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HOW TO KEEP KIDS SCHOOL READY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

KEEPING YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY THIS WINTER

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10-16 Events 24 Education 26 Health

Winter 2016

Serving the Greater San Antonio Area, including Schertz, New Braunfels, Helotes and Bulverde

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keeping healthy this winter

Winter is upon us once again, and with it comes not only the holiday’s and their notoriously hectic pace but also a lot of indoor activities that keep people in close contact with others.

Unfortunately, many people have trouble staying healthy during winter. However, there are ways to keep the family happy and healthy this season.

Encourage kids to wash their hands. Germs are often spread most quickly through our hands, which are in constant contact with hotbeds for germs, including doorknobs.

While adults might be quick to wash their hands after they sneeze or cough, kids are often lax in the hand washing department.

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effective way to ward off winter germs that attach to hands after we sneeze, cough or simply touch a doorknob.

Encourage kids to be diligent about washing their hands, not only after they use the restroom but whenever they sneeze, cough or arrive home from school.

Keep indoor air crisp and clean. Bringing home airborne germs, such as sickness-causing bacteria and other contaminants, is inevitable during winter. The kids’ school is a breeding ground for such germs, as is the shopping mall filled with holiday shoppers. Circulate indoor air. Stagnant air indoors can also increase the liklihood of cold and flu. Central heating can dry the body out and lead to dehydration, making it harder for the body to flush out poisons and germs during the winter months.

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Get outdoors. Even if the weather outside is frightful, it can be beneficial to spend some time outdoors during the winter months.

While it’s best to obey the local weather authority and advisories, if there’s no restrictions on spending time outdoors, getting outside can help the body fend off cold and

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events december Dec 1: Waisselfest (NBTX) An evening of music, fun food, great shopping, thousands of twinkling holiday lights and, of course - lots of free wassail !

Dec 1 - Dec 30: Magik Theatre, Twas the Night Before Christmas Amos the mouse stirs up plenty of excitement as he and his friend Emily attempt to save Christmas from an evil ex-elf who wants to sell the naughty and nice lists to a department store.

Dec 1 - Dec 31: Christmas Light Fest Add extra sparkle to your holiday season with the magical glow of two million lights, food, drinks and family fun. Drive-thru or enjoy a hayride under the stars as two miles of holiday lights dazzle and entertain you, then enjoy a stop at Santa’s Village for your fill of holiday fun.

Dec 1 - Dec 31: Fiesta Texas, Holiday in the Park Six Flags Fiesta Texas is transformed into a winter wonderland with thrilling rides, tasty treats and exciting family entertainment for the holidays Open select days.

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Dec 1 - Dec 31: SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Immerse your family in the spirit of the season, sip hot cocoa as you stroll through a sea of sparkling lights and share laughs with a jolly Santa.

Dec 1 - Dec 31: San Antonio Zoo, Zoo Lights Over 300,000 environmentallyfriendly LED lights set to a musical soundscape, have transformed the Zoo into a holiday light display like none you’ve ever seen. Join the thousands of visitors of all ages this inaugural year and make Zoo Lights a part of your annual holiday tradition.

Dec 1 - Dec 31: Santa’s Ranch, (NBTX) A drive-thru Christmas Light Park with over 1 million lights and 100 displays & animations.

Dec 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18 Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 6,000 Luminarias. Begins at dusk Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

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events Dec 3: Tamales! Holiday Festival at Pearl Sample dozens of tamales from over 40+ tamale makers, from traditional to dessert, plus activities for kids, dancing and live music.

December 3rd & 4th: Gruene Market Days (NBTX) Holiday shopping in Gruene’s relaxed atmosphere -- you’re bound to find something special for everyone on your list. Nearly 100 vendors offer Christmas gifts, uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods.

Dec 10, 11, and 17-23: Natural Bridge Caverns, Christmas at the Caverns The entire park will be illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights.

Enjoy Caroling in the Caverns, the AMAZEn’ Reindeer Roundup, a Country Christmas Hayride, the Canopy Challenge and a Christmas Village with a musical light show, shopping, refreshments, and a 30-ft tall decorated Christmas tree

Dec 22 and 23: San Antonio Symphony, Home Alone A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming 12 www.hillcountrypubs.com

and delightful score performed live to picture by the San Antonio Symphony at the beautiful and historic Majestic Theatre.

Dec 31: Celebrate San Antonio Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more.

january January 7, 2017: U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl The game showcases the nation’s top high school football players. A week of festivities leads up to the big game day.

Jan 10-15: Majestic Theater, The Illusionists This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic.

January 11-15: San Antonio Cocktail Conference San Antonio’s own Cocktail Conference is the first of its kind in Texas, bringing together

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas November 18 to December 30, 2016

To most people, Roxaboxen was just a hill with stones, some wooden boxes, and lots of cactus. But to eight children it was a magical town of their own making - “a place that really was, and, once you’ve been there, always is.”

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January 20 to February 26, 2017 To most people, Roxaboxen was just a hill with stones, some wooden boxes, and lots of cactus. But to eight children it was a magical town of their own making - “a place that really was, and, once you’ve been there, always is.”

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events top bartenders for four days of educational seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties.

January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Rally Honoring the civil rights leader, this is one of the largest people’s marches in the country. Other events throughout the city include a rally, art exhibits, workshops and candlelight vigils.

Jan 20 - Feb 26 2017: Magik Theatre, Roxaboxen To most people, Roxaboxen was just a hill with stones, some wooden boxes, and lots of cactus. But to eight children it was a magical town of their own making “a place that really was, and, once you’ve been there, always is.”

February 9 - 26: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Held at the AT&T Center, this event features great entertainment with star-studded artists during all PRCA rodeo performances, plus shopping, a carnival and livestock centers.

February TBD: Six Flags Fiesta Texas Opens for 2017 Season Check out themed rides, thrilling roller coasters and attractions and shows for every age.

February TBD: SeaWorld San Antonio Opens for 2017 Season SeaWorld San Antonio’s combination of unique animal interactions, entertaining shows and thrilling coasters make this park an exciting place to be!

february February 4: Asian Festival This family friendly event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features Asian-American music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other products.

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after school guide In addition to helping your child learn, develop skills and build confidence, participating in after-school activites can also aid in your childs development. The perfect extracurricular activity can have benefits way past the lessons or games themselves, they are an excellent place for children to learn perserverance and other important character traits and life skills.

New Braunfels Little League Children learn the positive values of good sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork — values they can use throughout their lives. newbraunfelslittleleague.com Texas District 19 Little League Children learn the positive values of good sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork — values they can use throughout their lives. salittleleague.org San Antonio Dance Academy Providing solid dance traiing for children and adults in a variety of dance disciplines sadance.info San Antonio School for the Performing Arts Providing a quality foundation in the performing arts and instilling a genuine appreciation of the arts in our youth, saspa.org Alamo Gymnastics Center A unique mix of programs in gymnastics, tumbling and swim.

After School and holiday/summer camps, birthday parties, parents night out and more. alamogymnastics.com www.hillcountrypubs.com

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When you come to iFLY get ready to be blown away – literally. It’s thrilling. It’s amazing. Experience the feeling of freefall as you float on a smooth cushion of air. There’s no parachute, no jumping, and nothing attaching you to planet Earth. It’s just you FLYING in the air. Super fun, super safe and super cool! Great for ages 3 and up! iflyworld.com

INCREDIBLE PIZZA Incredible Pizza offers an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet that is full of variety, including a huge salad bar. Their game room includes over 100 prize/ video games plus : Go-karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Drop Zone, Mini-bowling and XD Theatre. sanantonioincrediblepizza.com/

SAN ANTONIO AQUARIUM San Antonio Aquarium is a unique experience with interaction activities with all their animals from marine life to tropical birds to reptiles. Feed, touch, Sea to Believe!

I-Guana Jump Bounce House, roller coasters and merrygo-rounds add to the family fun. sanantonioaquarium.net

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART San Antonio Museum of Art: Artsy Discoveries Explore cultures and create art! Scheduled family events include Art Crawl, Playdates, and First Sundays for Families. And don’t forget, you can always check out an activity backpack or a sketchbook any day, any time for free. Details: samuseum.org.

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SCOBEE EDUCATION CENTER The Scobee Education Center inspires students of all ages every Friday night with full-dome Planetarium shows, taking audiences on adventures into the vast Universe and beyond. The Challenger Learning Center offers hands-on exploration for elementary and middle students, giving students the chance to become astronauts and engineers on missions through our Solar System! alamo.edu /sac/planetarium

WHIMSY ART STUDIO Whimsy Art Studio, located in Castle Hills, offers adult BYOB and children’s painting classes, birthday parties, fundraising events and team building parties.

They encourage individual creativity in their classes with the idea there is an artist in each of us.

Classes are for all skill levels and they also offer crafting and paint your pet classes. whimsyartstudio.com

ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE Altitude’s safe, clean facilities boast some of the largest, safest trampoline parks in the nation. Altitude accommodates all ages and group sizes that range from regular jumping to dodgeball, competitive jumping, Mom and Me, parties, group events and more. Altitude has is a favorite destination for corporate events, school and non-profit events, church gatherings, birthday parties and more. altitudesa.com

K-1 SPEED K1 Speed brings the thrill and excitement of indoor karting to San Antonio. Offering highly-advanced and environmentally friendly electric go karts as well as large indoor entertainment venues featuring authentic racing memorabilia, pit cafes, meeting rooms and pool tables, K1 Speed is a great place to visit with family and friends or to host a corporate event or party. k1speed.com

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS Natural Bridge Caverns offers an adventure around every bend. On the Discovery Tour, you’ll see massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore their Hidden Passages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow or, tackle one of their adventure tours. naturalbridgecaverns.com www.hillcountrypubs.com

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Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child’s personality, will help you identify programs from which your child will benefit most.

When beginning the camp selection process, consider your child’s interests. It’s important to know a child’s personality and identify what camp programs will benefit him or her most. Be certain to include your child in the decision-making process. Together with your child, explore the camp options and examine the materials the camps provide. In addition, many camps have web sites that include photos, maps or virtual tours of the camp facility, sample daily schedules and menus

Alamo Area Gymnastics

What a great way for your kids to spend their time when school is out! Day camps are available for ages 4 and up.

Camp runs Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with extended care available until 6:00.

The daily schedule includes gym time, arts & crafts, games and special programs.

Offering camps for winter, spring & summer breaks.

City of New Braunfels Parks & Rec

Your kids can spend their break at Holiday Adventure camp which offers fun-filled activities such as games, crafts, movies and more.

Campers will enjoy adventures including arts and crafts, nature, cooking projects, drama, science experiments, sports and surprise events.

Offering camps for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Spring Break and Summer camps.

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Don’t know what to do with the kids while school’s out?

No problem, NEISD will take care of them.

They can come hang out with qualified, energetic staff as we have a full day filled with activities, games, sports and learning experiences all under one roof.

Offering camps for winter, spring & summer breaks

Pump It Up

Drop the kids off at Camp Pump It Up where the doors to imaginative play open through themed activities and events.

Pump It Up camps offer active play along with creative thinking to build healthy bodies and minds.

Offering camps for winter, spring & summer breaks.

The DoSeum

The DoSeum has much to discover and explore, allowing kids to create and learn on a grand scale.

They offer a variety of camps for kids from early childhood (ages 3 & 4), lower elementary (ages 5 & 6) and upper elementary (ages 7 to 10).

Camps change every session.

Offering camps for winter, spring & summer breaks.

YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Day Camp programs offer youth an opportunity to have fun and learn new skills.

Camp is the safe place where campers feel good about themselves and others through counselor guided activities. YMCA Day Camps have been skillfully designed because we care. Offering camps for winter, spring & summer breaks. www.hillcountrypubs.com

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staying “school ready” during break

Parents and teachers may have to work together to help youngsters get back on track, and the following are few ways to do just that.

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity that culminates in lavish celebrations and, for many children, an extended vacation from school. But when the excitement of the holiday, or any break, has ended, children must return to the classroom, an adjustment that is not always so easy.

Meals on the go and jaunts to the shopping mall or traveling, can make it difficult for children to readjust to the structured environment of school. Even a short time away from lessons may have students backsliding on information they once knew.

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Enforce typical bedtimes.

As the season or break wears on, parents should gradually return their households to their normal routines.

Youngsters’ bedtimes, which are not often adhered to during school breaks, should once again be enforced in the days leading up to their returns to school. A gradual transition back to an earlier bed time will have kids accustomed to going to bed and rising early once more.

Cut down on play time. On the heels of the holiday season, children love to test out all their new toys and games. Some may wake up in the morning and spend the entire day trying to beat a video game or assembling a buildingblock creation or, spending time at the beach or amusement park.

But as the end of the break draws near, parents should try to get back to a normal school day schedule, limiting the number of hours’ kids spend “playing”. Consider giving kids some brain-boosting puzzles or encourage them to read books.

Encourage kids to work on school projects. Teachers recognize the importance of a break for students, but some still assign work over the breaks. When break starts to wind down, encourage youngsters to start working on their assignments, devoting some time each day to their schoolwork. This can help keep kids’ minds sharp while ensuring that their work gets done.

Schedule some play time with friends. Children may be more anxious to return to school if they realize they’ll once again be able to see their school pals. Arrange a fun gathering of friends before kids return to school. Children may be not look forward to returning to school. But parents can employ a few strategies to make the transition back to the classroom easier.

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Monte Vista Montessorri montevistamontessori.com 210-737-6363 237 W. Magnolia

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Montessori Children’s House mchsa.com 210-558-8339 4911 Golden Quail

Country Home Learning Center countryhomelearningcenter.com 210-687-1002 Multiple Locations

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