P & K Smart Discipline Seminar for Parents, Oct. 4, 2010
Posted on 8/25/2010
Parents, want an end to whining? Want to say good-bye to bickering? Here’s your chance to learn how to do that and end the most common discipline complaints parents voice.
Parents & Kids Magazine is bringing Smart Discipline for Parents to Jackson on Monday, October 4th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Belhaven University Center for the Arts at 835 Riverside Drive.
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P & K Smart Discipline Seminar for Educators, Oct. 4, 2010
Posted on 8/25/2010
Teachers, register for the FREE Smart Discipline Classroom Seminar for Educators. Parents & Kids Magazine is pleased to bring Dr. Larry Koenig, a nationally recognized educator and author of Smart Discipline, to Jackson on Monday, October 4th, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Belhaven University Center for the Arts at 835 Riverside Drive. Opportunities for Contact Hours and CEUs are available.
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JPS Parent Conference, Thursday, September 2
Posted on 8/23/2010
Jackson Public Schools will host its annual Parent Conference Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Callaway High School, 601 Beasley Road. The conference is scheduled from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to arrive between 4:30-5:30 p.m. to complete registration. The theme for this year's event is "The Ultimate Partnership: Is the Village Listening?"
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Sign your K-2nd grader up now for the 2nd Annual Parents & Kids Back-to-School/Back-to-Bed Pajama Parties at the YMCA
Posted on 7/27/2010
Children entering kindergarten through second grade this school year are invited to the second annual Parents & Kids Magazine Back-to-School / Back-to-Bed Pajama Party. There will be 3 different parties: the first at the Downtown Jackson location of the YMCA(Monday Aug 9th), the second at the Flowood YMCA(Tuesday Aug 10th), and the third at the Ridgeland YMCA(Thursday Aug 12). Each party will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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REPTILES ARE ALL THE RAGE AT THE GULF COAST EXPLOREUM!
Posted on 6/28/2010
Live reptiles are creeping, crawling and slithering their way into the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center! Opening Monday, July 5 is the Exploreum’s newest traveling exhibit, Reptile Planet, which is an interactive, family-friendly exhibit featuring 30 exotic creatures from more than 20 different countries. Tickets are available for purchase through the Box Office or on online at Exploreum.com.
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Best Western and Disney announce "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"
Posted on 6/17/2010
Is your child a Camp Rock Fan? Then go to
www.bestwestern.com Enter for a chance to win the "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" sweepstakes.
One lucky winner will receive a dance party with a star of "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam," to be held at their local Best Western hotel. Visit bestwestern.com for details on June 20, 2010.
Camp Wheeze Away by the American Lung Association
Posted on 6/17/2010
Asthma Camp is coming up July 19th-22nd. If you are interested in volunteering for camp or know a child that would like to attend, contact Elizabeth Shipp at the American Lung Association in Mississippi by calling 601-206-5810.
Click below for more information on how you can help!
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Pre-Registration for three new Jackson-Area Schools!
Posted on 6/7/2010
Jackson Public Schools will be conducting pre-registration June 7-11 for students who will be attending three new schools opening this fall. The new schools are Bates Elementary and Cardozo Middle School in south Jackson and Kirksey Middle School in north Jackson. Parents of students who live in the new school zones were notified earlier this year that their children will be the first students to be enrolled in the new schools.
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Parents and Kids Teacher of the Month nominations
Posted on 5/4/2010
Do you know of an outstanding teacher who deserves recognition for dedication, professionalism, and work on behalf of the Jackson Metro area's children? Then let us know! Go to our Teacher of the Month page to download a form to nominate your favorite teacher and find out where and how to send in your nomination.
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Pepsi Pops Contest
Posted on 4/30/2010
Birthday on a budget? We would like to hear your creative birthday solutions. E-mail us at magazine@parents-kids.com with Birthday/Pepsi Pops in the subject line. Your suggestion may appear in our birthday issue and/or you could win Pepsi Pops tickets. Please include your mailing address so that we can get the tickets to you quickly. Winner will be drawn by 8am on Wednesday.
Jackson Public Schools Moms Conference Thursday, April 15
Posted on 4/7/2010
JPS will host its first ever conference for Moms, Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Galloway Elementary School with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the opening session at 5:30 p.m. Planned exclusively for JPS mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and female role models, this conference celebrates mothers as lifesavers. The evening will include strategies for Moms to help ensure their children's academic success in school.
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Jackson Public Schools will host its second symposium for pre-kindergarten and child care providers on Saturday, April 17
Posted on 4/7/2010
Jackson Public Schools will host its second symposium for pre-kindergarten and child care providers on Saturday, April 17, from 8am-noon, at Northwest Middle School, which is located at 7020 Highway 49 North. The theme is "Shaping Young Minds in the 21st Century." There is no registration fee.
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Jackson Public Schools Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, April 24
Posted on 4/7/2010
The Jackson Public Schools' Environmental Learning Center is sponsoring a Fishing Rodeo for students in grades K-12 from 7:30am-noon Saturday, April 24.
The rodeo is open to the public. Each student must be accompanied by a parent or adult/sponsor who must remain on site during the entire event.
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Parents and Kids Teacher of the Month nominations
Posted on 4/2/2010
Do you know of an outstanding teacher who deserves recognition for dedication, professionalism, and work on behalf of the Jackson Metro area's children? Then let us know! Go to our Teacher of the Month page to download a form to nominate your favorite teacher and find out where and how to send in your nomination.
Metro Jackson residents encouraged to walk on National Start! Walking Day
Posted on 3/26/2010
The American Heart Association is calling on Metro Jackson residents to walk for 30 minutes on April 7, National Start! Walking Day. This is the day that adults nationwide can make the pledge to Start! walking and to become active and heart healthy, especially in the workplace. Metro residents can sign up to receive a free, downloadable National Start! Walking Day Tool Kit. The kit includes materials to easily promote National Start! Walking Day in the workplace and provides tips on how to make the day a success.
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