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Use the Parent Planner to plan your fall schedule.
CLICK TO VIEW ALL PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Anacapa School
Bishop Garcia Diego
High School
Coastline Christian
Crane Country Day School
Dunn School
El Montecito School
Laguna Blanca School
Makai Day School
Marymount of SB
Midland School
Montessori Center School
Notre Dame School
Orca School
Our Lady of
Mount Carmel School
Providence Hall
San Roque School
SB Christian School
SB Middle School
SB Montessori School
SB Summit High School
St. John of
Damascus Academy
The Howard School
The Waldorf School
CLICK TO VIEW ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Find School Calendars,
School Board Minutes,
Lunch Menus
SB County Ed Office
Ballard School District
Blochman Union District
Buellton Union District
Carpinteria Unified District
Cold Spring District
College School District
Cuyama Joint UnifiedDistrict
Goleta Union District
Guadalupe Union District
Hope School District
Lompoc Unified District
Los Alamos District
Los Olivos District
Montecito Union District
Orcutt Union District
Santa Barbara Districts
Santa Maria - Bonita District
Santa Maria Joint Union High District
Santa Ynez Valley Union High District
Solvang School District
Vista del Mar Union District
Transportation & Bus Schedules:
Goleta School District... print bus schedule >>
SB School District & Montecito Union... contact Student Transportation of America 681-8366
CLICK TO VIEW ALL PRESCHOOLS
Beit Ha Yeladim
Bright Start Child
Development Center
Cathedral Oaks
Nursery School
Channel Islands YMCA
Circle of Friends
Children's Center
Cliff Drive Care &
Kindergarten Readiness
Center
Discoveries Learning Cntr
at Bright Horizons
El Montecito School
Evergreen Learning Center
First Presbyterian Church
Garden Preschool
Goleta Valley
Nursery School
Good Shepherd
Lutheran Preschool
Harmony Preschool
Hope 4 Kids Preschool
Learningden Preschool
Little Angels Preschool
Little Piggies Preschool
Lou Grant Parent-
Child Workshop
Marymount of SB
Montessori Center School
Notre Dame School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
School
Rainbow School
Reggio Emilia-Inspired
Preschool
Salvation Army
/Kingdom Kids
San Marcos Parent-
Child Workshop
San Roque School
SB Montessori School
Seasons Preschool
Sherwood Montessori
Somerset
Preschool/Daycare
St. Andrews Preschool
St. Mark's Preschool
Starr King Parent-
Child Workshop
Stone Soup Preschool
Storyteller
Children's Center
Sunrise Montessori School
The Howard School
The Oaks Parent-
Child Workshop
The Waldorf School of SB
Trinity Preschool
Villa Alegre
Waterford Early
Reading Program
CLICK TO VIEW ALL CLASSES
Academy West Talent
ADAP Teen Coalition
Adderley School for the
Performing Arts
Art from Scrap
Arts Ed at the Granada
Boys & Girls Club of SB
Boys to Men CCC
Calvary Chapel of SB
Cathedral Oaks
Athletic Club
CdeC Academy
Channel Islands YMCA
City of Carpinteria
Parks & Recreation
City of Santa Barbara
Parks & Recreation
City of Solvang
Parks & Recreation
City of Ventura
Parks & Recreation
Dance Cotillion/Etiquette
Di Maggio Music
Elings Park
Earthlight Pictures
Animation Moviemaking
Training
Endowment for Youth
Family Therapy Institute
/AHA Teen Program
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Girls Inc. of Greater SB
Goleta Girls and Boys Club
Grant House
Sewing Machines
Guitar Lessons
Suzuki Method
Healthy Cooking with Kids
Hip Hop Kidz
Isla Vista
Recreation & Park District
Isla Vista Youth Projects
Kid's Club
KidzArt
Kindermusik with Kathy
Mike's Drum Shop
Mind Your Manners
Playing in the Kitchen
Putnam Lee --
The Putnee Theatre
Sandcastle Music Together
SB Academy of Rock & Roll
SB Maritime Museum
SB Museum of Art
SB Museum of Natural History
SB Youth Symphony
SBCC Continuing Education
SBT Conservatory
Showstoppers
Theatre Productions
Steve Stockmal,
Music Teacher
The Sewing Parlor
The Teen Project!
Ty Warner Sea Center
United Boys and Girls Club
Wilderness Youth Project
Yellow Bird Music
Young Singers Club
CLICK TO VIEW ALL SPORTS/DANCE
Adventure Programs
at UCSB
All American Twirlers
AYSO
Beach Stars Gymnastics
Boys and Girls Club of SB
Cathedral Oaks
Athletic Club
Challenger Division:
DP Little League
Channel Islands YMCA
City of Carpinteria
Parks & Recreation
City of Santa Barbara
Parks & Recreation
City of Solvang
Parks & Recreation
City of Ventura
Parks & Recreation
Dance Cotillion/Etiquette
Dos Pueblos Little League
Elings Park
Full Count Fundamentals
Girls Golf Academy
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Girls Inc. of Greater SB
Goleta Aikido
Goleta Boys and Girls Club
Goleta Valley Girls
Softball Association
Goleta Valley South
Little League
Gustafson Dance
Hidden Oaks Golf Course
Hip Hop Kidz
Horseman's Hangout
Jang's Karate
Little Dolphins Swim School
Macomber Karate
Martial Arts Family Fitness
MY GYM
Paddle Sports
Page Youth Center
Paragon Jiu Jitsu and
Kickboxing
Presidio Fencing Club
Raintree Ranch
Equestrian Center
Rancho Wa Ha
Ridgewood Farm
SB Academy of Martial Arts
SB Athletic Club
SB Ballet Center
SB BMX
SB Dance Arts/
The Dance Store
SB Gymnastics Club
SB Hockey Association
Youth League
SB Movement Arts Program
SB Polo & Racquet Club
SB Pony Baseball
SB Sailing Center
SB Seals Surf School
SB Stables
SB Swim Club
SB Volleyball Club
SB Water Polo Club
SB Youth Football League
SB Youth Sailing Foundation
Special Olympics SB
Surf Happens
Swim SB
Swim With Phyn
Titan Fitness &
Physical Therapy
The First Tee at
Twin Lakes Golf Course
UCSB Recreation
United Boys and Girls Club
US Youth
Volleyball League
Valley Baby --
A Children's Gym
Wendy Fereday
Swim School
West Coast Ballet
Yoga Dreams LLC
Zodos Bowling & Beyond
AYSO and UCSB Soccer Teaming Up
by Dr. Dan Brennan
CLICK TO VIEW ALL CLUBS
ADAP Teen Coalition
Adventure Guides - YMCA
Boy Scouts of America,
Los Padres Council
Boys & Girls Club of SB
Boys to Men CCC
Calvary Chapel of SB
Endowment for Youth
Family Therapy Institute
AHA Teen Program
Fund for Santa Barbara
Youth Making Change
Girl Scouts of California's
Central Coast
Girls Inc of Carpinteria
Girls Inc of Greater SB
Good News Club --
Child Evangelism
Isla Vista Teen Center
St. Andrew's Church
ChessNuts (Chess Club)
Twelve 35 Teen Center
CLICK TO VIEW ALL AFTER-SCHOOL CARE
Boys & Girls Club of SB
Channel Islands YMCA
Chavez Family Childcare
Cliff Drive Care &
Kindergarten Readiness
Center
Evergreen Learning Center
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Girls Inc. of Greater S.B.
Glowing Hearts Childcare
Goleta Boys and Girls Club
Isla Vista Youth Projects
Kids' Club
Kidz on the Go
Mommy Zoo
Rainbow School
Salvation Army/
Kingdom Kids
Sandy's Family Child Care
SB County Childcare
Planning Council
SB Family Care Center
Sherwood Montessori
House of Children
United Boys and Girls Club
Wilderness Youth Project
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 Is your family ready for the new school year? Have you done your back to school shopping for clothes, supplies, backpacks and lunch boxes? Now is the time to start planning for the fall and registering for sports, after-school classes and child care. Consider spending your last couple weeks of summer easing back into a more structured schedule which may include earlier bedtimes and nightly reading. Take the time to help your child set up a special place in your home to do their homework. For those of you with children starting preschool or kindergarten, now is the time to get out the Kleenex and cameras. It is an exciting time for your child but can be much harder on the parents when they see their kids taking that first step towards independence.
- Download the SBParent.com PRINTABLE AFTER SCHOOL GUIDE that includes a comprehensive A-Z list of classes, sports, schools, and tutoring services complete with phone numbers.
- OR go online to our RESOURCE DIRECTORY to view businesses, their contact info & website.
- Use our PARENT PLANNER to plan for activities. Check the box next to each business you're interested in and then click parent planner and you can either print or email that list to yourself and/or others. (There is also a parent planner check box next to every calendar event.)
It is not too late to sign up for activities and sports. After-school programs are a great opportunity for kids to try something new. View the ads below & click to see websites. Share your child's favorite summer camp on our family favorites to win a prize! We hope those of you with children in school have had a smooth transition into the school routine.
We are excited to collaborate with our local newspapers to make it easier for parents to get information:
 Pick up the 8/12/09 Back To School issue in the Santa Barbara News-Press for great articles. - On Saturday, the Daily Sound will be printing their Back To School issue which will include the SBParent.com's guide with an A-Z Directory.
- Click on Noozhawk.com to learn about what is going on in our school districts and some of the upcoming challenges our schools face with all of the budget cuts.
MARK YOU CALENDAR for these UPCOMING EVENTS ...
CLICK TO SEE COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- This Saturday is a Parking Lot Sale to benefit Angels Bearing Gifts. At the corner of Santa Barbara & Ortega Streets from 8am-4pm... near the Farmers' Market.
- Check our CALENDAR for more great Fall events include Bread & Roses, Cottage Baby Fair, Sandcastle Festival, Family Travel Fair, Wilderness Youth Project's Anniversary, California Lemon Festival, Cancer Center Walk/Run, American Girl Fashion Show...
More Tips & Information
 We have put together a printable Snack List to help with healthy ideas to last throughout the year. >>- Our tips page has great articles on helping kids transition into the new year, creating positive study habits, ideas on how to get involved in your child's school, ways to support the PTA, and information on how to handle parent-teacher conferences. >>
- Find safety tips on bike riding or walking to school. >>
- Link to the schools and district sites to view school calendars, print lunch menus, print information packets and read the minutes from the school board meetings >>
- View a list of Bus Schedules and Public Transportation for the SB, Goleta and Montecito School Districts >>
- Share on PARENT CHAT... connect with other parents to start play groups, create carpools, get opinions on local resources, start a book club for kids or moms... single parents and grandparents can also connect here for extra support. >>
- Use the free CLASSIFIEDS and clean out those closets! Find toys, clothes, sporting equipment and lots more. >>
FYI... You may have known that we have sister sites, VenturaParent.com, but did you know about our newest sister, NorthSBCountyParent.com? If you live or work north or south along 101, or just looking for daytrips or more resources, we have you covered!
Classes & Clubs
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Reserve a beautiful park at an affordable rate for your child's next party.
Adopt-a-Block programs to keep our community and ocean clean.
Free programs for residents of Isla Vista including Children's Recreation, Cultural Arts Field Trips, and Hiking/Exploration.
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TEENS...
Twelve 35
&
Isla Vista Teen Center
offer teens a safe place to hang out with activities, tutoring services & a lot more.
Click to find information on other teen programs, driving schools, internships, sports, crisis support and more >>
Learn about college scholarship opportunities, Scholarship Foundation of SB >>
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HELP YOUR STUDENT TO SHINE...
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TUTORING
Academic Coaching with Lilly Tam
Art Portfolios/Classes for College
Applications with Jeffery I. Stone
Beth Kanne-Cassleman
California Learning Center
CIELO Center for
Improvement, Esteem,
Learning & Opportunity
College Bound Learning Services
Creative Tutoring & Curriculum
Dubin Learning Center
Higher Standard Education
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center
Midland School
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
SB Public Library System
SBCEO Portal
Solutions in Parenting
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SPORTS & RECREATION
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Hip Hop Dance for
Kidz & Teenz
(805) 879-1797
www.hiphopkidz.net
"Fun, Fitness & Friends Through Positive Hip Hop!"
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Paragon Jiu Jitsu Kids Program
builds higher confidence and greater self-esteem.
Our students do better in school, do better in life, and do better in social situations.
617 N Salsipuedes St
(805) 252-3624
WEBSITE
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MUSIC, DANCE, ART
PRESCHOOLS
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Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Non Profit Preschool Serving SB families since 1978
Accepting Children 2 years 9 months through 5 years
(805) 692 8516
400 Puente Dr. SB, CA 93110
WEBSITE
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SB Family Child Care Association
Serving families since 1977: Increasing the program quality and professionalism of child care providers through interaction, support, continuing education and outreach to parents and children.
www.sbfcca.org
Profile pages on providers programs & openings list.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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Affordable
Christian Education
for Christian Families
Grades K - 8, Accredited
Call Mary Osgood, Principal
967-5834
WEBSITE
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serving homeschoolers
in grades 4 and 5
who are seeking a
challenging differentiated learning experience.
Literature, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences, Foreign Language
350 S. Hope Ave, Suite A104
(805) 845-2000
WEBSITE
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Foster Parenting...
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God's Havens for Children Foster Family Agency
Foster parenting
opportunities available
Excellent 24/7 support and financial assistance provided
888-556-4432
www.ghfci.org
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Stay Informed...
Resources...
Below are just a few of the places you can find great resources for the school year...
- SBCEOPortal.org: The Portal is an educational online resource designed for students from K-12th that includes the World Book Encyclopedia, Digital English, Digital Math, Videos and more. Ask your school for a password.
- 211 Helpline: Offers County-wide multi-lingual information and referrals to health and human resources in SB County 24/7, and provides para-professional crisis intervention.
- Teen Centers: Twelve 35 & Isla Vista Teen Center offer teens a safe place to hang out with activities, tutoring services and a lot more.
- SB Public Library System: Parents can reserve books online. Check with your local library for tutoring services, computer & internet access, and do research for papers with their online services.
- SBParent.com: An online guide centralizing Santa Barbara family resources for tots to teens...Find an Event Calendar for everything going on in Santa Barbara for kids and parents. Use the Business Directory for a list of all family resources including after-school programs, scholarship programs, camps, kids classes, non-profits, local activities, libraries, parties, dental & health care, restaurants, shopping, tutors, parks, and more. Parents and teachers will find it useful for linking to school websites, finding field trip and fundraising ideas, tips on parent/teacher conferences and volunteer and internship opportunities for students and families.
Encourage your child to participate...
- There are amazing programs in schools throughout the county so make sure to ask your child's teacher about the available options if you are interested in having your child participate. These programs can differ from school to school and many happen at the county level.
- Click on SBParent.com to see a list of programs ranging from Battle of the Books to Math Superbowl, Reflections, Red Ribbon Week and more.
Get Involved...
- Support your child's teacher: Stay informed by reading the newsletters and teacher's notes that come home each week. Use your school's parent handbook to find your school's programs, schedules, after-school care options, etc.
- Volunteer: Ask your child's teacher how you can help with volunteering either in the class or on a school committee or by helping with a fundraiser.
- Donate: This year more than ever with all the budget cuts, parents are going to need to show their support by sharing their time and making financial contributions whether their child is in preschool or high school.
- Join the PTA: Support your PTA by becoming a paying member (approximately $9/year). The PTA is the largest all volunteer organization with the sole purpose of advocating for the education, safety and health of ALL children. Every dues paying member has a voice at the local, state and national level when it comes to legislation that pertains to children. Attend PTA meetings so you can stay informed on what is going on in your school. The PTA hosts fundraisers throughout the year to support special programs, and activities. See how you can support these through donations and volunteering. Ask your PTA about signing up at escrip.com and registering your Vons card, debit cards, and credit cards. Your Albertson's card can be registered and linked to the school through the Albertson's Community Partner program. (Any purchases you would normally make can pay your school back a percentage.)
Have a great year and remember to click on SBParent.com and nominate your favorite Teacher or Coach of the Year for 2010!
Don't Miss Out...
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