Dear Educator,

This fall Children's Theater of Madison offers an opportunity for teachers and students to slip through the Looking Glass and explore an alternate universe in James DeVita's Looking Glass Land: The
Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice. It's a universe that challenges our way of seeing and hearing and thinking about the world. The production offers educators an opportunity to:

• Introduce the writings of Lewis Carroll
• Explore nonsense poetry and wordcraft through Carroll's
  poems "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter"
• Discuss the relativity of time and the physics implied in
  alternate universes
• Examine the critical thinking and strategy required in a
  chess game
• Discuss how design and visual art conveys the ideas of a
  live performance

Celebrate the talents of a local playwright, James DeVita, and local actors. Some of the performers will be the same age as your students! Talkbacks following the performances give students a
personal connection with the actors and director.

Don't miss a chance to capture the imaginations of your students with this magical production, and extend the learning into the classroom with activities and projects from the Looking Glass Land Study Guide. Please share this information with educators in your district.

Award-winning playwright and renowned APT actor James DeVita brings Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass to new heights of fun and imagination. Through a series of fantastic encounters, Alice learns that being a queen is not all it's cut out to be — and that the real joy is in the adventure of life itself! DeVita's adaptation includes all the familiar characters and lines of the beloved tale with some
modern twists that will even hold teenagers spellbound. So hold onto your (mad) hats while we take you on this zany ride up and down and back around! Most appreciated by children age 6 and up, teens and
adults.

The first matinee is October 16th, so please reserve your tickets NOW for this delightful production. Call Education Director, Terry Kerr, at 608-255-2080 or email terry@ctmtheater.org.

We want to make your trip to CTM as affordable as possible. Student matinee tickets are $8.00. Ticket and transportation subsidies are available, so please call if your school needs financial assistance.

If you have not received our new Educator's Brochure, please use this link http://www.ctmtheater.org/EducatorsBrochure.pdf to access the Student Matinee schedule and ticket information or visit the
Education page at our new website at www.ctmtheater.org.

For some students, a class trip to see a CTM play is the first time they have set foot in a theater. They will be surprised at the power of a live production to inspire wonder and make them think and feel.
We think you will find this a great opportunity to engage your students in a new level of discussion about the ideas in the play and the very human responses of its characters.

Space is limited so please consider reserving tickets for your school today! Help students experience the power and magic of live theatre. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 255-2080 or
email terry@ctmtheater.org. We are happy to assist in any way.

All the Best,
Terry Kerr
Education Director, CTM
228 State St.
Madison, WI 53703
608-255-2080
terry@ctmtheater.org

Looking Glass Land
by James Devita
October 11 - 26 Overture Center for the Arts - Playhouse Theater

A Christmas Carol
December 12 - 21
Overture Center for the Arts - Capitol Theater

Degas' Little Dancer
March 28 - April 11, 2009
Overture Center for the Arts - Playhouse Theater

Cool, interactive map on the My Fox 6 web site that shows upcoming rummage & estate sales in several southeastern WI counties. List your event for free.

http://media.myfoxmilwaukee.com/rummage/index.html

Enjoy free admission to Milwaukee County attractions!

Complimentry admission to Milwaukee County Residents only with a valid photo ID on the following days:

		Free every Wednesday (excludes special exhibits)
		Free every Monday $1 off admission adult prices on Tuesday - Sunday
		Free every Monday from 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (excluding major holidays)
		Free Days for 2008:   January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, November 1, & December 6 Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day

Ponderosa Steak House......kids 12 & under eat free on Mondays from 4-10PM

Fazoli's - on Tuesday 5-8Pm get 99 cent kids meal w/adult entree.

Search for more deals in your area: www.kidsmealdeals.com

Froedtert Hospital regularly schedules educational classes, workshops and screenings to help you enhance your health and lifestyle. They also sponsor more than 40 support groups, and provide support or sponsor a variety of events in the community.

In most cases the classes are free of charge and many feature physicians from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Classes are either are held in the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa or at Small Stones, 17145 W Bluemound Road, Brookfield.

From each class description, a link may be available to you to register through our online registration form. If there is not a link or if you have any questions, please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666. All class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Website: froedtert.com/classes

Sampling of classes:

• Do you have trouble sleeping, concentrating or relaxing? Learn stress-reducing exercises including guided visualization, breathing and finger holds to help calm you. Join us for this renewing experience!

• The AARP Driver Safety Program is a refresher course designed for motorists age 50 and older. Learn to adjust your skills and compensate for changes that occur with aging, such as reduced hearing, flexibility and reaction time.

• Learn what your health screening numbers (e.g., blood pressure and cholesterol) should be, what they mean and when you should be concerned.

• Free blood pressure screenings and body fat assessments.

Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, along with the American Heart Association, are pleased to offer this free "Family & Friends CPR Anytime Personal Learning Program" on Saturday, September 20, at Miller Park. This program allows the public to learn the core skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in just 22 minutes! Other family-oriented activities will be available. The Family & Friends CPR Anytime kits are provided courtesy of A.O. Smith Foundation, Inc. For more information or to register, please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.

Swimtastic Infant Clinic
Special clinic offered for families interested in baby and toddler classes. Gives general information about Swimtastic and a free sample lesson. Usually offered once a month.

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: FREE!

Call to register for your FREE infant and toddler clinic!

Swimtastic Swim School
900 Tesch Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
waukesha@swimtastic.com
262-549-SWIM (7946)
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Family Swim
Bring the whole family to enjoy Swimtastic Swim School's 90 degree water, palm tree shower, and waterslide! Students can show what they've learned, and guests have access to all our toys and equipment!

Saturdays from 12:30pm-2:00pm

Swimtastic Swim School
10636 N. Commerce Street
Mequon, WI 53092
mequon@swimtastic.com
262-512-SWIM (7946)
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Stroke Clinic
Stroke Clinic
Specially designed for students that want an extra advantage in their swim skills, Swimtastic Stroke Clinics are the perfect opportunity for your child to excel at swimming.

Breaststroke/Butterfly
When: August 16,2008
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm (1 hour)

Back Crawl Clinic
When: August 23, 2008
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm (1 hour)

Front Crawl Clinic
When: August 30, 2008
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm (1 hour)

Swimtastic Swim School
1420 University Drive
Menasha, WI 54952
foxcities@swimtastic.com
920-722-SWIM (7946)
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Family Swim Times

Fridays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturdays: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sundays: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Swimtastic Swim School
9702 Airways Court
Franklin, WI 53132
franklin@swimtastic.com
414-421-SWIM (7946)

Free hair cuts again this week.  Call Monica 262-784-4340 for an appt on Wed, Thurs or Friday.

August free hair cut dates are Aug 4-8th and again Aug 25-29th.

"Hello All,
June is here which means summer, finally!! We would like to honor all teachers and homeschool educators. So on June 19th from 5-7pm we will be giving away goodie bags to all pre-registered (so I know how many to make) teachers and homeschool educators. During those 2 hours we will also have the entire store on sale with some amazing deals! (Savings up to 75%!!!)

There is no purchase necessary to get your free goodie bag, which I estimate to be worth about $50. However, we are asking 3 things: first that you pre-register, second that you show proof of teaching status or homeschool, and third we are asking each person to bring 1 non perishable food item for Second Harvest.

To pre-register just call 262-754-8839 or email us at scrapnnook@tds.net. If you have been forwarded this email and are unfamiliar with Scrap'n Nook please visit us online at http://www.scrapnnook.com. We are a scrapbook and rubberstamping store in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Have a great day,
Linda and Crystal"

Milwaukee County FREE Days!

Enjoy free admission to Milwaukee County attractions!

Complimentry admission to Milwaukee County Residents only with a valid photo ID on the following days:

		Free every Wednesday (excludes special exhibits)
		Free every Monday $1 off admission adult prices on Tuesday - Sunday
		Free every Monday from 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (excluding major holidays)
		Free Days for 2008:   January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, November 1, & December 6 Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day

http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/SummerReading/

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/summerreadingsplash

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The  Milwaukee Public Library's summer reading program, Super Reader, begins May 19, 2008. It is designed for children 12 years old and younger.
There are three ways your child can achieve Super Reader status:

• Reading themselves
• Reading to someone
• Having someone read to them

• Sign up at any Milwaukee Public Library and receive a reading folder to track reading minutes AND a certificate for a free mini sub from Cousins Subs
• Keep reading and visiting the library to complete five different levels, earning prizes at each level.
• Reach level five and earn free tickets to the Amazing AutoCats grand finale celebration on July 26th.

• Reading takes practice (like any skill)
• The more your child reads or is read to, the better their reading skills will be
• Children who read over the summer maintain or increase their reading level
• One of the best ways for kids to improve their reading skills is to read for pleasure

• The Milwaukee Public Library is a great resource. It has something on most subjects that interest your child.
• The children's librarians are there to help your child find books that interest him/her. 

CLICK HERE FOR CITY OF MILWUAKEE PROGRAM: http://www.mpl.org/SummerReading/index.htm

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SUBURBAN LIBRARIES FOR DETAILS ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS.

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A few summers ago, Education World and Barnes and Noble joined forces to present a HOT, HOT summer reading program. Thanks to our readers' contributions, we have gathered summer reading lists by grade, along with reviews of new books, interviews with favorite authors, and lots of ideas for summer projects to extend reading -- projects for kids to do with friends or on their own and projects for families to do together!

Don't miss another Education World resource: Summer Reading Lists from schools around the world.

CLICK HERE for details & forms to earn a free book from Barnes & Noble by reading 8 books this summer!

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/events/2008/summerreading/summer_reading_tearpad-activity.pdf

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MTEF's Summer Tennis & Reading Program, presented in partnership with the MPS Recreation Department and Milwaukee County Parks, is available for Milwaukee youth between the ages of 6 and 17 at five neighborhood locations throughout the city.  The program emphasizes basic fundamentals, league play, and the opportunity to participate in the citywide Mayor's Cup Junior Tennis Tournament on August 7th and 8th.

In addition to tennis, all summer sites include a highly structured fourty-five minute reading session and daily First Serve life skills development lesson during each three-hour block of instruction to help promote academic achievement.  The reading curriculum, administered by MTEF Education Director Kathy Adelmeyer, will include books on humanitarian Arthur Ashe, such as Freedom Summer; Rosa; Young Arthur Ashe, Brave Champion; Arthur Ashe, Athlete and Activist; and Daddy and Me.  Children participating in the first four sessions of the program will have the opportunity to participate in the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest.  As a First Serve Chapter, MTEF has access to their award-winning comprehensive $1 million life skills curriculum.  To learn more about First Serve, click here.

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Scholastic Summer Reading Buzz: http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/

Read & Log 4 books and scholastic donates 1 book at a child in need! Plus, get a chance to win a dream vacation from Scholastic & Disney. Site also includes parent/teacher resources, games, book lists etc.

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Sign Up to Join the RIF Reading Planet Club

Do you want to be a member of the Reading Planet Club? Joining the Reading Planet Club is free and easy. And when you're a member, you get access to a lot of cool things

• Your opinion counts!
  You vote on what goes into the Reading Planet website. And you might even become the Club President for a month.
• Be the first to know!
  You'll get a sneak peek at contests and new features on the Reading Planet!
• Track your reading!
  Use the online reading log to keep track of your reading year round!
• Happy birthday to you!
  For you birthday, you'll get an eCard from RIF!
• Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
  If you answer the monthly Sound Off questions, you'll be entered into a drawing to win prizes such as magnets, frisbees, t-shirts, and more.

http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/user/signup.mspx

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Now through August 1, buy any three books from the lists below and get the fourth free.* ADULTS African American Fiction Audiobooks Beach Reads Classics Historical Fiction If You Like The Da Vinci Code... Literary Fiction Manga & Graphic Novels Paperback Fiction Paperback Nonfiction   KIDS Read to Myself Independent Reader Young Adult

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For Youth 12*-17 yrs. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays. This club is a club run by you! R.E.A.D.Y. stands for Responding to Emergencies and Disasters with Youth. Join other youth to learn a variety of skills including how to respond in emergencies, prevention strategies to keep people safe, problem solving, first-aid, team building, public speaking, grant writing and more. Club members complete 3 or more community service projects a year. The first community service project completed was a program to promote awareness about drinking and driving. Team members are currently working on new team projects. Team members with the best attendance in the club will have the first opportunity to attend a free/low-cost week-long camp in Western Wisconsin this summer.

*Youth who are 12 years old are welcome to participate, but must turn 13 by July 1, 2008 to be eligible to attend the camp.

Held at Bayview Community Center 414-482-1000

2008 Southeastern, WI Spring Job Fair!

• Date:April 16, 2008
• Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Facility:
  • TOMMY THOMPSON CENTER
  • 640 S. 84th Street
  • (Located at State Fair Park)
  • West Allis, WI 53214
  • E-mail Contact: eddie.kolinske@employmentguide.com
  • Contact Phone # (262) 783-5644
  Description:
  • This event is a general job fair that will have hiring companies representing a variety of industries! Bring plenty of resumes and dress for success!

"Glaciers, Geology and the Flood," an inspiring tour of the northern

Kettle Moraine in beautiful Wisconsin, is now available for reservations. 

Through the eyes of Scripture, experience how glaciers, kames, kettles,

moraines and eskers all testify to the power of the Genesis Flood.  The

importance of water-powered mills and the significance of pioneer church

buildings will also be explored.   The tour includes a stop at Parnell

Tower and frequent illustrations that teach everyone how to compare

secular interpretations and Biblical revelations of science.  No other Kettle

Moraine tour is like this one.  Sponsored and conducted by Creation Insights.

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Place:  western Sheboygan County. 

Dates:  Friday, October 5, or Wednesday, October 10

Additional dates can be reserved upon request.

Cost: $15 per person. (recommended for grade 3 students through adult)

Tour size is limited, so please contact Michael DuMez at 920-564-2402

Thanks to Nikki - IL Coordinator NSN Blog

Be sure to check web sites to confirm/get more info. I am not sure if some/all of the dates have residency requirements.

Museum of Science and Industry
September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25
October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30
November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 22
December 24
www.msichicago.org

Field Museum
October 8-12
Discount Days:
September 10, 17, and 24
October 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30
November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.

Shedd Aquarium
On discount days, general admission is free, and
admission to both the Oceanarium and Wild Reef
is available for an additional fee.
September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
October 8-12
November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
www.sheddaquarium.org

Brookfield Zoo
Free Days Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, November, and December.
www.brookfieldzoo.org

Chicago Children's Museum
Thursday evenings, 5-8pm - Free admission for everyone (Groups of 15 or more need to register by calling 312-464-7735.)

Chicago History Museum
Free every Monday.

Art Institute of Chicago
Free every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm.

Swedish American Museum
Free second Tuesday of each month
www.samac.org

DuSable Museum of African-American History
Free Sundays
www.dusablemuseum.org

Hana's Suitcase
September 14 - October 7, 2007

The Quiltmaker's Gift
October 19 - November 11, 2007

Twelve Days—A Milwaukee Christmas
November 23 – December 24, 2007

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
January 18 – February 15, 2008

Sleeping Beauty
February 29 – March 22, 2008

A Year with Frog and Toad
April 4 – May 18, 2008

http://www.firststage.org/childrenstheater/nextseason.asp

Anne of Green Gables - Monday October 15 (grades 1-8)

Alexander & the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Thursday November 8 (grades 3-8)

Fish Face - Wednesday November 14 (grades 1-4)

'Twas the Nigh Before Christmas - Monday December 10 (grades K-5)

Madeline and the Bad Hat - Thursday January 24 (grades K-3)

Max & Ruby - Monday March 3 (grades K-3)

Stone Soup - Monday April 14 (grades K-3)

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere - Wednesday April 9 (grades 3-8)

Above performaces available 10 am and 12 pm. Student/group price is $6 person.

Caribbean Sound - Tuesday September 18

Galitcha - Tuesday November 13

Kaissa - Tuesday January 22

World Festival of Harps - Tuesday March 11

Above "musical" performances are 10 am only, cost $1 person

http://www.wlc.edu/arts/index.aspx?id=703

New Ballet Center programs for toddlers......the Tuesday classes coorespond to Tuesday ballet classes for homeschoolers(10:45am & 1pm)........and Spanish for homeschool classes (12-1pm).

Check the web site for more details: www.balletcenter.net

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Ballet Playtime: An exciting hour of fun that includes ballet stretches, a mini ballet class, and open studio time where you can wear a dress-up ballet costumes and enjoy creative dance in a real ballet studio.

For ages 2 and up.
A parent / responsible adult must attend with child.

Pre-register here (preferred)
or just drop in and register at the door.
Only $5 per child.
Purchase multiple days and save.

Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:00 pm:
March 20, April 3 and 17, May 1, 15 and 29

Thursdays 11:00 am to noon:
March 29, April 12 and 26, May 10 and 24

Ballet Storytime: A fun filled hour that includes a ballet story, a mini ballet class, and open studio time where you can enjoy creative dance in a real ballet studio.
Ages 2 and up. A parent / responsible adult must attend with child.

Pre-register here (preferred)
or just drop in and register at the door.
Only $5 per child.
Purchase multiple days and save.

Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:00 pm:
March 27, April 10 and 24, May 8, and 22

Thursdays 11:00 am to noon:
March 22, April 5 and 19, May 3, 17 and 31

Click here for studio directions and free parking details.

Discovery World
Housed in the Milwaukee Public Museum complex, Discovery World is the science, economics and technology museum featuring hands-on learning experiences for youth of all ages. The museum features a state-of-the-art digital television studio. This site includes information about current exhibits and special year round program offerings.

Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design
The Eisner Museum is an educational center with an emphasis on advertising and design and their impact on culture. This Web site offers visitor information as well as extensive background information about current exhibits. An "Educator's Corner" is also featured.

First Stage Children's Theater
First Stage is a professional theater company dedicated exclusively to producing outstanding dramatic presentations for young people and their families. This site includes schedules, curriculum information for teachers, activity ideas for families, booklists and information about auditions for youth.

Havenwoods State Forest
This site lists activities in Wisconsin State parks, forests and other nature areas under the auspices of the Department of Natural Resources. One of these, Havenwoods State Forest, is located in northern Milwaukee. The Environmental Education Center offers programs for children pre-school through 12 years, providing explorations of the natural environment.

Historic Milwaukee
This non-profit educational organization presents programs to increase community awareness of Milwaukee's historical and architectural heritage. Walking and bus tours, student tours, specialized lectures and slide presentations are available. This site includes an extensive schedule of events for the current year.

M and W Productions
This professional theater group presents children's theater for the family and groups of all ages at affordable prices. Information on current and future productions as well as ticket information can be found at this site.

Miller Park
Besides schedule and ticket information for Milwaukee Brewer baseball games, this site includes a special "Kids Stuff" page, which lists incentive programs and events planned especially for children. Also included is a list of scheduled discount days for kids and seniors.

Milwaukee Art Museum
Located on Milwaukee's lakefront and featuring a Santiago Calatrava designed addition and the beautiful Burke Brise Soleil, the Milwaukee Art Museum houses nearly 20,000 pieces of art from antiquity to the present. Tours as well as art classes are offered for children. This site provides extensive information on current exhibitions, class and workshop schedules as well as a listing of special offerings for school tour groups.

Milwaukee County Zoo
The Milwaukee County Zoo offers many educational programs for all ages, stressing the importance of wildlife and the environment. This site lists tours, exhibits and other special program offerings as well as a schedule including " Family Free Days." "Fun Stuff" links to an activity page especially for children.

Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee's museum of human and natural history features permanent and changing exhibits. Also housed in the museum, are the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater and Discovery World, an interactive museum of science and technology. This site lists all special programs and events including those designed especially for school groups.

Pabst Mansion
Visit a piece of Milwaukee history. This thirty-seven room mansion, located on west Wisconsin Avenue, was the home to beer baron, Captain Frederick Pabst. Completed in 1892, this home is open to the public year round, offering general admission as well as group tours. This site offers a photo tour of the mansion's rooms as well as historical background and event information.

Pettit National Ice Center
The Pettit National Ice Center is the U.S. Olympic National Training Facility. The only facility of its kind in the United States, the Pettit Center is open to the public, offering classes and recreational skating for the whole family. This site offers further schedule information for world class fun.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Located 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers nature trails in the forest and along the beach of Lake Michigan. Visitors observe a wide variety of flora and fauna including some endangered species. Many special programs offered year round, are listed on this site.

Urban Ecology Center
The Urban Ecology Center is a non-profit community center located on Milwaukee's east side in Riverside Park. The center is dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness for children and families. Live animals can be observed at the center. Links provide information about specific school and family programs and special events such as an Earth Day celebration and maple sugaring. Events for children, high school youth and adults are included.

Wehr Nature Center
Located in Whitnall Park, Franklin, WI, Wehr Nature Center offers programs which allow the whole family to explore the natural environment. Divided according to age range, pre-school through 12 years, this site lists scheduled children's programs.

Milwaukee Co. Residents Day at MAM
Every Wednesday, 10 am–5 pm, Milwaukee County residents enjoy free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum. 700 N. Art Museum Dr. (414) 224-3220.

Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Enjoy free admission Saturday March 3, courtesy of Jewel-Osco. 9:30 am–4:30 pm. 10005 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee. (414) 771-3040, milwaukeezoo.org.

Milwaukee Public Museum....free to Milw County residents every Monday!