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My Dream World

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,W·V $ *UHDW 'D\ $W .LGV· :RUOG 1HZV Welcome back to another great school year! It’s good to see your friends you haven’t seen all summer long, isn’t it? After the summer’s rest, it’s time to get in the mode to learn a lot. Hopefully you’ve set some goals for this year like getting your assignments done every day, going to bed on time, eating a good breakfast, just to name a few.

Don’t forget to make a new friend if there’s someone new in your class!

September is the month that Michigan changes. If you look around you, you will see the leaves beginning to change color and that’s a beautiful sight! The nights are starting to get cooler also. One of the best things about Michigan is the seasons. Many states don’t have such dramatic changes in the way they look - we’re very lucky here.

We hope you enjoy your new school year!

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Nothing like naming a fish correctly! Archerfish are amazing in their ability to shoot food.

But, they don’t shoot this food underwater...no...they shoot insects and small animals off branches above the water! So just like an archer shooting a deer with a bow for their dinner, archerfish use water as their arrows to shoot their meals.

There are only 7 types of archerfish, and they live in deep pools of fresh, salt or brackish waters in Australia, Polynesia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Brackish water is half salt and half fresh water, usually in a estuary where a river and the ocean meet.

The unique lower jaw of an archerfish gives it its ability to fire water arrows at their prey. Their jaw is large and sticks out allowing them to shoot water very well. Their bodies are also unique. They are usually never more than 6 inches long.

They are almost a straight line along the top - all the better to lurk at the water’s surface looking for food! Their coloring also helps them to blend in with their environment, so they don’t become dinner.

The archerfish’s shooting skills are unmatched. An adult fish will hit their target every time! They will shoot spiders, grasshoppers and more, knocking them off of branches and into the water. They shoot by squirting water through their open mouth, and can even shoot up to 3 feet! But they don’t always shoot their food. If it is close enough they will jump and grab it!

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Cookin’ Fun Jolly Breakfast Ring 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar 12 maraschino cherries 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons chopped nuts 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter into bottom of a 9inch ring mold (or Bundt pan). Spread evenly. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Lay cherries in a pattern around the bottom of the mold. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts.

Mix sugar, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons nuts. Set aside. In separate bowl, combine Bisquick with milk. Beat 15 strokes. Batter will be sticky.

Shape dough into 12 balls. Roll each ball in remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, then roll in cinnamon mixture. Place balls in ring mold. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Turn breakfast ring upside down onto a plate while still warm, being very careful not to burn yourself.

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In a mixing bowl beat the butter, Nutella, and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and dry pudding mix. Slowly beat into the creamed butter mixture until completely mixed. Do not over mix. Stir 1 1/2 cups M&M's into the batter.

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Line a jellyroll pan with wax paper. Drop the cookie mixture by teaspoon while still warm.

You may need to reshape them a bit after you are finished dropping the batter.

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“A� is for APPLE, juicy and sweet!

Apple trees grow mostly in the northern hemisphere. Apple trees grow well in the dry climate and warm summers of Canada and America. Most of the apples we eat are grown in the states of Michigan, Washington, New York, California, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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• The state flower of Michigan is the “apple blossomâ€?. • An apple has a total of 10 seeds. • Fresh apples float because 25% of an apple is air. • It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.

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Follow these simple steps using air dry or oven baked clay. You can use uncolored clay and paint it, or use colored clay. Remember, apples come in red, yellow and green.

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Apples are so good to eat, but they are pretty too! Apples come in yellow, green and red. Because they are colorful, shiny and nice to look at, artists love to use them in their art creations. Apples have been painted, drawn and sculpted by artists for thousands of years. Use the following steps to create your own apple out of clay.

1. Create three balls; large for the apple, small for the leaf, and extra small for the stem.

4. The small ball is pressed and shaped into a leaf form.

Make sure to attach the stem and leaf by using a pencil.

2. Using a pencil, press down to create a hole for the stem.

Using your finger, shape the area for the stem and leaf.

5. To add a worm, press a hole into the side of the apple and attach a small piece of cylinder clay.

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Our Earth’s Moon Have you ever looked up at the sky and stared at the Moon?

There have been a lot of stories about the Moon. Since it’s our closest neighbor in space, it’s natural to be curious about it. The Moon has played an important part in our history. Ancient civilizations like the Aztecs built temples in honor of the Moon and observed its phases. Native American communities have passed down folktales of how the Moon came to be. Some people pass down stories about the “Man in the Moon” or nursery rhymes about the cow jumping over the Moon.

Let’s learn a few facts about the Moon.

It is about one quarter the size of the Earth and it’s 238,857 miles away from us. The Moon is a natural satellite or celestial body that orbits our planet. Some planets like Jupiter have more moons than we do. We have only one. We can watch it rise and set like the sun and at different times of the month, we see different sizes of the Moon - like a half or quarter moon, crescent moon, or full moon.

The Moon rises in the east and sets in the west - just like the sun.

Sometimes, you can see the sun and the Moon in the sky at the same time!

The Earth spins on its axis. It takes 24 hours for Earth to spin once. It takes about 28 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth. Together the Moon and the Earth orbit the sun and that takes 365 days which is our year.

The Moon is not made of cheese. The Moon’s surface is rocky, dusty and full of craters. The surface is not flat as it has mountains and valleys. So far, scientists have not found any evidence of plants or animals on the Moon.

The Moon doesn’t always look the same in the night sky. It does not make it’s own light or heat. We can only see the Moon because the sun’s light shines on it. When the sun’s light doesn’t light up the whole Moon, you can only see part of it and that is why we can only

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see a quarter moon or crescent moon at different times of the month. The Moon goes through these phases each month. The first phase, the new moon, is when the sun shines on the part of the Moon that faces away from the Earth. We do not see the Moon in the sky at all during that phase. Then after that phase, we begin to see more parts of the Moon. First a crescent moon, then a quarter moon, etc. and after 14 days, we see a full moon. Then it changes back to a quarter moon, then a crescent moon, etc. and then we don’t see it at all as it’s the new moon time again.

Telescopes help us look into space so we can see faraway places. Observatories have very powerful telescopes. Scientists have also launched space shuttles and satellites to help them learn more about space. In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon!

Interesting Facts: • The Moon is 4.5 billion years old.

• The Moon orbits the Earth at a speed of 2,288 miles per hour.

• The Moon travels a distance of 1,423,000 miles around the Earth.

• The Moon has a diameter of 2,000 miles.

• The Moon has no atmosphere and no water. There is no wind or weather.

• We always see the same side of the Moon. It always keeps the same side pointing towards us so we can never see the “back” of the Moon from the Earth.

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You’re Finally Back To School!

The first couple weeks of school are exciting. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared because of all the new things.

New teachers, new grade, new friends and maybe even a new school.

Most teachers start off the school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you’ll be doing this year. They may also talk about classroom rules you need to know. Some ask that students introduce themselves to the class and tell something about themselves.

You may already know most of the kids in your class but, the first couple of weeks are a great time to make a new friend if there is someone new in your classroom. Make the first move and say hello. Making someone new feel comfortable in their new environment is a wonderful thing to do.

A great idea for starting the new year is to make some resolutions to study smarter this year. When you do well in school, you feel better about yourself on the whole. The following are some ideas to help.

1. Pay attention in class. Make sure you are sitting in a good seat that lets you pay attention. Can you see the chalkboard? If you can’t tell your parents or teacher.

2. Take good notes in class. Write down facts that your teacher mentions in class or writes on the board. Review these notes later as they will help you with quizzes or papers you need to write.

3. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test! It makes it hard to do your best. Write down on a calendar your test and assignment due dates. Then every day plan how much time to spend on each subject.

4. Break it up if there’s a lot to study. Study some each day.

That’s where practice comes in. The more days you spend

reviewing something, the more likely it will stick in your brain. Also study your homework for about 45 minutes, take a break for some water or snack and begin again if you have a lot to do. Fight the temptation to turn on the TV and stop doing what you need to.

5. Ask for help if you don’t understand the material. Teachers are more than willing to clear up the confusion or if you’re home, ask mom or dad.

6. Get some sleep. Your brain needs time to digest all the information you’ve studied. With a good night’s sleep, you will do better on the test your going to take!

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Jump Rope Fun! Jump rope is a fun activity that is played by children and adults!

There’s not a lot of equipment required. Comfortable shoes and a good rope. You can do it by yourself or with a group. When jumping with a group and a longer rope, one person holds the rope at each end, turning it, while one or more jumps. There are many variations of jumping rope, like using two ropes called Double Dutch, doing tricks and saying rhymes as you jump.

What many don’t realize is, jumping rope is a great form of exercise! It strengthens your body and muscles. It also strengthens your heart so it can pump more blood per beat and doesn’t have to work as hard. It helps with endurance, focus and patience.

Jumping rope is a combination of aerobic workout and coordination building footwork. It has become a popular exercise for athletes especially among boxers and wrestlers.

Jump rope is practiced at a competitive level as a sport. Serious jump rope athletes train year round. Athletes compete in individual and team events. In the United States, the main jump rope organization is U.S.A. Jump Rope. It is composed of hundreds of jumpers from all over the country. The teams attend workshops, training camps, perform for the public and compete against each other.

Here’s A Few Jump Rope Techniques!

• Basic Jump - This is when both feet are slightly apart and jump at the same time over the rope.

• Alternate Foot Jump - Using alternate feet to jump off the ground and it doubles the number of skips per minute.

• Criss-Cross - Similar to the basic jump but with a difference! The left hand rope goes to the right part of the body and the right hand rope to the left part.

• Double Under - You need to jump up higher then you normally do while passing the rope twice under your feet.

There are many more tricks you can learn like the Basic Double Bounce, Basic Single Bounce, Single Sideswing, Skier, Side Straddle, Front Straddle, Heel Exchange, Toe Exchange, Jogging Steps, Irish Fling, Front Cross, Wounded Duck, Front Kicks, Double Under, LegOver, Leg-Over Cross, Front Back Cross, Push-Ups - just to name a few!

Jump Rope Rhymes!

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, touch the ground.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, turn around.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, show your shoes.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, that will do.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, run upstairs.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, say your prayers.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, blow out the light.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, say good night.

I had a little puppy His name was Tiny Tim I put him in the bathtub, to see if he could swim He drank all the water, he ate a bar of soap The next thing you know he had a bubble in his throat.

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