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Spring Fever +L .LGV It’s time to go outside and play! Finally the nice weather is here to stay in Michigan.We love that don’t we? Let’s make some outside fun in the sun plans. How about a visit to the zoo and maybe a farm? Soon we should plan a trip to the beach, and then before you know it we’ll be at summer break and on vacation. Have lots of fun, whatever you choose to do. Bye for now!

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by Jacqueline Woodson

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by Jack Gantos

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This is a super fun book to read out loud. When a young man asks the waiter to bring him a bowl of soup, it comes with a Giraffe and each time the waiter tries to make it better, along comes another zoo animal. The pictures perfectly portray the complete silliness as the situation grows and grows.

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This award winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming brings us another title that makes us smile and cry. When 7 year old Lonnie, better known as Locomotion has a teacher that helps him put his feelings on paper, we see him bloom into a poet and writer and come to understand his life story.

This Newbery Honor title tells us about Joey, who is a bit over the top, hyperactive. He has some special meds that keep him on track, but when his dad enters his life he realizes heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very much like his father, but when his dad suggests doing some things that Joey knows arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in his best interest, he begins to wonder if his dad is a good role model.

This is a baseball card adventure that gives you a healthy dose of baseball current and past. What if you could go back in time and meet Satchel Paige and some of the other famous players of the JDPH DQG ÂżQG RXW ZKR UHDOO\ ZDV the fastest pitcher, ever. If you love baseball and enjoy adventure, time travel, this has it all.

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The kindergartners in Mrs. Jonker's class celebrated Earth day April 22. They began the day discussing the importance of taking care of the Earth. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore environmental issues. The students brainstormed ways to keep the Earth clean. Their ideas included

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picking up trash, recycling, conserving water, and planting trees. They cleaned up their playground area and discussed the idea of helping plant Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV LQ IURQW RI WKH VFKRRO 7R HQG WKH GD\ WKH students listened to The Lorax story and created their own Lorax mustaches.

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Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fun Baked Macaroni and Cheese 1 package elbow macaroni, 8 ounces 1 package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 8 ounces 1 container small curd cottage cheese, 12 ounces 1 container sour cream, 8 ounces 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions until done; drain. In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Sweet Potato Sticks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon paprika 8 sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into fry shape Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika. Add potato sticks, and stir by hand to coat them.

Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Turn them. Bake another 20 minutes until done. Lightly salt if desired.

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Rules For The Kitchen!

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.

1 package cream cheese, 8 ounces 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 package frozen whipped topping 16 ounces, thawed 2 prepared graham cracker crusts, 9 inches Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm.

Slice, serve cold and enjoy!

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Can You Unscramble These Animal Names?

1. PHLEENAT ___________________ 2. RAIGEFF _____________________ 3. OOBBAN _____________________ 4. LAMEC _____________________

5. OOGARNAK __________________ 6. SMOOE _____________________ 7. ILCCOORDE __________________ 8. OOCERSHINR ________________

1. Elephant, 2. Giraffe, 3. Baboon, 4. Camel, 5. Kangaroo, 6. Moose, 7. Crocodile, 8. Rhinoceros

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Have Fun Learning Golf!

Playing golf is a great way to stay healthy, get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, spend time with your family, and have fun all at the same time!

Golf is not an easy game to master, but children are never too young to begin playing. The earlier you start there is a better chance that bad habits will not develop. Learning golf the proper way, not only leads to better play but a more enjoyable experience.

It’s good idea is to take some lessons. Many golf courses offer instruction for kids. Also, some driving ranges will have a professional on staff that will give lessons for children. For older children, golf is a recognized sport in school and many high schools have golf teams.

Learning the basics of golfing includes having a good grip, the importance of alignment, good posture and the rules of golf itself. Golf takes a lot of dedication and practice to continue to improve your game.

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Golf Facts ► The first game of golf was played at Bruntsfield links in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1456 AD. ► Golf is played within the area of land that is designated by a golf course. The course is between 5000 to 7000 yards in length. ► Each hole has a guideline for how many times it should take a golfer to hit the ball (known as stroke) to get it in the hole. This is called par. At the end of the course, golfers compare their scores on each hole. ► Players carry many types of golf clubs during the game. There are three types of clubs that are called irons, woods and putters.

► At the end of the game the golfer who has the least number of strokes or is the closest to or under par overall wins. ► Each hole is divided into three primary areas; a tee box (where you begin), a fairway and a putting green. ► A round basically consists of 9 or 18 holes that are played in the order which is determined by the course layout.

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Dramatic Discus

Discus are 3 species in the larger group called Cichlids (pronounced sick-lid). Discus are from the Amazon River in South America.

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Discus make great fish for your aquarium. They like to be in groups and with many colors and styles out there to choose from you can find just the right discus for you!

They get their name from their shape - very thin and round. Most discus are covered in stripes of blue, They also get along with some other green or red in order to blend in with the grasses on community fish. Since they like special the river bed and to communicate with other discus. water, these cool critters will dance their way all around your tank.

Discus are unique because of they way they take care of their babies. Like a lot of cichlids, the discus carefully take care of their eggs and larvae. The small fry (the name for baby fish) hang out with mom or dad when they are tiny. And the parents actually have a special slime that the fry will eat for the first week.

Create a discus disk!

What you will need: paper plates staples Try This! stuffing markers scissors 1. Staple your paper plates together (insides touching) about 3/4 of the way around. 2. Fill with stuffing or crumpled plastic bags 3. Staple remainder shut.

4. Color a discus on both sides of your plates 5. You now have a discus disk!

Discus like to live in lakes, rivers, streams and shallow puddles. During the day they will hang out in the shadows enhancing their camouflage. Discus like to live in small groups, they are happier and feel safer this way. They are at their happiest when they get to hang out with their friends...just like you!

A full grown discuss can get up to 10 inches across, and will eat small shrimp, fish and worms. Sometimes the food they eat will actually make them more colorful! Their stripes and spots are not just for decoration. They actually use them to communicate with each other.

How cool is a fish that can talk with its stripes?!

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32nd Annual Dog Walk May 7, 2016 9am to 2pm Prairie View Park Vicksburg MI Kids' World News

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