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February 2013 • Vol. 2, Issue 6
PRESIDENTS’
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WASHINGTON INSPIRED PRESIDENTS’ DAY President’s Day is an American holiday that is celebrated each year on the third Monday in February. School children typically get the day off from school, and many professionals also get the day off from work. Established in 1800, President’s Day once went by a different name. Known as Washington’s Birthday, which is still the legal name of the holiday, this day was meant to celebrate the first President of the United States, George Washington, whose birthday was February 22. Congress declared that day a federal holiday more than 200 years ago, and eventually the holiday grew to become a celebration of President Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, as well. The holiday is now a celebration of the lives and accomplishments of every U.S. president. Few Americans would be hard pressed to identify George Washington’s visage, which is depicted on some American currency, including the $1 bill. Born in 1732 to Virginia planters, Washington’s interests included western expansion,
which he was able to take part as a teenager, helping to survey the Shenandoah lands at the age of 16. Washington was also interested in military arts, and he was commissioned a lieutenant colonel in 1754, eventually playing a role in what became the French and Indian War. In 1759, Washington was serving in the Virginia House of Burgesses, an assembly of elected representatives of the English colonies in North America. Growing frustrated with and feeling exploited by British regulations, Washington voiced his resistance to restrictions placed on colonists, who were moving toward what would become the American Revolution. At the Second Continental Congress, which assembled in 1775, Washington was elected Commander-inChief of the Continental Army, taking command of troops at Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 3, 1775. Under Washington’s command, the Continental Army would ultimately succeed, winning the colonists their independence from British rule.
In 1787, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where the new Constitution was ratified. Within two years Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States. Though the current two-term limit was not law at the end of Washington’s second term, he chose to retire from the Presidency anyway, leaving office in 1797. He would retire to his Virginia home at Mount Vernon, where he still engaged in various business dealings. Within three years of his retirement, however, Washington would fall ill of a throat infection that ultimately took his life on December 14, 1799. In addition to providing the inspiration for President’s Day, Washington’s legacy is that of a hero who led an army of colonists to a victory over a dominant empire. The Washington Monument and Mount Rushmore are two of the more notable monuments honoring the first President of the United States. In addition, the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. is so named in honor of George Washington.
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The Danville Public Schools All-City Chorus Concert will take place on Saturday, February 23rd. This concert features talented representatives from every school in Danville. There will be a elementary, middle, and high school performance, and a grand finale featuring all of the students. Doors open to the public at 2:45PM and the concert begins at 3:00PM.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School The annual canned food drive was held recently. This project benefits our community’s local Salvation Army and helped students demonstrate the character trait of the month, “Caring”. Students have been learning about what it means to care for someone else and possible ways that they can show caring to their families, friends, loved ones, and the community. The Salvation Army was thrilled to discover that students had collected almost 1,200 non-perishable food items for them. The three classes that donated the most canned goods were: Ms. Bowen’s fifth grade class with 197 items, Mrs. Adams’s fourth grade class with 271 cans, and Mrs. Sanford’s second graders with 296 canned goods. We are very proud of our students for demonstrating their generosity, willingness to help others, and the character trait of caring by collecting so many items for the Salvation Army. This was one of our most successful Canned Food Drives in recent years. Way to go Woodrow!
Faces Around School
Pictured is Mrs. Sanford’s second grade class who collected almost 300 items for the annual Salvation Army Canned Food Drive. Congratulations!
E. A. Gibson Middle School Two dozen students competed in the school Spelling Bee held on January 9, 2013. The judges included a former Gibson student, Re'Shawn Woodson (currently a history teacher at George Washington High School), Civics and Economics teacher William O'Sick, and Band/Orchestra teacher Dawn Hudson. This event was held in conjunction with a PTA meeting and was coordinated by Gibson Spelling Bee Committee chairpersons Lorain Cagwin (6th grade Language Arts teacher) and Technology teacher Todd Sitterson. Our exuberant and articulate Spanish teacher, Keith O’Donnell, served as the official word pronouncer. Thanks to the generous local Scripps Spelling Bee sponsor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville area, not just one but two school winners will advance to the city-wide Spelling Bee scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2013. Representing Gibson will be first-place winner Nadya Aboubakar (6th grade), whose winning word was “convention”, and runner-up Monica Jones (7th grade), who correctly spelled “caravan”. Seventh grader Mikala Bethel won third place and eighth grader Antonel (“A.J.”) Myler came in fourth. Mikala and A.J. will be alternates in the city-wide Bee. Left to right: Mikala Bethel, Monica Jones, Nadya Aboubakar, and Lorain Cagwin Page 2 • Classcandy© • February 2013
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Geography Bee Winners
What’s happening at PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Chatham Elementary School Fourth and fifth grade students Fifth grader Steven Taylor emerged as the first place winner for the school. Second place was claimed by Jazlyn Craft, a fifth grader. Third place recognition was earned by fifth grader Sally Haley. The following students received participation awards: Dylan Burnett, Abigail Lawrence, Haleigh Sims, Hunter Phillippi, Josiah Hanks, J.T. Bowser, and Colin Zurawski.
Kentuck Elementary School The fourth and fifth grade students. Fifth grader Dustin Brumfield emerged as the first place winner for the school. Second place was claimed by Drake Gunnell, a fifth grader. Third place recognition was earned by fifth grader Dylan Adkins. The following students received participation awards: Caleb Ford, Zach Cassada, Zykeria Garland, Mason Jones, Luke White, Hunter Harris, and Antonio Briones. Dustin Brumfield - winner
Steven Taylor - Winner
L to R - Front: Josiah Hanks, Steven Taylor, and Colin Zurawski; Middle: Sally Haley, Abigail Lawrence, and Jazlyn Craft; Back: Haleigh Sims, Dylan Burnett, Hunter Phillippi, and J.T. Bowser
Dan River Middle School Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Eighth grader Daniel Shogan emerged as the first place winner for the school. Second place was claimed by Skye Dalton, an eighth grader. Third place recognition was earned by sixth grader Dawson Oakes. The following students received participation awards: Tyler Roberts, Michael Clark, Austin Hudson, Justin Capps, Nicholas Roach, Jessie Ross, Ethan Moore, and Jaquon Durant.
L to R - Daniel Shogan, Skye Dalton
L to R - Zach Cassada, Hunter Harris, Antonio Briones, Luke White, and Mason Jones; Back: Zykeria Garland, Drake Gunnell, Dustin Brumfield, Dylan Adkins, and Caleb Ford
Chatham Middle School Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Eighth grader Fernando Sifre emerged as the first place winner for the school. Second place was claimed by Torenzo Wood, a seventh grader. Third place recognition was earned by eighth grader Joshua Miller. The following students received participation awards: Gavin Parrish, Dakota Nuckles, Sterling Reynolds, Destiny Barksdale, Justin Matherly, Julianna Oditt, and Payton Flack.
The Giving Tree at Stony Mill
The students donated new coloring books to be used by God's Pit Crew in the Blessings Buckets they are taking to victims of hurricane Sandy. We collected 468 coloring books with our Giving Tree project this year.
Fernando Colon-Sifre; winner
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L to R - Front: Torenzo Wood, Gavin Parrish, Fernando Colon-Sifre, Dakota Nuckles, and Destiny Barksdale Back: Sterling Reynolds, Joshua Miller, Justin Matherly, Julianna Oditt, and Payton Flack
PICTURED: Coach Katherine Blair with second grade students (Left to right) Kaley Fry, Matthew Frazier, Ethan Jones, and Haylee Hines. www.classcandy.com
Dough for Dough
Southside Third Graders Receive Dictionaries from Rotary Club
Dough for Dough fundraiser money presented to Kentuck Missionary Baptist Church.
The Riverview Rotary Club of Danville, Virginia, recently made their annual distribution of dictionaries to Southside Elementary School third-graders. The Dictionary Project is a Rotarysupported program to benefit youth and promote literacy as part of the overall Rotary mission. Rotary clubs throughout the world participate in this annual event.
PICTURED: Brian Blevins, Nicholas Roach, Ne'Braskian Sutphin, Denise Marcotte, Adreane Crihfield, Carol Barbour, and Lisa Hartgrove.
Chatham Rotary Visits GES Ms. Ruth Barnard and Ms. Teresa Easley of the Chatham Rotary Club visited Gretna Elementary School to deliver dictionaries to the third grade students. The students were very excited to receive the dictionaries.
Rotarians Randy McDaniel and Sheriff Mike Mondul spearheaded the distribution.
PICTURED Left to right: Charlie Seyfarth, J.D. Brown, Alexandria Moore, Wyatt Unrue
Southside Celebrates 100th Day of School
Southside Celebrates "National" Hat Day
Southside Elementary School students celebrate the 100th day of school by wearing handmade shirts which ranged from hot glued M&M's to puff balls. Students also created their own hats and participated in classroom academic activities with the number 100.
GES Survives 100 Days of School
Gretna Elementary School faculty and students celebrated 100 days of school on Thursday, January 17, 2013. The theme was “We Survived 100 Days of School.” The teachers provided the students with activities in all subject areas that focused on 100. Everyone enjoyed the day by dressing in camouflage.
DeJarnette Family Donates School Supplies to Southside
School supplies were donated to Southside Elementary School students in honor of Mrs. Nannie S. DeJarnette who raised ten (10) children each of whom was educated in and graduated from the Pittsylvania County School System. In memory of their mother and her passion for education and selfless spirit, relatives of Mrs. DeJarnette donated school items. Many thanks go out to the family for donating these school supplies and the walk down memory lane. PICTURED: Angela DeJarnette Beverly, Todd Sease, Anthony R. DeJarnette, Andrea DeJarnette Johnson www.classcandy.com
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THE LOCKER
for Grades 6-8
Matchstick puzzle
A 3,500-Pound Great White Shark Is Swimming Up And Down The East Coast If you are ever searching for a great white shark, look no further than the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker, which provides the location of all the tagged great white sharks in the world. The sharks have been tagged with a tracker that communicates with research satellites, telling scientists the shark’s location. Great white sharks live throughout the oceans of the world, anywhere the water is between 54 and 75 degrees. They aren’t uncommon off the coast of the U.S. The researchers have posted all the GPS data from the sharks they track online, where you can see the latest blip from the trackers on a map, and dive into any individual shark’s previous blips, which indicate where they have been in the past. From this, we can see there’s a great white shark named Mary Lee that’s been swimming up and down the East Coast since September. She is currently off the coast of New Jersey. Mary Lee is a 16-foot-long female Great White shark weighing almost 3500 pounds. She was first tagged in Cape Cod on 17 September, and the researchers have been tracking her ever since. Here’s where she’s been since then:
Given here are three triangles made of matchsticks, arranged one above the other. Move three matchsticks so that you have four triangles. No matchstick is to be placed above another matchstick.
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Joke Johnny: Daddy, are caterpillars good to eat? Father: Have I not told you never to mention such things during meals! Mother: Why did you say that, Johnny? Why did you ask the question? Johnny: Because I saw one on Daddy’s lettuce!
IT‛S A FACT A mother kangaroo is called a "flyer." Fingernails are made out of the same stuff as horse hooves, bird talons, bull horns, and bear claws. In Great Britain, rummage sales are called "jumble sales."
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the spring season will run from april 6th to May 18th and we will have a “Meet the Coach” Day March 23rd. You Can regiSter one of three waYS! 1. use the drop off box at Chick-fil-a on riverside Drive during normal business hours. 2. go to www.danvillesoccer.com print your registration form and mail it in. 3. Come to one of our on location sign ups where you can use your Credit Card/Debit Card to pay your registration fees! Chick-fil-a on riverside feb 26th 5:30p-7:30p Dicks March 3rd and 9th from 11a - 1p the spring season will run from april 6th to May 18th. also visit our website for information on our outreach program topSoccer! topSoccer is a program designed for ages 5 thru 18 with physical or mental special needs. this is an excellent opportunity for these children to have fun while improving their self-esteem, physical fitness and enhancing their social skills. email at danvillesoccerclub@gmail.com
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JUMP ROPE FOR THE HEART — FEBRUARY 11-13 During PE class time February 11-13, the K5—6th graders will jump rope and hula hoop to help raise money for the American Heart Association (this year’s recipient of our annual Elementary Valentine’s love offering). Detailed information, a participation permission slip, and a collection envelope will be coming home soon.
Friday, February 1 Current family registration for 2013-2014 begins Saturday, February 2 Elementary Winter Blast Monday, February 4 Honor Society application deadline Thursday, February 7 Academic Updates Saturday, February 9 Elementary Winter Blast Thursday, February 14 Singing Valentines Elementary Valentine’s parties Fri.-Sat., February 15-16 MS & JV Basketball regional tournaments Saturday, February 16 Band Solo Festival Elementary Winter Blast Monday, February 18 NO SCHOOL—Presidents’ Day
SINGING VALENTINES — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Support the High School Choral Department and send someone special at WCA a “Singing Valentine.” Delivery will be Thursday, February 14, during lunch. Options are: $1.50 - Singing Valentine $2.00 - Singing Valentine sent anonymously $5.00 - Singing Valentine plus a silk rose $5.50 - Singing Valentine sent anonymously plus a silk rose WCA BLOOD DRIVE — SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SAVE THE DATE!! The WCA Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 23, from 10 am until 2 pm in the WBC parking lot. Freshman Jacob Thomasson makes All District Band Jacob will participate in District Band in Christiansburg on February 1-2 WCA Band will hold its Annual Honors Concert on Friday night, February 28th in the Westover Baptist Church auditorium – there is no admission cost – The concert will feature the combined concert band and will feature soloists from the WCA Solo Festival. WCA Band Dinner Theatre is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th in the Westover Christian Academy Gymnasium. Dinner Theatre tickets will go on sale March 1st and are $10.00 each. Dinner for the evening is a Spaghetti Dinner complete with large garden salad, spaghetti plate, garlic bread, dessert and unlimited beverage. Entertainment for the night will be provided by the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Drum Line, Silk team and Indoor Color Guard. Dinner seating will begin at 6:00 p.m. Carry-out boxes will be available. Contact Mrs. Debra Davis at 822-0800 ext. 27 to purchase your tickets.
LET’S NOT LOSE THEM
The Sarus Crane The Sarus Crane is the world’s tallest flying bird, with the male standing 6 feet tall. Besides India, it is found in Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Australia. The Sarus is believed to pair for life, so people consider this sign of conjugal devotion a good omen and welcome the birds when they nest in the paddy fields. The sarus, like other crane species, performs a spectacular courtship dance. The male and female circle around each other with wings spread out, bowing and leaping high into the air. Both fiercely guard the nest when the one or two eggs are laid. Page 8 • Classcandy© • February 2013
Today, only around 10,000 Indian Sarus Cranes remain, because despite protection, its habitat has shrunk. The use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is also killing off its prey.
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Kids & Parents Healthy Tips!
by Dave Gluhareff Fitness Trainer
Mom, Dad… I’m bored and lazy!!
Kids and Parents it’s 2013 and the world is so much fun! You are blessed with too many exciting opportunities and cool things to do so you guys should never be bored! There are so many ways to get exercise, be healthy, and stay active also! Just here in Southside Virginia you have so many gyms, fitness centers, Virginia Bootcamp, YMCA, Martial Arts Studios, Mountain Bike Trails, Parks, Playgrounds, Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, River Walk Trail, sidewalks, water sports on the Dan River or local lakes and so much more! We should never get bored if weather permits! If it’s a nice day and the weather is beautiful or even just okay, then we should be outside in our yards or a friend’s yard or at any of the above FREE parks, trails, ball field’s etc playing and having fun! Staying active and getting exercise makes us happier, healthier, and stronger! Please Stop playing so many video games, watching TV, or surfing the Internet! Kids and Parents you need to get outside together and have healthy fun as a family! The more active you are, the better you will feel plus your energy will absolutely increase too! Below is written from Suzanne Stowe of www.trainwithsuzanne.com she’s an in-shape, wonderful Personal Trainer with me and a Virginia Bootcamp instructor plus South Boston Fitness trainer whose credentials include: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Specialist in Performance Nutrition, Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a fit Mother of 6 kids! – It’s a Snowy Day!! -“It’s a Snow Day!! …Mom/ Dad, I’m bored.” Have you said this before? Getting out of school early or having an entire day cancelled because of snow and ice is exciting and almost festive, at first. Once the excitement wears off and the ice takes its time melting, you may find yourself wishing you had something to do. My older brother and I used to imagine we were on an adventure, trekking around the wilderness with few supplies. After hiking around for hours we would finally make it home and warm up with hot chocolate. Whether you like being out in the cold or you prefer staying inside, here are some helpful and healthful ideas you can do with a family member that can get you moving and keep you entertained: -Make a pizza together for dinner. Ask Mom or Dad to buy a whole wheat pizza crust. With your parent’s help you can add the tomato sauce, low-fat shredded cheese and low-fat toppings of your choice. Add a quick green salad on the side and you have a healthy, quick family dinner. -Make a bird feeder. When ice covers the ground, it’s a good idea to provide some seeds for the birds. Using a pine cone, attach a string to the end; cover the cone in creamy peanut butter. Then, roll the pine cone in birdseed. Hang the birdfeeder on a tree or bush you can see from a window and watch the birds enjoy. Come up with your own ideas for turning off the television, putting down the TV or video game controller and get moving. It’s a snow day, enjoy! Make February 2013 Great! Fill it full of Healthy Activities and Family Fun times together!
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Sacred Heart Catholic School Join our Mardi Gras Celebration! Our 3rd annual school auction “Bids & Boil” will be held Saturday, February 9 from 6:00 pm-11:00pm. Don’t miss out on the fun, great food, fantastic auction items, plus dance music provided by DJ Bob Turner! In keeping with the Mardi Gras theme, Low Country Boil will be served this year. Come in your jeans and plan to party! Tickets are $32.00 per person and can be purchased in the school office or from a committee member. Each ticket includes 2 coupons for beverages. Additional beverages may be purchased for $2.00. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Babysitting will be provided at the school by 8th grade students and two adults. The fee will be $5.00 per child/per hour with a maximum of $20/child. We will need a minimum of 12 children and there is a sign-up sheet outside the school office. Parents will be notified on Monday, Feb. 4, as to whether or not the minimum has been met.
A team of little animals and a team of big animals decided to play football. During the first half of the game, the big animals were winning. But during the second half,a centipede scored so many touchdowns that the little animals won the game. When the game was over, the chipmunk asked the centipede, “Where were you during the first half?” He replied “Putting on my shoes!”.
Girls Softball Registration! Registration for the 2013 Pittsylvania County Girls Softball League will be held on the following Saturdays: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd; March 9th & 23rd at Crider Field in Chatham, VA 10am to 1pm. Groups will include 8U, 10U, 12U, 16U Registration is open to all girls in Pittsylvania County, Danville City & Surrounding areas between the ages of 6 - 16 that are interested in learning how to play the game and want to have fun doing it! The Pittsylvania County Girls Softball League is a fast pitch league dedicated to teaching both fundamentals of the game and a competitive spirit. Registration fee of $40 dollars per girl must be paid at the time of registration. Checks should be made payable to PCGSL. A copy of your birth certificate or a school record showing your date of birth must (underline must) be submitted at registration, except for the girls who played in the 2012 Pittsylvania County Girls Softball Spring Leagues. For questions or more information call Debbie at 434-432-4102. Any late registration will be charged an additional $10 fee.
ENGLISH USAGE
HOARD and HORDE The words HOARD and HORDE sound alike but mean different things entirely. Hoard means to collect things. For example: Squirrels hoard nuts for the winter. Horde means a disorderly crowd. For example: The match was spoiled by a horde of football hooligans
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Kitchen Confections! Minnie’s Polka-Dot Cookies What you'll need Heart-shaped cookie cutter Batch of chilled sugar cookie dough (homemade or store bought) Sifter 2 cups powdered sugar Small mixing bowl Wooden spoon 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Toothpick Small plastic bag Red food coloring Waxed paper Butter knife How to make it Cut heart shapes from the sugar cookie dough and bake them according to the recipe or package directions. Allow the cookies to thoroughly cool.
Building Character Right Move The great teacher, Benzei had many pupils. One day, one of them was caught stealing by his fellow-students and they reported him to Benzei. But he took no action against the boy. A few days later the same boy was again caught stealing. And again Benzei did nothing. This angered the other students who drew up a petition asking for the dismissal of the thief. They threatened to leave en masse if the boy was allowed to stay. The teacher called a meeting of the students. When they had assembled he said to them: “You are good boys who know what is right and what is wrong. If you leave you will have no trouble in joining some other school. But what about your brother who does not even know the difference between right and wrong? Who will teach him if I don’t? No, I cannot ask him to go even if it means losing all of you.” Tears coursed down the cheeks of the boy who had stolen. He never stole again and in later life became renowned for his integrity.
Prepare the cookie icing by sifting the powdered sugar into a small mixing bowl and then stirring in the milk. Add the corn syrup and stir until the mixture is smooth. Use the toothpick to poke a small hole in the corner of the plastic bag. Then spoon a third of the icing into the bag. Set the bag aside for now. Stir drops of red food coloring into the remaining icing in the bowl until you have the desired shade. Cover your working surface with a sheet of waxed paper. Working with one cookie at a time, spread the tops with the colored icing and immediately use the icing-filled plastic bag to pipe on white dots. (If you do this while the tinted frosting is still fluid, the dots will spread nicely to the same level.) To keep the dots as round as possible, lift the bag straight up from the cookie after you've piped the icing. You can practice the technique beforehand by piping a few dots onto a piece of waxed paper. www.classcandy.com
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Did You Know? Black History has been recognized by Americans since 1926. Initially dubbed “Negro History Week,” that week-long celebration soon grew into a month-long recognition of black people and their important contributions throughout the country’s history. When initially proposed, black history in the United States had hardly been studied, not even making into the nation’s history books until the 20th century. Those who are appreciative of black history can thank Carter Goodwin Woodson. Born in 1875 to two former slaves, Woodson was one of the first historians to study black history and emphasize the importance of blacks’ contributions to the country. Woodson’s own story is the stuff of legend and the kind of story 21st century Americans would likely consider worthy of its own movie. Now widely considered the Father of African-American history, Woodson did not begin his own formal education until he was 20 years old. Denied access to public education in his home state of Virginia, Woodson did not start school until he moved to nearby West Virginia. Within two years, Woodson had earned his high school diploma, and by 1897 he had earned a bachelor’s degree from Berea College. Advanced degrees from the University of Chicago soon followed, and Woodson would eventually study at Harvard as well. Woodson did not only encourage the study of black history, he also made it easier to do just that. In 1915, Woodson founded The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and The Associated Publishers, the latter of which was intended to ensure black scholars always had an outlet for the publication of their works. (1864-1943) The Peanut Man George Washington Carver was one of the great black inventors, creating a favorite food of kids across the country -- peanut butter. George was an agricultural scientist, who devoted his life to research projects connected primarily with southern United States agriculture. He derived many products from the peanut and soybean, but never patented any of his discoveries. Among the products created by Carver from various foods are the following: Adhesives, Axle Grease, Bleach, Buttermilk, Chili Sauce, Cream, Instant Coffee, Linoleum, Mayonnaise, Meat Tenderizer, Metal Polish, Paper, Rubbing Oils, Shampoo, Shaving Cream, Shoe Polish, & Sugar. There are many other important black inventors such as Dr. Patricia E. Bath (Super Soaker water gun), Oscar E. Brown (horseshoes), J.A. Burr (rotary blade lawn mower), Alfred L. Cralle (ice cream scoop), John Lee Love (pencil sharpener), Dr. Charles Richard Drew (blood banking), Isaac Johnson (folding bicycle), Elijah McCoy (lubrication of steam engines, ironing board, tire tread and lawn sprinkler), Garrett Morgan (gas mask and traffic signal) and Madame C. J. Walker (hair care products).
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Pictured are Carlisle School Danville Campus second graders presenting their Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" Peace Walk posters during the school's weekly flag ceremony. The students had "dreams" such as world peace, no littering, and for everyone to be a Christian.
Chatham Campus Featured on WSET's Living in the Heart of VA Chatham campus director Michelle Bridges and SCA president Elizabeth Durham gave an inside look at Carlisle when they were recently interviewed by Lisa Fenderson on WSET's Living in the Heart of Virginia, "a celebration of the people and places that make life in the ABC-13 viewing area so rich and rewarding." The segment aired January 19th, and can also be watched on our website.
First graders, from right to left, Riley Clements, Kris Carlsen, Morgan Owen, Cole Clements, Sophie Wilson, Anna Grace Hayes, Madeline Doss.
The Carlisle School Annual Auction will be held Saturday, March 2nd, beginning at 5 p.m. at Chatmoss Country Club. Please join us for the evening to help support a wonderful cause! Reservations can be made by clicking here or by contacting Anne Vipperman in the Development Office at 276-632-7288 x231. Space is limited, so reserve early! There is still time to donate items for the auction! We appreciate all donations and would love for every family to participate if possible. The online portion of the auction will begin February 12, and will run through February 26; the highest bidder will win the item(s) at that time. For questions, please contact Elizabeth Walsh at 276-224-0315
Mrs. Cook’s fi fth grade students created an animal cell during their study of the structure and function of cells. The project included specific cell parts such as: cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole and mitochondria as well as other parts found in their research. In this photo, students share their projects with Mrs. Gregory’s fourth grade class.
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Children Learn And Grow Through Art And Color (NAPS)—Here’s an idea that may color how many children are raised: Artistic expression is vital for childhood growth, development and overall well-being during the early stages of life, according to Dr. Karen HillScott, Ed.D., a nationally recognized expert in child care. “The role of art in early child- hood education is critical in help-ing children develop necessary life skills and promote basic problem solving and self-esteem,” she explained. “Exposure to art not only encourages selfexpression through the representation of an object on paper but also stimulates the development of abstract ideas and concepts.” Added parenting expert, licensed psychotherapist, author, relationship expert and media personality Stacy Kaiser, “Innovation in education comes in all shapes and sizes.” Many families with young children are finding that the size and shape of an e- book is one of the best. Education Through Art In fact, a new series of e-books and interactive ibooks called The Drip Drops has been designed to do just that. They have what Kaiser calls “a unique ability to help young kids learn on a variety of platforms, making their stories that much more relevant to kids and parents of today.” The only preschool app and e- book series that focuses on art and color as well as reading and overall creativity, it provides children ages 2 through 6 with the tools necessary to appreciate and investigate the world around them. Simplistic in style but rich in content, the charming cast of characters takes kids on a wonderful journey to Tint Town, where, with children’s help, they bring color to a black-and-white world. Each character has a unique personality and talent that kids can identify with. They work together in a community that’s similar to most neighborhoods, complete with a library, grocery store, school, town hall, and play- ground, but also a color-mixing park and alphabet orchard. Through a wide variety of engaging visual arts activities, children can examine alternative solutions to problems using creative thinking, trial and error and teamwork. By encouraging self-expression and allowing children to give form to their emotions, ideas and feelings through art, the series can be a valuable teaching tool and provide a solid Children can give form to their emotions, foundation for future learning. ideas and feelings through art. See The Site And Learn More The Story of the Drip Drops eBook is available as a Free Download in the iTunes Bookstore and other titles are available on iTunes and the Android marketplace. Parents, teachers and others interested in the series can find further facts and see the characters online at www.thedripdrops.com. Page 14 • Classcandy© • February 2013
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The PARENT Corner Encourage children to floss Learning to brush their own teeth is a lesson all children must master. Although parents ultimately may have children who become proficient at brushing their own teeth, getting them to floss is generally more difficult. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 41 percent of children aged 2 to 11 had tooth decay in their first teeth. Dental caries are common among children, likely because they have not become proficient at taking care of their teeth. Soft, sticky foods are commonplace in young kids’ diets, and these can promote decay. Even well-intentioned gummy vitamins can be sources of dental decay. Oftentimes, these foods become lodged between the teeth or on the surface of molars. If left in contact with the teeth for too long, food particles become a source of carbohydrates for oral bacteria, and cavities may appear as a result. To remove food particles from between the teeth, children must floss, advises the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. It is recommended that parents help their children to floss as soon as two teeth are touching and continue to do so until the child is around the age of 8, when a child should have enough dexterity to do it on his or her own. Flossing is essential to making sure children do not experience cavities at an early age, and it can establish practices that promote oral health throughout life. Despite being so important, many parents fail to encourage flossing or are at a loss as to how to make it enjoyable and effective. Although regular dental floss is one of the first tools for flossing, the dexterity required to wind the floss around little fingers and then thoroughly clean the teeth may discourage children. Parents can look into the wide array of flossing helpers available at the store. In fact, many age-appropriate flossers are now available that feature fun designs and smaller profiles to fit into kids’ mouths more easily. Flossers may be attached to a handle to make back teeth more accessible and promote more effective flossing. Manufacturers such as DenTek, Butler GUM, Plackers Kids, Dr. Fresh, Oral-B, and Brush Buddies offer children’s flossers. Kids who shy away from flossing may be more likely to use a children’s water flosser. In lieu of string floss, a water flosser uses a pressurized stream of water to dislodge food from between teeth. Although a water flosser may be more messy, children may enjoy the opportunity to “play” with water and the cleaning sensation provided. To prevent the buildup of plaque and the development of dental caries, parents should educate children about proper flossing techniques.
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