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March is the month that hopefully bridges a change in weather! “March is the month of expectation. The things we do not know,” said Emily Dickinson. March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This is probably because the Roman battle season began in the spring. In March, the color green is also associated with life. It is abundant in nature, is a sign of growth, and the environment. With spring just around the corner, we’ll see a lot more of that color very soon!

Green is also the national color of Ireland! St. Patrick’s Day tradition in the United States encourages everyone to wear green on that day. It is also considered lucky if you find a shamrock (a four leaf clover) on that day. Legends say that each leaf of the clover means something. Here’s one legend: The first leaf is for hope, the second leaf is for faith, the third leaf is for love and the fourth leaf is for luck!

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What Is Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis is a Greek word that means transformation or change in shape. Metamorphosis is the series of developmental stages insects go through to become adults. Butterflies and moths have four stages of life: the egg, the larva (the caterpillar stage), the pupa (the chrysalis phase) and the adult. They undergo a complete metamorphosis.

The first stage of the life cycle is the egg.

The small butterfly eggs are laid on plants by the adult female butterfly. They are usually laid on the underside of leaves that are edible by butterflies. These plants become the food for the hatching caterpillars. They can be laid in the spring, summer or fall depending on the species of the butterfly. They lay a lot of eggs at once so that at least some of them will survive. Many types of insects, animals and birds eat the butterfly eggs. The eggs have a hard outer shell that protects the larva inside. Inside the egg it is lined with wax. This will keep the egg from drying out. The caterpillar emerges from the egg in approximately five days.

The second stage is the larva or caterpillar.

Larve have three body parts - the head, thorax and abdomen. Caterpillars have six eyes - but it still cannot see very well. The antennae helps to guide the larva. They breathe through holes in the side of their bodies. The job of the caterpillar is to eat. The caterpillar has to eat as much food as it possibly can. The caterpillar begins by eating it’s own egg shell and then eats leaves. The caterpillar will grow several times it’s original size to around two inches. An example is the Monarch butterfly egg is about the size of a pinhead and the caterpillar that hatches from this egg is not much larger. So, two inches is a whole lot of growth! Food that is ate at this time is stored and used later as an adult. As they grow, they molt. Molt means that they shed their skin 5 to 6 times over several weeks and then it begins to look for a place to start the next stage of becoming a butterfly.

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The third stage is the pupa or chrysalis.

When the caterpillar is full grown and stops eating, it becomes a pupa or chrysalis. Depending on the type of butterfly, the pupa may be suspended under a tree branch, hidden in leaves or buried underground. This stage lasts a few weeks, a month or even two years depending on the butterfly species. The outside of the chrysalis looks like a hard sac but the inside is a soft cocoon. Outside, it looks like nothing is going on but on the inside changes are happening. Special cells that were in the larva are now growing rapidly. These cells will become the legs, wings, eyes and other parts of the adult butterfly.

The fourth stage begins as the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

The adult butterfly has three body parts - the head, the thorax and abdomen. It has six long legs. It curls up the front ones so sometimes it looks like they only have four! They have two sets of wings that are called hindwings and forewings. They eat nectar from flowers or minerals from shallow water by sucking with their long straw-like tongue - although some butterflies do not eat at all! They fly using their large colorful wings. The only thing they can’t do is grow at this stage. The main goal for the adult butterfly is to find a mate and lay eggs. Most butterflies only have a lifespan of two weeks though some species hibernate during the winter and live several months!

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Eaton Federal gift to Fuller Street!

Mrs. Meade and Mrs. Felder from Eaton Federal Bank came to Fuller Street School and gave every 3rd grade student a new dictionary. We are very grateful for your gift Thank You Eaton Federal Bank. Pictured with Mr. Meade and Mrs. Felder is Diesel Curtis.

Recently the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders at St. Michael took some time to stop in at the Senior Luncheon.

Students made Valentine's Day cards for each person in attendance. The students were also able to socialize with their "Prayer Partner" and enjoy some cookies.

What a great way for the students to interact with parishioners.

Our Kindergarten class has been hard at work creating Valentine’s for children who are in the hospital. The program, For Kids By Kids was sponsored by Family Life Radio. After the Valentine’s were made, they were sent to the Family Life Radio headquarters in Tuscon, AZ, then distributed to a local children’s hospital.

Here is a photo of a few of the Valentine’s that were made and the Kindergarten artists who were happy to make them!

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There Was An Owl There was an owl who lived in an oak.

The more he heard, the less he spoke; the less he spoke, the more he heardWe all should be like that wise old bird.

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Michigan Author, Ruth McNally-Barshaw, Visits Olivet Community Schools

“It’s okay to try something that makes you nervous or afraid.” Ruth McNally-Barshaw, author of the popular graphic novel series, Ellie McDoodle told K-5th grade Olivet students. This month Ruth spent over an hour with all of our students talking, drawing and writing. She told students how a teacher’s gift of a blank journal began her lifelong passion of drawing and writing. She now has over 500 journals at her home! Ruth encouraged students to draw along with her and together, Ruth and the students created a story including one of her new characters, Milo, with various supporting characters, settings, and problems using a story arc. Time ran short as the story was drawing to an end, so Ruth challenged students to write their own endings. “It’s only through failure that we find great success,” she encouraged the young writers. Ruth plans to return to Olivet for a March Literacy Night where she will be able to talk with students and autograph copies of her books. In addition, all K5 students will be able to share their published writing with her.

Ruth is currently working on completing illustrations for a new picture book due out in the Fall. Best of luck, Ruth! You certainly inspired a whole group of young writers!

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Fern Persons Elementary school’s Peer2peer mentors have teamed up with Olivet High School's Link crew.

Their mission was to collaborate with one another and create a positive impact at Fern Persons Elementary school. Last year the Peer2peer students worked hard to come up with the “buddy bench,” which is a bench at recess where students can go if they are struggling to find someone to play with or are having a rough day. The Peer2peer students had to come up with the idea along with find ways to raise the money to get the bench. The “buddy bench” has been a great addition to the school and has helped many children get connected with their peers.

The Peer2peer students were looking for another great way to impact FPE. They came up with the concept of a mural placed in the cafeteria depicting FPE’s four character traits of respect, kind & caring, responsibility, and honesty. The Link crew did an amazing job of being role models for the Peer2peer students and helping them answer the question; “How would a mural help improve the culture at FPE?” The Peer2peer students look forward to working with the Link crew in the future to continue making Olivet Schools dedicated to making sure all students are treated with dignity and respect.

It may be cold outside, but things are buzzing at New Covenant Christian School! We have a school-wide Open House and Kindergarten Round-Up springing up in the next month. We would love to meet any interested K4-12 families at our Open House on Wednesday, March 18th from 8:35 a.m-11:30a.m. Come and be part of our student-led chapel, meet teachers and parents, and visit classes.

We would love for you to come and encounter our Christ-centered learning environment. New Covenant Christian School would love to round-up all sweet 2015 kindergarteners on Thursday, March 26 from 9:30a.m11:30a.m.- drop in anytime! You can meet the teacher, visit the fun kindergarten classroom, preview the kindergarten curriculum, and join in the fun!

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You Don’t Have To Be An Athlete To Get Athlete’s Foot!

Athlete’s Foot is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus called Tinea Pedis. This fungus is a plant-like microorganism that is very small. You can’t even see it with your eyes and anyone can get it.

Your feet have a lot of old skin cells and this fungus eats it!

Athlete’s Foot got it’s name because athletes often get it. It grows in warm, damp surfaces like public showers, locker rooms and pools. Walking barefoot on these surfaces can cause your feet to pick up the fungus. But just walking on these surfaces is not enough to cause the infection. The fungus likes it wet! It is important to dry your feet properly after swimming, showering or bathing. Don’t wear tight shoes when your feet are sweaty and do not wear the same pair of shoes or socks day after day.

How do you know if you have it? You might have a rash that burns and itches. You may have bumps on your feet and they may be cracked, blistered or peeling most often between your toes.

The skin between your toes may look cheesy and have an unpleasant odor. On the soles of your feet there can be redness and scaling. It can even spread to your toenails!

A doctor that specializes in feet or skin such as a podiatrist or dermatologist can look at your feet and figure out if you have it.

The doctor may swab off a skin sample on your foot to test for the fungus or bacteria. It won’t hurt - you have lots of layers of skin on your feet.

For mild cases, treatment is simple. The doctor may have you apply a powder or cream that contains medicine that kills the fungus and your feet will

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be better in a few days. Sometimes it takes longer for it to go away.

Keep your feet dry and take your shoes off as much as you can because the fungus can’t grow in dry air. If it still doesn’t go away, the doctor may have to prescribe a stronger medicine. Something you swallow.

If you get Athlete’s Foot, don’t put off telling your parents and going to the doctor because untreated, it will keep spreading and become harder to get rid of.

Some ways to help prevent Athlete’s Foot: • Dry your feet thoroughly - especially between your toes.

• Avoid wearing synthetic shoes or shoes that are too tight that don’t let your feet “breathe.”

• Wear sandals or flip flops around pool areas, public showers and gyms to stay away from the fungus.

• Wear cotton socks or socks that soak up wetness.

• Change your socks each day.

• Ask your parents to purchase anti-fungal powder to put in your shoes.

• Spray your shoes with disinfectant and set them in the sun to dry to help kill the germs.

• Don’t share towels or shoes.

• Keep home bathroom surfaces clean - especially showers and tubs.

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CELEBRATING 100 DAYS IN SCHOOL!

The students from Greyhound Central Elementary enjoyed celebrating the 100th day of school. Each classroom celebrated the day by doing many different 100 day activities. Some of these activities included Projects, Hats, Necklaces, Stories, Songs and many more Fun 100 day festivities.

Overall the students at Greyhound Central had a AWESOME 100TH DAY AT SCHOOL!

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During the month of February at Greyhound Early Learning Center we have learned about Dental Hygiene. We have learned all about teeth and how to take care of them. Here is a picture of the toddlers working on brushing their paper teeth with a toothbrush and yellow paint.

Due to the cold weather outside, the toddlers have had to come up with some creative ways to get rid of their energy and still get in our large motor time. So, Ms. Amy came up with ice fishing in the gym. We counted and talked about the colors of the fish we caught. Who caught the biggest fish girls?

In the Junior Pups room they have been experimenting with the different ways to melt ice. Ms. Ashley froze water in a pair of rubber gloves to make ice hands. The students got to experiment and predict what would happen to the ice when they added warm water and then when they added salt water. The children all got to test their theories in the sensory table. Let’s give the Junior Pups a hand on some great prediction.

In the Early Childhood Preschool room they also experimented with water – liquid and solid. They froze colored water and they put snow in the sensory table. They estimated time that it would take for the water to freeze and then to melt in the snow.

Our Savior parent recently visited Prekindergarten to share his knowledge of gas and electricity.

Congrats to the Our Savior Lutheran Girls Varsity Basketball Team!

They competed in the Varsity Girls Basketball tournament winning two games and finishing in 3rd place overall. Way to go Lady Panthers! Thanks to Coach Kaschinske, Coach Brunk, Coach Konieczny , and Athletic Director, Jerry Monroe, for their impactful contributions to the Our Savior athletic program.

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Roller Skating For Fun And Exercise

Roller skating is a fun exercise, a great form of recreation and a sport that the whole family can do together! It’s a workout that also helps you improve your balance skills and burns calories at the same time! It is beneficial to improving muscle strength.

Roller skates were invented in the 1760’s in London, England by a man named John Merlin. Monsieur Petitbled was the first to patent a roller skate in 1819 while in Paris, France. But James Plimpton invented a new type of roller skate. It was a four-wheeled skate (also called the quad skate) that was capable of turning. He founded the New York Roller Skating Association to promote the sport. The first public roller skating rink was opened in 1866.

To get started, you need the right equipment. You need roller skates or roller blades that fit you properly so you don’t get blisters. Also a proper fit can help you perform your best and avoid injury. Other equipment needed is a good helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist pads.

Skating is merely pushing yourself forward with wheels on your feet. As in all sports, practice is the most important part as well as learn-

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Winter is a wonderful time. It is so fun to play in the snow, go ice skating, make snowmen and drink hot chocolate. But sometimes, the weather is too cold to play outside. Next time you find yourself looking for something to do inside, try creating some art! Creating pictures with bright colors can make a dreary, cold day a little more cheerful. Try making bubble art to have some fun.

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St. Patrick’s Day Myths & Legends

The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in the United States!

It occurred in Boston in 1762. As the years went by, it has become a way for Irish immigrants to remember their roots. Today New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the longest running civilian parade in the world. St. Patrick’s Day is not a National Holiday in the United States, but many celebrate by wearing green and having festivals.

The Irish culture has a tradition of myths and legends! Many of these were passed down from generation to generation with stories. Let’s read about a few of them.

Who was St. Patrick? Much of his life is surrounded by legend.

There are some agreed on facts. Historians agree that he was born in Scotland or Wales around 370 A.D. and his birth name was Maewyn Succat.

His parents were Romans living in Britain. He was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. There he worked as a shepherd. He began to have religious visions and dreams. One told him to get on a ship and escape from Ireland. He did just that. He went to France and joined a monastery and studied for the priesthood. At this time, he changed his name to Patrick.

He returned as a bishop to Ireland in 432 A.D. He traveled throughout Ireland, built churches and schools besides spreading his religion.

He set up his headquarters in present day Northern Ireland and by the time of his death on March 17, Ireland was almost entirely Christian. St. Patrick is Ireland’s Patron Saint.

One of the best known myths that surrounds St. Patrick - and one of the most inaccurate, is that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland into the Irish Sea where they drowned. Well, snakes are NOT native to Ireland. Ireland emerged from the Ice Age snake free. So that didn’t happen!

The original Irish name for these figures of folklore is lobaircin, meaning small-bodied fellow. In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of male fairy said to inhabit the island of Ireland. Leprechauns usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief.

Their trade is that of a cobbler or shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes!

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The Gorilla

There are two different gorilla species (each with two sub-species).

The Western Gorilla has the sub-species: Western Lowland Gorilla and Cross River Gorilla; while the Eastern Gorilla has the sub-species: Mountain Gorilla and Eastern Lowland Gorilla. The two species live in central Africa, separated by a vast swathe of rainforest.

Gorillas are considered the largest primate! The biggest species of gorilla can weigh up to 450 pounds for males and 300 pounds for females. They are about 5’5” when standing upright. Gorillas use all of their limbs while they walk, a technique called “knuckle-walking”.

Western subspecies look mostly grey, while the Eastern subspecies have a more black coat.

Gorillas are herbivores, which means they only eat plants! A majority of the gorilla’s day is spent eating bamboo, leafy plants and sometimes small insects. It isn’t uncommon for a male gorilla to eat up to 40 pounds of food! Gorillas also can make and use tools to help them retrieve food.

Mothers often only have one baby at a time, but some cases of twins have been documented. Mothers carry the baby gorilla against their chest for the first few months after they are born, and then carry their babies on their backs. Gorillas are known to be some of the most nurturing animals, and the babies typically are carried with the mother for 2.5 years.

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Gorillas build nests in which to sleep, both on the ground and in trees, made of leaves and branches.

Gorillas face a lot of threats now. Only 700 mountain gorillas live in the wild today, and all gorilla populations are shrinking because of habitat loss and poaching caused by human populations. Climate change can also hurt mountain gorillas in their elevated habitat.

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• Male gorillas are often called “silverbacks” because of their distinctive silver fur on their back.

• Gorillas are considered very intelligent! A study conducted by a zoo once taught a gorilla named Koko how to speak sign language! Another gorilla named Michael learned it as well.

• Scientists have shown that gorillas display individual personalities.

• Gorillas have been observed displaying emotions such as grief.

• A gorilla can live up to 50 years!

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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg • Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world! It is a landlocked nation in Europe, and it borders France, Germany, and Belgium.

The total area is 2,586 square kilometers.

• The capital of Luxembourg is also called Luxembourg!

• The population is over 520,600 people.

• The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro. Luxembourg is part of the European Union. Other countries in the European Union are Germany, France, Italy, and many more.

• The government is a constitutional monarchy. Luxembourg is the only country in the world country to have a sovereign Grand Duchy.

• Luxembourg has an oceanic climate. There is lots of rain in the late summer.

• Public school in Luxembourg is taught in Luxembourgish first before the classes switch to German. In secondary school, French is used to deliver lessons. All students need to be proficient in the three languages in order to graduate. 99 percent of adults can read.

• There are many languages spoken in Luxembourg. Three languages are official there: Luxembourgish (which is commonly spoken), German, and French (used for business).

• Luxembourg gained it’s independence from the Netherlands in 1839.

• Luxembourg is known for their great economy! They have one of the best in Europe.

• The flag has three colors! Red on the top, white in the middle, and blue on the bottom.

• Unlike a lot of other countries, there isn’t just one national sport in Luxembourg. However, many citizens belong to a sports or fitness center!

• Food in Luxembourg has a lot in common with German and French foods. Due to Luxembourg’s location between the two countries, roots in both cultures can be found in Luxembourg’s traditions.

• Although there is no official religion, Roman Catholicism is the most commonly practiced religion.

• Major exports are machinery and equipment, steel products, chemicals, rubber products, and glass.

• Luxembourg has won the Eurovision Song Contest five times! This

has only been surpassed by Ireland.

• There is only one university in Luxembourg. It is called the University of Luxembourg.

• Skype, the free Internet calls and instant messaging software, is headquartered in Luxembourg.

• Amazon, Rakuten, Paypal and Rovi Corporation all have their European headquarters in Luxembourg.

• June 23rd is celebrated as the National Day of Luxembourg and it is also the birthday of the Grand Duchess, Charlotte.

• Luxembourg’s countryside is dotted with castles and the ruins of castles. One of the oldest, Bock Casemates, was built in 963 by Count Siegfried.

• It is famous in Europe for its largest radio and television stations: Radio Luxembourg, the RTL Group of Luxembourg. It runs 34 television and 33 radio stations in 12 countries which comprises of M6 channel in France and Channel Five in the United Kingdom.

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Having Fun With Secret Code Riddles!

To solve the riddles, finish each addition or subtraction problem and write the letter from the code boxes that correspond to your answer. Write that answer in the area provided to solve the riddle.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M 28 8 22 2 38 6 18 32 40 12 26 16 48 N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 14 50 30 44 4 34 42 24 10 46 36 52 20

1.

If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?

26 13 24 8 +14 + 1 +14 +6

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3.

What falls often in the winter but never gets hurt?

4.

5.

What speaks every language?

6.

30 + 4

35 - 7

24 - 10

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21 - 7

26 +24

15 +23

23 +23

24 - 2

16 +16

63 - 13

What is it that we often return and never borrow?

50 - 8

50 - 18

50 - 22

50 - 36

50 - 24

50 - 16

What can pass before the sun without making a shadow?

23 17 23 7 20 26 +23 +15 +20 + 7 +16 +15

1 +1

What is that which has never been felt, seen, nor heard, never existed and still has a name?

9 30 20 15 5 20 9 +9 +30 +27 +9 +12 +10 +5

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