imagine NEWSLETTER JULY 2013 Summer Fun at Kids R Kids Our campers are having fun not only onsite with daily activities, making new friends, and going to the splash park, but they’re also having a great time off campus on their amazing field trips. The campers took a visit to Orange Leaf and learned how yogurt is made and also the steps businesses need to take with buying and selling to turn a profit! They also visited the Sugarland Skeeters. They enjoyed a behind Reminder! the scenes look at the ballpark including where the players hang out! Now that’s not something just anyone gets to see. We can’t wait to have more fun the rest of this summer! In This Issue July Activities Avoid the Summer Slide Flag Cake Recipe 2 3 4 Please do not park in a handicap parking place unless you have a handicap designation. Also, the lane closest to the building in the front is our ―kiss-andgo‖ lane. Parents should not park there for more than two minutes. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher or another KRK staff member, please use the regular parking places available throughout the parking lot. Thanks for your cooperation. July Activities Mondays: Summer Camp and Bridge I Field Trips; Bridge II Splash Days Tuesdays: Summer Camp and Bridge II Field Trips; Bridge III Splash Days Wednesdays: Summer Camp and Bridge III Field Trips; Bridge I Splash Days 10 Fun Facts About America 1. 2. 3. Technically there are only 46 states; Massachusetts, Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania are Commonwealths. Ulysses S. Grant was once fined twenty dollars for speeding with his horse and carriage. In 1916, Jeanette Rankin was the first woman ever elected to the House of Representatives. But though she could vote in Congress, woman's suffrage had not passed in the United States at that time. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. but it has the longest name. The official name of the state is: Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Thursdays: Summer Camp Field Trips 10. Until Ronald Reagan (who was elected in 1980) all presidents who were elected in a year that ended in zero died or were assassinated while in office, these include Abraham Lincoln (1860), James Garfield (1880), William McKinley (1900), Warren G. Harding (1920), Franklin Roosevelt (1940), and John F. Kennedy (1960). July 3: Stay Out of the Sun Day 9. Fridays: Summer Camp Splash Days July 4: Independence Day; KRK CLOSED July 6: National Fried Chicken Day July 10: Teddy Bear Picnic Day July 19: Parents Night Out, 6:3010:30pm July 24: Amelia Earhart Day 4. Taft was the heaviest president at 332 pounds and once got stuck in a White House bathtub. 5. Maine is the only state whose name is one syllable. 6. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams both died on the same day, July 4th, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 7. Massachusetts is home to the body of water with the longest name in the U.S., Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggago ggchaubunagungamaugg. 8. Both of James Madison's vice presidents died while he was in office. July 28: National Parents Day Quick Reminder! Parents: Money Orders are like cash. If one is lost, it can be used by anyone. Toensure that we receive any money orders that you use to pay your tuition, please DO NOTput them in the payment box on the side of the front desk. Money orders should be handed directly to the front desk staff. They, in turn, should issue you a written receipt for the money orderwith the money order number on the receipt. This will help us get your tuition paymentswhere they should go— on your account. Kids Got Fears? Never Fear! Validate the feelings, but not the creepies. Childhood fears are very normal, and it’s important to be respectful of your child’s feelings. Going overboard, though, by checking in every drawer for monsters will only backfire by spinning the qualm out ofproportion. Avoid playing into the anxiety by briefly empathizing, then telling her you have confidence she can overcome it. 10 Fun Ways to Help Kids Avoid the Summer Slide Cutting loose during vacation comes easily to kids, but it’s also important to ensure they keep busy with activities that will help them continue learning throughout their break from the classroom. Here are ten creative and exciting ways to keep kids of all ages learning all summer long! Take a nature walk with your five senses. Take note of what you SEE, HEAR, SMELL, and how the air and sun FEEL on your skin. Practice handwriting and spelling in unexpected ways. Let your children practice making grocery lists or lunch menus. Play sidewalk chalk games. Play hopscotch and counting games, or fill the driveway with times tables grids or a huge clock. Take advantage of free community events. Become local tourists! Conquer the fear. Whether your child has had a frightful experience with a neighbor’s dog or can’t stomach escalators, he can conquer it with a little guidance from you. First, in a calm moment, ask him for his ideas.Say, ―I’ve noticed that dogs make you nervous—can you think of some things that would help you get used to them?‖ Recognize that especially if he’s had a bad experience in the past, this could take some time, but his newfound confidence will pay off. Raid the fridge for some kitchen table chemistry. Armed with books on science experiments, plus the contents of your own kitchen, you can explore the concepts of acids and bases, magnetism, condensation, and more. Read in fun places. Read everywhere and anywhere, any time of day! Try one new thing a week. Start with tasting a new food, trying a new sport, or exploring a new author. Start a business. Encourage children to make flower barrettes, lemonade, or cookies, and host a sale for friends and neighbors. Plan a neighborhood event. Grab a few neighbor buddies, pick a date and plan a fun event like a carnival, block party, or talent show. Become an expert. Wouldn’t it be awesome to start the school year as a master gardener or skilled baker? The library holds the key to your new expertise! Say “boo” to ghost stories.While children may think they can handle creepy characters, sometimes their vivid imaginations get the better of them when the lights are off. Know what your kids are reading and watching—even cartoons can have scary parts that are best avoided until the children are older and better able to differentiate fact from fiction. Set appropriate limits, and when you feel like your child can handle a bit more, take it slowly and talk about what’s real and what’s not. Fears are normal, but your kids don’t have to live with them. Help them get past their fright, and you’ll all sleep better! July Books! A is for America – Devin Scillian Apple Pie Fourth of July – Janet S. Wong Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney – Leslie Kimmelman This Land is Your Land – Woody Guthrie The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp – Stan Berenstain The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation – Stan Berenstain A Tangle of Knots – Lisa Graff The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail – Richard Peck Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck – Katie Clark and Amy Huntington Like Us! Follow Us! Tweet Us! Watch Us! Website Twitter www.krkcincorancheast.com www.twitter.com/krkcincoranch Facebook Fan Page YouTube www.facebook.com/krk1tx www.youtube.com/krkcincoeast Fruit Flag Recipe Kick off summer with this tasty and healthy treat! Ingredients 29 Large Strawberries 30 Large Blackberries 7 Large Bananas Lemon Juice Directions: 1. Hull and half strawberries and set them aside. KIDS R KIDS CINCO RANCH EAST 21955 WESTHEIMER PARKWAY KATY, TX77450 2. Arrange blackberries in the upper left corner of a serving tray or cutting board (at least 8 by 13 inches.) 3. Cut 58 banana slices (3/4 inch thick) into a bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss the slices gently with a rubber spatula to keep them from browning. 4. Assemble the banana slices in rows and top each slice with a strawberry half.
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