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Fill snow days with activities and fun!
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of the day off. The bin can include board games, books, building block sets, paints, and other crafts. blizzard of white flakes has been 7 Plan for an indoor picnic. Kids falling through the night, and the will probably want to spend a portion school phone chain has begun. of the day playing out in the snow. As expected, children will have a After all of that physical activity, day off from school, leaving parents theyÕre bound to be famished. Spread scrambling for ways to keep children a blanket out on the living room floor occupied and supervised. and enjoy a picnic of sandwiches, Snow days may be coveted by snacks and hot chocolate. Kids will kids (and teachers), but they may not enjoy the novelty of eating this way. be as beloved by parents who are 7 Get cooking. Another way to fill unaccustomed to having kids home the day is to have children participate during the week. Working parents in making meals. A snowy day is a whose businesses are open do not great time to prepare meals for the have the same luxury as their children rest of the week, as well as tinker to roll over in bed and avoid trekking with hearty, belly-filling recipes. through the white stuff. Older children can help with cutting But just because snow days are vegetables and meats, while younger unexpected, that does not mean kids can add seasonings to pots and parents canÕt plan for them. mix ingredients. Involve the kids in 7 Establish a snow day plan. choosing which meals to cook. Baking Parents who cannot take days off from bread is another fun activity and work will need a contingency plan for enables kids to sculpt dough and then snow days. Organize a snow day club, eat the fruits of their labors. wherein school parents rotate taking 7 Go the movies. If roads are children for the day. Working parents passable, consider a trip to the movie can reciprocate by taking the school theater, where you can enjoy a kids on a weekend and letting the other matinee. Bring a few friends along and parents have a Òdate night.Ó make it a fun-filled outing. 7 Create a snow day entertainment 7 Create snow art. Fill squeeze or bin. Rather than having kids spend squirt bottles with some water and food the day watching television or playing coloring. Allow kids to go out in the on their tablets, parents can establish yard and create some pictures with the a snow day entertainment bin to snow as their canvas. encourage their kids to make the most 7 Catch up on cleaning. Cleaning
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mayy not be the most exciting snow day activity, but it might be the most productive. Children can spend time sorting through toys and belongings in their rooms. 7 Take a nature walk. Grab those boots and insulated pants and head
outdoors. A walk in the brisk, cold air can boost spirits and introduce kids to the beauty of winter landscapes. Take the camera along and encourage kids to snap pictures of their favorite vistas.
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The history behind some beloved Christmas songs
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written for the Bob Hope film, "The Lemon Drop Kid." Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song oliday traditions vary from family "Tinkle Bell," but his wife dissuaded to family, but one component him from using the word "tinkle." of the holidays that seems to 7 "White Christmas": Irving Berlin be universally enjoyed is a good believed his song "White Christmas" Christmas song. Music is piped would be an instant hit. His prediction throughout malls and stores to entertain was correct, especially after singer shoppers, and favorite tunes may be Bing Crosby recorded it. on the radio or streamed through 7 "Jingle Bells": Although it has a digital music service as families become one of the more popular decorate their homes. Christmas songs, "Jingle Bells" really Many people may love Christmas was written for Thanksgiving. It's also songs and carols, but not everyone one of the oldest holiday songs of shares the same favorites. Thankfully, American origin. James Lord Pierpont, there's no shortage of material when the song's author, was inspired by it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring the famous sleigh races of Medford, there's something for everyone. Massachusetts. In 2014, Time magazine researched 7 "Do You Hear What I Hear": records at the U.S. Copyright Office to Noel Regney wrote this song as a call determine the most popular and most to peace during the Cuban Missile recorded Christmas songs since 1978. Crisis. The original context has long when copyright registrations were been forgotten, and "Do You Hear digitized. The following are some of What I Hear" is now a staple of the more beloved holiday tunes and a holiday celebrations. bit of history about each song. 7 "Santa Claus is Coming to 7 "Silent Night": One of the most Town": James Gillespie wrote this tune rerecorded songs in history (733 while riding a subway and reminiscing versions since 1978), "Silent Night," about his childhood with his brother. was composed in 1818 by Franz It became a hit after being performed Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by at the famed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Joseph Mohr. It was first performed Parade. on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas 7 "The Christmas Song": This parish church in Oberndorf, a village classic Christmas song was written in Austria. Today's version is a slow in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel lullaby, but it's believed the original TormŽ. It's usually subtitled "Chestnuts was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time. Roasting on an Open Fire." The song 7 "O Holy Night": This popular was written during a heat wave as a song was composed by Adolphe way to think cool thoughts. It only took Adam in 1847 to a French poem 40 minutes to write the music and some titled, "Minuit, chrŽtiens (Midnight, of the lyrics. Nat King Cole's rendition Christians)." Many notable performers, of the song is among the more popular including Perry Como, CŽline Dion, versions. Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Christmas songs are enjoyed and Lea Michele, have performed "O Holy performed year after year. Popular Night." songs continue to endure and attract 7 "Silver Bells": Now a Christmas new fans. classic, "Silver Bells" originally was
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A profile on local teacher Forrest Dickison Courtesy of Logos School
hand he wore half a black glove which he used to draw on one of the screens. After I sitting down I noticed that ave you ever opened up a child’s balanced atop one of his screens stood book and been dazzled by the a Lego spaceship, and on the wall vibrant illustrations and drawings behind his desk were pasted several within? Then have you ever wondered sketches. This is where he creates other where those drawings came from? worlds for the books he illustrates and This is what 23- year- old Moscow where the only boundaries are his native Forrest Dabney Dickison does imagination. for a living. He is an illustrator, but his In retrospect, he says that his Logos talents do not stop there; he is also an education has equipped him with accomplished oil painter, a profound the ability to learn as he goes and it doodler, and a movie storyboard has also given him the ability to think creator. He is currently working on a critically about the world around him. animated book trailer. On top of this, it has broadened his Forrest’s roots go deep into the artistic horizons by giving him the Palouse soil. He has lived here all of ability to apply multiple disciplines in his life since being born at Gritman his artistic realms. hospital in 1992. His education started Being an artist for a living is no easy when he joined the Logos kindergarten gig; according to Forrest, if you want halfway through the school year. He to be good, it has to be a full-time job. has been drawing since he was quite When working on a project, Forrest young, starting with tanks and battle will do 60-70 hour weeks to get the scenes. However, it wasn’t until his project in by the deadline. On top senior year in high school that he of that, his artist brain never stops decided he didn’t want to do anything working; whenever he looks at the else for a living other than being an world around him he is contemplating artist. On completion of his high school how he might draw it or how he might education in 2010, Dickison dove capture that expression or the way that straight into college at the University light comes through the window. of Idaho. After four years as an art Forrest gets his inspiration from student he graduated from the U of I in normal people and from life in general. 2014 with a bachelor’s of fine arts with He also draws from his experiences in an emphasis in painting. nature, such as hiking and camping During his senior year of college he trips. Books are another source of had started working at Canon Press, a inspiration for him and even a color he Christian publishing house in Moscow, might see. where he has worked up to the present. When asked why he chose to He also does freelance art work on the become an artist, he responded that side. he enjoys working for himself, and he As I walked into Canon, I found finds it rewarding when he finishes a Forrest in a back office surrounded by piece. On top of this, he loves creating three computer monitors. On his right
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the worlds that the characters in a story live and adventure in. Later er he mentioned that, as an artist, he has become a professional observer. He then gave the example of watching how light reflects off an apple, or simply sitting in an airport and watching people go by. Forrest has illustrated several children’s books, including Hello Front cover illustrat ion by Forrest Dick ison for the book Ninja, which “Hello Ninja”. was chosen as Ar tw or k co urtesy of Logos Sc Starbucks’ itunes hool pick of the week and Bhah Bhah Black world Sheep, which has a rural flowing hill of drawing and to inspire young background much like the Palouse. minds. He has also illustrated a collegeHis students describe him as a level biology textbook, and he is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who contributor to the Montana Gallery of gives good advice and is able to Art. maintain a fun class atmosphere. This year Forrest was asked to come To any up-and-coming artists his back and teach an art elective at Logos advice is to draw all the time, but where his father offers an economics also not to become so consumed with elective and his brother teaches drawing that you are not living life. the humanities full time. He gladly This practice should be daily and accepted and has been teaching high- deliberate, and you need to enjoy schoolers how to draw since school doing it. These are the basic skills he began in August. As an art teacher, he is instilling in his students, as he gives wishes not only to pass on his learning back to Logos School every Tuesday but also to expose his students to the and Thursday morning.
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on’t you just love winter? What a joy it is to play outside all day long and then return home to be welcomed by the most delicious of aromas: comfort food. Here are some suggestions that are bound to please young and old alike after a day of winter activities. 7 Lunch: French onion soup What could be better than a bowl of French onion soup for warming you up? Every spoonful melts in your mouth in this simple yet decadent dish. To add a touch of originality use gruyere, parmesan, emmental, or gouda cheese. And don’t forget the croutons! 7 Snack: Maple taffy For anyone with a sweet tooth, a bit of homemade maple taffy is the ultimate in guilty pleasures, and it’s simple to make as well. Just boil some authentic maple syrup over low heat until it reaches a temperature of 2390 F, and then pour it over a rectangular
dish of packed snow to create strips a few inches long. Roll up the taffy on wooden sticks or small spoons, and Bob’s your uncle! 7 Supper: Fondue A great meal for winter evenings, there’s nothing like a fondue to satisfy all concerned. For hearty appetites, why not offer the height of foody delight: a trio of fondues, starting with an appetizer cheese fondue, a hot broth fondue as the main course, and a chocolate one for dessert. Pure heaven! 7 Dessert: Hot chocolate How about ending your day on a high note by concocting a succulent chocolate drink to quell that bedtime craving? Add a bit of whipped cream, marshmallows, and a spoonful of a flavored liqueur; there’s nothing too good for your hot chocolate! And how about a movie with that?
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Marissa’s trip to Crossfit Coloring Contest Winner Written by Marissa Peterson, age 7
I went to cool Crossfit. I rowed the black rower. My auntie was there. It was so cool. I felt so good. It is extremely fun. We got to go there every day. “Who wants to go?” I like Crossfit. A lot.
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