Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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Come out and live... Come out and play... Endhaven's Multicultural Fair drew this mother-daughter pair. who has also been a Spanish translator in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools system. Under her direction, different grade levels created posters describing the currency, geography, culture and food in Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Poland, Germany, Iran, Colombia, Nigeria, South Korea, South Africa and the U.S. Over 100 children and their extended families, some in native dress, attended the event. "We hung flags in the hallway, and it was wonderful to see kids point to one and tell you that was where their parents were from," Villarroel recalls. "There are a lot of challenges in schools as far as resources, so to be successful, they need involvement — it has to do with commitment and community." In the end, the extraordinary commitment of Ballantyne parents makes a real impact on their children's educational bottom line. Reicht maintains that when Endhaven chess club players move to middle school, they often demonstrate enhanced mathematical and analytical skills, which results in being higher achievers and taking advanced placement classes. FALL 2010 Josie Villarroel, founder of the multicultural event. Sharon Demare, principal at Ballantyne Elementary, shares the conviction that parent-driven activities can add academic value. "Strong connections and communication between the home and school are critical, leading to success and higher achievement for students with highly involved parents or guardians." W Schools Cite Needs, SMART Boards Most Requested If you visit the public schools in Ballantyne, you will see a wealth of activities being run or supported by parents. Their time and expertise help their youngsters and others elcome to the new Longview! Longview has evolved into a balance of family and legacy, a true traditional lifestyle that is respected and shared. The children of Longview are learning the fundamentals of golf, the importance of a social community, and the value of family. Now Offering a Limited Number of New Non-Refundable Social and Gold Memberships. To inquire about becoming part of The Longview family, contact Kimberly Staton, Director of Membership, 704-443-2561 or email at: kstaton@theclubatlongview.com CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 83