Montgomery Parents March 2010
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Written by Jason & DeAnne Watson
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 With spring break right around the corner, the end of the school year won’t be far behind. And with summer on the way, you’re probably beginning to wonder what activities your children will take part in during the break. Summer can easily be a time when laziness, too much television, and excessive comments about boredom rule the long days. However, with the multitude of day camps in the River Region and residential camps in other parts of the southeast, there’s no reason for this to be the case. |
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Written by Martha Wegner
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 Easter is fast approaching, and I have to admit, I haven’t been feeling very enthusiastic. Now that my children are ages 10 and 13, maybe I’ve been doing this Easter gig just a little too long, and frankly, I’ve been getting a little bored. |
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Written by Dana Moonan
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 Since this has been such a cold and seemingly long winter, I’m sure that spring is on all our minds this March. Let’s get into the spirit of spring by “planting” a few crafts. Flowers, birds and bugs are all signs that spring is on its way. Use some of these ideas to help get you started on decorating your own flower pot. |
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Written by Barbara W. Thompson
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 March means (hopefully) warmer weather, the promise of spring, and of course – the event that students and many parents look forward to─ spring break. While I think students definitely need some “down time” during breaks from school, these short respites also present incredible opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom. They can learn while having fun with parents and friends, and the best part is it often takes place without their even realizing it. |
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Written by Ann Shoemaker
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In our multi-cultural society, it is rare to find a school where everyone on campus speaks the same language. Yet, at Dozier Elementary in Montgomery, that is exactly the scenario! A long-time champion of character development, Principal Cindy McKenzie has the goal that during each school day, the faculty, staff, and students share a common tongue – the language of respect and good manners.
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Written by Jan Udlock
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 Going away to camp is an invaluable opportunity for all kids. The camp experience can provide your child a chance to meet other kids from diverse backgrounds and opportunities to learn team work. It also can be an environment for independence and a load of fun-filled memories. So how can you prepare your child for fun and success at camp? |
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Written by Jennifer Gregory
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 When Teresa Bondora’s daughter was fifteen, she began inviting her daughter’s friends over, providing food for them and encouraging the kids to make themselves at home. Before long, her house began to be the place where her daughter and her friends regularly hung out and the teens began calling Bondora their “Other Mother.” |
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Written by Diann L. Smyth, R.N.C.
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 At the age of 5, I was admitted to the hospital to have my tonsils removed. At that time, many years ago, they did not allow parents to stay with their children overnight. As a very scared little girl, I was offered no explanation on a level I could understand of the things I would experience through touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing. So the only coping mechanism I was left with was that of memory loss. Here is what I remember of that experience: |
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Written by John Rosemond
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 One of the wonderful things about my job is my readership, many of whom feed me material on a regular basis. Here’s a sample of some recent feedings: |
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