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y emotions have always been divided in August. One part of me is excited to get the kids out of the house and see what the new school year brings. The other, possibly larger, part of me just wants to have a year long summer vacation. No stressful schedules, outdoor concerts, camping, beach trips and no school drama. Of course, I’ve known some families that have successfully taught their kids at home, or one in particular who teaches her daughter while traveling the world, but for me...it’s back to school time for the kiddos! For those who will be joining me, our Back-to-School Section has you covered with resources and ideas to help make the transition smoother. If you are trying to fit in some last minute summer fun, the first part of August’s calendar still has a good list of events to enjoy. I always feel like the stores start pushing back-to-school mentality so early, that I have decided this year I will ignore the subtle signals and enjoy every single summer day that we have left! If you would like to join me, I will be the mom kicked back in a chair on the beach with a book, every weekend this month. For the early planners, meet me there once you finish your school supply shopping! The one thing we have to look forward to with back-to-school, is that my favorite season is just around the corner. Fall is coming, and so are all those amazing festivals! Keep up with the upcoming excitement at www. wilmingtonparent.com. Have a wonderful school year!

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Sydney McCoy is the 2017/2018 NC Mermaid Spot Fish Queen and is using her platform to raise money for Hampstead Kiwanis Park. She is the first Queen in the history of the Spot Festival to have held two titles, and having worked with the Hampstead Park during her prior reign, she decided to raise money for the Hampstead Kiwanis Park expansion and improvement projects selling engraved pavers. Engraved Pavers will be sold in three different sizes and placed from the parking lot to the concession stand by the playground. Pavers are a wonderful way to recognize your children’s accomplishments; family memories; community memories; business support; pets ; a coach gift or team support. Personalized logos are available for upload; stock images as well as mini replicas of your brick donation. The park plans to expand walking trails, sports fields, future tennis courts and install pickleball courts. You can help by visiting polarengraving.com/hampsteadkiwanisparkinc.

Did you know that New Hanover County is expanding their recycling efforts to food scraps? The public can bring unpackaged food waste to New Hanover County’s composter free of charge. The composting program diverts food waste from the landfill, and makes a meaningful step towards reducing the amount of waste the county generates. Residents can bring fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, poultry, and fish, dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, sour cream, butter, spoiled or uneaten food, cooked or raw, pet food, coffee grounds, and more. The compost is used for New Hanover County Parks and Gardens, including Airlie Gardens and the New Hanover County Arboretum. For a complete list of accepted items visit, recycling.nhcgov.com.

Any budding ballerinas out there are welcome to come try a free day of ballet. The Wilmington School of Ballet will be offering free dance classes on August 17th. Princess class will be at 3:30pm for 2 1/2 - 5 year old. Dancers dress up, play ballet games, sing ballet songs, and learn the basics of ballet. An elementary ballet class (for 6-8 year old) is offered at 4:30pm. Dancers learn the fundamental skills of a ballet class. At 5:30pm, an intermediate ballet class is offered to students 9 years old and up. Intermediate level ballet challenges dancers to try more difficult movements. No experience is necessary for boys and girls to come try the free day of dance. Children of all levels and background are welcome. Reserve your spot at: www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is excited to announce it has been awarded a generous grant from the Delta Dental Foundation to update its Tooth-a-saurus exhibit. The Tooth-a-saurus exhibit is one of the most popular areas in the museum. It provides a hands-on based learning component and promotes positive children’s dental health and hygiene practices. In the pediatric dental exhibit, children learn about oral health in an less intimidating environment. They can brush the model teeth, learn about the different types of teeth, and then hop into a real dentist chair to examine the teeth of a Tooth-a-Saurus. Tooth decay is the most common, chronic childhood disease today. The Delta Dental Foundation’s grant to the Children’s Museum of Wilmington will help provide the oral health education that children need in order to show up for school healthy and ready to learn. Check CMoW’s social media channels for updates on the progress of the exhibit. Have a tip, lead, or just an interesting bit of news to share? I want to hear all about it! Send me an email to danielle.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com.

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Crayola Tree House Play Set This is a great item for those little ones who won’t be joining their older siblings at school just yet. Instead, they can join Daniel Tiger and his friends on an epic adventure in the Neighborhood of MakeBelieve with the all-new Crayola Tree House Play Set from Amloid. This is a multi use play set with sturdy building blocks, super cute stickers and assorted crayons. Surprises are the norm for this company, if you gently remove packaging from around the tube, you discover coloring fun on the backside of the wrap with several illustrations. The crayon tube is a nice touch, not only does it provide storage but is also a great decorative accessory. When little ones are finished, just put everything back in the tube and store. The 32-piece set includes 3 block fit figures, 8 Crayola crayons, 1 decal sheet, and 20 Kids@Work building blocks.

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AUGUST | 2018 ALL MONTH LONG! Airlie Gardens Gnome Invasion Daily, through 10/28. For the sixth year in a row Airlie Gardens, is excited to host their summer art exhibit! Airlie Gardens has selected artists or teams of artists to decorate, paint, and otherwise adorn one of the 15 oversized 5-foot-tall fiberglass Garden Gnome models. These Garden Gnomes will be placed throughout the grounds for guests to enjoy as part of their garden experience. The hope for this outdoor exhibit is it will be a collection that appeals to all. The artist’s design has been selected based on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, the ability to appeal to all age groups, outdoor sustainability and durability. Summer Reading Daily, through 8/18. Children ages birth -18 can visit any of the four NHC public libraries to receive an official summer reading bag with a bookmark, reading log, stickers and prize coupons while supplies last. Visit the library often for books & programs. Play Time! Daily, through 9/1/18. Cape Fear Museum presents Play Time!, an exhibit that explores how we play, create, and use our imagination as children and adults. The display includes items from the museum’s historic toy collection and handson activities ranging from creating art to playing dress-up.

1 WEDNESDAY Poplar Grove Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove, Hampstead. Fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meet herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers with homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Visit www.poplargrove.org for more information. Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Libraries. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 7986303 for details. S.T.E.A.M. Explorations - Stained Glass Pasta 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. STEAM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn about the scientific process while measur-

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ing and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. Please pre-register. Visit www. playwilmington.org for more information. Story Time by the Sea 10am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture with the Princess!

2 THURSDAY Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Thursdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Libraries. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. StoryCOOKS - Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli: Veggie Dip 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information and weekly themes. Summer Math and Science Program 10:30am. Arboretum. This program is designed for children ages 3 - 7 years old. Join us for a morning of hands on math and science exploration at Park Shelter #4. Programs will last approximately 45 minutes. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch and stay for an extended period. Sunscreen, water, and towels are recommended for all programs. Register at www. nhclibrary.org. Express Yourself! A Writing Workshop for Teens 2pm. Main Library. High school students express their opinions and sharpen their writing skills in this workshop group with Cassie Mannes Murray, an experienced high school English teacher who loves working with teens. Finished work will be displayed in the Library, and presented at an Open Mike the evening of August 14. Community service hours will be awarded for active participation. Express Yourself! is free but space is limited and registration is required. Participants must be enrolling in 9th to 12th grade for the upcoming academic year. Hand Clapping Games 3pm. Northeast Library. Come and play hand-clapping games this summer with Miss Shannon! This fun family program will bring back fond playground memories for adults and teach kids fine-motor and memory skills. Ages 6 & up. No registration required. Call 798-6379 with questions.

Nature Navigators - Cloud Identification 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Join us in exploring the beauty of the world around us! Nature Navigators will help foster a love of nature in children of all ages. From animal tracks to scavenger hunts, come explore some North Carolinian nature with us! Ideal for ages 5 - 9. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Up and Active 6:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park. Move your body move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone. Face painting provided by P3 Planning. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert: Jack Jack 180 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The best place to view this weekly spectacular show is on the beach strand located in front of the Courtyard by Marriott or on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk, where there is music at the Gazebo stage for your enjoyment. So ‘pack up’ the family and head to the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates. WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Imitations 6:30pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for this weekly free concert. Coolers are welcome, but no alcohol is allowed. This week enjoy the Beach Music sounds of The Imitations.

3 FRIDAY Toddler Time - Sponge Painting 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors (ages 4 and under) and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Little Explorers 10am, Fridays. Cape Fear Museum. Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Adult participation is required. Little Explorers is sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information. Family Yoga Storytime 10:30am, Fridays. Main Library. Parents & children birth - 5 will have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No registration required! Call 798-6353 for more details.

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Teen Book Swap 2pm. Pleasure Island Library. Trade out your already-read-books for a fresh new read! Every month we’ll have a selection of Advance Reader Copies and donated books. Book content will range from middle grade to young adult. No registration is required for this free program!

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Family Movies at Main: Monster’s University 2pm. Main Library. Join us for Family Movies every Friday in the Summer! Today’s movie is “Monster’s University,” rated PG. Movies are shown in the New Hanover Room on the 3rd floor of the Main Library. Adults must stay with their children. Outside snacks are allowed. No registration required. Planetarium Adventures: Explore 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. Cool off and enjoy an exciting fulldome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required.

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Adventures in the Arts - Discovering: Paul Klee 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. Bring your child to express their creativity through various forms of art including-but not limited to--painting, sculpture, music, theater, dance, drawing, and printing. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series: The Dung Beatles 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Join us for some outdoor Beatles Tribute music by The Dung Beatles. Seating for concerts is open-lawn, and all outdoors lawn chairs are permitted. Front Street Brewery & Noni Baca Winery will be on-site selling food & beverage items, or bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on the lawn! Open to the public, but tickets must be purchased in advance at www. airliegardens.org. Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Shoot to Thrill 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Opening band starts at 6:30, headliner at 8pm. Come down to the river and enjoy these weekly summer concerts! This week enjoy the All Female AC/DC Tribute band Shoot to Thrill.

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Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays through Nov 17. Downtown Wilmington. Located in Riverfront Park on Water Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington in front of the Federal Courthouse. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Wilmington Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Tidal Creek. The Port City’s premier local food shopping destination. A producer only market, which means they only sell what they produce! When you purchase something from one of the vendors, you are making a difference by supporting your local food economy. Dedicated to providing an alternative grocery shopping experience where you will find food grown and sold with integrity. Visit www.thewilmingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information. Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market 8am, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Enjoy a stroll around the lake while picking up some local produce, herbs, plants, crafts. Make a visit to the Farmers’ Market a weekly tradition! Visit the facebook page for more information. Little Explorers 10am, Saturdays. Cape Fear Museum. Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Adult participation is required. Little Explorers is sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Visit www.capefearmuseum. com for more information. Planetarium Adventures: Explore 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 08/03. Super Saturday Fun Time 3pm Saturdays. TheatreNow. Join DOCK, the dog, and his two-

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Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

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Storytime at Pleasure Island 10:30am, Mondays. Pleasure Island branch Library. Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages (babies to 5 years of age)! We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required.

Family Fun Day 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www.airliegardens.org for more information. Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum 1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information. Boogie in the Park Concert Series: South of K 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series. This week features South of K with their Bluegrass style. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule. Summer Movies at the Lake: The Emoji Movie 8:30pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the Carolina Beach Lake to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen. Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. This week’s movie is The Emoji Movie. You can also bring your own food and beverages (no glass or alcohol please). Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

6 MONDAY Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Mondays through Oct. 29. Wrightsville Beach. Buy fresh locally grown produce, baked goods, seafood, unique craft items and more! The Farmers’ Market is located on Seawater Lane adjacent to Wrightsville Beach Town Hall. Visit www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com for more information.

Record Club for Teens 12pm. Northeast Library. Come listen and discuss records from yesterday and today. There will be snacks. This program is for youth aged 13-18. Registration helps us to know the correct amount of tasty snacks to have, so please register.

7 TUESDAY Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Tuesdays. Main Library. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. Touch Tank Tuesdays 10am-1pm, Tuesdays. Coastal Education Center, Wrightsville Beach. A chance to see what kinds of plants and animals are living in nearby waters, from purple sea urchins and red and green algae to blue crabs and orange horse conchs. Wildlife varies each week. Guests will have the opportunity to look at organisms under a microscope, explore their creativity with crafts, coloring and board games related to the local aquatic ecosystems. Touch Tank Tuesday is recommended for all ages, but an adult should accompany children under the age of 15.

Storytime at Pleasure Island 10:30am, Tuesdays. Pleasure Island branch Library. Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages (babies to 5 years of age)! We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required. Art on Easels 1pm, Tuesdays. Northeast Library. We will have 5 double sided easels set up for children to come in and create a masterpiece. Try the theme of the day or free draw. No registration is required, so drop in, create, and then take your art home with you! Mr. Max and the Wild Rumpus Allstars 1:30pm. Northeast Library. Come dance and play with Mr. Max in this fun active program. Balloon Games, Sock Wars, and Music! For children aged 5 - 10. Registration is required www. nhclibrary.org. Summer Butterfly Release 2pm, Tuesdays. Airlie Gardens. You are invited to take part in a butterfly release. An educator will be in the Butterfly House starting with information on butterfly life cycles and the types of butterflies that are in the Butterfly House that week. Butterflies will then be released. Express Yourself! A Writing Workshop for Teens 2pm. Main Library. See 08/02. Kid’s Cooking Club - Going Greek: Going Ethiopian - Injera 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. Kids Cooking Club is sponsored by Harris Teeter. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes and call 254-3534 to pre-register. Family Night at the Boardwalk: Broccoli Brothers Circus 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Free activities, bounce house, face painting, entertainment, characters, crafts and more. All activities are weather permitting. For more information call 458-2977.

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8 WEDNESDAY Poplar Grove Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove, Hampstead. See 08/01. S.T.E.A.M. Explorations - Growing Volcanoes 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. See 08/01. Story Time by the Sea 10am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/01. Rockin’ Art 2pm. Pleasure Island Library. Craft your own musical instrument and then rock out! Kids ages 5-11 welcome. No registration is required for this free program. Summer Nature Series 8:30pm. Halyburton Park. Featuring a Night Hike, a chance to prowl the park after dark and learn about night creatures like bats and owls. For ages 5 and older. Call 341-0075 to register.

9 THURSDAY StoryCOOKS - Mr. Cookie Baker: Decorate Cookies 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02. Animal Needs 10-11am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register. Express Yourself! A Writing Workshop for Teens 2pm. Main Library. See 08/02. Summer Movie at Northeast - Leap 3pm. Northeast Library. Join us to watch Leap. Determined to become a dancer, a young orphan girl finds a mentor in the ballet school custodian in this Lionsgate © surprise hit! Remember that light snacks, blankets, and pillows are allowed. Nature Navigators - Tornado in a Bottle 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert: The Other Guys 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 08/02. Up and Active 6:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/02.

10 FRIDAY Mud Day 9am-12pm. Children’s Museum. Join us for the messiest fun you can imagine! Squish, stomp, and slide in the mud, make mud pies in our mud kitchen, explore Magic Mud and other new gooey concoctions. Free with Anytime and ACM Memberships or Admission. Animal Needs 10-11am. Halyburton Park. See 08/09. Family Movies at Main: Sing 2pm. Main Library. Join us for Family Movies every Friday in the Summer! Today’s movie is “Sing,” rated PG. Movies are shown in the New Hanover Room on the 3rd floor of the Main Library. Adults must stay with their children. Outside snacks are allowed. No registration required. Planetarium Adventures: Extrasolar Planets 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. Cool off and enjoy an exciting fulldome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required. PreK Music Play 3pm. Northeast Library. Have a playdate with other library families and Miss Shannon this summer! Play and music are important components of early literacy, so join us for finger plays, songs, scarves and more! No registration required. Call 798-6379 with questions.

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CHILDCARE LISTING GUIDE CHILDCARE – PRESCHOOLS Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years Island Montessori Children’s School 6339 Carolina Beach Road 910-707-1200 cdworshak@islandmontessorischool.com https://www.im.school/preschool Jenkins Preschool Academy 7888 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com Half day programs 9am-12pm, 2 or 3 day classes for 2-3 yr. olds, 5-day programs for 4 y.o. And PreK Gym & Learn Preschool Program Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages 3-5, boys & girls, 9am-1pm. A good mix of structure, instruction, and free play including developmentally appropriate academics, gymnastics class, arts & crafts, & socialization. Put your name on the Waitlist now for 2018-2019. 3 day minimum!

Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 910-791-2080 www.childcarenetwork.net/159 Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs. Preschool for 2 & 3 yo. Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 yo. After School Program. Wilmington Preschool of the Arts 3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-794-3025 www.wilmingtonartspreschoolnc.com Half and full day programs for ages 2 through Pre-K. We offer Spanish, dance, music and lots of art. Summer water play camps now in session. Limited spots in our 3 and 4 year old class for fall.

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DROP IN CHILDCARE Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Drop your children off Monday - Friday, 1pm-3:30pm, ages 3-11, boys & girls. Children play in the gym under the supervision of our coaches and camp staff. Run, jump, and flip for just $8/hour.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday nights, 6-10pm, ages 3-11. Drop your children off for supervised free play in our 15,000 sq. foot gymnastics facility. Run, jump, & flip with your friends all night long! Parents can relax at home, or get things done while the kids have fun!!

The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771/3770 tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com When school’s out or you are looking for a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child in Wilmington, we’ve got your back! The Little Gym offers classes as well as weekend Parents’ Survival Nights. We combine physical activity, gymnastics, games, and arts & crafts. Call us for fun!

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Downtown Sundown Concert Series: The Wildflowers 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Opening band starts at 6:30, headliner at 8pm. Come down to the river and enjoy these weekly summer concerts! This week enjoy the Tom Petty Tribute band The Wildflowers.

Story Time by the Sea 10am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/01.

Fort Fisher Summer Concert: Carl Newton Review 6:30pm. Fort Fisher Recreation Center. Come out and enjoy the sounds of Carl Newton Review. Free concert. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

Slime Time 2pm. Northeast Library. Come mix ingredients and make SLIME! That’s right if you are new to the SLIME game or an expert SLIME maker, you are welcome to come and have fun making more SLIME. For children aged 6 to 12. Registration Required at www.nhclibrary.org.

11 SATURDAY Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays through Nov 17. See 08/04. Wilmington Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Tidal Creek. See 08/04. Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market 8am, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. See 08/04. Mud Day 9am-12pm. Children’s Museum. See 08/10. Animal Needs 10-11am. Halyburton Park. See 08/09.

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Planetarium Adventures: Extrasolar Planets 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 08/10.

12 SUNDAY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY Planetarium Adventures: Extrasolar Planets 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 08/10. Summer Movies at the Lake: Deep 8:30pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the Carolina Beach Lake to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen. Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. This week’s movie is Deep. You can also bring your own food and beverages (no glass or alcohol please). Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

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Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Mondays through Oct. 29. See 08/06. Tutu School 11am. Main Library. Miss Madeline from the Tutu School of Wilmington will teach a a fun ballet class for children ages 5-8. Join us as we dance and learn! Registration is required for this free program at www.nhclibrary.org. Mock the Movie 12pm. Northeast Library. Come watch bad movies and make fun of them. This is your chance to make jokes on the fly and talk during a movie. This program is for youth aged thirTEEN (13)- eighTEEN (18) and snacks will be provided. Registration is not required but preferred so we know the right amount of snacks to have available. www.nhclibrary.org.

14 TUESDAY Kid’s Cooking Club - Going Australian: Lamington Dessert 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/07. Express Yourself! An Open Mike for Teen Writers 6pm. Main Library. High School students who have participated in a summer writing workshop at the Library present their work. The public is welcome.

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Family Night at the Boardwalk: Mr. Scooter 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 08/07.

15 WEDNESDAY Poplar Grove Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove, Hampstead.See 08/01.

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S.T.E.A.M. Explorations - Dream Catchers 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/01.

Summer Read Aloud: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket 2pm. Pleasure Island Library. Miss Meaghan has been tasked with sharing the unfortunate events that occurred in the lives of the Baudelaire orphans. Every month, you can pull up a cushion and listen as she reads from the first book on their lives. Afterwards, we will engage in a craft or activity, so we can momentarily forget about the dreary lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. Kids ages 6-12. Registration is required for this free program. Contact Miss Meaghan at mweiner@nhcgov.com for more information.

16 THURSDAY StoryCOOKS - Little Pea: Spinach Smoothies 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02. Hand Clapping Games 3pm. Northeast Library. Come and play hand-clapping games this summer with Miss Shannon! This fun family program will bring back fond playground memories for adults and teach kids fine-motor and memory skills. Ages 6 & up. No registration required. Call 798-6379 with questions. Nature Navigators - Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum.See 08/02. Up and Active 6:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/02. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert: Zion Roots 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 08/02.

17 FRIDAY Water Works 9am. Fit For Fun Center. a chance for kids to enjoy outdoor water games. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. Snack provided. Adults admitted free, children $5. Toddler Time - Yarn Painting: DIY Paintbrush Art 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03. Family Movies at Main: Shaun the Sheep 2pm. Main Library. Join us for Family Movies every Friday in the Summer! Today’s movie is “Shaun the Sheep,” rated PG. Movies are shown in the New Hanover Room on the 3rd floor of the Main Library. Adults must stay with their children. Outside snacks are allowed. No registration required. Teen Sci-Fi and Fantasy Club 2pm. Pleasure Island Library. Join us every month as we delve into the sci-fi and fantasy genres! This month: Cubee Crafts and Make a 3D paper collectible! Planetarium Adventures: We Choose Space 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. Cool off and enjoy an exciting fulldome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required. Free Day of Dance 3:30pm. Wilmington School of Ballet. Come try out ballet for a day for free. Princess class at 3:30, ages 2 1/2 - 5. Dancers dress up, play ballet games, sing ballet songs, and learn the basics of ballet. An elementary ballet class at 4:30, ages 6-8. Intermediate ballet class at 5:30, ages 9 and up. No experience is necessary to come to the free day of dance. Children of all levels and background are welcome. Reserve your spot at: www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

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Adventures in the Arts - Discovering: Monet 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03.

Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market 8am, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. See 08/04.

Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series: Bibis Ellison 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Join us for some outdoor Pop music by Bibis Ellison. Seating for concerts is open-lawn, and all outdoors lawn chairs are permitted. Front Street Brewery & Noni Baca Winery will be on-site selling food & beverage items, or bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on the lawn! Open to the public, but tickets must be purchased in advance at www. airliegardens.org.

Planetarium Adventures: We Choose Space 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 08/17.

Kid’s Cooking Club - Going Malagasy: Salady Voankazo (Tropical Fruit) 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/07.

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Planetarium Adventures: We Choose Space 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 08/17

Poplar Grove Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove, Hampstead. See 08/01.

Boogie in the Park Concert Series: Nu-Blu 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series. This week features Nu-Blu with their Americana Bluegrass style. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

Story Time by the Sea 10am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/01.

Summer Movies at the Lake: Ferdinand 8:30pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the Carolina Beach Lake to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen. Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. This week’s movie is Ferdninand. You can also bring your own food and beverages (no glass or alcohol please). Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

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StoryCOOKS - Pancakes (Cook in a Book): Pancakes 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02.

Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Skydog 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Opening band starts at 6:30, headliner at 8pm. Come down to the river and enjoy these weekly summer concerts! This week enjoy the Allman Brothers Tribute band Skydog.

18 SATURDAY Kids Triathlon 8am. Wilmington Family YMCA. A race open to children ages 5 to 13. Race distances are determined by age. The swimming portion takes place in the Y’s pool with the bike and run course in the Forest Hills neighborhood. All participants receive a finishers medal and T-shirt with trophies awarded to the top three male and female in each age division. Proceeds benefit youth programs of the Wilmington Family YMCA to provide scholarships. Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays through Nov 17. Downtown Wilmington. See 08/04. Wilmington Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Tidal Creek. See 08/04.

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Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Mondays through Oct. 29. Wrightsville Beach. See 08/06. Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

S.T.E.A.M. Explorations - Elephant Toothpast 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/01.

Hide and Seek 10--11am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register.

Summer Movie at Northeast - Moana 3pm. Northeast Library. Join us to watch the movie Moana. Remember that light snacks, blankets, and pillows are allowed. Nature Navigators - Crocodiles vs Alligators 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02.

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Up and Active 6:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/02. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert: Painted Man 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 08/02.

24 FRIDAY Toddler Time - Painting with Cars 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03. Hide and Seek 10--11am. Halyburton Park. See 08/23.

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PreK Music Play 3pm. Northeast Library. Have a playdate with other library families and Miss Shannon this summer! Play and music are important components of early literacy, so join us for finger plays, songs, scarves and more! No registration required. Call 798-6379 with questions. Adventures in the Arts - Discovering: Salvador Dali 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03. 4th Friday Gallery Night 6pm. Downtown Wilmington. The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County presents 4th Friday Gallery Night, a free monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. 4th Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities. Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Abbey Road Live 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Opening band starts at 6:30, headliner at 8pm. Come down to the river and enjoy these weekly summer concerts! This week enjoy the Beatles Tribute band Abbey Road Live. Fort Fisher Summer Concert: Rebekah Todd and the Odyssey 6:30pm. Fort Fisher Recreation Center. Come out and enjoy the sounds of Rebekah Todd and the Odyssey. Free concert. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

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25 SATURDAY Bike-a-Thon for Youth Science 8am. Greenfield Lake Park. A community fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations: the Young Scientist Academy and A Bike for Every Child. Participants obtain sponsors and raise funds based on miles cycled during the event. Register at www. youngscientistacademy.org. Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays through Nov 17. Downtown Wilmington. See 08/04. Wilmington Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Tidal Creek. See 08/04. Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market 8am, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. See 08/04. Hide and Seek 10--11am. Halyburton Park. See 08/23. Discovery Lab: Ocean Science 2pm. Cape Fear Museum. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history,

science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and fun science labs. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Drop in between 2 PM and 3 PM for several self-guided discovery stations. Adult participation is required.

26 SUNDAY - NATIONAL DOG DAY Summer Movies at the Lake: Glee the Concert 8:30pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the Carolina Beach Lake to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen. Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. This week’s movie is Glee the Concert. You can also bring your own food and beverages (no glass or alcohol please). Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.

27 MONDAY Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Mondays through Oct. 29. Wrightsville Beach. See 08/06.

28 TUESDAY Kid’s Cooking Club - Going Spanish: Torijas (Spanish French Toast) 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/07.

29 WEDNESDAY Poplar Grove Farmers Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove, Hampstead. See 08/01. Story Time by the Sea 10am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/01. S.T.E.A.M. Explorations - What Melts Ice Fastest 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/01.

30 THURSDAY StoryCOOKS - Zen Ties: Apple Tea 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02. Nature Navigators - Leaf Anatomy Activity 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. See 08/02. Up and Active 6:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park. See 08/02. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert: Phantom Playboys 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 08/02.

31 FRIDAY Toddler Time - Flower Prints from Soda Bottles 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03. Adventures in the Arts - Discovering: Jackson Pollock 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. See 08/03. Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Satisfaction 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Opening band starts at 6:30, headliner at 8pm. Come down to the river and enjoy these weekly summer concerts! This week enjoy the band Rolling Stones Tribute band Satisfaction. Fort Fisher Summer Concert: Quilted Sky 6:30pm. Fort Fisher Recreation Center. Come out and enjoy the sounds of Quilted Sky. Free concert. Visit www.pleasureislandnc. org for a complete summer schedule.

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Tracking Teens: Setting Limits and Giving Freedom By Christa Melnyk Hines

hanks to GPS technology in smartphones, we have plenty of options when it comes to keeping up with our teenagers, but should we? As with so many other parenting decisions, it mostly depends on what works best for your family and what skills you are trying to help your adolescent develop. During the teen years, it’s developmentally appropriate for kids to strive for more independence. Parents help foster responsibility by slowly giving more freedom over time as trust is built and skills are learned.

Curbing distracted driving. Many parents use tracking apps to help reinforce important safety practices when they aren’t there. Jackson-Rice says she and her husband opted for the Cell Control app when their son got his driver’s license. “We wanted him to develop a very healthy habit of not being on his phone while in his car from the beginning,” she says. With any skill that you are nurturing, it’s important to clarify and implement consequences if rules are broken. For some families, that might mean pulling back on their teen’s curfew or restricting driving privileges. Supporting new drivers. Kelly Wornall opted for Life 360, when her 16-year-old son started driving, also to reinforce safe driving. “We use the app more for peace of mind when he’s out driving,” Wornall says. “A huge benefit of the app is the feature where I can click ‘get directions to my child.’ He is horrible with directions, and we’ve had several instances where I’ve needed to meet up with him. I would have had issues finding him without the app.” The app offers crash detection and emergency response, a map pinpointing your loved one’s location and weekly driver reports, highlighting phone usage, acceleration, braking and top speeds.

Tracking for control. Although she can see the wisdom of apps for vehicular safety, mom of five Cheryl McGaugh has chosen not to use apps

as a way to keep tabs on her kids. “I feel that if I lead and guide with mutual love and respect, I have no need or reason to track them,” McGaugh says, whose kids are 22, 16, 14, 11 and 9. Apps like mSpy and SpyBubble can be used anonymously to monitor your teen’s texts, calls and social media accounts. Some experts believe monitoring apps can cross a line if your teen has never give you a reason not to trust them. “If you have a difficult kiddo that has some boundary issues and following rules issues, then I see how apps could benefit when safety is a concern,” Jackson-Rice says. “Where we run into trouble is when there wasn’t a reason for us to become so hyper-involved with our teens.”

How much do you want to know? The problem Jackson-Rice ran into with Cell Control was she got more information than she wanted, like her son’s acceleration since the app also tracked his driving speed. “What we learned is that it created a lot of anxiety in parenting, which I’ve heard from many parents. They’re constantly aware of what their teenager is doing,” Jackson-Rice says. Of course, once you have that information, you have to decide what you’re going to do with it. Jackson-Rice says she chose to ignore the extra information, instead zeroing in on her goal of teaching her son not to use his phone while driving. If he gets pulled over by the police for speeding, he’ll have to face the natural consequences of receiving a speeding ticket. In using a tracking app, you as a parent are skating on a fine line between making sure your kid is safe and stalking them. We don’t want to be helicopter parents, but at the same time, we want to know he arrived safely at his destinations. Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines resides with her husband and their two middle school sons. She is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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AFTER SCHOOL FUN

SPECIAL SECTION: Back to School

By Christa Melnyk Hines

fter-school activities are an essential and fun way to round out your child’s overall educational experience. Integrate both structured and DIY activities that complement your child’s disposition, age and interests.

Doodle, dabble, draw. Art education contributes to problem-solving and critical thinking skills, not to mention creativity. Independently-run studios and museums offer classes for kids of all ages like painting, drawing and sculpture. DIY: Put together an “imagination bucket” with art supplies, including recyclables, construction paper and other doodads. Encourage your children to present their individual masterpieces to the family at dinner.

Move it. Team sports nurture social, communication and leadership skills. And experiencing loss builds resilience as kids learn to persevere through disappointment. Individualized sports like swimming, martial arts, or tennis are also beneficial, helping kids develop focus and self-discipline. DIY: Burn off energy by shooting hoops in the driveway, running through a homemade obstacle course, or groovin’ to funky music before homework time.

studies find a relationship between music education and its influence on mathematics skills, including the ability to recognize patterns, sequencing, spatial reasoning and tempo. DIY: Make your own music. Fill drinking glasses with different levels of water. Tap each jar lightly with a spoon and listen for the varying pitches and vibrations each emits. Kids also like making their own instruments from drums out of oatmeal containers to rain sticks from covered paper towel tubes.

Encore! The performing arts offer a positive outlet for expressive children and can enhance reading comprehension and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Also consider debate, photography and journalism clubs. DIY: Help your child set up a blog to share his writing and photos with a select audience. Check out www.kidzworld.com which offers kids a safe and fully moderated place to blog. (Geared for 9 to 14-year-olds.) Younger kids can hone their storytelling chops by writing a story, dressing in costumes and acting it out.

Checkmate! A popular and ancient game of strategy, chess fosters patience and impulse control as players learn to plan and visualize their moves on the board. DIY: Start a club at your child’s school or challenge your kids to a family board game or cards.

Be of service. Scouting, Boys & Girls Club, the YMCA, and youth groups are examples of service organizations that offer real-life experiences outside of the classroom, fostering confidence, leadership and communication skills. Through engagement in their communities, kids are less likely to feel isolated. They gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the world around them. DIY: Volunteer together at a local shelter, help a neighbor with yard-work or gather canned goods for a food pantry.

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Seek balance. While variety is the spice of life, don’t overwhelm your

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Student Make-up Schedule in Priority Order Saturday after the missed day unless the Superintendent determines that holding school that SaturdayDRAFT conflicts with school operations. For missed days that cannot be made up on the following Saturday, November 21, January 22, or March 11 (in that order).

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BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Middle Schools

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Elementary Schools

Thursday, August 23, 2018

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

High Schools

Thursday, August 23, 2018

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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JANUARY 2019 Holiday-Independence Day

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End of Grading Period Non-Required Workday Holiday-Christmas Annual Leave

Instructional Day Start/End Times

High Schools: 7:35 - 2:40 Middle Schools: 7:45 - 2:50 Elementary Schools: 8:35 - 3:40 Early Release Times

11:45 a.m.—High Schools 12:00 noon—Middle Schools 12:45 p.m.—Elementary Schools

1 Holiday-New Year’s Day 2 Annual Leave 3 Non-Required Workday 4 Required Workday 11 Report Cards Released 21 Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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2019 Graduation Schedule BCA 6:30 p.m., May 30, 2019 WBHS 6:30 p.m., May 31, 2019 SBHS 9:00 a.m., June 1, 2019 NBHS 1:00 p.m., June 1, 2019 School Closings Closings and/or delays will be broadcast on local television and radio stations, posted on www.bcswan.net, Facebook, and Twitter, and shared through Blackboard Messaging. The BOE reserves the right to use early release days and Saturdays as makeup days for inclement weather. The BOE may add days of employment to the end of the school year.

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Dr. Marc Yandle and Dr. Nathan Cook 5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 207 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-399-1954 info@docksidepediatrics.com docksidepediatrics.com Wilmington’s New Wave of Personalized Pediatrics! Our desire is to restore medicine to the way it used to be: a personal relationship between doctor and patient. Through membership medicine, Dockside Pediatrics provides personalized pediatric care, direct access to your physician, extended office visits, telemedicine, and even Home Visits! 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-795-2511 office.dr.egg@gmail.com www.dreggdental.com At Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that each child is an individual and that each family operates in its own unique manner. We believe that if oral health and overall health are to be maintained, it is essential to work with the family as a unit as well as the child as an individual. Our goal is to promote and help families achieve optimal oral health and overall health, while helping to shape children into happy adults with a lifelong commitment to dental health. Backto-school time is a perfect time to have a teeth cleaning and check-up. That way everyone starts the year putting their best foot forward as well as their smile!

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Mayfaire Town Center, 820 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-679-5060 www.thestemlabs.com contact@thestemlabs.com www.facebook.com/thestemlabs/ The STEM Labs serves to enrich and Inspire PreK-12 students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Children are challenged with fun and educational active learning experiences while building teamwork and leadership skills. Our center provides afterschool care, workshop labs, tutoring, as well as fun Parent’s Night Out and Birthday Party events! Visit www.thestemlabs.com for more information and to reserve a spot in our programs. Our After-School Enrichment Program provides STEM-infused, quality care while accommodating parent’s schedules. Transportation service is available from select elementary and middle schools with convenient pick-up times. Our Tutoring and Academic Advising Program provides customized educational plans within a supportive learning environment. We focus on 1:1 tutoring sessions in science and math courses, small group review sessions of 3-4 students, and homeschool support classes. Our 6-week Lab Workshops focus on a variety of STEM topics through hands-on laboratory experiments. All Workshops are delivered by educators and research mentors resulting in the highest-quality, enrichment experiences around.

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White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry

8115 Market Street, Suite 204, Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-686-1869 306 Dolphin Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 Phone: 910-333-0343 www.growinggrins.com White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry specializes in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and children with special needs. Our trained and caring team is excited to help your child through their oral healthcare experience. It is our goal that you and your child leave our office with a positive attitude towards dental care. In addition, we will help you feel confident and comfortable in your role as the main caregiver in your child’s oral health. At White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry, we believe prevention of oral disease is a team effort and it includes your involvement and commitment while in our office and at home. Whether you have an infant or a teenager, we are the best choice for you and your child. We welcome you and your family to our practice!

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Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry

Skip Tyson, DDS and Stephanie Heaney, DDS 2606 Iron Gate Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412 910-791-7380 info@catchasmile.net www.catchasmile.net Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry has been providing dental care to the infants, children and teens of Wilmington and the surrounding area for 20 years. From your child’s very first dental visit through their years in our one of a kind Teen Zone, your child will love coming to the dentist! Come see why we have been chosen Wilmington Parent Magazine Family Favorite for over 10 consecutive years!

The Wilmington School of Ballet

2250 Shipyard Blvd. Unit 12 Wilmington NC 28403 910-794-9590 Wilmingtonschoolofballet@gmail.com www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com The Wilmington School of Ballet is the premier ballet facility in the region. Home of the Wilmington Ballet Company and the US International Ballet, the school offers unparalleled opportunity to students. Classes range from princess ballet & tap (for a 2 1/2 year old) to conservatory training for the pre-professional. Serious students have an opportunity to train with the region’s only professional ballet company and recreational students enjoy the magnificent performance opportunities.

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t’s back to school time and the inevitable problems need to be addressed. How can you get back on that early to bed, early to rise schedule? How can you best communicate with teachers? How will you encourage your kids to work hard and do their best while at school and also with their nightly homework? Here are some tips for making that back to school transition as smooth as possible.

Anticipate the schedule change and move bedtimes earlier by increments over several weeks before the beginning day of school. Going to bed fifteen minutes earlier isn’t a big deal and it will help avoid that drastic change from the relaxed summer schedule to the rigid, up and at’em schedule of fall.

Make back to school shopping fun and reasonable. The supply lists may be long and costly so do your best to get a head start on that. But for school clothes you may want to shop sales for a few new outfits and then wait until after school begins to buy any other necessary clothing items. You may be able to minimize the items purchased by adding some classic colors and styles to what is already in the closet.

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schools. Most of kids’ worries and concerns about school revolve around unknowns such as the location of bathrooms and classrooms, the identity of their new teacher, and the friends who may be in their class. A thirty minute visit to school before the opening day will do a lot to dispel such worries.

Look for signs your child is concerned about returning to school. If sleep habits or eating habits change, of if your child voices worries about school, take the time to talk about them. Some children fear bullying behavior on buses or on playgrounds. Be sure to assure them that both you and school staff members will protect them. Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and freelance writer. She is the author of Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun. Find Jan at www.janpierce.net. v

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FAMILY TRAVEL

VACATIONING WITH INFANTS H

ave you convinced yourself that your traveling days are over until the baby years are successfully behind you? Don’t give up just yet. You can, and should, take vacations with your baby. This is not the time to deprive yourself of time away from everyday life. Some key reasons you should vacation with your baby: • Babies have no agendas. Unless you’re balancing the needs of a baby with the needs of an older sibling, you can pop your baby in a sling or Snugli, and you have an entire afternoon to wile away at the museum. No arguments from the peanut gallery. • Babies sleep a lot. They’ll nap in a stroller while you sip lattes at a sidewalk cafe, stroll through the countryside or shop for souvenirs. • Babies don’t need much to be content. They just want to be with you, even if you’re doing some vacation activity they’ll find hugely boring in a few years. Of course, traveling with an infant is not all sunshine and rainbows. But, there are plenty of things you can do to help ease the way and keep everyone smiling.

Where to Go With a Baby • City Adventures - Big cities have plenty for the parents to do, and all that action on the street gives the little guy something to look at as you stroll down busy sidewalks.

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• All Inclusive Resorts - Most country you visit, especially seaside locations, offer resorts that include everything you need for a good time. Some even offer a nanny service so the parents can have a night out. • Beach House - You’ll save money by buying your own groceries (not to mention you won’t have to bring baby to a million different restaurants). And renting a beach house is a great way to get other family members, like your parents or in-laws, together for a few days. Hello, free babysitting!

What to Avoid • Exotic Destinations - You might want to hold off on any plans to go to Southeast Asia or Africa for now. Any place where baby would need special immunizations or malaria pills is probably not worth the stress right now. • Camping - Bugs, bears and the whims of Mother Nature? That doesn’t exactly sound like the best baby vacation destination. In fact, a camping trip will probably just mean a ton of work. Think about the logistics of baby-safe activities and where to put stinky diapers. • Bed-and-Breakfast - Sure, B&Bs were a perfect getaway when it was just you and your partner, but now that you’re planning a vacation with baby in tow, it probably won’t work. You’ll constantly worry that baby’s cries are waking (or annoying) everyone in the house. v

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OUR PETS

Wondercide For pet parents that want to protect their pets from pests, but avoid the harmful chemicals in some of the more common flea treatments, this may be the solution. Founded by Stephanie Boone out of Austin, Texas, Stephanie was faced with life threatening side effects from a vet-prescribed flea and tick treatment performed on her dog Luna. While several vets recommended that Luna be put down, Stephanie nursed her back to health and began her research for a healthy alternative to protect both Luna and her family. Boone left her job in the tech industry and, soon after, Wondercide Natural Products was born. Since 2008, Wondercide has continued to expand and develop new, natural products the whole family can enjoy without the harsh chemicals. Some of my favorite products that are useful for the whole family (with or without pets!) are: Natural Shampoo Bars, House Treatment Flea & Tick Control, for Pets, Home, and Yard, Natural Pet Parent Pack. You can find these at www.wondercide.com.

Helping Pets With Back-to-School Anxiety The hurried rush of back-to-school and shorter days means families are spending more time focused on school work and active schedules. As a result, the change in routine can be confusing for pets. Instead of going for walks and playing in the yard, their companions suddenly head out the door without them. Dogs especially are creatures of habit and it is important to establish clear rules and a set schedule to avoid anxiety. Transition Time. About a week before the kids return to school, begin getting your dog used to their absence by getting out lunchboxes and bookbags in the morning and leaving them inside for about 30 minutes or so while the kids go out to play. This will help to desensitise them to anxiety-producing cues. Set a Routine. Exercise and play in the morning before the kids leave, extra attention and play when they get home, and family time in the evening. A routine helps them deal with the changes. Enrich the Home Environment. While you are gone, leave slow, calming music playing to offset the sudden quiet in the home. Leave interesting and interactive toys and food puzzles out during the day to keep them occupied. Doggy Daycare. Consider letting your dog socialize and play at doggy daycare a few days a week to expend some energy.

Pet of the Month Morty the Sugar Glider

Morty has been a welcome addition to his home with one teen and one preteen learning a little more about this unique pet. Morty is a nocturnal marsupial in the kangaroo family and his life span is approximately 12 to 15 years. Sugar gliders are extremely social animals once they bond to their owners. They are considered to be pocket pets, and you can also carry them in their bonding pouch as well. Morty loves to play and pull strings from his pouch into his cage. Along with his daily sugar glider food, Morty enjoys eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

We all love to show off our nonhuman family members, and now is your chance to have a bigger audience! Send in your pet photos to danielle.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com with a little information about their unique personality and how they fit in to your family, and they may be featured in an upcoming issue!

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YOUR HEALTH

NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH

ugust is National Breastfeeding month and now more than ever we need to promote mothers, babies, and families who choose to breastfeed. While there has been significant progress in breastfeeding awareness over the past five years, encouraging women to discuss their desire and plans to breastfeed with their clinicians, family and friends, employers, and child care providers is key. Family members— including spouses, partners and the baby’s grandmothers—can play critical support roles, both with regard to assisting in decision-making about how the baby is fed and in providing support for breastfeeding after the baby is born. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies, it provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one-third during the second year of life. Breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development, and protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality due to common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea or pneumonia, and helps for a quicker recovery during illness.

Interesting Breastfeeding Facts: • Breastfeeding in public is legal - According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 49 of the 50 states have legislation in place pro-

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tecting (or at least allowing) breastfeeding mother’s right to nurse their child wherever they please. • Breastfeeding moms get more sleep - You probably don’t feel like it, but it’s estimated that breastfeeding moms get an extra 45 minutes of sleep per night, according to a study in the Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. • Breastfeeding Rates Among Mothers 30 And Up Is Significantly Higher Than In Younger Moms - Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the percentage of moms who breastfeed increases greatly in older moms. Only about 43 percent of moms who are 20 and younger breastfeed while 65 percent of moms aged 20 to 29 breastfeed. Moms over 30 have the highest breastfeeding rate, at over 75 percent. • Breastfeeding Can Save Your Family $1,200 To $1,500 Each Year - Although breastfeeding isn’t completely free (if you plan to purchase things like nursing bras, a breast pump, bottles, etc.) it’s definitely going to save you a bit of cash. According to Women’s Health, the average amount a breastfeeding family can save from not buying formula is anywhere from $1,200 to $1,500. Offer a breastfeeding mom support to help her during this important time. If you need help, ask your pediatrician if a lactation consultant is on staff and visit www.lllofnc.org to find out more about the support groups that La Leche League of Wilmington North Carolina offers. . v

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FIT FAMILY

Stress Reducing Apps for Kids Fitness isn’t just physical, it’s mental too. Here are a few apps that help kids learn how to manage feelings and stress. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street Kids learn how to relax themselves so that they can better cope with common, everyday stressful situations. Divided into five interactive scenarios, kids help Cookie Monster take deep breaths, come up with plans for addressing these stressful situations, and then try out those plans. Breathing Bubbles Kids learn to identify and respond to their emotions. When opening the app, kids are asked to name their emotions among a range of options and then choose how strongly they are experiencing those emotions. They are taught deepbreathing techniques, and are encouraged to write more independently about they feel. DreamyKid Kids learn how to relax their bodies and minds through meditations, visualizations, and affirmations in the form of calming, positive messages. Of particular interest to many kids will be the issue-specific meditations, including ones aimed at building confidence before sports matches, doing schoolwork well, and falling asleep at night.

Bike-A-Thon for Youth Science Join Wilmington-area kids for this community fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations: the Young Scientist Academy and A Bike for Every Child. The Cycle For Youth Science Bike-A-Thon takes place at Greenfield Lake Park on Aug. 25. Participants obtain sponsors and raise funds based on miles cycled during the event. Post race prizes awarded for money raised, miles cycled, and other special awards. The goal is to raise $30,000, which provides children and youth interactive research facilities and artistic space at the Jo Ann Carter Harrelson Center. Registration includes: park and race fees, Cycle for Youth Science t-shirt, science and cycling SWAG, all race amenities and services, post race healthy snacks food and drinks. Early bird registration closes Friday August 10, 2018, but entrants may register anytime up until race day for $40. holior www.abikeforeverychild.org.

Kid’s Triathlon Do your kids love to swim? Or would they rather run? Maybe they like to ride their bike? Don’t make them choose, let them try their hand at each event during the Wilmington Family YMCA 6th Annual Kid’s Triathlon on August 18th. This race is open to children ages 5 to 13 and race distances are determined by age. The swimming portion takes place in the YMCA pool with the bike and run course in the Forest Hills neighborhood. All participants receive a finishers medal and T-shirt with trophies awarded to the top three male and female in each age division. Proceeds benefit youth programs of the Wilmington Family YMCA to provide scholarships. Register at www.setupevents.com.

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SCHOOL NOTES New Hanover County New School Administrators

School’s Out!

• Deanna Leake will become the principal at Carolina Beach Elementary School. Ms. Leake previously served as the assistant principal at Murray Middle School.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY: Traditional Schools: 8/27 - First Day of School Year Round Schools: 8/24 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students Isaac Bear Early College HS: 8/7 - First Day of School Wilmington Early College HS: 8/7 - First Day of School 8/24 - Half Day for Students BRUNSWICK: Traditional Schools: 8/27 - First Day of School

• Graham Elmore will become the principal at Codington Elementary School. Mr. Elmore previously served as the assistant principal at Forest Hills Global Elementary School and the NHCS Read to Achieve Camp Principal. • Christianne May will become the principal at Howe Pre-K Center. Mrs. May previously served as the assistant principal of H.H. Beam Elementary School in Gaston County Schools. • Anastasia Brown will become the assistant principal at Anderson Elementary School. Mrs. Brown previously served as a teacher at Anderson Elementary School. • Brent Hall will become the assistant principal at Eaton Elementary School. Mr. Hall previously served as a teacher at Eaton Elementary School. • Jean Hall will become the assistant principal at Isaac Bear Early College High School. Ms. Hall previously served as the International Baccalaureate Coordinator and instructor at Hoggard High School. • Jesse May will become the assistant principal at Murray Middle School. Mr. May previously served as the assistant principal at East Gaston High School.

Year Round Schools: 8/28 - First Day of School

• Dr. Katie Fink will become the assistant principal at Murray Middle School. Dr. Fink previously served as a teacher at Trask Middle School.

Early College High School: 8/7 - First Day of School

• Scott Andersen will become the assistant principal at Trask Middle School. Mr. Andersen previously served as an interim assistant principal at Hoggard High School.

PENDER:

In addition, Susan Sellers was appointed Supervisor of Certified Talent Manager in the Human Resources Division. Mrs. Sellers previously served as the principal at Freeman School of Engineering.

Traditional Schools: 8/27 - First Day of School Year Round Schools: 8/22 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students Pender Early College HS: 8/6 - First Day of School Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.

Open House Dates Traditional Schools High Schools: Monday, August 20 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 21 Elementary Schools: Wednesday, August 22 Isaac Bear Early College High School Freshman: Thursday, August 2 @ 5pm Sophmore: Monday, August 6 @ 5pm Junior: Tuesday, August 21 @ 9am Senior: Tuesday, August 21 @ 2pm

Report, Don’t Repost With school starting, Pender County Schools want to remind everyone about the importance of being a proactive citizen and their legal responsibilities when sharing information on social media. They call this campaign “Report, don’t Repost” in collaboration with local law enforcement. This campaign’s focus is on the community being an equal partner in ensuring the safety of our schools. Report, don’t Repost encourages students not to turn social media postings into widespread rumors, but rather to bring them to the attention of a trusted counselor, teacher or law enforcement officer. PenderSafe.com provides information on and access to resources within the school system, details on drills and the emergency response plan, and links to external resources such as the National Suicide Prevention hotline, Rachel’s Challenge and a local crisis hotline. And of course, the website also includes a “Report, Don’t Repost” online form that allows students to not only report social media threats, but also to report incidences of fights and cyberbullying, and concerns about suicidal tendencies.

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PEANUT GALLERY

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Anthony G. 7/10 • 10yo

Tove D. 8/18 • 1yo

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Siena B. 8/17 • 8yo

Ella O. 8/1 • 7yo

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DOES YOUR CHILD OR GRANDCHILD HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER?

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Honor them by having their photo published in Wilmington Parent. Here's how: e-mail image (size not to exceed 1mb) to birthday@wilmingtonparent.com. Deadline for publication: 08/12. We have a limited number of spots, so if you sent your child’s picture and do not see it this issue, please check back next month!

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It’s Time for Back-to-School Physicals! Schedule your child’s annual school physical with Wilmington Health Pediatrics or Family Medicine today!

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