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Contents • JUNE 2020

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers,

LIVING WELL

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e are overjoyed to be able to restart publication of Jax4Kids’ newspaper after the COVID-19 pandemic altered so many aspects of our lives. As of publication time, the Governor has given the green light to proceed with summer camps and youth sports, the Mayor has announced the reopening of pools (see page 15) and city-run summer camps, and Walt Disney World has announced plans to begin reopening on July 11th. It is with optimism about the days ahead that we bring you this abbreviated version of Jax4Kids’ newspaper!

Let’s begin with Cinderella, playing at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining on our cover this month. Reopening has allowed this beloved summer tradition to continue. With CDC guidelines on sociawl distancing being adhered to, there are fewer tickets available for this summer’s performances so reserving your seats in advance is more important than ever before.

Community Profile: Feeding Northeast Florida........................................................... 4 Junior Achievement of North Florida Hosts Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser..................... 4 Crayola Reveals New Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayons...................................... 4

NATURE

Things to Do: Nature............................................................................................... 5

HEALTH & SAFETY

Nature wasn’t canceled! If you planted a garden when stay at home orders were in place, check out the 8 Best Homemade Garden Fertilizers on page 7 and now that the beaches are open again, Sand Play: Nature’s Etch-a-Sketch on page 8. You’ll also find a list of opportunities to enjoy nature on page 5.

Reading is never canceled! You’ll find lots of book ideas for kids of all ages throughout The World Golf Hall of Fame is open and offering this issue. You may notice there is a theme to 50% off admission for Northeast Florida resithe book choices – to lift kids spirits up. On dents with Free admission for children ages 12 December 5, 2019, my friends Jon Gordon and and under. See page 23 for details and a list of Daniel Decker – two men who I know live their places to go and things to do this month. lives to encourage and lift others up, released a book called “Stay Positive”. Who knew then how You’ll find lots of summer camp options on pages meaningful and vital that message would be just 12 through 15 and more online at jax4kids.com. a few months later. If you are in need of some positive encouragement, the book is available The moment schools were canceled and stay through Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. at home orders went into effect, we got to work creating an online Virtual World to provide you To all the Dad’s out there, we wish you a Happy with a central location to find all things virtual Father’s Day! available to parents - from learning and fitness classes, to outlets for creative expression, animal Until next month, cams, apps, podcasts and so much more. It was uplifting to see the creative response to meeting Alison Peters-Carlson the needs of families. For the foreseeable future, Editor the Virtual World will remain online for you. Visit and explore the virtual world at jax4kids.com/ covid-19.

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What Is the FASTER Act and Why Do We Need It?..................................................... 6 Things To Do: Health & Safety................................................................................. 6 8 Best Homemade Garden Fertilizers........................................................................ 7 Gardening Books for Kids......................................................................................... 7

INFANT & TODDLER

Sand Play: Nature's Etch-a-Sketch........................................................................... 8 Books for Toddlers................................................................................................... 8 Teething Facts and Figures...................................................................................... 9 Things to Do: Infant & Toddler................................................................................. 9 Kids Say the Funniest Things!................................................................................... 9

SPECIAL NEEDS

Resources for Parents: Autism at Home, All Day Everyday!....................................... 10 Special Needs Summer Camps.............................................................................. 10

TEENS

Twitch: Video Service Has a Dark Side................................................................... 11 Books for Teens..................................................................................................... 11

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camps...............................................................................................12-15 Kids Bowl Free...................................................................................................... 15 City of Jacksonville Pools Reopening Schedule....................................................... 15

EDUCATION

Summer Reading.................................................................................................... 16 Elementary and Middle School Books...................................................................... 16 Virtual Events......................................................................................................... 17 Kindergarten Readiness Checklist........................................................................... 17 J.K. Rowling Introduces The Ickabog........................................................................ 17 Duval County School News.................................................................................18-19 St. John’s County School News............................................................................... 20 Clay County School News....................................................................................... 21

PETS

Pets and COVID-19: What You Need to Know......................................................... 22

THINGS TO DO

June Events.......................................................................................................... 23

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LIVING WELL

Community Profile: Feeding Junior Achievement of North Florida Hosts Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser Northeast Florida

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eeding Northeast Florida, the region’s largest nonprofit (501c3) food bank and hunger relief network, helps local children and families, seniors and active and retired military members who struggle to put food on the table. Working with local grocery stores, manufacturers, and farms we rescue high-quality food that would normally be wasted and transform it into meals for those in need.

By connecting millions of pounds of rescued food to a network of over 250 social service agencies and programs like City Rescue Mission, The Sulzbacher Center and The Salvation Army, these hunger-relief partners are able to provide not only food to those in need, but services that can help these families and individuals end the cycle of poverty – including job training or placement, low-cost childcare, SNAP benefits, medical care, affordable housing and counseling. In 2019, Feeding Northeast Florida provided more than 14.4 million meals to our network of social service agencies in eight counties throughout Northeast Florida.

Alongside their network of food distribution and agency partners, Feeding Northeast Florida provides food and hope to help the people living in our 8-county (Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns) service area who struggle to feed themselves and their families.

many unable to leave their homes, and neighbors who are experiencing reduced hours at work all look to us for their next meal.

We can all help by donating, participating in their virtual food drive, or volunteering.

The quantity of food donated by retailers through their normal weekly food recovery programs and processes is diminishing. Just as consumers are experiencing empty shelves at their local grocery stores, those same stores, therefore, are reducing the amount of product to pull from their shelves at night for donation to the food bank. Donating any amount can help Feeding Northeast Florida acquire food supplies for emergency support.

Because the health and safety of their clients, staff, and community is our number one priority, Feeding Northeast Florida invites you to join them in participating in their Virtual Food Drive. They cannot do this work without critical support from local government, businesses, and individuals. $40 helps provide 10 snack packs to children in need, $100 helps provide 4 family boxes to families in need, and $250 helps provide 10 family boxes to families in need.

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unior Achievement of North Florida is hosting a Virtual Trivia Night on Tuesday, June 9 to raise money to support local JA programs for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Individuals can join a team or create their own team of up to six players and set their fundraising goals.

You can register at https://secure.qgiv.com/ event/abat/ or janfl.org and click on JA Events.

The event will be limited to 20 teams. Each team member will be given access to a fundraising site that will allow them to easily reach out to others for support to help raise money for JA of North Florida.

Teams will check in to the online fundraiser at

Prizes will be given for the first, second and third place trivia teams. There will also be a prize for the top team fundraiser and top individual fundraiser. For more information, contact Tiffany Mackey Guthrie at tiffany@ janfl.org. The JA Virtual Trivia Night was created to replace the bowl-a-thon that was set for June 9 before the COVID-19 pandemic. j janfl.org

Crayola Reveals New Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayons

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n May 21, UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Crayola released a press statement announcing its new product - “Colors of the World”, crayons to reflect the world’s skin tones.

Feeding Northeast Florida is actively seeking more volunteers while staying within the following guidelines: • Maximum of 15 volunteers per volunteer shift

Feeding Northeast Florida works daily to find solutions to address the issues of food • Age restrictions of 16-65 years old insecurity and poverty through awareness, • Health screening questions: volunteers advocacy, education, and action in ways that will be required to satisfactorily answer promote dignity, respect, and empowerment. screening questions prior to entering the In 2018, FNEFL distributed over 17M pounds FNEFL warehouse (e.g. recent foreign of food to provide over 14M meals to help feed travel, exposure to people testing the 257,300 food insecure men, women, positive to COVID-19, etc.) children, seniors and families in our service area.

As another precautionary measure, all volunteers are required to provide and wear a The need for food assistance and the services mask throughout their volunteer shift. that Feeding Northeast Florida provides has never been more critical. Over the last few Visit www.feedingnefl.org now to donate or weeks, our operations have all shifted to solely sign up to volunteer! j focus on COVID-19 crisis management. People affected by workplace and school closures, feedingnefl.org

5:45 p.m. and trivia will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each round will have 30 questions from various categories. The team will discuss each answer and the team captain will submit the answer via Kahoot after each question.

The new 24 pack of crayons which will be released in July, in time for back to school season, is designed to represent over 40 skin tones from around the world.

According to the description on Crayola’s website, “The subtle shades inside are formulated to better represent the growing

diversity worldwide. Colors of the World fall into three main shades: Almond, Golden, and Rose – and all the darker or lighter shades in between. This pack includes 24 new crayon colors that represent people from around the world.” Inside the pack you will be able to find colors like "Light Golden, Deep Almond, and Medium Deep Rose."

In the statement CEO Rich Wuerthele remarked: "With the world growing more diverse than ever before, Crayola hopes our new Colors of the World crayons will increase representation and foster a greater sense of belonging and acceptance. We want the new Colors of the World crayons to advance inclusion within creativity and impact how kids express themselves."

You can find the Colors of the World Skin Tone crayons on Crayola’s website, available to be purchased for $2.49 once they’re unveiled. j crayola.com

“You are braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

– Christopher Robin

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NATURE

Things to Do Nature Events

Catty Shack Day Tours Daily, 1pm to 3pm Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife is open daily from 1pm to 3pm. Guests are asked to keep 6 feet apart from other parties. Admission is $5 for kids and $12 for adults. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary will continue their Virtual Night Feeding Fundraisers on Facebook Live Friday and Saturday at 7pm.

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides safe homes to endangered big cats. Their mission is to educate the public about their plight in the wild and in captivity. Animals that come to Catty Shack are not sold or bred. Current residents at the Sanctuary include tigers, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis (the last two species being “honorary cats”). Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary / 904-757-3603 / 1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 / cattyshack.org St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park • Daily, 9am to 6pm The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is open for guests. The park is open daily, 9am to 6pm during the summer.

Tickets are $27.99 for adults and $16.99 for ages 3 to 11. There are discounts for guests in wheelchairs, military, senior citizens, and AAA members. Exhibits include Albino Alligators, Birds of Africa, Exotic Birds & Mammals, FL Native Reptiles, Maximo, and more.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park / 904-824-3337 / 999 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080 / www.alligatorfarm.com Celestial Farms Tours Monday thru Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm Due to COVID-19, Celestial Farms will be making appointments for tours. Tours can be on your own or guided. Every 15 minutes, a new family will be allowed to enter. You can stay as long or as little as you like but please social distance. Celestial Farms is a not for profit animal rescue center and educational center. They are donation-based and run off the support of the community. Tours can be scheduled Monday thru Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm. Celestial Farms / 904-647-5265 / 13958 Duval Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www.celestialfarms.org St. Augustine Aquarium Daily, 10am to 5pm The St. Augustine Aquarium & Snorkel Adventure has seahorses, hands in touch habitat,

Florida reef habitat, shark habitat, ray habitat, shark tooth dig, and more. Open daily during the summer. There will be educational presentations, guided tours, shark feedings, and Cownose Ray feedings. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids.

St. Augustine Aquarium / 904-429-9777 / 2045 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.saaquarium.com Congaree and Penn Farm Tours Wednesdays thru Sundays Congaree and Penn offers farm tours, private goat greets, canine field days, and more.

Farm passes are $3 and are required for farm tours for ages 3 and older. Goat Greets are a private event for your family or small group of up to eight guests. Guests can meet Congaree and Penn’s Nubian and Saanen goats.

The greet is short and sweet and ideal for young children. Your group will be introduced to each of the goats and then granted the opportunity to pet, feed, and interact with the enthusiastic animals. Farm passes are not required for guests who are registered for a goat greet. This reservation includes your farm passes. Cost for the Goat Greet is $100.

The farm is also offering picnicking and dining on the patio at a limited capacity. Patio dining is first come first served and is limited to 56 guests. Up to eight guests at a time are permitted to enter the taproom to place and pick up food and beverage orders, shop, and visit the restrooms. Dining inside the taproom is not yet permitted. Picnicking is widely available on our 330 acres. Please bring your own blanket. Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Guests may order in advance or in person at the farm.

Congaree and Penn / 904-527-1945 / 11830 Old Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219 / www.congareeandpenn.com Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is back open to the public. To help limit the amount of people in the Zoo and Gardens, they are temporarily implementing a timed ticketing process. Tickets are only valid for date and time specified. No refunds. Early entry not accommodated. Guests can purchase timed tickets for each member of their party for certain times only. Time slots are listed online. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and shown before admission is allowed into the parking lot. No tickets will be sold on site.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-7574463 / 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www.jacksonvillezoo.org Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list of Nature events.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

What Is the FASTER Act and Why Do We Need It?

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ecently Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced S.3451, the “FASTER Act." The bill would add sesame as the ninth top allergen and direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and report back to Congress on scientific opportunities in food allergy research.

The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act helps to both improve the safety of those in the food allergy community and expand the research necessary to find new treatments. Consider:

Energy and Commerce completed the mark up of H.R. 2117, the “Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research (FASTER) Act” - the last step before the bill can be voted for on the House floor, and one week after nearly 150 food allergy advocates stormed Capitol Hill to urge support for food allergy legislation as part of the inaugural Courage at Congress: FARE’s (Food Allergy Research & Education) Advocacy Day to Fight Food Allergies.

Both versions of this bill update allergen labeling laws to include sesame but the House • More than 1.5 million people are allergic to bill also requires the federal government to sesame, yet it’s not required to be included gather nationwide data on the incidence and growth rates of different types of food on any product labels. allergies.

• 32 million people suffer with food allergies.

But there is only one FDA-approved If signed into law, S.3451 and H.R. 2117 would treatment, and it only helps those with go a long way to making daily life safer and peanut allergy. simpler for those with sesame and other allergies.

• The federal government spends just 19 cents per person on research.

With the FASTER Act having now been introduced in both the Senate and House, now The FASTER Act is the first step to changthe goal is to make sure both chambers pass ing all of this. The bill: it this year. To accomplish this, we need as • Updates allergen labeling laws to include many members of Congress as possible to sesame. co-sponsor it.

• Requires the federal government to To support the FASTER Act, send an email to analyze the most promising research your Representative and Senators urging them opportunities to help scientists develop more effective treatments and, ultimately, to co-sponsor the FASTER Act. j a cure for food allergies. foodallergy.org This development came just one day after the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on

“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”

– Doe Zantamata

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Things to Do Health & Safety

2020 Dash 4 Donuts June 2020 June 7 is National Donut Day. To celebrate, Moon Joggers hosts a virtual Dash 4 Donuts run. A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose.

You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Choose from distances including 1M ,5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2. Entry fee is $22, and includes a donut themed medal, shipped to your home. Race can be completed any time in June.

Moon Joggers / www.virtualrunevents.com Run for the Medal Virtual Race 5K/10K/ Half-Marathon June 27 - July 4 All ages are invited to participate in Run for the Medals, a virtual run hosted by The Best Races. Choose from distances including a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Entry ranges from $5 to $35, depending on what you would like to receive. For $5, you will receive a Virtual Swag Bag with Certificate of Completion with Digital Medal, Custom Bib (Printable/Optional), Custom Digital Card Photo (with results), Online Results, and Digital (Printable) Running Journal. For $12, participants will also receive a large 3" medal shipped to your home. The full packet is $35 and includes this year's themed shirt, running goodies, and optional text cheer

squad/encouragement. A free option is also available, but will have limited swag. You can run at anytime and anywhere you wish.

Once complete, you can send your results in via email.

The Best Races / www.thebestraces.com YMCA On Demand Classes & Workouts While they practice social distancing, the YMCA is providing new, complimentary virtual exercise offerings. Workouts normally taught live in the branches are customized and made available to you as online videos.

You can also download the their Mobile App for new virtual challenges.

First Coast YMCA / fcymca.org Grow Family Kids Yoga Wednesdays, 10am Grow Family: Yoga and More hosts weekly virtual yoga classes for kids. Classes are hosted on Facebook and are for ages 5 to 10.

Classes are available with monthly memberships starting at $15/month.

Grow Family: Yoga & More / www.growhappyfamily.com Mindful Motion Yoga Free Videos Mindful Motion Yoga has four free videos, as well as virtual yoga classes.

Video 1, Very Gentle Video 2 Yoga for Hips Video 3 -Neck and Shoulders Video 4 - Intro to Level 1 Mindful Motion Yoga / mindfulmotion-yoga.com Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list of Health & Safety Events.

“No matter what you're going through, there's a light at the end of the tunnel.”

– Demi Lovato

HEALTH & SAFETY

8 Best Homemade Garden Fertilizers vegetable gardens to thrive during hot, dry summers.

4. Manure Manure is high in nitrogen and other nutrients.

Use composted manure to improve your soil’s water retention.

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rganic gardening is as popular as ever, and the methods we use plays a critical role in our health and the health of the planet.

There are many different all-natural fertilizers that you can use in your garden or with potting soil. Here are 8 great DIY fertilizers for a variety of needs.

1. Grass Clippings If you have an organic lawn, collect your grass clippings to use on your gardens. Half an inch to an inch of grass clippings makes a great weed-blocking mulch.

2. Weeds Fill a five-gallon bucket no more than 1/4 full with weeds that you’ve pulled. Then fill the bucket the rest of the way with water and let the weeds soak for a week or two. Once the water turns brown, pour this on your gardens for some added nitrogen.

3. Kitchen Scraps Compost releases nutrients slowly and helps the soil retain moisture, which is essential for

5. Tree Leaves Leaves are rich with trace minerals and help make heavy soils lighter. Mix crushed leaves into potting soil or use them as a mulch to fertilize your plants and keep weeds down.

6. Coffee Grounds Recycle your coffee grounds to help acidify your soil. Either sprinkle the used grounds over the surface of the soil, or make “coffee” to pour on your gardens.

7. Eggshells Wash out the eggshells from your kitchen, save them, and crush them to use in your garden. Eggshells are 93% calcium carbonate, which helps lower the acidity of your soil.

8. Banana Peels Bury peels in a hole alongside the rose bush so they can compost naturally. As the rose grows, bury the peels into the soil’s top layer for some potassium.

No matter what you’re growing, one or more of these fertilizers will make your gardens thrive! j farmersalmanac.com

GARDENING BOOKS FOR KIDS Infant & Toddler In The Garden Written by Elizabeth Spurr. / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Infant & Toddler The Little Gardener Written and illustrated

by Jan Gerardi Toddler I Like Vegetables Written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich Preschool UnderGround Written and Illustrated

by Denise Fleming Toddler Planting a Rainbow Written and illustrated by Henry Cole School Age It’s Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden Written and illustrated by George Ancona School Age Butterfly Treats and Hummingbird Sweets Written by Douglas Wood and Illustrated by Barry Moser School Age The Secrets of the Garden Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld.

Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont School Age The Vegetables We Eat Written and illustrated by Gail Gibbons brighthorizons.com JUNE 2020 • Jax4Kids.com • Page 7

INFANT & TODDLER

Sand Play: Nature’s Etch-a-Sketch

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laying in the sand can be a great opportunity for children to have unstructured play time. Whether shaped into castles, dug, dripped, sifted, or buried, sand can take many different forms, thus offering endless opportunities for fun and learning!

with concrete, grass, dirt, and wood will emphasize the sensation of each surface.

Before any outdoor activity, it’s necessary to take certain precautions, and we’ve outlined some safety tips for sand play below. Though there are legitimate reasons to be concerned about the healthiness of sand play, the potential social and developmental positives of unstructured outdoor play like at the beach or in a sandbox outweigh the risks.

Allowing your child to play in the sand by themselves and with others helps them to develop fine motor skills like those necessary to use a small shovel, pull a truck, and build a castle or moat.

By burying themselves in sand and feeling their body position within the Sand Play Safety Tips sand, children are engaging their proprioceptive sense, or the sense of their body relative • Visit a beach with a reputation for being to space. Writing words in the sand offers a clean and strict rules prohibiting chance to develop language skills. Parents can littering. ask questions to capitalize on the language • Investigate whether play sand is taken play that can occur in the sand. from rivers and beaches, and avoid sand composed of ground limestone and Play can also help children develop social crystalline silica. Natural sand usually skills like problem solving, sharing, and doesn’t emit dust or leave clothes and communicating. Sand play offers a limited hands dusty, while the crushed mineral amount of space and toys for children to share sand you want to avoid typically does. while accomplishing goals they set for themselves like building a castle together.

• The safest sand boxes are typically plastic.

One of the benefits of a contained space like a • If you own a sand box, cover it when it’s sandbox is that depending on the age of their not in use to keep animals out. child, caregivers can supervise children from a short distance and create an independent play • Avoid wet sand which can be a breeding experience. This type of natural and casual ground for parasites and pinworms. separation between parent and child can build • Raking sand regularly will help to keep it trust and confidence. As long as children clean, fresh, and dry. continue to feel safe and are not under the • Instruct children to wash their hands impression they’ve been left behind, brief after playing in the sand. independent play opportunities can lessen separation anxiety and promote healthy • Sand and water reflect the sun so parent-child attachment. remember children should wear sunscreen when playing outdoors for Sand play is particularly beneficial for any length of time. j developing a sense of textures. Not only is sand a new and different texture for children pathways.org to feel on their skin, but the contrast it creates

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Episcopal Children’s Services Free Child Care Resource & Referral (904) 726-1500 • (800) 238-3463 www.ecs4kids.org Child Care Resource and Referral Services can help your family by providing: • A customized list of local child care options from our trained specialists.

• Information about quality child care and early learning programs • Financial assistance strategies and opportunities • Referrals to other community resources and programs.

Early Learning Coalition North Florida

Helping Children. Helping Families.

Books for Toddlers Don’t Feed the WorryBug,

by Andi Green

A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation Book,

by Lori Lite

My Many Colored Days, by Dr. Seuss I Was So Mad, by Mercer Mayer

The Hyena Who Lost Her Laugh, by Jessica Lamb-Shapiro

Everyone, by Christopher Silas Neal

INFANT & TODDLER

Teething Facts and Figures

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our baby was born with all 20 primary teeth below their gumline. They typically start to come through between 6 and 12 months. Children usually have their full set of baby teeth in place by age 3.

Teething Symptoms What’s normal?

• Fussiness • Trouble sleeping • Irritability • Loss of appetite • Drooling more than usual What’s not normal?

• Fever • Diarrhea • Rash If your baby has any of these symptoms while teething and continues to be cranky and uncomfortable, call your pediatrician.

How to Soothe a Teething Baby Your child may have sore or tender gums when teeth begin to erupt. Gently rubbing their gums with a clean finger, a small cool spoon, or a moist gauze pad can be soothing.

A clean teether for your child to chew on may also help. Look for teethers made of solid rubber, and avoid liquid-filled teething rings or plastic objects that could break.

Also, be aware of what the teethers you choose for your child are made from. Just because something is marketed as a teether doesn’t always mean it’s safe. In a September 2017 report, the Center for Disease Control published a case report of an infant who suffered lead poisoning after chewing on a bracelet. The bracelet, which the child’s parents said was a homeopathic magnetic hematite health bracelet intended to help ease the child’s discomfort from teething, had metal beads which contained lead.

Are Numbing Gels or Teething Tablets Safe For My Baby?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents and caregivers not use benzocaine products for children younger than 2. “We are also warning that benzocaine oral drug products should only be used in

adults and children 2 years and older if they contain certain warnings on the drug label,” the FDA said. “These products carry serious risks and provide little to no benefits for treating oral pain, including sore gums in infants due to teething.” Benzocaine is an over-the-counter anesthetic, which the FDA notes are usually under the product names Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel and Orabase. Benzocaine has been associated with a rare but serious—and sometimes fatal—condition called methemoglobinemia, a disorder in which the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream is greatly reduced.

The FDA also urges parents not to use – and dispose of – homeopathic teething tablets after lab testing found “inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.”

Things to Do Infant & Toddler

Mini Monday at Color Me Mine Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 12noon to 6pm Mondays are Mini Mondays at Color Me Mine, with $1 studio fees for preschoolers all day. Hours are temporarily modified; Color Me Mine is open 12noon to 6pm.

Color Me Mine / 904-338-9333 / 10300 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 / jacksonville.colormemine.com Free Virtual Car Seat Support Certified child passenger safety technicians with Safe Kids Northeast Florida will teach you how to provide the safest ride possible for your child, at any age. If you need to make sure your car seat is installed correctly, help is still available. Make an appointment for a virtual online. You’ll get one-on-one education from a certified technician.

Safe Kids Northeast Florida / 904-202-4302 / wolfsonchildrens.com Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Virtual Preschool Classes Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am Each child, with their parents, will experience singing, creative movement, and more with the help of a rich collection of traditional songs and rhymes. The program is for children ages 18 months to five-years-old and available virtually using Zoom. Register for a free trial class. Future ongoing classes will be formed, based on participation.

Jacksonville Children's Chorus / 904-353-1636 / jaxchildrenschorus.org Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list Infant & Toddler Events.

“The body’s response to belladonna in children under 2 years of age is unpredictable and puts them at unnecessary risk,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

Homeopathic teething products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safety or effectiveness, and the agency says it is unaware of any proven health benefit of the products.

“Consumers should seek medical care immediately if their child experiences seizures, difficulty breathing, lethargy, excessive sleepiness, muscle weakness, skin flushing, constipation, difficulty urinating, or agitation after using homeopathic teething tablets or gels,” the FDA states.

If you have any questions about how to relieve your child’s teething symptoms, talk to your dentist or pediatrician. j mouthhealthy.org

Kids really do say the funniest things! Please share your favorites with us by e-mailing your story directly to editor@jax4kids.com. One entry each month will be turned into a cartoon to be published in the next issue of Jax4Kids. We’ll send you the original cartoon as a keepsake.

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SPECIAL NEEDS

Resources for Parents; Autism at Home, All Day Everyday!

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aving a child with autism can have its challenges. Having a child at home all day everyday can be exasperating. Here are some resources for parents who have children with autism at home and dealing with this community health crisis.

PLEASE USE LINKS BELOW: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/ just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-thenew-coronavirus?utm_campaign=npr&utm_ term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_ source=twitter.com

Coronavirus and Autism: What You Need to Know https://www.angelsense.com/blog/coronavirus-and-autism/ j thejerichoschool.org

How to help an autistic child during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/how-tohelp-an-autistic-child-during-the-coronavirusoutbreak Coronavirus: Learning resources for kids home from school https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/coronavirus-learning-resources-kids-home-school/5TSTZSDKWNGV3HR4KF5YMVXQ34 Autism and Coronavirus Quarantine – How to Manage the Daily Routine https://www.themomkind.com/ autism-and-coronavirus-quarantine-how-to-manage-the-daily-routine Educate. Advocate. Tips from Special Education Teacher https://www.facebook.com/EducateAdvocate/ posts/10158243242843945 Staying Structured and Engaged in this Challenging Time https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/staying-structured-coronavirus Family Information Page during COVID https://www.asmonline.org/News/107/Article/8686/

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Special Needs Summer Camps

CampAbility Special Summer Day Camp June 8 - 26 & July 6 - 24 • 9am - 1pm extended day available 1pm - 3pm Ages: K4 - 5th grade (this includes siblings). The mission of CampAbility Special Day Camp is to provide educational and recreational summer services to elementary-aged children with special needs in a fun and safe environment. They also offer summer camp sessions to the siblings! They offer multiple sessions (session = Monday through Friday) throughout the summer with fun-filled themes each week. Campers can attend one session or multiple – you let them know when you register! Campers go on weekly field trips (at no additional charge), have water play days, special guests for entertainment, and engaging activities that accommodate all their campers. Cost: MVP Rate: $150/session or $45/day. Super Sib Rate: $125/session or $35/day.

Extended day (1PM-3PM) per day= $10.00/MVP and $5.00/sibling, not to exceed $20/family per day. Limited spots available. Locations: June 8 26: 4229 Pacetti Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (The Village Church) July 6 - 24: 1533 Wildwood Dr, St. Augustine 32086 (St. Johns Academy) www.abilitytree.org/fc-camp-ability Camp Hope June 8 - July 31, 7:30am - 5:30pm Camp Hope provides a weekly summer camp enrichment program for kids and young adults ages 3–22 with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Siblings are welcome to sign up, too.

Campers are grouped by age, maturity, and need.

For children K-6th grade, they offer a combination of academics (reading, math, and language arts) and recreation camp, which helps bridge the gap between school years to ensure success.

904-346-5100 / 4600 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 32207 / www.hope-haven.org Camp I Am Special Catholic Charities Camp I Am Special is bringing the spirit of Camp to you, virtually. Join them each week as they go live on the Camp I Am Special Facebook page, featuring Campers, Buddies and Leaders from now and years past! The camps are free but donations are greatly appreciated.

904-230-7447 / 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 / www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiescias Camp Kesem at Home Kesem at Home programming will be offered at both the chapter and the national level. Chapters will each have their own unique schedule and each camper will have a schedule tailored to them.

Campers must apply to take part in chapter programming. Kesem at Home national programming will feature twice weekly live and recorded online activities, social media interaction, and offline activities for campers and constituents. There is no registration required for Kesem at Home national programming, visit their social media pages for more information. Kesem at Home is a program designed to allow children impacted by a parent’s cancer the opportunity to build connections and relationships, provide avenues for self-expression and reflection, and to have fun with other kids who are going through similar experiences through online video chats, group phone calls, and offline activities. This is a virtual program that brings the

support of Kesem to the homes of their campers, where they will participate in interactive activities and discussions with other campers and their counselors as well as activities they can take offline to complete by themselves or with their family. www.facebook.com/CampKesemFSU and www.facebook.com/CampKesemUF Growing Together Behavioral Center Summer Camps • June 8 - July 31, 9am - 3pm Summer camps are open to all children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities!

Whether or not your child attends Growing Together during the school year, he/she is welcome to apply for summer camp. Summer camp at Growing Together is a more relaxed experience for a child, but will still include academics and behavioral therapy to help work toward advancing language, play skills, social skills and more. Summer camp activities include: art, music, water play, circle time, games, sports, educational and fun field trips.

904-379-6045 / 6789 Southpoint Parkway, Bldg 100, Jacksonville, 32216 / gtbjax.org Jericho School Intensive Summer Program July 6 - 31 This is not a Summer Camp where your child learns new arts and crafts. This will be four weeks of intensive Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior services for children with developmental disabilities. Each child will receive a comprehensive and Individualized Program with identified goals and objectives for acquisition of targeted skills. You can choose a two week program or take advantage of all four weeks for the Intensive Individualized Summer Program.

904-744-5110 / 1351 Sprinkle Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211 / www.thejerichoschool.org Sensory Towne Summer Camp June 8 – July 24, 1pm - 5pm Ages 3 - 9. Cost ranges from $40/day to $200 for the week depending on how many days that your child attends. Includes a snack and a resource class such as yoga, dance, art or music. $35 application fee. Call today to get your summer camp application emailed to you. Pick the weeks you would like your child to attend.

904-551-6443 / 8380 Baymeadows Road, Suite 6, Jacksonville, 32256 / www.sensorytowne.com We Rock the Spectrum Summer Program June 1 – July 3, 9am - 1pm Summer Camp sessions will include group lessons & activities, social skills activities, arts and crafts, and open play on the equipment! ALL children are welcome to provide an inclusive environment for everyone to learn from each other. Over the summer there will be activities revolving around animals, types of transportation, dinosaurs, personal health, and more! Curriculum is written and taught by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts to ensure everyone learns something new each day and each individual child is challenged to learn and participate at a comfortable level. Each session is taught in small groups. *After-care available until 3pm, although limited spaces each day.

Cost: 2 Days a Week (T/R) = $100 3 Days a Week (M/W/F) = $150 5 Days a Week (M-F) = $250 904-330-0362 / 9357-3 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, 32256 / www.werockthespectrumjacksonville.com

Visit Jax4Kids.com for a complete list of Special Needs events.

TEENS

Books for Teens

Twitch: Video Service Has a Dark Side

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witch bills itself as a social video service where a community of millions discusses Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC games. It also features videos and channel content based on hobbies and other topics. Users share live gameplay and other video (with audio) as others chime in via a chat feed; you can also choose to be invisible and just observe or cheer streamers on by buying and using Bits, a Twitch form of currency that can be used to support a user’s favorite broadcasters. The site, which was launched in 2011, is now owned by Amazon, so promotion of Amazon Prime subscriptions sometimes provides benefits for Twitch users as well.

The gaming-related content is the high point of this streaming-friendly site, which has varied content, but it can be hard to tell whether a broadcast is safe for kids or is for adults only. Gaming fans on Twitch will find detailed, fast-paced discussions and be able to view game-playing experiences. Fewer channels seem to touch on other subjects, such as drawing and programming; on some, conversations feel like they move much slower than the gaming talk, with less dynamic visuals. But with channels and conversations in a number of languages, content scheduled to stream at different times around the clock, and videos playing automatically, it doesn’t take much poking around to find something else to watch.

Twitch has included some features to help protect users’ privacy, such as the ability to be invisible when observing a chat conversation, but with the amount of streams available to watch and profile settings and functions to review, the privacy protections can be easy to overlook. Kids might not realize, for example, that their activity could be shared with other users unless they unclick that option.

Twitch can be an entertaining online experience, as long as you’re aware that some of that fun could also come with a hefty dose of content for mature viewers.

Parents need to know that Twitch is an online streaming site that covers both gaming and non-gaming content. It has many settings that can help restrict kids’ contact with other users, such as options that block private chat-room invites.

The site also makes a concerted effort to keep sexual content from being shared, putting temporary or permanent bans on users who break these rules. But even with these standards, kids may encounter iffy stuff.

Language is often a free-for-all during live feeds, with swear words frequently used, even though channel streamers are supposed to indicate whether they’ll use mature language during a stream. Many users and streamers make drug and alcohol references during broadcasts, too. Plus, a number of games In addition to viewing cooking demonstrations feature a significant amount of shooting and and other content, kids can, without much violence, so it’s up to viewers to pay attention effort, find other people to geek out with about to the games being streamed and the kinds of their favorite game. But the community aspect games a streamer likes to play to avoid certain is also the site’s biggest concern. Dropping in kinds of content. on someone’s uncensored conversation can expose kids to swearing and sexual referenc- Parent reviews are mixed. Positives point out es; they may also come across vloggers with the open service, which allows users to ample cleavage and others who hit viewers up borderline run their own little community and for financial contributions. Some mention do the thing they love to do at the same time. drinking and other vices, and it’s not uncomBut all highlight the negative aspects of bad mon for site users to praise the violence that’s language and sexual references. j shown in games. commonsensemedia.org

Turtles All the Way Down,

by John Green

The Astonishing Color of After,

by Emily X.R. Pan

The Rest of Us Just Live Here,

by Patrick Ness

It’s Kind of a Funny Story,

by Ned Vizzini

How to Make Friends with the Dark,

by Kathleen Glasgow

The Perks of Being a Wallflower,

by Stephen Chbosky

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine,

by Gale Honeyman

All the Bright Places,

by Jennifer Niven

Finding Audrey,

by Sophie Kinsella

I’ll Give You the Sun,

by Jandy Nelson

“Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.”

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SUMMER CAMPS B3 STEAM Summer Camps June 8 - July 3, 9am - 4pm Ages 5 - 12 years old. B3 STEAM summer camps provide great experiences for all elementary age kids to: go to space, build gadgets, explore virtual world of Minecraft, code & fly drones, build apps, see what it takes to be a Doctor and much more! This camp focuses not only on STEAM, but also teaches soft skills, such as public speaking, teamwork, communication, creativity and problem solving. Camps held at River City Science Academy Mandarin & other locations. Cost: $256+ per week for full day camp. Half day option available at other locations.

908-247-6806 / tinyurl.com/jaxb3 Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy June 1 - August 7 Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy offers week-long morning and afternoon camps for ages 6-16. They offer a variety of week-long summer camp classes in STEM, STEAM, Making, Robotics, Coding, 3D Printing, DIY Building and more! These summer camp programs are project-based and very handson, because they believe that kids learn best when they are actively involved in projects that really interest them. Camps start at $269/week. Before and after care available. 10 campers max per camp.

904-334-5664 / 939 11th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, 32250 / www.boltsandbytes.club Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camps For school-aged kids 5 and up. Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where they learn, build, and play… with LEGO® bricks. Programs are built around proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. Specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. Camps as low as $159 a week! Many popular themes based off of Minecraft, Transformers, Star Wars and much, much more!

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church - 8701 Argyle Forest Blvd. Jacksonville FL 32244 June 8 - August 7, 9-4 pm $159 per schedule The Discovery School - 102 15th St. S Jacksonville Beach 32250 June 8 - July 31, 9-4 pm $159 per schedule 904-312-7621 / www.bricks4kidz.com/florida-jacksonville-westside/ Camp Discovery June, July & August, 6:30am - 6:30pm Every summer, winter, and spring break, The Discovery Tree Academy becomes Camp Discovery.

Learning shouldn’t end when school’s out! At Camp Discovery their school-aged explorers spend the summer doing fun activities on campus and safely visiting exciting places all over the Jacksonville area. Expeditions include Jacksonville Zoo, St. Augustine Aquarium, Sweet Pete’s, Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, and much more! New Covid19 safety guidelines are in place to keep our summer campers safe. Cost: $191 per week. Includes field trips, lunch, & snacks thediscoverytreeacademy.com Oakleaf / 904-779-1770 / 7629 Old Middleburg Road, Jacksonville, 32222 / Lic# C04DU0391 San Pablo / 904-619-8797 / 3232 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, 32224 / Lic# C04DU0350

Camp Intercoastal June 1 - August 7, 2020 6:30am - 6:30pm Ages 4 -12. Get ready for a summer full of fun, friendship, new experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Camp Intercoastal combines great facilities, outstanding programs, experienced leadership and a dedicated staff to create the perfect environment for summer campers to HAVE FUN! Every week of camp features a different theme which is reflected in the programming including camp-wide activities and meals. Cost: $185/week plus registration fee.

904-220-3993 / 13109 Professional Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225 / www.jaxsummercamp.com Campapalooza June 1 - August 7, 2020 Extended day available from 7am - 6pm For ages 4 - 12. Games, special events, and activities each week. Different theme every week.

Cost: $129/week. Registration Fee: $50 per child.

Extended Day: $25. Sibling discounts available.

904-233-5605 / 9831-4 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.facebook.com/CampapaloozaSummerCamp/ Children’s Art Classes Summer Workshops July 6 - 10 Workshops are 1 hr and 15 minutes long, Monday Friday. Topics include Beginning Drawing, Charcoal Drawing, Painting for Young Artists and Clay Creations. The cost of each workshop is $95 and includes all supplies. Each Workshop will require payment in full at the time of registration. www.childrensartclasses.com / 904-612-7557 Baymeadows / 8411 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Beaches / 880 US Highway A1A North Suite Six, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Code Ninjas • June 1 - July 31 ON-SITE CAMPS: AM camp: 8:30-12pm; PM camp: 1-4:30pm VIRTUAL CAMPS: AM camp: 9-11am; PM camp: 1:30-3:30pm Ages 7-14 years old. Code Ninjas coding, robotics, and STEM cool camps are ON! Lots of fun options to choose from: Minecraft Create, Minecraft Modders, Roblox Create, Roblox, Royale, Game Builders Clubs (Harry Potter and Pokemon themes), Robo/Drones (Robotics and Drones), STEM - Stop.Motion.Animation and others!

Camps are Half-Day camps - AM or PM. If you need a full-day, register for AM & PM options in one week, and your kiddo will have two camps in one week! COST: $245 for on-site, $185 for virtual.

904-500-2633 / 2758 Race Track Road, Suite 401, St. Johns, FL 32259 / www.codeninjas.com/ fl-saint-johns Color Me Mine Summer Workshops June 8, 10, 12 - Wizard World June 15, 17, 19 - Life's A Beach June 22, 24, 26 - Fairy Garden House June 29, July 1, July 3 - My Room July 6, 8, 10 - Magical Fun Summer July 13, 15, 17 - Fairy Garden House July 20, 22, 24 - Wizard World 11am - 2pm Ages 6+. Snacks will be served. Please bring lunch.

Cost: Starting at $135. COVID 19 Policies: Only 6 kids per camp to comply with social distancing

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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER W ORKS

JULY 6-10

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SUMMER CAMPS guidelines. Masks are strongly recommended. They will encourage washing hands frequently.

904-338-9333 / 10300 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 / jacksonville.colormemine.com Conservation Camp • June 8 - July 31 Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm Conservation Camp is a unique, one of a kind program led by a team of dedicated naturalists and scientists that gives children ages 8-13 the opportunity to spend a week as a wildlife biologist. Campers will learn real life applications of environmental sciences, meet animal ambassadors, and embark on an amazing journey to explore the ecosystems of Florida, native plants and animals, and how to make an impact through conservation of wildlife and their habitat! Cost is $275 weekly,

facilities. Overnight Camp Cost: $795 + tax per week. Non-refundable deposit is required. This will be taken from the total cost of each camp price.

904-289-9331 / 5903-1 Solomon Rd, Jacksonville, 32234 / www.diamonddranchinc.com

Episcopal School of Jacksonville Summer Camps June 1 – August 6, 2020 Summer programs at Episcopal are offered on four campuses this year, with full day care available.

Camps are open to all and offered from June to August for preschool through grade 12. The classes give students the opportunity to enjoy the subject matter at a relaxed pace, with fewer students and greater teacher attention. Sports camps stress the love of the game and activities and arts camps allow students to explore a passion with superviwith a $25 discount for members and active duty sion and support. Episcopal’s inclusive and caring military, and a 10% discount for siblings. environment allows campers to focus on what is 800-690-5638 / 7152 Lonestar Rd, Jacksonville, important: improving academics, athletics, and fine 32211 / www.savethebuzztails.org arts skills and having fun!

CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Cummer Museum Elementary Summer Camps Beaches Campus, 450 11th Ave. N, Jacksonville June 15 - July 31, 2020 Beach, FL 32250 Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 3:15pm St. Mark’s Campus, 4114 Oxford Ave., Jacksonville, The popular Summer Camp at the Cummer is going FL 32210 virtual! For Grades 1 - 6. Two hours of a virtual class Munnerlyn Campus, 4455 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksoneach morning, time for students to work on projects ville, FL 32207 alone, time for students to have one on one atten904-396-5751 / www.esj.org/summer tion or small group with instructor, then a 45 minute wrap up at the end of the day. Campers will need FALA Spanish Summer Camp “Children Around access to an internet connection and either laptop, the World” • June 1 - July 31, 9am - 1pm desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Extended Care: 8am - 9am and 1pm - 5pm $100 for Members per week; $115 for Non-MemAge 3 to 13. Your child will travel the world without bers per week (includes camp art kits – all the ma- leaving town! Immerse your child this summer in terials and supplies your camper will need!) Class Spanish Camp for a week of fun, learning, and adsizes will remain small, with up to 20 campers per venture. Children will discover one different country class, and campers will be grouped by grade range each week. Imagine your child discovering the (lower elementary in one class, upper elementary in lifestyles, customs, artists, musicians and inventors another class). of major Spanish speaking countries. FALA Spanish 904-355-0630 / 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Camp offers age appropriate activities that uniquely 32204 / www.cummermuseum.org incorporate different subjects. At FALA’s Camp your child will learn Spanish through fun activities such Cummer Museum Middle School Summer as: Fun STEM projects, Cooking, Mini Copa América Camps • July 27 - 31, 2020 2020 (Soccer), Lego Bots, Art / Music / Dance, Fun Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 3:15pm Theme Party at the end of each week, Games and For students entering grades 6 - 9. Two hours of much more! Convenient locations in Jacksonville a virtual class each morning, time for students to and surrounding areas. CDC Safety Protocols work on projects alone, time for students to have learning safely and having fun must continue! one on one attention or small group with instructor, Offering On-Campus and Online Camps. then a 45-minute wrap up at the end of the day.

904-407-3060 / $100 for Members per week; $115 for Non-Memwww.falalanguage.com/summer-camps bers per week (includes supplies).

904-355-0630 / 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FALA Spanish Sports Camp 32204 / www.cummermuseum.org July 6 - July 17, 9am - 1pm Extended Care: 8am - 9am and 1pm - 5pm Diamond D Ranch Summer Camps Age 7 to 14. Basketball / Flag Football / Ultimate June 15 - July 17 Frisbee. FALA Campers will have the great opportuDay Camp: 8:30am - 5pm nity to learn all aspects and fundamentals of their Ages 8-17. Opportunity to learn about horses and favorite sports while speaking Spanish. Immerse horsemanship. Camp is for both the beginner and your child this summer in FALA Spanish Sports those who already have some knowledge of horses. Camp for a week of fun, learning, and adventure.

Day Camp Cost: $495 + tax per week. Lunch and All levels of Spanish are welcome! Air-Conditioned snacks are provided. Non-refundable deposit is Gym. Camp location: Beaches & Southside Area / required. This will be taken from the total cost of 4000 Kernan Blvd S, 32224. each camp price.

904-407-3060 / Overnight Camp: Begins Monday morning at www.falalanguage.com/summer-camps 8:30am until Friday at 5pm.

Overnight campers are provided with breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper and dessert.

Your child will sleep in an air-conditioned bunkhouse, complete with restrooms and shower

Theatre Jacksonville introduces...

Creative

Connectivity for

KIDS

Summer Camp 2020 Entirely Online!

For ages 7-14

SESSION A: June 8-July 3 SESSION B: July 6-31

ENROLL TODAY! (904) 396-4425 | www.theatrejax.com Does your child love to paint, sculpt, draw, print, and more?

Cultivate their creative abilities in our summer camp. Young artists will observe and explore artwork in the galleries and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio, and create and show–off their artwork in an open house each week. + For more information and to register for Camp visit cummermuseum.org/camp + Scholarships are available, apply online

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SUMMER CAMPS Good Lad Soccer Camps June 15 - July 31, 2020 9am - 3pm Good Lad Soccer Camps are perfect for kids of all ages (8-15) and skill levels who are looking to improve their game and have fun this summer. Run by former Premier League goalkeeper, Gavin Carlin, camps focus on skill building, fitness, confidence and most importantly the love of the game. This year camp will be held in the Jax Ice & Sportplex and Above Athletics in Ponte Vedra. These indoor facilities are the perfect location for the fast paced and fun camps Good Lad Soccer is known for.

Players will need to bring their soccer gear, water jug, bag lunch and snack. Sign up at goodladsoccer. com. Cost: $325 per week or $200 per week for half day participation. 10% discount for siblings.

10% discount for multiple week sign up.

904-240-2572 / 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, 32207 / www.goodladsoccer.com i9 Summer Indoor Instructional Programs at the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex July 11 - August 8 (Saturdays only) Choose between Indoor Soccer or Indoor Flag Football.

Indoor Soccer - Ages 3-10 as of 09/01/2020 Indoor Flag Football - Ages 4-13 as of 09/01/2020 904-992-4263 / 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.i9sports.com i9 Summer Multi-Sport Camp at UNF August 3 - August 7, 9:30am - 4pm Coed Ages 5-14 as of 05/31/20. Recreational multisport camp at the end of summer featuring Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, Dodgeball, Kickball.

Drop-off between 7:30am - 9:30am and pick-up between 4:00pm - 6:00pm. 904-992-4263 / 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224 / www.i9sports.com Jax Cooking Studio Cooking Camps Two Camps Available Each Week: 9am - 12pm and 2 – 5pm Appropriate for kids ages 6-16. JAX Cooking Studio Summer Camps are sure to be a highlight of your child’s summer! They teach kids basic culinary skills while they work in teams to cook the day’s recipes. Each week, they feature a different camp theme, so your child can choose the topic of most interest. At the end of each day, campers eat the recipes they prepared. On Friday of each week, the kids show off their newfound skills by cooking their favorite recipe from the week or making their own recipe or creation.

904-742-5906 / 14035 Beach Blvd, Suite 6, Jacksonville, 32250 / jaxcookingstudio.com Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association Volleyball Summer Camp June 1 - August 7, 9am - 4pm The JJVA coaching staff will focus on fundamental skills through game-based drills and daily scrimmages. The Volleyball Summer Camp is open to boys and girls grades 4 – 12. It is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate teamwork and sportsmanship. Camp Costs: 5 days $265, 3 days $165, 2 days $110.

904-854-2323 / 8457 Western Way, Jacksonville, 32256 / www.jjva.com Jacksonville Science Festival’s Art Exploration Camp June 15 - July 24, 2020 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Summer art for ages 5 - 15. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, field trips, project-based learning, literacy/math, experiments, gardening, hands-on activities and more. Lunch and snack provided. Cost: $175 per student/per week.

904-493-3535/ 3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, 32224 / www.jacksonvillesciencefestival.com Karate America 10 locations in Jacksonville Summer camps in June, July, and August.

Convenient times and weekly camps all summer long. Constructive fun and traditional martial arts benefits. Safe structured environment with knowledgeable supervision. Super fun summer camp teaches kids powerful life skills like focus, discipline and respect while learning cool martial arts moves. Diverse activities with physical games, movies, and fun! Kids will accelerate their training, enhance their skills, and have LOTS OF FUN! Space is limited. Call the location near you today to enroll early and save! www.karateamerica.info Kidz Camp at Sports Edge June 1 - August 7, 9am - 5pm Ages 5 - 11. Kidz Summer Camps at Sports Edge is a high energy youth sports experience providing unforgettable memories and friendships to last a lifetime! The Kidz Summer Camps focus on team building, leadership skills, sports, fitness and fun.

Sports Edge Camp Counselors make sure that every child has a rewarding, safe, and fun camp experience. Full Day Week $189, Half Day Week $110, and Daily $50.

904-854-2323 / 8457 Western Way, Jacksonville, 32256 / www.jjva.com Level UP Tech Camps June 1 - July 31, 2pm - 4pm Ages: 8-15. Level UP Tech Camps are the best way to introduce students to STEM education. Students will discover new tech in an energetic, kid-friendly virtual environment. They offer a small class virtual experience (limiting all classes to 5 students), not just a set of random videos on YouTube. Students can find out what goes into making their favorite video games like Roblox and Minecraft. Their goal is to expose your child to computer science in a way that builds confidence and encourages life-long learning.

904-207-2781 / www.jaxlevelup.com Museum of Science & History (MOSH) Summer Discovery Camps June 1 - July 31, Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Summer Discovery Camps are offered primarily for kindergarteners through 5th graders with select weeks offered for 6th through 8th graders.

Campers will spend their time in the classroom, in the museum, and outside in some instances for their camp. They will fill their day learning about the topic at hand through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and crafts. Children will have free time to explore the museum exhibits and will be able to attend at least one science show, animal show, or planetarium show.

904.396.MOSH (6674) / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, 32207 / www.themosh.org Orange Park Art Classes Summer Workshop July 6 - 10 The cost of each 4-Day workshop is $94 and includes all supplies. Workshops include Beginning Drawing, Stained Glass for Children, Painting for

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Young Artists and Clay Creations. Each Workshop will require payment in full at the time of registration. Register online to ensure your child’s place in the desired workshop.

904-729-6144 / 1406 Kingsley Ave Suite E, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.orangeparkartclasses.com Renaissance Youth Summer Camps Holiday Hill Baptist Church 730 Mandalay Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32216 June 1 - August 7, 9am - 4pm Before care: 7:30am-9am / After care: 4pm-6pm Cost: $150 a week (M-F) (includes all programming & 2 snacks) ($15 late fee added if registered within 1 week of start date) Before & After Care $35 for entire week.

St. Patrick Catholic School 601 Airport Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218 1/2 Day Camp - June 8 - June 12, 12pm - 4pm After care: 4pm-6pm Cost: $85. Aftercare: $25 Full Day Camp - June 15 - July 31, 9am - 4pm Before care: 7:30am-9am After care: 4pm-6pm Cost: $150/week Seacoast Christian Academy - 8057 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211 June 8 - July 31, 2020 9am - 4pm Before care starts: 7:30am After care until: 6pm Cost: $150/week 904-707-2121 / www.renaissanceyouth.com Shepherd of the Woods School Summer Programs Students work in small, teacher-led groups, with hands-on activities, in collaborative groups, and with technology! Choose the program that meets your child’s needs.

Kindergarten Readiness Camp - 4-week session, June 30-July 23; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 9am-3pm; Incoming kindergarteners will be prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond by becoming accustomed to a full-day of academics, improving literacy and math readiness skills, building problem-solving skills, learning independence in classroom routines, growing social and communication skills, and using technology as a learning tool. $350/4-week session, Southside Campus.

7860 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Preschool Summer Camp - 5-weekly sessions, June 22-July 24; 5-days or 3-days a week, 9amnoon, fun and academic enrichment. Students enjoy

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both outdoor and indoor games and activities. 2 ½ - 5 year olds (must be fully potty-trained and able to self-care). $100 week/Monday – Friday or $75 week/Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Limited bus service from home and to home also available for a fee. Southside Campus. 7860 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 NEW: Virtual Summer Preschool Program 5-week session, June 23-July 23; Tuesdays and Thursdays, your child will enjoy a virtual opening session and a small group session each day between 9am and noon with our preschool teacher and hands-on activities for your child to do at home all week! $90/5-week session.

2020 Summer School - 4-week session, June 30-July 23; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9am – 3pm. Students entering 1st-6th grade in August 2020. This extended school year program provides enrichment, maintenance, and remediation of academic skills in a fun, values-based environment. $450/4-week session, Southside Campus.

7860 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

NEW: Virtual Tutoring Program - 5-week session, June 22-July 24; Choose one or two hours a week of one-on-one virtual instruction. Your child will also receive a week of individualized assignments to strengthen targeted areas. $225/1 hour 5-week session $450/2 hours 5-week session.

904-641-3393 / www.sotwschool.com/ programs/#summerprograms Sports Edge Baseball Summer Camps June 1 – August 7, 9am - 3pm Boys and girls ages 5 - 12. Looking to sharpen your skills, get that extra edge? Sports Edge Athletics’ Summer Baseball Training Camps is what you need.

Head Coach and Director, Matt Loosen, brings his years of high school, collegiate and professional level playing and coaching experience to analyze, identify and help players correct bad habits, perfect mechanics and develop solid foundational skills to make a significant difference in your players’ game.

Camp will start each day with performance training agility drills and will end with specific skill work.

The skill sets we will focus on are throwing, catching, fielding ground balls and fly balls, pitching, hitting and base running. Camp cost: 5 days $265, 3 days $165, 2 days $110. Campers will need to bring their own lunch or they can purchase a lunch in advance at the front desk each morning during check in for $7 and a free camp t-shirt.

904-854-2323 / 8457 Western Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 / www.jjva.com/index.php/baseball-training-camp

SUMMER CAMP

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$191 PER WEEK INCLUDES BREAKFAST, FIELD TRIPS, & SNACKS

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Oakleaf 779-1770 7629 Old Middleburg Road Lic# C04DU0391

SUMMER CAMPS Theatre Jacksonville – Make Believe!

Session A: June 8 - July 3 Session B: July 6 - 31 Ages 7 - 14. In place of their traditional summer camp, they have developed a unique summer experience called Creative Connectivity for Kids that allows students to explore various aspects of theatre and entertainment through virtual learning. With a goal of broadening their own tools as an institution, they have partnered with Magic Box Productions of New York to create a virtual summer camp that brings entertainment and technology together. Cost: $550 for The Works, all four week-long sessions or $150 per one-week session.

904-396-4425 X16 / 2032 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, 32207 / www.theatrejax.com Tommy Hulihan’s Summer Sports Camp June 8 – July 31, 8am - 3pm K - 6th grade. Campers will participate in Team Sports and age appropriate activities including Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kick Ball, Tag Games and more. Campers must bring a lunch Monday – Thursday. Extended care campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch. On Fridays, campers will have a pizza lunch and then will take a bus to Pinz Bowling Alley. Campers will be divided into groups based on their age. All family and friends will be allowed to be grouped together, regardless of age. Cost: $140/week includes the cost of bowling, pizza lunch, T-shirt and bowling.

Daily rates are $35 Monday-Thursday, and $40 for Friday (pizza & bowling day).

Extended Care: 3pm - 6pm - Cost: $50 per week. *7:30am-8:00am If you drop off before 8am there is a $5 Ext Care Fee. 904-349-2611 / St. Paul’s Catholic School’s Gym 212 5th St N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250 / www.TommyHulihanBasketball.com Tommy Hulihan’s Basketball Camp Session 1: June 8 - 12, 9am - 12pm

Boys currently in 5th-7th Grade Session 2: June 15 - 19, 9am - 12pm Boys currently in 2nd-4th Grade Summer Basketball Camp is designed to teach players the basic fundamentals and team concepts of the game of Basketball. All campers will go through individual, as well as team drills. Each day, players will be instructed during “Stations” where they will work on individual basic fundamentals.

All players will participate in 2-3 games daily. Cost: $150 per session. 904-349-2611 / Beaches Chapel Gym - 610 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach, Fl. 32266 / www.TommyHulihanBasketball.com TNT Gymnastics Summer Camp June 1 - August 7, 9am - 3pm.

Extended day hours - 8am - 9am & 3pm - 6pm Incoming Kindergarten – 13 yrs old. Tumbling, Gymnastics, Trampoline, Arts & Crafts, and more!

Cost: $175/Week. TNT has installed multiple new protocols to help ensure their campers and staffs safety, starting with (but not limited to) limited registration. Register online now to ensure your child’s spot for summer.

904-998-8681 / 2683 St Johns Bluff Road S. Unit #107, Jacksonville, 32246 / www.tntgymfit.com Unity Christian Arts Summer Dance Camps June 1 - July 31, 7am - 4pm Ages 5-15 yrs old. Dance camps are faith based but welcomes all to participate. Campers start each morning with prayer & bible scriptures. Classes will include but not limited to: ballet, jazz, tap, choreography, drama skits, tambourine & flags among other classes when available such as streamer dancing, stretch classes creative dance and more. Showcase on Thursdays at the end of each camp. Extended hours available. Cost: $20/day. $20 Registration fee.

904-466-8250 / 5730 Bowden Road, Suite 103, Jacksonville 32216 / www.unitychristianarts.com

“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.”

– Martin Luther

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11a.m. until 2 p.m.

Register online at jacksonville.colormemine.com 10300 Southside Blvd.

(Avenues Mall) Jacksonville, Florida 32256

(904) 338-9333

Kids Bowl Free Registered kids can bowl two free games every day all summer. Age limit and lane times vary by location. Shoe rental not included; standard shoe rental rates apply.

Discounted family passes are also available.

City of Jacksonville Pools Reopening Schedule

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he City of Jacksonville will reopen community pools in four phases based on staff availability. Pools, with the exception of Cecil Aquatic Center, will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 11am to 6pm and 2pm to 6pm on Sundays. Cecil Aquatic Center will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

The first five pools to reopen June 8 will be: • Julius Guinyard • Oceanway • Woodland Acres • Charles Clark • Cecil Aquatic Center

St. Augustine Anastasia Bowling Lanes 3245 A1A S, St Augustine, FL, 32080 904-471-3565 Thru October 31, Daily, Open to Close

The later phases of pool openings, based on staff availability will be: June 15 • Grand Park • Pine Forest • Thomas Jefferson • Kennedy

Palatka Putnam Lanes 3834 Reid St, Palatka, FL, 32177 386-325-8795 Thru October 31, Daily, Open to Close

June 22 • Fort Caroline • CT Brown • Harts Road • Emmett Reed

Jacksonville Batt Family Fun Center 1838 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32210 904-389-2360 Thru September 6, Mondays thru Thursdays, 10am to 9pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am to 6pm; Sundays, 11am to 9pm

July 1 • Adolph Wurn • Carvill • Mallison • Sunny Acres

Jacksonville King Pins Bowling Center 5310 Lenox Ave. #18, Jacksonville, FL, 32205 904-394-0895 June 1 thru September 7 Mondays, 1pm to 9pm; Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10am to 9pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am to 8pm; Sundays, 1pm to 7pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published guidelines for public pools, which states a person should wear a mask until they get into the water and follow social distancing guidelines of 6 feet of separation, wash hands often and cover coughs and sneezes.. Sharing swim gear and pool equipment like goggles and floats is not recommended. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days) stay home. For more information, visit cdc.gov.

Kids Bowl Free www.kidsbowlfree.com

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EDUCATION

Summer Reading Nemours Reading BrightStart!

Nemours BrightStart!’s mission is to promote reading success and prevent reading failure for all children, focusing on birth to age 8.

Through innovative programs, research, advocacy and partnerships, they design and implement unique and highly effective tools and training that consistently yield life-changing results. They feature monthly articles, activities, and books, as well as a preschool reading screener to determine reading readiness.

Nemours Reading BrightStart! / www.readingbrightstart.org 2020 UNF Summer Reading Programs The University of North Florida offers Summer Reading Programs for children and adults.

This year, this program is being offered online.

This program brings together time-tested reading and writing skills instruction, great books, and an experienced, inspiring teacher from the Institute of Reading Development, a leader in live online education for children.

Once a week, your child will attend a face-toface online class with an expert teacher, where students can see, hear, and speak with each other. Between classes, students complete fun interactive skills lessons, plus structured reading and writing assignments. All of these lessons and assignments are designed so that children can do them independently. With over 25 hours of in-class instruction, interactive lessons, and reading and writing assignments, your child will build skills week after week.

To help you during these challenging times, they are offering the program at a reduced price. The program cost is $249, plus $39 for materials and shipping.

UNF Continuing Education / 800-903-2173 / unf.readingclasses.org

American Girl Free Online Library The online library features free American Girl books to download. Books are available for free download, and there is a free teacher’s guide to download as well.

American Girl / americangirl.com Dolly Parton Imagination Library Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. Books are carefully selected for each age group.

Sign up is available online.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library / 865-428-9606 / imaginationlibrary.com

Scholastic Summer Read-A-Palooza Thru September 4 Scholastic is committed to providing athome learning over the summer months with Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza. The free program unites communities in a nationwide campaign that celebrates reading for fun while improving access to books during the summer.

For 2020, they are launching a brand new kids experience in Scholastic Home Base, a free digital destination which offers full books, live events, and games in a safe community for readers. Kids will be encouraged to track their reading streaks to earn rewards and unlock book donations, with the goal of donating 100,000 books by July. Scholastic Home Base is a fun, safe, and completely free online destination where kids can create their own avatar, interact with their favorite Scholastic characters, play games, and read books. At any point during the summer, kids can download and print a report of their reading progress to share with their parent, educator, librarian, or group leader.

Sync Summer Reading Program for Teens Scholastic / www.scholastic.com 2020 • Thru July 29 Sync is a free summer audiobook program Random House Summer Reading 2020 for teens 13+. Each week, Sync will give Checklist away two complete audiobook downloads, Random House has summer reading checkpairs of high interest titles, based on weekly lists, posted by grade level. Lists are printable themes. Titles are delivered through Sora, and reproducible. The theme for this summer the student reading app from OverDrive. In is “Read and Imagine”, and books on the lists advance of accessing the program, download reflect the theme. the app from Apple or Google to the device you Random House / anticipate listening on. Each Sync audiobook www.rhteacherslibrarians.com will be available for download for a period of 7 days only. Titles, once downloaded, are yours to keep.

Sync Audiobooks / www.audiobooksync.com

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Elementary and Middle School Books Blueloon,

by Julia Cook

How to Speak Dolphin,

by Ginny Rorby

Wemberly Worried,

by Kevin Henkes

The Princess and the Fog,

by Lloyd Jones

Giraffes Can’t Dance,

by Giles Andreae

Guts, by Raina Telgemeier

Sparrow,

by Sarah Moon

Finding Perfect,

by Elly Schwartz

Some Kind of Happiness,

by Claire Legrand

The Goldfish Boy,

by Lisa Thompson

The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl,

by Stacy McAnulty

The Science of Breakable Things, by Tae Keller

Now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year.

Call for a campus tour. 904-726-5000

EDUCATION Virtual Events Disney: Imagineering in a Box Free online course to learn the secrets of creating a theme park. The course, released by Disney, teaches you how its famous Imagineers work their magic. The class also lets you take a shot at creating your own. The online course was created in a partnership with Pixar and The Khan Academy, and teaches science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills. The curriculum includes 35 online videos featuring actual Imagineers and their projects. The curriculum provides exercises to help you create your own land.

Khan Academy / www.khanacademy.org Harlem Globetrotters at Home Look for new videos from the Globetrotter stars that will help with at-home learning for kids, as well as other fun stuff just to make you laugh. Content includes learning resources, as well as workouts for kids, dribble like a Globetrotter, and more.

Harlem Globetrotters / www.harlemglobetrotters.com MOSH Online Exhibits As a service to the community during the present coronavirus pandemic, MOSH is pleased to present

an online exhibition organized by The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) – Science Behind the News: Viruses. NYSCI has graciously arranged to share this bilingual exhibition about COVID-19 through organizational members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC). NYSCI also has developed an online, digital, interactive comic called Transmissions: Gone Viral. This comic is about the spread of the West Nile virus and focuses on how to use scientific evidence to understand and combat viruses. NYSCI also provides an activity guide and a downloadable, non-interactive print version of the comic. This project was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the National Institutes of Health. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Other online exhibits featured by MOSH include Choosing to Participate, Neighborhoods, and Jax Genius. Museum of Science and History / 904-396-6674 / themosh.org

Below are the skills critical for early learning success that will provide a great foundation for a rising kindergarten student. Use this checklist to help prepare your student for a successful start to their academic career.

NASA At Home Learning NASA offers online resources for STEM education for all ages and grades. Resources include e-books, videos, podcasts, virtual tours, apps, and more.

There are STEM lessons from space, weekly STEM updates, and information on becoming a NASA intern. NASA / nasa.gov

J.K. Rowling Introduces The Ickabog

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he idea for The Ickabog came to J.K. Rowling while she was still writing Harry Potter. She wrote most of a first draft in fits and starts between Potter books, intending to publish it after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

However, after the last Potter book she wanted to take a break from publishing, which ended up lasting five years. After some hesitation Rowling decided to step away from children’s books for a while. At that point, the first draft of The Ickabog went up into the attic, where it’s remained for nearly a decade. Over time she came to think of it as a story that belonged to her two younger children, because she’d read it to them in the evenings when they were little.

As she worked to finish the book, Rowling started reading chapters nightly to her family again. She stated that this was one of the most extraordinary experiences of her writing life, as The Ickabog’s first two readers told me what they remember from when they were tiny, and demanded the reinstatement of bits they’d particularly liked (I obeyed).

The Ickabog lends itself well to serialisation because it was written as a read-aloud book (unconsciously shaped by the way she read it to my own children), but it’s suitable for 7-9 year olds to read to themselves.

Rowling will be posting a chapter (or two, or three) every weekday between May 26th and July 10th on The Ickabog website. She plans to publish some translations soon and will post further details on that website when they’re available.

The Ickabog is a story about truth and the abuse of power. The idea came to me well over a decade ago, so it isn’t intended to be read as a response to

anything that’s happening in the world right now.

The themes are timeless and could apply to any era or any country.

Illustration Competition Having decided to publish, Rowling thought how wonderful it would be if children in lockdown, or otherwise needing distraction during the strange and difficult time we’re passing through, illustrated the story. There will be suggestions about the illustrations needed for each chapter on The Ickabog website, but nobody should feel constrained by these ideas. The notorious author just wants to see imaginations run wild! Creativity, inventiveness and effort are the most important things, not necessarily the most technical skill!

In November 2020, The Ickabog will be published in English in print, eBook and audiobook formats, shortly followed by other languages. The best drawings in each territory will be included in the finished books. As publishers in each territory will need to decide which pictures work best for their own editions, Rowling won’t be personally judging the entries. However, if parents and guardians post their children’s drawing on Twitter using the hashtag #TheIckabog, she will be able to share and comment! To find out more about the Illustration Competition, go to The Ickabog website when it launches.

Rowling had pledged all author royalties from The Ickabog, when published, to help groups who’ve been particularly impacted by the pandemic. Further details will be available later in the year. j

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Kindergarten Registration is Open!

Summer learning programs available to view Duval County Public Schools remains committed to keeping students safe, healthy and actively learning. Summer learning programs for 2020 are now available to view by visiting www.duvalschools.org/summer.

Please note several changes due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Summer School Programs: All summer school programs — including reading and math intervention, secondary credit acquisition, English for Speakers of Other Languages maintenance, and Extended School Year Summer Services for students with disabilities — will remain in a virtual environment through the month of June.

• Summer Camps: There will be no Duval County Public Schools’ summer enrichment camps or community partner camps or programs on school campuses during the month of June. Some community partners may offer virtual summer camps. Check with your school for details.

• Driver Education: Summer driver education programs are suspended until further notice.

• Summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten: The district is waiting for state guidance on this program.

Families can visit www.duvalschools.org/kindergarten to complete registration in three simple steps: • Step 1 – Find Your School. Use the School Locator at www. duvalschools.org/locator to find your child’s attendance area school. If you have participated in the Magnet or Special Transfer Option Lottery and your student has already been assigned to a school, you may skip this step.

• Step 2 – Create Your Student’s I.D. If your student is new to Duval County Public Schools, go online at www.duvalschools. org/focus to create a student ID number and upload required documents.

• Step 3 – Complete Registration for Your Child’s Assigned School.

Your child’s school will send you an email confirmation that your child has been registered for kindergarten. This may take a few days. Follow the emailed directions to create a parent account and request to be linked to your incoming kindergarten student.

Note that the registration process is all online this year. Parents/guardians will upload the required documents instead of bringing them to the school. When a parent/guardian sets up the Student I.D., the school will contact them to complete the registration process.

Once your little ones are registered for kindergarten, make sure they’re ready!

Go online to check out our “Kindergarten Readiness Checklist.”

Team Duval educator named Florida Assistant Principal of the Year Kate Fulginiti says she has no choice but to fight hard for students.

The 10-year educator who currently serves as interim principal at Pinedale Elementary said she is driven to address historical inequities that threaten to derail children from underserved communities.

tant Principal of the Year. The Florida Department of Education made the announcement on Saturday, May 16 following an announcement earlier this week that Fulginiti was one of three finalists.

Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, Dr. Diana Greene said she is inspired by Fulginiti and her single-minded vision to see all children achieve their highest potential.

“Ms. Fulginiti is truly about the work of uplifting students and will make sure everyone knows that any praise she “As you get to know kids and their Surprised receives really belongs to them,” said stories, you have no choice but to love and hum- Dr. Greene. “What a great example and to challenge them, to believe in bled by she is of all the humble, hard-working their potential and position them to be the honor, and dedicated educators we have as successful as possible,” said FulginFulginiti who are moving the needle forward for iti. “You have no choice but to disrupt said she children.” deficit-based mindsets.” hopes to Kate Fulginiti use this Inspired to teach by a “fiery and emIt is this passion that propelled her as as a platform to advocate for equitable pathetic” college professor, Fulginiti she worked with a team of educators resources and support for all children. began her education career with Duval over five years to bring Matthew GilCounty Public Schools at what is now bert Middle School’s grade an F to a C “I am excited to have the opportunity to the Young Men and Women Leaderduring her tenure. highlight the brilliance of our students, ship Academy. Now, as she has served the hard work of our educators, and in various roles including teacher and This passion also propelled Fulginiti to the involvement of our community,” assistant principal, Fulginiti said she being selected as Florida’s 2020 Assis- said Fulginiti. looks forward to continuing fighting for

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students, working with her peers to increase opportunity for all children and raising the profile of educators.

“Working in education has confirmed my belief that high-quality, committed teachers are some of the most important and impressive professionals in our society,” said Fulginiti. “As a school leader, I am committed to doing my best every day to bring out the best in people—for the kids, for equity, and for opportunity.”

Team Duval News talked with Fulginiti earlier this year when she was selected as the district’s Assistant Principal of the Year. Watch her in action as she engages with students in the classroom and discusses what drives her passion for education at: https://www. teamduval.org/2020/01/16/kate-fulginiti-duval-county-assistant-principal-of-the-year/

Rutledge H. Pearson data entry clerk wins 2020 School-Related Employee of the Year Congratulations to Julia “Monique” Menefee who was recently announced as the 2019-2020 School- Related Employee of the Year for Duval County Public Schools.

A data entry clerk at Rutledge Pearson Elementary School, Menefee said she was shocked when she learned she had been selected.

“I dropped my phone, and I was crying.”

Menefee says. “It was the most astonishing thing and the best birthday present I could ever ask anybody to give.”

Menefee, who has worked for the district for 19 years, jokes that she started off as a tutor and she never left. She also jokes about the various hats she wears as a non-instructional employee.

For example, Menefee’s duties include enrolling students at the elementary school, welcoming visitors to the school, answering questions and providing information, and even provides assistance as a school nurse.

“I say the easiest thing to ask me is what don’t I do at Rutledge Pearson. I’m not the principal and I don’t cook, everything else I have probably touched,” Menefee says.

Menefee says despite the Coronavirus outbreak, parents, teachers, and admin-

istrators have continued to congratulate her by stopping by her home or posting to social media. Menefee was among a group of very qualified nominees for this year’s title. The nominees included: • 1st runner up: Barbara Feimi, ESE Paraprofessional at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center • 2nd runner up: Derrell Johnson, School Security Guard at Robert E. Lee High School • 3rd runner up: Diane Jackson, Secretary at Southside Middle School

There are now more than 30 courses available that assist caregivers with student achievement and parenting support. Find the Parent Academy on YouTube by searching “Parent Academy - Duval County Public Schools” and Subscribe so you will get notified when new videos are released.

The Parent Academy of Duval County Public Schools is a FREE family resource that promotes parental involvement, enhances student achievement, and supports a caregiver’s need for personal and individual growth.

“It’s so important to recognize these employees and the roles they play in making sure students have the resources they need to be academically successful and feel safe and cared for while in our care,” said Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene.

The annual School-Related Employee of the Year ceremony was scheduled for March 20th, but was cancelled because of the pandemic.

Visit vimeo.com/417708829 to watch the video to hear from Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene, the winner Julia Menefee, and the Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary principal.

‘Lettuce’ Feed You Kids for FREE All Summer Long!

Duval County Public Schools with Chartwells K12 is proud to announce our participation in the 2020 Summer Food Service Program!

Free summer meals will be available beginning June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at select school sites and bus stop locations for children ages 5 -18. No enrollment required.

Note there is one week between the end of spring meal service (May 29) and the beginning of summer meal service (June 8). During that week, the Kids Hope Alliance will be providing free meals at various sites across the county. Visit kidshopealliance.org to learn more.

Meals will continue to be provided curbside at the select school sites. Locations of the school sites and bus stop locations will be available to view after June 1 at the following website: duvalschools.org/emergencymeals. See below to also find non-school sites: Three ways to find a FREE summer meal location near you: 1. Dial 2-1-1 2. Text FoodFL to 877-877 3. Visit SummerBreakSpot.org School locations and menu available after June 1 at duvalschools.org/emergencymeals or get the FREE DCPS app on your smartphone.

Report cards available through Focus accounts on June 8 Report cards will be available to view through Focus accounts beginning June 8.

To view the report cards, follow these simple instructions: 1. Log into your Focus Account.

2. Select “View Report Card” in the Alerts section of your portal.

3. The report card will download to the bottom left corner of your screen as a PDF. 4. Select the PDF at the bottom left of your screen to open report card.

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St. Johns County

School District News

+ Positive + Start Program The + Positive + Start Program, which will be available from June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, is a FREE voluntary, self-paced review of math skills through Khan Academy instructional videos and skill practice questions. The work is meant to be done independently. This program is not for credit and is not supported or monitored by a teacher. The goal is to give students a boost in the prerequisite math skills needed to be successful in the mathematics course in which the student is enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.

Completion of the course will likely give students a positive start in math.

To enroll locate the + Positive + Start Program codes listed below, then: 1. Go to khanacademy.org/join 2. Enter your class code and press “Add”.

Class code: ____________________________ 3. If you don’t already have an account, press “Create a new account”. Enter your date of birth, then sign up using Google, your school email, or by creating a username.

4. Enter your grade and subject. Now you’re ready to start learning!

Once students enter the code, they will be manually added to the program each morning (7:00 am). This will activate the program and students will be able to access the assignments.

The +Positive + Start Programs: M/J Grade 6 Mathematics • Decimal place value • Add and subtract fractions • Multi-digit multiplication and division • Multiply fractions Code: ANDRKGEH M/J Grade 7 Mathematics • Unit rates and percentages • Dividing fractions • Arithmetic in base ten • Rational Numbers Code: 5S2J63BQ

M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra • Proportional relationships and percentages • Rational number arithmetic • Expressions, equations, and inequalities Code: MWWFFWAU Algebra 1 • Linear relationships • Linear equations and linear systems • Functions and volume • Associations in data • Exponents and scientific notation (exponents only) • Pythagorean theorem and irrational numbers (irrational numbers only) Code: A7ZENQUK Geometry • Angles, triangles, and prisms (7th grade) • Rigid transformations and congruence (8th grade) • Dilations, similarity, and introducing slope (8th grade) • Pythagorean theorem and irrational numbers (Pythagorean theorem only 8th grade) • Forms of linear equations (Algebra 1) • Exponents and radicals (Algebra 1) Code: 7YUVHHDG Algebra 2 • Forms of linear equations • Functions • Quadratics: Multiplying and factoring • Quadratic functions and equations Code: VFXCBC38 Pre-Calculus Honors • Polynomial factorization • Rational exponents and radicals • Trigonometry • Rational functions Code: 48BQSZQN AP Calculus • Modeling (Algebra 2) • The unit circle definition of sine, cosine, and tangent (Trigonometry) • Graphs of trigonometric functions (Trigonometry) Trigonometric equations and identities (Trigonometry) Code: TSUHZHF5

What is Mental Health?

Mental health and well-being includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make everyday choices.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Visit www.mentalhealth.gov to learn more.

Mental health is a spectrum. In the same way that every individual experiences physical health as a continuum from ‘well’ to ‘ill’, every individual has a mental health experience. As with physical health, mental health changes at different points in individuals’ lives based on both biological and environmental factors.

Many young people enjoy mental wellness, meaning that they have positive regard for themselves, enjoy positive relationships with

the people who are important to them, and are generally resilient when faced with challenges in their lives at home and school.

Coping with mental health concerns negatively impacts young people’s ability to meet the many demands of school, including cognitive demands for learning; social and emotional demands for making friends and behaving according to school rules, norms, and expectations; and physical demands for being active throughout the school day.

St. Johns County School District’s Mental Health & Wellness website is designed to provide a wide variety of educational and community resources available to students, staff, and the community to support positive change, reduce stigma and develop the capacity of all stakeholders to engage in wellness.

Facts About Mental Health • Mental health affects everyone regardless of culture, race, ethnicity or gender • Nearly 44 million adults experience mental health illness in a given year • One in five children ages 13 – 18 have or will have a serious mental health illness

Things Parents can do When Concerned About Mental Health • Talk with your child’s pediatrician • Get a referral to a mental health professional • Learn more about mental illness • Work with the school • Connect with other individuals and families

Connect on Facebook @St Johns County School District

Follow us on Twitter @StJohnsCountySD

Visit St. Johns County Schools online at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schools/ for more information.

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Clay County School News Clay County 2020 Social Studies Teachers of the Year The district recently selected the 2020 Social Studies Teachers of the Year. These awards, sponsored by the Florida Council for the Social Studies, recognize teachers who facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity in grades K-12. This year, more than 60 Clay County teachers were nominated by their colleagues for this recognition.

Join us in celebrating this year’s representatives from Clay County.

Karen Steinmetz (LAE), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Elementary Division Cynthia Cheatwood (OPJH), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Middle School Division

Keisha Gordon (CVA), Clay County’s nominee for FCSS’s Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the Senior High Division Melissa Fisher (OHS), Clay County’s nominee for Prentice-Hall’s Excellence in Teaching History Award Lily Peterson (OVE), Clay County’s nominee for Holt-McDougal’s Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Peterson are now in the process of completing their paperwork as they compete for the state award, which will be announced later this fall.

Clay County’s social studies teachers are firstclass. Congratulations to these five teachers for Elevating Clay!

Ridgeview High School Athletic Director Recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) announced that Mr. John Sgromolo, Athletic Director at Ridgeview High School, has been recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

To earn this distinction, Mr. Sgromolo has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination. Mr. Sgromolo is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism.

The NIAAA is a national professional organization consisting of all 50 state athletic administrator associations and more than 12,000 individual members. It is dedicated to promoting the professional growth of high

school athletic administrators and preserving the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place of these programs in the secondary school curriculum.

Congratulations!

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open Registering for Kindergarten is as easy as 1...2...3 1. Visit www.oneclay.net/kindergarten to identify what school your child is zoned to attend.

2. Complete the New Student Registration Form found on that same web page.

3. Email all the necessary documentation listed in the online form to registrations@ myoneclay.net Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. To enter kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2020, verified by a registered birth certificate (Florida Statute 1003.21) Clay County School Board policy has no provision for early admission to kindergarten.

Florida law requires that prior to entry, attendance or transfer, all children comply with the state adopted immunization schedule (Florida Statute 1003.22).

• DH Form 680 (or Religious Exemption DH Form 681) is the only acceptable immunization certificate for admittance to a public or non-public school, grades Pre-K through 12.

• Form 680 can be obtained from your doctor or the Clay County Health Department.

• Form 681 is available from the Clay County Health Department.

A child may be certified as fully immunized if he/she has completed, prior to entry, the following vaccinations: • Four or five doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTaP) vaccine • Two or three doses of hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccine (requires 6 months to complete) • Three, four or five doses of Polio vaccine* • Two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine • Two doses of varicella vaccine†

John Sgromolo, Ridgeview High School Athletic Director

www.oneclay.net OP/Middleburg (904) 272-8100 Green Cove Springs (904) 284-6500 Keystone Heights (888) 663-2529 TDD (904) 284-6584

• * If the fourth dose of vaccine is administered prior to the fourth birthday, the fifth dose of polio vaccine is required for kindergarten entry only. † Varicella vaccine is not required if varicella disease is documented by the health care provider.

For more information, call 850-245-4342 or visit immunizeflorida.org.

All “initial entry” students to a Florida school (preschool through grade 12) must present certification of a school-entry health examination performed within 12 months prior to the first day of school. (Florida Statute 1003.22) The required forms for immunization certification and school-entry health examination must be filed with the school prior to the child entering on the first day of school.

In addition to health documentation, you will need date of birth verification and proof of residency. You may use a certified birth certificate, passport, or life insurance policy to prove date of birth.

For proof of residency, you must provide the following: 1. Current mortgage statement, lease or deed.

2. Current utility bill 3. Government issued Photo ID 4. If you are not the homeowner or lessee, please email registration@myoneclay.net for additional required documents.

We encourage parents to take advantage of this early registration opportunity.

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PETS

Pets and COVID-19: What You Need to Know oronaviruses are a large family of viruses.

Some coronaviruses cause cold-like C illnesses in people, while others cause illness in

certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect humans.

Some coronaviruses that infect animals can sometimes be spread to humans and then spread between people, but this is rare. At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.

We are still learning about this virus, but it is primarily spreading from person-to-person and it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. The CDC is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Only a few of the pets reported to be positive showed signs of illness.

Until we learn more about how this virus affects animals, treat pets as you would other human family members to protect them from a possible infection.

• Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.

• Keep cats indoors when possible to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.

• Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals.

• Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.

If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed by a test), you should restrict contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would with people. Until we know more about this virus, people sick with COVID-19 should avoid contact with pets and other animals.

• When possible, have another member of your household care for your pets while you are sick.

• Avoid contact with your pet including, petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food or bedding.

• If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wear a cloth face covering and wash your hands before and after you interact with them.

If you are sick with COVID-19 and your pet becomes sick, do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself. Call your veterinarian and let them know you have been sick with COVID-19. Some veterinarians may offer telemedicine consultations or other plans for seeing sick pets. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet’s treatment and care.

If your pet tests positive, depending on how sick your pet is, your veterinarian may recommend that your pet be isolated at home, instead of staying in the hospital.

Keep your pet at home, except to get medical care.

• Talk with your veterinarian regularly. Call before you take your pet to the veterinary clinic. Be sure to alert your veterinarian if your pet has trouble breathing, or if you think it is an emergency.

• Even if your pet appears to be feeling better, avoid the following activities until your veterinarian determines that it is safe for your pet to do so or your pet has met the guidance to end their isolation: ◊ Visits to veterinary hospitals, without calling the veterinarian first ◊ Visits to human healthcare facilities or schools ◊ Visits to parks (including dog parks), markets, or other gatherings such as festivals ◊ Visits to the groomer, including mobile grooming salons ◊ Visits to pet daycares or boarding facilities ◊ Other outings such as playdates, hikes, or visiting other homes, with or without pets ◊ Using dog walkers or pet-sitters that live outside your home • Separate your pet from other peoples and pets in your home ◊ Have the pet stay in a designated “sick room” (such as a laundry room or extra bathroom) if possible, or otherwise be separated from people and other animals.

This is the same way a person with COVID-19 would separate from others in their household. ◊ Avoid contact with the pet as much as possible, including, petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food or bedding. ◊ If possible, provide a separate litterbox or bathroom area from other pets. ◊ DOGS: If you have a private backyard where

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your dog can go to the bathroom, do not take them for walks. If you must walk your dog, limit it to bathroom breaks only, stay close to your home, and keep your pet at least 6 feet away from other pets and people. Do not let other people touch or interact with your dog. ◊ CATS: Cats should be kept inside. Do not allow cats that have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 to roam outside.

• Cleaning Up: ◊ There is no evidence to suggest that waste from infected pets needs any additional disinfection. Wear gloves when cleaning up after your pet, and place fecal material or litterbox waste in a sealed bag before disposing. Always wash your hands with soap and water immediately after cleaning up after your pet. ◊ Provide bedding, bowls or containers, treats, and toys that are separate from those used by other people or animals in the household. ◊ Disinfect bowls, toys, and other animal care items with an EPA-registered disinfectant and rinse thoroughly with clean water afterwards. ◊ Soft items like towels, blankets, and other bedding, can be safely laundered and reused. Dirty laundry that has been in contact with an ill animal can be washed with other items.

• Monitor your pet’s symptoms. It is important to keep track of your pet’s symptoms during home isolation. If you think your pet has new symptoms or is getting worse, call your veterinarian. If your pet develops new symptoms or seems to be getting worse, including trouble breathing, you should call your veterinarian right away. Pets sick with COVID-19 may have: fever, coughing, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, lethargy (unusual laziness or sluggish), sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, vomiting, diarrhea.

• Protect yourself when caring for a sick pet. ◊ Follow similar recommended precautions as for people caring for an infected person at home. ◊ If you are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, another household member should care for the pet, if possible. ◊ People should wear a cloth face covering and gloves in the same room or area as the sick pet. ◊ Animals should not wear a cloth face covering or mask. Do not try to put a cloth face covering on your pet.

◊ Use gloves when handling the pet’s dishes, toys, or bedding and when picking up feces (poop). Throw out gloves and place waste material or litterbox waste in a sealed bag before throwing away in a trashcan lined with a trash bag. Always wash your hands with soap and water immediately after cleaning up after your pet. ◊ Clean your hands regularly throughout the day. ◊ Wash hands: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each.

Make sure everyone in the home does the same, especially after touching the sick pet or handling their dishes, toys, or bedding. ◊ Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. ◊ Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. ◊ Clean and then disinfect: ◊ Do not wipe or bathe your pet with chemical disinfectants, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or other products not intended or approved for use on animals. There is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread to people or other animals from the skin, fur, or hair of pets.

Using chemical disinfectants on your pet could make them very sick or kill them.

• Follow your veterinarian’s advice for when it is safe for your pet to be around other people and animals. Some pets may need follow-up testing to see if they are still positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. If the animal is not being monitored by a veterinarian or public health official, owners should keep them isolated until: at least 72 hours since their clinical signs of illness have resolved without the use of medications intended to relieve symptoms; AND at least 14 days have passed since their clinical signs first appeared.

Finally, because all animals can carry germs that can make people sick, it’s always a good idea to practice healthy habits around pets and other animals.j cdc.gov Like Jax4Pets.com’s Facebook page at facebook.com/jax4pets to find out about other events for pets.

THINGS TO DO Solomon Calhoun Community Center & Pool Mondays-Fridays, 6am-10am & 12noon6pm; Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1pm-4pm The Solomon Calhoun Community Center Pool is a Jr. Olympic sized swimming pool with a lesson pool with a splash area. The pool will be available for lap swim only from 6am to 10am and 12noon to 6pm, Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. Swimmers can reserve a lap swim time twice a week, for up to 45 minutes.

Lanes will be reserved for one swimmer at a time, with ten lanes available for reservations.

Swimmers are asked to arrive at the main gate ten minutes prior to their reserved swim time to allow for cleaning and sanitizing between swim groups. Lockers will be available for use, but showers will not be accessible. There is no family swim or team practices at this time.

Daily fees are Child $1, Adult $2; Multi-Use Cards (12 swims) – Child $8, Adult $13; and Annual Pass – $110.

Solomon Calhoun Pool / 904-824-6770 / 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.co.st-johns.fl.us

3223 / 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / jacksonvilleice.com iFly Jacksonville Monday – Friday: 12noon to 9pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10am to 9pm iFly welcomes flyers from ages 3 and up. All first-time flyers are required to take a training class. You’ll get a lot of important and helpful information as well as some pre-flight practice of your flying position. If you’ve flown with iFly once within the last three months, you don’t have to do the training session again and can book a flight as a Return Flyer. The iFLY experience lasts approximately an hour and 45 minutes in total. This will cover your check-in time, the training session, your flight time, and time after your flight to remove gear and look at photos and video if interested. Save time by completing your waiver ahead of time. Prices start at $49.95. iFly Jacksonville / 904-7123388 / 10579 Brightman Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.iflyworld.com

Fun / 904-551-4035 / 7022 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256 / www.flightfitnfun.com Cinderella at the Alhambra • June 11 – July 26 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony Award ®-winning musical performance is based on the classic fairy tale. Show times vary, with matinees and evening performances available.

There are no shows on Mondays. Tickets range from $40 to $63 each. Tickets include dinner and a show. The menu features three courses, including dessert. There is also a kids menu available.

Alhambra Theater and Dining / 904-641-1212 / 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.alhambrajax.com

is highly encouraged to wear one during the class. Cost for a 10x30 canvas is $39 and cost for a 10.5x26 wood plank board is $45.

Painting With a Twist, San Marco / 904-3998399 / 1525 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.paintingwithatwist.com Van Gogh Sunflower Painting Event June 14, 2pm to 4pm Painting With a Twist hosts an in-studio painting event. This is for ages 5 and up, and seating is very limited. They are taking every precaution to ensure the health & safety of the guests and staff. All events will be held in the larger main room with limited seating to allow for proper distancing between guests & artists.

Please bring a mask, if possible; everyone is highly encouraged to wear one during the class. Prices range from $37 to $45, depending on the material used.

Painting With a Twist, San Marco / 904-3998399 / 1525 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.paintingwithatwist.com

Elephant Mama & Baby Painting Event June 13, 2pm to 4pm Painting With a Twist hosts an in-studio painting event. This is for ages 8 and up, and seating is very limited. They are taking every precaution to ensure the health & safety of the Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates, times and locations guests and staff. All events will be held in the Jumpstreet is back open for business. There are accurate at time of publication; events will be temporary guidelines in place, to ensure larger main room with limited seating to allow and activities listed in this guide are subject to change without notice. Visit Jax4Kids.com for for proper distancing between guests & artists.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! a safe environment for all. Guests are asked updated information and more events!

Please bring a mask, if possible; everyone Fridays-Sundays, 10am to 5pm to maintain optimal physical distancing at all Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine is times, wear personal protective face covering, now open on limited days. Although interactive and avoid direct contact with Team Members exhibits are still closed, the museum is open to and other guests not in your household. In the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays addition, at various times throughout your from 10am to 5pm. Tickets are $14.99 for visit, Team Members may ask you to wait in adults, and $6.99 for children ages 4 to 11 line (or a queue) to facilitate optimal cleaning when purchased in advance online. Children 3 and physical distancing as required. Drinking and under are free with paying adult. Ripley’s fountains have temporarily been taken out Believe It or Not! / 904-824-1606 / 19 San of service to reduce the risk of spreading Marco Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / COVID-19, and all guests will be required to www.ripleys.com complete a new waiver prior to participating or entering the attractions area(s).

Bayfront Mini Golf Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park / 904-853Fridays-Sundays, 10am to 5pm 5721 / 1214 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Since 1949, Florida’s oldest mini-golf course FL 32250 / www.gotjump.com has offered family recreation & historic views.

The course is open on limited days, on Fridays, Flight Fit N Fun Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets are $6.99 Flight Fit N Fun is back open for business. for adults and $4.99 for children ages 4 to 11. There will be temporary guidelines in place, to Ripley’s Bayfront Mini Golf / 904-824-1606 ensure a safe environment for all. Guests are / 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL asked to maintain optimal physical distancing 32084 / www.ripleys.com at all times, wear personal protective face covering, and avoid direct contact with Team Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex Members and other guests not in your houseJack Nicklaus hold. In addition, at various times throughout Public Ice Skating for all Northeast Florida Residents with your visit, Team Members may ask you to Class of 1974 All ages and skill levels are invited for public FREE admission for children under 12 wait in line (or a queue) to facilitate optimal skating at Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex.

Valid with purchase of adult ticket. Limit 2 children per adult. cleaning and physical distancing as required.

Skate rental is always included in admission EXPIRES: 8/31/2020 Drinking fountains have temporarily been taken cost and they have ice walkers available to out of service to reduce the risk of spreading rent for little ones. General admission is $11, World Golf Village | St. Augustine, FL COVID-19, and all guests will be required to Military and first responders are $9, seniors worldgolfhalloffame.org complete a new waiver prior to participating are $9, and toddlers 3 and under are $5. or entering the attractions area(s). Flight Fit N Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex / 904-399-

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