Kids Scoop News - November 2015 by Sioux City Journal

Are there teachers and kids absent from school? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year when colds and flu germs are all around. Find out how to stay healthy in this issue!

ALL ABOUT OIL What exactly is oil, and why is it the center of so much attention?

How many leaves can you count on this page in one minute? Now have a parent try. Whose count was highest?

Penny Debate

Some people say the penny is no longer needed. Read the arguments on both sides of the coin.

Littering

Find out ways you can help stop littering before it happens.

Rachel Carson

BRENDA GRIFFINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FLASHLIGHT FRIDAY SPENCER, IOWA

In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote a book that changed the world. Find out about it inside this issue.

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2 WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH ISSUE OF KID SCOOP NEWS!

KINDER KIDS-A LABOR OF LOVE AND THE POWER OF PERSONAL MESSAGES Old-fashioned seems to be a little more accepted these days…and a recent study done at Waterstone Books, a high-end English book company, found that while the consensus early on showed that books as we once knew them would become obsolete, people were resistant to giving them up and the sales of electronic books are down and the sales of the traditional hard copy books are up. (www.theguardian.com ) What they didn’t count on was the “experience factor”…When a small child is being read to, it is the experience that matters. Nothing can compare to sitting beside a special person, leaning in, turning the pages…watching the expressions and the emotions as the story is being read, over and over again. People need the experience of holding a book, turning the pages, and disappearing into the story. When we were young, even the smell of the paper and the textures of the cover were inviting. Handwriting appears to be in the same category. In many schools across the nation, handwriting has slowly been eliminated from the curriculum and being replaced by keyboarding and computer classes. Given the current emphasis on technology, there seemed little need for handwriting, specifically cursive handwriting, as computers and technology were leading the way to bigger and brighter things. However; new studies have been analyzed and the results are in. New evidence suggests that the link between handwriting, taking written notes, and the interpretation of new learning may be strong. In a nutshell, according to Maria Konnikova of The New York Times “children not only learn to read more quickly when they first learn to write by hand, but they also remain better able to generate ideas and retain information” (June 2, 2014). Kid Scoop News began the Kinder Kid section of the magazine as a project to have kindergarten students from the Midwest communicate with kindergarten students from the Southwest. The idea was to encourage the students to learn about a different part of the United States while meeting new school friends. Writing activities that have a real purpose and are meaningful to the students are writing activities that enhance the learning. Reading is enhanced when children read about themselves and others of the same age. These students look forward to each letter, poster, email… that is sent from the other class. We are adding some special East Coast (Mid Atlantic) Kinder Kids in this edition… and we like to give them a big “Howdy-Do” from Iowa and Texas. A special thank you to these three teachers (and all teachers) who are giving our very young students the opportunities to read and write about the things that are so very important to each of them! KUDOS!

NICOLE SCHWEITZBERGER

JEANETTE HOPKINS

NIE Director The Sioux City Journal (712)293-4303 nicole.schweitzberger@lee.net

NIE Coordinator The Sioux City Journal (712)293-4328 jhopkins@siouxcityjournal.com

Kid Scoop News................................................ 3 News ............................................................. 3 Spotlight: Caitlyn Lines, Fareway..................... 4-6 Spotlight: Turkeysaurus Time ......................... 4-5 Money Matters.................................................. 7-9 Money Matters: The Great Penny Debate ........ 6-7 Pay It Forward - YMCA..................................... 9 STEM: All About Oil ..................................... 8-9 STEM................................................................. 10 Environment: The Three R’s ...................... 10-11 Kid Scoop News - Opinion ............................... 11 Puzzles ........................................................ 12 Environment..................................................... 12-14 Calendar ...................................................... 13 Calendar............................................................ 15 Health:Sneezin’ Sneezin’ Season ............................ 14-15 Health: Season.................................... 16-17 Sports: Hockey ........................................ 16-17 Sports: Hockey.................................................. 18-20 Early Learners: letter O & number 5 ................ 18 Puzzle Page....................................................... 21 Book& & Web Picks ........................................ 19 Book Web Picks............................................. 22-23 Cool Learners. Links .................................................... 20 Early .................................................. 24 Biography: Rachel Carson .............................. 21 Kinder Kids....................................................... 25 TryItThis At Home Pay Forward: Girl’s .......................................... Inc. ~ Camp High Hopes.. 26-27 22 Lesson Idea of the Month ............................... 23 Answers............................................................ 29 Answers ...................................................... 24 Teacher of the Month........................................ 30

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White House Turkey Tradition Every year, shortly before Thanksgiving, the President of the United States gets the gift of a live turkey. In 1989, then President George H. Bush granted the turkey a “presidential pardon.” This means that the turkey would not be killed and served for dinner. How does this turkey get chosen? Usually the turkey comes from the farm of the current National Turkey Federation chairperson. The largest and best-behaved turkey gets chosen. This turkey will be part of a ceremony at the White House. There will be lots of people and cameras and noise. They look for a well behaved turkey who will stay calm in the midst of the festivities.

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Pardoned Turkey Names Word Search Can you find the names of some of the turkeys that have been pardoned the past few years? APPLE BISCUITS CIDER FLOWER GRAVY JERRY KATIE LIBERTY MAY PEACE PUMPKIN STARS STRIPES YAM ZAC

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Some paleontologists (scientists who study dinosaurs) think that birds—as well as reptiles—may be the descendants of small meat-eating dinosaurs. Here are some of their reasons: 1. Some dinosaurs cared for their young. Reptiles do not. 2. The bones of the earliest bird-like creature, Archaeopteryx, are very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs.

Standards Link: Life Science: Some kinds of organisms that once lived on Earth have disappeared and some resemble others that are alive today.

Follow the changing dinosaurs until you reach the turkey!

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5 Archaeopteryx had teeth, clawed feet sticking out from its wings, and a long bony tail. Connect the dots to see what this early bird-dinosaur might have looked like.

Not all scientists agree that birds are descendants of dinosaurs. Use the code to discover another modern-day animal that some scientists think may be a descendant of dinosaurs.

Standards Link: Life Science: Animals have structures that serve different functions in growth and survival.

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6 CAITLYN LINES, RD, LD ~ CORPORATE DIETITIAN: FAREWAY STORES Fareway Stores Corporation which has headquarters in Boone, Iowa is a local supporter of Kid Scoop News Siouxland. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we wanted to find out some healthier options for that big Thanksgiving feast, and possibly some ways we could just eat the “regular” fare, but not gain too much weight! Caitlin was fabulous! She answered our questions about being a dietitian (which sounds incredibly interesting) and also some great ideas for that pesky bird. She also shared some step by step options for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Thank you, so very much, Caitlin, for sharing your thoughts on being a dietitian and creating the healthiest Thanksgiving feast possible. 1. We are very interested in healthy eating and lifestyles in our schools and would like to thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What is a dietitian…where did you go to school and why did you decide to become a dietitian? I didn’t quite know what being a dietitian meant when I started school at Iowa State University. I did know that I loved health and wellness, I loved to cook and try new recipes, and I enjoyed science. Those interests led me to dietetics which is a great combination of all the things I loved. Dietitians play important roles in many different settings from clinical (hospitals, long term care facilities) to community (schools, grant funded programs) and many more (sports, weight loss, etc). My role as a Registered Dietitian at Fareway allows me to help families choose healthier foods and live healthier lives. 2. What is considered a healthy or balanced diet in 2015? A healthy diet today means eating meals that are well balanced with fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains. The visual that we use today is My Plate, which features a picture of a plate with sections drawn for fruits, veggies, protein and whole grains. I believe that moderation is key to a healthy diet. 3. How does Fareway support the concept of healthy diets and healthy

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8. Now, we actually have a very important holiday Fareway supports healthy living by offering many, many question….holiday food is the items that can be incorporated into healthy meals. We have best, so how can we have a put together hundreds of recipes and health tips that are healthy holiday buffet without available through our website, www.fareway.com, and our going over that “calorie CentsAble Health Magazines that are available in our stores. budget”. As a dietitian at Fareway, I spend much of my day speaking One of the biggest trouble with groups and sharing ways to help develop and maintain areas at holidays is simply over a healthy lifestyle by sharing creative and practical ways to eating. We don’t want you to incorporate nutritious foods into your day - without breaking feel restricted or that you have the bank! to avoid your favorite dishes. Here are some tips to 4. What is your role in Fareway’s program? prevent overeating, so you can still enjoy your favorite holiday items in moderation: I help write the CentsAble Health Magazine, speak with groups on a variety of health topics, I go into schools and • Don’t go hungry. You may think that skipping breakfast help students learn about nutrition, preform store tours to point before Thanksgiving dinner saves you calories, but it actually out healthy and delicious items, share recipes and health tips causes you to eat more. Eat a balanced breakfast with lean on various news segments. We are always coming up with protein and fruit, and if you’re hungry before lunch, have a new recipes to share and we are always here to keep people light snack. informed of new health information. • Slow down. Your body will tell you when it has had enough, so try to listen to it. 5. There has been a great deal written about nutrition and • Eat only at the table. Try not to graze before you sit down. eating healthy foods. What products in your store do you If you want a snack, put it on a plate and sit down so you are think best fit any diet? conscious of everything you eat. Fresh foods are an essential part of family meals. From our • One-a-day treat rule. Let yourself indulge in one treat each legendary meats to our farm-fresh produce and dairy, about day instead of lots of different treats every day. This way you half of every store’s square footage is dedicated to fresh won’t feel deprived and you will still get to savor all of your items. holiday favorites. • Avoid the “all or nothing” mentality. If you do overeat at 6. How do you help students to understand the farm to table one meal, don’t let it ruin your whole season. Make better concepts? choices at the very next meal. Farm to table isn’t an area that I speak about often but many • Avoid liquid calories. We often forget about liquid calories of our stores purchase produce items from local farmers. in the grand scheme of things, but these can add up very Sweet corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, and green beans are quickly. Try to stick to caloriefree some of our favorite items we sell from local farmers. beverages during Thanksgiving, like water and ice tea. 7. Which “food” do you consider the healthiest…if we ate • If it’s not special, forget it. If anything, what should it be? you can eat it any other day of The food I recommend most often is Greek Yogurt. This food the year, don’t indulge during the is a great source of protein, is low in fat, and can be used as holidays. Instead, choose things a substitute for unhealthier items such as mayonnaise or sour that are special to Thanksgiving cream. that you know you won’t get for another year.

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Some people say the penny is no longer needed. Kid Scoop News lets each side of the penny debate give their two cents on the subject.

Imagine you had to round each price to the nearest nickel. Look through today’s newspaper and round prices to the nearest nickel. People who support the penny say that when prices are rounded, we end up paying more for everyday products.

enny-haters say the coin is no longer needed. They say it costs more than a penny to make a penny. They think rounding prices to the nearest nickel makes more sense.

Select 10 products in today’s newspaper and round the prices to the nearest nickel. Would you pay more or less if you could pay with pennies?

enny supporters say that rounding prices to the nearest nickel would make people pay more at the store. Put a penny on each of the numbered circles. Leave the unnumbered circle empty. Following the lines, jump one penny over another into an empty space. Take each penny you’ve jumped over off the star. Keep jumping until only one penny remains.

Arrange 10 pennies to form an upside-down triangle. Then moving only three pennies, rearrange them to form a triangle pointing up. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions; Math: problem solving.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions; Math: problem solving.

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8 banking business seems connected to the history of Wells tip for our readers. This month, Fargo and she is a “good fit” with the institution. Alisha took on “My parents did not have a lot of money while I was growing The Great Penny Debate” and When we watch a black and The Lincoln Penny themovie firstonU.S. coin to up, picture historic Abraham has more beentoon the penny since 1909, the but theya made ends person. meet. WePresident all helped out, including Lincoln gave us even think whitewas western television, 100th anniversary his birth. collecting cans along the highway. I learned the value of about! Kudos to another special we of frequently see a stagecoach a dollar growing up, and that has stayed with me.” Alisha Siouxland business person for her insight and assistance in thundering across the western believes that money understanding can really begin at day next living! coin should be head down. landscape of the United States. This stagecoach is symbolic After each row below, draw an if the next coin in the pattern should be head up. Draw a our dayifto the of the original Wells Fargo stagecoach, where money, letters, home, and she is grateful for knowing how to set goals and Brianna M. and Isabel M. Blessed Sacrament achieving them. Her mother and father had two or three jobs and people traveled from afar to begin new lives and find Chloe M. North Middle each, while she was growing up, and budgeting was very courage in the American West. Beginning during the Gold important. Alisha said that knowing the difference between Rush era, through the early 1920s, Wells Fargo earned a The Great “wants and needs” can really assist people when they are reputation of trust, due to the longevity and values shown customers. That reputation still exists now in the 21st century. trying to budget and/or save. Penny Debate Wells Fargo has a great deal to offer their customers. The Wells Fargo was founded on March 18, 1852. According “A penny for your to the corporation’s website, they became a great enterprise bank is known for serving diverse communities and hiring and thoughts…..a penny retaining a diverse workforce. In a city as diverse culturally of building reliable transcontinental transportation and later saved is a penny as Sioux City, this is a very important attribute to have. owned one of the largest stagecoach empires in the world. earned…..early to bed (Wells Fargo Corporate History). Over 160 years ago, Henry Alisha’s role at Wells Fargo is that of a personal banker. A early to rise makes personal banker is one of the senior members of the site Wells and William Fargo founded the original company a man healthy, wealthy and wise….penny team and assists with banking needs and the coaching and that has led to financial services now available “ocean to candy used to cost a penny….” Many historical figures team development within his/her building. Alisha is also a ocean”. (Wells Fargo Corporate History) www.wellsfargo. throughout U.S. history have given citizens a great deal to com/about/corporate/history It is one of few, if only the only work advocate and helps to educate employees on financial think about when managing money. Back in the day, a financial agency that has survived the banking history of the education. penny was seen as a significant coin and not one to discount United States and is still strong in its commanding presence. When asked about different positions at the bank, Alisha in the piggy bank. Kid Scoop News Siouxland readers were shared that within their building, there would be bank tellers, asked their thoughts on whether or not the penny should stay Imagine being a company where business was first done who handle the money directly, a branch manager, who by stagecoach, Pony Express, railroad, telegraph, radio, in circulation, as well as Alisha Rinker, our Money Matters telephone…and now the internet. Such a legacy gives them oversees the day to day operations, a service manager, who expert. Here are a few of those responses. supervises and is head of the bank tellers, and a personal a very grand presence. I think we should keep the penny because things would be banker II who handles business accounts, home mortgages, higher priced if we did not. If your total was $20.99, it would Feature student reporters from Kid Scoop News Siouxland recently visited with local Wells Fargo personal banker, Alisha and specific loans. probably be $21.00. Standards Link: Math: Extendat simple patterns. Boulevard Alisha’s favorite part of her job is working with individual Rinker, who services customers the Hamilton Micsha G., Clark, grade 4 site in Sioux City. Alisha personal’s story about being in the customers. She sees her job as one of creating a strong I think we should keep the penny. It would not be so good relationship that assures the if your total came out to $19.71 and all you had was nickels customer that “she will help and dimes! But…you have that one penny! So I think we to make his/her life easier.” should keep the penny. She educates the customer Sophia V., Clark, grade 4 on money management and The copper penny is a beautiful coin and the original coin helps people to set financial was considered a piece of art. For historical reasons, let’s goals. keep the penny around…. Staff member She also enjoys working Benjamin Franklin once said,“A penny saved is a penny earned” and he Remember all those coins you saved as a child, all the with younger people. “I couldn’t have been more right! The penny is an important part of American pennies you threw in fountains…and all the pennies used to history dating back to 1792 when it was first introduced into circulation. The can’t emphasize enough the make wishes. They add up. Don’t forget the value of even a image shown is what the first penny looked like. Much different than the one importance of saving money penny. we see today. The lady with the flowing hair you see on the penny pictured and spending money wisely. stands for “liberty”. Today the penny has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on You don’t have to deprive it. He was our 16th president and has been gracing the penny for over 100 yourself, but make it count years. when you spend.” Alisha believes that knowing how to A penny can really add up. 100 pennies equals $1.00! Collecting pennies manage and budget wisely (as well as other loose change you find) is a great way to save up money. opens doors for people Every time you come across a penny (or nickel, dime and quarter) pick it who are wanting to achieve up and save it! Find a container like a piggy specific goals and dreams bank or even an old coffee tin and keep all for the future. “We all your found change in it. When it’s full bring it to your bank to cash have dreams, and the wise I save my quarters, dimes, and pennies in my dinosaur piggy in. You’ll be amazed management of money helps bank. at how much money us to achieve those dreams.” Ozzy C. Hunt Elementary Kindergarten you have saved! Alisha has given our Kid I have to earn money by doing chores. Scoop News Siouxland Kandon T. Hunt Elementary Kindergarten readers a great deal to I have to put it in the bag. consider when learning Lylli H. Hunt Elementary Kindergarten ALISHA RINKER about money management. I have to do a good job and then my mom will give me PERSONAL BANKER ~ WESTSIDE BRANCH We appreciate the time money. WELLS FARGO MONEY MATTERS TIPS FOR KIDS! she spends each month Miguel A. Hunt Elementary Kindergarten 2220 HAMILTON BOULEVARD preparing a “Money Matters”

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“A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED”

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9 The Lincoln Penny was the first U.S. coin to picture a historic person. President Abraham Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909, the

The Lincoln Pennyofwas first U.S. coin to picture a historic person. President Abraham Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909, the 100th anniversary histhe birth. 100th anniversary of his birth. After each row below, draw an

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Standards Link: Math: Extend simple patterns.

Director at the Y. Both Chris and Corrin are committed to the service and assistance that the Y has to offer the Siouxland Standards Link: Math: Extend simple patterns. region. They see part of their mission as encouraging people of all ages to stop in and see how the Y can fit an individual person’s needs. Chris shared that the major purpose of the Y is to Strengthen the Community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. When determining “Y” Isn’t the Question it’s the Answer! Visit any new programs for the center, they ask themselves, “Does it match with the components of our purpose?” Chris also the Norm Waitte Sr. YMCA stated that they are always looking for ways for individuals The original YMCA was founded in England in 1844, and to continue learning in those areas, whether they are helping it was intended to be a safe place for young men to stay to improve math and reading scores, sharing nutritional ideas while traveling away from home. London was particularly dangerous for country youth who were unaware of the ways for healthy lifestyles, or considering new exercise programs for individuals with special health needs, it is the community of the city, and parents felt better having such a place for needs that matter the most. lodging in the city. Today, according the official YMCA The local YMCA serves more than 27,000 people every year. website, www.ymca.net, the “Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the United States.” The Y is a leading Some of these people have medical conditions, some of them nonprofit organization committed to helping all people to be are amateur athletes getting ready for the upcoming season, others are looking for place to stay so mom and dad can go the very best they can be. on a date or work, a few just joined last week, and a couple Chris DeRoin, Marketing Coordinator for the Norm Waitt have been coming for decades. According to Corrin, “We Sr. YMCA in Siouxland calls himself a “loudspeaker” for every aspect of the Y. He has a wealth of information about have a parents’ night out where students in grades K-5 can enjoy a movie, a swim, activities, and the company of other the history of the local Y and generates an enthusiasm students. Parent enjoy this, and the kids love having a great and excitement for what the YMCA has to offer Siouxland place to hang out.” On days where there is no school, the Y residents. As a 501 C3 organization, there are many offers an activity based programs that are filled with games, programs that specialize in helping people with cancer, exercise, conversation and healthy snacks. During the summer, Parkinson’s Diabetes and other health concerns. There are the YMCA sponsors a summer camp where students again in exceptional summer programs and scholarships to assist individuals with the fees. He believes his job to create more grades K-5, can attend for an intensive educationally- based than awareness for the organization, but also to help create a schedule. She added that Kid Scoop News Siouxland was introduced to some fifth grade students this past summer and place where individuals can thrive. the students were published weekly in the magazine. This past month, two Kid Scoop News Siouxland feature Chris shared a wonderful success story about a cancer reporters, Erin Cleary and Alycen Malenosky interviewed survivor who is part of the LIVESTRONG program. Eleven Chris DeRoin and Corrin Mikkelson, Youth Development years ago, this individual was told she had 2 years to live… To Adopt A Classroom Please Call (712)293-4303

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now, with help of the LIVESTRONG classes she is enjoying life to the fullest and believes so much in the support and assistance given by the Y, that she became an instructor and is part of the “inner circle” of Y promoters. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization and depends on membership fees and donations to exist. Grants are applied for each year and assist the employees in developing the best programs they can. Some of the Y’s fundraisers are the Rustic Table Event and the Dirty Bird Mud Run. $60,000 was raised from the Rustic Table Event and over $35,000 was raised from the family-friendly obstacle course, which helps to keep all participants in shape! As Chris put it, “If you want a door to open, it is here for you. People feel safe, welcome, and supported. This is not all about body building or being a super model. Everyone is the “Y”. Friendships develop and people identify with other.” Chris loves to watch the youth sports and has listened in on practice where he said, “You would think there was a Super Bowl going on!” As it states on one of the area billboards, “Y” isn’t the question; it’s the answer. Kid Scoop News Siouxland agrees with Chris and Corrin, it’s a great place for everyone, and they will always open the door for you! Erin Cleary and Alycen Malenosky Mater Dei-Nativity 8th Grade

10 You read about it in the newspaper. Your parents complain about the price of it. But, what exactly is oil, and why is it the subject of so much attention?

Oil is used to make gasoline for cars, but it also is used in manufacturing LOTS of products people use every day. Unscramble the words to reveal just a few of these things.

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The remains of prehistoric animals and plants become oil, coal and natural gas. These are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are burned to heat buildings, generate electricity and, in the form of gasoline, power cars. Currently, fossil fuels provide about 80% of our energy. They power the world.

Oil started as tiny, prehistoric plants and animals called plankton and diatoms. When these plants and animals died, they sank to the bottom of the oceans and swamps that covered the Earth 300 million years ago. Over time, they were covered with layers of rock and dirt called sediment.

Oil is pumped to the surface from deep under the ground.

It took millions of years to make the oil we use today. When we use up the earth’s remaining oil, we won’t be able to replace it with more oil. That is why many scientists are looking for other sources of energy such as solar and wind power and why conserving energy is so important. One easy way to conserve oil is by cutting down on the use of plastic shopping bags. Using reusable cloth bags instead could save millions of barrels of oil every year!

The weight of layers of sediment and the heat from deep inside the earth caused the remains of plants and animals to turn into oil.

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11 CURSIVE IN THE CLASSROOM....

I strongly believe that all the schools should teach students how to write in cursive. I think cursive is a unique thing that we all should know how to do. I think it’s a fun way of writing and expressing our thoughts on paper. Quite frankly, I think it looks pretty fancy, too. I mean if you want to add some pizzazz to your writing then you should write in cursive. I highly encourage students to learn or at least try to learn cursive. I feel proud that Heelan taught us at an early age how to write in cursive! Ever since I learned cursive, I’ve been applying it to all my writing. I love cursive and I love to write in cursive. I overall love the fact that I can read print and read cursive and write in cursive! This is a skill I have used for so long that I still use it to this day. Kevin F. Mater Dei 8th Grade I think cursive is very important and useful. It is very disappointing that some schools don’t teach students how to write in cursive. Cursive is very useful in many documents and I think schools should at least teach students to write their signature while signing papers when they’re adults. Though it is important in writing, its purpose is ever shrinking as technology advances everyday with most things taking place on computers and cell phones. Cursive is an amazing thing and I think it should be preserved and used daily in our society today David P. Mater Dei 8th Grade

you read it if you haven’t learned to write in cursive? We addressed the use of a Kindle vs”real book” in our editorial….and Not a lot of things these days are written in cursive. But some of our Kid Scoop News readers/writers decided to share their if you put a paper with cursive next to one with normal thoughts on whether or not the electronic book could ever replace the You read about it handwriting, I bet you will pick the cursive one because hard copy. KUDOS to them for taking a stand! in athe newspaper. The it looks lot better. Some cursive letters are remains hard to of prehistoric animals and plants become oil, You sob hard as you chuck your book across your room, but could you do write but it’sYour fun toparents learn and its worthcoal it! and natural gas. These are known as fossil fuels. that with a Kindle? Nope, you’d shatter it into a million pieces. If you need Rachellecomplain K. Mater Dei 8th Grade about to let out your distress, fan through book pages, and feel the breeze…. Fossil fuels areThere burned the price of it. are many ways where books have an advantage over Kindles. First Is cursive important? I think it is very important. You to heat buildings, off, books are kind of like collectibles. Imagine what it would be like if you But, what may ask why? Cursive is important because you will had the original version of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell? What if you had have to doexactly your signature someday ongenerate bills, letters,electricity is oil, a copy of the Harry Potter series which always brings the feel of magic into and, the form of and a lot of other A lot of schools areinthinking Oil is and whythings! is it the a home, if you see what I mean? Whenever I read, I like to comment on of discontinuing teaching cursive. I personally thinkpower that gasoline, cars. pumped subject of so much the margins of my books. It brings me closer to the story and my favorite teaching cursive is very important andCurrently, fun to learn. fossil fuels to the characters. attention? Cursive should be taught whether or not we use it in our surface provide about 80% Kindles also have some great advantages over books. Kindles are light future. I don’t use cursive much, but when I do it looks from deep of our energy. They weight, really good. My school still teaches cursive. paper-cut free andunder you canthe change the font style and size. Kindles might power world. We learned cursive in 3rd grade at our school.the I think ground. be better for older people because you can change the font size of your it is very helpful to know cursive. It is helpful to know books. Every once and a while, I run into a book with really tiny print so because your grandparents, parents, or friends might I have to read passages over and over again. Plus, who would want to send you letters in cursive. If you don’t know cursive lug the Harry Potter series around in their bags? It would be much more you might not be able to read it. I hope this helped you convenient to have the series downloaded onto a Kindle. understand why it is important to know cursive. Overall, I’d choose real books over Kindles because I like to comment in Hannah F. Mater Dei 8th Grade the margins and flip pages.ItTotook me, books make moretoat home. millions me of feel years They remind me of sunlight, forests, and the smell of paper. Once I start Should handwriting be taught in school? make the oil we usetotoday. reading my real books outside, you wouldn’t be able get me out of my Yes, I think we should keep handwriting to do things like When we use up the earth’s magical world. tests and letters. But for reports or speeches, I think it’s remaining J. Mater Dei oil, we 7th won’t Grade be Oiltostarted tiny, OK to type. They’re both very good things keep in as Sarah-Marie We would probably agree with you, Sarah….nothing like theoil. smell and able to replace it with more school. prehistoric plants feel of a book! That is why many scientists are Melia P. Clark 4th Grade

and animals called looking other of I’m Do you prefer to read books normallyfor or by using sources a Kindle? Well, plankton and I think cursive should be taught because it would be going to discuss both and the benefits of using them. I am going to start off energy such as solar and wind The question I will ask today is… do we need cursive in diatoms. When very helpful when you grow up, it could be fun, and it first by talking about the benefits of using a normal book. One thing is that and why conserving our schools? Many people would say yes, but why? In these plants normal and books usually don’tpower could be helpful for regular handwriting, too! cost as much as books on the Kindle. Also, you my opinion I would say, no. The main reason is it takes energy is so important. animals died, they Tavia H. Clark 4th Grade don’t need to actually buy a Kindle to be able to read the books you want up valuable class time that could be better used working to read. Another thing is that witheasy Kindles, you to have to wait for the book sank to the bottom on Math or English. Cursive is also sloppy and hard to One way conserve I think we should learn cursive because everybody to load and download into your Kindle. When you want to read a normal of the oceans and read if the person writing it has terrible handwriting. oil is byatcutting down on the else in my family knows it. What if we have to write a book it is always ready to be read your fingertips. The popular agreement for why we should have cursive swamps that plastic shopping bags. signature? What if my mom writes the grocery list in Now, I am going to start use talkingofabout the benefits of using a Kindle is that in most jobs you will meet people who write in covered the Earth Using reusable cloth bags cursive? We really need to learn cursive. instead of a normal book. The first thing is that you don’t have to go all cursive and we need to be able to know what they said. 300 million years Matthew H. Clark 4th Grade instead could save millions the way to a library or store just to check out or buy a book. With Kindles, Truthfully, we wouldn’t have that problem if they hadn’t ago. Over time, you can go on the internet and look up anything you want, but with normal of barrels of oil every year! learned cursive in their generation. My opinion on handwriting is that is it so annoying that books you can’t. Another thing is that you can keep hundreds of books they were covered Another great argument for why we should have cursive people think you need to know keyboarding thanofinside withmore layers rockof one little Kindle. I personally think that it is your choice on which in our schools is that it looks professional and shows cursive. That is so frustrating. one some level of intelligence. Many people use cursive and dirt called you prefer and think is better. Marcus D. Clark 4th Grade S. Mater Dei-Nativity mainly when signing their signature and for people like sediment.Antonio Oil is used to make gasoline for cars, but it also is used in professional athletes this is good because it makes their What is better, the Kindle or paper books? First, I’ll discuss the Kindle. If think every cursive should manufacturing products peopleI use day. be taught in the classroom signature harder to fake.LOTS Cursive of is also a much faster The weight of buy a $100 Kindle, you will also have to buy the books along with it. because it would be fun. You would know two ways to you thetime words to So reveal just a few of these things. wayUnscramble to write so it saves in class. the real debate But with that, you can have it read out loud to you if you are tired or doing layers of sediment write. You could teach your brother or sister. is which is better writing faster…or writing cleaner? chores. the heat from You can also play games on it. If you are outside though, it is hard Steven K. Clark 4thand Grade Collin J. Mater Dei 8th Grade read if it is sunny. A downfall of the Kindle is that it has to be charged. deep inside to the Its battery life varies based on the app you are using. earthwhen causedNow the let’s discuss paper books. If you go to a library, they are free. They I think cursive writing should still be in school because We should be able to write in cursive because we get to the next grade, we will already know how it makes us write well. When I was in fourth grade, remains of plants to write in cursive. We can teach the students that are are always easy to read no matter the light level. Though, you have to I learned cursive and I had really bad hand writing. and animalstake to care of it if you check it out from the library. If you want a brand new going to be in the next grade, When I learned cursive, it got a lot neater. When you book, turn into oil. your library won’t always have it. You can still go and buy one at a Takyla B. Clark 4th Grade write in cursive, you have to be neat so it looks better and so others can read it. Cursive also makes things look “put together” and it makes it look like you spent a lot of time on it. A lot of books and letters are written in cursive. Most of your grandparents probably write in cursive. If they give you a card that they wrote in cursive on… how will To Adopt A Classroom Please Call (712)293-4303

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bookstore. I would chose regular books any day. The one thing I like about the Kindle is that you can have it read to you. If you are tired or doing chores it is helpful…BUT, I would choose regular books because they are cheaper to get. Mitchel O. Mater Dei 8th

Every day the average kid makes about 3 pounds of trash, or more! That adds up to more than 1,000 pounds of trash a year! Nearly all of this trash ends up in landfills. But landfills are filling up and we are running out of places to put trash. Many experts agree that Americans must do something about the trash problem. They say that the problem is going to get worse. Is there anything we can do? The 3 R’s can help to beat the trash problem!

We can make less trash. Buy things that don’t use a lot of packaging.

Watch your weight!

One morning, weigh an empty trash can in your kitchen. Weigh it again at the end of the day. How many pounds of trash does your family toss in one day? See if your family can lose “waste weight” in a week.

Which makes less trash?

Make juice from frozen concentrate and take it to school in a reusable plastic container. Trash per week:

We can change trash into something useful. Before you toss anything into the trash can, think about how it could be used again. Jars can be washed and used to store things. Plastic butter tubs can be used to pack food for lunches. Some trash can be turned into toys!

The Scoop!

Have some fun while protecting our planet with the Scoop Game! Wash empty plastic milk jugs and follow the directions to make your scoops. 1. To make a scoop, cut away the bottom and one side of a plastic milk jug as shown.

Cut here

2. Use the scoops to toss a ball back and forth. See who can catch the ball most often in one minute!

Plastic Power Bowling

1. Save six or more plastic bottles – soda, milk, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, etc.

Take a boxed juice in your school lunch. Trash per week:

2. Clean bottles thoroughly and remove the labels. 3. Place the bottles in a triangle shape. 4. See how many you and your friends can knock down with a medium-sized ball.

Standards Link: Earth Science; students understand ways to conserve resources.

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Standards Link: Reading Comprehension; students follow multiple-step directions.

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13 FOOD DETECTIVES: MONTHLY UPDATE FROM LAWTON-BRONSON FIRST GRADE SCIENTISTS!

The detectives then named foods Ms. Siepker’s Fantastic First Grade Farm to Table Insights! that are made from milk. They Ms. Siepker’s first graders continued their adventures in farm to table learning by doing many activities and sampling named cheese, ice cream, butter different foods. They examined an orange and green pepper. and eggs. Oops! After seeing Noah D. noticed that both peppers had smooth skin. Natalie how the cow is milked, the If the Pilgrims had used detectives aluminum at eggs knewcans that the M. said she didn’t know if they would taste the same or thepepper first Thanksgiving, those would still were notcans a dairy product. not. When asked what the orange might taste like One day the detectives answers included: Joshua B. saying the pepper might taste be around today. An important way to had wheat flour to trace back to the like orange pop or oranges, Drake F. said it might taste like reduce trash in landfills is to recycle it! peaches and Michael H. thought it might taste good because soil. They knew that the wheat Contact local waste management is planted and then harvested. he’s tried one before. Kate T. thought it might your taste hot. takecan the process one The orange pepper was cut and students were encouraged company to find out Trying what toyou step further, Ms. Siepker asked to take a tiny nibble. The responses recycle. ranged from: “Yum, where the wheat is taken after it is harvested to be made into good, delicious, not bad, to love it!” Kate T. sampled and flour. After several guesses, she said the place begins with discovered that the pepper was not hot. They then enjoyed the letter f. Shouts of farm could be heard all around the the green pepper. The students decided that it didn’t taste the same as the orange pepper. Joshua B. said he liked the room. Oops! The next step on our adventure will have to include tracing our food from seed to the grocery store, which orange pepper the best. Logan M. said the green pepper This symbol on a product’s packaging was tasty. Kaylee M. said the orange pepper didn’t taste like will include a stop at a factory. you that During an English project on the writing process, students peachestells or orange pop. it can be recycled. Also, Ms. Siepker an e-mail from mom from shared a few thoughts about Farmer Dan. Kate T. stated, “If try toreceived buy products thatTrinity say P.’s “Made Courtney. Courtney wrote: I was cutting up red, yellow and we didn’t have people like Farmer Dan, we wouldn’t have Recycled Materials” on the packaging. much food!” What great connections from farm to table the orange peppers for a crock pot meatball meal and Trinity first graders are making in Ms. Siepker’s class! asked for some of the peppers for a snack. Courtney had assumed that Trinity wouldn’t like them, but Trinity told her identify and classify them as Kid Scoop News sends KUDOS again to Ms. Siepker’s first mom, “IStandards Link: Earth Science; students have had thosedifferent in Ms. resources renewable and non-renewable. Siepker’s class!” Trinity grade class. We have received some very nice comments enjoyed eating a whole about the information the students are sharing with our readers and how lucky they are to be part of a year- long pepper for a snack! program that focuses on so many related topics and themes. Bees, butterflies and These students are connected to their food supplies through hummingbirds have been flying around in these unique experiences that are centered around their own our gardens and seen community/school garden. Critical learning transfers to real at our birdfeeders, so life and as we read about Ms. Siepker’s students’ reactions Melissa Nelson visited and thoughts, we know that they are growing in their understanding of how our food system actually works! This and presented a lesson on pollination. is a real school example of understanding sustainability and gaining respect for the region where we all live! Melissa teaches lessons through the Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom program. She taught the students that flowers need help in making seeds. Pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds land on the flowers. While drinking the nectar from the flowers, they get pollen on them. Ten they travel to the next flower. While doing this, some of the pollen comes off and stays on the plant. This is what causes the plant to make seeds. The students learned that people and the wind can also pollinate plants. The students then colored a flower and glued it on a paper bag. They ate some Cheetohs(the pollen) and then “flew around” the room and sipped the nectar from their friend’s flowers. While doing this, they left behind some pollen. The students had become Environment the pollinators! They could see the pollen that had been For our environment, it is a big deal if we litter. We are left on their flower. As detectives, they listed these foods as trashing our planet called Earth! Earth is a big deal and if needing pollination: apples, cherries, broccoli, cabbage, we don’t take good care of our planet, it’s not a planet. It’s watermelon, raspberries and strawberries. Melissa shared trash world! If we could get someone to dedicate their time that 75% of plants need pollinators. or even you could adopt a street, they could be a super hero! As detectives, the students are now stretching their So let’s at least try to keep Earth clean! knowledge of farm to table. One day Leo S. had to trace milk back to the soil. Very easily he said that the dairy cows Clark 4th grade give us milk. To get the milk, the cows need to eat grass/hay. Molly S.

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UPDATE…

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY While the school garden is being prepared for winter, and the plans for next spring are in the early stages, Riverside students enjoyed the benefits of their hard labor this past month when a Farmers’ Market came to the school. Kid Scoop News Siouxland has been providing monthly updates on the progress of the garden and this fall, wants to celebrate with the school students, staff and parents the success of the project. The culminating activity offered students the opportunity to meet a few of the local Farmers’ Market vendors and to purchase (with Riverside School Fun Money) a selection of fruits and vegetables. This part of the program gave students the opportunity to visit with area farmers about individual farming techniques and to value even more the project that gave them a firsthand understanding of farm to table concepts. Principal Mary Motz believes that students have learned more about where food actually comes from and have a better appreciation for healthy diets. Students from Mrs. Mead’s fifth grade class shared a little more personal insight about the garden and the Farmers’ Market Sierra Coons spent time in the garden this summer and really enjoyed the changes seen each week. “I like the different colors that appeared…and was surprised at how the other farmers’ vegetables were like ours…” Mackenzie H. believed that “There was a great connection to healthy snacks that they eat in school each day and that learning about produce first-hand is a good extension to healthy eating at home.” Mackenzie visited with her mother about how the garden was promoted and is interested in knowing more about the next stage of the project. Freddy R. shared the creative “fun” money that they used at the Farmers’ Market and Shaylee L. and Daisy M. enjoyed how everyone had such a good time. The vendors were given outside sections that were colorfully decorated and set up as they would be downtown. They all agreed that it was a great experience and hoped that it would continue. Daisy M., Mackenzie H., Sierra C., Freddy R. and Shaylee L. Riverside Elementary 5th Grade

If the Pilgrims had used aluminum cans at the first Thanksgiving, those cans would still be around today. An important way to reduce trash in landfills is to recycle it! Contact your local waste management company to find out what you can recycle.

This symbol on a product’s packaging tells you that it can be recycled. Also, try to buy products that say “Made from Recycled Materials” on the packaging.

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2015 Did you remember to move your clock back by one hour? Daylight Savings Time Ends

Ask a nearby veterans’ hospital if you can send a card to a veteran to thank them for defending our country. Thank You

Check on which items you are allowed to recycle and participate in your community. America Recycles Day Make a list of all the things you are thankful for to share with family and friends on Thanksgiving.

On this day in 1922, King Tut’s tomb was first opened. Write a short paragraph describing the scene as if you were there.

Make peanut butter Start off the month Choose words from and jelly sandwiches with a resolution the headlines of today for your entire to eat right. Go to eatright.org today’s newspaper family. and create a funny Peanut Butter Good Nutrition title for a book. Lover’s Month Month The Library of Congress has a site dedicated to Native American Heritage Month with exhibits and links. Check it out at nativeamerican heritagemonth.gov

Make a simple message to brighten the day of a soldier. Go to letssaythanks.com

Bonfire Night in Great Britain. Learn about the plot to blow up Parliament.

At 11:11 a.m. pause for Collect toys that you a moment of silence to and your friends honor those service have outgrown and men and women who donate them to a risked and some who homeless shelter. lost their lives in the service of their country.

Do something or say something kind to a friend or neighbor today.

Veterans Day

World Kindness Day On this day, Mexico celebrates the anniversary of the revolution.

Have a family story night. Turn off the TV and ask your mom or dad to tell you a story about their childhood.

Clean out your backpack. Get rid of old pens that don’t work and make sure everything is organized and ready to go.

Use this day to write to a friend or relative that you have not seen in a while.

Look through your newspaper for local events, season’s concerts, plays and holiday celebrations.

Hug your teacher today and say “Thank You” to them for all they do for you and your class.

Ask if your family can donate some canned goods to a local shelter for their Thanksgiving meals.

Forget-me-not Day

Write a list of predictions of what you think might happen to you in the month of December.

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Sit down with your favorite dog and read him or her a story.

Pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie at home.

Enjoy a brisk walk or hike today. How many signs of the seasons can you spot along the way?

The chrysanthemum is the November flower of the month. Draw one to decorate your classroom.

To promote world peace, say “Hello” to at least ten people today. World Hello Day

Watch the parade on TV, feast on turkey and tell everyone in your family how much you appreciate them.

Today is the biggest shopping day of the year. Look in the paper for bargains; compare prices at different stores.

Thanksgiving

Black Friday

The Christmas season will soon be here. Visit toysfortots.org to see how you can help a child in need.

How many leaves can you find on this page in 60 seconds? Now have a friend try. Who found more?

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Have Have you you noticed noticed kids kids and and teachers teachers absent absent from from school? school? Most Most likely likely they they have have come come down down with with aa cold cold or or the the flu. flu. Colds Colds and and the the flu flu are are caused caused by by germs. germs. What What is is aa rhinovirus? rhinovirus? It’s It’s the the name name of of the the germ germ for for the the common common cold! cold!

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17 It is the cold and flu season in our “neck of the woods” and we all need to be mindful of those helpful tips given to us by medical folk. Kid Scoop News Siouxland sends a huge THANKS to the students who sent these great ideas and thoughts about staying healthy! Clark Elementary School – 5th Grade Mr. Boeve’s Class germ doesn’t want you to This cold

I think that doctors are important because if you are sick they could help you get better. They can tell you what kind of medicine to take. Doctors are also important because they make sure that your heart is still beating. Now do you understand why doctors are so important? L. Lilly Clark Elementary 2nd Grade

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RHINOVIRUS Do You Like Getting Shots? Hinton Elementary Highlights Sneezin’ Season backwards, forwards, sideways and know how to stay well and has taken No, I would not like to get more than one shot. I’ve gotten shots, and they are not fun. It’s like Ahh. The “wonderful” cold and flu season is here, these are some tips and tricks on how to WARRIORS some words out of the tips. Can you getting 100 needles poked into you! The only thing I diagonally. like is that it goes really fast. Sometimes avoid being sick! find where each one belongs? shots can make you get better. Like the flu shot and make you not get the flu, and chicken pox • Remember to always wash your hands or use hand sanitizer, for example, when you are COUGHING shots can make you not get chicken pox. done using the restroom, wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. G L S C O E T I H 3rdWGrade Kyle CELLS L. Hinton Elementary • If you youryour eyes, sneeze or cough in your hands, you should probably wash your 1. itch Wash ______ frequently you will stay healthy or if you’re sick they hands. Germs a long So if you see someone sneeze or even cough in their hands, I think it’s a good idea to get shots,Sbecause I V O N I H R R U athen usingtravel soap andway! water. TISSUES will make you get better. The last time I got shot was when I was 7 years old. Then the you can do them a good deed and tell them to put on hand sanitizer or to wash their hands. said I was so healthy that I don’t have to go back for four years! So I should go back • You should avoid those little play grounds in McDonalds or Burger King, just think of how doctorGERMS O idea T it’sDa good V that U So,Ryes, II do think TtwoDmoreSyears. 2. Keep some antibacterial hand when I’m 11 years old, but that’s still many kids have been in there! So many kids, and so many germs! to get shots. ____ your desk tomuch use for when I hope this helpsin you! Thank you so reading, and have a safe and fun Halloween! BREATH L L I I G E H M3rdAGrade Ava V. HintonR Elementary Niamh Coughlin Clark 5th Grade you can’t get to Elementary a ____ to It is important to get shots even though it hurts. You should still get them because if you don’t, CLINGS Here arewash some good to stay healthy over the cold and flu season. When you cough yourtipshands. Edon’tOgetU S G E areRnot good you could get chicken pox and those at all.SIf you a flu S shot, R you could you should cover your mouth so other people don’t get sick, and then you should use Hand SICK get the flu really, really easily. Sanitizer so you don’t get germs. You should always wash your hands or use Hand Sanitizer M I R Crayten S. HintonV Elementary G U S R C 3rdNGrade away from people when3. youStay sneeze or cough COVER One day, there was a little girl named Gabriella. She had to go to the doctor, because she who or Sebastien G. are __________ Clark Elementary 5th Grade had to get her flu shot. If she didn’tO get it, her mom would not G be happy. She knew that A by C R R U B I O VIRUS coughing. Ask them to cover Mater Dei-Nativity getting the shot, it would help to not get sick and to get better. Here aretheir some tips on how to avoidtissues the coldwhen and flu this season. Every time you shake _______ with Gabby F. HintonC Elementary S K W COLD E L L S E 3rdMGrade someone’s hand, wash your hands right away. they sneeze or cough so the Keep your hands off your face. Touching your Yes, I think you should get vaccines, because you could get mumps, chicken pox, cancer and eyes and nose can hurt you because those are the most common places for germs to get in. so on. But if you are scared of shots, then ask your doctor about ice packs to put on before or WHITE getinthrown C L I N G S S O A P Get your______ flu shot early the year. away You willwith less likely get sick. after, sometimes that helps. You can also get prizes! So just try to get a shot. It could help you thefrom _________. Stay away people that sneeze and cough. Try to avoid your family and friends if they a lot!SOAP So shots are not that bad! Remember, just try one and it will help, I promise. have the flu or cold. People that double-dip may spread germs. Don’t get dehydrated when Ruby H. Hinton Elementary 3rd Grade LUNGS you are sick, it makes it worse.understand Don’t bite ways your to nails, that’s an easy way for germs to get in. Standards Link: Students prevent diseases. Sneezin’ Season Cough and sneeze into your elbow. Stay healthy! To keep healthy, I stay in a warm place. I eat my vitamins. I put on my coat when I go Ethan G. Mater Dei-Nativity 7th Grade Do you want to know how to keep yourself from getting sick in this season changing phase? outside. Aden B. Clark 4th Grade Well I’m here to tell you! • Always wash your hands. After all fun activities where many people have been, make sure Today we are going to learn about how to stay healthy in fall. I think this is very important you wash your hands so none of the germs infect you. because I think it is the perfect weather and I love playing in the leaves. 1. We should wear • Do not share anything that goes on your mouth, nose, or eyes. So keep your food, Chap weather-appropriate clothes even if it is something that will make you sweaty. 2. Make sure Stick, and anything that has your germs on it to yourself. you are healthy, drink lots of water, eat healthy good, and stay active. 3. Don’t go outside if • Tell your friends to sneeze in their arm not in their hands because if they sneeze in their it’s really cold, and if you do get sick, don’t get others sick too. hands and they touch you, all the germs will be on you and you might get sick. Bundle up Erica L. Clark 4th Grade before you go outside so you don’t catch a cold, or if you get too cold you can get really sick. Stay healthy in this season changing phase! Madilyn Cramer Mater Dei-Nativity 6th Grade cold germ Find the words by looking up, down, ClarkThis Elementary Seconddoesn’t Grade want you to RHINOVIRUS backwards, forwards, sideways and know how to stay well and has taken One time, not too long ago, I had to go to the dentist. At first I was scared. When I arrived WARRIORS diagonally. some words out of the tips. Can you at the dentist there was a t.v. I got to watch all kinds of fun shows. When I was all done I got find where each one belongs? COUGHING to take a picture and pick out a toothbrush. It turned out that I didn’t have any cavities. Next C O E T I H W G L S time I1. willWash not be your afraid.______ frequently CELLS A. Trometer Elementary 2nd Grade S U R I V O N I H R using soap andClark water. TISSUES If you want to stay healthy for a long time you should visit your Dr. regularly. They can give T D S U R I V T D O GERMS you special kindssome of shotsantibacterial so that you will hand not get sick. If you ever get bitten by a spider you 2. Keep ____ your totouse when They have special serums for spider bites. should bring thein spider thatdesk bit you the doctor. BREATH R I G E H M A L L I you can’t get to a ____ to P.Smith Clark Elementary 2nd Grade CLINGS wash hands. E R S G S E O U S R You should go toyour the doctor so you can stay healthy. If you are sick you won’t be able to go SICK to school and you will have to make up all of the work that you missed. You might even miss V G U S R C N M I R 3. Staytest. away an important This from is why itpeople is important to go to the doctor. COVER who are __________ or S. Abdagarado Clark Elementary 2nd Grade O O I B U G R R C A VIRUS coughing. Ask them to cover One of the reasons you go to the doctor is so you don’t get sick. You also might go to the their _______ with tissues when COLD C E L L S E M S K W doctor if they you get hurt. Just if you sneeze orremember cough so thehave to get a shot it only hurts for a second. L. Stensgar Clark Elementary 2nd Grade WHITE ______ get thrown away with C L I N G S S O A P One timethe when I went to the dentist I had three cavities! First they cleaned my teeth. Next, _________. SOAP they brushed them. Then they put my cheek to sleep. Finally, I woke up and my jaw was LUNGS Link: Students ways to prevent numb.Standards My dentist is so nice. Iunderstand get to go November 19thdiseases. this year. A. 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18 wish, click, swoosh. Swish, click. Click! Click! CLACK! “GOAL!” These are the lively sounds of a hockey game! Who were the first people to play hockey? No one knows for

Standards Link: Physical Education: Understand the role of sport in a diverse world (e.g., the influence of professional sport in society).

uropean settlers in Canada developed the game of hockey as we know it today. The first rules of the game were published in a Unscramble the answer!

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sure. But for many hundreds of years, kids have been sliding stones and other objects across ice with sticks and tree branches. Over the years, in different parts of Europe, a variety of games played on ice with sticks and sliding objects were created.

A hockey puck slammed into the article about pucks, scattering the letters a, b and c. Can you put them all back where they belong? Ho_key pu_ks weren’t _lw_ys m_de of _l_ _k ru_ _er like they _re tod_y. The e_rly pu_ks were pro_ _ _ly _ _lls, _ut other obje_ts, su_h _s stones, lumps of _o_l, or frozen _ow or horse poop were _lso used. Wooden pu_ks were used for m_ny ye_rs. Mothers sometimes put hot _ _ked pot_toes into their _hildren’s sk_tes so th_t the sk_tes would _e _ozy _nd w_rm when the _hildren re_ _hed the rink or pond. The pot_toes were not thrown _w_y. They eventu_lly froze and were used _s pu_ks. Although ru_ _er w_s invented in 1839, it w_sn’t until the l_te 1880s th_t someone thought of m_king ru_ _er pu_ks. Source: Backcheck: Hockey for Kids Library and Archives Canada

19 MEET JAY VARADY, HEAD COACH OF THE SIOUX CITY MUSKETEERS

The Sioux City Musketeers started The Muskies’ biggest rival is either Sioux Falls or Omaha over 40 years ago and have a Jay said he didn’t know who would win the Clark Cup this strong tradition of success which is season since it’s so early. His goal this year is to get better why Jay Varady, Head Coach of a skater during every Can you redraw the pattern left game. on theThe age limit for players on the team is the Musketeers, wanted 16-20, and most of the players get a Division 1 scholarship ice without crossing over said anyhelines or toremoving your pencil come to Sioux City. Jay Varady is in and usually stay for one year with the Musketeers. These from the page? his third year as the Muskies’ Head players are still in high school and some of them attend some Coach,which began in the spring of 2013. The Musketeers classes in the local high school. The players are are hosted is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team that plays in the West by families during the season. Jay said that Sioux City is very Division, part of the United States Hockey League. During the supportive and encouraging for the players. hockey season, Siouxlanders can enjoy supporting the team The defensive player of the year in 2014-2015, Neal Pionk, at the Tyson Events Center. The Musketeers are community has stayed with the team for three years. When asked what and civic minded and Jay was very supportive of the Kid his favorite memory was he replied that some of his favorites Scoop News reporters during the interview. were being winning champions. One was serving as video One of Jay’s beliefs is, “Coaching is more important than coach and winning a gold medal as part of the 2010 World money.” Before Jay was a coach, he worked at a financial Junior Champions. Jay said most of the hockey players on the company. Once he realized that finance wasn’t his thing, Musketeers started playing at the age of 3-5 and worked very so he decided to try coaching because of his passion for hard to improve. hockey. Before coming back to the United States to coach, Mark Lerose, the General Manager for the Muskies, does he started in 2001 as an assistant coach for a pro team in a lot of the scouting and recruiting. He lives in Pittsburg, the top league in France. He also coached for eight seasons Pennsylvania. The Muskies are exited for their new season in the World Hockey League (WHL). During college, Jay had and have confidence about their players. Along with players played hockey in the ECAC Conference for Union College in from the United States, there are team members from Finland upstate New York and his early experiences led the way for and Germany. him to become a coach. The main characteristic he looks for in a player is character.

Icy Art

was a blast. Smack!Standards Smack! Smack! Goal!!Comprehension: Loud buzzers go off, simple flashing Link: Reading Follow written directions. Mater Dei-Nativity lights go crazy. Can you guess what sport I’m talking about? Jaice W. That’s right! The Sioux City Musketeers are in town! If you Hockey didn’t know, the Musketeers are a great hockey team. If you go to one of their games, there are so many things to I like hockey because it is fun to go and watch the games. buy and win! Here are some for example, balloon animals, My favorite team is Sioux City Musketeers. For the pros, I like the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. I shirts, sweatshirts, key chains, phone cases, and so much like up, when my team scores. One time I was at a game and Find the words by looking down, backmore! If what I said didn’t encourage you to go to at least HOCKEY wards, forwards, sideways and diagonally. they scored in three seconds. It is funny when the players one of their games, I don’t know what will! Go Muskies!! Then see if you can find the words in this sometimes fall down. I have never been to a pro game. I EmilySTICKS Bracht Mater Dei-Nativity 7th Grade month’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. just watch them on T.V. I hope I can go to a game this year. Matthew E. Clark 4th Grade LET’SPUCKS GO MUSKIES Have you ever been to a hockey game? S HWell,LI justFwentT P O L C E Hockey is my favorite sport. There are long passes, short to myZAMBONI first one. Where I used to live, we did not have any passes, passes. You can chest bump or hockey games, all we had was an K ice skating It wasR H K M U andI medium R Srink. A PENCIL shoulder check them. You have a goalie and players. The a Saturday, and very cold; it was the 10th of October. My goalie is the person who friendINVENTOR Eric took me. We walked upA the stairs to O I C I A blocks the shots. The players are E O E inside O and the ticket booth. (I also saw my friend Emily there, too.) We the people who score the goals and also who steal the puck otherG team. My favorite team is the Chicago chosePOTATOES seats on the second row as close as weScould ZfromNthe K O Caway Cto the T T Blackhawks. team. We waited and watched the Zamboni as it went over COZY 4th Grade the ice. Then we were able to get to S O D. E C Clark K T Y TEthan EseeNthe Musketeer’s mascot. SKATES Hockey is a sport played on ice. He passes and he shoots A giant blimp came out and started to drop coupons. The A P Y D B I U N E S players flew onto the ice.. My friend and I gave most of them and he scores! Can they do it again? Keep blocking the GAME puck, goalie! Yes, they won the game. high fives. It was cool! The game started. In the first period I T Z N C M P I V Y RINK no one scored. During the second period and finally Illinois Rahmah S. and Ayden S. Clark 4th Grade Bloomington scored; it was a very depressing moment. After THIN O the door, the temperature dropped. A Othrough KI walked S N R A S TWhen the first two quarters, they started the tee shirt toss. After I knew I was in the right place. I went to the stands to watch that, we tried to get a tee shirt and failed. With all that FROZE S S C Y E L Z I N the Musketeers play. PWhen the game was almost over, the excitement there also came a puck toss so my friend and I Musketeers were losing. They needed one point to win. POND ran to the ice, and we tried to get all the pucks we could The crowd went wild when they were about to score. They and put them into the bin. We probably gotLink: aboutLetter twenty Standards sequencing. Recognized identical COAL missed. The game was over. It was a great experience. words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. pucks each. During the third period, no one scored, and the Carlos Gomez Paz Mater Dei-Nativity 6th Grade Muskie’s lost. This was the first hockey game I went to and it To Adopt A Classroom Please Call (712)293-4303

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The Musketeers sponsor several events each year that show their commitment and support of the Siouxland region and “giving back” is very important to the team leaders. One of Jay’s favorite events is Pink in the Rink event that givessupport breast cancer awareness. On pink ice, players wear pink to show awareness for breast cancer and this year the event is very special for one player, Connor Sundquist, whose mother wrapped up chemotherapy this past month. The Musketeers also volunteer at various events in Siouxland. Kid Scoop News reporters were able to watch the team practice, and now can’t wait to see them play! Let’s all support Jay Varady and his team, the Sioux City Musketeers, towards a great season! Tyson Braunschweig Lawton-Bronson Grade 6 Isaac Stadsvold Lawton-Bronson Grade 5

Hockey Terms

Attacking Zone The zone where the opponent’s goal is located Back check Check an opponent while skating towards one’s own goal Pass back A pass back to a teammate trailing the play Power play When a team has a one or two man advantage due to penalties, giving them a good chance to score Boarding A minor penalty called when a player intentionally slams another player into the boards Charging A minor penalty called when a player takes more than two steps before checking an opponent Checking Using body contact to prevent an opposing player from gaining an advantageous position on the ice Face Off When the referee drops the puck between two opposing players to start or resume the game after a stoppage in play Drop Pass A pass where the player carrying the puck at top speed towards an opponent’s goal suddenly leaves it motionless for a trailing teammate to either shoot on goal or continue the attack Hooking A minor penalty called when a player uses the blade of his stick to grab or impede an opponent’s progress from behind Icing A non-penalty infraction called when a player shoots or passes the puck from his team’s side of the center line across the opponent’s goal line without the puck being touched by a player from his team or the opponent’s Blake Morgan

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20 In the last issue of Kid Scoop News, the East Middle Black Raiders Football Team was

Icy Art

Can you redraw the pattern a skater left on the ice without crossing over any lines or removing your pencil from the page?

highlighted for their three years of being undefeated. We spent a little time chatting with Dane Doty, one of the coaches, and asked if they’d like to give a little follow up on the team, now that it is the end of the year and this legacy of the unbeaten East Middle Black Raiders is here.

Dane’s reply: The coaches talked quite a bit at our celebration and we reminisced about the last 4 years. The thing we were most impressed with was how the boys had grown as athletes, students, and are now respectful young men. The first people we thanked were the parents on Saturday, October 3. The parents were always supportive of us as coaches, even when practices went late. We told the boys that “We hoped, as your coaches, we have taught you that with confidence and hard work, good things happen.” Every week, through the 4 years we would reiterate to the boys, “Tell your parents you love them and to give your brothers and sisters a hug.” We would ask them, “How is school going?” and relate the importance of doing well in school. Our practices were hard. The boys will surely tell you that, but they were structured and that made them better. When they wore their jerseys to school on Fridays, we always told them “You are representing the team and your coaches so don’t do anything foolish to hurt them. We do our talking on the field and you will show respect to the other teams.” We included new team members like Alex Mannion this year, the smallest kid on the team, who knew very little about football, but willing to learn. He was accepted by all as if he had been there the entire four years. It was real life lesson for the boys about inclusion.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

HOCKEY STICKS PUCKS ZAMBONI PENCIL INVENTOR POTATOES COZY SKATES GAME RINK THIN FROZE POND COAL

Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally. Then see if you can find the words in this month’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

S H L F T P O L C E

K R S A R H U I K M A O E E O O I C I A T T S C O C Z N K G

E N K T Y T O E C S

S E N U I B A P Y D

This is the real story of the team that no one sees or hears much about. This wasn’t just a few dads trying to teach kids football. The real story is the deeper lessons we taught them, and by being supported by their parents, made them better players, students, and people. More so than the record and streak, this is what all associated with the team will remember… and will ensure they continue this as they grow up for when they are parents and coaches. Kid Scoop News Siouxland sends the coaches, parents, and team members a big KUDOS for their hard work and understanding of how a team is developed and given opportunities to grow as human beings. This is how we do away with things like “bullying”…when young kids have group opportunities that allow them to understand being part of a community, and positive role models, than it really becomes a “pay it forward” experience and Mr. Doty said it well when he reminded all of us that the children of today will be the role models in the future! East Middle Black Raiders are part of the Norm Waitte Sr. YMCA League. Coaches for the team are: Jeff Longval, Dave Dvorak, Dane Doty, and Dave Niles.

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Use the words at right to fill in these boxes. Each word is used only once. Then, unscramble the circled letters to answer the Mystery Spot question of the month.

In this two-player game, Player A uses a BLUE crayon, Player B uses a RED crayon. Take turns drawing a horizontal or vertical line between two dots. The player who draws the line that completes each square gets 1 POINT. If there is a wishbone in that square, the player earns 3 BONUS POINTS.

Grandma is working on a Thanksgiving quilt but she needs your help. Cut out these fabric shapes and assemble them so that they form a square.

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22 Mrs. Dickinson’s second grade class in Missouri Valley loves the stories Cynthia Rylant has written about Henry and his dog Mudge. They decided to write some new stories about Henry and Mudge to share with the Kid Scoop News readers.

Germs Make Me Sick

The New Adventures of Henry and Mudge One day we took Mudge on a walk. We saw a squirrelly rabbit and some dogs. Mudge would not move! We had to push him all the way to the veterinarian. When we got there we were very tired. We plopped down on the chairs and went to sleep. When we woke up we saw Mudge and the vet. She said Mudge had a cold. When we got home we put ice on Mudge and we put Mudge to bed. Trinity K. and Stephen D.

by Melvin Berger and Marylin Hafner Most of the time you feel fine, but sometimes you get sick. Sometimes a germ catches up with you.

Kortney and Jacob were riding Mudge. Mudge was scared of a cricket. He started to jump on the couch. Now every time the power goes out Mudge jumps on people. Kortney A. and Jacob W.

Germs are all around you, but they are too small for you to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. Read and find out about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off and keep you healthy. The explanation may help children and adults learn how easy it is to transmit germs through sneezing, sharing and open cuts and scrapes.

Henry, Mudge, Toben and Mackenzie Go to Disneyland One day we went to Disneyland. We drove but then we noticed Henry was gone. We went back and got him. So then we drove back. When we got to the hotel we dropped off the bags. Then we went to the Disney Park. Then we saw all the characters. Finally, we drove back home. Toben L. and Mackenzie C. One day Mudge jumped into our kiddie pool. Mudge jumped in by himself and Jackson. Mudge played with his toys. Jackson D. and Noah G. Henry and Mudge went to eat pizza. They had a blast! They also went to the pool, later they went to the park. Next, they went on an adventure. They went on a roller coaster. They had cotton candy. They put on a puppet show. At last they went home and went to bed. The next morning they went to school. Chloe B. and Elizabeth R. One time Henry and Mudge went to the pool. Henry went off the board. Mudge went off the slam dunk board. Then Henry went off the high dive. Next, Mudge went off of the side. The whistle blew. Finally, they went to the concession stand. Eliot B. and Clair M. Hailey, Cayden and Mudge are at Kansas City. Hailey and Cayden went to the pool. When they got there Mudge had so much fun. Hailey and Cayden and Mudge went to the park. Hailey M. and Cayden B.

Kid Scoop Scrub Squad

kidscoop.com/scrub-squad/ One of the best ways to prevent the spread of any flu or colds, is to wash your hands. Kid Scoop had a video and printable activity pages that help instill this message with your kids.

Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine

cdc.gov/flu/ Influenza can kill young children. The CDC has a section of their site that offers advice to parents on vaccination, high-risk children and resources.

Kids Health

kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/flu.html Flu season generally runs October through to May. KidsHealth describes the signs and symptoms, how to prevent the germs from spreading and the treatment. You can listen to this information and it is also provided in Spanish.

Fight Germs! Wash Your Hands!

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Henry and Mudge went to an antique store. Mudge went wild and broke everything that was in the antique store. They had to glue everything in the store. Then they went to get some pizza and he jumped on the counter. At last they went swimming. Samantha K. and Matthew Y. Mudge and his friends are going to the beach. Mudge is so, so happy. When the dogs saw the door open they ran out and ran into the water. The kids are having fun and the dogs are having fun too. They want to go to the beach every day. Stephen D. and Danica S. BOOK REVIEWS – AUTHOR- ROALD DAHL Hinton Third Grade Students The BFG Tyler C. I think BFG is a good book. It is really funny. My favorite part is when the BFG has a whizpopper. It was hilarious! It is the funniest book I have read this year. Roald Dahl is a great author, one of the best. I think he is the best author of all times, and he has written all kinds of books. The Magic Finger Tyler C. I think The Magic Finger is a good book, too. It is another one of Roald Dahl’s books. It teaches a lesson in the story. At the beginning, the dad and two kids went hunting, and when they came back they had 16 ducks in their hands. The girl with the magic finger got mad and put the magic finger on the family that had the ducks. The next day, they were all ducks! It was hilarious! The BFG Cooper N. and Izzy D. A book we just read in class is The BFG. Our favorite part of the book was all of the dreams. There are a lot of giants in the book that eat children. The giants’ names are: Bonecruncher, Manhugger, Childchewer, Meatdripper, Gizzardgulper, Maidmasher,

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23 Bloodbottler, and Butcher Boy. There is also a little girl named Sophie, and her best friend is the Big Friendly Giant. You should read this book, because it is so, so, so funny! The BFG Crayten S. Hinton We just got done with The BFG. It is by Roald Dahl. I am picking this story to do a book review, because I like it! I think you should read it! It is really, really, really funny and good. The funniest part is the story is the whizpopping. If you want to know what that is, you might want to read the book. The story is mostly about a big giant and a little girl named Sophie. The giant’s name isTthe BFG, which is an abbreviation for The Big Friendly Giant. To find out more, you might want to read the story The Magic Finger Kolton R. Hinton We just finished The Magic Finger written by Roald Dahl, and it was a good book. The reason I think you should read it is because it’s funny. But I guess that is my opinion, not yours. Just look in your library and get this book. It’s about a little girl who wants people to stop shooting animals in the forest, so she puts her magic finger on them. Then the people get duck wings! You will have to read it to find out more! Middle School Musings….Readers’ Delights from Mater Dei-Nativity Center I love to read, I usually read when I have nothing else to do. It sometimes feels real

when I am reading books. I enjoy imagining I am in the same situation as the characters. You can find a book about anything, fantasy, mystery, scary, funny, girly, etc. My favorites are action and mystery, because they keep you on edge. I’m going to tell you some of my favorite books. I love the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling because the books are a mix of fantasy, action, and mystery. If you love action books, Divergent by Veronica Roth is the book for you, it is full of action! A more “girlie” book that I like is Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russel. My all time favorite series is Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender. I hope you check out some of the books I recommended! Abigail M. Mater Dei-Nativity 7th Grade I love reading! There are so many different books that you can read. Reading is something you can do any day of the week. You can read when it’s day or night, sunny or rainy. I love reading in the shade of a big tree in my backyard on a nice warm day. Grab a good book and start reading because you never know what you will learn until you start reading the book you chose. Some of my favorite books are The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins, The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns by John Green, Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen, and the Divergent Series by Veronica Roth. These are all really good books. I encourage you to try and read at least one, if not more of these books. You don’t have to be a girl to

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read a Sarah Dessen book and you don’t have to be a boy to read a book about sports. You can read any book you want even if you think that people are going to make fun of you for it. When you are reading a book, don’t be afraid to show your emotions while reading. I hope that you enjoy reading and get to read some of these books! Alycen M. Mater Dei-Nativity 8th Grade Imagine you are frantically turning pages, eyes skimming over the words on the page, as if you are right there with your favorite character in your favorite book which is what reading is like. That feeling when you’re so consumed in your book that you must keep turning pages, anxious to see what happens. Reading is like being in a completely different world! It’s as if you are right there, in the character’s place. That is why I love reading. I will now recommend a few books; these are page-turning wonders! The Divergent Series Veronica Roth The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins Maximum Ride James Patterson Slated Terri Terry The Neptune Project Polly Holyoke Splintered A.G. Howard The Maze Runner James Dashner The Fault in our Stars John Green Aubrie Harrington Mater Dei-Nativity 7th Grade

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Clark Elementary Turkey Ham Apples Natives Kind Spinach Grapes Indians Vacation Invite Nice Green bean casserole Elizabeth H. Clark

4th Grade

Autumn I am a leaf. I fell from the tree. I do not like being on the ground. It’s very scary being on the ground. Then I blow to the neighbors. Then I get picked up and taken to the dump. Garenn M. Clark 4th Grade I like fall because my birthday is in fall! I get to have cake and ice cream and open presents. My birthday is fun! Adam E. Clark 4th Grade Fun Always chilly Laugh Leaves Connor S. Clark

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24 Color by numbers to see what’s in the ocean.

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With your child, look through the newspaper to find pictures of things that start with or have in the word the same sound as the letter O in ocean.

Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your child read with you. Trace the uppercase and lowercase letter O. Say the letter as you trace it.

How many words or pictures can you find on this page that start with the sound the letter O makes in the word ocean?

2 How many

Letter Identification

O is for Ocean o is for ocean

Math Play

Point to the number 4 in the newspaper. Have your child say the number and, if it’s large enough, have your child trace the number.

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Open and Shut

Look through the newspaper for things that are open, for example: open eyes, doors or windows. Next, look through the newspaper for things that are shut.

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oak leaves

My Bonnie lies over the ocean, My Bonnie lies over the sea. My Bonnie lies over the ocean, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me.

Older and Younger Find pictures of people in the newspaper. Compare two people by asking which person is older? Which person is younger?

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Orange All Over

Count all the orange things you can find in the newspaper. Start an “Orange Poster” by cutting out pictures of orange things and gluing them onto a sheet of paper. Repeat with other colors to make a book about colors.

How many

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What Comes Next

Open the newspaper to a page numbered 9 or less. Show your child the page number. Ask your child which page comes next. For children who cannot count to 10, start with pages 1, 2 and 3. Add pages as your child is able to count higher.

Learning Buddies: Trace and say the number. Read the questions. Touch and count to find the answers.

Over and Under

Sit your child in your lap and look at pictures in the newspaper. Ask your child about the location of things in each picture. For example, “Is the bird over or under the car?” “Are the eyes over or under the nose?”

KINDER KIDS

I saw sheep eating grass A goat running around And a bunny eating carrots .

Kid Scoop News Kinder Kids! Where Midwest, Southwest, and East Coast Meet!

There was a cow eating corn A goat named snowball A horse eating grass And a sheep getting his wool sheared. Written by PNS&K kindergarten friends from New Jersey

Welcome back to our Kinder (short i) Kids sections and we have some new friends this month. We want to welcome Ms. Clancy’s kindergarten poetry class to our group. Ms. Junger and Ms. D have been extrememly busy getting ready for reading, writing, and the holidays! Each month, we can’t wait to hear from all three classes to find out what has been going on in different parts of the country. Thank you, Kinder Kids, for being our friends. Ms. Junger’s Kindergarten Students Reflect on October Learning/ Hunt Elementary

special Kinder Kids section. (We have a feeling we are going to learn a little more about poetry…)

Fire Safety I must stop, drop, and roll. I must get out of the house and stay out. Stay away from the fire. Get out of the house as quick as you can.

Hello everyone! Mrs. Clancy is my name And poetry is my game New Jersey is my state Teaching Kindergarten is my fate

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October You can dress up and be anything you want to be. Timera W. I see pumkins. Miguel I have a bat in my house. Lylli H. I get candy and treats. Kandon T. I can go trick or treating. Daniel F. I see scary pumpkins. Josue I see skeletons on Halloween. Nevaida B. Welcome, Mrs. Clancy’s Kindergarten Students from New Jersey! Hello to all of our Kinder Kids Fans! We are introducing a new class to the group…Mrs. Clancy’s kindergarten poetry group from New Jersey. Her class meets to learn firsthand about different kinds of poetry and along the way, they do some pretty fancy poetry themselves! Mrs. Clancy introduced the class and herself to us by way of… of course…a poem….Welcome, New Jersey kids to our very

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Sometimes our favorite poems do rhyme. But that doesn’t happen all the time Our journals are where each new poem will go We fill it up all year ,we do love it so. We hope you enjoy some of our favorite poems And perhaps bring some joy into all of your homes ! Love, The Poetry Lady and her Kindergarten friends from New Jersey Our kindergarten classes went to visit a farm last week! So,in poetry I shared a poem with them titled ,To the Farm. We put it in our poetry journals. We then talked about writing our own poem.We talked about what you might see and hear on a farm and tried to think of words to describe it. We also remembered that while poetry is fun to rhyme ,it doesn’t have to :)!

Texas Kinder Kids Our friends from Texas have been busy studying and learning about Iowa and New Jersey, along with a little bit about monsters this past month! They love sharing about their state and sent along a poster they are developing about ranching in Texas. Ranching is very different from farming and the ranches in Texas are HUGE! The Texas longhorn cattle pose quite a picture with cowboys, horses, and long winding one way sandy roads! In Texas, you’ll find many “Dude Ranches” where city folk may learn quite a bit about how a ranch is organized and actually spend time working on a ranch. One animal that is VERY important on a ranch is the herd dog. These dogs, which are of different breeds, help the ranchers move cattle from one spot to another…smart dog! Ms. “D” and her special Texas Kinder Kids! Ms. D’s Texas Kids are learning about Iowa, New Jersey, and MONSTERS!

Farm Poem I went to the farm and what did I see

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to gather but in the streets. The group shared a place where some recreation could be found and a place that was safe. Girls Incorporated is still a very important and special place for young girls and is a nonprofit organization. Q: What is the philosophy or main goals of your organization? Inspiring All Girls to be Strong, Smart, Melissa: Our overall mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We want them to achieve and Bold! The Girls Inc. Experience their full potential. We provide an after school Nestled back in a quiet neighborhood near Cook Park and program where the focus in on tutoring, homework, Lamb Theatre, the Girls Inc. building poses quite a picture. and a meal. Our SMART LAB utilizes STEM funding While the organization began locally in 1986 on Myrtle and provides the participants enrichment in science, Street, the new building was opened in 2009 and provides math, and relevant technology. We also begin programs for around 100 girls during the school year and instruction on health and gender specific issues through more than 200 in the summertime. True to their mission, programs on healthy eating, hygiene, exercise, and the Girls Inc. equips girls to “navigate gender, economic changing body. There is a great deal of negative peer and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and pressure out there and we focus on resisting those independent adults.” Feature Kid Scoop News reporters, negative influences. Our summer program continues Erin Cleary and Alycen Malenosky found the staff and the educational format, but we also incorporate field participants amazing and true to their mission….as verified experiences, swimming, and recreational time. The by three veteran participants who shared insights about summer hours are 7:30 to 5:30…providing parents a their growth during their years with the organization. The safe and educational place for young girls while they following is a question/answer interview done with Melissa are working. Ortiz, Program Director for Girls Incorporated in Sioux City, Q: How many students are part of your program? followed by insights from Amari, Mariana, and Savannah, Melissa: Again, we provide a place for young girls from who have all been attending Girls Incorporated for several age 6-18. We service around 100 girls during the years. school year and 200 during the summer programming. We have an open door policy during the school Q: Melissa, could you share a little about your position year, but guardians must enroll students for the summer and some history about Girls’ Inc. participation. Melissa: My name is Melissa Ortiz and I am the program Q: What are some of your special projects? director for Girls Inc. While Girls Inc. originally Melissa: During the school year, groups of students select began in Waterbury CT around 1864, the original a community action project that gives something back intent is still very much part of our mission. When to the community. Each age group finds an age more families required two incomes, and young women appropriate project that they share at our Community began working in the mills, there was no place for girls

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Mmmm! Yum! Thanksgiving at my grandma’s house is so fun! When we go to my grandma’s house for Thanksgiving, we invite my whole family on my dad’s side. My nine uncles, nine aunts, 42 cousins, and my immediate family! Since I have such a big family, there is a lot of delicious food. The smell of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie linger in the air. My favorite thing to do at my grandma’s house is to go outside with my family. Some of my uncles and cousins play football while some play basketball. After that we go back inside to eat. Then, we pray and give thanks. Next, we all get into a line around the kitchen island to get our food from the buffet. Then, we all sit down to eat. Since, we can’t all eat at one table, some sit in the kitchen, the dining room, outside and even in the living room. After we eat, everyone watches football on T.V. or goes back outside. Finally, we thank my grandma for the food and say good bye. I hope Thanksgiving is like this every year! Ryelle S. Mater Dei-Nativity You can tell when my grandparents are here because To Adopt A Classroom Please Call (712)293-4303

my dog won’t stop barking. I always love it when they come over, especially for Thanksgiving. First, we always gather at the table to pray. Second, we start eating. I love the smell of turkey, it is like it is already in my mouth! When we are done eating, we always have to walk off all that food. Then, when we are done with our walk, we play games! I love Thanksgiving! After that sometimes there are presents! That’s why I love Thanksgiving, to give thanks to God and have fun with my family! Laynee L. Mater Dei-Nativity 6th Grade October is already here and before we know it Thanksgiving will be here too! Everyone is excited for the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and the best part… pie! Although the food is amazing, Thanksgiving is the best time of the year to be thankful for all that we have. It is always important to tell our family how grateful we are for them. It is a holiday that gives us the chance to sit around with each other and make great memories. I think the best part of Thanksgiving is the food! My family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal would include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, oreo fluff, olives, bread, corn, and pie. Thanksgiving is also one of the best holidays because it is the most beautiful www.NIESiouxland.com

Action Party in December. Q: What makes this program different than others that service the same population? Melissa: While the organization works with young girls, we also get to see many of them progress and grow into incredible young women. Many of the participants have been here since they were 5, almost 6 and they come every summer. I love watching them grow, in fact that is my favorite part of the program…seeing them become stronger, more confident, and developing a positive attitude about what they can accomplish. In fact, three of our returning members are working over there…would you like to meet them and visit a bit? Three of Girls’ Inc. return members agreed to spend a little time with Kid Scoop News reporters and they shared some stories about being with the organization. Each had a special response about their time with Girls’ Inc. Mariana G.P: They teach about things that some others are afraid to teach. We learn about body image and things like that, and have a chance to discuss the topics. Amari B.: They teach us to be better in the real world. They show us skills we will need. Savannah H.: My favorite part is getting to meet all the new people,” They all agreed that Girls’ Inc. has made a lasting and powerful impression on them and they would encourage others to join. The program also hosts a student “store” and two of the girls are the managers. Lessons about money management and the value of money are learned as well as lessons about community pride and responsibility. Girls’ Inc. continues to grow as a very special organization and assists young girls and women in making lifetime goals. KUDOS to Melissa and her staff for giving so much back to the Siouxland communities Erin C & Alycen M.

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time of the year. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Liz Albenesius Mater Dei- Nativity How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I spend mine with my family. Did you know that Thanksgiving was first celebrated by the pilgrims? It was established as a holiday by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the Civil War. It’s celebrated on the last Thursday in November. The thing I like most about Thanksgiving is all the good food and eating at the table with your family! Hope S. Mater Dei-Nativity Grade 8 Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Thanksgiving is the holiday before Christmas. I like Thanksgiving because I get to see my family and get to eat a lot of turkey. We go to my mom’s side first. After that we go to my dad’s side of the family. On my mom’s side we watch football. On my dad’s side we hang out with each other. This is why Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Jacob L. Mater Dei-Nativity Grade 6 What is your favorite holiday? One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving because it’s a great time to give thanks to God and everything you love, plus you

Siouxland’s Camp High Hopes Celebrates FUN! Camp High Hopes in Siouxland offers year-round therapeutic recreation programs and respite that are designed to enrich the lives of youth and adults who have diagnosed disabilities, chronic illnesses and other special needs. Camp High Hopes offers something very different for these children and adults and that is a recreationally based program, in a genuine one of a kind camp setting that is designed to be FUN. Ali Langseth, CEO Camp High Hopes, Sioux City

Ali Langseth, Chief Executive Officer for Camp High Hopes in Sioux City, has a personal goal for the camp, and that goal is to stay financially stable so they can continue to offer the programs and overnight adventures for over 1500 children and adults to enjoy each year. The staff at Camp High Hopes wants the camp to be fun, empowering, one that builds relationships and a place to celebrate diversity and differences. Ali’s main job is to continue to find the funding for this unique place where people of all ages engage what might seem to some, as a usual camp experience, but there are some major differences in how the camp is set up and structured, that allow for not only an incredibly fun experience, but a safe one as well. Camp High Hopes has many recreational activities in store for all who come. Imagine a place where one can canoe, try archery, fishing, arts, and crafts. Many campers try the Monkey Tree where campers shimmy

get a whole day to eat food. My family’s Thanksgiving dinner is not a normal one. Especially this year, because every year up to this year, my whole family came together at my grandparent’s house for an entire day to watch football and to hang out with my cousins. Sadly this year is different because a lot of my family moved far away and probably won’t make it back this year. Thanksgiving will not be the same this year. The missing family members aren’t the only thing that makes my Thanksgiving a little bit different. There is always some sort of odd ball food mixed into the dinner, like one year we had pizza, another year we had hamburgers and fries. Even with the odd ball foods we still have the traditional foods. We always have turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, and a bunch of desserts. There is always way too much food left over because my family cooks so much that we could feed the whole block. I always have a great Thanksgiving and I hope you do, too! Kolby H. Mater Dei-Navity Grade 8

Ah, Thanksgiving… ham, turkey, pie, macaroni and… corn? Usually, that’s what I see whenever I go to Thanksgiving. But Thanksgiving isn’t all about food. You come together to celebrate. Whenever I have Thanksgiving, there’s food laid out to pick from, then you can play with your friends, or just watch TV. Everyone celebrates it differently. Sometimes, I just relax and wait for the desserts to come out after I eat. Like I said before, everyone

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up a special tree that has been equipped with extra knobs and handholds to use to reach the buzzer at the top. The Snoezelen room is equipped with sensory adaptations that allow campers to enjoy a quiet respite from a busy day! Who wouldn’t want to join in on the Bounce House fun, and follow that by a paddle boat ride on the lake? The average day at camp starts with the usual bed making and getting ready. Campers eat breakfast followed by two half -hour long activities before having lunch and break time. After that are two more half- hour activities, then dinner, and finally a big group activity before bed. A day at Camp High Hopes is never a day without fun. Once in a while there is a Sibling/Special Friend Weekend where campers can bring a friend or sibling with them. One of the campers shared that this is a favorite week for her! When asked about fundraisers, Ali replied with “We are fundraising every day…” One of Camp High Hopes’ biggest fundraisers is the Haunted Lodge Party. It’s held every October and for adults. It has been held at the camp location for four years, but this year was held at the Marina Inn as the attendance has really grown. This year there was a silent auction featuring beautifully designed ceramic pumpkins. A celebrity Lip Sync contest highlighted the event and entertained the crowd. Another big fundraiser is the Rib Fest which is held at the Tyson Events Center’s parking lot. This year the event had live music, a great run and raised the most funds since the event began four years ago. There are also family and corporate events, such as the HyVee

Golf Tournament, where proceeds are donated to Camp High Hopes. Families and businesses can also buy a $100 bench for the camp in honor or memory of someone. The crowning jewel of all fundraisers is the S’MORE SMILES ongoing event. Their dream is to provide opportunities for children and adults to wear “ some more smiles” at camp by providing additional cabins, a new welcome center, onsite staff housing, a new boathouse, accessible restrooms near the dock, a climbing silo, and giant swing. Imagine being able to swing, for the first time in your life, high above the earth, liken eagle. Campers feel that joy of being in a boat for the first time….for being able to “slow down” a bit to watch the world go by. Camp High Hopes is a place where needs are met and independence is given…dreams are realities and self-expression is celebrated. Ali’s favorite thing to do is to stop in on the activity sessions and help out if she can….seeing smiles make her day. Camp High Hopes is located at 5804 Correctionville Road near Sioux City, Iowa. It is designed to be a camp where “Smiles Happen” and FUN is emphasized the entire day. Learn more on Twitter, Facebook and www.camphighhopes.com. Erin Cleary and Alycen Malenosky Mater Dei –Nativity Grade 8

celebrates Thanksgiving differently. Some might have specific games they play, or give out Christmas presents early, or maybe go on trips. No matter how you celebrate, it’s always special. It’s always fun to celebrate Thanksgiving. Macaden N. Mater Dei- Nativity Grade 7

Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday. It is definitely fun to spend a whole entire day eating with your family. I love it when my grandma and I cook the food… I like when our family from out of town comes because I usually don’t see them. Although, I love seeing my family no matter where they live. Thanksgiving is a special holiday. It is amazing to be with family members. So…..every Thanksgiving I get so full and enjoy the time with family! After dinner at my grandma’s I play outside with my cousins. We get really tired and sweaty. When we are not exhausted… we start eating. We definitely get full. After we are done eating, we sit down and let our stomachs rest. Then, when our stomachs are feeling better, we go back outside. That is why I think Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday. Connor B. Mater Dei-Nativity 7th Grade

The smell of warm gravy and cooked turkey fills the house. Thanksgiving is finally here! You rush downstairs to see the best meal of the year on the table, ready for eating. You set the table and sit down. After you say grace with your family, you dig into your meal. It’s the best meal you have ever had but it’s about more than just food; it is about giving thanks as well. It is important to realize what our families, friends, and role models all do for us every year. We have to realize that they deserve credit for the encouragement, faith, and help they deliver. Without them we wouldn’t have motivation to do things we don’t usually think we can accomplish on our own. Take time this Thanksgiving and go around the table saying what you’re thankful for. It can help you recognize who and what you are thankful for, even if you didn’t realize it before. Thanksgiving is about being with family and enjoying what you have and not complaining about what you don’t. After your meal, go sit on the couch and watch the football game or play a game with your loved ones. Take time this Thanksgiving and enjoy the little things! Michael Leiting Mater Dei Nativity Grade 8

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This year thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 26, 2015. It is the day Indians and Pilgrims got together and had a feast. Every year since then we have celebrated it as a big feast. Millions of families have gathered at houses and had feasts. There is usually turkey or chicken, stuffing, pumpkin pie, dinner rolls, and many more types of food. Every family is different. Some might have apple pies, instead of pumpkin pies. At my house we have jello, and some other places might not. Every tradition is different. I love my family, and I am thankful for them, also. Kelcy H. Kingsley-Pierson 6th Grade

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Kid Scoop News Bids a Fond Farewell to the 2015 Riverssance Festival HUZZAH! To the Year of the Gypsy Kid Scoop News feature reporters fit right in with the King’s entourage on Saturday, October 3 at Riverside Park. Street performers dressed as villagers, beggars, nobles, bakers, Mud Man, the Crow Sisters (to name a few) all brought the hamlet to life. Our own reporters came dressed as Vikings, a gypsy, a pirate, and well, a couple of on-lookers, each uniquely attired to blend in with the festival folk. We say good-bye to the festival for a year and look forward to planning our costumes for next year. We were able to sidetrack the Mud Man and ask him a few questions about his displacement from another kingdom. He was once a king, then placed in a stockade to perish, but with the help of a kind peasant is now a member of the Kingdom of Riverssance.

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Really….WOW! You were once a king? What a change for you. What on earth happened?

Court of Riverssance to a lively several course dinner. The Mud Man: I don’t really like to talk about it, but a queen and winners this year my evil brother plotted against me…they had were Shimaree me arrested and placed in a horrible stockade. I Nicholes of Crescent ruled the “Kingdom whose name should not be Park Elementary mentioned,” but that is another story, for another and Charlotte day. Hughes of Sgt. Bluff-Luton Primary I wander the Kingdom of Riverssance and hope School. Both for its safety. I was known for being a bit of a young ladies were prankster…you know the “mud on the nose” and festival dressed such…but Ye Ole’ Crow Sister saw me as one who and enjoyed perhaps bestowed blessings… the experience Mara: Blessings are cool but what about the tools you complete with a carry around your waist….for example the wooden full Royal Kitchen spoon? staff, music, and conversation with Mud Man: I defend with a “spoonish flair. the King and Queen Mara: What is a “spoonish flair”? of Riverssance. Mud Man: Quite simply, we are nonviolent, our kingdom is a kingdom of fun…the spoon is quite harmless..and the days spent here are festive. Chloe: Who do you admire in the kingdom?

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Mud Man: I admire the Fallen Friar Phil (Phil Claeys) who organizes and dreams of new possibilities each year. …and Sir Robert, who protects and wanders the grounds.

Alexis: Mud Man, how did you get the job of being a Mud We had taken a great deal of the Mud Man’s time and Man…I mean, is this a much sought after position? thanked him for helping us to understand the festival a bit. We look forward to next year and another visit with him! Mud Man: This isn’t a job or position, really…I mean would

just anyone want to be a Mud Man? I was once a grand king, but now I live in this Kingddom of Riverssance. Self –exiled to a greater place…

Paying it forward

Paying it forward is when someone does something good, and then someone else sees it and then they want to do well. Have you ever had a bad day? Didn’t you want someone to step up and help? Whenever I have a bad day, I always am looking for something to fix it. That is when paying it forward comes in. One time I was at the park with my friend, and we had a lot of food on our table. When we were done eating my friend just left all of his trash on the table. So I picked up all of the trash and threw it away. When I got back, this guy was waiting for me. At first I was scared, but then he gave me 20 dollars. He told me I did a good deed by throwing away all of the trash. From that day on, I never forget to throw away my trash. Andrew G. Mater Dei-Nativity To Adopt A Classroom Please Call (712)293-4303

The organizers of Riverssance hosted a very special contest this year. Students from across the region were invited to submit a coloring page for a one in a lifetime drawing. The winners of the drawing would be hosted by the full Royal

Smack! The ball goes to the outfield and everyone is clapping and cheering and so am I. I am paying it forward by doing Miracle League also known as Challenger League. It helps kids with disabilities play baseball. We run around the baseball field with them and get the ball sometimes if it is hit to them. Some people, including me, pitch to our baseball buddy. It is usually an hour and fifteen minutes. It is awesome to see the smiles on the kids having fun including me!My buddy’s name is Jackson. He is twelve years old and his birthday is October 18th so it was just a bit ago. We play baseball on Sundays but baseball just got done until spring. He lives in Ponca, Nebraska so he drives to Sioux City every Sunday. It is awesome that their field is made out of tar for kids who have wheel chairs so they don’t have to try to drive on dirt at Pulaski. I can’t wait to see Jackson again next spring. Koby B. Mater Dei-Nativity www.NIESiouxland.com

Imagine hearing the doorbell ring and running outside. There’s a sign on your door with a ghost on it and a bright, colorful Halloween basket on your front step! You’ve been booed! Getting “booed” is when one of your neighbors or friends fills two beautiful Halloween baskets with candy and goodies and leaves them on two people’s front steps with a note that says, “You’ve been booed”. After they set them down, they have to ring the doorbell and run away because you can’t let that person know it was you. Then the people who got the baskets eat all of the stuff inside of it and then they have to fill two baskets with candy and give them to two more people. Then it just keeps going and going until everyone’s been booed! Ellie K. Mater Dei-Nativity

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During the 2015-16 school year Kid Scoop News Siouxland and Claudia Hessa owner/baker at Sioux City’s fabulous Sugar Shack will be sponsoring a “Best in Class” Teacher of the Month contest. Every day teachers inspire the minds and imaginations of young people, provide safe places for students to grow and play, and give students the skills and confidence for the future. Celebrate those special people by nominating a teacher and including a short descriptive paragraph about “why” this teacher should be the “Best in Class” Teacher of the Month. Winning “teachers” will receive a special treat from Sugar Shack and a “basket of goodies” from Kid Scoop News Siouxland. Complete the entry below and email, snail mail and/or bring it in. A panel of judges will determine the best entry and award the “Best in Class” prize to the winning teacher.

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Last month we highlighted a wonderful family-friendly farm…The Scarecrow Farm located near Lawton, Iowa. We apologize for listing the Haunted Forest as an attraction to one of our favorite fall locations. Tara and Todd have spent hours preparing a regional attraction that is fun…fabulous…and absent of anything too scary for young children. Be sure to stop out and enjoy some family fun at The Scarecrow Farm!

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NIE SIOUXLAND JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY READING KID SCOOP NEWS SIOUXLAND. I’VE LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT THE SIOUX CITY REGION AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE. TO ME, THE BEST PART IS THAT THE FEATURE ARTICLES ARE WRITTEN BY LOCAL STUDENTS, HIGHLIGHTING ALL THE REGIONAL PLACES, BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE THAT MAKE SIOUXLAND SO INTERESTING. THE MAGAZINE’S CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS THE SCHOOLS, IS WHAT MAKES IT SO INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING FOR READERS OF ALL AGES. I LOOK FORWARD TO MY NEXT VISIT TO SIOUX CITY, AND TO THE NEXT ISSUE OF KID SCOOP NEWS SIOUXLAND! PAULA HORII PRINCIPAL CARDINAL PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY

Mrs. Vander Schaaf’s ELP class at SBL Elementary School Fifth grade students in Mrs. Vander Schaaf’s ELP class at SBL Elementary School said their good-byes to over-used, boring, “dead” adjectives this month. They learned how to use the online thesaurus to spice up their “dead” adjectives and had fun presenting their eulogies as they ate “Tombstone” pizza. The adjective graveyard will serve as a resource for the students to use as they create descriptive essays about their favorite season.

I LOVE IT BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE TOPICS FROM KIDS PERSPECTIVES AND STORIES ARE COOL AND I WOULDN’T KNOW ABOUT THESE THINGS WITHOUT KID SCOOP NEWS ~ MARA, AGE 11 I LIKE KID SCOOP NEWS BECAUSE YOU GET TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET TO HEAR NEW STORIES, ABOUT THEM AND THEY ALL LOVE WHAT THEY ARE DOING. ~ ALEXIS, AGE 11 . I HAVE TO THANK YOU LADIES FOR DOING ALL OF THIS. I HAVE A STUDENT WHO REALLY STRUGGLES WITH WRITING, BUT FOR SOME REASON THE TOPIC THIS WEEK GRABBED HIS ATTENTION. HE WROTE THE MOST AMAZING ARTICLE ABOUT THE MILITARY, IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM! ~ 3RD GRADE TEACHER AT HINTON

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