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Recently, the 2nd/3rd graders in Mrs. Schneider and Mr. Sweet’s class participated in Annie’s Big Nature Lesson. They were able to do hands-on lessons all week at Lincoln Brick Park, and observe nature.

Gratitude Turkey As part of Herbison Woods character traits lessons, the focus of November was gratitude. Students hear morning messages with a focus on why it’s important to express gratitude, and different ways to show it. Each class created a “Gratitude turkey�, in which each student created a feather to write what he/she is grateful for.

Cross Country Club The Herbison Woods Cross Country Club enjoyed after school running opportunities on Tuesdays throughout September and October. Athletes were able to participate in a variety of conditioning exercises that allowed success for all, no matter their prior running experience. Runners explored the grounds of DeWitt Schools by training on the cross country course near DeWitt High School, the trails of the DeWitt Nature Center by Herbison Woods Elementary, the football stadium and track, as well as areas in between. Student-athletes are already looking forward to future cross country opportunities in the spring!

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Anemones and Clownfish Why do clownfish live in anemones? You may have seen a clownfish in the movie do it...but they don't really live in anemones do they? Of course they do!

Clownfish and anemones live together and help each other out, that is called symbiosis. Clownfish provide scraps of food for the anemone and keep it nice and clean. The anemone, in return, provides a home and protection to the clownfish.

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How does the anemone protect the clownfish? Well, by using its stinging tentacles that's how! The anemone will sting predators that may try to eat the fish. Well..."why don't they sting the clownfish?" you ask. Because the clownfish rub on the tentacles, coating themselves with the anemone's slime. This makes the anemone think the clownfish is part of him! But the tentacles aren't just for protection, they help the anemone catch his food.

Clownfish are actually very small! They only get to be about 3 inches long. Females are larger than males, and live together in their anemone. When the female lays eggs, the male will take care of them. He carefully fans them for 8 days until tiny baby clownfish hatch and swim off on their own.

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Cross Country Skiing For Kids!

Cross country skiing is a fun winter sport that is easy to get involved in, especially when you live in a place that gets lots of snow! The snow can be in a school field, your back yard or some trails. Cross country skiing also has many health benefits. It is an aerobic exercise and works the muscles in your legs, back, chest and stomach. Plus, its a fun social activity with your family and friends.

The equipment you need includes a set of skis, poles, warm clothing and boots. Make sure your warm clothing is also waterproof!

The following paragraphs offer some information on techniques, but the most important advise is to make sure you take lessons from a qualified instructor before you begin.

At first when you are learning how to cross country ski, make your outings short distances. You'll naturally end up using a technique some people call the "shuffle". It involves nothing more than sliding one ski ahead of the other, and repeating the entire process over and over again. Without even thinking about it, you'll be pushing off with a kick stride, moving forward with a glide stride, and vice-versa. At the same time, you'll intuitively use your poles for balance and to help push yourself forward with every stride. It's very easy to do, and you will get in the swing of things after five or ten minutes. What's more, you'll fit in with the many skiers who show up at popular trails on sunny weekends and use nothing more complicated than this shuffle technique.

Going up hills: Once a hill gets too steep, you will have to use the herringbone technique. You do this by pointing the tips of you skis outwards and walking up the hill. The trick to successfully using this technique is to make sure the inside edge of the ski is angled down. This allows the edge to dig into the snow giving the necessary traction to walk up the hill. Don't forget to simultaneously use your poles to help push you up the slopes and hills. It's called the herringbone technique because it leaves a herringbone pattern in the snow. You will probably find it awkward the first time you use it, but you'll get used to it after a while.

Going down hills: Going down a long gentle slope is fun and easy.

Keep skis in the tracks and enjoy the ride. But coming down a relatively narrow trail on a steep hill can be scary and dangerous. Under these conditions, it is important to use the snowplow technique to reduce your speed. You do this by keeping the tips of the skis pointed inwards. Again, the trick to successfully using this technique is to keep the inside edges of the skis angled downwards. This allows the edge to dig into the snow and maximize your breaking power. As a beginner, you should start applying the snowplow technique at the very top of a hill before you have had a chance to pick up too much speed.

If you do find yourself going down too fast, your only option may be to sit down.

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The Importance Of Washing Your Hands Have you ever heard your parent’s say, “Did you wash your hands?” This is a very common question that most kids have heard and it is an extremely important question to ask. Handwashing is a great way to prevent infection and stop the spread of germs. It’s a simple habit to learn. Sometimes you do it without thinking and sometimes, we’re in such a hurry that it’s forgotten.

Not good... Do you realize that if you wash your hand properly, it helps you to avoid being sick? Let’s explore this a little further.

Throughout the day, everyone accumulates germs on their hands from all types of surfaces like direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, animals, door knobs, telephones, toilets, and more. Everyone touches a lot of “things” everyday. If you don’t wash your hands regularly, you can infect yourself with these germs when you touch your eyes, mouth or nose.

Infectious diseases that are spread through hand-to-hand contact are colds, flus, infectious diarrhea and several more.

Inadequate hand cleaning or hygiene also contribute to food-related illness such as salmonella and E coli infection.

What are proper

Wash Me! handwashing techniques? Good hand washing includes washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based sanitizer if you can’t use soap and water.

Hand Washing Procedure: • Wet your hands with WARM running water and apply soap.

Lather well.

• Rub your hands together for at least 15 to 20 seconds making sure you do both the front and backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

• Rinse your hands well.

• Dry your hands with a clean towel or disposable towel.

• Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

When are the best times to wash your hands?

• Before eating or touching food.

• After using the bathroom.

• After blowing your nose or coughing.

• After touching pets or other people’s animals.

• After playing outside.

• After visiting a sick friend or relative.

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The Dragon Dance: Happy Chinese New Year!

Dragons are one of the most admired of legendary creatures. In some cultures dragons are evil, fire breathing creatures that destroy. However, a Chinese dragon is a kind, caring creature that represents life and good fortune.

The Chinese use dragons in their art, literature, poetry, architecture and in many of their songs.

There are other countries such as Korea and Japan who admire this kindly dragon, too. Can you guess what the difference is between the Chinese, Korean and Japanese dragons? Just count the dragon's toes. Of course, you have to get really close to see.

The Japanese dragon only has three toes on each foot. A Korean dragon has four toes and the Chinese dragon has a total of five toes on each foot.

The Chinese people use the image of the dragon in many Chinese festivals, including their Chinese New Year celebration. The Chinese people will observe the Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Did you know that the Chinese use a dragon in their New Year’s activities? An event called the Dragon Dance is a spectacular tradition for the Chinese people. The Dragon Dance uses nine or more dancers to carry, over their heads, a large colorful, festive dragon. The dance signifies the end of the year and welcomes a new start. The Dragon Dance is believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck and fortune to the people. The Chinese dragon is a fascinating creature in the Chinese culture.

Creating art using themes and ideas from other countries is a fun opportunity to learn about our culturally diverse world. Have fun creating a beautiful Chinese dragon!

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2. On the top of the line, draw two half circles leaving a small space between. Draw a smaller half circle inside for dragon pupils.

3. Draw a curved “v” shape starting at the ends of the original straight line.

4. Connect with the “V” shape and draw upside down “v”s to create a dragon forehead.

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5. Starting at the ends of the original straight line, draw two curved lines downward to begin creating the dragon’s nose.

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7. Add a large shallow “U” shape under nose for the dragon’s chin. Make dragon teeth using “v” shapes.

8. Finish the top of the dragon’s head by adding an interesting shape over the forehead “V” shapes. Add details and fill with color. Red, golden yellow, black, and blue are great colors for a Chinese dragon. Be creative!

Cut out the dragon’s face.

Create legs and feet. Add streamers for a festive mask or add a body and a tail. Do a Dragon Dance with your Chinese dragon!

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Coloring Corner Coasting Down the Hill Frosty is the morning; But the sun is bright, Flooding all the landscape With its golden light.

Hark the sounds of laughter And the voices shrill!

See the happy children Coasting down the hill.

There are Tom and Charley, And their sister Nell; There are John and Willie, Kate and Isabel Eyes with pleasure beaming, Cheeks with health aglow; Bless the merry children, Trudging through the snow!

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The International Space Station The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable human-made satellite that orbits Earth at an altitude of between 205 miles and 270 miles. It comprises pressurized modules for astronauts to live in, external trusses for propulsion, solar arrays for power and many other amazing features.

The first part of the ISS sent to space was the module called Zarya. It was launched into space on a Russian Proton rocket on November 20th, 1998. Zarya provided propulsion, attitude control, communications and electrical power.

Two weeks later, NASA launched a module called Unity aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, successfully attaching it to the Zarya module. The Unity module was equipped with all the requirements for long-term human living.

The ISS is now the largest artificial body in orbit. It is 357 feet in length, making the space station's area span about the size of an American football field. The space station weighs nearly 925,000 pounds! It has 2 bathrooms, a gym and more room than a six bedroom house!

The ISS was built to be a space environment research laboratory and observatory, where crew members could conduct experiments in many scientific fields including: biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology.

The station also provides valuable opportunities to test spacecraft systems and equipment and act as a staging base for possible missions to the Moon or Mars.

The first ISS crew mission called 'Expedition 1' launched on a Russian Soyuz, October 31, 2000. The three Russian cosmonauts docked and entered the ISS on November 2nd, 2000. The space station has been continuously occupied since, making it the longest continuous human presence in space.

The ISS has been visited by astronauts and cosmonauts from 15 different nations.

On average the ISS travels at 17,227 miles per hour. The space station completes 15.5 orbits per day which means that the crew members on board the station experience a sunrise or sunset every 92 minutes!

The ISS program is a joint project that involves 5 space agencies. NASA of the USA, Roskosmos of Russia, JAXA of Japan, CSA of Canada and ESA made up of agencies from France, Brazil, Malaysia, South Korea and Italy.

With the naked eye, the ISS can be seen from nearly every area of Earth at some point in time, it appears as a slow moving bright white dot in the night sky.

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