Kids World News, Holt Public Schools, November 2018

HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS KIDS’ WORLD NEWS NOvember 2018

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What Is Hibernation and Migration?

Winter is very cold. There is snow and ice on the ground. We live in warm houses. What do animals do?

The biggest problem for most animals is finding enough food.

So, some animals sleep all winter! It is a very deep sleep called hibernation. They need little or no food and hibernation allows them to conserve energy. Bears and chipmunks hibernate! So do frogs, snakes and even some bugs.

Most hibernators prepare in some way for the winter. Some store food in their burrows or dens, to eat when they awake for short periods. Many eat extra food in the fall while it is plentiful.

It is stored as body fat to be used later for energy. Hibernators have two kinds of fat: regular white fat and a special brown fat.

The brown fat forms patches near the animal's brain, heart and lungs. It sends a quick burst of energy to warm these organs first when it is time to wake up.

True hibernators go into such a deep sleep that they are difficult to wake and may appear dead. Their body temperature drops and their breathing and heart beat slow down significantly. If an animal lives in an area where the winter is mild, it may hibernate only briefly, or not at all. However, even when the weather is severe, hibernators may wake up for short periods every few weeks to use their "toilet rooms" and eat if food is available.

The largest hibernators are the bears. Although a grizzly or black bear's heart rate may drop from a normal of 40-50 beats per minute down to 8-12, its temperature drops only slightly, allowing it to wake up quickly. These bears are also unique because, unlike other hibernators, they do not eat, drink, or excrete at all while hibernating, which can be as long as six months.

Other hibernating animals do not experience major changes in temperature, heart rate and breathing. Animals such as skunks, raccoons and some chipmunks are the light sleepers, easily awakened. They may sleep during the most severe weather and wake to roam and eat during milder weather.

Some birds fly south for the winter. We call this migration. You can often see them gathering because most birds fly together.

They go to a warmer place to find food when the weather starts

getting colder and the food supply becomes less. Other birds stay here all winter and we can help by feeding them!

PROJECT - FEED AND OBSERVE WINTER BIRDS SAFETY NOTE: Please read all instructions completely before starting.

Observe all safety precautions.

What you will need: • An empty plastic milk or water bottle, or a milk carton • Scissors, string, bird seed What to do: 1. Wash the bottle or carton and rinse it well. Cut several small (23") holes in the sides, about 2" from the bottom. Cut or poke two small holes near the top and thread a long piece of string through them.

2. Fill the bird feeder with seeds and hang from a tree or shrub.

Scattering some seeds on the ground can help the birds find the feeder. Watch the birds. Be patient. Try different types of seeds and different locations. Record your observations.

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s I g n i l Bow ! n u F Bowling is one of the most popular sports in the world! One of the reasons for it’s popularity is that children and adults of nearly every ability level can participate. It can be enjoyed as a relaxing fun exercise and social activity or as a competitive sport. Other major benefits of bowling is that its easy to find a place to play. Equipment is at the bowling alley and instructions, as well as practice, leagues and competitive play are all there too.

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foul line and using two hands, shove the ball down the lane. Most bowling alleys have rails or bumpers up on the sides of the alleys for children on some of their lanes. This helps give kids the chance to knock down the pins! Also the bowling alleys have special bowling shoes to fit children and special balls that are not to heavy!

Many bowling alleys have classes kids can take to learn how to play the game.

Bowling is a lifetime fitness sport which contributes to balance, coordination and motor skills. Bowling is able to fill the needs of so many people because it is, above all, a simple game. The rules are not complex and the basics of how to roll the ball are quickly learned. The modern game of bowling is played on an indoor wooden or urethane lane. Ten pins are arranged in a triangular formation 30 centimeters apart. The game is played by rolling a ball down the lane in an effort to knock down all the pins stationed at the end of the lane. Each individual is allowed two attempts per frame to knock down the pins. One game consists of 10 frames.

The person who has the highest score (meaning the one who has knocked down the most pins) is the winner.

Bowling is an excellent recreational activity for all ages so the entire family can play and enjoy themselves. Check it out today!

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I Want To Play The Harmonica!

The harmonica (or mouth organ) is a hand-held rectangular musical instrument. As the musician inhales and exhales into evenly spaced air channels, the metal reeds within produce musical notes. The length and thickness of the reed determines the note that is heard.

The first patent was issued to Christian Friedrich Buschmann of Germany. Several decades later, a young German clockmaker named Matthias Hohner learned to make a harmonica and consequently changed his profession. Starting his new company in a kitchen in 1857, he turned out 650 in his first year with the help of family and one paid worker. He marketed his harmonica well with his name engraved on everyone and introduced his instrument to North America. The harmonica’s portability and affordability made it a favorite of the Western Cowboy. African-American blue musicians also found the harmonica an affordable alternative. Sonny Terry, James Cotton, Charles Musselwhite and William Clarke are just a few of the blue legends who used the harmonica.

The harmonica then entered the mainstream. Numerous rock and roll musicians picked up the harmonica. Folk singer Bob Dylan popularized the placing of the harmonica on a neck frame to free his hands for playing the guitar, etc.

Today, five major types of harmonicas are produced: diatonic, diatonic tremolo-tuned, diatonic octavetuned, chromatic, and orchestral accompaniment. The singlereed diatonic harmonic is the most popular and can be heard in rock, country, blues, and folk music. It features 10 holes with 20 reeds, 10 for blow notes and 10 for draw notes.

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HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOME! It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I write to welcome you and our exceptional learning community to the ninth edition of our very own Kids’ World News! For over 20 years, the Holt Business Alliance has been the force that shapes our community’s future. The membership serves as a powerful networking partnership of local businesses, VFKRRO UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV DQG JRYHUQPHQW RI¿FLDOV ZRUNing together to promote the mission of developing strong community support for our businesses, local government and schools. With that, the Holt Business Alliance proudly VSRQVRUV WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ (DFK PRQWK \RX ZLOO ¿QG FRQWHQW unique to Holt Public and our greater learning community!

By creating a personalized publication, we believe we will engage our students at a deeper level. While our district provides the core curriculum each day, the Holt Business Alliance is choosing to supplement our curriculum by supporting the Holt Public Kids’ World News each month!

In an effort to connect with our public, I send a weekly email called the Peek at the Week to interested stakeholders. If you would like to be added to the weekly email blast, please send a note to suptofc@hpsk12.net with the word Peek in the subject line.

Keep an eye on us as we Innovate, Educate and Inspire our learning community to achieve on every level! Together IS better! Throughout the school year, I urge you to engage with us on social media and I hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Holt Public Kids’ World News sponsored by the Holt Business Alliance.

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So You Want to be in the Band?

By Dennis Marvin President Holt High School Band Boosters “So You Want to be in the Band?,� presented by the Holt High School Band Boosters, features a high school band member each month describing why they became interested in music, when they did, and the impact it’s had on their life. The Band Boosters hopes this article will encourage kids to think about music, learning an instrument, and joining the band in middle school and for the rest of their years in Holt Public Schools.

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HBB: Why did you decide to play the tuba and when?

GW: My older brother played tuba in the high school marching and concert bands so from the beginning I wanted to play the same instrument. I actually started with the trumpet in 6th grade because playing the tuba wasn’t an option at that time.

HBB: When did you join the band?

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HBB: What do you like most about being in the band?

GW: When I joined the band in 6th grade, so did a number of my friends.

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HBB: Do you plan to stay involved in music or band after High School?

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GW: I am interested in music and thinking about becoming a music teacher. I hope to get into the Michigan State Spartan Marching Band after high school.

HBB: Why do you think younger kids should think about joining the band?

GW: Being in the band has been a great experience. I reDOO\ EHOLHYH NLGV QHHG WR WKLQN about getting out of their comfort zone because being in the band teaches you many things you can use in life besides just learning how to play an instrument.

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HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS DI Top 10

by Simon Menold Kickoff to this year’s DI season is right around the corner and teams will be forming soon. You may be wondering, “What is DI?� DI, or Destination Imagination is a S.T.E.A.M program which helps kids learn teamwork and leadership skills as well as creativity, problem solving and critical thinking.

Here are the top ten things that I enjoy about DI: 1.

Friends - Your team is the people you are going to work with for a few months preparing for the tournament and that means that even if you didn’t know each other before, you surely will become great friends by the end of the season.

2. Being Creative - The saying goes “no two people are alike� and this also applies to DI because no two team’s solution to the challenge are the same.

3. Acting - Part of DI is making a skit that solves the given challenge that your team chooses and performing it at the tournaments.

4. Problem Solving - Your team will be challenged to solve Instant Challenges in a short time period with limited materials.

5. Hands-On Building - Build amazing props and costumes and show your creative skills and workmanship!

6. Community Outreach - The Project Outreach challenge has your team do a community service project of their choice.

7. Learning New Skills - Learn skills that you can use in the future such as, using different tools, teamwork, and acting.

8. Leadership - Leadership can help you in many different scenarios in the future and is a very useful tool to have in your belt.

9. Kids Only - Adults can’t build any part of your set but they can teach you the skills and provide the tools and materials needed to make it happen.

10. Having Fun - Always remember that DI is about fun and it doesn’t matter if you get 1st or 21st - all that matters is that you enjoy it!

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If you are interested in joining a DI team this season, please email holtdimondaledi@gmail.com for more information.

Holt Food Bank News

by John Hayhoe

The Holt Community Food Bank held their monthly Board meeting at the Holt Presbyterian Church and prepared to hand out meals to 150 families for a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. In September, the Food Bank helped to feed 105 Holt families that had 143 Holt children. Pictured is Board President Denise Davis, Barb Sherbino, Secretary Ray Robins, Vice-President Maurie Mahieu, Executive Director Bonnie Mahieu, Mike Malone, and John Hayhoe.

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HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Holt Farmers Market Little Free Library

by John Hayhoe Did you know there is a Little Free Library in the Holt Farmers Market? You can stop by Friday afternoon, or stop in Saturday and pick up a free children’s book! In addition, Little Free Libraries can be found in multiple locations across our communities. Keep reading Holt Public!

Monthly Community Coffee/Talk with us Tuesday Podcast Do you listen to the weekly podcast that the Delhi Township Supervisor, Mr. John Hayhoe and Superintendent, Dr. David Hornak record each week. It is called Talk with us Tuesday. Each week, a new community leader is interviewed. The podcast has been posted to Facebook and Twitter each Tuesday morning for the past 95-weeks! In the event you wish to listen to our previously recorded shows, check it out here: http://holtpublicsch.podbean.com/

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HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE

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Mexico United Mexican States • Mexico is located in North America, bordering the United States of America, Guatemala, and Belize. It is 758,449 square miles. That’s a pretty big country! In fact, Mexico is the 14th largest country by land area.

• The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. In that city alone, there are over 20 million people! There are 31 states in Mexico.

• The population of Mexico is the 10th largest in the world with around 129 million people.

• The currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso.

• The government is a Federal Republic.

• Mexico’s weather varies by region. Since Mexico is a large country, the weather can be very warm or cool. There are two main seasons in Mexico; the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from around May until about September or October. During the dry season, it rarely rains. Another season that Mexico experiences is a hurricane season. Hurricanes can be common between June to November, but they don’t always happen!

• Mexico is very rich in culture! Ancient culture in Mexico included the works of the Maya and Aztec people. Some of the beautiful temples, traditions, and art created by these cultures still exist today. Mexico is a unique blend of both native and European culture, due to Spanish invasions and colonies. The language spoken in Mexico and the most common religion were both introduced by the Spanish people, • The most commonly spoken language in Mexico is Spanish, but some native languages are also spoken, including Náhuatl and Maya.

• The highest mountain in Mexico is Pico de Orizaba, a dormant volcano that reaches 18,491 feet above sea level.

• Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1968.

• The Chichen Itza Pyramid in Mexico was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

• Mexico’s flag is made up three vertical stripes. The left green stripe stand for hope, the middle white stripe represents purity, and the right

red stripe represents the blood of the Mexican people. The picture of an eagle eating a snake is based on an Aztec legend •Stone tools have been found in Mexico that suggest the existence of humans there around 23000 years ago.

• The most popular sport in Mexico is football (soccer). Mexico hosted the World Cup in both 1970 and 1986.

• Mexican food is known for its range of flavors and spices. Popular dishes include tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

• The largest wildcat in North America is the jaguar, which can be found in Mexico's southern jungles.

• Millions of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico every year from the U.S. and Canada.

• The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog and is named for a Mexican state.

• The first great civilization in Mexico were the Olmecs (1400-300 B.C.) who established many cities along the eastern coast of Mexico, sculpted the famous Colossal Heads, and worshipped a mysterious, unnamed god that was Beautiful view of Chichen Itza monument, part human and part jaguar.

Mexico.

• The Zapotec civilization (600 B.C.-A.D. 800) established great cities along southern Mexico and developed the first writing system in the Americas.

• Spanish conquerors brought bullfighting to Mexico, which is now the national sport of Mexico. Bullfighting takes place from November to April, and the Plaza Mexico is the largest bullring in the world.

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Pallas Cats The Pallas cat is also called the manul. They live throughout Central Asia, and prefer cold climates and high elevations. They are short and have long hair - making them look very soft! They appear to be bigger and heavier than they actually are due to their stocky builds and long coats. Don’t be fooled though, the Pallas cat is actually about the same size as a domestic house cat without all that hair! In reality, they measure up to 26 inches in body length (with an 8 to 12 inch tail) and weigh only around 10 pounds.

The Pallas cat has the longest and densest fur of any cat! Depending on the season, it can be different colors. In the winter, it turns to a grey, uniform color. In the warmer months, their fur turns to a brown color with different stripes and rings! Their fur looks glossy and frosted due to their hair having white tips.

Pallas cats like to be alone. They are very territorial and both

males and females mark their territory. Pallas’ cats spend their days in caves, crevices, and burrows made by other animals, emerging toward dusk to hunt. They hunt rodents and other small animals.

Poaching is a problem with the Pallas cat. It’s fur is very soft, and many poachers hunt them for it. Another problem is poisoning of their food supply of Pika. Pika are thought to carry traces of a plague, so they are poisoned which makes it very hard for the Pallas cats.

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• Pallas cats have round pupils instead of slits like all other cats!

• They are bad at running! With their short legs, running is difficult for the Pallas cat.

• They yelp or growl when excited, making a sound similar to a small dog. Pallas’ cats can also purr.

• They are named for eighteenth-century German zoologist Peter Pallas.

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• Community Coffee: Tim Hortons @ 9am

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• Holt Business Alliance Breakfast Mixer 7:30am-9:00am @ Charlar Place (Public Welcome)

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• Late Start/Early Release • Delhi Tree Lighting: Veterans Memorial Park @ 6:30pm

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