Katy Parent Magazine November 2020

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Math

 BEST BRAINS KATY 281- 643-0000 www.bestbrainskaty.com  BRAINY LEARNING CLUB 832- 487-8741 brainylearningclub.com  CLUB Z 281-558-2582 clubztutoring.com/katy  COUNTER’S TUTORING CONNECTION 832- 341-6621 counterstutoring.com  EYE LEVEL 832- 651-1149 www.myeyelevel.com/US/center/katywest  KATY ALOHA 281- 809-4889 alohamindmath.com/katy-tx  KATY SCHOLARS 281- 394-1201 katyscholars.com  KUMON MATH AND READING CENTERS www.kumon.com/locations  MATHNASIUM 281- 347-7865 www.mathnasium.com/cincoranch  TUTORING CENTER OF KATY 832-437-0635 katy.tutoringcenter.com

Science, Technology, and Engineering

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 BRICKS FOR KIDZ 832-289-3957 www.bricks4kidz.com/texas-katy-sugarland/contact-us  CAMP INVENTIONS 800-968-4332 www.invent.org/about-us/contact-us  CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 713- 522-1138 www.cmhouston.org  CHALLENGE ISLAND 281-901-1034 challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy

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 CLUB SCI KIDZ 713-589-8958 houston.clubscikidz.com  CODE NINJAS KATY WEST 281- 665-7412 www.codeninjas.com/tx-katy-west  CODE NINJAS CINCO RANCH 281-301-5380 www.codeninjas.com/tx-katy-cinco-ranch  EEK SCIENCE PROGRAMS 614-397-4845 eeekscience.com  ENGINEERING FOR KIDS 281-764-4859 www.engineeringforkids.com/houston  FUNTASTIK LABS 281-819-6363 funtastiklabs.com  ID TECH CAMPS 1-888-709-8324 www.idtech.com  IDEA LAB 832-672-7932 katy.idealabkids.com  KIDS ROBOTIC ACADEMY 713-453-7004 www.kidsroboticacademy.com  MAD SCIENCE OF HOUSTON 713-663-7623 houston.madscience.org  NUTTY SCIENTISTS 832-280-7915 nuttyscientists.com/fortbend  SNAPOLOGY OF KATY AND SUGAR LAND 833- 900-7627 www.snapology.com/location/sugarland

Art

 ABRAKADOODLE ART EDUCATION KATY AND WEST HOUSTON 832- 243-2578 www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-katy-west-houston  ART MUSEUM SCHOOL OF ART 346- 387-1192 artmuseumtx.org  CARSON’S ART SCHOOL 281- 507-3039 carsonsartschool.com  KATY ART SCHOOL 281- 665-3272 www.katyartschool.com  KATY PAINT AND POTTERY STUDIO 713- 530-2577 www.katypaintandpottery.com  PAINTING WITH A TWIST 281-578-8862 www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/katy

S.T. E. A. M. national STEM/STEAM Day - November 8th!

Help your child excel and be prepared for future careers by exploring science technology engineering art and mathematics skills! These skills help your child be more well-rounded and develop creative ways to solve problems and confront obstacles from different perspectives. Our community has a vast array of local businesses to help your child develop these skills. See our list below and be sure to tell them you saw them in Space City Parent!

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Music

 GYMBOREE PLAY AND MUSIC 713- 953-0443 www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/locations/TX/Katy  KATY MUSIC STUDIO 281- 392-2121 katymusicstudio.com  KD MUSIC AND ARTS 281-647-6996 www.kdmusicandarts.com  SCHOOL OF ROCK KATY 281-769-7010 locations.schoolofrock.com/katy  THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CINCO RANCH 832-437-4511 www.cincoranchmusic.com  WISELY MUSIC LEARNING 281-581-8070 www.wiselymusiclearning.com

Dance

 ADAMSON BALLET AND DANCE 281- 579-7874 adamsonballet.com  BECKY’S ACADEMY OF DANCE 281-398-9226 www.beckysonline.com  CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS 281-693-1232 www.connollydancearts.com  JULEIGH HOLLEY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE 281-391-8900 www.jhsod.com  LEAP DANCE CENTER 281-890-9999 leapdancecenter.com  LITTLE GYM OF KATY 281-347-1400 www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/classes  POINTE OF GRACE DANCE STUDIO 832-623-4365 www.pointeofgracedancestudio.com  PRESCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 832-545-0645 www.preschoolofperformingartswest.com/about-1  REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 281-345-7555 www.republicdancecenter.com  WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 281-347-2000 www.westwoodgym.com

Drama/Visual Arts

 CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE 81-580-4298 www.cythouston.org/about  DRAMA KIDS 281-829-2287 dramakids.com/katy-west-houston-cinco-ranch-fulshear-tx  SHOWTIME THEATRE 281-851-4376 www.showtimetheatre.net  SPOTLIGHT ACTING ACADEMY 281-913-6884 www.spotlightactingacademy.com/index.html  WORLD THEATER 832-552-5115 www.worldtheater.us

Language Arts

 BEST BRAINS KATY 281- 643-0000 www.bestbrainskaty.com  BRAINY LEARNING CLUB 832- 487-8741 brainylearningclub.com  CLUB Z 281-558-2582 clubztutoring.com/katy  COUNTER’S TUTORING CONNECTION 832- 341-6621 counterstutoring.com  EYE LEVEL 832- 651-1149 www.myeyelevel.com/US/center/katywest  KATY ALOHA 281- 809-4889 alohamindmath.com/katy-tx  KATY SCHOLARS 281- 394-1201 katyscholars.com  KUMON MATH AND READING CENTERS www.kumon.com/locations  TUTORING CENTER OF KATY 832-437-0635 katy.tutoringcenter.com

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FAMILY HEALTH guide Clinical preventive services, such as routine disease screening and scheduled immunizations, are key to reducing death and disability and improving the Nation’s health. These services both prevent and detect illnesses and diseases—from flu to cancer—in their earlier, more treatable stages, significantly reducing the risk of illness, disability, early death, and medical care costs.

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ORTHODONTICS

 Immunizations can protect children and adolescents from serious and potentially fatal diseases, including mumps, tetanus, and chicken pox.

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 Early screening can detect vision and hearing problems in young children.  Screening children and adolescents for overweight and obesity can protect them from adverse health outcomes later in life.

ADULTS  Regular checkups that measure weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels can protect men and women from chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes.  A Pap test every 3 to 5 years for women aged 21 to 65, depending on age and testing method can protect women from cervical cancer.  A mammogram every 2 years beginning at age 50 can detect early signs of breast cancer in women.  Colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 50 can protect both men and women from colorectal cancer.  “Booster” immunizations can protect both adult men and women against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.

Courtesy of www.healthypeople.gov.

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EYE CARE Grand Vision Grand Parkway South – (281)693-3937 Spring Creek Blvd – (281)394-7773 www.grandvisionkaty.com

CHILDCARE / ABA The Goddard School Cinco Village Center – (281)392-1912 Ranch Point – (281)392-1200 Cinco Northwest – (281)392-1133 www.goddardschool.com Primrose Schools Cinco Ranch (281) 693-7711 www.primrosecincoranch.com Kelliwood (281) 828-1600 www.primrosekelliwood.com North Mason Creek (281) 492-7400 www.primrosemasoncreek.com West Cinco Ranch (281) 347-1212 www.primrosewestcincoranch.com Woodcreek Reserve (281) 371-0099 wwwprimrosewoodcreekreserve.com Katy ABA Center of Texas (281)574-4226 www.katyabaoftexas.com

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November Family Friendly Events

PARENT TOT & PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME Nov 6 • 9am-1pm Bring your kiddo to play, imagine and create with us at Parent Tot & Preschool Play Time offered one Friday a month from 9am - 1pm.

Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Ages Infant - 3 Ages 3 - 5 (potty-trained). www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

PARENT’S DAY OUT Nov 6, 23, 24 • 9am-1pm Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! If you are pre-registered, check in at the main table and if you need to register at the door, check in at the side table. Kiddos in kindergarten and under must get a wrist band from the left side of the gym as we separate the younger kiddos from the older ones. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! www.westwoodgym.com/parent-s-day-out

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Nov 6 • 7-11pm Do you need a night out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play? www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY

ICE SKATING AT DISCOVERY GREEN

Nov 7 • 5-11pm The Relay For Life movement is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. From team members to volunteers, we all want to remember those we’ve lost, help those affected today, and give us a home team advantage against cancer.

Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities team up to make a difference through this fun and inspirational event.

Katy will come together on November 7, 2020 to make this happen. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/ RelayForLife/RFLCY21SOR?pg=entry&fr_ id=98832

Nov 13 – Jan 31 Mondays $8 Tuesday – Sunday $15. Tickets must be purchased in advance. www.discoverygreen.com/ice

OPEN GYM Nov 13 Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! If you are pre-registered, check in at the main table and if you need to register at the door, check in at the side table. Kiddos 1st grade and under must get a wrist band from the left side of the gym as we separate the younger kiddos from the older ones. www.westwoodgym.com/open-gym

FALL COMMUNITY CAMPOUT Nov 13 – 14 The Community Campout is a family-oriented free event that is hosted twice annually at VFW Park.

Participants can enjoy the park then settle in for the evening with a hot dog dinner and outdoor movie.

Delight in some time with your fellow campers at breakfast the next morning before loading up and enjoying the rest of your weekend! Participants are responsible for bringing their own tents, sleeping bags, etc. There is no fee to participate, but registration in advance is necessary to ensure we enough supplies on hand. www.cityofkaty.com/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/3640/161?curm=11&cu ry=2020

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TIDBITS TWINKLE MARKET Nov 14 Tidbits is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Tidbits Twinkle Market. At our hip holiday market soiree, taking place at The Revaire, expect socially-distanced shopping from local, independent brands. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2ndannual-tidbits-twinkle-market-tickets126323417743?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

GALAXY LIGHTS Nov 14 – Jan 3 • 6pm-10pm This winter explore the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas. $19.95 per person, 3 & under free. https://spacecenter.org/galaxy-lights

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIFT MARKET KATY Nov 20 – 21 Shop with vendors from all across America!

Support local artists, crafters, and small businesses. Come and check everyone off of your Christmas list! https://homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

TODDLER TIME Nov 20 • 10-11am Toddler time is a group playtime for kiddos ages 6 months – 3 years old and parents, that includes activities such as parachute, mountain time, and open gym. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Must register in advance. www.westwoodgym.com/events

SUGAR LAND HOLIDAY LIGHTS Nov 20 – Jan 3 Celebrate the season in the most magical way at the 7th annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights presented by Imperial Sugar. This sparkling wonderland features more than 3 million lights and numerous themed displays at Constellation Field, located in Sugar Land, TX, (15-20 miles from Houston). You can also get some holiday shopping done with a variety of vendors, enjoy great food, and meet Santa!

This spectacular event, located just 20 minutes south of Houston, is sure to make your holidays memorable. It’s fun for the young, and the young at heart! www.sugarlandholidaylights.com

KATY MARKET DAY

PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT

Nov 21 • 10am-4pm Katy Market Day is a FREE outdoor market held every third Saturday of the month from March to December featuring 65+ local vendors, food trucks, and live music. Each Katy Market Day event gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy all Downtown Katy has to offer and to shop for antiques, jewelry, original artwork, handmade goods, delicious treats, home decor, handmade furniture, clothing, and so much more! Don’t forget to shop our many downtown antique shops and boutiques! https://katymarketday.com

Nov 27 • 6-9pm The Little Gym of Katy; $24 members, $29 nonmembers. www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/eventsmore-fun/drop-ins-events#schedule

MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Nov21- Jan2 This year, the holiday season will shine brighter than ever with an event that has become a tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy a festive stroll along this mile-long trail featuring more than two million lights and lighted scenes themed to holiday music that take you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Stops along the way bring you to see Star the Dancing Tree of Light, concession areas, hot chocolate, fireside S’mores and other festive foods, Mistletoe, along with plenty of photo and selfie opportunities! www.galveston.com/calendarofevents/ festival-of-lights

CHRISTMAS AT DEWBERRY FARM Nov 27 – Dec 27 Cut-your-own Christmas tree! Enjoy a whimsical Christmas Village with twinkling lights, garlands, ribbons and tinsel! Hop on a wagon for a ride through the woods to see over one million light displays and music — the magical Trail of Lights!

Shop at the Country Store! Visit Santa and our Giant Snow Globe for photos ops … and more! www.dewberryfarm.com/xmas-home

CHRISTMAS TRAIN AT VICTORY CAMP November 27-28, December 4-5, 10-12, 14-23 The Christmas Train is a unique holiday experience, unlike anything else in Houston! Your whole family can enjoy an old-fashioned train ride on our open-air coaches while experiencing hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays. Advance ticket $10, at the door, $12.

2 and under free! www.thechristmastrain.com

HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS Nov 21 - Jan 2 Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D Films,Hotel Packages, Rudolph 4D, Arctic Slide, Train Rides Star: the Dancing Tree of Light · Holiday Dinners Nightly Fireside S’Mores and other Festive Foods Group Rates, Holiday Parties and More! www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season

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SMALL BUSINESS Give the gift of experience, help with cleaning, boutique gift items, lessons to learn something new, a family getaway or something to improve their health! Unique ideas to stuff their stockings and help local businesses!

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Shopping local is more important this year than any other year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local businesses are struggling to stay in business, while many in our area have closed their doors permanently in the past six months. Please support our advertisers during your holiday gift buying if you are able. These are a few from all our market areas! Be sure to tell them you saw them in our magazine!

Code Ninjas - League City FREE 30-MINUTE GAME BUILDING SESSION for new clients.

(281)339-7482 www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city

Kennedy Dance - Clear Lake Power Up at Kennedy Dance with a FREE Trial Class and FREE Gift when you mention SCP Small Business Saturday!

(281) 480-8441 www.kennedydance.com

Mommie Chic & Me - League City (281) 557-0336 www.mommiechicandme.com

Purple Box Theater - Friendswood FREE Registration for Spring Semester.

Must register by January 1st, 2020.

(818) 642-4665 www.thepurpleboxtheater.com

The Reading Lab - Clear Lake $100 discount on the first month of training when you mention you saw this in Space City Parent. www.thereadinglab.net

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Summer’s Swim - League City (281)-332-7946 summers-swim.com/index.html

The Tutoring Center - League City $50 off first month tuition!

(281) 337-2800 leaguecity.tutoringcenter.com

University Cheer - Houston (Houston / Pasadena area) (281) 991-1417 www.universitycheer.com

Rosa Rios Cleaning (Serving Space City Area) 20% off Deep Cleaning when you mention SCP Small Business Saturday Guide!

(409) 995-0191 www.rosarioscleaning.com

Sugar & Spice Ranch - Bandera, TX (830) 460-8487 www.texashorsecamps.com

Robin’s Dance - Missouri City (281) 499-3921 www.robinsdancestudio.com

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Best Brains - Pearland FREE registration when mention Pearland Parent Magazine. ($75 value) Offer expires 1/31/21 (832) 559-0000 https://bestbrains.com/pearland

Bushi Ban - Missouri City (832) 833-0030, https://bushiban. com/martial-arts-classes/Texas/ Missouri-City/2815

Safety America - Sugar Land (281) 980-3030 karatesugarland.com

TSO - Briar Grove / Galleria Area (713) 714-1608 www.tsobriargrove.com

Katy ABA Call Today for your FREE Initial Consult (281) 574-4226 www.katyabaoftexas.com

Little Gym of Katy (281) 347-1400 www.thelittlegym.com/katytx

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It’s that time of year again. The time when we take a count of the blessings we have, and then give thanks. But sometimes we tend to focus on the things we don’t have, the things we wish we had, the things that others have, rather than appreciate what we do have. Our children are especially prone to this “Let’s keep up with the Joneses trap.”

Even so, with very little effort, we can help them see all the gifts they have been given by making them aware of the things others don’t have- food, clothing, toys, shelter, etc… We can help them be thankful by seeing what’s lacking and giving of our family’s time, talents and treasures. It is by sharing these gits with others that we truly give thanks.

Give Your Treasure When we think about giving of our treasure, many of us think of donating money. While monetary gifts to non-profit organizations are always appreciated, we have other treasures that we can give as well.

• Donate old puzzles and games to local retirement communities for their use. Make sure all the pieces are still in the box.

• Sort through your closets and donate good, like new items to your local clothing bank, thrift stores and toy drives.

• Participate in one of the gift-giving programs in your community by adopting a child, a family, or a senior to purchase gifts for.

Volunteer Your Time For most families, time is a precious commodity.

Work, school, homework, and soccer practice take up big chunks of our days. But, if we are judicious, we can find time to volunteer. We don’t have to commit to an on-going effort. We can start small.

• Coordinate a food drive for your local food bank. Ask your neighbors, co-workers, fellow students, or faith community to participate.

Even if you collect just a can or two- every little bit helps.

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• Help a friend or neighbor in need. Is there someone in your community who finds it difficult to rake leaves, sweep the driveway, or put up holiday decorations?

• Put up a “Glove Tree” at your place of work, worship, or study.

Encourage others to decorate the tree with gloves and mittens that can be donated to your local homeless shelter or clothing bank.

• Offer to deliver holiday meals to shut-ins in your community. A good meal will go a long way to lift lonely spirits.

Share Your Talents While our time is precious, the gifts we have been given are even more special when we share them.

We need to help our children identify their talents, and find ways to share those gifts with others.

• Decorate place mats. Donate for the holiday meal at your local homeless shelter, food kitchen, or nursing home. These rectangles of cloth or paper can be adorned with drawings, or they can be woven strips of construction paper.

• Bring the gift of song to others. Go caroling through your neighborhood. Sing for the seniors at your local retirement center. Play a holiday melody for the residents of your local homeless shelter.

• Make cheerful posters! that can hang in hospital rooms, nursing homes, etc… anywhere people’s spirits need a boost.

Practice Random Acts of Kindness Teaching our children how to give without expecting anything in return is one of the most difficult lessons.

Random Acts of Kindness- secret giving- can help children find the joy in sharing their gifts with others.

• Leave a small gift for a lonely neighbor.

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• Deposit someone’s paper on their doorstep on a cold winter morning.

• Purchase a meal or coffee for someone in the drive thru- or even pay for another table’s meal at a restaurant.

• Mow someone’s yard when you know they are working long hours and haven’t been able to take care of it.

• Put together a family night of fun (latest family movie, snacks and juice boxes, etc…) and leave it on a family’s doorstep.

How Your Family Can Help Locally Volunteer or donate to the Houston Food Bank www.houstonfoodbank.org

Crowdsource

Crowdsource connects volunteers to assist with no contact food deliveries to high risk Houston residents. crowdsourcerescue.com

Delivering food to the Home-Bound

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels 281-633-7049 https://fortbendseniors.org Meals on Wheels Greater Houston 713-533-4900 www.imgh.org/mealswheels-greater-houston

Click here to find Food Banks in the Fort Bend Area Click here to find Food Banks in the Katy Area Food Banks

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