Because no child is ordinary, every child deserves an extraordinary education Does your child have passions or goals that are not being addressed in school? Is your child an actor or entertainer who requires a teacher around his/her schedule? Is your child an athlete who trains daily and would benefit from a tailor-made educational program and schedule? EMA provides education management for children ages 4 – 18, including tutoring & mentoring. They start with your child’s goals, create an educational plan aligned to those goals, then find and manage the resources needed to bring that plan to life. For information, call 818-522-4482 or visit www.educationmanagementagency.com.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Doctor’s Day I am in Control Day Take a Walk in the Park Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=353 The 15th amendment goes into effect, giving black men the right to vote. (1870) Jeopardy debuts on television. (1964)
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: developing communications skills; articulating thoughts, feelings, needs; speaking, listening, reading, comprehending, writing, and spelling. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY: “Vocabulary” development is 2 years through adult. The more opportunity children have for positive language/vocabulary experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. SOME DEVELOPMENTAL Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 15, tidbits for the reading/literacy experience with your Toddler/Preschooler/Kindergartener focused on building a strong foundation for reading and literacy: ** LOOK CLOSELY and pay attention to the shapes of letters and shapes of words. ** common features among words: same beginning sounds like Red Rooster, same ending sounds like siT and caT, beginning consonsant blends like CLock and CLass , ending consonant blends like plaNT and teNT, rhymes like mOUSE hOUSE. ** HELP PREDICT an unknown word, sound out initial letters, look for clues in illustrations, think about meaning and context. ** ENCOURAGE SELF-CORRECTING – support that if a guess about what’s to happen isn’t right, try again to make an appropriate prediction. Next week – Tactile Developmental skills (includes Taste) Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Monarch Christian School Open House Thurs., April 3rd from 6-7 pm Offers a world of opportunities to shape your child’s future. School leaders and teachers will answer your questions about MCS, and detailed information on curriculum, technology integration, leadership and more will be presented and available for review. 22280 Devonshire St. in Chatsworth, 91311 818.882.8023 www.monarchchristianschool..org
Women Self Defense Seminar: Making Our Community Safer One Woman At A Time Saturday, May 17th from 12-3pm $40 registration fee. Team Karate Centers 21038-A Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills
Juvenile Shop Warehouse Sale Saturday, April 6th from 10am-3pm Yearly warehouse sale featuring Cribs, Dressers, Glider Chairs, Bunk Bed, Strollers, Car Seats, Hi Chairs and much more. Bins filled with merchandise reduced more than 50%, go early for the best selection. 14666 Keswick Avenue, between Saticoy and Roscoe off Van Nuys Boulevard.
Win tickets to opening night of The Tallest Tree in the Forest Sat., April 19th at 8pm at the Mark Taper Forum Obie-winning writer and performer, Daniel Beaty, chronicles the remarkable life of Paul Robeson who died as, “the most well-known black man in the world.” Follow Beaty as he shares Robeson’s dreams and struggles while overcoming great adversity during the McCarthy era. Save up to 35% for performances through April 25th! Call 213.628.2772 and refer to promo code “TRIUMPH” or visit www.CenterTheatreGroup..org/Triumph. To win, email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: ‘TREE’ and include your name and phone number by Monday, March 31st at 11:59pm.
Girls shouldn’t wear leggings to school — and progressive parents should agree
Springtacular Family Carnival Returns to NoHo: Valley View Elementary Presents Springtacular Sunday, April 6th from 12-4pm Fun includes games and prizes; My Gym toddler zone; BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs and Susina Bakery treats; obstacle course & giant slide; face painting & tattoos; entertainment by OzoKidz, American Idol alum Amy Jean Davis and magician Michael Rayner; cakewalk; pet adoption; and silent auction for Disney tix and more. Admission is free; activity tickets for sale at event. North Weddington Park 10844 Acama Street in North Hollywood www.facebook.com/ValleyViewSpringtacular
Memorable Birthday Parties at an Amazing Low Cost of $15 Per Guest Planning a Birthday party? Tired of doing the same thing again? One of the hottest Birthday Party ideas that moms have been using for their kids is DIY stuffed animal parties. stuffapet.net is the newest way to offer parents the convenience of a DIY party in the safe space of their own home at an affordable price. The best part about Stuffapet.net is that each pet comes with the stuffing, heart insert, pet T-shirt . Great selection to choose from. Your kid will love it.
How to Fix 17 Basic Cooking Mistakes
Handpainted Wall Murals by Gina Whoever came up with the expression “A picture speaks a 1,000 words” knew what they were talking about. So skip the 1,000 words where Gina would wax poetically about how a beautiful mural painted by a professional artist like herself can transform a room. Gina can take just about any idea you might have ranging from a galaxy in the room of a boy obsessed with space, to a farm for a girl who loves animals, to an outdoor scene for a windowless bathroom, and make it come true! www.Pintrest.com/dedomenicoflana/
6th Annual Teen Adventure Challenge Saturday, April 12th from 8am-2pm Join the fun, either as a participant, volunteer or spectator at the Hansen Dam Recreation Park for a day of excitement, entertainment and food. This amazing competition attracts hundreds of local middle and high school students, who compete alongside an adult mentor, in a multi-sport race featuring rock climbing, kayaking and biking, to name a few. There will be entertainment on-hand, as well as food and drink. Enjoy the day as a racer, volunteer or viewer! www.teenadventurechallenge..com
Brain Changes Suggest Autism Starts In The Womb : Shots http://www.npr..org/blogs/health/2014/03/26/
Your Jr. Chef can make Skillet Lasagna After sautéing minced onion with minced garlic/(opt) red pepper flakes in a 12″ nonstick skillet, add/cook ground meat (meatloaf mix or beef or turkey). Break lasagna noodles into 2″ pieces. Over meat mixture, scatter pasta pieces, canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, cover tightly and cook. Off heat, stir in Parm/s&p, dot with ricotta, sprinkle with basil/Parm, and serve. Serves 4-6. Just add a side salad. Parental supervision. http://kellysaid.blogspot.com/2006/07/skillet-lasagna-cooks-illustrated.html
Freedom Song & Beit T’Shuvah at Adat Shalom Saturday, April 12th from 10am-Noon Coffee and Learning 9:15am Beit T’Shuvah Services 10am Freedom Song 11:30am Freedom Song is an extension of Beit T’Shuvah’s Prevention and Music in Recovery Programs. A new interpretation of the Passover story. It is a powerful and original musical workshop, which highlights the historic universality of the struggle to free oneself from external oppression and internal bondage. Powerful and not to be missed. This event will take place at 3030 Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles.
$1000 Wine Raffle for Public School Citizens of the Word Mar Vista is having a wine raffle! Win $1000 gift certificate to Lincoln Wines on Lincoln in Venice, CA, plus over 50-100 bottles of wine, each bottle worth over $15, including some rare wines and vintages. Each raffle ticket is only $5. If interested, please contact M.J. Kang at: mkangj@yahoo.com.
Whether You Have 2 Left Feet or Are a Professional Dancer…Come Dance it Out (Dance Fitness) Fridays at 10am Wanna dance, burn calories and have a blast? Join Amy on Friday mornings at 10am only at the new Blanks Studios do Dance It Out located at 15030 Ventura Boulevard, #19. They use all styles of dance including: Hip Hop, Bollywood, Country, African, Broadway, Disco…and more? You name it…they’ll do it! Total body work out and it’s all accomplished in a fun, non judgmental setting! What are you waiting for?
50 Gorgeous Spring Recipes http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/20/spring-recipes
Uniquely Individualized Education Summer School for Elementary & Middle School Students Three two-week-long sessions from which to choose – 6/16-6/27, 6/30-7/11, or 8/18-29 while space permits. Your child will receive a customized 1:1 education in a small classroom of six students enabling him/her to get genuinely meaningful and helpful individualized education. S/he can learn a subject simply for the joy of learning, to get ahead for the next school year, or to better learn something not learned well in the past school year. Contact (818) 344-7838 to schedule to meet and discuss.
San Diego Fun: 9 Fun Stops For Kids Along Highway 101 Planning to head down to San Diego? Be sure to take the coast once there and enjoy the amazing scenic views from the Coast Highway 101! And while doing so, check out these 9 fun for the whole family stops along the way! http://blog.sandiego.org/2014/03/kid-activities-highway-101-san-diego/
Imagine instead a remote temperature monitor that was a sensor able to measure, record and store the temperature for the whole of the last 24 hours Imagine a temperature monitor that alerted you when it was too hot or too cold. Imagine if it ran on easily replaced batteries that lasted a whole year, was beautiful to look at and yet durable enough to leave outside through the wet, cold winters. Finally imagine if it did all of this through something you will often have with you – your phone. Well you can stop imagining, it is here. Welcome to Tempo, our affordable Bluetooth Smart temperature sensor. It does all of this, and more, which is why we describe it as a very useful thermometer. http://www.bluemaestro.com/tempo-bluetooth-smart-thermometer/
9 Signs You’re the Parent of a Frozen Fan http://moms.popsugar.com/Signs-Your-Child-Loves-Frozen
Sick of the Diet Roller Coaster? Is it Time to Try Something New? Everyone has been there. Start a diet, excited with the promise of good health and weight loss and for the first few weeks or months it works. But what happens over the long term? We gain the weight back and we get more and more frustrated. If you are sick of dieting and you want to stop fighting with food, it’s time for you to try Intuitive Eating. Give Aaron Flores, RDN a call at (818) 851-1414 or email him at aaron@bvmrd.com to learn more.
5 Week Summer Program: 50+ Fun Academic/Enrichment Classes! (STEM Focus/Electives) From June 16th-July 18th Students From All Schools-Grades 1-8. On the campus of Lawrence Gifted/Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes are taught by highly qualified credentialed teachers and University Professors! Science: Robotics, Fun Experiments, Marine Biology, Physics Computers: Programming, Research, Animation, Games Math: Up to Algebra L/A: Reading, Writing, Speech & Journalism Electives: Music, Art, Cooking, Sports, Cheer leading/Dance Price: $695 (Fees may apply) Call (818) 280-9338 or email info@thegreenleafacademy.com for more information.
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