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TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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Editor’s NOTE

To a Very Good Year Where do the years go? Just yesterday, I was joining the Our Kids Magazine family, and my first son was a new born. This year he leaves the nest and is off to college. Being associated with Our Kids Magazine all these years gave me the opportunity to learn from its family resource content and to grow as a parent. Like they say, “It takes a village,” and Our Kids Magazine is part of that village.

There Is so much to come in 2017 for San Antonio with the expansion of local attractions all over town. And Our Kids will be adding a new event this year for families with younger children With a new year, comes new resolutions. Even young kids can make resolutions. Help your kids pick a simple resolution for themselves and read Meagan Ruffing’s five important steps to helping a child succeed at their New Year’s resolution in her article “Teaching Your Kids About New Year’s Resolutions.”

I don’t have to tell you that this year’s election has been one of the most crazy in history. Freelance writer Janeen Lewis has done some historic work herself and dug up “45 Fun and Fascinating Facts about our Presidents.” Whatever your political views may be, this list of presidential fun facts are great to share or quiz your children.

Looking forward to the rest of the year, Our Kids will host three events in 2017. Our Kids Magazine 21st Annual Camp Fair will held on February 26 at the Shrine Auditorium. We will also be hosting Kidcation Week again this year in August. And we have a new event called BabyTots Expo that will be held at Rolling Oaks Mall in June. Stay tune for more information.

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Teaching Your Kids About New Year’s Resolutions

By Meagan Ruffing

As my kids have gotten older, their questions about New Year’s resolutions have gotten more detailed. Questions like: What is New Year’s? Why do you make resolutions? What does resolution mean? Can anyone make a resolution? What happens if you don’t follow through with it? If I didn’t hold myself accountable before, well now I have three little faces staring back at me that will. It got me thinking. Why not include the kids in this year’s resolution making? So that’s exactly what I did.

This will work differently for each family depending on how old your children are. My advice is to start small and pick one thing you think your kids can do. Setting them up for success will only increase their chances of seeing their resolution through and as a result, feeling extra good about themselves. For example, my 5-year-old daughter Hannah has been an emotional roller coaster lately. Because this is something I have been wanting to work on anyways and I 6

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know it’s something everyone in our household will benefit from, I suggested her New Year’s resolution be to come to me first when telling me how she feels (happy, sad, angry, annoyed, etc.) Each time she does this correctly – meaning, before she starts whining – I will give her a sticker to put on her sticker chart. When her sticker chart fills up, she can go to the store and pick out a reward.

There are 5 important steps you can take as the parent when helping your child succeed at their New Year’s resolution this year.

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.Keep it simple. They’re kids. Their resolutions will probably look different than yours and that’s okay. This isn’t supposed to be an end-all, be-all type thing. Involving your children with New Year’s resolutions is just a fun way to teach them about what it means to want to improve, better yourself, and try new things.

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.Have a sense of humor. Your son might want his resolution to be something silly like only eating purple foods for a year. Okay, well, you know and I know that probably won’t last long but that’s fine. If he is really interested in doing this, it would be a great teaching experience. Think of all the foods you guys will end up learning about and you never know, this might end up being a very clever way of finally getting him to try eggplant?

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Be a support. One of the best things about being a kid is having a wild imagination. Let your child run with that. Be her biggest supporter. If she really wants to be a unicorn starting January 1, than do everything in your power to make that happen. She will remember the mom who tried and the mom who taped on her horn every day because that is what she believed would be an incredible way to ring in the New Year. Something like this is such a great way to get her interested in reading about unicorns and may even spark her interest in drawing her own My Little Pony.

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.Model good behavior. As the parent, I keep my resolutions low key and something the entire family can be in on. It helps set the tone for the house and it’s a fun way to let my husband and kids help me succeed in seeing it through. Several years ago, my resolution was to floss my teeth every morning. It was something I wanted to do and I needed that extra incentive to make it happen. Guess what? My kids floss their teeth every night because they see me doing it and we all have fun picking out different types of dental floss when we’re at the store together.

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Celebrate and congratulate even if you stop. Even if your daughter’s resolution only lasts a few days or a few hours, celebrate the fact that she was brave enough to say out loud what it was that she wanted to do. These are the years when our children need to know they are free to explore their dreams in a safe place. These are the years when kids need to know their parents are their biggest fans.

To get things rolling, jot down a few ideas with your kids about possible resolutions. Start by telling them what a New Year’s resolution means. Tell them what it really boils down to is making a commitment to do something better for yourself or for someone else. When you put it like that, it continues to set the foundation for making good choices and what parent doesn’t want that for their child?

Meagan Ruffing is a parenting journalist, author and speaker who tries to make a New Year’s resolution each year. To find out what she’s picked this year as well as what each of her children have picked for their resolutions, visit her at www.meaganruffing.com and everywhere on social media.

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Education: A Choice Decision 12 Quick Tips on Choosing Your Child’s School

By Denise Yearian

There are a host of reasons why parents send their children to private schools. For some, it is a smaller teacher-student ratio and more individualized attention. For others, it is the religious grounding their children receive. For still others, it is to better address their student’s needs and cater to his academic timetable—be it a late bloomer or one who is gifted in math or art. But since no two schools are alike, where do parents begin their search for the right academic setting?

Consider these tips: 1. Get real with recommendations. Get input from other parents you know and trust. At the same time, realize there is no perfect school or one-size-fits-all academic setting. Every school has a different flavor, and one is not necessarily better than another. It’s that one may be a better fit for your child than another.

2. Consider your child’s individuality. Take into account his strengths, weaknesses, interests and talents. Also mull over what sort of learning environment he would be most comfortable in. A self-motivated learner, for example, may do 8 Our Kids Magazine | January 2017

well in a program where he gets to direct and carry out his own learning. But a child in need of constant direction might be more suited to a structured environment.

3. Make a list. Write down what you are looking for in a school. Be specific about ambiance, class size, teaching style, curriculum, the role of art and music, homework and where parents fit in the running of the school. Then prioritize your list. Some things, such as class size, a strong art program or religious affiliation, may be non negotiable. Other things would be nice but not necessarily mandatory.

4. Research options. Check out school’s websites that are potential candidates, or call and ask for more information.

Consider each one’s program, mission, services, faculty and administration. What makes the school unique? What is its teaching philosophy? Is there a vision for the future? Is there anything the school does particularly well? What about the curriculum? Will it cater to your child’s talents and interests?

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EDUCATION GUIDE think you can afford it. Most academic institutions offer scholarships or have financial aid based on need, so ask about it.

students’ reactions. Did they feel comfortable and relaxed, or anxious and uptight?

6. Go the distance, if needed. A ride as far as 30 minutes may be worth it if the school has an environment where your child will be happy and thrive. Look for someone to carpool with.

Or use that distance to let your child study or spend quality time together.

10. Ask for references. If you haven’t already done so, get names of several parents whose children attend the school that would be willing to talk with you. Find out what they do and don’t like about the school. If you can, obtain a few names of parents who were not happy with the school and enrolled their children elsewhere. All schools have success stories, but no school works for every child. So find out about a child who did not thrive there so you can get a balanced perspective.

7. Schedule a visit. Arrange to visit schools that meet your initial criteria. This will give you a feel for the school’s academic and developmental philosophy. Note, however, that even schools which adhere to like-minded philosophies can be tremendously different. A school that seemed to be the perfect fit on the Internet or phone may prove otherwise once you have visited. And the school you weren’t initially drawn to may be the “one.” That’s why it’s important that you go. Test it. Feel it. See what it is like.

8. Meet with authorities. While visiting, spend a few minutes talking with the principal or school administrator. Discuss your child’s needs and ask if the school can meet those needs.

9. Make observations. If possible, sit in on classes and observe the teachers and students. Write down obvious facts such as school and class size, ambiance as a whole and within individual classrooms, absence or presence of a dress code and general demeanor of the students and teachers. Also record the

11. Get your child’s take. Return to the schools that meet your criteria and bring your child with you. Have him meet the teacher, and if possible, spend time in the classroom with the other students. What was his reaction? Did he seem comfortable with the school? The teacher? Other students?

12. Follow your intuition. You know your child better than anyone else. If you have done your homework, you’ll know if it’s the right school for your child. Sometimes it’s not necessarily a specific program or academic feature that lets parents know it’s a good match. It’s that intangible feeling—that visceral reaction. They know this is a place where their child can grow and academically succeed.

-Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and four grandchildren.

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For The Love of Learning: Four Ways To Teach Your Child To Enjoy School

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1. Share to prepare.

Tell your child what you enjoyed about school. If your spouse enjoyed school, encourage him to share stories, too.

But if you had a difficult time in school, share those stories with someone who is not your child. Talk to another adult about the ways you struggled, and how those struggles might color your expectations of what school will be like for your child. Get your fears and biases about school off your chest and let them go so you won’t unwittingly pass them on. Remember, your child is not you. That was then, this is now. By confronting and releasing any back-toschool skeletons in your closet, you open the doors to a positive school experience for your child today.

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Raising engaged students is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the administrators at your school, it’s a job that starts at home with every parent. You may have anxiety, fears, or merely first-day jitters about your child going to school. But if you can muster up your courage and take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, you will find that raising a child who loves school is easier than you might have imagined.

Just follow these four simple guidelines, keep your interactions with your school’s employees constructive and upbeat, and watch the magic that occurs when your child loves learning.

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Some parents have trouble trusting that a school will care about their child as much as they do. And it is trueteachers won’t treat your child like a parent would. They will probably expect more. And they will care about your child as educational professionals, who want to challenge your child so she can realize her potential, so let them do their jobs. Smart parents know that school is not just about academics. When your child is in school, she is learning how to be a member of a community. She is learning how to socialize and enjoy playtime. She is learning how to express herself through art, music and physical activity. So take a leap of faith. Remind yourself that the folks who run schools are trained professionals. Trust them with your child’s daily education and wellbeing. Then your child will FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

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EDUCATION GUIDE experience every day as an adventure in learning and growing.

3. Be positive and proactive.

Try to find something to like about your school on a regular basis. If you don’t know what to like then you might not be aware enough. Have a working knowledge of the school layout.

Introduce yourself to teachers on open-house days and meet the folks who work in the front office, including the principal.

Make sure the teachers knows you are on their team. If you have a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a teacher or administrator, strive to work things out in a calm, pro-active manner. Don’t hang on to negative perceptions or try to create negative consensus with other parents. Confident, secure parents seek solutions not squabbles. Put yourself in the teacher or administrator’s shoes before you pick up the phone or shoot off that e-mail. Remember, the way you would like to be treated is the way to behave, always, no matter how you feel in the heat of the moment.

4. Give without strings.

Whether you work full time or not, there are typically two types of parent volunteers: those who willingly pitch in and help and those who don’t want to spend time at school but do it for their kids. Be honest about the kind of parent you are, so you can find ways to be a cheerful contributor to the school.

If you like to pitch in with your time and presence, join the PTA or sign up to be a room parent. You will find plenty of opportunities to contribute, but do so without expectations of payoffs for your child based on

your involvement. The benefits for your child come when you happily contribute, not when you use your position as an insider to create an ongoing list of how you would do things differently and better. Remember your role as a helper in the larger scheme of things. Be service-minded, looking for opportunities to match the school’s needs with what you have to offer. Do your best not to criticize parents who are less committed to volunteering than you, unless you wish to be judged back.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of time at school, acknowledge that your child could benefit from seeing you at school once in a while whether you enjoy volunteering or not. Break the school year up into three parts and try to pitch in to help or chaperone at least once each season. Don’t forget to get your spouse involved.

Two reasonably involved parents are better than none.

And don’t feel guilty about not being a parenting association volunteer. There are plenty of ways to contribute that don’t funnel through the PTA. Give money to financially support the programs of the PTA, if you can swing it.

Then go to your child’s teacher when looking for ways to contribute in proximity to your child.

No matter how you choose to contribute, when you give the way you want to give, you set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest energy cheerfully and proactively in their child’s school stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons, paving the way to success in school for all their children.

Author, journalist, and writing coach Christina Katz has always loved school and strives to pass this passion on to her daughter. She comes from an extended family of enthusiastic learners, teachers, and educators.

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PRE-SCHOOLS Bright Ideas Enrichment Center 9433 Frederickburg Road 210-694-4622 brightideasdaycare.com We realize that each child is unique with a specific set of needs. It is our sincere desire to accept the challenge and work toward the goal of meeting each of those needs. We offer Infant and Toddler care, Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 and Private Kindergarten, with breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided. We also offer Swimming lessons, Ballet, Gymnastics, Karate and Spanish for Tots.

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We strive to meet the needs of all children. Children are encouraged to explore their environment and think creatively. Teachers guide and enhance this process through materials and activities. Come out and take a tour of our beautiful facility.

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Brighton Center 210-826-4492 14207 Higgins Rd, 78217 265 E. Lullwood Ave, 78212 Brightonsa.org Our Nationally Accredited Centers offers an inclusive environment for children 6 weeks up to age 5 with and without disabilities. Our play-based curriculum provides children of any age and all abilities the opportunity to develop an inherent love for learning that will last their entire lifetime.

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Country Home Learning Center provides the very best in quality childcare for ages 6 weeks to 13 years, with exceptionally small classes. We offer an innovative, comprehensive educational program in a first-class facility. Students enjoy our • Waterpark • Adventure Jungle Indoor Playground • Putt-Putt Golf Course • Gymnasium • 1950’s-Style Soda Shop • Movie Theater • Computer Lab • Horseback Riding at Country Home Ranch.

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Suburban School is a year-round School for two-year-olds through four-year-olds.

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Trinity Preschool 210-653-2800 5415 N. Loop 1604 E. San Antonio, TX 78247 www.trinitypreschools.com

Trinity Preschool has a full and engaging educational and Biblical focus with our standard activities including Age Appropriate Curriculum, Bible Stories & Chapel, and Pre-K Program for 4’s & 5’s.

Learning Centers offer preschoolers 6 Weeks thru Pre-K Art, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Library, Music, Science and optional activities that include Computer class, Dance class, Gymnastics, and Bricks-Bytes/ Bots.

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We off a classic Montessori education enhanced with a Reggio Emilia inspired art and science enrichment experience.

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San Antonio’s only Catholic Montessori school, Mount Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school committed to excellence in faith and education. A spiritually based community fostering personal uniqueness and development of the whole person.

San Antonio Country Day Montessori School 210-496-6033 4194 Jung Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 www.countrydayschool.net

San Antonio Country Day Montessori School is an academically rich Montessori environment for students 2 1/2 years - 6th grade. Preschool programs include two, three, and five day programs. Call today for a tour or to apply.

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The mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Montessori School is to provide an outstanding Montessori based education, in the Episcopal tradition, to culturally and economically diverse groups of children, nurturing the child’s mind, body and spirit.

The school opened in 2005 and now serves 120 students ages eighteen months to 12 years.

Nestled on 10 acres in the Texas Hill Country, our mission is to inspire your child to a life-long love of learning. We put great emphasis on insuring we remain true to the Montessori philosophy and true to our mission. Serving children 18 months through 14 years.

The Montessori School Of San Antonio 210-492-3553 17722 Rogers Ranch Pkwy, San Antonio Texas 78258 www.montessoriSA.org

Hill Country Montessori School 830-229-5377 50 Stone Wall Dr., Boerne www.hcmontessori.org

Monte Vista Montessori School 210-737-6363 237 W. Magnolia, San Antonio, TX 78212 www.MonteVistaMontessori.com

The Monte Vista Montessori School is a traditional Montessori school founded by a team of Montessorians who together have well over a century of experience in Montessori education. It is an ungraded school that works with children from ages two to fourteen.

Montessori Children’s House (210)558-8339 4911 Golden Quail San Antonio, Texas 78240 www.MCHSA.com

Since 1987 our name best describes the warm, home-like environment of our school--inspired by the first “Children’s House” opened by Dr. Maria Montessori.

MSSA provides a personalized education using the Montessori Method and philosophy to support each student’s development while fostering a love of learning. We partner with parents, guiding students to achieve their full potential in academic, social, physical, intellectual, aesthetic, and moral development from early childhood through adolescence.

Trillium Christian Montessori 210-354-7962 226 Fennel Drive San Antonio, Texas 78213 www.trilliumchristianmontessori.com TCM believes that the child is a unique creation of God and is a naturally eager student, capable of taking ownership in their own learning in a supportive and well prepared environment. By using the Montessori method, students are encouraged to be independent and to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

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EDUCATION GUIDE PRIVATE SCHOOLS First Baptist Academy of Universal City 210-658-5331 1401 Pat Booker Road, Universal City www.fbauc.com

The mission of FBAUC is to educate students for time and eternity by presenting God’s truth in all areas of education and character development.

First Baptist Academy professes that the Bible is the standard for ALL truth and its source is in Jesus Christ (John 14:6).

Every subject, whether scientific, historical, mathematical, literary or artistic is taught with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is to be central in all living and learning. First Baptist Academy ministers to 455 children Pre-K 3 through 12th grade.

Holy Name Catholic School 210-333-7356 3814 Nash Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78223 www.hncstx.org

Educating children in Southeast San Antonio since 1961. We offer small classes for ages 3 years through 8th grade, teaching Catholic values Incorporated across the curriculum. Our goal is to educate the whole student. We offer a cocurricular sports program for 3-8th grades as well as Academic Teams. Our strong music program includes all grade level. We encourage strong parental involvement.

Call for a tour of our campus.

Holy Spirit Catholic School (210) 349-1169 770 West Ramsey, San Antonio, TX 78216 www.hscssa.org

Keystone School has been a haven for bright, motivated children since 1948. *Top Independent School in San Antonio *Consistently leads San Antonio with highest percentage of National Merit Scholars *Academic WorldQuest World Champions *Diverse, culturally rich environment

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Holy Spirit Catholic School was established to provide a quality education in a caring environment. An ongoing relationship with the parish family enriches the school and furthers the school’s endeavor to help others understand and grow in Catholic tradition. Holy Spirit Catholic School is a leader in its field and is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students to develop a spiritual, moral, and intellectual foundation, which will enable them to realize their full potential for a lifetime of commitment and service.

Keystone School 210-735-4022 119 East Craig San Antonio , TX 78212 www.keystoneschool.org admissions@keystoneschool.org

Keystone school has been a haven for bright, motivated children since 1948. Small classes with an accelerated, college -preparatory curriculum are led by master teachers, and are enhanced by fine arts, computer and science labs, library facilities, athletics, and foreign languages.

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Marvelously Made - the School for Young Children 210-338-5699 14837 Old Bandera Rd 78023 www.marvelouslymadeschool.com Nurturing children with an authentic, experience-based education that honors every child’s natural desire to learn! Beautiful indoor and outdoor classrooms, hands-on play-based curriculum, and a staff dedicated to honoring each child as an individual make Marvelously Made a wonderful place for children and families!

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EDUCATION GUIDE Excellence in learning, living, and serving

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Mount Sacred Heart School 210-342-6711 619 Mt. Sacred Heart Road, San Antonio www.mountsacredheart.org

Mount Sacred Heart is a private, coeducational Catholic school committed to excellence in faith and education. A spiritually based community fostering personal uniqueness and development of the whole person.

San Antonio Academy 210-733-7331 117 East French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 www.sa-academy.org

San Antonio Academy educates Pre-K thru eighth grade boys to succeed in life scholastically, emotionally and physically.

At The Academy, boys discover that it is awesome to be smart, loving and hardworking.

San Antonio Christian School 210-340-1864 19202 Redland Road, San Antonio, TX 78259 www.sachristian.org

San Antonio Christian School (SACS) is a private Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade school that partners with families to provide a college preparatory, Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service.

We offer a full academic program for Pre K3-8th grade.

The Circle School is a nonprofit family cooperative, serving San Antonio for over 50 years.

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St. Anthony Catholic School 210-732-8801 205 W. Huisache Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 www.stanthonysa.org

St. Anthony Catholic School educates a diverse student body in the Catholic faith, Christian values, and academic excellence. Dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual formation, St. Anthony Catholic School prepares students for success in high school, college, and throughout their lives. The school provides young people with an academically rigorous and doctrinally sound program of education and faith formation designed to strengthen their union with Christ and neighbors.

St. Luke’s Episcopal School 210-826-0664 15 St. Luke’s Lane San Antonio, TX 78209 www.sles-sa.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal School has been forming confident and faithful scholars, citizens and leaders since 1947.

Nestled on a hilltop in Alamo Heights, St. Luke’s serves boys and girls in PK3 through 8th grade. SLES delivers 21st century education through a wellbalanced program: rigorous curriculum and innovative instruction; extensive extracurriculars; STEM; service learning; and daily chapel.

St. Matthew Catholic School 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 478-5099 www.smcssa.org St. Matthew Catholic School is dedicated to the mission of educating a strong, faithcentered community through a commitment to the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development of each child.

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St. Monica’s Catholic School 210-658-6701 515 North St., Converse www.saintmonica.net office@saintmonica.net

At St. Monica, our mission is to provide all students a challenging academic curriculum within a program where Catholic values reflecting God’s love are taught, practiced and ever present.

St. Thomas Episcopal School 1416 N. Loop 1604 East San Antonio, TX 78232 210-494-3509 www.stthomaskids.com

St. Thomas offers a faith-based education for children ages 2 through 5th grade. Our curriculum focuses on the individual child’s gifts and needs and is built on a strong foundation that includes mathematical thinking, interdisciplinary social studies, inquiry science and a multi-faceted language arts program .The St. Thomas Core Values emphasize commitment to Christ, honesty and integrity, inclusiveness, creativity, respect, and excellence. We offer small class sizes and are fully accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. We are a nut-free campus.

Sunshine Cottage 603 E. Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 824-0579 www.sunshinecottage.org

Founded in 1947 by John and Dela White, Sunshine Cottage offers a listening and spoken language environment for all children with hearing impairment as well as for typically hearing children.

Sunshine Cottage provides students the opportunity to excel and experience new learning adventures each day. Pre-school through fifth grade. Contact: Executive Director Dr. Belinda Pustka, (210) 8240579, bpustka@sunshinecottage.org

The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave, San Antonio TX 78209 210-822-0461 www.thecircleschool.org

The Circle School is a family-centered learning environment for children in grades PK3-8th. The school is committed to the development of the whole child through the enrichment of body, mind, heart, and spirit. We strive to make our kids engaged and inspired citizens of the world. The Circle School’s innovative curriculum and vibrant culture give children and their families an experience like no other in San Antonio.

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path #120 San Antonio, TX 78249 www.clowvazar.com A school for kids with Anxiety, Autism and other special needs. We provide education to Gifted-And-Talented, General Ed and Special Ed students.

Our program puts students in courses according to ability not by age. We provide a whole education that helps students in all academic areas (such as math and English) as well as tools to help students deal with their social and academic anxieties.

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EDUCATION GUIDE The Winston School 210-615-6544 8565 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio, TX 78229 www.winston-sa.org

WSSA is a private, accredited school for students (K-12) of average to above average intellectual ability who have a diagnosed learning disability in one or more academic areas or a learning difference such as ADHD.

Trinity United Methodist School 210-684-5214 5319 Newcome Dr. www.trinityums.org

Affordable Private School education for 18 month olds through 5th grade. We offer a child-centered preschool program with music, All Aboard, motor skills and Spanish classes. Accelerated curriculum for Kinder – 5th includes music, piano, theatre arts, technology, Spanish, Latin, art library and PE, Smartboard technology. I-pads are issued to 3rd – 5th grade students.

SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCACY SERVICE Education Liaison Services (210)859-0970 Education Liaison Services’ mission to help parents navigate the maze of special education services is to ensure that your special needs child receives the appropriate education geared to meet each child’s unique learning needs. Our skilled team of experienced special education teachers advocate for your child’s most appropriate educational experience.

Brighton Center (210)826-4492 265 E. Lullwood Ave San Antonio 78212 Brightonsa.org This course can help parents understand their child’s rights to a free and appropriate education based on their needs and how to ensure that these needs are met by the school system. Parents are their child’s first and best advocate and we strive to empower them to be the best advocate possible to set their child up for success now and in the future.

Mathnasium (210)494-4111 300 W. Bitters Suite 160 San Antonio, 78216 www.Mathnasium.com/ sanantonio

Mathnasium provides students with the skills they need to improve their selfconfidence in math. Our program consists of ongoing assessments, individualized learning plans and specially trained, caring instructors. Daily rewards encourage participation and enthusiasm.

We help children understand, enjoy and excel at math.

The Clowvazar Academy (210) 690-4800 12746 Cimarron Path #120 San Antonio, TX 78249 www.clowvazar.com A school for kids with Anxiety, Autism and other special needs. We provide education to Gifted-And-Talented, General Ed and Special Ed students.

Our program puts students in courses according to ability not by age. We provide a whole education that helps students in all academic areas (such as math and English) as well as tools to help students deal with their social and academic anxieties.

Brighton Center’s Special Education Training (210)826-4492 14207 Higgins Rd. San Antonio 78217 Brihtonsa.org Brighton serves children with disabilities and delays and their families. Through inhome therapy programs, inclusive childcare centers and parent training and advocacy programs we empower parents and equip children so that they have the opportunity to love life to its fullest potential.

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Sunshine Cottage 603 E. Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 824-0579 www.sunshinecottage.org

Sunshine Cottage offers a listening and spoken language environment for all children with hearing impairment as well as for typically hearing children.

Sunshine Cottage provides students the opportunity to excel and experience new learning adventures each day. Pre-school through fifth grade.

Brain Balance Achievement Center 210-620-7378 www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

The Brain Balance program brings hope to families of children who suffer with behavioral, academic and social challenges. We are specialized achievement centers that utilize a drugfree, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying issues in many of the behavioral, developmental, and learning disorders that plague so many children today. Three locations in San Antonio and surrounding area.

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Feature

45 Fun and Fascinating Facts about our Presidents

By Janeen Lewis

Which president has a foreign capital named for him?

Who modeled for a magazine during college? Which president first had a telephone in the White House? To celebrate President’s Day, here are 45 fun and fascinating facts about our commanders-in-chief.

1. First president George Washington had teeth that were made, not from wood, but from hippopotamus ivory, bone, and human teeth.

2. When John Adams, the second president, died on July 4th, 1826 he said: “Thomas Jefferson survives.” He didn’t know that Jefferson had died hours earlier that same day – the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

3. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, designed his own tombstone. The epitaph makes no mention of his presidency.

4. The fourth president, James Madison, was known as “The Father of the Constitution.” He was the last surviving original signer of the document.

5. James Monroe, the fifth president, is the only one to have a foreign capital named for him. Monrovia, Liberia was a colony established in Africa in 1821 for freed black Americans.

6. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, was appointed Minister of The Netherlands at age 26.

7. Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was the son of Irish immigrants.

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8. Martin Van Buren, the eighth president, was the first to be born a US citizen. The presidents before him were considered British subjects.

9. William Henry Harrison, the ninth president, died only a month after taking office, making his the shortest presidency in history.

10. The tenth president, John Tyler, was born in 1790.

Unbelievably, two of Tyler’s grandsons are still alive today.

11. James Knox Polk, the eleventh president, was nicknamed “Young Hickory” after President Andrew Jackson whose nickname was “Old Hickory.”

12. The 12th president, Zachary Taylor, died suddenly in office. His body was exhumed in 1991 to prove he hadn’t been poisoned with arsenic.

13. Millard Fillmore, the 13th president, was born in a log cabin and taught himself to read while working as a cloth maker.

14. The 14th president, Franklin Pierce, was good friends FRIEND US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazine210

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15. James Buchanan, the 15th president, was the only president who never married. He was inaugurated at age 65.

16. In 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln and advised him he had a better chance of winning the election if he grew “whiskers.” He followed her suggestion and became the 16th president.

17. Andrew Johnson, the 17th president, was the first to be impeached and then acquitted.

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18. Broke and dying of cancer, 18th president Ulysses S. Grant wrote his memoirs. Mark Twain published them after Grant’s death, earning $450,000 for his family.

19. Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president, was first to install a phone at the White House. His first call was to Alexander Graham Bell.

20. Multilingual and ambidextrous, James Garfield, the 20th president, could write Latin with one hand while writing in Greek with the other.

21. Chester Arthur, the 21st president, was a clotheshorse, reportedly owning 80 pairs of pants.

22. Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, was the only president to be married at the White House.

23. Electricity was installed at the White House during 23rd president Benjamin Harrison’s term, but the Harrisons wouldn’t operate the switches for fear of getting shocked.

24. The first Democrat elected after the Civil War in 1885, our 22nd and 24th President Grover Cleveland was the only President to leave the White House and return for a second term four years later 25. Minutes after the 25th president William McKinley was shot by an assassin, he said “Let no one hurt him,” speaking of his shooter. McKinley died eight days later.

26. Teddy Bears are named for Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president, because he once refused to shoot a bear his hunting companions tied to a tree.

27. It’s probably a myth that William Howard Taft, the 27th president, got stuck in a White House tub, although Taft did have a large bathtub installed at the White House to fit his size.

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33. Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president, was expected to lose the 1948 election. A triumphant Truman was photographed holding the front page of the Chicago Daily Tribune with this headline: “Dewey Defeats Truman.”

34. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president, was the first to be picked up on the White House lawn by a helicopter.

35. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, donated his presidential salary to charity.

36. Everyone in 36th president Lyndon B. Johnson’s family had the initials “LBJ.” 37. The 37th president, Richard Nixon, is the only president to resign.

38. Gerald Ford, the 38th president, modeled during college, appearing in Look Magazine.

39. James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, the 39th president, was the first president to be born in a hospital.

40. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, is credited with saving 77 lives during the seven summers he worked as a river lifeguard.

41. George H. W. Bush, the 41st president, celebrated his 80th, 85th, and 90th birthdays by skydiving.

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42. When William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton, the 42nd president, was a high school senior, he met and shook hands with President Kennedy.

43. George W. Bush, the 43rd president, was head cheerleader when he was in high school.

44. Barack Obama, the 44th president, won Grammys in the Spoken Word Album for two of his books.

45. Donald Trump, the 45th president, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his reality show The Apprentice.

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JANUARY January 14 The Stars At Night:

Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an evening of viewing the stars. Large, highly magnified telescopes will be set up in the open mulched field of the Savanna (weather permitting). Park in the PHP Urban Ecology Center parking lot. Flashlights are suggested for navigating through the dark. Free. A donation to the PHP Conservancy of $3/ person OR $5/ family is suggested. 6 to 8 p.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (West Side). 210207-3280. https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/events/natureprograms/1632-the-stars-at-night

January 7 Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids: Bring the kids out to Mitchell Lake for the annual Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count itself is a hundred year old tradition, so come contribute to Mitchell Lake’s own family-friendly tradition. Please bring water bottle, closed-toe shoes, bug spray, hat, and sunscreen; binoculars and favorite field guide if you have them. Free. 8 to 11 a.m. Mitchell Lake Audobon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd. 210-628-1639. http://mitchelllake.audubon.org/events/cbc4kids

January 7

Dream Leaders Recognition Ceremony & Conference: The Dream Leaders ceremony will recognize the achievements of local youth, ages 11 and under, that epitomize the following DreamWeek themes: City, Health, Environment, Technology, Education, Cuisine, Arts, Spirit, Justice, Business, and Youth. $12/ person (2 and over), 2017 Dream Leader Awardees and 2 caregivers get free admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St. 210-212-4453. http://dreamweek.org/events/dream-leadersrecognition-ceremony-conferencedoseum/

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Parman’s Winter Walk: Enjoy a stroll through the walking trail, which has been transformed into a Whimsical Winter Wonderland. Bring the entire family and capture the moment with any number of photo opportunities throughout the walk.

Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Parman Library, 20735 Wilderness Oak. 210-207-2703. http:// mysapl.org/Events-News/ Events-Calendar#/?i=2 Cobweb Chaser 5K Run/ Walk: Celebrate the New Year with a 5K Fun Run open to all ages. $40 fee per participant with t-shirts for first 300. Post race party with food , beverages .music and age group awards. 10 a.m. to noon. Soler’s Tri Sports, 14405 Old Bandera Rd., Helotes. 210-887-4260. https://www.facebook. com/SARRs-CobwebChaser-671272659672202/

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Strides is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones.

Each 60 minute, total body workout incorporates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities. Meet at the picnic tables in Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Rd. The class meets the first Saturday of the month and every Tuesday.

Free. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Road.

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SAMA Playdates: Toddlers can enjoy stories, gallery activities, hands-on art, movement and music during this event designed to cultivate, nurture and inspire creativity while developing an appreciation of art and world cultures.

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The Carver Offers Youth Matinees All Year Round The Carver Community Cultural Center‘s Youth Matinee Series engages children, teachers and families through the performing arts by igniting imaginations and introducing students to the diverse cultures of our global community.

These performances open doors to greater knowledge and understanding of our world while fostering a love for the arts and learning.

All performances are free and open to the public with priority reservations for school groups. Registration required for all guests. All matinees begin at 11 a.m. and last approximately an hour. For more information, go to http://www.thecarver.org/education/education-csvpa/ youth-matinee-series/.

Fitness In The Park: Stroller Strides at PHP Stroller Strides by Fit 4 Mom is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60 minute, total body workout incorporates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities.

Please meet at the picnic tables in Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Rd. The class meets the first Saturday of the month and every Tuesday. Stroller Strides is a Fitness in the Park program presented by SA Parks & Recreation.

For information about cancellations due to inclement weather, including excessive heat or chance of rain, call 800-279-7430.

Sculpting Texan Culture is set for January 8 at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures from noon to 4 p.m.

Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8183. https://www.samuseum.org/ calendar/event Astronomy in the Park: Join astronomers and other stargazers to observe the sky through large telescopes in an informational program with the San Antonio Astronomical Association. 7 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting. Free. Raymond Rimkus (Park Parking Lot), 6440 Evers Rd., Leon Valley.

210-710-4786. http://sanantonioastronomy.org

Earth Explorers Exhibit Ends This Month

Mark your calendars if you want to catch Earth Explorers, a world renowned, interactive exhibition with six immersive environments: Base Camp, North/South Pole, Oceans, Rain Forests, Mountains and Caves, and Savannahs. Follow six, National Geographic scientists on their adventures through Earth’s diverse eco-zones and discover what it takes to survive and study in some of the planet’s most extreme conditions. Through augmented reality and hands-on interactives, you will be surrounded by the plants and animals in each ecosystem and experience the life of a scientist or an explorer discovering the wonders of Earth. The exhibit is held in the Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery and ends on January 22. For more information, go to http://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibitions/earth-explorers.

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Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: Hardberger Park’s diversity of flora and fauna is being threatened by exotic invasive weeds and volunteers are needed to combat these weeds each Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

E-mail wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov or call 210-2073292 for directions to week’s location. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road (East Side). 210-492-7472. http://www.philhardbergerpark.org/ Little Explorers: Preschoolers and their caregivers can

use their five senses for fun and adventure as they discover nature through stories, crafts, games, songs and outdoor exploration.

The third Tuesday of each month will feature special guest Mother Nature for story time. $5 per family. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-249-4616. http://www.cibolo.org

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Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: Miss Anastasia combines story time and a delightful craft each Friday.

Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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Magik Theatre presents Roxaboxen beginning January 13 with a special “sensory-friendly” performance scheduled for January 28.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr: Woodlawn Academy of Performing Arts Youth Workshop. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences. January 12 through 15. Show times vary by date. $10 General Seating/$15 Preferred Seating.

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and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

January 10 through 15. Show times vary by date. $30-$90.

Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. 210-226-5700. http:// www.majesticempire.com/shows/theillusionists Odd Squad Live!: Attention ODD SQUAD fans, something very odd has happened in your home town. Ms. O needs you to team up with Odd Squad agents in this live, interactive adventure to solve an exciting case. There will be gadgets! There will be villains! There will be music!

There will be comfortable seats, but you’ll only need the edge… because, frankly, it’s bad for posture to sit all the way back. Well, what are you waiting for? Go! January 16.

6 p.m. $19.50 - $34.50. (Please note: Everyone who enters the theater needs a ticket, even those children who will sit on your lap.) The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210223-8624. https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2017-01/ odd-squad-live Michael Carbonaro Live!: Michael Carbonaro has performed over five hundred comically perplexing and improbable feats of magic on his hit TV series, The Carbonaro Effect on truTV. If you have ever wondered what it must feel like to be on the other side of the charmingly devious Michael Carbonaro as he works his magic to make people believe the unbelievable, now is your chance to find out. You will not just “sit back, relax, and enjoy the show,” Michael Carbonaro Live! is jam-packed with audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and a whirlwind of mind-blowing magic performed live on stage. January 29.

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Sculpting Texan Culture: Explore the imaginative and diverse culture of sculpture and other three-dimensional arts in Texas. Meet local artists and participate in handson activities, specialized tours, demonstrations, and family and community activities. Free.

Noon to 4 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. 210458-2300. http://www. texancultures.com/events/ sculpting_texan_culture/ Parman Pawn Stars: Whether you want to improve your skill level, learn new strategies, or just want to get started with chess, this is the club for you. All levels of play are welcomed from beginner through Volunteers are needed for a Community Garden Work Day on January 14 at the Mission Library branch. advanced. Ages 5 and up only. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.

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FREE THINGS TO DO IN SA Briscoe Western Art Museum

Free Story Time Stampede on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Explores the American West through story and art. 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4118. www.briscoemuseum.org

Institute of Texan Cultures ITC offers complimentary admission on the Second Sunday of every month. 210-458-2300. www.texancultures.com

McNay Art Museum

Free admission the first Sunday of each month from noon to 5 p.m. and every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart.org

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

Free Admission every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages run the train and become a junior engineer. 302 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830627-2447. newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

San Antonio Museum of Art

Free admission every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org

The Alamo

Free interactive living history event from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-225-1391. www.thealamo.org.

The Witte Museum

Free admission from 3 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www.wittemuseum.org

Baritone Zachary Gordin and soprano Shana Blake Hill will perform with the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) as part of its Gold Series on January 22. of the museum. Enjoy a 5-10 minute talk on fitness, a yoga stretch and a run or walk with professional coaches and runners from Run Wild Sports. Free and runners also get free admission to the museum. 6 to 7 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100.

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January 4 Astronomy in the Park: see January 4

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Parties, school break camps, & sewing classes

Middle School - Exploring Nature APPS: Students explore various nature apps online using their parents’ or their own smart phones.

Nature walk included. This class is part of the Winter Discovery Middle School series of classes for students 10 to 14 years old. Class size is limited and registration is required. The final class in the winter series is Bird Migration: Eye See You (Feb. 9, 2017). Free; donations accepted. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Road. 210-4927472. https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/events/ kid-friendly-events

Children’s Naturalization Ceremony: The DoSeum partners with the U.S.C.I.S. to host the second Naturalization Ceremony to ever be held there. Fifty immigrant children will take the oath of U.S. citizenship. The U.S.C.I.S. and The DoSeum will provide educational activities to learn about the process immigrants go through to become U.S. citizens. $12/ person (2 and over), children in the ceremony free. 10 a.m. to noon. The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St. 210-2124453. http://dreamweek.org/ events/childrens-naturalization-ceremony-doseum/

Kids, Adults and Mommy & Me

Art Crawl: Moms, dads and caregivers can put their babies in slings and take a walk through the museum galleries for a guided tour.

Talks are geared toward adults while the art selections are chosen to engage the adults and infants 0-18 months. Free with museum admission. 10 to 10:45 a.m.

San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210978-8100. https://www. samuseum.org/calendar/ event-detail?eid=7604

Replication Of The 1961 Freedom Bus Rides: This event will be Dream Week’s first, historic replica of the 1961 Freedom Bus Rides.

Greyhound will provide a portion of the transportation from Selma, stopping at pick-up sites for participating youth and residents in Schertz, Live Oak, Converse, Windcrest, to Kirby for the annual MLK, “Community Unity” Freedom Parade and Post Parade Festival. (Gospel extravaganza, local speakers, HIV testing, food & info booths, petting zoo, SAFB youth camp, more.) Free.

8:30 a.m. Starts at Selma City Hall, 9375 Corporate Dr. (Park & Ride available). http://dreamweek.org/ events/replication-1961-freedom-bus-rides-dr-j-r-bowieiii-scholarship-foundation/

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Advanced Training - Starting Out Wild: The Starting Out Wild (SOW) training covers the development of the SOW curriculum and how to inspire a love of nature in toddlers using age-appropriate lessons and activities.

The training is free and open to all educators, volunteers, parents and administrators who work with children 18 months to 3 years old.

Snacks are included. Free; donations accepted. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy Camp Fair 2016 | www.OurKids.camp

Community Garden Work Day: Mission Library has a community garden and we are looking for volunteers to tend to our garden Saturday mornings. From watering, pulling weeds to planting seeds of the season. Volunteers get to enjoy planting, see plants

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ONGOING EXHIBITS San Antonio Botanical Garden

Art in the Garden is a yearlong exhibition at the Garden for which Shotz has conceived a newly commissioned large-scale, freestanding steel sculpture, Scattering Screen. It features small mirrored circles that “reflect light and scatter the visible surroundings into thousands of tiny pieces,” per the artist. Exhibit runs through June 2017.

Admission: $10 adults (14-64); $8 students, seniors, military; $7 children age 3-13; free for children under 3 and all members. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-207-3250. www.sabot.org

Institute of Texan Cultures

The Institute of Texan Culture’s “Painted Churches of Texas” exhibit is in full swing and will run through March 5.

Painted Churches of Texas showcases more than two dozen intricately painted 19th century churches built by immigrants from Germany, the former Czechoslovakia, Austria, Poland, France, Spain, Mexico, and beyond. Using technology developed for NASA’s Mars Rovers, large-scale Gigapan photographs of the painted churches of Texas reveal astounding details along with our state’s rich history of immigrant artistry. Featuring images by Jim and Jane Whitcomb. Exhibit runs through March 5.

Area kids and families can come out and enjoy “Our Community: The History and Heritage of New Braunfels” at the Institute of Texan Cultures through February 12

Our Community: The History and Heritage of New Braunfels allows students throughout Comal Independent School District to celebrate their region’s cultural heritage through a multi-media exhibit. A mural, paintings in the German tradition, replicas of cattle brands, illustrations of Grimm’s fairy tales in New Braunfels, and an interactive display highlight the history of New Braunfels and surrounding towns.

Exhibit runs through February 12.

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by Heart tells the stories of four refugee families coming to San Antonio.

Their accounts describe the conditions that caused them to flee their native countries, and how they have adapted to their new homes. The families profiled in the exhibit have come to Texas from Malaysia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The exhibit will recount the circumstances of the refugee process,

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such as minimal luggage, a plastic bag containing the family’s vital records, and samples of the necessities and mementos they chose to bring with them on the trip. Exhibit runs from December 9 through April 9, 2017.

“1000 Parks and a Line in the Sky: Broadway, Avenue of the Future,” is a design vision by Antonio Petrov, UTSA assistant professor of architecture, and the “think/do-tank” he has established in the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning. The exhibit features a 50-foot-long model of Broadway, a street that has the potential to become San Antonio’s great urban avenue. Recent developments on Broadway, such as the Museum Reach and the Pearl, and renewed interest in the street’s future have generated much discussion about what becoming an “urban” city actually means. In its present state, however, nearly fifty percent of Broadway’s urban landscape is flanked by parking space while nearly all spaces along the corridor are tied to businesses, leaving almost no public space for people to gather as citizens without being consumers. Petrov has conducted extensive research on Broadway and proposes a linear park system, comprised of unused interstitial spaces found along the street, and a skyride that connects the airport to Travis Park. Many residents and visitors to San Antonio remember experiencing the city from the sky between the 1960s and 1990s on the Brackenridge Park skyride. Inspired by this local history, he explores possible future directions for urban development, public parks, and alternative transportation systems using the Broadway corridor as a model. The interactive installation focuses on public input, while associated public events, roundtable discussions, photo collection events, and educational programming will bridge the past and future of Broadway to help the community imagine its new identity. Visitors are also able to experience a nostalgic moment by taking a seat in a gondola from the original Brackenridge skyride. Exhibit runs through April 16, 2017.

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Texas Art Of Early Days To Now: The Witte Collection has been shaped by the visionary leadership of curators such as Eleanor Onderdonk, Martha Utterback, and Cecilia Steinfeldt. Each curator helped define Texas Art for the ATPRTA2CSEC - CB and the nation. In honor ATPRTA2CSEC CP museum, the state, of the -Witte Museum’s 90th anniversary and the legacy created by Alfred Witte and the Witte Picture Fund, this exhibition explores how these remarkable women shaped the collection through strategic purchases. Learn more about the Witte Museum’s renowned Texas Art Collection as you explore works from 19th and 20th century painters, folk artists and native artists that have been purchased for the permanent collection. Together these works provide a cross-section of the Texas Art Collection and also represent the powerful choices that continue to shape the collection today. Included with general admission. Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery.

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Parlour Games: Ruloff Kip’s Toy Theatre is an exhibit for kids of all ages. While vacationing at his Long Island country home in the winter of 1919, Ruloff Kip created a toy theatre for his young daughter, Elizabeth. The large, elaborate theatre features moving mechanisms, several working lighting schemes, and an array of set drops and cut-out characters, based on Kip’s house and family members. Long thought to be the work of artist Everett Shinn, recent research has uncovered interesting new perspectives on the theatre itself, as well as the fascinating background of its true creator and his family. Exhibit runs through February 5, 2017.

Admission: $10 for adults (12-64); $5 for seniors (65+), students with I.D. (13+), and active duty military; and free for children ages 12 and younger and to all museum members.

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Teenagers from 13 to18 can head over to the Great Northwest Library on Wellwood to take part in the “Yummy and Creative Cooking for Teens” program.

mature and gather crops to take home.

Free. 9 to 11 a.m. Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave. 210-207-2704. http:// mysapl.org Botanical Dog Days: PetSmart Dog Days at the Garden is a dog friendly weekend at the beautiful Botanical Garden. Enjoy PetSmart giveaways, doggie treats and bowls of water throughout the Garden. All dogs must be leashed and proceeds from dog admission will go toward local animal friendly charities. $10 Adult/$7 Child General admission + $5 donation per dog. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-207-3250. http://www.sabot.org/ events-listing/ Winged Wonders Family Drop-In Programs: Family fun featuring pollinators! $10 Adult/$7 Child General admission. 10 a.m. to noon. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

210-207-3250. http://www.sabot.org/ events-listing/ Beginners’ Bird Walk: Meet the San Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) trip leader at the Judson Nature Trail in Alamo Heights on the second Saturday of each month. Nonmembers are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Free. 8 a.m. 246 Viesca, Alamo Heights. 210-342-2073. http://www.saaudubon.org/ Boerne Market Days: On the second Saturday and Sunday of each month,

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families can enjoy shopping in an outdoor setting with artists and craftsmen showing their creative talents and wares. Live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Free. Boerne, Main Plaza. 210-884-8193. www.boernemarketdays.com.

Family Fun: see January 7

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MLK 5k Run/Walk: The Young Men’s Leadership Academy 5K Run is a fundraising event presented by the school to help raise funds for the academy, as well as a demonstration of their support for Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of resilience and equality. Come out and walk, run, or skip through the beautiful MLK park to help support a great cause and aid in the school’s success. $10 registration fee or $20 includes race shirt. 9 a.m.

Martin Luther King Park, 3503 MLK Drive. 210-444-2315. http://dreamweek. org/events/mlk-5k-runwalk/ Parman Pawn Stars: see January 8

at the MLK, Jr. Academy and ends at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The nearly 3-mile route down Martin Luther King Drive takes participants through San Antonio’s historic East Side in remembrance of Dr. King. In previous years, more than 200,000 people participated in the march as part of an unforgettable experience that has become one of San Antonio’s signature events and one of the largest MLK marches in the United States. Park & Ride available.

Free. 10 a.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Drive. 210-207-7084. https://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/ Botanical Dog Days: see January 14

17 Tuesday

Fitness In The Park - Stroller Strides: see January 3

18 Wednesday

SAMA Playdates: see January 4 Astronomy in the Park: see January 4

Coloring @ Mission: see January 8

Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see January 4

Boerne Market Days: see January 14

Little Explorers: see January 4

16 Monday (MLK Day)

30th Anniversary Martin Luther King, Jr. March: The annual march, organized and presented by the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the City of San Antonio, begins

ABC Club Explorers – EGYPT: see January 11

19 Thursday

The African Market / Olaju Art Group: In collaboration with DreamWeek

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2017, The Olaju Art Group will host a one-of-a-kind, interactive presentation of art, fashion, food and music inspired by The African Market. This fundraiser is dedicated to the promotion of emerging creative arts coming from West Africa and highlights the diversity found throughout the region. The event features an interactive installation of an African market including shops dedicated to selling African inspired products. Here, participants are able to explore contemporary African culture in a seamless blend of arts and commerce in recognition of creative contributions to the global marketplace. $5. 5 to 11 p.m. Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108 Blue Star. http://dreamweek.org/events/ african-market-olaju-art-group/

20 Friday

Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see January 6

21 Saturday

Star Party: View stars and planets with the San Antonio Astronomical Association as they bring their high tech telescopes to Medina River Natural Area. Weather permitting, a

video of the universe will be screened.

Refreshments and a child-friendly craft included. No registration required.

Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Medina River Natural Area, MRNA Pavilion, 15890 State Highway 16. 210-207-3103. http://fosana.org/calendar/ No Letting Go: This screening is sponsored by One in Five Minds, a campaign to increase awareness of children’s mental health. “No Letting Go” is an award winning film about one family’s journey to understand and seek help for their sons’ mental illness. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Randi Silverman, the mother behind the film, and founder of The Youth Mental Health Project. Based on a true story, this film is a poignant and hopeful drama following one family’s journey as they discover their child suffers from a mental illness. $10.

(Refreshments and Q&A included). 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Santikos Palladium IMAX, 17703 W IH-10. 1-877-676-KIDS. https://nolettinggosa.eventbrite.com Family Circle Book Club - The Graveyard Book: Tweens (Ages 9-12; Grades 4-7) and a parent join in a lively discussion of Neil Gaiman’s Newbery Medal winner and Hugo Award for Best Novel. Here’s an opportunity to

make new friends and participate in a parent-child, shared literary experience. Free. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem Rd. 210-6501122. http://mysapl.org/Events-News/ Events-Calendar#/?i=9 Open House: Parents will have the opportunity to get information about MSSA’s enrollment process, learn about the Montessori Method of education, tour the classrooms, and talk with teachers. The session is designed for parents; child care will not be provided. RSVPs are requested for the Open House. Free. 9 a.m. The Montessori School of San Antonio, 17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway. 210-4923553. http://www.montessorisa.org/ admissions#openhouse Monster Jam 2017: Starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring crowds to their feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. $15-$68. Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Alamodome, 100 Montana St. https://www.monsterjam. com/en-US/events/san-antonio-tx-0 Family Fun: see January 7

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The Great Northwest Library hosts a Super Smash Bros Tournament for Teens on Saturday, January 28.

Community Garden Work Day: see January 14

22 Sunday

YOSA Gold Series 2 - Mozart at the Opera: Baritone Zachary Gordin returns to the Tobin Center with his friend, soprano Shana Blake Hill, for a delightful evening of melodies from Mozart’s most popular operas.

The program concludes with Franck’s dramatic Symphony in D minor, rarely heard in the concert hall but always memorable. $16 - $32. 7 to 8:48 p.m.

The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle. 210-223-8624. https://www.tobincenter.org/ box-office/2017-01/mozart-opera Parman Pawn Stars: see January 8 Coloring @ Mission: see January 8

and watching a space movie. For Teens ages 13-18 years old. Free.

6 to 8 p.m. Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood. 210-207-9210. http://mysapl.org/Events-News/ Events-Calendar#/?i=10

24 Tuesday

Art Fit at SAMA: see January 10 Fitness In The Park - Stroller Strides: see January 3

25 Wednesday

SAMA Playdates: see January 4 Astronomy in the Park: see January 4 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see January 4 Little Explorers: see January 4

Monster Jam 2017: see January 21

ABC Club Explorers – EGYPT: see January 11

23 Monday

27 Friday

Yummy and Creative Cooking for Teens: Donuts and a movie. Library staff will be making galaxy donuts

Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see January 6

28 Saturday

Super Smash Bros Tournament for Teens: Teens can come test their skills at the library’s Super Smash Bros.

This WiiU Player vs Player tournament is played for bragging rights.

Teens are welcome to bring their own controller. For Teens ages 13-18 years old. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood.

210-207-9210. http://mysapl.org/ Events-News/Events-Calendar#/?i=11 Hogwarts Arts & Crafts Show: Spend a day in Wizards Row. Fly, swing, or teleport on over for an action-packed day of family fun, shopping, costumes and more all geared around some of your favorite wizarding heroes. Check out a pop-up gallery of stylish posters and prints by area artist. Look for your favorite hard to find toy from the vendors. Costume Contest hits the stage at 6 p.m. - win gift certificates and prizes. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Big Bang Bazaar, Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. Hogwarts Art Walk: Meet amazing

Looking Ahead to February Woodlawn Theatre will present “Pippin” starting February 10 and running through mid-March. Also, don’t miss Family Flashlight Night at the Botanical Gardens on February 17.

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San Antonio artist in this unique one of a kind Hogwarts Fantastic Beast Art Show. The Show will be in front of the Santikos Bijou where Indie Art meets Indie Theatre. It’s cool, creative and different and it’s certainly indie. All artist are Juried. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. https:// www.facebook.com/ events/1831328147088958/ Nature Walk - Rocks, Soil & Plant Life: Learn about soil, its relationship to geology (rocks), and, most importantly, the effect of soil on resulting plant communities. Randy Killian-Smith, an accomplished Earth Science teacher and teacher trainer, leads the walk. The 2017 Phil Hardberger Park Nature Walk series is sponsored by the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, the Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalist and the Sierra Club. Free; donations accepted. 8 to 10 a.m.

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210-492-7472. https://www. philhardbergerpark.org/ Saturday Family Drop-In Programs: San Antonio Botanical Garden offers hands-on family fun.

Participants create crafts, play games and take part in a garden exploration activity. Included with admission, no registration is needed – just ‘Drop-in’! $10 Adult/$7 Child General admission. 10 a.m. to noon.

San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place.

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