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Dix Street Elementary It was a fun battle on the court all for a great cause... the 2nd annual Food Fight Community Volleyball Game!

Three teams, one new champion and great support for our local families. That was all wrapped up in this year's Food Fight Community Volleyball Game!

Alamo, Dix Street and Washington Street teachers and staff came out to play each other on the court, and parents, students and community members packed the stands to cheer them on.

Families came armed with food and cash as their admission and helped the event bring in $165 and 432 food items. It will all be donated to Christian Neighbors, a local food pantry that serves our local families in need. Christian Neighbors' Kelley Dendel thanked the crowd before the event began and shared how much their support is appreciated because of the high number of families coming into their establishment for assistance.

With three teams, they each played twice so everyone faced the other. In the first match, Dix Street beat Washington Street; then Dix Street prevailed again against Alamo. Alamo came back with a win versus Washington Street in the third game, but Dix Street takes the championship!

Students brought signs to cheer on their teachers and favorite staffers. With continued success, the Food Fight will be returning next March!

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West Ward Elementary Michigan Chillers Author – March Reading Month began with a scare at West Ward Elementary, as students enjoyed a visit from Johnathan Rand, author

of the book series: Michigan Chillers, American Chillers, Freddie Fernorter Fearless First Grader, and The Adventure Club. The students learned that reading is not something you do, it is a place you go. Mr. Rand also told them that to become a good author, you must rewrite a story several times. Both students and staff thoroughly enjoyed his visit.

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Washington Street Elementary

It was a fun battle on the court all for a great cause - the 2nd annual Food Fight Community Volleyball Game!

Three teams, one new champion and great support for our local families. That was all wrapped up in this year's Food Fight Community Volleyball Game!

Alamo, Dix Street and Washington Street teachers and staff came out to play each other on the court, and parents, students and community members packed the stands to cheer them on.

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by Mrs. Dawn Griffith 1st grade teacher, has many school and community service projects that are coordinated by classroom representatives throughout the year. Here are a few projects and activities that took place this year: Cookie Capers, Stuff the Stockings, Holiday Store, Banking for Buddies, Fun Nights, Canned Food Drive, and Teacher Appreciation.

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All About DUCKS!

Ducks are birds called “water fowl” because they are normally found in places with water - like ponds, streams, rivers and lakes.

They have short necks, wings and a stout body. They also have webbed feet that act like paddles in the water. Their feet can’t feel cold water because they contain no nerves or blood vessels. The duck waddles instead of walks because of their webbed feet. The duck’s outer feathers are water-proof. They have a special gland which produces an oil near the duck’s tail and spreads to cover the outer coat of the duck’s feathers. Beneath those water-proof feathers, their coat has fluffy and soft feathers to keep the duck warm.

These are called “down.” Ducks of different species look different.

The males, or drakes, are brightly colored. The females are usually dull colored and brown. The females use this coloring to hide and camouflage from their enemies when they are in their nests.

Ducks keep clean by preening themselves, which they do often.

They do this by putting their heads in fully positions and putting their beaks into their body.

Ducks have a special sound - they quack. But, not all ducks quack. The Wood Duck squeals instead. The duck’s mouth is called a “bill.” Normally, it is broad and flat. It has rows of fine notches along the edge called lamellae. This helps the duck to grip its food.

Some species of ducks migrate or travel long distances every year to breed. Usually they travel to warmer areas where the water does not freeze. When they fly, they do so in a “V-shape” or a long line. They travel in groups and are found everywhere in the world except the Antarctica, which is too cold for them.

When females build their nests with grass or reeds, the males will guard their territory by chasing away other couples. Once the female lays 5 to 12 eggs, she will sit on her eggs to keep them warm, so they will hatch into ducklings. The males, however, will be with other males. When hatched, mother duck will keep her ducklings together to protect them. The ducklings will be able to fly within 5 to 8 weeks.

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Did you know that your nails have a job to do?

The surface of your nails, helps to protect the tips of your fingers and toes! Plus they help you scratch and pick things up! Did you know that babies have fingernails and toenails before they are born? Well groomed nails also help a person look their best. Let’s learn about what nails are.

Nails are made of keratin. This is the same thing your body uses to create hair and the top layer of your skin. Nails grow where you have a U shaped cuticle on your fingers and toes. The cuticle’s job is to help protect the new nail as it grows out from the nail root.

Hidden under the cuticle is the nail root. When the cells at the root of the nail grow, the new nail cells push out the old nail cells. The old cells flatten and harden because of the keratin - a protein that is made by these cells. The nail slides along the nail bed which is the flat surface below the nail. The nail bed sits on top of tiny blood

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vessels that feed it and that’s what gives your nails their pink color.

Nails grow very slowly. They grow about one tenth of an inch each month so it can take 3 to 6 months to completely replace a nail.

You may need an adult to help you trim your fingernails and toenails. Fingernails should be trimmed straight across and slightly rounded at the top. Toenails don’t grow as fast as fingernails so they don’t need to be trimmed as often. They should also be trimmed straight across. Having well groomed nails can keep you from biting or picking at them - which can lead to infections. Not a good habit to get into!

When you go to the doctor for a check up, they often take a look at your nails during your checkup. Fingernails provide good clues to your health. When the doctor presses your nails, they are checking your blood circulation. The doctor may find changes associated with skin problems, lung disease, anemia and other medical conditions.

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North Ward Elementary Third grade students making Chinese lanterns: Kya Holdeman, Samantha Mills, Amara Peters.

Author Visit - Students in Mr. Spicer’s 1st grade class at North Ward Elementary received a special treat for March Reading Month.

They were visited by award winning author, Helen Frost and acclaimed photographer and illustrator Rick Lieder. These two collaborated on the books “Step Gently Out” and the newly released “Sweep Up the Sun”. In addition to poetry, Helen has taught writing at all levels and she even sat in on a poetry lesson in Mr. Spicer’s class and helped the students to write a group poem!

Earth Day Is April 22nd!

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. Every year, America and over 100 different countries join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On Earth Day, we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment. Write about what you will do to make the Earth a better place? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Pine Trails Elementary

Brainstormers – Students love to write stories! And when the traveling group, the Brainstormers come to visit an elementary school, it is even more exciting because this troupe actually reads and acts out some of the stories that students have written, making them come to life! 3rd grader Kaydence Livingston was one of the students whose story was selected to be acted out by the Brainstormer actors! Also pictured is the classroom door of Mrs. Penny, who chose the theme of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, also one of the students’ favorites.

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Dawson Elementary Reading Is Magic

This magical theme at Dawson Elementary included a magician named “Baffling Bill” who provided students with a special assembly to kick off Reading Month. In the photo, 3rd grader Nora Spreitzer (from Mr. Beauregard’s class) and kindergartner Dakota Williams (from Ms. Mead’s Young Fives class) assist magician “Baffling Bill” with his magic trick!

East Martin Christian Elementary March Madness isn’t just about sports- kids at East Martin Christian School love reading month!

The librarians at EMCS plan fun, wacky, dress-up days and serve up tasty treats throughout the entire month of March. From wacky hair day and inside out/backwards day to comfy day, there’s something for every student and staff member to enjoy. Along with all the fun, there’s the serious business of students tracking the amount of time they spend reading each day in hopes of their class winning the “big prize”. The month is rounded out by a grand Library party for all the students, celebrating the fun of reading!

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Grover Cleveland

22nd & 24th President of the United States 1885-1889 and 1893 and 1897

Born Stephen Grover Cleveland on March 18, 1837, he was the fifth of nine children.

He was named after a minister. Living with his family in Fayetteville, New York (where his father was a Presbyterian minister), he attended the local school and at 13 attended the Clinton Liberal Institute in Clinton, New York. At the age of 16, after his father died, his hopes were dashed to go to college. He began teaching at the New York Institute for the Blind with his brother William in 1853. In 1855, his uncle, Lewis Allen (who lived in Buffalo) gave him a job. By 1859, after studying law with his uncle’s friends, he was admitted to the New York Bar. He was immediately offered a job with Rodgers, Bowen and Rodgers (where he studied law) and he accepted it.

When Cleveland was drafted into the Civil War, he hired a substitute to serve in his place. He paid him $150.00. This would help Cleveland to continue to support his mother and sisters. This was a common practice at this time.

• In 1862, he was elected Democratic Supervisor of his Buffalo Ward.

• In 1863, he was appointed Assistant District Attorney of Erie County. He was a crusader against crime and corruption. Here he made a name for himself.

• In 1870, he ran for Sheriff or Buffalo and won. He continued

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working against corruption. His term ended in 1873 and he returned to practice law.

• In 1881, Cleveland was asked to run for Mayor of Buffalo by the Democratic Party and in 1882 after winning, he took office. He vetoed so many bills in an attempt to cut the political graft, he became known as the “veto mayor.” He then became Governor of New York on his reputation for being an honest politician. This election, he won easily.

The next step for Cleveland, was the presidency. He won by a slim margin and was inaugurated on March 4, 1885. He continued with his conservative course and vetoed bills that pursued a policy that favored any economic group. During his term, he also signed the Interstate Commerce Act, which was the first law attempting Federal regulation of the railroads. On June 2, 1886, when he was 49 years old, he became the first and only president to be married in the White House. He married 21 year old Frances Folsom, whom he had known since her birth.

The small ceremony took place in the Blue Room. The couple had five children -Ruth, Esther, Marion, Richard and Frances.

In 1888, he lost the bid for re-election and returned to New York City to resume his law practice. Three years later he was once again nominated for president and won. This made him the only President to be re-elected after being defeated.

In 1893, he took the Oath of Office. The Depression of 1893 struck hard. He focused on monetary policy rather than on direct assistance to the needy, so he lost support of the Democratic Party.

He retired to Princeton, New Jersey and remained a public figure until his death in 1908.

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• The Baby Ruth candy bar was named after Cleveland's daughter Ruth and not after the famous baseball player Babe Ruth.

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