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Tutor may be necessary

School is not always easy, and some students struggle as they transition from grade to grade. As students get older, some who may have experienced smooth sailing as youngsters may find they need some extra help grasping the material as coursework becomes more complicated.

Those who need some extra clari-fication and reinforcement may first turn to their parents. But parents may not be familiar with certain subjects or capable of explaining certain concepts in terms kids can understand. In such situations, tutors can prove to be valu-able resources to get kids back on the right academic track.

One-on-one attention from a tutor

can benefit all types of learners. Students who discover newfound success under the guidance of a tutor may have more self-confidence in the classroom. Parents wondering if a tutor can help their children may want to consider the following indicators that students may need tutors.

Consistently falling grades: Tutors may be necessary for students whose grades are gradually on the decline. First speak with your childs teachers, who may recommend tutors who spe-cialize in certain subjects.

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What to know about kids and sports medicineby Dr. Joshua B. Frank

Over the years we have learned a tremendous amount about sports, phys-iology, biomechanics, and technique. This advancement in knowledge has allowed youthful athletes to become faster, stronger, quicker and more efficient.

Another area that has advanced is that of sports medicine. In particular, the study of young athletes. Whenever we talk about sports injuries, it is probably best to divide injuries into acute injuries and sub-acute or chronic injuries.

Acute injuries are often obvious and can cause immediate onset of pain. In some circumstances the initial injury is not quite as dramatic and may not cause play to stop. It is important

to recognize and address these injuries in a timely manner, as they can go on to cause permanent disabil-ity. We have learned that children can sustain similar injuries as adults.

The diagnosis of pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal injuries is on the rise. This may be related to increased aware-ness and better diagnosis of these injuries. If left untreat-ed, it is possible that these injuries can lead to further damage to the knee and even the onset of early arthritis. Acute knee injuries should be evaluated by a medical professional and may require x-rays or even and MRI.

Sub-acute or chronic inju-ries can also sideline a young athlete. Over the past years, there has been an increased focus on sports. While sports are great and teach children excellent life skills as well as improve physical condi-tion, there is a point where it can get to be too much. That point may be different

amongst athletes and may change as a child grows.

In an effort to improve athletic ability, children and adolescents are often spe-cializing in one sport and participating in that sport year-round. Whether it be on a team, in camp, or even in the backyard, year-round sports can lead to fatigue and injury.

Overuse injuries can occur all over the body. There are even names to associate inju-ries with certain sports. For example, a chronic over-use injury to the growth plate of the proximal humerus (shoulder) is known as Little Leaguers shoulder.

Obviously, these types of injuries are not limited to baseball. We do not yet know how much time is too much time in gymnastics practice, or running or even playing basketball outside. We do believe that perform-ing multiple sports over the course of a year allows for different muscles to be used and rested. Also, period of

rest and time without any major sports participation is also beneficial.

Another important rec-ommendation is to prepare for the upcoming season well in advance. A period of limited activity followed by a sudden onset of intense training can easily lead to aggravation of growth plates, tendons and apophyses. In general, a graduated sched-ule of increased activity with appropriate stretching may help prevent these condi-tions. Even though training camp begins in August, young athletes should be preparing on their own well in advance of these intense training periods.

Sports are great. With the increased prevalence of childhood obesity it has become even more evident that many children are not nearly active enough. With appropriate training, rest and conditioning we hope to pre-vent many injuries and keep our young athletes safer.

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Educating kids for life-long dental health

by Susan ChavesThere are few things in life that instill fear

in children and adults alike. The short list includes needles, getting sent to the principals/boss office and going to the dentist.

The majority of us experience some level of dental anxiety, as much as 80%, in fact, said Dr. Maria Pouliezos-Karayiannis of My Smile Orthodontics in Shelton. Despite dentists best efforts, there is something that feels inherently vulnerable about lying back in a chair while we examine your mouth.

She suggests easing some of that nervous-ness with communication between dentist and patient.

However, its hard to know exactly how or what to communicate sometimes, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said. Simply understanding and thoroughly explaining every little step can make a huge difference.

For the wee ones, she said parents should set their childrens dental appointments early, allowing them to sit in their parents laps during the visit. She said it makes the visits easier and less frightening when older.

Dr. Sara Ysaac-Garcia of Childrens Dentistry of Trumbull keeps her office stocked with kid-friendly attractions such televisions, toys and an iPad. She also offers nitrous oxide seda-tion, or laughing gas, to help relax some chil-dren during dental exams.

Sometimes some children are too young or too nervous in the dental chair that they may need a deeper sedation for dental treat-ment, she said. I have privileges at Bridgeport

Hospital and can deliver dental treatment safely to these patients.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics rec-ommend that children visit the dentist by age one, or when their first tooth appears, and twice a year after that.

The studies have shown that the earlier the child visits the dentist the less dental treatment the child needs, Ysaac-Garcia said.

However, many children end up in the den-tists chair more often than they or their parents would like. Both dentists said cavities, also known as tooth decay, is the most common problem among their young patients.

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease in children, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said. Its estimated that 40% of children have some for of tooth decay before they even reach kinder-garten. Alarming, but so much of the problem is preventable through routine hygiene appoint-ments.

It is often during these appointments when problems are discovered and may be addressed before serious damage is done and before any discomfort arises.

Tooth pain doesnt usually exist until decay reaches the tooths pulp, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said. At that point its probably advanced and may require more extensive treatment. Good preventative treatment happens before theres pain.

Preventative treatment begins at home.

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Proper training important for young athletesby Susan Chaves

September once meant the official end of summer, a return to the classroom and the start of fall sports. The first two still hold true, for the most part. School really kicks off at the end of August. However, there seems to be no summers off when it comes to sports.

While kids participating in sports year round is nothing new, playing the same sport 12 months out of the year is a more recent development.

Sports have become more specialized so children are playing the same sport year round instead of multiple sports, said Ken OToole, who co-owns O Zone Fitness Training Center in Fairfield with his wife, Deb. if they dont commit to a sport at 13... theyre not going to be good enough to play on a high school team when they get there.

While OToole believes that kids should play sports, he does not think becoming so focused on a single sport at a young age is the best approach. The repetitive movement of one sport often causes injuries to still-de-veloping bodies.

Playing various sports throughout the year allows these athletes the opportunity to grow and get stronger through multiple movement patterns, OToole said.

Dr. Joshua B. Frank of Coastal Orthopaedics made a similar observation.

We do believe that performing multiple sports over the course of a year allows for different muscles to be used and rested, Frank wrote in his piece in this section. Also, periods of rest and time without any major sports participation is also beneficial.

Coastal Orthopaedics has locations in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Westport.

If athletes do experience some downtime, Frank suggested that athletes give themselves plenty of time to preparing for the season.

A period of limited activity followed by a sudden onset of training can easily lead to

aggravation of growth plates, tendons and apophyses, he wrote. In general, a graduat-ed schedule of increased activity with appro-priate stretching may help prevent these conditions.

The OTooles and their trainers work with athletes on strength training and condition-ing, focusing on full-body functioning, which includes the core and lower and upper body. They also provide individualized programs, the proper foundation and education.

People dont realize the major impact repetitive movement of one sport has on the body and its mechanics, OToole said. Here, people start to understand why they need

better movement and strength to compete in one sport.

Since launching the O Zone four years ago, the center staff has worked with the Fairfield Hurricanes, Fairfield Giants and Fairfield Fury, as well as a few individuals who have gone on to play college sports.

Weve produced a few pretty good athletes here, OToole said. We see the value in it being sports-specific, but unless you really feel your child is going to be a phenom, its also important for kids to be well-rounded, well-versed in more than one sport.

OToole admits to training some kids as young as 10, but said he has turned away

others.The age is getting younger and younger,

he said. I tell parents they dont need me yet. Theyre 8. Let them play.

He takes them same approach with his daughter, who is a dancer.

She doesnt go to the American Ballet Theatre in New York City, she trains here in Trumbull for seven months and takes a few months off, OToole said. She does it for enjoyment.

While participating in sports for enjoy-ment is important for OToole, Frank touts its benefits on childrens health if approached properly.

With the increased prevalence of child-hood obesity, it has become even more evi-dent that many children are not nearly active enough, Frank wrote. With appropriate training, rest and conditioning, we hope to prevent many injuries and keep our young athletes safer.

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Kids build confidence the old-fashioned wayby Maud Purcell

As we move into a new school year, con-cerns about your childs self-confidence may be top of mind. Daily, parents tell me that they want to help their kids develop self-confidence, a quest as old as time. At the risk of raising some eyebrows let me posit that many (but not all) parents have lost track of how to get their kids confi-dence from here to there. Prior to the mid-20th Century, parents seemed to understand that self-confidence developed only from standing on ones own two feet and per-sonally learning to cope with challenge and adversity.

Over the last half-century, however, the ways in which parents have attempted to engender self-confidence in their kids has gradually changed, and not necessarily for the better. Today were often more con-cerned about how our children are feeling than about whether or not they are building self-discipline, accountability or resilience, all key ingredients in self-confidence. Here are some of the things I see parents doing,

with the best of intentions, that dont lead to increased self-confidence in their kids:

Arranging which classroom teacher their children have in order to shield them from those who are overly strict, or less-than-kind, or too demanding.

Picking their kids play dates and closely monitoring them.

Helping their children with their home-work (and sometimes doing it for them) to protect their kids from the pain of receiving a poor grade.

Intervening when their children arent chosen for a sports team or an AP class.

Allowing them to drop activities because they turn out to be too hard or to require too much effort.

Praising their kids too effusively and not always in response to a job-well done or, frankly, to real talent.

Keeping their kids from suffering the consequences for poor behavior or lack of effort, believing that holding them account-able is too harsh and will make kids feel badly about themselves.

Generally shielding their children from

stress and failure. The good news is that when I explain to

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From a young age introduce your children to new experiences and activities. Doing so will help them readily adapt to change.

Expose your kids to new people and to a variety of children their age. This will help them develop social skills and learn to form new relationships.

In an age-appropriate way allow your kids to experience the difficult classroom teacher, coach or social interaction. Rather than jumping in to fix the situation, talk with your child about how they might han-dle it. If they are able to do so without your intervention it will give their belief in them-selves a big boost!

Be realistic and balanced in praising your kids and their accomplishments. If you overstate their achievements or talents theyll be unprepared for the feedback they

get from the rest of the world, leaving them confused and crestfallen.

Be available to help your kids with homework, projects and other activities but avoid jumping in to do or fix it for them. Instead, encourage them to think the situa-tion through themselves by asking questions such as: what are you missing, or how could you approach this differently?

Finally, gradually allow them to experience adversity. Facing difficult situa-tions (which are age-appropriate) can help your children begin to develop tools that will get through the tough times for the rest of their lives.

Truth be told, previous generations under-stood and practiced these principles. Even in an age when we constantly embrace whats new, sometimes the old-fashioned way still works best!

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Continuum of care thats what St. Vincents Special Needs Services is all about, said Raymond Baldwin, Jr., SVSNS president/CEO. We offer those with special needs comprehensive care at virtually every age and stage of life. Knowing that care wont end, and that there is an organization that will provide lifelong care they can trust, gives those with special needs and their families peace of mind and a true sense of belonging.

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Life-long music education cornerstone for successby John Cutrone

I have long been a believer in the neces-sity of formal education when it comes to following ones dreams and becoming the best you can be at whatever interests you. Society seems to understand this and buys in when it comes to ABCs and 123s but for a period of time I was feeling as if people were not placing the same value on formal music education.

My personal learning experience began as young as I could remember. I grew up in a family of musicians, so it was always a part of my life. When I expressed an inter-est in learning more my parents (to whom I am forever grateful) signed up me for lessons with a well-known drummer, Tony Chirco he was the first of many teachers who changed the course of my life.

After studying with Tony for 12 years, I wanted to continue to improve and I sought out teachers who could help me. To name a few: Lou Stein, an incredible piano player who I credit for teaching me time; Joe Cusatis, who I trucked into NYC for years to learn all he could teach me about feel, rhythm and reading; and the great

drummer, Elvin Jones, with whom I spent six months soaking in all he had to offer, including the incredible experience of him allowing me in the studio when he record-ed the famous record Mr. Jones. My grati-tude to these musicians is profound.

Recently, Ive seen the trend toward using YouTube to learn everything from how to fix a plumbing leak to how to learn to play the guitar. While there is certainly a place for technology in all aspects of learn-ing (my students can tell you Im never far from my MacBook Pro, which is an integral part of my teaching) no one can convince me that there is not merit in the tried and true methods. Music is a language, and as is the case with any language, you have to learn to read to succeed. The misconcep-tion is that the process is not fun I can speak from experience of teaching for more than 40 years that when a student, no mat-ter the age, gets it, joy is clear and pres-ent, in both my students and myself!

My faith and conviction were restored this past spring when I had the honor of attending two very special events: one the senior recital at SUNY Purchase of a for-mer student whom I taught from the age

of 8 to 18 and with whom I remain close today, and the other was the graduation ceremony of another former student who was receiving a masters in jazz perfor-mance from the prestigious New England Conservatory. Both those events were filled to the brim with young people who did the work required to succeed. Their lives were clearly changed by the joy they find in music. One of the commencement address-es concluded with the line ...now go out and change the world, through music!

You cant get up to bat the first time and hit a home run without showing up at practice and working hard. You cant build a house without learning about con-struction. You cant expect to sit down at the piano for the first time and play like Beethoven. But I truly believe you can find the joy and peace that is found in music if you put in the effort. As a good friend and well-known musician said to me recently, You can never stop learning.

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Daughters continue in mothers musical footsteps

The Silvermine School of Music, founded by Juliet Shaw, has just cele-brated its 75th anniversary season and continues to bring excellence in the pursuit of musical performance to the community.

Shaws two daughters, Karen and Sandra, continue the tradition started by their mother in 1939.

Dr. Karen Shaw, professor of piano at Indiana University Jacob School of Music, founded and directs the Silvermine Artists Series, which is beginning its 33rd season. The series will present Peter Klimo, Liszt International Competition winner, for the opening concert on Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m.

Sandra Shaw Murphy directs the SSOM and continues her mothers duo piano work with adults in the Silvermine Duo Pianists, as well as working with young students in solo and duo piano performance.

For information on Silvermine, visit silverminesom.org. Sandra Shaw

Pouliezos-Karayiannis said parents have to take an active role in their childrens oral health and help them develop positive habits.

She and Ysaac-Garcia provided tips for healthy mouths, including limiting sugar intake, brushing for two full minutes twice a day (usu-ally after breakfast and before bed) and flossing.

To get kids into the habit of brushing well, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said parents can access apps on their smartphones to set reminders to brush or play music for the full two minutes required.

There are apps for both children and adults, she said. Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation. These apps are effective and simple to use.

Parents may also go old school and sing or hum a tune or recognize good brushing habits with a little reward. Whichever path is taken, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said parents must be per-sistent and motivating.

Dont let fussy kids off the hook, she said. Sometimes a sticker or a star can make any activity fun.

A little bit of hassling now can save parents a bigger headache down the road. If more exten-sive treatment is required, the world of dentistry is armed with the latest technology, from digital radiography and three-dimensional imaging to

lasers and cad-cam technology.All have one thing in mind efficiency in

treatment, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said. Making the treatment as easy, as comfortable and as aes-thetic as possible for the patient is very import-ant part of having a positive dental experience.

Digital X-rays, she said, cause 70 to 90% less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays and provide higher resolution images that are instant. Many of the machines have automatic dose control, which automatically adjusts expo-sure settings based on a patients bone density.

[This] reduces the height of the imaging area and results in approximately a 32% exposure reduction for pediatric patients, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said.

Digital impressions eliminates the need for the long-used tray and putty technique, while allowing orthodontists to get an accurate mold of a patients teeth and jaw.

The iTero scanner is used in our office and it ensures a more accurate impression from the start, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience, Pouliezos-Karayiannis said. Digital impres-sions also give you the ability to see your teeth instantly in 3D, improving communication during the consultation and treatment process.

My Smile Orthodontics is located at 865 River Road, #307, Shelton; 203-538-5014. Childrens Dentistry of Trumbull is located at 999 Silver Lane, #2D, Trumbull; 203-590-1588.

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Silvermine Artists Series Opening ConcertOct. 11th, 2015 Liszt Intl Competition Winner

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room: Some kids struggle to grasp certain concepts, and such confusion can some-times be remedied with the kind of intense study avail-able in tutoring sessions.

Low confidence: Some kids confidence wanes when their grades suffer. Kids whose grades have been on the decline may feel a sense of defeat even before they take a test or work on an assignment. Tutors can help restore confidence by creating small victories that slowly build up to larger suc-cesses.

Indifference to course-work: No student will be captivated by every subject he or she studies, but there should be some subjects that students find engaging. Students battling indifference toward their coursework may benefit from a dynamic tutor who can present subject mat-ter in new ways and revive students interest.

Students who are strug-gling in the classroom may need some extra help outside the classroom, and many tutors are adept at reviving interest in subjects kids are studying at school. Some teachers may recommend certain tutors, while others may do some tutoring work themselves.

New school year brings excitement, challenges and SATsA new school year brings energy,

excitement, challenges, and con-cerns.

Energy pours into polished corri-dors, bringing them alive again.

Excitement builds as friends reconnect, plan events and com-pare teachers and schedules.

Challenges emerge in the form of new disciplines, new teacher expectations, and the demands of balancing academics, sports and perhaps SAT and/or ACT prepara-tion

Concerns about getting off to a good start are foremost in the minds of parents and students. What to do to ensure a good start for the year?

Keep a journal that includes questions to pose to teachers and insights into teacher expectations. Identifying what a teacher cares about most in writing assignments is important before the next essay is due. No teacher with an average class load of more than 100 stu-dents can comment on everything in an essay. If your teacher cares about transitions, make sure yours are excellent. If your teacher is allergic to the word got, remove it from your vocabulary. Of course you are seeking excellence in all area, but you cant fix everything at once any more than the teacher can comment on it.

Go in for extra help early if you need it. Teachers respect students who care enough to seek clarity and assistance. If you need a tutor, get one early before you feel over-whelmed by weak grades.

Become a reader of material

beyond that which is presented in the classroom. I have the students with whom I work on SAT and ACT preparation read editorials in the New York Times and explore Arts and Letters Daily online. You may not have the time for an addi-

tional novel on your own while reading one assigned in class, but short articles add to your cultur-al literacy and give you topical information to contribute to class discussion.

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Working with kids to pass standardized testsA quick visit to Prime Tutoring and you know

they are serious and passionate in what they do.. Learning is fun at the Wilton Center and kids there say they look forward to their sessions.

Prime Tutorings instruction style improves con-fidence, helps with concentration and self-esteem while strengthening the academic skills that he or she needs to succeed in school!

For SAT / ACT and other standardized tests like SSAT and ISEE for private school admissions, they custom build a program to suit students knowl-edge, schedule and goal. With measured, progress throughout the program the student and the par-ents are always in the know on how the program is working.

Tutoring sessions are offered Monday through Thursday afternoons from 3:30-7:30 and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Every student, irrespective of the program, begins with a diagnostic assessment to help pinpoint the strengths and weakness of the child. An individualized program is then devel-oped based on the test results and other metrics. Students attend one hour sessions either two or three times a week.

Prime says improvement can be seen after about 40 sessions of consistent attendance. With weekly progress reports, and other communication they keep parents posted on their childs activities at the center. If the child does not improve they will provide extra sessions at no charge. Further, they make enrolling and withdrawing stress free as there is no contracts. Tuitions are paid monthly with dis-counts for siblings.

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LLC (The DEC Network) will offer a College Application Boot Camp for rising seniors in the Class of 2016, from Monday, Aug. 3, to Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 to 2.

Directed by Debbie Davis, president of the DEC Network, students will spend four days developing and fine-tuning their application strategies. Participants in the boot camp will start with Presenting Yourself and the College Application, complete Myers-Briggs personality assessments, fin-ish their rsums, as well as complete the common application and essay work with individualized, one-on-one assistance from experienced college consultants and writing specialists.

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She is also a certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment. Davis holds a bachelors degree from St. Lawrence University and a masters in business administration, with a concen-tration in human resources, from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University.

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Graduate from NCC debt-freeWhat would you do with $100,000?

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U.S. college graduates owe $1.2 trillion in student loan debt, according to Forbes magazine. But not NCC graduates.

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Registration is now underway for the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 31.

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Ensure a great semesterby Michelle Sagalyn

School will be back in session before you know it. As such, is important to make sure your child gets off to a good start because this could have impact over their entire aca-demic year.

To support your child, Successful Study Skills 4 Students recommends four ways you can make sure your student has a great first semester.

Set goalsBefore school starts, sit down with your

child and talk about their goals for the semester. You might be surprised at how seriously they take the challenge. The goal doesnt have to be big either much can be accomplished with little steps, which sup-ports the bigger mission of giving your child confidence with the sense of accomplish that come from achieving the goal.

For example, the goal might be to finish and hand-in all homework on time, use a planner or calendar for all assignments, and take notes on all test book readings. Setting realistic goals will motivate your child to do well because theyll have something concrete

to shoot for. The most important element is to make

sure that your child is active in planning and thinking about what goals they set for themselves.

Check notesMake sure your child is taking good notes

in school. This is easy to check you can

ask to see their notes when they come home. Good and thorough notes will not only give your child a better understanding of the material for long term, but also will also sig-nificantly increase test and quiz results.

HomeworkAnother way to ensure success is to make

sure your child is doing their homework. Homework usually is an important com-ponent of the final semesters grade, so it is important to make sure your child does their homework and turns it in.

Homework is also a great way for your child to start to assume independence and responsibility. Especially for a middle school student, the best way for you to assist in your students homework is to make sure they establish a routine and have a quiet, distraction free place to do their work, which we discuss below.

Get a study spaceIt is very important for your child to have

a quiet distraction-free space to study and do homework. This means, no television, no texting, no online time unless it is strictly for homework purposes.

If your child has a cell phone, you might consider holding on to it until their home-work is finished. Make sure your child has all the supplies needed before they sit down to do homework. If your student does homework in a public place, such as the kitchen or dining room, set the tone through example by not talking on the phone or watching TV near your child.

Your child can have a great semester with the right support and motivation. Every child wants to succeed; they just need the tools, skills, and determination to achieve their goals.

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Explore the animal worldConnecticut's Beardsley Zoo gives

students of all ages the opportunity to learn about conservation, inform about animals, inspire curiosity and teach sci-

ence. It's about teaching youth and adults to have a wonder and respect for nature.

Everyone learns differently, whether it's hands-on, reading a book, listening to someone or a little bit of every-thing. The zoo offers all that and more to help everyone understand the impor-tance of animals (hidden in fun and adventure).

In Beardsley Zoo Tots, parents can bring their 22-month-old to four-year-old child to have an animal adventure, learning about creatures. There are pre-sentations, play time, take-home craft and a story.

Zoo Patrol gives children a week of zoo-based activities, tours and behind-the scenes experiences at the zoo.

Scouts can set up overnight adven-tures at the zoo. Those events include carousel rides, animal encounters, games and more.

Teens can foster their love of animals by joining the zoo explorers, to learn about possible future careers.

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Music school looks to help youth learn and have fun

The Crescendo School of Music offers music instruction to students of all ages and experience.

Their accredited instructors teach all styles of music while educating their students with necessary fundamentals and tools they will need to enjoy music for the rest of their lives. The goal, administrators at the school said, is to give every student a musical gift to cherish a lifetime.

While most of the students will simply enjoy the benefits of music, some of their stu-dents have and will continue to go on to be much more, such as professional musicians, actors, school band and choir directors and even Crescendo School of Music instructors.

The objective at Crescendo is to provide

a total music resource for beginners, ama-teurs and advanced musicians. Students can learn, perform, make new friends and have fun. Students learn with instructors who are currently practicing their art and have estab-lished respect and reputations in their fields.

All private lessons are scheduled by the schools lesson coordinators who will place the student with the proper instructor based on ability level, musical preference and avail-ability. Sight reading, theory and technique are part of all instruction and recitals are scheduled twice per year in which all stu-dents are encouraged to participate.

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