Stella's Jingle Bell Mistletoe Fundraiser

Last fall, Stella feared the worst for New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit. She felt helpless watching the news and asked, "What can a KID do to help?!" Her answer: cut down mistletoe, decorate it with bows and bells and sell it in the front yard. Her first stand sold out in thirty minutes and so we just had to find some more to sell the following weekend. "Mistletoe is PURE PROFIT!", she heard someone say the next weekend and indeed it was. By the third (and unexpected) weekend of 2012, Stella had raised $2,034 and had a check for the American Red Cross headquarters in New York City! After delivering the check in person, Stella learned first hand how the Red Cross disaster relief teams help people in need. She was invited to Brooklyn, meeting fire fighters who had saved entire neighborhoods, while their own homes succumbed to Hurricane Sandy. They thanked a kid for helping. All year long, when people asked Stella about her plans for 2013, her plan stayed true. She wants to raise more funds this year! How? EASY, according to Stella! She enlisted a team of the most clever and talented friends from school. Some kids will make signs, some will sell mistletoe at stands and others will help spread the word that kids can help others. 

Come stock up on your mistletoe at Kidville

 Saturday 12/14

 10:30am-12:30pm 

Thanksgiving Camp 2013

What's better than turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie?  Thanksgiving Camp at Kidville Dallas!  Campers joined our talented staff the 3 days leading up to Turkey Day for art, gym, music, and other fun activities!  Check out a few pics below!

To see all of the pics from Thanksgiving Camp make sure to check out our FACEBOOK

Dallas Child Magazine's Best for Moms & Babies Awards

Kidville Dallas has been nominated for Best Classes for Mommy & Baby in Dallas Child Magazine's annual Best for Moms & Babies Awards!  Visit here to vote for us!  Voting ends Sunday, December 15!

KIDVILLE’S CAMP THANKFUL AND ELEMENTS MASSAGE & MIMOSAS

SIGN UP FOR KIDVILLE'S THANKGIVING WEEK CAMP

ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN

Monday, November 25^th-Wednesday, November 27^st

9:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Ages 3 - 6 years (drop off)

$225 for 3 days or $75 per day

Healthy lunch and snacks included!

ELEMENTS MASSAGE -- HOLIDAY SPECIAL

While your child is at Camp Thankful, 

take a break at our new neighbor, Elements Massage

ELEMENTS MASSAGE & MIMOSAS
Monday, November 25^th-Wednesday, November 27^st
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Intro rate of $49 for a 55-minute session
Two for $99 55-minute gift cards

Call Elements Massage (214-369-4100) to pre-book your massage and get your holiday shopping started!

 

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AND IT’S TIME TO GIVE BACK

Kidville is a proud drop-off station for

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

Monday, November 18^th - Monday, December 16th. 

Receive 2 playspace passes ($20 value)
when you bring an unwrapped gift donation for
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

Some requested items for School-Age Children:
Baby dolls (all ethnicities)
Books – Cardboard, sound button books
G or PG rated DVDs
Imaginative play items (Dress-up, Kitchen, etc.)
Music CDs
Toys with Lights/Sounds/Music

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

A Relaxing Start to Your Holiday Season

Join Kidville and Elements Massage for a relaxing start to your holiday season.

Pics from Spooktacular and our WINNERS

This years' Spooktacular Halloween Party was awesome!

 Thank you to all of our Members and Non-Members who came.

We hope you had a blast.

CONGRATULATIONS

To our costume contest winners.  

You have received a $25 Kidville Gift Card.  

Please pick up your Gift Card at the front desk.

Zoe the Yoga Girl

The family of Ladybugs

To see more pics from our Spooktacular Halloween Party check out our Facebook!

Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Passport

Grab your Kidville Fall/Winter '13-'14 Passport for access to our 

Indoor Gym Playspace and Play Village!

Indoor Gym Playspace

Indoor Play Village

1 passport with 5 stamps - $65
1 passport with 10 stamps - $120

*1 stamp per child.  Good for Non-Members only.

Passports are good from time of purchase through January 10th

Highlights from Finding the Right School and Navigating the Application Proccess

Did you miss our Ashley Beck event?  Check out the highlights below:

Highlights from “Finding the Right School and Navigating the Application Process”Presented by Ashley Beck- Assistant Director of Admission at the Episcopal School of DallasOctober 1, 2013 Finding the “right” school for your child·      The “right” school vs. the “best” school
·      Do your homework, many choices in Dallas
·      Narrow down your school choices to a workable number
·      Other than unconditional love and a safe, happy home environment, education is the greatest    gift you can give your child
 Define your “Fundamental and Ideal Requirements” before you begin your search Examples of topics that can be fundamental or ideal:o   Small vs. Large environment
o   Traditional vs. progressive curriculum
o   Co-ed vs. single sex
o   What special programs are important to you? – enrichment programs, community service, leadership programs, college placement or outplacement, etc.
o   Is a diverse community important to you?
o   Is a religious component important to you?
o   Are the grade levels offered important to you?
 Information to Obtain from Schoolso   Mission and Accreditation
o   Educational philosophy and curriculum
o   Faculty qualifications and experience
o   Co-and extra-curricular offerings
o   College guidance or out placement
o   Typical class size (ratio can be misleading)
o   Level of parent involvement
o   Key entrance years for new students
o   Admission criteria, process and timing
o   Tuition, other costs and financing options
 The Application Timeline
o   No two independent schools have exactly the same mission, therefore, the application process and criteria will vary
o   Common applications for ISAS schools are very helpful and user-friendly – Prekindergarten through grade 12
o   Application timeline:
o   September/October/November/December
§  Complete and submit initial application forms
§  Attend Previews and Open Houses
§  Complete your parent statement
o   October/November/December/January
§  Individual and/or third party evaluations (CATS)
§  School visits
§  Current school/MDO information- turn in
o   February
§  Schools are completing files and making decisions
o   March
§  Admission decisions mailed in mid-March
§  Two weeks to respond
§  Accept, Wait Pool, Regret, Defer
o   April/May
§  Your turn to get more information, take advantage of this opportunity!
 Applicant Group Visit Do’s and Don’ts (applies to individual visits as well)§  Do
o   Good night sleep
o   Hearty breakfast
o   Comfortable clothes
o   Remain low key and calm
§  Don’t
o   Break from normal drop off routine
o   Promise reward afterward
o   Dress in “Sunday” clothes
 Additional resources:            National Association of Independent Schools www.nais.org            Independent Schools Association of the Southwest www.isasw.org            A Guide to Dallas Private Schools www.dfwprivateschools.com            Collaborative Academic Testing Service www.catstexas.com            School and Student Service for Financial Aid www.nais.org/financialaid/sss