2018
Education &
Enrichment
ENRICHMENT Enrollment at MJ Performing schools Miriam is St. Louis’ most compre-
Ackermann’s Swim Program of- Arts Academy (Old Orchard Plaza) Cor Jesu has grown its premier ac- hensive resource for children with
fers group lessons for 4-11 year olds opens July 5 at https://mjperform- ademic program with four new ac- learning differences. Miriam School,
in four heated pools with different ingartsacademy.com. Acro, Adult, tive-learning classrooms designed to serving grades PreK-8, is growing
water levels. Red Cross certified Aerial, Ballet, Cheer, Hip Hop, Jazz, foster leadership development and to help even more students with
staff provides a non-competitive, Modern, Preschool, Special Needs, provide collaborative, cross-curricu- complex learning needs. Opening
safe environment. Tap, Tumbling & more. lum learning environments. this fall, a newly renovated school
and new middle school wing will
Kumon Math & Reading Center Join the Yucandu After-School Lutheran High School South feature larger teaching spaces, en-
of Kirkwood (314-835-1316) is an Art Club. The pace is relaxed and offers a co-ed Christian education that is hanced occupational therapy space,
enrichment program that unlocks the studio is perfect for getting committed to helping students succeed a designated STEAM room, updated
the potential of children, preschool messy. Yucandu will work with a va- through individualized attention and technology and more. Miriam School
through high school. An individual- riety of artist quality materials and building relationships. The school’s students thrive academically and
ized approach helps children develop techniques. Ten weeks Septmeber Flex-Mod schedule prepares students socially in a small classroom setting
a solid command of skills. Through through November. Sign up today. for college by teaching them time- with personalized learning. Now en-
daily practice and mastery of mate- Visit yucandu.com or call 314-963- management skills. Medical courses rolling for fall. Call today to sched-
rials, students increase confidence, 4400. are offered for students interested ule a tour to find out how Miriam
improve concentration and develop in pursuing careers in the health can make a difference. Call 314-962-
better study skills. industry. Visit lhssstl.org. 6059 or visit www.miriamstl.org.
cont. pg. 8
Lab School
The
GIVE YOUR
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Nurturing Children Since 1964
FALL 2018 Openings stiLL THAT LAST 514 E. Argonne Drive - Kirkwood
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A LIFETIME.
An early childhood
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Fall Session
August 13-December 22
Offering classes for students
2018
Building Happy, Healthy,
Education &
ages preschool to adult in
Acro, Adult, Aerial, Ballet,
Fit and Confident Dancers! Cheer, Hip Hop, Jazz,
Enrichment
Modern, Ninja, Preschool,
15 S. Old Orchard ~ Webster Groves Special Needs, Tap,
Online enrollment opens July 5th at mjperformingartsacademy.com
Questions? Contact us at 314-968-3903 or email mjperformingarts@gmail.com Tumbling and more.
cont. from pg. 7
We
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Updated technology throughout the building
you
The St. Louis
in
draw 500 to 600
Education &
people over the
course of three
days, Friday,
Enrichment
Saturday and
Sunday, June
29 to July 1.
photo by
Diana Linsley
preschools cont.
Nationally accredited, Webster
Child Care Center (314-0968-
Corr Jesu
Co
3189) has been providing quality ACADE MY
Webster Hills Preschool (314-961- from page 1 Morgan said she and her husband
8722 x228, www.westerhillsumc. kept prices low for the show; admission
org) offers ages 6 months to 5 years is $5 for one day and $10 for a three-day
activities to stimulate curiosity, en- “There’ll be a big number of people pass. All proceeds will go to a charity to
courage learning, foster creativity there with tables and all kinds of foun- teach adults and children how to read
and stretch imagination. tain pens,” said Leichliter. “I think most and write cursive, a mission which
of them are probably like me. They have Morgan said is important to decipher-
some particular pen they collect but ing historical records.
they buy and sell others. It’s an outlet to “In the schools, they’re teaching
move the ones you don’t want and pick (children) how to write their name but
up the ones you do. There’s always they’re not teaching how to connect let-
somebody else collecting what you ters and words. I have friends whose
aren’t.” grandchildren cannot read cursive,”
Among the St. Louis Pen Show’s said Morgan. “It’s kind of a problem. You
many sponsors is St. Louisan David can’t do research on your genealogy
Oscarson, who designs pens that retail because everything before 1886 is back
Providing Quality Care and Education starting at $4,500. Oscarson contacted
Morgan upon hearing about the show
in church records. If you don’t know
cursive, you don’t have a prayer of know-
for Children 6 Weeks to 6 Years and said he is excited for the “hodge- ing what it says.”
• Individualized Primary Caregiving podge” of different pen fans expected to Morgan expects a crowd somewhere
• Educational Programs Focusing on Kindergarten Readiness attend. between 500 and 600 attendees.
• State of the Art Playgrounds and Nature Area “I made the decision to call Anne and Vendors are coming from as far away as
• Nationally Accredited said, ‘we don’t know each other yet but I Europe and China. She has already put
314-968-3189 want to be a part of it.’ This is a first for
St. Louis. You can get a pen for $5 or you
down a deposit for next year’s show.
Leichliter said the show seems like it
www.websterchildcare.com
can spend upwards of $10,000. You’ve will be successful. He plans to spend the
got a lot of vintage people but then (soon to be) annual St. Louis Pen Show
you’ve got some new manufacturers like at his table selling and talking to fellow
myself. I’m there to support the dealers pen enthusiasts about his favored