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New program aims to help adults earn degrees ■
KEN LAY Correspondent
Tennessee governor Bill Haslam recently unveiled a program to allow adults to return to one of the state’s community colleges or technical schools and earn an Associate’s Degree. The governor’s program will be initiated during the 2018-19 academic year. But many in East Tennessee won’t have to wait a year to take advantage of a tuition-free community college education. Pellissippi State Technical Community College will offer the Reconnect Now Program this school year. The school recently announced that its program would begin during the fall semester of 2017, which begins this month.
Pellissippi State is the only Tennessee college that will offer the last-dollar scholarship in 2017-18. The school used surplus funds to implement the program a year before the statewide program goes into effect. “We used funds that we had to pay for the program this year,” said Dr. Leigh Anne Touzdeou, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services “We didn’t want our students to have to wait to take advantage of this program. We’ve had a lot of interest and this is exciting. “I think it’s great that our president, Dr. [Anthony] Rice took this risk. “We had two big open houses in April and we have 700 people registered and I think we can have as many as 1000.” See DEGREE on page 4C
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Preparing for college admissions tests ■
KEN LAY Correspondent
Dr. Michael K. Smith has helped students with a crucial part of their lives for more than three decades. Smith, a former psychology professor at the University of Tennessee, has prepared the area’s and the nation’s students for college admissions tests. “This is a very small part of a student’s life but it’s also a very important time,” Smith said. “I want to help all students in Knox County improve their ACT scores. Higher scores help with college admissions and may lead to scholarships.” Smith’s background in academia led him to tutor students with the ACT, SAT, PSAT, GRE, GMAT and the LSAT. That’s a venture he began in 1983. Test Prep Experts offers individual and group tutoring for these exams. In 1998, Smith produced and marketed a video course nationwide. He later suspended the marketing of the video, which concentrates on ACT preparation. The two-volume course prepares the students in the areas of English, mathematics, reading
Degree From page 1C
Reconnect Now, as a last-dollar program, covers tuition and other mandatory fees not picked up by other state or federal financial aid. It does not, however, cover the cost of some fees, textbooks, child
and science. Each section features sample problems and strategies. A full-length practice test, with answers, is included in a PDF file. The second part of the course concentrates on advanced science and mathematics and reasoning problems. Like the first volume, it contains detailed sample problems and strategies. It is also accompanied by several practice exams and answers. Although Smith once marketed the video course for sale, he later decided to offer it free to school systems, parents and students. “I marketed it nationwide but then I decided to offer it for free to the students of East Tennessee,” Smith said. “Not everybody can afford the tutoring sessions that I do at my office. “But I think that’s always good to see some of the questions that are on the test.” He noted that 3000 schools have taken advantage of the video program, including several schools in Knox County. Many students encounter test anxiety but Smith’s preparation programs do not provide specialized strategies for those concerns but he said “Hopefully, this course will help with that; I certainly know that it wouldn’t hurt.”
care or transportation. “The cost [of an education] is $2000 per year and if you have a student who receives a Pell Grant for $1000, Reconnect Now will pick up the other $1000,” Touzdeou said. In order to be eligible for Reconnect Now, a student must be
in pursuit of a first college degree, be enrolled in six credit hours, fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before Aug. 1 and be a Tennessee resident since Aug. 1, 2016. A student must also annually update their (FAFSA) and file an educational plan by Oct. 2, 2017. A
student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Touzdeou said that the school wants to see that Reconnect Now students are not overloaded, “We want the students to be careful and not take too many credit hours,” she said. “We know that adults are busy. We’re also of-
fering additional on-line and evening classes because we know the adults are busy.” Touzdeo said that she encourages adults to go back to school and adds that students, who opt not to return during the fall semester, can enroll for the spring term that begins on Jan. 16, 2018.
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Showing off their Back To School looks: Back to Front: Seth Jinks, Sibeal McGrath, Grain McGrath, Olken Jinks, Kelsey Hartman, Daniel Unthank, Noah Jinks, Molly McGrath, Grayson Madera, Malachi McGrath, Garrison Madera and Evelyn Ann Unthank.
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List of Exempt Items Aerobic clothing Antique clothing (for wear) Aprons/Clothing shields Athletic socks Baby clothes Baby diapers Baby receiving blankets Backpacks Bandanas Bathing suits Belts Bibs Binders (School supply) Blackboard Chalk (School supply) Blouses Book Bags (School supply)
Boots, general purpose (winter, dress, cowboy, hiking) Bow Ties Bowling Shirts Bras Bridal Gowns and Bridal Veils Calculators (School supply) Camp Clothing Caps Cellophane Tape (School supply) Chalk (School supply) Chef Uniforms Choir and Altar Clothing Clay (School art supplies are exempt)
Clerical Vestments Clothing (Exempt if $100 or less per item) Coats Compasses School supply Composition Books (School supply) Computers, Notebooks, Laptops, and Tablets (Exempt if $1500 or less. Includes CPU and other bundled components such as speakers, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables, and basic software) Corsets and Corset Laces
The Muse Knoxville Museum hosts a variety of play and educational spaces The Muse Knoxville is a children’s science museum located in Chilhowee Park. The museum hosts a variety of play and educational spaces, and the area’s only public-access Planetarium! Activities are geared toward children ages 1 through 10, but families of all ages will enjoy the experience. Weekly programs offered FREE with admission are Saturday Muse visitor, Ivy Freshour, paints the Muse rocket located in MakeSpace Science Connections, Muse Mondays for Preschoolers, Science and Art a la Cart, and more! Take your play outdoors with spaces including a playground, science garden and coming soon...outdoor musical instruments! From October 12th-22nd, The Muse Knoxville will partner with several area companies, libraries, schools and cultural attractions to host events as part of the first Tennessee STEAM Festival. This will be the first state-wide festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! See our ad for details on Muse events and visit www.themuseknoxville.org for the full calendar of events in our region!
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Left: Grayson Madera and Molly McGrath trying out a two-wheeler at Founder’s Park; Right: Kelsee Hartman taking in the shade at the park.
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Finding balance with extracurricular activities Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize and often stimulate their minds and bodies in ways that differ from the stimulation provided in the classroom. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau states that, in 2014, 57 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 17 participate in at least one after-school extracurricular activity. Children are more likely to participate in sports than clubs or lessons, such as music, dance and language, but each of these activities can be beneficial to students’ development. Students who participate in extracurricular activities may want to limit their participation to 20 hours per week. This is according to a group of professors from Stanford University and Villanova Uni-
versity who have been collecting data on the issue since 2007. In their report “Extracurricular Activity in High-Performing School Contexts: Stress Buster, Booster or Buffer?”, Jerusha Conner and Sarah Miles found that 87 percent of kids who would be considered to have packed schedules were perfectly happy unless they were doing more than four hours a day. The “over-scheduling hypothesis” may be overhyped. This is the concern that too much organized activity participation leads to poor developmental outcomes. This hypothesis also suggests that hectic schedules also undermine family functioning, detract from schoolwork and possibly increase the risk of copycat behaviors and excessive competitiveness. However, in the study “The Over-Scheduling Hypothesis Revisited: Intensity of Organized Activity See EXTRACURRICULAR on page 8C
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Extracurricular From page 6C
Participation During Adolescence and Young Adult Outcomes,” researchers J.L. Mahoney and Andrea Vest determined that, controlling for demographic factors and baseline adjustment, extracurricular intensity was a significant predictor of positive outcomes and unrelated to indicators of problematic adjustment (e.g., psychological distress, substance use, antisocial behavior) at young adulthood. Even though extracurricular activities are largely positive — even when schedules
are packed — parents need to be aware of the diminishing returns of too many activities. This is something called the “threshold effect.” Benefits from extracurriculars can level off when too many activities are being juggled. If a child is experiencing anxiety, sleeplessness or depression, or seems overly stressed, it could be time to reduce students’ time spent doing structured activities. It’s essential that families use the cues given by kids to assess what students can handle. And children should be encouraged to be honest with their parents about their extracurricular activities as well.
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Tate Insurance Group Paying It Forward Tate Insurance Group is giving back to the community through its referral program. Whenever someone refers the insurance company to another person or company, a donation is made to Emerald Youth Foundation. Farragut resident Scott Tate, president of the company, said he, Jennifer Peck, TIG customer service representative, and Stuart Bilbrey, vice president and partner of the company, got together and came up with the program. “It’s a way for us to kind of give back to our community,” Tate said. “Too many businesses take for granted that we do business in a great town, but we don’t really give anything back. “We are a referral-based business,” Tate added. “We do not go out and solicit business. We are 100 percent on referrals, and we wanted to give back to the people we believe in. We really believe in youth sports,” he said. “I’m real big into sports. I played college football. “We thought there was no better thing to give to than to our youth, and Emerald Youth Foundation does such a good job with youth, sports and education,” he said. “So, we picked them to partner with. Anytime we get a referral, we give a donation from that person to the Emerald Youth Foundation.” Tate Insurance Group, 6423 Deane Hill Drive in Bearden, carries all insurance products, such as home, auto, health, life and commercial insurance.
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Exempt List From page 5C Costumes, including novelty chilldren’s costumes Coveralls Cowboy Boots Crayons (School supply) Diapers - (adult and baby, cloth or disposable) Dress Gloves and Shoes Dresses Ear Muffs Erasers (School supply) Folders - expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila (School supply) Formal Clothing, purchased Galoshes Garters/Garter Belts Girdles, Bras, and Corsets Glazes (School art supplies are exempt) Gloves Glue, Paste, and Paste Sticks (School supply) Golf Clothing (caps, dresses, shirts, skirts, pants) Graduation Caps and Gowns, purchased Gym Suits and Uniforms Hats, general purpose: cowboy, baseball, knit Highlighters (School supply) Hiking boots Hooded Shirts and Sweatshirts Hosiery Index Card Boxes (School supply) Index Cards (School supply) Jackets Jeans Jerseys, sports Jogging Apparel Jogging Bras Knitted Caps and Hats Lab Coats Leather Clothing Leg Warmers Legal Pads (School supply) Leotards Lingerie Lunch Boxes (School supply) Markers (School supply) Mittens Neckties Neckwear, including ties and scarves
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Nightgowns and Night Shirts Notebooks (School supply) Overalls Overshoes and Rubber Shoes Pads, sketch and drawing (School art supplies are exempt per legislation passed in 2007.) Paintbrushes, for artwork (School art supplies are exempt.) Paints, acrylic, tempora, and oil (School art supplies are exempt.) Pajamas Pants Paper - loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board, and construction paper (School supply) Pencil Boxes (School supply) Pencil Sharpeners (School supply) Pencils (School supply) Pens (School supply) Ponchos Poster Board (School supply) Prom dresses Protractors (School supply) Raincoats, Rain Hats, and Ponchos Religious Clothing Robes Rubber Thongs, Flip-Flops Rulers (School supply) Running Shoes, Without Cleats Sandals Scarves School Art Supplies Clay and glazes, paints (acrylic, tempora, and oil), paintbrushes for artwork, sketch and drawing pads, and watercolors are exempt per legislation passed in 2007. School supplies (Exempt if $100 or less per item.) School Supply Boxes (School supply) School Uniforms Scissors (School supply) Scout uniforms Shawls and Wraps Shirts Shoe Inserts Shoe Laces Shoes Shorts Ski masks
Ski suits Slacks Sleepwear, Nightgowns, Pajamas Slippers Slips Sneakers Socks (including athletic) Stockings Suits, Slacks, Jackets, and Sport Coats Support Hose Suspenders Sweat Suits Sweaters Sweatshirts Swimsuits Tablet Computer Tennis skirts, dresses, shoes Thongs
Textbooks Ties/Neckwear Tights Trousers T-shirts Tuxedos, purchased Undergarments, including longjohns Underwear Uniforms (Athletic or Non-Athletic) Veils (Veils for general use are exempt.) Vests, except hunting and water Walking shoes Watercolors Wedding Gowns ($100 or less rule applies.) Windbreakers Workbooks Writing Tablets
Tennessee Code Annotated Section 67-6-393 Note: No items used in trade or business are exempt under these provisions.
Pediatric Choice Young patients’ imaginations magically inspired Only four minutes from Farragut, Pediatric Choice is the newest, most unique pediatric facility in East Tennessee. A giant two-story African wild elephant greets young patients who are enchanted by it and displays of other African animals captured by their personal physician, Dr. Syed Amer. Their imaginations are magically inspired as they walk across a glass covered terrarium filled with plants and animals; across a glass covered pond with a flowing waterfall, and through trees like on safari. Youngsters and parents are met by health professionals whose primary goals are to offer the best pediatric medical care possible including Back-toSchool exams, basic labs and vaccinations. “I have a great staff. We listen to the patients and take care of their wants and needs. That’s our forte …what we are known for,” said Dr. Amer who has 22 years pediatric experience. With 12 exam rooms and four Nurse Practitioners guided by Dr. Amer, there is minimal wait time for patients who range in age from newborn to 18 years. Pediatric Choice,5505 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City, Tenn. is open Mon.- Fri., 8am-5pm with after-hour calls going to Children’s Hospital, Knoxville. For an appointment or directions, please call 865.986.1400.
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Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether it’s kids learning their ABC’s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, technology has transformed the way lessons are taught and learned. Statistics support the notion that technology in the classroom is irreplaceable. According to data from the tutoring resource PracTutor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and various colleges, 98 percent of schools have one or more computers in the classroom. In addition, 77 percent of teachers use the internet for instruction, while 40 percent of teachers report students use computers during instructional time in the classroom. Many instructors now assign homework that must be completed online. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at computer usage among 15-year-olds across 31 nations and regions. Many students in high-performing nations reported spending between one and two hours a day on a computer outside of school. Because computers are so necessary in and out of the classroom, families and students may want to revisit their options before buying new devices. Desktop computer Desktop computers used to be the go-to for families and students, and there are still many reasons why desktops make sense. In addition to their relatively inexpensive sticker price, desktop computers allow students to customize their packages according to their needs and get a powerful operating system in the process. New and advanced processing speeds also mean that
many desktop computers can be relied on for educational purposes while also being fast enough to handle recreational gaming. One of the main disadvantages of desktop computers is their lack of portability. Desktops are not easily moved, and if repairs are necessary, it can be a hassle to have them fixed. Laptop computers Over the last decade, laptop computers have become more popular than desktop computers, largely because of their portability. Laptops are designed to be taken from place to place, so students can use them for note-taking in the classroom and then studying at home. Although laptop processors have just about caught up to desktop processors, they may be lacking the processing pop unless consumers are willing to pay more for laptops with high performance. Another shortcoming of laptops is that they generally have smaller screens than desktop computers, which can make working on fine details more challenging. Tablets Tablets offer the most in terms of portability. They’re lightweight and small and offer a wealth of access in a compact package. Today’s tablets offer much more than the first such devices to hit the market. Some can run apps and equivalent programs that were once exclusive to desktop and laptop computers. Tablets also tend to be less expensive than desktops or laptops. Where tablets may fall short is in the peripherals. It’s difficult to connect backup
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drives and other accessories to tablets. However, with advancements in cloudbased storage, this may not be an issue. Also, note-taking on virtual keyboards may be more challenging, and working on tablets’ small screens can be tiresome over
time. Convertible tablet/laptops are now emerging to bridge these gaps. Shopping for a new computer can be complicated, but basing purchases on need rather than want can help guide the process.
Angela Floyd Schools Preparing Young Minds for Great Things! In May of 2017, Angela Floyd Schools graduated their second class of Preschool Performing Arts Program students. This exciting program is designed as an introduction to a structured classroom setting that not only immerses students in the performing and fine arts, but also prepares them for Kindergarten. Students ages 3-5 participate in academics, group work, and cognitive activities just like they would in a traditional preschool setting, but instead of playtime and recess, they take ballet, tap, acro, music, creative movement, and art. Graduates of the Preschool Performing Arts program are not only ready for Kindergarten, but also for a lifetime of dance, music, and art appreciation. AFS’ 2-day a week program is offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:45am-11:45am at the West Location. Register today online at www.angelafloydschools.com or by calling (865) 675-9894. Classes begin Monday, August 7th!
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CYBERBULLYING Today’s students have many new things to contend with as they navigate the school year. As a greater number of schools transition to providing lessons, homework and tests on digital devices, students spend much more time online. This connectivity can have many positive results. However, the same availability also opens up students of all ages to various dangers. One of these dangers is a more invasive form of bullying called “cyberbullying.” The global organization DoSomething.org says nearly half of kids have been bullied online, with one in four saying it has happened more than once. Cyberbullying has grown as access to computers and devices that offer an online connection has grown. Bullying is now just as likely to occur online as it is on the playground. Cyberbullies may bully classmates through email, social media, instant messaging, and other social applications. Since cyberbullying tends to target emotions and mental well-being, and reaches beyond the school campus into a student’s home, its impact can be even more serious. According to the Megan Meier Foundation, which campaigns against bullying, peer victimization during adolescence is associated with higher rates of depression, suicide ideation and suicide attempts. In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24, according to data compiled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Cyberbullying occurs in many different forms. Here are some types of cyberbullying educators and parents can look for if they suspect their students or children are being bullied.
• Flaming: This is a type of bullying that occurs in an online forum or group conversation. It’s achieved by sending angry or insulting messages directly to the person. Flaming is similar to harassment, but harassment usually involves privately sent messages. • Outing: This type of bullying is a sharing of personal and private information about a person publicly. When information has been disseminated throughout the internet, one has been “outed.” • Fraping: Fraping occurs when someone logs into another’s social media account and impersonates him or her. This could be a child or an adult impersonating the person and posting inappropriate content in his or her name. Sometimes this type of bullying is also called “posing” or “catfishing.” • Masquerading: Masquerading occurs when bullies create fake profiles so they can harass someone anonymously. The bully is likely someone the person being targeted knows well. • Exclusion: Sometimes direct targeting is not necessary. Students can be bullied simply by being deliberately left out, such as not being invited to parties or encouraged to participate online conversations. Securing privacy online is one way to prevent cyberbullying attacks. Students also can be selective about who they share personal information with or whose social media friendships they accept. Thinking before posting and paying attention to language and tone can help curb cyberbullying as well. Students should stick together and report instances of cyberbullying if it becomes an issue.
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Maintain a safe school bus stop School buses are safe modes of transportation for children. Statistics from Transport Canada indicate that transportation by school bus is safer than by passenger car. School buses are large and heavy vehicles that protect riders during collisions. School buses also help keep a greater number of passenger vehicles off of the roads during high-traffic school times. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that each year approximately 450,000 public school buses transport 23.5 million children to and from school and school-related activities around the United States. Although safety is enforced while students are on the bus, it is also vital for students to remain safe before they board. Ensuring a safe bus stop requires diligence. • Safety starts with students and parents. Students are under the authority of the bus driver while they are on the bus. But before they board the bus, students typically are not supervised. Chaperoned bus stops can help deter rowdy actions, particularly at crowded bus stops. Parents can rotate standing watch and keeping tabs on bus stop behavior. • Arrive early at the bus stop. Accidents can happen when people are rushing and not paying attention. NHTSA advises getting to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. • Stand at a safe distance. Children should remain no less than six feet away from the curb or roadway while waiting for the bus to arrive. Parents should routinely remind students not to run and play at the bus stop. • Lobby for safe bus stop locations. District transportation directors are often tasked with choosing school bus stop
locations based on local policies and attendance. Only basic requirements may be addressed, such as distance between stops. Parents and community members might be able to offer feedback regarding roads with low traffic volume and spots that offer maximum visibility during all seasons. • Minimize street crossings. Parents can drop children off on the side of the road where the bus will stop so the kids do not have to cross roadways unattended. • Use traffic assistance whenever possible. Children who walk to bus stops are urged to walk in crosswalks and on sidewalks and obey traffic controls. Parents can work with their children to find the safest routes to the bus stop, such as on residential streets rather than high-traffic roadways.
Waiting at the bus stop - Left Seth Jinks, Noah Jinks and Olken Jinks
• Familiarize yourself with the route to the bus stop. Parents are urged to research the area and know where potential hazards on the route to the bus stop may lie. This includes potential human hazards. According to BusBoss, a school bus routing and tracking company, it’s important for parents to know where registered sex offenders live and ensure kids avoid these homes on the way to the bus stop. Other hazardous areas include spots where drug activity or other illegal behavior occurs. • Drive cautiously during school hours. Drivers should exercise extra caution and reduce speeds when schools are opening and closing. There will be lots of students on the roads between 8 and 9 a.m. and again between 2 and 4 p.m. Maintaining school bus safety is of the utmost importance. Students, parents and the school district can work together to make security a priority.
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Showing off great fall fashions: Top: Evelyn Ann Unthank and Daniel Unthank Middle: Molly McGrath and Grayson Madera Bottom: Grain McGrath and Sibeal McGrath
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Enjoying reading time at the Farragut Library: Top Left: Grayson Madera, Molly McGrath and Kelsee Hartman; Top Right: Sibeal McGrath, Evelyn Ann Unthank and Grain McGrath
3 tips for prospective college applicants Choosing where to apply to college is a big decision that can affect the lives of young students for years to come. The college application process can have more immediate impacts as well, as U.S. News reported that the average college application fee was $41 in the spring of 2015, meaning families can expect to spend several hundred dollars just to apply to colleges. The rising cost of a college education coupled with a competitive job market only serve to emphasize the importance high school students and their families must place when deciding where to apply. The following are a handful of strategies families can employ to make students’ decisions regarding where to apply to college a little easier. 1. Don’t hesitate from applying to a
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dream school. The Princeton Review defines dream schools as those colleges or universities where a student’s academic credentials fall in the low end or below the school’s averages for students accepted the year prior. But even students who meet the academic requirements established by their dream schools may be hesitant to apply to such schools because of the cost of tuition. Students whose academic records fall just short of their dream schools’ criteria or whose financial means make attending their dream schools seem impossible should still apply to those schools. Financial aid might be available, and schools might look at more than just academic performance, particularly for students whose
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Treat kids to lunches that meet all needs School lunch may seem like a relatively easy concept for parents to master. However, day in and day out, enterprising moms and dads grow anxious over what to put into kids’ lunch boxes or bags. Parents have foods they want their kids to eat, and then there are foods their gradeschoolers will actually consider. Schools may also place limitations on what kids can bring to school due to allergies or school rules on sweets versus healthy foods. Then there’s the packaging itself. Parents may weigh the benefits of everything from clever accessories to eco-friendly materials. Removing school lunch stress is easy. Once these steps are conquered, sending children off to school with acceptable meals becomes that much easier. Foods Keep a running list of must-have foods to stock the pantry. This will make it easier when it’s time to go shopping. Picky eaters may return again and again to familiar comfort foods. As long as the child is getting enough vitamins and growing, there should be little issue in letting him and her eat the same foods day in and day out. Because parents cannot police what their children eat at school, it’s better to devote time to introducing new foods during breakfast or dinner. Involve kids in some of the food decisions, especially since they are the ones eating the lunch at school. Certain foods may not keep well or become less appealing
after sitting in backpacks until lunchtime. Respect kids’ input and try to make some changes accordingly. Restrictions Researchers have estimated that food allergies affect one in every 13 children under the age of 18 in the United States alone. That equates to two in every classroom. The group Food Allergy Research & Education says eight foods account for the majority of all reactions: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish. Parents should be cognizant of common food allergies and be considerate of other kids in the classroom who may have allergies by limiting some of the most common allergy-associated foods in their children’s lunches. Packaging The way foods are presented can improve the dining experience. Just ask professional chefs who go to great lengths on creative “plating” in restaurants. Children who are fussy about foods touching might enjoy one of the economical (and eco-friendly) designs of reusable bento boxes, which separate foods into different sections. They also help parents pack perfect portion sizes for healthier eating habits. Snack and food containers now come in colorful and clever designs that appeal to the toy-lover in most kids. Also, lunch gear manufacturers are thinking outside the sandwich to offer pouches and baggies that are leak-proof so that smoothies, soups and yogurts can be enjoyed during lunch, too.
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them from applying, especially if they meet or exceed the application requirements. 3. Choose the right safety school. Safety schools are those colleges or universities where applicants’ academic credentials make them a near certainty to gain admission. But when choosing safety schools, students should pick schools that they would enjoy attending. Applying to a school simply because you can get in and not because you want to enroll there can make for an unpleasant college experience should you ultimately end up attending that college.
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grades fall just short of last years’ average accepted applicants. 2. Don’t be deterred by application fees. Stanford University’s application fee for 2017 was $90, making the school one of the more expensive colleges or universities to apply to. But many schools, including Stanford, waive those fees for certain applicants. Students should not expect each school to waive their application fees, but they also should not let those fees deter
Sharing a great book: Left, Malachi McGrath, Olken Jinks and Garrison Madera
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CRAYONS!! CRAYONS Children have long been drawn to expressing themselves through art. According to developmental experts, coloring stimulates creativity, contributes to better handwriting, teaches color recognition, and can promote hand-eye coordination. Coloring books can help children learn to recognize boundaries and structure and develop spacial awareness. Adults, too, have recognized the benefits that coloring can bring, which includes stress reduction and improved focus. Crayons have long been a favorite tool for coloring, and over the years certain colors have emerged as fan favorites. Crayola® conducted polls in 1993 and 2000 to find out the most popular colors of crayons in America. Blue was voted the favorite both times. Six other shades of blue, including cerulean, midnight blue, aquamarine, periwinkle, denim and blizzard blue, finished among the top 10. Purple heart, caribbean green and cerise rounded out the top 10.
Home of the Icearium prepared for fall season Starting a school schedule means starting a Sports schedule and COOL SPORTS is just the place to gear up for Hockey, Soccer, or Ice Skating lessons! All our Coaches are prepared for yet another great fall session to teach the beginner or advanced participant. Each sport we provide includes professional coaching or instruction in addition to practice times, and of course all benefits that come with practicing each of our sports. Information about our programs, sessions, and facility can be seen on www.coolsportstn.com. This also includes our schedule of events for Public Skating, Open Soccer, and Stick and Puck sessions. Birthday party and private rental information can also be viewed on our site, or if you have any questions regarding Cool Sports do not hesitate to contact us ASAP at 218-4500!!!
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Join The Muse Knoxville and OTHERS in bringingthe first ever statewide science festival to TENNESSEE in October 2017!
The Festival will go well beyond the walls of children’s museums and science centers and into businesses, universities, schools and neighborhoods to promote SCIENCE, TEchnology, engineering, arts and math. From families to young adults, Tennesseans of all ages and backgrounds will interact with scientists, engineers, and designers and just about every expert in between.
Visit http://themuseknoxville.org/tn-steam-festival for more info! TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE EVENTS SCHEDULED STEAM in the CIty OCTOBER 14, 2017 PRESENTED BY TVA This unique event brings science to life in the heART of DOwntown knoxville in market square. the free event welcomes all ages to compete in a variety of robotics competitions, create in a global cardboard challenge, and to enjoy some ‘busker science’--roaming hands-on science entertainment!
ornl traveling science fair OCTOBER 16-18, 2017 The ornl science fair provides guests of all ages the opportunity to learn more about science and the importance of research being done at oak ridge national laboratory. this event will be held at the jacob building in chilhowee park. students and families enter carnival-style interactive trailers that describe various fields of research and areas of future job opportunities. Area 5th-8th grade educators are invited to reserve free class field trips! VISIT http://themuseknoxville.org/tn-steam-festival for more info!
FAMILY STEAM Night at west town mall OCTOBER 19, 2017 FREE Family event at west town mall that includes 5 different steam learning activity stations. each station contains hands-on activities and provide a wonderful oppotunity for families to learn and play together!
WAY LATE PLAY DATE: Marvel v. DC OCTOBER 20, 2017 Where do your allegiances lie?! Join us for the comic book battle of the ages at Schulz Brau! we’re going to explore the science behind the two powerhouses of the comic book world – from high-tech gadgetry to super powers –this ones for ‘big kids’ 21 and up!
STEAM Carnival Family Fun Day OCTOBER 21, 2017 Help us cap off the TN Steam Festival with a family-freindly carnival at the muse! we will inspire all ages at this event with hands-on activities, play and fun! Activities include a magic show, live music, science demos, arts and crafts, special characters and more!
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August July 31
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September September 4 (Monday)
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October October 6
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In-service Day (PreK-12 System-wide) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) In-service Day (1/2 day–School-based); Administrative Day
(1/2 day–Teacher Work Day)
First Day for Students
(1/2 day for students)
Solar Eclipse (Inclement Weather Day)
LABOR DAY – Holiday
End First 9-weeks Grading Period
(44 days)
October 9-13 (Monday-Friday) FALL BREAK
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Thanksgiving Holidays
In-service Day (PreK-12 System-wide) (Student Holiday)
November November 7 Nov. 22-24
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January 9
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March
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End First Semester (88 days) 1/2 day for students WINTER HOLIDAYS (12 days)
In-service Day (1/2 day--School-based); Administrative Day (Student Holiday)
(1/2 day–Teacher Work Day)
First Day for Students after Winter Holidays Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Holiday
In-service (Building) (Student Holiday)
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*177 Instructional Days (excludes days earned through extended hours) 4 Scheduled Administrative Days 2 Unscheduled In-service Days 1 Unscheduled Parent-Teacher Contact Hours
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