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what Is your favorIte part of beIng In the drama Club? aLExiS: I get to act. I have friends that I meet in drama.TERa: I get to act, sing, and be myself.TOny: My favorite part is meeting new people and expressing myself. TiMaRa: My favorite part of being in Drama is getting to spend time with my classmates. Drama is an awesome place to meet new friends who love acting as much as you do. what do you lIke the most about mrs. youkers?aLExiS: She’s nice! She helps us learn how to be our character.TERa: She is fun, helps me learn more, and is a great director.TOny: She is very confident and nice and she is the best director in the 21st century. TiMaRa: My favorite thing about Mrs. Youkers is that she is playful and animated.

what Is your favorIte play that you have seen?aLExiS: Wizard of Oz at a children’s theater.TERa: My favorite play is Little House on the Prairie.TOny: My favorite play that I have seen was the West Side Story.TiMaRa: My favorite play that I’ve seen is Wicked. what Is your favorIte play you have partICIpated In at Cee? aLExiS: Summer Drama Camp at CEE when we did Peggy the Pint Sized Pirate.TERa: My favorite play is Still Life with Iris.TOny: Probably Adventures of a Comic Book Artist.TiMaRa: The Big Bad Musical was my favorite play I’ve performed at CEE. I performed it in 5th grade, and made a ton of memories.

DRama teaCHeRbaRbaRa yOuKeRShow long have you been head of the drama Club? 12 yearswhat made you want to be a part of the drama Club and were you in drama when you were in school? I was very shy as an elementary student, but when I was in high school I found away to come out of my shell. Drama provided a way to put myself out there. You aren’t you, you become the character you are playing. I wanted to pass this revolution on to the students at CEE. Many shy students have been in our drama club over the years and to see the transformation is awesome. As the art teacher at CEE the designing of the sets is a passion. I choose a play when I can envision the set. It all works together.what was your favorite subject in school? Art and Englishwhat are some of the things that you can do with your students? The first semester we have what we call Drama School where we learn staging, memorizing and projection. We play many games which help with these

areas. In October, for our World’s Fair, the actors perform 10-15 mini plays that they direct, act and make all their sets, props, and costumes. This activity helps to prepare them for our main production in May. what is your favorite movie of all time? what is your favorite current movie?I’m not a huge movie fan, but still if you were to ask me about plays I would have a hard time choosing. I love musicals, Wicked is a favorite and I just saw Peter Pan with Kathy Rigby it was awesome, and then there was Mama Mia, I loved that too! I guess you could say its in my blood, I love Broadway Productions, I recently went to New York and saw Chicago. I loved it. did you want to be an actress when you were growing up? What kid doesn’t, but as a young child I was way too shy, but I am so thankful for my high school experiences.


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the ImportanCe of aCademIC engagement durIng summer break

Kids look forward to summer as a wel-comed break from the ole’ routine and a chance to spend time with friends.

However, summer break is also a time that kids NEED to stay academically engaged.

Let’s look at the issue more closely and see how parents can keep kids plugged into the academic world over the summer.

why Is aCademIC engagement In the summer Important?synaptIC ConneCtIons Our brains need regular stimulation and en-gagement to continue to build and maintain strong synaptic connections between neu-rons. While there are some savant counter-examples, the majority of us need to keep doing something in order to improve and not slip backward.

beComIng an “expert” In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell describes how research and examination of case studies (like Bill Gates, elite violinists, and The Beatles) reveal we need approxi-mately 10,000 hours of practice to achieve true expertise.

Once a musician has enough ability to get into a top music school, the thing that distinguishes one performer from another is how hard he or she works. That’s it. ~Malcolm Gladwell

Kids are no exception. If Johnny struggles with math, he is likely behind his age group in

relative mastery hours. With a two-month break, he falls even further behind. Summer offers time to accumu-late experiential hours toward mastery. There is even time to fill deficits not possible during the hectic school year.

gettIng Into CollegeImprove college applications by: studying for SATs or AIMS, taking a class toward high school graduation and/or collegiate pre-requisites, learning a new skill like computer programming or digital art design, or improv-ing writing skills through workshop.

how Can I keep my kId aCademI-Cally engaged In the summer?summer sChool ClassesCourses are often less crowded and assign-ments more condensed, allowing students to: catch-up, stay engaged, and get ahead.

Be sure to look at what the local community college has to offer! Most credits can transfer toward a future 4-year degree.

aCademIC summer Camps or summer programs

Academic summer programs are terrific for keeping kids academically engaged,

and often times without their realizing it! When do normal K-12 students learn about the engineering be-hind building a robot? Likely never!

But in summer programs, kids gain valuable hands-on experience learning how things work, interacting with

college profes- sors, and meeting other great kids. Note: Also a rich source for future letters of recommendation!

tutorIngMany parents report significant gains in knowledge, understanding, and comfort levels after summer tutoring. From in-home to in-center, from private to group, do a little research and see what is the best fit for your child and his/her situation.

parent-dIreCted projeCtsDesign projects, experiments, and investiga-tory activities to keep your kids academically engaged at home! Search through the pleth-ora of books by subject and grade level from a local library or bookstore. Consider teaming up with another family too. Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” ~ Malcolm Gladwell

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Mar. 17St. Patrick’S Day tumble timeIn honor of St. Patrick’s Day, children are invited to come to The Arizona Sunrays dressed in their favorite green t-shirt, leotard, or anything green! Anyone wearing green will save $1.00 OFF admission! The Open Gym “tumble time” is held every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 1–12. Children get to play on various pieces of gymnastics equipment and in foam pits, jump up and down on trampolines, and enjoy unstructured exercise, play time and fun. Cost is $5 per child (cash) or $8 per child (debit/credit.) Adult supervision is required for children under 6 years. Open to members and non-members. 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. (602) 992-5790 or www.arizonasunrays.com

Mar. 30Pajama PartyThe Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center will host a special “Kids’ Night Out” Pajama Party from 6 to 10 p.m. for ages 3 to 13. Dress the kids in their favorite PJ’s so they can enjoy a great evening of gymnastics, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are included. Cost is $25 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. Advanced registration is required. 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. (602) 992-5790 or www.arizonasunrays.com

ongoingFree baby SPlaSh Swim claSSeSHubbard Family Swim School’s new Riverview location - conveniently locatednear Scottsdale - offers FREE “baby splash” swim classes every day of the week except Mondays for babies 8 weeks to 5 months of age. These 30-minute water acclimation classes give parents or caregivers a chance to learn excellent tips on how to enjoy tub time at home with baby and also learn how to prepare baby for swim lessons. The temperature of the heated, indoor swimming pools is 90 degrees all year long. Babies love it! Advanced registration is required. Please call ahead to learn about the many different class times and space availability. 1061 N. Dobson Road, Suite 101, Mesa. (602) 971-4044 or www.hubbardswim.com

Mar. 23 inDoor Family Swim For chilDren with SPecial neeDSHubbard Family Swim School’s new Riverview location - conveniently locatednear Scottsdale - invites all children with any kind of special need and their families to come to a monthly, fun-filled swim event from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. This indoor, family swimming event is held on the 4th Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by parents. There are two, heated 90-degree indoor pools. They are four feet deep with ledges and steps for exploration and fun. There are also showers and a changing area. Lifeguards will be present. All swimmers, regardless of aptitude are encouraged to participate. Cost is $10 per family. Advanced registration is not required. Just show up and have some fun! 1061 N. Dobson Road, Suite 101, Mesa. (602) 971-4044 or www.hubbardswim.com

aPr. 14 Free oPen houSe at FrienDly PineS camP in PreScottFor families who would like to learn more about Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, this renowned, 72-year old sleepaway camp for boys and girls will host an exciting Open House event on Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of camp tours, wagon rides, toasting marshmallows, zip line rides, drawings for prizes, delicious refreshments, and more. A free buffet lunch will be served. The camp staff will also discuss with new parents all the emotional and physical benefits of sending children to a sleepaway camp for the first time.

Friendly Pines Camp is available for children ages 6 through 13 and offers awide range of traditional camp activities: sports, horseback riding, waterskiing, rock climbing, performing arts, fine arts, pets, hiking, canoe, kayaking, and more.The camp is located at 933 East Friendly Pines Road, Prescott. Advanced registration for the Open House is requested. Call (928) 445-2128. For more information, visit www.friendlypines.com

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JUNE 1–7, 2013FRIENDLY PINES, PRESCOTT, AZ

$650 – FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE

Arizona’s premier, week-long, residential summer camp for children ages

7-14 with moderate to severe asthma. Licensed medical professionals monitor the children’s healthcare needs round-the-clock while children enjoy the traditional activities of summer camp like archery, fishing and canoeing. Asthma education is integrated

with recreational camp activities, empowering children to understand and avoid their asthma triggers, recognize

warning signals of an oncoming episode, properly use their medications, and exercise control over their disease.


A Unique Way of Adding FUN to Your Event!

Introducing the Valley’s NEW Trackless Train! DESERT DWELLERS EXPRESS

480-694-7697 • DesertDwellersExpress.comFULLY INSURED

• The train comes to you in cities throughout the Valley• Fun for all ages–children to adults• Rent the train by the hour or even multiple days• Special events, company outings, and many other types of events• Desert Dwellers Express consists of an engine, 2 cars, 1 caboose,

Engineer Tom, and a souvenier boarding pass• All cars have paddled seats, seat belts, doors and non-slip flooring• Enjoy the whistle and bells as the train chugs along bringing smiles

to everyone!

ReseRve YouR Date Now!

Call for pricing.

Present this couPon at your event and you will receive $10.00 OFFthe first hour rate

ALL AboARD!

“Never too old to ride a train.”Tom Henrickson,Engineer/Owner

LAUGH HARD & PLAY HARD!

LEARN TO SWIM NOW - BE READY FOR SUMMER!

7 SPORTS CAMP LOCATIONS soccer, volleyball, archery, swimming,

baseball, basketball, field sports REGISTER NOW!

INDOOR, YEAR-ROUND SWIM LESSONSFREE BABY SPLASH 8 wks - 5 mos LITTLE SNAPPERS 6 mos - 35 mos

GROUP LESSONS 3 yrs - 12 yrsPHOENIX, RIVERVIEW & PEORIA

HUBBARDSWIM.COM HUBBARDSPORTS.COM602.971.4044& Sports Camp

east valley march 2013

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