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School Spotlight A Struggle Free School Year It’s Time!

Teaching Kids Time Management Skills Lunchbox Makeover

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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks Back to School Picks P. 6 A Struggle-Free School Year! P.8 2016-2017 Palm Beach School Calendar P. 13 School Spotlight P. 14 - 25

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Lunchbox Makeover P. 26 It’s Time! Teaching Kids Time Management Skills P. 30 Health & Wellness: Too Sick for School? P. 34

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Community News P. 36 Weekly Events P. 38 Family Events Calendar P. 40

ON THE COVER It’s time for Back to School and Joshua, 7 years old, of West Palm Beach, can’t wait to start 2nd grade! Cover photography

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Back to School time is here! It is a bittersweet time. While I have enjoyed some lazy summer mornings, I am ready to get back to a solid routine.

This year I have some big milestones. My youngest son is starting Pre-K and my stepson starts Middle School.

Two opposite worlds and lots of transitions for all of us. Check out page 8 for a great article written by local mom and attorney Shahar Pasch about starting the school year struggle-free. This is a great informative article for any parent but especially if your child is on an IEP or 504.

My least favorite thing to do when school starts is pack lunches! I have three lunch boxes to prepare in the morning for three children who all have very different likes and dislikes. Local super-mom of four, Samantha Clark, chats with local food blogger and mom of two, Kelly Rodrigue, about creative and healthy alternatives to pack in your child’s lunch box for the school year. I can’t wait to try the Raw cookie recipe!

Finally, check out our School Spotlight and handy pull out Palm Beach School Calendar that you can keep at your fingertips all year long with all of the early releases and days off.

Good luck moms and dads (and students too!) Happy Parenting,

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This holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016. During this sales tax holiday period, Florida law directs that no sales tax or local option tax (also known as discretionary sales surtax) will be collected on purchases of: • Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item.

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A Struggle-Free School Year

BY SHAHAR PASCH

For most families, the beginning of the new school year brings hope. Hope for new friends, inspiring teachers and exciting new experiences. There are some families, though, who also experience a feeling of dread about the new school year. For children who struggle in school, either academically or emotionally, facing another year of seemingly insurmountable challenges brings a fresh wave of anxiety. As parents, we can be a strong voice for our children to receive the educational interventions, services and accommodations they need to succeed.

Being an informed advocate is critical to your child’s success. If your child already has an IEP or 504 Plan, then make sure you are familiar with the services and accommodations. Attend Meet-theTeacher Day and Curriculum Nights to get a glimpse into your child’s day. Take these opportunities to gather information about the classroom routines, rules and expectations. This is not the time to ask about your child’s individual progress and challenges. Instead, ask the teacher general questions such as: “what is the homework policy,”“tell me about your classroom management system,” or “what critical benchmarks, tests or projects should we expect this year.”

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Ask to see the classroom library and verify it contains books at your child’s reading level. Pay attention to where your child sits in the classroom: is it by a door or window, near the back of the classroom, or near where the teacher sits or provides lessons. Request a copy of the class schedule, including the fine arts wheel, 90 minute reading block, lunch and recess times. Look around the room to make sure that your child’s IEP or 504 Plan is being followed. Is your child’s seat located near the teacher or by the door?

If your child needs a visual schedule, is it readily available? If your child has an individualized behavior plan, is it being implemented?

All of this information will ultimately help you advocate for a plan to best serve your child’s needs. For example, if attention and focus are issues, then you can make sure your child is seated in the area of least distraction. Follow up with your child to make sure he/she understands the classroom rules and dynamics.

If I could give one piece of advice to any parent of a child struggling in school, it would be, “Put it in writing.” The best way to communicate with your child’s teacher is through email. Every teacher and administrator has a District provided email address. If you have a friendly, personal relationship with a school staff member, then they may text or call you.

This is nice, and even appropriate if your child is generally doing well, but this is

not necessarily the best way for you to be a strong advocate for a child with special needs. Sending an email creates a permanent, written record. By sending an email, you have proof that you made a request and/or put the school on notice about your concerns. It is also a way of documenting the school’s response, or lack thereof, to your concerns and requests.

If your child struggles in school, then you should schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher during the first month of school. This should be sufficient time for the teacher to get to know your child’s strengths and needs. Request this meeting by email. Include a list of issues that you would like included on the meeting agenda. If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, you do not need to wait until an annual IEP or 504 review in order to meet. You should send the email request to your school’s ESE coordinator or 504 Designee. If your child does not have

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an IEP or 504 Plan, then simply email the teacher. Staff email contact information should be listed on the school Edline page and on the District’s website.

Some children experience a “honeymoon” period during the first few weeks of school, when they are still getting to know their teachers and classmates. It is still important to meet with the teacher in order to review any needs the child may have, assess their progress after the long summer break, and ensure that any interventions or services from the previous school year are continuing. You can discuss how your child is adjusting to their new class and if they are making progress on their goals. If your child receives a related service, such as Speech and Language Therapy, it is important to confirm that the service is being provided.

What if your child struggles in school but does not have an IEP or 504 Plan?

How do you know if your child is behind?

First and foremost, trust your instincts. If you think your child is behind, you should send an email requesting to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss reading progress. Don’t wait until your child falls further behind. Most importantly, ask your child’s teacher to provide your child’s most updated reading level. Palm Beach County uses the Running Reading Record system as one tool to assess a child’s reading proficiency.

Look up your child’s level on the chart to determine where he/she falls in gradelevel reading proficiency. (http://www. palmbeachschools.org/ec/documents/ TrimesterBenchmarkReadingLevelsFinal. pdf) Ask the following questions at the parent/teacher conference: What reading program are you providing my child to help him/her catch up to grade level?

What literacy skills do you think my child needs to improve (i.e. word recognition/

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comprehension)? What strategies are you using to address these needs? How are you providing these interventions to my child (i.e. small group, individually)? Make sure you receive a written conference report at the end of your meeting to document what was discussed, any concerns you raised and your child’s current reading level.

Once you have all of this information, start your research. Is your child a year or more behind in reading? Is the reading program currently being provided to your child really the best program to address your child’s needs? Has your child fallen further behind, or made progress, over the past school year? Do you think your child needs more or different interventions in order to catch up? Depending on how you answer these questions, you may want to email the school ESE coordinator to request formalized interventions and/ or an evaluation. Again, it is important to make sure your requests are made in writing. Do not be afraid to include school administration or District level staff in your emails if you feel that your concerns are not being adequately addressed.

If your child is struggling with behavior, then don’t wait until the teacher calls you to request a conference. Most of our children want to do well. They don’t enjoy getting into trouble. For some children, though, is it difficult to control their impulses or behavior in a highly structured and stimulating school environment.

Children struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges require clear expectations and a system which rewards positive behavioral choices. The “carrot instead of the stick” approach to school discipline is most effective in helping children overcome behavioral challenges.

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regarding behavior problems, or your child has received a disciplinary referral, then you should proactively meet with the school to identify ways to help your child succeed.

Parents have an important role to play in developing a plan to help their child succeed in school. No one knows your child better than you. As a strong parent advocate, you should be an active part of the school’s process of identifying the root of the behavior, creating a positive plan to address the behavior, having open communication between home and school, and helping your child feel good about him/herself. These are all vital components towards overcoming behavioral challenges and, therefore, the school should embrace and welcome your participation. If you feel shut out of this process, put your concerns in writing and continue your advocacy up the chain of command.

There are so many challenges that our children confront when we send them to school. The pressures to perform academically and socially are higher than ever. For our children with learning, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities, these challenges can feel overwhelming. You are your child’s best advocate, so continue to ask questions and demand answers. I wish all of your children a successful school year!

Shahar Pasch is an attorney in Palm Beach County with over fourteen years of experience. She focuses her law practice on education law. Shahar helps families of children with ASD, learning disabilities, discipline challenges, developmental, emotional and physical disabilities, advocate for their children to receive appropriate evaluations, services, accommodations, placement and planning in the school system. Shahar can be reached at shahar@paschlaw.com.

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Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Atlantis Academy was established as an innovative school for students who need a personalized program. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/teacher/student relationships and has a low student-to-teacher ratio.

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Kindergarten-through-twelfth grade groups are designed for students who function on varying grade and academic levels. Our core curriculum is reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science.

Additional subject areas may include art, computers, physical education, and Spanish. McKay, The Gardiner Scholarship & Florida Tax Credit Scholarships accepted.

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History and Philosophy Atlantis Academy was established in Miami in 1976 as an innovative school for students who need a personalized program. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/teacher/student relationships, the goal of which is to form a close working relationship between the family and the school. Through open communication between parents, faculty, and the administration, parents regularly participate in developing and forming the best method to achieve the student’s individual goals as well as the goals of the school.

Our Program Atlantis Academy has a low student-to-teacher ratio that greatly facilitates the learning process. Kindergartenthrough-twelfth grade groups are designed for students who function on varying grade and academic levels. Our core curriculum is reading, math,language arts, social studies, and science. Additional subject areas may include art, computers, physical education, and Spanish. Teachers begin at a student’s diagnosed instructional level and assist in achieving mastery by using innovative techniques, personalized instruction, and focusing on each individual’s strengths.

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We send our children off to school in their newly purchased sneakers, backpacks filled with school supplies and hopefully- lunch money. But if your children are like mine, and insist that you pack them a different lunch and snack every day of the week, then your choices are minimal and become redundant towards the end of the first month. You’ve been pinning every creative sandwich there is on Pinterest, but have your kids actually eaten it?

If you are as reluctant about cooking as I am, you might scoff at these recipes. But I assure you, they are easy and completely doable. I met with Kelly Rodrigue, writer of the online blog, Red’s Reality, for some help creating fun and healthy lunches and snacks that my children would actually eat. Rodrigue is a local mom with two children, Brenton (10) and Brianna (8). Her blog focuses on health and fitness since she and her family live a

paleo and gluten free lifestyle. She created these tried and taste tested lunch options that are sure to leave your kids excited for lunch.

Healthy “lunchable” Ham, turkey and cheese slices with a side of plantain chips, strawberries, blueberries and a paleo chocolate Haystack.

Haystack recipe 2 cups choice of nuts – (ie. sunflower, almond or pecans) 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil Blend nuts and coconut in the food processor until they are small bits and pieces. Put the nuts and coconut in a bowl.

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however you can use just about anything.

To keep the yogurt and fruit cold for lunch time, make sure to place an ice pack in the lunchbox.

Hot lunch Gluten free pasta topped with cheese, carrots, zucchini, garlic butter and some crumbled bacon. The snacks are carrots and tomatoes with dip, grapes, and Enjoy Life chocolate chips. Rodrigue uses a small thermos to keep her pasta fresh and warm.

Snacks Your children come home from school famished and grab the first thing they see. Rodrigue suggests having healthy alternatives to the cookies and donuts they might ask for, such as: • almond butter on celery • piece of fruit • organic squeeze applesauce • Larabar • cheese sticks • raw cookie - A raw cookie is a healthy alternative to the Chips Ahoy your kids might be used to.

Raw cookie recipe 2 cups dates 1 1/2 cup nuts - I use walnuts 4-5 tablespoons of cacao 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup chocolate chips Put all ingredients into the food processor except the chocolate chips. Process until you get almost like a dough consistency.

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Rodrigue stresses the importance of fueling our bodies with the right nutrition and says, “Our bodies thrive with the right diet and our children need all they can get with their busy schedules of school, after school sports and activities.” She insists that lunches can be quick, colorful, fun AND nutritious.

I hope your children find these lunches and snacks unique and tasty. Have a happy and lice-free school year.

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“What are you doing?!” I say to my son. “I told you five minutes ago to get dressed.

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Even in my apparent state of frustration, my 6-year-old refuses to be rushed along as he reluctantly tosses his toy plane onto the floor and slowly begins pulling one sock on and then another.

His inner clock shows no urgency. And no amount of lecturing about dillydallying is going to expedite my dawdler.

So begins another frantic dash out the door.

Although some of us may be inclined to consider punctuality, or the lack there-of, as a personality trait, experts say that time management is a skill that can be taught and is just as important to academic and long-term success as learning the three Rs. “Time management skills for children are linked to ‘school survival skills’

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when mastered young and become ingrained habits for later in life,” says Dr. Stephanie Mihalas, a nationally certified school psychologist and clinical instructor, department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. “Starting too young is never too early!”

Time management includes executive functioning skills like organization and planning, reviewing work for quality and accuracy and staying focused.

Schedule weekly family meetings. Use Sunday evenings to discuss the family’s upcoming schedule. Give each child her own calendar that she can fill out. Hang up a master schedule with each person’s activities in a different color of ink.

Use a timer. Build awareness about how long it takes to complete a task. Ask your child to estimate how much time he needs to finish his math assignment and then time him. With practice, he’ll start

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Fewer checks results in natural consequences like less time to play with friends or watch a favorite TV program before school.

Use visuals. For children who aren’t reading yet, photographs or pictures can help cue them.

“I helped my son take responsibility for his morning routine as a kindergartner by drawing pictures on post-it notes of school clothes, eating breakfast, driving to school and stuck them on an analog clock,” says mom of two Sherlyn Pang Luedtke, author of The Mommy Advantage.

Luedtke says that the day her son was still sitting in his pajamas when it was time to go, she calmly put him in the car with his clothes and shoes next to him. “He got dressed while the car was in the driveway with the engine running,” she says.

If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying.

Changing old habits can take at least a month, and kids don’t usually share the same sense of urgency as adults do.

“If a morning goes poorly, rather than being furious and upset on the way to school, try and problem solve to decide what to do tomorrow so this doesn’t happen again. Maybe that’s waking up a few minutes earlier,” Sosland says.

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I’m usually a pretty good judge of when my kids are too sick to go to school or daycare, but other times — like when my youngest seems to be dragging but has no fever — I’m just not sure. How can I tell when they’re well enough to go to school and when they should just stay at home?

– Allyson Many parents have a hard time deciding if their kids are well enough to go to school.

After all, what well-intentioned parent hasn’t sent a child off with tissues in hand, only to get that mid-morning “come get your child” phone call?

But making the right decision isn’t as tough as you might think. It basically boils down to one question: Can your child still participate in school activities? After all, having a sore throat, cough, or mild congestion does not necessarily mean a child can’t be active and participate in school activities.

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Of course, never send a child to school who has a fever, is nauseated, vomiting, or has diarrhea. Kids who lose their appetite, are clingy or lethargic, complain of pain, or who just don’t seem to be acting “themselves” should also take a sick day.

If you decide that your child is well enough to go to school, check in first. Most childcares, preschools, and grade schools have rules about when to keep kids home.

For example, pinkeye or strep throat usually necessitates a day home with appropriate treatment. Usually, kids can’t return to school or childcare until at least 24 hours after a fever has broken naturally (without fever-reducing medicines).

And remember, go with your gut. You know your kids best, and you know when they’re able to motor through the day — and when they’re not.

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Members of the Boca Raton based Rising Stars Girls Competitive Gymnastics team had an amazing showing at the AAU Gymnastics National Championship earning 125 medals. The girls, in levels 1 through 7, competed at the Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports on June 29July 2, where gymnasts from around the country vied for medals on vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise, and the combined All-Around placement.

“This year was our best showing at Nationals since we started attending in 2002. Our girls have been working really hard this year and it shows. This meet was very late in the season this year and we were worried about the kids getting burned out, but remarkably they stayed focused and we had amazing results,” explained head coach Julie Willmott. “ I couldn’t be prouder of the girls and my amazing coaches!”

The gymnasts who traveled to the meet

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competed in levels 1 through 7 and were divided by age for awards. In all, the team brought home 52 gold, 17 silver, 12 bronze, and 44 copper medals given for top half of the age group. “We have a great group of girls on the team. Three of our athletes swept their age groups winning all four individual events and All Around. We also had five athletes name All American which meant that they had the highest All Around scores over all of the age groups in their session. There may have been as many as 60+ girls that they scored higher than,” Willmott added. “It’s truly amazing how well they’ve done at Nationals year in and year out as a lot of the them are involved in other sports and activities. Most of our athletes are also straight A students. It just goes to show how hard work and dedication pay off.”

Every single athlete we took to this Nationals placed at least once in the top half of her age division. Everyone is so excited about the Olympics and it’s giving them extra motivation to get back in the gym and start preparing for our upcoming season!”

Rising Stars will be hosting its 10th annual Novemberfest meet 11/12 & 11/13.

Meanwhile, the gym hosts recreational classes for toddlers through teens year round, and has open gym every Friday night during the school year. Call 561-998-4225 or check out www. gokidschoice.com for information.

Gymnastics • Rhythmic Gymnastics Cheer • Dance • Martial Arts • Soccer Personal Training • Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out

Super Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics opens 2nd location in Delray Beach. Book you or your child’s orthodontic or pediatric visit before school starts!

Super Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics is a Husband and Wife team of dentists specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Their practice is truly a family affair! Dr. Amanda Buscemi and Dr. Michael Maruri strive to create an environment of oral health wellness where care between specialists is continuous and coordinated. Their patients and their families love the fact that they can receive all their dental care in one place, from cleanings to restorations to orthodontics.

Services their practice offers include: • Dentistry for infants, children, teens, and adults with special needs (such as those with a dental phobia) • Orthodontics for children and adults. They offer metal braces, Clarity™ SL ceramic braces, Invisalign® clear aligners, traditional braces, AcceleDent® Aura, and Incognito™ lingual braces.

• Complimentary: Infant Exams (Up to 36 Months) and Orthodontic Exams (Including x-rays.)

Call (561)277-3361 for your appointment.

For more information go to www.

SuperSmilesfl.com. Their office is located in the Linton Medical Park 4800 Linton Blvd.

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6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

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Holistic, Child and Family-centered Approach to Counseling • Parent-Child Sessions • Parenting Support Groups •Individual & Family Therapy for Children, Teens & Families

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WEEKLY EVENTS

Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Free face painting! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Tuesdays 9:3010:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required.

Members are free, non-members are $5.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Tuesdays 10:30 AM and Wednesdays 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center No need to sit still as a statue for this story.

Instructors brings children’s books to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session.

FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid Non-Members. For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org

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for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, beginner classes for all ages, and beyond. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, BIG ART Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center - New and exciting projects show off children’s creativity as they learn and create many different forms of art from murals to clay formation. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Price: Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 + paid admission.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES For more info go to Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Where learning is an adventure!

Mondays 4:30 PM & Thursdays 6:30 PM • Yoga Weekly classes for ages 3 to 12. Yoga helps with concentration and teaches a healthy respect for ourselves, others, and nature.

420 South State Rd. 7. Royal Palm Beach.

Go to www.bootzculturalartscenter.com.

Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 PM Tiny Kids Need More Art Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers ages 2 - 4, and their moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative togethertime. Class is $15. Register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/.

Also available: Play in Color Open Studio 5-7 PM Mon., Tues., & Wed. and Kids Art Express Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 - 5 PM in Jupiter.

Saturdays 10:30 AM Storytime at Palm Beach Zoo This popular event takes place at the Zoo’s Conservation Station by the Safari Train and the Wildlife Carousel. Story Time at the Zoo is geared towards encouraging children to connect with wildlife through reading, and it is included in the cost of Zoo admission. See www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events for each week’s title or call 561.533.0887. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Fridays 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Saturdays 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM & 6-8 PM and Sundays 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Check www.pbiw.org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Located at 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday! Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 PBG.

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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM The Wonder Gym Kids Corner this drop off program will include educational and physical activities (gymnastics, art, yoga, music and dance) led by certified instructors. Lunch included.

Choose 1 Day or all 5 days. Sign up for a month and get a free gym class/week + open play (min. 3 days a week). For more info go to www.wondergym.com.

S Ra wim in Ind or oo Sh rs ine !

FREE lessons for babies 2 months to 6 month old!*

*With paid membership

346 Pike Road • Units 3&4 West Palm Beach 561.818.SWIM (7946) www.smallfishbigfish.com

Calendar Wed., Aug. 3 • 5:30 - 7 PM Open House at Doodle Bugs! Join us for some family fun!

Come celebrate our 2 year anniversary in Lake Worth. The event will feature dinner from the Ps561 food truck, ice cream, fun games and activities, clown, face painting and more. Plus, all that attend will receive a $100 tuition credit. Call 561.432.9559 for more information. 4945 Via Bari (Hypoluxo Road at Military Trail), Lake Worth.

Wed., Aug. 3, 17 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Music at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. The event features live, family-friendly entertainment and a large collection of Food Trucks on site! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free Admission.

Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Wed., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 3:30 PM Jr. Vet Kids Lab at Loggerhead Marinelife Center The program features “Dr. Logger,” a trained Loggerhead Marinelife Center volunteer acting as the center’s veterinarian. The 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration is required.

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561.627.8280 for more information. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

Thurs., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 • All Day Themed Thursdays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Every Thursday all day long are themed dress-up days. If your child dresses up in or wears something reflective of the special theme of that day, admission is $2 off per child! Forgot your costume? Select one from the Cool Beans Retail Boutique! Themed Thursday Themes: Aug. 4 Neon, Aug. 11 Team USA, Aug. 18 Olympic Colors, Aug. 25 Favorite Character. Call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

Thurs., Aug. 4, 11, 18 • 3:30 PM Kids Korner at the Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center All classes are centered on the Super Scientist theme and are geared specifically for children 6-9 years old.

Price for individual classes – Members: $8, Non-members: $10 with paid admission.

For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

129 E Ocean BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

Ave, Boynton Beach.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Where learning is an adventure!

Thurs., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5 - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10 AM & 3 PM Toddler Time at Craft Haus Every Friday we read a children’s story, paint a coordinating

ceramic, have a snack, and receive a token for the carousel or train! Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Please only one adult for each Toddler as space is limited. Price is $15 per child. Call 561.630.3450 for more information or visit www.crafthauspalmbeach.com for the full schedule of event. Located in Downtown at the Gardens11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens.

Learning Center The Fantastic Fire Truck is coming with lights flashing and sirens blaring. Enjoy a fire truck demonstration, games and an interactive experience as a hands-on Junior Firefighter. You will get wet. Shoes required; water shoes recommended. Free with paid admission.

For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.

Fri., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 5 - 9 PM Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo The Zoo comes alive at night with Safari Nights, celebrating its 7th year!

Explore the Zoo, experience up-close animal encounters, and the kids will love the DJ dance parties and playing in the interactive play fountain. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo. org for weekly themes. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Aug. 6 • 4:30 - 10 PM Roar and Pour at Palm Beach Zoo Join us every first Saturday night of the month this summer for live music, great food, drinks and more. The Petty Hearts - A Tom Petty Tribute Band will be playing live music while the Summer Grill will be serving up themed dinner options along with burgers & dogs. For more information, call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Aug. 5 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time. $35 per child 10% off for siblings. For more information please call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Aug. 5 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13).

Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., Aug. 6 • 10:30 - 12:30 PM Splash Zone at the Schoolhouse Museum 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Wed., Aug. 10 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.

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Calendar Thurs., Aug. 11 • 2 & 7 PM Disney’s Mary Poppins at Sol Children Theatre Practically Perfect in Every Way, Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family.

Jane and Michael are in need of a new nanny; they have very definite ideas about what sort of caretaker they should have, while their parents—and in particular Mr. Banks—are insistent on someone strict for the job. When Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family finds that she’s the answer to their prayers, but not in the way that they expected. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Come out for a jolly holiday with Mary, Bert, and the entire Mary Poppins world! All tickets are only $15 and performances will be held at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton. For more info or to purchase tickets please call 561.447.8829 or visit www.solchildren.org.

3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

Fri., Aug. 12 • 6 - 9 PM Kid’s Night Out at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Join us for a night of fun, creativity, and art appreciation! Young artists will look at the work of famous artists and create their own masterpiece in that style using some of the same techniques.

The evening includes Master Artist themed art projects, games and other activities, pizza, snacks, and refreshments. Ages 5 - 9 are welcome. Price is $25 each child. Ask about sibling or group discounts. For more information visit www.kidsneedmoreart. com or call 561.746.4576.

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Fri., Aug. 12 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Zootopia (PG).

Please bring seating. For more information call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., Aug. 13 •10 AM - 4 PM Kids Wellness Expo at Meyer Amphitheatre Join us for a fun-filled day and learn about programs at Health Corps and participate in healthy activities for the entire family. While you’re there take part in a wellness screening, provided by EMS students of Palm Beach State College. Enter our raffle to win many prizes. Kids, teenagers, and parents are all invited to enjoy this alcohol and tobacco free event. The event is free to attend. Visit www.wpb.org for more information. Meyer Amphitheatre is located at 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach.

Monster Jam at The BB&T Center -Sat. & Sun. Aug. 13 & 14 (Pit Party at 11:30 AM - 1 PM Must have a valid 2:00 PM event ticket for entry.) Buy Tickets: Ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 • Venue Box Office.

Sat. Aug. 13 • 1 - 5 PM Open House and Auditions at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Join Showtime for their 11th Anniversary season. Ages 3 -17 and parents are welcome. No appointments are necessary for auditions and refreshments will be served. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

Sat. Aug. 13 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Jurassic Wold 3D (PG-13). Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is free and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach.

Mon., Aug. 15 • Fall Classes Begin at Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Conservatory In addition to producing full-scale professional family shows throughout the season, the Theatre’s Conservatory offers year-round learning opportunities for kids and adults of all ages, including a fall semester of fun-filled classes taught by Broadway-caliber theatre professionals. The Theatre is currently enrolling grades K-12 in all levels of dance, voice, acting and musical theatre. Online registration is now open. Scholarships are also available. For information, call 561.

575.2672 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org/ education. 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter.

Sat., Aug. 20 • 8:30 AM Blue Friends Beach Clean Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us for a light bite sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens. Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter. Complimentary breakfast and beverages will be served. Please RSVP to bluefriends@marinelife.org. Call 561.627.8280 for more information. 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

Please call ahead to confirm.

Events are subject to change.

Sat., Aug. 20 • 10 AM Welcome Back Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth El As summer winds down, join the Beth El Early Learning Center family for our “Welcome Back” Tot Shabbat. Our Tot Shabbat is especially geared toward young families with pre-readers (up to age 5) who wish to come and capture that special Shabbat feeling. Join us for song and worship followed by a delicious oneg treat. These services are free and are open to the public. For more information, call 561.391.9091 or visit tbeboca.org/earlylearning-center. Temple Beth El Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton.

Sat., Aug. 20 • 4:30 - 9 PM Food Truck Safari at Palm Beach Zoo Explore the entire Zoo and feed your inner animal. We’ll have some of Palm Beach Counties best gourmet food trucks, live music, and cash bars featuring a Copperpoint Brewing tap takeover. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for weekly themes.

1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Wed., Aug. 24 • 9 AM 12 PM Stroller Daze at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Stroller Daze is an event geared towards parents and their young children ages birth to 4 years. The morning will be filled with fun activities such as storytelling, child friendly entertainment, crafts, science demos and more! Snacks and a special menu will be available for purchase at Subway cafe. Admission is $5 for adults.

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Fri., Aug. 26 • 6 - 9 PM - Nights at the Museum at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium Guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Each Night at the Museum is a different theme which includes interactive science demos, themed activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, call 561.832.1988 or visit www. sfsciencecenter.org for monthly themes.

4801 Dreher Trail N. West Palm Beach.

Tues., Aug. 30 • 5 - 7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium “Marvelous Minerals” While having tons of fun along the way, GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7 PM. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child.

This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

K2 Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lots of weekly events to choose from for both kids and adults (ages 4 and up).

Classes run Mondays through Saturdays with multiple class times. For more information please call 561.383.5026 or visit www.k2life. com. 12946 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee.

Please call ahead to confirm.

Events are subject to change.

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Ongoing at Calypso Bay and Coconut Cove Water Parks Summer hours are now in effect through August 14! Join us daily for a splashing good time. Monday – Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sundays 11 AM - 5 PM. Fall hours begin August 15th - open weekends only through September 5th. For more information please visit www. pbcgov.com. Calypso Bay Waterpark is located at Seminole Palms Park in Royal Palm Beach, 561-790-6160. Coconut Cove Waterpark is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.

August Classes at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Schoolhouse (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Museum Learning Center Space is Limited. Please register in advance.

For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

SENSATIONAL STORY TIME N’ MORE Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays at 2 PM No need to sit still as a statue for this story. Children’s books come toBIRTHDAY life through PARTIES interactive performance, Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! song, movement and props. An engaging Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. art activity complements Where learning is an adventure!each session.

Suitable for all ages. FREE with paid admission.

LIL’ EXPLORERS – SUPER SENSORY MESSY PLAY Wednesdays at 3 PM Children engage in messy play while doing many things at once. Is it full or empty, sticky or slimy?

Explore with us and find out. Suitable for ages 2 – 4. Price per class Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission ART STUDIO Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Recognizing how important art is to a young child’s development, this new childcentered program cultivates imagination and nurtures creativity. Each week children will be offered a selection of materials with which to create their own open ended art.

Suitable for ages 3 – 5. Price per class –

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission.

FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS First and third Fridays of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Crafts to match the theme of the week.

Suitable for ages 3 – 7. Price per class – Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 with paid admission.

Ongoing Summer Class Specials at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Through August 12 join Showtime for one of their many summer classes including Improv-Acting, Musical Theatre Voice, Acro Dance, and Tricks, Leaps and Turns as well as Dance Party and Theatre Games. Classes are held Monday - Friday during various times and are $10 per class. For a full schedule call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca. com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

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Calendar Ongoing Wildlife Feedings at Sandoway Discovery Center Please join us for shark feedings every Tuesday - Saturday at 10:30 AM and Sundays at 1:30 PM, alligator feedings every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 PM, and stingray feedings Tuesday - Saturday at 2:45 PM and Sundays at 12:30 PM. Admission is $5 per-person for everyone 3 years of age and above.

Palm Beach Zoo members are free. call 561.274.7263 for more info.

Ongoing Classes with Ronnie Lane Fitness Specializing in enhancing athletes Speed, Strength, & Agility for all ages and all sports. Increase body weight strength, focus on injury prevention, learn proper jumping & landing mechanics, learn proper running form & technique to increase game- time speed & overall speed, strengthen weaknesses and build/capitalize on strengths. Classes are held at various times Monday through Saturday at two convenient locations in Delray and Boynton Beach. $15 per class for members. $25/non-members. Membership and sibling discounts are available. Contact Ronnie Lane at 727.687.0066.

August Classes - Learn to Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Learn to Skate Class days

and times vary. Visit www.pbiw.org for more information or call 561.656.4046. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd., West Palm Beach.

SAVE THE DATE - Sat., Sept. 3 • 7:30 AM Save the Jaguar 5K at Palm Beach Zoo You’ll run or walk through the beautiful paths of Dreher Park and finish the race inside the Palm Beach Zoo passing tigers, wallabies, Fennec foxes, New Guinea singing dogs, ocelots, and siamang gibbons on your way to the finish line at the fountain plaza. Your registration includes admission to the Zoo for the day and discount coupons for friends and family to see you finish and explore the Zoo for the day. For more info call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Reserve Now For September Mommy & Me with Miss Sam at Temple El Early Learning Center A new take on Mommy & Me with an emphasis on sensory play! This program will provide your toddler with a sense of self as they grow and develop in the warm and nurturing environment that the Beth El Early Learning Center provides.

Two classes available: ages 12-18 months and 18-24 months. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in September. Please contact Cindy Korshin, Director, at 561.391.9091 or visit www.tbeboca.org/early-learning-center.

9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.

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THREE GREAT SHOWS!

Kids’ Tickets $10!

Ages 2-12. Must have one (1) adult ticket for every two (2) kids’ tickets purchased. Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply.

No double discounts. Subject to availability. Excludes premium seats. Ticket prices increase day of show.

BB&T Center

AUG 13 & 14

Party in the Pits: Sat. & Sun. 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Must have valid 2:00 PM event ticket for entry.

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Buy Tickets: ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 • Venue Box Office

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