As a parent, there is one thing you should know about. Charlie’s Soap. For awhile I was using cloth diapers and used the powder laundry detergent, and with my order was a sample of this liquid soap. I don’t know what it is made from, but it is pure magic. My two-year-old colored permanent marker on my desk the other day and Voila – gone. Soaked it for a few minutes with this soap and wiped it away. I use it to clean my house, pre-treat laundry, clean outdoors – everything. If I had a parent survival kit this would be the first thing I packed. What would you pack?
Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month

To raise awareness that April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month A Safe Place is distributing informational sheets for parents and books called “My Body Belongs to Me.” Much of the information can be found on the NSVRC Website. If you would like a copy of the book, please contact A Safe Place Directly at 508-228-0561.
Beauty
I think everyone should take a minute to watch this video. It shows the evolution of a fashion model as she gets made up and then Photoshopped. Remarkable. No girl could ever live up to these unrealistic standards of beauty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U
New Changes to Site are now LIVE!
I finally got off my butt and made some much needed updates to the site!
Almost every page has been updated.
Fancy.
Please share your thoughts.
Nantucket Summer Camps
There must be a thousand summer camps on Nantucket, so many of them fill up so fast. It is not too soon to be booking your summer camp reservations – don’t wait. Here are some options.
Ages 5-15 Days, Prices and Times Vary
MMA aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities that engage children, young adults, families, and adults in science.
Nantucket Community School – ACKventure Camp
Many Different Camps for various ages. Prices vary
Not yet announced for 2013
Strong Wings Adventure Camp
M-F Ages 5-15 $425-450/week
Over 4,000 children have attended Strong Wings summer camps since they began in 1993. We pride ourselves on our safe and high quality adventure classes, which offer countless learning opportunities for all participating students.
All ages – I believe there are only wait list spots available. Though don’t give up hope! We just got called from a wait list spot.
M-F $100/week 9-4PM Ages 7-14
The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club summer membership is offered for ages seven through fourteen. Programs run Monday through Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm. We offer an early drop off at 7:30 am at no additional charge to accommodate many of our working parents. Our 2013 summer program will begin June 24th and is offered for eight weeks, ending August 16th.
Members enjoy a variety of activities including kayaking, sailing, bike trips, beach picnics, field games, art, cooking, computer activities and much more!
Registration forms will be available Spring, 2013.
2013 Summer Membership Rates
Full Summer (8 weeks) $700.00
Weekly $100.00
Daily $25.00
M-Th $300/week Ages 6-12
Seafari girls is an all-girls year round program designed to give girls a chance to explore the natural beauty of Nantucket, understand the power of being a good friend, and tread lightly on the planet while broadening their horizons and leading them to become more thoughtful, responsible citizens.
M-F 9-3 $285/week Ages 4-9
Located on the beautiful island of Nantucket, we offer children ages 4 through 9 the opportunity to attend a fun-filled camp that provides a sensible balance of sun and shade, romping and relaxing, learning, and just being silly. We are a small family-run camp owned and operated by Lizie Hagenstein, a local family therapist.
Please leave a comment if you would like me to add your Nantucket Summer Camp to our page!
Small Friends Carnival

Sunday
April 7th
11am-2pm
19 Nobadeer
Farm Road
Fun for kids of all ages!!
Carnival style games, pictures
taken in our carnival themed photo
room, prizes for every child, old
fashioned cake walk, crafts, bake
sale, lunch, and lots of balloons!
New Safety Measures At Nantucket Public Schools

Passing this letter along to all of you…
Security Changes for NPS
Dear Nantucket Community Members,
Please be aware that Nantucket Public Schools will be making security changes. These changes will impact how you access the Nantucket Community School classes, Community Pool and Early Childhood Center during the school day.
Beginning March 4, 2013, all NPS building entrances and exits will be locked between (7:50am – 2:20pm). Visitors are expected to provide a photo ID at sign-in, wear the Visitor’s Badge while in the building and sign-out when exiting (ID’s will be exchanged). Please note the process detailed below:
Building Entrances/Exits
•To visit the Early Childhood Center(ECC) – enter through the High School Main entrance.
•To visit the Nantucket Community Pool – enter through the Pool entrance.
•To visit the Nantucket Community School Office – enter through the Middle School Main entrance.
Sign-In/Out Process
•Visitors must sign-in with a photo ID at the school office.
•The photo ID will be held securely in the main office during your visit.
•Visitors must wear their Visitor’s Badge while in the building.
•Visitors must exit through the same school office to sign-out, to return their Visitor Badges and to pick-up their photo IDs.
If you have questions about this new process or do not have a photo ID please contact the Nantucket Community School office at 508-228-7285 x1162.
Thank you in advance for your assistance, patience and cooperation as we grow through this new process.
Sincerely,
Caitlin C. Waddington, Director
Nantucket Community School
Engaging, Strengthening & Connecting our Community
Third Annual Knuckle Ball

Please help spread the word and join us for a great night of music and good times Saturday March 9th and The Box. Fundraising is an important part of keeping our rates so affordable. If you have some time to help out,an item to donate to our silent auction or even a smaller “cracker Jack” prize please respond to president at nantucketlittleleague.com and let us know.
Susan Salidor’s NEW CD Now Available

Mollie Glazer and Susan Salidor
Susan Salidor is an award-winning musician who specialized in bringing music to children. She also has long-time ties to Nantucket and our community of families. Susan visits Nantucket each year and hosts a series of workshops for educators, and a concert for island youth. Her songs are fun and diverse and engage the whole child…I dare you not to sing along!
Nantucket Community Music Center is now selling copies of Susan’s newest CD, “Come and Make a Circle 3 – everything you need for circle time!”
The CD’s are $15 each and Susan has graciously offered to donate a portion of the sales to Nantucket Community Music Center.
If you would like to purchase a CD, they are upstairs at 11 Centre Street (NCMC office).
Karen Gibbs, NCMC operations coordinator is in the office M-F from 9am – 2pm.







