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Welcome to KidzWorldKidzWorld is a literate, fun, educational and moral publication intended to help our children become better beings and citizens to themselves and each other. It is a compilation of dozens of sources of materials, carefully screened for content, language and bias. Our goal as publisher is to offer the best of teachings, advice and introspection in an attractive and traditional manner while incorporating the best of internet sources through referrals and reprints. We will not lecture nor talk down to kids nor will we advocate any particular discipline to follow other than the discipline of self-improvement and tolerance.

KidzWorld will have games, puzzles, jokes and stories, room for local children to display their talents, activities and achievements through pictures even in a home school environment and much more. Development of reading skills for fun and knowledge will be paramount. We will have a Parents’ Forum for parental advice, answering parent’s questions and concerns, offering parental guidelines on a number of issues and suggesting projects, outings and activities to share with your children.

We encourage all students pre-school through sixth grade to get involved with Kidzworld by sending us your pictures, stories, artwork and ambitions, making sure your parents or guardian has filled out the permission slip in our magazine to reproduce your entries. We not only offer our magazine in a printed form but also online. The acceptance of the KidzWorld’s prototype by the principals of every school in Plaquemines Parish - public, private and parochial - guarantees we will have a copy of every issue given to each pre-K through 6th grade student each month. In addition, we will offer free printed copies at a few select locations throughout the parish for those who are home schooling as well as an online viewable product and through an app process making the publication available to view on mobile devices as well.

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You may remember the story of the woman in Ohio who dropped forty-two cats in a state park on a cold winter day.

When she was caught the judge sentenced her to spend one night in the same woods during the winter with no food or water. She ended up getting off light when the

temperature dropped to minus ten degrees. The judge allowed her out of the woods after three hours.

Just up the road from that state park a little tortoise cat arrived at a farm door hungry and thirsty. Somehow she had gotten separated from the other cats that had been abandoned. Or maybe she knew she would be better off on her own. Her instincts were right on target. The handsome man that spotted her running past him while he was juggling a huge box through the door nearly stepped on her, and then dropped the box. He laughed out loud when the little ball of speed raced past him to greet the other resident cats.No transitional period here. All sniffed each other and went about their business as if they had spent their lives together. “What a little squirt” he said, and that’s how Squirt got her name. The handsome man is my husband and that’s how she came to live with us. The fact that she is a cat is not in doubt when you look at her.

Go a bit further and you will see that she is in no way like a cat. For starters, she loves chocolate. If you leave a glass of chocolate milk for a second, you’ll find her lapping it up at triple speed to get as much as possible before you shoo her away. She loves water. Any sound of water from a sink running, to a tub full of it, and she is trying to climb into it, under it, or through it. No one told her cats hate water. Wherever you go, a workman goes, or anyone goes, she is underfoot. No matter how many times she is stepped on, she is back for more. And whatever job you are trying to accomplish, she thinks she can do better. She will jump on your hands as you work, jump on your lap as you read, and jump on your head as you sleep. Squirt also thinks she is a computer technician. Whether it’s a computer, a printer, or a modem, she is reaching inside trying to pull out as many parts as she can. When you scold her, she looks at you like you are bothering her while she is doing something important. She is also a thief. I left my purse open with letters sticking out to deliver to the post office. When I fetched the keys and walked back to my purse, the only part of Squirt you could see sticking out of my purse was her tail. She rose up with a mouthful of items and ran for cover. Later I found my mirror, a hair band, and a button hidden carefully away in the corner of her bed.

You would think the little tortoise cat would be bothersome and that our thought would be to find her a different home. Squirt would not hear of it. She has become so bonded with Sinclair that to part them would be a crime. Sinclair has become much more active in his old age with Squirt around. Sinclair now runs, chases, bathes, and sleeps with Squirt. I have no doubt that this is no coincidence. Squirt is way ahead of us all. As I write this, Squirt is trying to climb the window and has fallen to the floor dragging along with her a stack of papers I have just sorted to file. Sinclair watches her fall and run out the door. Then he takes a deep breath and sighs as if to acknowledge my frustration. The next moment, Sinclair leaves me behind and heads after her. I guess Squirt is here to stay.

Send your photos and animal stories to:Sinclair And LeaP.O. Box 51721 • New Orleans, LA 70151www.SinclairAndLea.com


Tigers are the biggest cats of all! Tigers live in Asia. Tigers are also the largest land-living mammal whose diet consists entirely of meat. The tiger’s closest relative is the lion. Without the fur, it would be hard to tell a tiger from a lion, but the tiger is the only cat with striped fur. Unlike lions, which live in prides on open plains, solitary (they like to live alone) tigers live and hunt in forests.

Scientists have classified tigers into eight subspecies: Bali, Java, Caspian, Sumatran, Amur (or Siberian), Indian (or Bengal), South China, and Indo-Chinese. Only five of the tiger subspecies survive, and one of these — the South China tiger — is down to a population of less than 50. Of the three island subspecies (Balinese, Javan, and Sumatran), the only one remaining is the Sumatran tiger, which is being bred at the National Zoo. The other species are extinct — which means they are gone forever. Only about 5,000 to 7,000 tigers live in the wild in Asia.

Tigers can weigh anywhere from 200-500 pounds. The largest tiger, the Siberian, can weigh up to 675 pounds, or more! The heaviest tiger recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records is a 1,025-pound male Siberian tiger. Most tigers are tawny brown in color with dark stripes and whitish stomachs. A few wild tigers have been seen in unusual colors, including all white and all black. And what about those big teeth? Adult tigers have 30 large teeth that can be up to three inches long!

Sources: The National Zoo; Tiger Information Center (www.savethetigerfund.com)

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Haiti: Flag DayIn Haiti, May 18 celebrates Flag Day as a

major national holiday. In the late 18th century, Haiti’s nearly half million slaves revolted under the leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture. After a long struggle, Haiti became the first black republic to declare its independence in 1804. On May 18, 1803, in the city of Arcahaie, not far from Port-au-Prince, the leaders of the free slaves and the men of color agreed on an official flag. The flag of Haiti has blue and red bands placed horizontally. The coat of arms of the Republic is in the center on a white square. It bears the words: “In Union there is Strength.” Haiti’s first flag was sewn by a lady named Catherine Flon.

U.S.: Loyalty DayLoyalty Day is observed in the United States on

May 1. It is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and to remember the heritage of American freedom. Loyalty Day was made an official holiday by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 1, 1958.

The holiday was first celebrated in the 1930s as Americanization Day. The day is celebrated with parades and ceremonies in communities across the United States, although many people in the United States remain unaware of it. The flag of the United States is displayed on all government buildings on Loyalty Day.

Labor DayNo, it’s not September yet! But in 140

countries, May 1 is celebrated as Labour Day. This is a worker’s holiday, and everyone gets the day off. The annual holiday celebrates the economic and social achievements of workers.

The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the eight-hour-day movement in Australia. In 1856, building workers advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

Bermuda, Canada, and the U.S. are the only countries that observe Labor Day in September.


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Westwood Student Chosen for UVA BLAST Program

Jasmine Hodge, a student in Ms. Brown’s Technology class, was selected to partici-pate in the Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) program this summer at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Jasmine was nominated by her teacher based on her technology skills and excitement in the area of Robot-ics. She was chosen amongst other appli-cants based on her strong letter of recom-mendation, scholastic & academic records,

Grant Consortium (VSGC) is in partner-ship with UVA and the Commonwealth of

explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) activities

say “Congratulations!” to Jasmine and wish her the best of luck!

On Tuesday, March 12th, Glenwood’s Title I program hosted Steve Somers’s and his magical rabbit, Hopper. With enthusiasm, Mr. Somers discussed how books can help us dare to dream the impossible.

Congratulations to our Forest Hills Science Fair winners! Brooke Mondul, Zoe Suber and Me-gan Pollock took the top honors in the science fair which boasted 79 entries. All of the students did an outstanding job with their projects. Many thanks to our teachers, judges and parents who helped make our fair a success.

Woodberry

Mrs. Perry, a 3rd grade teacher at Woodberry, recently received a grant to purchase a classroom set of iPads for her students to use. As one of their

with them, the students were given a chart with

to research on the

role of the men, women, and children, about their government, the arts, their roads/transporations, agriculture, and so on.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Chevron and the United States Golf Association (USGA) are bringing science to life by showing how STEM studies play a big role in the game of golf. This page is the second in a series of special Kid Scoop pages created through this partnership.

USGA rules say that a golf ball can weigh no more than 1.62 oz (45.93 grams), and have a diameter no less than 1.680 in (42.67 mm). Golf balls can’t go any farther than 317 yards (289.9m) when hit at 120 mph by the USGA’s test robot, and they have to go the same distance no matter how you line them up.

The USGA Test Center uses a robot golfer to test more than 30,000 golf balls each year!

a. Shiny, smooth ball

b. Used, dinged-up ballora. Shiny,

smooth ballb. Used,

dinged-up balldor

Through the years, players discovered that golf balls with

dings and dents flew farther. Those bumps and dents reduce wind

resistance causing balls to travel farther.

1618: A new type of ball was created by stuffing a wet leather pouch with goose

feathers. As the leather and feathers dried, the leather shrunk and the feathers

expanded to create a hard, compact ball.

1848: The Rev. Dr. Robert Adams discovered he could make a hard ball from the sap of the Gutta-percha tree. The rubber-like ball became known as a “gutty.” Players discovered that older, nicked and dented gutties flew farther than smoother, new ones. The

“Hand Hammered Gutta” ball was invented. A consistent pattern of dents was hammered over the ball surface.

1898: Coburn Haskell worked with the

BF Goodrich Company to create a ball with a solid

rubber core, wrapped with a high-tension rubber

thread (like a long rubber band) and coated in a Gutta-percha cover.

TODAY: Modern golf balls have a three-layer design: a solid,

bouncy rubber core, a plastic-like layer that is strong and stiff and a thin, dimpled outer

layer.

TRUE FALSE

A smooth golf ball travels farther than one with nicks and dents.

1. A “gutty” is a nickname for a golf ball made of tree sap.

2. Golf balls used in pro tournaments today have multiple layers.

3. Early golfers hand-carved their own golf balls.

4. Feather-stuffed golf balls travel farther than rubber ones.

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Engineering is man’s application of scientific and

mathematical knowledge to build nearly everything we see around us.

Computers, buildings, bridges, ships, planes and – YES – even the

equipment used in the game of golf all were designed using

engineering.

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Dr. Patricia Haskins read Kelly's Big Day to the

Dr. Haskins represents the Pittsylvania County

en's Committee donated Kelly's Big Day to the GES library. PICTURED:

Jo'Lontae Barbour, Dr. Patricia Haskins, Hannah

GES celebrated Read Across America on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The theme this year was Read Around the World. GES students and their fami-lies enjoyed a Subway dinner prior to listening to the fac-ulty read stories from around the world. Everyone enjoyed this wonderful celebration of reading.Pictured:Kayden Bailess enters China to hear the stories from this culture.

Elementary School participated in the annual Young Au-

year Mahiyah Hall, a second grade student, won third place for her book entitled "My Friend Beth." Marie Andrews, a fourth grade student, won honorable mention for her book entitled

Avalanche."Pictured:

Students at Stony Mill Elementary School participated in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart on February 21-22, 2013.The school raised $11, 286.72 for the American Heart Association.

Top fundraiser in each grade were photographed with Coach Blair who coordinated the Jumpr Rope for Heart event. These students wil also get to have lunch with the principal.

Back row LtoR: Coach Katherine Blair, Ken-nedy Thacker, Colin Bennett, Madison BrantonMiddle row LtoR: Griffin Sands, Turner Curtis, Morgan CurtisFront Row: Alexis Hicks

Kentuck Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart event during February 4-8, 2013. All grade levels and students participated in a series of jumping activities such as double dutch, individual jump ropes, hurdles, and hippity hops. All of the students learned the role that exercise plays in the develop-ment and maintenance of a strong and healthy heart. Collectively, the Lil' Wildcats raised a total of $6,871.19! Mrs. Jamie Yancey's third grade class raised the most in the school among homerooms with a total of $872.50. Steven James, a third grader in Mrs. Yancey's class, raised the most money among individual students with a total of $300.00.

success because of the generosity of the students, parents, teachers, and the community

PICTURED:

Powell is not pictured):Trevon Brooks (main child)Blake StevensConner MurrayEdwin Serrano

Jacob Wiseman

Southside Elementary School Ipad Training

Students were learning reading activities using the

a $18,349 grant from the Chamber of Commerce called "Incredible Path to Academic Discovery

Rachel Terry, Deborah Buckner, Elizabeth Turpin, Megan Lakey, Melissa Stallings, Laura Snead, and Jennifer Oakes. Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and to the teachers who helped make this grant possible. We are sure the students and teachers are enjoying the educational and interac-tive activities.PICTURED: Crystal Mayhew and Kendal Parsons

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Shoot 10 times from three different places—first the baseline, next from the elbow of the free-throw line and the following 10 from inside the lane. Repeat on the opposite side.

Shoot two free throws while one player rebounds and the other player sprints

around the half court. Then

the shooter takes the rebounds,

the player shooting

rebounds takes the sprints and the sprinter shoots two free throws.

One player shoots from a three-point distance and his partner lets the ball bounce twice and then shoots from that spot.

Place markers at different points on the court and set a number for how many attempts it should take before scoring from that spot. Start from the marker and continue shooting from

wherever the ball lands until

the shot is made. Keep track of

attempts. The player with

the lowest score wins.

To improve your basketball skills and get some great exercise, work on these drills with some friends or family members.

Sports writers use lots of action verbs to recreate the excitement of

a game. Look through today’s newspaper and

circle 10 or more action verbs.Standards Link: Writing: Identify

verbs.

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the way to the basket?

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Look closely and find the two identical

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Every spring, basketball fans go a little crazy for their sport!

Standards Link: Visual Discrimina-tion: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

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Here it is, summer vacation. And you’re wondering what all else you can do with your time away from the books, the classroom, and the teacher. Well, how about taking up a brand new hobby? No—not X-Box, or cruising the mall, or seeing just how much TV you can watch in a single day without getting off the sofa. I’m talking about fishing! It’s a really cool sport and it’s not that difficult to learn. The hardest thing you will probably have to do is find a “grown-up fishing buddy” to take you fishing, and then instruct him (or her) to teach you the basics. You need to go about it like this because most grown-ups think way too complicated for kids to understand. For example, you will need to tell your fishing buddy that: 1—You don’t want to be the star of a TV fishing show! You don’t want to impress all your friends on the block! You don’t want to break any state records! All you want to do is have fun and catch a fish—any kind of fish and any size fish will do! 2—You’re only going to go with him if he promises just to have fun! Tell him that in a boat, on the water, during summer, while you’re fishing is not the time to bring up again the low grade you got in last year’s social studies class. Tell him it’s also not the time to scold you about how many times each week you tease your baby sister. And ask him—even though nicely—not to spend this one-on-one quality time dumping all the garbage from his job on your little mind. At this point, remind him again that you guys are together for the day to learn to be buddies and to catch a few fish! 3—Because he probably thinks he needs to be Mister Macho, let him know right away that as far as you’re concerned a 12-inch “rat” redfish will be just as much fun for you as a 47-inch “monster” red. He’ll probably have to be told that you’re happy just to have some creature pulling on your line! 4—Explain to him not to forget to bring along lots of good things to eat, because you once heard your Dad tell the next-door neighbor that nothing tastes as good as it does on the water. So if that’s really true, suggest that he bring along sandwiches, chips, cookies, pretzels, candy (the kind that doesn’t melt in the sun), and plenty of cold drinks—oh, but only those with a “screw top” since everybody knows that kids get bone-dry thirsty every 3 minutes in summertime but. . .no matter how hard you try you can’t finish an entire can of cola all at once and you’ll have to put it back into the Igloo over and over and over again. Which is why you want to insist on the screw top! 5—Ask him that whenever the two of you fish together, instead of him telling you how to do stuff, he shows you. Remind him what your teacher told you in school about kids absorbing information like a sponge, and that if we’re shown how to do things we sometimes do those things almost as good as our teachers. Just don’t be harsh! And don’t be critical! And don’t be a competitor! And don’t point out the things I don’t do well. In fact, it is best is you don’t even say the word “don’t” while you’re out fishing! 6—And I guess the most important point of all. . .ask him if you can fish with his really good fishing tackle. Explain that you saw me on TV once saying that if an adult wanted to find a loyal, full-time fishing buddy, he had to give him some properly working, hassle-free tackle to fish with. Tell him that you didn’t have to pass social studies class with flying colors to know that a busted up, broken rod and reel contraption that didn’t ever work for him probably won’t work for you either. Editor’s Note: Even Bill Dance wouldn’t fish with you’re fishing buddy more than once if he gave him a crummy rod and reel to fish with! And finally, 7—keep in the back of your mind that your new buddy is out fishing with you; you are not fishing with him. He shouldn’t yell and shout and rant and rave if he has to spend a little time untangling lines, making casts, rigging corks, helping you bait your hook, removing out-of-control casts from T-shirts and shorts, and taking hardhead catfish off your line. That’s just the kind of stuff that happens all the time when you fish with kids. Oh—and don’t be in a hurry to rush out and buy every piece of tackle and every kind of bait there is on the market. You will collect everything you’ll ever need in due time. But your first time out, or at least while you’re still new at it all, let your buddy furnish everything. All you want to make sure of after the trip is over is. . . that you kicked it and outfished him all day long!

Editor’s Note: Just for the record, I’ve have written this entire column in reference to little boys. But you don’t have to be a little boy to get into fishing. For the past 50 years, my personal favorites have been little girls! And they have always outfished me!

“When a Kid Goes Fishin’ ”By Frank Davis

The Wisest Old Owl©

A wise old owl was perched on a stump, giving advice to all the animals gathered around. No question was too difficult to answer. After all, owls are considered to be very wise. But this owl was known to be the wisest of all.

A burly lion thought he would challenge the owl’s wisdom. He moved forward and loudly said, “I am the king of the jungle. Why do I need your advice?”

The owl announced, “Because, Mister Lion, it is not safe to trust the advice of anyone less wise than the wisest.”

The lion was impressed with the answer and said, “You are truly wise, Owl.”

In the audience was a deer with her two young children, a buck and a doe. She stepped forward and asked for advice. “I am a widow,” she said. “My son and daughter lost their father, and I am left alone to guide them. Can you tell them the right rules to follow for a good life?”

There was a sudden silence in the crowd. Everyone listened for the reply. The owl turned toward the young deer and smiled. “You can have a good life,” said the owl, “if you follow three simple rules.”

“What are they, Wise Owl?” asked the young doe.

“Rule number one,” replied the owl. “Prepare yourself today for your life tomorrow.”

“What does that mean?” questioned the young buck.

The owl explained, “It means you should learn all you can from school, so that you can succeed at what you do later in life.”

“But I don’t like school,” grumbled the young buck.

“Then you must learn that we, too, often dislike the very things that are most useful to us,” said the owl.

The young buck nodded his head as though he understood.

“And what is the second rule?” asked the young doe.

“Rule number two,” said the owl. “Associate with those who are good, and shun those who are bad.”

“And why is that so?” asked the buck.

“Because,” responded the owl, “the bad are destined to end up in misery, and misery loves company.”

The nearby crowd looked at one another and all nodded in agreement. Both young deer then asked, “What is the third rule, Wise Owl?”

“Rule number three,” said the owl. “Help others more than you want them to help you, and your rewards in life will be many.”

All the animals cheered and shouted, “Hooray!” They had never heard such a simple explanation for making a good life. The widow was overjoyed. She stepped before the owl and said, “Thank you, Wise Owl, for giving my children such helpful guidance. They will never forget these rules, since they are so simple.”

“Yes,” said the wisest of all owls, “the rules for achieving a good life are simple to remember–– but don’t forget to follow them.”

Pity the fools who forget life’s three rules.

Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art 2/7/14 to 3/8/14From 12:00am to 4:00pm

2055 Second St. • Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall-Slidell, LA 70458

985- 646-4375 • City of Slidell Cultural & Public Affairs Dept.

Contact: Alex Carollo: 985-646-4375 • Admission is FREE!


KidzWorld – Kitchen

Kids: Always be sure to ask an adult for help with projects!

Blueberry Pancake TrianglesHelp your mom make these pancake triangles and celebrate Mother’s Day with a super-duper breakfast!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine

• 1 cup all-purpose baking mix

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup blueberries

• Powdered sugar and maple syrup, if you’d like

DIRECTIONS:

1. With adult help: Set the oven to 425ºF. Put the butter in a small baking pan (a 6x8 or 8x8 pan works well) and spread the butter over the bottom of the pan using a paper towel.

2. Put the baking mix into a mixing bowl. Add the milk and the egg. Whisk just until the large lumps disappear. (The batter should have small lumps.) Pour the batter into the pan, and then sprinkle the blueberries over the batter.

3. With adult help: Bake the pancake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the top is light golden brown. Carefully remove the pan from the oven using oven mitts.

4. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the pancake, if you’d like, and then cut it into 6 (six) squares. Cut each square in half from corner to corner to make 12 triangles. Serve with syrup, if you’d like. Enjoy!

Makes about 12 (twelve) pancake triangles.

Helpful Hint: You can sprinkle 2 tablespoons of mini semisweet chocolate chips over the batter instead of the blueberries in Step 2. Yum!

Nutrition information per serving (2 triangles): Calories 130, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber less than 1 g. Diabetic exchanges per serving (2 triangles): 1 starch, 1 fat (1 carb).

Recipe from The Pampered Chef’s Let’s Eat cookbook. Copyright 2005 The Pampered Chef, Ltd. www.pamperedchef.com

705 Asbury Dr. • Mandeville, LA • 985.674.2023

Madeline Kliebert, age 11, 2006

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Madeline Kliebert, age 11, 2006

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100th Birth Anniversary of Margaret Rey,

author of the Curious George Series

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Block PartyCovington, LA

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of student art1827 Front St.

Slidell, LA4/28/06–6/10/06

Cinco de Mayo: Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in Mexico, 1862

National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week,

May 7-13

Mount Pelée erupted in 1902 on Martinique.

Minnesota became the 32nd state of the U.S.

in 1858.

The First Kentucky Derby took place in 1875.

Hug Your Cat Day

Sunset at the LandingColumbia StreetCovington, LA

6pm–8pm

Indianapolis 500- Mile Race.

Memorial Day (traditional date)

Summer Fun with Horses Day Camp.

Lewis Stables, Slidell.5/30-8/04/06985-502-2236

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National Family Week

Arts Evening1301 Bayou Lane

Slidell, LA4:00pm-9:00pm

Limerick Day

J Peace Officer Memorial Day

Haiti: Flag Day

National Finals of the National Geographic Bee

World Turtle Day

National Teacher Day

National Pet Week, May 7-13

The American Red Cross was founded in 1881.

Bayou Jam Concert Series5:00pm–7:00pm

1301 Bayou Lane,Slidell, LA

31Healthy Vision Month

Clean Air Month

21Be Kind to Animals Week

Baseball first played under lights in 1935

Brooklyn Bridge opened, 1883

National Missing Children’s Day

National Spelling Bee Finals.

Sunflower Farm & Ranch Summer Camp. May 31st

Sign-up Deadline 6/05/-6/23 & 7/10-7/28/06

985-796-1149

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Guided Nature Walks and Hands on Programs Fontainbleu State Park–

Hwy 190EVERY weekend through-

out May & June 2006

“Brown Bag” Concert Series Griffith Park

333 Erlanger St.Slidell, LA

Every Friday in May11am–1pm

Art Time Summer Camp. 985-674-2023

Mandeville 5/29/06-6/02/06

New Beginings Summer Camp. Honeycomb School.

985-641-2111.Slidell • 5/29/06-8/11/06

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Piccard in a balloon

Limerick Day

Healthy Vision Month

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Boy Scouts Open DayRecruitment at the

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May 20-26

Shakespeare atthe Landing

Bogue Falaya RiverCovington, LA

“Brown Bag” Concert Series Griffith Park

333 Erlanger St.Slidell, LA

Every Friday in May11am–1pm

“Some Enchanted Evening” with the Louisiana

Philharmonic Orchestra, Heritage

Park, Slidell, LA,7:00pm

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Friday Saturday

Spring ... Flowers!

— Thomas Tusser, 1557

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Each grading period, students are encouraged to

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PNB’s Pays for A’s Program

Pays for A’s Program available to students in 1st through 12th grade.

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May Word Find

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MAYO(1,15,E)

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MOTHER(11,1,SW)

POLICE(13,6,NW)

READING(6,10,NE)

TEACHER(10,7,NW)

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TEACHER(10,7,NW)

We have officially entered the month of May, the weather has more days of sunshine, but there are still sprinkles and scattered showers filling puddles about. The Month of May is traditionally known as the Month for mothers. But other than Mothers Day, what do we really know about the month of May?

The month of May has its own special history. The month of May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, the goddess of fertility, the goddess of May. Perhaps this is why Mothers Day has been established during this very month. Maia was the eldest of her female siblings and played a motherly role.

Have you ever noticed that no other month in our calendar starts on the same day of the week as the month of May? The month of June is also similar in this pattern. No other month ends on the same day of the week as the month of May either. This is fascinating!

A few holidays that are celebrated in the month of May. May 3 is Japanese Constitution Day in Japan. The 5th of May is children’s day in Japan and Korea. The last day of May is Memorial Day in the United States but it actually was first celebrated on May 5, 1866.

There are many month long celebrations in May such as Skin Cancer Awareness, Jewish American Heritage, South Asian Heritage, National Military Appreciation and Mental Health Awareness. What I found to be interesting was that May is National Moving Month. Can you believe that a month dedicated to moving? I thought that most families move during the summer months, so that their children will not miss school, however; May is actually the busiest moving season of the year. May is also National Hamburger Month. (Smile)

There are so many interesting facts about the month of May that one is not simply limited to Mothers Day, and spring flowers. During this month, take a look around and find something new to learn about the month and share it with others. You can create your own traditions or learn about those of others. The month of May is full of blossoming delights, one simply needs to plant a few seeds, treat them with care and watch them grow.

Interesting Facts About the Month of May

By Aishaladon, Yahoo Contributor Network


Teacher & Parents Forum

Younger Readers

And Then It’s Spring. By Julie Fogliano. Illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Roaring Brook, Neal Porter.

A spare, lyrical narrative and delicate woodblock print and pencil illustrations capture the anticipation of spring. Accompanied by a coterie of animals, a boy plants seeds and waits expectantly for them to sprout.

Bear Has a Story to Tell. By Philip C. Snead. Illustrated by Erin C. Snead. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter. Seasons change but friendship remains as Bear patiently awaits to tell his story in a world created through delicate illustrations and a strong message.

Black Dog. By Levi Pinfold. Illustrated by the author. Candlewick/Templar. Here’s a story that demonstrates that even the smallest family member has the courage to save everyone. Both the illustrations and the text move from scary to comforting with a satisfying ending.

Middle Readers

The Beetle Book. By Steve Jenkins. Illustrated by the author. Houghton. With jewel-like collage art, the oversized edition examines different beetle species and their distinctive characteristics.

Pairing Kids with Pets(safety tips to protect

children and pets)

In many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many youngsters are natural-born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and loving nature. But the bond between kids and pets is one that develops over time and parents welcoming a new pet into their home should know that this transition is not always easy. Teaching kids to treat pets with love and respect and watching pets to ensure kids are safe in their company can help calm parent’s nerves. The following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA, can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and healthy relationship.

Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets, inc luding dog b i te prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset the dog, who then might go on the defensive and could become aggressive in response.

Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms and a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include: ears, back, pupils dilated, tail down and tensed, posture mildly crouched, weight over

rear legs, muzzle tense, wrinkled and snarling and teeth exposed.

When a dog is exhibiting any of these signs, audlt and kids should not approach the dog and should let it cool down. Keep kids’ toys away from pets and vice versa. Kids’ toys are not always pet-safe and pets’ toys are not always safe for kids. Separate the two and explain to kids that they should not use their toys when playing with pets.

Teach kids to respect a pet’s “safe spot”. Pets may need a “safe spot” to which they can retreat and be sure no one will follow them. These spots are safe havens for pets, especially those adopted from shelters who might need more time to adjust to a new environment than a puppy or kitten. Teach kids to respect these safe spots which might be a crate or a sleeping area, leaving pets alone when they retreat to such areas. Pets react defensively when others try to access their safe spots.

Teach kids and pets rules for each game. When playing reward games, such as those when a pet gets a treat or toy if it behaves correctly, teach pets to sit in order to get their reward and teach kids that the pet must be sitting in order to receive its award. This can keep kids from being jumped on or accidentally bitten when a pet gets overexcited by the sight of a toy or treat. It also teaches pets that they can’t get what they want simply by being physical. If the pet won’t sit, then adults and kids should walk away without giving the pet its treat or toy.

Parents who bring a new pet into their home often find the pet quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of the household. But parents should still take certain precautions to protect kids and pets alike. Kids and pets will develop a stronger bond if they learn to respect each other’s space.

Good Reads for Kids!

On these pages, we will post book reviews, short stories, original stories from our readers and current internet information from

appropriate reading sites.

We will endeavor to have at least one listing or story for each of the three major age groups receiving KidzWorld.

Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team. By Audry Vernick. Illustrated by Steven Salerno. Clarion/Houghton. The Acerra family had twelve sons who all played baseball together from the time they were children through World War II and into adulthood. The story of their camaraderie and positive family attitude is as inspiring as their baseball records. Retro illustrations take readers back to the 1930s and 1940s.

In a Glass Grimmly. By Adam Gidwitz. Illustrated. Dutton/Penguin. Inspired by the tales of Grimm and Anderson, Gidwitz leads Jack and Jill on a quest full of adventure and fantastical creatures. Wit and wisdom packaged as fun.

Older Readers

Drama. By Raina Telgemeir. Illustrated by the author. Graphix/Scholastic. Callie’s personal drama on the tech-crew - unrequited crushes, a first kiss, middle-school cliques -- is a spot-on tribute to teamwork, strong friendships and individuality. (A 2013 Stonewall Honor Book).

Each year, a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies thebest of the best in children’s books. These notable books should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels from pre-school through age 14 that reflect and encourage children’s interests in exemplary ways.

As part of our mission statement on reading, KidzWorld will list several books from the ALSC’s 2013 Notable Children’s Books in three age categories with a thumbnail sketch of what lies inside in each monthly edition.

The age groups are Younger Readers (pre-school through grade two, to age 7), Middle Readers (grades three through five, ages 8-10) and Older Readers (grades sixth through eighth, ages 11-14).


Teacher & Parents ForumNutrition Recommendations for School-Aged KidsNutrition Recommendations for

School-Aged Kids

For GirlsAges 4-8

Nutrient RDI

Calories 1,200 to 1,800, depending on growth and activity level

Protein 10 to 30 percent of daily calories (30 to 90 grams for 1,200 daily calories)

Carbohydrates 45 to 65 percent of daily calories (135 to 195 grams for 1,200 daily calories)

Total fat 25 to 35 percent of daily calories (33 to 47 grams for 1,200 daily calories)

Sodium 1,200 milligrams a day

Fiber 17 to 25 grams a day, depending on daily calories and activity level

Calcium 1,000 milligrams a day

Vitamin D 600 international units a day

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Standards Link: Science; classify common objects by

a similar characteristic.

At Easter time, there are lots of pictures of eggs in the newspaper.

Go on an egg hunt through

the paper. How many eggs can

you find?

Can you find at least 10 silly things in Buzz’s carrot patch?Standards Link: Visual Discrimination; finding similarities and differences in common objects

Buzz and Beeper have hidden eggs all over this page. How many eggs can you find?

Super Challenge: Can you find the two eggs that are exactly alike?

Find a buddy and do this page together! If this page looks easy, find “somebunny”

younger to be your buddy. If this page looks hard, find “somebunny” older to help you.

Which Easter basket belongs to Buzz? Which one belongs to Beeper? Read the description of each bunny’s basket. Draw a line from each bunny to its basket.

Buzz has a basket with three eggs, two flowers and one candy bunny.

Beeper has a basket with one candy bunny, three flowers and two eggs.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

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Fill in the boxes in the egg with words made from the letters in “Easter.”

Challenge: If a letter appears only once in “Easter,” you can use it only once in a new word.

Standards Link: Visual discrimination.

Standards Link : Spelling; recognize common spelling patterns.


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Standards Link: Environmental Science: Know how people affect the environment in negative and positive ways.

Pet waste is not only a quick way to ruin your favorite pair of shoes, but can also cause big problems when it gets into our storm drains, creeks, and other waterways.

Pet waste contains harmful bacteria that can make people and animals sick. When it decays, it uses up oxygen which kills aquatic animals.

Well, this looks like a good spot to do my business ...

Don’t you DARE THINK about doing that by MY creek!

This isn’t a restroom,

pal! My whole family lives in here!

Pet waste that gets into the waterways can kill

fish like us!

You make a good point, Fish. From now on, I’ll

make sure my owner gets rid of my waste the right

way. I’m taking my business elsewhere!

Always pick up your pet’s waste on walks, at the park, and at home.

Always bring pet waste bags with you on outings so you are not caught unprepared without a bag.

Throw pet wastein the trash. Do not put pet waste in the yard waste or recycling container.

Do not hose pet waste into the gutter. By doing your part to make sure you pick up after your pet, you are helping the community and the environment.

Pollution happens when damaging things

are placed in our environment.

Find an article in the news that reports on

things being done to fight pollution. List the

techniques being used to prevent pollution. Beside

each technique list the organization or group of

people using it.Standards Link: Reading

Comprehension: Determine main idea and details of text.

Draw a line from each of these household tasks to the amount of water you think it requires. Check the answers. Then, talk with your family members about all the ways you can think of to use less water for each of these activities.

ANSWERS: Brushing teeth: 2 to 5 gallons. Wash the car: 50 gallons. Dishwasher: 8 to 15 gallons. Toilet flush: 1.5 to 4 gallons. Shower or bath:

17 to 24 gallons. Laundry: 35 to 50 gallons.

Standards Link: Science: Understand relationships among organisms and their physical environment.

Look through the newspaper for words and pictures that fit each category in the spaces below. Paste the words and pictures onto each strip. Cut out both strips and paste the two strips on another sheet of paper side by side. Which strip was easier to fill? Why?




Faces Around School

Westwood Student Chosen for UVA BLAST Program

Jasmine Hodge, a student in Ms. Brown’s Technology class, was selected to partici-pate in the Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) program this summer at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Jasmine was nominated by her teacher based on her technology skills and excitement in the area of Robot-ics. She was chosen amongst other appli-cants based on her strong letter of recom-mendation, scholastic & academic records,

Grant Consortium (VSGC) is in partner-ship with UVA and the Commonwealth of

explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) activities

say “Congratulations!” to Jasmine and wish her the best of luck!

On Tuesday, March 12th, Glenwood’s Title I program hosted Steve Somers’s and his magical rabbit, Hopper. With enthusiasm, Mr. Somers discussed how books can help us dare to dream the impossible.

Congratulations to our Forest Hills Science Fair winners! Brooke Mondul, Zoe Suber and Me-gan Pollock took the top honors in the science fair which boasted 79 entries. All of the students did an outstanding job with their projects. Many thanks to our teachers, judges and parents who helped make our fair a success.

Woodberry

Mrs. Perry, a 3rd grade teacher at Woodberry, recently received a grant to purchase a classroom set of iPads for her students to use. As one of their

with them, the students were given a chart with

to research on the

role of the men, women, and children, about their government, the arts, their roads/transporations, agriculture, and so on.


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School students.

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Second Row Eric Anderson, Micah Harris, Trooper Garlan, Michael Carwile

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with special activities, costumes, eating green eggs and ham for breakfast, and of course lots of reading during the annual celebration of Read Across America. Read Across America day was celebrated on Friday, March 1, this year since Dr. Seuss’ birthday landed on a Saturday.

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Explore Your Moral Character

There is no score to this abridged exam. Your honest answers will be crucial in this private and personal exercise. Take your time in answering each question.

1. On a moral scale of one to ten, where might I be?

2. What kind of secret entrusted to me would I not keep?

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

4. Is most of my daily life guided by a sense of duty, or by a sense of self-satisfaction?

5. What responsibilities in life do I have for my family?

6. What responsibilities in life do I have for my community?

7. What responsibilities in life do I have for myself?

8. Other than family members, what help do I give to other persons?

9. How can my personal character affect my destiny in life?

10. What previous actions in my life do I sincerely regret?

11. Am I sensitive to other people’s feelings, including family members?

12. Is having self-respect important to me?

13. Is my moral character the product of the choices I make?

14. In my daily life, what improvements in my character might I consider?

15. Concerning my responses to the above questions, should I change the

answer I gave in question number one?

Our concept of character can imply a variety of attributes including the existence or lack of virtues such as empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty, and loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits.


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What are good manners?Courtesy, politeness or having good manners are all about respecting others and yourself.

How would you feel if someone:• talked to your friend but turned his back to you?• pushed you out of the way to get the seat you were about to sit on?• let the door slam in your face as you were about to walk through it?• shared your things but never shared anything of theirs?• never said 'please' or 'thank you'• didn't pass your phone message to your friend?

Good manners is about considering the feelings of other people, and being the kind of person that others will like and respect.In the 'olden days' children were taught about the Golden Rule - "Always do to others as you would wish them to do to you if you were in their place."

Th is is still a good way to behave nowadays. If you are respectful to others, then you are more likely to be treated with respect by them.If you show good manners everywhere you go, then you are more likely to encourage others to behave in the same way towards you.

Carrots were originally purple in color.

Elephant grass in Africa is named after elephants as it is about 4.5 me-ter high and even elephants can hide in this grass.


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Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!

©2005 THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY www.benfranklin300.org

The Search for Useful Knowledge Elementary School (Grades K-2)LESSON 7: Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!

Benjamin Franklin had troubleseeing both near and far. Hehad two pairs of glasses, onewith lenses for seeing up closeand one with lenses for seeingfar away. Benjamin Franklingrew tired of always switchinghis pairs of glasses.

Can you guess what BenjaminFranklin invented?

FRANKLIN STOVE

LONG ARM

In colonial America, homes werevery cold during the winter.People heated their homes withopen fireplaces. This led to manyhouse fires and burn accidents.The open fireplaces also burneda lot of wood and filled homeswith smoke.


DIRECTIONS: Cut out all of the cards. Turn them all face down on your desk. Then turn over two cards to try tofind a match. If they don’t match, turn them back over. Try again until all of the inventions are matched withtheir descriptions.






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FRANKLIN STOVE

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Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did! (continued)



Benjamin Franklin loved toread and owned many books.At his home in Philadelphia,he stacked the books high onshelves. Benjamin Franklincould not reach books hewished to read.


SWIM FINS

GLASS ARMONICA

When he was a boy, BenjaminFranklin loved swimming. Hewished to swim faster andobserve the fish around him.


BIFOCALS

Benjamin Franklin loved music.He played the violin, harp, andguitar and sang songs withfriends. Benjamin Franklin likedthe sound made by running awet finger around the rim of acrystal glass.


In honor of Ben Franklin’s birthday, this profile honors one of America’s founding fathers and inventor. This is the fourth in a series.

Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin was curious about the world around him and practical-minded in approaching problems.

A visit to Franklin’s Philadelphia home revealed his special knack for meeting needs with inventions; guests reported their fascination with such gadgets as the chair/stepstool, table/firescreen, and “long arm” pole for reaching books on high shelves. All of Franklin’s discoveries and inventions, from his legendary kite and key experiment to his redesigned fireplaces, arose from his observation-based thinking and desire to improve daily life. Many of Franklin’s creations are still used today.

Try the fun game below which helps illustrate the relationships among need, observation, and invention. Information provided by the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary, www.benfranklin300.org. For more information, or for a teacher’s

guide to “Ben Across the Curriculum,” please refer to the website under the Education tab.

What would Ben Franklin

Do today?

Imagine yourself as an inventor!

Kidz, what can you invent?

Old School–New School...or Fun & Useful Knowledge



The Plaquemines Parish Library offers Story Time for infants, toddlers and pre-school children twice a month. In April, the times and dates are: April 9th at 10:30 AM and April 23rd at 10:30 AM. The Buras Library also has Story Time each month and their schedule will be included as well.

New Books in the parish library include:Mi Familia Calaca (My Skeleton Family) by Cynthia Weill“Welcome to the family! It’s just like yours: father, mother, sister, brother, abuelita, gate. Well, but there’s something just a little bit different about this family. Maybe its those clothes they wear….just a little bit fashion backward. And the colors! So vibrant and….lively. Maybe that’s what it is. They are just so full of life. Familia…life from a Day of the Dead perspective!” Bienvenido a la family! Es equal que el tuyo: padre, madder, hermana, hermano, abuelita, gate. Bueno, pero, hay ago un poco different en esta familia. Tal vex, sea sea ropa que llevan puesta….so’lo un poco de la moda poco hacia atras. Y los colores! Asi’ vibrant y ….animado. Tal vez eso es lo que es. Ellos son tan llleno de vida. Familia - la videa de un Dia de la perspectiva de Muertos.

Dragonbreath #9 The case of the Toxic Mutants by Ursual VernonDanny Dragonbreath and his friends try to help the senior reptiles of Sunny Acres find a lost item.The Tree Lady: The true story of how one tree-loving woman changed a city forever by Joseph H. Hopkins.Learn about Katherine Olivia Sessions who brought trees to San Diego and created what eventually became Balboa Park.

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A Verty Witchy Spelling Bee by George ShannonLittle witch Cordelia loves to spell, but can she beat the long-time champion in the Witchy Spelling Bee?

The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin HenkesSeven-year old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but by the end of the year he has developed good relationships with his teacher, his little sister and his parents and learned many important lessons.

Daisy Gets Lost by Christopher RaschkaA young dog experiences the fear of being lost and the joys of being found when she becomes separated from her owner.

Lego DC Universe Super Heros: Super Villains by Victoria TaylorDescribes Batman’s most dangerous enemies, including Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

How to Steal a Dragon’s Sword: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking by Cressida CowellHow to train your dragon - Book 9. “A dragon rebellion is coming - filled with the meanest, nastiest dragons in the Archipelao. Razor-wings, tongue twisters and Vampire Ghouldeaths are attacking Vikings and seem to be seeking one soul in particular: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third! Only a King can save them…and only a champion with all of the King’s Lost Things can be King. In his adventures, Hiccup has collected quite a few “things” himself. But can a scrawny Viking save the entire Archipelago from certain doom? To find out, Hiccup will have to outwit a witch, fight his arch-enemy and beat back an army of bloodthirsty dragons with just one sword.

The Rainbow Fish: Finger Puppet Book by Marcus PfishterThis board book with its message about sharing plus a built-in finger puppet of the Rainbow Fish lets kids join in the story and the fun.

Lure of The Dead: The Last Apprentice Book 10 by Joseph DelaneyAs creatures of the dark hunt for the witch assassin Grimalkin, who carries the captured Fiend’s head, Spook’s apprentice Tom tries to find a way to finish this terrifying evil once and for all.

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Green Eggs and Ham and Other Servings of Dr. Seuss by Seuss Nine complete stories of Dr. Seuss

The False Prince - the Ascendance TrilogyBook 1 by Jennifer A. NielsenSage was just a young orphan in the kingdom until a nobleman by the name of Conner chose him to be part of a devious plan. With the kingdom on the brink of civil war, Conner needed something to unite the people and he found that something in Sage. By making the boy pose as the long-lost son of the king, Conner hopes to use him as a way to avert war. But Sage begins to suspect that Conner’s plans may involve more than he is letting on.

Garden Princess by Kristin KladstrupWhen Princess Adela sets eyes on Lady Hortensia’s garden, she knows something is amiss. Every single flower is in bloom and in the middle of October! Not only that, there is a talking magpie flitting about the garden and stealing the guest’s jewels. Is it possible that Hortensia is a witch and the magpie an enchanted prince? And what of the flowers themselves? Will Adela get to the root of the mystery and nip trouble in the bud before it’s too late?

Hold Fast by Blue BalliettWhere is Early’s father? He’s not the kind of father who you think would disappear. But he’s gone. And he left a whole lot of trouble behind.

NEW CHILDREN’S MOVIESSpace Warriors (DVD)Middle school kids attending space camp are faced with a real-life mission to save astronauts stranded on a space station.

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simple steps TO SUCCESS5Marti Sez: Let’s Move!

3-Drink LOTS of water!

Reach for a tall glass of water, instead of soda or sugary drinks like sports drinks or juice with added sugar. Here are some simple ideas to make better beverage choices and be healthier:

• Pass on soda and choose water instead at meal time.

• Drink 100% juice without added sugar – fruit juice is sweet on its own!

• Make water exciting! Add a slice of lemon, lime, cucumber, or watermelon, or try sparkling water.

• Add a splash of 100% juice to water or sparkling water.

If you’re having soda for a treat, choose the small size.

1-Move Everyday!Kids need 60 minutes of active play every day. It may sound like a lot, but it

doesn’t all need to happen at one time. Physical activity throughout the day all

adds up. And when you get moving, you’re more likely to:

• Feel less stressed.

• Feel better about yourself.

• Feel more ready to learn in school.

• Keep a healthy weight.

• Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints.

• Sleep better at night.

Plan Fun Activities

Use the Healthy Family calendar to set healthy goals everyday of the week. Plan activities with your family like swimming, tennis, basketball, Frisbee – and come up with your own ideas to get moving.

Get into the program by jumping rope, playing catch, or racing a friend. Even better – you can win awards for staying active - and track your progress along with kids across America. The more you keep at it, the more fun you’ll have.

Get Started!

2-Try a New Fruit or VeggieBodies need nutrients – like vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates – to grow up healthy. These nutrients mainly from the food you eat. Just as cars need gasoline to run, your body needs food to keep going. But not just any food. To be your healthiest, you need to give your body the right kinds and amounts of fuel.

Have Fun with Fruit

Fruits have important nutrients to keep your body healthy. Here are a few ideas to enjoy more fruit, more often:

• Grab an apple for a quick snack. Try different types like red delicious, gala, fuji or granny smith – there are over 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide!

• Join your parents on food shopping trips. Ask to try new fruits like peaches, cantaloupe, pears, kiwi fruit – there are a lot of sweet and delicious fruits that you can have fun tasting.

• Make a fruit salad with a mix of strawberries, oranges, grapes and pineapple – or whatever you have in the house.

• Mix it up! Blend frozen fruit, juice and low-fat or fat-free yogurt to make a healthy shake that tastes great.

• Top cereal, oatmeal, or toast with strawberries, blueberries, or bananas.

• Drink 100% juice without added sugar – try fresh orange or apple juice.

Vary your Veggies

Vegetables have the vitamins, minerals and fiber your body needs to grow up healthy. Here are some simple ideas to eat more veggies everyday:

• Snack on veggies like baby carrot and celery sticks with a low-fat or fat-free ranch dip.

• Make a salad with a variety of veggies, like corn, carrots and spinach – keep it colorful!

• Join your parents on food shopping trips and choose new veggies like sweet potatoes, beets, red pepper or sugar snap peas – have fun exploring colorful varieties, learning about what’s in season and tasting new foods.

• Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions – ask for extra veggies! Try mixing vegetables into other favorite foods too.

• Bring cut-up veggies to school for an afternoon snack – try red pepper or cucumber slices.

4-Do Jumping Jacks to Break up TV Time

The average kid spends more time watching TV , and less time running and

playing. Kids need to run and play everyday. Quiet time for reading and

homework is fine, but you should limit time spent watching TV , playing video

games, or surfing the web so you have more time to play!

If you’re going to watch TV or play computer games, break it up!

Pause the game. Make commercial breaks Let’s Move! breaks.

Here are some active ideas:

• Jumping jacks • Dancing • Jogging in place • Push-ups

• Racing up and down the stairs • Sit-ups • Stretching

• Yoga moves • Active house chores

• Come up with your own physical activities

Use the screen time log to keep track of how much time you’re spending in front of a screen each week.

5-Help Make DinnerJoin in with food shopping and cooking. Sit down as a family to plan a menu and enjoy spending time together.

• Participate in food shopping trips and choose fruits and veggies to mix-in to meals.

• If you pack your lunch, work out a menu for the week with different foods that you like and are good for you.

• With parent’s permission, help measure and mix ingredients and cut up fruits and vegetables.

• Find new healthy recipes that sound tasty, too.

• Use the healthy family calendar to schedule family dinners each week.

There’s one important goal to Let’s Move! and that’s to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation. We want kids born today to grow up healthy and at a good weight when they reach adulthood. It’s a big goal - so we’re asking everyone to do their part, especially kids. By eating right and being active, kids can be healthy and achieve their dreams.


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Unlike most publications, Kidzworld encourages sponsorship participation from both commercial and non-commercial entities to keep advertising at a minimum and child-related in the magazine.

Our sponsors receive up to a half-page “presence” in our magazine, which many donate to local schools, museums, libraries, etc. Or they use their space to promote positive role model values. Many use their presence for public awareness advertising and some use the space for multi-purposes, including regular advertising. We are here to work with you for the best use of this space. By encouraging sponsorships, more of Kidzworld can be devoted to children’s activities and interactive reading. This is their own publication and they have a space on the front of the magazine to write their name on their copy.

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Can you find the hidden words? Search carefully because some words are backward or diagonal.LIGHTNINGTORNADOTHUNDERLEADERRETURN STROKE

CLOUDSTORMWARMMOISTANVILFLASH

WINDRAINHAILBOBRISEAIR

cloud is formed when warm, moist air rises and cools. As the air cools, it cannot hold as much water, so the excess moisture condenses into a cloud. With enough heat and moisture, that simple cloud can grow into a dangerous thunderstorm that can produce thunder, lightning, hail and even tornadoes.

This edition of Shortcuts is sponsored by Usain Bolt.

Lightning begins in the clouds as a stream of energy called a "leader" that forms a stair-stepping path to the ground. As the leader travels down, it encounters another leader coming up from an object on the ground. When the two meet, it creates the dramatic part of lightning called the "return stroke." Each lightning strike is made up of several return strokes.

Thunder is caused when the air surrounding a bolt of lightning becomes superheated. The air expands rapidly, creating a powerful sound wave. If you count the number of seconds between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder and divide that number by three, you can estimate your distance from the lightning in kilometers (divide by five for miles).

For more information on thunderstorms, check out these books: "Weather Watcher (Nature Activities)" by John Woodward (DK) or “Tornado Alley” by Howard Bluestein (Oxford University Press). Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS, Inc. © Jeff Harris 2012 5/7

There are more than 1,500 thunderstorms on our planet every day.

Lightning strikes our

planet more than 50 times every second.

How does a thunder-

storm catch fish?With a lightning

rod.

What is the best way to get to a thunderstorm?

Take a cumulonim-bus.

How is a thunderstorm

held together?With lightning

bolts.

When does lightning wake up?At the crack of

dawn.

An “anvil” is a long, flat cloud that

occurs at the top of a large thunderstorm. It forms because the growing storm cloud can’t rise any farther after it bumps

into the bottom of the stratosphere.

The towering clouds that make up

a thunderstorm are called cumulonimbus clouds. Some measure more than 16 km

(10 mi.) from base to top.

The average thunderstorm is about

20 km (12 mi.) in diameter, but some can be as wide as

80 km (50 mi.).

Most thunderstorms

exist for less than 45 minutes, but some

can last for hours.

Other than tornadoes

and lightning, much of the damage created by a thunderstorm is caused by “downbursts.” The powerful winds of a downburst are created by a rapid vertical

drop of cold air from the storm.

This cartoon is a flash in the

pan.I’m

quick as a flash!

Can you spot all six differences between these two scenes?www.shortcutscomic.com

GAME ANSWERS: 1. Cloud is different. 2. Mouth is different. 3. Eyes are different. 4. Bolt is missing. 5. Arm is shorter. 6. Bolt is moved.

O B S E R V A T O R I E SO D O R E E D A G E L A SS H A D R U D N E E D O TP A N N E P I N A I L S OD I V S R N M D U D E S RW R I T T O E S U H D E MA R L H I R T O S O T A RB A G S A B O A T U L A AP I T S O I L K R O I C WL A W B O F L N E N E S T

Materials• tomato seeds• container w/holes in bottom or peat pots• dry potting soil• warm water• pencil• plastic wrap or empty clear plastic cake container from the grocery store• tray• spray bottle

Step-by-step instructions1. Fill containers with dry potting soil.2. Soak soil using warm water and gently pat down the wet soil.3. Take pencil and push a few holes into soil (about two times the size of the seed).4. Gently place seeds into holes and cover with dirt.

5. Put seed container in tray.6. Place in warm light area, but not in direct sunlight, to germinate.7. Cover with plastic wrap or cake cover to maintain moisture in the soil.8. Check moisture once a day and mist if necessary.9. When the seed emerges from the soil, move container to a place that has at least 14 hours of bright light a day.10. Weed out the weaker seedlings from the container.11. Continue to keep soil moist.

12. Transplant into larger pots as the seedlings grow.

As the weather warms up, you can move plants outside during the warmest part of the day. After the last frost, they may be

planted outdoors in a sunny location with rich

soil. Fertilizing should be done

periodically from the time they reach a height of a few inches using a diluted liquid fertilizer. Remember to keep them watered during the summer, and you’ll be eating delicious tomatoes by July!

Imagine enjoying a BLT, a salad, sauce, or even your own ketchup using the tomatoes that you’ve grown! Sure you can do it!

How to... Grow your own tomatoes!

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