Lower School Cub Chronicles, January, 2012

Strengthening The Mind & Deepening The Spirit

Volume II Issue III 2012 Lower School Newspaper Staff

Cub Chronicles

Alice Adams Caroline Badagliacca Cameron Calcano Alexa Choy Caroline Collins Alexandra Dally Clay Garrett Bridget Hamlet Elizabeth Hisler Eva Iannaccone Elodie Nix Jacqueline Prata Isabella Quinson Mariana Soto Grace Sperber Carolina Suaid Arielle Uygur Jimena Villegas

REMEMBERING 9/11 9/11 Memorial By: Clay Garrett In lower Manhattan, they have opened a Memorial to th

remember the September 11 attacks. The Memorial is there to honor the people who died during the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., and the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. At the site there are twin pools each about an acre in size that sit where the two towers used to stand. Every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks is listed by name on bronze panels that surround the pools. For those of you who are looking for a specific name, the

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arrangement of names can be found on Kiosk directories around the plaza.

Inside this issue: 9/11 Memorial

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9/11 Memorial and Museum

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Hansel and Gretel Opera

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Polar Bears

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Christmas

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Future Problem Solving

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Book Club

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4th Grade Science

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Black Friday

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Kindle Fire

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Getting to know Fara Williams

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Wheaton Arts Center

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Grandparents’ & Special Visitors’

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9/11 Memorial and Museum By: Jacqueline Prata I recently went to visit the 9/11 Memorial in NYC. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two pools (north and south) where the World Trade Centers were located. It is a tribute to the 2,983 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001 and February 26th, 1993. The names of every person who died are written around the pools.

There are hundreds of white oak and sweet gum trees around the buildings that honor the twin towers. A museum will open next year to educate everyone about what happened. I learned my father knew people who died that day and we saw their names listed around the pools. It was a very sad but peaceful and a beautiful tribute to all involved. I think everyone should visit, and learn more about 9/11 in hopes of building a better future.

Hansel and Gretel Opera By: Isabella Quinson In December the 4th grade went to see the Hansel and Gretel Opera at SUNY Purchase.

Everybody thought it was exciting and loud. I did too. The people who sang had very loud, high pitched voices. At the end, the audience got to ask questions. We found out most of the performers were girls and some of them played boy parts because of their high pitched voices. All the performers were nice and super talented.

Polar Bears

By: Carolina Suaid and Cameron Calcano Did you know that Polar Bears may be extinct by 2100? There are so many reasons why they might be extinct but the main one is Global Warming. For you and me global warming is lovely as it may offer us a break from winter, but remember we said Polar Bears. The heat that is produced as a result of global warming is melting the ice. So baby polar bears can become stranded when blocks drift far apart since cubs can’t swim long distances. Global warming affects what they eat, their life spans, life cycle, behavior and habitat — YIKES!!! We asked a couple of questions to a visitor all the way from London about this situation. We asked, “What should we do to save the polar

bears?” She answered, “I think we should send people down there and bring them to shelters and places where they’ll be safe.” We asked, “Do you think people should risk their lives trying to save the polar bears? They could fall right through the ice or be surrounded by bunch of wild bears.” “Well, maybe they could hire top professionals and get a plane system going, you know not one at a time.” “Thanks.” “No problem.” So you can see that the polar bears’ ecosystem is sensitive to climate change? Come on! Think green! Save the Polar Bears! Turn off the faucet ! Save electricity! Let’s save the Polar Bears!

Christmas By: Caroline Collins

On Christmas, the snow falls swiftly and quietly. Glowing lights shimmer on the tree. Presents at the bottom, a glittering silver star at the top. Family gathered together having a good time. The fire is crackling. Everyone is warm and snug. It’s a great Christmas! I hope you had a great holiday too!

Book Club

Future Problem Solving

By: Elodie Nix, Clay Garrett, and Jimena Villegas

By: Grace Sperber FPS takes place in the Lower School Science Lab as an after-school activity. Students of this program or FPSers work in teams, looking at a worldwide problem, doing a lot of research, and creating solutions for it. Here are some comments FPSers have made: “I liked the topic “All in a Days Work.” I like the robots” – Elodie Nix “I like the way the teams are made up and how you make friends with 5th graders” – Daniella Tocco “What I like about FPS is that all children from grades 4-12 each get to be a part of a project, while having a lot of fun on the way” – Giselle Grey

Recently the 4th grade book club finished the book, The Get Rich Quick Club by Dan Gutman.

Some girls said that they loved sharing their predictions about the book and sharing their favorite parts. I asked one girl , “How do you connect with the book?” She answered, “ I connect with this book because I want to start a club to earn money!” I also talked to Mrs. Hastings, who started our book club. She said that her first career was as a journalist. And her favorite thing to do is spend time with students and share books.

The next book we will read is Amazing Morning on Orange Street by Jeanette Rocklin. I think I’m going to like it!

4th Grade Science By: Caroline Badagliacca In November the 4th grade was studying Ecosystems in science class. At that time we were learning about pollutants.

We focused on three major ones in particular: Acid rain, fertilizer, and road salt. To replicate acid rain we used vinegar, for road salt we used salt (the kind you use at the dinner table), and for fertilizer we used a mild fertilizer. Our class separated into three groups, one for each pollutant. We tested our group’s pollutant in a test ecosystem. We had no live animals, that way no animal got hurt. We observed what happened to each ecosystem from the pollutant used. Then, each group did some research to find out about their topic. After each group read, they created a poster explaining all about their pollutant and presented it to the class. While each group presented its poster, they were filmed. The film can be viewed on the CSH website. We all learned a lot about pollutants and are more aware that they exist and can harm our Earth.

Black Friday By: Arielle Uygur

Kindle Fire By: Elizabeth Hisler

Ever hear of Black Friday? On November 25, 2011, there was Black Friday.

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year with sales on everything you can imagine. From toys to electronics — you name it. So many people want to be the first ones in and the first ones out. Stores open at midnight. Some people camp outside of the stores. Although it seems fun, Black Friday can actually be quite dangerous.

Many of you may know that we are now allowed to read on Kindles at school. I interviewed Jacqueline Prata about having the privilege to read on Kindles.

“So, Jacqueline, do you think it’s better now that you have a Kindle to read on?” “Yes, the page is brighter and the letters are bigger.”

“Do you think the Kindles are better than books?”

“Well, yes, because turning the pages is fun, but I miss the books a little.”

Getting to know Fara Williams By: Carolina Suaid Last fall I went to a soccer clinic owned by the Darien Soccer Association. There, I met Fara Williams. You might be wondering who Fara Williams is? Fara Williams is one of the top soccer players for England. Actually, let me be more specific. She played for the Women’s World Cup last summer, and she wore jersey number eight for the England National team. She’s both a lefty and a righty. She started to play soccer in lower school/middle school. She didn’t realize that she wanted to be in the World Cup she was fourteen. When she was five she started to play for fun with her friends.

Then, when she got to middle school and was seventeen (she had to be sixteen or older to try out) she tried out and got in. Her most memorable soccer moment was when she earned her first England jersey. You and I are probably thinking the same thing, is she going to play in the next World Cup? I asked her that and the answer was, “Hopefully, if they pick me.” “Well, if they do will you promise me a goal? I asked. “Yes!” she said “ Great! Goal one for England Yeah!!!!!” I shouted. It was awesome meeting with her and having her coach me. So, I am looking forward to seeing her in the next World Cup.

Wheaton Arts Center

Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day By: Eva Iannaccone

On December 10, 2011, Giselle Grey and I visited the Wheaton Arts Center in Millville, New Jersey to learn more about glass blowing. Glass blowing is an art that goes back to 50 BC. Glass blowing was created in the Roman Empire. In New Jersey they have been blowing glass for 300 years.

The Wheaton Arts Glass Factory makes glass ornaments, sculpture, dishes, and more. They ship these items all over the world.

People can take a tour of the glass factory and see people blow glass. One of the most fun things that you can do there is blow your own glass ball.

An artist makes a blown piece by taking a metal rod and dipping it into molten glass. Each time they dip it into molten glass there is a new layer to make the glass thicker. Then the artist blows into the rod to fill the glass with air. Finally they put it in a special furnace that cools the glass so it won’t blow up.

To see the glass blowing yourself visit the glass factory, Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. For more information go to www. wheaton Arts. org.

Every year the Lower School celebrates Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day. It is an opportunity for girls to invite special visitors to see and enjoy what it is like at Sacred Heart. Every year, the girls put on a performance. Also, it is a half day. Traditionally it is held on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. This year it was on November 22nd. Grandparents and Special Visitors’ Day is a great opportunity to have a fun day with your visitor.

By: Alice Adams

Hansel and Gretel Opera By: Isabella Quinson In December the 4th grade went to see the Hansel and Gretel Opera at SUNY Purchase. Everybody thought it was exciting and loud. I did too. The people who sang had very loud, high pitched voices. At the end, the audience got to ask questions. We found out most of the performers were girls and some of them played boy parts because of their high pitched voices. All the performers were nice and super talented.