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Focus On Health Vaccination WH Y A R E V A C CFacts I NES R EQ U I R ED FOR SC H OOL ?

Five Important Reasons to Be Vaccinated!

Immunizations can save your life. Advances in medical science mean children can be protected against more diseases than ever before! Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children are no longer common in the U.S. – primarily due to safe and effective vaccines. Polio is one example of the great impact that vaccines have had in the United States.

Polio was once America’s most feared disease, causing death and paralysis across the country, but thanks to vaccination the United States has been polio-free since 1979!

Vaccination is very safe and effective. Vaccines are only given to you after careful review by scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Vaccine side effects are almost always mild, like redness or swelling where you got the shot. Serious side effects following vaccination, such DV VHYHUH DOOHUJLF UHDFWLRQ DUH YHU\ UDUH 7KH EHQHÂżWV RI JHWWLQJ YDFFLQDWHG DUH PXFK JUHDWHU than the possible side effects for almost all children.

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VACCINES PROTECT EVERYONE!

Immunization protects others you care about. Children in the U.S. still get diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. In fact, we have seen an increase of measles and whooping cough (pertussis) cases over the past few years. Measles was eliminated in the US in the year 2000 but in the past few years it is making a comeback. So far this year, there have been 1172 cases of measles! Almost one in 10 people who became sick with measles were babies too young to be vaccinated. This is why it is important to get vaccinated when you are old enough. Babies are not the only ones who might not be protected against these diseases. Some people may not be able to get certain vaccinations due to severe allergies, weakened immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep everyone safe, it is important that those who are able to get vaccinated get all of their vaccines, and get them on time! This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones.

Immunizations can save your family time and money. If you get sick from a disease that can be prevented with a vaccine, you might be not be allowed to go to school or daycare until you aren’t sick anymore. Missing school or daycare means that your parents will have to stay home from work to take you to the doctor and take care of you. This might cost them money they were not planning to spend. This is why getting vaccinated against preventable diseases is a good investment for your parents! If you parents insurance doesn’t cover vaccines, or they don’t have enough money to buy them, there is a program called The Vaccines for Children program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who qualify.

Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations ago. For example, smallpox vaccination eliminated that disease worldwide. You don’t have to get the smallpox vaccine anymore because the disease no longer exists anywhere in the world. If we continue to keep our vaccinations up-to-date, in the future some of the diseases of today will no longer be around to harm anyone.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talk...

All kids get teased by a brother, sister, or friend at some time and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not harmful when done in a playful, friendly, mutual way.

But when teasing becomes hurtful, unkind and constant, it can cross the line into bullying. Bullying is intentional, persistant aggressin and can take on many forms.

Types Of Bullying â&#x2013;şVerbal: Name calling, teasing â&#x2013;şSocial: Spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships. â&#x2013;şPhysical: Hitting, punching, shoving, kicking. â&#x2013;şCyberbullying: Using the internet, cell phones or other digital technology to harm others.

It is important to take bullying seriously and not just brush it off.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a BIG problem to many children. Bullies can make kids feel frightened, sick, embarrassed, hurt, lonely, not wanting to play outside, or go to school. Bullying bothers everyone, not just the kids who are getting picked on.

There are many reasons that kids bully others. Some bullies torment others because that is the way they have been treated.

They come from families or settings where people regularly get angry, shout and call names. Some TV shows promote meanness. Some bullies need a victim to feel more important or popular or in control.

How To Combat Bullying â&#x2013;şFirst of all - tell an adult. Find someone you trust and tell them what is happening. Teachers, principals, parents can all try to help you. This is not tattling, bullying is wrong. Here are some ideas. â&#x2013;şAvoid the bully and use the buddy system. Take another way home instead of walking the same way if you can. Buddy up with a friend on the bus, in the hallways or at recess, wherever the bully is. Always offer to do the same for a friend in need. â&#x2013;şIt is normal to get upset by the bully. Practice not reacting by crying, getting angry or showing how upset you are. That is what the bullies thrive on. Tell the bully "No! Stop it!" in a loud voice.

Keep your â&#x20AC;&#x153;poker faceâ&#x20AC;? on until you are clear of danger. Be brave, take a deep breath, walk away (or run if you have to) to a safe place.

â&#x2013;şRemove the incentives.

If they are demanding your lunch money carry your lunch and tell a supervising adult. â&#x2013;şStay with friends who will help you build your confidence. Get involved with clubs or sports programs. Find activities that can help you learn and feel confident and strong. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a self-defense class teaching martial arts. â&#x2013;şIf you see another child getting bullied at your school, tell an adult! Kids can protect and stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walk away together. â&#x2013;şDonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bully back. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit, kick or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. That just satisfies the bully and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dangerous as someone can really get hurt. Get help from an adult.

Bullies usually end up in trouble. If they keep acting out they will have fewer friends sooner or later. Every kid has a choice of how to behave and act. Bullies can learn to change their behavior.

Some kids who bully eventually realize that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the respect or friends they want by threatening others. Teachers, counselors and parents can help them too. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. Some bullies turn into great kids and some never learn how to do that.

No one needs to put up with a bullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having trouble, talk to someone you can trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe.

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Learning Space Definitions!

Asteroid: Asteroids are small solar system bodies that orbit the Sun. Made of rock and metal, they can also contain organic compounds. Asteroids are similar to comets but do not have a visible coma (fuzzy outline and tail) like comets do.

Asteroid Belt: The asteroid belt lies roughly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter in the Solar System. It is home to a large amount of irregular shaped asteroids that range in size from dust through to the dwarf planet Ceres.

Comet: A comet is a relatively small solar system body that orbits the sun. When close enough to the Sun they display a visible coma (a fuzzy outline or atmosphere due to solar radiation) and sometimes a tail.

Dwarf planet: An object orbiting the Sun that is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity but is not gravitationally dominant in its orbital area and is not a moon. There are currently five recognized dwarf planets: Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Makemake & Haumea.

Earth: Earth is the fifth largest planet in the Solar System and third from the Sun. It was formed around four and a half billion years ago and is the only place in the Universe where life is known to exist.

Galaxy: A galaxy is a large group of stars, dust, gas and dark matter held together by gravity.

They vary in size with some containing millions of stars while others could contain as many as a trillion. They can also form in different shapes such as elliptical galaxies and spiral galaxies.

Halleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comet: Halleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comet (or Comet Halley as it is also known) is the most well known comet in the Solar System. It orbits the Sun and can be seen with the naked eye from Earth around every 75 years, returning for its next visit sometime in 2061.

Jupiter: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It features the famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Red Spotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and a large number of orbiting moons.

Mars: Mars, or the 'Red Planet' as it is sometimes known, is the fourth planet from the Sun. It features a dusty, rocky surface, relatively calm conditions and a thin atmosphere.

Mercury: Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in the Solar System. As well as being very hot, it features a barren, crater covered surface which looks similar to the Moon.

Meteor: A meteoroid that burns up as it passes through the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere is known as a meteor. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever looked up at the sky at night and seen a streak of light or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shooting starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; what you are actually seeing is a meteor. A meteoroid that survives falling through the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere and colliding with the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surface is known as a meteorite. A meteoroid is a small rock or particle of debris in our solar system. They range in size from dust to around 10 metres in diameter (larger objects are usually referred to as asteroids).

Milky Way: The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy where our Solar System and Earth are located.

Moon: The Moon is a natural satellite which orbits the Earth. It is around a quarter the size of Earth and can be easily seen in the night sky. While other planets in the Solar System have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;moonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, they are usually referred to by name, such as Jupiterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ganymede, or as natural satellites.

Neptune: Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and is nearly four times the size of Earth. It features strong winds and violent weather.

Planet: A planet is an object orbiting a star that is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity. It is also gravitationally dominant in its orbital area but not large enough to cause thermonuclear fusion (like stars do). There are eight planets in the Solar System.

Pluto: Pluto was the furthest planet from the Sun until it was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006.

Saturn: Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system, the sixth planet from the Sun and features an impressive system of rings.

Solar System: The solar system includes the Sun and all the objects that orbit around it due to its gravity, including Earth.

Star: A star is a huge, bright ball of burning gas that is held together by gravity. Stars contain mostly hydrogen as well as helium and smaller amounts of other elements. The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

Sun: The Sun is a star and the biggest object in the Solar System, it burns brightly in the center as planets and other objects orbit around it. It has a diameter around 110 times bigger than the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and is located around 150 million kilometers (93 million miles) away.

Universe: The Universe is made up of everything that exists, including planets, stars, galaxies and all forms of matter and energy.

Uranus: Uranus is the third largest planet in the Solar System and seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus rolls like a barrel rather than spinning like Earth and was the first planet discovered by telescope.

Venus: Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun. It is similar in size to Earth and features thick a thick atmosphere which locks in heat as the surface rages with active volcanoes.

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The Cool Caterpillar: What a Kid!

Step 1 - Starting with a half sheet of paper (approximate size 4 1/4” x 11”), fold in half the long way creating a piece of paper with a folded edge and a cut edge.

Step 2 - Fold once again the long way.

Step 3 - Open the paper completely and lay flat. You should have a center crease line and a crease line on each side of the center crease line.

Step 4 - At one end of the rectangle, fold the short way a fold about 1” wide. Leave folded under. The folded end has created the head.

Step 5 - On the head section, draw an eye on each side of the center crease line as shown. Add a smile too.

Step 6 - It is time to decorate. Using markers, crayons, or colored pencils, make colorful and interesting patterns, shapes and stripes.

Step 7 - When the caterpillar is decorated, re-fold in half at the center fold line.

Step 8 - Begin cutting through the fold up to the crease line. Be careful not to go past or Step 9 - Unfold. Re-crease the side crease lines short of crease line. Leave the head uncut. to fold inward. Glue open flaps one over the other. You will create a triangle shape.

Step 10 - Add 3 pairs of legs.

Has anyone ever asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” You might have to think about it for a while, or maybe you already have an idea. If you were to ask that question to a caterpillar they would answer, “A butterfly! “ Did you know that a caterpillar is not a baby or an adult? It is a kid like you, still growing and learning each day.

The caterpillar is a really interesting, cool kid! They are called "eating machines" because they eat as many leaves and plants as they can each day. They eat so much in fact, that they shed their skin four or five times before creating a chrysalis. Aren’t you glad you just have to buy new clothes when you grow out of your old ones?

Caterpillars don’t have noses like we do.

They breathe through small pores on their sides. Caterpillars have a head, eyes, and 13 sections to their bodies. Some caterpillars have furry hair while some have no hair with just a few thick bristles. A caterpillar has three pairs of walking legs and five pairs of legs with hooks for grabbing. A caterpillar also has 4,000 muscles while we only have around 650. Wow, now that is a really strong kid!

The next time you see a caterpillar, watch it carefully. Notice what it eats, how fast it walks, and what it looks like. If you are lucky, you may find a chrysalis to watch this summer. Being able to see a caterpillar kid emerge as a grown up butterfly is really incredible. Without a doubt, the caterpillar is a pretty special kid, just like you!

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The Amazing Apple!

Where do apples come from?

How do they grow? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a trip to an apple orchard and find out. On the farm, apples come from apple trees, where their buds were formed a full year before they are picked. During the winter, these fruit buds are dormant (resting) and waiting for spring. As the weather warms in the spring, the leaves and flowers begin to slowly open until the apple trees are covered in white and pink blossoms. The apple blossoms smell so sweet that bees visit them looking to gather nectar to make honey. As they fly from tree to tree and flower to flower, their feet get covered in a dusty substance from the apple blossoms called pollen. When they fly and land, the pollen falls on new flowers and this process allows the blossoms to be pollinated and grow into apples. Once the flower has been pollinated, the petals then fall off.

After the bees are done with their job, the leaves on the apple trees take over to help the apple grow. The leaves create food or carbohydrates to help the apples grow by using air, water and sunlight in a process called photosynthesis. Each apple needs about 20 to 50 leaves to help it grow. Farmers prune the apple trees in the winter and early spring to help the leaves get more sunlight.

Pruning is like giving the tree a haircut. Branches that block sunlight from other branches are cut out.

During the summer, apples grow bigger and bigger. In the fall, most apples change color from green to red. The apples are then ripe and ready for picking. Some apples are ready in early fall and others are not ready until close to Halloween. The best way

to tell when an apple is ready to pick is by asking the farmer. An apple farmer will inspect the orchard and taste the apples.

Now the fun part! The best way to choose an apple is to look closely at it. Make sure it is an apple you want to eat. Hold the apple in your hand and twist, twist and twist the apple around the stem. Then pull the apple gently off the tree. Make sure not to rip off any branches because those are next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apple buds forming. Shine up your apple and enjoy the first bite!

Going to an apple orchard is a fun family outing. Go to the orchard and find your favorite apple varieties. Have a taste test with your family and find out the most popular apple in your home. Make some applesauce or homemade apple pie out of the apples you pick out! Enjoy the sweet taste of fall.

Apple Crisp Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Love!

4 apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 6 tablespoons butter Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of square 8x8 pan. Arrange apples in pan. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle over the apples. Bake about 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.

Apple Fun Facts for Kids â&#x20AC;˘ A bushel of apples weighs in at around 42 pounds! â&#x20AC;˘ George Washington grew and pruned his own apple trees in his spare time! â&#x20AC;˘ According to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest apple ever plucked from a tree weighed three pounds, two ounces! It was picked in Caro, Michigan. â&#x20AC;˘ Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since 6500 BC. Information donated by Steve Tennes, Country Mill Orchard

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Republic of Singapore • Singapore is a very young country, but it expanded rapidly over 50 years of being independent.

• The capital and largest city is Singapore City.

• The country of Singapore consists of Singapore Island and over 60 smaller islands located in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean.

• The population is about 5.6 million people!

• The currency is the Singapore dollar.

• Singapore is one of the top 20 smallest nations in the world, only covering 682.7 sq km.

• The most popular sport is football (soccer).

• The name Singapore is from the word “Singapura” or “Lion City”.

Legend has it that a Sumatran prince sighted a beast that looked like a lion when he first set his foot on the island in the 14th century.

• The official languages are English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.

• The government is a parliamentary republic. Singapore was controlled by the British from 1819 as a trade colony, but joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later the nation became independent.

• The colors of Singapore’s flag represent red for brotherhood and equality, as well as white for purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise. The five stars stand for Singapore’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality.

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• Singapore is mainly flat with low hills, the highest hill being Bukit Timah at 545 feet.

• Singapore is proud to host “The Night Safari”, which is the first night zoo in the whole world. Singapore also has the world’s largest walk-in aviary called Jurong Bird Park, and has over 1,500 free flying birds native to Africa.

• Over 3,000 multinational companies have offices in Singapore.

• The national holiday for Singapore is on August 9th.

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Jurong Bird Park The lakeside pagodas at the Singapore Chinese Gardens.

The Singapore Chinese Gardens is a imperial China theme garden in the west of the island republic, built in the 70s.

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Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fun Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

Apple Scones 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup minced apples 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter (for topping) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)

1 8 ounce package of room temperature cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate & peanut butter morsels Graham cracker sticks and or apple slices Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl until blended. Spoon onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Bring all four corners up and twist tightly (should form a ball shape).

Freeze for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until firm enough to keep its shape. Place morsels in a flat dish. Remove plastic wrap from the ball and roll ball into morsels to completely cover (you may have to press the morsels into the ball).

Place the ball on a serving dish, cover and freeze for 2 hours or until almost firm. Serve with graham cracker sticks and apple slices. (Can be made ahead of time. If frozen overnight, thaw a room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.)

Breakfast Tacos 6 flour tortillas 8 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Orange Frost Breakfast Drink 2 cups milk 1 cup water 1 cup ice cubes 3 tablespoons sugar 6 ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate Combine all the ingredients in a blender, process until frothy and the ice cubes are chopped. Delicious!

Rules For The Kitchen!

First, cook and drain the bacon. Then crumble and set aside.

In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, mix together the eggs and milk well. Cover the bowl with a paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes, or until this mixture is cooked and fluffy. Heat the tortillas as directed on their package. Spoon warm eggs onto each tortilla. Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla and enjoy.

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Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Grease an 8 x 12 inch baking pan. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in the butter.

Add the sugar and apples. Mix in the egg and milk to make a soft dough. Knead until ingredients are well-mixed. Spread in prepared pan, and bake for 25 minutes. When done, cut into 2 inch squares.

Split each square diagonally. Butter. Dust the tops thickly with granulated sugar. Serve warm.

1. Always ask an adult if you can use the kitchen.

2. Have all the ingredients before you start.

3. Wash your hands before you touch food.

4. Wear an apron or towel to keep your clothes clean.

5. Always clean up when you are finished.

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