Kids World News, Kent County, Oct. 2015

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Have you noticed the leaves changing colors? It’s a beautiful time in Michigan when this happens.

The weather is getting colder and soon winter will be upon us. Fall brings about some great moments. Events like football, Trick or Treating, bonfires and marshmallows are favorites. Remember Halloween safety rules are made to ensure that everyone has a lot of fun during that evening as well as practicing safety.

October kicks off Kids’ World News 9th Annual Coloring Contest! The official coloring page entry is on page 7 of this paper. All YOU have to do is color the picture and send it directly to us or our delivery drivers will pick them up at your school office when they deliver the November edition! See the official rules below. Be sure to enter your picture!

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Kids’ World News 9th Annual Coloring Contest Rules The coloring contest rules are as follows: Enter the contest by coloring the picture provided on page 7. There will be a first place winner from each grade - kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade. The winner will receive prizes including a Kids’ World News Tshirt and certificate. The entries must be received by Kids’ World News by November 13, 2015. They can be mailed in to Kids’ World News, 5747 North Otto Road, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 or taken to your school office by November 9th for our delivery drivers to pick up. The winners will be announced in the December edition of Kids’ World News.

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Be A Wise Owl!

Welcome back to school and to learning!

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I have always loved being in school and learning new things. I especially loved my art classes. I had wonderful art teachers who taught me how to draw. As a child, and even now, I enjoy drawing animals and anything in nature. One animal that is fun to draw is the owl. Follow the six steps in the square boxes to draw your owl.

Did you know that the owl is the symbol of learning and wisdom? Wisdom is a word that means understanding and good judgment. As you attend school to learn new things, think about understanding others and the world around you.

Try to make good decisions by using good judgment. Enjoy reading the following words some wise people have spoken. Maybe you’ll find one that helps you to be “wise”!

This school year have a good attitude and always try your best in all you do!

Words of Wisdom

Contributed by Rebecca Nechuta

• “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney • “Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.” Oprah Winfrey • “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Gandhi • "You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great." Zig Ziglar • "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Ralph Waldo Emerson • "You never lose until you quit trying." Mike Ditka • "The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr. • “You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! • “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. Seuss • “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Grandma Moses Anna Mary Robertson, known as “Grandma Moses” was born in Greenwich, New York on September 7, 1860. She was the third of ten children born to Russel King Robertson and Margaret Shannahan. She had a happy childhood and worked hard on the family farm. Her father would buy large sheets of blank newspaper and the children would draw. Anna would draw happy, colorful scenes. Her education was limited as she could only attend school in the summer due to the cold climate and her lack of warm clothing. At the age of twelve, Anna began earning her living as a hired girl at homes near their farm.

In 1887, Anna married a farm worker named Thomas S. Moses.

They settled on a farm in Virginia. Having five children that survived, they moved to Eagle Bridge, New York where she spent the rest of her life.

It was here where she painted her first painting. The story goes that she was wallpapering and ran out of paper, so she put up white paper and painted a scene later known as the Fireboard.

Her earliest work used embroidery. She embroidered pictures what were greatly admired. At the age of seventy-six, because of arthritis, she began to paint in earnest. Her early work was mostly based on scenes she found in illustrated books.

In 1938, Anna’s paintings were discovered by an art collector, Louis Caldor. In October 1939, three of these paintings were exhibited at the “Contemporary Unknown Painters” show at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Her first individual showing was held in New York City in 1940 and she immediately became famous. By 1943 there was an overwhelming demand for her American Primitive pictures, partially because her homespun, country scenes brought about wonderful feelings and memories for many people.

She quickly became known as “Grandma Moses” by the press and the name stuck. On September 19, 1960 LIFE magazine celebrated her 100th birthday featuring her on it’s cover. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller also proclaimed her 100th birthday

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as “Grandma Moses Day” in her honor.

Her paintings were used to publicize many American holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Mother’s Day. They were also reproduced on Christmas dards, tiles and fabrics in America. At the age of 100, she illustrated “Twas the Night before Christmas” by Clement Moore.

An example of Grandma Moses’ artwork called “The Pond”

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Let’s Learn About Money!

Every coin has a fixed value. Here are some of the monies that you may have in your bank. Can you complete these problems?

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Zoe spends 3 nickels on an apple.

Rick spends 5 dimes on a pumpkin.

How much money do they spend in all? __________________ Susan has four quarters, three dimes, two nickels, and five pennies. How much money does she have? __________________ Steven has seven quarters, two dollars, and two nickels. How much money does he have? __________________ Kenneth earns $9.00 per hour working. If he works for 6 hours, how much money will Kenneth earn? __________________

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Kylee has a quarter, seven dimes, two nickels and seven pennies.

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Crab Eating Macaque Is Native To Singapore!

The Crab Eating Macaque is also commonly called the Longtailed Macaque. Their scientific name is Macaca Fascicularis. It is often referred to as the long-tailed macaque because its tail is usually about the same length as its body which distinguishes it from most other macaques. They are called crab-eating macaques because they are often seen foraging beaches for crabs.

These monkeys are native to Singapore and are their most common primate. They also are widespread throughout the islands of southeast Asia and mainland Asia. Macaques are primarily aboreal which means they live in and move about in trees. They are found today in primary and secondary forest areas, mangroves, swamps, plantations, and in the outskirts of towns and villages.

They prefer forested areas near water and are found in higher numbers near riverbanks, lakeshores, or along the seacoast.

Macaques can leap distances between trees to over 16 feet! They use their long tails for balance.

Macaques are social animals just like we are. In the wild, they live in groups of 15 to 30 monkeys. Each group, called a “troop” is made up of a dominant male known as the alpha male and his harem of female monkeys.

The troop may include a COLOR few other male monkeys ME! as well. Macaques spend a lot of time grooming

each other. To them, this is a social activity for developing friendships.

These monkey’s coats vary from light greybrown to brown fur. They have a noisy, aggressive temperment.

The body length of the adult monkey is 15 to 22

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inches with short arms and legs.

The tail is usually longer than the body at about 16 to 26 inches.

Males are larger then females.

Both males and females have white coloration on the eyelids near the nose. Macaques also have cheek pouches in which they can store food as they forage, and transport it away from the foraging site to eat.

The macaque are frugivorous (froo-jiv-er-uhs) or fruit eating.

During times of year when fruit is unavailable, they focus on insects, leaves, flowers, small mammals and birds, shellfish and crabs, as well as human leftovers.

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The Violin!

One of the best known instruments in the orchestra is the violin.

The violin can be traced back to Italy in the early 1500’s. The violin was officially designed by Andrea Amati, an Italian lute maker.

Amati was asked to build the violin as a lighter alternative to the lyre.

The violin is played with a bow. It is the highest pitched instrument in the violin family which includes the cello, the vass viol and the viola. It is made up of the front, ribs, neck, fingerboard, pegbox, the scroll, the bridge, the tailpiece, chin rest and the f-holes.

It has four strings ( G, D, A, and E ) which are fastened to the tailpiece, rest over the fingerboard and run to the pegbox. At the pegbox, the strings are attached to the tuning pegs.

By turning these pegs, the violin can be tuned. When the musician changes finger positions on the strings, different notes are made. The bow is drawn across the strings which sound the tone.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the craft of violin making began. Artists such

as Antonio Stradivarius, Giuseppe Guarneri and Jacob Stainer made them in their workshops. Antonio Stradivarius is responsible for creating possibly the best violin in the world named after himself, the Stradivarius. Many professional violinists choose to play this instrument and they can sell for millions of dollars.

At first, the violin wasn’t very popular and considered low status socially. But by the 1800’s, well known composers such as Claudio Monteverdi used the violin in operas. The violin began to gain some stature in the Baroque period as more known composers began using the violin in their works. One of these composers was Johann Sebastian Bach. By the mid-18th century, the violin was a vital part in instrumental music. It wasn’t until the 19th century that violin virtuosos emerged.

Itzhak Perlman Isreali-born United States violinist, Itzhak Perlman has been noted as being among the leading violinists before the public. In the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, no other concert violinist has achieved the widespread exposure or popularity attained by Perlman.

Despite a bout with polio at the age of four that left his legs paralyzed, he was a prodigy and made his U.S. television debut at age 13 on the Ed Sullivan Show. Taking up residence in New York City, he enrolled in Julliard School of Music. There is studied with Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay. Recognition of his gifts led to a highly successful career as orchestral soloist and chamber-music player, with scores of recordings. Blessed with a popular touch, he has appeared on television, played jazz and klezmer music, and involved himself in educating young musicians.

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Bowling Is A Fun Way To Exercise!

Bowling is one of the most popular sports around the world.

There are many reasons for its popularity: • Children and adults of nearly every ability level and age can participate.

• It can be enjoyed as a relaxing, fun exercise for many years.

• Bowling can contribute to toning muscles, balance, coordination and motor skills.

• Bowling is considered a social activity.

• Bowling is a competitive sport.

The rules of bowling are not hard to follow.

The equipment you need is right at the bowling alley which includes a bowling ball and bowling shoes.

Many bowling alleys will offer instruction for the beginner.

The modern day 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 other end of the lane. Each person is allowed two attempts per frame to knock down the pins. One game consists of 10 frames.

The person with the highest score knocking down the pins, is the winner.

Most bowling alleys offer rails or bumpers up on the sides of some of their alleys for children. The children too young to execute a full approach can stand near the foul line and using two hands, shove the ball down the lane. This helps kids have the chance to knock down the pins! The bowling alleys also have special shoes to fit children and bowling balls that are not too heavy!

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Spot The 10 Differences!

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NorthPointe Christian’s Recycling Program By: Christian Kooistra

Here at NorthPointe Christian Elementary, we have a recycling program. The things we recycle are, drink pouches, applesauce containers, milk jugs, and Lunchable boxes. It’s a great opportunity for kids to get involved with the school, and it is good for the environment.

Every day at lunch elementary students take their recyclables and put them in our recycling bins. Once every month the fifth grade student council empties out the bags of recycling. These students volunteer to stay in for lunch recess to count and clean the containers. The process of cleaning and counting the containers is simple. For the applesauce and the drink pouches you empty out the contents into the trash and count the amount of containers. Most of the Lunchables should already be clean, so you can just count them.

The student council takes the bags of recycling to Terra Cycle, who gives us money for the recycling.

The student council then gives the money to the NorthPointe PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), and the PTO uses the money for the teachers to get better materials for their classroom.

NorthPointe’s recycling program is a great way for the school to earn money to get materials we need for our classrooms. This program teaches kids to sacrifice their time to help the environment and the school.

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