Kids Scoop News - September 2016

FAIR OR FOUL?

You’re the referee! Read about different kinds of conflict resolution and decide how best to solve these problems.

GOING TO SCHOOL WITH DOLPHINS Scientists are learning about dolphins by teaching them to communicate with humans.

PAUL BUNYAN

This legendary hero was a frontier man and a logger like no other. His story is a real tall tale!

PHOTO CREDIT: GENELLI STUDIO, SIOUX CITY

MEET NORTH HIGH SENIOR,

EMILY DIRKS

AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Catch up on Fritter the dog’s progress as he saves money to visit Six Wags “SHELDON THE SEA Thrifty’ TURTLE” Amusement Park. Will he listen to his friend s smart money advice?

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In a Perfect World….

This issue of Kid Scoop News contains a look at different models of conflict resolution and how to best solve problems in the classroom, on the playground, and with friends and family. While conflicts often begin with uneasy feelings, they do not have to end that way. In many cases, the teacher or adult in charge will step in and simply take care of an uncomfortable situation, but the best thing we can do is to teach children how to handle their own conflicts and the best time to teach children effective conflict resolution skills is right away in the school year, which will result in saving time later on.

Most teachers will tell you that the “teachable moment” can result in whole class discussions and resolutions for typical classroom disruptions. Involving children in determining class guidelines is invaluable as they develop a sense of ownership in the class culture. The more the students are involved in creating a positive classroom culture, the greater the likelihood of having a positive culture in the classroom …and a solid understanding of social skills will generate more engagement and inclusion with the students.

Easier said than done…most conceptual learning does take time, practice, and a determination on the part of the teacher…but worth it. Beginning in the preprimary grades and following through with more advanced skills that lead to positive group activities will benefit the students the rest of their lives .

At Kid Scoop News Siouxland we understand how much time this can take in the classroom and want to send our appreciation to all of those teachers out there who take the time to teach and model those skills needed to be able to address conflicts at school. At a recent session with a group of students, one student mentioned to me that “Rock, paper, scissors….” would be what she would do.

I thought that that might lead to more frustration between students, but then I thought about it more as she explained the strategy to me. As they were played “Rock, paper, scissors…” any incident became a sideline issue. The students began to pay attention to the game. Minor incidents seemed unimportant…and if it were simply a “who is first in line..” or “I was here first…” it was an easy way for students to take care of their own disagreements.

During any conflict, individuals want to achieve a certain goal…but also learn to keep a relationship positive. There are several types of conflict, and at times , a very simple strategy like “Rock, paper, scissors” will do the trick! As students get older, teachers incorporate more advanced strategies for problem solving and teach children how to work cooperatively in small groups. These strategies will help students throughout their lives and to become better team members in personal and work related groups. KUDOS, again, to our Siouxland and Lakes’ teachers for understanding the importance of effective team building and cooperation.

NICOLE SCHWEITZBERGER

JEANETTE HOPKINS

NIE Director The Sioux City Journal (712)293-4224 nicole.schweitzberger@lee.net

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

News................................................................. 3 News ............................................................. 3 Spotlight: ...................................... 4-9 Spotlight: Fair Fairor orFoul.

Foul 1 ................................ 4-5 Y Destination Camp.......................................... 7 Fair or Foul 2 .............................................. 6-7 Beyond The Bell................................................ 9 Fair or Foul 3 .............................................. 8-9 Finance: Wells Fargo......................................... 10-11 Money Matters: Wants vs. Needs ............... 10-11 Puzzles ............................................................ 12 Puzzles ..........................................................

12 Calendar .......................................................... 13 CalendarPaul ......................................................

Legends: Bunyon....................................... 14-15 13 Legends:Dolphins............................................. 16-17 Paul Bunyan ............................... 14-15 Animals: Animals: Dolphins Go to School ................. 16-17 Emily Dirks: North High Author........................ 17 Spotlight: Scheels............................................. 18 Early Learners: letter Y & number 7 ................ 18 Sports............................................................... 19 Book & Web Picks ........................................ 19 Community Service.......................................... 20 Cool Links ....................................................

20 Cool Links......................................................... 21 Sports: Baseball ............................................ 21 Early Learners. ..................................................... 22 Try This At Home .......................................... 22 Monarch Butterflies.......................................... 23 Lesson Idea of the Month ............................... 23 Schools.............................................................. 24-25 Answers ...................................................... 24 Teacher Page..................................................... 26 Kinder Kids....................................................... 27 Heelan Notes........................................................ 28 ArtSplash 2016................................................. 29 Riverssance....................................................... 30-32 Answers............................................................ 33

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I will not play at tug o’war.

I’d rather play at hug o’war.

Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, And everyone grins, And everyone cuddles, And everyone wins…

--Shel Silverstein

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Muncie, Indiana – Phil Peckinpaugh is in charge of the Muncie Animal Shelter and he has a problem.

His problem is that he has 75 dogs in his shelter and not enough volunteers to give them walks.

When he saw people walking around town playing Pokémon GO, a mobile phone app that gets people outside and exploring their neighborhoods as they search for Pokémon, it gave him a great idea.

Read the article on this page.

Then answer the questions below!

Who is this article about?

What if people playing Pokémon GO took a homeless dog along with them?

What did this person do?

The dogs would get fresh air and exercise and the players would get lots of love and appreciation from what he now calls his “Poké-dogs.”

How did he do it?

Why did he do it?

Peckingpaugh posted an ad on Facebook and lots of people showed up to walk the shelter dogs. In fact, so many people have shown up to walk dogs, that the shelter had to buy more leashes!

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t is recess time. You and another kid want to play with the same ball. You feel angry. This is called conflict. A conflict is a disagreement between people.

While many conflicts start with bad feelings, they don’t have to end that way.

Sometimes people act in an unfair or “foul” way when they are in a conflict.

Fouls make people feel more and more angry. People can also act in a fair way that settles a conflict and makes everyone involved feel good. This is called resolution to the conflict.

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Read the lists of fair and foul ways to handle a conflict. Then look at how the children in these cartoons below handle the conflict over the ball.

Decide if the children are being fair or foul.

Standards Link: Health: Students know the difference between positive and negative behavior in conflict situations.

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We’re having this fight because you are so selfish!

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Describe a playground conflict. Then describe a fair way to resolve it.

Standards Link: Health: Students know the difference between positive and negative behavior in conflict situations.

Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally.

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Josie E. Dakota Valley Elementary Grade 5

FAIR OR FOUL... CONFLICT RESOLUTION IS DIFFICULT AT ALL AGES! Conflict happens at all age levels and in many different situations. It’s easy for an adult to solve a child’s conflict by intervening and taking care of the situation. The problem with that is the student/child isn’t learning to solve his/her own problems.

When asked about this at the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA Day Camp this summer, one student mentioned a technique that had been shown to her class.

“We learned to use a rock, paper, scissors plan when we have a conflict. If it is a simple problem like , who was first in line, or who gets to use the purple marker… the winner of the game will get to choose. There isn’t any physical contact, and by the time the game is done most kids are fine with it.” This seemed to be something that all of the students had done, and pretty effective for such issues.

On the playground, at home, or in the classroom the conflicts get a little tougher.

Teachers are becoming well prepared and trained for conflicts that arise, and are teaching children how to better understand the conflict itself and to take care of issues between each other. We asked the students about conflicts that they’ve experiences, and whether or not the conflict was resolved in a fair way.

My cousin and I were fighting over a Nerf™ Gun Game and I didn’t think we would ever decide what to do. I thought he had had it every day…and he thought I had.

I didn’t think we would ever get along. My aunt finally came in and she was tired of the fighting. She just told us that we were grounded and no one got to play with the Nerf™ Game.

Caitlin Sunnyside Elementary Grade 3 One time my friends and I were arguing over what name we should give our team.

One of the kids said, “Tigers…” and I wanted “Cheetahs…” There were more people who wanted “Tigers” and I didn’t think it was such a big deal, so we went with that name.

Abigail W. Sunnyside Elementary Grade 4 My brothers and our neighbors like to pay kickball and baseball and they always argue over teams and which team gets to bat first. They also argue over if the To adopt a classroom, please call 712-293-4328

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At camp this summer, Bella said that I had stabbed her with a drumstick. I had, accidentally, so I did tell her I was sorry. I think then she said she was sorry, too.

So we both got an apology.

Callie Sunnyside Elementary Grade 4 My brother thinks that I tell lies when I’m with him and he gets really mad. I tell him that I don’t tell lies, but he doesn’t believe me. The only way this gets ok is that mom steps in and tells us that this is “a little thing…not a big thing”..and we shouldn’t fight. I think this is a good way to know when to have a fight or not..if it is a big thing or a little thing.

Maddie Perry Creek Elementary Grade 3 One time I started calling my brother names…then I started to fight him and he fell down. I laughed at him…which wasn’t nice. Sometimes it is hard to figure out a fight.

Gavin Sunnyside Elementary Grade 4 If we get mad at each other, my sister and I will call each other names. The namecalling doesn’t help. We should think of nicknames…or something else to use.

G. Morningside Elementary Grade 3 Me: Let’s play tag.

Friend: No. Other Friend: I guess tag.

Cousin: Tag it is.

Friend: I’ll hit you guys.

Everyone: Let’s play tag.

Friend: All right, I guess we could play tag.

Everyone: We can play your game later.

Kiera T. Sgt. Bluff-Luton Grade 4

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Fair enough!

fter a long day of schoolwork and play, Tom was tired. He couldn’t wait to rest and watch his favorite TV show. Just as he got settled, his sister walked in and flipped the channel to a different show. Tom felt angry! How would you feel? What would you do? Tom knew this was the time to STOP and think about what he would do next.

He knew that the next thing he said or did could make the conflict worse. This would be a foul. Look at the fouls described on the FOUL card. Do they sound familiar?

Tom decided to try one of the FAIR ways to resolve his conflict with his sister. Look at the FAIR card. Which one do you think he tried? Use the code to find out his resolution to the conflict.

Standards Link: Health: Students know the difference between positive and negative behaviors used in conflict situations.

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Read the above lists of fair and foul ways to handle a conflict. Then look at how the children in the comic strip below handle the conflict over the ball. Which foul is each child doing?

You big baby!

Can’t you hit the ball?

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If you get me, I’ll tell Mom you ate those five cookies before breakfast!

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lma and Sam had a conflict the first day they met. They both wanted to play with the class snake. They finally decided to take turns holding the snake. The snake was happy and so were they.

They found out they had more in common than a love of snakes.

Look carefully at Alma and Sam. Circle seven ways they are alike.

Standards Link: Health/Conflict Resolution: Students know possible causes of conflicts in school and strategies to prevent conflicts.

UPDATE FROM THE NORM WAITT SR. YMCA AND SUMMER DESTINATION CAMP This summer, at the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA Youth Camp, we chose to go for a STEAM approach for Summer Camp as this integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into the academic programming and follows our previous model. Through STEAM we are able to tie it all together with Math and Literacy for a more hands-on approach to keep the kids actively engaged in programming. They are learning the basics without even knowing it because they are busy and having fun!

Robotics came from Nebraska Extension Educator Angela Abts who showed campers how to build a robotic and figure out how to make it stay on its path, controlling it through the computer. This brought creativity to learning science, math, technology, and engineering. The kids love it and were challenged!! Campers also did STEAM projects such as creating paper boats and a water source and then experimenting how much weight their boats could hold. One class of campers used ideas from the movie UP and expanded them to all areas of academic programming. For their final project they were challenged to build a popsicle house and lift it off of the ground with helium balloons. They had to determine how much water was needed to fill the balloons, how many balloons it would take, and how to control it with the wind. Another class at camp partnered with Nebraska Extension and Master Gardeners of South Sioux City and contributed time to a community garden. They learned about healthy diets, plant life, and how much work it takes to garden. Some of the campers wrote about their discoveries for

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Kid Scoop News Siouxland. Students were directed by Corrinna Lenort, Hy-Vee Dietitian and Marion Cain, Master Gardner from the Voices for Food Council in South Sioux City.

Grasping the Arts aspect of STEAM required a partnership with LAMB Theatre and Ethan, a Y Youth Wellness Coordinator as he led Drums Alive! It was a huge hit this summer at camp. Campers were able to drum on stability balls and learn rhythm, coordination and creative music. From Ethan “It really helps them work on coordination and improve their cognitive function. The quick pace and variety of different movements stimulates their brains to reduce stress and keep them learning.

Campers had the most fun creating their own beats and coming up with different moves for their Team: The John Cena, Ice climber, The Peacock, Flapjack and a ton of others. We’re always trying new things to keep it fresh and fun.”

We also partnered with Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Long Lines Family Red Center, Camp High Hopes, Miracle League Complex, LaunchPAD Children’s Museum, Adam’s Nature Preserve, and Stone Park and Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. What a great summer for our campers!

Corrin Mikkelson, Camp Director

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8 oday is a special day for Liz and her class. They have just finished reading a book about how kids lived long ago. After recess, there will be a surprise snack to celebrate. Riiiinnng! “There goes the bell,” yells Bill. “Last one in line is a rotten egg!”

Circle the cartoon that shows the best thing you think Liz could do.

Bill! Get the heck out of my way! I’m first!

For me it is a pleasure to let you go first!

I’m going to trip you next time you walk by my desk!

The teacher said I should go first because I have to help her.

Well, she did ask me to collect homework later!

Liz runs her fastest to get to the front of the line, but Bill beats her. Liz feels angry. How would you feel?

What would you do?

Liz STOPS and THINKS. The next thing she does could make the conflict worse. This would be a FOUL. Look at the fouls described on the FOUL card.

Do they sound familiar to you?

Liz could try one of the FAIR ways to resolve her conflict. Look at the FAIR card. Which one do you think she should try?

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One good way to quickly resolve a conflict is by thinking about it ahead of time. What will you do next time someone cuts in front of you in line?

Standards Link: Health/Conflict Resolution: Students know strategies for solving interpersonal conflicts without harming others.

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9 Alexis and Tyler have a science project due today. It isn’t ready.

Look at the ways in which Tyler and Alexis are handling their conflict.

Decide if they are acting FAIR or FOUL. Can you name the FAIR and FOUL things they are doing?

Standards Link: Health/Conflict Resolution: Students know possible cause of conflicts in school and strategies to prevent them.

It’s your fault, Tyler! You haven’t done anything for this project!

It makes me feel mad when you blame me, Alexis. After all, we were both responsible for this project.

How could I do anything?

You didn’t get the materials!

You always want everything all for yourself!

You’re a selfish jerk!

BEYOND THE BELL ORAL HISTORY PROJECT This summer, students engaged in some interviewing and writing with the Beyond the Bell Program at West Middle. Along with members of the Active Generations Program, students learned more about past experiences as compared to present ones. The following pieces were written by students in Beyond the Bell and share a little light on past living experiences.

One of the gentlemen we met with at the Center was born on a farm. One of the things he looked forward to doing was keeping coins he found. They had different chores that they completed on the farm. They started helping with crops and harvests when they were young and as they got older, they were allowed to help milk the cows. Chores were expected to be started around the age five or six. The older they became, the harder the chores became.

One woman talked about the one phone that was used by the whole block in her community. She still remembers the phone number, which was 45. Their schooling was very different. The classroom was small with a home- schooled feel. They only went from 1st to 8th grade. Punishment in their school included: getting hit with a ruler across the wrist, getting swatted on the bottom, and having to write 100 times the thing you did wrong…WOW! We figured you had better be well behaved!

Calling me names won’t get our project done. Let’s ask the teacher if we can bring it in tomorrow.

Okay! I’ll come over after school and we’ll finish the project!

During WWII, one woman was convinced that her brother was dead. As she sat at the dinner table, her brother walked in the door. What a wonderful day that was.

One man dropped bombs during WWII. He flew 30 missions during the war.

The greatest influence of one woman was her grandparents. They taught her how to treat others and were respectful. Favorite games for past time were baseball, basketball, jacks, jump rope, hop scotch and ice skating. Now, this seems familiar to us!

Beyond the Bell Students

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Fritter, how much have you saved so far for your big Six Wags Amusement Park visit?

But it hasn’t been easy, Thrifty!

$12 this month!

There are so many things I just NEED to buy!

A NEED is something you must have in order to survive or function. You need shelter, clothing, food, water and sometimes things like medicine or school supplies.

I think you mean WANT to buy! You NEED to learn the difference!

A WANT is something you would like to have, but can live without.

A music player, computer, television and bike are wants, not needs.

Look around your room. Make a list of all the things you can see from your doorway. Then, write W next to each thing that can be considered a WANT. Write an N next to each item that can be considered a NEED. Do you have more WANTS or NEEDS in your room?

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Knowing the difference between WANTS and NEEDS is the best way to make sure your saving plan SUCCEEDS! ritter needs some help sticking to his saving plan. Write NEED next to each of the items below he must buy for his heath or safety. Then write WANT by things that might be fun to have, but that he could do without.

THINK ABOUT IT: Cake is a food, but is it a WANT or a NEED? WANTS VS. NEEDS.

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Wants vs. needs. Wanting is saying, “I want that big Barbie doll house”. Needing is saying, “We need food to live.” When you say to your child, “What do you want for Christmas,” they are going to say, “I want this and that and those.” But, when you say, “What do you NEED, they might say, “Well, I do need some new clothes.”

Parents are good at taking care of our needs but they aren’t that good at always giving us our wants. Because we don’t always need what we want!

Grace Hobbs Homeschooled Grade 6 Is it a want or a need? I ask my mom when I can buy things that I want. My mom buys food for my family. Food is a need. I asked my mom for a toy T-Rex for Christmas. This is a want. Important needs are food, a house, water and clothes. Everyone needs “needs” and everyone wants “wants.”

Michael W. Mater Dei Grade 6 What do you need? You should be more focused on that than what you want. You might need clothes but are focused on buying an electronic device. It’s time we focus on needs and not what we want. That’s my opinion on the topic “Things you want and things you need”. Things people might need are clothes, food, and shelter.

Things people want would be like an Xbox, phone, or toys.

Colin Hubbell Mater Dei Grade 7 Today I’ll tell you what the difference is between a want and a need. You might say you want an Xbox 360, but do you really need it? You might say that you need a new fancy phone or you’ll die. But you really don’t need it to live. What you really need is love, family, education, food, and shelter.

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DECIDING BETWEEN WHAT YOU NEED AND WHAT YOU WANT CAN BE TOUGH! When faced with a decision there is one question that you should ask yourself… Is this something I truly need or is this something I want? So, what is the difference between a need and a want? A need is something that is essential for survival. An example would be food, water, a place to live, or clothes to keep warm. A want, on the other hand, is something that would be nice to have, but not necessary. Some examples include an Xbox One, new video games, candy, toys, or even going to the movies. When it comes to budgeting, the goal is to take care of the things you need first and see if you can get the things you want with what’s left over. In some cases this might not be possible, but that’s where saving money comes into play.

Here’s an example: Say, you get paid every two weeks $200. You make a list of your needs and your wants. You determine your needs equal $150 every time you get paid, so after you take care of your needs you only have $50 left. The item that you want costs $200. How long will it take for you to save up for the item that you want?

If your answer is 8 weeks then you’re right! If you can set aside that extra $50 every time you get paid then you will have enough to get the item you want while still taking care of the things you need.

Based on my goal setting if I set aside $25 every week for 8 weeks I will achieve my goal and reward myself by purchasing a new Nintendo Wii Console. Now it’s your turn! Write down a future goal that you have and consider what you need and what you will need to do to reach that goal!

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Take a close look at all the school supplies in the big grid. Then try and find each of the groups shown on the right. Have a friend, parent or another family member give it a try, too!

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September 23 marks the beginning of autumn as leaves change colors and fall to the ground. Grab a red crayon and give a blue crayon to a friend.

Take turns drawing a line between two dots. If you draw the line that encloses a box, you get ONE POINT. If there’s a leaf in the box, you get 3 POINTS.

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2016 Mix blueberries in a blender with lemon juice, water and sugar.

Pour into popsicle molds or an ice tray, Gather the family insert a wooden stick for an evening of and freeze. your favorite board Blueberry or card games.

Popsicle Day

Tick the box on each day when you have completed 15 minutes of reading.

Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.

Gather up some newspapers today and make a craft using paper mache.

Make your bed today. If you don’t know how, ask a parent to show you.

Make Your Bed Day

Talk with your family about careers that interest you. What kind of education or training do those jobs require?

Think of 10 things in your life that are really good. Then think of something not-so-good and a way it could be improved.

Arrrrrr!

Look in books and online for some great pirate phrases to get ready for “Talk Like a Pirate Day!”

What is your birthstone?

If you were born in September, your birthstone is a sapphire. Find your birthstone online.

Discuss the services of your local library.

Why are libraries important?

International Literacy Day Pick a partner, then write out five things that make them “shine.”

Positive Thinking Day Look for a recipe that uses citrus and ask if you can help prepare it.

Look through your local newspaper for events in your area this weekend.

If you can’t find an event, plan a visit to a local museum or art gallery.

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Get some construction paper, scissors and tape and cover your books for school. Go to Comedy tonight!

Rent a funny movie kidscoop.com/crafts for the whole family to watch.

Make a miniature golf course using cleaned tin cans for holes. For ideas go to boyslife.org/ hobbies-projects/ projects/718/fore/ Stand close to a friend and toss them a football. For each successful catch, both of you take one step backwards.

How far apart will you go?

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Be a super secret superstar!

Do something really nice for someone without them knowing it.

Keep it a secret!

Tidy your bedroom today. Make your bed and leave your room as nice as possible.

Celebrate the signing of the Constitution by flying the flag and reciting the Preamble.

Help clean up in the garden today and think about planting something now that will bloom next year.

Tonight, see if you can write down all the names of the kids in your class from memory. Did you forget anyone?

This is the first day of autumn.

Use a crayon and a sheet of blank paper to gently do some leaf rubbings. Ask a parent to help you.

Look up “How to Make a Paper Hat” online today.

Gather materials, get together with some friends and make some fun hats.

Check the batteries in your home smoke detectors today.

Be sure to test them weekly.

Take a hike to search for signs of autumn.

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For more than 150 years, loggers have told tall tales about Paul Bunyan—a giant who helped shape the American frontier.

If what they say is true, Paul Bunyan was born in Maine.

And he must have been a pretty husky baby, too. When he was only three weeks old, he rolled around in his sleep and knocked down four square miles of standing timber!

It was so cold one winter that all of the snow turned blue.

Cows even gave blue milk!

Paul found a baby ox shivering under a blue snowdrift. He adopted the ox and named him Babe. Babe and Paul both grew and grew, but the ox always remained the color of the blue snow.

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Paul became a logger. With one swing of his giant ax, he could slice through dozens of trees.

Settlers followed Paul and set up farms and towns in the cleared land.

Some say the entire Midwest was once covered with trees until Paul cleared it all!

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Paul took good care of his loggers and loggers love flapjacks. But Paul had so many men that the camp stove wasn’t big enough.

So he made a colossal griddle. His men greased it by skating across it with slabs of bacon on their feet!

Dragging his ax behind him on his way to the Pacific Ocean, Paul left a deep, jagged trench behind him. Unscramble the letters to discover what we call this trench today.

Standards Link: Literary Analysis: Students comprehend basic plots of folk tales.

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“For dolphins, training sessions are great exercise and a lot of fun,” says DolphinTrainer.com’s marine mammal consultant, Terry Samansky.

Dolphins aren’t the only ones learning in animal park training programs. The trainers are learning about dolphins.

In fact, much of what we know about dolphins has been learned at marine parks.

Read “How to Train a Dolphin.”Then circle the word that best describes each picture below.

“The first step is for the dolphin and the trainer to get to know and trust each other,” Samansky says.

A trainer may start by sitting by the pool, dangling feet in the water, feeding and playing with the dolphin. This fun process helps the dolphin and trainer get to know each other and build strong bonds of trust.

As trust is established, the trainer introduces a “bridge” such as blowing a whistle or saying “good job,” each time food is given.

Soon the bridge is paired with other things the dolphin likes, such as a rub on the skin, a toy, some ice or a squirt of water on the tongue. After a while the dolphin learns that the bridge goes with a reward and means “good job.”

Next the trainer will usually train the dolphin to follow a target, such as a hand or other object. If a hand is the target, the trainer puts up a hand and waits for the curious dolphin to touch it. As soon as that happens, the trainer blows the whistle and “bridges” the behavior to let the dolphin know, “yes, that’s what I wanted you to do.” Eventually the dolphin knows to touch and follow the target.

Next the trainer must pair the behaviors with a signal or “cue” so the dolphin knows what behaviors to do and when to do them. Cues can be hand or body movements, special sounds or words.

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Trainers never say that they teach dolphins tricks; they teach trained behaviors. “It is not magic, or an illusion, and that is why we don’t call their behaviors tricks,” says Samansky.

PHOTO CREDIT: GENELLI STUDIO, SIOUX CITY

MEET NORTH HIGH SENIOR,

EMILY DIRKS

AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR “SHELDON THE SEA TURTLE”

Draw a line from each hand motion to the dolphin doing the behavior it communicates.

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As a senior at north, Emily Dirks has a lot to think about. Swim meets, classes, and college next year. But Emily is a little bit different than most seniors in that one of her many interests is her new children’s book, Sheldon the Sea Turtle. Water has always been somewhat of a special place for Emily, so writing and illustrating a children’s book about sea turtles came naturally for her. She wanted to express her passion for sea turtles to the world.

The idea to publish her story came from her aunt, Sara How, who also writes her own books. Emily and Sara will be working through the same publisher. Emily says it probably took her around one or two months to finish her story. She would work on it for seven or more hours in one sitting. Her family was very supportive throughout the whole process of the writing and illustrating of the book.

The book began as a high school Honors English class assignment. Mr. “O”, as Emily stated, was very encouraging about taking the book a little further…and getting a valid and important point across. She also believes her understanding of the environmental language, a language that was enhanced in Mr. Fickbohm’s Environmental Science class, helped the book to be more realistic.

Sheldon the Sea Turtle is a book about a young turtle who is just minding his own business and swimming around when he spots the most glorious jellyfish he had ever seen. It was shiny and glowed like none other. Sheldon swam up to the jellyfish and ate it, not realizing at the time that the jellyfish was actually a plastic bag. That’s when disaster strikes. This book is filled with lots of bright colors and designs all drawn by Emily herself. Emily says that she has always loved to draw, and was told that she was pretty good at it, too. She has never had any formal training for it other than her art classes in school, but by the look of the pages you would never know.

We asked Emily to tell us what inspired her to write Sheldon the Sea Turtle. She said that the water has just always been a passion of hers. Every time she goes to the beach she is in the water the whole time, discovering shells and picking up anything interesting that she sees. She has taken lots of trips to zoos and aquariums, one of her favorites being the Minnesota Zoo, and swims competitively for the Sioux City Metro Swim Team. Her favorite sea creature is the sea turtle, and with all of the recent concerns centered around pollution in our oceans we think that Emily’s book will be released at the right time!

Although she did write and illustrate her own book she doesn’t think she will be going into writing as a career choice. She hopes to major in Environmental Science or Marine Biology in the next few years as she goes off to college. We didn’t tell Emily this, but you “never want to say never…” We think when the book is published and released, Emily will have a school bus and more full of fans, and that will encourage her to write the sequel! KUDOS to Emily for taking a school assignment just a little bit further!

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SIOUXLAND SPOTLIGHT “Scheels is more than just a shopping destination… it’s an experience for the entire family.”

Penni Hunn, Scheels Events and Public Relations Leader

Way back in 1902 a young German immigrant named Frederick A. Scheel used the $300 he had earned with his first harvest as a down payment for a hardware store in Sabin, Minnesota that he named Scheels. While specifically a hardware store for years, a small part of Scheels became sporting goods in 1954 and Scheels began looking to expand throughout the years and has the second-largest all-sports store in Fargo, North Dakota. Sioux City is home to one of the Scheels’ stores and with the beginning of the school year, the perfect place to highlight in our magazine this month.

Two “veteran” student feature reporters from Kid Scoop News, Erin Cleary and Alycen Malenosky sat down with Penni Hunn, Events and Public Relations Leader at the Sioux City Scheels’ Store, to find out more about this corporation that has a strong presence in Sioux City. Penni shared her official title and offered background about the use of the term “leader” instead of “manager” or

“director” in her title.

“Scheels is known as a very family- friendly store and that is due to our culture,” Penni responded. She went on to say that their positive culture exists because of many different reasons. She explained that she doesn’t “manage” people or “direct” them…she believes that her job is to help others understand their positions and how to do them well by leading. “When you are a leader, it is all right for others to ask questions.” The reporters agreed that being able to ask questions in school made it easier for them to get more information about a topic. Penni also explained that the people who work at Scheels spend time with each other…and that when you know others, you tend to care about them and in turn, the workplace is a good place to be. “If we want to be at work, we all work harder and the customers will want to be here.” The environment or culture really has to do with how a place “feels”.

Scheels hires individuals who know and understand the product they are selling. This in turn demonstrates to customers that they are getting the best advice possible. One employee was Gerry Fitzpatrick who was with the PGA Tour. Talk about knowing how to golf! Along with expertise concerning the products, associates who know the sport or other department items can share stories about events and careers with the customers. We know that we like a good story!

“We want customers to have an experience…and that experience needs to more than just a shopping destination.” When first learning about Scheels the associates learn that the company is about respect and care. Once you know how to respect and care for other employees then it is easy to transfer that to the customers.”

Penni shared other examples of how the employees care about where they work and their customers.

“We love our work. We bring in our outside enjoyments to work.” There is a golfing green for customers to use, a special clothes section for mom to look through, sporting equipment, a fishing section and a large hunting area. There really is something for everyone, all of the family members.

We could attest to that as when we were sitting in the bench center of the store, several families walked by…one family stopped to putt a bit… another was looking though the large backpack selection…one mom just stopped to rest her feet. One of the bigger Scheels’ stores has an actual Ferris wheel and another store a Walk of Presidents which features 14 of our past presidents.

Penni is basically a hometown kid…growing up on a farm near Holstein, Iowa. As a family, with her two younger siblings, Penni would go camping and spend a great deal of time outdoors. She loved athletics and learned many organizational skills both in sports and on the farm. She loves organization and brings that skill to work. Penni’s office was filled with folders and files neatly marked with titles and dates…one could only hope to be as organized at his/her first job. She is a graduate of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake and graduated with a degree in Business Management and Human Resources.

Penni spends a great deal of her day communicating with the corporate office and with vendors. She enjoys planning both the big and small events. This past April, the annual Fish Fest event was hosted for anglers of all ages. Whether experienced or needing to learn how to bait a hook, specialists and volunteers were there to help.

This August the Hunting Expo gave people the opportunity to not only look over the new equipment, but to actually be engaged with some of the products. September brings a youth archery expedition and a fishing derby for younger generations. In October, a Ladies Night Out will give customers a chance to view the new clothing items that will be available then and during the holiday season.

Interacting with people and handling donations are Penni’s favorite part of her job. While part of her job is to interact with customers, associates and vendors, she enjoys meeting people face to face. One way she meets community members is through Scheels’ community service. Scheels’ donations go to groups like the Ronald McDonald House and United Way. She loves how different groups of people are affected in many different ways. As the store culture promotes community, it is easy to be passionate about helping others. Scheels had donated to the Miracle League Field project for equipment but were so taken by the park and the children that they also donated the mini-golf course. Penni said that the corporation believes in giving back a huge “thank you” to the community and its customers and this was only one way to do so. This summer, Scheels sponsored a “free day” at LaunchPAD so children and parents could visit and play the entire day for free. Many other organizations and groups receive donations and sponsorships from Scheels which positively impact children and adults every day. Our own Kid Scoop News Siouxland gives a “SHOUT OUT” to Scheels for their support of our magazine.

Penni loves having so many experiences that she is able to share with our readers. Working at Scheels is incredible and there isn’t just one really cool, heart -warming story. Her job is so different every day. One day she’s planning for a fashion show, the next she’s planning for a hunting event. She never knows what to expect.

The reporters learned that Scheels is more than just a place to shop, it really is an experience. A family can go and every member will find a special spot and some special people who will help them to enjoy the day! We can’t wait for the Archery Event….and who knows, with the Olympics only four years away…

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BASEBALL: THE WIND-UP From a standing position, with the ball held high, the pitcher coils to start the chain reaction.

Now, gaining momentum, he strides forward and power moves through his body to his throwing arm, which rises to shoulder height behind him.

As he raises one leg bending at the knee, he lowers his throwing arm below his hips.

actually does curve – as much as 18 inches by a skilled pitcher.

A curve ball is very difficult to hit. A good pitcher can wind resistance

make the baseball curve to the left or to the right or suddenly downward, leaving a frustrated batter swinging at nothing but air.

Steeeee-rrrrrike! air pressure

Ball thrown with topspin

A pitcher gets a larger force on the ball with a wind-up. The wind-up uses the largest parts of the body first to really put lots of force on the ball.

He rotates forward and with the energy generated by the movement, whips his arm forward as he releases the ball.

The force of the action leaves him standing on one leg.

Does a curve ball actually curve?

For a long time people thought curve balls were an illusion. But, thanks to technology and a better understanding of physics, we now know that the ball

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Which pitch is which?

Pitchers can throw several different kinds of pitches to confuse the batter.

CUTTER

This pitch makes the ball curve away from the batter.

SPLITTER

This ball drops suddenly just before it reaches home plate.

air flow As the ball spins, its bottom surface moves in the same direction in which the air moves.

Topspin makes the top of the baseball spin in the opposite direction to the air moving over the ball’s surface, creating wind resistance.

This creates higher air pressure which pushes against the ball, making it fly in a curved flight path.

SCREWBALL This ball curves down and away from the batter.

FAST FACTOID: The fastest pitch on record was thrown by Aroldis Chapman in 2010. The ball was clocked at a stunning 105.1 mph (169.1 km.h).

The catcher’s hand is probably still a little sore.

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Next Up.... Chili and Salsa for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Siouxland

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is a nonprofit organization that receives money from grants, donors, and fundraisers to support its special programs. BBBS has four major fundraisers coming up this year, which will help raise money to positively impact youth in Siouxland.

BBBS kicked off the fundraisers in March of 2016 with Bowl for Kid’s Sake (BFKS). This year’s event, the Celebrity Bowl, was held at Rush Werks in Sioux City. Thirty- eight teams participated in this year’s event and their efforts helped raised over $50,000.

One new fundraising event this year was the “crazy” Over the Edge competition which is a rope rappelling event. Nearly 70 adrenaline CHILI AND SALSA COOKOFF 2015 junkies from the local community and beyond came together to support BBBS “littles” by rappelling down one of Sioux City’s tallest buildings, the Howard Johnson Hotel. Over $60,000 was raised and the event will be returning in 2017! Get your adrenaline on!

On September 17, 2016 BBBS will be hosting the 23rd annual Chili and Salsa Cook-off at the Hard Rock Casino Battery Park. If you wish to compete in this year’s competition please visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.com or call 712-239-9890. There will be public chili and salsa tasting from 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with top food awards handed out at 4:00 p.m. and prizes totaling over $2,000! The cost of the event is $10 admission, and for kids 12 and under it is FREE! To taste the chili and salsa you can purchase a taster punch card for $10.

November 17-19, 2016 BBBS will be hosting the annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This year’s event will take place in the Whispering Creek Home Division. Five homes will be decorated for the holiday season and a real taste of festivity will be shared. This year the gathering area will be located at Sunnybrook Community Church.

To volunteer for Chili and Salsa Cook-off and/or the Holiday Tour of Homes please call 712-239-9890! Visit our website or check us out on Facebook (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland) for more information about our fundraisers and how to donate.

Kallie Kilstrom Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland Every Classroom Counts Coordinator

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The Story of Paul Bunyan Hidden picture fun with the story of Paul Bunyan, the best lumberjack in the world.

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22 Y is for Yo-Yo y is for yo-yo

Yolanda likes to watch herself yo-yo. How many differences can you find between Yolanda and her reflection?

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

How many words or pictures can you find on this page that start with the Y sound like the word yo-yo?

How many yolks

My yo-yo goes up.

My yo-yo goes down.

Up. Down.

Around town.

Letter Identification With your child, look through the newspaper to find pictures of things that have the same sound as the letter Y in yellow.

Math Play

Point to the number 7 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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More or Less

Teach the concept of less and more. Show your child two pictures in the newspaper with people.

Ask, “Which picture has more people?” Repeat with other pictures and ask which has more cars, legs, noses, animals, etc.

Shapes Dot-to-Dot

On a sheet of newspaper, draw dots for the corners of triangles, squares and rectangles. Number the dots. Have your child connect the dots to make shapes. Ask if the shape is a triangle, a square or a rectangle.

How many

More Corners

Cut a picture from the newspaper in half along the diagonal to make two triangles. Count how many corners in a triangle.

Compare your triangle shape to squares and rectangle shapes in the newspaper. Ask, “Which has more corners?”

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Shapes in Pictures Look at a photograph or an ad in the newspaper.

Have your child look for things that are square, rectangular and triangular in shape. Outline these shapes with different colors.

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

Yuck and Yummy

Look at newspaper pictures of food and objects. Have your child point to things he/she likes and say, “Yummy!” and to things he/she does not like and say, “Yuck!” Remind your child that the words yuck and yummy start with the letter y.

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23 Monarch Migration is Magnificent!

For all of our primary students who study the monarch butterfly, this is for you!

The Unwritten Rules of Friendship

by Natalie Madorsky Elman and Eileen Kennedy-Moore This book, designed for parents and teachers, gives practical advice to help your child make friends. The authors identify nine personality types in children and how they react in social situations.

Scenarios show the difficulties some children have in relating to other children. The book carefully avoids clichés about social weakness and uses a compassionate approach and specific steps to change destructive behavior patterns and show children how they can build and sustain relationships.

Helping Kids Deal With Bullies

kidshealth.org/en/parents/bullies.html Here are some strategies to discuss with kids that can help improve the situation and make them feel better: Avoid the bully and use the buddy system. Hold the anger. Act brave, walk away, and ignore the bully. Tell an adult. Talk about it.

Tease Tips

www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/teasetips.html Simple truths about teasing that everyone should know.

Monarch butterflies will soon be making their 3,000 mile migration to Mexico. They must begin the journey ahead of cold weather.

Monarch butterflies begin life as a tiny egg. The egg hatches and then the larvae eats the egg sac and then proceeds to eat the milkweed plant on which the female butterfly laid the egg. The larvae then becomes a caterpillar and it will eat and eat and eat until it goes into the chrysalis stage. This is the truly amazing part! Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar goes through a metamorphosis stage and a beautiful orange and black monarch butterfly emerges. A small percent of butterflies are actually able to complete the whole process. Our monarch butterflies have been decreasing by 90% in the last 20 years. Milkweed plants, which the monarch caterpillars need, have also been decreasing.

Our amazing monarchs are in need of our help. One way that we can help is by planting a pollinator garden, which will attract not only monarch butterflies, but also other pollinators such butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.

Here’s what’s needed to plant a pollinator garden: Choose plants that flower at different times of the year to provide nectar and pollen sources throughout the growing season.

Plant in clumps, rather than single plants, to better attract pollinators.

Provide a variety of flower colors and shapes to attract different pollinators.

Whenever possible, choose native plants. Native plants will attract more native pollinators and can serve as larvae host plants for some species of pollinators.

If monarch butterflies live within your area, consider planting milkweed so the caterpillars have food.

There have been many activities that have occurred or will be happening soon that are helping promote our monarch butterflies and also the need to increase their food source, milkweed.

Some of these activities include: The RAGBRAI group Milkweed Matters Riding Team tossed out milkweed seed balls from their bikes this year.

During Art Splash, Dorothy Pecaut had a booth where participants could make the milkweed seed balls.

Anne Trumble has begun a Migration Station on her family farm by Papillion, Nebraska. They have 7 acres set aside as a refuge for the butterflies.

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center has a monarch butterfly tagging in the prairie set for Tuesday, September 13th from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The meeting place is the Talbot Road entrance to the Sioux City Prairie.

The Blank Park Zoo will host a Monarch Festival on September 18. It is advertised as a fun filled day of monarch-themed crafts and activities. There will even be a bug parade where kids can dress up as their favorite insect! For more information, go to plantgrowfly.com One of the best ways to learn about our amazing monarch butterflies is to find a caterpillar or two, put them into a container, feed them lots of milkweed and watch their metamorphosis!

Watch for more news this year about the AMAZING MONARCHS. Let us know what your class is doing in terms of helping the monarch butterflies to survive!

Our Food Detectives’ Editor and Frequent Contributor: Mary Siepker, Lawton-Bronson

Effective Parenting

parenting-ed.org/handouts/teasing.pdf The Center for Effective Parenting offers these ways to help children handle teasing.

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Hunt Elementary, ARTS PLUS School

Amy Gilbert, principal at Hunt Elementary is a perfect fit for the ARTS PLUS Schools Program. Based on the North Carolina Arts Council model of arts integration within schools, Hunt Elementary began taking action towards becoming one of this fine arts school last year. Ms. Gilbert began taking dance at age five and studied ballet for 12 years, tap for five years, jazz for four years, and modern/ contemporary for a year. She became a teacher’s assistant at age 16 for Barb’s School of Dance, then went on to teach dance at Airborne Dance in Longmont, Colorado for three years, In Sioux City she taught at Dancing with Celeste for nine years. Ms. Gilbert still takes adult classes at Ballerina in Sioux Falls, as well as practices yoga regularly. She has been involved in choir, show choir, church choir, musicals, and theater since middle school and played percussion in the band for several years, too – xylophone, glockenspiel, and timpani!

Given the principal’s background in music and dance as well as her firm educational foundation, Hunt Elementary is going to shine as a Fine Arts School.

This month, Hunt primary teacher Courtney Jungers is featured as one of our Teachers of the Month. Ms. Jungers has been one of our major contributors through the Kinder Kids section in Kid Scoop News Siouxland. The Hunt Elementary teachers and staff understand how art and academics are not only compatible, they are related in every way possible. Literacy enhances the fine arts and the fine arts enhance literacy. KUDOS to Siouxland’s own Arts Plus School, Hunt Elementary!

Poppin’ Bottles n’ Brushes is a locally-owned art instruction boutique located in Indian Hills Shopping Center. The boutique offers painting classes for all ages and all skill levels. Private painting parties, team building events, pallet painting parties, and wood art are only a few of the experiences that can be shared at Poppin’ Bottles n’ Brushes. Guests are guided through painting step-by-step and taught the basic fundamentals with heavy-body acrylics on canvas. Painting events may be hosted at local restaurants, businesses and the studio throughout the week.

Poppin’Bottles n’ Brushes is a proud sponsor of literacy through the Kid Scoop News Siouxland connection. Each month, art teachers from throughout Siouxland may send in student work for publication. Two students’ names will be drawn each month and those students will receive gift certificates for a two-person session at Poppin’ Bottles n’ Brushes. Kid Scoop News Siouxland is excited about this monthly art section. All regional art teachers are encouraged to e-mail photos of two art pieces each month. Please include a brief description of the art concepts being taught as shown in the artwork and include the student’s name and grade. We believe in all fine arts’ connections as art and literacy are phenomenal partners!

Talk About Real Collaboration…Perry Creek Elementary Combines Three Schools for 2016-17 Welcome back…welcome back…welcome back! Every year the school season begins with a special open house and a night for students to check out lockers, find homerooms, and see old friends. For three elementary schools in Sioux City, opening night brought a little bit of bittersweet to the table, but that was soon overpowered by the excitement of a new combined building for the three, new materials and equipment…and a host of new teachers and friends.

Perry Creek Elementary combines Crescent Park, Lincoln and Clark to provide learning experiences for students in grades one through five. On Monday, August 22nd, students and parents were given a special tour of the new building and a chance to learn more about the upcoming year and to ask questions about any changes in the usual yearly schedule. During the 2016-17 school years, Kid Scoop News Siouxland will be following the journey of students and staff at Perry Creek and will highlight stories about the first year in a new school….where three schools have combined! We look forward to those stories and wish Perry Creek, and Mrs. Amy Denney, Principal the very best!

Message from Principal Amy Denney, Perry Creek Elementary School Welcome to Perry Creek Elementary School! I am beyond excited to serve as Perry Creek’s principal as we open our new school and welcome neighborhood students, who are the former students of Clark, Crescent Park and Lincoln Elementary Schools. Our Clark site serves early childhood students in grades preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten. Our Perry Creek site serves students in grades 1-5. We have a unique opportunity to be a feeder elementary school for both North and West Middle and High Schools.

I am energized and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our students. We will accomplish this by setting high academic expectations for all students and providing supportive systems to assure they are met. We will focus on our school culture, set high standards for teacher performance, increase academic expectations for all students and develop meaningful partnerships with the parents of our students and the community. There is a strong and dedicated staff at Perry Creek to believe in each student, provide for their needs so they may achieve, and help them on their journey so they may succeed.

On behalf of all staff at Perry Creek Elementary School, it is my pleasure to welcome you and your student to a new school year. It takes a team to help all students reach their maximum potential. I will work collaboratively with all staff and families at Perry Creek to provide an academic program where all students can be successful. Our goal is for all students to graduate, become successful members of society and be able to compete in the increasingly complex world in which they will work and live. The caring and dedicated staff at Perry Creek Elementary will continue to encourage all students to set high goals for themselves.

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Johnson Primary School in Spencer Celebrates the Arts!

It was a special Friday close to the last day of school in May when the teachers and staff at Johnson Primary School hosted a very special Fine Arts Celebration. The visual arts, dance and music were all brought to life through special sessions presented by a dozen community artists. In addition, two visiting artists shared music and children’s literature with the students. Activities included yoga, hand-knitting, architecture, marble art, bells, stringed instruments, acting, music, dance, mural constructing and much…much…more! The program was fully funded through the Spencer Schools Foundation and the staff sends a very special “thanks” to the Foundation.

Experiences like these encourage students to think in new and different ways. The arts enhance academic achievement and bring creativity to life! Engagement helps the students to stretch their minds and seek to solve problems…and in an incredibly fun and interactive way!

Kudos to this Spencer staff for finding such a wonderful way for primary students to develop a sense of wonder, practice creativity, flexibility, higher order thinking and cooperation! As a participant in the Fine Arts Day, our own Educational Coordinator replied, “It was an amazing day filled with connections to so many incredible forms of art. The students loved it and I loved it!”

Every Child is an artist…Picasso

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More services available closer to home Sanford Children’s is excited to expand specialty services in Dakota Dunes. We now offer five pediatric specialties.

• Justin Kastl, MD, Pediatric nephrology • Melissa Jensen, MD, Pediatric GI • Alaa Al Nofal, MD, Pediatric endocrinology • Heather Johnson, CNP, Pediatric neurology • Deb Hickman, CNP, Pediatric pulmonology

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Write a Cinquain A cinquain is a poem that doesn’t have to rhyme but it does need to be a certain number of lines and syllables.

Your cinquain is going to be on the theme of autumn. First make a list of fall words such as pumpkin, football, leaves, rain, etc.

Then follow the line and syllable count as shown at right.

Decorate your poem with images of autumn.

Line 1 – 2 syllables _________________________________________________________ Line 2 – 3 syllables _________________________________________________________ Line 3 – 4 syllables _________________________________________________________ Line 4 – 5 syllables _________________________________________________________ Line 5 – 2 syllables _________________________________________________________ Example: Autumn Falling leaves Blowing around Let’s play together Fall fun.

Encourage reading at home with Kid Scoop News and this family involvement activity!

Pick a picture of a place from the newspaper or a magazine.

It can be in a town or in the country, mountains or plains or even a lake.

Cut out the picture and put it somewhere you can see it as you are going to invent a story around this place.

Invent a name and location for your chosen place: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Choose your main character from this list: • carpenter • dancer • farmer • fireman • teacher • pilot

Include one of these events in your story: • a big race • a bank robbery • a visit to a park • a mountain rescue • a fishing trip • a surprise party

Make your story as creative and surprising as possible.

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Welcome to Kindergarten “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world!” Maria Montessori Welcome back to our Kinder Kids and a special hello to all our kindergarten classes in Siouxland and beyond! We have missed you this summer and can’t wait to hear from many of you this year. We are devoting our Kinder Kids page to all of you and along with Ms. Junger’s, Ms. D’s, and Mrs. Clancy’s classes….from Iowa, Texas and New Jersey…Happy 2016-17 School Year! Kindergarten is a very special place filled with special people….so to recognize all of the kindergarten and primary teachers out there…. this month we honor our three Kinder Kids’ teachers as our Teachers of the Month.

Each month, Claudia Hessa at Sugar Shack Bakery and Kid Scoop News Siouxland honor a studentnominated classroom teacher with a special gift basket. So many nominations are received from students, and it is very difficult to select just one.

We realized that kindergarten teachers might be overlooked for this honor as it is a little difficult for a kindergarten student to fill out the nomination form… so we did it for them and to all of you very special kindergarten teachers out there… September is for you! Happy, Happy First Full Month of School!!!!

Oh, the places you’ll go, Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting So…get on your way!

Dr. Seuss Our Own Ms. Jungers at Hunt Elementary in Sioux City Welcome to Ms. Jungers’ Kindergarten! I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself.

My name is Ms. Jungers and I am a Sioux City native. I graduated from Morningside College in 2009 with a degree in Elementary Education. I also have both my reading

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and ESL endorsements from Morningside College. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State College in May 2013. I am taking classes for my Advanced Studies Certificate from the University of Northern Iowa in educational leadership. I love to keep learning new ways to be a better teacher! I am starting my seventh year at Hunt School; I have taught four years of kindergarten and two years of second grade. I am honored to be your child’s Kindergarten teacher for the 2016-2017 school year at Hunt Elementary. I am very excited to be working with you and your child!!!

Some of my favorites are: Color: purple, Food: cheeseburgers, Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss, Favorite Subject: Reading and Writing, Favorite Hobby: Shopping, and Favorite Sport: Volleyball.

If I wasn’t a teacher I would want to have some sort of job in the fashion industry working with clothes and jewelry.

My favorite quote: “If nobody told you they loved you today, remember I do.” Linda Cliatt-Wayman The best thing about teaching is seeing how much progress the students make each year and the smiles on their faces.

Ms. D from Texas!

One of my own little guys (who’s now sporting a scruffy beard, is way over six feet tall and made me a delicious sandwich today) pointed out that Happy Holidays 2015 you are always Ms. D’s friend. That meant so much to me on so many levels, “Yes.” I said that to him 15 years ago and I will say it again to the “littles” who walk through my door this year. You are my friend and I will honor your time and respect your interests and help you find your magic. My own children have taught me everything I need to know in this life about kindness, perseverance and giggling. I love wearing hats and chatting with folks. I think sitting down and sharing a cookie with someone is just about the best time spent. I am a teacher, that is who I am… only when I am not being a learner. Happy 2016-2017 school year everyone!!!

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Ms. Jane Clancy I wanted to be a Nursery School teacher for as long as I can remember! I studied Early Childhood Education at Keene State Nantucket Summer 2015 College in New Hampshire and Kean University in New Jersey. I’ve been a preschool/ kindergarten teacher at the same school for 29 years and I still LOVE going to work every day! My husband Bob and I have seven children, two girls and five boys, a daughter-in-law and a dog named Sammie and several of them have gone into the educational field as well…(except Sammie.)

My favorite part of teaching is the moment when the children understand something…on their own…and have that special time of discovering something new.

Helping children to develop a life long love of learning is my goal, always making new inquiries, challenging themselves to learn something new every day. I love spending time with my family. (We are on Nantucket right now!) I love to read and really love learning about, spending time with, and observing animals and nature…which I share with my students.

Kindergarten is truly a place to expect the unexpected…when the teacher says “Up!” Then they all come down. When she says, “Left!” Well, they all go right…and when you least expect it, in the middle of a very serious conversation about math….someone might share something like Corban shares below and it is perfect!…For all of our kindergarten teachers and their morning circles out there…we love you!

I like rhinoceros and cows. Rhinoceros have horns and then can run and break stuff. Cows eat grass and Papa Doug takes me to Uncle Tom’s to help the cows. He has black cows… they go moo. And Uncle Tom let me ride a calf for my birthday. Rhinoceros are at the zoo. I saw one there with the giraffes and my mom said I couldn’t take it home. I have a stuffed rhinoceros and cow.

Corban M. Unity Elementary Kindergarten

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28 During the school year, we celebrate the trend of school and community gardens. We recently caught up with Erin Cleary, Alycen Malenosky, and Kristen Malenosky from Mater Dei Nativity Center. Kristen is the school chef and enjoys harvesting from their school garden and uses the produce in their school lunches. The girls agreed with Kristen that there is nothing like fresh herbs and vegetables to help you be energized throughout the day! KUDOS to Mater Dei Nativity for promoting healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle in their students.

How to survive Middle School; the age old question that has given a rise to books, stories and now papers on how to do it right. First you must know your teachers well. You must know what they want of you and what they like (sports teams, food, do they have kids or pets). Then of course, you have to get homework done before other things. (I know you hear that all the time and you get annoyed of it, but it really does help.) You don’t want to have math homework half finished before you go to bed who can think? You would like to make sure you are set for the next day. I think most of all you have to have some fun with school..just try and make it worth your while.

Ryan Summerville Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination…

Dwight D. Eisenhower It is the journey that counts in your lifetime and each day we are met with demands that are difficult and may seem impossible to achieve…especially when faced with the thought of entering middle school for the first time. We asked these Mater Dei Eighth Grade students from Mrs. Bengford’s class to share some insights with our readers about surviving that first week of school and they responded in some very thoughtful ways…

To survive middle school you need to be responsible. You also should be very active in sports or in extra activities in or after school. You should do all your homework and try to do it the best you can. One last thing to do is don’t get in trouble or the teachers will not hold you at such a high standard. While difficult… remember to have fun!

Jacob Salmen Have you ever forgotten to bring something to class or to bring something home?

Well, I am going to give you some tips to help you stay organized in middle school. First, make sure to write everything into an assignment notebook and check things off when you are done. This will help you remember what you need to bring home and what homework you still have to do. Another thing you can do to stay organized is to keep everything you need for a class together in your locker and that will help you remember what to bring. Also, make sure you label the sides of your textbooks so you don’t accidentally bring the wrong book to class. Do your homework right away when you get home from school, don’t wait until the last minute! Ellie Koob Do you really want to know how to make friends? It’s very simple. With only two rules. 1. Don’t be mean, that’s a big one, 2. Don’t be shy. If you are shy, no one will talk to you, though being shy isn’t all that bad… but just not too shy. One more thing, if you are funny that’s good just don’t interrupt class. What’s great about having friends is they will help you open your locker.

Joe Adams

Going into middle school can be scary, but once you get the hang of things, it’s really not that bad. I’m here to give some advice for those who are entering or are nervous about middle school. My first piece of advice is to just listen to the teachers. They’ll help you if you have any questions and they’ll help you get where you need to go. You can also ask students in older grades if you have questions, too. Another thing is just try to follow the rules. You won’t get mixed up or confused and it just makes life easier for everyone. All in all just try to be a good person. Don’t be rude to your classmates, parents, or your teachers.

Listen to your teachers, coaches, parents, etc. Enjoy it, because before you know it you’ll be the one in eighth grade and you’ll be wondering where the time went.

Rachel Bertrand How to survive middle school…well, one of the things I like to do is organize my stuff. Like label my folders, textbooks notebooks things like that. A few things I bring to class are the books I need for that class and pencils (I grab a few just in case I lose one). I always have a red pen and a blue or black just in case you need a different color. I like to have a pencil bag to carry all of the things I need. I also like having my locker organized like keeping all my books I need for that class in one area. Those are some tips to survive middle school. It’s all in the organization!

Tamen Brand “Ma’am I’m going to have to talk to you after class,” the teacher looks right at you; you don’t break eye contact in fear of everybody looking at you. “Ring… ring” goes the bell, now you have to face the teacher. “Miss, I noticed you didn’t do so well on your test.” You stand there motionless trying to spew out a few words, “Well- I-I-I um’ is all you can manage to say. The teacher lowers her glasses and looks at you, “Well whatever the case may be, this is your final grade. You may go now.” You say thank you and hurry out of there.

If you don’t ever want this to happen, here are some tips on How to Survive Middle School - Homework Edition…and here is the biggest tip I can give you; don’t wait until the night before to study! Just take a little bit home to study each day and the night before the test, review everything. Another tip is to ask questions. Don’t be scared of what people think, then you’ll know it and maybe it will help other people out as well. The final tip is, take your time on the test, and don’t rush to be the first one done. Take it from someone who knows! Madi Koob

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THE 23RD ANNUAL ART CENTER’S

ArtSplash AT RIVERSIDE PARK! SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2016

$5/ADULT FOR A 2-DAY WRISTBAND KIDS 11 & UNDER FREE!

$4 ADVANCED ADMISSION VOUCHERS AVAILABLE AT AREA HY-VEE FOOD STORES!

AMAZING ART, FANTASTIC FOOD, & ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT Art Center’s ArtSplash 2016 provides a fun festival for the Siouxland area Labor Day weekend, September 3rd and 4th. Under the shade of Riverside Park’s old oak trees, the festival celebrates 23 years this year! There is something for everyone at ArtSplash. Artists from all over the country come to ArtSplash to sell their artwork. The selection can’t be beat! Check out the fantastic talent on both the Main Stage and the Children’s Stage, and creative activities in the Kids Art and Fun Zone! Make sure you swing by the NEW Interactive Exhibition Area and “Hands On” Art Experience while you are at ArtSplash. You won’t regret it! Also, when you come to ArtSplash, remember that you are supporting the Sioux City Art Center, as well as many other non-profit organizations. That’s something you can feel good about! We’ll see YOU at Art Center’s ArtSplash!

2016 Signature Artwork-Chris A nn Abigt

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COLORING CONTEST OCTOBER 1 & 2ND, 2016

CHILD’S NAME: _____________________________________________

AGE: ___________

PHONE: _________________ EMAIL: ____________________________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S NAME: ________________________________________________ Riverssance Coloring Contest: Drop off this completed coloring page at the front desk of the SIoux City Journal (515 Pavonia St.) A random drawing will be held the last week of September and one boy and one girl will receive a very special prize. On Saturday night, October 1st, 2016, the prize winners will enjoy a “feast fit for a King” and attend The Royal Court Dinner at 5:00 pm. The Riverssance Festival Full Court will be in attendance. Winners will be notified via email or by phone. In the event a winner is unable to attend, another name will be drawn. All winning entries will be puclished in the October edition of Kid Scoop News.

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DRAW AND COLOR YOUR OWN RIVERSSANCE PICTURE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

CHILD’S NAME: _____________________________________________

AGE: ___________

PHONE: _________________ EMAIL: ____________________________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S NAME: ________________________________________________ Riverssance Coloring Contest: Drop off this completed coloring page at the front desk of the SIoux City Journal (515 Pavonia St.) A random drawing will be held the last week of September and one boy and one girl will receive a very special prize. On Saturday night, October 1st, 2016, the prize winners will enjoy a “feast fit for a King” and attend The Royal Court Dinner at 5:00 pm. The Riverssance Festival Full Court will be in attendance. Winners will be notified via email or by phone. In the event a winner is unable to attend, another name will be drawn. All winning entries will be puclished in the October edition of Kid Scoop News.

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Riverssance is Soon Near!.

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“It’s really hard to look cool, especially when you’ve been shot by a cannon and wearing 200 pounds of armour.” At the 2014 Riverssance Festival in Sioux City, Sir Robert, First Knight of the Kingdom of Which We Shall Not Speak, Protector of all things King Mud Man related, was dressed in his usual garb of a very heavy fall knight amour…and was shot by a cannonball! Three of the Kid Scoop News feature reporters, Bobbie Gard, Alexis Bell and Alex Kleinschmit were amazed that Sir Robert was still among us!

They recently visited with Sir Robert so all of our readers might learn about the annual Riverssance Festival which will be held the first weekend in October at the Riverside Park in Sioux City. “The Year of the Viking” will be celebrated with pomp, circumstance, full costume, grand food, and attractions for folk of all ages. Bobbie, Alexis and Alex caught up with Sir Robert and asked questions about the upcoming faire.

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Pray, Sir Robert…Good Morrow. Could you tell us a little bit about the faire? Why is it called the Year of the Viking?

Each year, The Fallen Friar and his committee select a different theme.

This year we honor the Vikings and in fact, Eric the Barbarian is coming.

You know, it was a dream of Friar Phil to honor the season. He was the first to lay his head down where the mighty oaks touch the sky and the three rivers meet. He… thus found… the Kingdom of Riverssance.

How did you know you wanted to be a knight and protector of all?

When I was eight, my grandma said to me, “What do you want to be when you grow up? I thought for only the briefest of moments and told her I wanted to be Sir Lancelot. When I was old enough to be part of a festival, she came to every one of them. She was a special person.

You know, knights have to protect the kingdom and all its inhabitants.. including the flora and fauna and the woodland creatures. If there is danger, we blow a giant horn to alarm other kingdom folk.

Who will be at the festival, Sir Robert?

We all have our favorites. I really admire the Crow Sisters, who give out rotten apples…so be careful. You’ll see the Fallen Friar, Eric the Barbarian, Three Sisters, the Green, Red ,and Blue Duchesses, (who look like the Hocus-Pocus Witches), Fair Maidens, the King and Queen, King Mud Man, and many knights, gypsies, folk of the village, and woodland creatures…you just never know who might show up.

I love the Mud Man! Be sure to ask him for a smudge on the cheek!

How, Sir Robert, are people attired for the event?

People are encouraged to come dressed as part of the kingdom. It gives you the opportunity to embrace the spirit of the festival.

What if one is parched or famished and in dire need of sustenance?

Huzzah! There are vendors all over! I would claim a roasted turkey leg early on from the Gobble Stop. Wash it down with the fizzy water (soda).

What will the wee ones be able to see and do at Riverssance?

This year there will be three times the usual fun. We always have the scavenger hunt that ends with a treasure, all kinds of activities for children of all ages, food, music, and dance. Everyone enjoys a grand

joust and everyone can design their own swords, and faire gear. We

encourage all of you to dress up and join in the fun.

Ah…don’t forget our birds of pretty..in fact Gray Hawke Circle is named

for the masterful bird who circles round.

Alex: How long has the festival been around?

Sir Robert: This is the 12th year of celebration and the 13th gathering.

Alex: Sir Robert, we know there are always crazy stories about people

seeing the Renaissance people dressed up around town…do you

have a crazy story.

Sir Robert: Well, one time…I needed to pay a bill and I went into my bank, full

dress, to get some money. I said, “Pray there, young maiden, I need a

bit of coin to settle a bill.” The person didn’t seem real impressed with

my show and she gave me $125.00 in gold Sacajawea coins. True to

form, I went to MidAmerican to pay the bill…and did I get some odd looks.

Bobbie: Why are there so many toasts?

Sir Robert: When something good happens, which at the festival it happens a lot,

We raise our goblets and say a good word. Hip, Hip, Huzzah! When

Royalty pass, we honor them with a toast…just good manners.

Bobbie: Who are the main supporters of your Riverssance Festival? We know

That without them…it would be tough to “carry on.”

Sir Robert: We have so many…but this year Claeys Brothers Moving and Storage,

Lantis Fireworks, Wayne State College, Pepsi, Sioux City Journal, and

State Steel have all helped a great deal. There are other sponsors who

we give a Royal Shout Out to…..Huzzah to all!

Bobbie, Alex and Alexis had such fun interviewing Sir Robert, ( Bob Gifford) and knew that they would be counting the days until they finished their costumes and were ready for the festival. Sir Robert wanted to encourage kids of all ages to visit the faire, so the Festival Court is hosting a coloring contest where students may color a faire picture (found in this issue) and enter a special contest. There will be a special drawing and one lucky boy and one lucky girl will receive the grand prize of dinner on Saturday with the Full Court of Riverssance.

Bobbie Gard, Alexis Bell and Alex Kleinschmit North Middle 7th Grade

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KID SCOOP NEWS is a monthly tabloid newspaper for EVERY STUDENT REPORTER THAT I HAVE WORKED WITH FROM KID SCOOP NEWS SIOUXLAND students. Each month it is packed with pencil-grabbing HAS BEEN INTELLIGENT, POLITE, PROFESSIONAL AND HAS SHOWN AN AUTHENTIC INTEREST IN games, puzzles, brain teaser, and it showcases student WRITING. SOME HAVE EVEN EXPRESSED THEIR GOALS OF PURSUING WRITING AS A CAREER writing, artwork, and projects. Designed to coordinate IN THE FUTURE. THE REPORTERS DO THEIR RESEARCH BEFORE EACH INTERVIEW AND ASK with the classroom curriculum, we present high interest INTELLIGENT, THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS DURING THEIR INTERVIEWS. I’M CONTINUALLY informational text with colorful illustrations, charts, IMPRESSED BY THE QUALITY OF THEIR WRITING WHEN THE PUBLICATION IS RELEASED. ~ EXCERPT FROM LETTER BY: diagrams and activities that are reviewed by our biggest VAL PETERSEN, OUTREACH DIRECTOR FOR LAUNCHPAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN SIOUX CITY critics….the kids!

Parents and teachers may go online to find a variety of matching materials to use at home and in the classroom. I LIKE KID SCOOP NEWS BECAUSE I GET TO SEE PICTURES OF GAMES, WORDS, AND SPORTS. I Each month, book reviews, cool online links, STEM, and EVEN LIKE TO SEE MY CLASS’ WRITING. IT IS FUN TO READ THE SPORTS. I COLOR THE GAMES THAT ARE IN KID SCOOP NEWS. I LOVE MY CLASS’ WRITING. ~ CALER G, GRADE 3 newsworthy materials are presented in an interesting and engaging form. Money management, health and fitness as well as balanced living are key topics covered and PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION sponsored by the regional businesses.

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BEST IN CLASS ~ TEACHER OF THE MONTH - NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER! During the 2016-17 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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