Holocaust Surviver Speaks to University City Students
Schools blogger Cindy Thierry posts about holocaust survivor Sara Moses speaking to University City students on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
U City Seeks Opinions on Early Childhood Program
The School District of University City is evaluating its early childhood education program and is seeking public input through informal meetings with the public.
How do you feel about the state of early childhood education in University City and specifically in the School District of University City? The District is evaluating its program and it is seeking the opinions of area parents and residents. The District Board of Education will discuss the topic at its work session at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the McNair Administrative Building. The conversation will continue with a coffee at 7025 Maryland Ave. on May 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. Allison Gee, from the National Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, is the invited speaker for the coffee. She will give a short presentation and answer questions. Three University City School Board members and administrators will be at the coffee to further discuss …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Whiz Kid
U City Fourth Grader Overcomes Selective Mutism to Win MLB Essay Contest
Xavier Morgan-Gillard won the Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Jackie Robinson essay contest.
Out of 18,700 entries, an essay from a fourth-grader at Jackson Park Elementary School stood out. Xavier Morgan-Gillard, one of four first-prize winners in the country, wrote about how he overcame selective mutism, a type of social anxiety that made him afraid to talk to anyone outside of his family as a kindergartener. He needed confidence in himself—just like groundbreaking Major League Baseball player Jackie Robinson did 50 years ago. Xavier's essay was titled “What Jackie Robinson and I Have in Common.” See more photos on University City Patch's Facebook page. Sharon Robinson, author and daughter of Jackie Robinson, said the number of entries was "truly phenomenal" and a great tribute to her father. "The volumne and breadth of the …
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Feeling the Pinch of Prom Season? You're Not Alone
How much is too much to spend on high school prom festivities?
If $1,139 fell into your lap, how would you spend it? When asked, Patch editors said they'd put their money toward new furniture, house payments, student loans, a vacation to South America or, "Diapers. Lots and lots of diapers." But for average families with kids planning for prom season, that amount of money will be spent on limos, dresses and other prom-related expenses. That's according to a Visa survey reported by CNN and other media outlets on Thursday. Let that number sink in: $1,139 per family for prom. It's a slight increase over last year, and is a 40 percent jump from 2011. CNN spoke with Sarah Hoffer, a senior at Webster Groves High School, to look at where all of the money was going: "Her biggest expense was a $259 vintage-…
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Mary Di Valerio
11:18 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
Prom shouldn't cost that much! I bought a dress for about $30 at Dillards over the summer, while it was on clearance. It's a gorgeous dress and it was a lucky find! Prom tickets cost me $110, and that included dinner, so that wasn't too bad. I did my own hair, nails and makeup for free! My dad drove me instead of getting a limo or paying for parking. The only other cost was a boutinere for my … more ›
Friday, April 26, 2013
Groundbreaking Wash U Allergist, Immunologist Charlie Parker Dies
The Washington University research scientist, Charlie Parker, died this week at the age of 83 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Washington University School of Medicine research scientist Charlie Parker, 83, died this week after a battle with pancreatic cancer. (Read the Post-Dispatch article here.) Parker grew up in Webster Groves where he graduated from the high school in 1947, the Post-Dispatch article states. His research not only helped better treatments for allergy and asthma sufferers, but the Post also reports Parker developed penicillin skin-testing which determines if patients are at high risk for anaphylaxis. Parker, a professor of medicine at Washington University for more than four decades, reportedly founded Washington University’s division of allergy and immunology in 1964. Parker's body was cremated, …
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Ask the Patch Pro: Early Childhood Development Expert to Answer Questions
Patch is teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert and founder of U-City based Children 1st, this week to get all of your questions answered.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week readers get to interact with professionals by asking questions on a wide variety of topics. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with Dr. Deb Moberly, an early childhood development expert, to get all of your questions answered. Have a question? Ask below in the comments section! More about Dr. Deb Moberly: Deb Moberly, Ph. D., a former Associate Professor and Early Childhood Coordinator in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), founded St. Louis-based Children 1st early childhood development consultants in 2012. She has served more than 40 years in a range of roles…
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Ashley
8:18 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
I am currently going through mediation for visitation rights for the father of my daughter. He currently lives across country and would like to keep her for a whole month. I do not feel comfortable with this since she is only 3 years old and feel that it may not be good for her mentally. What do you think about this situation? more ›
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
PETA Targets Wash U on Alleged Cat Cruelty
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video showing the medical school's procedures on anesthetized cats.
PETA is calling for Washington University to end its medical school's practice of using anesthetized cats in a pediatric course, RFT reports. Cats are used to practice intubating, according to the report, and after releasing a video of a recent training, PETA has filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, American Heart Association, and Washington University. The school is one of the few left that practices the procedure with cats, according to a previous RFT report. Read Wash U's response on RFT.
Karlie Baker
4:26 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Here's a cool update from the Post-Dispatch: Bob Barker ("Come on down!") is willing to spend $75K on mannequins so the school will discontinue its practice on cats: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_54cbd693-f1ed-50b0-9fcd-57bfec69eeac.html#.UXhG_ifa07A.twitter more ›
Monday, April 22, 2013
Ask the Patch Pro: Early Childhood Development Expert to Answer Questions Thursday
Patch is teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert and founder of U-City based Children 1st, this week to get all of your questions answered.
Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about raising toddlers, education, parenting and more. That's why this week, we are teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert, this week to get all of your questions answered. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," Dr. Moberly will answer readers' questions in the comment section of the Patch sites on Thursday, April 25. Get your questions ready and look for the Patch Pro article that is published on Thursday morning. Check out Dr. Moberly's Patch blogs by clicking here. More about Dr. Deb Moberly: Deb Moberly, Ph. D., a former Associate Professor and Early Childhood Coordinator in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the University of …
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PaulRevere
12:34 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Deb: At what age should parents stop playing "Mother may I". more ›
Scholarship Foundation Hosting Workshops To Better Understand College Financial Aid
Three workshops in April & May to help cut through the clutter & confusion.
The Scholarship Foundation in Richmond Heights is holding workshops to help families better understand college financial aid letters. The dates for the workshops at the Scholarshop are: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. The Scholarship Foundation is located across from the St. Louis Galleria Mall at 8215 Clayton Rd. Those attending are urged to RSVP by calling 314-725-7990 or email to info@sfstl.org. The Scholarship Foundation is a non profit organization, founded in 1920 and more than 10,000 students have been awarded more than $58 million in interest-free loans and $3.8 million in grants by the foundation.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Get Enchanted at Wash U's Annual Thurtene Carnival
The student-led event runs until Sunday and benefits Provident.
With Thursday's rain and Friday's cold temperatures, it hasn't quite felt like carnival weather, but that isn't stopping the organizers of Washington University's Thurtene Carnival. The free event started Friday and runs through Sunday on the Wash U campus. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. According to Wash U, Thurtene is the oldest and largest student-run carnival in the nation and is overseen by an honorary society made up of juniors. The event features rides, food and theatrical entertainment. This year, the carnival’s overall theme is “Stay Enchanted,” a nod to the generations who have come to enjoy the annual event. The carnival falls on alumni weekend and 80,000 people are expected to enjoy the carnival …
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Sarah Holahan
4:06 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Aw, the audio on the video goes out at the end of the clip where he's reading! more ›