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Fox Theater Summer Movies

fox summerYou can buy tickets here.

 

Fox Theater official Summer Movie 2009 Flyer is attached. Click the link below.

 

At The TCC! - Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music

29 May 2009 - 7:00pm
31 May 2009 - 7:00pm

Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music."

Open Source Educational Software

http://gcompris.net - edu software 4 small children in 40 languages.
http://tux4kids.com
http://samhart.com/tux4kids
http://sugarlabs.org - The Software that made the One Laptop Per Child X0-1 interesting. Now a stand alone project.
http://edubuntu.org
http://curriki.org - Open Source Curriculum repository and Community.
http://moodle.org - Open Source Learning Management System (LMS)

TucsonKids is Now on Facebook

We are now on Facebook! One nifty feature is that all posts made to the TucsonKids site will automatically be displayed on the TucsonKids Facebook wall.

TKids profile found here:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1341398062&ref=profile

If you're new to Facebook, just click the 'Add as Friend' link.

Please consider joining to enrich your online experience.

Summer Chess Confirmed

“Summer Chess”

Description:

Chess Camp with Coach Josh Leonard. Camp will be based on hands-on chess activities designed to teach how to use the pieces and tools of the game. New players are welcome from all grades, especially in Week One.

Activities include learning all the piece movements. Strategies and tactics of the game. Learning the squares and notation.

Summer Science for Children 5 - 9

We have confirmed the following 2009 Summer Programme PM activities for ages 5 – 9!!

“Tabletop Science”

LEGISLATIVE ALERT - Science Founation Arizona, C-Path

We need your action TODAY!

 

I am contacting you because the Arizona Technology Council is
doing everything we can to help grow Arizona’s economy and create jobs. 
One essential program at risk of devastating funding cuts is Science Foundation
Arizona (SFAz). 

MOVING TO PHOENIX

ISR Rita Ranch has moved (Erin's husband was transferred to Phoenix); Erin is now teaching ISR in Ahwatukee... If you are in Tucson and looking for Safe & Effective swimming & self rescue lessons for your child; please go to infantswim.com & search for a local instructor using your zip code...

Father to Father - 6 Week Workshoop

The Father to Father program is a 6 week open entry Responsible Parenting Educational Workshop. The program is designed to encourage fathers to become actively involved in the lives of their children. Any father or expectant father involved in raising a child is welcome to participate in the program.

Sun Safety

Parents and friends are invited to IST’s next Parent / Community Workshop on Sun Safety. IST's Head of Pre-School Ms Brenda Loomis will review facts and figures on sun safety and the dangers of Arizona’s sun, and strategies on helping our children be safe. No childcare provided. RSVP

6.00 – 7.30pm
Wednesday 18 March 2009

International School of Tucson

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AZ Grandparents Protest Budget Cuts!

Grandparents and families will march in Tucson on Friday, March 20th to protest Arizona balancing the budget on the backs of children. They are encouraging any and all groups or individuals affected by budget cuts to join them. Bring your signs, your petitions, and your VOICE!

Friday, March 20th
9:00am until Noon
Tucson, AZ

Primavera Housing Openings

LOW INCOME
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

AVAILABLE
NOW

Hebrew for Children

The International School of Tucson is considering offering Hebrew for children 3 - 9 during its 2009 Summer Programme, and 3 - 14 as a weekend programme during the year. This would be Hebrew-language and not Judaics. Interested families should contact IST for more information.

International School of Tucson
www.InternationalSchoolofTucson.com
Open the World to Your Child

Photo Enforcement Camera Locations and Van Schedule

It would be great if someone could take responsibility for keeping this document current.

Photo Enforcement FAQ

Please see below for attached Daily Van Location Schedule.

Signal Photo Enforcement locations