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How can you serve your community in celebration of Martin Luther King Day?

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. He became one of the greatest Social Activists the world has known. At 35, he became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His birthday became a National Holiday by an Act of Congress in 1983. It is a time when the nation pauses to remember Dr. King’s life and work, but also to honor his legacy by making the holiday a day of community service, “a day on, not a day off.”

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Dix Street School Dix Street Cares

Every year the Dix Street Elementary students, staff and families give back to the community as we show that “Dix Street Cares.” To celebrate Veteran’s Day in November, the Dix Street Staff donated money to wear jeans to school. The funds were sent to the GI Go Fund, an organization that provides assistance to all military veterans, with a focus on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, by helping them find employment, access housing, and secure their educational and health benefits. We raised $130!!

In a quick 15 minutes, student council members and teachers assembled 34 plates of homemade cookies in their annual Cookie Capers event on Monday, December 1st. The students assembled the plates after school. Students’ families donated the cookies. The boxes and plates of cookies were then donated to Wings of Hope Hospice; the organization will deliver them to the families they serve. Cookie Capers is a way for students to reach out to others during the holiday season to hopefully bring a smile to bereaved families this time of year and let them know others are thinking of them. Once again this year the Dix Street staff, students, and families rang the bell for Salvation Army at Harding’s Friendly Market in Otsego. We have participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for more than 10 years!

The Dix Street Student Council led a Toys For Tots collection effort at Dix Street in December. Two big boxes of toys were donated by Dix Street staff and families. The toys were taken to an official drop-off location in time for Christmas!

Dix Street Staff supporting Veterans through the GI Go Fund

Dix street Students participating in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

East Martin Christian Students at EMCS recently participated in the annual all-school Christmas program. This year’s program was titled “The Christmas Shoe Tree.” A heart-warming story about Yule, Todd and Carol Loggin’s Christmas shoe tree farm, The Christmas Shoe Tree tells of a family who have a Christmas tree farm which they use to pay it forward, collecting shoes to give to those in need.

Keeping with the theme of the musical, The Christmas Shoe Tree performance really served two purposes. As always, parents, grandparents and friends alike were entertained by the students’ fantastic acting and singing. However, EMCS students, under the guidance of program director Mrs. Julie Wubben, also set out to collect donations of new and gently used shoes, as well as funds to purchase shoes and sweaters to be sent to Kenya. To date students have collected 50 pairs of gently used/new shoes and over $400 for the purchase of shoes. Students will continue the Christmas shoe tree drive throughout the remainder of the school year and will then send all collected donations to Kenya.

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Republic Of Finland

• Finland is the fifth largest country and the most sparsely populated country in Europe. • Finland is three times the size of Ohio and shares its borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. • Around two-thirds of Finland is covered in heavy forest and about a one-tenth by water. • In the far north, the sun does not set for around 10 weeks during the 'White Nights' Finland of summer, while in winter it does not rise above the horizon for nearly eight weeks. • Industries: metals and metal products, electronics, machinery and scientific instruments, shipbuilding, pulp and paper, foodstuffs, chemicals, textiles, clothing. • Natural resources: timber, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, nickel, gold, silver, limestone. • The capital and largest city is Helsinki. It became Finland’s capital in 1812. • Finland is a bilingual country, both Finnish and Swedish are the official languages. • The government is an Independent Democratic Republic since 1917. Their president is elected for a six year term. They were the first country in Europe who allowed women to vote. The president of Finland is Sauli Niinistö since 2012. • The Finnish children believe that Father Christmas and Mother Christmas live on a mountain called Korvatunturi in Finnish Lapland.

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Kerimaki Church, built in 1849 is one of the world’s largest wooden churches. • Lake Saimaa is the largest lake in Finland. • The Bronze Age burial site of Sammallah Denmnaki is a World Heritage site. • The sauna has been used in Finland for over two thousand years. • The kantele (similar to a zither) is Finland's oldest musical instrument. • Turku used to be the capital and is Finland's oldest city. In fact, Finland’s first university was founded in Turku in 1640. • Amethysts (purple precious stones) are mined in the Lappish village of Pelkosenniem. • The Aurora Borealis are a light phenomena that light up the sky in the northern polar regions during the darkest times of the year. The Northern Lights can be yellowish green and red, but also blue and violet, and they brighten up the night sky in the Finnish Lapland in wintertime with an amazing light show. The Northern Lights can move from east to west, they can appear as rays, or they can be fast-moving, pulsing shapes. Their colors and shapes change rapidly, and they can provide as much light as a full moon. Winter in this area is dark between the months of November and January where the sun does not rise above the horizon. This dark northern wintertime is known as the Polar Night (the Finnish call it “kaamos”) and in this darkness, the Northern Lights look magical.

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I Want To Be An Astronaut!

Can anyone become an astronaut? Yes - if you work hard enough and have the right skills and education with good grades. You also need to work well with people, be able to communicate and be eager to do the job. Here are some examples. If you want to be a mission specialist, you need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. A master’s degree and doctoral degree are a big help. You also need to work for three years in a related field like aerospace engineering. Lastly, you have to pass a difficult physical exam, have good eyesight and a height requirement has to be met. To be a pilot, you need at least 1,000 hours of pilot in command time in jet airplanes. It also helps to be a test pilot. Because it’s easiest to get this experience in the U.S. military, many astronauts who are pilots have a military background. Pilots must also pass a difficult physical exam, have COLOR good eyesight, low blood pressure ME! and a height requirement has to be met. You have to fill out an application. Every two years, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) will select a group of hopefuls who might make it into the training program. They will undergo more training and physical exams and personal interviews with the NASA staff. A small handful are then selected to be astro-

nauts. If you are among the chosen group, training then begins at the Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston, Texas. Once there, more classes are taken and intense physical training. The subjects you will study are mathematics, geology meteorology, guidance, and navigation, oceanography, orbital dynamics, astronomy, physics and materials processing. You will also get trained in land and sea survival, scuba diving and space suit maneuvering. It’s not easy to become an astronaut and can be very dangerous.

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The Importance Of Washing Your Hands

Have you ever heard your parent’s say, “Did you wash your hands?” This is a very common question that most kids have heard and it is an extremely important question to ask. Handwashing is a great way to prevent infection and stop the spread of germs. It’s a simple habit to learn. Sometimes you do it without thinking and sometimes, we’re in such a hurry that it’s forgotten. Not good... Do you realize that if you wash your hand properly, it helps you to avoid being sick? Let’s explore this a little further. Throughout the day, everyone accumulates germs on their hands from all types of surfaces like direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, animals, door knobs, telephones, toilets, and more. Everyone touches a lot of “things” everyday. If you don’t wash your hands regularly, you can infect yourself with these germs when you touch your eyes, mouth or nose. Infectious diseases that are spread through hand-to-hand contact are colds, flus, infectious diarrhea and several more. Inadequate hand cleaning or hygene also contribute to food-related illness such as salmonella and E coli infection. What are proper A New Approach To Family Healthcare...that is as unique as you are.

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Cross Country Skiing For Kids!

Cross country skiing is a fun winter sport that is easy to get involved in, especially when you live in a place that gets lots of snow! The snow can be in a school field, your back yard or some trails. Cross country skiing also has many health benefits. It is an aerobic exercise and works the muscles in your legs, back, chest and stomach. Plus, its a fun social activity with your family and friends. The equipment you need includes a set of skis, poles, warm clothing and boots. Make sure your warm clothing is also waterproof! The following paragraphs offer some information on techniques, but the most important advise is to make sure you take lessons from a qualified instructor before you begin. At first when you are learning how to cross country ski, make your outings short distances. You'll naturally end up using a technique some people call the "shuffle". It involves nothing more than sliding one ski ahead of the other, and repeating the entire process over and over again. Without even thinking about it, you'll be pushing off with a kick stride, moving forward with a glide stride, and vice-versa. At the same time, you'll intuitively use your poles for balance and to help push yourself forward with every stride. It's very easy to do, and you will get in the swing of things after five or ten minutes. What's more, you'll fit in with the many skiers who show up at popular trails on sunny weekends and use nothing more complicated than this shuffle technique. Going up hills: Once a hill gets too steep, you will have to use the herringbone technique. You do this by pointing the tips of you skis outwards and walking up the hill. The trick to successfully using this technique is to make sure the inside edge of the ski is angled down. This allows the edge to dig into the snow giving the necessary traction to walk up the hill. Don't forget to simultaneously use your poles to help push you up the slopes and hills. It's called the herringbone technique because it leaves a herringbone pattern in the snow. You will probably find it awkward the first time you use it, but you'll get used to it after a while. Going down hills: Going down a long gentle slope is fun and easy.

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Rutherford B. Hayes Our 19th President (1877- 1881)

Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 4, 1822. His father died two months before his birth. He was raised by his mother and her younger brother. Hayes ended up graduating from Kenyon College as valedictorian of his class. He then graduated from Harvard Law School in 1845 and became a successful lawyer. His opposition to slavery drew him into the Republican Party. He married Lucy Ware Webb of Chillicothe in 1852. She was a graduate of Cincinnati’s Wesleyan Women’s College. She was the first wife of a president to graduate from college. They eventually became the parents of eight children. Hayes offered his services when the Civil War began to the State of Ohio. He saw a lot of action during the war and rose to the rank of Major General. He was wounded in action during the war. While still in the Army, Hayes was elected to Congress but didn’t take his seat until the Union had won the war. Hayes was voted governor after his work in Congress. After being elected to a third term, the Republican Party chose him as its’ presidential candidate. He won the election only after a special commission had to decide on disputed electoral votes. He won by one vote. Since his election was so tension filled, he secretly took the oath of office on a Saturday, March 3, 1877 at the White House. Known for his honesty and fairness, he renewed the respect for the presidency. After one term as president, he retired to his home called Spiegel Grove, in Fremont, Ohio. From there he gave his time to help veterans receive their pensions, improved conditions in prisons and promoted education for all children. He died at the age of 70 in 1893.

Some of his key events while in office: • Reconstruction of the South ended in 1877. He withdrew Federal troops from the South. This was as a result of the compromise that came about from the deadlocked presidential election of 1876. • Resumption of the Specie Act. This act enforced the redemption of U.S. dollars tendered after January 1, 1879 with gold. • Civil Service Reform. In 1877, President Hayes issued an execThe American car: few things define an individual better than the car they drive and nothing better defines a movie or TV series than the car the lead character drives. For years people from all walks of life were known by their cars and that recognition spilled over into TV shows and movies in a big way. WHAT WERE SOME OF THE ICONIC CARS OF THE 70s? • THE ROCKFORD FILES – 1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ESPRIT • STARSKY AND HUTCH – 1975 FORD GRAN TORINO • SANFORD AND SON – 1951 FORD F1 4X2 • MAD MAX - 1974 CUSTOMIZED FORD FALCON XB INTERCEPTOR • SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT – 1977 PONTIAC (FIREBIRD) TRANS AM

utive order that barred all federal employees from taking part in political activities. • President Hayes signed a bill that, for the first time, allowed women attorneys to be allowed to appear before the United States Supreme Court. Interesting Facts: • Of the five presidents who served in the Civil War, Hayes was the only one to be wounded. • Arriving in San Francisco on September 8, 1880, Hayes became the first president to visit the West Coast while in office. • Hayes was the first president to graduate from law school. • Mrs. Hayes was known as “Lemonade Lucy” because she refused to serve alcohol in the White House. • The first White House telephone was installed by Alexander Graham Bell himself during the Hayes administration! • The first Easter egg roll on the White House lawn was conducted by Hayes and his wife.

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Fun with Fleece — 8th graders in Mrs. Dykstra’s Life Skills class made fleece hats as a sewing project, then donated them to Young Fives students at Dawson Elementary! For the students, it was more than a lesson in sewing; it was also a lesson in giving back to the community. The middle school students enjoyed their time with the kindergartners in Ms. Nugent’s and Ms. Mead’s classrooms—sharing stories and laughs AND fleece hats!

Proper Hand-Washing is Important!

All Allegan elementary schools held student assemblies to learn about proper hand washing techniques to help prevent the spread of illness. These hygiene presentations were made possible by former Allegan grad and University of Michigan alum, Landria Christman, who demonstrated for students with the use of a black-light how germs remain on our hands and on surfaces. Ms. Christman is working for Bronson Hospital as an intern involved in a study of hand-washing and infectious disease. Hopefully, her presentations will help students remember the importance of proper hand washing and will help keep students and staff healthy during cold and flu season!

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North Ward Elementary Drop Everything and WRITE – Students at North Ward Elementary were given 15 minutes to write about what they want to be when they grow up. These are a couple of the responses:

I want to have my own library because I love to read and I could read all day if I want. I could sell books and keep the rest of the books for me and my family. I’m going to get good grades until I’m a grownup and if that doesn’t work I’ll take my mom’s job and on the weekends I’ll stay home and write just like my mother. ~ Angel Benitez (3rd grade)

When I grow up I want to be a Veterinarian. To help me accomplish this I will go to Michigan State University and get my Masters Degree. I will buy my own building with lots of rooms so if animals had to stay all night they would have their own room. I will hire lots of assistants to make sure we have enough. I want to be this so I can help animals and always be around them. I won’t let anyone pay the bill unless they are satisfied with their pet’s health. I hope my dreams come true, I’ve wanted to be a vet all my life….. ~Teagan Henrickson (5th grade)

Hopkins Elementary Hopkins Elementary 4th graders created cereal box book reports and produced a short commercial to “sell” their book. Students in Mrs. Cribley’s fourth grade class chose a good fit book to read and use for the project. The kids were required to make a catchy title for their cereal that had something to do with the book. The cover had to be colorful and attractive. The kids made an activity or game on the back of the box that tied the elements of the story together. On the top and sides of the book the kids rated what they thought about the book, characters, summary, and setting. The students enjoyed making the book report but the thing they loved the most was making a commercial about their special cereal. Each student taped a short 60 second commercial telling why someone would like their book (cereal). It was a fun and creative way to wrap up their first reading unit.

Pine Trails Elementary Playgroups and a Visit from Santa – Preschool playgroups are becoming very popular at Allegan Public Schools. Allison Bush, who is the Family Coach for APS in a program funded through Great Start-Great Parents, coordinates these playgroups for families with preschoolers each month at one of our elementary schools. December’s playgroup at Pine Trails featured crafts and a visit from Santa!

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Coasting Down the Hill

Frosty is the morning; But the sun is bright, Flooding all the landscape With its golden light. Hark the sounds of laughter And the voices shrill! See the happy children Coasting down the hill. There are Tom and Charley, And their sister Nell; There are John and Willie, Kate and Isabel Eyes with pleasure beaming, Cheeks with health aglow; Bless the merry children, Trudging through the snow! Now I hear them shouting, "Ready! Clear the track!" Down the slope they're rushing, Now they're trotting back. Full of fun and frolic, Thus they come and go. Coasting down the hillside, Trudging through the snow.

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