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This week’s word:
SUPERSTITION The noun superstition means a belief based on magic or chance.
Luck in School
Below are some of the ideas kids around the world have come up with to be lucky in school.
Black Cats Some people think it bad luck for a black cat to cross your path. But it is lucky to own a black cat and very lucky to sleep with one.
Can you find the two black cats that are exactly alike?
If you want to live and thrive, Let the spider run alive!
Lucky Leprechaun Patterns
In England, some children say if you see a spotted dog on the way to school, cross your fingers and you will pass your exams.
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Draw the coin, horseshoe, wishbone, clover or leprechaun that continues the pattern in each row.
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Circle every third letter to discover the best way to have good luck for any test at school.
Tossing coins into a fountain is a common superstition.
How did the leprechauns get their gold? What do they do with it?
Wear your sweater backward, or wrong side out, for luck during exams.
Standards Link: Writing Applications: Students provide a context for action.
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IK NDERGARTEN BOOK OF THE MO Dear families, This month’s book is based on the Disney movie “The One and Only Ivan”. It is a great book to read and discover all the characters from the circus. Have fun reading this book with your child. You could also enjoy other children’s books based on Disney movie characters. Remember to read 20 minutes a day to build reading skills for your child as well as encourage them to enjoy reading.
Happy reading!
About the author Colin Hosten’s work has appeared in such outlets as The Essay Review, Essay Daily, OUT Magazine, and Spry Literary. A former Assistant Editor at Hyperion Books for Children, he went on to be the Digital Media Coordinator at the Disney Children’s Book Group, before becoming a lecturer in the undergraduate writing program at Fairfield University. He continues to freelance as a writer and editor for Marvel Press. Colin lives in Connecticut with his husband and their dog.
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ONTH Dear students, Do you like going to the movies? This book is based on the movie, “The One and Only Ivan”. It is a great book to learn more about Ivan, a silverback gorilla, and his friends from the circus. Ivan draws pictures to help his friend Ruby who is scared. He teaches Ruby to draw pictures too. Ivan draws pictures of all of their friends. Use the space provided to draw a picture of Ivan or one of the other characters from the book. Then, list some of the traits of the character that you drew.
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A Dog
Named Mary Visits Yellowstone National Park
By Gayle M. Irwin | Photos by Gayle M. and Gregory P. Irwin
CHAPTER 12
Next week
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ary and her family stop once more for a stretch and a snack. Before leaving Yellowstone National Park, the dog and her traveling companions want to enjoy more of the park’s beauty and uniqueness. The areas around the Madison River on the western side of Yellowstone provide such opportunities. Not only might they see elk, but they may observe and hear some smaller creatures, too. Smaller animals also live in Yellowstone. Some are tiny songbirds, and some are small mammals. They may be found at the picnic areas, pull-outs along the roadways, and in campgrounds. They may be found in meadows and fields, wetlands and waterways, or in trees and rocky areas. However, you might not see them at all because they are small and can hide well. What kind of small creatures might be seen or heard in Yellowstone? Anything from insects to furry animals. Robins, wrens, chipmunks, and tree and ground squirrels are some of the little animals found in the park. Yellowstone is home to 300 species of birds, including tiny songbirds like yellow warblers and mountain chickadees; 11 different amphibians and reptiles (frogs, toads,
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Mary discovers more creatures as night falls, and she encourages you to explore nature, too!
Mary, a black and white springer spaniel, enjoys exploring the woods.
snakes, and lizards); and more than 30 different types of small mammals, from rabbits to porcupines. Red squirrels (also known in the west as pine squirrels) chatter from pine trees. Ground squirrels and marmots squeak from rocky areas. Robins hunt for worms and other food on the ground while hummingbirds seek the nectar of wildflowers for their food. As Mary, Cody, and their humans sit at a picnic table near the Madison River, the springer spaniel’s ears hear a sharp SQUEAK! Mary’s eyes look around. Soon, she sees movement among nearby rocks. She watches a ground squirrel sit on a rock and look at her, Cody, and their humans. The tiny rodent again says SQUEAK! Mary
barks. Then Cody barks. Both dogs strain against their leashes, which are tied to the picnic table. Each one barks again. Their people laugh, and everyone watches the furry squirrel dart under one of the larger rocks. Mary and Cody receive a treat from their human friends. After munching the baconflavored snack, the dogs sit near their people. They all watch the blazing orange sun begin to set behind the mountains. The sky turns from bright blue to rosy pink with yellow and orange hues. A coyote yips in the distance. As their people pick up the water and snacks from the picnic table, the woman says, “Time to leave the park, Mary and Cody. We have a cabin reserved for the night, so we need to be on our way.” She unties Mary and Cody from the leg of the picnic table. The man carries the food and water to the car. The woman follows, and the two dogs walk beside her. To be continued
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March 10-16 MARCH 15 - NATIONAL KANSAS DAY Natrona County Public Library Hours:
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Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sunday, 1 p.m.-5p.m.
Items listed in Library Calendar Calendar (Masks and social distancing is required) Children’s Take & Make crafts will be available each Monday morning ■
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