Kids Scoop News - September 2017

ROCKET SCIENTISTS

From a small model rocket to a giant rocket to Mars, the science behind how rockets work is the very much the same.

FIDGET SPINNERS

Do they help you concentrate or become a distraction in class? What’s your point of view?

How can yo many words um the let ake using ters in th ROCK e words ET SCI ENCE?

Have you ever been picked on at school? Bullying hurts everyone. We’ll share some creative strategies to deal with bullying.

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES KID SCOOPDay,NEWS A September 17 is Constitution the day weSIOUXLAND salute this important document

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News ........................ 3 Constitution Day ....... 4-5 Talk About Teasing .... 6-7 Peace on the Playground .. 8-9 Rocket Scientists ...... 10-11 Puzzles ..................... 12 Activity Calendar ...... 13 Women Pirates ......... 14-15 Coyotes ..................... 16-17 Summer Cents .......... 18 Book & Web Picks ..... 19 Cool Links ................. 20 Parent Scoop ............ 21 Try This At Home ....... 22 Early Learners ........... 23 Answers ................... 24

NEWS 3 CONSTITUTION DAY 4-5 RIVERSSANCE 6-8 TALK ABOUT TEASING 9 PEACE ON THE PLAYGROUND 10-11 ROCKET SCIENTISTS 12-13 PUZZLES/CALENDAR 14-15 WOMEN PIRATES 16-17 ART 18-19 COYOTES 20-21 KID SCOOP NEWS 22-23 SUMMER CENTS 24 BOOK & WEB PICKS 25 SPECIAL 26 PARENT SCOOP 27 TRY THIS AT HOME 28 EARLY LEARNERS 29 ANSWERS 30 CLASSROOM OF THE MONTH 31

Publisher and Editor Vicki Whiting Operations Director Vivien Whittington Art Director and Illustrator Jeff Schinkel Graphic Designer Eli Smith Kid Scoop News P.O. Box 1802 Sonoma, CA 95476

© 2017 by Vicki Whiting

The challenges of a new school year often include issues of how to make friends and how to handle those who are not so friendly. Check out our Peace on the Playground and Talk about Teasing pages in this issue — there’s great advice on difficult situations, navigating your way around them and feeling good about yourself.

about the Constitution and the Founding Fathers.

You decide whether or not they are a distraction.

Fidget Spinners are all the craze this year. We wonder “What is your opinion?” We provide two points of view.

Not all pirates were men. Have some fun with the puzzles on the page on Women Pirates!

We celebrate Constitution Day this year on September 17. Challenge yourself with the mystery questions to learn some fascinating facts

Time to get your pencils ready, put on your puzzle brain, welcome the new school term and this September edition of Kid Scoop News.

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and veggies at your local This caused them to supermarket. But it contract a disease called wasn’t always so scurvy. In 1795, the British easy to get Navy began sailors SPRINGFIELD, IL — Judging results have beengiving processed and winners of the National Newspaper vitamin C. 2017 Newspaper And lime juice tocontest keep them Association’s Education have been posted online at nnaweb.org. This year healthy.

That’s British our own Kid Scoop News Siouxland received firstwhy place in the partnership category. Kid Scoop News sailors are sometimes Siouxland publishes articles, projects, and art written and designed by Siouxland students. This year’s called Limeys. entry shared the newest collaborative project being developed at Kid Scoop News. In coordination with

Siouxland Public Media, KID TALK, a broadcast for kids and by kids premiered this summer with eight Long ago, The dreaded disease students participating. These eight students will mentor elementary students at Loess Hills Elementary sailors and scurvy (which School this fall and build KID TALK centered around the is elementary schedule and programs at Loess explorers, very rare today) also Hills. traveling in spanning four statesbecame an insult that awards. First place winners will receive $100.

Five newspapers won a total of seven ships for pirates used – “Avast, ye All winners will receive an award certificate. long scurvy dogs!”

NNA believes successful newspaper education partnerships should be celebrated; thus, NNA created this periods Newspaper and Education contest to highlight newspaper/school partnerships (levels K through enhanced of time, college), which focus on developing fully informed citizens. Both traditional Newspaper and community couldn’t get Education programs and non-traditional programs from NNA member and non-member newspapers were eligible for entry.

Established in 1885, the National Newspaper Association is the voice of America’s community newspapers and the largest newspaper association in the country. The nation’s community papers inform, educate and entertain nearly 150 million readers every week.

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his just may be the year of the fidget spinner craze. Everywhere you look, toy shops and convenience stores everywhere are selling them. If you don’t have one, you probably know several friends who do.

But now many schools are banning them from classrooms.

Why are they so popular and are they good news or bad news for children?

What is a fidget spinner?

A fidget spinner has two or three paddle-shaped arms attached to a central core. Squeeze the core, give the arms a flick and they spin.

Some are plastic, some are metal and some are a combination. All of them have metal ball bearings that are the secret to smooth spinning.

Very tricky!

With some practice, kids master tricks with their fidget spinners, like tossing the spinner from fingertip to fingertip or stacking up several rotating spinners at a time. (One YouTube video teaching some beginner tricks has over 10 million views!) And with spinners available in countless colors and shapes, they’re also a popular toy to collect.

Here are two points of view. One is in favor or “pro” fidget spinners in the classroom and the other is against, or “con.” Read them both and then write down your opinion. Have a parent read it. Do they agree with you?

PRO: Fidget Spinners Are Helpful for Some Students This is a toy with which you can fidget. Fidgeting is something we all do. Some people tap their fingers, others click their tongues and some bounce their legs or wiggle in their seats. Some teachers think it helps children to have a toy that lets them fidget because it helps them focus on school work.

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CON: Fidget Spinners are a Problem in Classrooms

With more and more ways for children to do tricks to do with a fidget spinner, students can become so focused on mastering a new trick, that they don’t pay attention to their school work.

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I think fidget spinners should should not be allowed in school classrooms because:

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4 Celebrate the United States Constitution on September 17 People in the United States have the right to speak their opinions, even if they don’t agree with the government. But if someone is telling a crowd to kill people or do other violence, that person’s right to speak may be challenged and taken away.

Raj thinks one recess is enough.

Katie thinks there should be two.

What might each of them be saying?

The government cannot establish an official religion of the United States. The First Amendment allows U.S. citizens to practice religion the way they want.

Many religions are practiced in the United States. Here are the ten largest organized religions: Unitarian Universalist Christianity Native American Religion Judaism Wiccan/Pagan/Druid Spiritualist Islam Buddhism Hinduism Baha’i Unscramble the letters to reveal which of those religions are the five largest in the U.S. RTHNIASICTYI SIMDAJU MLISA DHIDSUBM DIHSUNMI SOURCE: American Religious Identity Survey, 2001

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The government cannot control what is printed in newspapers, magazines, books, or broadcast on TV or radio or online.

The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Every action taken by people, business and the government must follow the laws set forth in the Constitution’s Amendments.

The First Amendment (that means addition) to the Constitution protects five important freedoms for Americans.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

What might happen without a free press?

Cross out the words a government might not want in these newspaper clippings. wrong in “The senator isbill,” said Mary supporting this n’t fair to Holloway. “It istuation and so people in my si

We think the new bill should be approved but only after some changes are made to it.

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– The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America Source: www.senate.gov

Citizens can ask for changes in the government.

Citizens can join and organize in groups.

Use the code below to see what this important right is called.

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Mr. Freeson wrote a letter to the mayor.

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People are urged to ring bells after reciting the Preamble. The bell-ringing is being led from Valley Forge, PA where George Washington had a camp during the Revolutionary War.

Find the two bells that are the same.

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

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COLORING CONTEST

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, October 2nd, 2017, the prize winners will enjoy a “feast fit for a King” and attend The Royal Court Dinner at noon. 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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COLORING CONTEST

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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, October 2nd, 2017, the prize winners will enjoy a “feast fit for a King” and attend The Royal Court Dinner at noon. 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

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Riverssance 2017 will be back to Riverside Park !

With gladness all, we welcome Riverssance 2017 with a Huzzah! Huzzah! We look forward to the celebration of the land where theThree Rivers Meet. Our readers will have a chance to learn more about a fanciful time period and individuals who love to recreate the day. This year, several of our Kid Scoop News feature reporters will spend time with many of the Riverssance characters, and “live to tell about it!” After being spotted by the Crow Sisters with rotten apples, and dubbed with a “blessing” by the MudMan, exalted

by Sir Robert and entertained by the Fantasy Figure Penni…last year’s reporters lived to tell about it and can’t wait for the next event.

Our annual coloring contest is sponsored by the Riverssance Committee and Kid Scoop News Siouxland. Two artistic winners will be named to share a Royal Court Feast during Saturday’s event. Food will be created by the Royal Chefs and delivered by their humble servants.

This year, watch for our KID TALK team. They will be interviewing and taping participants preparing for a broadcast at a later date. Our KID TALK team will be coordinating special interviews to broadcast on Siouxland Public Media. A special thanks to the Gilchrist Foundation for supporting and encouraging this new project KID TALK. Kid Scoop News Feature Reporters Enjoyed Riverssance 2016

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9 This page is to start you talking! Read each section and then discuss the questions.

Why do kids tease? Some teasing starts out to be fun, but then it goes too far and turns negative and hurtful.

Some kids tease because they feel bad about themselves, or they are sad or scared. Some kids tease to go along with the crowd. They think teasing other children will make them look cool.

Lydia is teasing Julie about her messy hair. Circle what Julie is thinking. Why did you choose the thought you selected?

I’m going to tease her back the next It’s okay.

Picture of time two kids having has a bad bad Lydia’s hair onlydays. One she ishair smirking about day! kidding. it, taking in stride, the other is upset and embarassed. Maybe thought bubbles to fill in, or hidden pictures?

Look at the examples of teasing below. Cross out the examples that you think are hurtful. Circle the ones you think are funny.

Not everyone will circle and cross out the same pictures.

Why is that?

So, how’s it going, Four Eyes?

Nice work, Professor Einstein!

Good catch today, Freckle Face!

How’s the weather down there, Shorty?

This really hurts my feelings.

Funny is not the same for everyone. One person may think getting teased about their hair is funny. Another person might find getting teased about their hair painful.

What is something this kid could say that is funny but not hurtful?

Standards Link: Health: Students know strategies for solving interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.

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10 Bullying makes playgrounds, schools and even neighborhoods feel unsafe for some children.

Kid Scoop News looks at ways children can help themselves and others be safe on the playground.

You can’t tell a bully by his or her looks.

You can tell who is a bully by the way he or she acts.

Here are some of the things a bully might do: • Hit, kick or push to hurt people.

• Call others bad names, tease or scare people.

• Say mean things about someone.

• Grab someone else’s stuff.

• Leave a kid out of a game on purpose.

• Threaten another kid.

What else have you seen bullies do?

Bully Clues: The bully is not wearing a hat. The bully isn’t wearing

Standards Link: Health: Make decisions about feelings and safety issues that support mental and emotional health.

a striped shirt. The bully is not wearing glasses. Which kid is the bully?

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“Iʼm going to punch you!”

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Many, many children are bullied B everyday. These children can feel lost in a maze made up of bad feelings – sad, stressed, embarrassed, nervous, depressed, helpless. These feelings can make it hard to do well in school and to make friends. Experts say that there is something that can help a child who has been F bullied. To find out what that is, complete the maze.

The letters along the correct path of the maze spell the answer!

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Stan is the shortest boy in the fourth grade. Greg, the tallest boy, picks on him every day.

Abby and Eric are tired of watching this. What could Stan do or say? What could Eric do or say? What could Abby do or say? What does everyone want Greg to do?

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Standards Link: Health: Identify ways to seek assistance if concerned, threatened or abused.

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Bullying hurts. It hurts a lot. Bullying can make kids feel sick. It can make them not want to go to school. And, no one likes to watch other kids getting picked on. No one likes a bully.

Hey, shorty!

Shouldnʼt you be back in preschool?

When you feel good about yourself, you’re less likely to be hurt by what others say. Take a little time to build up your anti-bully armor. What is anti-bully armor? Feeling good about yourself! Look through the newspaper for words and pictures that show something that is good about you. Glue these onto a sheet of paper titled: What’s good about ME! Post it where you can see it every day.

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the bully wants. It’s dangerous too, because someone could get hurt.

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Standards Link: Health: Develop protective factors that help foster resiliency.

Pretend not to hear. Instead listen to your own thoughts and tell yourself, “That’s their problem, not mine.” and “I’m OK just the way I am.”

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Find a safe person to talk to. Make a list of people you could talk to about being bullied or about times you have seen others being bullied.

Be a buddy. Kids who are alone are more likely to be bullied. Make a plan to walk with a friend wherever you think you might meet a bully.

Don’t bully back. Getting angry and fighting back sometimes is just what the bully wants. It’s dangerous too, because someone could get hurt.

Standards Link: Health: Develop protective factors that help foster resiliency.

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Tell the person teasing you that you would like D themNto U O R G Y A L P NERVOUS stop. Say things like, THREATEN S H N A E M A C D “When you say that,Lit hurts my feelings, and I want you T H R E A T E N HELP I U to stop.” or, “Please stop BUILD teasing me now.” U O A E E S O E A E

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Coming up with something bizarre to say might be hard at first. Think of some wild things to say and practice them at home using this Silly Sentence Generator. Try it with this sentence in several combinations, or make another.

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Standards Link: Health: Understand how to respond to the behavior of others and how your behavior may evoke responses in others.

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Whether it’s a small model rocket or a giant rocket to Mars, the science behind how rockets work is the same.

A rocket needs a propellant – fuel to push it up into the air. NASA rockets use fuels such as liquid hydrogen. But to launch a soda bottle rocket, air pressure does the trick!

Standards Link: Physical Science: Students know when force is applied to an object, it will speed up or change direction.

Toothpick

Inflation needle

A clean, empty 2 liter soda bottle

A cork or stopper that fits the bottle

Use the toothpick to make a small hole in the cork, just large enough for the inflation needle to fit through.

A bicycle pump

Fill about 1/3 of the bottle with water.

Insert the cork firmly into the mouth of the bottle.

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A bucket

Insert the inflation needle through the cork. Place bottle in bucket facing away from you.

Start pumping air rapidly into the bottle. Countdown to lift off has begun!

Standards Link: Science Inquiry: Conduct simple experiments.

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The air wants to escape from the bottle and it pushes the water against the stopper. The rocket will take off when the stopper can no longer withstand the pressure in the bottle. The force of the water powers the rocket into the air. © Vicki Whiting September 2017

13 QUESTION: Does adding more water affect the rocket?

OBSERVATION: Describe what happened when you added more water to your bottle rocket.

HYPOTHESIS: Your thoughtful guess about what you think might happen.

CONCLUSION: Was your hypothesis correct?

Standards Link: Science Inquiry: Conduct simple experiments.

On Sunday I found 8 cars. Taylor found 1 doll and Shane found 8 flashlights.

How many things did we find? Gavin ____________ One day my class went to find rocks. The girls found 12 and the boys found 999.

It took 6 hours to gather the rocks. How many more rocks did the boys find than the girls? Logan ____________ One day me and my friend, Caden, picked apples. We picked 95 apples.

Then we gave 16 apples away. How many apples do we have left? Silas ____________

Mrs. Griffin’s First Grade Math Story Problems Johnson Elementary Spencer- May 2017 One day I was on a walk with a lemur. My lemur found 20,000 pieces of fruit and I found 60,090 pieces of fruit. How many pieces of fruit did we get all together?

Eli ____________ One day I took my friends on a rock hunt. The girls found 2 rocks and the boys found 699 rocks. How many more rocks did the boys find than the girls? Paxton _____________ One day my cousin and I went to Oneota. We went on the bridge and we went on the path. My cousin got 120 rocks. I got 130 rocks. How many rocks did they find in all? ____________ How many more rocks did I get than my cousin?

Scarlett ____________

One day my dad took me fishing with my brothers at the river at Oneota. I caught 14 carp, 1 walleye, and 2 red horse fish. My brother, Brady, caught 14 carp, 4 walleye, and 3 red horse fish. My dad caught 15 walleye, 2 carp, and 3 red horse fish. My brother, Brogan, caught 2 carp, 2 drum fish, and 1 catfish. How many fish did we catch in all? Braxton ____________ I rode my dirt bike 50 miles on Friday. Then I rode it 500 miles on Saturday. How many miles did I ride in all? Camdyn ____________ One day I went on a bike ride. I rode 3 miles one way and 2 miles another way.

How many miles did I ride in all? Abby ____________ Rose and I like exploring, walking, and holding hands. So, one time we went for a walk in the woods with boys. The girls found 100 rocks and the boys found 0 rocks. How many rocks in all? Laila ____________

One day I found 9 rocks. And then I found 100 rocks. How many rocks are there?

On Saturday Kaylee and I were on a walk. Then she was hungry. Next, I gave Preston ___________ her 5 ½ ounces of milk and she was fine. But she had a fever and was crying.

Last, we went to bed and she stopped crying and mom was there. I snuck out One day me and my friends went to pick fruit. The girls picked 88 pieces of fruit. to get Kaylee more formula. I got her 15 more ounces. How many ounces of The boys found 80 pieces of fruit. How many pieces of fruit did we find? Bella formula did I get? ____________ How many more ounces did I add? Makenna ____________ ____________ One day me and my cousin, Will, went to look in the pantry for marshmallows.

On Wednesday my family went on a bike ride. We found 77 rocks and then 27 Will found 80 marshmallows and I found 80 marshmallows. How many more rocks. How many rocks in all? Lauren ____________ marshmallows did we find in all? Ava ____________ To adopt a classroom, please call 712-293-4328 www.NIESiouxland.com © Vicki Whiting September 2017

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Mrs. Kelsey’s students were each given this supply list.

Some of these students have extra items, but each student is missing one or more of the items. List the missing items.

Circle every third letter. Then write the circled letters on these spaces to reveal the punchline to this riddle.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow written directions.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Light is the antonym of dark. Help these ants gather antonyms by drawing a line from each word to its opposite.

Standards Link: Vocabulary Development: Identify antonyms.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.

Check the batteries in your home smoke detectors today.

Be sure to test them weekly.

September is Better Breakfast Month. Prepare a healthy breakfast.

Include eggs, fruit and whole wheat toast.

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

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

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

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.

Make Your Bed Day

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

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

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

Did you forget anyone?

What is your birthstone?

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

Do you have a library card?

September is the perfect time to visit your local library, get your library card and check out a few books.

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.

Discuss the services of your local library.

Why are libraries important?

International Literacy Day Get some construction paper, scissors and tape and cover your books for school. Go to Comedy tonight! kidscoop.com/crafts Rent a funny movie 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?

Be a super secret superstar!

Do something really nice for someone without them knowing it.

Keep it a secret!

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

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.

Take a hike to search for signs of autumn.

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Most pirates were men, but not all. At least two were women ... disguised as men!

Mary Read’s father died when she was just a baby. _______ and unable to find work, Mary’s mother could get help from her mother-inlaw, but only if she had a son.

So, she dressed Mary in boy’s clothing and raised her as a boy.

Mary got to run and do __________ activities that girls in those days were not allowed to do.

She grew up to be sturdy and strong.

To earn money, Mary continued to disguise herself as a young man and

got work as a sailor. She went on many voyages. Eventually she worked on a ship ________ for the West Indies.

In those days, Spanish ships loaded with ____________ from the New World sailed from the West Indies to Europe. Pirates attacked these ships to steal the gold, pearls, gems and silks.

Mary’s ship was attacked by a pirate ship under the _________ of Captain “Calico Jack” Rackham.

Captured, she joined Rackham’s pirates.

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No one on the ship suspected Mary Read was a woman, but among the pirate crew there was another woman in man’s clothing. Her name was Anne Bonny.

Mary and Anne eventually found out that they were both women and they became good friends.

In October 1720, Rackham’s ship was captured and all of the pirates were sent to prison. Mary and Anne both died while in prison.

Shiver me timbers! Someone spilled the treasure chest. How many of each of the following can you find scattered on this page?

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17 The crew of the pirate ship The Scurvy Albatross came up with a unique flag.

It’s the only one here that has no exact duplicate. Circle it.

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Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

INTRODUCING “KID TALK” A broadcast written for kids by kids about issues relevant to all listeners and readers We would like to introduce you to “KID TALK” a new feature of Siouxland Public Media and Kid Scoop News Siouxland. KID TALK will feature local student writers who have spent the summer researching, writing and taping for an August premiere. Throughout June and July, these students of all ages interviewed individuals about topics that are pressing to students and relevant to our listeners and readers.

The overall goal of the KID TALK project is to give our local students an opportunity to not only research and write for publication in a meaningful and creative way, but to also learn the fundamentals of radio broadcasting through mentorship and a little “elbow grease”. These students will in turn, share their new found expertise through the next phase of the project and they will mentor additional students in the creation of a radio show designed for kids of all ages.

Through a generous grant by the Gilchrist Foundation, the KID TALK Project was begun. Equipment was purchased for field interviews and students began using the recording equipment in and out of the station. Western Iowa Tech Community College also shared the tech expertise of individuals and allowed the students to utilize computers and programs during the summer, but which will not be available in the fall when students return to campus.

This fall, students from the Loess Hills Elementary School will be developing special programs and broadcasts for KID TALK. Through additional funding efforts and volunteer services of many friends and family, we hope to continue this collaborative project for many years.

Watch for KID TALK broadcasters at ArtSplash where they will be interviewing visitors throughout the day as research for an upcoming “ODE” special in October. LaunchPAD Children’s Museum will be hosting this event and promoting literacy for our region.

Hooray for KID TALK...where kids matter the most!

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ART

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AMAZING AND ARTISTIC STUDENTS! Welcome back to our visual artists to celebrate teachers throughout the by students from the Poppin’ Bottles n’ Indian Hills Shopping page. Each month two n’ Brushes!

young artists’ page. Each month, we highlight the area’s young the importance of the fine arts in schools and at home. Art region are invited to share ideas, lessons and artwork designed elementary and middle schools.

Brushes is a locally-owned art instruction boutique located in the Center. Along with Kid Scoop News they sponsor a monthly art students are chosen to receive a gift certificate to Poppin’ Bottles

This month’s certificates go to: Ramon and Joseph Martinez from Holy Cross School in Sioux City. Ramon and Joe submitted artwork this summer for the Wednesday Kid Scoop page and decided that they would like to continue to write and create artwork for the magazine. We are hoping we might see a few more cartoons created by these two young men! Congratulations to Ramon and Joseph.

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ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN THE RAMON AND LISA MARTINEZ FAMILY SHARE THEIR CREATIVITY IN KID SCOOP NEWS. BRIANNA (SOPHOMORE AT BISHOP HEELAN) AND ISABEL (EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT AT HOLY CROSS) HAVE BEEN WRITING AND DESIGNING ARTWORK FOR THREE YEARS. QUITE A GROUP OF WRITERS AND ARTISTS!

WATCH OUT FOR ANY DINKY DINOSAURS THAT MIGHT BE LURKING NEAR A VICIOUS VOLCANO. (JOE)

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oyotes live all over the United States, but most of them live in the western states.

Coyotes are very much like dogs. The puppies play with each other and wrestle like puppies.

But when they’re fully grown, coyotes can be a big problem for ranchers.

Discover some amazing coyote facts using the code at left.

Coyote plays a central role in Native American legends. Sometimes, he appears as a trickster— someone who plays jokes and tricks in order to get what he needs. Sometimes, he appears as a creator. here once was a time when humans did not have fire to keep them warm. The only beings in the world Read this Karok that knew legend. Do you think the coyote how to character in make fire the legend is were the a trickster, a Fire creator or both? Beings.

Coyote, being the cleverest and slyest of all the Karok, decided to spy on the Fire Beings and learn how to make fire.

The Fire Beings guarded the secret of fire very carefully. But when the Fire Beings’ watch

A coyote litter can have to pups.

Their average life span in the wild is years.

They can jump over feet. That’s Coyotes can run over higher than a miles per hour. basketball hoop, which is feet above the ground. Coyotes can make different sounds.

changed, Coyote grabbed the fire and ran. One of the Fire Beings chased after Coyote, but as we all know, coyotes are very fast. The Fire Being grabbed only the tip of Coyote’s tail, burning the fur. That is why coyotes have black tips on their tails.

Standards Link: Life Science: Students know that living organisms have distinct structures and body systems that serve specific functions in growth, survival and reproduction.

There was a terrible tussle, but eventually Coyote threw the fire to Wood, who swallowed it and would not give it up to the Fire Beings again.

Number these pictures in order based on what you read in the Karok legend.

Coyote knew how to get the fire out of Wood, though—by simply rubbing two dry sticks together!

And this, it is said, is how the Karok people learned how to create fire.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use reading skills and strategies to understand a variety of literary passages and texts.

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21 IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN AND A LIBRARY YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED….MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO Get a little exercise the limber coyote way!

When fall arrives and the days are of a late summer warmth, it’s time to visit with the school-community garden folk! Last spring, Kid Scoop News shared a celebration of school gardens from Riverside Elementary, Mater Dei Nativity, and the Lawton-Bronson Elementary Schools. This year, we will be adding Spalding and Unity Elementary Schools to our mix!

Spalding Elementary is Nature’s Own! In 2016 Spalding Elementary School was designated as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. One of only 73 selectees across the nation to receive this national recognition, Spalding is the select school in the Sioux City district that specifically works on reducing environmental impact and costs, improving the health and wellness of the students, providing environmental education and incorporating the STEM model through green pathways. Known for their incredible recycling program, Spalding has spent the last three years cultivating a community/school garden through the work of many special volunteers, students and teachers.

Mater Dei School Garden Teaches Garden to Table Concepts Unfortunately, the school and community garden at Mater Dei was hit by Nature’s own. This summer Sioux City experienced one of those “once in a lifetime” storms where hailstones as big as golf balls hit the scene. The garden at 4243 Natalia Way was lost for the season. We will check in with teacher Andrea Bengford and gardener, Kristen Malenosky, head cook at Mater Dei to see how the new garden progresses this year.

In the past when talking with Kristen, you could see her excitement as she talked about any upcoming planting season, “We plan on doing green peppers again, and tomatoes (slicing, cherry, and grape), along with some herbs (parsley, oregano, and basil). Those are the things we can use the most during the school year, mostly for spaghetti sauces. Those are good things that can be dried or frozen to be used at any time during the year, and also have on hand for a fresh veggie when we have a good harvest!” Kristen is definitely a cheerleader for school and community gardens with Andrea promoting it through classroom and garden work.

“The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well- watered garden like an ever flowing spring.”

Isaiah 58:11 Mrs. Bengford, Mater Dei 6-8 English Teacher shared her insights with us last year...and we look forward to the new year and the new garden!

Riverside Elementary School Designs a Community Garden Students at Riverside Elementary are Standards Link: Physical Education: Use a variety of basic and advanced movement forms. anxiously counting the days for the 3rd Annual Farmer’s Market that will be held in September. Last year, several vendors and agencies were on hand to “sell” produce and items left over from a Wednesday downtown farmers’ market and were surprised at how excited and serious the students were about finding their produce treasures.

Plans this year are to add vendors, tents, and experiences to the event.

One of Riverside’s strongest supporters and cheerleader is Laurie Taylor. Laurie is an Iowa Master Gardener and school district volunteer and she assists community volunteers and students with the gardening needs in the spring, summer and fall. At Riverside, individual classes care and plant specific garden sections. Throughout the school year and in the summer, careful planning is completed to assure the students of a bountiful crop! Students learn about science, nutrition, teamwork, math and the overall garden process.

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LAUNCHPAD

Kid Scoop News..Siouxland Public Media....KID TALK...and a Storytelling Event “Ode” is a storytelling series where community members tell true stories on stage to promote positive impact through empathy. Journalist and broadcaster Ally Karsyn founded “Ode”, compelled by her love of telling stories and a transformative experience at a live storytelling evernt some four years ago. The events are generally sold out and fast becoming the “go to” experience in Sioux City.

It isn’t any wonder that our own Kid Scoop News, through collaboration with Siouxland Public Media would want to develop a “kid” version of “Ode”. Our love of literacy, reading, writing, presentation and storytelling is enhanced by the opportunity to share those stories.

For one week (September 11th through the15th) students are invited to submit a story for consideration. On October 13th...yes, a Friday...Kid Scoop News and Siouxland Public Media will present their version of “Ode” at LaunchPAD Children’s Museum.

If interested in submitting a selection for this presentation contact: Jeanette Hopkins jhopkins@siouxcityjournal. com or Mark Munger Mark.Munger@witcc.edu . For more information about story submissions check out facebook.com/NIESiouxland or facebook.com/KWITKOJI.

Storybook Adventures First Thursday of Each Month 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Story @ 5:30 p.m.)

Join us the first Thursday of each month for Storybook Adventures!

Read a classic story and then work on STEM projects from the book!

You are encouraged to dress up as your favorite story book characters.

Follow LaunchPAD on Facebook to learn what each month’s story will be.

Cost: Free with admission

Family Fun Night Second Thursday of each month 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us every second Thursday for Family Fun Night! LaunchPAD is making GIANT changes to Family Fun Night! Everyone in the family will enjoy life-size games such as Kerplunk, Plinko, and inflatable bowling.

There will also be some unique building materials with challenges for those who want to test their engineering skills. The popcorn machine will be fired up too! Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of fun and games at LaunchPAD! Cost: Free with admission To adopt a classroom, please call 712-293-4328

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Northwest Iowa Sierra Group Club Dishes the “Dirt” on Monarchs and Other Pollinators !

Imagine an indoor classroom where dirt, paints, and tissue paper fly! Love the idea? This summer, at the Boys and Girls Club in Sioux City, camp participants chose an activity from a list of interest- area sessions. According to Nick Deleon, Youth Development Professional for the Boys and Girls Club, the students who participated in the interest- area of “Learning” were very passionate about their own education and really liked going to class. Nick is a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a past South Sioux City Cardinal elementary kid, and a past camp member of Boys Club. This summer he has loved teaching and working with students. “It’s important to give back to your community and the Boys and Girls Club is a special place.”

In July and August, the local Northwest Iowa Sierra Group Club sponsored two learning sessions where students considered the impact of litter and chemicals on Perry Creek through a hands-on cleanup activity. The second session highlighted monarchs and pollination and included information on the importance of biodiversity.

Four Sierra members and intern Emily Anderson, from AmeriCorps, teamed with the Boys and Girls Club to share the impact of the loss of migrating monarchs and other pollinators on our planet. Emily is the newest member of the Northwest Iowa Sierra Group Club. In 2014, the number of migrating butterflies dropped to a new low, representing a 9th consecutive yearly loss. The United States is in a monarch crisis, which places stress on our food supply. Drought, climate change, deforestation and the decline of milkweeds due to glyphosate levels are a few factors connected to the decrease of certain butterfly and moth species .

First and second grade teachers throughout Siouxland would be proud of the Boys and Girls Club participants. Students were visibly engaged in the presentation and offered excellent explanations about the monarch life cycle, migration, and environmental importance. At Kid Scoop News we know that the “Monarch Unit” has been a very important part of the primary and elementary curriculum, and the Northwest Iowa Sierra Group’s expansion increased the likelihood of the development of future environmentalists!

Emily taught at the Loess Hills Elementary School and was a summer AmeriCorps volunteer. She led the discussion on monarch migration. From the ecosystem value to the aesthetic value of the monarch, Emily shared facts and concepts while the students shared in the discussion. According to Emily, “It isn’t just the monarchs that pollinate. Bees, for example are very important to this part of the ecosystem.” One Sierra Group member shared that there is a type of symbiotic relationship (mutualism) between the milkweed plant and the monarch.

Members of the Sierra Group Club each taught mini-sessions to small groups of students. Students created “mini-gardens” to take home. One goal of the group was to educate young people about the unique aspects of the Loess Hills area and to learn the importance of stewardship. Members shared that we all need to have an awareness of biodiversity and there is such an interreliance between plants, insects and humans.

Kid Scoop News “teacher feature reporter” Mary Siepker will continue her research and writings on the impact of the loss of the butterfly and moth species in her Miraculous Migration of the Monarch series. Look for Mary’s update in this issue. In addition Master Gardener Laurie Taylor shares summer snippets of the Spalding, Unity, Riverside, and Lawton-Bronson school gardens. KUDOS to all the local environmental volunteers!

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Draw some lemonade stand—except customers. Draw some customers purchasing lemonade to to complete this picture. customers purchasing lemonade complete this picture.

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Offer your lemonade in cups made out of oranges. To make one, cut the top off of an orange and scoop out the insides with a spoon. Pour in the lemonade and serve with a straw. Give your lemonade-in-an-orange a snazzy name, like CITRUS TREAT, and charge Offer your lemonade in in cups made outout of of oranges.

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Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Students solve problems by adding, subtracting andand Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Students solve problems by adding, subtracting multiplying amounts of money. multiplying amounts of money.

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25 Keeping Important Events in Mind...the Art of Memorization

We the People: The Story of Our Constitution

by Lynne Cheney, illustrated by Greg Harlin

This beautifully illustrated book takes students through U.S. history from the end of the Revolutionary War through the forming of the Constitution. It shows the issues, disagreements and discourse that went into creating a new government and the writing of the Constitution. Clear and concise writing help make this a great book to teach children what happened.

Teacher Resources

loc.gov/teachers/constitutionday.html Lianne Hartman, Reference/Instruction Librarian, at Lourdes Library at Gwynned-Mercy College assembled these key links to sites about Constitution Day for students and teachers.

Constitution Day Links

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Day Wikipedia has an interesting list of links to constitutions of nations around the world. This is a great place to start from, as you can search in any direction your lessons dictate.

Simple Explanations

Several 4th graders in Mrs. Cheryl Irwin’s 2016-2017 class embraced the challenge of memorizing two speeches from American history. During the first semester they memorized Susan B. Anthony’s 1872 speech about women’s right to vote. Second semester’s speech was President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 Inaugural address about service to others. The students celebrated last spring with a pizza lunch via Mrs. Irwin and volunteer Ms. Blum. In addition, their parents and Leeds’ School principals were invited to a short program to listen to a performance of JFK’s speech.

Memorizing materials in and out of school have some very special benefits.

Memorizing helps the brain to be more receptive to remembering...and when these students are older, memorizing those chemistry charts will seem daunting! Presentation in the classroom gives students confidence and experience being in front of their peers. Speeches such as these also give the students insight to important leaders and their contributions to our history.

Think of memorization as a mental gymnastics exercise for the brain and one worth doing!

Congratulations on a job well done to the following students: Addie, Alondra, Autumn, Briseyda, Emma, Justin, Kyra, Lanie, Max, Jasmine, Parker, Ray, Skyler, and Victoria.

This summer we shared book ideas with our Kid Scoop page readers in the Sioux City Journal. Even though summer is about over, these book recommendations are still excellent for the upcoming school year!

Ms. Jungers’ kindergarten class (2016-17) at Hunt did not let us down!

Monsters of Underpants is the best book of the summer. Levi C. Do Not Touch the Button is the best book of the summer. Raul P. The Puppy Book is the best book of the summer.

Aimar O. Lawton-Bronson third grade student in Mrs. Roder’s class love to read!

I suggest reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. If you read it, it’s pretty funny!

It’s by Jeff Kenney. It is a little hard, but you can do it. It is a 5.2 level book. It is about a kid named Rodrick who keeps pranking his little brother, Greg. Greg has to find a way to get even with Rodrick. Do you think he will get even? If you want to know, just read it. Will H. It’s about a person who has his own t.v. show called “Storm Chasers”. In the story Lukus goes on an adventure but gets stuck in a tornado. Will Lukus survive? Lane M. I suggest that you read the Harry Potter series. The author is J.K. Rowling. I love these books because they don’t have a boring beginning like some books. I’m on the third book, The Prisoner of Askaban. In this book they try to find Sirus Black. If you want to know what will happen to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Sirus Black you need to read this book. Carmon R. I suggest you read the My Weird School book series because they are very funny and have rhyming titles. My book I’m reading is Ms. Leakey is Freaky! It is about a school that is not healthy and the principal hires a teacher to help the kids eat right and get exercise. P.S.... the person who wrote these books is Dan Gutman. Donoven S.

usconstitution.net/constkidsK.html Introduces the U.S. Constitution to kids in simple terms with sections for different grade levels.

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Laughter, Smiles and Memories...Celebrating NIE

Kid Scoop News reporter, Bella Taylor, is an eighth grade student at North Middle School. One of her stories will be published in the October issue of the National Kid Scoop News. Readers throughout the world will be able to enjoy Bella’s anecdotes. Bella attended a special writing conference/workshop at the University of Iowa this summer and has been writing with NIE Siouxland for the past two years.

Congratulations, Bella!

Bella Taylor, shown here grade student at North with her grandparents, is an eighth Middle School in Sioux City, Iowa.

by Bella Taylor emories pull peop le I haven’t met anyo together. have a little story ne who doesn’t to tell.

Recently, I asked my grand parents to share a memory – and along the way, I learn ed things about myse some and our family. lf One of the many stories my Grammy told was about her Auntme Terry and Gran dma, two women I’d never heard of before.

Now, after listening to all her stories, I feel much closer to her.

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called herself, grew up on Long Islan d, New York, in a family of five. Aunt Terry and Gran dma would come up to our house from the outskirts of Queens by train.

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Dakota high school girls who were sunning on a deck.

He took out his trusty Kodak camera and for a picture. Flatte asked posed for him. The red, they Scoutmaster caug and he was made ht him sand instead of to rake swim Grandpa kept the ming. years and it appe photo for ars the punishment was worth it, as he says abou t hims “such a little scala elf, wag.”

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Meghan Mrla Connections Academy Student My name is Meghan, I’m 13 years old, and from the corn- filled state of Iowa. I’ve always loved writing, especially poetry. It’s truly become a second oxygen for me, as well as a way I’ve been able to express my thoughts, I want my readers to be able to experience immense visualization when reading my work. My ultimate goal is, to just make one person smile and feel happiness while reading my work... to me, that means the world.

Sights for the Soul I love the sight of storm clouds That ooze and billow across the sun.

How fun it is to watch the torrential rain Beat down on the Earth, Singing a rhythmic song As it pounds your roof.

The crystal white beaches of Florida, The crisp aqua waters lapping around your ankles, Then retreating back into the cavernous depths That hold it.

I admit these sights are quite beautiful, But nothing compares to the sight of a Free-flowing waterfall, The clear water gracefully hauling itself over the Side of a cliff.

A canopy of mist hangs in the air, Sparkling, floating there, Pouring from the sky, Proposing tropical birds flying by.

I can’t lie, these are the sights that appease the Mind’s eye.

Meghan Mrla

Summer Smiles and Fall Fun....Summit Dental Health Shares Back to School Hints At Summit Dental Health we understand how easy it is to get out of your daily routines during the summer months. September is here and the students are back in school, this is the perfect time to get back into practicing healthy dental habits. We want you to have a wonderful school year and a healthy one at that. Here are a few tips for keeping your teeth in tip- top shape!

School and work mornings can be hectic as everyone needs to be someplace! Setting aside time for brushing is very important and should not be cut short! Always use a soft toothbrush and allow a full two minutes of brushing twice a day. Brush in the morning and at night, or in between snacks and meals. Starting a flossing routine will help the gums/gingiva remain pink and healthy. A good way to get in the habit is to start flossing one day a week. After a few weeks, add another day and soon you will notice a daily habit of flossing! Creating these healthy habits will make your next dental visit a good experience.

Your diet also plays an important part in dental health. It is important to plan ahead with snacks and meals that make it easier for our mouths and bodies to stay healthy. Packing lunches the night before will help you make good nutritional choices and involving whole grains, lean proteins, and all the colors of fruits and vegetables will make your teeth stronger. For super smiles, try to reduce or limit the sweets, sugar/acidic drinks, and fats as they increase your risk of tooth decay/cavities. Schedule your dental check-ups for every six months so the dentist can see how healthy your teeth and gums are!

Dental Hygienist Krystal Deck....Summit Dental Health

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Back-to-School Tips Easy ways to make it a successful year.

T he long and lazy summer has come to an end and everything changes in your home. Here’s some tips to help ease the transition: The night before is the time to prepare backpacks complete with all supplies required and any paperwork that needs to go to school.

READ TOGETHER

BOOKS EVERYWHERE

Put books everywhere! If there’s a book on the coffee table, by the dining table, by the bed and in the bathroom, then you provide the temptation for your child to pick them up. Remember to include magazines and Kid Scoop News!

BOOKS OF MOVIES

So many children’s books are made into movies.

Talk about this with your child. Make it a rule to always read the book when you see a movie and take the time to discuss the differences.

LIBRARY CARDS

Your local library is a huge resource for children.

From author visits and events to storytelling hours.

Sign them up for a library card and show them all the different sections of the children’s library.

START YOUR OWN LIBRARY

Make a special place in your child’s room for them to store their books. They will love collecting them and perhaps will start their own book lending club with their friends.

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A couple of weeks before the start of school is the time to start adjusting bedtimes to allow for that early start.

EDITOR’S PICK

Together with your child, designate a place where they will be able to do homework. Make it a comfortable space for them but as distraction-free as possible.

Make sure you have all the requested school supplies before school starts.

For some children, it helps to lay out the clothes they will wear the next day for school so you’ll reduce indecision on the day.

Choose a book to read together. By reading it together, you have the opportunity to explain more complicated words and expand your child’s reading vocabulary. Or just start a conversation around the topic.

Meet the teacher. Introduce yourself and your child and make sure you know the back-to-school night date and time.

Be positive. Starting school may or may not be easy for your child but your attitude will make a huge difference. As soon as you can, adopt a routine for school days that works for everyone. Have a great school year!

by Vicki Whiting, Kid Scoop News

The Princess in Black

By Shannon Hale and Dean Hale • Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

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ow that we have entered the era of female superheroes with the success of Wonder Woman, there’s a character in the children’s book world who mirrors this genesis.

Princess Magnolia wears pink dresses and glass slippers, sips tea and eats dainty pastries by day. But when that glitter-stone ring sounds, the dress goes into the broom closet as she transforms into her alter ego — the Princess in Black!

Her sparkly pet unicorn Frimplepants, also transforms into Blacky, the faithful pony.

Off they go down secret passages and over the castle wall to Monster Land to fight and outsmart the goat-eating monsters and win the day.

This action-packed and humorous chapter book will appeal to young readers who not only love princesses, but also love superheroes! And there are several books in this series to enjoy.

The team behind Kid Scoop News loves to read! This month, Operations Director, Vivien Whittington shared with me one of her favorite books to read to her granddaughter.

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© Vicki Whiting September 2017

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

Words Make a Difference

Every person is unique (one of a kind). That means that YOU are UNIQUE. It is often the things that make you different that are the things that make you GREAT! Partner with a friend. Each make a list of ways that YOU are unique.

Now both make a list of words that make your friend unique.

Make one more list – this time write down words you could use to compliment (express praise or admiration) another person.

Ways You Are Unique ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Ways Your Friend Is Unique ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Compliments ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Beat the Bully

The objective of this game is to outrace the bully by answering a round of 5 questions.

Tell Us What You Think Do you have a free online game you like to play? Send your reviews and recommendations to woodword@ kidscoop.com

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Š Vicki Whiting September 2017

29 King Kooky has lost his 3 keys, his 2 kittens and his kite.

Can you help him find all 6 things? He might give you a kiss!

K is for King k is for king Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your child read with you. Trace the uppercase and lowercase letter K. Say the letter as you trace it.

How many pictures can you find on this page that start with the sound that the letter K makes in the word king?

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Letter Identification With your child, look through the newspaper to find pictures of things that start with the same sound as the letter K in king.

Math Play

Point to the number 6 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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Name Game

Choose an interesting picture in the newspaper.

Ask your child to name things that can be seen in the picture, such as a nose, hair, door, window, etc.

Point to the things that are named.

My Counting Book

Find the numbers 1 –10 in the newspaper. Glue each number on a piece of paper. Then look through the newspaper with your child to find things to make a counting book. For example, cut out three pictures of cars to glue onto the 3 page.

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Lost and Found

Read a Lost and Found advertisement about a lost animal. Ask your child to pretend to be that animal and tell how it feels to be lost. Then ask your child to pretend to be the animal’s owner and tell how he/she feels.

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Look at pictures of people on the sports pages.

Talk about what action the person in the picture is doing, such as running, kicking, throwing, etc. Name the action and then have your child act it out.

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

Go for a Ride

See how many things your child can find in the newspaper to ride on (example: cars, boats, airplanes, etc.) Make up silly stories about King Kooky’s ride on each kind of transportation you find.

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Pretend not to hear. Instead listen to your own thoughts and tell yourself, “That’s their problem, not mine.” and “I’m OK just the way I am.”

Find a safe person to talk to. Make a list of people you could talk to about being bullied or about times you have seen others being bullied.

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Match each pirate word with its definition.

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Be a buddy. Kids who are alone are more likely to be bullied. Make a plan to walk with a friend wherever you think you might meet a bully.

Don’t bully back. Getting angry and fighting back sometimes is just what the bully wants. It’s dangerous too, because someone could get hurt.

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Coyote Code They can jump over 13 feet. That’s higher than a basketball hoop, which is 10 feet above the ground.

A coyote litter can have 3 to 12 pups.

Coyotes can run over 40 miles per hour.

Coyotes can make 11 different sounds.

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Scrambled School Surprise Connor: 1 pencil, 1 blue pen Jayden: 1 glue stick Hannah: 1 box crayons Olivia: 1 eraser, 1 red pen Logan: 1 ruler Sophia: 1 glue stick, 1 pencil, 1 eraser Why didn’t the tree want to play checkers?

Because it was a chess-nut!

How can you prove that HEAT travels faster than COLD? Because it is so easy to catch a cold.

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Classroom of the Month FREE THE CHILD’S POTENTIAL, AND YOU WILL TRANSFORM HIM INTO THE WORLD! MARIA MONTESSORI Each month, Claudia Hessa at Sugar Shack Bakery and Kid Scoop News Siouxland honor a student- nominated classroom with a special gift basket. So many nominations are received from students, and it is very difficult to select just one. This year, we’ve decided to continue the classroom of the month section and invite all of the Kid Scoop News readers to submit a nomination for your favorite class! Along with the special gift basket from Sugar Shack Bakery, the entire classroom will receive Claudia’s famous sugar cookies for their hard work!

Paula Roder’s third grade classroom from Lawton-Bronson This month, we celebrate Paula Roder’s third grade classroom from Lawton-Bronson. Each week, during the school year, Mrs. Roder submits writings to be published in our weekly Kid Scoop page found in the Wednesday Sioux City Journal. Mrs. Roder has been submitting materials for years and encourages her students to use their imaginations and creative writing abilities to share stories and thoughts with our readers. Congratulations to Mrs. Roder and her newest group of students for the 2017-18 school year.

LITERACY IS A GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.

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Dental Depot Dr. Richard Hettinger

Charlie’s Spirits Irwin Painting Craig & Jennifer Letch

Maxwell Veterinary Clinic Allan Wall

Classroom Sponsors United Bank of Iowa, Moville Book People Triview/Quality Telecommunications KVLZ Custom Bailing, Climbing Hill Akron Gold & Silver Paul & Tamme Saul Yellow Rose Catering - Moville Gretchen Gondek Sterk Financial - Dakota Dunes Granny Stitches To adopt a classroom, please call 712-293-4328

Friendship & Service Club, Akron, IA El Forastero MC Inc. Bill & Becky McKenny In Memory of Gene Windeshausen, Principal at Crescent Park & Bryant McClure Engineering New Horizons United Church of Christ Craft Auto Body CD Norvell PC, Tax & Accounting Services Cardinal Public Relations www.NIESiouxland.com

Partners In Education Lilly Family Dentistry Larry & Jeanene Book Missouri Valley PTO Prince Manufacturing Houlihan and Associates, P.C. Deck Law Brian Jensen CPA James O’Kane Gregory and Jeanette Haden Northwestern Mutual Dunes Dental 4 Kids Papa Murphy’s (Le Mars & SSC) Bob Roe’s North End Zone Fresh Start Janitorial Special: In Memory of the children of Terezin: Sioux City Tolerance Week © Vicki Whiting September 2017