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September 2012 | Vol. 6, No. 1 Publisher: Bill Patterson The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2008, a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol: AHC) with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Kid Life is published monthly by Denton Publishing Company, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: drc@dentonrc.com
On the cover: This year volunteers are in high demand to help the district’s 36 schools. Nicole Nino, Ginnings student, takes time to read with her mom, Irma Nino, at the school.
Welcome back to a new school year. We are excited about it and we know you are too. Let’s start this year with some photos from you, your parents, teachers, principals... Send photos of projects, special events or your favorite pet to me at drc@dentonrc.com. We will use them in Kid Life! Sincerely,
Dawn Cobb dcobb@dentonrc.com 940-566-6879 P.O. Box 369 Denton, TX 76201
TABLE OF CONTENTS Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Library Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Denton ISD Update . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Teacher Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top of the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lunchbox Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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School District briefs Make time to eat breakfast Denton Independent time 30 minutes a week or an hour Honor Boards. The first week of school can be just as chaotic as exciting for students and parents alike. There’s the stress of getting back in a “normal” school routine during the day, the stress of making sure everyone goes to bed at the right time and the stress of dealing with new teachers, friends, activities that puts us behind the clock sometimes. When students run behind – especially in the mornings –they tend to fall victim to the chaos and make a big mistake by skipping breakfast. There’s never a time when students should skip breakfast… it’s called the most important meal of the day for a reason! Scientific evidence suggests that eating breakfast really does help kids learn. After fasting all night, a developing body (and brain) needs a fresh supply of glucose — or blood sugar. Glucose is the brain’s basic fuel, it helps it runs smoothly during the course of a day. “Without glucose,” said Terrill Bravender, professor of pediatrics at Duke University, “our brain
simply doesn’t operate as well. People have difficulty understanding new information, [they have a] problem with visual and spatial understanding, and they don’t remember things as well.” In simple terms, that means that eating breakfast is vital to students grasping what a teacher is explaining in a lesson or giving them that extra boost necessary to finish a long assignment. To keep the brain powered up, the first meal of the day should be rich in protein, fibers, and good carbohydrates. A breakfast featuring a variety of whole-grainsand protein will sustain students for a long spell better than the sugary kind that will push blood sugar up, then let it fall. Good choices typically include combinations of whole grain toast or a muffin with peanut butter, fresh fruits, oatmeal, eggs, and yogurts. Try to wash those down with a glass of milk or orange juice for a more filling feeling. - Jonita Widmer, Denton ISD, Director of Health Services
Trustees named Region XI Outstanding School Board
The Denton school board has been named the 2011 Region XI Outstanding School Board. The award, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Administrators, was recently presented to the board. The presentation was made by Clyde Steelman, interim executive director for Region XI Educational Service Center. The honorees included Mia Price, president; Dr. Glenna Harris, vice president; Rudy Rodriguez, secretary; Jim Alexander, Curtis Ramsey, Jeanetta Smith and Charles Stafford. The Honor Board award was created in 1971 to recognize school boards that have demonstrated outstanding dedication and have rendered ethical service to the children of Texas. The Denton school district’s application will now be forwarded to Austin to be considered for the state award. The TASA selection committee will review all of the regional entries and announce five finalists, which are designated as
Each of the five Honor Boards will then be interviewed by the state selection committee and the state winner will be announced at the TASA/ Texas Association of School Boards annual convention in Austin on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Denton ISD was named an Honor Board in the competition in 2003.
Volunteer Advisory Board seeks volunteer mentors The Denton school district’s Volunteer Advisory Board is recruiting volunteers to mentor and tutor students during and after school and on Saturdays for the new school year. The board is looking for parents, grandparents, local residents and employees with local businesses interested in helping the district’s schoolchildren, its teachers and administrators. “This year it’s needed more than ever because our class sizes are going up because of budget cuts,” said Sharon Cox, district spokeswoman. “We need anyone who enjoys being around kids. It’s a main quality, and we can use their
a month to help mentor and tutor students — to help give them the one-on-one instructional help they need.” District officials report that volunteers donated more than 357,200 hours last school year to help the district’s more than 24,000 schoolchildren. Over the years, volunteers have read to children, listened to them read, assisted teachers with research and copied materials for them. Those interested in volunteering must complete an application and a criminal history form before being placed in a classroom. For more information, call Cox at 940-369-0006.
District to host Grandparents Day, Gridiron Night Sept. 7 The Denton Independent School District’s Adopt-A-School: Partners in Education and Grandparents in Public Schools programs will be hosting the fourth annual Gridiron Night at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.
Principal Profile Meet Cross Oaks principal Patty Jensen Name: Patricia Jane Jensen Nickname: Patty My School: Cross Oaks Elementary My School’s mascot: Owls Where you were born: Salem, Oregon My favorite food is: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce My favorite color is: Green My favorite subjects in school were: Spanish and Math My favorite teacher was: Mr. Howard, my 8th grade History Teacher My most memorable moment as a child was: Driving to my Grandma’s house with my family for Thanksgivings—it truly was over the river and through the woods (and a few mountains as well). Do you have any pets? Yes, a Beagle named Bruchi. My hobbies are: Reading, Running, Walking, Watching
Sports, Cooking, Playing Piano, Quilting with my mom (in the summers) The best movie I’ve ever seen is: A tie between White Christmas and Sound of Music My favorite thing about my school is: It seems that we have a very strong sense of community among teachers, parents, and students at Cross Oaks. I am excited to lead this community in a positive direction as I get to know more about everyone here.
City of Denton libraries offer September events Details: All programs are free. For more information, call 940349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. Weekly Children’s Programs – run Sept. 4 – Nov. 24 Mother Goose Time Tue. South Branch Library 9:30 am Fri. North Branch Library 9:30 am Toddler Time Tue. South Branch Library 10:30 am Wed. Emily Fowler Library 9:30 am StoryTime Wed. Emily Fowler Library 11 am Thu. South Branch Library 10 am and 11 am Fri. North Branch Library 11 am Sat. South Branch Library 10 am Afternoon Adventure Club Tue. Emily Fowler Library 4:00 pm – new day! Thu. South Branch Library 3:30 pm Twilight Toddler Time Bring your toddler (ages 12-24 months) for this evening Toddler Time that promotes literacy, social interaction, and caregiver
bonding. Tue. 09/11 Emily Fowler Library 6:30 pm
Gymnastics is part of our human nature. Achievers provides a safe, fun, and supportive environment where kids of all ages can develop the skills they need to achieve their potential. As they develop skills like flexibility, strength and coordination, something more important happens. They gain self-confidence, learn to set goals and accomplish them. So bring your child to Achievers Gymnastics Center, where play has a purpose.
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Denton ISD Update Denton ISD schools currently recruiting volunteers For parents wanting their children to have a successful year in school, the Volunteer Advisory Board of Denton ISD encourages everyone who enjoys being with kids to help in the schools. This year, especially because of state budget cuts, volunteers are in high demand to help the district’s 36 schools. During the 2011-12 school year, volunteers donated more than 392,000 hours to help the district’s 24,082 students. This year, the schools need thousands of volunteers to help with a variety of events and programs. The purpose of the volunteer program is to utilize the talents of parents, grandparents, caring citizens and employees in the business community to help students within the regular school program “Volunteers make a difference in the lives of all of our students by providing greater educational opportunities and services for our children. It’s important for our parents to be engaged in their children’s education,” said Dr. Jamie Wilson, superintendent of Denton ISD. According to the district’s elementary students it’s extremely important for parents to be involved. “It’s good for a parent to be a part of our life because we like it whenever a parent is around,” said Cy Ramon, a fifth-grader and on the Student Leadership Team at Ginnings. “It makes kids happy to have parents at our school.” School experts reinforce Ramon’s statement that happy kids make happy students in school. “I like parents coming to school because they help us with reading,”
McNair Elementary Principal Sean Flynn walks a mother and daughter through the new student registration process during the first week of August. Mr. Flynn was joined by a large group of staff and parent volunteers during the district's elementary registration days on Aug. 2 and 3.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
said Nicole Nino, Ginnings student. “I like seeing my mom help out because it’s just a good thing to do. It shows she’s a good person,” said Gunnison Hays, fifth-grader at Houston. “I like it when my mom and dad help out because I get to see them at school,” said Jolie Schiele, firstgrader at Houston. Volunteers also enhance the relationships between school, home, and the community. “Volunteers also have a tremendous impact on the educational system. They allow teachers and staff more time for instruction and provide a chance for students to have one-on-one learning,” said Sharon Cox, director of communications and community relations for Denton ISD.
Christy Blankenau, McNair PTA vice president, said, “We try and have something for everyone. We’ve got stuff for moms, stuff for dads, stuff for grandparents… There’s always someone you can talk to within our PTA to get you volunteering at the school.” The district’s Volunteer Advisory Board chair is Stacey Pascullo, a Lantana resident. For additional information call Denton ISD Community Relations Department at 940-369-0006 or scox@dentonisd.org What do volunteers do? Volunteers may help in the classroom by: I Tutoring students I Mentoring students I Listening to children read I Leading instructional games I Setting up science projects
and assisting with labs I Assisting the teacher with a school club, organization or booster club I Assist in the library Volunteers may help in the office or workroom by: I Answering the phone I Copying materials I Preparing or laminating teaching materials I Entering/searching topics or data on computers I Making phone calls to verify student absences Volunteers may help at home by: I Preparing teaching and bulletin board materials I Making instructional materials I Pulling resource information off the Internet I Providing food and supplies
Volunteers may also help: I Speak to classes about careers or other topics I Chaperone school-sponsored activities I Assist school staff on Picture Day, Special Events, etc. I Assist with class parties I Assist teachers or staff with collecting and/or counting funds raised by students or club or organization I Assist with school or district mail outs I Hand out student schedules on secondary registration day I Hand out rewards to honor roll students I Assist school nurses I Assist yearbook/memory book staffs I Serve as a judge at an academic contest
Helpful study tips offered to elementary students, parents I Provide a good learning environment at home. Provide a quiet place for your child to study. Restrict TV viewing and computer usage. I Meet your child’s teacher through personal conferences, telephone calls or e-mail. Denton ISD has e-mail for all teachers.
Check the district’s website: www.dentonisd.org I Attend your child’s school activities, like Open House, PTA meetings. Find out if there are special activities you can do with your child at home. The Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Oct. 3 through
Oct. 7. I If your child seems to be struggling, ask the teacher about tutoring programs, mentors or other assistance. Remember, the school staff wants your child to succeed. I Reading: Get a library card; read and discuss a variety of material with and to your
child every day. Get books and magazines they will enjoy; discuss stories together. (This enhances reading skills and reading comprehension.) I Ask questions: Ask questions after reading a story that encourage your child to compare, contrast and evaluate.
Notas sobre su zona escolar Distrito Escolar: Escuelas reclutan voluntarios Para que sus hijos tengan un año escolar con éxito, el Consejo Asesor de Voluntarios del Distrito Escolar de Denton busca a personas que les guste estar cerca de los alumnos y deseen ayudarlos durante este año escolar. Debido a los cortes del presupuesto estatal, necesitamos voluntarios que participen dentro de nuestros 36 planteles educacionales. Durante el año escolar 2011-12, voluntarios donaron más de 392.000 horas para ayudar a los 24.082 alumnos dentro de nuestros planteles del distrito escolar. Este año se busca a miles de voluntarios que ayuden con una variedad de eventos y programas. El propósito de este programa voluntario es ayudar a los alumnos durante su horario regular. Para eso se necesita emplear los talentos de padres, abuelos, ciudadanos, y empleados de empresas. “Los voluntarios promueven oportunidades y servicios educativos para nuestros alumnos. Es importante que nuestros padres estén involucrados en la educación de sus niños,” dijo el Dr. Jamie Wilson, el superintendente de Denton ISD. Según algunos alumnos de primaria es muy importante que los padres participen. “Es bueno que un padre forme parte de nuestra vida porque nos gusta tenerlo alrededor,” dijo Cy Ramon, un alumno del quinto grado y del Grupo De Liderazgo Estudiantil de la Primaria Ginnings. “Nos hace felices tener a nuestros padres en la escuela.” Expertos refuerzan su comen-
tario afirmando que los alumnos felices en el hogar, también son felices dentro de la escuela. “Me gusta que los padres vengan a la escuela porque nos ayudan con la lectura,” dijo Nicole Nino, una alumna de Ginnings. “Me encanta ver que mi mamá ayuda, porque es bueno hacerlo. Eso demuestra que ella es una buena persona,” dijo Gunnison Hays, un alumno del quinto grado de la Primaria Sam Houston. “Me gusta cuando mi mamá y mi papá ayudan porque puedo verlos en la escuela,” dijo Jolie Schiele, alumna del primer grado, también de Sam Houston. Los voluntarios realzan la relación entre la escuela, el hogar y la comunidad. “Los voluntarios impactan el sistema educacional. Ellos permiten que los maestros y el personal tengan más tiempo para instrucción y para que puedan ofrecer aprendizaje individual,” dijo Sharon Cox, directora de comunicaciones y relaciones comunitarias del Denton ISD. La vicepresidente de la Primaria McNair, Christy Blankenau, de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros o PTA como se le conoce por sus siglas en ingles, dijo que la escuela ofrece un poquito de todo para las madres, los padres y los abuelos. “Siempre hay alguien dentro del PTA que les ayude a ser voluntarios de la escuela,” ella dijo. Este año, la presidente del Consejo Asesor de Voluntarios del Distrito Escolar de Denton es Stacey Pascullo,. Para obtener más información, llame al departamento de rela-
El director de la Primaria McNair, Sean Flynn, ayuda a una madre y su hija durante el proceso de inscripción.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
ciones comunitarias al 940-3690006 o escriba a scox@dentonisd.org. OPORTUNIDADES PARA VOLUNTARIOS Los voluntarios pueden asistir en el salón de clase de las siguientes maneras: Servir como tutores y mentores Escuchar a los alumnos durante la lectura Participar y dirigir en juegos de instrucción Con los arreglos de proyectos de ciencia y en los laboratorios Servir de apoyo a maestros durante reuniones de clubes u organizaciones de la escuela En la biblioteca Los voluntarios pueden ayudar en la oficina o el cuarto de trabajo de los maestros: Contestando los teléfonos
Haciendo copias Preparando o laminando materiales de instrucción Entrar o buscar datos o información en la computadora Hacer llamadas telefónicas para verificar ausencias de los alumnos Los voluntarios pueden ayudar desde sus casas: Preparando información para el tablón de anuncios Arreglando materiales de instrucción Conseguir información de recursos en el Internet Preparando comida Los voluntarios también pueden: Hablar en las clases sobres sus profesiones u otros temas Como acompañantes (chaperones) de actividades estudiantiles Ayudar al personal durante el
día de fotos o eventos especiales, etc.… Durante las fiestas de salones de clase A los maestros o al personal de la escuela a colectar y contar dinero recaudado por los alumnos durante diferentes funciones Preparando materiales de la escuela o del distrito para mandar en el correo Distribuir horarios estudiantiles durante el día secundario de inscripción Distribuir premios a alumnos que obtienen grados sobresalientes (Honor Roll) Ayudar a las enfermeras de las escuelas Ayudar al personal que preparan el anuario o el libro de recuerdos Servir como juez de una competencia académica
Sugerencias útiles de estudio para alumnos de primaria y sus los padres Proveer un lugar de aprendizaje en la casa. Proveer un lugar callado donde su hijo/a pueda estudiar. Restringir la television o el uso de la computadora. Conozca al maestro/a de su hijo/a durante las conferencias personales, llamadas telefónicas o correo electrónico. El distrito escolar tiene los correos electrónicos de todos los maestros. Visite la página web: www.dentonisd.org. Asista a las actividades
de sus hijos como la juntas de PTA y de Noche de Información o Open House. Averigüe si hay actividades que su hijo/a puede hacer en casa. Las conferencias de padres y maestros serán desde el 3 al 7 de octubre. Si su hijo/a tiene dificultades, pregúntele al maestro/a sobre programas de tutorial, mentores o pida otra clase de ayuda. Recuerde que el personal de la escuela desea
que su hijo/a triunfe. La lectura: Aplique y consiga una tarjeta de la biblioteca; lea y converse sobre el material con su hijo/a a diario. Consiga libros, revistas que ellos pueden disfrutar y converse con ellos sobre las historias. (Esto realza la habilidades de lectura y de comprensión). Forme preguntas: Haga preguntas después de leer una historia para que su
hijo/a compare y evalué el material. Por ejemplo, en una historia sobre una animales, pregunte: Cuales son las diferencias entre la rana y el gato? La rana y el mosca? La rana y la serpiente? Cuando se trate de la historia del estado de Texas: Pregunte como Texas se convirtió en un país independiente? El vocabulario: Determine el significado de las palabras o explique el significado de la palabra a su hijo/a.
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(Clockwise from top) Jason Scheile helps his daughter Jolie, a first grader at Sam Houston, put a star with her name on the bulletin board at Sam Houston Elementary during registration. Cy Ramon, Ginnings fifth-grader, shows off a shirt designed by his classmate, Brooke Kaszynski. Siblings Diamond Lee Guiterrez and Jeremiah Guiterrez, students at Evers Park Elementary, put their artistic talents to good use while they wait for their mother to finalize registration.
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Germany invades Poland (1939)
Visit www.dentonisd.org for more information on Denton Independent School District events and holidays. Moon phases taken from www.sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/phase/phase2001cst.html. Learn more about the historical events and information on this calendar by visiting the Encyclopedia Britannica at www.britannica.com.
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Last Titan III rocket launches (1989)
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Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show (1956)
Physicist Arthur Holly Compton born (1892)
Augusto Pinochet overthrows President Allende and Chilean government (1973)
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Papua New Guinea achieves independence (1975)
Camp David Accords completed (1978)
Comet Ikeya-Seki discovered (1965)
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Otto von Bismarck is appointed prime minister of Prussia (1862)
Black Friday (1869)
Sonny Liston becomes world heavyweight boxing champion (1962)
The Beatles release Abbey Road (1969)
The Tonight Show premieres (1954)
End of the First Six Weeks
Racehorse Greyhound establishes a trotting record for one mile in 1:55 1/4 (1938)
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Kay Adamson is DISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Kay Adamson enters her 16th year teaching in Denton ISD this school year – all at Ginnings Elementary. Mrs. Adamson began her career as a second grade teacher at Ginnings in 1982. After 10 years as a private preschool teacher, she returned to Ginnings as an art teacher in 1998. Mrs. Adamson is a member of the Texas Art Education Association, a past president of the Denton County Art Educators Association and has been a PTA member for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Ginnings Campus Leadership Team, works with student teachers and has had numerous students win awards at local, regional and state levels. A graduate of the University of North Texas, Mrs. Adamson
No classes will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, due to the Labor Day Holiday
received her bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis in all levels of art. Teaching philosophy: “Students need to feel trusted, respected and, most of all, loved. To do that, I invest in my students lives and they know they can count on me no matter what kind of day they’re having, what they are going through or what situation they come from.�
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Lemon Yogurt Bars Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 50 min Ingredients 1/2 (17 ounce package) ready-tobake sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed For filling: 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup fat free milk, divided 2 1/2 cups lowfat or fat free lemon yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon zest For frosting: 1 1/2 cups lowfat or fat free lemon yogurt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries and raspberries Preheat oven to 400º F. On floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 11” x 16”. Cut in half lengthwise and place both halves on an ungreased baking sheet. Pierce pastry with fork in several places. Bake 7-10 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool on rack. Blend confectioner’s sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk in medium bowl with a whisk. Set aside. Bring remaining milk (3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) and 2 1/2 cups yogurt to a boil in a medium saucepan, while whisking. Stir hot milk-yogurt mixture into sugar, confectioner’s sugar, egg and cornstarch mixture and blend thoroughly. Return to saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until thickened to pudding consistency. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest. Refrigerate mixture for 20 minutes. On a clean surface or large cutting board, spread the thickened, slightly-cooled filling on one piece of the pastry. Refrigerate additional 20 minutes, or until set. For frosting, combine yogurt and confectioner’s sugar in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not used immediately. To assemble, place the plain piece of puff pastry on top of piece with filling on it. Frost. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Before serving, slice into 10 bars. Top with berries, and if
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