crock Pot Cheesy Italian Tortellini

1 tsp grated gingerroot 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except parmesan cheese; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for 5-6 hours. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Crock Pot Thai Peanut Chicken

Ingredients

Gluten-Free Variation: Check label on Barbecue sauce

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce and water; mix well. In slow cooker, layer turkey, potatoes and carrots. Pour sauce mixture over top. Cover; cook on low setting for 8-10 hours. With slotted spoon, remove turkey and vegetables from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Remove turkey meat from bones and cut into pieces; discard bones. Spoon cooking juices from slow cooker over turkey and vegetables.

Ingredients 8 bone in chicken thighs, skin removed 3/4 cup chunky style salsa 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp soy sauce

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Dinner Recipes Con’t.

Ingredients

1 can fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 can cream of chicken 1 can rotel tomatoes 1 can milk 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 can tomato soup

Crock Pot

Bake Dessert

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Walnut Raisin Apple

Gluten-Free Variation: Check labels on soups

Directions

Heat all ingredients on low in crockpot until heated through.

Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips on top. *Recipe provided by A. Anawski

Crock Pot Pizza Pork Chops Ingredients

6 (6 oz) pork chops 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet until hot.

Add pork; cook about 5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place pork in slow cooker. Sprinkle onion over pork. Pour pasta sauce on top. Cover; cook on low setting for 4-6 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker; place on serving platter.

Top with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup apple cider juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp maple syrup 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp dark brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground walnuts 4 large Macintosh apples, cored

Directions

Pour the cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup into the crock pot.

Combine the raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts in a small bowl. Place the apples in the crock pot. Using a spoon, fill the center of the apples with the raisin mixture. Cover and cook on low until the apples are tender, 2 to 3 hours.

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When “window shopping” for a great tutoring fit, parents should look for the following key ingredients for a quality tutoring experience: • Highly Qualified Instructors: A strong background in education is a necessity for those who are working with struggling students. Teachers must know “how learning works” and be able to adjust their instruction frequently to accommodate different styles of learning.

• Research-based Methodology: The curriculum in use should align with sound research and best practices in the field of education. Each state has developed their own set of standards that all schools in the state adhere to. Your tutoring facility should also be using these standards & benchmarks to guide student learning.

• Individualized Instruction: The instruction your child receives in a tutoring program should be individualized to fit their unique needs. Teachers and students should have the flexibility to change directions as a lesson progresses and new understanding takes place.

• Accountability & Communication: As a parent, you should never be left asking, “I wonder how my child is doing?” A quality tutoring program keeps the lines of communication open between parents, school, and tutoring.

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The Reluctant Home Schooler I’ve never been gung-ho for home schooling. I’ve met people who had horrible experiences with it, starting college unprepared or unsocialized. I saw very few people come out of home schooling unscathed and prepared for the world of higher education and life.

But, in 2009, the effects of the financial crisis on our family were obvious. My husband joined the ranks of unemployed, and we had to adjust our budget. As a result, we took Eva out of preschool and used what would have been one months tuition to buy home schooling supplies.

We purchased workbooks on Pre-K activities and made our own learning activities. Based on a pre-arranged curriculum, my husband and I alternated days of teaching and kept a strict schedule that lasted 5 hours every day with a half hour for recess and snack and another half hour of creative play time.

We started learning alot about our daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, which is one of the serious pros of homeschooling. We made significant progress in subjects she was struggling with by trying new ways of teaching.

As her teachers, we came to understand her learning style, which is beneficial because it will help us if she struggles with a subject later on in school.

Eva is now in Pre-K in the public school system. Due to her birthday she missed the cut-off for kindergarten. Luckily, she has a focused teacher who keeps her class very structured and really focuses on teaching each student at the level that they are. So Eva continues to make strides in her education.

I will mention that it is time consuming, and doesn’t leave a person with much time for themselves, but that comes with being a parent. Best of luck and remember, don’t doubt yourself! n Local Home School Resources:

• South Dakota Home School Association: www.sdhsa.org • Teachers Helper at 2115 S. Minnesota Ave, 605-338-1344 • Teaching Treasures at 1113 W. 41st Street, 605-332-8755 • www.homeschool-life.com/sd/seche (SECHE--support, plans activities, classes and field trips for members) • www.homeschool-life.com/sd/lla (Living Legacy Academyhomeschool cooperative, classes and activities for members) • www.stmargaretsfellowship.org (Catholic HS group) • www.christianace.com (Classical Education HS group) • www.rainbowresource.com (a well-known website that carries a large variety of homeschooling resources)

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