20 Years – KU Scholar Athlete – Two Decades of Memorable Moments
by John Lynch For a complete list of the Scholar Athletes please visit: https://www.lexingtonfamily.com/2017/09/20-years-scholar-athlete-list/ As I sat in a doctor’s office waiting room last month, eavesdropping on two older men, I piped up when their conversation hit a lull. “Are your triplets natural?” I asked the man who referred to his 30-year-old daughter (a triplet). […]
Former Patient Excels As Cognitive Clinician
Probably no one at The Curious Edge in Lexington has clearer insight into the struggles of their patients than Shelby Abel – the company’s youngest employee. The 22-year-old education major at Eastern Kentucky University has been a Cognitive Clinician for only three years. But before that she was also a patient. Diagnosed at 8 years […]
Asbury University – Educator of the Month: Elizabeth Royse
Elizabeth Royse of East Jessamine High cheerfully admits that education was far from her first career choice. Instead, she grew up dreaming of veterinary school and working with animals. By the time she enrolled in college, that dream had faded, replaced by an interest in pharmacy. She loaded up her schedule with science classes, but […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Aerelle Jones
Wheels on Fire: She Burns Up the Track No one knows where the idea came from, but once Aerelle Jones of Nicholasville embraced the idea of wheelchair racing, nothing has slowed her down. Jones, 18 and a homeschooled student, was born with Klippel-Feil IV, a bone disorder that caused malformations in her spine, which is […]
Curious Edge: Proper Tools Can Make This Year Your Child’s Best Ever
By Kimberly Hudson While I thoroughly enjoyed summer, there’s something about the start of a school year that is fresh and crisp. Everyone gets to start with a clean slate and have the opportunity to achieve more than they did last year. That is if you have the tools you need to succeed. Unfortunately, too […]
50% Scholarships Offered at Montessori High
For the first time, Montessori High School is offering qualified students financial assistance toward tuition for the 2017- 18 school year. MHS is offering up to 50% off tuition, and criteria for acceptance is based on financial need and not student performance. MHS, established in 2009 and located on South Broadway, consists of nearly 30 […]
Preschool Directory
Broadway Baptist Preschool 2500 Harrodsburg Road / Info: 276-2592 www.broadwaybaptistchurch.org Description: Offers a Christian education for children 2 years-Pre-K with low child-teacher ratios. We use Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. Mission: “We strive to provide a loving and safe environment for learning in which Christian principles and values are taught through practice and example.” Child […]
New Look For City’s Oldest School — SAYRE SCHOOL Is Erecting Child-Centered Lower School Building
by John Lynch Sayre School, Lexington’s oldest independent school, has broken ground on a new, two-story, 37,000 square-foot Lower School building that is modern, child-centered and environmentally sound… and so much more than mere brick and mortar. “Research shows that relationships are a key driver of achievement,” Lower School Head Annie Papero said. “Relationships are […]
Back-To-School Basics: By the Numbers
August By the Numbers The average back to school supply list costs about $100 per student Crayola currently has 120 colors of crayons. 13 colors have been retired, and 13 new colors added since 1990. The number 2 in “number 2 pencil” refers to the graphite core’s place on a hardness scale. […]
Back-To-School Basics: Back to School Rallies
Back to School Rallies The YMCA of Central Ky will host Back to School Rallies on Saturday, Aug. 5, where elementary, middle and high school children can receive free backpacks and school supplies. Registration and activities run 9-11 a.m. and backpack distribution begins at noon. A parent or guardian must accompany children to receive supplies. […]
Back-To-School Basics: Registration Requirements
– Child’s birth certificate (or alternate proof of identity listed at www.fcps.net) – Two proofs of residence such as property deed or current lease agreement and utility bill or tax receipt. – Current immunization certificate. For a list of required immunizations, call 381-4130 or visit www.fcps.net. – Proof of health exam. All students must have a medical exam done […]
Back-To-School Basics: Registration Schedule for FCPS
First-time students may register for Fayette County Public Schools during the remaining registration window, July 25-Aug. 16. The first day of school for the 2017-18 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 16. Registration windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Parents can register at their child’s assigned school. (Info: www.fcps.net/street) Kentucky law requires children between 6 […]
YMCA Summer Program Helps Local Students Achieve
Families, teachers and community leaders gathered on Friday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Elementary for a special graduation for 120 Fayette County Public School students who completed the first ever Power Scholars AcademyTM program in Lexington. The YMCA of Central Kentucky, through a partnership with BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) and […]
Curious Edge: What Exactly Is Dyslexia and Who Can Diagnose It?
I am often asked by parents and educators, “Just what is dyslexia?” Dyslexia is a learning disability, which is neurological in origin and presents as having difficulty in word recognition, spelling and decoding. These difficulties are present despite having proper intelligence and being in a good learning environment. Surprisingly, dyslexia affects one in five – […]
YMCA’s Back to School Open House
To educate the community about its before-school, after-school and no-school-day programs, the YMCA of Central Kentucky will host a free “Back to School Open House” at all four YMCA branches in Lexington on Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature giveaways, fun activities for kids and a chance to save $35. For […]
More FCPS Students to Receive Free Meals
Up to 600 more Fayette County Public Schools students will eat free breakfast and lunch for free this school year after the school board approved a special waiver. The wavier, approved June 26, applies to students who had been paying reduced prices for meals. “If students are hungry, it’s very difficult for them to achieve. […]
KU Scholar Athlete: Isaiah McCall
How Do You Get Fast? Practice, Practice, Practice Isaiah McCall School: STEAM Academy GRADE: 12 Sports: Track Academics: Isaiah has a 3.2 GPA, focusing on the arts, science and engineering. He takes some of his classes at UK. Parents: Vanessa & Jody “How do you get to be the fastest high school hurdler in […]
Preschool Directory
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive / Info: 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org Description: Founded in 1958, CDCB provides pre-school and child care programs, and therapy services that benefit children both with and without special needs. 5-STAR rated in Ky. and NAEYC accredited. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy offered to enrolled students and […]
Curious Edge: Our Kids’ School Careers Go Fast: Are They Prepared?
By Kimberly Hudson I have to ask: Are you as relieved as I am that it’s summer because there are no more long nights struggling with homework? Are you thankful that you’re not working on spelling words or memorizing math facts? My oldest just graduated from high school and, like many of you, I have […]
Scholar Athletes Honored
Twelve of the most recent Scholar Athletes were honored May 10 at Kentucky Utilities at the annual Scholar Athlete celebration sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and KU. In addition, Ethan Tan and Eva Mitchell – names drawn at random at the event – split the Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 that was presented […]