Kids World News Lansing School District, February 2018

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LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT KIDS’ WORLD NEWS February 2018

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Volume 1, Issue 4, February 2018

Can You Do The Math?

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The Great Barrier Reef Did you know that astronauts can see the Great Barrier Reef from space? The Great Barrier Reef is the largest structure built by living organisms on the Earth today. This region is also the world’s largest group of coral reefs. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park covers an area of 133,360 square miles and stretches 1,430 miles along the Queensland Coast. It is found in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. There are three main types of reefs found on the Great Barrier Reef. They are Ribbon, Platform and Fringing reefs. Ribbon reefs only occur in the northern part. They form along the edge of the continental shelf and can grow so high they form narrow walls. Platform reefs are also known as patch reefs and are scattered in the calm, shallow waters between the mainland and the edge of the continental shelf. They are usually round or oval patches and tend to be broken up. Fringing reefs are coral structures that are attached to the mainland or to continental islands. In the Great Barrier Reef most of the fringing reefs are found around islands.

Anemone Fish from Australia’s Great Barrier Pink Reef They are the reef type most commonly seen by visitors. Reefs are masses of limestone made from skeletons of millions upon millions of tiny marine animals and plants. The Great Barrier Reef is not one long continuous reef but a complex system of various marine habitats with more than 2900 coral reefs, 600 continental islands and 300 coral cays. The Great Barrier Reef is home to approximately 1,500 species of fish, 360 species of hard coral, 1/3 of the world’s soft corals, 4,000 species of molluscs (shells), 800 species of echinoderm (starfish, sea urchins, etc.), 24 species of seabirds that live and breed on the islands, more than 30 species of marine mammals including whales, dolphins and, 14,000 dugong and 6 species of marine turtles (all listed as threatened). The main threats to coral reefs include climate change, pollutants, coral bleaching in which warmer ocean temperatures put stress on coral and leads to the coral bleaching. The coral of the Great Barrier Reef has gradually been destroyed in recent years by a pest known as the Crown of Thorns Seastar, a marine organism that eats coral polyps The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination with millions of visitors every year. The Great Barrier Reef is also a UNESCO World Heritage area and listed as one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World.” Camps, Courses, Places to Visit, Programs, and Other Activities FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADERS

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Lovely Lawn Mowers A tank k lawn mower? Lawn mowerr blennies make cool additions to any reeff tank. They spend theirr days hanging out on ledges keeping an eye on what is going on.

Lawn mowerr blennies are cool fish with great camouflage! They spend theirr time out in the open munching algae offf off coral rocks, so they need to blend in so no one munches on them! Blennies are cool fish because they are slightly different than most. Theirr pectoral fins are used to prop them up while resting on rocks, and theirr dorsal fin runs all the way down theirr backs. They even have special little frills on theirr face called “cirri” to give them character.

Suddenly they will burst out swim around and find a great spot to munch on some algae. Lawn mowerr blennies are very helpful little critters! They will keep the algae in yourr tank nice and trimmed.

Blennies have special mouths and teeth adapted to grazing algae offf off rocks. While they are usually vegetarians, they will sometimes gobble up small worms and otherr meat. They lie on theirr favorite perch, and in little spurts will head out to forage forr food. They will even scrape algae offf the glass off tanks! Lawn mowerr blennies can live up to 10 years in captivity and can grow to be 5 inches long. They preferr to live by themselves orr with a mate. Lawn mowerr blennies are a fun fish to watch. Although sometimes they will hide when they see humans, they can become very social fish.

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When they swim in open waterr they wiggle back and forth. And when they eat algae they lunge at it!

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Everett Dance Program The Everett Dance Program and Student Companies kicked off their formal performance season on December 8th, 2017 with a wide variety of dances and artistic perspectives shared. With eight choreographers, 17 dance works, 120 dancers, and the premier of the Junior Dance Company (7th and 8th graders), Everett Dance had over 350 audience members supporting them in their celebration of community and movement. $PRQJ WKH ZRUNV ¿YH RI them were choreographed and produced by two Guest Choreographers, Everett Dance Alum (’10) Michael Smith Davenport, and Lansing-area Dance Artist Shannon Simon. Awards honoring student achievement as well as dedication, commitment, and service to the Dance Program were announced during intermission. Among those awarded, Senior Kiara Williams was awarded Viking Dancer of the Year, the highest honor to re-

ceive annually in the Dance Program. A full list of awardees can be found on the Facebook page, The Everett Dance Company. Highlights of the evening included a moment honoring Everett Dance Founder Karen Sprecher, as she and Director Emeritus of Happendance, Diane Newman, attended the show and were able to converse with many former colleagues, students, and friends. School Board Member and Happendance CEO Missy Lilje was also in attendance and stayed to congratulate students after the show on their success. A special thank you goes out to the Everett Staff Volunteers that supported our students, to Jenna Erbele for her dedicated work in directing the Everett Technical Theatre students, and to Principal Susan CheadleHolt.

Everett Holiday Performance Everett musicians came together to put on a special holiday performance on December 20th. The special evening featured a variety of solo and ensemble performances alongside full band performances by Everett’s Jazz, Concert and Symphonic Bands. Representatives from the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL), Marshall Music and Downtown Lansing, Inc. attended the show to present Everett band director Penny

Filonczuck with a $500 check from the BWL as well as a $500 gift card to Marshall Music. The gracious awards were the result of the Everett High School Marching Band winning the 2017 Silver Bells in the City “Best Illuminated Band� award for a band with 75 or fewer members. Go Vikings! Thank you Lansing Board of Water and Light, Marshall Music and Downtown Lansing Inc. for supporting the arts!

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Over $800 Donated to LEAF 2OG 7RZQ PHUFKDQWV GRQDWHG SHUFHQW RI WKHLU SURÂżWV Âą RU Âą WR VFKRROV DQG VFKRRO UHODWHG HQWLWLHV VHOHFWHG E\ WKHLU shoppers on November 18 as part of their “Shop for Schoolsâ€? event. The Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) was selected as one of the eight recipients along with St. Gerard Catholic School in Lansing; Cornell Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Kinawa 5-6 School and Okemos Public Montessori at Central PTO in Okemos; and St. Michael Parish School PTO, Grand Ledge. On December 20th, Anne Goudie received LEAF’s portion of $848 (Beekman). Thank you to all of you who keep it local. This event demonstrates the power of the “shop localâ€? movement. An extra special thanks goes out to the following 17 retailers who participated in the event: Absolute Gallery, Bloom Coffee Roasters, CoCo Blue, Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, Curvaceous Lingerie, Grace Boutique of Old Town, Great Lakes Arts and Gifts, Metro Retro, Mother & Earth Baby Boutique, October Moon, Old Town General Store, Polka Dots, Preuss Pets, Retail Therapy, Sir Pizza Grand CafĂŠ, SPIN Bicycle Shop, Sweet Custom Jewelry and The Life That’s Lived There Vintage Marketplace.

PARENT COMMUNITY Y COMMITTEE ADVISORY

PCAC

Agenda District Athletics presentation and discussion. Review of plans for new Eastern athletic ďŹ elds. Dinner and childcare will be provided to those who attend. Questions? Call Sergio Keck (517)755.2945 Find Us Online! www.lansingschools.net/parents What is PCAC?

Who can attend PCAC meetings?

The Lansing School District Parent/ Community Advisory Council is a district wide council consisting of parents, teachers, principals, and community members who come together on a monthly basis to discuss parents’ interests, concerns, and to share important district information.

Any parent/guardian of a Lansing School District student as well as community leaders and citizens of the Greater Lansing Area that recognize the need for parental and community involvement in our children’s education.

When does PCAC meet?

You will have the opportunity to provide important input to leaders in the Lansing School District.

Why attend PCAC? PCAC holds their meetings every fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2018 Meeting Dates: February 27, 2018 March 27, 2018 April 24, 2018 May 22, 2018

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Where does PCAC meet? 2/27 @ Eastern High School 3/27 @ Welcome Center 4/24 @ Administration Board Rm. 5/22@ Welcome Center

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The Kingdom Of Sweden • Sweden is located in a region called Scandinavia in Northern Europe. It shares a border with Finland to the east and Norway to the west and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Øresund. • The official name of Sweden is “The Kingdom of Sweden.” It is the 3rd largest European Union country in terms of land area. • The north of Sweden earned itself the name of “The Land of the Midnight Sun” due to the sun never setting in summer months from May until mid-July. Even in the southern parts of Sweden, summer nights can be as short as 4 hours. In the fall and spring, Sweden is famous for the appearance of the Northern Lights, causing streaks of color in the late night sky in the north of the country. All types of skiing and snow activities abound in this region. • Sweden was the first country in Europe to create national parks. There are 28 national parks, as well as many nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries. • Vikings (meaning “pirate” in an old Norse language) were a part of Sweden’s history. These sailors explored land and trade, as well as causing raids on foreign territories. In fact, all the Tsars of Russia until the last one, Nicholas II, were of Swedish Viking descent. • Sweden once ruled Finland and Norway, but lost control of Finland to Napoleon in 1809. The king at this time was forced to give up his throne as punishment. Sweden stopped electing kings in 1544, when the parliament changed. The crown was passed down through the king’s descendents from that point on. • Sweden is one of the least populated countries in Europe, with a population of approximately 9.5 million. • During the 1930’s, Sweden developed a welfare system known as “The Swedish Model”. This new system meant Swedes had access to publicly financed health care, child care, schools, elder care, help for the unemployed, and at least 5 weeks paid vacation per year. • There are 349 members of the Swedish parliament, called the Riksdag, and they appoint the next prime minister by voting. Even though there is still a king in Sweden, he has largely ceremonial duties and govern-

ment is run by elected officials. The country follows Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamental Democracy. • The currency in Sweden is the Swedish krona even though they are a part of the European Union. • Ever since the mid 1800’s, Sweden has been a neutral country, not taking sides in the two World Wars. • The Nobel Prize is named after a Swedish chemist, Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite. The Nobel Prize Ceremonies are held in Sweden and Norway every year on December 10th. • Swedes have been known for a number of inventions, including the astronomical lens, zipper, marine propeller, refrigerator, computer mouse and pace-maker. • IKEA, a furniture making company that’s popular all over the world, was created in Sweden by a man named Ingvar Kamprod. • On Easter, children dress up as witches and go trick-or-treating! • The capital of Sweden is Stockholm, which is also its largest city. • Popular sports in Sweden include ice hockey and soccer. Sweden hosted the 1912 summer Olympics and the 1958 FIFA World Cup. The national ice hockey team won the gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. • Swedish cuisine is traditionally simple. Fish, meat, potatoes, and dairy products are common in the dishes Swedes eat. • The first ice hotel of the world was built near the village of Jukkasjärvi, in Kiruna district of Sweden. Isn’t Stockholm beautiful at night?

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0LGGOH *URXQG STEM-skills open the world to you There are lots of fascinating and crucial roles that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can prepare you for. You can improve the world around you and even the future of the planet. Whatever career path you decide, you'll keep your options open by studying STEM-subjects that focus on the skill set of HOW to learn. Learn how to learn and you'll be capable of absorbing more information easily. This is the best chance for success in life! Doors will open to greater opportunity over your lifetime and the world will be yours. Empower yourself to make good decisions in your private life with STEM skills - be it decisions about vaccinations, mobile phone masts or climate change. Adults who lack basic science and math skills risk being cheated and making bad decisions. STEM education creates critical thinkers and enables innova-

tors – which leads to new products and improved processes. Math is helpful for implementing logic, analytical reading of texts, arguing, validating and correcting an approach, organization, data management, running a business, and more. Science and tech can help you with creativity, analytical research, and understanding our unpredictable, complex world. You don't have to be a natural to pursue a degree in STEM. Finance, teaching, marketing, patent law, photography, art resWRUDWLRQ PHGLD DQG ¿OP SURGXFWLRQ IRRG WHFKQRORJ\ SURIHVVLRQal hacking, ride engineers, gemology, and more all build on the skills gained from studying science and maths to some extent. Examples of cool STEM-related jobs are all around us in our every day lives. Dream big and love what you do.

Who wakes you up? • Electronic Engineers • Sound Engineers • Recording Technologists

Who built your school & home? • Architects • Surveyors • Structural Engineers • Electricians • Plumbers • Carpenters

Who helps you travel? • Civil Engineers • Petrochemical Engineers • Automotive Electricians • Environmental Scientists • Mechanics • Pilots • Materials Scientists

Who helps you exercise? • Personal Athletic Trainers • Physiotherapists • Sports Psychologists

Explore more STEM-related jobs at www.stem-works.com/cool_jobs • Crime Scene Investigators • Extreme Weather • Medical Innovations • Robotics • Space • Animal Kingdom • Under the Sea • Video Games • Alternative Energy

Who provides your toiletries? • Cosmetic Scientists • Industrial Scientists • Green Chemists • Microbiologists • Perfumers Who makes your clothes? • Textile Designers • Fashion/Footwear Designers • Textile Dyers • Fashion Technologists

Who provides your meals? • Farmers • Food Scientists & Technologists • Nutritionists Who helps entertain you? • Game Developers • Music Technologists • Radio Producers • Sound & Lighting Technicians • Filmmakers • Digital Animators • Environmental Scanners • Music Data Journalists • Sports Technologists • Machine Learning Engineers • 3D Printing Materials Managers

Who keeps you healthy? • Doctors, Nurses • Dentists • Pharmacists • Biomedical Scientists

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Upcoming Events - February 2018 1

• Post Oak PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM • Regular Board Meeting 6:30 PM

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• Everett School Improvement Team Meeting 3:00 PM

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• Fairview School Improvement Team Meeting • Everett LATE ordering date for Graduation Supplies 11:00 AM

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• Post Oak World New Year Celebration 6:00 PM

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• Late Start Wednesday • State of MI Student Count Day

• Fairview PBIS Data Team Meeting • Fairview FFTA Meeting 5:30 PM • Board of Education Meeting - Information Study Session 6:30 PM

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• Fairview FFTA Family Dance 5:30 PM

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• District Showcase Don Johnson Fieldhouse 1 PM - 5 PM

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• Late Start Wednesday

• Fairview PBIS Falcon Fun Day Team Meeting • Everett Viking of the Month Recognition 8:00 AM • Regular Board Meeting 6:30 PM

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• Everett PTSA Meeting 6:00 PM

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• Late Start Wednesday

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• Fairview FFTA Cravings Popcorn Sales Begin

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• PCAC Meeting (Parent Community Advisory Council) 6:30 PM

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• Late Start Wednesday • Everett NEW TECH Future Parents Night 6:00 PM

February 16 & 19 No School

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• Presidents’ Day No School All Grades

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