Immerse your child in science through hands-on experiments in the QuestLab. Students will broaden their understanding of scientific concepts while being exposed to math in a fun and interesting way! Thursdays, Sep 23-Oct 28, 2-3:30pm KidsQuest Children’s Museum Located inside Factoria Mall www.kidsquestmuseum.org 425-637-8100

We are pilot teaching faith/science lessons for Grades 5-8. If you would like to be part of this program which integrates faith and science, please contact Evelyn Tucker at evelyntucker@archstl.org or at 314 792-7221 as soon as possible. All the lessons will be available to pilot teachers on line. A simple evaluation is required after teaching a lesson. Help advance the cause of quality education by your participation in the pilot program.

I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY by Eckerd Theater Company Friday, February 25, 2011 Two shows: 9:15 and 10:45 am Recommended for Grades 4 & 5 A triumph of the human spirit, I Never Saw Another Butterfly shares the hopes, the fears and the beauty of the children of Terezin. More than 15,000 children passed through Terezin Concentration Camp during World War II; fewer than 100 survived. Their true story, told through the artwork and poetry they left behind, creates a compelling picture of defiance and of vibrant life!

THE HUNDRED DRESSES by Eckerd Theater Company Friday, November 19, 2010 Two shows: 9:15 and 10:45 am Recommended for Grades 2-5 Wanda Petronski, the new girl in room 13, wears the same faded blue dress to school every day, but insists that she has a hundred bright, shiny new ones at home.

LITTLE MONSTER TALES by Fantasy Theatre Factory Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Two Shows: 9:15 &10:45 am Recommended for Grades K-5 Delightfully squeamish stories about monsters, children, and other squiggly creatures. Fantasy Theatre performers use simple props, narration, and music to weave their tales of suspense. Shiver hilariously with a comic version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Shake with The Monster and the Tailor by Paul Galdone. Scream with laughter as Ghostwriter decides to help a young student with a homework assignment.

Cochran Mill Nature Center Saturday, August 28, 2010 10:00-3:00 Members $4.00 Non-members $5.00 Kids under 2 – free (CMNC annual membership - $45) Come see the anaconda, venomous snakes of Georgia, a 12’ albino python, giant mouse-eating bullfrog, boas, turtles, lizards, frogs, giant scorpions, an alligator and lots of other cool critters. Arts and crafts, games, and guided canoeing will be available all day.

We cordially invite all homeschoolers to join us Friday Nov. 12 from 1 - 3 PM. for our "Pilgrim History" educational program. History comes to life as all our tour guides dress in costume. Included are 4 stations that discuss the Pilgrims' home life, the chores the children were responsible for, the games they played, and a special section on the Native Americans. The program includes a hayride through the Cattail Creek and everyone will harvest an ear of popcorn to take home with them to pop. The cost is $7.25/person and registration is required by November 10th.

This is our last weekend open to the public for 2010! This is a perfect time to shop our country store. We have jams, preserves, local honey, crafts, apples, apple cider, (cider freezes great for the holidays!!),apple and pumpkin butter. These items can make for great affordable gifts for neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family. Corn maze, and the farm animals will be available all weekend! We are open from 10 AM. to 5PM.

We cordially invite all homeschoolers to join us for "Pilgrim History" History comes to life as all of the tour guides are in costume. Included are 4 stations covering the pilgrims home life, the chores the children were resonsible for, the games they played, and the Native Americans. The program concludes with a hayride and everyone harvests an ear of popcorn to take home with them to pop. The cost is $7.25/person. Registration is required by Nov. 3rd.

We cordially invite all parents and children to join us for our Open House Special! From 1 to 3 PM. we will go through the 10 + acre educational corn maze, the theme of the maze is "Waterfowl On The Pond", then we will take a scenic hayride across the Cattail Creek. When we return, we will go to the campfire where we will roast marshmallows, and have some hot chocolate!