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July 2014Volume III • Issue 7Some things aren’t

made for adultslike Children’s Hospital, the region’s only hospital that’s just for kids.

Children are not small adults. And when it comes to medical care, they have much different needs. At Children’s Hospital, we understand that the first step in treating a child is to make them feel comfortable and safe — and that’s something we do every day.

We’re passionate about treating children. After all, we’re not just a hospital, we’re Children’s Hospital. www.etch.com

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Adults Learning A Musical Instrument: Is It Too Late?

Help Your Child Develop Competence in Adaptive Functioning

Does Your Child Have Trouble Sleeping?

Heliotrope Rash: What Is It, And Why Call It That?

It’s Still Time For Vacation And ... Braces

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A Message From The Superintendent

7 Fun, Educational Apps To Keep Your Child On Track For The New School Year

Back To School Time

Getting Ready For School: Back To School Reads

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Some things aren’t made for adults

like Children’s Hospital, the region’s only hospital that’s just for kids.

Children are not small adults. And when it comes to medical care, they have much different needs. At Children’s Hospital, we understand that the first step in treating a child is to make them feel comfortable and safe — and that’s something we do every day.

We’re passionate about treating children. After all, we’re not just a hospital, we’re Children’s Hospital. www.etch.com

Client: E TN Children’s HospitalJob No: ETCH-43065Title: Bubble Mower Print Ad

Pub: Knoxville ParentInsert: April 2014Size: 9.5"x10"

7 Fun Educational Apps To Keep Your Child On Track For The New School Year“highly recommended apps personally reviewed and designed to promote learning in enjoyable and interactive ways for both children and adults!” PAGE 11

Help Your Child Develop Competence In Adaptive Functioning“As parents, it’s our job to ‘work ourselves out of a job’ by preparing children to handle the challenges of daily living without our constant help.” PAGE 5

Back To School Time“Encouraging students to visualize their success and helping them create a ‘can do’ mind-set will go a long way to establishing a foundation of success.”

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“Why do I try so hard? Why would anyone, especially an amateur who had no hope of making music into a career, put in so much time and effort?” Marcus concludes his efforts were worthwhile: “Becoming musical has brought balance to my life.”

In particular, his circle of friends widened because of music, and he discovered a new form of self-expression. Learning the guitar fed his desire to compose his own music and write his own songs.

Ari L. Goldman, in his book The Late Starters Orchestra, chronicles his attempt to relearn the cello, so that he could play for his family and friends on his sixtieth birthday. Goldman had studied cello in his youth but dropped his pursuit as the pressures of family and his journalism career intervened. Living in New York City, he found a unique group with which to practice, The Late Starters Orchestra, which welcomed players of all skills. After a year or so of intermittent practice, Goldman performed some classical pieces with the help of his young son, Judah, who was also learning the cello. Goldman writes of this birthday performance: “As I pulled the bow across the strings, I could feel the ‘soul’ of the cello emerge and connect with my soul. I found my rhythm. I found acceptance in the faces watching me. I found a sense of wholeness and joy in the moment as family, friends, music, and memory merged. It took sixty years to get there, even longer than the forty years the Israelites wandered through the desert. But the journey was worth it. I had reached my musical promised land.”

My good friend Chris Lee is a professional classical guitarist and a teacher who has taught all ages. I asked him, “Why do adults want to learn to play an instrument?” Chris said, “Music can be a great source of joy. Adult learners often realize that music making has long lasting positive effects on the quality of our lives.” I also asked Chris about issues that adults struggle with while learning: “Adults don’t feel they have enough time, which is probably not true. Time and careful attention are the most important things we have to commit to music. As with anything, it is important to believe something is possible and then work at it consistently.”

Adults sometimes fantasize about starting life over, about doing things differently, if they could be young again. Learning a musical instrument, however, does not have to be just a fantasy. There are many good music studios and music teachers in town. That first lesson is only a phone call away. Let the joy of music enrich your fall and bring pleasure to you and the ones you love.

Is it too late to learn to play a musical instrument? As children head back to school, many adults may

consider what to do with any extra time they might have. Some may harbor the desire to play or make music. As two recent books and a conversation with a friend show, it is never too late to learn.

“All my life I wanted to become musical, but I always assumed that I never had a chance.” Gary Marcus was turning forty, and he wanted to learn to play guitar. In his book Guitar Zero: The Science of Becoming Musical at Any Age, Marcus recounts his efforts to learn guitar, especially jazz and rock. Trained as a psychologist, Marcus also explores several questions about learning music. Is there a critical period for learning music? Marcus finds little evidence to support this view and the related assumption that only the young can learn an instrument. Is practice all you need to get better? Lots of practice does help, but Marcus notes that “deliberate practice”—characterized by constant self-evaluation and a focus on weaknesses rather than strengths—is more effective. Do teachers help? Good teachers are excellent motivators, Marcus says, and skilled at understanding a student’s individual needs and constructing exercises at the student’s level.

Adults Learning A Musical Instrument: Is It Too Late?by Michael K. Smith, Ph. D.

Michael K. Smith, Ph.D., is owner of TESTPREP EXPERTS (www.testprepexperts.com ) which prepares students for

standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. He is also a consultant to Discovery Education Assessment. He can reached at

[email protected].

“‘Music can be a great source of joy. Adult learners often realize that music making has long lasting positive effects on the quality of our lives.’”

Chris Lee instructs Mike Smith on some finer points of guitar theory.

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Adults Learning A Musical Instrument: Is It Too Late?by Michael K. Smith, Ph. D.

making a valuable contribution in addition to learning practical skills.

In these waning days of summer, ask yourself if you have been doing more for your child than he or she needs you to do at this point. Chances are there are some ADL tasks your child is ready to take on independently. As parents, it’s our job to “work ourselves out of a job” by preparing children to handle the challenges of daily living without our constant help.

by Kathryn Rea Smith, Ph.D.

Help Your Child Develop Competence In Adaptive Functioning

As you get ready for the new school year, take some time to assess your child’s progress in

the area of “adaptive functioning,” also known as “activities of daily living” (ADL’s). ADL’s refer to non-academic skill development. Some good places to start taking stock of your child’s proficiency with ADL’s would be self-care and household chores.

In regards to self-care, generate a list of activities you would like your child to master by the time he or she is in later adolescence. Some examples include:

1. setting an alarm to wake up, 2. taking daily medications and calling in prescription refills,3. keeping track of grooming/hygiene supplies and replacing as needed,4. self-administering basic first aid and knowing how to care for one’s self

when ill,5. caring for clothing properly through laundering, ironing or dry--cleaning,6. making good food choices,7. obtaining regular exercise, and8. communicating with physicians regarding health problems.

Once you have a tentative list, begin to assign your child or teen responsibility for a few items on the list. For example, you can tell him or her “I would like you to assume responsibility for waking yourself up each morning—I think you are ready to handle this on your own.” Walk your child through the steps involved in the activity, providing instruction and feedback, as necessary. Monitor your child until he or she has demonstrated success with the task, and then start assigning additional responsibilities from the list. Be mindful that some children will be slower to master tasks than others. For example, children who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder tend to need more time to internalize procedural steps and develop new habits than those without this diagnosis. If your child’s progress is slow, continue to provide encouragement and support and to communicate that you believe he or she is capable of achieving independence with self-care.

When it comes to teaching children to do household chores, you can employ an approach that is similar to the one suggested for facilitating mastery of self-care skills. You should convey the expectation that your child will learn to take care of his or her living space. He or she will need to become competent in the tasks involved in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a residence. In the process of learning to do household chores, children come to realize that when they pitch in to help, the work is completed more quickly and parents are less stressed. Children who have the opportunity to help with family chores develop a sense of pride about

Kathryn Rea Smith, Ph.D. is a private practice psychologist specializing in psychological assessment and parenting consultation. Dr.

Smith can be reached at [email protected].

“As parents, it’s our job to ‘work ourselves out of a job’ by preparing children to handle the challenges of daily living without our constant help.”

By Ehab Mansoor, M.D. Photo by Wade Payne

Does Your Child Have Trouble Sleeping?


bedtime. This will avoid your child being wakened by the buzz of a text, the ping of an instant message or the

brightly lit screen of a computer or phone.Keep a sleep routine. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can enhance this relaxation effect. Also, having your child spend some time reading, listening to music, taking a bath or doing anything else that is relaxing can help him sleep. Avoid caffeine. In both children and adults, too much caffeine can cause jitteriness, an upset stomach and sleeping problems. It doesn’t take a lot of caffeine, especially in young children, to produce these effects. To prevent these issues, avoid caffeine six to eight hours before bedtime. Remember: caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda and chocolate.

Most children will have a sleepless night once in a while. But, if your child is regularly having trouble sleeping, and you think it’s affecting his mood or performance, talk to your child’s primary care provider or pediatrician. The doctor can arrange for your child to have a sleep study at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, or you can schedule an appointment for an evaluation. For more information, call the Children’s Hospital Sleep Medicine Center at 865-541-8478.

The story has been read, the last glass of water has been given and your child has finally been tucked

into bed. As you leave the room you hope, for your child’s sake and yours, he’ll sleep well through the night. Unfortunately, for many children, this doesn’t normally happen. According to the National Sleep Foundation approximately 70 percent of children age 9 and younger have some type of sleep problem.

Children ages 5 to 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep. Not enough sleep can do more than make a child tired and grouchy—it can cause major health problems. Children who do not get enough sleep are more likely to catch colds, have accidents or be depressed. Lack of sleep can also be an underlying cause for more serious issues such as mood swings, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a learning disability or even certain types of heart disease. Even receiving as little as one hour less of sleep a night can cause a child to have memory and concentration problems that can impact a child’s ability to learn.

But the good news is that most sleep issues in children can be prevented and treated. In fact, everyone in the family may benefit from the following tips: Be active during the day. Physical activity can burn energy and help children feel more relaxed. Regular exercise helps a child fall asleep and stay asleep. Just don’t have your child involved in something too close to bedtime. The best time for exercise is early morning.Not too many activities. Having your child involved in structured sports or activities can be good for them. However, too many activities after school can delay mealtime, time for homework and bedtime. This may make it difficult for your child to get the required amount of sleep and rest.Say good night to electronics. Experts recommend using the bedroom for sleep only. If you can’t make your child’s bedroom a technology-free environment, at least shut down everything an hour or more before

Ehab Mansoor, M.D., who is board-certified in pediatrics and sleep medicine, leads the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Sleep Medicine Center, which

is the only one in the area to offer pediatric and adolescent sleep disorder expertise. Visit www.etch.com/sleep for more information.

Heliotrope is a plant that produces clusters of sweet scented flowers in summer and has a very brilliant violet or purple color. It is considered

poisonous, as it contains alkaloids, potent liver toxins, and will cause gastric distress in humans and animals if ingested. There are reported cases of death among horses, cattle and dogs. There have been no human losses to date, as this would be an unusual part of our diet.

There is an autoimmune disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) that quite often manifests with red purplish, violet rash appearing on the eyelids and cheeks and referred to as a heliotrope rash due to the similarity between the rash’s color and the plant’s. This relatively rare but serious disease affects young children, usually diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. For some reason most of new cases occur in the spring and summer, and more often among girls than boys.

The immune system is a group of cells with special mission. It keeps people healthy and prevents infections. In JDM, like any other autoimmune diseases, the cells are triggered by certain factors (possibly viruses or environmental hazards), activated and unable to stop, harming the body instead of protecting it. In this particular disease, the immune system mistakenly targets blood vessels that lie primarily under the skin and in the muscles, which leads to inflammation. This is not a contagious disease, and there is nothing you could do to prevent it.

The two most characteristic findings in JDM are muscle weakness and skin rash. The muscles that are affected the most are near the trunk of the body (proximal muscles): the upper arms, the thighs, and the neck. Climbing stairs, getting up from the floor or chair, brushing hair, getting into the car may become difficult or even impossible. Muscles can be sore, but most children have little if any pain. In some cases the muscles used for


“Physical activity can burn energy and help children feel more relaxed. Regular exercise helps a child fall asleep and stay asleep.”


By Ehab Mansoor, M.D. Photo by Wade Payne


swallowing can also be affected causing choking and voice changes. The red, purplish skin rash appears on the eyelids and face as the already mentioned heliotrope rash. Red, dry skin patches may also occur over the knuckles, elbows and knees and can be misdiagnosed as allergy or eczema. Ther rash gets worse in sunlight and may appear before, after or at the same time as the muscle weakness. Less characteristic but often associated symptoms include fatigue, irritability, joint pain and swelling, fever, and weight loss.

The disease presents differently among children ranging from barely noticeable symptoms to severe multi-system involvement with complications including skin and stomach ulcers, lung problems, calcium deposition under the skin, contractures (shortened muscle that causes a joint to remain in a bent position).

JDM is a treatable disease but requires immunosuppressive therapy. Treatment is personally suited for each child. Most children go into remission within two years, and some or even all medications can be discontinued. However, more severe cases will require long-term treatment including drugs and physical therapy. It is important for children to be in good general health with emphasis on diet, exercise and skin protection from ultraviolet light.

Heliotrope is a plant that produces clusters of sweet scented flowers in summer and has a very brilliant violet or purple color. It is considered

poisonous, as it contains alkaloids, potent liver toxins, and will cause gastric distress in humans and animals if ingested. There are reported cases of death among horses, cattle and dogs. There have been no human losses to date, as this would be an unusual part of our diet.

There is an autoimmune disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) that quite often manifests with red purplish, violet rash appearing on the eyelids and cheeks and referred to as a heliotrope rash due to the similarity between the rash’s color and the plant’s. This relatively rare but serious disease affects young children, usually diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. For some reason most of new cases occur in the spring and summer, and more often among girls than boys.

The immune system is a group of cells with special mission. It keeps people healthy and prevents infections. In JDM, like any other autoimmune diseases, the cells are triggered by certain factors (possibly viruses or environmental hazards), activated and unable to stop, harming the body instead of protecting it. In this particular disease, the immune system mistakenly targets blood vessels that lie primarily under the skin and in the muscles, which leads to inflammation. This is not a contagious disease, and there is nothing you could do to prevent it.

The two most characteristic findings in JDM are muscle weakness and skin rash. The muscles that are affected the most are near the trunk of the body (proximal muscles): the upper arms, the thighs, and the neck. Climbing stairs, getting up from the floor or chair, brushing hair, getting into the car may become difficult or even impossible. Muscles can be sore, but most children have little if any pain. In some cases the muscles used for

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“Physical activity can burn energy and help children feel more relaxed. Regular exercise helps a child fall asleep and stay asleep.”

Heliotrope (left) and an example of Heliotrope rash (above).


preview of what to expect when visiting an orthodintist for the first time.

The first appointment is an initial examination. At this appointment, we obtain a health history and insurance information from the patient or parents. Usually, we will take a panoramic radiograph (an x-ray which goes around one’s head) to get an idea as to how teeth are developing. I, then, introduce myself to the patient and family, get an idea about what issues or concerns the patient would like addressed with regard to orthodontics, and conduct a clinical orthodontic examination. I share with the patient and family my findings and discuss treatment options. From there, my office manager will discuss the cost of treatment and any insurance coverage to be applied to the cost. If the patient is ready to get started immediately, and if our schedule allows for it, we can take diagnostic records that day. If not, we schedule an appointment to have that done. The initial examination appointment generally does not take more than forty-five minutes, if records are not taken.

At the diagnostic records appointment, the assistant will take two radiographs – a panoramic (if not taken at the initial examination) and a cephalometric. The cephalometric radiograph allows an orthodontist to assess the development of the teeth and jaws in relation to the rest of the skull. The assistant will then take photographs of the face, smile, profile, and five pictures of the teeth for different angles. With these diagnostic records, I can develop an orthodontic treatment plan which best addresses the dental/orthodontic concerns of the patient. This appointment takes about forty-five minutes as well.

Finally, the day arrives that the braces are placed on the patient’s teeth. Prior to putting on the braces, I review the orthodontic treatment plan and explain how the braces are placed on the teeth. The patient is then taken into the treatment area and the braces are placed! How long this takes depends on the treatment plan, but one can usually expect the appointment to take an hour to an hour and a half.

After the appliances have been affixed to the teeth, and barring no breakage of appliances, the appointments following should involve simple adjustments taking no longer than 15-20 minutes per appointment.

There is still plenty of summer left for you to schedule an appointments to get braces placed on your child’s (or your) teeth before the school year begins (or while the school year is still in the early stages). Do not hesitate to contact us at 690-7115 (Hardin Valley) or 983-3570 (Maryville) if you have any questions about the process. We are always looking forward to meeting new patients and making their lives brighter…one smile at a time!

The lazy days of summer are beginning to wind down, and

we parents are confronted with getting our children ready for the upcoming school year. This is the time where we seem to cram a last-minute vacation into our schedule

while trying to purchase new wardrobes and school supplies for our children. As a parent, I have discovered that the summer break does not seem to be as relaxing a time as it used to be. There are camps to attend, vacations to plan – which, if you are like me, you will need a vacation FROM the vacation – and this year for me, high school sports practices. With all of this near-constant activity and planning, is there anything else we as parents need to do to ease the transition into the school year?

As it so happens, summer is an excellent time to begin orthodontic treatment! Most families have more flexible schedules during the summer months, and there is not the concern of having one’s child miss valuable classroom time. The initial few orthodontic appointments tend to be a little more time-consuming, and for this reason, summer is a great time to get braces. While I can’t speak for what other orthodontists do, here is a break down as to what is involved when a patient visits my practice up to and including having the braces put on the teeth. This should provide a reasonable

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preview of what to expect when visiting an orthodintist for the first time.

The first appointment is an initial examination. At this appointment, we obtain a health history and insurance information from the patient or parents. Usually, we will take a panoramic radiograph (an x-ray which goes around one’s head) to get an idea as to how teeth are developing. I, then, introduce myself to the patient and family, get an idea about what issues or concerns the patient would like addressed with regard to orthodontics, and conduct a clinical orthodontic examination. I share with the patient and family my findings and discuss treatment options. From there, my office manager will discuss the cost of treatment and any insurance coverage to be applied to the cost. If the patient is ready to get started immediately, and if our schedule allows for it, we can take diagnostic records that day. If not, we schedule an appointment to have that done. The initial examination appointment generally does not take more than forty-five minutes, if records are not taken.

At the diagnostic records appointment, the assistant will take two radiographs – a panoramic (if not taken at the initial examination) and a cephalometric. The cephalometric radiograph allows an orthodontist to assess the development of the teeth and jaws in relation to the rest of the skull. The assistant will then take photographs of the face, smile, profile, and five pictures of the teeth for different angles. With these diagnostic records, I can develop an orthodontic treatment plan which best addresses the dental/orthodontic concerns of the patient. This appointment takes about forty-five minutes as well.

Finally, the day arrives that the braces are placed on the patient’s teeth. Prior to putting on the braces, I review the orthodontic treatment plan and explain how the braces are placed on the teeth. The patient is then taken into the treatment area and the braces are placed! How long this takes depends on the treatment plan, but one can usually expect the appointment to take an hour to an hour and a half.

After the appliances have been affixed to the teeth, and barring no breakage of appliances, the appointments following should involve simple adjustments taking no longer than 15-20 minutes per appointment.

There is still plenty of summer left for you to schedule an appointments to get braces placed on your child’s (or your) teeth before the school year begins (or while the school year is still in the early stages). Do not hesitate to contact us at 690-7115 (Hardin Valley) or 983-3570 (Maryville) if you have any questions about the process. We are always looking forward to meeting new patients and making their lives brighter…one smile at a time!

By Jeffrey Eberting, D.M.D., M.S.

It’s Still Time For Vacation And ... BracesA few years ago, Jessica Demby was struggling. After graduating from high school Jessica tried college, but soon realized it wasn’t for her. Jessica did not know what to do and felt she had run out of options. All she knew was that living at home and making minimum wage was not what she wanted.

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Now, in less than two years she’s doubled her salary, has paid vacations and holidays, and is truly enjoying her work every day.

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Each Saturday, the school hosts the current class of students and offers state-of-the art dental equipment for students’ lessons. From working on models to practicing with the dentists and fellow students, Jessica really enjoyed the hands-on learning. “It wasn’t boring,” she says, “it was a whole lot of fun!”

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has led to a five-year organizational blueprint that truly reflects the educational interests, priorities and aspirations of our community. It is a better road map for our future because it is truly our community’s plan.

Because of the importance of this strategic plan for our school system and community, I’ve asked the Board of Education to review and potentially approve it at two consecutive School Board meetings: first in July, and again in August. Any significant questions or concerns will be addressed between the two meetings, and at the August 6 Board of Education meeting we will seek the School Board’s final approval of the plan.

In the meantime, we’d love to hear your thoughts about the strategic plan. You can view the proposed plan and watch a brief video that more fully explains each goal by visiting the Knox County Schools new website, knoxschools.org. Also, feel free to call our office at 865-594-1800 or e-mail us at [email protected] if you have comments or questions about the plan.

This five-year blueprint is incredibly important for all of us, and I am excited about the future direction of the Knox County Schools that is represented in the plan. I look forward to the important work ahead and to our continued partnership as we strive to achieve this ambitious vision of Excellence for Every Child.

And don’t forget: Teachers return to school on August 4th , and the official start of classes in the Knox County Schools is August 11th , which is a half-day for students. I eagerly await the return of our teaching professionals and students as we journey on toward excellence.

Sincerely,Dr. Jim McIntyreSuperintendent, Knox County Schools

The Knox County Schools continues to prepare for a successful 2014-15 school year, and we are excited by the

direction we are establishing through our proposed five-year strategic plan, entitled Deepening Our Work: Excellence for Every Child.

As the title implies, this plan would define the next half-decade to be focused on building on our educational successes by providing high quality, personalized learning experiences

for our students to prepare them for a successful future in an increasingly complex world.

Proposed goals that would lead us through the next five years include:GOAL 1: Focus on Every StudentWe want our kids to be academically successful, college and career ready, economically competitive and personally fulfilled. To do this, we must personalize rigorous learning for every student.GOAL 2: Invest in Our PeopleWe recognize that our students can only achieve at their highest levels when our staff members are also excelling. We will continuously support, develop and grow our greatest asset: Our teachers, leaders and staff.GOAL 3: Partner with Our StakeholdersWe will be more successful for kids when we fully leverage the talents, resources and support of our parents, partners, employees and community.

Our future, then, will revolve around a Culture of Excellence: We aspire to be an entire school system defined by excellence. We envision every adult working hard for children, continuously improving and striving for excellence

The strategic plan is the culmination of nearly a year of intensive public engagement and discussion. I offer my thanks to the literally thousands of parents, teachers, students, principals, employees, Knox County Board of Education members, business leaders, community members and other stakeholders who provided their ideas, perspectives and input to help shape this draft strategic plan. This dialogue has been enormously productive and

Dear Knox County Schools’ Families “This five-year blueprint is incredibly important for all of us, and I am excited about the future direction of the Knox County Schools that is represented in the plan.”

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Summer is a wonderful time for fun and memorable experiences, but it also serves as the perfect transition

period for your child to continually improve upon his or her knowledge for the coming school year. This is an important time for your child to practice subjects he or she may have struggled with in the past using enjoyable and educational games available on the go. With technology available at the fingertips of many families, it is easier for parents to take advantage of the many free educational applications (also

known as “apps”) that are available on tablets and smart phones. Below you will find a list of seven highly recommended apps personally reviewed and designed to promote learning in enjoyable and interactive ways for both children and adults!BrainPOP Featured Movie (All subjects; Age 9 & up)

This app offers users a new educational video every day that will cover topics from a wide variety of subject such as science, music and history. After watching the video, your child will be able to take a quiz on the material covered in order to test his or her comprehension. Users are also able to view archived videos from previous daily posting, giving them the ability to learn about unique and interesting facts whenever they have a spare moment.

Duolingo (Foreign Language; Age 13 & up)If your child is getting ready to start a foreign language class, or just curious about learning a new language, Duolingo is a great starting place. The app offers mini-games that cover reading, writing and speaking skills, and make learning as addictive as any video game. The user has the ability to learn nine different languages on this app and can even compete against friends to keep the games challenging and interactive!

Dictionary.com (Vocabulary/Etymology; Age 7 & up)The Dictionary.com app takes the days of skimming through a large paper dictionary to a whole new level. Featuring a word of the day that “pushes” to your home screen, trending words and an interesting blog, users are not only able to search for words in the dictionary, but also learn new words and gain more insight into the words that are currently trending.

Monkey Math-Jetpack Adventures (iPhone); Monkey Math Free-Kids (Android) (Addition, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction; Age 6 & up)

If your child is on the road to learning or is currently learning addition and multiplication the Monkey Math app helps children with these skills in combination with critical thinking skills. The app allows users to feel as though they are truly immersed in a video game, creating a depth of challenge that makes mathematics a real competition!

ACTStudent (iPhone); ACT Test (Android) (ACT Preparation; Age 12 & up) It’s never too early for your child to start preparing for college entrance exams! Both the ACTStudent app and ACT Test app put questions pertaining to the English, Math, Reading, and Science categories of the ACT in the palms of student’s hands, providing an easy way to experience ACT level questions whenever the user has a couple minutes of free time. When the user answers a question either correctly or incorrectly, a tailored explanation appears to either enforce correct answers or explain why the answer was incorrect.

NASA App (Science: Earth; Age 7 & up)Give your child the stars, moon, and an unbeatable view of the Earth, without ever leaving home! The NASA App is an educational experience that

gives users access to thousands of awe-inspiring images, live streaming from NASA TV, and access to current NASA news and information. This app can spark your child’s interest in science, or continue to amaze them with all that our galaxy has to offer!

Elements- Periodic Table Element Quiz (Science: Chemistry; Age 10 & up)If your child has struggled in the past with learning the Periodic Table of Elements, or would like to start learning this oftentimes-challenging material, this app is a great way to start. The Elements app quizzes users on matching an element name to its symbol and offers both an easy and a hard level. To add some extra competition to the game, the user can choose to post scores to social media sites and encourage friends to score higher!You can enjoy these apps with your child during car rides, while waiting

during appointments or as a regularly scheduled part of each day before school begins and even after! There are many educational apps beyond the content of this list that cover a diverse range of subjects and are targeted to different age groups. With that in mind, the Family and Community Engagement Department encourages you to try the apps listed above as stepping stones towards discovering even more relevant apps to facilitate your child’s unique learning needs.

7 Fun, Educational Apps To Keep Your Child On TrackFor The New School Year

By: Tracey Matthews, KCS Family and Community Engagement (FCE) Supervisor Contributing Writer: Nicole Galler, KCS FCE University of Tennessee Intern


up to the summer solstice when summer officially begins. This longest day of the year, the day of endless sunlight, gently reminds one that, from this point on, the days will become shorter and that autumn is just around the corner. But, even before the season changes to fall, the more daunting reminder is that the beginning of the school year will be approaching very soon.

However, in spite of these tell-tale changes, there is still a great deal of summer left. After all, summer has just officially begun. Then, the fourth of July arrives with all its fanfare and fireworks! This patriotic, national holiday surely marks the countdown to the end of summer and the return to the school year, because following the fourth, school leaders really have to begin kicking it into gear as teachers and students will be returning in about a month. This is a time when schools undergo a metamorphosis. Summer cleaning, renovations or repairs are getting their final touches, new textbooks and other instructional materials are being inventoried, and final preparations are made to student and teacher schedules. All of this is to ensure that the school is ready for a successful academic year! There is a fevered excitement that builds like a snowball rolling down a mountain until that first bell rings opening the new school year.

Ahhh, the hot, leisurely, delightful days of summer! Every year, when the last

dismissal bell of school is heard, parents, students and teachers alike settle into the fabulous wonder of summer. You know, those days of basking in the warm rays of summer sunshine or swimming in cool waters. Time seems to slow down, and work is put aside for glorious vacations to the beach or new and exotic places! Sometimes those ‘vacations’ are simply staying home to enjoy a few additional hours of sleep and rest in the comforts of home.

As a child, I recall that summer seemed to last forever with endless possibilities. When I became a full-time school administrator several years ago, working a twelve month contract rather than a ten, what I missed most was my summer freedom. I immediately had a new

appreciation for all of the working parents who had to suddenly arrange childcare and organize or schedule summer activities during those summer months when school was not in session.

As a parent, summer flows right along from one activity, camp, or vacation right

by Sedonna Prater, photo courtesy of Catholic Diocese of Knoxville

Back To School Time

Sedonna Prater is the Director of Curriculum and

Instruction for the Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools

“Encouraging students to visualize their success and helping them create a ‘can do’ mind-set will go a long way to establishing a foundation of success.”



up to the summer solstice when summer officially begins. This longest day of the year, the day of endless sunlight, gently reminds one that, from this point on, the days will become shorter and that autumn is just around the corner. But, even before the season changes to fall, the more daunting reminder is that the beginning of the school year will be approaching very soon.

However, in spite of these tell-tale changes, there is still a great deal of summer left. After all, summer has just officially begun. Then, the fourth of July arrives with all its fanfare and fireworks! This patriotic, national holiday surely marks the countdown to the end of summer and the return to the school year, because following the fourth, school leaders really have to begin kicking it into gear as teachers and students will be returning in about a month. This is a time when schools undergo a metamorphosis. Summer cleaning, renovations or repairs are getting their final touches, new textbooks and other instructional materials are being inventoried, and final preparations are made to student and teacher schedules. All of this is to ensure that the school is ready for a successful academic year! There is a fevered excitement that builds like a snowball rolling down a mountain until that first bell rings opening the new school year.

by Sedonna Prater, photo courtesy of Catholic Diocese of Knoxville

Back To School Time sleep patterns. The reality is that the school schedule will be a rude awakening unless some proactive measures are started now. Begin by moving the bed time back 15-20 minutes a week so that you reach the target bedtime the week prior to school starting. Do the same with the wake up time in the morning. This will help you and your student’s internal body clock adjust to the changing schedule.Gather school supplies and attireStores are already advertising that school is just around the corner with their annual ‘back-to-school’ sales, so this is the best time to take advantage when purchasing necessary school supplies, new clothes and shoes. Sunshine and fresh air are typically like growth injections for students, and parents often find that clothes that fit at the beginning of summer are now too small. Sometimes it is difficult to make clothing purchases, because the school year will begin in the hottest month of the year, August, and many parents just do not want to buy shorts again because they know they will need warmer clothing soon. It is a good idea to take advantage of clothing consignment stores and summer garage sales for gently worn items to help students get started. These clothes will be new to them.

If school supplies are an expense that stretches your household budget, please be aware that many businesses and schools provide schools with student school supplies. If you need a little assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your child’s principal. Teachers and school administrators will always make sure their students have the supplies necessary to be successful students.Be positive and establish goalsFinally, each new school year is full of opportunities to enrich the life of your student. Help your student establish goals for the year including goals in academics, the social sphere, and in extra-curricular activities. Encouraging students to visualize their success and helping them create a ‘can do’ mind-set will go a long way to establishing a foundation of success.

While these many preparations are going on to prepare our schools and teachers, here are some things that need to be done to help prepare your student to return to school.Summer Reading and Math Enrichment If your student has done a little procrastination during the summer months, the first thing to do is to pull out those summer reading and math enrichment lists received back in the spring. Actually, whether he/she did the summer reading early in the summer or has kept it until the end, is not relevant, but it is very important for every student to complete and review the notes, projects or assignments included with the summer reading and math enrichment activities just prior to returning to school. Many teachers use the first two weeks of school to review or test over this material. Summer reading and math enrichment activities are assigned to keep students’ skills sharp and to decrease skill regression. By revisiting these tasks just before school begins, students will be cognizant of the information.Medical ExaminationIf you have not already scheduled your student’s annual check-up with a medical doctor, now is the time to get that visit on the schedule. Student immunizations can sometimes be forgotten, so it is essential your student is up to date on all immunizations. Schools cannot admit students without the appropriate immunizations, unless appropriate documentation is presented that excuses the child from the immunizations. Another important reason for the annual check-up is to ensure your student athlete can participate in school related sports teams. Don’t forget visits to the dentist and eye doctor as well.Move into a School schedule with Sleep and Nutrition HabitsOne of the hardest things to prepare for is getting back on a school schedule with regard to sleep habits. The days of sunlight are still longer, which encourages later

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“Encouraging students to visualize their success and helping them create a ‘can do’ mind-set will go a long way to establishing a foundation of success.”

Getting Ready for School: Back-to-School ReadsCompiled by Erin Nguyen

Children’s Department, Knox County Public Library


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Pretenders by Lisi Harrison

9th-12thThe five high-achieving

high school freshmen known as the Phoenix

Five are all pretending to be something they’re not, but their secrets will soon

be revealed when their top secret journals for English class are shared with the

whole school.

Little Lola by Julie Saab PreK-2ndLittle cat Lola’s day of adventure takes her to school where she joins right in and learns lots of new skills.

Make the Grade: Everything You Need to Study Better, Stress

Less, and Succeed in School by Lesley Schwartz Martin

7th-12thThis guide to getting

organized provides practical tips for having a successful

school year.

Back to School, Picky Little Witch

by Elizabeth BrokampPreK-2nd

While doing her “Back to Ghoul” shopping with her

mother, not just any broom, hat, or cape will do for the

Picky Little Witch.

Also Known As by Robin Benway8th – 12thTeen safecracker Maggie is being trained to follow in her parents’ footsteps as an international spy, and her first assignment takes her somewhere she’s never been before – high school.

Anna Was Here by Jane Kurtz

3rd – 6thWhen Anna’s family

moves from Colorado to her father’s hometown in Kansas, her ability to plan

for almost everything isn’t always enough to help her survive all

the new experiences she’s going through, including a

new school, new friends, and a new community.

Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray

PreK-2ndWhen Zack’s dog Rufus

follows him to school he takes part in all of the boy’s

daily activities, from classes to lunchtime to recess.

Five Weapons: Making the Grade

by Jimmie Robinson7th-10th

In this graphic novel for teens, Tyler Shainline, son of a famous assassin, is the newest

student at a prep school where he can learn the family

business, but he has a secret to hide that might keep him from

graduating.

The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School by Deborah DiesenPreK-2ndMr. Fish remembers the excitement and worry he felt on his first day of school until he found the Kinderguppy class that turned out to be just where he belonged.

Just Jake by Jake Marcionette4th-6thPopular sixth-grader Jake finds himself having to start the climb up the social ladder all over again at his new school in this story told through his funny illustrated journal.

Getting Ready for School: Back-to-School ReadsCompiled by Erin Nguyen

Children’s Department, Knox County Public Library

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