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Not Just For Kids! features news, fun activities and places to visit in the Metro St. Louis area for the entire family.    |
Too Many Parents Lack Contact with School Counselors ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), August 28, 2005 - A new school year can bring a host of unexpected stresses and challenges, but research shows that a school counselor's involvement in a student's life can make a difference. The school counselor's role is to act as the first line of contact for parents and students for assistance in academic, social, or personal development. Despite this fact, a new survey released recently by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) shows that more than one-third of parents report they have had little or no contact with their child's school counselor in the past school year. With students heading back to school across the country, ASCA is encouraging parents to proactively communicate with their child's school counselor at least three times a year to best steer their child's success. "It's important for parents to establish and maintain regular communications with the school counselor to better understand their child's challenges and address any concerns that could impede success," said Judy Bowers, President of the American School Counselor Association. "Strong in-school counseling programs contribute to overall student success," added Rich Lapan, Ph.D., Professor of the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. "Regular communications between parents and counselors can help a child tremendously." The ASCA survey, conducted by telephone in June 2005, measured the frequency with which the parents initiated contact with the counselor. Almost a quarter (24 percent) of the respondents reported initiating no contact with their child's school counselor during the previous school year and 13 percent of surveyed parents reported initiating only one contact during the same period. The survey also examined parents' perceptions of the contribution of the school counselor in the areas of academics, personal concerns, and career and college preparation. "We are pleased that many parents value school counselors, but we hope more parents can take advantage of the services they provide to students," said Richard Wong, Executive Director of ASCA. "By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a child's potential."
by Bob Moore, SLFP.com St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and Anheuser-Busch Companies Chairman of the Board August Busch III, honorary co-chairs, provided new information about the Fair and Air Show and the Missouri National Guard's continued involvement with the event. "Honor the Guard" gives us an opportunity to show how grateful we are to the men and women of the National Guard," stated Dooley. Honorary Guardsman Ella Prickett and Zachary Schmidt were provided with a private tour of the Wing's installation near St. Louis Lambert International Airport and an opportunity to meet with the Wing's F-15 Eagle pilots. In a conversation with Saint Louis Front Page following the press conference, Dooley stated that the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show is an event with provides good clean fun for the whole family. "It also raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. So we have the best of both worlds because the community comes together to have fun and help those in need." 
"It's an opportunity to honor the people who sacrifice their lives to protect this country," stated Dooley. "We want to raise as much money as we can for the Children's Miracle Network. Last year, we gave them $200,000. We hope to do even better this year." All proceeds equally benefits Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. Since the Fair's inception in 1992, more than $1.4 million has been donated to the Network.There will be a National Guard Display all days of the Fair, with a special ceremony held Sunday, September 4 from 3 - 4 p.m. Family attractions include midway rides, exhibits, static aircraft display, Anheuser Busch Clydesdales, Zoppe' Circus, Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, Toddler Driving School, Johnsonville Big Taste Grill, Dale Earnhardt Jr Racing Experience and the Purina Farms Petting Zoo. For more complete schedule and more information, see www.stlcofair.org St. Louis County Focus on Back to School Safety Program ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), August 14, 2005 - As summer comes to a close and school begins, the safety of all children within St. Louis County is the focus of the St. Louis County Police Department's Back to School Enforcement Program. In a release, Chief of Police Jerry Lee said, "This program is designed to provide extra visibility and enforcement, especially in our neighborhoods and around school buildings. Officers from both our Patrol and Special Operations Divisions will be out to ensure that speed limits are strictly enforced, school bus stop arms are obeyed and suspicious activity is identified." The Enforcement Program consists of the following: - Extra Patrols around and near school buildings - Extra Patrols around school bus stops - Strict Enforcement of School Speed Zones - Strict enforcement of school bus stop arm violations "Remember, allow extra time for getting around on the roadways as school begins, especially in the morning and afternoon rush," Chief Lee added. "Parents may also want to take this opportunity to check our on-line Registered Sex Offender Registry (which can be found at www.stlouisco.com/police/sexoffenders.html). Parents can search by zip code to know if any offenders live near their child's school, bus stop or home. This information is available to help all parents make informed decisions about their child's activities." The SAFE Schools Hotline provides an opportunity for any child, parent or concerned neighbor to leave a private and confidential message about possible criminal activity or any other concerns that may affect the quality of education our children receive. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone wishing to report any gang or drug activity, weapons, physical abuse, violence or any other type of potential problem that may affect our children while at school, home or play. This hotline ensures that the caller will remain anonymous, if desired, as the information received from the hotline will be held strictly confidential and will only be shared with the appropriate school or police personnel. The caller need only dial 889-SAFE (889-7233) from a touch tone telephone. The recorded message invites the caller to leave private and confidential information on a secure St. Louis County Police voice mail system. Please remember to leave as detailed information as possible - any pertinent information will assist us in keeping our schools safe. Remember, at anytime, the caller can press '0' and talk live to a St. Louis County Police Dispatcher who will take the information. As always, if an emergency situation exists, the caller is directed to hang-up and dial 911. Learn Outdoor Skills at Roaring River State Park ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), July 25, 2005 - Outdoor enthusiasts can step into Mother Nature's classroom, on Oct. 7-9, in Roaring River State Park near Cassville to learn new outdoor skills or improve existing ones at the WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School. Programs begin on Friday evening and end at noon on Sunday. This event will be packed with educational classes geared toward both the beginner and the experienced outdoor enthusiast. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Zooquarium, Bass Pro Shops, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Develop exciting outdoor skills through hands-on experiences at this WOW event, which will offer classes ranging from wild cave exploring to nature photography. Classes will be offered in fishing, boating, hunting, archery, natural history, outdoor cooking, rappelling, backpacking, shooting sports and many other outdoor-related activities. Registration forms are now available with a deadline to register of Aug. 31. Some classes will fill up quickly, so registering early is advisable. Costs for the event are $40 per person and include class instruction and use of some equipment. Participants must be nine years of age or older to register for regular classes. This year, a class called WOW Young Adventurers will be geared directly to kids ages nine to 14 and will cover numerous outdoor skills. Children four to eight years old can register for the Wild Outdoor World Youth Camp, which will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. The youth camp will be fun-filled and full of educational activities that are designed to teach and inspire a child's natural curiosity about nature and the great outdoors. The cost of the youth camp is $35. To obtain a registration form and course schedule, call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 1-800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800-334-6946. Archived Not Just For Kids Page:  Unique Youth Activity Park Opens in Dardenne PrairieVolkswagen Challenges Teens to Generate a Positive Vibe for Seat Belt Use, Save LivesHigh-Stakes Tests for Students Often Fail to Make the GradeKids' Bedrooms Have Become Multi-Media CentersSafe Surfin' Foundation Drafts NBA All-Star Shaquille O'NealKansas City Schools Accentuate the Positive: Stop Name-CallingEducators Say It's Important To Help Children When They Get a Low GradeStudents Are Encouraged to Apply Early for Student Financial Assistance12th Annual Paper Airplane Flyoff at the Public LibrarySt. Louis Science Center Takes Education to the Classroom and BeyondWhat Parents Should Know About Financing College
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