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How to Choose the BEST School for your Child

How do you pick the best school for your child? Whether you are choosing a public or private school or homeschooling, careful planning is a must. Remember, you are looking for a school that will make the educational experience for your child and you as rewarding as possible.

Factors to Consider: Choosing a school is a complex decision that includes the characteristics of the child, family, and schools. School quality depends on many characteristics, not all easily measurable, and not all equally important for each individual child or family. Parents may want to consider the following characteristics when evaluating a school.

Child characteristics: Parents will want to consider their child’s learning style, personality and any special needs. Does your child prefer to explore and take responsibility for their own learning, or will the structure of a traditional school setting help them reach their full potential? Does your child respond differently in small groups versus large groups? If your child benefits from small group interaction you may want to consider a school that uses this instructional strategy. characteristics: Aside from the primary considerations such as transportation and tuition costs, and quality of education, a family’s choice of school depends on the family’s values. Some opt for a faith-based school while others with close ties to their community opt for the public institution.

School characteristics/philosophy: Ask the schools you’re considering to provide a statement of philosophy or mission statement. This gives parents an insight to the school’s educational approaches and programs.

Instructional approaches: Your child’s learning style should be taken into consideration when choosing instructional approaches. A school with a traditional structure may be a good choice for some children that need clear standards and expectations. While a school that permits extra

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Curriculum: Does the school’s curriculum match your expectations and goals for your child’s education? As discussed previously, a child’s learning style should match the style of curriculum offered by the school. Looking at the curriculum, visiting classes and reading the school’s report card are ways to find out how well the school addresses core subjects such as reading, writing and mathematics.

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Enrolling Middle/High Grades for Fall 2011

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The Woodlawn Theatre is proud to offer two exciting summer camps. Camp Broadway 2 and Disney’s Mulan Jr. are sure to challenge students from beginners to advanced and

make for an unforgettable summer.

Camp Broadway 2

June 6-24Performances June 25 & 26

Disney’s Mulan Jr.

July 11-29Performances July 30 & 31

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Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is a multi-million dollar haunted house featuring live actors, animatronics and bone chilling special effects. Ride an old coffin cage to the top floor and then find your own way out! Guinness World Records Museum is a state of the art, interactive experience that brings the world famous book to life. Enjoy a combination of world record artifacts, exhibits, videos, touch screen computers, games, and interactive trivia spread out through 16 themed galleries and 10,000 square feet. Human Achievement, Sports, Science and Technology, The Environment, and Entertainment are just some of the galleries you will visit. It’s fun for all ages. Tours are self-paced. You may go as fast or as slow as you wish.Tomb Rider 3D – Our newest attraction is a multi-million dollar, special effect 3D shooting, adventure ride! Journey down into the ancient tomb of the Egyptian God, Anubis. Shoot for the high score and try to defeat the curse…if you can. After the ride, enjoy our unique, fun arcade – we provide you with 2 free tokens per paid admission.Hours of Operation: (Memorial weekend - Labor Day)

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Dinosaur-Quest is an extraordinary museum-style dinosaur exhibit unlike any you have ever seen! Displaying nineteen life-size

dinosaur skeletons and over sixty skulls, Dinosaur-Quest is more than your average dinosaur exhibit. Each of the exhibits is presented under captivating lighting schemes along with sound effects, and our signature high end animation. Our state-of-the-art animation will help propel any visitor’s experience to another time and place. Also, located in our skull room, the exhibit has a big screen short film about Tyrannosaurus Rex sure to entertain all dinosaur enthusiasts. Dinosaur-Quest has recently been certified by Robert Burleson MEd. from Our Lady of the Lake and given a complete TEKS aligned curriculum for grades three thru five which includes pre-visit activities, during visit activities, and post-visit activities. Paleontologist, Clayton Nye the Dino Guy, is also well versed in all things dinosaur and spends his days walking about Dinosaur-Quest explaining more to visitors regarding anything that is dinosaur related. The Dino Guy encourages all visitors to ask questions as to provide a full understanding of prehistoric life. Dinosaur-Quest will provide a much needed constant dinosaur exhibit and tourist attraction to downtown San Antonio. It is located on the second floor of the Rivercenter mall beneath the Rivercenter Comedy Club and above the Express store. The exhibit is one of the largest displays of prehistoric animals in Texas. With twenty two-thousand square feet of scientific entertainment and education, Dinosaur-Quest is sure to be a grand slam for anyone even remotely interested in prehistoric life.

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Summer Camp at The Woodlawn Theatre. Choose either Disney’s

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A’s Party Rentals1605 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78210(210)534-0004

Acting Up CDA1604 & Bandera(Falcon Bank Shopping Center)(210)508-5894Acting Up offers After School Care, Birthday Parties, Weekly Classes, Home School Classes, Holiday Workshops, Summer Camps, and Adult Classes.http://ActingUpCDA.com

Casa De Linda Art(830)624-5302New Braunfels, TXNow Enrolling for Fall! CHILDREN: Basic Painting ages 10-16; Paint-along ages 7-11; Drawing ages 8-13. ADULTS: Acrylic Painting, Intro to Watercolor, Into to Oil, Basic Drawing & More! Please call for hours and directions.www.CasaDeLinda.com

Coconut Lime Cake Shop(210)226-0093 115 E Travis St Specializes in designing one-of-a-kind cakes for any occasion. Located inside the Milam Diner.

Embassy Miniature Golf 500 Embassy Oaks (210)496-5847We Do Miniature BIG! It’s a Tropical Paradise right in the middle of San Antonio . . . featuring lush tropical foliage, waterfalls and Water Wars . . .the ultimate Water Balloon Battle Game! Call for Birthday Party information. www.EmbassyMiniatureGolf.com

Mastiff Party Rentals13316 O’Connor RoadSan Antonio, TX 78233 (210)627-0690www.mastiffpartyrentals.com

Minitown 5359 Casa Bella (210)877-9804 or (210)315-2250Birthday Parties to Open Play your child is sure to have fun inside or out in this “Kid- sized” Town. From the Grocery Store to the Arcade and Movie Theatre there is something to keep your 1- 12 year old entertained. www.minitownsa.com

Natural Bridge Caverns26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Rd (210)651-6101All party packages include a private guided tour of the Discovery Passages and panning for gemstones at the Natural Bridge Mining Company. Packages can also include pizza and birthday cake, party favor bags, or even rock climbing or a zip-line ride on the Watchtower Challenge — you decide! www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

Primary Colors3609 Broadway(210)824-0230Book your Birthday Party here today! Primary Colors is an exciting and educational place where children learn through art! We are completely literature based and a TV free facility! Art workshops, Mommy and me classes and Birthday Party Packages are available for children 18 months to 12 years old!www.primarycolorssa.com

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Young Chefs AcademyThe Young Chefs Academy in Stone Oak is a cooking school for kids with real recipes and lots of hands-on fun! Come into the kitchen with us and cook up some fun!! You can enjoy weekly cooking classes when you become a member of Young Chefs Academy and cook with us in the afternoons. We also offer “adult” cake decorating classes (ages 16+) with Chef Carmen. She teaches you techniques that can enhance your decorating skills at home. Do you have trouble boiling water? Come in for out adult classes where we will cover all the basics from knife skills to garnishing and plating. All classes are a complete hands-on experience.

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Garden Fantasy has many unique gifts and gifts ideas for the home and garden. Garden Fantasy was recently named as a “Destination Store” for the Lindsay Phillips line of “Switchflops” and many other style of Lindsay Phillips shoes and coordinating accessories. They recently added a baby boutique room and carries unique items such as hooded bathtowels, blankets, footwear, babies first bank, babies first feeding. Garden Fantasy offers a gift registry for new mamas to be. Garden Fantasy strives to provide our customers with the highest quality customer service.

PetlandPetland features a large selection of tropical fish, small animals, reptiles, and kittens and unmatched customer service. For more than 38 years, Petland has been the retail pet industry leader in the area of animal care with ongoing staff training programs, in-store animal husbandry systems and community service programs aimed at placing homeless pets and curbing pet overpopulation in the community. It is our desire at Petland to make a difference in the communities we serve. Petland has two great locations in San Antonio to meet all your pets’ needs. Come visit!

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Big’z Burger Joint2303 N SL-1604 W(210) 408-2029www.bigz-burgerjoint.com

Cheesy Jane’s4200 Broadway Street(210) 826-0800 www.cheesyjanes.com

Chris Madrid’s Nachos & Burgers1900 Blanco Rd • (210)735-3552

Clear Springs Restaurant606 West Afton Oaks Boulevard(210) 403-3474www.clearspringscafe.com

Frank’s Hog Stand801 South Presa • (210)226-2255

Good Time Charlies2922 Broadway • 210-828-5392www.gtcsatx.com

Lucky Burger2114 NW Military Hwy • (210)341-8866www.luckyburger.net

Magic Time Machine902 N.E. Loop 410 • (210)828-1470

Momak’s 138 Jones Maltsberger Rd. (210)481-3600

Rainforest Cafe110 E Crockett Street(210) 277-6300

San Antonio Yacht Club4553 N. Loop 1604W, Suite 1133 (210) 479-7245

Scenic Loop Cafe25615 Boerne Stage Road • 210-687-1818www.scenicloopcafe.com

The Cove606 W. Cypress Street (210)227-2683 www.thecove.us

Tycoon Flats2926 N Saint Marys St(210) 320-0819

BBQBarbecue Station1610 NW Loop 410 210-824-9191 www.barbecuestation.com

Bun ‘N Barrel1150 Austin Highway210-828-2829www.bunnbarrel.com

Fatso’s Sports Garden1704 Bandera • 210-432-0121www.fatsossportsgarden.com

Texas Pride Barbecue2980 E. Loop 1604210-649-3730

CAJUNAcadiana Café1289 SW Loop 410210-674-0019

ITALIANDouble Dave’s Pizzaworks10730 Potranco Road (210) 928-32836462 North New Braunfels(210)828-328319186 Blanco Road(210)932-3283www.ddpw.com

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Blossom 15015 Heimer Road 78232 Playground, athletic fields

Comanche Lookout 15551 Nacogdoches 78247 1.7 mile of nature hiking trail, playground (next to Semmes Library)

Eisenhower 19399 NW Military Hwy. 78257 3 pavilions, 2 restrooms, playscape, 94 picnic units, hard and soft nature trails. Reservations

McAllister Park 13102 Jones-Maltsberger 78247 4 pavilions, restrooms, 156 picnic units, 8 baseball fields, dog park, 3 miles of trails (hard, soft, nature)

(Bryan) McClain Park 15700 O’Connor 78247 Pavilion, 18-hole disc golf course

Stone Oak 20395 Stone Oak Parkway 78258 (Phase I open) covered shelter, trails, natural features

Harlandale 301 Sussex 78221 Community Center, athletic fields, playground, basketball court, jogging trail (.25 miles) Reservations

Medina River Natural Area 15890 Highway 16 S 78264 Trails, camping, pavilion

Millers Pond 6175 Pearsall Road 78242 Community Center, pavilion, restrooms, playscape, pond with fishing, athletic fields, basketball court, hard-surface trail (.25 miles) Reservations

Normoyle 700 Culberson 78211 Pool, Normoyle Community Center, pavilion, restrooms, athletic fields, basketball & tennis courts, skate plaza

(Nani) Falcone Community 7625 Mystic Park 78254 2 Playscapes, pavilion, restroom, disc golf course

Heritage Duck Pond 900 Ellison Dr. S. 78245 Pond, playscape, pavilion, gazebo, covered basketball court, walking trail

Leon Creek Greenway 12160 Babcock Road Soft surface and natural hike and bike trails along Leon Creek. Features include Buddy Calk Trailhead and Earl Scott Pond. Parks adjacent to greenway include Bamberger, O.P. Schnabel and Leon Vista

O.P. Schnabel 9606 Bandera 78240 YMCA branch, 1 pavilion, 1 playscape, restroom, athletic fields, basketball courts, nature trails (4.5 miles)

Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s 78209 Pavilions, playscapes, athletics fields, restrooms

HemisFair 600 HemisFair Park 78205 Tower of the Americas, water features, World’s Fair historic structures

Kenwood 305 Dora 78212 Pool, 2 playgrounds, athletic fields, basketball court, hard-surface trail

(M.L.) King 3503 ML King Drive 78220 Pool, playground, restrooms, athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, 0.33 miles of hard surface trail, stream, fishing

(LB) Johnson 10700 Nacogdoches 78217 Alva Jo Fischer Softball Complex, HamiltonCommunity Center, playscape, athletic fields, basketball court, creek

Parks and Recreation

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ITALIAN Incredible Pizza Company11743 West Avenue (210)342-212

Spaghetti Warehouse1226 E. Houston St210-299-1114

EZ’s Brick Oven and Grill 5 locations around townwww.ezsrestaurants.com

MEXICAN Alamo Cafe & Tortilla Factory14250 US Hwy. 281 N (between Bitters & Brookhollow) 210-495-2233 10060 IH-10 West (between Wurzbach & Huebner) 210-691-8827

Amorcito’s Mexican Cocina y Cantina 2318 N Loop 1604 West(210)493-2204

Beto’s Comida Latin8142 Broadway • 210-930-9393www.betosinfo.com

El Chaparral2838 N. Loop 1604 E • 490-8302www.elchaparral.net La Hacienda de los Barrios18747 Redland Road • (210) 497-8000

Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant4223 Blanco Road • 210-732-6017www.losbarrios1.com

Mamacitas8030 IH 10 West • (210)341-5424

Mi Tierra Cafe218 Produce Row • 225-1262www.mitierracafe.com

SEAFOODSea Island322 W. Rector (behind North Star Mall)210-342-777110303 IH-10 West (by The Colonnade)210-558-89895959 NW Loop 410 (by Ingram Park Mall)210-520-30332119 SW Military Drive (by South Park Mall)210-921-97008223 Agora Pkwy. (Forum Shopping Center)210-658-110011715 Bandera Rd. (Bandera Pointe Shopping Center)210-681-7000

Family Dining

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On-Going EventsOngoing - February 5, 2011Pecos Bill | Magik Theatre Get ready for a rootin’, tootin’, Texican spectacular adventure

Ongoing - March 1, 2011Art in the Garden: George SchroederSan Antonio Botanical GardenThe unique sculptures of San Antonio’s very own George Schroeder will be displayed in the fall presentation of Art in the Garden.

Ongoing - March 31, 2011Main Plaza Farmers Market

Ongoing - May 1, 2011Leaving Home, Finding Home: Texas Families Remember the Mexican RevolutionInstitute of Texan Cultures

March Events March 5, 2011 High School Camp | Providence High SchoolHigh School Camp – A fun filled one day camp for girls & boys entering grades 5 – 8. This one day camp allows girls & boys to be on campus at Providence and Central Catholic high schools and explore high school classes. Students sign up for two sessions that include Art, Dance, Chemistry, History, Physics, Engineering and so much more! Cost is $10 and includes a T-shirt & pizza. Learn more by visiting www.providencehs.net.

March 11 - 13, 2011Fiesta Primavera | Market Square

March 11 - 13, 2011Annual River Walk St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationFree and Open to the public. Dyeing of the River Green, March 12th at 3p.m. at the Arneson River Theater. St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 12th starting at 3p.m. on the River Walk.

March 12, 2011St. Patrick’s Day Parade A look back on the Mexican Revolution through the eyes

of Texas families.

February EventsFebruary 1 - March 13, 2011The Cure the Vampire MusicalIn this rock n roll fable, two friends stumble across the world’s last surviving vampires. Offered the chance to live forever, one man is seduced while the other barely escapes with his life, setting in motion an even greater fight for survival. At the crossroads of humanity and immortality, lies...THE CURE.

February 3 - 20, 2011San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo2011 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo- Livestock Show, Carnival, Booths and Exhibits, 5-Time PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year

February 5, 2011Asian Festival | Institute of Texan Cultures The Asian Festival at the Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio showcases Asian cultures and traditions from the Pacific Rim. This community event includes martial arts demonstrations, botanicals and mouthwatering cuisine from more than a dozen Far Eastern countries – such as Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Pakistani, Filipino, and Polynesian.

February 5, 20112011 Stock Show Stampede 4 Mile Run/ 1.6 Mile Walk AT&T Center 4 Mile Run/1.6 Mile Walk to Kick off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

February 12, 2011CACCC Valentine’s Day 5k Fun Run/Walk Landa Park, New BraunfelsA refreshing 5k run through scenic Landa Park benefiting the children of Comal County

February 12, 2011Chocolate Day | San Antonio Botanical GardenThe Garden will celebrate the story of chocolate—just in time for Valentine’s Day—with food demonstrations, music, and chocolate plants. Botanical Society volunteers will host a plant sale. 3.1 Mile tree lined paved run or 1 mile walk

February 16 - March 26, 2010

Come enjoy the parade Downtown!

March 14 - 18, 2011Spring Break at the San Antonio Botanical GardenDaily children’s programs on topics such as early pioneer life, Japanese gardening and culture, birding, and gardening activities. Botanical Society volunteers will host a Plant Sale each day, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March 19, 2011Festival of India | La Villita

March 25, 2011FAMILY NIGHTS @ SPC - Learning FUN & GAMES ~ A Continuing Education program of St. Philip’s College FAMILY NIGHTS @ SPC Join us for a night of fun, food, and laughter. Each month the Community Service Training center will host a family night at the Learning and Leadership Development Center.

April Events April 1, 2011 Jesus Christ Super StarJesus Christ Superstar was the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage. The show opened on 12th October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York with the London production opening on 9th August 1972 with Paul Nicholas (Jesus), Stephen Tate (Judas) and Dana Gillespie (Mary Magdalene). By the time it closed, after some eight years and 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running

April 1, 2011Dancing with the Stars San Antonio | La Villita Assembly Hall Local San Antonio celebrities will compete in a dancing contest and raise dollars for Family Endeavors April 2, 2011Providence Open HouseGet to know us! Come visit our brand new Performing Arts Center and our newly renovated library. Find out why San Antonio Magazine named Providence one of the Top 10 Private Schools. Providence is a College Preparatory School for Girls Grades 6 – 12. We offer: 13 Advanced Placement Classes, 5 Dual Credit Courses, 100% College Acceptance, Class of 2010 shared $5 million in college scholarships, Broadcast Journalism, Video Technology, Internship class for Seniors to gain real world experience. 9am – 11am, 1215 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78215. Visit www.providencehs.net to learn more or call Nora Walsh, Enrollment Director at 210-224-6651 x210.

April 7 - 17, 2011Fiesta San Antonio 2011Fiesta really is one of America’s truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That commemoration still takes place. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. Some 100 local nonprofit groups work in their communities year round to prepare for their Fiesta events. 2011 marks Fiesta’s 120th anniversary.

April 22, 2011High School Placement Test (HSPT) & Middle School Placement Test (MSPT ) at Providence High School Placement Test (HSPT) & Middle School Placement Test (MSPT ) will be offered at Providence – The College Preparatory School for Girls Grades 6-12 at 9am. Academic & Merit Scholarships are available based on test results. These assessment tests are used as a tool for acceptance to an education at Providence in addition to past grades and recommendations. Don’t miss this important date. For more information and to register to take the HSPT ($15) or MSPT ($10) visit www.providencehs.net.

If You Give a Pig a Party | Magik TheatreBased on a book by Laura Joffe Numeroff; Adapted for the stage by David Morgan; Music by Ricky Hernandez

February 19. 20112011 Fight For Air 5K Run/Walk | SeaWorld San AntonioRun and Walk for those who suffer from lung cancer, asthma, COPD and other lung diseases. Walk to help everyone breathe easier!

March Events March 1 - 31, 2011Art in the Garden | San Antonio Botanical GardenCelebrating Contemporary Art Month, the 2011 Art in the Garden installation will feature artists from The Texas Sculptors Group (TSG) and will be curated by Lilly Wei. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the San Antonio Botanical Garden and Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.

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Art & Crafts

Egg Carton Flowers and VaseFor the Vase you’ll need:Empty bottle or jar Shoe PolishMasking tape Cloth Rag

Completely cover your clean glass bottle, with torn or cut pieces of masking tape. Making sure that the pieces of tape overlap each other. With an old rag, rub the shoe polish into the tape. Leave to dry. Fill with flowers or a plant.

Tips...Younger children should not participate in the shoe polish stage. Sometimes a second rubbing or glossing adds to the beauty.

Egg Carton FlowersAdd these home made flowers to your newly created vase!If you have an older and younger child, they can work as a team. The eldest can make the vase and your little one can paint the flowers.

For the Flowers you’ll need:Cardboard egg cartonpaint or markersPipe Cleaners

Cut the cups away from the rest of the egg carton.Cut 4 - 6 petals on each flower so that is resembles a tulip.

Bend and curl petals anyway you think looks best. Poke a hole through the center of the cup. Thread the pipe cleaner trough the hole and knot to create the stem. Use more Pipe cleaners to bend and shape leaves then attach to stem by twisting on. You are now ready to decorate your flower with paint or markers.

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WILLKOMMEN!Whether you live here, or are planning to visit, New Braunfels has something to offer everyone. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, our town is over-flowing with old world heritage and small town charm. Enjoy family fun at the country’s number one water park, Schlitterbahn. Schlitterbahn has over 65 acres of wet family fun, free parking and you can even bring your own food!

Float our two clear, clean rivers, Texas style in a “toob”! See the largest caverns in Texas at Natural Bridge Caverns and family safari next door at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.

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