Free Fall Family Fun!

The Academy Of Indian Lake Village

Here at The Academy, we always have 

something fun going on!

For our families and friends, we present 

a fabulous and free event:

It's that wonderfully fun time of year again for Academy families....Academy Family Bounce Night time! Come on out and join us at Hoppity Hop from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a fun night of bouncing, pizza, cake, and so much more! Bring the whole family and bring friends!

Here is the schedule for your center's Bounce Nights:

The Academy of Indian Lake Village

 Monday, September 14th at Hoppity Hop

Come get your hop on with us! 

We can't wait to see you at 

Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center, 

143 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Goodbye Summer

As we wind down summer and get ready for fall, 

we thought you might enjoy some sunny, fun (and funny!), 

photos of things we enjoyed in June, July, and August!

Superheroes AND art!

Mud play!

Who said painting's just for paper?!?

Outer Space Adeventures!

We love our animals friends at AoILV! 

Officers Duren and Sunny

A school bus came to visit those who are off to kindergarten!

We stayed so busy we got a little tuckered out!

At The Academy of Indian Lake Village there is always

something fun and exciting happening.

This month we kick up our fall program once again.

Our children will be learning and developing in so 

many ways! We're excited to dig in to our Get Set For School

 curriculum with our older classes, and our Frog Street 

curriculum with our younger children. 

Look for fun and interactive events during September

here at The Academy, where we think

"Fall Is For Family!"

Voters Win at The Academy!

www.academychilddevelopment.com

Ms. Ashley is getting ready for the grooviest contest ever!

The Academy is up for "Best Of Parenting's" Preschool Award.

She's got a spot in our entryway for you to put you voting confirmation 

code so you can WIN, too! We will draw a winner from all voters who place their

voting confirmation code in our fish bowl--don't miss your chance to win big! 

Cast your vote at:  www.nashvilleparent.com/bop15

Soccer Shots paid us a visit and what fun we had!

All Preschool and Pre-K classes had the chance to participate!

Soccer Shots will be on site on Friday's during September, October,

and November, with their fun and active classes.Academy families can 

find out more and register for the 10 week season of classes at:

www.soccershots.org/nashville

 Come see what other great things are happening

at The Academy Of Indian Lake Village today!

Back To School Tips

The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 

 
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER 

• Remind your child that there are probably a lot of students who are uneasy about the first day of school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that students are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
• Point out the positive aspects of starting school. She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh her positive memories about previous years, when she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because she had a good time.
• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus.
• If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day.
• If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the first day.

- See more at: The American Academy of Pediatrics website

BACKPACK SAFETY

• Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
• Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.
• Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.
• If your school allows, consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs, they may be difficult to roll in snow, and they may not fit in some lockers.

Heroes

Here at The Academy of Indian Lake Village

we love our heroes! We're gearing up for Super Hero Day on Saturday,

July 25th,when all of our favorite Super Heroes 

(Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more!)

 will be here interacting with our families and the community. 

During our fun and fabulous event, we will also celebrate our 

very own hometown heroes--our military parents.

We are honored to have them as part of our Academy family!

We thank all military heroes for their service!

Far above the storm clouds gathering

Far above that midnight sky

Looking out just past the rainbow

Where eagles dare not fly

Out among the ashes 

Of heroes long since past

I will take my place among them

When that final die is cast

Let not your heart be troubled

That's what I've always heard

But I stood for what I believed in

With these my final words

For in this life but few things matter

In this short time that we have here

Leaving nothing behind but our honor

The thing we hold most dear.

Click here for more Words of Honor for our military heroes!

Many Blessings!

 

How to Choose & Use SUNSCREEN!

With all the sunscreens available these days (organic or mineral? Water-resistant or sweat-resistant? Lotion or spray?), choosing the right one for your kids can be tricky. But what matters most when picking a sunscreen is how well it preotects the skin from UV Rays.

How to Choose
Look for SPF (Sun Protection Factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens.Select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sunburn and tanning, both signs of skin damage. Choose a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. (Usually labeled as a "broad spectrum" sunscreen).

Sunscreen sprays are convenient, but should be used with caution. For starters, sprays are easy to breathe in, which can irritate the lungs. Some sprays are also flammable, so you need to avoid sparks or flames when applying them and wearing them. Sprays also make it difficult to tell if you have applied enough sunscreen, which increases the risk of sunburn.

Other things to consider:

• Don't use sunscreens with PABA, which can cause skin allergies. 
• For sensitive skin, look for products with the active ingredient titanium dioxide. 
• If your teen or pre-teen wants to use a self tanner sunscreen, be sure to get one that also has UV protection. (many offer little to none)

Babies younger than 6 months should be kept out of the sun. When going outside, dress your baby in lightweight clothes that cover arms and legs--and don't forget a hat! If you can't avoid the sun, you can use a small amount of sunscreen on your baby's exposed skin, like the hands and face.

How to Use

For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:

• Apply sunscreen whenever your kids will be in the sun. For best results, apply a sunscreen about 15-30 minutes before kids go outside.
• Don't forget about ears, hands, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them. Protect lips with an SPF 30 lip balm.
• Apply sunscreen generously--dermatologists recommend using 1 ounce (enough to fill a shot glass) to cover the exposed areas of the body.
• Reapply sunscreen often, about every 2 hours. Reapply after a child has been sweating or swimming.
• Apply a water-resistant sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Water-resistant sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat-resistant. But regardless of the water-resistant label, be sure to reapply sunscreen  when kids come out of the water.
• Don't worry about about making a bottle of sunscreen last. Stock up and throw out any sunscreen that is past its expiration date or that you have had for 3 years or longer.

Every child needs sun protection. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that all kids--regardless of skin tone-- wear SPF 30 or higher. And remember to be a good role model. Consistently wearing sunscreen and limiting sun exposure will reduce your risk of sun damage AND teach your kids good sun sense. 

Meet Tim, the Fish Guy!!!

Have you ever wondered where our fish at the front desk came from? Or who comes in and cleans it for us? What if our fish get sick and need a doctor? It's Mr. Tim our fish guy!!! He takes such wonderful care of our tank of fish and he brought some new pals with him to share with us on Thursday!

What kind of fish did he bring for us?!

IT'S A PUFFER FISH!

We also got to meet a Starfish!

We have had a blast learning about "Under The Sea" this week. Thank you to Mr. Tim for showing us all of these amazing fish!

Don't forget to check us out at www.academychilddevelopment.com