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6W -RVHSK 3HZDPR (OHPHQWDU\ 1HZV St. Joseph School Assists Vets
Junior High students from St. Joseph School in Pewamo assisted students in grades Kindergarten and First with learning to decorate ornaments for the Advent Season.
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Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest Congratulations to the St. Joseph School of Pewamo winners of the Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Each winner received a FHUWL¿FDWH DQG 3LFWXUHG IURP left to right are Mikayla Miller-Kindergarten, Kaine Simon-4th Grade and Elijah Blyth-6th Grade.
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The practice of resolutions at the beginning of the year started a very long time ago. The ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus - That’s the month that January is named after! Resolutions many people make have to do with eating healthy, exercise, saving money, improve grades, read more books, helping others, making new friends and a whole lot more! At Kids’ World News, our resolution is to write a great paper for you to read every month! Have a GREAT January!
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Create a rippling rainbow! What you will need: paper plate crepe paper glue scissors
1. Cut out the shape of your fish from the paper plate. 2. rip strips of different colored crepe paper 3. start at the tail and glue strips along one edge and place on the plate. 4. layer them in different colors and move towards the head. 5. after the glue dries, trim the edges to the shape of your fish.
Rippling Rainbows Rainbowfish are a group of super colorful fish from Australia and islands near it. They are freshwater fish that live in rivers, lakes and swamps. Rainbowfish are omnivorous (they eat plants and animals like us), and eat shrimp, crayfish, insects and algae. They like to live in school and explore their home together.
Rainbowfish get their name from the amazing range of colors that all the different types can be. But their scientific name actually comes from the fact that many of them have black bands along their sides. Their are 71 species of rainbowfish that have been found in the wild. But, there are probably many that have never even been seen in the wild! Some of the fish are named after their markings like spotted and barred, while some are named for their home, like Lake Wanam and the Tami River.
A Rainbow for a Rainy Day
They lay eggs in big mats that stick to seaweed. The eggs hatch just a couple weeks later and the babies swim off in the deeper rainy season rivers.
Rainbowfish make great pets! They are cool school fish that add color to any freshwater fish tank.
they change color too! Depending on their mood, they may be darker or almost even white! Now that is a cool rainbow.
There are many types of rainbows, so be sure to pick your favorite. As they get bigger, they will become more beautiful.
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Lets Visit Switzerland! Switzerland is multilingual and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh! • Switzerland is a landlocked country of around 7.5 million people in Western Europe with an area of 15,940 sq mi. • Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federal government and de facto capital, while the country's economic centers are its two global cities, Geneva and especially Zürich. • Switzerland is bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. • Switzerland has a long history of neutrality – it has not been at war since 1815 – and hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the WTO and one of the U.N.'s two European offices. • Switzerland comprises of three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau or "middleland", and the Jura mountains along the northwestern border with France. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of the country. The highest peak in the Swiss Alps is called Dufourspitze at 15,203 ft. The most famous mountain is the Matterhorn (14,692 ft.) in Valais is in the Pennine Alps that border Italy. The highest mountain in that range is the Dufourspitze (15,203 ft.) that is close to the Matterhorn. • The more populous northern part of the country is called the Middle Land. It has greater open and hilly landscapes, is partly forested and has partly open meadows usually with grazing herds, or vegetables and fruits growing. That area can still be somewhat mountainous. • Banking, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals are important industries in Switzerland. The manufacture of precision instruments for engineering is important, as is watch-making, and the biological science industries all enjoy a high place in the Swiss economy. • Electricity generated in Switzerland is 42% from nuclear and 53% from hydroelectricity with 5% of the electricity generated from conventional power sources (thermal etc.) resulting in a nearly CO2-free electricity-generating network. • Switzerland is heavily active in recycling and anti-littering regulations and is one of the top recyclers in the world with 66% to 96% of the different recyclable materials being recycled.
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I’ve Hurt My Knee! Will I Have A Scar? Have you ever fallen down, cut your knee and heard the phrase, "You're probably going to have a huge scar." Most kids have. In fact, most kids already have a few scars with interesting stories. Centuries ago, warriors showed off their scars as symbols of their bravery and told stories about how each scar happened. What is a scar anyway? A scar is the brown, pale pink or silvery patch of skin that grows in the place where you once had a cut, scrape, or sore. It’s your skins way of repairing itself from injury. COLOR ME!
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When you hurt yourself, your skin gets to work repairing the open wound. The skin makes a bunch of collagen - tough, white protein fibers that act like bridges. The collagen reconnects the broken tissue. As your body does the healing work a dry, temporary crust is formed over the wound. This crust is called a scab. The scab protects the wound as the damaged skin heals underneath. The scab will eventually dry up and fall off on its own. That will leave behind repaired skin and often - a scar. The best way to prevent scars is to prevent getting hurt! You can reduce your chances of getting hurt by wearing protective gear such as kneepads, helmets, etc. when you play sports or ride your bike. But even with the gear you sometimes get hurt. So, keep the wound covered as it heals. That way you can keep out bacteria and germs. Don’t pick at your scab! Some doctors say Vitamin C - found in citrus fruits, helps by speeding up the creation of new skin cells. Also some people believe that Vitamin E when rubbed on the wound after the scab begins forming can aid the healing process. The main thing is ask your family doctor or your parents to give you advice about what you can do to aid the healing process.
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Your body needs to stay warm to work properly. And when your body is at the right temperature, it won’t need to spend as much energy getting warm. That will give you maximum energy for winter fun. Also, if you’re dressed properly, it means you can stay outside longer without worrying about frostbite. Flying down a hill at what feels like a many miles an hour can be a great time - as long as you’re sledding safely. When you grab your sled, make sure it’s sturdy and that it’s one you can really steer. The handholds should be easy to grab, and the seat of the sled should be padded. Never use homePDGH VOHGV OLNH JDUEDJH FDQ OLGV SODVWLF EDJV RU SRRO ÀRDWV - these are dangerous and you may lose control while you’re sledding. Also, never use a sled that has any sharp, jagged edges or broken parts. It’s especially important to wear gloves or mittens and boots while you’re on the sled because in addition to keep-
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 piece (3/4 pound) filet of beef, cut in 3/4-inch strips (about 2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 pound broccoli, florets cut into small pieces, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil Cooked rice, for serving
Preheat the oven broiler. Place bagel halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread 2 tablespoons marinara on cut side of each bagel half. Top each half with 1/4 cup chicken, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Broil bagel halves an additional 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
French Toast 1 egg 1/4 cup milk Dash of vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon butter 2 pieces of bread Crack the egg into a medium-sized bowl and beat well. Then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. Put the butter in a frying pan. Heat the pan on the stovetop on medium heat. It's hot enough when the butter starts to bubble. Dunk each piece of bread in the egg mixture. Make sure the bread is totally covered. Then cook the bread in the frying pan on low heat until the underside is light brown (about 5 minutes). Use a spatula to flip the bread over, and cook again for another 5 minutes. When done transfer the French toast to a plate. For a great variation - try serving with fruit or make them with cinnamon
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. A parent must help with this part. Add beef, and sprinkle with the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate. Add scallions and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is dry, about 3 minutes. Stir together broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl, and add to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is no longer cloudy, 1 to 2 minutes. Return beef and any juices to pan; cook, stirring often, until beef is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in sesame oil. Serve with rice.
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7KH (DUWK¡V Seven &RQWLQHQWV ASIA • Asia is the largest of the continents covering about one third of the world’s land area. • The highest point and the lowest point of the Earth’s surface is found in Asia. The highest point is Mount Everest at 29,029 feet and the lowest is the shore of the Dead Sea which is 1,385 feet below sea level. • Asia is the largest continent in populations. It is over half of the entire Earth’s population. This population is mostly in China. AFRICA • Africa covers 22% of the world’s land area. • The Sahara, which is the world’s largest desert, is in this continent. • Africa is home to the Nile - the longest river on Earth. • Africa is made up of 53 nations. • This continent includes plains, swampy coastal regions, lush tropical forests with savannahs and hilly plateaus inland. • It is home to many exotic large mammals. This includes zebras, giraffes, gazelles, elephants, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, and antelopes. Also carnivores such as lions, leopards, hyenas and panthers. • Africa is famous for its diamond, gold, uranium and copper mining. NORTH AMERICA • The third largest continent stretches from the Arctic cold regions in the north to the tropical heat of Central America. It’s area is 9,355,000 square miles. • Included here is Greenland - the largest island in the world. • North America is home to the second and third largest countries in the world, Canada and the United States of America. • The hottest place in North America is Death Valley, California. • North America has large deposits of many important minerals, including iron ore, copper, nickel and uranium. Coal is also found in Eastern and Western Canada and the United States. The world’s greatest deposits of petroleum and natural gas are in Mexico. SOUTH AMERICA • South America is the fourth largest continent of the world, but it contains less than 12% of the world’s population. • The Andes Mountains are the world’s second largest
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