Congratulations to Kim Kelly Smith for winning our Back to School photo contest!
Congratulations to Kim Kelly Smith, whose photo of two little ones going back to school was selected as the winner of our Back to School Photo Contest. Kim wins a $100 gift card good at Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, South County Center and/or West County Center! For more, read our story about the contest.
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The best first day of school photo wins a $100 gift card good at Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, South County Center or West County Center in St. Louis!
With the new school year upon us, help get your kids’ brains working again with this fun, free daily email newsletter.
School District of University City students went back to school last week, which means it’s time for an abundance of expensive school supplies, backpacks full of complicated text books and dreaded questions about math homework. With back-to-school stresses piling up, Laura Overdeck wants to let children and parents in on a little secret: math can be fun. Really. Overdeck is on a mission to change the way Americans think about math — especially given that math anxiety has been tracked in kids as young as age 5. This is what inspired her to create Bedtime Math, a nonprofit that sends out a daily email with a math problem tailored to “wee ones,” little and big kids. Sign up for the Bedtime Math daily newsletter, or scroll down to see a …
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Before his death in September, he served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest undergraduate school at WUSTL. His accomplishments include expanding the study-abroad program and improving dormitory living, the university reported.
Legendary Washington University in St. Louis administrator Jim McLeod will be commemorated in Clayton beginning Sept. 15 when a new nature space dedicated to his memory is unveiled, the university reported this week. McLeod served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest undergraduate school at WUSTL. He died last September. Quoting from the Washington University newsroom article about McLeod's Way: "Recognized as one of the university’s most effective leaders, McLeod spearheaded many successful undergraduate efforts, including developing a residential college approach to dormitory living; strengthening the undergraduate advising system; establishing and building the John B. Ervin Scholars Program; and helping initiate and…
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With students back in school, St. Louis County police are adding patrols around schools and bus stops.
The St. Louis County Police Department issued the details of the increased patrols in a news release Friday. Authorities stated that patrols will be increased in areas around schools, bus stops and in speed zones. Officers will also be watching for drivers not obeying the stop arms on buses. Police stated that it's all part of the St. Louis County Police Department's Back to School Enforcement Program which focuses on the safety of students. The following information was included in the news release. "This program is designed to provide extra visibility and enforcement, especially in our neighborhoods and around school buildings," noted Chief of Police Tim Fitch. "Officers from both our Patrol and Special Operations Divisions will be out …
Classes begin this morning at all buildings in the School District of University City. Upload your best first day photo and win $100.
Happy first day of school! Classes begin this morning for all students in the School District of University City. For all your back to school info, check out our Back to School Guide. Moms and dads—share your first day of school pictures with Patch. The best photo wins a $100 gift card to one of several local malls.
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School District of University City classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 22.
It's hard to believe but summer vacation ends today for students in the School District of University City. Classes for the 2012-13 school year start tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 22. Flynn Park Elementary will hold a "Meet the Teacher" night from 4-5 p.m. tonight. Patch has all of your need to know information for the first day of school, from start times to bus routes and supply lists for each building. Check out how school supply prices compared at Target and Wal-Mart, courtesy of Maplewood-Brentwood Patch.
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A variety of shops are located near Washington University for students needing anything from school supplies and guitar strings to computers and running shoes.
New to St. Louis and looking for groceries, running shoes, a decent used camera or guitar strings near WUSTL? Patch is your online source for local news, and we also have a comprehensive directory for anywhere to get anything. Browse the stores below to familiarize yourself with your nearby shopping destinations. Each link has what you need to check out the store online or in person. Groceries supplies: School supplies: Clothing and misc. Clothing School supplies Misc. Groceries supplies Clothing and misc. School supplies Misc.
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Crowds turned out Thursday for an afternoon of popsicles before school starts.
Jackson Park Elementary held its second 'sweet and greet' on Thursday for parents and students to get to know each other and Principal Elliott Shostak. Parents and students were treated to popsicles in front of the school with the building's administration. They also were allowed to check out the building Classes in the School District of University City start Wednesday, Aug. 22.
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Public transportation in the form of MetroBus and MetroLink is available to students from various locations near the WUSTL campus. Bus schedules, bus routes and many other tools are available online.
Students at Washington University in St. Louis can use a variety of online tools to identify MetroBus schedules and bus routes, and to find MetroLink stops near the Danforth Campus and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Here's a look at some of them. Danforth Campus bus routes The Danforth Campus Parking and Transportation Services website from Washington University website features links to MetroBus information and downloadable schedules and routes for the Gold Line, Red Line, Green Line and Campus Circulator. Destinations include shopping hotspots such as the Saint Louis Galleria, Brentwood Square and Maplewood Commons. MetroLink stations within walking distance A number of stops for MetroLink are located around …
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