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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 • “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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Republic Of Romania • Romania is in southeast Europe and is slightly smaller than Oregon.

Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and Bulgaria to the south.

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• The capital of Romania is Bucharest which was once called the “Paris of the East”.

• Industries include: Textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining and timber • Agriculture products are wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets and eggs.

•Export products are textiles and footwear, metals and metal products, machinery and equipment, minerals and fuels.

• Although not as high as the Alps, the Carpathian Mountains extend over 600 miles in Romania, in the shape of an arch. They are divided into three major ranges: the Eastern (Oriental) Carpathians, the Southern Carpathians (also known as the Transylvanian Alps), and the Western Carpathians. Each of these mountain ranges feature a variety of landscapes, due to the different types of terrain.

• The Danube River ends its journey of almost 1864 miles through Europe in south-eastern Romania. Here the river divides into 3 frayed branches (Chilia, Sulina, Sfântu Gheorghe) forming the Danube Delta.

It is the newest land in the country, with beaches expanding almost 65 feet into the sea every year. Overall, the delta is a triangular swampy area of marshes, floating reed islands and sandbanks. It is a protected wetland and natural habitat for rare species of plants and animals.

• Romania has a temperate climate, similar to the northeastern United States, with four distinct seasons.

• Romanian Nadia Comaneci, Olympic champion gymnast, was the first in the world to score a perfect 10.

• Timisoara was the first European city to introduce horse-drawn trams (in 1869) and electrical street lighting (in 1889).

• Hollywood’s original Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller, was born in the city of Timisoara, Romania.

Romania has the second largest underground glacier in Europe.

The 3500-year old Scarisoara glacier, located in the Bihor Mountains – 90 miles southwest of Cluj Napoca has a volume of 2,649,000 cubic feet. The 154 foot deep entrance shaft leads to some impressive ice structures, including 20 foot high ice stalagmites.

Irish author Bram Stoker based his horror novel ‘Dracula’ on the fifteenth century Wallachian Vlad Prince, Dracul of Romania. The Bran Castle, associated with Vlad Dracul, still lies in Romania and forms its most popular tourist attraction.

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Icing 2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar.

Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients.

Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.

To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

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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.

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“Trick Or Treat” Safely Halloween is fun because you use your imagination, create a costume and trick or treat! That’s all good, but safety has to play an important role on Halloween “Trick or Treat” time. Here are a few tips to help.

Pumpkin Safety Tips ► Decorate your pumpkin with markers or paint. Leave the carving to the adults. ► Use candles carefully. Candle lit pumpkins need to be away from anything flammable like curtains. Never leave them unattended or better yet - use flashlights or battery operated flameless candles.

Home Front Tips ► Clean up and put away anything that a trick or treater could trip over. Turn the lights on. ► Control your pets. Take no chances that the family pet may get frightened or bite someone. ► Consider sugar substitutes like stickers, pencils, rubber insects, etc.

Costume Safety Tips ► Create a costume that is bright in color. Trick or treating is traditionally held during the evening so your costume needs to be seen by both pedestrians and vehicles. A good idea is to use reflective materials or tape attached to your child’s costume and trick or treat bag. A flame retardent costume is also a good idea. Make sure the costume fits well, including the shoes and you have plenty of room to dress warmly. ► A mask can obstruct your vision - make sure it fits and you can see. How about make-up instead? Test costume makeup on a small area of skin to make sure you are not allergic to it. ► Any weapons or props should look and feel harmless and be brightly colored. Make sure they are bendable and do not have any pointed ends.

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips ► Never go into a stranger’s house and only accept treats in the doorway. ► When you are trick or treating, make sure your parents or a re-

sponsible adult is with you at all times. Never trick or treat alone. ► Be careful when you cross a street. Look in all directions and make sure there is not a car coming. If you are with younger children, take their hand and help them cross. Cross the street at the corner or at a crosswalk. Do not cut through back alleys or fields. ► Do not get into a stranger’s car. ► Plan your entire route a head of time. ► Be sure to say thank you for your treats. ► Be careful walking near lit pumpkins or luminaries. ► Only go to houses where the lights are on. ► Walk on sidewalks or driveways. ► Make sure someone has a cellular phone in case of emergency. ► Carry a flashlight or glow stick to make you more visible. ► Go out trick or treating only during specified times for your neighborhood. ► Have your parents check your candy BEFORE you eat it when you get home. Keep only the treats that are unopened with wrappers that aren’t torn or have holes in them. After you eat candy, don’t forget to brush your teeth!

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