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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. On Kids’ World News “Spotlight On Health” page, there are some great suggestions on how to keep Halloween safe for everyone. Safety rules are made to ensure that everyone has a lot of fun during that evening as well as practicing safety.

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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

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• “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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Your Muscular System

The muscular system is made up of tissues that work with the skeletal system to control movement of the body. Without muscles, you couldn’t open your mouth, breathe, shake hands, walk, talk or move your food through your digestive system. Without muscles, you would not be able to do anything!

Everyone’s body weight is about 40% muscle. There are over 630 muscles that help you move. Muscles can’t push - they pull. Muscles often work in pairs so that they can pull in different or opposite directions.

The cells that make up your muscles contract and then relax. Microscopic fibers in these cells compress by sliding in past each other like a sliding door when you open and shut it. The cells are fed by chemical energy from the food you eat.

There are three different types of muscles. The first is the Cardiac muscles that are found only in your heart. They power the action that pumps blood throughout your body. The second type are smooth muscles and like the cardiac muscles - they are involuntary. That means that you don’t know when they are doing their job! Some examples are - when you breath (movement of your diaphragm) or when your eyes blink! Or when you digest the food you eat! They are automatic movements that are controlled by the nervous system and hormones. The third type are muscles known as voluntary or skeletal muscles. They only work when you tell them to. Like the muscles in your arms and legs that help you walk or pick things up.

You can also hurt your muscles - like pulling or tearing them. But, they can most often heal themselves because they are living body parts!

mate they may move more than 100,000 times per day!

• The largest muscles in the body is the gluteus maximus muscles in the buttocks.

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Cookin’ Fun Iced Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

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.

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin puree 1/4 cup of butter, melted 1 medium egg 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts - optional

Preheat oven to 400° degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Form a well in the center. In a small bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, butter and egg. Add to the well in the flour mixture and stir until lightly mixed. Add chocolate chips and stir until the mixture is moistened. Spoon mixture into greased muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts over each muffin. Bake 20 minutes, then remove from oven and cool for minutes. Remove from pans and allow to completely cool on racks.

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These articles are written by junior high publications students in Ms. Clark’s class at

My summer was so much fun. I went to the country club pool. I went to the beach in Mackinac Island. Also I went to Michigan Adventure it was so much fun.

Alex I went tubing on Coldwater Lake. I went tubing with Nick, Carline and Maddie. It is a 2 person tube. I fell off once. I went tubing 3 times in just one day and 4 the next.

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This summer I had a lot of fun! This summer I found clay in a bay with my cousin. I went to taste of Chicago with my grandpa. It was amazing. I had a cool summer.

Quinnlin Henkes This summer I had a lot of fun! I went to Camp Cedar Ridge and made three friends. I also went to Mackinac Island and saw Fort Mackinac. It was a great summer!!

Lillian

This summer I had a lot of fun. At Michigan Adventure I went on the Thunderhawk for the first time. I also started playing golf. I didn’t realize how much fun I would have.

It was one of the best summers ever.

Luke

This summer was so fun. I moved to Michigan. It was hard, but we got it done. Also I went to Rogers City where my grandparents live. It was so fun, and I didn’t want to leave. It was a fun summer.

Gracie

This summer I had a lot of fun! At the beginning of summer, I went to the Springs, my first sleep away camp. It was Catholic. On vacation, I went to Universal Studios.

I also went to my Family reunion.

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This summer I had a lot of fun. I went camping in Glennie. My Great Aunt Trisha came to visit from California.

It was a great summer.

Joshua

Camping at double JJ was a blast! We checked in and went back to our campsite and set up our camper. Later that night we ate campfire pizza for dinner. The next day we went swimming. Then I babysitted my baby cousin. I loved camping at double JJ…..YAAA! Jacob

This summer I had a lot fun! I went to a wedding shower.

I also went to Cedar Ridge Horse Camp. I went to Mackinac Island. It was a fun summer!

Jacqueline This summer was awesome! I went to Bay Beach for my birthday. I shot a BB gun and a bow at the Bass Pro Shop.

This summer was super fun!

Nate

This summer I made a lot of great memories! I went to New York City, and dad bought me some new shoes! I also went to Mackinac Island with my grandparents! I had a great summer!

Bridget It was a great summer! It began with a visit to my sister’s in California. Our big camping trip was at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac. It ended with a special week of school called PEAK Academy. It was a full, exciting summer.

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Let’s Learn About Money!

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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.

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Halloween can be so much fun, so be safe this year and have a wonderful time.

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The Perfect Pumpkin

It’s that time of the year again to go in search of the Great Pumpkin. But have you ever wondered how did your pumpkin grow?

Gather up the family and let’s head to your favorite pumpkin patch and find out.

Your pumpkin’s life started a few months ago. The farmer had to carefully chose the spot for planting the patch, a large area with a lot of sunshine. Sometime after the earth had warmed from the winter and the mornings were no longer frosty in late May and early June, the pumpkin seeds were planted into the dark rich soil. The sun continued to warm the earth and rain fell on the land. Deep in the soil, the pumpkin seed grew roots and leaves began to appear out of the dirt. The leaves grew large and after five weeks, the first flowers appeared. It contained two kinds of flowers - a male and a female flower. The male flowers had a stamen in the center that contained the pollen. The female flower had a baby pumpkin at its base. The pumpkin vine’s big bright flowers attracted many insects.

They would come often to visit the flowers and as they walked from the male flower to the female flower, pollination occurred.

The flowers then fell from the plant and the pumpkin began to grow. It seemed to grow slowly at first and looked just like a small green ball. Within a few weeks, it grew to the size of a basketball. Pumpkin plants are very thirsty so the

farmer had to make sure that your pumpkin had plenty of water. The pumpkin plant grew and stretched into long vines that covered the ground. In August and into September, the pumpkin started to change it’s color from green into orange. Now it’s October and the patch boasts of big, beautiful, orange pumpkins. So, let the search begin for your perfect pumpkin!

Once you get your pumpkin home, the best way to keep your pumpkin fresh is to protect it from cold weather and bacteria that can make it sick and rot too soon. On nights when the weatherman says it will freeze, put your pumpkin in the garage or basement.

Next comes the fun part! Deciding what to do with your pumpkin!

You could use it as a decoration for your Thanksgiving table, paint it with a smile like your own, or carve it to make a jack-o-lantern. Let your creative juices flow. You can use yarn for hair, vegetables for facial features, even add earrings and dress them up with clothes!

After Halloween, do not throw away your pumpkin! If you have a few seeds left inside the shell, you can recycle your pumpkin by putting it in your garden over the winter. After the snow falls and spring begins to warm the earth, Mother Nature may leave you a surprise! A new pumpkin plant of your own!

Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Ingredients: Seeds from 1 pumpkin 4 Tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce

1. When carving your pumpkin, separate the seeds from the strings, place in a bowl of water and wash them between your fingers. Then place them in a strainer to dry for about 30 minutes. Make sure they are all dry before cooking. Preheat the over to 275 degrees. Place seeds on a cookie sheet. Spread out evenly. Melt the butter and drizzle over seeds and sprinkle them with garlic sault and Worcestershire Sauce. Cook for 10 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Turn every 5 minutes until finished. Sprinkle with salt. Serve hot or cold.

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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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