Page 34 October 2 0 1 4 602-840-0010 x200 5001 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 www.stcs.us PLAN TO ATTEND A PRESCHOOL INFORMATION DAY Where: Saint Theresa Little Flower Preschool Date: Friday October 17, 2014 Time: 8:15 sign-in 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Join us for an Information Day and tour our beautiful new 10,000-square-foot Early Childhood Center. While parents learn about the program, children are encouraged to visit the preschool classroom. Fall enrollment is still open and full- and half-day programs are now forming. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, call 602-840-0010 Ext 200. STATE OF ARIZONA LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER CDC#14970 • Quality First provider • Religion • Language and literacy • Mathematics • Personal and social development • Social studies • Science • Creative art experiences • Spanish • Music • Physical education • Visiting school library SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Faith Knowledge Values Success in high school begins with the formation of a strong developmental foundation in early childhood that continues through middle school. St. Theresa offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students to assume responsible and productive roles in society while living out the values of the Gospel. St. Theresa is accredited by Western Catholic Education Association PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: By Michelle Donati-Grayman From pumpkin spice lattes to football season, it’s official: Autumn is upon us. Each fall, trees across the United States, including Arizona, put on a brilliant show of color ranging from dazzling reds to brilliant oranges and vibrant yellows. This fall, why not embrace all that autumn has to offer by taking a scenic drive? AAA Travel experts recommend the following three routes that offer some of the most beautiful fall scenery Arizona has to offer this time of year. AROUND THE PEAKS LOOP This scenic drive is located in the Coconino National Forest in the San Francisco Peaks. It winds through pine forests, aspen groves and around Arizona’s highest mountain, Humphreys Peak. There are numerous spots to stop along the way that offer opportunities to hike, picnic, sightsee and set up camp. It takes about two hours to complete the loop, not including the drive time from Phoenix. KAIBAB PLATEAU- NORTH RIM PARKWAY This scenic byway offers stunning views of fall foliage, including ponderosa pine and quaking aspen. In fact, this drive has been described as “the most pleasant 44 miles in America,” according to the U.S. Forest Service. It takes approximately three hours to complete this round-trip trek from the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. RIM ROAD/GENERAL CROOK TRAIL LOOP The breathtaking drop-off of the Mogollon Rim is the highlight of this scenic drive. Panoramic views enable travelers to take in a plethora of fall colors in all their glory. It also provides plenty of opportunities to hike, bike and watch wildlife. The 54-mile loop starts at Clints Well, which is a two hour drive from Phoenix. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: FALL DRIVE TIPS • Fall colors generally start to set in around mid-October and remnants can linger through mid-November. Autumn drives are a leaf changing experience • The U.S. Forest Service has a Fall Foliage Hotline (1-800-354-4595), complete with up-to-date information on regional leaf color predictions and foliage peaks. • Have a solid set of directions for your fall drive. Build your itinerary, including all the stops you want to make along the way, with AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner tool at AAA.com. Michelle Donati-Grayman is an Arcadia resident who works for AAA Arizona, a full-service travel agency.

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