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A deep-sea search team just located a RELIC of one of the most famous expeditions of all time! Famed Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance from his amazing 1914 expedition has been found resting on the bottom of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. The HMS Endurance set off from London on Aug. 1, 1914 (the same day that World War I started when Germany declared war on Russia). Shackleton planned to land two teams and TRAVERSE Antarctica, going through the South Pole. But in January 1915, the 144-foot wooden ship and its crew, including Shackleton, became trapped by sea ice. Though trapped, the Endurance still provided shelter for the crew, that is until the pack ice eventually crushed and sank the Endurance. Shackleton and his crew of 27 were a tough bunch though. They had provisions, three 22-foot wooden lifeboats and each other. One of the crew was Australian photographer Frank Hurley, who documented their ordeal and took several hauntingly beautiful photos of the Endurance. Most of the crew ended up on a barren chunk of rock called Elephant Island. They made their shelter by turning over two of the lifeboats. They would

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CONSUME seals and penguins for months to survive. Shackleton and a few crew members took the third small boat to reach an inhabited island called South Georgia. From there, he organized several rescue efforts and eventually saved his crew on Aug. 25, 1916. Amazingly, he and all of his 27 crew members survived! Endurance22, the modern search expedition, picked a 150-square-mile area of the Weddell Sea using underwater drones to help locate the ship more than a century after it sank. On March 9, the team released breathtaking images of the Endurance, resting upright 10,000 feet down. On its stern (backside of the ship) its star and name are still intact. The ship will be left there as a historic protected site. Documentaries are in PRODUCTION of this great find and one will air March 22 on the History Channel and the other this fall on National Geographic.

Play Ball! Major League Baseball Lockout Ends come to an agreement with the MLBPA before the current CBA expired. Therefore, we have been forced to commence a lockout of Major League players, effective at 12:01a.m. ET on December 2.” With the new CBA, which is valid for five years, some of the things agreed on are the National League adopting the designated hitter, putting a limit on how many times a player can be sent to the minor league per season, implementing a draft lottery to discourage tanking, expanding playoffs to 12 teams, and, for the first time ever, advertising will appear on players’ uniforms and batting helmets! “Looking forward, I could not be more excited about the future of our game,” Commissioner Manfred said. “I think the expanded playoff format will bring post season baseball and, maybe even more importantly, exciting September baseball to more markets.” Spring training games will begin on March 17. There are 10 spring training ballparks in Arizona that are home to 15 MLB teams. Visit cactusleague.com for schedules and tickets. Photo courtesy of MLB

After 99 days of negotiations, Major League Baseball and its players group reached an agreement on March 10 that ends the MLB lockout and saves the 2022 season. Opening Day is set for April 7 with a full season! “I am genuinely thrilled to be able to say that Major League Baseball’s back, and we’re gonna play 162 games!” said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in announcing the end to the lockout. MLB entered a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expired between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Up until March 10, the two sides could not come to an agreement on a new deal. Some of the things being negotiated were free agency, salary arbitration, and the National League adopting the designated hitter. Baseball fans were sad in December when the commissioner addressed fans in a letter announcing the lockout. “Despite the league’s best efforts to make a deal with the Players Association, we were unable to extend our 26-year-long history of labor peace and

Russia INVADED Ukraine on Feb. 24, and has continued relentlessly attacking the country. Some military experts say this is the largest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II ended in 1945. Casualty reports are difficult to verify, but as of press time more than 10,000 people may have died in attacks so far, and almost 2.7 million refugees are fleeing the country. Russia attacked a huge nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, and took it over. Russian forces started by taking Kherson, a port city near the Black Sea. Despite the challenges, Ukraine is fighting back against the invasion and has managed to keep Russian forces at bay in many of its major cities. Kyiv has been Invasion Facts:

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a center of the CONFLICT as a 40-mile long Russian army convoy creeps toward the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, has been a rallying figure and strong leader. Zelensky has refused to leave Ukraine and called upon Western allies, including the United States, to support his country. Ukraine has a rich and complex past. Ukraine and Russia have a long history fighting for control of the country’s religion, language and politics. When the Russian empire collapsed in 1917, some Ukrainians began calling for independence and the formation of a republic. Ukraine was a constitutive part of the Soviet Union from its formation in 1922 to its disintegration in 1991. When the Soviet Union ended in 1991, there was a vote in Ukraine about independence and a large majority across the country supported independence. Though Ukraine achieved independence, prosperity has remained elusive. So why would Russia, through Russian President Vladimir Putin, invade Ukraine? Putin claims this is a “special military operation” and not an act of war or an invasion. Putin claims his goal is to protect the people of Ukraine, but experts around the world have pushed back on Putin’s claims saying his statements are false and irrational. March 2022 • Bear Essential News • 3

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Turning Yesterday’s Trash Into Tomorrow’s Treasures! Recycle! Recycle! Recycle! My husband and I recycle daily but notice that many people don’t seem to bother. However even more fun than recycling is ‘upcycling’. A definition of upcycling is: to use an item you were going to throw out or recycle it a new and unique way so that the resulting product has a higher value than the original object. I have a friend who does a marvelous job of ‘upcycling’. When I’m cleaning my scary room I make a pile of my good junk and bring it by to her. The photo to the left shows some of her talents. You too can upcycle. It can be as easy as bringing reusable objects to a nonprofit organization such as the Salvation Army store. As you make piles of throw away items, items for a nonprofit or something you and your child can upcycle. Then have fun creating a new art masterpiece. Maybe you’ll use recycled paper, broken egg shells you’ve dyed different colors or seeds and buttons.

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by Reporter Georgiana Readhead, Homeschool Well met, my Lords and Ladies! I had so much fun when I went to the opening weekend of the 34th Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace. The Renaissance Festival has a 16-stage theatre, a 50-acre circus, and an arts and crafts fair with over 200 artisans. I went to watch the “Lady Tess, Fashion Advisor” show. Within the festival, Lady Tess, Countess Truehart, is the fashion advisor to The Queen. Lady Tess has been part of the festival for 23 years—this is her 20th year performing her show. She talked about how noblewomen would dress and care for their hair and bodies. It was really amazing seeing what women and girls wore in that time. They dressed in four to five layers, and if it got cold or chilly, they would wear seven to ten layers! It could take up to three hours for a lady to get dressed each day! A lot of ways that noblewomen dressed and looked were to symbolize their education, power, and wealth. For example, noblewomen would pluck their

hair to create a higher forehead, which symbolized a well-rounded education and high status. For Lady Tess, her favorite part of her outfit is the pearls that adorn her costume. She says that a good way to jazz up one’s outfit is to use the correct type of trim. Lots of people love Lady Tess’s show. Lady Tess said that one person, in particular, took her handout and watched her show several times, which helped them earn a master’s degree in costuming of the Renaissance time from ASU. When asked what she wishes more people knew about fashion, Lady Tess suggests people should do their research upfront, so that if they spend a lot of money on an outfit, the idea is correct. I did lots of other interesting things such as jousting to the “death” at the Tournament Arena, archery, listening to live music, Vegetable Justice (a game where you throw tomatoes at someone’s face!), purchasing a ring from a fairy, going in an escape room, and seeing Living Mermaids! MORE REN FEST, page 17 ➧

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explosion and trapped the workers underground with suffocating toxic fumes and dust. Morgan and his brother put on the breathing devices, then made their way to the tunnel. The brothers were able to save two lives and recovered four bodies before the rescue was shut down. By now, the public was aware that Morgan was African American and refused to purchase his products. Morgan and his brother were never fully recognized for their heroic efforts at Lake Erie, even when Morgan was nominated for a Carnegie Medal. He sadly was not chosen. Morgan was an inventor for all kinds of things. He soon started to study hats, belt fasteners and car parts. He was actually the first black man in Cleveland to own a car. He used the car to work on his mechanical skills MORE MORGAN, page 17 ➧

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by Reporter Holland Garcia, Tarwater Elementary Do you know what’s been keeping firefighters alive? Garrett Morgan and his inventions. He made belt fasteners, traffic lights and more. Morgan was born on March 4, 1877, in Paris, Kentucky. His parents, Elizabeth Reed and Sydney Morgan, were both originally slaves. Morgan was the seventh child of 11. He attended Branch Elementary and had a private tutor. After Morgan graduated from 6th grade, he dropped out of school. He moved to Ohio in search of employment. In 1895, Morgan worked as a handyman. Later he invented a belt fastener for sewing machines. In 1908, Morgan co-founded an association called “Colored Men” that helped improve the social economic status of African Americans. In 1914, Morgan invented the first breathing device. It helped the person wearing it to have safe air in smoke, gases, or other polluted or toxic situations. The invention became a prototype for gas masks used in World War I. The invention won first prize at the International Exposition of Safety and Sanitation in 1916, two years after Morgan invented the gas mask. The masks helped with the Lake Erie incident. The city of Cleveland was drilling a new tunnel under Lake Erie for a fresh water supply. The workers hit a pocket of natural gas, which resulted in a huge

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Have you ever thought about raising chickens? Did you ever wonder what it takes to be a chicken owner? If you have pondered, you should consider getting them now because spring is the best time for raising chickens. I am going to walk you through what you need to know. If you are thinking about raising chickens, you are going to need a few things. First, you will need to get a habitat for the chicks. Inside the habitat, you will need alfalfa or some sort of bedding. Also, you will need a feeder, food, and a water dispenser. Water and food need to be refilled regularly and kept available. When you are getting your chicks, you will need to pick a breed. We have two Rhode Island Red (they lay brown eggs), two Easter Eggers (they lay green eggs), and a leghorn (they lay white eggs). For more info check out www.chickensandmore.com/chicken-breeds/. Once you have decided on your choice of chicks, you can place them in their habitat with a heat lamp to keep them warm. Finally, once your chicks grow, you will need to transfer them to a bigger area. Each chicken will need at least three to five square feet of space. Once you have everything set up, all you need to do is wait for the eggs. Raising chickens can be done easily, and is a lot of fun. While there may be a little prep work, the rewards are numerous. Not only do you have a sweet, easy pet that comes with free eggs, but you would also have a “garbage disposal.” By giving your food scraps to them you are eliminating waste from a landfill. You are also provided with great composted soil for planting. With all of these benefits, chickens are the number one pet. Do you want to raise chickens now?

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Girls Looking for a Summer Adventure Will Find It at Girl Scouts Summer Camp Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to make your plans for a fantastic escape into excitement and fun. No matter what it is you like to do, there’s something for you at Girl Scouts! Feed your appetite for adventure at Girl Scouts Summer Camp 2022! Are you craving the outdoors, night skies filled with stars, and space to connect with camper friends? How about hiking, rock climbing, and getting hands-on cooking, crafting, and building? Then Girl Scout Summer Camp is for you! With four camp properties—in Phoenix, Payson, and two in Prescott—and a variety of structures to suit new or seasoned, younger or older girl campers, we're

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Bear’s Summer Camp Guide 2022 Now that more and more adults and children are vaccinated and the number of COVID cases is going down, things are starting to return to near normal. Kids will be looking forward to going to camp this summer. And, with summer camps limiting spaces again this year, the camps will fill up quickly. Sending your child to summer camp has always been an important way to let them try new things and learn new skills. A five-year study of 18–to –25–year–old former campers by the American Camp Association proved that summer camps helped these individuals have more success in high school, college and in their career by providing social skills, leadership skills and more. (This study can be found at www.acacamps.org/resource-library/research/ camp-impact-study). Getting a child out of their comfort zone and attending a summer camp with new kids and new adult role models can help the shy child become more outgoing, learn teamwork and develop leadership skills. At summer camps kids make new friends that might become friends for a lifetime. Kids can gain confidence by working together to problem solve, and they might try a new skill like cooking, pottery, archery, rock climbing, canoeing or horseback riding. Summer camps are a great way to get your child to unplug from technology. Instead of spending time watching television or being on a cell phone, tablet or the Internet, kids can experience the outdoors, nature and animals or even

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Welcome to Camp Zoo 2022: Build the Zoo! This year, Camp is all about finding out what it takes to help save animals. Campers will discover the different ways we look after the animals at the Zoo, while tackling challenges to help save their counterparts in the wild. They will spend the mornings on the trails, enjoying close encounters with the animals and learning from their care teams, as well as playing games and hanging out in the splash pads. The afternoons will be spent working in groups indoors to tackle design challenges related to their theme, and more Camp Zoo-style fun! Incorporating STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) principles and going through the design, build, test, and revise process, campers will use what they’ve learned about the animals to create real-world solutions and top off the week presenting their design.

EAST VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE Summer Theatre Camps 4501 E. Main St. • Mesa 480-756-3828 May 31–July 15 Ages: 5–17 www.evct.org/camps info@evct.org

Evct has four different in-person summer camp programs: Imagination Theatre Camp for kids age 5–8, Musical Theatre Camp & Theatre Workshop Camp for kids age 8–15 and a Four Day Acting Intensive for kids

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age 11–17. Participants learn performance techniques, teamwork, communication skills and have FUN in a non-competitive, educational atmosphere. Instructors are local theatre professional in the field of dance, music and theatre.

GIRL SCOUTS — ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL

Four Camps • Phoenix, Prescott, Payson 602-452-7000 Registration begins March 15 June-July

www.girlscoutsaz.org/en/camps/summercamp.html After a safe and successful camp season last year, the GSACPC Camp team is thrilled to invite girls back for another year packed with more of what you love. We are looking forward to troop, day, resident, and mini-resident camp options! We’re also excited to offer programs we know you’ll love – aviation, STEM, equine, and the new installations of rock climbing, bouldering, and zip lining at Parsons Leadership Center!

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AZ OUTDOOR ED Multiple six-day options • Payson 602-955-7747 x239 June–July All Youth 13+ www.azoutdoored.org

Utilizing our Scout camps and programs, these six-day programs are available to all youth ages 13 and above. Young men and women are encouraged to get involved, enjoy the outdoors, create friendships, and explore new hobbies and interests as they learn in a safe, structured setting. Our traditional summer camp program is also available for all youth to participate in, regardless of your current Scout affiliation! Youth Adventure Day Camp—Ages: 6–10. This drop-off day camp is designed for youth to come and enjoy a themed week of activities and fun Monday–Friday during the summer months. Sign up for a week of activities happening at the Heard Scout Camp where our trained staff will provide fun, safe, and engaging programs for kids ages 6–10. Each week will offer different adventures to choose from including swimming, cooking, STEM and more. Spade Ranch At Camp Geronimo—Ages: 14–18. Join us for our second ever Drone Camp where you will learn how to build a drone and how to utilize it in everyday life. Or, get in touch with your “wild side” in our Spade Ranch program where you’ll experience an outdoor adventure unlike any other, from exploring caves to rappelling down waterfalls, there is bound to be adventure for all! You can also get your feet wet with Fish Camp, where you will fish in Arizona’s beautiful creeks and streams, learn about the local ecology and have a ton of “fin”! R-C Scout Camp—Ages: 6–10. R-C Scout Camp is a resident camp (overnight) experience for families serving children ages 6–10. Programs for this partner and pal experience may include horseback riding, arts and crafts, STEM activities, field activities and more. Youth have the chance to learn and develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness through awesome activities while spending uninterrupted quality time with their families.

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER ARIZONA

855-450-0558 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 135 • Tempe Ages: 3–10 Arizona@LEGOLANDDiscovery.com www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/arizona/

Jump into the biggest box of LEGO bricks EVER at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona! With two rides, a 4D Cinema, plus 12 build & play zones, there is something for children of all ages. Tickets are limited, book online to guarantee admission.

THE LITTLE GYM OF PARADISE VALLEY AND SCOTTSDALE 4225 E. Windrose Dr. Suite 111 • Phoenix 602-996-1380 Ages: 3–12 years Classes start at $45 per session tlgparadisevalleyaz@thelittlegym.com www.thelittlegym.com/parties-camps

Day camp at Little Gym of Paradise Valley gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy, sunburns and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games and arts & crafts we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Look for details online.

MARICOPA COUNTY READS Registration begins May 1, 2022 maricopacountyreads.org

For more information about this reading program, visit the website! While you’re there, go on a journey of discovery! Visit fabulous destinations such as Hogwarts, Narnia, Oz, and Middle Earth!

OCTANE RACEWAY

9119 E. Talking Stick Way • Scottsdale 602-302-7223 www.octaneraceway.com

A one-third mile track. Full-time indoor/ outdoor competitive kart racing, minibowling, video games and more. All racers must be at least 5’ 4”. Brickyard grill and outdoor patio. Group event packages available.

PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER CAMP 1202 N. 3rd St. • Phoenix 602-254-3100 May 16–Aug 21 Ages: 6–17 info@phoenixcenterforthearts.org phoenixcenterforthearts.org

Make art a part of summer with classes at Phoenix Center for the Arts in downtown Phoenix and Thunderbird Arts Center in north Phoenix. Anime & Manga, drawing, painting, piano, voice, guitar and dance classes are available throughout the summer for children of all ages. In-person and online classes are available and range from $96 to $157, financial aid available.

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The escape room was amazing. The challenge my family chose was “The Dark Forest.” With the help of a guide, we had to decode a lot of clues within 15 minutes in order to help the river in the forest flow again and save the realm. Watching the jousting tournament was really fun. Two knights would ride past each other on horses, and they would try to get their lances (a long stick) to hit the other knight’s shield. After all the knights had jousted, they fought with swords until only one was left! I also went on lots of rides including a jousting-themed zip line, a hammer striking game, a spinning hammock carousel, a rope ladder balancing game, and a dragon-themed curly slide. It was so much fun going to the Renaissance Festival, and I would love to go again! It’s so big, I don’t think we saw even half of the event, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead and go for the whole day. They encourage you to dress up to enjoy the atmosphere, but make sure your costume is comfortable and sun smart. Have some cash to go on rides, tip people, and purchase merchandise. The Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 5–April 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plan your trip using the website arizona.renfestinfo.com. I bid thee farewell!

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and developed the friction drive clutch. In 1923, Morgan created a new kind of traffic signal. He had made a three-way traffic light. He was inspired to create the traffic light when he witnessed a car crash between a car and a buggy. Morgan died in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 27, 1963. Morgan improved and saved countless lives including firefighters, soldiers and more. He never gave up. Morgan truly made a change. MORE SCOOPS, page 18 ➧

SEA LIFE ARIZONA AQUARIUM

855-450-0559 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145• Tempe Ages: All Arizona@SEALIFEUS.com www.visitsealife.com/arizona/

Dive into SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, home to Arizona’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel! Discover thousands of creatures such as sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and more in more than 30 exhibits. Tickets are limited, book online to guarantee admission.

SETH KOREY TENNIS Summer Tennis Camp

7421 N. Scottsdale Rd. • Scottsdale skorey777@gmail.com www.sethkoreytennis.com 1- week sessions run May 23– Aug 5 Ages 4–16, $250/week and 10% sibling discount. Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–1p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Aftercare available for $95/week Mon–Thurs from 1–4 p.m. Field Trips are included every Friday with complementary lunch.

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UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK 7608 W. Cactus #101 • Peoria 623-203-7169 sscheffert@uptownjungle.com peoria.uptownjungle.com

Uptown Jungle is more than a trampoline park, it’s a city-style indoor playground metropolis that allows kids to enter into a world where they become a superhero, rock climber, explorer or even an uptown ninja warrior all inside a child-safe environment. Enjoy Trampolines, Climbing Walls, Spider Tower, Mini Zip, Super Slides, Ninja Course and more! The indoor park features a huge variety of action-oriented fun activities that guarantee that your kid will have a blast while getting an excellent workout.

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA CAMP SKY-Y 5725 S. Senator Highway • Prescott 888-747-2894 May 29–July 30 david.madden@vosymca.org azycamps.org

make memories that will last a lifetime. Fun-filled weeks with activities including archery, paint ball, crafts, canoeing, games, rock climbing, and much more–will make a summer experience your kids will love! Sign up today!

XTREME GYMNASTICS

14000 N. Hayden Rd. #104 • Scottsdale 480-595-3543 June–July Ages: 3–12 xtreme@xtremegynmastics.com xtremegymnastics.com

FIT-N-FUN camps promote health and fitness while having a blast. Children ages 3–12 years will enjoy high energy themes each week. Customize your days or week with Full and Half day options. The Xtreme Gymnastics staff is USAG Safety Certified with complete background checks. Come MOVE-LEARN & XCEL with us.

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Located in the heart of Prescott National Park, this summer overnight camp is a big adventure for kids ages 7-16–the fun and freedom of being outdoors, while learning new skills, and making new friends will

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New Coin Honors Angelou by Reporter Aislyn Sheard, Homeschool Every year the U.S. Mint produces about 13 billion coins! That’s a lot, right? It recently announced that there will be a new picture on the quarter! The first woman on the quarter is…Maya Angelou! Angelou is a poet who read “On the Pulse of the Morning” when President Bill Clinton was being inaugurated. She is also known for many of her books like: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” and “And Still I Rise.” She will be the first African American printed on a coin. Each year for the next five years, they’ll print a new trailblazer. The future ladies will be: Sally Ride (first female astronaut), Anna May-Wong (an actress), Nina Otero-Warren (who fought for women’s rights), and Wilma Mankiller (the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation). Talking about coins, do you know how they’re made? First, the coins are cut out of a long strip of copper, nickel, or zinc and these are Image: called “blanks.” The extra scraps get sent back and usmint.gov made into another long strip, while the clean and shiny blank coins go to get washed and dried. This heats them up and softens them for the next step. Then, the coins go to the “riddler” to be sorted into “good blanks” and the ones that need to remade into a perfect blank. Any blanks with the wrong shape or size are sent back to the beginning. If they pass the riddlers, the coins then get their rim ridges at the upsetting mill so the blind can feel the difference between coins. Finally, after all of that chaos, the coins get made into us coins by being stamped, or striked, with their design. One thing is for sure, the strikers for quarters will have to change! They will need to print out the faces of the lady that they are printing for that year. If they pass the last inspection, they get bagged and shipped to banks all across the country. So, next time you get a quarter, make sure to check the back of it to see if one of the trailblazers are on it! Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky Americans who actually gets one! And when you look at it, hopefully you will have more appreciation for the long journey that the coin has taken.

When Do Kids Stop Playing? by Reporter Mia Valenzuela, Arizona Desert Elementary Do kids really stop playing with toys? I know kids that still play with toys, but what age should kids stop playing with toys? The website TheSpruce.com suggests a kid may say that they are not into toys anymore, but most 10-year-olds love a great gift that’s tailored to their interests. A Let’s Play study showed that kids stop playing as often at age 9. Parents surveyed about their kids said that 61% of 7-year-olds and 56% of 8-year-olds play every single day. Only 26% of parents say their 9-year-old children play every day. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children participate in 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Theresa Duncan, Jacksonvillemom.com, says she is a fake adult proudly, and a child who refuses to grow up. Duncan spent a decade developing and facilitating enrichment programs for at-risk youth. Duncan says, “We know play is important for the development up to a certain age, but is there an age when they should stop playing with toys altogether? So how old is too old for toys? Never disregard the age limit on a LEGO package. Grandma, you can still play after 99.” Adviser: Karen Golden

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Let’s Go... VALLEY METRO! Tempe Streetcars are testing to get ready for opening day. It will connect riders to neighborhoods, major business centers, and events and destinations.

Safety Is Always Valley Metro’s Top Priority!

Signals to Make Your Trip a Safe Trip!

raveling on any Valley Metro service is a great way to get from here to there. There are steps you can take to make it a safe trip. Please follow safety rules when getting to and from the transit stops, while waiting at the transit stops, and onboard the vehicles: Always travel with your family. Cross the tracks at designated crosswalks. Obey the trafﬁc signals. Look left, right, and left again before crossing. Never cross or run in front of an approaching transit vehicle. Never run after a transit vehicle. Light rail and streetcars are quiet. Always LOOK and LISTEN when you are around them. Never skateboard, rollerblade, or ride your bike on the tracks or on the station platform. When waiting on the train and streetcar platform, stand behind the yellow line and the bumpy pad, far away from the platform's edge. At the bus stop, stay three giant steps away from the street in the Safe Zone. Always stay alert to your surroundings.

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Let’s Stay Fresh Together this School Year! Fuel Up to Play 60 is the nation’s leading youth wellness program empowering students, parents and educators to work together to build healthier communities. NEW, fun and exciting updates have arrived to the Student Zone App! Get your students started today!

GET FUNDING! If you’re looking to make healthy changes happen at your school but need a little help doing it, You’ve come to the right place!

The Student Zone Ap is THE tool for your students to earn credit for their hard work with FUTP 60! Encourage them to get started now! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Go to: fueluptoplay60.com/student-zone-app or scan the QR code to the right. DOWNLOAD the new Student Zone App and create a user account. Throughout the year, schools like yours can apply for the chance to receive funding and/or equipment from Fuel Up to Play 60 to support your school’s wellness goals. Whether you hope to launch Breakfast in the classroom, an NFL FLAG-In-Schools program, or a new school garden, all it takes is an educator like you with some great ideas! Up to $4,000 per year is available to qualified K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 to jump-start healthy changes.

Learn, Do, & Reflect on a variety of Activities to earn Badges. Earn six badges, become a Fuel Up to Play 60 Champion, & unlock exclusive rewards and opportunities!

The first step will be to make your Play selections from the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook, then apply for funding to implement your plan.

For Funding Information, scan the QR code, or go to www.fueluptoplay60.com to get started!

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