A Smarter Summer Less TV For Children
A PBS study shows parents who limit their child’s TV time during summer cut weekly viewing by 40 percent and increase engagement with educational programs. Children also read more, boosting school readiness and test performance while reducing mental idleness.
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Smarter Summer Encourages Reading Over TV
A parent oriented note highlights American Reads efforts showing reading with children boosts vocabulary and learning. Practical tips urge libraries, kids choice, family unplugged weeks, and a Stockdale church Vacation Bible School July 10-14 with activities for ages 4 to seventh grade.
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Rifle teams compete in Kerrville district meet
The Wilson County 4-H Rifle Teams competed at the District 10 Rifle Match in Kerrville on April 15. The pre-junior team consisting of Sean Brusch, Jonathon Kloesel, Ross Quarles, and Jason Rabel took first place with a team score.
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Sean Brusch
Jonathon Kloesel
Ross Quarles
Jason Rabel
Cody Warner
Joshua Willey
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Preston Felux
Jason Jupe
Will Rutledge
Kris Schellhase
College Station
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Wilson County Extension Office
Floresville
Wiggins earns BA with honors and law scholarship
Victoria Rae Wiggins of Falls City earned a May 13 2000 degree from St Edward's University Austin TX with Summa Cum Laude honors. She made the Dean's List all four years and received the 1999-2000 Outstanding Reading Mentor Award. She will attend the University of San Diego School of Law with a 17000 first year scholarship.
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St. Edward’s University
Austin
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Dates to register for La Vernia dance class
Registration for the 2000 01 La Vernia Hermann Sons School of Dance is scheduled for July 11 from 6 30 to 8 pm July 19 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm August 2 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm and August 22 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm at the La Vernia lodge 122 FM 775 Proof of membership required For more information call Stacie at 830 303 1118 or Gw ye at 253 1025
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