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Summer is just a couple of months away, and next month In the Zona starts featuring their Summer Camp Adventures, so now is the perfect time to

start thinking about summer activities!As educators, we are frequently asked what we

think students should do each summer. Should I pay for camp or put my child in summer school? Will their brains waste away?

Here are a few teacher-approved suggestions to make their (and your) summer less stressful (and filled with learning)! These pointers work for big kids too.

TAke Field TripSPull out the calendar and once a week plan a trip to a museum, zoo or historical site. Look up your destination’s website first because these places often have maps, coloring pages or worksheets that your child can do while there. (If you aren’t sure where to go grab an Arizona map and identify places close to home that you can visit.) When you take your weekly field trip have your kids spot wildlife or local landmarks.

CreATe A BookwormIt may not sound like fun at first, but with the right books your child will begin to enjoy escaping into a good book. Make it part of your routine to read one hour every day. Set a reading time during the day that is quiet and won’t likely be interrupted by any other event.

Have your student read parts to you aloud that they find interesting or exciting. At the end of the hour ask them to spend five minutes telling you all about their story. (These techniques help students with reading comprehension.) Sneaky, huh?! A fun game is to let your child test you. Have them ask you questions about their story.

deAr mommy … Every night just before going to bed, ask your child to write a letter or note to you about their day. (Younger children can draw pictures and tell you about them). It is very meaningful to your child if you write back to them. (When they read your letter you’re sneaking in some extra reading time.) Brilliant! As they progress,

encourage them to use descriptive words and great sentence structure. In your response you can offer ways to make their story sound more exciting. This is a great activity that allows parents and kids to communicate non-verbally. (You can even make a little book of all the letters at the end of summer break.) Sweet!

pAy iT ForwArdA student’s self-confidence increases when they learn to work productively with others in a positive way. Volunteer at a food bank, library, school, summer program, or church. Learning to volunteer and work with others transfers to the classroom. Teachers require students to learn to work together productively on many projects, and students who have volunteered and know when and how to make a difference do much better. Making a difference in the lives of others also increases students’ sense of empathy and self-worth. If all else fails, have them volunteer to babysit a neighbor’s child or pets, or even to mow someone’s lawn.

mom’S liTTle ASSiSTAnTTake the bore out of chore by allowing your child to create an in-home restaurant, complete with a personalized menu … more writing practice. Voilà! Cook dinner together one night a week. Cooking classes are rarely offered at school and it’s a skill every child needs. Hot dogs are an easy meal that anyone can make. Homemade pizza is another great option. Help your student understand the importance of including fruits and vegetables in every meal. Also, have your kids do their own laundry this summer. (They will thank you once they get to college.)

A summer full of television and video games with nothing else is a wasted brain. Enjoy your children this summer and give them knowledge and experiences they won’t get anywhere else.

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It was such an unusual sight. I walked into the Gilbert Public Library on Guadalupe and Greenfield and found a dog in the corner of

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Zona was invited to spend a recent Satur-day morning with the folks at Paws 2 Read—an organization dedicated to helping kids read using dogs. Yep. Dogs. I have a dog. A hyper, two year old Maltese Bichon named Figaro. I cant say hello to him without him getting so excited he might pee a little. Figaro is definitely not the kind of dog you bring to the library. The dogs at Paws 2 Read are different though.

These are specially trained therapy dogs. They are incredibly well behaved. They don’t bark when they aren’t supposed to and they are very calm even when strangers like me walk up and start petting them. Therapy dogs can be helpful when someone has had a bad experience. Dogs aren’t very good at yelling at people and therapy dogs especially like it when they get to spend time with kids. Oh yeah. The kids. Paws to Read isn’t just about the dogs. It’s about the kids too.

I got to meet a bunch of kids while I was there. There was Holly, a student at Self Development Charter School who went to Paws 2 Read just one time before I met her. She liked it so much, she started read-ing to her dad and her dogs and cats and rabbits at home. She says her bunnies Buttercup and Beau like it the most while her dad tends to fall asleep when she reads to him.

Holly read to Payson, an 11 year old black lab/golden retriever mix. One of the books was called Biscuit Takes a Walk. Holly thought it was funny that she was reading a book about a dog to a dog!

I also talked to Ethan and Trystan who started going to a program like Paws 2 Read when they lived in Colorado. Ethan, 7, and Trystan, 10, are in second and fourth grade at Johnson Elementary Montessori. Ethan started at Paws 2 Read by himself but it wasn’t long before he talked his brother into coming. The boys read together and their dog tried to hide under a chair. “I had to use treats to get her back out,” said Ethan.

The boys’ mom, Erin, loves the program because its great for kids who are great at reading or for kids who need a little help. I like how the program is so casual. Mom and dad can join in or stay out. The boys can go together or the kids can read alone. It’s a very flexible program

designed so the kids and the dogs enjoy each others company.

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Zona sent you to the Advanced Teen Driving course for a day. How would you describe your experience? My experience at Bondurant was amazing. It was really cool getting to drive a Chevy Camaro and the Cadillac CTE plus learning all the other tips about how to better handle a vehicle in high stress situations.

What was your favorite part of this course? My favorite part was probably the drifting exercise because we got to drift around and around for like 30+ minutes. What’s not fun about drifting?

Why was that your favorite? Cause it was live.

Would you recommend this course to your friends and other teens? I would highly recommend this course to other teens and my friends because you’re provided a ton of information in such a short amount of time and it’s never boring because you’re not driving some hunk of junk like you would in a typical drivers education course but a cool car that’s fast and looks really good. It’s just such an awesome experience.

What are 3 important things you learned that you will practice from now on as you are driving? 1. It’s better to avoid an accident then to step on the brakes right away. Try to swerve rather than stop. 2. Weight transfer is very important when driving. More weight on the front tires makes for an easier and more crisp turn. 3. Counter steer when the back end of your car is falling out and use a little gas to get it going straight again. Don’t over turn and spin out, but rather be patient and feel what the car is doing, then make a correction.

Tell us one thing everyone should know that you learned. You can still turn the car once the ABS is activated. Even if you slam on the brakes to avoid an accident, steer the car in the opposite direction in order to avoid becoming apart of the scene too.

John Interviews Bondurant’s Marketing Coordinator, Lindsey...How many visitors do you guys see pass through the school each year? About 10,000 students attend the Bob Bondurant School every year.

Can you name some of the films your instructors were stunt drivers in/for? Bob was a stunt driver in ‘Grand Prix’ in 1966 and also instructed James Garner throughout the film. Bob also instructed Paul Newman in 1968 film ‘Winning.’ Some of our instructors were precision drivers in ‘The Kingdom’.

How important is it to learn safe, responsible driving techniques for teens? Crucial! It will literally save your life. We receive many calls from students informing us that techniques they’ve learned in their class aided them in avoiding an accident.

Are there any driving techniques or maneuvers that the school has developed and invented for safer driving that’s used throughout the world? The Bondurant Method (in a nut-shell): ConCentration - ultimate car control demands 100 percent concentration! Vision - Always look ahead and practice proper target fixation and depth perception. VehiCle DynamiCs - understanding weight transfer, understeer and oversteer, and ways to correct issues. line teChnique - Turn-in point, Apex and exit. aChieVing 100 PerCent Car Control - the understanding and action of all techniques combined!

Zona sent your son John to the Advanced Teen Driving Course for a day. How did your son describe his experience? John described the experience as fun and informative. He learned skills that will help him to be a better driver.

How does this make you feel as a parent regarding his safety?As a parent, I feel much more comfortable letting him drive a car on his own, particularly on the freeway and in heavy traffic.

What important techniques do you feel he learned that better his driving skills? John told me that, according to Bondurant, braking is “overrated.” Specifically, it is better sometimes to swerve to avoid an accident, than slamming on brakes.

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Feb. 8, 15, 18–20‘SUperCAmp’ AT ArIZonA SUnrAyS GymnASTICS & DAnCe CenTer The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center will offer their exciting “Supercamp” day camp program for ages 3 - 13. Camp will be offered Feb. 8, 15, 18 – 20. Children will get to enjoy gymnastics, dance, karate, sports, special guests, a bounce house, and much more. There is a half-day camp option from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per day. The full-day option is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 per day. Sibling discounts are available. Extended care is offered from 3 to 5:30 p.m. There is a $10 fee for same-day registration, so please call ahead. 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. (602) 992-5790 or www.arizonasunrays.com

Feb. 15–17CLASSIC roCk GymnASTICS InvITATIonAL AT THe pHoenIx ConvenTIon CenTerCalling all gymnasts and gymnastics fans! Here’s your chance to attend the largest gymnastics competition held in Arizona this year - and one of the largest gymnastics meets held in the entire U.S. Come and watch 2,500 of the best male and female gymnasts from 75 gyms and 30 different states compete with one another while showcasing their amazing gymnastics skills. On Feb. 15 - 17, the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center will host the exciting Classic Rock Gymnastics Invitational at the Phoenix Convention Center.

This “ultimate gymnastics meet” – which has been selected to be part of the 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup Series - will feature a girls competition (Levels 3 – Elite), a boys’ and men’s competition, live bands and entertainment, shopping, and more. Admission is $20 per day for adults or $40 for an all-weekend adult pass; $15 per day for children 12 and under, seniors, and members of the military or $35 for an all-weekend pass.

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session per child at the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center. Must show ticket stub to come to a free Open Gym. For more information about the Classic Rock Invitational Gymnastics Meet, visit www.classicrockinvitational.com

Feb. 16vALenTIne pArTy & SLeepover AT ArIZonA SUnrAyS GymnASTICS & DAnCe CenTerIn honor of Valentine’s Day, The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center will host a super-fun “Kids’ Night Out” from 6 to 10 p.m. Ages 3 to 13 will get to enjoy gymnastics, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. There will also be special Valentine’s Day arts & crafts activities going on. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included. Cost is $25 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. There will be an additional sleepover option for older children ages 5 to 13. Pick-up will be the next morning at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Cost is an additional $15 per child for the sleepover. Advanced registration is required. 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. (602) 992-5790 or www.arizonasunrays.com

the arizona sunrays gymnastics Center is located at 3110 e. thunderbird road, Phoenix. For more information, call (602) 992-5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com

Bethany Christian School (BCS) in Tempe will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. BCS is an accredited, private K-8 Christian school delivering academic excellence from a biblical world view in a caring, Christ-centered environment. Open enrollment for new students entering the 2013-2014 school year

begins on the same evening as the Open House, February 7, 2013. Classrooms will be open for tours, teachers will be available to discuss curriculum and answer any questions, and

several students will give special performances. Bethany Christian School is built on a foundation of meeting the needs of the whole child. The program is carefully

designed to develop each student’s full potential in an environment where cooperation, hard work and respect for individual differences are valued. Students thrive in small classes taught by an experienced, passionate and caring teacher. The academic program integrates a deep, sequential course of study, with integration of art, music, and physical education. State of the art technology supports the academic program at every grade level. The result is a coherent school experience that advances the school’s mission to lead each student toward a relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage each one to reach his or her unique potential in Christ – academically, spiritually, socially, physically, and creatively.

Due to the growing popularity of the Arizona Tuition Tax Credit program, a solid Christian education is very affordable. The staff at Bethany Christian School can help you learn how to afford a well-rounded, elite education for your child. BCS is hosting informational workshops that will provide details about individual tax credits, corporate tax credits, the new overflow tax credits and how to strategically pay for tuition.

Parents and guardians of children entering grades Kindergarten through 8th grade who are interested in learning how they can receive scholarships to help pay for private Christian school tuition are invited to attend this free event. The workshops are all the same and will be held on February 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., February 15 from 8:30 – 10 a.m., February 21 from 8:30 – 10 a.m., and February 26 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, so please contact the school to reserve your spot.

If you are interested in learning more about what Bethany Christian School can offer your child, please contact the school directly at (480) 752-8993 to schedule a personal tour of the campus. Bethany Christian School is located at 6304 South Price Road in Tempe on the NW corner of Price Road and Guadalupe Road. For more information, visit our website at www.bethanychristianschool.org.

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Primrose School of East Mesa is committed to instilling community pride, the spirit of volunteerism and the concept of giving in the children enrolled at the Center. Ranging in age

from infants to Kindergarteners, the children are taught dignity and respect in cooperation with their parents.

Primrose Kindergarten students collected food and performed chores at home to earn money to purchase additional food at the neighboring Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market. The children were excited to be able to select healthy choices to share with others who are less fortunate than themselves. According to one 5 year old, Joshua Sekenski, “It makes me happy to help other kids!” Then he went on to say, “Can we do this every day?”

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what was it like to see your artwork on display? It was strange. I was caught between being proud of my artwork and questioning whether it deserved to be in a gallery. I wondered whether people actually thought of my artwork as a piece of art or simply an attempt by an amateur high school student.

was this your first time that your artwork was in an exhibit? Besides on the fridge at home? Yes.

what would you say that you favorite medium is? I love using pastel because it allows me to easily and quickly bring out much more color in a composition than I could by pressing on colored pencils or tediously mixing paint.

How long have you been drawing/painting? I had always loved to draw as a child, since I was able to hold a crayon. My father mainly encouraged my interest in art, and he was always helping me in my drawing abilities.

when did you realize that you were good at drawing/painting? I found enjoyment and inspiration for drawing once I had discovered a wide range of color and depth in our world that most people have a hard time noticing.

who is your favorite artist? I love Monet’s works. His experiments with light and color fascinate me.

what would you like to be when you grow up? I would like to either continue to study violin and become a professional musician or be some sort of writer.

do you have college plans yet? where are you going? I plan to go to college out of state and double major in music and political science. I have not narrowed my list to any “top choice” schools; however I have been accepted to Hope College, Gonzaga University, Randolph College, and University of Redlands. I have yet to hear back from the rest of the colleges I’ve applied to.

I’m excited to share the art experience I’ve had during the last two years at Mesa Prep. I would definitely say that my favorite medium is chalk pastel. Before working with this medium in art class I had never

really branched out to anything other than graphite pencil and ink. However, during the chalk pastel unit I had a great time working with different blending techniques and figuring out how to better enhance the finer details of my artwork. The struggle I ran into was how to work with a block of chalk and create the details I desired, such as blades of grass. Once I had figured out how to achieve the fine details it really did dramatically enhance the artwork, it was so satisfying. After completing my pastel piece, “Shelter Cove,” I instantly knew that was the artwork I wanted to have displayed in the art show. I was incredibly nervous to display my art though, it was my first art show, I didn’t know what to price my artwork and I even was reluctant to actually sell my art because of the attachment I had. It wasn’t until I had talked with Mr. Gillingham and he mentioned that his experience while selling art, he said, “There is no greater compliment than having a complete stranger but your artwork.” And it made sense to me then, I was selling one of my most sentimental pieces to a stranger who saw the beauty and the work I put in. And it truly is the greatest and most rewarding compliment.

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What are your plans for your future? do you Wish to play college and/or highschool basketball?Madi M. - I want to be a vet or animal cop. I want to play in both high school and college.Zeina H. - A family doctor. Both.Darnelle C. - A fashion designer. I would like to play in high school.Christian V. - I want to play basketball and I want to play in high school and basketball.Jordan S. - I would like to go to a decent high school and college and get into the NBA.Garry D. - I want to be successful in life and I want to play in high school.

What is the hardest thing that you have had to learn in basketball?Madi M. - Getting along with new team players.Zeina H. - Lay-ups and shooting.Darnelle C. - Layups and which way to go in the game.Christian V. - Good, crisp passes and not lobbing ones.Jordan S. - Plays.Garry D. - Plays, because we have to switch from zone to man.

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Madi M. - All of the teachers and students, I feel like they are family.Zeina H. - All of the people, extra activities, and friendly community.Darnelle C. - The special events and the people.Christian V. - Good character, an ideal school learning and focusing about the 7 Habits.Jordan S. - Surroundings, safe environment, and awesome teachers.Garry D. - Football!

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