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Family WICHITA MAGAZINE WichitaFamily.com APRIL 2011 THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OUR PARTNERS AT WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CASA TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS HELPING KIDS Since 1981, Wichita’s Court Appointed Special Advocate has been serving children who have been abused, neglected or who are in the foster care system INSIDE: Check out our April Calendar of Events FEATURE A TEACHER A Wichita Family series that introduces readers to area teachers who are making a difference in our schools

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FamilyW I C H I T A

M A G A Z I N E

WichitaFamily.com APRIL 2011

THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OUR PARTNERS AT WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASA TO CELEBRATE30 yEARS HELPINg kIDSSince 1981, Wichita’s Court Appointed Special Advocate has been serving children who have been abused, neglected or who are in the foster care system

INSIDE:Check out our April Calendar

of Events

FEATURE A TEACHERA Wichita Family series

that introduces readers to area teachers who are

making a differencein our schools

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Publisher:

For the Families, LLC316.295.8465

Editor

Jessica Lindsey

Advertising inquiries contact:

316.295.8465 or [email protected]

Wichita Family Magazine is published 12 times a year by For the Families, LLC. Wichita Family Magazine is available free, at schools, stores, restaurants, libraries, retailers and local attractions, as well as other places families frequent. For a complete list of where to find Wichita Family, or for subscription rates, visit

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Wichita, Kansas 67201

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Copyright 2009 by For the Families, LLC. All rights reserved. Wichita Family Magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or contest fulfillment from third parties. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is strictly prohibited. Wichita Family is distributed free of charge. The magazine’s advertisers make this possible, so support them! We reserve the right to edit submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication, but we reserve the right to refuse material. Materials will not be returned. Any editorial content or advertising published is the property

of For the Families, LLC.

FamilyW I C H I T A

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editor’s note

Jessica LindseyEditor-in-Chief

[email protected]/WichitaFamilyMagazine

Last month was a good reminder for my family that we needed to refocus our priorities and not worry so much about getting wrapped up in all the little things that were going on

around us and stressing us (mainly me) out. My dad—Papa to my three kids and his 10 other grandkids—had to undergo a major heart surgery.

Suddenly eating dinner together, reading books as a family and drawing pictures for Papa became a lot more important than making sure we signed up for every spring sport available or making sure we made it to every playdate we were invited to.

Now I’m not saying that sports and playdates aren’t awesome, because they are and we love them around my house. But what is more important at my house is family. I have amazing parents, a mom and dad who showed me just how beautiful a family can be. My little family is far from perfect, but what I want to raise my kids to know is that they can always turn to each other and to their dad and myself when they need us.

Not all families look alike, your household may have one parent, it may have 10 kids or just 1. You might be a teenage parent or you might be a grandparent raising your children’s children.

At Wichita Family Magazine we’re not aiming toward any one specific family picture. We want to give every type of family resources for growing a strong family. In each issue we offer uplifting stories of local teachers, mompreneurs, a calendar of events to do as a family, ways to teach your young children and so much more.

This month we’re telling you about a great local group, CASA of Sedgwick County. This is an organization that advocates for children who might not have the picture-perfect family that so many of us are trying to give our kids. Find out about the amazing work being done at CASA of Sedgiwck County and how you could help.

Enjoy this issue and let us know how you’re using Wichita Family Magazine in your family!

"This picture was taken almost exactly 8 years

ago. It is my oldest child, Corbin, and my dad, Ed. Little Corbin is barely 10 months old and already

thought he was a pro walker. He was out with his papa, stick in hand exploring. My dad was

doing what he does best, walking beside those he loves, supporting them, making sure they have

what they need and most of all, quietly keeping his

eyes on them to make sure they don't fall."

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M A G A Z I N EWichitaFamily.com APRIL 2011

THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OUR PARTNERS AT WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CASA TO CELEBRATE30 YEARS HELPING KIDSSince 1981, Wichita’s Court Appointed Special Advocate has been serving children who have been abused, neglected or who are in the foster care system

INSIDE:Check out our April Calendar of Events

FEATURE A TEACHERFEAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRREEEEEE AAAAAAAAA TTTTTTTTTEEAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCHEEEEEERRA Wichita Family series that introduces readers to area teachers who are making a differencein our schools

10 SCHOOL SPOTLIgHT

A Wichita Family series that introduces readers to area teachers who are making a difference

CASA: A CLOSER LOOk!

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News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools

Wichita group to celebrate 30 years helping children.

WICHITA FAMILIES

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CALENDARPage 12

COvER PHOTO COURTESy OF MEgAN HEIN ‘SSNAPSHOTS OF A gOOD LIFE

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Feature a Teacher

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Carol LewisTeacher at Wichita State University’s Child Development Center

When you enter the big corner room at Wichita State University’s Child Development Center you’ll find a room where laughter, learning and love are always present.

You’ll find more than a dozen preschoolers reading books, having circle time, painting, playing in flour, exploring the ever-changing themes in the loft and crashing at rest time on their cots.

You’ll find Carol Lewis, a teacher who sees every activity, every day with her class of kiddos with a fresh, childlike curiosity.

Carol is a teacher who looks forward to being greeted each morning by the smiles and laughter and hugs of the kids and she is equally as eager to pass on her excitement for learning while having fun playing and being creative.

What makes Carol stand out to parents, fellow teachers and her bosses, though is that she brings all the enthusiasm and genuine passion of a first-year teacher but she is far from a beginner in her field.

“Carol Lewis was actually with the (Child Development Center) when it first opened in the 70s as a response to a strong women’s movement on campus,” said Laurie Spence, the Center’s director. “Student mother’s needed a place to leave their children while they attended classes. Carol was just a fresh new teacher back than and oh how the center has evolved! We run a year-round, full-time preschool and Carol is still here, making a difference in the lives of these future Shockers!”

Carol earned her early childhood degree at Wichita State University and after graduation in 1975, began teaching at the newly-opened Child Development Center on campus. With the exception of a 7-year break when Carol stayed home with her three children, Carol has been with the Center ever since.

“If you’re in it for the right reasons, it doesn’t get old,” said Carol. “If (the kids) can make the gray skies blue when you walk into the classroom then you know you’re in the right profession.”

Carol is referred to as the ultimate master of rolling with the punches and her, “controlled chaos,” fun and “it is what it is,” motto make her classroom a popular place to be amongst children and teaching assistants.

Each semester, students at Wichita State University work at the Child Development Center as teaching assistants under the direction of teachers like Carol who, in addition to directing the eager little preschoolers, impart their knowledge on these future teachers.

Being able to form not only the little preschool sponges that she teaches, but also work lead students who will go on to direct many students of their own gives Carol a feeling of accomplishment.

“The gratification is watching these children grow, helping parents when they need someone to look to,” said Carol. “The best part of walking into this place is the great family we have here, the great time we all have with these kids and with each other.”

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Head on over to www.SedgwickCountyZooPhotos.com and start printing posters, photo cards, calendars and many other unique gifts with your personal photos and in turn you’ll be benefitting our local zoo!

The site—which is full of unique photo gifts in both zoo-related and everyday themes—is operated by Denver Based Think Big Photos, a Commercial Member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

As an added bonus, starting on April 7th, Think Big Photos will donate $1 for each new user that registers at www.SedgwickCountyZooPhotos.com. The promotion will run through April 22nd and is part of Party for the Planet, North America’s largest Earth Day celebration.

“We are excited to be a part of the Party for the Planet,” said Shawn Allison, president of Think Big Photos. “Zoos do more than entertain, they educate. Families walking through the gates of a Zoological Park have an up-close and unique opportunity to learn about the world and the species that inhabit it.”

Success begins at an early age

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Since 1981 when a group of local women decided that vulnerable children in Sedgwick County needed a voice, CASA of Sedgwick County has been serving children who have been abused, neglected and who are in the foster care system.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and it is those advocates who serve as volunteers in many different situations in the county. CASA of Sedgwick County is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in June 2011 and it is because of the numerous volunteers that this group has been able to do so much good over that time.

“CASAs are requested by a Judge in juvenile court proceedings and appointed to a case, receiving authorization to become the 'Judge’s eyes and ears' in the field,” said Serena Hanson, Program Director for CASA of Sedgwick County. “The CASA volunteer will make monthly visits with the child to whom he or she is appointed. The CASA will also maintain monthly contact with the child’s birth parents and family members, foster parents, therapists, social workers, teachers, etc.”

The CASA also acts as the “voice of the child” said Hanson, by reporting all information gathered to the Judge.

“CASA volunteers are typically the most consistent presence in a child's case because our volunteers are appointed to one case for the lifetime of the case,” she added.

A staff of 5 currently make this essential non-profit program work. In addition to the staff, in 2010 71 volunteers served 170 children from the child welfare system in Sedgwick County. “Children in foster care need a voice,” said Hanson. “They need consistency. They need to know that someone is there, fighting for them and only for them. CASA volunteers aren't paid to advocate and speak up for these children, they do it because

they have a heart for the needs of these hurting children. We’re working hard, every day, to make sure the children we serve don’t fall through the cracks.”

Preventing the problem

l There were almost 1200 children in the state’s custody on 12/31/2010 from Sedgwick County. CASA served 170 children last year. There are so many more children who need a CASA!

l 66% of our current active volunteers are aged 50+

l 81% of our current active volunteers are female BUT, CASA of Sedgwick County need men to volunteer to serve young boys in the system.

l 62% of our current active volunteers have been with us for over 2 years, which means they’ve fallen in love with being a CASA.

l 77% of our current active volunteers are married, which means the job is doable with a family.

l 96% of our current active volunteers are Caucasian, which means CASA of Sedgwick County NEED volunteers from all cultural backgrounds, who can help maintain a child’s connection to their cultural heritage – volunteers who are bilingual are a plus.

CASA of Sedgwick CountyServing children who have been abused, neglected and who are in the foster care system for nearly 30 years

A CLOSER LOOK AT:

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Though it's a problem throughout the community, Hanson points out that in some aspects, child abuse is still a pretty big “secret.”

“We don't encourage our children to talk about what's happening at home, at school, with the neighbors, with their friends,” said Hanson. “We go about our day and hope that it's really not that bad. We often find ourselves thinking, 'someone else will take care of it.'”

Hanson points out that child abuse many times is a generational issue, it's a cycle.

“One it's started in a family, it's very difficult to stop,” she said. “Many of the children that we serve are members of family groups that have struggled with these issues for generations.”

But in other cases stress or other situations in a family unit a dangerous new pattern can start. Without appropriate coping skills and support networks, parents can head down a path that no one intends to walk. “By stepping up to help support and advocate for a child who has been abused or neglected now, you could potentially be saving the next generation from ever experiencing the trauma of abuse or neglect at all,” said Hanson. “You're showing this generation that there are other options. You're demonstrating for them that children are valuable and important members of our community.”

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If you believe a child is in immediate danger, is currently being abused, or is at risk of harm right away, call 911. If you have questions, suspicions, or a ”gut feeling” that something isn’t right and you believe abuse or neglect may be happening, call the SRS Child/Adult Abuse Report hotline at 1-800-922-5330.

Would you like to help CASA of Sedgwick County?

Visit www.casaofsedgwickcounty.org to learn more about becoming a volunteer.

Volunteer Applications can be completed online or requested by calling our office at 316-866-2920. Once received, CASA of Sedgwick County will contact the applicant to get them started down the path to becoming a CASA.

Donations can be sent to CASA of Sedgwick County 150 N. Main, Ste. 1010, Wichita, KS 67202 or given securely online at our website.

Help get the word out about the need for more CASA volunteers in Sedgwick County. Do you belong to a church, community group, civic organization that would be willing to hear a brief presentation about CASA? Do you know a friend or family member who would make a great CASA volunteer? Are you willing to “like” our Facebook page and encourage all of your online friends to do the same? Follow us on Facebook and twitter! www.facebook.com/casasedgwick and www.twitter.com/casasedgwick

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The Wichita Public Schools’ 2011 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients have been

announced.

Eunice Perez, kindergarten teacher at Washington Elementary – New Teacher, Elementary category

Echo Wells, math teacher at Jardine Technology Magnet – New Teacher, Secondary category

Tara Hall, second-grade teacher at Colvin Elementary – Primary Teacher (Pre-K through 2) category

Cindy Davis, fifth-grade teacher at Hyde Int’l Studies/Comm Magnet – Intermediate (3 through 5) category

Tara Craddock, art teacher at Curtis Middle School – Middle School category

Elizabeth Roberts, AVID teacher at North High School – High School category

Jewelene Embers, music teacher at Jackson Elementary – Support teacher category

The recipients were recognized during the March 14 Board of Education

News and information from our partners at

Wichita Public Schools

Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognizedmeeting. During the meeting, it was announced that Eunice Perez and Echo Wells will represent the district for the Kansas Horizon Award competition, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers. It was also announced that Tara Hall and Liz Roberts will represent the district for the prestigious Kansas Teacher of the Year award this fall.

The Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards program honors outstanding teachers who affect the quality of education in the Wichita Public Schools. Peers, building administrators or parents have nominated each of the recipients. A committee consisting of principals, assistant principals, teachers, support staff, the assistant superintendents of elementary, middle and high schools and a member of the United Teachers of Wichita selects the final recipients. The school will be completed and ready for students in the fall of 2012.

A committee will be named by the Board of Education during the summer to study naming options for the new school. The school’s principal, staff, colors, mascot, and other school-related items will be decided later. Boundaries for the new K-8 school will be determined during the 2011-2012 school year. The Wichita Public Schools will host public meetings in the fall of 2011 to allow parents and community members to provide feedback.

More information about the Wichita Public Schools’ bond issue can be found at www.bond2008.usd259.org.

Distinguished Classroom Teachers (from left) Jewelene Embers, Liz Roberts, Echo Wells, Cindy Davis, Tara Craddock, Eunice Perez and Tara Hall

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Students in Jessica Williams’ gifted classroom at Jackson Elementary are challenging

others across the country to stay positive. They started a letter writing campaign asking people to not say the phrase, “I can’t” for one week. The students have heard responses from people across the district and across the country, including a response from President Barack Obama. The students wanted to challenge adults to not use the phase since they are a big influence on students’ futures.

“Every time we get another letter, we celebrate,” said Williams. “We’re getting a great response from all over.”

“It’s amazing that people are sending letters back because people are busy,” said student Alyssa Reed.

The students have posted responses on a wall in the classroom and filled a notebook with the letters they

have received, which includes letters from principals at all grade levels and district administrators. The class has also heard from professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, Eragon author Christopher Paolini, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and governors from Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Utah and Mississippi.

As part of the class project, the students held a funeral for “I can’t” and similar phrases like, “This is too hard” and “I don’t get this.” They wrote the phrases on a piece of paper and put them in a shoebox and vowed to never use the phrases again. They encourage each other to think positively and to approach a problem with a different perspective.

“A lot of people say ‘I can’t,’ which doesn’t help them. They may quit even though there are things that they can do but it may take a little longer,” said student Joseph Filippi.

Back row left: Kourtlen Hill, TaShanna Johnson, Jessica Williams, Mallori Houpt, Eric Oppegard. Front row from left: Lenin Torres, Bethany Stock, Joseph Fillipi, Alyssa Reed and Tin Le.

Jackson students challenge others to not say, “I can’t”

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WICHITA FAMILIES ON THE MOVE | April Calendar of Events

April 1

“It’s Easy Being Green - The Three R’s Game Show” @ Crown Uptown Chil-dren’s Theatre through April 30.

It’s Not Just Joking Around! A Survivor’s Guide to Bullying and Peer Abuse with Jodee Blanco @ Friends University; 7 p.m. and April 02, 9:00 a.m.

Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived - National Traveling Exhibit @ Exploration Place Tue-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun noon - 5:00 p.m.

April 2

“Duet Magic!” on the Wichita Wurlitzer presented by Wichita Theatre Organ @ Century II Exhibition Hall; 7 p.m.

Annual Family Fun Day @ the Sedgwick County Zoo.

April 3

Wizard of Oz Sing-A-Long! @ Orpheum Performing Arts Center; 6:00 p.m.

April 5

Art Start @ Wichita Art Museum; 10 a.m. Repeats every Tuesday.

Grandma’s Closet @ Exploration Place; 11:15 a.m. Repeats on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Curious George Goes to the Library @ Central Library; 7 p.m. ages 3-7.

April 6

Puppet Show @ Evergreen; 10:30 a.m.

April 7

Sunflower Cluster Dog Show @ Kansas Pavilions through April 10. Admission is free.

Homeschool Program: “How did that get here?” @ Botanica; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Little Explorers Workshops @ Exploration Place; 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays and 10-11 a.m. on Saturdays.

Puppet Show @ Westlink Library; 7 p.m.

April 9

Classics - Rachin’ Out presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra @ Century II Concert Hall through April 10. Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m.

Daffodil Show @ Botanica; 1-5 p.m.

Author Event with Jim Mason @ the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Mu-seum; 2 p.m.

Bill & Kate Isles @ The Iron Horse Concert Hall in El Dorado, KS; 7:30 p.m.

2011 Fight for Air Climb @ INTRUST Bank Arena. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Climb begins at 9:00 a.m.

Vintage Baseball Game @ Cowtown.

The Poet’s Stage @ Central Library; 2:30 p.m. ages 12-17.

April 12

Garden Sprouts: “A Berry Good Time” @ Botanica; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

April 13

American Indian Arts & Crafts @ Mid America Indian Center; 7-9 p.m.

Kenny Chesney @ INTRUST Bank Arena; 7:00 p.m.

April 14

Toys and Their Stories @ Alford Library; 7 p.m. ages 3-5.

April 15

Annie presented by Music Theatre for Young People @ Mary Jane Teall Theater through April 17.

Wichita Gem & Mineral Society 58th Annual Show - “World of Wonders” @ Cessna Activity Center through April 17.

Midian Shrine Circus @ INTRUST Bank Arena through April 17.

April 16

16th Annual Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting presented by Guadalupe Health Foundation @ Century II Exhibition Hall; 6 p.m.

Miles4Kids Silent Auction & Bake Sale @ Yoder Meats West; 10am-2:30pm.

Civil War Day @ Cowtown.

Entre Nous Victorian Dance @ Cowtown.

TKAAM Eggstravaganza @ The Kansas Af-rican American Museum; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Trevor Stewart & Earthlines@ The Iron Horse Concert Hall in El Dorado; 7:30 p.m.

Great Plains Spring Renaissance Festival @ Sedgwick County Park through April 17; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Rip Gooch Story - Book Signing @ Kansas Aviation Museum; 2:00 p.m.

April 17

WBS Spring Blues Crawl @ Various loca-tions in Old Town; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Early Iris Show @ Botanica; 1 p.m.

For our on-going calendar of eventsvisit our website atWichitaFamily.com

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