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Did You Know— Balloons

Teacher Feature— Mr. Noreau

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All About Newspapers In Education

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Tasty Candy Apple Treats

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Reader Review— “The Most Magnificent Thing”

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Staying Safe While Home Alone

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Columbus Day Fun

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Local Pumpkin Patches

Popcorn Puzzles

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Scrapbook

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Day Trip— Cranberry Museum

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Happy Birthday October Kids

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How Much Sleep Is Enough?

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Monthly Fun Calendar

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Sign Language Stories

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Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival

11 a.m., downtown Onalaska Enjoy an apple harvest parade, canoe and Kayak races, pancake breakfast, pie eating contests, live entertainment and more. For more information, please visit onalaskaalliance.org.

October 7 Children’s Day

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Huntamer Park in Woodland Square, Lacey Enjoy a day of free family fun with this year’s games, activities, arts and crafts and more. For more information, please visit ci.lacey.wa.us.

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9 a.m., St. Joseph School, Chehalis Shop for kids items and clothing and more. Also held October 8, 11 a.m.-3p.m. For more information, please contact swwkidsignment@stjosephchehalis.org.

48th Annual Oktoberfest

All day, Swiss Park, Frances Have fun with the traditional outdoor European nine-pin Bowling Tournament, crafts, vendors, silent auction, horseshoe tournament, live music, children’s activities and more.

Admission to the park is free. For more information, please visit lpss.info.

Fall Arts Walk

12 p.m.-5 p.m., downtown Olympia Event includes hands-on family activities, demonstrations and impromptu street performances. For more information, please visit experienceolympia.com.

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October 10

Teen Writing Group

5 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library Share your writing, get feedback and be inspired by others to write. Refreshments provided. For middle school and high school teens. For more information, please visit trl.org.

October 14

Lewis County Model Railroad Show

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis Bring the family for a day filled with trains of all sizes. The event is also held on October 15, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Admission is $5, and children 10 and under are free. For more information, please visit southwestwashingtonfair.org.

October 15

Autumn Music Fest

4 p.m., Morton Roxy Soloists, ensembles and choirs from area churches create a inspirational music program. Admission by donation. For more information, please visit mortonroxy.org.

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October 27

7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Centralia College Girls in sixth through ninth grades will be introduced to science, technology, engineering, math and more. Pacific Science Center will entertain with a chemical reactions show and girls will be able to attend two hands-on workshops with choices including veterinarian, architecture, engineering, electronics, physical therapy, environmental, medical and firefighting. Cost is $10 per family.

Pre-register by October 11. For more information, please call (360) 623-8643.

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Centralia College campus Taking Action: Planning for Lifelong Success. This year’s speaker will be Monica Meyer, autism advocate and mom.

Lunch provided. For more information and to register, please visit lcautism.org.

Expanding Your Horizons Conference

Tech Toys

1 p.m. Winlock Timberland Library Drop in and play with robots, circuits and construction toys. For all ages. For more information, please visit trl.org.

7th Annual Autism Conference

October 28 Boo Bash

11 a.m-5 p.m., Hands on Children’s Museum Study nature and use imagination to discover your favorite furry beasts. Look for Bigfoot, dissect a sea creature and experiment with robots. Press cider, build scarecrows and more. For more information, please visit hocm.org.

October 31

Trick or Treat Trolley

3 p.m.- 5:30 p.m., downtown Chehalis Ride the trolley and Trick or Treat in downtown Chehalis, the Lewis County Historical Museum and the Fairway Center. For more information, please visit chamberway.com.

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Newspapers Make a Great Educational Tool

Many of today’s classrooms are filled with all types of emerging technologies, which educators use to enhance their students’ educational experiences. However, the humble newspaper has long been a staple in the classroom and at home and remains one of the best tools for learning. Newspapers can be used to further children’s academic abilities in a variety of ways.

IMPROVE READING FLUENCY

Fluency, comprehension and inference of text are lessons that begin as soon as a child begins learning how to read. Children need access to a variety of reading materials so they can expand their knowledge and vocabulary base, and it’s never too early to introduce youngsters to the newspaper as not only a source of local and national information, but also as a reading tool.

Parents can go through the newspaper with their children and select articles that may be of interest. A section devoted to local events or a particular theme, such as sports or fitness, may be good starting points.

Children can have fun matching headlines with photos and following the sequence of the stories that continue on another page. They’re also bound to be exposed to a number of new words and phrases as they read newspaper articles, which helps improve their vocabulary.

STRENGTHEN WRITING SKILLS

Newspaper articles are written differently than books. Exposing children to a journalistic style of writing can help them with their own writing assignments. Teachers often stress that narratives and other writing assignments should follow a certain format so students learn to express themselves clearly. Students are urged to validate statements with proof and to have a logical flow to their work.

By reading articles in newspapers, students can gain an understanding of how to introduce a subject, expand on facts and summarize a point. Students who tend to be more pragmatic writers may connect with the journalistic style of writing more so than students who excel at creative prose.

Children can practice reporting on different events in and around their communities, emulating the style of writing presented in newspapers. They also can learn the differences between news and opinion pieces.

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MAKE CURRENT EVENTS ACCESSIBLE

Newspapers are an inexpensive connection to culture and information from around the world.

Through newspaper articles, students can better understand political, financial and entertainment issues spanning the globe. Staying abreast of the latest news from around the world can help students become more well-rounded and learned.

Students who may have read about events in a history book can compare those accounts to current information on what is happening in the world today.

DEVELOP AN EYE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Stunning, award-winning photographs are published in newspapers nearly every day.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and newspaper photography helps readers interpret stories and bring the words to life through imagery. Access to newspaper photography can open up an entirely new world for children. It also may inspire their own creative works.

Students may be inundated with technological resources both at school and home, but let us never forget the great resource and benefits of our local newspaper.

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The Most Magnificent Thing Written by: Ashley Spires Illustrated by: Ashley Spires Published by: Kids Can Press Intended for ages: Preschool through second grade.

A little girl has a great idea to make a “most magnificent thing.” She plans it out perfectly, hires her best friend as her assistant, gathers supplies and finds a great place to work. However, once she starts building, she runs into trouble. She ends up mad and frustrated and quits. A walk calms her down enough to think though the problem and she tries again.

“I didn’t like the book at first because the girl got angry and quit. But it was good to see her take a break to calm down and think and then to try again. We should all learn to keep trying or we will never know if we can succeed at our work.” — Reading helper in Salkum

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Home Alone Safely

Once a child has reached the maturity and age to consider being home alone an option, a few steps and thoughts should be carried out together. Below are a few to get a good start.

Play, "What If"

What if there was a fire in the laundry room?

What if a stranger knocked on the door?

What if the phone stopped working?

What if the power went out?

What if they got hurt?

What if a mail carrier, police officer or delivery person comes to the door?

What if there is a noise outside?

What if there is an earthquake?

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-Leave supplies: working flashlights, first-aid kit, working phone, fire extinguisher, band-aids, water, food, whistle.

(Make sure to go over each supply, how to use it and what it is for).

-Remove dangerous items.

-Lock up detergents, cleaners, medicine, etc.

-Remind your child not to let friends or anyone else know when they will be home alone.

-Check the fire alarms before leaving.

-Clear the stove of any items and check the oven if you are going to allow cooking (no cooking is the best practice).

-Lock the doors before you leave.

Telephone Fire Extinguisher

Check-Ins

Regular check-ins can make the child feel not so alone and put the parent at ease. A regular call every half-hour or hour can ease the minds of both parent and child, provide contact for updates and questions and positive reinforcement to the child. For the child, it lets them know the parent is still available, even if not there physically.

Emergency Ready

Have a list of phone numbers.

Include contact information for anyone who should be called in case of emergency. Discuss together who would be good to call and post the list in order of who should be called first to last. Include parents/guardians, family, family friends, neighbors and any other trusted adults known to the family. *Try to include only those who are known to answer regularly or would be available right away.

Set Rules

Talk together about answering the door, if friends may come over, if cooking is allowed, if leaving the home is OK and who they can answer the phone for.

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Columbus’ landing changed both the European and the American continents forever. The Spanish called the Americas the “New World.” But the Americas—both North and South— were not “new.” They were old continents just like Europe, Asia and the others.

However, the trading between the continents that resulted from Columbus’ trip made the entire world new. It brought many changes to people and places all over the world.

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Columbus’ sailors traded buttons and tools for Native American hamacas (hammocks). These made excellent beds on board ship.

Trading hamacas was just the beginning.

Corn and potatoes were also new to the Europeans. They became important foods in both Europe and Africa.

The outside or frame of a ship is called its hull. How many of these things can you find hiding in the hull of the above ship? comb hammer broom fish pencil eyeglasses

Unfortunately, Europeans also brought new diseases to the Americas.

Diseases such as smallpox, measles and the flu eventually caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Native Americans.

Standards Link: History/Social Science: Students describe the early explorations of the Americas and the cooperation and conflicts that existed between the Indian nations, explorers and settlers.

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Look at the list of things Europeans and Americans traded.

Then draw a line from each word in the list to its matching scrambled word.

What Europe Got from the Americas NRCO TUNEPSA ESOMOTAT PESLPAENIP CABTOOC ATSOPOTE LOCCOHTEA SMOMCHAK KUPMSNIP

potatoes What the Americas pigs Got from Europe corn cattle ESEGE pineapples ESEB chickens PAGSER geese GPSI bees grapes TLEACT tobacco NISHCEKC hammocks chocolate peanuts pumpkins tomatoes

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Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, kids hay maze, corn bin and haunted corn maze. Schools and daycares welcome.

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Applefest & pumpkin patch open now every weekend in October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5.00 parking.

Music, wagon rides, farm animals, children’s games and prizes, goat walk, point rides and many local vendors.

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Transforming pumpkins into cleverly carved creations is a favorite Halloween tradition for many. Each October, glowing pumpkins take up residence near doorsteps and porches, adding to the magical ambiance of the season.

Today, many people carve jack-o’-lanterns, with some featuring just smiling or grimacing faces while others are far more artistic creations.

These tips can help anyone carve a pumpkin.

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Pumpkin patch opens daily 10 a.m. - Dusk Many Varieties of Decorative Gourds Haunted Forest open Friday and Saturday Nights, Dark until 11pm Corn Maze Open Daily 10am - Dusk Flashlight Corn Maze open Friday and Saturday nights, Dark until 11:00pm

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Osborn Country Harvest • Our Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Hayride, Corn Bin, Kids Hay Maze, will open all Saturday and Sundays in October from 10 am to 6 pm.

• Our Haunted Corn Maze hours will be posted.

• The Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze is open Tuesday thru Friday 3 pm to 6 pm.

• We also have times during the week to accommodate schools and day cares.

Please call for pricing and reservations.

We except Cash, Visa, American Express and local checks.

Please remember this is a working farm and dress appropriately.

Please leave your pets at home.

• Begin With A Fresh Pumpkin

Look for a pumpkin with a green stem. If the pumpkin has been sitting around for too long or has been handled too much, the stem can get brittle and/or fall off. A thick, fresh pumpkin is best for carving.

• Plan Your Ideas

• Cut A Hole In The Back

Draw a plan for your pumpkin before you make your first cut, then transfer that design to the pumpkin with a pen or a thin marker. Pumpkin-carving kits come with designs that can be “traced” by poking small holes to create the outline of the design.

• Don’t Cut All The Way Through

According to Brooklyn-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, cutting off the top of the pumpkin can affect its structural integrity and cause it to rot faster. Instead, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin and use an electric light to illuminate it. LEDs are advisable because they don’t generate much heat, which can cook and rot the pumpkin from the inside out.

• Delay Carving Until The Last Minute

Many professional pumpkin artists do not actually cut clear Wait until the day before Halloween through the flesh of the pumpkin. They carve and shave off to begin carving. Pumpkins are a layers of the outer rind until it becomes more perishable item, and they’ll begin to rot translucent. The level of transparency as soon as you begin carving. Spritzing can be adjusted based on how much them with water can help them stay skin is removed and as a way to fresh, but there’s no turning back the add texture and shadowing. clock once the first cut is made.

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Teacher Feature Frederic Noreau 5th grade,

Washington Elementary, Centralia

Mr. Noreau with daughters Cicilia, 7, and Isabelle, 4.

Mr. Noreau was nominated because of the impression he left with many who saw the article about the formal meal he hosted. The luncheon, created by a desire to include manners and etiquette into the nutrition chapters of their health class, was prepared by him, served by his wife and enjoyed by all his students.

How long have you been teaching?

Seven years.

Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling your students?

Be kind.

What inspires you the most in regards to teaching?

I teach because I love learning. Every student is unique; every day is different. Like a never-ending trip, you learn something new every day.

What hobbies, interests, do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

Family time, cooking, wood working, skiing, golfing and reading.

What made you decide to become a teacher?

The realization I needed to pursue my calling and not a job.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was little — probably a hockey player.

I think I wanted to be a politician for a while too.

What is a favorite teaching memory?

Every time a student has that smile/smirk/stance of pride after accomplishing something they’ve been trying to do— whether academically or socially.

Kids: Do you have any other questions you wished SWW Family asked your teachers for this page?

Send your ideas to 321 N. Pearl St. Centralia, Wa 98531 or have your parents help email us at jviall@swwfamily.com.

Send in nominations for your favorite teacher, student, class or coach.

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Let’s look at the amazing story of a favorite treat – POPCORN! Waaaaaaaay before there were movies, there was popcorn.

Archeologists have found evidence that makes them think people could have snacked on popcorn more than _________ years ago!

Follow the maze to find the missing number!

True or False: Ancient kernels of popcorn found in Peru can still pop.

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True or False: Native Americans introduced popped corn to pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving. They liked to hold an oiled ear of popcorn on a stick over the fire, then munch the popped kernels right off the cob.

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8 True or False: Pilgrims used to eat popcorn cereal for breakfast, pouring milk and sugar over it.

Standards Link: History: Compare and contrast everyday life in different times and places and recognize that some things change over time.

Inside the hard shell of a kernel of popcorn there is a little bit of . When the kernel gets really , the water inside turns into . The pressure from the steam causes the kernel to explode and ...

You get a fluffy white popped kernel!

Use yellow to color all the popcorn pieces that have words that rhyme with Use red to color all the pieces with words that rhyme with .

Standards Link: Word Analysis: Recognize rhyming words. Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Store popcorn kernels in a tightly sealed jar so that they will not dry out.

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Day Trip Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation 2907 Pioneer Road | Long Beach, WA (360) 642-5553 10 a.m. to 5 p.m daily through December 15 *Self-guided walking tour; year-round, 8 a.m. to dusk

Museum

Visit the museum and learn the history of the cranberry and all about bog preparation, planting and marketing cranberry products.

Grab some Cranberry ice cream in the gift shop!

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Walking Tour

Tour the farm and get a first-hand look at different varieties of cranberries, irrigation systems and how crops are planted and cultivated. During October, visitors can also see the crop being harvested. *Group tours may be arranged

History

Cranberry farming in the Southwest corner of Washington state has a more than 100-year history. A Massachusetts visitor observed the native berries growing in the marshes and was impressed with the area’s resemblance to Cape Cod. Convinced the soil could be successfully adapted to the cultivation of commercial cranberries, a partnership of four entrepreneurs purchased more than 1,600 acres between 1872 and 1877 for as little as $1 an acre.

There are currently about 235 growers on the West Coast from British Columbia to Oregon. The industry has year-round demand for juices, canned goods and a variety of cranberry products, with 99 percent of local growers acting as part of an Ocean Spray cooperative.

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Ian K. turns 13 on October 30!

Elanie P. turns 3 on October 1!

Samuel E. turns 5 on October 31!

Amanda L. turns 10 on October 4!

Rowan C. turns 10 on October 7!

Adrien Z. turns 11 on October 20!

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Nicholle V. turns 9 on October 17!

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Back to School, Back to Sleep Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits for a Happy Child

by Maggi Hume of Northwest Pediatrics, ARNP How much sleep does my child need?

School-aged children’s sleep needs vary. For children from about kindergarten through middle school, 10-12 hours is appropriate. Tweens and teens require anywhere from 8-10 hours. Although many teens will try to stay up late and feel they are getting “enough” sleep by getting 6-7 hours, the developing brain requires more sleep.

So how is getting kids to settle down and catch those z’s accomplished easier?

Lights, Camera, Catch some Zzzs! Limiting Electronic Use Although many children and teens enjoy watching a movie or catching up on social media before bedtime, use of electronics actually disrupts the production of hormones important for sleeping.

One of these hormones, melatonin, essentially tells the body to sleep. The blue light wavelengths emitted by tablets, laptops and cellphones suppress the production of melatonin, which can interrupt sleep cycles and delay bedtime.

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If your child or teen is going to use screens prior to bedtime, limit the brightness of the screen.

In addition to limiting brightness, there are apps available for cellphones and tablets that can filter out the blue wavelengths. Search your device’s “App Store” for “Blue Light Filter” or “Twilight” for further information.

Dietary Assistance • Dietary changes that can aid sleep include the following: • Avoid caffeine. Caffeinated beverages include coffee, tea, energy drinks and soda. Foods that may include a small amount of caffeine include chocolate and chocolate-flavored desserts.

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Some studies show that a cup of warm milk before sleep can help. This is because milk contains an amino acid called tryptophan — it’s the same thing that makes us feel sleepy after Thanksgiving turkey!

Supplemental Help Melatonin is a hormone the body naturally releases to promote sleep. It has been studied in adults for short term use, but is not recommended for long term use. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not routinely recommend the use of melatonin for chronic sleeping problems.

Melatonin is only available over the counter as a supplement and as such is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is recommended that you consult with your child’s healthcare provider prior to beginning any supplements, teas or other over-the-counter sleep aids.

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OCTOBER 2017 Discuss what would make a healthy vegetarian meal.

How much do you know about farms and farming? Make a list of all the crops that are grown in your area.

Collect fall leaves and with paper and white craft glue, use them to create colorful animals.

Berries, grasses and flower petals will work too.

Encourage a safer It’s World environment and be Teacher’s Day healthy at the same time — join students tomorrow — make a card for your around the world teacher thanking and celebrate the 20th anniversary of them for their hard work and caring.

Walk to School Day

Start preparing for Halloween.

Who will you be on Halloween — a pirate, a witch, a robot or a princess?

Start preparing the costume you will need.

Draw a picture of the ship the Santa Maria to celebrate the day.

Make a checklist of all the dangers in homes that cause fires. Then list the steps you can take to prevent fires.

Using pictures cut from magazines, make a collage of a farm and all the animals and crops you might find on a farm in your area.

Write a story about a treasure you might find hidden in a huge pile of leaves.

Do you know what these three words mean: pragmatic, peloton, provision?

Look them up in a dictionary.

Dictionary Day

Write a poem in honor of a classmate or friend. List lots of words you might use to describe the friend and then put them in your poem.

Rent a classic Halloween movie tonight. Try Casper, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, or It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Enjoy them with your family.

The 2017 National Red Ribbon Week begins today.

Start by doing 20 jumping jacks. Increase the number by 5 every day until you can do 40.

World Vegetarian Day

Make sure you have something bright or reflective on your Halloween costume.

Get batteries for your flashlight.

Or celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving today.

Carve a pumpkin today.

Save the seeds and have a parent help you roast them.

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Make a map showing an escape route in your home in the event of a fire.

Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.

Discuss with the class what can make you afraid and ways to overcome fear.

Read a bedtime story to a parent or sibling today.

Farmer’s Day

Design a flag for Remember someone your school or less fortunate than classroom? Do you yourself today with have a mascot? a random act of Include your mascot kindness. in your flag design.

Go on a hike, collect leaves and then identify the tree using a Tree Identification Guide.

Wear your jeans today.

National Denim Day

Type out the letters of the alphabet in the correct order on a computer keyboard. Can you say the letters of the alphabet in reverse order?

Look through The Chronicle for local events, seasonal concerts and celebrations.

Draw a picture of your family. Post it to celebrate Family History Month.

This is National Make a Difference Use a tortilla as a Magic Week. Find Day is celebrated base and invent a magic trick that each year over this your own pizza.

Have a parent help you can perform for weekend. Volunteer your family. you cook it. to help someone or check out the Make a Difference Day online project database.

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Language Without Sound

Appreciating the enrichment that American Sign Language brings to the lives of both hearing and deaf individuals

by Megan Berry of Centralia

The basic function of language is to allow people to communicate — to ask questions, tell stories, explain feelings, etc.

Whether it’s Spanish, French or English, the languages most of us are familiar with are spoken.

Such languages are aptly termed “sign languages.” Sign languages use a combination of hand shapes, gestures, facial expressions and body postures to portray words and concepts.

Sign languages have their own vocabulary, sentence structure and grammar — including idioms and puns. People fluent in a sign language can express a full range of thought and emotion with their hands and bodies. No speech necessary!

Did you know that each of these languages (and many more!) have a purely visual counterpart? A language that does not rely on the use of sound and speech?

In the United States, many people who are deaf and hard of hearing use American Sign Language (ASL). Do not make the mistake of assuming, however, that ASL is the only form of communication in the deaf community. Spoken and written English and other varieties of signing are also used. In fact, people fluent in ASL and English are considered bilingual because ASL is a recognized world language.

I had the opportunity to interview four local people fluent in ASL. Two are deaf and two are not. They shared their insights and experiences with sign language and deaf culture.

Cynthia Murray, Chehalis

“Sign language is not my primary language, as I do speak as well,” says Cynthia Murray. Cynthia was born deaf and started learning to sign in high school when she took ASL as a foreign language class. Up until then, she relied on lip reading and notes to understand what people were saying.

Cynthia’s knowledge of ASL was particularly beneficial when she reached college. She recalls an early experience at a lecture: “I can remember the first time…seeing the interpretation through the interpreter and thinking, ‘That’s what the teacher said?!’ I knew I was missing a bit before, but was in total awe how much I was really missing.”

Following college, Cynthia spent more than 20 years working with deaf and hearing students as a paraeducator. She was also employed with the state of Washington for eight years. In 2009, she and her husband decided to start their own company, and currently, Cynthia is the CEO and co-owner of 4Legz All Natural Dog Treats.

Interesting Fact

Although the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia share English as a common oral language, the sign languages for each of these countries are not interchangeable.

American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL) and Australian Sign Language (Auslan) are all separate languages.

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Allison Berry, Centralia

Allison Berry recalls her interest in sign language beginning around the age of four. “A [sign language] program for kids came on PBS after a show my grandma watched,” she says, “I feel like it was always a part of me.”

Her interest in signing continued into elementary school when, in third grade, she begged her parents and teachers for permission to help in the special education classroom. “The two deaf students in the class were fascinating. Not that they were able to sign much at that point — but I knew some sign and really wanted to communicate with them,” she recalls.

In the following years, Allison would expand her knowledge of sign language and become fluent in ASL through, as she puts it, “a few sign language classes, a few interpreting classes, and mostly experience.” She babysat for a family with a deaf son and she worked as an educational interpreter for deaf students in public school and college-level classes.

Allison has two teenage daughters who are also fluent in ASL. The girls’ dad is deaf, so of course they use sign language to communicate with him. Allison explains that their ASL skills come in handy in other situations as well: “I always use it to communicate with my daughters across a room or in crowds…Also, to put an end to unacceptable behavior, my mommysign seems stronger than my mommy-voice.”

Maggie DePuye-Phillips, Adna

Maggie DePuye-Phillips began learning to speak and sign at the age of three. Born with a bilateral moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss, Maggie was enrolled in a public school program for deaf and hard of hearing students. The teachers there taught dually in voice and Signed Exact English (SEE).

Maggie is quick to point out that SEE is a mode of manual communication but not an actual language. “It is a system utilized to help teach children how to read and write in proper English,” she clarifies.

“Words are signed verbatim…and there are ‘signs’ for endings such as -ly, -ed, etc.”

Maggie learned ASL in college and since then it has been a big part of her life. “I fell in love with ASL because I finally understood [a] sign language that was conceptually accurate,” she says. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a master’s degree in deafness rehabilitation counseling, Maggie spent 15 years working with deaf and hard of hearing students and teaching ASL courses.

These days, Maggie is a full-time caregiver for her husband who is a disabled veteran. She explains that her method of communication varies depending on the situation: “I use voice when I am communicating with my hearing peers or out in public. However, I voice and sign with my husband who lost hearing while serving in the Marine Corps.” She and her husband designate one day a week as “Silent Sundays” when they use only ASL.

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Breanna Berry, Centralia

Breanna Berry grew up learning ASL so she could communicate with her father, who was born deaf.

“As long as I can remember, my sister and I have been signing,” says Breanna, who is now 14 years old and fluent in ASL. Breanna feels fortunate to be a part of the deaf community.

She mentions that sometimes people will express sympathy when they find out her dad is deaf. “We don’t look at it as something to pity,” she declares. “My sister and I get to grow up in the deaf culture and the hearing culture!”

What do you wish more people understood about sign language or deafness?

“Many people assume that ALL deaf/hard of hearing individuals sign or lipread, when that is not the case! We are individuals with our own uniqueness and preferences…There is diversity in our own deaf community. We do appreciate hearing people putting forth effort in learning sign language!”

- Maggie DePuye-Phillips “Refrain from using [the term] ‘hearing impaired.’ It is not the terminology used anymore…For a person with a hearing loss, ‘deaf ’ and ‘hard of hearing’ is used.”

- Cynthia Murray

Breanna embraces her bicultural identity and is proud of her signing abilities. “It’s a super-cool language,” she says, “because you’re painting a picture in order to tell someone something.”

Smiling, Breanna adds that she and her sister can use ASL if they don’t want people to know what they’re saying. “It’s just an amazing talent and language to have,” she proclaims.

Megan Berry enjoys learning more about her little corner of the world while researching and writing articles for this publication.

She resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde, and their daughter, Susannah.

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