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CREATIVE DAY SCHOOL
CREATIVE DAY
SCHOOL
Balancing Work and Family
Balancing the demands of work along with that
of your family can be a tough enterprise, but
the good news is there is much helpful advice
that can assist you to do so without too much
difficulty. One good tip is to make sure you have
the made correct kind of commitment to your
own brain and body. The keys to good health
in both of these areas are good rest, nutrition,
exercise, and even the odd bout of stillness.
Find out what works and start immediately.
Making a plan is also essential. Developing a healthy balance between work and life
does not happen overnight; plans need to be structured while also having some
degree of flexibility in order to deal with the unexpected changes that can and will
occur. Another good tip is to learn to let go. Unnecessary meetings, social media,
and even a few tedious acquaintances should be at the top of anyone’s list of things
to get rid of that are only hogging your time and cluttering up your life.
Health Tips for a Longer Life
There are many ways in which you can do things to try to
extend your life, some of which may be more unusual than
others. One interesting observation made by a recent study
suggests that women who live in places that have vegetation
surrounding them had a mortality rate that is 12 percent
lower than those who live in areas with little to no greenery.
Around one third of this extended longevity appears to be
explained by lower levels of depression and better mental health; however,
researchers also believe that an important role is played by less exposure to
pollution in the air and opportunities for exercise and social activities.
Something else you can do to get healthier and extend your life is to reduce the
amount of time you sit at work. Researchers have found that sitting less can reduce
body fat and cut down on the chances of chronic disease.
Having an active social life is also a plus, with research from the United Kingdom
suggesting that social isolation and loneliness increase the chance of stroke or heart
attack by as much as 30 percent.
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Monthly Joke The Right to an Attorney
Max was caught red-handed
burglarizing a store. At the police
station he refused a lawyer, and he
was quickly brought to a courtroom
for a preliminary hearing.
The district attorney quickly
summarized the case against him.
When he was finished, the judge
asked,
“How do you plead?”
“Uh, before I plead guilty or not
guilty,” Max said nervously, “I think
I want a lawyer.”
“You have already declined legal
representation,” the judge said, “but
of course we’ll appoint a public
defender to represent you if you
desire. But Max,” she said, “given
the evidence against you, what do
you expect a lawyer to say in your
defense?”
Max shrugged. “I’d like to hear what
a lawyer could say too!”
Monthly Quote
“I think if human beings had genuine
courage, they’d wear their costumes
every day of the year, not just on
Halloween.”
—Douglas Coupland
AUGUST 2016 – REYNOLDA
Preparing for School: Getting Back into The Groove
Summer vacation is a wonderful time to enjoy. There is often less
structure, fewer scheduling demands and a lot of fun stuff for the entire
family to enjoy. Transitioning from summer vacation to the start of the
school year can be difficult for kids, so parents can start to make the
gradual changes throughout July and August to get back into the routine.
To help your children, and to also make your life less stressful the first
few weeks of the school year, starting to get back into a routine is very
important. This is particularly true if your kids are not morning people and
they enjoy their sleeping in time over the summer.
Set the Alarm
You don't have to automatically start setting the alarm for the time you get
up on school days if you begin early. Set the alarm just about 15 minutes
before the kids normally get up. Then, every week, move it back a bit to
ensure that at least a week before school starts they are up at the time you
need them to be to get ready to walk, catch the bus, or have you drive
them to the school.
Schedule a Reading/Homework Time
Studies show that children that read and continue to do math over the
summer have better retention of information than students that don't. By
having a scheduled 20-30 minute reading time, which is also a great time
for Moms and Dads to model reading, and also having a few worksheets
or online math, spelling and writing activities, kids are better prepared to
head back to school.
Making Breakfasts
While many children may have lunch at the school, preparing breakfast
the night before as a family is a great way to not only help children to get
organized in the morning but also to spend some time together.
A great option for a nutritious breakfast is to combined rolled oats with
different types of berries, nuts and fruit in small mason jars. Pour milk
over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and honey, then let stand covered
in the fridge overnight. This is a great grab and go breakfast that it is
nutritious, fun and very easy to make.
Tips for Growing Families
A healthy diet is vital when it comes to living
a life that is both active and lengthy. It is
important to eat a variety of healthy, real
foods and to cut down on the number of
processed calories that we consume. You can
help your kids develop healthy eating habits
in the future by focusing on particular
practices or nutrients when they are at
different ages. Good nutrition is pretty simple
for babies, who should receive iron-fortified
formula or breast milk as their primary
nutritional source for their first year of life.
The introduction of solid food can start when
babies start to sit on their own after gaining
some neck strength. It is best to wait until
they are around six months old before doing
this, according to recent research. Toddlers
should be allowed to feed themselves, even if
that can get messy, to develop their appetites
along with their motor skills. Toddlers’ tastes
can change wildly and sometimes it may take
as many as 20 exposures to an unfamiliar
food before they will be willing to eat it on
their own. Older children and teenagers lead
busy lives, but it is still vital that they eat
well-balanced meals. Snacking is common at
this age, so be sure to have snacks on hand
that are nutritious and portable, such as
wholegrain muffins, nuts, string cheese, and
pre-cut vegetables and fruits.
Tech Tips to Cope with Flying
Airplanes represent an incredible
achievement, but flying can be stressful,
nerve-wracking and downright nauseating
depending on your feelings toward it. A
surprising number of people are genuinely
afraid of flying, and many others are less than
thrilled by the prospect if it becomes a
necessity. The good news, however, is that
there are some technology tips that can help
ease the fear for even the most nervous flyer.
Noise-cancelling headphones can be a
godsend on flights. Other people are often
responsible for a lot of the stress associated
with flying, such as couples bickering or
babies crying. Over 99 percent of all external
noise can be blocked out by noise-cancelling
headphones, so you will be able to watch the
in-flight movie, listen to music, or just get
some peace and quiet for the entire journey.
Entertainment is also important to keep your
mind off your uneasiness for the duration of
the journey. Ensure all of your electronics
have been fully charged prior to take-off and
remember to bring an external battery charger
with you.
Tips for Learning to Cook
Cooking is a vital skill to learn that will not
only make your life easier but also improve
your health.
Cooking real food carries with it a vast array
of benefits, including saving a lot of money
on expensive takeout and restaurant food and
also being sure of exactly what it is you are
eating.
One of the best cooking tips is just to cook every
meal. Cooking at every given opportunity is the single best thing you can
do to increase your cooking skills.
It is simply about trial and error, and the only really “bad cooks” are those
who give up after early failures. Those who carry on and learn from their
mistakes will soon become masters of the art.
Along the same lines, it is also a good idea to avoid being too ambitious
when first starting. Start with something relatively simple and then work
your way to the really complicated stuff as your confidence in the kitchen
grows.
Making something really delicious is another cool tip. Nothing is likely to
make you want to cook more than being responsible for the creation of
some truly tasty treat you really enjoy.
Spark Imagination in Your Children
Most parents want to raise children who are
creative and resourceful. Here are some tips for
encouraging their creativity from a young age:
• Ask them to describe what they’ve done. When your child draws a picture or makes a
statue from clay, ask him or her about it.
Encourage the child to explain why he or she
chose the subject and what different colors
mean. You’ll get them thinking about their imaginative decisions.
• Answer questions with questions. If your son asks, “Why is the sky
blue?” ask him, “Why do you think?” before giving him the answer. This
helps children start to learn how to reason out answers on their own.
• Let kids get bored. Don’t try to keep them entertained 24/7. Allow
children to find their own (safe) ways of having fun without your
supervision. They’ll learn now to depend on other people for mental
stimulation.
• Tolerate mistakes. Kids need to learn that mistakes are OK. Don’t be a
perfectionist with their projects. Talk about what does work, and what
your child might do differently next time. Leave him or her feeling
positive about the attempt.
How to Work with a Financial Adviser
There are some tips that can help people
who are just beginning to work with a
financial adviser.
If you employ the services of a financial
adviser, you are essentially acknowledging
that you are in need of assistance, value
good advice, and are willing to follow the
recommendations given to you by your
adviser.
You may have no interest in doing your
own investing when you could be spending
that time on your career, your hobbies, or
with your family and friends.
The first task your adviser will undertake is
to develop a financial plan in regard to a
sustainable and adequate income to last for
your lifetime. This will contain a portfolio
allocation and investment strategy.
A good adviser will tell you that the
allocation of your portfolio should be
determined not by the latest headlines but
by your own personal goals. You will need
to provide your adviser with a lot of
information so that they can create such a
plan.
Your spouse should be involved in this plan
if you are married. Advisers should provide
conservative estimates for investment
returns as even the greatest portfolio will
experience losses occasionally and not
make money every year.
Parent Questions and Answers: Question: What do we need to do if our childcare needs will be changing in the Fall? Answer: Please let management and your classroom teachers know if your enrollment plans will be changing. If you will be leaving CDS, we do ask for a two-week notice.
Happy Birthday!
August 4 Ethan August 20 Elijah August 6 Carson August 24 Aamir August 7 Cardel August 27 Gregory August 7 Miakhi August 28 Camarie August 16 Isaiah August 29 Colton August 16 Victoria
Staff Birthday: Ms. Hannah August 5th
Take A Look at What We Are Doing…
Infants: This month, we will talk about Pets. We will learn about cats, dogs, fish and rabbits. We will talk about what sounds the animals make while pointing to animal pictures in books. We will also learn the sign language words for the animals. We will compare big and little animals. Toddlers: Swim into action with the toddlers as we explore pond life! This month we will learn about the different animals that live in the sand such as frogs, ducks, fish, and dragonflies! We will also learn the sign language words for these animals. Twos: This month we will talk about what we see at the beach. We will discuss beach gear, beach weather and beach safety. We will also review our colors, numbers, alphabet letters, shapes and go over the days of the week. We are looking forward to the last month of the summer! Threes: We are getting ready to leap into the month of August. We will be talking about summer and the things we do during the summer during the month of August. Some of our friends may be vacationing, but we will be using that time as a sharing and learning experience. We will also be talking about cultural diversity and how it is very important to respect others. Fours I: This month, we will be learning about many wonderful things! We will start with Back to School, then learn about apples, the wheels on the bus, and our families. Our letters to learn will be U, T, S and R. We will also continue to learn about colors. This month our colors will be red, green, blue and pink. We’ll also keep practicing fair play and friendship in our classroom. Fours II: Time is winding down for our mini-summer camp to come to an end. In August, we will talk about the great outdoors, math and technology, space week and end with a weird, wacky and wonderful week! Our Pre-K will be going off to Kindergarten in the Fall and we are excited for them! After-Schoolers: Summer is almost over and school will begin. We have many fun things left in August to end our summer camp with. We will take our minds to another dimension of the world as we discuss outer space. We will also think like Albert Einstein as we work on some classroom science experiments such as a volcano! It will be fun!
Look what some of our Summer Campers are saying!! “I like this summer that we did the pizzas. I liked the drums from Kenya and the lanterns from China. I liked that we did the recipe book and snow cones.” – Nicole “My favorite field trip is Lazy 5 Ranch so far. My favorite food was cooking pizzas because we got to make our own pizzas and put anything on it! We made the tie dye towels, I liked it! I had a lot of fun so far this summer. Keep your child at Creative Day School, it’s the best.” - Danazjan “We went to the park and we had a wonderful time. I liked when we went to Lazy 5 Ranch, we got to feed animals. We made bagel pizza and a fruit basket. We went to the Art quest. We also learned sign language, and we do songs and letter. And we talked about recipe books and fruit salad. And what I love about Creative day is that we support each other.” – Desiree’ “We have a lot of fun field trips and a lot great toys. A lot of our field trips get us out in nature. My favorite field trip was Lazy 5 ranch. Because we got to feed different animals and a lot of the animals eat in different ways and the giraffe has to put his head in your bucket.” – Camarrius “I like gymnastics!” – Guolet, Talon, Colta, Makayla & Dazari “I like the water park!” – Emmaleigh, Allanah, Asjia, Aurdrey, Nina & Ender