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Valley Metro Travels Through Time

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Valley Metro ® Travels Through Time

Through Time

Valley Metro Travels Through Time

Through Time

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

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Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

Let’s look at the past and see the progression of transit.

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

Let’s look at the past and see the progression of transit.

past and see the progression of transit.

Valley Metro

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Travels Through Time

Valley Metro provides multi-modal transit options here in the Valley. That means there are different modes of transportation available to connect people to where they want to go—from Avondale through Youngtown and the many points in between.

the year when the vehicle was first introduced. Answers: 1887-Horse-drawn carrige, 1910-Horse-drawn streetcar, 1929-First Phoenix bus, 1981-First accessible bus, 2004-First articulated bus, 2008-Light rail grand opening, 2022-Modern-day streetcar, 2023-Bus and rail today

Catapult! Make Your Own

Make a Catapult Activity:

FUN FACT:

Leonardo da Vinci made two drawings of catapults in the codex Atlanticus, dated somewhere in the 1480s. While gunpowder had been invented well before this, he see ed to de st d th t it s t l s eli le d that catapults were still a valuable invention. The Da Vinci catapult took an interesting turn (as it were), since none were made like this before that have been documented.

Da Vinci was often pitching to kings and local lords (to whom he was employed), new ideas to protect their castles.

The children should be given some rubber bands to play with and explore their properties carefully. (Thickness, stretchiness, etc.)

5th/6th Grades:

Make a triangular-based pyramid using the popsicle sticks, using one as a base. Tape together.

Then make the arm of the catapult by taping two sticks end to end and reinforcing with a third stick behind where the two come together. Glue the bottle cap a half inch from the end of the arm. This will act as the “bucket”. Attach the arm to the pyramid as follows:

Step 1.) Wrap one end of the rubber band just beneath the bottle cap several times. Step 2.) Then attach the other end of the arm to the base where the three triangles meet. e ethis fi l ith t e hi h ts s i d of hi e

Step 3.) Lastly, attach the other end of the rubber band to the top of the catapult. o oll the ie e of e i to ti ht ll d fi e l i the e i the et pulling back and then letting go.)

You will need to hold the base with the other hand or secure it to a base. Cardboard may work.

You Will Need:

For each catapult:

Wrap rubber band around top to fire your catapult.

12 popsicle sticks, masking tape, pencil, rubber band, scissors, glue, bottle cap, paper about 6 inches square

B News Highlights

Festival of Books Is Fab Family Fun

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Family Fun and Fitness at Bring Home the Cookies 5K & Fun Run

Are you looking for a fun weekend activity for the entire family? You can all get moving, have fun together and then celebrate with some delicious Girl Scout Cookies at the second annual Bring Home the Cookies 5K and Fun Run. It happens on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Westgate Entertainment District.

This is a family friendly event for folks of all le els of fit ess he e ill e o tio that families can participate in together. Participants will receive a goodie bag that includes a limited-edition State Forty-Eight shirt, a package

of Girl Scout Cookies, a medal, and more! Join Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and State Forty Eight Foundation, in partnership with State Forty Eight, for this fun event that e efits oth h it le o i tio s ele te before the end of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program with the community run-walk, and then reward yourself with a cookie or two! Register today to participate in this epic and t st e t s f to et o tdoo s d et moving. Plus, you earn some swag and tasty treats, too! What could be better?

If you have a business that would like to get involved, consider becoming an event sponsor or hosti ooth i the e s ill e t s o chance to interact with the community and with future girl leaders and their families.

o e iste o to fi d o t o e o t the i Home the Cookies 5K Run/Walk, visit: girlscoutsaz.org/5k

he e s o ette ti e to et i ol ed ith i l Scouts! Join a troop, start your own troop, or volunteer to support future girl leaders. Find out how you can begin your journey with Girl Scouts by calling, texting or visiting the Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council webpage today!

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Tolleson Superintendent Earns State Honor

by Reporter Lindsey Shifflett, Arizona Desert Elementary

Imagine being a child in another country, coming to America with a dream. Dr. Lupita Hightower, Superintendent for the Tolleson Elementary School District had a dream.

As a child, Hightower knew since kindergarten that she wanted to be in education. When she was younger she used to teach her cousins, siblings and the neighborhood kids.

Hightower has held the following positions in the field of education in the last 26 years: kindergarten teacher, English Language Learner coach, vice principal, principal, Director of Instructional Support, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent for Public Schools.

Hightower was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and her first teaching position was in Tucson. She enjoyed creating lessons and listening to children. Hightower has been a Superintendent for 12 years.

When asked, Hightower said, “To earn the honor of Arizona Superintendent of the Year, I had to bring opportunities for the children.”

Hightower said that she admires her “Profa Dolores” in sixth grade. Her Profa had 44 children in class and did a good job teaching. Hightower says her future plan for education is to include “make a difference every day, wherever I am.”

i hto e s d i e fo ids th t t to s e ed tio i the f t e is o fo it t is

Adviser: Karen Golden

WWII Vet Shares His Incredible Story

by Elite Reporter Lizzy Barrett

I interviewed Walter Ram, a veteran of the U.S Army Air Corps in World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Ram spent part of the war as a POW (prisoner of war) in the infamous Nazi prison camp, Stalag 17.

war. Ram faced many hardships at a young age, making him one of the bravest men I know. Ram recently lished his oo lled el o l i o s Story of World War II and the Infamous Stalag 17.”

In September 1940, Ram became activated in the infantry and served a one-year enlistment. The infantry was the backbone of the military, supplying necessities like food and clothing. Ram decided to re-enlist when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Ram re-enlisted in the US Army Air Corps as a radioman/gunner as well as a bomber crewman. His job was to communicate with other planes using Morse code. In radio school he learned all about radios, receivers, transmitters, etc. in B-17s and B-24s. el o l s his he e he s the dio o etor and also was a trained aerial gunner.

Book Is Filled with Adventure

by Reporter Aislyn Sheard Homeschool

I recently read a book that is full of adventure, mischief and thrills. The title is “The Astonishing Maybe” by Shaunta i es

It starts with a 10-year-old boy and his sister moving to Nevada. When they get there, the boy meets his next-door neighbor named Roona. Roona talks about how her mom is a baker, and when she cries, her feelings are baked into her pastries and cakes. Her mother ies e se oo s father was sent to the Air Force, but never came back. However, when people eat her pastries, the emotions become part of them, as well. The neighbors work together to form an alliance and help oo s o

I liked this book because it showed how oo did thi s th t she sho ld t h e t did them for the right reason. For instance, she t es he o s edit d to fo the things she will need to rescue her dad who is in the Air Force prison. While this was an example of something she probably should not have done, she knew in her heart that she needed to save him, somehow.

It was a good read for me because I like action-packed books, but also because some of it sounds like something I would do. This is a good book for kids who like adventures similar to what you might find in otte f h d to te it d i e it 4.7 out of 5.

Ram was born in Nogales, Arizona, in 1923. He joined the military at 16 years old because his brothers were a part of the military. Ram faked his age in order to join the military because the minimum age was s othe did t t hi to o t he oised to complete his high school education after the

He recalled a time where he and his crewmates were travelling to Iceland from Canada, and they o ld t fi d el d hei l e s i o t of fuel, so Ram contacted Iceland for a course. He also recalled when they had just found a target near the e o de d the e e hit hei e i e st ted burning as well as the tire underneath. Later when they were trying to land he was at the height of the trees.

s l e shed t th f ll he d his emates survived.

MORE WWII VET, page 16 ➧

Bear Hugs: Engaging With the Grandkids

by Mary DeStefano

Make Music Your Life-Long Friend!

As we begin 2023, we might reflect on 2022 and write down a few resolutions. But how can we add value to our lives as well as that of our loved ones?

Consider MUSIC! A 91-year-old friend in Idaho, who has always immersed herself in music, recently shared how music enriches our lives. (See below.) e lso e d ti le th t s s st dies sho th t hild e ho ti i te in music activities are five times more likely to graduate and th ee ti es o e li el to e ei e helo s de ee si is tied to effective learning as children love music and learning to e d is ofte i ed ith so s t hel s o e se ll ts of the i

My granddaughter told me that le i d l i i st e t i s hool es he feel s e i l f ie d sh ed th t si di e tl hel ed his de i de elo e t d th t he o ti es to si throughout his life. Numerous teacher friends told me that music is essential and should be a e o o e t i e e l ss oo t e i o o ted i to s e t too

Music instruction offers students a collective te e e ie e s the od e the o i ed so ds to o lete ie e of si h s it o ides se se of o it s e t te he o d e t e o e o to fi d s th t i music into your home or classroom. Play a variety of music. Study a famous o ose d sh e the si h l i t e s o liste to o hest l si o e ts lt es d eo le so he o t the si of another country.

Maybe my sister said it best: When you take music forward in your life, you are never alone.

WHY MUSIC

Music is a science. Music is mathematical. Music is a foreign language. Music is history. Music is physical education. Music develops insight and demands research.

Music is all of these things, but most of all –Music is art.

SO WHY TEACH MUSIC?

So you will be human. So you will recognize beauty. So you will be closer to an infinite beyond the world.

So you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good —In short, more LIFE.

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Character Counts in Her Third Grade Classroom

Stacey Traylor teaches third grade at Navarrete Elementary. This longtime teacher has taught second through sixth grade, and has been at Navarette for the past 12 years.

She says she enjoys the third-grade curriculum, especially one of the “big third-grade skills,” learning to multiply. Traylor also likes teaching third grade because “I just like the age because the students are still excited about school,” she says.

Traylor is a native Arizonan, originally from Mesa. Her family moved to Cottonwood in northern Arizona when she was 8, and Traylor earned her degrees at Northern Arizona University.

Traylor says when she was in school, her favorite subjects were reading and writing. She still loves to read, and gets book recommendations from her daughter, 21, who she describes as a voracious reader. Traylor also has a 19-yearold son. When her kids were young, Traylor took several years off to be a stay-at-home mom before she returned to teaching.

All subjects are fun to teach, because each has

elements that she and her students can get excited about, explains Traylor. But one of her most important lessons is Character Counts. “Every morning we recite the 6 Pillars of Character...I really try to drill that,” she says, because unlike an elementary report card or grade, character “follows you everywhere.”

Traylor was nominated by her student Hazel, who writes, “My teacher is great because she is very kind and she loves to help us.” In small world, full circle e s lo s s th t el s f the s o e of he d hte s favorite high school teachers.

When she is not in the classroom, Traylor enjoys playing pickleball and going paddleboarding. She may like the outdoors, but she is not a fan of some desert dwellers.

She recalls a time years ago he fifth de st de t s cupping something in his hands. She asked what he had, and he told her he had a lizard. But when he opened his hands, the lizard was no longer there. “I screamed and jumped on my desk,” she says. “I don't like lizards!”

Tell us why your teacher is GREAT and be entered to win a for your teacher and a $25 GIFT CARD for yourself!

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email:______________________________

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Good question, A.B.!

Being a monthly newspaper for kids, classrooms and families, we have monthly themes. And this month, we are highlighting the Arizona SciTech Festival and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This huge, statewide STEM celebration just kicked off and runs through the next few months. There are more than 2,000 SciTech events, both in-person and online, for young and old and everyone in between. An AZ SciTech pullout guide is in the middle of this paper!

Your buddy, Boomer Bear

le ti e s to friends Boomer Bear and everyone at Bear Essential News!

I really like you all very much— o e o de f l f ie ds to e o ho e o le ti e s is f ll of happiness and lots of love!

e ll e o iti sto ies fo Bear Essential hole lot t es e e h

Your friend, B.E.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and all my other friends & Young Reporters, B.E.! Thank you for your interesting stories.

You rock! Boomer Bear

Hi, Boomer, I do think it is necessary to send st o ts to e lo e thi s o t i space and possibly contrast them to thi s o th

Yours truly, J.R.

Dear Boomer, I am super busy these days from ll the o e ee doi

Your friend, A.V.

Great choice, N.M.!

Bear Essential News and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show have worked together longer than I can remember. It happens Feb. 9–12 at the Tucson Convention Center this year and is called “Silica— Agates and Opals and Quartz, Oh My!” I love the Junior Education Area. It’s run by geology students who lead hands-on activities for kids and hand out free minerals so you can start or add to your rock collection. One year, my parents paid a few bucks so I could pick out a geode and crack it open with a big special tool they had at the booth. My geode has beautiful little crystals inside!

Your friend, Boomer Bear

ello oo e

Hang in there, A.V.!

A lot of adults forget just how busy and stressful a kid’s or young adult’s life can be. It’s good to talk about matters like this, get enough rest and enjoy just having some free or down time.

Best of luck! Boomer Bear

Boomer Bear, When it comes to special events, o ld li e to o e the so e d i e l ho d t e i t es

Your Young Reporter, N.M.

When it comes to science or techolo to i s e ll i te ested i d the h od

Yours truly, M.H.

Wow, M.H., what a great field!

Imagine learning about genetics and how your body works (and when things don’t work so well). You could be well on your way to a fascinating or challenging career that you love—and one that could potentially help so many other people. Follow your dreams!

Boomer Bear

I agree, J.R.!

There’s so much to learn about and explore out in space that may help us understand our home world and our origins. NASA’s Artemis program to take us back to the moon is a big step in humans reaching Mars.

To infinity…& beyond!

Boomer Bear

Spearheaded by the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, the Arizona SciTech Festival is a wildly successful grassroots STEM collaboration.

This year, in person Signature Events return to communities around the state while additional hybrid and online options will be o ered to continue the celebration of STEM in Arizona and beyond. The annual Festival is a statewide celebration of STEM that aims to inform, engage and inspire all Arizonans. It was designed to advance STEM awareness and highlight its economic importance by o ering participants a variety of events and hands-on learning opportunities. Over the past 11 seasons, these events and activities have provided individuals of all ages the chance to experience STEM first-hand and see how it impacts their lives.

Since

900+ partnering organizations approximately 3,000 events 2023

in

80+ Arizona cities, towns and communities

THIS SEASON, ENJOY A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR AREA, INCLUDING ONLINE AND IN-PERSON EVENTS.

its launch in 2012, the Arizona SciTech Festival has become the country’s thirdlargest science festival with...

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

Exploring Options in STEM

Tinker Tuesday

Weird Wednesday

Thinking Thursday

Fun Fact Friday

Signature Event Saturday

STEM Sunday

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 8

Arizona Regional Brain Bee

Midwestern University

STEAM Night

Benson Primary School

FEBRUARY 10

ACP High School

STEAM Knight

ACP High School

Book Signing and Discussion with Ken Zoll

Verde Valley Archaeology Center

FEBRUARY 16

Arizona Agricultural Institute 2.0

Maricopa Cooperative Extension

O ce and Yuma

FEBRUARY 17

Book Signing and Discussion with Ken Zoll

Verde Valley Archaeology Center

Field Trip Friday

Buckeye Air Fair

Things Tuesday

Water Wednesday

Tip Thursday

Field Trip Friday

Signature Event Saturday

FEBRUARY 18

ASU Open Door Polytechnic Campus

ASU Polytechnic Campus

Dark Sky Star Party

Sedona Public Library

Family SCIFest

Children’s Museum Tucson

Verde Valley STEMtacular

Signature SciTech Event

The Science Vortex

FEBRUARY 18 & 19

Buckeye Air Fair

Buckeye Airport

FEBRUARY 21

STEMCon Canyon View High School

FEBRUARY 22

STEM + STARS

Union Park School

FEBRUARY 23

STEM Night

Sousa Elementary

FEBRUARY 24

Conservation Science Night

Phoenix Zoo, Neely Education Center

WEEK 3

Transformation Tuesday

Wisdom Wednesday

Teamwork Thursday

Family Friday

Signature Event Saturday

FEBRUARY 24

Gila Valley Health & STEAM Festival

Discovery Park

FEBRUARY 25

Celebrate Birding & Nature

Sedona Wetlands Preserve

Chandler Innovation Fair

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

El Mirage Public

Safety Day

Gateway Park

Open Door Tempe Campus

ASU Tempe Campus

Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival

Eastern Arizona College North Campus and Discovery Park

FEBRUARY 25 & 26

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Time Travel Weekend

Gila Valley Health & STEAM Festival

North Campus of EAC

Tres Rios Nature Festival

Tres Rios Base & Meridian

Wildlife Area

WEEK 4

WEEK 4

Making STEM Connections

February 21-26

Manufacturing Monday

Tech Tuesday

Wildlife Wednesday

Teach Thursday

Forensics Friday

Signature Event Saturday

STEM Sunday

FEBRUARY 28

Midwestern University Health Sciences

Career Day

Midwestern University

STEM Saturday Science Vortex

Tween Program: Exploring the Circle of Life (ages 8-12)

Cottonwood Public Library

MARCH

MARCH 4

Expedition DaysFamily Day

McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Lost Dog Trailhead

I Love Science Day

Arizona Museum of Natural History

Science City at the Tucson Festival of Books

University of Arizona Mall

Prescott Regional SciTech Fest

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Arizona Science Bowl (MS)

ASU West Campus

How Many Turtles?

Saving a Treasure! Helping the Sea Turtles Survive

Sea Turtles are one of the longest living groups of animals ever to have existed, having far outlived the dinosaurs. They are an intricate part of the ecosystem and make substantial nutrient and energy contributions to beaches.

You might see them sunning themselves on the shore of the beach, but they are deep divers, too. It is common for a green sea turtle to migrate thousands of miles in search of food and nesting grounds. These wonderful sea creatures can live up to 80 years if the conditions are right.

Boomer Bear is helping count the hatchlings. o many an you see in the pi ture?

Make Your Own Sea Turtle Friend!

You will need:

• brass brads

• cut out 4 legs, head and tail

• paper plate

• green and brown paint

• sponge (cut into small shapes)

• hole punch

Directions:

• Dip sponge shapes in brown and green paint to make shell pattern on paper plate.

• Hole punch a place on the plate for head, tail and 4 legs.

• Attach the head, tail and legs with brass brads so they can move.

• Let plate dry according to paint directions.

Have fun with your new friend!

Use

Color the artwork when you e finished the dot to dot.

1. Air breathing reptiles that live in the ocean and are able to spend hours under the water. There are 7 species and all are endangered.

2. Largest of all the hard shelled turtles. They eat meat when young and turn herbivorous as adults. Principal cause of their decline is the harvesting of their eggs and meat.

3. Smallest of the species and one of the most seriously endangered.

4. A grouping of animals and plants that are the same kind.

5. A recently hatched baby sea turtle or other animal.

6. A nest or batch of eggs.

7. Protection of wildlife and natural resources.

8. A type of animal or plant in danger of becoming extinct, mostly through human actions.

9. Where a sea turtle hatched and returns to lay its eggs.

A. Sea Turtles

B. Hatchling

C. Natal Beach

D. Endangered species

E. Conservation

F. Green Sea Turtle

G.

I. Species

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Ram told me about his first five missions as a radioman. He said that his easiest mission was to bomb Orly Field in Paris. He said it was also the first time he had ever seen a German attacker. Ram talked about a close call he h d he e ll of the l e s o s h d d o ed e e t o e hi h did t f ll release from the bomb rack. Everyone tried to figure out how to deploy the o t othi o ed he e e lose to l di the l e t e e still t hi h e o h ltit de to il o t f the o e e to de lo it o ld e lode thei l e i to ie es hei ilot ted to t e the l e i so and his team stayed together until their plane safely landed.

Ram and his crewmates e e shot do i iel on the North side of Germany by the Baltic Sea. He was severely injured and the Germans took hi i to t l o e of the German hospitals. e t l e s a prison camp for noncommissioned officers or enlisted men.

oo s o a train from Hamburg to f t d the to the e te s t e i to s ll oo he e he was interrogated by an SS officer. He asked Ram personal questions i l di h t s l s e e ho he s et e e e the offi e st i ht s e i ste d s i do t o e d e e o e else e e st ed d e e f ee i to de th he h d i lo s ith i i do s itho t l ss st holes he e e given little to no coverings to keep themselves warm. s li e ted e e l eo e tto s hi d o t t o iles f o to lled st i fo t tel his t o othe s le d e to died d did ot e it oth of his othe s se ed i the i f t i the ifi he et ed ho e he s o letel diffe e t e so th he he fi st left e ei hed o ds s iso e t fte the li e tio he ei hed o d o ds e s othi t o es lte is i s i tio to eo le te hi s to e se e e through even our worst times. I think it is a wonderful book for people to read. It is also a great way for students to learn about history. (Read an expanded version of this story at Bear's website.)

Valentine’s Day Has Long History

by Reporter Lillian Grant Arizona Desert Elementary

le ti e s o s e e e he o sio st ted e s o the oo le ti e s tho li e l i ites th t it is elie ed th t o s h d festi l to ho o e li th t s held o e to e s e fe tilit fo the eo le fields d flo s he o s e e h isti s the o lo e elie ed i e li t the still ted to celebrate.

he o s de ided to e the holid i t le ti e s ed after a well-known priest after whom many stories were made and based. o e of these sto ies le ti e o e the l d s illed he e e o o ld ot let his soldie s he e e o elie ed his soldie s o ld be stronger if they were single. Valentine did not agree with this and helped

o e d o e he e e o illed le ti e t he is e e e ed e e e ed fo his o e o s e e h isti s he the o ed to othe o t ies the o ht thei holid s ith the l d the ote o s e o ie es of e d olled the i to l lls he t the lls i te d if the flo ted the o ld th t o l te le ti e s s e d f st oo othe o t ies d eo le ele ted le ti e s is o d fo o d f

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Sending someone flowers.

Send a nice card.

Be kind to someone or do something kind.

Adviser: Karen Golden

It’s Easy to Make Music with a Kazoo!

by Reporter Gabrielle Grant Arizona Desert Elementary

oos e si l i st e t de ith eithe l sti ood o et l he e ele ted o e e e o tio l oo he ide of oos s tho ht l est d e fe ted lo ste h dde s o le te ed il o h d the ide to ss od e the oo i o l oo t the ide fl tte ed e d of the i st e t i o o th d st t h i

he oo is o side ed st te i st e t f o de ide to et o e it ill e e s to l o e so s estio s e

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Baa Baa Black Sheep

o l o f o ite so

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Let’s All Be Eco-Friendly

by Reporter Nabyanshaa Biswas Knox Gifted Academy

o o li e i the s s of it o o e e see di t lo ds o e i o it o to id o o th t ost of those d st lo ds e e o ed if ll of s hel to ed e i e ho e o f ie dl o ld o ld loo li e o fo i t e of de se fo ests i o i d ell ot o l th t t the s sho ld e le too he e sho ld e e o h o e to e the he fo ests sho ld e filled ith the so d of i ds hi i d dee si i te f o the tho s ds of st e s th t o e the e ti e o ld eo le sho ld li e o st the t ees li e o esto s d the o t i es he e sho ld t e so ds of f to ies d t s l the l i so d of t ee le es stli i the i d sho ld li e i o e s his o ld th t e e li i i o ld e h ed to the o ld st des i ed e st eed e e o e o to ethe to e it ossi le e d the o d d oi e i o i fo i the o ld ette l e et s led e to ee o s o di s le l t o e t ees d lesse the se of l sti

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National Children’s Dental Health Month!

It s i o t t fo hild e to le ood o l he lth e h its t e l e e ts sho ld te h thei hild e the o e ste s to i t i he lth s ile i o de to i i i e the is of ities d tooth de i t i i ood o l h ie e is e efi i l to lo te o l he lth hild s o l he lth e sho ld st t t i f e ts s i f t s o th ith te to le the s fte e h feedi e i f t s fi st tooth e ts s ll soft istled tooth sh sho ld e sed to le the tooth t s est to o s lt edi t i de tist efo e o st t shi o hild s tooth ith tooth ste id o e tio e o e ds th t e is the i ht ti e to i o hild i fo thei fi st de t l isit t e e ts e i te hi the ho to sh thei teeth i f o t of i o e hild e sho ld e e d to sh thei o teeth o e o ids to sh t le st t o ti es d fo t le st t o i tes

Steps for Brushing:

1 l e the tooth sh t le lo the li e o e the tooth sh i d fo th otio d e e t fo e h tooth

2 sh the i side s f e of e h tooth si the s e d fo th te h i e

3 sh the he i s f e of e h tooth

4 se ti of sh to sh ehi d e h tooth f o t d to d otto d d do st o es sh o to e too

Steps for Flossing:

1 ll to i hes of de t l oss f o the dis e se

2 the e ds of the oss o d o i de d iddle fi e s

3 old the oss ti htl o d e h tooth i sh e o e the oss d fo th i sh ll otio d d do i st the side of e h tooth

Get Outdoors, Go Camping!

by Reporter Georgiana Readhead, Homeschool

e o e e o e i h e f il d e e tl st ted s e di ti e i i so i o i is lo ds of f t the e e lso lots of thi s to do efo e o o to e s e o t i is ood o e o e si i eeds i l de te t foot i t it he te sils slee i s he d to h o shli ht fi st id it te ottle d tt ess f o feel li e etti f o lso et i h i oole o oo i e d oo t le d ood hi i shoes he e e lots of f thi s to do hile i o e of f o ite ti ities to do i l de hi i oo i food hittli sti s o sti sh llo s o e fi e l i ith et l dete to d feedi fish ith ho e de fishi od sti d st i ith food tied to the otto of the st i t s lso ood ide to he the e the efo e o o es e i ll li e i i the i t othe s efe t i i he o i e s e th t h te e e the o e i i o h e the o e t s lies f o e i i the i i i o t f o e i i the s i h t d s s ee i is lots of f d ho e o e lo e the e t o tdoo s soo

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Brownies Are a Delicious Treat

by Reporter David Grant Arizona Desert Elementary

Brownies, sweet deliciousness. Many people think brownies are delicious snacks. They are hard on the outside and fudgy on the inside. Brownies have extra hard corners. Which is your favorite, the inside or the outside?

Blonde brownies are light in color. Most brownies are brown. You can add nuts, frost them or eat them fresh out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

According to palmerhousehiltonhotel.com, brownies were first made by Bertha Palmer in 1893.

Brownie recipes may vary, but here is a recipe I enjoy:

Ingredients:

2 cups white sugar

1 cup butter, melted

½ cup cocoa powder

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ cup walnut halves

Directions:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Mix sugar, flour, melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Decorate with walnut halves. Bake in the preheated oven untilthe top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 to 30 minutes; cool before slicing into squares.

Adviser: Karen Golden

PHX Sky Train Is Extended

by Elite Reporter Brett Eymann

The PHX Sky Train transports travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The first line was opened in 2013, the second in 2014 and recently 2.5 miles were added, extending the line from Terminal 3 to the rental car center.

This $745 million dollar project is being paid for with rental car customer charges and airline passenger facility charges—no local tax dollars are being used.

The 24th Street Station, located south of Buckeye Road, makes it easier for travelers coming in from the West Valley and Downtown. Plus, 1,600 new parking spaces have been added with benefits like passenger curbside pickup and drop-off. By adding the extension, traffic on Sky Harbor Boulevard will lessen, making it easier to reach the terminals. When this segment of the line is open, it will eliminate rental car shuttle buses.

The PHX Sky Train is free to ride and operates 24 hours a day. There is a 100-foot tall bridge over Taxiway R. It is the first transit bridge in the world that is built over an active taxiway. Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 aircraft can easily pass under the bridge.

Visit www.skyharbor.com/PHXSkyTrain for more details and information.

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SciTech and STEM Fest Visit Barrett-Jackson

by Reporter Aislyn Sheard, Homeschool

Most people typically think of cars when they hear that Barrett-Jackson is coming into town. However, amidst ll of those s the e s l e th t younger people might also like. It is called STEM Fest. From geodes to virtual reality to offers for sailing classes, and everything in between, it truly is a festival to celebrate stem! If you can name it, they have it. But you may be asking “What is STEM Fest?”

STEM Fest is literally a festival of stem activities put on by SciTech, a non-profit organization designed to help children discover science. They visit many different events throughout the state in an effort to teach people all about the awesome things in STEM. STEM Fest loves to inspire kids in areas they might not have even known they were interested in. It was a pleasure talking with Kaci Fankhauser, the STEM ecosystem coordinator, and she spoke of her experiences in her youth.

“My worst grade in high school was biology and I failed organic chemistry two times,” says Fankhauser. However, she continued to explain that she really loves the sciences now. “My favorite part of STEM always changes. Right now, e ll i to ees she s s he ho es o eh lf of ite h to i e i tio of to tod s o th

SciTech is designed for all ages—K through 12th grade. If you see their signs, be sure to stop by and visit their booth. You will surely be surprised by the different activities they have to offe f o t e it to o e of thei e e ts do t st ess fo you can participate in one of their programs.

If you are in sixth grade or above, you can become a CSO, or a chief science officer, which is a student that brings STEM to the community. And if o e ho es hooled o t worry. You can still do it. If any of this piques your interest, check out their website at SciTechInstitute.org for more information.

With Something for Everyone, Barrett-Jackson Is a Blast!

by Reporter Euwain Sheard, Homeschool

If you live in Scottsdale and have been wondering why the traffic has been increasing, it is because of an annual event called Barrett-Jackson. Barrett-Jackson was once run by Tom Barrett and Russ Jackson starting in 1967. This amazing event has a lot of aspects. When you walk In, you can see many of the new and futuristic cars that well-developed companies are working to create. As you walk deeper into the building, there are many displays of older cars and, of course, the auction stand. You can also experience some free thrill rides and incredible food. While it holds cars of outstanding value, it also represents different abilities to give back to the community. I had the opportunity to attend this elo s e e t d i te ie o e of the s e e ts h d ith e s the e to t l o t the e e e s id th t

of the f ds f o the h se of the e fi st h e th t the e tio i off ill o to h it he e so ho h ses this e ill h e o e of i d til the s i of si e it ill e the o l e o t til s h ti e his is o e e le of the many positive effects that Barrett-Jackson has on our community. Last but not least, there are other activities that many may not be aware of. At Barret-Jackson there are also thrill rides you can experience. o e le o ide i the o ot se ies of s if o prefer a truck, you can ride around a specially made off-road race track in et so lso h s lte te t th t is also driven by a professional driver. They will zoom, speed, and drift around a race track in the back of a Dodge Challenger or Charger.

In addition to this, On Jan. 21 Barrett-Jackson hosted STEM Fest with h ds o s ie e ti ities fo eo le of ll es o hethe o e the e for the community, the food, or the thrills, Barrett-Jackson has something to offer everyone.

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CSO Works to Spread STEM Awareness

by CSO Chiara Scornavacca, ASPIRE Academy

ello e de s hief ie e ffi e hi f o ASPIRE Academy at Connolly Middle School in Tempe. As a CSO, I have been able to spread STEM awareness throughout the community and inspire an interest in STEM possibilities.

I joined CSO when I was in seventh grade. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore and connect with others who have similar i te ests d o i fields of fi st e e ted Codes & Ciphers with my team for all learning levels.

This was presented at events such as Geeks Night Out and Southwest Maker Fest. We also presented the codes at my school for grades 6–8 and to our disabled, general education, and honors students. I joined the CSO Arizona Leadership Council, East Valley STEM Alliance, and DEI in STEM (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in STEM) Working Group.

As ambassadors of STEM, CSOs create action plans, which are projects that the CSOs create to spread awareness of STEM in their community, whether it be at their school, a public event or throughout the state. My action plan for this year is to present odes i he s to fifth de s th o ho t the e e ist i t and to present at elementary schools along with the team of CSOs from ASPIRE.

Part of my action plan to spread STEM awareness has been done with an electronics display for our disabled students at Connolly Middle School. My team and I collaborated with the electronics students to create an interactive showcase to include ll o st de ts s it is i o t t to i e e e o e o o t i ty in STEM no matter what.

CSO is a program for students in grades 6–12, giving them many ways to make a difference in their lives and others. This program has given me many resources and opportunities to make dreams come true. CSOs do not just hope it happens— we make it happen!

Are you interested in joining the CSO program? To find out how you or your school can get involved, contact Sarah@chiefscienceofficers.org.

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Need Some Game Day Treat Ideas?

DAIRY Need Some Game Day Treat Ideas?

Your family will love these great snack ideas for the big game!

Spinach and Artichoke Fondue

While you're waiting for the big game, play your own game with milk carton goal posts!

Directions:

1. Have an adult help you cut the shape of the goal posts out of the milk cartons

2. Decorate your goal posts

3. Make and decorate your own paper football

4. Lay down some green paper and place goal posts on either side of the "field"

5. Game on!

Ham, Swiss & Jalapeno Stuffed

Baked Pretzel Sticks

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