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Classes are offered on Saturday’s in 50 minute increments for 6 weeks.

Prices range from $64-$85 per class.

Reading • Writing • Math • Science Dance • Piano • Guitar • Cooking Spring 2013 Session II April – May 18 (no class April 27)

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The early warning signs of Bullying

10 Recognizing ADHD in Children 14 Extracurricular Activities Need Not Involve Sports 19 Cowboy Pete’s Favorites

Activities 12 Cooking with Kids

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16 Cowboy Pete’s Games 18 Events 20 Arts and Crafts

Surrounding Areas 24 New Braunfels

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Your MAiZE Admission includes unlimited participation in these activities: • Our 7 acre maize • 2 Corn Poppers (a.k.a the Jumping Pillows)

• Hayride • Hayjump

Admission price EXCLUDES special events

Other Fun Activities:

The Mini Mind Maze, Lil’ Popper’s Play Pen, Barrel Train, Corn Cannon, The Goat Walk

Delicious Food Items: Our World Famous Kettle Corn, Burgers, Twisted Taters, Lemon Shakers, Sausage Wraps, Apple Blossoms

www.southtexasmaize.com

830-741-3968 911 US Hwy. 90 East, Hondo, Texas

FALL EVENTs

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, PUMPKINS

Come to the maze to select that perfect fall pumpkin! We will have a variety of pumpkins for sale. Just in time for fall decorating!

TRICK-OR-TREAT WEEKENDS & COSTUME CONTEST! Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27, children 10 and under in FULL COSTUME ONLY can trick or treat during the day within the maze!

Costume contest held Sat. (Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26) and Sun. (Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27) at 2:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded!

CELEBRATE YOUR FALL BIRTHDAY AT THE SOUTH TEXAS MAIZE! It’s great fun for birthday folks of all ages! Call our hotline or e-mail us for all the exciting details!

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Education Learn The Early Warning Signs Of Bullying

Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many kids are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in school, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying.

The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students., more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools.

Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools.

Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations.

Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying.

Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably.

Physical: Bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying.

Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumors about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyberbullying.

Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school.

While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ academic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings.

Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: * easily becoming violent with others * having friends who bully others * blaming others quickly * comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her * getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators * picking on siblings * not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behavior continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure.

Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behavior. Counseling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.

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Education A listening & spoken language school We offer the very best programs and comprehensive educational environment for infants and school-aged children.

State-of-the-art technology enhances the learning experience in every classroom.

Our excellent teaching staff works with each student to develop strong listening and spoken language.

On-campus: • Early Childhood & Elementary classes • State-of-the-art technology • Outdoor & Discovery classrooms

• Music & Art classrooms • Certified teaching staff • Small student teacher ratio

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Family Healthcare Recognizing ADHD in Children

As kids watch their last few days of summer vacation slowly slip away, their parents are preparing them for a return to the classroom. Some kids can’t wait to get back to school, where they can continue their studies and spend time with their friends. Others, though, might not look forward to new schoolwork, and that might be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD is a common condition in which children experience problems with paying attention or concentrating. Such problems can make it difficult for kids to excel in the classroom. Many children have ADHD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as 3 to 5 percent of children have ADHD, while other experts feel ADHD occurs in as many as 10 percent of school-aged children.

Because it’s so prevalent, ADHD is a concern for many parents, who want their children to enter the classroom on an even playing field. Parents who suspect their children have difficulty paying attention or concentrating can look for certain warning signs or symptoms of ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD in children are grouped into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Inattention will often not be noticeable until a child enters a school environment. A child with ADHD will: * exhibit a tendency to make careless mistakes in school or other activities, * frequently shift from one uncompleted activity to another, * procrastinate, * struggle to finish schoolwork or perform tasks that require concentration, * be distracted by irrelevant stimuli.

Hyperactivity symptoms can manifest themselves rather early and are almost always present before a child reaches his or her seventh birthday.

Symptoms of hyperactivity include: * fidgeting or squirming when seated, * frequently getting up to walk around, * running or climbing excessively when it’s inappropriate, * talking excessively.

Impulsivity can lead to accidents, be it knocking objects over or banging into people. Impulsive children may also engage in dangerous activities without considering the consequences. Symptoms may include: * impatience, * difficulty delaying responses, * difficulty awaiting one’s turn, * initiating conversations at inappropriate times, * frequently interrupting or intruding on others.

Parents who want more information on ADHD can visit www.nimh.nih.gov.

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Cooking With Kids PIZZA SNAILS

8 oz can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 8 oz can Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet 2 tbs tomato paste 50g ham, finely chopped 1 mushroom, finely chopped 1/2 tomato, finely chopped 1/2 green Bell Pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup coarsely grated cheddar 1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

Roll out Crescent dinner rolls to a rectangle.

Spread with the tomato paste, leaving a 2cm-wide border. Top with the ham, mushroom, tomato and bell pepper. Starting from the side closest to you, roll up firmly to form a log. Cut crossways into 12 even portions. Place, cut-side up, on the lined tray.

Sprinkle the snails evenly with the cheddar. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve.

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2 cups diced fruit 1 cup unsweetened fruit juice Sugar to taste 1 ounce unflavored gelatin powder (4 packets) 1.

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Line a 9x9 baking pan with tinfoil In a medium sauce pan, combine fruit and juice, cooking over medium heat until the fruit is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add sugar to taste. When you’ve arrived at a sweetness level you’re happy with, add the gelatin and stir until both the gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved.

Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender) and processes until very smooth.

Pour into prepared pan and refrigerate for at least one hour or until mixture is very solid.

Remove tinfoil and fruit mixture from the pan, unmold from the tinfoil and cut into squares or use tiny cookie cutters to cut into individual pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

HEALTHY KID SMOOTHIE 2 cups frozen mixed berries 2 cups orange juice ½ cup Greek yogurt 4 ice cubes Chocolate chips/kids cereal to taste Put ice cubes in first.

Measure fruit and place in blender.

Put yogurt into blender. Use rubber spatula for cleaner removal.

Pour orange juice in blender.

Cover blender and mix until desired consistency.

Pour into glass and top with chocolate chips or kids type cereal.

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Activities Extracurricular activities need not involve sports

Rare is the child today who returns home immediately after school.

Many school-aged children now have busier schedules than their parents.

Involvement in an extracurricular activity can help kids make friends while they learn about responsibility. Some extracurricular activities even allow kids to apply lessons learned in the classroom in real-world situations.

Many students play a sport as their extracurricular activity. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-12, when nearly 7.7 million student-athletes participated in high school athletics.

Such heavy participation in sports can make it easy for parents to encourage their youngsters to go out for a school team. But not all youngsters want to play sports, and even those who do might not be able to make a team. But lacking the desire or talent to compete in high school sports does not mean students cannot participate in extracurricular activities. The following are a handful of extracurricular activities that can benefit students even if they don’t require them to lace up their cleats.

Volunteering Volunteering is a great way for school-aged kids to spend some of their free time. Student volunteers can often pick when they want to perform service, and that can make it easier on kids who want to focus on their performance in the classroom. For example, students can focus on their studies on weekdays and volunteer on the weekends. Many organizations, from animal shelters to hospitals, accept student volunteers, who can learn about the benefits of helping others and the importance of making a positive impact in their communities.

Volunteer organizations do not typically require a long-term commitment, so students will not have to continue to volunteer if an organization is not what they hoped it would be. But parents should discuss kids’ interests with them before choosing a volunteering opportunity. For instance, youngsters who love the beach might be best suited to an organization devoted to cleaning up the beach, while animal lovers would likely love to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Finding the right organization will benefit both parties, and parents will be happy to have fostered a sense of responsibility to the community in their youngsters.

Music Some youngsters might not know the difference between a first down or the first inning. But many kids who are not inclined to play sports may be inclined to play a musical instrument. And some kids are inclined to play both a sport and try their hand at music. Many school music programs have fallen victim to governmental budget cuts, leaving students who want to play an instrument without a proper introduction to music or an opportunity to play.

Parents must therefore make that introduction on their own, discussing kids’ attitudes toward music with them. That discussion should include asking kids if they would like to play a specific instrument or be part of a choir.

In addition to giving kids a creative outlet, music may even benefit them in the classroom. Stanford University researchers found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word. In addition, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than those who do not participate in music programs.

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Activities San Antonio Botanical Garden Enjoy 38 acres of outdoor gardens and indoor displays, art, music and special events, children’s classes and camps.

Gift shop and restaurant.

Picnics welcome.

New Opens June 29,2013 2013 NowExhibit open till December

555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels Ave 210-207-3250 • www.sabot.org

Join Us For A Spooktacular Time!

Sunday, October 27 Noon-4pm Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy games, goodies and activities!

Info & Tix At www.sakids.org/monsterbash

Family Pass To All 3 Family Concerts ONLY OFFER ENDS AUGUST 31, 2013. Regular price $99.

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Pre-Concert Activities for Kids and Instrument Petting Zoo begin at 1:30 pm

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Bring the whole family for an afternoon of family fun!

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Family Events Click on the Calendar Icon on our website for details about the following events. www.alamoareakids.com

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Great American Film: Pleasantville August 4, 2013, 2:00 pm McNay Art Museum From summer vacations to soda jerks, four films pay homage to Norman Rockwell’s Post-World War II America.

Monster-Con Sep 28, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013 Wonderland Of The Americas Mall Get Ready! There´s going to be a Zombie Beauty pageant Guest artist, writers, vendors, Zombie shooting contest, Lil Ghoulie play area, Gaming and more.

Festival People En Español Aug 31, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013 Alamodome San Antonio is home for this weekend celebration of Latino culture, featuring concerts by top name artists, celebrity appearances, and family activities.

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Sep 28, 2013 - Oct 28, 2013 SeaWorld The spooks start early with fun for the whole family. Each weekend enjoy kid-friendly shows during the day, but beware... the later you stay, the more you’ll scream!

Siclovia September 29, 2013, 10am-3pm Downtown San Antonio Síclovía is a free event that turns major city streets in to a safe place for people to exercise and play.

The streets become temporarily car-free for about 6 hours on Sundays for families to run, ride bikes, take exercise classes and enjoy their city streets.

OCTOBER SA Fall Home & Garden Show Oct 4, 2013 -Oct 6, 2013 Alamodome Don’t miss your opportunity to turn your home and garden dreams into reality! The Alamodome will be completely transformed into a Home and Garden Extravaganza.

From the front door to the backyard you’ll find it all at the Annual San Antonio Home & Garden Show.

Alamo City Comic Con Oct 25 - Oct 27 Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center The premier con for the Alamo city.

From comic books, video games, collecting to costumes...this con has everything you are into.

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The San Antonio School for the Performing Arts. SASPA, located on Jones Maltsberger, has numerous classes that can easily fit into your families schedule.

SASPA teaches numerous dance classes including, dance basics, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, flamenco, folkloric and acting for preschool through professional.

There are different levels available for ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. Classes typically last one hour and private lessons can be set up for your convenience.

For those of you interested in learning how to play an instrument, SASPA offers private music lessons for bass, cello, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, violin, voice and woodwinds. Class times range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on what you and your child wants.

For 27 years, SASPA has been dedicated to creating an appreciation for the arts, and they do so every day.

(210) 495-2787 · 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd Ste 200 · www.saspa.org

Located in the heart of New Braunfels, just minutes from the downtown Main Plaza, Landa Park offers a variety of activities for visitors and locals alike. The 196acre park features a number of picnic tables under giant oak trees throughout the park. In addition to the tables, there are a number of jogging or walking trails — for you and all the members of your family, including pets.

There’s a miniature train that chugs and puffs its way around the city park to the delight of many children and parents. Paddle boating, which park officials say is one of the best ways to see the Comal Springs and Landa Lake. Amateur and beginner golfers can enjoy a round of Miniture Golf.

In addition to all of the activities available within the park, including a spring-fed pool, there’s also the Comal River that runs right through the park and leads down to the City Tube Chute through the Hinman Island Park.

830-608-2160 • 835 Fredericksburg Road, New Braunfels 78130 www.nbtexas.org/parks

Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park, encompasses 25 acres of rides, attractions and activities for everyone, and all are welcome!

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Morgans Wonderland was built in the true spirit of inclusion to provide a place where all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment.

The vision at Morgan’s Wonderland is to establish a special place where smiles and laughter make wonderful memories with family members, caregivers and friends. To build a place where the common element of play creates an atmosphere of inclusion for those with and without disabilities, encouraging and allowing everyone to gain a greater understanding of one another.

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Arts and Crafts Back to School Crafts PAPER PLATE APPLE

You’ll need: paper plate red and green paint paintbrush black paint or black marker scissors glue OPTIONAL: You can substitute real apple seeds for the painted ones.

Instructions: 1. Cut leaf shapes off of opposite sides of the plate.

2. Paint the leaf shapes green and set aside to dry.

3. Paint the edges (top and bottom) of the plate red.

4. Paint or draw seed shapes onto the center of the plate. OR Glue real apple seeds into the center of the plate.

5. Let all the pieces dry.

6. Glue the leaf shapes to the top of the plate to make your apple!

MARACAS

You’ll need: 2 eight oz water bottles 2 toilet paper rolls Electrical or Colorful Duct tape Filling for your maracas – any of the following: Sand, pebbles, birdseed, rice, beans, beads, dried pasta, rice, small washers, paper clips, small erasers.

Instructions: Fill clean and dry water bottle with your chosen contents. Close with lid.

Take your two toilet paper rolls and make a straight cut from one end to the other.

Tighten the roll in on itself and around the cap of the filled water bottle and then apply your tape. Wrap the tape around the bottom part of the rattle slowly, covering all the cardboard of the toilet paper roll and you will have created a rather sturdy handle for your new instrument.

EASY PIPE CLEANER SPIDERS You’ll need: 7 Black Pipe Cleaners

1. Twist 2 pipe cleaners together to make one large strand.

2. Wind the long strand around your finger to create the body. With a nice and round look, but still have a hole through the middle.

3. Take four more pipe cleaners and twist them together in the center.

4. Thread the legs through the hole in the body.

5. Bend the legs on either side, and spread them out a bit.

6. Twist the end of each leg to create a little foot.

7. Using your last pipe cleaner, wind it into another ball, leaving a slight tail at the end. Tuck the tail into the body of the spider towards the front, creating a head.

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Armadillo’s 1423 McCullough, (210) 226-7556 Cheesy Jane’s 4200 Broadway St, (210) 826-0800 cheesyjanes.com EZ’s Brick Oven and Grill ezsrestaurants.com • 5 locations Good Time Charlies 2922 Broadway, (210) 828-5392 gtcsatx.com Madhatters 320 Beauregard St, (210) 212-4832 Magic Time Machine 902 N.E. Loop 410, (210) 828-1470 Rainforest Cafe 110 E Crockett St, (210) 277-6300 The Cove 606 W. Cypress S., (210) 227-2683 thecove.us

County Line 111 W Crockett St., (210) 229-1941 10101 Int. 10, (210) 641-1998 Grady’s Bar-B-Q gradysbbq.com for locations Rudy’s Real Texas BBQ rudys.com for locations Texas Pride Barbecue 2980 E. Loop 1604, (210) 649-3730

ITALIAN ____________ Chuck E. Cheese’s www.chuckecheese.com Double Dave’s Pizzaworks 19186 Blanco Road,(210) 342-2121 ddpw.com Incredible Pizza Company 11743 West Avenue, (210) 342-2121 Peter Piper Pizza www.peterpiperpizza.com Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E. Houston St, (210) 299-1114 Zio’s Italian Kitchen 12858 W. IH 10, (210) 697-7222 18030 U.S. 281, (210) 495-7722 7824 Pat Booker Rd., (210) 637-7787

MEXICAN ____________

Alamo Cafe & Tortilla Factory 14250 US Hwy. 281 N, (210) 495-2233 Beto’s Comida Latin 8142 Broadway, (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Rd, (210)497-8000 Mamacitas 8030 IH 10 West, (210) 341-5424 Mi Tierra Cafe 218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262 www.mitierracafe.com

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