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6 B A C K T O S C H O O L , M U S I C & D A N C E … A N D M O R E ! - S U P P L E M E N T T O T H E W I N N I P E G F R E E P R E S S - T H U R S D A Y, A U G U S T 1 0 , 2 0 17 SUSPEND DISBELIEF Classes for Teens CLASSES INCLUDE: THE FIGHT, IMPROV & FILMMAKING F O R T H E C O M P L E T E L I S T O F C L A S S E S , V I S I T P T E S C H O O L . C A C A L L 2 0 4 . 9 2 5 . 5 2 5 3 T O S I G N U P T O D AY ! Formoreinformationcontact 284-0250 ✺classesfornewborns, ✺classesforchildren ✺child&parentclasses www.calmnsense.ca have lots of flyer specials with value items featured. Parents should take timetoskimthroughthemtoseethedifferentthingsthatareoffered.Wehavea 100-per-centpriceguarantee,soevenifyoucomeinwithaflyerfromsomewhere else,weguaranteetomatchitforyousoyoudon'thavetorunaround." Consistentwithlastyear'strends,colourremainskeyforkids,shesays. a lot of nice bright colours that they can match with the fashion. Last year,wehadalotofrequestsforthat,sotherearealotofpinksandorangesforthe girlsandmoreofthebluesfortheboys.Therearealotofpencilcasesthatmatch thebackpacks,andtherearesomereallycoolpatternsthisyear,"Schmidsaid. all of the basics: your binders, pencils, markers, rulers, geometry sets, leaf, notebooks, backpacks. We carry a lot of brand names as well, like Reebokforbindersandbackpacks." year, Staples has also teamed up with the Me to We initiative to offer an exclusivelineofeco-friendlyschoolsupplies.Witheachpurchase,kidsindeveloping countriesreceivepre-determinedgifts.Usinganeight-digitcode,familiescantrack exactlywheretheirpurchasesaremakinganimpact. buy a Me to We water bottle, for example, they give clean water for a year,"Schmidexplained."Whenyoubuymagnets,it'smedicinethattheydonate. It'sreallyneat." Staples works with Winnipeg Harvest to provide school supplies to familiesinneed.Monetarydonationscanbemadeatthetill,anddrop-offbinsare availableforsupplies. Fromateacher'sperspective,MarleneMeadenalsooffershelpfulhintsforparents asthenewschoolyearapproaches. school division, the teachers actually buy the school supplies for the wholeyear.Acrosstheboard,weaskthefamiliesfor$30.It'sareallygreatwayof equalizingthingsonmultiplelevels,"saidMeaden,aGrade4and5teacherinthe SevenOaksSchoolDivision. "Socioeconomically,thefamiliesdon'thavetofeeltheburden.Nofamilycanbuy schoolsuppliesfor$30,butwecanusethepowerofbulk,soourschooldivisionhas suppliersweplaceorderswith." process also allows teachers to buy items according to their personal preference, such as colour-coded notebooks for every subject. At the same time, parentsaren'ttaskedwithfindingspecificitemsonalonglist. Asforthekids,theyfeellesssocialpressuretoconformwithclassmatesbecause theyallhavetheexactsamesupplies. "There'sthishugecompetitionamongstkidsaboutwhohasthecoolestthisand coolestthat,"Meadensaid."Ilikethefactwecreateanevenplayingfield." other parents who need to hunt for supplies, Meaden suggests re-using last year'sleftoverstohelplowercosts. "Asateacher,ifIcouldgiveparentssomeadvice,I'dtellthemtonotbeafraidto usethestufftheyalreadyhave.Alotoftimes,they'llgotoamajorretailerandjust grabwhatever'sontheirlist.Theymightbethinking,'WhyamIbuyingthesepens whenIhaveajunkdrawerfullofthisstuff?'"shesaid. "ButIalsoknowthatasakid,therewasnothingIlovedmorethanhavingbrand newschoolsupplies.Ithinkparentscanusetheirdiscretion.Iftheyknowwhatthey needandtheyshoptheflyers,theycansavesomemoney.Theyshouldn'tbeafraid togowithwhat'sonsaleorwhattheyhaveathomealready.Ifthere'sawayyoucan savemoney,doit.Thelessstressthatyoucanhave,thebetter." 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Home to dancers from Winnipeg, Selkirk and the entire Interlake area, the new 6,200-plus square-foot location features three large professional dance studios, a modern and comfortable lobby and a large change room. For dancers from age two up to adults, classes are offered in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, creative movement, pre-dance and adult dance. ISTD Ballet program and exams available. For more information, call 204-785-1285, or visit EvolutionDance.ca or 200-366 Main St., Selkirk, Man. PTE SCHOOL The perfect place to learn about theatre is where great theatre happens all the time! Prairie Theatre Exchange School offers a wide range of classes for all levels of experience. Our instructors are enthusiastic, experienced working professionals who bring energy and skill to every class they teach. We offer smaller class sizes for more personalized training and our studios are filled with professional equipment. Classes for kids are held on Saturdays and teen and adult classes run weekday evenings and on Saturdays. Whether you're serious about acting or just interested in having some fun — it's all possible at PTE. Learn more at pteschool.ca. SCHOOL OF ROCK For all skill levels, School of Rock takes students from lesson rooms to the stage. It's teaching music through performing music. We provide students the technical, theoretical and life skills necessary to grow into successful performers. With schools now in seven different countries and a network of over 30,000 students, we are redefining music lessons. The days of stuffy old instruction and heaps of sheet music are over. Our experienced instructors are creating a legacy of musicians by helping your kids succeed. Join our community today. Help us start a revolution! For more information, visit locations.schoolofrock.com/winnipeg. SHELLEY SHEARER SCHOOL OF DANCE The Shelley Shearer School Of Dance is home of Lindsay Nelko, choreographer on FOX TV's So You Think You Can Dance. Welcome to our dance family! For 32 years we have been providing a safe and exciting place for children of all ages, with our world-class professional and experienced faculty. Our state- of-the art facility was the first to offer parent viewing galleries. We focus on developing self-esteem and confidence in a positive, caring and respectful environment. Parents report that students feel this is their second home and have gained self- confidence, discipline and the ability to work as part of a team. Two instructors in every class ensure individual attention. Leaders in the Winnipeg and international dance communities, we have garnered more local, national, American and world championship awards for Winnipeg than any other school. Students perform at the Centennial Concert Hall in June. Visit shelleyshearerdance. ca or call 204-488-9091. Register online or in person now! SPRINGERS GYMNASTICS Springers Gymnastics believes that sport should develop athletic ability as well as enhance self-esteem and physical well-being in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Springers provides a variety of classes for all levels and ages inspiring confidence and empowerment through movement. Springers has a fully-equipped, 13,000-square-foot facility and certified coaching staff for all programs. Our programs are designed for progressive skill development with an emphasis on fun, fitness and fundamentals. For more information, visit springers.ca. WINNIPEG CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Brightly lit and full of music Winnipeg Conservatory of Music welcomes students of all ages. Centrally located at 1476 Portage Ave. across from Polo Park and the Clarion Hotel, this music school boasts over 6,000 square feet of rehearsal space. At WCM highly skilled teachers make music lessons inspiring, educational and fun. Students are provided performance opportunities throughout the year at concerts, coffeehouses, recitals, arts festivals, the Winnipeg Music Festival and RCM exams. Private and group music instruction is available to all ages and skill levels. Please visit the website at wcmus.com in order to learn more or drop by for a tour. GEAR UP, GET MOVING AND KEEP BUSY DURING THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR