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28857 Orchard Lake Road (Bet. 12 & 13 Mi.) Farmington Hits (810) 553-3250

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YOUTHEATRE

Announces its I 996- I 997 SEASON
of Professional Live Theatre at MUSIC HALL

FOR AGES 3-6YEARS

THE WIGGLE

(Children under 3 years not admitted)

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LAVA LAMPS
DORM and APARTMENT NEEDS
FILOFAX - COLLEGE ORGANIZER
LUCAS LUGGAGE - 50% OFF
PERSONALIZED GIFTS
ALWAYS DISCOUNTED -ALWAYS WONDERFULLY UNIQUE

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UNIQUE PERSONALIZED GIFTS

October 26 & 27,1996

March 22 & 23,1997

JOANIE BARTELS

VELVETEEN RABBIT

November 23 & 24,1996

April 19 & 20,1997

THE GIZMO GUYS

JUST SO STORIES

(At Mercy H.S. in Farmington Hills)

December 14 & 15,1996

ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN AND 77105E WHO LOVE THEM

May 3 & 4,1997

CINDERELLA

AMELIA BEDELIA

• Warm, loving and
experienced teacher
will coordinate and
lead all trips.

• Children ages 3-6
yrs. are welcome.

FOR AGES 7AND OLDER

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• Explore what the
metro are has to offer
in Science, Art,
Music, Literature
and much more!

• Feel comfortable
travelling in groups
with other children
and adults.

• Meet twice monthly
for exciting trips.

• Enriching and
valuable experiences
will be provided.

(Children under 5 years not admitted)

October 12 & 13,1996

March 8 & 9,1997

PHANTOM OF
THE OPERA

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

PLAY TO WIN

The Jackie Robinson Story

AROUND THE
WORLD IN 80 DAYS

February 8 & 9,1997

BUFFALO SOLDIERS

Sponsored by: The Birmingham Temple..28611W.12 Mile Road...Far•nington Hills, MI 48334

April 12 & 13,1997

November 9 & 10,1996

May 10 & 11,1997

SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON

(At Mercy H.S. in Farmington Hills)

**BLACK HISTORY
MONTH SPECIAL**
ISHANGI'S AFRICA

February 22 & 23, 1997

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Super 60mm Telescope offers big, fun
views of stars, planets & more!
Perfect For Both Beginners or
More Experienced Astronomers.

give Education It Lasts fl Lifetime

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Toy SHOP

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'Performances at Music Hall Center
unless otherwise indicated

3947 W. 12 Mile
Berkley
(810) 543-3115

(conveniently located near 1696)

• Geo & Math Safari
• Magnetic Explorer
• Ant Factory
• Mystery Rock
• Science Projects & More!

M.-Sat. 10-5:30, Fri. 10-8

•Season tickets available

'Birthday Party Packages 'Scout Salute Days
'Drama Workshops for Children

For tickets or more information,

call the Music Hall Box Office at (313)

101

943-2344

1 BACK TO SCHOOL

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Entertainment Section!

Call Robin Maness (810) 354-7123 Ext. 209

THE JEWISH NEWS

Why School
Starts Early

LISA BRODY

SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS

Until recently, Labor Day was the
signal for the end of summer, and
it was rare to find a school start-
ing before that traditional hall-
mark.
Now, other than a few private
schools, the end of August stands
for back to school.
Why do different schools have
different starting and ending
dates, as well as different vacation
dates? And how often are our chil-
dren in school, anyway?
For this upcoming school year,
1996-97, the state Legislature
mandates that public school chil-
dren have 180 days of school, and
990 hours of instruction. Kinder-
gartners also have 180 days, but
only 495 hours. Alternative sched-
ules, such as split days or full days,
are acceptable.
For the 1997-98 school year, 181
days of school are mandated, with
the number of hours jumping to
1,041 (520.5 for kindergartners).
In 1998-99, public schools will need
to provide 182 days and 1,047
hours (523.5 for kindergartners).
Public schools not meeting
these standards will be penalized
through the withholding of state
aid.
It's up to the local school boards
to determine how they want those
days and hours met. For example,
next year, when the day require-
ment increases by one, but the
hours skyrocket by 51, individual
school districts will decide whether
to increase the hours per school
day, or increase the number of
days to satisfy the hours require-
ment.
Local districts can set their own
calendars, which is why one school
district may have two weeks off
for midwinter break and another
may only have a few days.
All schools must finish their
school year by June 30, and may
begin any time after July 1.
Private schools are not bound
by the same rules since they re-
ceive no money from the state.
Public schools are forgiven two
days a year by the state for what
they term "Acts of God," (i.e. snow
days). Some school districts pad
their year with a few extra days,
just in case.
Charter schools are considered
public schools, regardless of who
supervises them, and are bound
by state requirements. Home
schools are exempt as they are
considered private education.

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