Culpeper’s Resource for Kids and Families
HOT CARS
A REAL DANGER SCREAMING
FOR ICE CREAM FAMILY TRIPS!! MAKIN’ STUFF GETTING BUSY WITH THE KIDS
“Children love to learn, Wakefield Country Day School gives children something to love”
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akefield Country Day School is a nonsectarian, preschool through twelfth grade, college preparatory day school. The curriculum emphasizes scholarship in the classical tradition.
Culpeper’s Resource for Kids and Families
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Letter from the Publisher
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Culpeper Kids Events Listing
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Real Dangers of Hot Cars What you can do to prevent leaving your little one behind. I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM... Local hot spots for everyone’s favorite cool treats. Family Trips A couple of ideas for cost conscious family trips.
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Wakefield Country Day School Flint Hill, Virginia
www.wakefieldcds.org
540.635.8555
Bus service from Culpeper and surrounding areas.
Consider Wakefield Country Day School A foundation for personal and academic excellence from preschool through grade twelve. Limited openings at certain grade levels. WCDS is accredited by the Virginia Independent School Association and is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. We admit students without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.
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PUBLISHER Culpeper’s Resource for Kids and Families
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uly and August are very exciting months for CulpeperKids! We are proud to be a part of Culpeper’s 3rd Thursday Concert Series, hosted by Culpeper Renaissance during the summer. You will also see us at Yowell Meadow Park on July 4 participating in the festivities there. We will be offering fun crafts for the kids so be sure to stop by to see us! Our website, www.culpeperkids.com, is going strong and includes some features that you may not see in our print version of the magazine. We are always looking for crafts, recipes, photos, events and articles! Participate in our online polls, send in your ideas, and tell us what you think! Email your 4th of July photos to submissions@ culpeperkids.com. Your photo may appear online or in our next issue. We want to hear from you! As always, rely on our Events Calendar for ideas to keep you family busy this summer. You will find some fun and even educational options regardless of your budget. If you know of an event we should add to our calendar, please send it our way. In keeping with the times, you will now find CulpeperKids on Twitter as well as Facebook. We are thrilled to have yet another outlet to keep you up to the minute with CulpeperKids goings on! Looking for a great advertising outlet? Have an at-home business that you are trying to get off the ground? Advertising with us is VERY affordable and will get YOUR business in front of thousands of families in Culpeper and the surrounding counties. We offer some great deals for our print magazine as well as the website! During these “dog days” of summer, we hope you are able to enjoy some family time; making crafts together, cooking, going on an icecream or nature outing, or perhaps even a beach vacation! This issue includes some excellent information to help you in your summertime family endeavors. Remember, it costs NOTHING to sit down with your children and read a book, or to lie on a blanket and look at the clouds. Here’s to a fabulous summer!
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About the Cover A great family friendly trip canoeing or tubing down the beautiful Shenandoah can bring everyone together for a few fun filled hours. One of the great things about the Shenandoah is the slow and easy pace of the summer flow. Check out our favorite river folks, Shenandoah River Outfitters near Luray. From Culpeper, it’s a quick one hour trip over the mountain. www.shenandoahriver.com Check us out online at www.culpeperkids.com
The Very Real Dangers of a Hot Car Tom kissed his wife Sarah as she headed off to work. She had to leave early for a meeting, so Tom was taking their son, Nathan, to daycare that morning. It was a different schedule for little Nathan, who was used to Mommie dropping him off in the morning, but he babbled brightly at Daddy that sunny August morning. Tom quickly collected his son’s belongings, along with his briefcase and papers for his busy morning. As they headed off in the car, Tom smiled as he glanced back at his sleepy son in his carseat. Tom’s phone rang as he headed off to the highway, and Tom mentally started planning for his day--meetings, clients, luncheon. Tom tried to solve one issue on the phone as he merged into traffic, but there was so much to consider. He arrived at work still chatting on the phone, but happy he was on time and not late. He grabbed his briefcase and rushed into his office, as it was going to a scorcher, and he wanted to get into the airconditioned building. Later that morning, his phone rang again, this time is was Sarah. “Where’s Nathan?” she asked. “I called to check on him, and daycare said he was never dropped off.” Tom’s heart sank, and time stood still as his mind raced and reality set in. He ran out to the car, and screamed as he saw his limp son still strapped in his carseat. 911 was called, but it was too late. Nathan’s internal temperature was 106.8 degrees F., and he was unable to be saved. Sadly, this is not a rare occasion. In the past decade, over 230 children have died in this manner (Kids in Hot Cars Alert, About.com) A change in family patterns or misunderstanding between caregivers (as one thinks the other one has the child), can cause a child to be forgotten in a hot car. Even though the car may be normal temperature when the car is stopped, the temperatures inside a locked car can climb from 78 to125 degrees in merely 6 - 8 minutes. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). In fact on a typical summer day, car interior temperatures can quickly reach 120-140 degrees, leaving kids at risk for dehydration, seizures, stroke or death. (about.com pediatrics). Death of a child from hyperthermia (abnormal overheating of the body) after being left in a hot car is such a preventable occurrance, and such a huge tragedy when it occurs. Be vigilant, especially when a family pattern (whom is caring for the child) is changed from normal.
Tips to keep your child safe. 1. Warn them about playing in a car without an adult. 2. After parking, check the car then lock it. 3. Get your kids out of the car first, gathering belongings/groceries after the child is tucked safely in the house 4. Place a reminder on a dashboard, purse, or briefcase alerting that you have a child in the backseat. 5. Talk to your child or sing songs to them during your drive 6. Stay off the phone, a conversation could distract you
Noelle Babb, RN, MS Pediatric Shift Coordinator Johns Hopkins Hospital
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM... LOCAL HOT SPOTS FOR COOL TREATS During these hot summer days, there is nothing better than an ice cream outing with the family. It can difficult to compare these delicious treats that can be so diverse and have so many varieties, especially when we all have our own favorites. Fortunately, Culpeper offers a variety of ice cream experiences, depending upon your mood and your budget! McDonalds Who doesn’t already know everything about this option? McDonalds offers a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu along with specialty coffees and desserts. The experience is just as intended, “fast food”, with potentially long lines and a 50/50 chance of speaking to a cordial cashier. In Culpeper, the plus side is the drive through window and a short drive to Yowell Meadow Park where it can be enjoyed! Locations in Madison, Culpeper, Orange and Fauquier counties. Dairy Queen Also offering a full menu, Dairy Queen boasts a large variety of ice cream treats including blizzards, sundaes, and even ice cream cakes! Many DQ’s have seating outside which is perfect for summer nights. Locations in Warrenton, Bealton, Culpeper, and Louisa just to name a few! Reva Market A little known stop on Route 29, Reva Market has something for everyone! Snacks, drinks, toys, and oil....and we can’t forget the best homemade breakfast sandwiches in the county. Reva Market carries about 8 flavors of ice cream at a cost you can dig up in your seat cushions! Located on 29 at Reva Road. Tastee Freez Similar to DQ, Tastee Freez can still be found all over the country, reminding us of the good old days. Offering a full menu and tasty desserts, there is surely something that will suit your appetite. Located in Gordonsville and Madison. Smoothie King Sticking with what they do best, Smoothie King offers a vast menu of smoothie flavors, including options for energy building, trimming down, snacking and indulging! Smoothie King has snack items such as granola bars, protein bars and sweet treats for a quick fix. Low fat, Check us out online at www.culpeperkids.com
high fiber and smoothies made with Splenda are just some of the options at Smoothie King. Located in Culpeper. CJ’s Soft Serve Just to the side of Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, in the xxx plaza, CJ’s Soft Serve shack is doing it right. Cones, sundaes, etc. You may see them at any of the local events from Culpeper’s 4th of July to Third Thursdaya Concert Series. CJ’s is the ice cream about town. Madison Drug Store Madison Drug Store still operates a bona fide old school lunch counter and offers, you guessed it, hand dipped Hersheys ice cream cones, cups and milk shakes. In my opinion, you ought to try a chicken salad sandwich followed up with a mint choclate chip cone. Not only is does the Madison Drug Store provide a true Americana experience but they’ll throw in a dose of true blue hospitality as well. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ New to Culpeper, Tropical Smoothie has a fantastic menu including breakfast options and scrumptious sandwiches and wraps. Best known for it’s many varieties of smoothies, Tropical Smoothie will undoubtedly stick around for quite a while! Tropical Smoothie offers smoothies made with Splenda, low fat and meal replacement options. Locations in Warrenton and Culpeper.
DQ Vanilla Cone Calories 235 Fat 7 grams 37 carbs Tastee Freeze Vanilla Cone Calories 230 Fat 8 grams 36 carbs
Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center
Birthday Parties
NUTRITION FACTS McDonalds Vanilla Cone Calories 150 Fat 3.5 grams 24 carbs
KELLY’S FORD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
For kids of all ages
Smoothie King Strawberry X-treme 20 oz Calories 366 fat 0 carbs 92 Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ Low Fat Strawberry Beach with Turbinado Sugar 20 oz Calories 451 fat .2 carbs 109
Give your children a wonderfully fun birthday they will never forget. Play pony games that are age appropriate, fun and safe. Customize your party with food and cake arrangements. 16589 Edwards Shop Rd Remington, VA 22734 540.399.1800 office 540.399.1832 fax Email: kellysfordequest@aol.com Website: www.innatkellsford.com
Summer Camp
Lessons
June 22-26 July 6-10 July 20-24 August 3-7 Beginner through intermediate riders. $375 per week. Advanced week $400
A fantastic place to learn how to ride. Beginner through advanced lessons offering half hour and hour private lessons as well as hour group lessons.
For kids ages 6-16 (ages 9-16 for advanced week). A great and fun summer activity for horse loving kids.
For kids as young as 2 and up. A pleasurable first experience or just as an entertaining ride for young children.
Pony Rides
We teach Hunter/ Jumper/ Equitation and Combined Training as well as the fundamental basics of horse needs and care. Other daily activities include canoeing, tubing, arts and crafts, kickball, volleyball and more.
Not into horses? You can still have an exciting visit at Kelly’s Ford. We also offer canoeing, tubing, or fishing on the Rappahannock River, bike riding on a historic bike trail, hiking on many of our wooded trails and much more.
Recommended Family Reading Sponsored by Dream Factory
by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler Review by Kara Smith Age 15 Ages 11 and Up Welcome to the Magic Kingdom, where dreams really do come true... as long as you’re not the one in the costumes. When Ella is hired as a temporary stand-in for Cinderella, after all costume characters go on strike, she learns about a side of Disney World that the guests don’t see. Meanwhile, the boy playing Dale the chipmunk, Luke, struggles with the anonymous life of wearing the full-body fur suit and dealing with Cassie, his perfect girlfriend and the other half of “Chip and Dale”. The chapters alternate between Ella and Luke in a tale of Disney-caliber magic, a few confusing crushes, a “Phantom” in the theme park, and a very epic park-wide scavenger hut. Whether Luke is chatting with Ella about the existence of slugs, or Ella is fending off her trivia-spouting Prince Charming (capital P, capital C! The “real deal” of Disney romance!), there’s bound to be some backstage chaos at the Magic Kingdom. In a world of characters like Luke S-for-something Krause, where the Disney magic works its spell, and where the minor characters like Dale and Brer Fox celebrate second place with off-brand soda and snack food, it’s easy to imagine the cast as real people. In fact, the darker side of the most cheerful place on Earth might just be more entertaining than its lighter front! Coming from the authors of Scrambled Eggs at Midnight, Dream Factory is a book full of hilarity, where behind the costumes, there are very real people.
Summertime from Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin Paintings by Mike Wimmer Ages 5-99
The first verse of this classic musical is used to realistically portray one summer day in the life of a rural black family in the early 20th century.
CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS Grow: A Novel in Verse By Juanita Havill Illus. by Stanislawa Kodman Ages 8-12
Saturday morning Berneetha’s voice booming through the screen door on the front porch: “I’m all fired up and ready to go. Who’ll come with me?” I open the door shouting, “Me! Where to?” Kate tells the story of the excitement and enthusiasm generated by Big Berneetha, a larger-than-life friend and laid-off special education teacher, when she decides to turn a vacant lot into a community garden. At first, all the neighbors think Kate and Berneetha are crazy, but then they are drawn into the project. The garden grows and so do friendships; but then a sign goes up announcing that the owner plans to build a parking garage there. Things do not look good for a happy ending; but all the new friends draw together to find alternate solutions, after many dramatic roadblocks along the way. This poetically written books flows along and keeps you turning the pages to find out what else can happen next.
Heat Wave
By Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Ages 3-6 How does the small town of Lumberville handle the heat wave? Air conditioning hasn’t been invented yet, and the sun is being way too generous. Learn how everyone in town handles the heat. The children with garden hoses, the adults improvise with magazines, aprons and cold flooring. As the weeks go by it just gets hotter. Everyone in Lumberville dreams of the same thing and sometimes dreams do come true.
Programs for Youth All programs are free of charge. Summer Reading Programs are underwritten by the Friends of the Library, to whom we are grateful.
Be Creative at Your Library Summer Reading 2009 It’s not too late to register! You have until July 30th to reach your reading goals. Keep your imaginations fueled and your reading skills up-Summer Reading feeds the need to read! Reach your reading goals and win books and prizes plus an ice cream party or roller skating party. Summer Performers Showings at 10:30, 2:30 and 7:00 for each program. No Registration Necessary!
Oh Susannah! Thurs. July 9th Sing and dance with
award winning musician, Oh Susannah, as she revives the classics and shares new songs. Music is “parent friendly”, which means adults will be up and dancing too.
Snakes Alive Thurs. July 23rd
We are thrilled to welcome back Ron Cromer, “The Snake Guy”, to the library. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity to learn more about snakes in the wild and to have a hands-on experience with Ron’s non-poisonous reptiles.
Craft Days
July 16th Make a Golden Fish! Pick up your free tickets beginning July 6th. July 30th Make a Scratch Art Sun Catcher! Pick up your free tickets beginning July 20th.
Teen Summer Programs
Please REGISTER for all Programs so we can get enough food!
Collage Cards and Everything that’s Chocolate! July 7th Tuesday 1:30-5p.m. Check out samples of
cards at the library! We will be eating all things chocolate and making 3-D collage cards for friends and to send to soldiers overseas.
Random Writers July 20th Monday 2:30-5 p.m A
mid-summer meeting to share writing and catch up with old friends! Bring a notebook and writing to share if you have it.
Anime and Pizza Party for Everyone plus Drawings for Prizes for SRP Participants July 30th Thursday 5:30-8 xxxHolic and Spiral! Check out the new xxxHolic Manga series at the Library. HEY TEENS! Visit our teen blog from any computer at
the library under “Teen Blog” or from home at www.cclvateen. blogspot.com. or our Facebook at cclva to get the latest scoop. Teen Summer Reading It’s not too late to register! You have until July 30th to reach your reading goals. What is Summer Reading? Write down the titles of books you read. Bring in your title logs when you are halfway through and finished to be entered in drawings for great gift certificates and to pick up your free books and food coupons!
Walk-In Story Times continue Tuesdays through July 28th 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. All ages! No Registration Necessary.
Culpeper County Library Youth Services 540-825-8691 540-823-7486 (Fax) E-mail: lbostian@cclva.org Check our website for more details and for upcoming programs! www.cclva.org
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e m r m u S Family
ing, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing and swimming. Families have the option of renting properties for vacationing or there is also the Lake Anna State Park, which include cabins available for rent. There are six four-person camper cabins and ten six-person full-service cabins. The camper cabins have electricity and some of full service cabins are on the lake and have boat slips. The park also includes a swimming beach, snack bar, visitor center and hiking, biking and equestrian trails. There are various nature and history programs held throughout the summer including canoe tours, panning for gold, gold mine tours and nature programs for children. For more information on camping and activities at the park visit the website at http://www. dcr.virginia.gov/stateparks/lak.shtml. Having such a central location is what makes Lake Anna an ideal vacation spot. If your children love to venture out and try new activities there are many close by to keep them busy. Some great day trip ideas are fruit and berry picking at nearby farms, a visit to Montpelier, the home of James and Dolly Madison or a daytrip to the local battlefields since Fredericksburg is only 25 miles away. The town of Louisa is also very close by and has several fairs and festivals throughout the summer. If you are planning a visit to Lake Anna, a good source of information is their website http://www.lakeannaonline.com/, where you can find information on vacation rentals, other lodging, area restaurants and more.
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LAKE ANNA EVENTS July 31 –August 1 Louisa County Agricultural Fair August 15th Lake Anna Country/Bluegrass Jamboree/Lake Anna Winery 6:00 PM t5o 10:00 PM. Reservations for food are required. Please call 540-895-5085 September. 5th 18th Annual Louisa County Air Show
By: Sarah Moore
Get Packing! Fun And Affordable Family Vacations Summer has officially arrived and your family is looking for someplace to kick back and relax. Whether your family enjoys the beach or the great outdoors, Virginia is full of fun getaways that won’t break the bank. VIRGINIA BEACH If your kids are ready to learn how to surf or build some sandcastles then look no further than Virginia Beach. It is a great vacation spot and has many activities to offer families. Almost every weekend throughout spring and summer there is something going on near or on the boardwalk or the 28 miles of oceanfront. This includes free concerts, singers, magicians and puppeteers and other professionals hired by the city. The resort area, which is typically referred to as 1st through 42nd streets, offers visitors plenty of hotels, dining and shopping options. There are also many kid-friendly activities such as putt-putt golf and some carnival rides. The beaches in this area are generally the most crowded but are guarded by lifeguards. If renting a house or condominium appeals more to your family then try Sandbridge, the North End or Chesapeake Bay Beach areas. These areas tend to be more residential and much less crowded. Virginia Beach also has several parks and museums that are great for children. If you go to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum you can book a two-hour boat trip to see the Bottlenose Dolphins who make Virginia Beach their vacation destination from June to October. First Landing State 10 Check us out online at www.culpeperkids.com
Park is another place for children of all ages to explore. This park is home to lagoons, large cypress trees, hiking trails and kayak tours. Other attractions in the Virginia Beach area include the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Mount Trashmore Park and Old Cape Henry Lighthouse. If your children are looking for a beach alternative that still includes fun in the sun try the Ocean Breeze Water Park. For more information on hotel rooms, rentals, restaurants or local activities visit the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.vbfun.com. VA BEACH EVENTS August 29-30 East Coast Surfing Championships September 4-6 Verizon Wireless American Music Festival (which coincides with the Rock N Roll ½ Marathon) September 12-27 Neptune Festival LAKE ANNA If your family enjoys water sports, fishing, swimming and relaxing then Lake Anna is a great vacation spot. Lake Anna is the second largest lake in Virginia covering 2,810 acres with ten miles of lake frontage. Vacationers at Lake Anna can enjoy activities such as boat11
A Day In The Life Of A New Mother By Pamela Hollar I am a 31 (soon to be 32 year old) woman whose life just changed dramatically by one little girl. Her name is Makenzie Hayes and she was born April 22 and is the most beautiful thing my eyes have ever seen. I always wanted to become a mother, but after giving birth to Makenzie, I now know I was meant to be one. When I was pregnant I received lots of advice from everyone. Complete strangers would come up to me as if my giant belly had a sign that said, “I have no idea what I am in for so please give me your opinion”. I was absolutely shocked on how many people were upset that we did not want to know the sex of the baby. My husband and I had decided early on in the pregnancy that we wanted it to be a surprise. Life in my opinion needs more surprises. But we had to constantly hear how it is hard to shop for babies when you don’t know the sex. So I enjoyed wearing maternity shirts that said things such as “No we don’t know the sex of the baby and no we are not interested in hearing one of your wise tales”. Fast-forward to the day Makenzie was born. It was an easy delivery. One in which most moms dream for. Went into the hospital at 11am and she was born by 5:30pm with only 30 minutes of pushing. Yeah I know…. I am a lucky woman. My only complaint that I had with the labor was the epidural conveniently wore off as soon as it was time to push. But it was all worth it for me to hear the first cry of the person that will change
the rest of my life. I am one of the lucky mothers out there who are staying at home with their child/children. My husband took six weeks of paternity leave from his job after Makenzie was born. He just went back to work two weeks ago, which was quite an adjustment period. I was used to relying on him being here to help, which made it difficult the first few days he was gone. But Makenzie and I are now a schedule, which is designed by Makenzie. She is breastfed so she tells me when she wants to eat. We normally wake up around 6am to feed and then every 2-3 hours during the day. I am beginning to master the art of taking a infant with me to run errands. I laugh at the fact that a grocery trip by myself used to take 20 minutes and now I find myself in the store double that time. I love taking her to the park near the house and getting fresh air. I know that being outside is healthy for her and the exercise for me doesn’t hurt either! My husband comes home around 6 every night and he loves walking in the door to her smiling. She normally has her bedtime feeding anywhere around 9-10:30pm and will wake me up once in the middle of the night to eat. Makenzie is now eight weeks old and her personality is starting to shine through. She coos and smiles when I walk in the room and that is the best part of my day. I love being a mother and know that I want to have more children. To know that I created this perfect little person who has wrapped herself tightly around my heart is all I need to be happy in this world.
Video Game Ratings This game is good for people who like adventure. There is a wide variety of Pokemon to catch and trade. (Although, keep your Pokemon in good shape) You will encounter a lot of battles along your journey. Whether it’s with wild Pokemon, trainers or gym leaders they’re fun and rewarding.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Poke Balls I would suggest this game for people who like speed and action. This game has challenges and a cool group of characters. This game does not have any fighting or combat. In this hovercraft meets skateboarding adventure you can score extra points by performing tricks like grinds and flips.
Rating: 4 out of 5 SONICS 12 Check us out online at www.culpeperkids.com
What is Grymes Memorial School? Grymes Memorial School, a coeducational jk-8 independent school founded in 1947, is located on a beautiful country campus in Orange County. Rigorous academics are balanced by a strong fine arts program, daily physical education classes, and Spanish for all grades. Showcased by 29 winners of the Writer’s Eye Competition at the UVA Bayly Art Museum and invitations for 13 years at the Folger’s Shakespeare Festival in DC, Grymes students excel in a vibrant, caring environment. Tuition includes bus transportation for 6 surrounding counties. How does Grymes differ from public school? • Grymes receives no state funding and so is not bound by state mandates like Standards of Learning (SOL). Grymes is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools(VAIS), recognized and approved by the Virginia State Board of Education through the Virginia Council for Private Education. VAIS supports continuous improvement in independent schools, receiving recognition for excellence from the National Association of Independent Schools(NAIS) Commission on Accreditation which establishes standards of excellence for independent schools world-wide. • Grymes has a talented group of educators, many of whom began their careers in public schools and have found their way to Grymes in search of the best educational environment for their own children. Teachers at Grymes have the freedom to be creative and innovative, participating actively in the ongoing curriculum development and daily decision-making process. Teachers who have transitioned from public school report the greatest difference is less stress in the classroom which in turn promotes a joyful learning environment. • The Grymes curriculum incorporates class plays, Spanish, art and music classes twice weekly, daily PE classes, and two recess periods each day. All grades enjoy technology resources for research, writing, and exploration. • Each grade may take frequent field trips which can be spontaneously scheduled, enriching current topics of study. • Grymes students are evaluated in many different ways to help each child achieve their full potential. Not bound by SOLs, Grymes administers the ERB tests beginning in third grade which provide practice in taking standardized tests. • Grymes is a small school community where teachers know what is unique about each child. There is one class per grade. Class size is limited to 18 in grades K-5 and 22 in grades 6-8. The jr. kindergarten class is limited to 20 students with two teachers. The small size allows flexibility for spur of the moment field trips, all school assemblies, an ice cream party! In this intimate environment children learn tolerance for other’s weaknesses and appreciation for other’s strengths. And there is more…. Integrity and responsibility are watchwords at Grymes. Grymes emphasizes character education and moral values through morning homeroom discussions, weekly assembly programs, community service projects, and the Honor Committee. These values have been with the school since its beginning, sixty-two years ago in the home of Emily Grymes. Mrs. Grymes lost both her children in rapid succession. Her daughter, Becky, died in 1943, after a long childhood illness, and her son, Breck, a rear gunner in World War II, was shot down on Christmas Eve, 1944. Bereft, Mrs. Grymes urged her neighbors to let her provide childcare for
We’ve known the secret for more than 60 years.
Coeducational Independent Day School • Jr. kindergarten through 8th Grade • Challenging Curriculum • Small Classes • Spanish for All Grades • Art, Music, Drama • PE Classes • Middle School Athletics • Bus Transport for 6 Counties
540-672-1010
www.grymesschool.org 13775 Spicer's Mill Rd • Orange, Virginia
their children. Enrollment grew rapidly, and by 1947, a group of dedicated parents led by Madison resident Caroll Shackelford incorporated the school. By 1957, thanks to the generosity of many in the Orange community and to a 32 acre gift of land from Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury Ober, the school moved to its current site. Today Grymes provides bus transportation, included in tuition, to students from Orange, Madison, Culpeper, Louisa, Greene and Spotsylvania counties and remains the only fully accredited independent elementary school in Orange, Madison, and Greene counties. One only has to visit the school to feel the warmth and enthusiasm of students and faculty. A stroll down the hallway decorated with student artwork reflects the art teacher’s passion for art and teaching; students calling out “Hola, senora!” bask in the enthusiasm of their Spanish teachers; students bent over their keyboards writing and rewriting prose pieces for the Writer’s Eye competition weigh the effect of possible words with their English teacher; junior kindergarteners release, with a mixture of sadness and joy, their newly hatched butterflies in the butterfly garden; second graders rehearse their class musical, Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock, eager for their moment on stage. Learning comes alive in the classrooms and in the halls. Students don’t just receive information; they experience it and get involved with it. Some independent schools come with an air of superiority and pretentiousness. Grymes, however, seeks racial, religious, and socioeconomic diversity. Over 50% of families receive financial assistance, possible through Annual Giving and restricted donations from friends of the school. The buildings will never make the cover of Architectural Digest, but they are lovingly maintained. As one parent said, “Everyone is very down to earth and friendly and visitors can tell that the school’s focus is on providing the students with an exceptional experience in a safe and loving environment, not on outward appearances.” 13
MAKIN’ STUFF Summer Part II Frozen Fruit Slushie Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 6 or more frozen strawberries other fruits of your choice (optional) 1 cup or less apple juice (orange juice, grape juice, or any fruit juice mixes also work well for this recipe, with different results) Directions: Your child can help by adding the fruit into the blender. Pour about 1/2 cup of apple juice into a blender. Add 1 frozen banana and blend. Add the strawberries and blend. If the mixture is thick, or the blender is having problems blending, add more fruit juice. Add the remaining frozen fruit and blend. Add juice as needed, to get the right thickness and texture that you prefer.
Fresh Veggie Pizza Ingredients: 1 ready made pizza crust 8 oz package cream cheese at room temperature 1 cup sour cream 1 envelope powdered Ranch dressing mix 2 cup raw vegetables, chopped fine ( we use broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes) Directions: Bake the pizza crust, without toppings, at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and dressing mix. Spread this on the crust. Top with mixed vegetables.
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Tissue Paper Flower Materials Tissue Paper in various colors Pipe Cleaners Directions: 1. Cut tissue paper into 4 squares 2. Stack squares, alternating colors for a more colorful flower 3. Fold the squares together, accordion style (or as a “fan”) 4. Twist pipe cleaner in the center of the finished accordion 5. Very gently, pull up each layer of tissue paper on each side of the pipe cleaner to create your flower.
USA Flag Pin Materials: Red plastic beads White plastic beads Blue plastic beads Medium to large safety pins Directions:
Using 4 smaller safety pins, gently slip on beads alternating red and white for the stripes of the flag. Using 3 smaller safety pins of the same size, place 3 blue beads and then alternate red and white, making certain the same color beads are used in the same rows as the previous red/white pins. Slide larger safety pin through the holes in the smaller holes to create a finished flag!
SeaShell Windchime A great vacation craft! Materials: Clothes Hanger Fishing line or yarn Shells found on the beach Directions: Cut various lengths of yarn or line (about 10-12 pieces). Tie yarn at various points across the flat part of the hanger. Loop other end of yard through small holes found in shells, or tie around larger shells, making certain that shell is secure. Enjoy shell inside as a mobile or outside as a windchime! 15
Mount Everest Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
AREA EVENTS
By R. Williams
AUGUST First Friday’s “Libations on the Lawn” at the Museum When: May, 1, 2009 to Sep, 4, 2009 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Museum of Culpeper History - 803 S. Main Street Description: Join your fellow members and neighbors for the monthly Libations on the Lawn; with music, wine and lots of yummy food on first Friday evenings in May, June, July, August, and September! August 7th - Chris Pearson September 4th - TBA $5 for members (includes glass, 3glasses of wine, music, and food) $7 for non-members & guests Designated drivers and children with adults are free Contact: Museum of Culpeper History (540) 829-1749 Email: director@culpepermuseum.com Website: www.culpepermuseum.com
Ok, You’re Organized. Now what? In the May/June issue of Culpeper Kids, Secrets to Getting Organized by Nya Hepburn provided some helpful tips for home organization. We all took the good advice, and now we’re organized, right? Closets have been cleaned out, kitchens decluttered, dining room table cleared of craft projects, toys put away, and laundry put in its proper place. The result - amazing! We’ve held yard sales, sold stuff on Craig’s List, and taken donations to Salvation Army and Goodwill, making certain to keep itemized receipts for tax deductions. It’s easier to vacuum now without navigating an obstacle course between action heroes, backpacks, golf clubs, etc. Get the picture? We love coming into clean, uncluttered homes. Can we keep them this way? The secret to staying organized is to deal with small stuff before it gets out of hand. Dissect your home into rooms and areas within rooms. Select a task and divide it into small parts. Instead of planning to clean house on Saturday, take 5 minutes today to pick up a pile that is growing on the bathroom floor or hall table – wherever stuff accumulates. Tackle a small part of the job. In 5 minutes you’ll make enough of a start to feel good. Clutter will be more or less under control. If you wait to tackle the whole house on Saturday, inevitably you will have to go to a ball game you weren’t expecting, grocery shop, or buy a prom gown ..... and there goes the day. If you wait till you have plenty of time, the job will be bigger, and your mother-in-law might stop by and see the pig sty her precious child is living in. How can we keep closets organized? Take 5 minutes this week to get rid of something that is absolutely too tight, too out of style, or too ragged and will never be used again in this life – at least in your family. Bite the bullet: start a donation box. How can we get the laundry done before it becomes Mt. Everest? Take 5 minutes today to throw in a load of wash, or fold clean clothes before the wrinkles are set in stone. For the basement or garage, get rid of the college textbooks, boxes of old magazines, and the boxes filled with who-knows-what that force the car to sleep in the driveway. Write down a few items on your grocery list. Jotting down things you’re running low on won’t help declutter your kitchen, but it may prevent an extra trip to the store and give you more time to plan your routine.
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Don’t worry about the big picture. Do one little thing at a time and the big picture will take care of itself. Think small so you won’t get discouraged or overwhelmed. That’s it. With a simple plan and regular decluttering, the calm atmosphere will hang around. If you have a few minutes free-- balance the checkbook, sweep the front porch, clear the junk mail. Soon you’ll be so productive, you’ll extend 5 minutes into 15. Wow, you won’t believe how much you got done! For more tips on whittling down the size of your mountain, visit www.FlyLady.net To keep your organized home running smoothly 1. Use 5 to 10 minute chunks of time. Put in a load of laundry, fold clothes, put groceries away, go through the mail. 2. Buy a notebook. To make “to do” lists, use a notebook instead of scraps of paper that get lost or clutter the counter. 3. Think small but have a planone that works for you. Don’t tackle everything at once. Sort though one drawer, one closet, one toy chest. 4. Include the kitchen. Break down kitchen tasks into small jobs – clean the junk drawer, recycle the plastic bags, purge the pantry, mop the floor. 5. Don’t get sidetracked. Stick with the task at hand. Delay checking email, Facebook, watching Oprah - until you clear the supper dishes, take out trash, pay a bill, hug your kid. 6. Be flexible. Accidents happen, unexpected problems come up. If the wash doesn’t get done, most likely the world won’t end. Take a deep breath and smile. 7. Start tomorrow tonight. Put homework in folders or backpacks. Lay out clothes, start packing lunches. You’ll have a calmer morning atmosphere as you plan the day. 8. Reward yourself. When things are under control, flop on the couch with your soda and watch your favorite show. You deserve it.
Bluemont Concert Series - The Daryl Davis Band: Friday, August 7, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Location: Old County Courthouse; 25 West Davis Street, Culpeper Directions: From I-66 take Route 29 South toward Warrenton, VA. Take Route 29 South past Warrenton to second Culpeper exit. Route 3 North (c. 25 miles). Turn right at bottom of exit and follow Route 3 North to second traffic light, South Main Street (1 mile). Turn right and proceed on South Main to West Davis Street (1/2 mile, center of town). Turn left on Davis and proceed half block to the Culpeper Courthouse green on the right. Description: This Friday’s concert features the five-piece rhythm and blues rock band of Daryl Davis. $5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors, $2 kids under 12. There are no advance ticket sales; tickets available at concert. If weather is inclement the concert venue will change to the Culpeper Train Depot (go to end of East Davis Street). Decision to move indoors will be posted at the outdoor site and broadcast over local radio stations. Contact Person: Bluemont Phone: (540) 338-4640 Email: info@bluemont.org Web site: www.bluemont.org Brandy Station Foundation Civil War Driving Tour - Kelly’s Ford & Stevensburg: Saturday, August 8, 2009 Time: 10:00am - Noon Location: Graffiti House Directions: 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station, VA 22714 Organized by: Brandy Station Foundation Description: This tour begins with a discussion of the Union rivercrossing at Kelly’s Ford, and then follows the route of march of the Union cavalry division commanded by Colonel Alfred Napoleon Duffie, a deserter from the French army, to Stevensburg. The fighting at Stevensburg, a neglected aspect of the Battle of Brandy Station, is presented in detail. This tour concludes with a description of the mortal wounding of Captain William Farley, JEB Stuart’s
Have your event listed here and on CulpeperKids.com. Simply send information about your event to submissions@culpeperkids.com volunteer aide de camp. Contact Person: Brandy Station Foundation Phone: 540-727-7718 Web site: www.brandystationfoundation.com “The Tenth Maine at Cedar Mountain” Presentation at Culpeper Library: Saturday, Aug 8 - Aug 8, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm Location: Culpeper County Library Organized by: The Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield Description: Enjoy a presentation of artifacts and history given by Nicolas Picerno. Admission is FREE and refreshments will be served. Nicolas Picerno, the foremost authority on the history of the Tenth Maine Infantry, will display and discuss a few articles from his extensive collection of Tenth Maine artifacts. He will give a Power Point presentation of his collection of items related to the Battle of Cedar Mountain where the regiment suffered 40% casualties. Mr. Picerno is the vice-chair of the Board of Trustees of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation where he chairs the committee on Interpretation and Education. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. He has lectured at universities and colleges as well as speaking to numerous historical societies, civil war roundtables, and civil war symposiums. He has contributed to books on the subject including the “Time-Life” civil war series, Jeffrey Wert’s “From Winchester to Cedar Creek”, “Brotherhood of Valor”, “Sword of Lincoln”, and “Crossroads of Freedom - Antietam” by Pulitzer Prize winning author James McPherson. A career police chief, he is the Chief of Police at Bridgewater College. Contact Person: Mary Jo Browning Email: maryjo@firstva.com Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS) Winston National Wednesday, Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2009 Time: 8am to approximately 4 pm Location: Commonwealth Park, 13246 Commonwealth Parkway Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Organized by: HITS Description: A summer series of six horse shows at Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia. HITS Culpeper offers hunter, jumper and equitation competitions in six all-weather rings. Each event hosts approximately 900 to 1,300 horses. Shop in the Vendor Courtyard. A diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the Showday Café. Phone: 540-825-7469 Web site: www.hitsshows.com Orvis Fly Fishing School at Unicorn Winery: Saturday, August 15, 2009 Location: Unicorn Winery Directions: 489 Old Bridge Rd., Amissville, VA 20106 Organized by: Unicorn Winery Description: Orvis fly-fishing schools are the easiest and most enjoyable places to learn this rewarding pastime. The course con17
tent includes casting lessons and practice with expert instruction for mastering the essential fly-fishing knots; a presentation on essential equipment, accessories, and their function; and a straightforward introduction to entomology and fly selection. All schools teach the Orvis casting method, which is adaptable to all casting conditions worldwide. Your fly-fishing adventure includes use of all Orvis equipment and a streamside lunch. $235.00 per student. Phone: 703-465-0004 Downtown Culpeper Farmer’s Market Shop for locally grown produce, vibrant flowers, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and more. Saturdays through October 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Corner of East Davis and Commerce Streets 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series Big Ray and the Kool Kats Date: August, 20, 2009 Location: The Depot - Culpeper Downtown Time: 5pm - 9pm Contact: Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com Website: www.culpeperdowntown.com SEPTEMBER Spirit of America Date: September 11 & 12 showtimes vary Location: Patriot Center FREE ! Patriotic live-action show in which Soldiers in period uniforms reenact key moments in history. Show includes battle scenes, simulated gunfire, and perfomances by the Army’s elite cermonial units. For more information: www.soa.mdw.army.mil 1-866-2399425 or email spiritofamerica@jfhqncr.northcom.mil Motorcycle Rodeo To Benefit Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers: Thursday, Sep 17 - Sep 19, 2009 Time: Begins at 8 a.m. Location: Dominion Square Shopping Center Directions: 717 Dominion Square Shopping Center Business 29 North, Culpeper Organized by: Culpeper Sheriff s Office & Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Riding Committee Description: This exciting event comes to Culpeper as law enforcement officers from around the Mid-Atlantic and beyond compete in this motorcycle rodeo. On Thursday, see officers training for the motorcycle rodeo competitions. On Friday, training continues until 1 pm, when the competitions begin! On Saturday, officers will compete in various challenges including team riding and slow-ride competitions. Officers are fundraising for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and will raffle off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle (winner announced Saturday). Come and show your support for law enforcement and their families! Contact Person: Deputy Chad McKnight Email: cmcknight@culpepercounty.gov Web site: www.mapmrc.com 250th Anniversary - Town of Culpeper Date: from Sep, 18, 2009 to Sep, 20, 2009 18 Check us out online at www.culpeperkids.com
Location: Town of Culpeper Time: celebrate all weekend Description: Official Ceremony Historic Costume Ball Old Time Games & Picnic in the Park Culpeper History Come to Life “Coleman Street” Parade Old Time Ice Cream Social Contact: Beth Burns 540-727-0611 Email: director@visitculpeperva.com Website: http://www.culpeper250th.org/ 31st Annual Old Dominion Horse Show Saturday, Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2009 Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Location: Commonwealth Park, Culpeper, VA Directions: Route 522 South, 6 miles south of Culpeper Organized by: Virginia Draft Horse & Mule Association Description: Enjoy a horse show like none other. Draft horses, mules and donkeys compete in halter, riding, jumping, driving and obstacle courses in the largest event of its kind on the East Coast. A qualifying leg of the North American 6-Horse Hitch Classic will also be held! Feel the Thunder! Admission: $5.00 per person. Email: secretary@vdhma.org Web site: www.vdhma.org Stage Alive Presents Daniel Rodriguez Date: September 24, 7:30 - 8:30 Where: Culpeper County High School Directions: Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Drive Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Former New York City police officer, Daniel Rodriguez, has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. He was one of his department’s designated anthem singers on September 11, 2001 when fate intervened - he rendered a cappella performances of “God Bless America” and the National Anthem that proved far greater than a patriotic gesture. Since then he has performed at venues ranging from the 2002 Winter Olympics, to Disneyland, to The White House. $20 adults/$5 children; subscription rates also available. Contact Person: www.stagealive.org/concerts.htm Email: info@ stagealive.org Web site: www.stagealive.org/concerts.htm OCTOBER 12th Annual Harvest Days Farm Tour Date: from Oct, 3, 2009 to Oct, 4, 2009 Location: Farms throughout the County Time: 10 am - 4 pm Description: Experience life on the farm in beautiful Culpeper County. Visit a variety of farms growing everything from herbs and cut flowers to cattle and bison. You may even want to try to milk a cow! Come and join the fun. Sponsored by Culpeper County Department of Economic Development. Contact: 540-727-3410 Email: sbrown@culpepercounty.gov Website: http://www.culpeperag.org/ Culpeper Airport Air Fest Date: October, 10, 2009 Location: Culpeper Regional Airport - 12517 Beverly Ford Road Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Description: Join us at the 10th annual Culpeper Airport Air Fest at the Culpeper Regional Airport located in Brandy Station, VA. This FREE event has something for the entire family. Tour the County Airport, talk with the pilots about their planes and enjoy free airplane rides for ages 8-17 provided by the Young Eagles Program. Culpeper Parks And Recreation will have events for the kids, face painting will be available and good food will make this an enjoyable event for all. Contact: 540-825-8280 Email: twoodward@culpepercounty.gov Website: www.culpepercounty.gov Taste of Culpeper Date: October, 11, 2009 Location: The Depot Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description: Tempt your palate at “Taste of Culpeper” featuring the very best in local cuisine from the region’s unique restaurants and caterers. 15 Virginia wineries will be represented offering tastings and displays. Other activities of the day include children’s activities, live entertainment, wagon rides and artist displays. Children under 12 free Contact: Culpeper Renaissance (540) 825-4416 Email: crievents@culpeperdowntown.com Website: www.culpeperdowntown.com Downtown Culpeper Shop Hop Saturday, October 17, 2009 Location: Downtown Culpeper Directions: Various locations in historic downtown Culpeper Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Description: Come Downtown the 3rd Saturday of each month for the 2009 Shop Hop and enjoy in-store savings and special events. Contact Person: Culpeper Renaissance Phone: 540-825-4416 Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com Stage Alive Presents “Red Hot Hollywood!” Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Location: Culpeper County High School Auditorium Directions: Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Drive Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Organized by: Stage Alive Community Concert Association Description: Matt Davenport Productions Inc. presents a thrilling “red carpet” revue of Hollywood’s greatest musical memories. A cast of eleven sings, dances and recreates magical moments by Gene Kelly, Astaire and Rogers, Julie Andrews, Donald O’Conner, Judy Garland and more. Colorful sets and costumes sparkle around innovative musical arrangements and choreography as the auditorium comes alive with the story and sound of movie music. $20 adults/$5 children; subscription rates also available. Contact Person: www.stagealive.org/concerts.htm Email: info@stagealive.org Web site: www.stagealive.org/concerts.htm 19
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