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t’s  already  that  time  of  year  to  start  planning  and  thinking  about  next  school  year.  We  are  blessed  to  have  so  many  

in  a  community  that  values  education  and  wants  to  give  the  best  to  our  kids  regardless  of  what  the  government  says  

and  put  us  in  a  box  of  “rural  area”  with  a  rural  budget.  There  

good  variety  of  what  our  Deep  East  Texas  area  has  to  offer.

 

its  knowledge  and  activities  in  this  area.  We  wanted  to  highlight  

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YOUR  HOMEHome  TourIn  the  Kitchen:  Easy  Easter  BrunchYour  Pantry:  Slow  CookingGrammy's  Dirt:  The  Old  Faithful  Crepe  Myrtle

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Calendar:  Upcoming  Events

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YOUR  CHILDPretty  BabiesLook  at  MeParent  Thoughts:  Spring  Break  on  a  BudgetParty  101:  The  Flip  BoxBirthday  Bash:  Chase's  Big  DayWhy  I  Love  Being  a  Mom:  Shelly  Barone

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president:  Stephanie  Oliver  managing  editor:  Beth  Johnson  |  [email protected]  director  of  sales:  Kim  Iribarren  |  [email protected]  marketingconsultant:  Kevin  McCarty  |  [email protected]   layout  and  design:  Macy  Haffey

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YOUR  HOME10   12   14   15  grammy's  dirt

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Pancake  Breakfast  SandwichYield:  4  servings  Prep  Time:  15  minutes  Cook  Time:  15  minutes

Pancakes:Crisco  Original  No-Stick  Cooking  Spray

1/3  cup  water1/4  cup  Hungry  Jack  Original  Syrup1/2  cup  shredded  sharp  cheddar  cheese1  cup  frozen  shredded  hash  brown  potatoes,  thawed,  chopped  into  bite-sized  pieces1/4  teaspoon  salt4  3-inch  round  sausage  patties*

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For  pancakes:

medium  

or  until  golden  brown.  Turn.  Cook  second  side  2  minutes.

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and  another  pancake  to  make  breakfast  sandwich.  Repeat  with  remaining  ingredients  to  make  3  more  sandwiches.

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YOUR  PANTRY

 by  

othing  says  “welcome  home”  like  the  aroma  of  a  hot  meal  waiting  for  you  after  a  long  day.  Slow  cooking  is  back  and  

LEARNING  TO  COOK  WITH  A  SLOW  COOKER

Whether  you  consider  yourself  a  slow  cooker  novice  or  have  some  experience  cooking  with  a  slow  cooker,  there  are  a  few  things  you  should  know.  

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Crocker  websites  provide  diabetic  friendly  slow  cooker  recipes.

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tute  reduced  fat  versions  of  these  foods.  

times  and  settings.  Getting  the  results  you  desire  from  your  slow  cooker  takes  a  little  

inch  from  the  rim.  

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myrtles  in  her  yard.  I  drove  back  

rubble  was  the  same  old  crepe  myrtles  that  have  been  there  for  a  so  long.  Still  beautiful.  

of  these  beautiful  old  trees  that  were  such  natural   survivors.   Mama   Clara   was   a    horticulturist  and  didn’t  even  know  it.  She  would  prune  some  of  her  trees  when  they  

never  touched.

crepe  myrtles  as  nothing  but  big  gnarly  

whacking  our  crepe  myrtles  so  severely.  My  friend  said  they  all  look  like  the  have  a  bad  

I  have  to  agree  with  her.  They  look  terrible.

tell  you  this  fact.  These  trees  are  not  like  other   trees   that  may  need  pruned.  They  have   a   beautiful   natural   structure   that  should  not  be  revised.  It  accomplishes  nothing  

are  produced  without  pruning.  In   fact   if  

strong  enough  to  hold  up  the  clusters.

only  cut  the  suckers  at  the  bottom  of  the  tree.  Cut  only  the  dead  limbs  and  the  ones  that  might  be  rubbing  against  another  one.  

bigger  than  a  pencil.    

These  are   some  of   the  best   landscaping  trees   in   the   south.  Use   them.  They  are  

tally  and  then  the  ones  that  you  might  see  at  an  old  home  place  that  is  still  so  stately.  You  will  see  a  big  difference.  

plant  it  in  the  sun  with  good  air  circulation.  

is  one  of   the   funguses   that   they  can  get.  Otherwise   they  aren’t   susceptible   to   too  many  things.  They  love  the  acidic  soil  in  

the  summer  months  come  and  there  isn’t  

plant.  You  can  get  them  from  4  to  35  feet.    

by  Felicia  Dark  

F

The  Old  Faithful  Crepe  Myrtle

Here  are  a  few  that  do  well  in  our  area:

Natchez-reach  heights  of  30  feet.  Large  blooms.

Muskogee-

tolerance  to  powdery  mildew.  Reaches  around  20  feet  or  so.

Basham’s  Party  Pink-  Introduced  in  

be  tall.

ones  also.

So  keep  with  the  old  southern  tradition  and  plant  a  crepe  myrtle  and  let  if  grow  without  the  clippers  attached  to  it.

GRAMMY'S  DIRT

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photographed  by  Lisa  Crow

YOUR  EDUCATION18   22  drug  free  all  stars  

26   30  school  features

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ith  a  growing  number  of  children  diagnosed  with  

more   communities   are  building  up  a  network  of  

support.  East  Texas  has  a  number  of  wonderful  resources  for  parents  of  children  

has  been  a  lot  learned  about  each  of  the  

educational  needs  make  great  strides  by  reaching  out  to  those  in  the  educational  and  medical  community;  the  people  who  

a  daily  basis.  The  earlier  the  intervention  

Here  is  a  list  of  local  networks  for  Special  

SPECIAL  SERVICES

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CAMPS:Elijah’s  Retreat

CHURCHES:GBC  KidZ  Buddies  Supporting  children  with  special  needs  as  they  learn  and  grow  in  their  relationship  with  Christ

GBC   KidZ   Buddies   is   the   special   needs  

doches.  It  is  a  safe  and  loving  environment  

developmental  or  medical  disabilities  in  an  inclusion  setting  so  that  their  families  may  attend  church  services.  Children  served  in  the  program  are  matched  (1:1)  with  trained  volunteers.  The  GBC  KidZ  Buddies  program  is  offered  during  the  Sunday  morning  

our  Wednesday  night  children’s  programming  for  parents  involved  in  a  small  group.

Lufkin  First  Assembly

our   children   with   special   needs   are   no    

day  mornings   in   our   new   sensory   room  

kids   with   special   needs.   Complete   with  

dren  we  serve  become  actively  engaged  in    developing  a  relationship  with  Christ  in  an  environment   that  meets   their   needs   and  interests.

Sunday  mornings.  

EDUCATION:GETCAP  Head  Start

Charlotte  Weaver  Stokes  Complex

LISDSpecial  EducationDeidra  Harrison  

NISDSpecial  EducationChristy  Clark  

The  Helping  HousePrivate  School

developmental  delays.  

EVALUATION:Dr.  Kathryn  Akin  M.D.

EVENTS:Family  Kite  Fest  Presented  by  The  Helping  House

SOME  HELPFUL  RESOURCES

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OCCUPATIONAL  THERAPY:Cornerstone  E.C.I.

that  helps  families  who  have  children  birth  

parents   and   staff  work   to   improve   the    

adaptive  development  in  an  effort  to  build  a  stronger  foundation  for  the  child’s  future.

FUNctional  Pediatrics

PARENT  INFORMATION:Changing  the  PathMonthly   support   group   in   Lufkin   for  families  with  children  under  the  autism  

East  Texas  Autism  CoalitionOffers  occasional  trainings.

Region  7  Education  Service  CenterThe  Region  7  Education  Service  Center  

area.  They  have  workshops  geared  toward  

 to  www.esc7.net.  Click  on  “Professional  Development”  tab  then  “Workshops”.

PHYSICAL  THERAPY:Jeffrey  Cuevas,  PT

Majal  Minguez,  PT

SOCIAL:Best  Buddies-SFA  program

 enhancing  the  lives  of  people  with  intellectual  disabilities  by  providing  opportunites  

employment.

 

Burke   Center-Family   Counseling    Association

The  Helping  House:  Social  Skills  Group  

SPEECH  AND  LANGUAGE:Lydia  Richardson,  M.S.,  CCC/SLPClinic  Director

Stephen  F.  Austin  Little  Jacks  ClinicPreschool   language   stimulation   group   for  children  exhibiting  language  delay.

CCC/SLP

Hetti  Legg

Professional   Speech   &   Language    Services

CCC/SLP

Program  

SFA  Stanley  Speech  &  Hearing  Clinic

The  Speech  and  Hearing  Clinic  offers  a  variety  of  services  for  individuals  demonstrating  communication  disorders.  Services  that  are  provided  include:  speech  and  lan

consultation  with  parents  and  clients.

Bridget  Studer,  CCC

SPORTS  –  RECREATION:Developmental  Swim  ClassLehmann  Swim  Center  at  Boys  &  Girls

Special  Needs  Gymnastics  &  Special  Needs  Softball  

MEDICAL:Dr.  Greg  Hyde

ting  edge  therapies  for  children  with  autism.

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They  will  be  active  during  this  school  year  as  they  volunteer  their  time  in  the  com

applications  and  reviewed  and  then  the  youth  are  called  in  individually  for  a  short  interview.  They  

through  training  to  ensure  they  are  prepared  to  talk  to  media  as  well  as  the  public  about  the  issues  DRUG  FREE  ALL  STARS

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Jessica  Alvarez    Central  High  School    I  want  to  go  to  college  and  pursue  a  career  in  

Anna  Catherine  Alvis    Lufkin  High  School    

at  Austin  to  pursue  a  dual  degree  in  Government  

Emma  Avery  Hudson  High  School    I  will  be  attending  SFA  in  the  fall,  and  I  am  going  to  get  a  degree  in  elementary  education  

Kristin  Boulware  Zavalla  High  School    I  have  signed   to  play  softball  at  Angelina  

education/  kinesiology  degree  so  that  I  can  

Missouri  Brown    Lufkin  High  School    

Kayla  Caldwell  Hudson  High  School    After  high  school,  I  plan  to  attend  Stephen  

Jace  Childress  Central  High  School    US  Airforce  

Hollie  Cole  Diboll  High  School    

College  Station  with  my  best  friend,  Jessica  

Sarah  Elizabeth  Cooper      Zavalla  High  School      After  graduating  high  school,  I  plan  to  attend  Angelina  Community  College  to  receive  my  

Jessica  Cordero    Central  High  School    I  plan  to  attend  SFA  and  pursue  a  career  in  

Elijah  Cutler  Hudson  High  School    

Ryan  Dempsey  Lufkin  High  School    

in  business  with  an  emphasis  on  marketing  

Christina  Denby  Huntington  High  School   .    

Mallory  Dorman    Lufkin  High  School    

Abby  Eddins  Lufkin  High  School    I  plan  to  attend  Angelina  College  in  the  fall  and  work  on  an  Associate  in  Applied  Science  

Mary  Margaret  Fenley  Lufkin  High  School    After   graduation,   I  will   attend  Baylor  University  where  I  plan  to  major  in  busi-ness  with  a  focus  on  business  management  and  technology  also  known  as  supply  chain  

Felicia  Fry  Lufkin  High  School    I  plan  on  going  to  Baylor  University  to  major  

After  that  I  will  attend  a  medical  school  of  

Rebecca  Gill    Hudson  High  School    I  plan  to  continue  on  to  Baylor  University  “Sic   ‘em  Bears”  and  major   in  nursing   to  

DRUG FREE ALL STARS

   

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Grace  Grandgeorge  Lufkin  High  School    

I  will  begin  my  studies  at  Angelina  College  then  continue  my  education  at  a   four  year  

Morgan  Harbuck  Hudson  High  School      After  high  school,  I  plan  to  go  to  SFASU  and  

Jasmine  Henderson  Lufkin  High  School    

University  for  one  year  and  then  transfer  to  

Kristen  Herrington  Hudson  High  School    I  plan  to  attend  Tarleton  State  University  in  

them  while  taking  pre-vet  courses  then  transferring  

Addison  Hester    Lufkin  High  School    

Max  Iguess  Central  High  School    

Chris  Inman  Hudson  High  School    I  am  going  to  attend  Angelina  College  for  

the  remaining  two  years  to  major  in  business  

Acacia  Jackson  Lufkin  High  School      

Melissa  James  Hudson  High  School    I  plan  to  attend  Angelina  College  and  transfer  later  on   to  SFA  to  pursue  a  degree   in   the  

Kristina  Loftin  Central  High  School.    I  will   pursue   a   career   in   Psychology,  

Nohema  Mendoza  Lufkin  High  School    

Carina  Ortega  Hudson  High  School    

I  also  plan  to  continue  my  education  in  nursing  

Heather  Phillips    Huntington  High  School    I  want  to  go  to  Angelina  College  and  apply  

Caitelyn  Powell  Zavalla  High  School    I  plan  to  attend  Angelina  College  to  get  my  

Rajitha  Reddy  Lufkin  High  School    After  high  school,  I  want  to  continue  my  education  

California  and  travel  as  much  as  possible!

Christopher  Reynolds  Hudson  High  School    After  graduation,  I  will  be  attending  Ange-

Technical  College  in  Waco,  majoring  in  Net-

Jessica  Skipper  Diboll  High  School    After  graduating  high  school,  I  will  be  at-

Mason  Spangler  Central  High  School    I  would  like  to  attend  college  for  four  years  

Haley  Squires  Lufkin  High  School    

at  Austin  where  I  will  be  majoring  in  Public  -

Kourtney  Walker  Hudson  High  School    

 University  in  the  fall  of  2013  and  major  in  

education.  

Elizabeth  Grace  Williams  Huntington  High  School    In  the  fall  of  2013,  I  am  attending  Stephen  

Therapy  with  a  minor  in  Special  Education  

GrandgeorgeConstruction

Dr. DonaldCagle, MD

900 Crown Colony Drive | Lufkin, TX 75901(936) 637-­8811 | www.crown-­colony.com

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Angelina  Arts  Alliance  inspires  our  youth

 

and  inspiring  young  people.  Both  the  Schooltime  Series  and  CampCenterStage  are  generously  underwritten  by  the  T.L.L.  Temple  Foundation.

Schooltime  Seriesfor  

opportunity  for  teachers  to  integrate  the  arts  into  their  daily  lesson  plans.  They  are  

 

Camp  CenterStage

through  eleventh  grades.  Experienced  theater  educators  come  to  Lufkin  from  all  over  Texas  to  bring  their  love  for  the  performing  arts  to  our  local  kids.  The  camp  

end  of  May.  There  is  also  an  opportunity  for   local  theater  students  to  work  for  

More  Opportunities

 community  outreach  opportunities  through  master  classes  taught  by  the  artists    

love  to  share  their  craft  with  students  who  are  eager  to  learn.  For  more  information  

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MOTHER’S  DAY  OUT  PROGRAMS1.      Calvary  Baptist  Church

 

2.      Carpenters  Kids   Carpenters  Way  Baptist  Church

   

3.      First  United  Methodist   Director:  Betsy  Bales   201  East  Hospital  Street

   

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4.      My  Growing  Place   Director:  Debbie  Denby

 

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5.      SFA  Early  Childhood  Lab   Director:  Lori  Harkness

 

    until  5:30pm

6.      Sonshine  School

  Director:  Susan  Bentley

 

7.      Tanglewood  Learning  Center

  Director:  Elise  Gavin   1118  Tanglewood  Circle

   

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8.      Wee  Care   First  Baptist  Church   Director:  Shauna  Pittman   106  East  Bremond

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9.      First  Christian

1300  South  First

   

 

10.      Just  Kids  Preschool   Director:  Katrina  Smith   523  South  Bynum

  3K  &  4K  programs  

11.      Another  Just  Kids  Preschool   Director:  Katrina  Smith   3024  Ted  Trout  Drive

  3K  &  4K  programs  

LEGEND ACCREDITED

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PRIVATE PROGRAMYesNo

SPECIAL SUBJECTSAfter School Creative CareArcheryArtChapelComputersMusic

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SCHOOLDIRECTORY

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SCHOOLS1.      Christ  Episcopal  School

 

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2.      Fredonia  Hill  Baptist   Principal:  Mrs.  Peggy  Fedun   1711  South  Street

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3.      Harmony  Christian  School

  1601  Rice  Drive

 

  Extended  Day  Care

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4.      Crimson  Christian  Academy

  1615  Tulane  Drive

   

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5.      Lufkin  ISD  P.A.C.E.   Gifted  and  Talented   Director:  Cindy  Henderson

6.      Nacogdoches  Christian  Academy   Director:  Donna  Baker   211  SE  Stallings

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7.      Pineywoods  Community  Academy   Paramus  Early  College  HighSchool   Director:  Bruce  Marchand   ECHS  Principal:  Merilyn  Session   Secondary  Principal:  Monica  Gunter

             Delbert  Murphy   602  South  Raguet

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8.      Lufkin  ISD  DUAL  Language   Director:  Sylvia  Eubanks

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9.      Regents  Academy   Headmaster:  David  Bryant

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10.      SFA  Charter  School   Principal:  Lysa  Hagan

 

11.      St.  Cyprian’s  Episcopal  School   Head  of  School:  Mr.  Brinn  Williford

  Become  a  fan  of  St.  Cyprian’s  Episcopal       School  on  facebook.

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12.      St.  Patrick  Catholic  School

  2116  Lowry  Street

 

13.      Tanglewood  Learning  Center

  Director:  Elise  Gavin   1118  Tanglewood  Circle

   

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PINEYWOODS  COMMUNITY  ACADEMYSCHOOL  FEATURES

funded  by  taxpayer  dollars  and  is  accredited  

 

tion  in  a  large  suburban  Texas  school  district.    The  combined  administrative  staff  brings  over  120  years  of  public  school  experience  to  the  academy.  

Pineywoods  also  has  a   close  working   relationship  with    

College  High  School  and  an  acronym   that   stands   for  

 

that  means  "We  are  preparing  for  life."  

High  school  students  can  earn  up  to  60  hours  of  college    

associate’s  degree  with  a  vocational  nursing  certification.    

 

classroom  space.  For  this  year  the  school  has  added  six  

student  parking  lot.

The  addition  of  a  gym  will  help  house  a  growing  sports  program.  Pineywoods   secondary   students   can  compete  

this  year  high  school  varsity  competition  began  in  UIL  

2  through  high  school  and  has  a  high  school  Speech  and  

where  students  can  participate  in  UIL  Solo  and  Ensemble  

other  advanced  academic  programs   includes  an  active  Destination  Imagination  program.

access  to  enhanced  learning  opportunities  using  the  latest  technology.  Pineywoods  also  has  a  Gifted  and  Talented  

Pineywoods  opens  early  at  6:30  a.m.   to  accommodate  working  parents  and  has  an  afterschool  care  program  that  stays  open  as  late  as  6  p.m.  for  younger  students.

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College  Preparatory  Charter  School

 

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YOU CAN TOO

CALL (936) 632-­4397FOR MORE INFO!

HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL

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Federally insured by NCUA

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PEOPLE WHO JUST GET BY

THE BIG SPENDERS

PEOPLE WHO “GET IT”

THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE:

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SCHOOL  FEATURES

operated  in  a  deliberate  fashion.  This  has  been  the  case  for  the  last  58  years.  Our  motto  for  the  year  is  to  bring  in  to  focus  a  daily  reminder  of  the  school’s  mission  as  a  rallying  point  for  what  we  do.

The  term  On  purpose  indicates  operating  with  intentionality  or  in  a  deliberate  fashion.  It  also  indicates  a  

 

set  of  strategies  and  vocabulary  for  our  students  all  the  way  through.”

by  St.  Cyprian’s   teachers   is   the  SmartPlan.  In  some  circles   this  document  might  be  called  and  IEP  or  

typical  SmartPlan  will  document  a  student’s  learning  style.  Each  SmartPlan  will  also  show  the  parent  the  

for  the  child’s  achievement  for  the  next  year.

 

student  needs  and  strengths.    Chapel  services  three  times  weekly  allow  for  the  spiritual  growth  of  the  children.  

The  true  purpose  of  St.  Cyprian’s  Episcopal  School  will  never  change.  That  purpose  has  been  and  always    

ESt.  Cyprian's  Episcopal  School

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We welcome you and your child to the exciting adventure of discovery and learning!

Tanglewood Learning Center provides the opportunity for parents to choose a Preschool or a Montessori School.

Montessori is an educational experience and not a daycare service. As a private school, we offer a year-­round educational program designed to promote the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special and unique individual.

Tanglewood Montessori School is designed to fill the individual needs of children ages 18 months through kindergarten. The school is modeled after what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the prepared environment", an environment which possesses order and logic. These first years of school encourage a child's natural enthusiasm and love of learning. "Learning by doing", as called by Dr. Montessori, encourages practical applications and use of materials designed for that purpose. Children develop at their own pace and according to their own capabilities.

This educational program fully incorporates the Montessori philosophy. Montessori methods and materials are used in all classrooms. We achieve our educational and social goals through one-­on-­one instruction, small group lessons and a variety of activities based on Montessori principles. Children are guided toward a state of self-­direction.

Tanglewood Learning Center provides before and after school care for our students as well as an after school program for students from area schools. Our after school program offers parents a safe and happy environment for their children. We also offer a theme based, well planned, full day Summer Program.

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We welcome you and your child to the exciting adventure of discovery and learning!

Tanglewood Learning Center provides the opportunity for parents to choose a Preschool or a Montessori School.

Montessori is an educational experience and not a daycare service. As a private school, we offer a year-­round educational program designed to promote the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special and unique individual.

Tanglewood Montessori School is designed to fill the individual needs of children ages 18 months through kindergarten. The school is modeled after what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the prepared environment", an environment which possesses order and logic. These first years of school encourage a child's natural enthusiasm and love of learning. "Learning by doing", as called by Dr. Montessori, encourages practical applications and use of materials designed for that purpose. Children develop at their own pace and according to their own capabilities.

This educational program fully incorporates the Montessori philosophy. Montessori methods and materials are used in all classrooms. We achieve our educational and social goals through one-­on-­one instruction, small group lessons and a variety of activities based on Montessori principles. Children are guided toward a state of self-­direction.

Tanglewood Learning Center provides before and after school care for our students as well as an after school program for students from area schools. Our after school program offers parents a safe and happy environment for their children. We also offer a theme based, well planned, full day Summer Program.

Purpose:

the child develop within him/herself a foundation of habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.

others and the environment.

Philosophy and Goals:Dr. Maria Montessori observed and studied the nature of the learning process in children. She believed that every child delights in spontaneous activity directed toward intellectual discovery. The carefully prepared environment of a Montessori classroom nourishes a child's natural development. Attitudes and confidence developed during the formative years will serve children throughout their lives. For a confident child, new activities are not only a challenge but also a delight. Children are most apt to retain a positive attitude toward learning and acquire confidence in a relaxed atmosphere where they set their own pace, follow their own interests and are free of criticism and competition.

The following are some basic Montessori concepts:

the conscious level.

activities that allow children to develop and refine their movements. The natural development of "I CAN DO IT MYSELF" is respected.

of liberty (not license) which forms the basis of real self-­discipline. This is a higher discipline which originates within children as they practice making their own decisions and exercising their own will. It is not a discipline imposed on the child by a teacher or based on rewards or punishments.

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PLACES  &  FACES

Interested  in  purchasing  a  photo  you  see?  Visit  lisacrowphotography.smugmug.com!

photographed  by  Lisa  Crow

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photographed  by  Lisa  Crow

YOUR  COMMUNITY40   42   44  inspiring  woman

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ON  THE  SCENE

There  are  a  growing  number  of  special  needs  children  to  our  

include  a  space  that  would  help  the  kids  be  excited  about  coming  

kids.    Our  goal  was  to  create  an  environment  where  the  parents  

of.    That  way  they  can  attend  church  without   the  worry  and  guilt  of  leaving  their  child.”

tactile  toys.    

because  they  struggle  with  trying  to  accommodate  their  child’s  needs.  “There  are  many  families  with  a  special  needs  child  that  

What  makes  this  special  room  and  the  ministry  work  is  the  men  

Super  Kid  Works  “Buddies”  will  often  accompany  the  kids  into  

kids  to  have  a  great  time.

value  into  practice  with  this  ministry.”

 

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LUFKIN FIRST ASSEMBLY

SPECIAL NEEDS

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We Are Giving Away

FORTY $1000Scholarships!

Stop by or visit ourwebsite for additional

information.

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Spring  Break

The  Reading  Railroad

the  museum  to  listen  to  local  celebrities  read  stories  at  various  stations  around  

Lauran  Ingalls  Wilder,  the  Musical

Open  House  at  Harmony  Christian  School

   

14th  Annual  Easter  Egg  Hunt

CASA  Superhero  5K,  10K  and  Fun  Run

STOMP

AAUW  29th  Woman  of  the  Year  Banquet

The  American  Association  of  University  of  Women  will  honor  Scotty  Sherrill  

To submit your event for the April issue, email your event to

[email protected] by March 20th.

UPCOMING  EVENTSCALENDAR

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Mark  your  calendars  for

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We  offer  degrees  in  the  following  areas:

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pushed  her  to  excellence.  Upon  

State  University  on  a  full  academic  scholarship.  She  earned  a  degree  in  psychology  and  

degree   in   elementary   education   and   a      

Education  with  an  emphasis  in  autism.  She  has  been  married  to  Daniel  for  ten  years.  He  has  supported  her  in  every  step  of  this  

 

afternoons  by  their  mom’s  side  as  she  serves  autistic  children  and  their  families.  

always  extremely  curious  about  how  the  brain  works  and  how  that  affected  the  way  

little  friend  who  lined  up  magnets  on  the  

front  of  my  desk  and  he  hated  it  when  I  

and  she  was  intrigued.    

She  went  on  to  teach  special  education  in  the  

that  mother  struggle  and  working  desperately  

more  to  be  a  constant  support  to  these  parents  than  she  was  currently  able  to  do  in  a  public  

House  was  born.”  That  mother  she  was  help

needed  to  walk  by  faith  and  proceed  with  her  vision  of  The  Helping  House.

Throughout  the  process  of  developing  and  

husband   and   children   often   serve   right  

Dillon  and  Korenna  are  endlessly  patient  

noons  at  The  Helping  House  with  me  while  

and  they  love  my  students.”  

 three  primary  components  for  diagnosis:  

combinations  of  these  symptoms  can  lead  

symptoms  that  don’t  appear  in  the  original  psychological  descriptions.

Having  a  child  with  autism  is  not  an  easy  

beyond  the  present  with  their  child.  For  the  

each  day.  The  goal  of  The  Helping  House  is  to  be  a  resource  in  the  community  to  these  

reason  to  reinvent  the  wheel.  Many  parents  

information  to  parents  and  professionals  who  are  facing  an  autism  diagnosis.”  East  

my  vision  is  to  provide  this  help  at  a  reduced  

A

AMANDA  JOHNSON

 photography  by  Morgan  Due  

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The  Helping  House  offers  several  programs  to  families  with  autistic  children  or  other  children  with  developmental  delays.  

autism  and  a  summer  clinic  for  public  school  children  who  need  

House  has  supported  over  seventy  families.  

follow  an  intentionally  structured  schedule;  it  is  the  backbone  of  what  they  do.  The  children  arrive  at  eight  in  the  morning  and  immediately  begin  their  schedules.  They  work  in  the  content  

child  receives  an  individual  education  plan  that  outlines  their  

They  have  a  group  lesson  about  something  like  “how  to  take  turns  in  conversation”  and  then  put  the  lesson  into  practice  with  group  games  and  team  building  exercises.

hours  reading  and  researching  to  be  at  “the  top  of  her  game”  

she  spends  most  of  her  time  between  students  engaged  in  “text  

INSPIRING  WOMAN

 photography  by  Morgan  Due  

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 department.  They  have  interns  from  these  programs  three  days  a  

Helping  House  and  fundraising  events.

community  for  support.  There  are  several  opportunities  throughout  

events  and  donations  is  used  to  reduce  the  price  of  tuition  for  these  

Helpful  Advice  from  AmandaHelp!  I  have  a  child  with  autism.  

have  done  this  before.  Get  plugged  in  to  a  support  group.  Call  me  for  a  consultation.  The  Helping  House  as  a  private  school  

and  hopefully  put  their  minds  at  ease  about  all  of  the  confusing  information  that  is  out  there.  I  know  you  can’t  go  to  conferences  

but  I  bet  I  know  someone  who  does.  

How  can  I  help  my  child  befriend  someone  with  autism?

your  kids  are  going  to  encounter  someone  “on  the  spectrum”  if  they  haven’t  already.  I  think  it  is  best  to  be  prepared.  I  tell  

that  kids  with  autism  have  brains  that  work  differently.  This  

rule  on  how  to  be  supportive.  Learn  what  the  child  likes  and  

won’t  learn  to  participate  unless  he  is  given  ample  opportunity.  

Autism  is  expensive!special  

day  or  $2000/month  without  tuition  assistance  

500  per  month  (research  shows  that  gluten  free  foods  cost  

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lmost  everything  that  I’ve  learned  

extremely  grateful  for  the  education  that  I  have  and  the  opportunities  

lessons  that  I  have  learned  were  not  learned  in  a  classroom.  They  were  learned  by  living  life.

I   learned   that   all   of   us   fall   prey   to   the    

is   fear.  Fear   for  our   loved  ones.  Fear   for  ourselves.   I   learned  not   to   take  anything  for  granted.  I  learned  that  people  are  suf

learned   to   love   life   even   if   it  doesn’t  love  me  back  all  the  time.

along  and  prove  what  it  should  be  like.  I  learned  that  not  everyone  cares  about  others  as  much  as  I  do.  I  learned  that  not  everyone  is  good  at  keeping  secrets.  I  learned  how  to  be  a  friend.  I  learned  that  friends  come  in  all  ages.  I  learned  to  lean  on  others  even  when  I  really  don’t  want  to.  I  learned  that  my  child

hood  friends  most  likely  won’t  be  my  lifelong  

related  by  blood.  I  learned  to  surround  myself  with  people  who  lift  me  up.  

I  learned  that  beauty  isn’t  the  same  for  everyone.  I  learned  to  accept  myself  no  matter  what  the  number  on  the  scale  is.  I  learned  that  a  nice  personality  goes  a   lot   further   than  a  

thing  that  sits  on  your  head  and  protects  you  from  sunburns.  I  also  learned  that  hair  grows  back.  I  learned  that  the  number  of  compliments  I  get  from  people  don’t  mean  a  thing  if  I  can’t  accept  myself.

I  learned  that  I’m  worth  waiting  for.  I  learned  that  being  single  doesn’t  mean  that  I’m  missing  out.  I  learned  that  you  can’t  expect  people  to  change  for  you  if  you’re  not  willing  to  change  for  them.  I  learned  that  the  guys  that  make  you  doubt  yourself  are  not   the  guys  worth  chasing.  I  learned  to  get  over  the  guys  that  got  over  me.  I  learned  to  not  beat  myself  up  over   things   that  didn’t  work  out.  I   learned  

that  my  brain  has.  I   learned  that  a  broken  

heart   isn’t   the  end  of   the  world.  I   learned  that  the  love  that  I  want  to  experience  with  

he  died   for  me.  I   learned  that   this   love   is  

I  learned  that  the  plan  I  have  for  myself  isn’t  always  the  plan  that  God  has  for  me.  I  learned  to  stop  being  angry  with  God  for  not  working  according  to  my  schedule.  I  learned  to  be  a  

extremely  important.  I  learned  to  listen.    

I  learned  to  take  things  one  day  at  a  time.  I  learned  that  it’s  ok  to  lie  in  bed  all  day  and  eat  ice  cream  every  once  in  a  while.  I  learned  to  take  breaks.  I  learned  that  pushing  myself  when  I’m  not  ready   is  probably   the  worst  thing  I  can  possibly  do.

I   learned  to  not  overlook  things   that  don’t  feel  right.  I  learned  to  follow  my  gut.  I  learned  to  take  chances.  I  learned  that  giving  someone  more  chances  isn’t  always  the  best  decision.  I  learned  to  forgive.  I  learned  that  forgetting  is  way  harder  than  forgiving.  I  learned  that  

on  it  is  hurtful.  I  learned  not  to  hate.  I  learned  that  doing  something  in  spite  of  someone  or  something  is  never  a  good  idea.  

lutely  adore  it.  I  learned  that  study  breaks  are  absolutely  necessary   for  my   sanity.   I  learned  that   laughing  is  also  necessary  for  my   sanity.   I   learned   that   studying   with  friends  is  never  a  good  idea.  I  learned  that  test  weeks  make  me  homesick.  I  learned  that  Lufkin   is  nice   to  come  home   to  and  will  always  be  home.  

I  learned  who  I  am.  I  learned  who  I  want  to  be.  I  learned  where  I  want  to  be.  I  learned  what  it’s  like  to  know  you  have  a  purpose.  I  learned  what  it’s  like  to  be  truly  happy.  

So  here’s  to  more  experiences  that  teach  me  great  lessons.  Here’s  to  adventures.  Here’s  to  life.  

CHANGING  THE  WORLD

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LIFE  LESSONS

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Mycah  regained  her  independence  

door  of  her  bedroom  and  proceeded  

hoped  for  success.  Many  minutes  passed  before   she   entered   the   family   room    

 

shortcoming  paled  in  comparison.

Christ  at  that  time  and  a  

me  know  Mycah’s  most  powerful   instruction  would  be   living  under  the  same  roof  as  me.  I  

teacher.  Such  an  impor

research  into  His  Word.  

the  Bible’s  description  of  a  woman  of  noble  character.  Surprised  to  learn  this  description  

verse  beginning  with  a  successive  letter  of  

it   again.  Then   I  got   intimidated.  The  woman  described  in  those  verses  is  a  master  

plants  stress  me  out  and  this  Proverbs  lady  

surprise  Chris  with  a  spontaneous  date.  Our   little   family  needed  an  outing   to    celebrate  Mycah's  returning  health.  We  sent  him  an  email  at  work  inviting  him  to  meet  us  at  a  favorite  restaurant  when  he  got  off  work.  We  selected  our  fanciest  clothes  matched  with  the  perfect  accessories  and  put  on  sparkly  lip  gloss.  Mycah  

 Mycah.   I  unwound   the  hose   and   she  

“What?”

the  dirt.”

the  top  of  the  water  again.  By  now  my  

polished  look  by  the  moment.  

 Mycah  to  stay  there  and  water  the  tree  

to  the  garage  to  get  a  bag  of  soil.  Upon  arrival  and  following  a  frantic  search  for  

(the  door  is  now  locked  and  the  keys  are  in  the  ignition  of  the  car)  or  use  my  teeth?  

I  bit  the  bag  open.  Ran  back  around  to  the  front  of  the  house.  Mycah’s  dress  was  

and  Mycah  put  more  water  on  top  of  the  new  soil.  

Love  Lucy’  when  Lucy  and  Ethel  got  into  

God's  voice  in  my  heart's  ear.  I  knew  it  

were  the  last  my  own  mind  would  have  

and  pride.  When  it  comes  to  attaining  

I  am  commanded  to  remember  what  my  

I  document  the  lesson  learned  through  heavenly  laughter  and  holy  whispers  into  

fully  doesn't  recall  many  days  of  her  cancer.  But  I  am  reminded  anew  and  teach  her  

   

and  He  always  will.

SOMETHING  ABUNDANT

 by  

-

"Only  be  careful,  and  watch  yourselves  closely  so  that  you  do  not  forget  the  things  your  eyes  have  seen  or  Deut.  4:9

I

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RELATIONSHIPS

“I  look  up  to  the  mountains-does  my  help  come  from  there?

Psalm  121,  The  Open  Bible

 by  Kathryn  Greene

Looking  Ahead…

scripture  in  my  heart.  

“I  look  up  to  the  mountains...”  There  is  not  anything  or  anyone  on  this  earth  

me  peace.  My  real  peace  will  come  from  the  One  who  made  heaven  and  earth.

and  maybe  even  a  little  clumsy.  I  often  have  trouble  getting  my  words  out;  it  takes  me  and  two  other  friends  to  come  up  with  the  name  of  someone  we  all  

But  the  One  who  will  always  be  by  my  side  is  the  same  One  who  never  sleeps  and  has  also  watched  over  Israel  all  these  years.

today?  What  hard  decision  am  I  going  to  have  to  make  that  may  affect  someone  

that  there  is  someone  who  is  over  all  and  is  in  the  business  of  guiding  my  life  

the  pathway  of  life.

T

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STRETCH  MARKS

 by  Melissa  Radke

Melissa Radke is married to the best looking man in town, whom she a!ectionately refers to as The Attorney General. They have two children, Remi and Rocco; you have probably seen their picture in the Most Wanted list at your local schools. She loves movie popcorn, telling her friends what to do with their hair and being the center of attention. You can find her anytime at melissa@lu"in.org or Chik-fil-A. You are encouraged to ask for her autograph. In fact, she insists.

Let  me  start  by  saying  that  you  turned  out  pretty  good.  There  was  

so  broken  out  it  hurt  to  blink?  Or  when  you  failed  the  President’s  Physical  Fitness  test  because  you  couldn’t  do  a  pull  up?  Remember  

you  get  picked  last  to  play  Pictionary  every  time  someone  plays  it  at  Christmas.  You  also  aren’t  any  better  at  Spanish.  You  gradu

brown  if  those  aren’t  the  only  three  words  you  know  to  this  day.)  But  I’d  like  to  tell  you  that  you  turned  out  really  well  when  it  comes  to  honesty.  Remember  that  teacher  in  the  12th  grade  at  Hudson  

come  to  learn  later  on  in  life  that  you  get  to  write  a  column  for  a  

for  you  was  instill  in  you  the  importance  that  honesty  holds  in  our  relationships.  Honesty  is  the  glue  that  holds  our  society  together.  

your  taxes  and  get  married.  So  be  honest:  to  your  typing  teacher  

that  honesty  is  easiest  taught  …  right  now.

You  know  those  friends  that  you  thought  would  stay  with  you  forever  

be  BFF  4/EVER  with  will  grow  to  have  nothing  in  common  with  

Her?  Seriously?”  Because  you’ll  be  standing  in  line  together  at  Starbucks  and  have  nothing  to  say  to  each  other.  But  that  other  

child  in  the  same  class  as  yours.  You’ll  think  she’s  funny  and  your  kids  will  want  to  have  play  dates  together.  Her  husband  will  be  a  really  nice  guy  and  you’ll  sit  by  each  other  at  Little  League  games.  

the  girl  you  thought  would  be  a  stick  in  the  mud  all  her  life  is  now  one  of  your  closest  friends.  

Hold  you  head  up  a  little  higher.

people  wanting  to  be  your  friend  years  from  now.  Different  is  good.  Don’t  be  afraid  of  it.

Stand  up  straight.your  posture  really  is  terrible.  

Don’t  use  foul  language.

someone  who  doesn’t  have  enough  sense  to  express  a  full  thought.  

dreamed  about….parked  your  car  beside….waited  for  outside  of  class….practiced  writing  his  last  name…..for  lack  of  a  better  

his  is  the  Education  Issue;  therefore  I  am  expected  to  write  something  absolutely  brilliant.  But  let’s  face  it;  I  wasn’t  

See  why  I’m  not  writing  on  Educational  Values  and  Principles?  So  what  I  have  decided  to  write  on  may  not  be  about  School  

from  12  of  the  hardest  years  of  my  life.  So  indulge  me:

TDear  Melissa,

Love,    Melissa

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Jessica (Jess) is a 28-year old brunette born and raised in Lu!in. She is in love with fashion and wearing high heels, even though she’s 5’10’’. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Fashion Merchandising degree. She and her husband live in Houston with their 2 dogs, Bella and Bentley. She is an assistant buyer for a department store in Houston, Texas. She and her sister-in-law, Jo, have their own fashion blog where they share their love of fashion on a budget.

 byFASHION

are  certain  expectations  placed  on  teachers  to  look  fashionable  

 individuality  but  also  being  able  to  function  in  the  classroom.  Full  days  on  your  feet  surrounded  by  crowded  hallways  and  students  means  you  have  to  be  comfortable.  That  doesn’t  mean  

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#6:  Get  off  the  couch.Volunteering  gives  you  a  reason  to  wake  up  and  get  motivated.  

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respect  their  time  and  appreciate  the  giving  of  their  talents.  

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LIFE  CHANGE

ALEX  WALLACE

what  happened?  

he  always  had  us  running  around  and  playing  outside.  Plus  we  lived  in  the  

explore  and  run  around.”

anything  and  not  have  to  worry  about  it.”  

Four  years  of  that  and  the  weight  gradually  kept  coming.  Her  wakeup  call  came  when  she  went  on  vacation  to  the  beautiful  state  of  Hawaii.  “That  is  when  I  noticed  how  big  I  had  gotten;  I  saw  how  skinny  my  sister  was  and  all  these  girls  in  their  bikinis.”  

That  is  when  her  transformation  began.  “It  took  a  little  over  a  year  to  get  to  where  I  am  now.  It  hasn’t  been  a  year  of  everyday  in  the  gym  and  cutting  out  any  “yummy”  foods.  My  exercise  basically  consisted  of  band  practice.  I  feel  

more  attractive  than  before.”

putting  it  off  is  not  going  to  make  anything  easier.”  She  likes  to  make  goals  for  

loss  isn’t  instant  results;  anyone  who  says  you  can  naturally  lose  40lbs  in  two  

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YOUR  CHILD62   63   64   66  party  101

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LOOK  AT  ME!1.  John  Hansen  (6)  &  Lauren  CutterDiana  Kristynik.  2.  Happy  1st  birthday  Deagan  Fultz

3.  Natalie  Norris.  4.  Annabelle  Pierce

5.  Kenley  Cliftonold  division  of  the  Little  Miss  Lufkin  pageant.  She  also  won  a  sash  for  Top  Model  in  her  division  and  a  trophy  for  Grand  Model  out  of  all  the  afternoon  contestants.  6.  Skyler  &  Cruz  Rice.  7.  Jaxson  Medley  (8  months)  hav

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SPRING BREAK ON A BUDGET

PARENT  THOUGHTS

Ride  bikes  around  campuses.  Your  

means   the   local   college   students   are  

soaring  down  parking  garages.

Explore  the  local  trails.  There  are  miles  of  trails  within  the  city  limits  of  Lufkin  and  

for  bikes  and  others  are  left  as  natural  foot

Fish  at  a  lake  or  pond.nearby   lake   with   your   children   doesn’t    

worms  and  visit  a  local  pond  where  the  kids  

pond  at  Lakeside  Park  across  the  loop  from  

forget  about  the  pond  at  Ellen  Trout  Zoo.

Fly  kites.    Take  advantage  of  Windy  March  

Visit  Ellen  Trout  Zoo  for  free.  has  free  admission  every  Sunday  and  Mon

Check  out  the  local  library.  The  libraries  

entertaining  programs  for  kids.  You  can  also  

Geocache  with   your   family.  Wait   a  

anyone  who  knows  me  is  either  tired  of  hearing  me  talk  about  it  OR  totally  hooked  

have  a  clue  what  that  word  means  or  can  

and  “cache”  means  “a  hidden  place.”  So  

   They  are  in  public  

there  are  at   least  75  caches  hidden  inside  

   Geocaches  are  watertight  containers  ranging  from  pencil  

 Each  cache  contains  at  least  a  paper  log  you  sign.    Then  you  go  to  www.geocaching.com  and  submit  

items  you  can  take  (if  you  leave  something  

   Upload  the  coordinates  

exactly  where  the  geocache  is  hidden.

I  don’t  think  I  have  a  handheld  GPS  device.  Do  you  have  a  Smartphone?  Then  you  

that.    Look  for  an  app  by  Groundspeak.    I  know  on  iPhones  there’s  a  Lite  version  so  

purchase  for  the  full  version  app  which  has  

and  upload  the  coordinates  to  geocaching.com.    

This  is  a  great  activity  to  do  with  the  entire  

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 “Corynne  has  Type  1  Diabetes.”  I  

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eight  times  per  day.  My  daughter’s  life  was  

plan.  He’d  come  home  from  work  at  lunch  

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Baths:  Check.  Teeth  brushed:  Check.  Bed  time  story:  Check.  Prayers:  Check.  First  

made  me  the  Mama  I  never  dreamed  I’d  be.  God  assured  me  that  He  was  going  to  help  me  take  care  of  my  angel.  He  reminded  me  that  He  was  bigger  than  diabetes.  When  

learned  that  I  had  a  lot  to  learn.  Corynne  could  still  have  sweets  and  candy.  She  could  do  anything  any  other  healthy  child  could  

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ily.  Corynne  is  involved  in  lots  of  activities  to  make  sure  she  gets  plenty  of  exercise:  

her  own  blood  sugar  six  to  ten  times  a  day.  

independent.  I’m  still  the  one  she  prefers  for  

ing  with   animals   and  Mama   is   gentler.    

I  am  so  proud  to  be  her  Mama.  Being  the  mother  of  a  child  with  diabetes  comes  with  

tions?  We  do  everything  we  can  to  help  our  little  girl  live  life  to  the  fullest.  We  make  sure  

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see  life  through  my  kids’  eyes.  I  love  their  innocence.  I  love  their  compassion  for  others.  

more  thing  I  love  about  being  a  Mama:  Getting  to  make  memories.  The  “best  day  ever”  can  be  lived  in  new  and  different  ways  over  and  over  again  as  a  family.

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