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Teaching and Learning How new technology will impact the Sioux Falls School District

A Parent’s Guide to Brownbaggin’ The dos and don’ts of packing a school lunch

Getting in Gear:

A Back to School Survival Guide

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on the cover 16 1:1 Technology Initiative: A Transformation of Teaching and Learning: How new technology will impact the Sioux Falls School District.

26 Getting in Gear:

A Back to School Survival Guide Minimize back to school stress and anxiety with these tips.

33 A Parent’s Guide to Brownbaggin’

The dos and don’ts of packing a school lunch.

baby 6 Off to a Healthy Start Benefits of nursing for both mom and baby.

7 Overcoming

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9B ack to Bed

Ease the transition to back to school bedtime.

10 Backyard Olympics

Bust summer boredom by turning your backyard into a challenging obstacle course.

11 Back to School Butterflies

Learn the signs of Separation Anxiety Disorder.

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14 Common Core:

Defining Your Child’s Education

The SD Department of Education and two local educators tell you what you need to know.

18 Mom Makeover

Seven area businesses pamper local mom in honor of Mother’s Day.

12 Going for a Visit

Prepare yourself and your child for the doctor’s office.

Mommy Guilt

One local family’s experiences with bottle-feeding.

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19 I ntervention Process Find the best academic program for your family.

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36 What Parents Need to Know About Vision & Learning

The link between vision problems and learning difficulties.

12 in every issue 4 Welcome 5 Parent & Baby Events 10 Kara’s Kreative 21 Calendar of Events 30 Menu Planning 38 Business Directory

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July 27, 9am – 5pm, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Gather information and learn about products and services for your family.

Be sure to stop by the ‘Hood booth – we’d love to see you!

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Sunday, July 28, 11am-3pm, Jack Fox Park, Downtown Canton, SD Join us for a coloring contest for ages 5-12. Winners will receive prizes!

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August 2-11, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Stop by our cutout at Old MacDonald’s Farm for a photo op!

Next ISSUE: TOUGH TOPICS Coming next month: All of us encounter situations where we don’t know what to say or how to act. In our upcoming issue, Hood will provide advice from local families and area experts to help your family navigate difficult situations.

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Contributing Writers Martha Pap, Heather DeWit, Amber Bruns, Dr. Jennifer L. Nelson, Kristine Weires, Richard E. Bavaria, Alexis Kolb, Stephanie Spaan, Deb Wolf, Becky Nelson, Alyssa Kuecker, Dr. Angela Gulbranson, Shaina Herrmann Interns Lauren Catangui (Marketing) Molly Bruggeman (Design) Website Connie Miles Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

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by Martha Pap, Certified Lactation Consultant, Sanford Women’s

Off to a Healthy Start Nursing Benefits for both Mom and Baby Most parents know that breastfed babies tend to have stronger immune systems. They don’t get sick as often, and when they do, they tend to have less severe illnesses and recover more quickly.

Why “breast is best” for mom and baby

But that’s not all. Research is showing that there are many benefits to nursing our babies that we didn’t dream of just a few years ago. Scientific studies have shown that breastfeeding may help prevent other serious conditions, such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, cancer, obesity, asthma and allergies.

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Some of the common positive “side effects” for a nursing mom include:

• Quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight.

• Fewer trips to the doctor with a sick baby.

• R elease of oxytocin, a hormone that causes the uterus to contract, reducing bleeding and helping a new mom’s body heal faster.

• R elease of prolactin, a hormone that helps the mother’s body make milk, which helps with bonding.

•D elayed ovulation, which helps a new mom avoid another pregnancy too soon.

Getting help Breastfeeding may come easy for many women, while many others will find it to be a struggle. Moms are discharged after that first day or two and then sometimes problems can begin.

Lactation education services like those at Sanford Health are close to home and easily accessible to families. The program prepared new mom Micaela Rueckert and her husband while they were expecting their first baby. After baby Nyla was born, lactation consultants helped Micaela work out some issues she had getting her daughter initially latched on properly when starting to nurse. A follow-up appointment helped her feel prepared for the coming weeks.

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Today, Rueckert embraces breastfeeding, knowing that she is providing her daughter with natural nutrition.

“This is what our bodies are made to do,” she says.

“It feels so good to know that I can give her exactly what she needs.” n

Overcoming

by Heather DeWit

“Breast milk is best.” I certainly would never deny that.

However, for many families it just isn’t that simple. As parents, we prioritize, try to find balance, think, cry, pray, and make choices. For us, switching to formula became our best option. While we were expecting our first daughter, I decided I wanted to breastfeed until her first birthday. However, after I went back to work following my maternity leave, we realized we needed to re-think our plan. I am blessed to have a job that not only helps us meet our financial needs as a family but also allows me to do something that makes a difference. The only disadvantage is that it sometimes requires very busy days. Pumping during the day wasn’t going well and my supply was just too low. I was exhausted, frustrated and sad. When we decided to give Mickila a bottle I felt an immense weight off my shoulders while I gazed into her big beautiful eyes and snuggled while she drank her formula. Sadly, as quickly as that weight was lifted another jumped on – mommy guilt!

Tips for other parents bottle-feeding their little ones: • B e sure to make the most of feeding time. Gaze into your baby’s eyes, sing songs, smile, cuddle and tell stories. Eating takes up a large percentage of their waking hours - use the time for bonding.

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• Keep formula supplies close by for nighttime feedings.

• P ay close attention to how long formula sits out, washing hands, sanitizing bottles and making sure you are feeding baby in the healthiest way possible.

• P remeasure water and powdered formula into the containers they sell for this purpose. It helps when you are on the go and also ensures that if you have another person doing the bottle for you they get the formula mixed for correct nutrition. n

When Addi Joy was born and went to the NICU, I pumped Addi Joy’s first throughout the day while bottle after being I waited by her hospital bed in the NICU but again, a variety of circumstances led us to decide breastfeeding wasn’t best for our family.

Again, that guilt came for choosing formula.

This mommy guilt was a burden I decided to ditch, but it took far too long.

For our family, bottle-feeding helped us to have a happy mommy, to enjoy time with our babies and to have happy little girls. My daughters are 5 and 8 and are both healthy and smart. They know they are loved.

I feel so powerfully that parents need to know that when they are doing their best, that is enough. They don’t need to feel guilty or question their instincts.

They need to take in all of the information they have, consider it carefully in relation to their circumstances, and love their little ones. It is all too important to waste time on guilt.

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BACK TO BED The summer break finds us being more relaxed and lenient on bed times. We tend to allow our kids to enjoy the beautiful weather in the evening hours as often as possible. Breaking away from bedtime routines for a few months may make the back to school routine more difficult. In order to ease the transition to the back to school bedtime routine, there are a few strategies to try.

A few weeks before school starts: • C ome up with a plan for the bedtime routine.

Example: Pajamas on, bathroom, brush teeth, and read a book. Attempt to use this routine every night.

• B egin to move the bedtime back to the appropriate time. If summer bedtime was 10pm, move back 15 or 30 minute intervals every couple of days until you’ve reached the desired bedtime.

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• I f morning wake-up time is another issue as well, use the same strategy. Wake up approximately 15 minutes early for a few days, and continue to gradually back up the wake up time.

• I f you anticipate that your child may have significant difficulty, even if the above strategies are attempted, be prepared ahead of time with a reward system. If Susie goes to bed on-time and independently completes her bedtime routine for 3 nights, she can earn a new song for the iPod (use what works for your child).

With a little bit of planning ahead, your child can have a smooth transition to the back to school bedtime routine.

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by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director

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• I nvite friends! Have them bring some supplies to add to your obstacles.

• I nclude the kids in the creation process. This way they will learn how to make their own courses in the future.

• S upervise the first few rounds and set up the rules to avoid conflicts. A stopwatch can be fun for older kids, too!

• H ave drinks ready for participants, or add a water feature to help keep them cool and hydrated.

• Encourage kids to cheer for each other – this helps prevent any unfriendly competitions.

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There are some things to look out for that may signify some separation anxiety is present: • D oes the child verbalize concerns about the wellbeing of their caregivers, specifically worry about death or physical injury from a variety of causes?

Often when there are separation anxiety issues present, the parents feel overwhelmed by the child’s needs.

Whatever they try to ease their child’s anxiety only works short-term or not at all. In some cases, child and family counseling can be helpful to aid the child in managing stress and provide support to the parents. However, if not addressed at all, this disorder can lead to a child’s inability to be fully independent and interfere with his/her confidence level.

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In conclusion, Separation Anxiety Disorder is concerning but not untreatable. Parents should monitor their child’s behavior and seek help if needed to ensure the family can function in a healthy way. n Photo courtesy of Kristi Shanks Photography

Separation Anxiety Disorder is usually first diagnosed in childhood. It is defined as an excessive amount of anxiety concerning separation from the home or from those a child is attached to. In reality, every child experiences stress and anxiety when separated from loved ones or their home, which they consider safe and secure.

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by Jennifer L. Nelson, DO, Family Physician, Midwest Family Care

Going for a Visit Children who are ages one year and older should have annual check-ups at their doctor. Children under one have more frequent visits. These visits encompass a variety of issues to help ensure the health and safety of your child.

In preparing for the actual visit, it is helpful to schedule these visits when your children are alert and fresh. Try to avoid nap times. It’s also important to gather appropriate information, including insurance information and your child’s vaccination records if you have them. This will allow the doctor’s office to compare the vaccination record retrieved from the state website and ensure that your child receives the appropriate vaccines. Equally important is a list of previous serious illnesses, surgeries, medications, allergies, and hospitalizations that your child may have had.

Not only is it important for the parents to prepare the information to bring to the appointment, but it is also very important for them to prepare the child. If your child is old enough to ask questions and comprehend, it is important to explain what will happen at the visit. You can tell them they will be weighed, measured, have their temperature taken, and a

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blood pressure cuff will gently squeeze their arm. The doctor will check them over by looking in their ears and throat with a flashlight. He/She will also listen to their heart and lungs and gently push on their stomach. Knowing in advance what will happen may help put your child more at ease. However, it is also important to discuss immunizations with them and help prepare them for the possibility of getting some shots to “help keep them healthy.” Please don’t promise your child “no shots” at their visit only to find out they need vaccines that day. The children who know in advance can ask questions and prepare themselves, and they do much better than those who find out about the shots at the office.

I personally love it when both the child and parent come prepared. Some of the topics covered at your child’s visit will include: sleep habits, eating, safety, bowel and bladder habits, hygiene, speech, activity, interaction with others and behavior. If you have questions or concerns about any of these topics or others, bring them up at your child’s visit so that they can be addressed.

Have a happy and safe summer! n

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by Becky Nelson, Curriculum Administrator for the South Dakota Department of Education

COMMON CORE Defining Your Child’s Education The South Dakota Common Core Standards provide a clear and rigorous set of expectations at each grade level in K-12 in the subject areas of English-language arts and math. The standards outline knowledge and skills all students need to successfully transition to postsecondary and careers. For example, the standards ask students to: • apply math in real-world situations, • read and analyze both literature and informational text, • c onstruct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, • solve problems, and • communicate effectively.

Growing global competition makes it critical that students graduate high school ready for the challenges of college and careers in today’s knowledge-based economy.

The standards promote deeper understanding of the key concepts students need to succeed as critical and independent thinkers and have been supported by business and industry leaders across the country.

Instruction guided by the standards places more emphasis on thorough understanding and application of knowledge, as opposed to memorization and testtaking, allowing educators to more accurately gauge student learning. By engaging higher order thinking skills, students will be better able to process, organize and call upon the knowledge they’ve gained throughout their studies. Examples of these skills include comparing and contrasting, completing multistep processes, developing plans, and evaluating results.

State standards are not new, and in South Dakota, local school districts will still decide how to teach the standards, as they always have in the past. This means while supporting resources may look different from district to district, the students are still learning the same skills. The transition may be challenging at first, but in the long run, the shift to new standards will make our state stronger and our students more successful. n

west How do Common Core Standards vary by grade level?

The standards (like our old SD State Standards) build on what is learned at each grade level. So if you look at a particular standard in 4th grade, you can see what was learned in 3rd grade and where they are headed for 5th grade.

When will Common Core Standards be implemented?

They are already being implemented.

SD students will be tested over the standards in 2014-2015, so schools across the state have already been searching the gaps of the SD standards and filling in with Common Core.

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by Carey Richardson, Canton Lawrence Elementary, 3rd Grade

What are Common Core Standards?

How will the curriculum change?

Many parts of the curriculum will remain the same.

However, a key goal in developing the new standards has been to provide greater depth of knowledge and understanding in how kids are using what they learn.

First, in some areas of learning, the students will be focusing on fewer topics. For instance, in second grade, standards formerly included several about naming and writing fractions. Now they are narrowed down to a simple introduction of fractions.

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Common Core Standards are the goals students are expected to reach in their learning, including both skills and knowledge. States have been developing and using their own standards for years, and often these standards have been similar but not the exactly the same. With the Common Core State Standards, the expectation will be more uniform across the nation.

Right now, 45 states have adopted the standards.

Second, students are expected to use what they’ve learned on a much higher level, and that means the testing will be far more rigorous. Kids won’t just be asked to calculate the area of a given space anymore; they’ll be asked to use their understanding of area to design the use of a building’s space.

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These standards will provide the basis for our children’s education, so that’s powerful. Although much of what students are learning will remain the same, parents will want to know of changes so they can help their students succeed.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

The Smarter Balanced Assessment is an online test.

That will be a huge change from the fill-in-the-bubble tests of the past!

by Dianna Tyler, Hartford Elementary Principal, WC K-12 Curriculum and Title I Director

How will the curriculum change?

You won’t see drastic changes. In lower elementary, time and money will not be taught until 2nd grade when children are more developmentally ready to understand those more difficult concepts. However, in the upper grades in math, you will see many of the SD Standards moving down grade levels. Common Core is a more “rigorous” curriculum then our students have had with the SD Standards.

Why is awareness of Common Core Standards important?

Awareness of anything taught to your children is important. Parents need

to attend meetings held by districts that explain many of these changes and ask questions at parent teacher conferences.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

One more thing about the Common Core Standards – they not only are changing what gets taught when, but also how we teach. Much of the math is now “Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)” where kids are allowed to find more than one way to an answer. There is more problem solving and critical thinking involved at earlier levels.

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by Deb Wolf, High School Instructional Coach

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1:1 Technology Initiative: A Transformation of Teaching and Learning This is an exciting time in the Sioux Falls Public Schools!

We live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale.

That’s why the District is moving ahead with a longawaited 1:1 Student Technology Initiative. Starting this fall, Phase I of the project has every 3rd through 12th grader receiving a Chromebook, while every child in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will receive an iPad in Phase II. Until now, the cost of putting technology into the hands of every one of our 24,000 students has proven to be too costly. But, as new technology is developed and costs come down, the time to move forward is now.

The driving purpose of the 1:1 Student Technology Initiative is to increase student engagement, further involve students in active learning, and provide students with 21st Century skills such as communication, problem solving, and collaboration, along with content expertise.

The 1:1 Student Technology Initiative focuses on academic achievement, student engagement, and the customized learning that is so important for success in today’s world.

Unlike classrooms of the previous century, the teacher and textbook are no longer the sole sources of information.

Each student has, at their fingertips, the entire Web of knowledge. This abundance of information provides both opportunities and challenges for students to effectively find and curate, analyze and evaluate this

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information. Students become producers of content, not just consumers. Through the use of Web2.0 tools, the audience moves from their teacher and classroom peers to a global audience. Learning becomes more studentcentered rather than teacher/textbook-centered.

The functionality of Google Docs and Edmodo provide the base platforms for teacher and student collaboration.

These platforms allow the classroom community to extend past the walls of the classroom and beyond the school day. Students and teachers are able to communicate and collaborate the way the world communicates and collaborates today: whenever, wherever, and with whoever is necessary and appropriate for student learning.

As working professionals know, effective employees must be savvy with fluently navigating the overwhelming amount of data available to them. Our students must do the same. In addition to the required content, students must learn life and career skills, such as flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and crosscultural skills, productivity and accountability, leadership and responsibility. This 1:1 Student Technology Initiative provides the tools for young learners to meet and exceed the demands of today’s careers.

As an educator, I am thoroughly energized by the opportunities this 1:1 Student Technology Initiative will bring to your child’s classroom. The initiative has created a spark in our profession that will positively benefit student instruction and our desire to deliver only the highest quality education possible for your child. n

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The special treatment began with a personal styling appointment at Chelsea’s where Lora’s wardrobe was dissected, updated and gifted $200 in free clothing!

Next she found herself at Salon Britori where she was given a sleek hairstyle and rich, walnut color.

While her color processed, Danielle McClure, a distributor for It Works, treated Lora to a body contouring wrap that resulted in 5 inches lost. She learned how to play up her best features with a makeup lesson from Impower Image Consulting. Lora’s final stop in the makeover process was a relaxing manicure and pedicure at Salon Revolution.

Her star treatment wouldn’t have been complete without a personal paparazzo capturing every move. Ann Louisa Photography shot each piece of Lora’s makeover and closed the day with a celebrity style photo shoot.

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A mother of three, grandmother to one (with another on the way), and a mother of sorts in her role as a 5th grade teacher, Lora DeCurtins selflessly gives her best to those around her while putting herself at the end of the line. With health concerns looming and the loss of her own mother in 2011, Lora’s daughter, Amanda, described the last few years as “tough” in her heartfelt entry letter for the What to Wear: Mom Makeover contest dreamed up by Chelsea Pickner of Chelsea’s Boutique and co-sponsored by ‘Hood Magazine. “…[S]he constantly tries to be a blessing to others,” Lora’s daughter writes. “It’s time for a blessing for her.” That letter won Lora a day of star-studded pampering with Amanda and seven area businesses in honor of Mother’s Day.

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When our children need extra help in school, sometimes the process as to how to get that help seems daunting.

Here are a few tips for parents as they research which academic program is best for their child.

1. Listen to your child. My motto is: Listen to your children as they will tell you what they need. If your child says he is anxious, he is. If your child says that school is difficult, it is. Validating what our children say helps them to feel safe enough to share how they truly feel.

2. C ommunicate with your child’s teacher about your concerns as soon as possible. Don’t wait! The further behind your child gets, the harder it is to make up. As teachers have several children to look after, it is best to set up an appointment and go in with a specific list of concerns. Some examples would be:

5. S tay involved! I always tell parents to follow your intuition. If something feels wrong, it probably is. Continue to research all of your options. This can be done by talking to other parents, researching on the internet, or calling professional organizations such as Parent Connection, SD Advocacy, or Excel Achievement. All three places will give you advice free of charge.

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p ‘hood should Establish good communication with your child. Ask the questions and create a safe environment for discussing their learning success and challenges.

 • Y our child seems to not be reading as well as you feel he/she should be.  • Math causes anxiety for your child.  • Y our child seems to be very anxious about going to school.

3. Learn about the process.

Will your child be tested? When will this take place and when will you receive the results?

Does your school have a teaching model called RTI (Response to Intervention)?

4. Ask questions! Find out specifically which program or curriculum will be used to help your child.

Ask questions like:  • What is the research behind this program?  • When can I expect to see results?  • H ow does this program meet my child’s specific needs?  • Who will be implementing this program?  • H ow often will my child receive special help?

(Once a week, twice, etc.)  • What can we do at home?

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Middle School

All Age Groups

Monday, July 1 6:15pm-7pm......................................................................Messy Mondays, Kuehn Park, ages 2-3,$5 (preregistration required)

Tuesday, July 2 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 11am-3pm...............Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 7-12, $20/each (member) $25 /each (non-member) 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20 3pm-4pm.................................................................Healthy Kids & Families, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 5pm - 6pm..................................................................Taekwondo, YWCA South, ages 4-12, $20 month (preregistration required) 6pm-8pm....................................................................................Parade Entry Class, Heritage Park, $5 (preregistration required)

Wednesday, July 3 11:30am-12:15pm...............................................................Books for Dessert Storytime & Bookmobile Visit, Hayward Elementary

Saturday, July 6 9am-6pm......................................................................................Animal Enrichment Day, Great Plains Zoo, $5.50-$8.50+tax 9am-12pm.........................................................................................................Kids Workshop: Despicable Me 2, Home Depot 9:15pm-11:30pm.....................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Tuesday, July 9 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-11am....................................................................................Zoomobile for the Little Ones, Sherman Park, ages 6 & under 10:15am-10:50am.................................................................................................The Dragon’s Egg Puppet Show, Main Library 11:30am - 2:30pm....Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 4-6, $20/each (member) $25/each (non-member) 1:15pm-1:50pm...................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Brandon Library 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20 3pm-4:45pm............................................................................................................................Movie Tuesday, Ronning Library 5pm-7pm........................................................................................................................Kidgits Barnyard Bash, The Empire Mall

Wednesday, July 10 10am-11am................................................................................Zoomobile for the Little Ones, Laurel Oak Park, ages 6 & under 11:30am-12:15pm........................................................Books for Dessert Storytime & Bookmobile Visit, Hayward Elementary 1pm-1:35pm........................................................................................................The Dragon’s Egg Puppet Show, Caille Library 6pm-7pm...........................................Make Your Own Pet Bed, Kuehn Community Center, ages 6+, $14 (preregistration required)

Thursday, July 11 10:15am-10:50am..........................................................................................The Dragon’s Egg Puppet Show, Ronning Library 6:30pm-7:45pm.......................................Pageant 101, Kenny Anderson Community Center, ages 4-9, $5 (preregistration required)

Friday, July 12 2pm-2:35pm.....................................................................................................The Dragon’s Egg Puppet Show, Brandon Library

Saturday, July 13 9:15pm-11:30pm.....................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Monday, July 15 6pm-7pm............................................Daddy & Me Mini Sports Camp, Morningside Park, ages 4-5, $15 (preregistration required)

Tuesday, July 16 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr

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Elementary

Middle School

All Ages

Tuesday, July 16 10:05am-10:40am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 11:30am - 2:30pm....Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 4-6, $20/each (member) $25/each (non-member) 1pm-1:35pm and 3pm-3:35pm ....................................................................................................Magic Show, Ronning Library 6pm-7pm............................................Daddy & Me Mini Sports Camp, Morningside Park, ages 4-5, $15 (preregistration required)

Wednesday, July 17 10:05am-10:40am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 11:30am-12:15pm................................................................Books for Dessert Storytime & Bookmobile Visit, Hayward Elementary 2pm-2:35pm and 7pm-7:35pm ........................................................................................................Magic Show, Caille Library 6pm-7pm............................................Daddy & Me Mini Sports Camp, Morningside Park, ages 4-5, $15 (preregistration required)

Thursday, July 18 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 2pm-2:35pm...............................................................................................................................Magic Show, Brandon Library

Friday, July 19 9am-11am....................................................................Siouxland Libraries Book Walk, Featuring: Do Re Let’s Play, Downtown

Saturday, July 20 10am-12pm..........................................................Cookies & Canvas, Butterfly House, ages 5-9, $20 (preregistration required) 9:15pm-11:30pm.....................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Monday, July 22 11am-12pm.................................................................................................The Day the Crayons Quit Storytime, Barnes & Noble 6pm-7pm.........................................................................Art in the Park, McKennan Park, ages 4-5, $5 (preregistration required)

Tuesday, July 23 10am-11am..........................................................Dakota Sky Piano Festival: Children’s Concert, Washington Pavilion, Grades K-5 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:45am-11:30am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 11am-12pm...........................................................................Dakota Sky Piano Festival: Children’s Concert, Washington Pavilion 2:30pm-4pm..........................................................................................................Plant Pal Make-and-Take Craft, Main Library 3pm-4:45pm.............................................................................................................................Movie Tuesday, Ronning Library

Wednesday, July 24 10am-11am............................................................................................Crazy Carnival for Kids, Laurel Oak Park, ages 6 & under 10:05am-10:40am....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 2:30pm-4pm........................................................................................................Plant Pal Make-and-Take Craft, Caille Library

Thursday, July 25 9:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 10am-11am............................................................................................Crazy Carnival for Kids, Sherman Park, ages 6 & under 10am-11am and 6pm-7pm........................................Spy Kids, Kuehn Community Center, ages 6-9, $5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 2:30pm-4pm...................................................................................................Plant Pal Make-and-Take Craft, Ronning Library

Friday, July 26 10:15am-11:45am...........................................................................................Plant Pal Make-and-Take Craft, Ronning Library

Saturday, July 27 9am-5:30pm.....................................................Family Fest, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, adults-$5, kids 14 & under-free

Look for ‘Hood’s booth!

9:15pm-11:30pm......................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Sunday, July 28 6:30pm-7:30pm...................................................................................................Super Soaker Sunday Nights, Spellerberg Pool

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Middle School

All Ages

Sunday, July 28 11:00am-4:00pm................................................Canton Area Car Show, Downtown Canton, SD, $5/person, 14 & younger free

Come color with ‘Hood!

Monday, July 29

10am-11am...................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:45am-11:30am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 11am-12pm...........................................................................Dakota Sky Piano Festival: Children’s Concert, Washington Pavilion 11am-3pm..............Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 7-12, $20/each (member) $25/each (non-member) 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20 6pm-8pm.......................................................................................................................Kids’ Nite in the Park, McKennan Park

Wednesday, July 31 10:05am-10:40am..............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 10:45am-11:20am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 11:30am-12:15pm..............................................................Books for Dessert Storytime & Bookmobile Visit, Hayward Elementary

Thursday, August 1 10am-11am............................................................................Barnyard Bash, Falls Park, ages 4-5, $5 (preregistration required) 10:45am-11:20am.................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Friday, August 2 5pm-11pm.........................................................Sioux Empire Fair-Sneak Peek, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, $25 (carnival wristband)

Saturday, August 3 9am-6pm..........................................................................................Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo, Great Plains Zoo, $5.50-$8.50+tax 9:15pm-11:30pm......................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

August 3-11, 2013 10am-12am.....................................................................................Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Look for ‘Hood at Old MacDonald’s Farm!

12pm-8pm.........................................................................Child Safety Activity Center, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 7pm...............................................................................Bob Bohm Variety Magic Show, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Sunday, August 4 12pm-8pm.........................................................................Child Safety Activity Center, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 6:30pm-7:30pm.................................................................................................Super Soaker Sunday Nights, Frank Olson Pool

Monday, August 5 3pm...............................................................................Bob Bohm Variety Magic Show, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Tuesday, August 6 9:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 10am-11am...................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 11am-3pm..............Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 7-12, $20/each (member) $25/each (non-member) 12pm-6pm..........................................................................................Barnyard Review, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20 3pm-4:45pm.............................................................................................................................Movie Tuesday, Ronning Library

Wednesday, August 7 10:05am-10:40am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 11:30am-12:15pm...............................................................Books for Dessert Storytime & Bookmobile Visit, Hayward Elementary 7pm................................................................................Bob Bohm Variety Magic Show, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Thursday, August 8

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6pm-7pm.........................................................................Art in the Park, McKennan Park, ages 4-5, $5 (preregistration required)

Tuesday, July 30

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5:30pm-6:30pm........................................................................Barnyard Bash, Falls Park, ages 4-5, $5 (preregistration required)

10am-11am.................................................................Lady Bugs, Caterpillars, & More, Tuthill Park, $10 (preregistration required)

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10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 3pm...............................................................................Bob Bohm Variety Magic Show, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 6pm-7pm.................................................................Lady Bugs, Caterpillars, & More, Tuthill Park, $10 (preregistration required)

Friday, August 9 12pm-6pm..........................................................................................Barnyard Review, Sioux Empire Fair, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Saturday, August 10 10am-12pm................................................................................................................Kidgits Back to School, The Empire Mall 10am-12pm.................................................................Pirate Training Camp, Tuthill Park, ages 2-3, $10 (preregistration required) 9:15am-11:30pm......................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Sunday, August 11 6:30pm-7:30pm...................................................................................................Super Soaker Sunday Nights, Kuehn Pool

Tuesday, August 13 10am-11am..................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:45am-11:30am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 11am-3pm...............Summer Tuesday Camps, Star Performance Complex, ages 7-12, $20/each (member) $25 /each (non-member)

Thursday, August 15 8am-10:30am.........................................................................Stupendous Race, Pasley Park, $10/team (preregistration required) 9:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr First Day of School, Sioux Falls Catholic School.............................................................................................................................

First Day of School, Tea Area School District................................................................................................................................

Saturday, August 17 4pm-6pm........................Adaptive Fishing Fun, Family Park, ages 6+, Family Park (near West 12th Street and Tea/Ellis Road) 9:15am-11:30pm......................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Monday, August 19 First Day of School, Sioux Falls School District............................................................................................................................

Tuesday, August 20 9:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 10am-11am..................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20

Wednesday, August 21 First Day of School, Baltic School..............................................................................................................................................

First Day of School, Brandon Valley School District......................................................................................................................

First Day of School, Canton School District.................................................................................................................................

First Day of School, Harrisburg School District.............................................................................................................................

First Day of School, Sioux Falls Lutheran School......................................................................................................................... .

First Day of School, West Central School District..........................................................................................................................

First Day of School, West Lyon School District..............................................................................................................................

Thursday, August 22 9:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr

Saturday, August 24 9:15am-11:30pm......................................................................................................................Moonlight Movies: Fawick Park

Sunday, August 25 3pm-4pm......................................................Princess Party in the Park, Tuthill Park, ages 2-5, $10 (preregistration required)

Tuesday, August 27 9:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Toddler Time, Sky Zone, $4/hr 10am-11am..................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:45am-11:30am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 2pm-3:30pm...............................................................................................................Kids Painting Party, Creative Spirits, $20

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by Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., Sylvan Learning

Getting in Gear:

A Back to School Survival Guide

STUDENTS:

For many students, the first day of school doesn’t only bring new teachers and new friends - it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Starting the school year off on the right foot can help minimize students’ stress levels throughout the year.

Get Cleaning. A dirty, cluttered room is not conducive to studying. Get organized before homework starts piling up.

• Remove seldom-worn clothing.

• Pack away belongings not used on a regular basis.

• F or smaller children, label areas so they can easily see where belongings should go.

Carve Out a Homework Spot. Whether it is in your bedroom, the basement, or a family office, find an area where you can work distraction-free and claim it as your official workspace.

• P ick a place that is always available and where you feel comfortable doing schoolwork.

• S tock the area with all of the supplies and tools that are needed to complete homework.

Get Organized. Organization is key to ensure you stay on top of the requirements for each subject.

• Use separate, labeled notebooks for each class.

• C reate files for each subject. The folders can hold assignments, essays, handouts and notes taken during classes.

• P urchase a planner or calendar to keep track of important dates and deadlines.

Set Educational Goals. Whether it is striving for an A in a certain subject, handing in all homework on time or preparing for tests well in advance, setting goals can

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help establish a routine for the new year. Set goals that are measurable, specific, reasonable and have personal value.

Stay On Schedule. Minimize last minute cramming or deadline mix-ups by creating a detailed school schedule.

• Include all classes, assignments and key dates, such as project deadlines and test dates. Fill in new dates as they arise.

• Schedule specific times for studying, projects and extracurricular activities. The more thorough the schedule, the more helpful it will be to you.

Know The School. If you ever feel swamped with back to school madness, ask for help. Schools assist students with transitioning from one grade to another.

Meet with your guidance counselor and/or teachers. If you are still nervous, ask your mom or dad to drop you off at school on the first day of class.

Be Adventurous. Step out of your comfort zone this school year by trying new things academically and in terms of extracurricular activities.

• T ry every type of class and/or activity. You never know what your strengths are until you experience as much as you can.

• Challenge yourself. If you have the opportunity, take the hardest classes - not the easiest subjects.

• A sk questions. There is nothing wrong with not always knowing the answer. Asking questions is the best way to learn!

Think Positive. Yes, going back to school means homework and early mornings. It also means reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, resuming fun extracurricular activities, learning more about your favorite subjects and improving on your last year’s performance. n

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At Midwest Family Care, we provide innovative and personalized care for every member of your family. We offer immediate access to — and quality time with — our providers. Call and get sameday appointments or even extended hours upon request.

(605) 444-8650 Walk-ins also welcome.

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SUMMER@CChAildMrenP’sSCare HANDWRITING Pre-K: Aug. 5-7, 8:30-10:30 am; Cost $150 / K-2: Aug. 5-7, 12-14, 1-3 pm; Cost: $250 Cursive: Aug. 12-15, 4-6 pm; Cost: $150 South Dakota’s only practitioners certified in the Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum will help your child develop skills to take frustration out of handwriting.

LET’S TALK* July 8-11, Times TBD Children will focus on peer interactions while using voice output devices in fun and functional ways.

POWER MOBILITY* Call for More Info Exciting opportunities to experience the latest technology in power mobility in a fun and functional setting. * Insurance coverage may apply.

Call (605) 444-9700 or visit cchs.org for details.

We offer free screenings for developmental milestones, autism spectrum disorders, toe-walking, torticollis, and orthotic/prosthetic needs.

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4th Annual Fa mily fest!

Family is one of the most important parts of everyday life for all individuals ages 1 to 100. Strong family bonds encourage the development of each member. That is why it is important to provide your family with all the resources needed to grow, strengthen and enrich your lives. FamilyFest offers all of this, along with a day of fun family time together!

FamilyFest is a truly unique event that focuses on the education and resources your family needs to make daily, weekly and yearly decisions. We are excited to celebrate our 4th summer for this event! The day offers anything from recreational activities, sports and clubs to healthcare, education and family trips, respected local, state and national businesses, churches, and organizations.

Together all of our vendors create awareness and educate families about their products and services. The event provides a much needed outlet for parents and future parents to gather all the information they need to help as their families develop and change.

FamilyFest has one of the largest concentrations of non-profit organizations that setup at one event. These non-profits are able to create awareness in the community about what they offer! We will again donate proceeds from the event to local charities in the community.

FamilyFest will not be raising admission into the event. It will still be only $5.00 per adult admission and collected at the gate with children 14 & under getting in FREE. Once inside all the activities and entertainment are included for no additional charge. Families are encouraged to bring a used cell phone that they can exchange for their admission.

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on, jump in, ride on), face painting, train rides, roller racers and paddleboats, a splash zone and several activity tents. There will also be 2 stages with a variety of entertainers from musicians to kid entertainers! Even the local sports team mascots will be out to say hi to all the families and compete in the Mascot Challenge! All of these activities and entertainment throughout the day are completely FREE for families to enjoy!

NEW ACTIVITIES at FamilyFest: • Midcontinent is sponsoring LaserTag this year! Our first LasterTag Arena • Take the leap from 30 feet in the air on the new mobile Zipline ***Details will be coming soon on our 1st FamilyFest “Family Sweepstakes” and places to Register to Win!!!

NEW ENTERTAINMENT at FamilyFest: • Mr. Steve from PBS (brought to us by SDPB) • Phil Baker • And many more! Be sure and stay connected at www.familyfestsf.com When you get tired of learning and playing, take a rest in food court and purchase a snack or some amazing foods like ice cream, funnel cakes, blooming onions, cheese curds, gyros, tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, corn dogs and pizza!

FamilyFest and our sponsors are dedicated to bring families together and strengthen their bond. Come out to the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 27, 2013 to celebrate family life!

Visit www.FamilyFestSF.com for complete details, entertainment schedule and a list of the exhibitors and to pre-register for the event.

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July 27th, 2013 9 AM - 5 PM

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls ADMISSION: $5 .00 | KIDS 14 & UNDER: FREE ALL children’s activities and inflatables/bounce houses are included with admission, so enjoy:

Exhibitor Booths • Face Painting • Balloon Twisting Children Safety Information • Kids Fun Zone & over 20 Inflatables Kid’s Train • Paddle Boats • Roller Racers Splash Zone with Water slide • Zipline • LaserTag 2 Stages Featuring Music & Entertainment sponsored by:

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Snap it and RSVP to FamilyFest by your mobile phone!

www.FamilyFestSF.com For more information, please call 605-332-6000.

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1 lb ground beef 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 4 canned pineapple slices, drained 12 Hawaiian sweet or small whole wheat dinner rolls, split lettuce recipe provided

by South Dakota Sauce Beef Council 1/4 c barbecue sauce 1/4 c pineapple preserves 1 tbsp packed brown sugar

Directions

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Combine ground beef and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into twelve 1/2-inch thick mini patties. Set aside.

Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160째F, turning occasionally. Meanwhile brush pineapple slices with sauce and place on grid around patties. Grill pineapple 4 minutes, turning once and brushing with additional sauce. Remove pineapple, and keep it warm. Brush burgers with remaining sauce after turning. Cut each pineapple slice into thirds. Line bottom of each roll with lettuce, top with burger, then with pineapple piece. Close sandwiches.

Sweet Veggie Skewers Ingredients 1 Japanese eggplant (about 1 lb), cut into rounds & halved 24 cherry tomatoes 1 orange pepper, cubed 1 zucchini, cut into rounds & halved 1 sweet onion, cut into rounds & quartered

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Marinade

3 tbsp canola oil 3 tbsp orange juice 1 tsp honey 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 clove garlic, minced

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Whisk together marinade ingredients and pour over cut vegetables in a wide, shallow dish. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Thread vegetables onto 12 skewers. Grill, brushing with extra marinade, for 5 minutes per side or until veggies are lightly charred.

Kicked-Up Corn Ingredients

1/4 tsp chili powder 1/2 c grated Parmesan 6 ears corn 1 tbsp olive oil 2 limes, cut into wedges

Directions

Mix chili powder and cheese; set aside. If grilling corn in husks, peel back husks, remove corn silk, and replace husks. Otherwise, strip husks and silk. Place on grill and rotate each ear 1/4 turn with tongs every 5 minutes or as husks become blackened. Remove corn from grill and strip husks. Brush each ear of corn with olive oil, squeeze with one lime wedge, and sprinkle on cheese mixture to taste.

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Pacific Rim Grilled Steak & Noodle Salad

x-Mex e T Ingredients d 1 beef flank steak (1 1/2 to 2 lbs) Grille o Packets h Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional) c a N Marinade & Dressing

Up Corn Grilled Tex-Mex Nacho Packets Ingredients

8 c bite-sized corn tortilla chips 1 1/2 c refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned ground beef (from 18-oz container) 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed 1 c chopped Italian plum tomatoes 3/4 c diced peeled pitted avocado 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained 1 c shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Directions

Heat grill. Cut four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips in center of each foil sheet. Spoon ground beef in taco sauce evenly over chips. Sprinkle all remaining ingredients evenly over beef mixture. Wrap each packet securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion. When ready to grill, place packets on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and toppings are thoroughly heated. To serve, carefully open each packet to allow steam to escape.

2/3 c teriyaki marinade and sauce 1/2 c orange marmalade 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced

recipe provided

by South Dakota Beef Council

Noodle Salad 8 oz uncooked whole grain, whole wheat or regular spaghetti 2 c broccoli florets 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 c carrot, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 c chopped fresh basil and/or mint

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients in glass measuring cup, whisking until just blended. Cover and refrigerate 2/3 cup for dressing. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli, bell pepper and carrot during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Place pasta mixture in large serving bowl. Stir in basil. Heat reserved 2/3 cup dressing in microwave on high 30 to 60 seconds or until hot, stirring once. Add to pasta mixture, tossing to combine. Set aside. Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into slices; sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Serve steak with noodle salad.

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Cheeseburger Cupcakes Ingredients 1 dozen vanilla cupcakes 1 dozen chocolate cupcakes Coconut, tinted green for “lettuce” Yellow/orange frosting for “cheese” Red frosting for “ketchup” Sesame seeds for “bun” Makes 1 dozen cheeseburger cupcakes.

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Directions

Slice all cupcakes in half. The vanilla cupcakes will be used for the buns and the chocolate cupcakes will be used for the hamburger patties. You will only use half of the chocolate layers. Lay out all the bottoms of the vanilla cupcakes. Layer the yellow/orange frosting, chocolate “patty”, red frosting, green coconut, then the top of the vanilla cupcake. You may want to add a bit of frosting to hold the top on. Once they are all assembled, brush the tops with a little bit of water and sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Barbecued Bananas Ingredients 4 bananas 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 c brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 c vanilla ice cream

Directions

Preheat grill for low heat. Halve each of the bananas lengthwise, then widthwise. Sprinkle bananas with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll banana pieces in sugar/cinnamon mixture until well coated. Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange bananas on preheated grill, and cook for 3 minutes per side. Serve in a bowl with vanilla ice cream topped with a sprinkling of remaining sugar/cinnamon mixture.

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Grill Cinna ed Apple & mon S kewer s

Grilled Apple & Cinnamon Skewers Ingredients 1 red delicious apple, cored, cut into 8 wedges 1 granny smith apple, cored, cut into 8 wedges 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Vanilla yogurt, to serve 4 pre-soaked bamboo skewers

Directions

Thread red and green apple wedges alternately onto skewers. Place on a baking tray lined with foil. Brush skewers lightly with water. Preheat grill on medium-high.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle over skewers. Grill for 6 minutes or until sugar has melted and apple has just softened. Serve with yogurt.

Peanutty S’more on the Grill Ingredients 1 large marshmallow 2 graham cracker squares 1 peanut butter cup

Directions

Preheat grill to medium heat. Place a 10- x 12-inch piece of foil on a flat surface. Place one graham cracker on foil.

Place peanut butter cup on graham cracker then top with marshmallow. Top with remaining graham cracker half, and wrap lightly in foil. Place on grill and heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until marshmallow is melted.

A Parent’s Guide to

by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

As a your child climbs onto a yellow bus or hurries toward a school door, is the brownbag lunch clutched in his or her hands energy for busy minds and bodies or a risk for an early slump? Kara Bruning, MD, Pediatrician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy Pediatrics South, and Kristen Sousek, RD, LN, Dietitian at the South Minnesota Avenue Hy-Vee, offer advice on how to properly brownbag to school and start the year on the right tracks.

temporary diet. Rather, focus on altering lifestyle patterns in both food and activity. However, morbidly obese cases may require special professional attention.

Brownbag Make a Grade-A

Packing hot/cold lunches: If packing a heatsensitive lunch, invest in a vacuum thermos for hot foods and an ice pack or well-insulated lunchbox to prevent the growth of bacteria and illness, especially when dealing with meat, egg or other animal products. Bacteria can grow between 40 and 140 degrees. Ideally, cold foods should be kept at 32 degrees while hot foods should be kept at 165 degrees.

Benefits: “The biggest benefit is control,” said Sousek. By packing your child’s lunch, you ensure he or she is eating favorite foods from each food group in the proper portions.

Focus: “You know your child better than anyone.”

Sousek says it’s important to know what your child likes, and make healthy choices thereon. Include a variety of food groups, making the choices as richly colorful as possible. Take your child grocery shopping to encourage exposure, fun and interest.

Avoid: “Avoid is a pretty strong word; all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle.” Instead of stamping a label of “good” or “bad” on a food, include a treat once a week in your child’s lunch. Do not throw a 400-calorie cupcake into your child’s lunch each day.

With obesity’s prevalence, parents must monitor the amount of treats children are eating. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reports about 32 percent of children and adolescents are overweight, a BMI at or above the 85th percentile.

Sixteen percent are obese, a BMI at or above 95th percentile.

Dr. Bruning discourages parents who are worried about their child’s weight from putting their child on a

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Cafeteria nosh: Before sending a child to school, you can teach healthy choices merely with practice at everyday meals and snacks. If you are concerned your child is overeating or undereating, ask lunchroom monitors about what they’re noticing. You may also learn important information regarding the menu.

Early habits: Sousek strongly reminds parents to never combine food and emotion, for example, based upon whether a child performs well or not. “That’s when unhealthy habits begin, pushing it toward disordered eating.

Express and discuss emotions verbally.”

Dr. Bruning agrees good behaviors start in the beginning. “It’s easier to learn healthy habits early than to unlearn bad habits later.”

The whole family must be involved in creating desirable patterns – one member shouldn’t eat pizza for supper while another attempts brussels sprouts.

“Kids and parents alike are busy with activities and jobs, but we have to be willing to work toward the positive to encourage a healthy life,” said Sousek. n

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Did you know that one in FIVE children struggle with reading?

2. IQ and reading difficulties are closely related.

This is simply not true! In fact, in order to have a diagnosis of dyslexia, your child must have an average to above average IQ. Many children who struggle with reading are extremely intelligent and thus are very frustrated when they cannot catch on to reading.

3. Practice always makes perfect. This is true if your

3 Myths of Reading Difficulties:

child is practicing the correct skill. So often we have our children practicing on a skill that they are not ready for. For example, I see many parents and teachers working on fluency with a child who struggles with the more foundational skills of phonemic awareness and phonics. Fluency is the highest skill in the reading pyramid, and it is imperative that the more foundational skills are covered first.

If you have a child who is somewhat behind in reading, you may have heard some of the following myths.

1. If you just keep reading aloud to your child, they will catch on. Reading out loud to your

child will create a love of books and stories. It can also be used to teach comprehension skills. It does not however give your child the tools that are necessary to learn decoding. The National Reading Panel has stated that children must have systematic instruction in both phonemic awareness (the awareness of sounds), and phonics.

If traditional methods are not working for your child, please call the experts today. Our Nationally Accredited one-on-one program specializes in getting children to grade level in just a few months. Our specialists truly care about your child and can help her learn from the comfort of your own home. Visit our website at www.excelachievement.com to see how our online program works. Or call us at (605)988-0900 to speak to a specialist who can answer your questions. E-mail stephanie@letslearnnow.com and receive a free Parents Reading Coaching Guide.

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ool Supplies: h c S n o e v a S to How You can usually expect to see school supply discounts to begin the week following July 4th and they will continue through September. This is a great time to stock up on school supplies as you can get boxes of crayons, pencils, and pens for as low as $.25 and folders as low as $.10.

If you can wait until the end of the season, you will likely catch even better deals with clearance sales.

• I f you’re buying something that needs to last through multiple school years, be sure to pay attention to quality. Buying one quality backpack will save you from needing to purchase a new one year after year.

• O ffice supply stores such as OfficeMax and Staples have free rewards programs you can sign up for to receive special discounts, rebates, and coupons on school supplies.

• B uy supplies in bulk and split the cost with your friends. Some items can even be borrowed or traded!

• S tores that offer price matching will adjust the price to a competitor’s price. You can use this service to your advantage during school supply sales.

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Donate to others

• L ook for school supply coupons on manufacturer websites and Facebook pages. Target.com and Coupons.com will also provide printable coupons that can help you save on your supplies.

Have extra school supplies?

You can donate them!

• T he Banquet (thebanquetsf.org) accepts school supplies year-round for Project S.O.S. (Supply Our Kids). Visit their website for more details and updates!

• K eep an eye out for collection boxes in big box stores and drug stores around town.

• C ontact your child’s school to find out if they are accepting donations. Another option is to contact your child’s teacher directly to see if there is anything they need. Many teachers will gladly accept any supply donations you are willing to make!

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by Dr. Angela Gulbranson, OD, Visions Eyecare and Vision Therapy Center

What Parents Need to Know About

VISON & LEARNING

The new school year brings with it hopes, challenges and excitement. Will this school year be different? Will the new teacher be able to motivate your child to excel at school? Will someone be able to figure out the key to getting your child to succeed in school?

When parents find out that their child is struggling in school, they try to help them by trying to get at the root of the problem, only to discover a complex maze. Many parents get overwhelmed by the information overload but they keep searching for answers.

Many of the children we see in our office have never had an eye exam. All children should receive an eye exam at 3 years of age and then again before starting school.

School-age children need an exam every two to three years after that if they have no visual problems.

According to the American Optometric Association studies indicate that 60 percent of children identified as “problem learners” actually have undetected vision problems

contributing to their difficulties. Yet the majority of schoolage children have never had an eye exam because they have passed vision screenings at the pediatrician or school nurse’s office. The College of Optometrists in Vision Development has set aside August as National Children’s Vision and Learning Month to help educate parents on the vital role vision plays in a child’s ability to read and learn.

Optometric vision therapy treats vision problems that make reading and learning difficult. While vision therapy does not treat dyslexia, vision problems can often be misdiagnosed as ADHD or learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Once the vision problem is treated, tutoring and other educational remedies are much more successful.

In order to determine if a vision problem is contributing to your child’s learning difficulties, consult with your family’s optometrist and find out where you can schedule a developmental vision evaluation. During this evaluation, the visual skills required for academic success will be tested. n

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