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Tucson has few good Middle School programmes from which to choose; many Tucson parents do not realise this nor that places in the better
schools are limited. The over-riding concern in choosing a Middle School
should of course be which programme is best for your child, and for
your family, according to the resources you have available.

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100% of IST Graduates were Accepted by their First-Choice Middle School

JOIN MyTown Music for Summer Camp Session 2!

Awesome Opportunity to Jump into Music this Summer!

JULY 11 - AUGUST 5

Ages:  7 - 18
Location: Covenant Generations Church
Cost Per Session: Options available! Call (520) 990-4459

SIGN UP TODAY! http://www.mytownmusic.com/generations

The Troubadour Theatre's Musical Theatre camp is a two week long day
camp open to ages 8-17.  Students will learn acting, singing, and
dancing, as well as other areas of theatre such as directing,
playwriting, and theatrical design.  Students will also perform in a
fully-mounted production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, which will be performed
on the last day of camp for family and friends.  The camp takes place
June 20-July 1 9:00-3:30 M-F, costs $295 or $270 for early mail in
registration, and will be at La Paloma Academy 8140 E. Golf Links Rd. 

IST is considering opening new entry-level Junior School Chinese and Spanish classes for 2011/2011. These "ab initio" classes would be mixed J1 / J2 groups for ages 5 - 8, meeting for half a day in Chinese or Spanish and following the school's regular timetable and programme structure. They would still have Music, Physical Education, Field Trips, Visiting Speakers and so on. The students would then join a regular English class for the other half of the day.
http://internationalschooloftucson.org/content/ist-considering-ab-initio...

For information and enrolment forms, visit :

http://internationalschooloftucson.org/content/2011-summer-programme

6 June - 22 July 2011

Seven one-week programs for children ages 3 - 11. Multi-week discounts. Half-day or full-day options.

AM Languages

• Chinese
• ESL
• French
• German
• Spanish

PM Activities

• Art
• Chess
• Dance
• Music
• Science
• World History

For more information and enrolment forms, please visit :

http://internationalschooloftucson.org/content/2011-summer-programme

Pundits often claim that the strength of US public education lies in
"local control", meaning locally-elected school boards, with members
reflecting their communities, which are locally-funded through
locally-set levies and taxes. This is a myth. The only truly local
schools are independent schools.

http://internationalschooloftucson.org/content/local-schools

Join MyTown Music on the U of A Mall and SLIP N SLIDE for Music Education!

Monday, May 2nd from 10am-1pm

29 foot SLIP N SLIDE!!!

Live Music Performances By:
A House A Home 11-12
Rescue Lights 12-1

Internship Opportunities for Students!
http://www.mytownmusic.com/internships

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MyTown Music® Summer Session Sign-ups, All Ages!

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MyTown Music® exists to inspire, enrich, & empower each student with a superior music education experience. MyTown Music provides a relevant opportunity for students of all ages and abilities to learn music from professional educators and performers. We currently serve our students through both Group Sessions and Private Lessons.

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Sugary drinks might raise blood pressure, as a possible connection was
documented in a recent medical study. The research found a connection
among individuals who regularly drank sugary drinks like fruit juices
and sodas had higher blood pressure. The data doesn't prove a real link
among the two, and the research notes that blood pressure could be
influenced by a wide range of factors. Article source - Study finds sugary drinks may increase blood pressure by MoneyBlogNewz.

One sugary drink per day can increase blood pressure

It's regarding that time of the year again. Individuals everywhere are filling their bellies with delightful holiday meals that never seem to end. Food lurks at each corner -- delicious pies, eggnog at the neighbor's and yummy Christmas cookies at work -- and you can become a prisoner of the food monster if you are not careful. It is common to see people gain a few extra pounds around this time of the year, especially with all the holiday gorging temptations. However, you will find ways to prevent falling into this trap. With these simple, easy-to-follow tips, you can learn how to avoid the seasonal extra weight.