Voice of the Youth, February 2015

Spring 2015

Junior Roller Derby A little girl’s adventure to become strong, powerful and, of course, super sparkly.

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SparKill, the Scariest Sparkle

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other is the cat. The cat has to get the mouse before they sit he Palouse is home to down. SparKill thinks it is so an amazing junior roller much fun! Within the short time derby team, the Wheat of her playing for the Wheat Whackers. It’s a great way Whackers, she’s already made to keep kids active, give them huge accomplishments. Her strength and meet new friends. biggest one was when she finally One recently joined Wheat chased down and caught her Whacker, SparKill explains big sister, Glitz. Of course, she that roller derby makes her feel likes skating quickly, but says it awesome, strong, powerful feels “like the wind passes you and, of course, super sparkly. super fast. When I go really fast, “It basically makes me feel like my feet get wobbly and it can be I’m in the stars.” Through roller scary.” Her next big roller derby derby, she has met so many goal is to be a SUPER STAR and new friends and has grown as a be on Team USA. young lady. In fact, now most of Roller derby is a very family her friends play roller derby. The orientated sport. Her entire sport has taught her how to be a family is involved, from her big strong woman and to follow her sister, Glitz, her Aunt, In Da dreams. It has also given her a Hood and Aunt TaKillya Rose, new determination and drive to her cousin, Nacho Killa and be a better person. her mom, Glitter Mizer. Her SparKill started skating in Aunt TaKillya Rose plays for the her garage and kitchen over all-women adult league, Rolling a year ago, and when she Hills Derby Dames and coaches turned 6, she joined the Wheat the Wheat Whackers with Glitter Whackers. Although she’s only Mizer. SparKill actually chose been playing roller derby for her derby name to be sparkly a little over a month, she has with her family, but be a little developed an intense love for scary at the same time. While the sport. She loves derby so she picked her skater number much that she doesn’t even want 204 because it makes her feel to play other sports! Outside of big, responsible and safe. derby, she likes to sing, dance, If roller derby sounds like chase boys at school, go to a blast, children over 6 years water parks, do arts and crafts old are able to join Wheat with her mom (Glitter Mizer), Whackers. Wheat Whackers eat ice cream, and play with also allow both boys and girls her sisters, My Little Ponies and to play. Please contact them makeup. When she’s out on the at president.wheatwhackers@ track, she enjoys both blocking gmail.com and jamming. Blockers are the ones that try to stop the jammer, Do you know a child evolved while the jammer is the one that in sports or our community? can score points and try to pass Highlight them in our next the opposing team’s blockers. issue. Email your information When the Wheat Whackers to Angela Kay at akay@dnews. play games at practice, her com. you will be contacted for favorite one is Cat and Mouse. more information and story One person is the mouse, the details.

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Cinemas and museums for the fight against boredom!

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natural history museums, as well as art museums or large galleries. Many ikely the most common thing smaller towns and regions also have heard during spring break is the historical museums that may be open dreaded “I’m bored!” A great during March break. way to avoid this phenomenon is to If the weather is bad, or if you would plan ahead and organize well your simply like your child to experience children’s vacation time. For starters, some culture and learning, a museum just think of all those establishments visit is a sure way to interest him or her that are perfectly suited for young in something other than the television. children during their well-deserved It’s not just because they’re on vacation vacations. that children’s brains should stop It’s well worth a day trip to go to working! Many establishments offer bigger city centers where there one can activities specifically adapted for find science and technology museums, children at this time of year, such

as discovery workshops, arts and crafts lessons, or specially adapted interactive children’s exhibits.

Another option for parents is to treat their children to a movie at the theatre. It may not be as educational as going to a museum, but children will certainly love the idea! Some movie theatres plan special programs and offer cheaper prices during spring break, taking care to present films suitable for the entire family.

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Logos School students share their poetry & artwork Bold and brave, a warrior be.

Fighting, Fighting awful sin, Yep, that was my Grandpa Linn.

The Boy

By Alex Blum 6th grade Logos School Anapestic Dimeter AABB

Fought the Germans in his tank.

He’s a man I’d like to thank.

Beat the Germans, did that too.

I love him, yes I really do.

Oh there once was a boy, Who had a small toy; When he went to the park, He would look at the lark.

Skiing

By Hero Merkle, 6th grade Logos School Dactylic Tetrameter AABB

When he went into town, On his face was no frown; For he had his small toy, And in his heart there was joy.

The Forest Black

By Jared Stokes 6th grade Logos School Iambic Tetrameter AABB At twilight when the moon is out, And when the mind is full of doubt, I walk in woods as dark as dark.

I hear the dogs begin to bark.

With my trusty .308 First I go to the forest gate, I marvel at the super height; I forge into it with no light.

As I am going through the trees, I remember that I so like cheese.

I finally come to the back, And soon my coat is on the rack.

Grandpa Linn

By Lucia Wilson, 6th grade Logos School Trochaic Tetrameter AABB Years ago a soldier he,

Lightning flashes all around.

In the middle of this squall, Stood a broken, crumbling wall.

But inside, a vole dwelt there, Safe and warm, munching a pear.

The Unicorn

By Mary Visger, 6th grade Logos School Dactylic Tetrameter AABB

Unicorn, Unicorn, gallop and run, Dancing and prancing Crashing then sliding and running is fun. and crashing and then, Merrily neighing and rearing on high, Trying to rise and then crashing again. With your one horn you can Swerving and running touch the bright sky. straight into a tree, Into the mythical world you must go, That’s what I look like Mythical animals Unicorn knows. when I start to ski.

Still he will gallop and run to the end, Unicorn, Unicorn, magical friend.

Once you are sure that you won’t look like me, The Fuzzy Bumblebee

By Julia Urquidez, Quickly you crash 6th grade Logos School and your skis go free.

Iambic Tetrameter AABB Try to rise, but you don’t think you can, This morning I woke up to see, Since you’ve been sore A little fuzzy bumblebee. ever since you began.

He was so very fat and short, In the Forest I thought that I would name him Mort.

By Abigail Visger, He then flew up to my right ear, 6th grade Logos School And whispered something very clear.

Trochaic Tetrameter AABB “Watch out,” he said, In the forest far away, “for you will see, Oak and birch begin to sway.

That you are not to mess with me.”

Rain pours down on the bare ground, Then he flew right out the door,

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And took off with a mighty soar.

I never again saw that little bee, For he was very mean to me.

The First Day of Break

By Naomi Michaels, 6th grade Logos School Anapestic Tetrameter AABB ‘Twas a cold winter night and the wind it was strong.

The old wind it was singing its mournful old song.

The limbs of the trees were all limp and all bent.

This was not how I wanted my break to be spent.

We closed all our windows and shut our old doors, While the rain kept on pouring on the lonely moors.

I lay in my bed all safe from the cold And I hope that tomorrow the weather won’t hold.

Forest Play

By Olivia Igielski, 6th grade Logos School Trochaic Tetrameter AABB Running through the woods one day, Came a boy and girl to play.

In the stream they saw a fish, Found a treasure they would cherish.

Picked some flowers for their mother.

Found a pinecone for their brother.

Then they heard their mother’s call, And they knew that that was all.

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Start planning family-friendly vacations now O

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ld-fashioned family vacations are a treasured part of many family traditions. Such excursions may be the only time families get to spend any extended time together.

Families have plenty of vacation prospects at their disposal. If this is the year your brood bucks tradition and tries a new vacation destination, explore these family-friendly possibilities.

• Find a location with hands-on activities. Children may grow bored of simply taking in the sights. Vacations that enable them to ÒdoÓ instead of just ÒseeÓ may be more enjoyable.

Visit locations with ÒtouchÓ museums or science centers that encourage kids to get in on the action. Historic locales may do demonstrations or reenactments of how life was in eras past. Remember to include children in the family activities and give things a try, such as helping paddle a canoe or light a fire on a camping trip.

• DonÕt overlook smaller theme parks. While kids may have their hearts set on traveling long distances to the widely popular theme parks, do not rule out options closer to home. Smaller parks may not have every attraction, but they do boast a variety of activities and rides that can keep children occupied for hours. Remember that amusement parks reach peak capacity when kids arenÕt in school. It may be wise to vacation at off-peak times to avoid the crowds and save time spent waiting in line.

• Choose places of cultural impact. Family vacations do not need to be limited to riding roller coasters. Children can learn a lot and take away lasting memories from

vacations that open childrenÕs eyes to something new. Visiting a large city, such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Atlanta, can be a vacation in education. Metro areas boast attractions that can excite children, including tall buildings, museums and public transportation hubs just waiting to be explored. Families venturing internationally may want to see the cultural centers of Rome, London or Athens.

• Consider a family resort. If a beachside adventure is your familyÕs idea of the perfect retreat, explore your options with regard to family resorts. For an all-inclusive price, these resorts may couple food packages with accommodations and activities to keep families happy. Check with popular hotel chains to see if they offer allinclusive packages in destinations your family wants to visit. Parents who are pressed for time often find all-inclusive resorts offer great values and donÕt involve too much advanced planning.

• Go off the grid. A memorable family vacation does not have to be spent in a the heart of it all. Booking a campsite location and then spending a few days in the great outdoors allows families to get back to nature while enjoying an inexpensive vacation.

Families can camp in lodges or basic cabins, or rough it outside in a tent.

Some families enjoy the benefits of renting an RV and visiting various campsites on their vacations. Let the activities unfold as you explore different trails and backroads along the way.

Family-vacation season is around the corner. No matter where travelers end up, the ultimate goal should be to have fun, experience something new and spend quality time together with loved ones.

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Newspapers make for an ideal educational tool M

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any of todayÕs classrooms are filled with all types of emerging technologies, which educators use to enhance their studentsÕ 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 childrenÕs 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 itÕs 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. TheyÕre 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 editorial and opinion pieces.

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.

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Fun things to do with all the family S

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pring break has finally arrived: an entire week of vacation. If you have taken some holiday time to stay home with the kids, and you hear from the weather forecaster that Mother Nature is not going to cooperate, don’t despair. There are plenty of activities that can be organized for your kids in the comfort of your home.

First of all, enjoy the unstructured time. For a few days you won’t have to worry about getting the kids out of bed in time for the school bus, preparing lunches, and doing homework. Go with the flow, invent some meals, and choose a couple of enjoyable activities for each day.

Do your children love arts and crafts? Put together a craft box, with

all kinds of materials and tools, and ask them to make decorations for your home. A mobile for a newborn, a painting for a bedroom, an ornament for the bookcase: these are all worthy projects that can be put together in one day or strung out over a week. If you participate yourself, you will have hours of fun together.

If you enjoy cooking, peruse some cookbooks with your child and take the time to prepare a tasty meal together.

It’s a rare opportunity during a normal school week, when everything is has to be squeezed in between homework and bedtime. The children will love being involved and will be proud to taste the meal they helped to create.

After supper, you can all sit down together, snacks in hand, to have a long and enjoyable evening of familyrated films. It’s also a great time to dig

out your old video cassettes of babymovies and holiday footage.

The children will probably go to bed a little later than usual, but they can sleep in and will remember such nights with fondness.

Go ahead: spoil them! Spoil yourself!

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What’s the Difference?

There are four things different between Picture A and Picture Be. Can you find them all?

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Nutrition Word FInd Find the hidden words in the puzzle.

• Calories • Choices • Doctor

• Drinks • Exercise • Fat

• Food • Health • Meals

• Nutrition • Vegetables • Weight

Answers: 1. Board is blue, not green; 2. The word "homework" is on the board; 3. Girl has bangs; 4. Boy's shirt missing zipper.

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including garbage and old projects.

Students should not use their lockers to store items they don’t need for school.

That only takes away space for the stuff kids do need for class.

• Group according to schedule. In addition to employing a color-coding system, students also can group books by daily schedule. Organize the locker based on which classes are held in the morning and afternoon. This makes it less likely that students will forget supplies they need for class.

• Think about extra accessories.

Lockers have the basics, which are usually a shelf and a hook for coats.

All sorts of locker accessories exist to customize the interior. An extra shelf may be helpful for storing books or smaller supplies. Look into a message board or more hooks that can be hung on the inside of the door. Figure out what your child can use to keep items from piling up on the floor.

• Develop a maintenance plan.

Old assignments may begin to accumulate inside a locker. This can be remedied by maintaining a cleaning schedule for a locker. A few minutes each week can keep a locker clean and clear of clutter.

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tudents learn many important lessons while in middle school and high school. Assignments get progressively more difficult, and students grow accustomed to being independent thinkers and largely responsible for their educational accomplishments. In addition, students may learn other lessons, such as how organization can play a critical role in success and benefit them both in the classroom and out of it.

Students are typically introduced to lockers during high school or middle school. As elementary school students, kids use classroom desks to store books and supplies, and how desks are organized is often governed by teachers who have firm rules regarding the condition of desks.

Lockers are an entirely different story. Students are solely responsible for organizing and maintaining their lockers and may be tasked with following a few rules set forth by the school.

Students may overlook the importance of organized lockers, and in such instances lockers can easily become disaster areas. But a messy locker can add unnecessary stress to a school day. Getting lockers organized requires some effort and upkeep.

• Color code the locker. Grouping subjects by color can make it easier to find notebooks, textbooks and folders in a locker. If materials necessary for math class are colored in red, students can quickly find these materials en route to class.

• Remove trash. Remove anything that does not belong in the locker,

Changing lives one smile at a time.

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Color our manatee astronaut and bring it in to the Daily news.

We will pick our favorites and publish them in the next edition of Voice of the Youth!

Coloring page illustrated by Lindsey Pastrell, graphic designer at the Moscow-Pullman Daily News

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