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We’re weeks away from buses, backpacks, and back to school! �is August, as you’re pouring your energies into enjoying your �nal days of vacationing while preparing to return to the daily

routines of the school year, we’ve put together a handy guide of some of the great schools and services that will make this time of year a little breezier.

A Child’s Place School For more than 40 years, A Child’s Place School has o�ered children,

ages three to seven, project-based learning inspired by the schools of Reg-gio Emilia, Italy. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, A Child’s Place believes the purpose of education is to promote the growth of learning, develop self-awareness and competency, and enhance and encourage a spirit of inquiry. Children are active partic-ipants in the education process and learn best through their own interest and activity. Teachers guide children to expand their knowledge by build-ing on what they know, and learning is an active social process. To educate is to provide experiences that enable children to think, feel, and respond meaningfully in their own fashion. “At A Child’s Place School, we believe that children are born curious. �eir curiosity and interests become the springboard for in-depth studies and investigations, where the children become active participants in their own learning,” says Kathy Berkowitz, ACP Director.

Monday through Friday classes are held at the following times: Nurs-ery Class - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All Day Room - 8:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. (12:15 p.m. on Fridays). Primary Class - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. on Friday). �e o�ce is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Opportunities to visit will begin in December. A Child’s Place is located at 1409 West Front Street in Lincro�. Call (732) 747-0141, email [email protected], or visit www.achildsplaceschool.com.

Ann Rossbach ConsultingAnn Rossbach believes that every young person responds to a mentor

who understands and appreciates that person’s strengths and talents. She inspires and informs adolescents and young adults about their limitless potential through education. By helping students make the best academic and extracurricular choices, Ann Rossbach Consulting guides each stu-dent to discover his or her potential and individual interests, as well as identifying personal learning style, clarifying academic and career aspira-tions, and recognizing students’ motivations for attending college.

For well over a decade, Ms. Rossbach has worked with a diverse group of students, assisting each in con�dently engaging in the college applica-

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tion process. With 15 years of classroom instruction in English and study skills and a master’s in teaching, her experience lends itself keenly to help-ing students on their educational journeys. She was also elected to two boards of education, serving for 15 years; 12 as president. She is trained in mediation and is engaged in courses in counseling. She is a profession-al member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and serves as president of its board of directors. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certi�ed Educational Planners and, as such, is held to the highest industry standards. She participates in the NJ Association of College Admissions Counselors and the Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors, and takes pride learning from her peers by visit-ing colleges, meeting with admissions sta�, and becoming familiar with academic programs. She shares her knowledge and expertise through lead-ing workshops and panels and is o�en quoted in the press. Recent presen-tations include, “Understanding Transfer Admissions,” “Hitting the High Notes: Admissions to Music Programs,” “Symposium on Trends in College Admissions,” and an interview in Money magazine. Her memberships en-title her to timely updates on educational trends and the ability to network with professionals around the globe.

Call (732) 539-0848, visit www.annrossbachconsulting.com or email [email protected].

Atlantic Fencing AcademyAtlantic Fencing Academy is world class training facility for fencing.

�e academy works with beginners and champions from elementary stu-dents to adults. Fencing is one of fastest growing and most fun �tness pro-grams around. It is also a wonderful sport for students, as it calls for great mental discipline. �e athlete must place their other worries and stresses on hold and be totally present in the sport as they develop, agility, stamina, strategic thinking, and personal style.

Owner Agota Balot was born into fencing. Her mother, Magda Nyari, was an Olympic silver medalist, a �ve-time World Champion and 11-time Hungarian Champion. Mrs. Balot, a�er 50 years, is still fencing strong at National and International Veteran events. �eir internationally recog-nized coaches train fencers for National and World teams, NCAA college teams and college clubs, and high school teams. �e huge state-of-the-art facility has 11 fully equipped, Olympic-size fencing strips, providing students with the optimal surroundings and atmosphere for training. If you would like to try fencing, you can take a free class or a beginner intro month; that’s four classes for $149, equipment provided.

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Celebrating 22 years of Dance & Performing Arts Education 1995-2017!Congratulations Students and Staff on 22 Years of Dance!

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�e Atlantic Fencing Academy has been the premier fencing academy in central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore area since 1999. �ey train in the mastery of the three fencing weapons: epee, foil, and saber. �ey’re located at 1 Sheila Drive in Tinton Falls, just three minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109, o� Apple Street. �ey’re open Monday through �ursday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and by appointment. Call (732) 383-5124, email [email protected], and visit www.atlanticfencing.com.

Brookdale Community College’s Center for Career Development

Brookdale Community College’s Center for Career Development provides short term career training and job placement services in the ar-eas of healthcare, information technology and business, and professional services, as well as teacher education, hospitality, non-pro�t management, interpreting, and more. �e programs are developed with adult students in mind: those beginning a career or interested in changing careers. You’ll �nd the pricing, scheduling, and e�ective course completion paths that busy students demand. Classes are delivered online and in person at Brook-dale’s Lincro� and Freehold campuses, and regional locations throughout Monmouth County.

Obtaining an industry certi�cation through short term training pro-grams is a critical step in a job search for an initial or new career, and a valuable investment in your professional future. Both day and evening programs are o�ered, with some programs meeting on Saturdays. Some students may even qualify for funding toward the cost of a program. Call (732) 224-2301 or visit www.brookdalecc.edu/careerdevelopment.

Coastal Ear, Nose and ThroatCoastal Ear, Nose and �roat’s team of highly trained physicians, phy-

sician assistants, skilled audiologists, and allergy nurses o�ers a multi-dis-ciplinary approach to treating basic and complex ear, nose, and throat disorders in children and adults. Patients who purchase a hearing device at Coastal Ear, Nose and �roat receive free hearing device checkups and cleanings for the life of the aid. Loss and damage are covered and every device carries a repair warranty, plus you’ll get a 30-day trial for devices.

�e exceptional team of professionals include Dr. Mary Mitskavich, Board Certi�ed Otolaryngology; Dr. Sean Houston, Board Certi�ed Oto-laryngology; Dr. Samuel Engel, Fellowship Trained Pediatric ENT; Dr. Josef Shargorodsky, Fellowship Trained Rhinologist/Anterior Skull Base Surgeon; Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, Fellowship Trained Head and Neck Can-cer; Dr. Seth McAfee, Fellowship Trained Neurologist/Later Skull Base Surgery; Dr. Mursalin Anis, Fellowship Trained Laryngologist/Voice; Dr. Matthew Jung, Board Certi�ed Otolaryngology; and Dr. Roche, Board Certi�ed Otolaryngology. �ey are committed to providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art medical care in a compassionate and professional manner.

Coastal Ear, Nose & �roat has three locations. In Holmdel, they’re located at 100 Commons Way, Suite 240 in �e Commons, o� Route 35. �ey’re open Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., �ursday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (732) 280-7855. �e Neptune o�ce is located at 3700 Route 33. �ey’re open Monday and �ursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sat-urday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and closed Sunday. Call (732) 280-7855. In Manahawkin, they’re located at 1301 Highway 72 West, Suite 310. �ey’re

open Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through �ursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (609) 978-0590. Visit www.CoastalEarNoseAnd�roat.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoastalENTNJ.

Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Academy For more than 22 years, Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Acade-my has been providing quality dance and performing arts education with training and technique by skilled and certi�ed professionals, for students from two years old to pre-professional. �ey are committed to li�ing up and supporting students to achieve their dreams and personal goals, through group and private lessons. �e fall classes include Mommy & Me, Creative Movement, Combination Classes, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contempo-rary, Modern, Hip Hop, American Ballet �eater National Curriculum Program in Ballet, Pre Pointe and Pointe, Acrobatic Arts Syllabus, and more, along with Broadway excursions with Master classes. �e dancers, faculty, and sta� of Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Academy are a dance community, committed to demonstrating and upholding integrity, leadership, responsibility, character, and professional-ism. �ey consider it a privilege to educate and to participate in a world-wide community for the dance and the performing arts. �eir teachers are associated with Dance Educators of America, New Jersey Dance Teachers Association, Acrobatic Arts, and American Ballet �eater National Cur-riculum. Students have appeared at Walt Disney World and World Show-case Stage Show, Six Flags, New York City Dance Arts Festival, and many local venues and area events. Colts Neck Dance Wear o�ers competitive pricing on dancewear and shoes at the academy. Come take a free trial class. �ey o�er 50% o� tu-ition to military families and 10% o� annual tuition when paid in full by September 15. Meet the sta� at the two open house events on September 13 and 14. Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Academy is located in the Morello Plaza, 410 Route 34 in Colts Neck. �ey’re open Monday through �ursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Learn about fall classes, camps, and intensives at www.coltsneckdance.com, call (732) 866-3930, or email [email protected].

The Community YMCA It’s back to school at the Y. �e Community YMCA is there for kids all year long. As families gear up for the fall season, the Y o�ers parents and caregivers peace of mind, with programs that enhance the learning of young people ages 2 ½ and up. Y programs give kids the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can be. �ey provide safe, trusted, and nationally-recognized preschool, before and a�er school care, swim, sports and play, teen leadership, parent-child programs, arts and music enrichment, and more. Kids stay active during and a�er school with the Y’s Healthy U program, in partnership with the Horizons Foundation, helping to combat childhood obesity by encouraging children to enjoy physical activity and learn about proper nutrition. �e Y nurtures the potential in every child through programs that focus on the arts for all ages, as well as leadership, civic engagement, and college-readiness activities for teens. Heading back to school can also be challenging for children going through di�cult personal and family experiences. �e Y’s Counseling and Social Services team provides in-school support for the emotional and so-cial development of teens and adolescents in our communities.


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Hair & Co.Walking back into school is so much more fun when you feel like

you’re looking your best! Whether you’re heading back with the perfect version of your regular style or sporting a whole new look, hair can get you back-to-school ready! Visit Hair & Co. in Red Bank. �ey’ve been in busi-ness for over 40 years, but they are o�ering the latest trends and most up-to-date color techniques and styles. �ere’s a happy vibe there. New owner Michele K. Lawson and the prior owner, Joanne Wiener, still work side by side, just as they have for years. �e welcoming, talented sta� is like a big family. Most have spent almost their whole lives working at this salon and many started as teenagers. It’s comfortable, friendly, and feels like home. Even the customers are like family, too.

�is salon o�ers everything for everyone in your family, whether it’s baby’s �rst haircut, smoothing treatments, color correction, make-up ap-plications, wedding and special occasion updo’s, blowout specials, and all the latest color trends. It is a full family service salon. In fact, many of the customers started there with their �rst haircut and have continued coming back for decades.

Michele K. Lawson is also proud of her work as a wig specialist for those stricken with cancer and o�ers free wigs, wig care, and styling to patients in treatment. Private appointments are available, as well as wig drop-o� and pickup.

So, be sure to go back in style – your perfect back-to-school style – with a visit to Hair & Co. �ey are located at 12 White Street in Red Bank. Call (732) 747-6983.

The Hobby Shop�e stresses of back-to-school time are a lot easier to process when

you relax with a hobby. Avid enthusiasts and novices alike know that �e Hobby Shop in Aberdeen is the place to get advice and supplies, as well as investigate new hobbies. Family owned and operated since 1978, this hob-by, toy, and game store is a perennial favorite. Whether you’re a sports col-lector, model builder, a Boy or Girl Scout, an electric train expert, or have an interest in toys, cra�s, or games, there is something for you in their huge 7,000-square-foot shop. If you’re thinking about taking on a new hobby for fun and relaxation while building deeper relationships with your family, �e Hobby Shop will get you started with a smile. �eir friendly, knowl-edgeable sta� will make sure you �nd what you’re looking for and you will soon see why they were named the #1 Hobby Store in America.

�e Hobby Shop is located at 1077-C Route 34 in Aberdeen. �ey’re open Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednes-day, �ursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (732) 583-0505 or visit www.hobbyshopnj.com.

Holmdel Orthodontics Holmdel Orthodontics is a new practice that o�ers excellent ortho-

dontic care for children, adolescents, and adults in a comfortable, caring environment. Here, you will get focused, calm, individualized, and friend-ly orthodontic services. �ey are very accommodating with appointments, which is a big stress-buster during the busy back-to-school season, and your initial consultation is complimentary.

Dr. Sezer Olcay, DMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and simultaneously received a Master’s in Ed-ucation with a focus on Leadership in Professional Education. A�er grad-uating from dental school, Dr. Olcay completed a General Practice Resi-dency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch and continued her orthodontic training at �e Monte�ore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She is an active member of the Ameri-can Association of Orthodontists and Northeastern Society of Orthodon-tists. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the �rst specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, dispropor-tionate jaw relationships, or both.

Holmdel Orthodontics is located at 723 North Beers Street Suite 2A in Holmdel. �ey’re open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, �ursdays, and some Sat-urdays and o�er �exible appointment scheduling. Call (732) 847-3065, visit www.holmdelortho.com, or email [email protected].

Keller & WhiteKeller & White o�ers small-group instruction to prepare students for

the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Classes have six to 12 students and are all taught by Carol White and Phil Keller, who are well-known to families here in Monmouth County. Ms. White is a tutor and writing consultant in Little Silver, and Mr. Keller teaches physics at Holmdel High School. Together, they draw on their decades of experience as teachers to o�er a unique blend of instruction, coaching, encouragement, and humor as they guide students through this challenging process. Classes are held in down-town Red Bank at 69 Broad Street. �ey teach the content students need, as well as the strategies that are speci�c to these tests. �eir courses include all necessary materials, including Mr. Keller’s book, �e New Math SAT Game Plan.

Even the seminar-style arrangement of their classrooms tells you something about the Keller & White approach: there is no second row. All students participate and receive personal attention – and have more fun than they expected! �ey enjoy discovering that they are not in this alone. And a�er the course is over, Keller & White’s students stay in touch by email and phone, continuing to receive extra help and test-taking advice.You can see the current course information on the Keller & White web-site at www.satgameplan.com, call (732) 530-3471, or email [email protected].

Kick Dance StudiosKick Dance Studios o�ers the highest quality dance, �tness, and

theater training and performance experiences for kids ages 1-18. From your child’s �rst class to their graduation performance, Kick o�ers train-ing classes for everyone, from the Twirl Program for the tiniest dancers through pre-professional levels. But Kick is More �an Just Great Danc-ing™! �eir dancers go beyond technique to develop important life skills, like learning to be respectful, con�dent, and conscientious young people who share their gi�s and talents with the community. Kick teaches dance to make great kids.

Kick Dance Studios are the only studios in New Jersey with the More �an Just Great Dancing accreditation. Team Kick is a nationally award-winning competitive dance team that has performed at Walt Disney World, ABC TV, Madison Square Garden, and many more. Team Kick has won numerous awards at both the regional and national levels, including


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Most Entertaining, Best Choreography, Showmanship, High Score, Top Studio, Crowd Pleaser, and numerous other accolades. �is past season, Kick won more than 40 �rst place overall awards and won the highest award at Elite Dance Challenge Nationals to become the National Grand Champions. Kick Dance Studios also serves the community through fund-raising. Over the past 10 years, they’ve raised over $80,000 to help children and adults in the community.

Kick Dance Studios has two locations. In Rumson, they’re located at 62 at Carton Street. �ey’re open weekdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call (732) 383-5301. In Fair Haven, they’re located at 611 River Road and are open based on class schedules, so call (732) 212-1322, email [email protected], or visit www.kick-dancestudios.com.

KIDZ WIN, LLCKIDZ WIN is the only �tness program o�ering unique �tness classes

for children of all abilities, focusing on children with special needs. �e owner/operating team are New Jersey licensed physical therapists and cer-ti�ed school PTs, Noreen Giovannone and Jennifer Santaniello, who have a combined clinical practice of 35 years and a passion for sharing their love of health and �tness with children of all abilities. “Our goal is to allow all children to function more con�dently and independently while perform-ing everyday activities. Fitness, good nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle are essential to a positive self-image and physical well-being. We are dedicated to promoting a lifestyle where �tness and overall wellness are second na-ture. Our KIDZ WIN kids never cease to amaze us with what they are able to accomplish. Never underestimate the determination of any child, and the power of a child’s peer,” they explain.

Register now for fall classes. Sign up and pay before September 1, and your $30 yearly registration fee will be waived. KIDZ WIN has classes for everyone, ranging from preschool through high school. Come out and tri-al a free class today! KIDZ WIN is located at 500 Route 35, Red Bank, in the Union Square Shopping Plaza within Cirius Fitness. �ey’re open on Mondays for Mommy & Me from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m., Get Up & Go from 4:50 to 5:30 p.m., and Teen Fitness Fusion from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. On Tues-day, it’s �e BEST Class from 4:00 to 4:40 p.m. and Core Stability and Agil-ity from 4:50 to 5:30 p.m., and on �ursday, �e BEST Class from 4:00 to 4:40 p.m. and Core Stability and Agility from 4:50 to 5:30 p.m. Visit www.kidzwin.net or the Kidz Win Facebook page to watch some live videos and get more information. Call (732) 500-4332, or email [email protected].

L.A. Dance Center of the Arts Bring dance into your child’s life! Celebrating 13 years of excellence,

L.A. Dance Center of the Arts are leaders in teaching tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, all-boys hip hop, creative move-ment, Mommy & Me, and much more for boys and girls in all recreational and competitive levels for ages 12 months and up. Nursery and pre-k class-es are their specialty, and no recital commitment is necessary. New this year: special �tness programs, including full body yoga and bar method. All the gear you need, including dancewear, accessories, and shoes, is con-veniently available at an in-house boutique, where they will carefully size and �t your child’s shoes.

L.A. Dance Center of the Arts are national champions, have been vot-ed the school of excellence in lyrical, and recognized as top school, along with receiving the teacher of the year award, choreography awards, and Judge’s Choice. Junior and teen level dancers have earned the diamond

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award for the highest score in the entire junior division at regionals and nationals. L.A. Dance’s music video, which won at the 2016 Garden State Film Festival, appeared on News Channel 12 and was featured in Dance Magazine, winning video of the month. Students have posed for the Danskin website and in NY Fashion Week and many have graduated onto college dance teams and performing arts programs.

�ey o�er a free trial class for new dancers, plus 25% o� tuition for current students who refer a friend. New babies (ages 18 months to four years old) get half price for the year and new boy students get one month free. Fall classes begin on September 11. Sign up online or at two open house registrations on August 28-30 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Sep-tember 5-7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

L.A. Dance Center of the Arts is located at 728 Newman Springs Road in Lincro�. �ey’re open Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (732) 219-7778, visit www.ladancenj.com, or email [email protected].

Mastro Montessori AcademyFor close to 50 years the Mastro Montessori Academy has been com-

mitted to an education that fosters independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning. It was the �rst Montessori school in Monmouth County and the only school in the area to be certi�ed by the Association Mon-tessori Internationale (AMI). �eir mission is to create a community for children that cultivates courtesy, acceptance, caring, and compassion. At each level of development (Toddler Community, 15 months to three years; Primary, three to six years; Elementary, six to 12 years), the Mastro Montessori Academy is committed to maintaining a genuine Montessori experience for children to become lifelong learners. It does this through “prepared environments” (classrooms) that are calm, well-ordered, and age-appropriate, allowing for movement and activity that facilitates inde-pendent learning and exploration.

Children learn best by observing each other. In a Montessori class-room, the children are placed with their peers in a multi-age environment that allows the younger children to observe the work of the older children. It also helps the older children to reinforce their understanding every time they help the younger children. Multi-age classrooms encourage the de-velopment of self-esteem, motivation, self-con�dence, compassion, and courtesy.

Mastro Montessori is located at 35 White Road in Shrewsbury. To learn more, email Kristin Derose at [email protected] or visit www.mastromontessori.org.

Mater Dei PrepMater Dei: A Catholic Preparatory School is an independent, faith-

based college preparatory high school that fosters individuality and growth within an intimate and inclusive community on their beautiful 32-acre campus in Middletown. “Our family is your family” is their motto and Mater Dei Prep is proud of the many accomplishments of the school and the students. �e Class of 2017 received more than $12.3 million in college scholarships.

Highlights of just some of the awards and recognition proudly achieved by Mater Dei students this past school year include: a recipient of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award, a recipient of the Boy Scouts’ Ad Altare Dei religious emblem, a State Championship in Football, back-to-back Shore Conference Championships in Boys’ Basketball, and a State Championship in Boys’ Track. One Seraph was chosen to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) Summer Program in London, England and another Seraph was selected to play the trombone in the All-

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�e MUCA oversees promotes the vital pursuit of creative thinking and expression. �eir a�liation with the Grammy Museum provides access to research, internships, special projects, events, and exhibitions. �ey have received a Major Presenting and Service Organization and Citation of Excel-lence from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. �e box o�ce is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and on show days. For tickets or more information, call (732) 263-6889 or visit www.monmouth.edu/arts.

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Phoenix Productions �e Rising Star Academy is an initiative of Phoenix Productions, the local theatre company that performs at the Count Basie �eatre. �ere are classes for both children and adults in all aspects of musical theatre; not only singing, dancing, and acting, but in stagecra�s and design. All classes are taught by the same professionals who mount the hit Broadway musicals seen on the Count Basie stage, in the same space on Chestnut Street in Red Bank where those productions are created. While the curric-ulum changes from time to time, there are always core classes in helping performers polish their talents and strengthen their skills. �e a�erschool sessions are ideal for children who show potential and interest in exploring theatre as a career. Many graduates have gone on to college programs and professional careers. Evening and weekend classes allow adults to indulge their passion without judgment (the most popular class continues to be tap dance for beginners). For details on current o�erings, visit the Phoenix website at www.phoenixredbank.com or call (732) 747-0014 for a current brochure and answers to speci�c questions.

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The Rumson Country Day SchoolFounded in 1926, �e Rumson Country Day School is an independent

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student-teacher ratio and their own tablet PC. A total of 55% of the sta� holds advanced degrees. Students may choose from 16 SJVHS/Brookdale Community College Early College Academy (ECA) taught at SJVHS. �eir Engineering Program (Project Lead the Way Engineering 1, 2, 3/Robot-ics Course/ Computer Aided Design) includes a 3-D Printer. Student life is enriched with 32 Varsity athletic teams and the use of a 3,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art weight room. �ere are more than 40 clubs that meet during the school day, an award-winning Fine and Performing Arts pro-gram, and multi-tiered Music Room, along with new Chemistry and Phys-ics Labs and an advanced MAC Lab.

See how special SJVHS is at one of two open house events on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and �ursday, October 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. SHVHS is open Monday through Friday from 8:03 a.m. to 2:23 p.m. Call (732) 739-0800, or visit www.sjvhs.org.

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The School of Practical PhilosophyPhilosophy Works reveals how wisdom leads to happiness; examines

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Each session addresses a new philosophic principle, which students practice and then share their results and the e�ects it has had on their lives. Over the course of the term, students �nd an increase in inner happiness, strength, wisdom, self-expression, and empowerment. Weekly topics in-clude a simple awareness exercise to connect to the present moment, de-veloping the faculty of reason, letting go of negativity, doubt, and fear, and going beyond the limits of ego to attain freedom. �ere are no exams to pass or diplomas to attain. But, there is something of real value to gain: a life of

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Trinity Hall Trinity Hall is an innovative, independent all-girls college preparatory high school in the Catholic tradition. �ey are also the only such all-girls high school in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Trinity Hall’s core val-ues of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith are foundational to their mission and work as educators. In this technology-rich learning environ-ment, a superior faculty and a challenging interdisciplinary curricular pro-gram fosters leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith while providing the highest quality education, uniquely tailored to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical gi�s of each individual. �ese young women are empowered to take risks, pursue personal passions, network globally, and grow as learners and as valued individuals. �e Trinity Hall classroom is small by design, so teachers can o�er purposeful instruction to each student. �e classroom “culture of achieve-ment” (source: National Coalition of Girls Schools) prepares students for success in college. According to a study conducted by UCLA, graduates of all-girls schools “spend more time studying, talking with teachers outside class, tutoring peers, and studying with others” (source: 2009 UCLA High-er Education Research Freshman Survey). To see the Trinity Hall di�erence, attend an upcoming open house event on Saturday, October 14 at 9:00 a.m. Upcoming entrance exam dates are Sat-urday, October 28; Saturday, November 18; and Saturday, January 13. Trinity Hall is located at 101 Corregidor Road in Tinton Falls. To inquire about ad-missions, visit www.trinityhallnj.org or email �eresa Kiernan, director of advancement and admissions, at [email protected].


Donning sunglasses and oxygen masks, students entered a darkened classroom. A few spotlights shone through the fog onto a pool �lled with “primordial soup.” �under boomed and lightning �ashed.

�is was the �rst day of biology in the Annenberg Science Center at Peddie School, and sophomores began their coursework with a hands-on lesson in the study of evolution. It was a dramatic display, and it happened four times during the �rst week of school. �at’s because the course is taught by a team: Josh Sham, Caitlin McDermott, Meredith Salmon, and Jennifer McKeever. �e four members of Peddie’s science department work together to plan les-sons, create assessments, grade student work, and inspire one another. �e group had talked last spring about switching things up in their syllabus, but it wasn’t until Ms. McDermott and Ms. Salmon were working in separate graduate programs over the summer that the idea for beginning the course with a unit on evolution was born.

“It makes sense, because this unit is a great way to enforce some ba-sic concepts before moving forward into more complex material,” said lead teacher Mr. Sham. “But it has to be taught in an engaging way that fosters a deeper understanding of evolutionary principles. We know that not all of our students will pursue science-related �elds, but many of them will go on to AP biology or anatomy and physiology next year, and we want all of them to be able to be scienti�cally literate when it comes to scienti�c topics, so we try to plan the coursework in a way that leaves a lasting impression.”

Collaboration among teachers happens in most high schools, but it oc-curs at an extraordinary level at Peddie. Teachers are encouraged to work

closely together, share ideas with one another, and collaborate both in their own discipline and across departments. �e administrative structure at Ped-die fosters an ease of communication between teachers and the administra-tion that enables the school to approve and implement new plans quickly and e�ectively. Faculty not only teach together, but they also coach together, live in dorms together, and o�en eat their meals together, too.

“Our administrative emphasis on collaboration between teachers is supported in structural ways, including scheduling priorities,” explained Associate Head of School Catherine Rodrigue. “Teachers who are part of a team for a speci�c discipline have regular meeting times built into their schedules. �is promotes re�ection on practices and content that, in turn, o�en leads to ideas for improving our classroom instruction. So, changes and new ideas o�en start at the classroom level and get communicated through the department chairs.”

�is deeply collaborative spirit is tangible in every department at the school. Teachers in the art department created a joint course where acting students collaborated with �lm and video students to gain experience on both sides of the camera, while AP US History teachers wove together con-tent and lesson planning so that students could transition seamlessly from one teacher to another.

“I feel fortunate to have this kind of experience,” Erik Treese, history teacher, said. “It has made me a better teacher, and it certainly makes the course better, too.”

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The Brookdale Community Col-lege Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 20 to ap-

point vice president David Stout as the college’s interim president, beginning on July 1. Mr. Stout, who has served as Brookdale’s chief student services o�cer and vice president for student success since 2015, �rst joined the college as a learning assistant in 1997. �roughout his 20-year Brookdale ca-reer, he has worked as a student coun-selor, a full-time faculty member, de-partment chair of the psychology and human services department, and dean

of the college’s Freehold campus. As vice president for student success, he has overseen nearly all of Brookdale’s student services o�ces, including re-cruitment, registration, �nancial aid, counseling, career development, ath-letics, and veterans services. He has also served as a member of Brookdale’s senior executive leadership team and the president’s cabinet.

Outside of Brookdale, Mr. Stout has served as an adjunct faculty

member at Monmouth, Rutgers, Kean, and �omas Edison State Univer-sities. He holds a Ph.D. in behavioral medicine and health psychology from Northcentral University, a master’s degree in psychological counseling from Monmouth University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Richard Stockton College, now known as Stockton University. He lives in Wall.

“Vice President Stout has an outstanding set of quali�cations and the detailed knowledge of Brookdale gained through his more than 20 years of service to the college,” said Brookdale Board of Trustees Chair Carl Guz-zo, Jr. “�e board is con�dent that Dr. Stout is the right person to lead Brookdale and is looking forward to working with him during his tenure as interim president.”

Mr. Stout will assume the duties of outgoing president Maureen Mur-phy as college o�cials conduct a national search for a permanent presi-dent. Ms. Murphy, who served as Brookdale president since 2012, took over as president of the College of Southern Maryland on July 1.

“I am honored to serve in the capacity of interim president of Brook-dale as we celebrate 50 years of providing exceptional educational and training opportunities for the citizens of Monmouth County,” said Mr. Stout. “�anks to the support of our freeholders and the e�orts of our trustees, faculty, administrators, and sta�, Brookdale will continue to focus on the success of our students during this transition period.”

More than 260 community members helped celebrate Brookdale Community Col-

lege’s 50th anniversary and raise a re-cord amount for local students during the Brookdale Foundation’s 2017 Schol-arship Ball, held June 9 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. �e event, which featured dinner, danc-ing, live entertainment, and more than 100 prize auctions, raised $124,162 for student scholarships and support ser-vices at Brookdale.“I could not imagine a more �tting tribute to Brookdale’s 50th anniversary than the outpouring of gen-erosity and support we saw this year,” said Timothy Zeiss, executive director of the Brookdale Foundation. “On be-half of my colleagues and the hundreds of students who will receive foundation scholarships this year, we express our sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make this event a historic success.”

Foundation members also presented �ve awards to local education advocates, philanthropists, and government o�cials who have worked to support the college and local residents since Brookdale’s founding in 1967. Honorees included Bob and Joan Rechnitz, local philanthropists and founders of the Two River �eater in Red Bank; �e Anabel Foundation, a Fair Haven-based charity supporting a variety of nonpro�ts across Mon-

mouth County; and Zodiac Aerospace, a Wall Township-based world leader in aerospace equipment and a long-time supporter of Brookdale students and the foundation. Founders’ Awards were also presented to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and the Northern Monmouth Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which were instru-mental in establishing a public com-munity college in Monmouth County �ve decades ago. �e Brookdale Foundation’s “Building Minds, Building Futures” scholarship fund provided nearly $430,000 in scholarships and grants to more than 560 Brookdale students this past academic year. Over the past 15 years, the Brookdale Foundation has provided over $4.4 million in scholar-

ships and grants to nearly 7,000 students.�e 2017 scholarship ball was co-chaired by Carol Stillwell of Still-

well-Hansen Inc. and foundation board trustees Candy Langan-Satten-spiel of Sattenspiel Surgical Arts Pavilion and Karen Escobedo of New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information on the foundation and its schol-arship programs, email Tim Zeiss at [email protected] or visit www.brookdalecc.edu/foundation.

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BROOKDALE SCHOLARSHIP BALL RAISES RECORD $124,000

Left to right: Mark Je�ers, CEO of Zodiac Aerospace; Carol Stillwell, scholarship ball co-chair; Candy Langan-Sattenspiel, scholarship ball co-chair; Jack Privetera, executive

director of the Anabel Foundation; Maureen Murphy, Brookdale president; Karen Escobedo, scholarship ball co-chair; and Timothy Zeiss, executive director of the

Brookdale Foundation. (Photo by Brookdale Community College)


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Individuals interested in a career in the healthcare industry are encour-aged to reach out to Brookdale Community College’s Center for Career Development to learn about programs being o�ered. With a continued

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Brookdale o�ers more than 15 healthcare programs, leading to an in-dustry certi�cation in most instances. “Certi�cation is what most health-care employers are looking for when hiring,” said Dominic Latorraca, Brookdale’s Director of Workforce Training. “It is an investment in your career and in your future.”

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than the average for all occupations. �e growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical ser-vices, which are o�en provided by physicians. As their practices expand, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients. �e number of positions available in coming years should make this one of the most sought-a�er roles.

Brookdale’s Medical Assistant program had a 100% pass rate on the Registered Medical Assistant Certi�cation Exam for 2016 graduates and an 83% employment rate for students who sought out job placement assis-tance. It is a 760-hour, yearlong program that prepares students to thrive as medical assistants in any healthcare facility.

Another occupation that has seen great success in recent years is Diag-nostic Medical Sonography, with a 90% pass rate on the National Certi�ca-tion Exam for 2016 Brookdale graduates and an 83% employment rate. �e U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024; much faster than the average for all occupations. As imaging technology evolves, medical facilities will continue to use ultrasound to replace more invasive, costly procedures.

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The Mastro Montessori Academy, located in Shrewsbury, is pleased to

announce that Clara Logan be-came the fourth director in the academy’s 49-year history, e�ec-tive July 1. Mrs. Logan was pre-viously the assistant principal of the Bowie Montessori Children’s House, an AMI-certi�ed school in Bowie, Maryland serving children from toddler age through eighth grade. Prior to that, she founded and directed a Montessori school in Missouri. Mrs. Logan began her Montessori teaching career as a toddler teacher at the Chester-�eld (MO) Montessori School.

“�e Mastro Montessori Board of Trustees voted unanimously to of-fer Clara Logan the position of director, and is extremely happy that she accepted,” said Michael Stasi, president of the board of trustees. “Clara’s dedication to AMI Montessori and passion for educating children, and her great experience as an administrator and teacher, align perfectly with Mastro Montessori Academy and her role as our next director. We sup-port Clara’s vision for our school’s growth.”

Mrs. Logan is a graduate of Ithaca College with a major in sociology and a concentration in criminal and juvenile justice. She received her Master’s in Education from Loyola University in Maryland and earned her AMI certi�cation in Assistants to Infancy from the Montessori Insti-tute in Denver. She and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors and taking their children to concerts. �eir four young children will attend Mastro Montessori Academy this fall.

�e search for a new academy director was facilitated by Dr. Chuck Jones of Jones & Associates and a search committee with over 70 years of combined experience with Mastro Montessori. �e feedback about Mrs. Logan was unanimously and overwhelmingly positive across all constit-uencies. “�is is the most important responsibility a school board has,” Dr. Jones explained. “�e search committee and the trustees devoted tire-less hours to this process to ensure Mastro Montessori found the perfect �t. As Mastro Montessori enters its 50th year as the only AMI-certi�ed school in Monmouth County, it is truly gratifying to see the outpouring of support for Mrs. Logan.”

Having worked there and rearing her children there, Mrs. Logan characterizes herself as a true Montessorian. She has an extensive back-ground as an adolescent social worker and she �rmly believes a Montes-sori education is the best gi� one can give children, as it helps to build a positive lifelong foundation. Children are taught to do things for them-selves, which instills self-con�dence, positive self-esteem, a deeper un-derstanding of what they are learning, and a strong work ethic.

Mrs. Logan said, “I am deeply impressed by Mastro Montessori’s dedication to an AMI education, as well as the talented faculty, sta�, par-ents, trustees, and alumnae. I am honored and eager to lead this accom-plished and vibrant school into a future that will be rewarding to all.”

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Jayne Geiger has been named In-terim Head of School by �e Rumson Country Day School

(RCDS) Board of Trustees. She �lls the position held by Whitney Slade, who le� RCDS to pursue other op-portunities for himself and his fami-ly. Ms. Geiger, who served as Head of School at the Far Hills Country Day School from 1992 to 2014, has fami-ly in the Two Rivers area. She joined the RCDS board shortly a�er retir-ing from Far Hills Country Day. She began her term as Head of School at RCDS on July 1. “Filling a vacancy at the top of an independent school administra-tion is perhaps the most challenging task a board can undertake,” says John

Devlin, president of the RCDS Board of Trustees. “Having Jayne willing and able to step in makes that transition easier. She understands the na-ture and culture of the school, and her presence underscores the school’s inherent strength and stability.”

Ms. Geiger, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Douglass College, a master’s in Administration and Supervision from Rutgers University, and a master’s in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education, spent a total of 34 years at Far Hills Country Day. She will be taking a leave of absence from her position at Educators’ Collaborative, an educational search and consulting �rm, to lead the RCDS adminis-trative team. She is the �rst woman to serve as Head of School at RCDS, which �rst opened its doors in 1926.

“I am drawn to Rumson Country Day because it is a nursery-through-grade-8 school that truly understands the importance of child-hood and a strong academic foundation,” she says. “Every aspect of the RCDS program provides excellent and appropriate learning opportuni-ties that o�er both challenge and joy for each age group. I look forward to working with our professional and dedicated team of educators to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.”

As a trustee at RCDS, Ms. Geiger o�en collaborated with Mr. Slade, who followed Chad Small as Head of School. Mr. Small served RCDS for 25 years in that position. “Every Head of School leaves an imprint and legacy,” she says. “Just as Whitney Slade built upon the legacy of Chad Small, the faculty, sta�, and I will continue their work to do what is best for the students of RCDS. I am fortunate to have known and worked with both of these previous Heads through the New Jersey Association of In-dependent Schools.”

“In education, as in life, sometimes plans change, and everyone here wishes Whitney and his family the best as they move forward,” adds Mr. Devlin. “I have no doubt that, wherever he chooses to go, he’ll be a di�er-ence-maker. We were fortunate to have him for the three years that we did.”

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Mater Dei Prep continues to expand its health and wellness curriculum, an-

nouncing the hiring of Erin Beat-tie as the new dance teacher and dance team, sideline, and compe-tition cheerleading coach. Lance Bennett, Mater Dei Prep’s athletic director, said he is very excited to welcome Ms. Beattie to the athletic department. “She brings an amaz-ing energy that I think our stu-dents can really bene�t from,” said Mr. Bennett. In recent months, the school has expanded its sports pro-grams, introducing both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse to the school for the �rst time. Additionally, Mr. Ben-nett and the administration have

developed the physical education curriculum at the school into a compre-hensive health and wellness program that includes exercise, nutrition, and health classes, aimed at giving students a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

Ms. Beattie plans to put this philosophy at the core of her dance class-es, which will utilize the school’s state-of-the-art, on-campus dance studio. “�e health and wellness programs here (at Mater Dei Prep) drew me in to be a part of the school,” said Ms. Beattie, who believes including these types of practices early in life can help students once they leave school. While she will teach all aspects of movement, her students will also learn about the historical and cultural impact of dance, understand dance as an art form,

learn dance vocabulary, and use critical thinking skills to interpret, evalu-ate, describe, and analyze dance. “Dance just makes you feel good. It does not matter your ability, your experience, or talent,” she explained, adding that she hopes all students, no matter their prior dance involvement, will give her classes a try.

Ms. Beattie comes to the job with more than 30 years of dance experi-ence. She began dancing at the age of three, learning classical ballet in New Jersey and in New York City at the New York Conservatory of Dance and School of American Ballet. She trained internationally at the Royal Acade-my of Dance in London and in France. She has performed in many famous ballets, including “�e Nutcracker,” “Firebird,” and “Sleeping Beauty.” She transitioned from ballet to the world of competitive dance, training and performing with di�erent companies and teams, winning many state and regional titles. She performed in both the pre-game and half-time shows at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii in 1997. In 2015, Ms. Beattie opened Dance-free, a studio in Red Bank that she considers her greatest accomplishment. As the studio’s artistic director, she enjoys “working with children, helping them reach and exceed their potential, building their self-con�dence. Do-ing what I love most every day has been my biggest blessing.”

Ms. Beattie is excited to start working at Mater Dei Prep, which she feels is “changing the way we view education” with its approach to educat-ing the whole person. She said she is honored to be a part of the school’s growth. Her enthusiasm for the job started with Lance Bennett. “His ener-gy is contagious!” she said, and she already feels like part of the Mater Dei Prep family.

“Her passion to not only teach dance and coach cheer,” said Bennett, “but also to provide the students with an awareness of their overall well-being, �ts right into the emphasis we’re placing on health and wellness” at Mater Dei Prep.

Parents of special needs children know how di�cult it is to �nd activities to keep their children entertained and stimulated. �at’s how the Friendship Circle began.

It was launched in Central Jersey in 2001 with a simple mission: to provide individuals with special needs an as-sortment of social and educational experiences they might not otherwise receive. With so many di�erent kinds of challenges faced by so many families, �nding one central place that accepts all is �nally possible at the Friendship Circle. �ere, they seek to bring understanding of the unique gi�s and desires of individuals with special needs, and encourage respect and empathy for those facing these di�cult challenges.

But mostly, this welcoming organization is full of fun, healthy, and challenging activities that are so important to families. �e Friendship Circle runs a summer camp each August and, in addition to many other weekly programs, they invite you to their very popular Sunday Circles: two hours of nonstop fun and engagement under the guidance of a special education teacher or therapist, while being assisted by teen buddies. Par-ticipants are exposed to a number of activities like music therapy, which is a Sunday Circles staple, in addition to other electives such as yoga, Zumba,

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�e Friendship Circle is proud to announce that plans are underway to complete a permanent headquarters in Marlboro.

�e 40,000-square-foot building will be built in stages. It will have multi-ple activity rooms and spaces and will be open to families from the entire area. Soon, the work of raising funds and awareness will begin. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, call (732) 536-2319, visit www.friendsnj.com, or email [email protected]. Volunteering counts as community ser-vice hours and students are invited to connect at any time.

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Mater Dei Prep is proud to announce Mr. Anthony Sherlock as the new boys’ head soccer coach and Mr.

Ralph Troisi as the new assistant coach. Mr. Sherlock comes to Mater Dei Prep with a full semi-pro career and a successful season as the middle school head coach at Ranney School in Tinton Falls. Mr. Troisi is currently the club president and coach of the Hazlet United Soc-cer Association and a former member of the Christian Brothers Academy soccer team in Lincro�.

“I am excited to coach varsity soccer at Mater Dei Prep. I look forward to meeting the players and getting practice started. I am grateful to Lance Bennett for the opportunity and I am lucky to have Ralph Troisi as the as-sistant coach. I’m con�dent it’s going to be a great season,” said Coach Sherlock.

Before moving to coaching, Mr. Sherlock had a notable playing career with the semi-pro team Galway United in the League of Ireland. While playing in Ireland, he reached the FAI Cup �nal, which is Ireland’s equivalent to the

FA Cup in England. He also competed in the semi-pro North Eastern League with FC Goya and in the Long Island League with Hota Ba-varian. �roughout his career, he has compet-ed against several top English teams and inter-national players.

A�er his successful soccer career, Mr. Sherlock went on to run the Atlantic High-lands Recreation soccer program for �ve years. He brought a wealth of knowledge and expe-rience to the young athletes of Atlantic High-lands and Ranney. Lance Bennett, Mater Dei Prep’s athletic director, believes that Mr. Sher-lock’s knowledge and experience will bene�t the members of the Mater Dei Prep boys’ soc-cer program and take them to new heights. He stated, “When a coach has coached on multi-ple levels and has played at a very high level, his experiences will help serve the program by continuing to progress higher level athletes as well as develop inexperienced players. We feel that Coach Sherlock, as well as his assistant Ralph Troisi, will be a dynamic combination for the Mater Dei Prep soccer program.”

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�e man who �rst stormed the transistor radios of these shores with his British Invasion mates in �e Hollies was already known as one of the �nest harmony singers in the business, when disharmony within the group prompted the Lancashire native (and future OBE) to join the many musicians who found a new spiritual homeland in California’s leg-endary Laurel Canyon scene of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. It was there that Nash formed an alliance with two other refugees from hit making bands, David Crosby of �e Byrds and Stephen Stills of Bu�alo Spring-�eld, birthing a signature sound for the generation of Woodstock, as well as a sensibility that transcended the complications of individual egos and strong personalities. Contributions like the hit “Marrakesh Express” set the “supergroup” on an immediate path to superstardom and, with the addition of Neil Young, Graham Nash stepped up as composer and lead voice for two of the era’s most poignant folk-rock sing-alongs, “Teach Your Children” and “Our House.”

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CARE PACK PROJECT TO SUPPORT FOSTER KIDS

Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) in Middletown has teamed up with Star 99.1 FM radio to carry a message of hope and com-passion to kids in the foster care system. As students throughout

the area prepare for the new school year, the popular New Jersey-based inspi-rational music radio station is coordinating a donation project that provides backpacks �lled with essential items for children in foster care. �ese backpack blessings are much more than a collection of items and a way to carry them; they o�er foster children proof that there are people who care at a time when they feel most alone. WPC is now collecting the following new items (MUST be NEW) for project Care Pack:• Backpacks (for ages 2-21 years)• Pajamas (sizes 2T-21 years)• Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, & Lip Balm• Soap & Deodorant• Combs & Hair Brushes• Ponytail Holders & Hair Picks

According to Reverend Joseph Hein of WPC, “We’re delighted to be part-nering with Star 99.1 radio on the Care Pack Project. It’s a wonderful way to engage not only our own congregation, but those from other churches and the entire community in general in a ministry to help kids in the foster system who are o�en overlooked and need our emotional support as much as the tan-gible things the Care Packs will provide. We hope the community and other congregations in the area will wholeheartedly back the project.” WPC has set up a Care Pack Drop Zone at the church o�ce, located at 94 Tindall Road in Middletown. Donations can be dropped o� weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. WPC will also have a collection zone at its upcoming Faith, Hope, and Music Festival on August 19 on the WPC Great Lawn in Middletown. �e Care Pack Project coordinator at Star 99.1 says that pajamas are the most needed item. For more information about the Care Pack Project, visit https://www.star991.com/star-99.1-care-packs. For information about WPC or the Faith, Hope and Music Festival, visit www.wpcmiddletown.org or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WPCMiddletownNJ/.

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Ranney's Balanced Approach is SHAPING STRONG

FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETES

Every student athlete understands the di�cult juggling act that comes with trying to balance

practices and games with school work. To the competitive player, missing even one training session can be detrimen-tal to an upcoming tournament; at the same time, they know that missed academic instruction is nearly impos-sible to replace. Students at Ranney School in Tinton Falls take pride in be-ing able to pursue both tracks to their fullest, as student-centered instruction and work-life balance are not only encouraged, they are part of the core mission. Each year, student-athletes at Ranney bring this mission to life, and in the past two years, several of them have been females. Five young women have been recruited for collegiate teams from the past two graduating classes of about 80 students: the Class of 2017’s Alexis Redish of Howell will play so�-ball at Clark University and Olivia Smith of Manasquan will row at Bucknell; the Class of 2016’s Mallory Burlington of Spring Lake is a rower at Fair�eld University, Audra Smires of Freehold swims for Lehigh, and Nicole Vaiani of Wall fences for the University of Pennsylvania. Looking ahead to the 2017-2018 school year, rising senior Abby Boyan of Spring Lake and rising junior Ariana Mangano of Colts Neck are already making a name for themselves at the national, and even international, level.

Recognized as a top goal shooter in New Jersey, Abby Boyan has already verbally committed to play soccer for the University of Georgia a�er graduation. She credits Ranney with helping her reach her goals on and o� the �eld. “Being a three-season athlete and handling the rigorous academic load at Ranney has not been easy, but has been made possible with the help and cooperation of my coaches and teachers,” she says. A Ranney student since kindergarten, Abby joined the soccer, lacrosse, swim, and track teams in Middle School, and she hasn’t stopped since. In addition to varsity sports at Ranney, she plays on the nationally ranked PDA O’Reilly Club Soccer Team, which requires her to travel a�er school and on the weekends. She is just as involved in her academic life; in addition to competing in the Math League, she is an active member of the National French, Mathematics, Science, and Art Honors Societies.

Ariana Mangano is not only a �erce fencer on campus; she’s an Olympic hopeful. �is past spring, she was recognized as one of the most successful young epee competitors on the domestic circuit and earned a spot on the U.S. Junior World Team and U.S. World Cadet Team. At the 2017 World Champi-onships in Bulgaria, her Junior World team took bronze among competitors from approximately 30 countries and gold at this year’s Pan Am Champion-ships in Cuba. Earlier in the season, Ariana won silver in the December North American Cup (Div I NAC) and gold at the November NAC (Jr. and Cadet). To contend at this level, she trains nearly six days a week year-round, yet still �nds time to complete her school work.

Ranney’s new athletic director, Natalie Gorman, says, “We are so proud of the accomplishments of these female student athletes. �ey are extremely disciplined and able to manage their time very wisely. It is a great time to be a female student-athlete, as the opportunities at the college and professional level are at an all-time high across many sports. Our broad range of athletics at Ran-ney, coupled with the rigorous academic curriculum, gives our student-ath-letes the life skills necessary to excel in any avenue they choose.”

Rising senior Abby Boyan


The calendar may still say it’s summer, but parents have started registering their children for fall activities. Where does

one begin? And how do you make sure your kid doesn’t want to quit a�er a class or two?

As a parent, you know that what works for one kid does not always work for another. It takes research to �nd the right program for each child. In fact, 81% of people conduct online research before buying a product or registering for an activity and 89% of consumers view online sources of reviews as trustworthy. Ratings and reviews have been proven to ensure the satisfaction rate of a product. Now they can also be used to help determine the success of your child in a sport, class, or activity. But how?

KidGooRoo not only has the most comprehensive database of kids’ activities; they also have ratings and reviews from local parents. Parsing through their many programs, you will �nd the most popular a�erschool activities for kids of all ages, and even discover a few you wouldn’t normally think of. Below are a few suggestions and areas for you to research and read about for your kid. It’s simple: you type in a category (like “mommy & me”) and your zip code, and in one click, every program in your area appears. �e following suggestions are sure to help!

0-5 Years OldFor many children, their �rst socialization

happens at Mommy and Me classes, where parents or caregivers attend classes alongside their child. Soccer and gymnastics are the most popular physical activities for the 3- to 5-year-old set, which is also when the search for the perfect preschool can become all consuming. If you think you have a hockey kid, August is the time to register for Learn to Skate classes that begin in the fall. And don’t forget that your little sponge’s brain is at the perfect stage to absorb a new language. You’ll be thanking yourself when they sail through high school Spanish!

Most popular: • Mommy and Me• Soccer• Gymnastics• Preschool and Nursery SchoolsYou might also want to check out:• Language Tutor• Learn to Skate

5-10 Years OldElementary school is the perfect time

to try a plethora of activities to help your child discover his true passion. Whether that means �nding their inner strength in a martial arts class, perfecting a pirouette in ballet, or working on their top spin, physical pursuits are abundant for 5- to 10-year-olds. It’s also a great time to introduce a musical instrument, which is why piano is so popular. Have you thought about horseback riding? Ages 8 to 10 is a great time to get your child in a saddle. �en again, if you have a budding Gordon Ramsay, a cooking class may be the best use of their time!Most popular: • Martial Arts• Piano• Dance• TennisYou may also want to check out: • Language Tutor• Horseback Riding

11-14 Years OldIn middle school, many children discover

that the activities that �lled their time up to this point may not be what they are most suited for. �ankfully, there are plenty of alternatives out there that will not only help �ll the time, but also aid in physical, academic, and emotional development. �e most popular new physical activities in this age group include football, cheer, and swimming, especially for kids that are looking to kick it up from the summer swim league to year-round commitments. Visual arts classes, like painting

and cra�ing, along with S.T.E.M. classes like computer programming and robotics, extend beyond the introductory level and really allow kids to develop their individual skills. Track and �eld is normally not o�ered before middle school, so it is a great new sport to consider. If you think your child is destined for Broadway, don’t forget to register for an acting class!Most popular:• Visual Arts• S.T.E.M.• Cheer and Football• SwimmingYou may also want to check out:• Acting• Track and Field

The High School CrowdHigh school is the time to use a�erschool

hours to prepare your teenager for pending adulthood. �at’s why SAT/ACT prep and driving school classes are so popular for the high school crowd. Athletes are increasingly looking to �tness and sports training classes to help take their game to the next level. Similarly, the theater crowd o�en spends a�ernoons working with acting, dance, and voice coaches to prepare for the competitive world of high school theater. You may not realize that crew and rowing is newly o�ered to this age group, so if your child is looking for a sport, you should look into a crew program. And if you want to supplement your school’s course o�erings, consider registering for an outside computer programming class. It could be the most useful class they take!Most popular:• Musical �eater• Test Prep• Driving School• Sports Training and FitnessYou may also want to check out:• Crew/Rowing• Computer Programming

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