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Cold, snowy weather, jingle bells, twinkling lights and candy canes are all signs that December has arrived! It’s the last month of this year and there is certainly a feeling of anticipation in the air. People are busy making plans and preparing for the holidays, also known as the “hustle and bustle” of the holiday season! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are all holidays celebrated in December, where songs, decorations, candles and giving gifts are part of their beautiful traditions.

Kids and teachers are especially excited to have time off from school this month. What are you going to do over your break? Our Sports and Fitness page talks about two fun winter activities you can try - skiing and snowboarding. Also, with enough snow, you can always find a hill to go sledding with your friends.

Kids’ World News wishes you the happiest of holidays this December and a wonderful time sharing the joy of the season with your family and friends!

Happy Holidays to all!

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Veteran, Charlie Stringham, shares his military memorabilia with students.

Mrs. Mayes created an American flag for the veterans out of the student’s handprints.

Students greeted and thanked the veterans.

Area veterans were honored at a Webberville Elementary assembly on November 11, 2014. Twenty-six veterans representing the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines attended and shared their military experiences with the students and staff. Some veteran guests came from Detroit, Livonia, and Grand Ledge. Webberville STARS sang a military medley, and fifth graders recited a moving poem called ‘What is a Veteran?’ Suzi Slater orchestrated the assembly, thanking the veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. Fifth grade teacher, Suzanne Cloudman, created a moving music video of photos submitted by the veterans and their families.

Webberville Elementary School wishes to thank and recognize these individuals for attending this celebration and sharing their knowledge with us ~ Jacob Velfling, Dean Dodge, James Sylvester, Bill Lorenz, Melvin Losey, Ronald Hooson, Bob Bement, Si Bement, Kevin Hose, Michael Howard, Jim Weeks, Robert Vondale, Levi Vogt, Bill Vogt, Bill Turner, Cloyce O’Dell, Kent Hall, Charlie Stringham, Paul Schneider, Dean Derian, Bert Anway, Richard Leathem, Elta and Jerry Brown, Doug Bowman, and Rick Lyden.

Mrs. Tarleton’s 3rd and 4th grade students completed a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Challenge featuring catapults. They first discussed the history and modern day uses of catapults. The class divided into small groups and began sketching their catapult. The students constructed a working catapult using small and large craft sticks, small cups and rubber bands. They had to perform three tasks which included longest distance, accuracy and launching to fly at a specific height. The 3rd and 4th graders were given lab sheets where they could keep track of their data. They used this information to analyze their success or lack of success for their catapults. The students learned a lot and had fun with this lab!

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This year marked the 14th Annual Veterans Celebration hosted by MHT School on November 21, 2014. Almost two hundred veterans, their spouses, and auxiliary members from Fowler and surrounding areas were in attendance. The event began with Mass and was followed by a breakfast prepared by volunteer parents and staff and then served by the 8th grade students. After breakfast, a flag ceremony was conducted followed by student entertainment. This year each class either sang a patriotic song or performed a skit. As an additional token of appreciation for their many sacrifices, every year the students work hard on a small keepsake for the Veterans to take home. God Bless our Veterans and thank you for your many years of service!

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Veteran guests- front row, left to right, Ronald Mooson, Doug Bowman, Si Bement, Bob Bement, Bill Vogt, Robert Vondale, Paul Schneider, Richard Leathem, Charlie Stringham, Elta Brown, Dean Dodge, and James Sylvester. Back row; Levi Vogt, Bill Lorenz, Melvin Losey, Michael Howard, Bert Anway, Jacob Velfling, Kent Hall, Cloyce O’Dell, Bill Turner, Jim Weeks, Jerry Brown, Dan Derian, and Kevin Hose. Not pictured-Rick Lyden.

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Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Cream butter in large bowl. Add the sugar, cream until light. Stir in vanilla. Sift the flour and salt - mix it in.

Stir in nuts. Shape into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar straight out of the oven. Remember - they will be hot and you need to have a parent’s help. Roll again when they are cool.

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New Covenant Christian Elementary News New Covenant Christian School students seek to serve others. One opportunity our students serve is through Operation Christmas Child. Students in grades K-12 collected items like coloring books, playdoh, school supplies and socks.

On November 7th all students gathered to pack and wrap boxes. We were able to fill 72 boxes! These 72 boxes will be sent to children in need throughout the world! This is a wonderful way to share the love of Christ this Christmas!

Our secondary students will spend Wednesday, November 26th serving in the city of Mason. They will work on clean-up projects and help hang Christmas lights in preparation for their annual Christmas Parade.

First and Second grade students will serve others in a variety of settings this Christmas season!

Students will make dog and cat toys for the local humane society, collect food staples for a food basket, make and decorate cookies and design Christmas cards for the Veterans. Serving others is a blessing!

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:10

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Second graders at Dansville Elementary studied character traits. Students read a book of their choice and chose their favorite character from the book. They transformed a pumpkin using a variety of materials into their character. Students wrote a character trait report. They shared their character project and shared their report with their classmates. Parents enjoyed a tour of the pumpkin characters following the Halloween Parade. It was a fun project for all!

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Spotlight On Health

Help! I’m Loosing My Teeth!

Teeth play an important role in your life. Not only do they help you eat, they help you talk. Some of you are starting to loose your “baby teeth” now that you’re in elementary school. What exactly are baby teeth?

Baby teeth or primary teeth don’t become visible until babies are about six to twelve months old. After the first tooth comes through, the rest will follow. Kids have their first set of 20 teeth by the time they are three years old.

When kids reach around six, these teeth begin to come out. Primary teeth loosen and fall out because they are being pushed to make room for permanent teeth. Baby teeth usually fall out in the order in which they came in. By the time kids are 12 or 13, they have a full set of permanent teeth. There are 28 of these. By age 17-21, four more teeth grow in the back of the mouth, called Wisdom teeth.

You will notice when looking in your mouth, that you have different types of teeth. Each type has its own function. The two front teeth and the teeth on both sides of them are called incisors. There are four on the top and four on the bottom. These teeth are used for cutting food. The pointed teeth beside them are called canine teeth. There are two on the top and two on the bottom. These teeth help to tear food. Next to them are premolars or bicuspid teeth. There are four on the top and four on the bottom. These are larger teeth, stonger teeth and have ridges. They are used for

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crushing and grinding food. In the very back of your mouth are your six and twelve year molars. There are eight of them in total. They are called six and twelve year molars because that is the time that they usually come in. These molars are wider and stronger than premolars and have more ridges. Molars help your tongue swallow the food you eat when the tongue gathers your food in the back of your mouth. The Wisdom teeth come in last. There is one in each corner of your mouth. Most often they have to be removed as they are not used for anything and can create problems.

Your teeth work with your tongue to help you form sounds. Try saying the word “mouth” slowly. You will notice that your tongue hits your incisors to help you say that word. Try other words slowly and pay attention to how your tongue and teeth work together.

As teeth perform an important function for you, you must learn to properly take care of them. It is important to regularly visit your dentist. Brush your teeth with a toothbrush with soft bristles after breakfast and before bedtime. Make sure you brush all of your teeth, not just the ones in the front. Have your parent or dentist show you how to floss. Flossing gets rid of the food that’s hidden between your teeth.

Remember, taking care of your teeth now will insure that they will grow old with you and help you the rest of your life.

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Ulysses S. Grant 18th President of the United States 1869-1877

Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April 27, 1822. He was raised in Georgetown, Ohio on a farm. He was the sun of a tanner and merchant. Grant was schooled locally, then attended the Presbyterian Academy before he was appointed to West Point.

When he graduated from West Point in 1843, he was placed in the infantry and was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. On August 22, 1848, he married the love of his life, Julia Dent. They had 4 children. He was a devoted father and husband. President Grant loved horses and was probably one of the greatest equestian in U.S. history. He was a fearless rider with phenomenal endurance and speed. He was also an accomplished painter and was known to pay attention to detail.

MILITARY CAREER: • 1846-1847 - fought under General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War. • 1861-1865 - fought in the American Civil War. In 1862, he captured Fort Donelson, Tennessee which was the first major Union victory.

• 1863 - named Major General in the U.S. Army. Victories included Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.

• 1865 - accepted the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, Virginia.

• 1867-1868 - served as Secretary of War. • 1869-1877 - President of the United States. He was a Republican.

SOME MAJOR EVENTS WHILE IN OFFICE • Reconstruction was one of the largest issues of his presidency. He continued having federal troops occupy the South. His administration fought hard against the states who denied blacks the right to vote. The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in 1870, which provided that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race.

• The Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869.

• Black Friday Scandal involving James Fisk and Jay Gould (September 24, 1869). These two speculators tried to buy up enough gold to corner the market. They were driving the price of gold up very quickly. When President Grant realized their scheme to corner the market, he authorized the Secretary of the Treasure to sell enough gold into the market to wreck their plans and bring down the price of gold - but many businesses and investors were ruined because of this scheme.

• President Grant settled claims against Britain in 1872 for damage done during the Civil War by British-built Confederate warships.

• The Panic of 1873 was an economic depression that happened and

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• The Whiskey Ring Scandal - 1875. Many distillers and federal agents were keeping money that was being paid as liquor taxes. Grand called for their punishment but protected his own personal secretary.

After he retired from the Presidency, he and his wife traveled throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1881, Grant bought a home in New York City. At the advice from his son, he invested money as a silent partner in an investment banking partnership with a man named Ferdinand Ward. Ward swindled Grant and others investors. They lost all their money and were forced to go bankrupt. Ward fled (later jailed) and President Grant lost all his money. Grant had forfeited his military pension when he assumed the office of President. So, he wrote his memoirs in a book for money to help his wife out financially as he had found out he had cancer. He finished his book July 19, 1885 just a few days before he died. His memoirs became a best seller. His body lies in New York City’s Riverside Park beside that of his wife in what is known as Grant’s Tomb.

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I Love To Play The Piano!

The piano is a very important part of music. Many musical notes do not seem possible without it and many notes sound better on the piano. The piano can play all types of music from classical to rock and roll. It can also be played solo or with other instruments, so it is very versatile.

There is some disagreement on when the first modern style piano was built. Most say the modern style piano (or piano et forte, meaning soft and loud) was probably built by the Italian, Bartolomeo Cristofori in 1709. It was described as a harpsichord with both soft and loud!

The difference between the harpsichord (that came before) and the piano, was the way the strings were sounded.

Inside the piano the strings are tightened into tune. A grand piano, for instance, looks like a harp when on it’s side. Modern style pianos use hammers to pluck the string. So when you touch the keyboard, the hammer hits the string which affects the sound of the note. If you stroke the key gently, the sound will be soft. If you use a heavy touch on the key, the sound will be much louder!

PIANO FACTS: • The average medium sized piano has about 230 strings. Each string has about 165 pounds of tension. With the combined pull of all the strings, that equals approximately eighteen tons!

• There are over 10 million pianos in American homes, businesses and institutions.

• Yamaha, established in 1887, was the first piano manufacturer in Japan.

• The world’s largest piano is a Challen Concert Grand Piano.

This piano is eleven feet long and has a total string tension of over 30 tons. This piano weighs more than a ton!

• The working section of the piano is called the action. There are about 7500 parts in there. They all play a role in sending the hammers against the strings when the keys are struck.

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Here are a few special gifts you can make for the holidays!

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Gingerbread Cookies In A Jar

This is a great gift you can make for the holidays! Get a clear wide mouth canning jar and make sure it’s clean! It must have a lid with a ring around it. Cut a ribbon and tie it directly under the lid when you close it and if you want - tie a gingerbread cookie cutter onto the jar with a ribbon and your message!

Ingredients you will need: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cup packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions: Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1/1/2 cups of flour with the spices. In a one quart, wide-mouth canning jar layer the ingredients starting with the flour/baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Close the jar tightly. Attach a card to the jar with the following directions: 1. Empty the contents of this jar into a large mixing bowl. Blend together thoroughly.

2. Add 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup of molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Mix until completely blended. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your clean hands. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shape with a gingerbread cookie cutter.

5. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

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Enjoy Skiing and Snowboarding!

No matter which winter sport you choose, staying warm is important. The right clothing and equipment will help you do just that.

Dressing in layers is important. Some of the newer fabrics for cold weather will give you the warmth of layers without all the bulk. Ask an adult if you're not sure what to wear outside.

Staying warm isn't just about feeling comfortable. Your body needs to stay warm to work properly. When your body is at the right temperature, it won't need to spend as much energy getting warm.

If you're dressed properly, it means you can stay outside longer without worrying about frostbite.

Before you hit the slopes to ski or snowboard, make sure you have the right equipment — and that it fits you right. Many kids have problems because the equipment they use is too big for them. It may have belonged to an older brother or sister and were hoping that they could "grow into it." In reality, equipment that is too big will make it hard for you to keep control and could cause injury.

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Helmets are a must for skiing and snowboarding. Goggles will protect your eyes from bright sunlight and objects that could get in the way and poke you in the eye (like tree branches). Snowboarders need kneepads and elbow pads.

Some snowboarders who are just learning wear specially padded pants to cushion their falls!

Speaking of learning a sport, it's a good idea to take some skiing or snowboarding lessons before you take off. This can keep you from getting frustrated or getting hurt before you have a chance to enjoy this new sport. For instance, your instructor can teach you how to stop! Even after a lesson, it's good to have an adult nearby in case you need help. Grownups can help you choose the right trails and hills.

Skiing and snowboarding can be a little like driving a car.

You have to learn to share the trail! It also means watching out for others to avoid collisions, so keep your eyes open at all times!

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Did You Know The Hippopotamus Is Related To The Whale?

• The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greek word hippopotamos, (hippos - meaning “horse” and potamos meaning “river”), is often shortened to “hippo”. It is one of the two species in existence in the family Hippopotamidae - the other species being the Pygmy Hippopotamus.

• The hippopotamus is semi aquatic, living in rivers and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa in large groups of up to 40. During the day, they remain cool by staying in the water or mud. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While hippos rest near each other in territories in the water, grazing is an alone activity.

• Despite their physical resemblance to pigs - whales and porpoises are their closest living relatives. The earliest known hippopotamus fossils belonging to the genus Kenyapotamus in Africa, date to around 16 million years ago.

• Hippo childbirth occurs in water and as soon as the infants are born, they must come up for air.

• The hippopotamus is known for its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size.

Only elephants are consistently larger. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, they can easily outrun a human. Hippos have been clocked at 30 miles per hour while running short distances.

• Very popular in zoos and portrayed at times as lazy, the hippopotamus is among the most dangerous and aggressive of all animals. Because of their enormous size, hippos are difficult to weigh

in the wild. The average weight for adult males is between 3,300 - 7,000 pounds. Females are smaller than males with average weight measuring between 2,900 - 3,300 pounds!

• Hippos average 11 feet long and 5 feet tall at the shoulder. Their lifespan is typically 40 to 50 years. The eyes, ears and nostrils of hippos are placed high on the roof of the skull. This allows them to be in the water with COLOR most of their body subME! merged. They stay in the water and mud of tropical rivers to stay cool and prevent sunburn.

• Have you ever wondered why hippos are always covered in brown stuff that looks like mud? For additional protection from the sun, their skin secretes or “sweats” a natural sunscreen substance which is red-colored and turns brown!

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Lets Visit Switzerland!

Switzerland is multilingual and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh!

• Switzerland is a landlocked country of 7.5 million people in Western Europe with an area of 15,940 sq mi.

• Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federal government and de facto capital, while the country's economic centers are its two global cities, Geneva and especially Zürich.

• Switzerland is bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.

• Switzerland has a long history of neutrality – it has not been at war since 1815 – and hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the WTO and one of the U.N.'s two European offices.

• Switzerland comprises three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau or "middleland", and the Jura mountains along the northThe Matterhorn! western border with France. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of Switzerland’s Most the country. Among the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufourspitze at 15,203 ft. The most famous mountain is the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Valais and Pennine Alps bordering Italy.

Famous Mountain The highest mountain, the Dufourspitze (4,634 m) or Monte Rosa, is close to the Matterhorn.

• The more populous northern part of the country is called the Middle Land. It has greater open and hilly landscapes, partly forested, partly open meadow, usually with grazing herds, or vegetables and fruits growing, but it can still be somewhat mountainous.

• Banking, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals are important industries in Switzerland. The manufacture of precision instruments for engineering is important, as is watch-making, and the biological sciences industries as well, enjoy a high place in the Swiss economy.

• Electricity generated in Switzerland is 42% from nuclear and 53% from hydroelectricity with 5% of the electricity generated from conventional power sources (thermal etc.) resulting in a nearly CO2-free electricity-generating network.

• Switzerland is heavily active in recycling and anti-littering regulations and is one of the top recyclers in the world with 66% to 96% of the different recyclable materials being recycled.

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