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As you may know I am the dance team coach at Turrrentine Middle School. When I took this position 5 years ago I was not sure what I was getting myself into. Today I can say it has been, and...
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Posted by MissKim on October 3, 2011
I just had to write a blog post about the first day of dance class for little girls. This is my 26th year of teaching little ones and the same thing happens every year. Over the years I have come...
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Posted by MissKim on August 25, 2011
UDA Dance Camp Day 4 Turrentine Middle School Dance Team. Click for Photo Gallery Yes, we got to bed kind of late last night but the girls decided they wanted to pack and clean before they went to bed. It...
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Posted by MissKim on July 25, 2011
UDA Dance Camp Day 3 Turrentine Middle School Dance Team. Click for Photo Gallery Day Three is almost done. The girls are practicing their dances right now with five other high school groups. Karena is with the 6th and 7th...
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Posted by MissKim on July 24, 2011
UDA Dance Camp Day 2 Turrentine Middle School Dance Team. Click for Photo Gallery I woke up bright and early but no so bright eyed but definitely bushy tailed. I do not know why I even set an alarm clock...
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Posted by MissKim on July 23, 2011
UDA Dance Camp Day 1 Turrentine Middle School Dance Team. Click for Photo Gallery Wow.....what a day. It is now 11:10pm and I have counted all the girls, checked their doors, and wished them goodnight. Here are some of the...
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Posted by MissKim on July 22, 2011
New TMS Dance Team Members for 2011/2012 This past year has been filled with memories made and has ended with new ones to start. I have watched my eighth graders grow into beautiful young women ready to tackle high school....
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Posted by MissKim on May 16, 2011
I hope everyone is having a great spring day! As we're getting ready for dance recitals and summertime, I'm excited to announce that I've added 2 new designs to my products! "Ballerina Mommy" and "Ballerina Maker"! These are available in...
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Posted by MissKim on May 2, 2011
First Pres Session III "Winter Whirlwind", Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Wow, this third session flew by. We had a great session full of learning and moving! I told the classes each day that I was going to make them...
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Posted by MissKim on March 8, 2011
UDA Dance Camp Day Four!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Today was the last day... mixed emotions from everybody. Girls are excited about evaluations but sad about leaving. I cannot help but look at my rising 8th graders and tell...
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Posted by MissKim on July 26, 2010
UDA Dance Camp Day Three!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. The girls moved a little slow this morning... some even overslept...but I made sure to serenade them with "Good Morning"... that helped the sleepy dancers... so did me pulling their...
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Posted by MissKim on July 25, 2010
UDA Dance Camp Day Two!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Wow... 6:00am came so fast! I jumped out of the bed and quickly got myself ready. Around 6:15 I made my rounds stopping at the peace, love, and dance room....
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Posted by MissKim on July 24, 2010
UDA Dance Camp Day One!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. What a day! We began our journey this morning departing at 8:00am. Girls eagerly hugged their moms goodbye and we boarded our cars with "UDA or bust" on our minds....
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Posted by MissKim on July 23, 2010
Getting To Know You!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. In past couple of months TMS dance team has had about four practices. These practices have been filled with technique, learning, and working on our home routine for dance camp. It...
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Posted by MissKim on July 22, 2010
Summer At First Pres CDC!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I finished the summer session at First Pres CDC this past Wed. What a fun time we have had this summer! The atmosphere during the summer is a little different...
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Posted by MissKim on July 11, 2010
Summer Moves at Olde Forest RC!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Among the sounds of tennis balls bouncing and swim team swimming you can hear giggles from little ones in the upstairs lounge at Olde Forest during my creative movement...
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Posted by MissKim on July 11, 2010
Miss Kim classes begin at The Growing Years!... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I entered The Growing Years and was greeted by a very welcoming staff. I gathered my little ones and we headed to a new spot since the...
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Posted by MissKim on May 10, 2010
Turrentine Middle School Dance Team: Ice-cream at Mayberry! Click for Photo Gallery! Turrentine Middle School Dance Team: Ice-cream at Mayberry! Click for Photo Gallery! My new Turrentine Middle School Dance Team has been formed! Auditions took place last week and...
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Posted by MissKim on May 8, 2010
Ice Skating at First Pres... Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I was determined to get to First Pres after being sick last week and boy was it a circus inside! Today was circus day and the little ones were dressed...
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Posted by MissKim on March 3, 2010
FreeStylin' Click Photo for Photo Gallery. When I was in dance class at East Carolina University I remember my first "official" modern class. It was quite unique and something I had never experienced before. I was exposed to the expression...
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Posted by MissKim on January 31, 2010
Chipettes In The House! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. First Pres CDC was just happy as it could be today as I walked in. The little ones were eating their breakfast/snack and started stuffing it in faster when they saw...
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Posted by MissKim on January 29, 2010
Cabin Fever!!! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Whoa... is all I can say after my classes today at First Presbyterian CDC! Today was a super energetic one filled with children that needed to burn off some excess energy... and I...
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Posted by MissKim on January 15, 2010
Miss Kim is back at Wee Care!!! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Although I did not hear "Miss Tim is back, Miss Tim is back" as I entered Wee Care this morning I did hear something as I passed a...
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Posted by MissKim on January 7, 2010
Miss Kim Is Back!!! (First Pres CDC Session III Begins!) Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Miss Kim Is Back!!!This is what I heard as I entered the doors at First Presbyterian CDC this morning....except it really was "Miss Tim is...
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Posted by MissKim on January 6, 2010
That is what I call determination... "just cover my eyes and they won't be there"! Over the years I have had so many parents so concerned with whether or not their child will actually perform in a recital, show, or...
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Posted by MissKim on January 1, 2010
TMS Dance Team Come One! Come All! Turrentine Middle School Dance Team Fundraiser - Come eat and we'll receive 15% of your ticket! Come eat lunch or dinner at Blue Ribbon Diner in Burlington, NC on Tuesday December 15th between...
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Posted by MissKim on December 14, 2009
Let the Nutcracker Begin at Wee Care! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. For the past two weeks we have started "Miss Kim's Nutcracker" in preparation for our special show on December 17th at 4:30. I started with my boy's first...
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Posted by MissKim on November 20, 2009
Let the Nutcracker Begin! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. For the past two weeks we have started "Miss Kim's Nutcracker" in preparation for our special show on December 10th at 4:30pm. Class starts like normal with everyone taking a little...
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Posted by MissKim on November 19, 2009
Session II Begins! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. What a beautiful day we have been blessed with and what wonderful children I have been blessed with at First Presbyterian CDC. Our first day of Session II started out great. I...
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Posted by MissKim on October 28, 2009
TMS Dancers Eighth Grade Salute! Click Photo forPhoto Gallery. I wanted to write a blog post about my Turrentine Middle School Dance Team since I have not written anything since the summer. My girls danced their last football game...
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Posted by MissKim on October 23, 2009
Wee Care 9/24/09! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. When I showed up at Wee Care today the children were waiting for me at the door... hey Miss Kim, I love you Miss Kim, I ready to dance Miss Kim... what...
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Posted by MissKim on October 6, 2009
Exciting Day! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. When I showed up at First Presbyterian CDC today I could feel the energy in this place. Was it the clouds outside? Was it the rainfall from the past couple of days? I...
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Posted by MissKim on October 6, 2009
Wee Care Rocks! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I walked into Wee Care this morning and there stood a wooden clown sign saying "Happy Birthday Miss Kim"....thank you Wee Care! I love walking through the doors since everyone is always...
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Posted by MissKim on September 17, 2009
Sparkling Day! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Today was a sparkling day at First Pres. CDC. You will find out in the last paragraph where I got the idea for my title! I started my day off by gathering my...
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Posted by MissKim on September 16, 2009
Older Tap and Ballet Class - Reece (photo from 9/2/09) My mover of the week for my older tap and ballet class is Reece. She is a beautiful dancer that loves to smile. She is very serious about how...
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Posted by MissKim on September 16, 2009
First Presbyterian Moving With Miss Kim! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. We have had a great start at First Presbyterian CDC! I started my day with the older tap and ballet girls. We put our hands on our hips and...
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Posted by MissKim on September 9, 2009
First Day back at First Presbyterian CDC! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I want to say a special thank you to Nikki Michaels for giving me the opportunity to bring my program to this wonderful facility. Every time I come...
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Posted by MissKim on August 26, 2009
Day 4 Final Day at UDA! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I woke up this morning feeling sad....something I did not think I would feel. I missed my family so much but I realized that the dance team's time together...
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Posted by MissKim on July 27, 2009
Day 3 UDA Camp! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. It is now 10:00pm and I hope that I can remember everything that has happen today. The girls were sort of dragging this morning.....all this dancing is making them tired. I...
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Posted by MissKim on July 26, 2009
Day 2 UDA Dance Camp At Wake Forest University! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Last night the girls magically went to sleep at 10:30.....before their said 11:00 "lights out" curfew......I just wished that the 2 teams above us would have...
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Posted by MissKim on July 25, 2009
UDA Dance Camp Day 1! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. What a day! My dancers from Turrentine Middle School and I checked in bright and early at the UDA Dance Camp at Wake Forest University. After going over rules, rules,...
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Posted by MissKim on July 24, 2009
Classes Start at Olde Forest Racquet Club! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Thank you Happy Kerns for adding my program to Olde Forest Racquet Club! Today was an extra special day for three little girls. They walked into the room...
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Posted by MissKim on June 30, 2009
Parent Showcase Day at First Pres CDC Click Photo for Photo Gallery.Parent Showcase Day at First Pres CDC Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Parent Showcase Day at First Pres CDC Click Photo for Photo Gallery.Parent Showcase Day at First Pres...
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Posted by MissKim on June 1, 2009
Break Dancing at Wee Care? Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Today was a fun day at Wee Care. My little girl's class had everyone there today. They are just so sweet and love to sing and dance. We got on...
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Posted by MissKim on May 30, 2009
Tuesday May 26th First Pres CDC Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I popped into First Pres CDC this morning and surprised lots of little ones. I came today instead of Wed so that I could go to my little boy's...
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Posted by MissKim on May 26, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Lauren My mover of the week this week from my two and three year old class is Lauren. I have loved this little girl since the first time I laid eyes on...
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Posted by MissKim on May 26, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Olivia My mover of the week from my two and three year old class is Olivia. Olivia has the most beautiful face that lights up when I tell stories. She loves the...
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Posted by MissKim on May 26, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Karlee My mover of the week from my two and three year old class is Karlee. Karlee is very quiet but when Mister Sun comes on she puts her arms in the...
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Posted by MissKim on May 26, 2009
Three classes today at Wee Care! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I started the day with my two and three year olds. When I walk in their classroom I do not have to say a word, they run right to...
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Posted by MissKim on May 17, 2009
2 Year Old Class - Karlee From my two year old class it is Karlee. She has the cutest dimples in the world and boy can she boogie. She loves movement and is very much a girly girl. She...
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Posted by MissKim on May 17, 2009
First Presbyterian CDC is such a wonderful place to be. Click Photo for Photo Gallery. First Presbyterian CDC is such a wonderful place to be. When I walk in the door the atmosphere is always so happy. I started my...
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Posted by MissKim on May 16, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Bethany My mover of the week for my two and three year old class is Bethany! She has earned this week's mover of the week by doing such a good job of...
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Posted by MissKim on May 16, 2009
First Day at Wee Care! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. It was a great first day at Wee Care today. I would like to very special thank you to Rolanda and Ann for giving me this opportunity to bring creative...
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Posted by MissKim on May 7, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Jayla My mover of the week from my two and three year old class is Jayla. Jayla is a petite little girl with big moves. She jumped right into class a couple...
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Posted by MissKim on May 7, 2009
Energy Flowing Today at First Presbyterian CDC! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Wow! What a day today at First Presbyterian CDC. I felt so much better today and gave these kids every bit of energy I had. My two and...
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Posted by MissKim on May 6, 2009
Robots at Friends Playhouse! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. We had another great day Friends Playhouse. My two and three year olds were eager to start moving and grooving. We did our normal favorite songs such as "If you're Happy...
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Posted by MissKim on May 5, 2009
Lots of Leaping! First Presbyterian Wed April 28th Click Photo for Photo Gallery Today at First Presbyterian there were a lot of new moves being learned! My two and three year olds did a great job of listening today. They...
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Posted by MissKim on May 5, 2009
Two and Three Year Old Class - Anna My mover of the week from my two and three year old class has to be Anna this week. Anna is my youngest mover in the class but that just does...
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Posted by MissKim on May 5, 2009
Bright Sun Shiny Day! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. Today at Friends Playhouse it was full of sunshine inside and out. I started the day with my older tap and ballet girls. They were so ready to go. We started...
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Posted by MissKim on April 27, 2009
Girl's Tap and Ballet Class - Asia Asia is my mover of the week from my girl's tap and ballet class. She has a natural grace about her and can point her toes like a ballet pro. I enjoy...
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Posted by MissKim on April 27, 2009
A fun day at the beach....Miss Kim Style! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. What a fun day we had at First Presbyterian CDC! I started the day off with my two and three years olds. I walked in their classroom...
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Posted by MissKim on April 22, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Sara My Mover of the week for my two and three year old class is Sara. She is a very energetic little girl that keeps a smile on her face at all...
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Posted by MissKim on April 22, 2009
Sunny Inside at Friends Playhouse! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. It may be cloudy outside but it was a bright sunny day inside at Friends Playhouse. I apologize for not posting a blog about last week....it was Spring Break and...
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Posted by MissKim on April 20, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Campbell Campbell is my mover of the week from my 2 & 3 year old class. Campbell loves to dance and sing. I noticed today when we were doing "5 Little Ducks"...
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Posted by MissKim on April 20, 2009
First Day at Friends Playhouse! Click Photo for Photo Gallery. I had a great start at Friends Playhouse today. Thanks to Amy and Deborah for bringing my program to your center. Thanks to Jean as well for showing me around...
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Posted by MissKim on April 6, 2009
2 & 3 Year Old Class - Cynthia From my two and three year old class, my mover of the week is Cynthia. Cynthia is a joy to watch because she smiles the entire time she is moving. She...
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Posted by MissKim on April 6, 2009
We Moved and Grooved....NO JOKE! (Click Photo for Photo Gallery) Our second session started today at First Pres. CDC. I had several new students and they jumped in just like they had been there the whole time. I started the...
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Posted by MissKim on April 1, 2009
2 and 3 Year Old Class - Isabel Isabel is my "Mover of the Week" from my 2 and 3 year old class. She is brand new to the creative movement class and came in doing everything I showed...
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Posted by MissKim on April 1, 2009
Let Them Play! Artwork for Miss Kim On Friday my son's playschool director shared an article with me. I found it very interesting especially since I have the same quote from Albert Einstein on my website "Imagination is more...
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Posted by MissKim on March 31, 2009
Our Last Class.....but I will be back! (Click Photo for Photo Gallery) Today my boys were hopping with energy when they saw me walk up to their classroom door. My boys have learned so much in this short period of...
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Posted by MissKim on March 26, 2009
Boys Class - Gabriel My mover of the week from the boy's class is Gabriel. This little boy can make anyone smile. I have never seen him frown in 8 weeks. He is so positive and loves to move...
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Posted by MissKim on March 26, 2009
Boys Class Brayden John David Will I had to pick three this week from my boys class because I call them my "Three Musketeers" and so I am going to feature them all together. Brayden, Will, and John David are...
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Posted by MissKim on March 19, 2009
Spring has Sprung! (Click Photo for Photo Gallery) Today at First Pres CDC was a very active one. The boys greeted me with their normal excitement. We headed upstairs and started class. Today was a really fun day for my...
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Posted by MissKim on March 19, 2009
Cloudy Outside but Sunny Inside!Click for Products with my Rainbow (and other) GraphicsRainbow graphic is copyrighted by Miss Kim, all rights reserved. Today at First Pres CDC it was a cloudy Monday morning. But inside the children were bright eyed...
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Posted by MissKim on March 16, 2009
Movers 3/9/2009 Gabe Lauren Isabel Movers 3/16/2009 AJ Cameron Reagan I combined two weeks of "Movers of the Week" since I had to miss Wednesday due to my Grandmother passing away. Thank you for your thoughts and your...
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Posted by MissKim on March 16, 2009
Zachery Savanna Emilee I am starting a showcase called "Movers of the Week". This week from the boy's class I chose Zachery. He is quiet but all his moves of filled with gusto. He loves to skip and show...
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Posted by MissKim on February 27, 2009
What a fun time we had today at First Pres. CDC. I was greeted with lots of smiles and "Hey Miss Kim's" which always makes me feel great......what other job does that? My boys were so excited to see...
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Posted by MissKim on February 27, 2009
Gabe and Lauren I have enjoyed my first three weeks of teaching creative movement and dance at First Pres CDC. Thanks to Mrs. Nikki Michaels for giving me this opportunity to bring my program to this wonderful facility. I start...
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Posted by MissKim on February 27, 2009
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