Kidsville News Bladen & Robeson February 2009

PRESIDENTS’ DAY!VALENTINE’S DAY, WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE JORDAN

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Note: tests also are called assessments or measurements in this article.

Grades K-2Teachers in kindergarten, first and second grades use a portfolio approach based on a checklist of goals and objectives to keep track of children’s progress during the year. The state is considering new “Ready for School” measurement to determine if students are ready for school and to alert the school to child’s need.

Grades 3During the first three weeks of school, all third graders take the North Carolina Pretest – Grade 3. Students in this grade also take reading comprehension and mathematics tests at the end of the third grade, end-of-grade (EOG) tests.Basic Facts• Multiple-choice tests.• Pre-tests measures knowledge and skills as specified

in the NC Standard Course of Study. EOG tests measure reading comprehension and mathematics.

• Time the tests take: Pre-test – approximately two hours. EOG tests – approximately two hours each.

Grade 4Students in grade 4 take reading comprehension and mathematics end-of-grade tests at the end of fourth grade. They also take the writing assessment in March. Some students take the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. The information from these tests is used to compare states with each other.End of Grade:• Multiple-Choice tests.• Measures reading comprehension by having students

read passages and answer questions, tests math skills/knowledge in seven areas: numeration, geometry, patterns and pre-algebra, measurement, problemsolving, data analysis and statistics, and computation. The tests take approximately two hours each for reading and mathematics.

Writing:• Students write an essay on one question (prompt);

measures composition skills and grammar.• The test takes approximately one hour.

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Grade 5Reading, mathematics and science are tested at the end of the fifth grade (EOG).

End-of-Grade:• Multiple-choice tests.• Measures reading comprehension by having students

read passages and answer questions, tests math skill/knowledge in seven areas: numeration, geometry, patterns and pre-algebra, measurement, problemsolving, data analysis and statistics, and computation.

• Time the tests take: approximately two hours each for reading and mathematics.

Grade 6Reading and mathematics are tested at the end of the sixth grade (EOG).End-of-Grade:• Multiple-choice tests.• Measures reading comprehension by having students

read passages and answer questions. Tests math skills/knowledge in seven areas: numeration, geometry, patterns and pre-algebra, measurement, problemsolving, data analysis and statistics, and computation.


Grade 7In grade 7, students take a writing assessment in March, and they take reading and mathematics tests at the end of the school year. (EOG)

End-of-Grade:• Multiple-choice tests.• Measures reading comprehension by

having students read passages and answer questions, tests math skills/knowledge in seven areas: numeration, geometry, patterns and pre-algebra, measurement, problemsolving, data analysis and statistics, and computation.


Writing:• Students write an essay on one

question (prompt) that measures composition skills and grammar.

• The test takes approximately one hour.

Grade 8Eighth graders take end-of-grade test in reading, mathematics, science and a computer skills test. This test is given to students twice a year during the year if they do not pass it the first time. The end-of-grade tests in grade 8 provide the initial screening for the High School Competency Tests. Students who achieve Level III on the reading and mathematics tests are considered to have met the competency standard. Students who do not are given help by local schools andcontinue to take the tests until they achieve Level III. Some students in grade 8 take the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. The information from these tests is used to compare states to each other.

End-of-Grade:• Multiple-choice tests.• Measures reading comprehension by having students

read passages and answer questions, tests math skills/knowledge in seven areas: numeration, geometry, patterns and pre-algebra, measurement, problemsolving, data analysis and statistics, and computation.


Computer Skills:• Multiple-choice and a performance test.• The tests take approximately one and one-half hours

each. Starting with the graduating class of 2001, students must pass the Computer Skills Tests in order to graduate.

This is a list of North Carolina’s requirements. Local school systems may require additional tests.

ABOUT TESTING GRADES 3-8Grade 3: Students take the pre-test in the first threeweeks of school. Grades 4 & 7: Students in these grades take a one question writing essay test.Grades 4 & 8: The National Assessment ofEducational Progress tests are given to somestudents to provide a comparison of how the stateperforms against other states.Grade 8: Passing the Computer Skills Tests isrequired for graduation for the Class of 2001 andbeyond.

Grade 3-8: The state includes some test questions on Grade 3-8 tests that may become a part of the state tests butdo not count as a part of the students’ score.Grade 3-8: The End-of-Grade Tests are given inthe final three weeks of school.Source: NC Dept of Public InstructionInformation provided by Parent Partners Empower, Fall 2001

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Dear Kids,

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your February is off to a great start. As for great starts, I like to start off every school day by saying “I Love You” to my mom and dad. Valentine’s Day is a great time to let the people you love know it, but I like to do it year round! I do love Valentine’s Day though — I get nice cards from my friends and sweets! Speaking of sweets, Jordan Pruitt has a sweet voice. Learn more about her in this month’s “What It’s Like to Be...”

There’s a lot going on in February. There is Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day and National African American History Month. Wow, that’s a lot to learn about! History is one of my favorite subjects. Learning history helps you understand how countries of the world came to be and what the people of those countries accomplished. And, we learn history so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past!

Have a fabulous February! Be sure to visit my Web site at www.kidsvillenews.com for more fun and games.

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Did you know that President Lincoln appears on over 50 post-

age stamps?

The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion

Valentine’s cards are sent world-wide each year!

On February 18, 1930, a cow was milked while fl ying in an airplane! The cow became the fi rst to ride in an airplane that

day. She was milked during the fl ight, and the milk was sealed in containers and parachuted out over St. Louis, Missouri. Strange!

The same day that the cow was milked while fl ying, Pluto was discovered. It was considered the ninth planet of

the solar system, until demoted to dwarf planet status.

Each February, people all over the world, including Austra-lia, Canada, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the U.S., exchange an estimated billion Valentine’s Day cards, making it the second-biggest card-giving day behind Christmas! That’s a lot of cards! But who was St. Valentine’s, and who invented the Valentine card?

Several legends surround the identity of the original Valen-tine. The most popular idea is that he was a priest who secretly married couples in ancient Rome — and was arrested for doing so around 270 A.D. Although many ideas may exist about who the real Valentine was, in 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius chose February 14 to honor St. Valentine, the patron saint of people in love.

So who sent the fi rst Valentine?Well, one story explains that the fi rst valentine greeting

came from — Valentine! The story relates that while he was in prison, Valentine fell in love girl who visited him, and before he died, he supposedly wrote her a letter and signed it, “From your Valentine.” A poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife in 1415 is thought to be the oldest valentine still in existence. One can see it on display in the British Museum. And King Henry V hired a writer to compose a sentimental message to Catherine of Valois. In France and Great Britain, Valentine became one of the most popular saints by the Middle Ages.

In the 1600s, the English made Valentine’s Day a popular celebration, and by the mid 1700s, friends and people in love often exchanged small gifts or handwritten notes as tokens of affection. By the end of the 18th century, improvements in the printing process and cheaper postage rates helped to replace handwritten letters with readymade printed cards. While Americans probably exchanged handmade valentines in the early 1700s, most people credit Esther Howland of Mas-sachusetts, “the Mother of the Valentine,” with selling the fi rst mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, made with bits of lace, ribbon and pictures.

While we may never be sure who the true Valentine was, or who really sent the fi rst card, the romantic idea behind Val-entine’s Day remains popular today as people send valentines, both handmade and readymade, to those they care about.

Sources: “The History of Valentine’s Day,” www.history.com/content/valentine/history-of-valentine-s-day.

“Presidents’ Day” is observed on the third Monday of February to honor all past presidents of the United States. Most Americans probably remember Abraham Lincoln the best of all the presidents. “Honest Abe” rose from very humble beginnings to become the 16th president of our coun-try. On February 12, 2009, we celebrate the 200th anniver-sary, or bicentennial, of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

Born in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln spent his fi rst seven years in very hard times. His father, a carpenter and farmer, moved the family from farm to farm until they left for Indiana in 1816. They lived in the woods in a three-sided shelter until Abe’s father built a log cabin.

Abe and his sister worked hard on the farm, but in his whole life, he was only able to attend school for one year. His mother, who could not read or write, encouraged him to study by himself. She died when he was nine years old, but his stepmother encouraged him to read, too, and he would visit nearby farms to borrow books, often reading when he should have been splitting logs for wood!

Lincoln also loved to tell stories. He moved to Illinois, and his ability to speak well in public led him to enter politics. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1834, began his law studies, and married Mary Todd in 1842. Traveling by horse-back, he practiced law in different counties all across Illinois. He was elected to Congress in 1847 but was not re-elected,

partly because he did not believe in slavery. By 1858, more people agreed with

Lincoln. He joined the new Republican Party and was nominated for the U.S. Senate. Though he lost the Senate race, he was elected President in 1860. Yet the

country began to divide into the North and South, and soon the Civil War began over not only slavery, but also the rights of each state to make its decision on issues.

Lincoln was re-elected in 1864, and the Civil War end-ed on April 9, 1865, but he would not lead his country through its rebuilding. On April 14, at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., John

Wilkes Booth, an actor, shot the President, who died the next morning.

As part of the celebration of Lincoln’s birthday, the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission worked with the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Mint. The U.S.P.S. will release four new stamps on February 9 in Lincoln’s hometown! And throughout 2009, the U.S. Mint will issue four new pennies with designs showing different times of Lincoln’s life, and the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, featuring the last 43 words of his most famous speech, The Gettysburg Address.

To learn more about President Lincoln and how you can honor this beloved president, visit the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Web site at www.lincolnbicentennial.gov.

Sources: Celebrate! Holidays in The U.S.A., www.usemb.se; Lincoln Bi-centennial, 1809-2009, Live the Leg-acy, www.lincolnbicentennial.gov; The United States Mint, www.usmint.gov.

A Very Special Presidents’ Day Celebration


AR UND THE W RLD Iceland

In Iceland, February 23 is Bun Day, or Bolludagur. On this special day, children wake up early in the morning, waving colorful sticks or bun wands to get their parents out

of bed. They receive tasty treats of cream puffs or buns. The buns come in differ-ent shapes and sizes but are usually fi lled with a delicious cream fi lling or jam

and might be topped with chocolate. Bun Day is two days before Lent. On the following day, Shrove Tuesday, they celebrate Bursting Day, when they fi ll up on salted meat and peas.

ItalyIn Italy, the week of Feb. 22-28 is Carnival Week. On Tuesday and Thursday, they have shows and special events for children. Later in the week, they have parades and parties. Carnival celebrations are held in many other places also. They are similar to the Mardi Gras celebrations held in New Orleans. These celebrations include feasting and festivities before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

MexicoFebruary 24 is celebrated as Flag Day (El Dia de la Bandera) in Mexico. On this day in 1821, the Plan de Iguala document was signed proclaiming Mexico as an independent country. On Flag Day, there are special festivities held at the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, the fi rst Mexican soldier to swear allegiance to the fl ag. The fl ag of Mexico has three bands of colors: green, white in the middle and red. The white part in the center has the symbol of the eagle and the snake, which comes from Aztec history.

Groundhog February 2 is Groundhog Day, so this is the perfect time to learn all about this curious animal. The groundhog, or woodchuck, is a North American marmot. This animal is a ground-dwelling member of the squirrel family. Groundhogs

grow to 26 inches long and usually weigh about 14 pounds. They have short ears and short legs and have a six-inch tail. The coat (fur) of the groundhog is coarse and is grayish brown, with a paler tan underside. Groundhogs have jaws that are very strong. They feed on plants (including leaves, fruits and vegeta-bles) and occasionally on snails and insects. The groundhog doesn’t drink much water —in fact, most of their liquids come from dewey leaves.

The groundhog lives underground and digs burrows with many exits. They are one of the few animals that really hibernate in the winter. Hibernation is not just a deep sleep but more like a deep coma. The body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing, the heart barely beats, the blood scarcely fl ows and breathing nearly stops.

Baby groundhogs, called a kit or a cub, are usually born in April or May. A litter is typically four or fi ve groundhogs. After just two months, the baby is able to go out on his own. A groundhog’s life span is normally six to eight years. Did you know that groundhogs can whistle? They whistle when they are alarmed and in the spring when trying to fi nd a mate.

Source: www.groundhog.org, The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club; Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia.

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: RodentiaFamily: SciuridaeGenus: Marmota


Presidential Word FindFind the names of the fi rst 12 Presidents of the United States. Why are there only 11 names shown? Both the second and the sixth Presidents were named Adams!

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Can you help him get to the mailbox?

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owl around here?

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Coloring CornerIn February, we celebrate Presidents’ Day. Do you have a favorite President? Write a sentence about him and color the picture.

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Rosenwald Elementary has established a Student Government among the third and fourth grade students. The candidates running for office had to campaign and give speeches. Our elected officials are: Miss Mya Livingston as President, Miss Madison Locklear as Vice President, Kaylee McMillian as Treasure, and Miss Taylor Lee as Secretary. We are very excited and proud of all the students who participated.


Oakridge Elementary School in Tallahassee, Florida, was the winner of the Samsung Hope for Education Annual Essay Competition. They were awarded over $200,000 worth of electronics from Samsung, software from Microsoft, a lifetime subscription for Directv and a $5,000 cash grant. In addition to having representatives from the participating organizations, there was a very special guest performance by 17-year-old teen superstar Jordan Pruitt. Through Samsung’s partnership with her label, Hollywood Records, the teen sensation is the National Spokesperson for the 2008 Samsung Hope for Education Program. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview her, to fi nd out what it’s like to be a singer/ songwriter.

TRUMAN: What does it take to be a singer/songwriter?

JORDAN: To become a singer/ songwriter, it takes lots of hard work, dedication and practice. I began when I was only four years old and have been doing this ever since. The fi rst song that I sang was “Jesus Loves Me.”

TRUMAN: When and why did you fi rst become interested in becoming a singer/songwriter?

JORDAN: I became really interested in the profession when I was nine and wrote my fi rst song. My dad was a worship and song leader at my church in Loganville outside of Atlanta, GA. He helped me make my fi rst rough demo, getting me to where I am today.

TRUMAN: What’s your typical day like?

JORDAN: I don’t know that I have a typical day because it varies so much. It depends on where I am and my schedule. My day can vary from working from 12 to 12, having 25 interviews in one day, fi ve hours of sleep or performing a show, to meeting and greeting fans.

TRUMAN: What’s the hardest part of your job?

JORDAN: The hardest part of my job is being away from home so

much. I get homesick sometimes and really miss my dad and little brother Jared.

TRUMAN: What’s the best part of your job?

JORDAN: I get to make really cool music, and the fans make it fun. I really love to perform. However, even though I’ve been doing this for a long time now, I still get nervous before I go on stage.

TRUMAN: Why is education important to you?

JORDAN: While I’m currently a senior in high school, receiving the best education possible has defi nitely helped me achieve what I have in my career. Furthering education and reading is an important initiative for me. That’s one reason I’m so excited to work with Samsung’s Hope for Education Program. I appreciate the opportunity to work with Samsung, Microsoft and Directv to spread the message about how important technology and education are in our day-to-day lives.

TRUMAN: What advice would you give to kids who are interested in this profession?

JORDAN: I would tell them to be yourself and follow your dreams.

TRUMAN: While you strive to make the world a better place, you are a true inspiration to kids. It appears that you’re just like your album says, No

Ordinary Girl. Thank you so much for talking with me about your career as a singer/ songwriter. I’ll make sure to listen out for you on Radio Disney.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE... SINGER/SONGWRITER?


It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. These lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of lon-

gitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. This mapping system is written in degrees and uses the symbol °. Get ready to travel the world!

Did you know that there is a country called Chile? It is in South America and borders the South Pacifi c Ocean. To fi nd Chile, get out your globe, and fi nd longitude 71º W and latitude 30º S.

Chile is a long and narrow strip of land, about twice the size of the U.S. state of Montana. It is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Because the country is so long, it has a wide range of climates. It has desert areas in the north and a

Mediterranean climate in the central region, and the southern region is cold and damp. The country has the Andes Mountains in the east and lower coastal mountains to the west. These beautiful mountain ranges make Chile a popular tourist destination. It has active volcanos and can have serious earthquakes. The warm waters and beaches in the northern region make it a nice place to vacation. The world's driest desert, lagoons, geysers and other natural attractions are beautiful and unique areas. Easter Island is also a special territory of Chile. The Moai, huge sculpted statues, attract visitors from all over the world.

Chile declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The Spanish came to Chile in the 16th century looking for gold and silver. Before the Spanish came, northern

Chile was under the rule of the Incas. The Araucanian Indians (also known as Mapuches) lived in central and southern Chile. Spanish is the offi cial language.

Sources: The World Factbook prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency; "Chile," Encyclopædia Britannica; www.visitchile.com.

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Franz Marc was a German artist. A painter and printmaker, he usually used bright colors and painted pictures of animals.

Franz Marc was born on February 8, 1880, in Munich, Germany. His father was also a professional painter and an art teacher, so Franz was encouraged to study art. But, as a child, Franz wanted to be a priest! It was not until he was 20 that Franz decided to concentrate on art. In 1900, he started taking painting classes at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where his father taught. Once he got started, he couldn’t stop!

Like many young artists, Franz wanted to spend time in France, which was a major center

for important modern artists like Vincent Van Gogh and others. In 1903, Franz went to Paris to study these great artists. Greatly impressed by what he saw in Paris, Franz returned twice, once in 1907 and again in 1912. Franz also decided to form a new art group in Germany. Together with his friends from the Munich Academy of Art, he created Der Blaue Reiter, or the Blue Rider.

This group of artists painted in the Expressionist style, a style in

which artists try to express feelings or emotions through their work. Expressionist artists are more interested in the feelings presented in art than in making sure a painting looks exactly like what it is supposed to be. With the Blue Rider, Franz had a group of friends who understood

him as an artist. Together, they had an art show in 1911. People loved Franz’ paintings of animals, and he was offered a one-person art show in 1913. He was fast becoming a very well-known artist.

Sadly, World War I broke out in 1914. Franz joined the Germany Army, even though his name was on a list of important artists who were not supposed to fight in the war. On March 4, 1916, Franz was killed in battle. He was just 36.

Franz left behind some 60 prints and numerous paintings. In October 1999, one of his paintings, Der Wasserfall (The Waterfall) sold for more than $5 million! It set the record for the most expensive German painting sold in the 20th century.

Written by Tamar Burris, a former elementary school teacher who now works as a freelance writer and curriculum developer for PBS, the Discovery Channel and other education-related companies. Sources: Franz Marc Biography on Artelino, www.artelino.com/articles/franz_marc.asp; Franz Marc Biography on Art in the Picture, www.artinthepicture.com/artists/Franz_Marc/biography.

html; Franz Marc on Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Marc.

Franz Marc and Expressionist Painting

Deer in the Woods II, 1912.

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30 MILLIONWow! 30 million is a big number. If you travel 30 million miles, you can go to the moon and back almost 63 times.30 million is also cause for concern. Hart & Risley published “The Early Catastrophe:

The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3” in the Spring 2003 edition of American Educator. They wanted to discover why some children have larger vocabularies and are able to learn more new words.

Hart & Risley concluded that children of professional parents hear 30 million more words in the first 3 years of life than children in

lower economic classes. Hart & Risley believe the gap in vocabulary skills of school age children is because

of the word difference in early childhood.

What Can Parents Do?Narrate – Talk to your infant. If you run out of things to say, start a running

commentary of what you are doing just like a sports commentator.

Read – Spend quality time reading with your child. Feel free to stray from the words of the book. If you have a book with just one word on the page, expand on that word. For example if there is a picture of a beach ball and the word “Ball”, talk about the color of the beach ball, things you can do

with a beach ball, and/or the weight and size of the ball.

Have Conversations – The Literacy Connection suggests that parents “Strive for Five”. When conversing with an older child, try to get the conversation

to go back and forth 5 times. Use open ended questions and follow a child’s lead. Remember to give the child enough time to respond so they

feel like a part of the discussion.

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George Washington Carver was born a slave in Missouri, in 1860. His mother was kidnapped by slave traders, and his father died before he was born. He was raised like a son by his white masters, who taught him and his brother to read. George loved to learn, and he loved nature. The more he learned about plants, the more he realized that plants could be used to create products that would help farmers. As he grew older and learned more, he invented over 400 plant products from sweet potatoes, peanuts, and other agriculture. His most famous (and most delicious) invention is peanut butter. George continued to learn, research, experiment, and invent during his life. He was very devoted to helping others through his knowledge!

One of George’s goals was to create products and farming techniques that would help poor southern farmers, both black and white, improve their farming and eating habits. George’s other goal was to encourage racial harmony and equality. He believed that black and white people should get along and respect each other.

America has greatly benefi tted from George Washington Carver’s inventions, discoveries, and ideas. A monument was created to honor him after he died in 1943. It was the fi rst national monument to honor a black person!

Visit the Watson School of Education at www.uncw.edu/ed or call (910) 962-4142 for more information.

Reading aloud books about famous black Americans is a great way to share biographical and historical literature with your children, while learning about important people in

our nation’s history. Read to your children and have them read to you! There are many wonderful books that share the lives of famous black Americans.

Here are a few we love: As Good As Anybody by Richard Michaelson

A Band of Angels by Deborah HopkinsonFirst in the Field by Derek T. Dingle

For the Love of the Game by Eloise Greenfi eldGeorge Washington Carver by Camilla J. Wilson

My Brother Martin by Christine King FarrisA Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

by David A. AdlerThe Real McCoy by Wendy Towle

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Make Your Own Peanut Butter!

Some Inventions

More than 100 products from sweet potatoesFrom peanuts: milk, cheese, soap, grease, and peanut butter Chili sauceInstant coffeeLinoleumMeat tenderizerMetal polishShampooShaving creamShoe polishSynthetic rubberTalcum powderWood stainsWorcestershire sauce

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Utensils:food processor (Ask an adult for help)bowlmixing spoonmeasuring cupscontainer to keep peanut butter

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Write a story to share with your friends and family!

Will it be non-fi ction, a mystery, an adventure, or something else?

Add an illustration to make your story out of this world!

Stories written for the Author Showcase 2008 at the Betty Holden Stike Ed Lab.

Charlie the Caterpillar

by Sean McDonald

Tutor: Taylor Grennan

I met Charlie outside.

He was in the ground and he

was very colorful.

He was a very nice caterpillar.

I picked Charlie up and he rolled over.

He had a lot of legs.

I love my friend Charlie!

Joseph’s Many Colored Days

By: Joseph StognerTutor: Megan Hartsell

Today is my orange day.I am happy and like to bounce around.

Tomorrow is my yellow day.I will be bright and busy.

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It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. These lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of lon-

gitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. This mapping system is written in degrees and uses the symbol °. Get ready to travel the world!

Did you know that there is a country called Chile? It is in South America and borders the South Pacifi c Ocean. To fi nd Chile, get out your globe, and fi nd longitude 71º W and latitude 30º S.

Chile is a long and narrow strip of land, about twice the size of the U.S. state of Montana. It is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Because the country is so long, it has a wide range of climates. It has desert areas in the north and a

Mediterranean climate in the central region, and the southern region is cold and damp. The country has the Andes Mountains in the east and lower coastal mountains to the west. These beautiful mountain ranges make Chile a popular tourist destination. It has active volcanos and can have serious earthquakes. The warm waters and beaches in the northern region make it a nice place to vacation. The world's driest desert, lagoons, geysers and other natural attractions are beautiful and unique areas. Easter Island is also a special territory of Chile. The Moai, huge sculpted statues, attract visitors from all over the world.

Chile declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The Spanish came to Chile in the 16th century looking for gold and silver. Before the Spanish came, northern

Chile was under the rule of the Incas. The Araucanian Indians (also known as Mapuches) lived in central and southern Chile. Spanish is the offi cial language.

Sources: The World Factbook prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency; "Chile," Encyclopædia Britannica; www.visitchile.com.

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February Is Children’s Dental Health Month!The American Dental Association (ADA) advises parents to teach

children the importance of oral hygiene at an early age so when they grow up, they will continue good habits that will contribute to their overall health. Oral hygiene, just like diet and exercise, should be factored together when teaching children how to keep themselves healthy.

The American Dental Association offers these age-by-age tips:

Babies, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers• After each feeding, clean the baby’s gums

with a clean wet gauze pad or washcloth. • When teeth start to appear, brush them

with a child’s-size toothbrush and plain water. At the direction of your dentist, some children under two may benefi t from the use of fl uoride toothpaste. Look for toothbrushes that carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance. They have been evaluated by the ADA for safety and effectiveness.

• Begin fl ossing when at least two teeth begin to touch. • Start dental visits by the child’s fi rst birthday. Make visits regularly.

If you think your child has dental problems, take the child to the dentist as soon as possible.

• Brush teeth of children over age two with a pea-sized amount of fl uoride toothpaste and make sure to fl oss daily. Look for toothpastes that carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance. They have been evaluated by the ADA for safety and effectiveness.

• Children should be supervised while brushing to keep them from

swallowing the toothpaste. School-Age Children and Adolescents• Until they are six or seven years old, continue to brush your

children’s teeth twice a day with a child’s-size toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of fl uoride toothpaste. Continue to assist with fl ossing as needed. Look for dental products that carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance. They have been evaluated by the ADA for safety and effectiveness.

• By age six or seven, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day but often require supervision until about age 10 or 11 to make sure they are doing a thorough job. Since each child is different, your dentist can help you determine whether your child is brushing and fl ossing properly.

• Visit your dentist regularly. • Ask the dentist about dental sealants, a protective plastic coating

that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.

• Adolescents may need reminders about practicing good oral hygiene, the importance of regular dental checkups and making nutritious food and beverage choices, the benefi t of using mouthguards and the risks of oral piercings and of tobacco use.

Information courtesy of the ADA, www.ada.org. Photo: metrocreativegraphics.com.


Bladen County SchoolsBLADEN COUNTY SCHOOLS FEBRUARY 2009 LUNCH MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMon - 2/2/2009

CHEESE PIZZACORN DOGOven Baked FriesTossed SaladApplePeachesMilk

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A Quality Serials StoryBy Mary MadenIllustrated by Vicki Wallace

THE STORY SO FAR… A female loggerhead sea turtle (Pancake) is hit by a boat and badly injured. The poor turtle becomes trapped in heavy surf and is in real danger of drowning or being stranded on the shore. Several beach-goers see the struggling sea turtle and call for help. But, will rescuers reach Pancake in time?

Not a minute too soon, the rescuers reached the hurt turtle. Gently they wrapped Pancake in towels soaked with seawater and strapped her onto a special carrier.

The rescuers took Pancake to a nearby animal clinic. Luckily the vet, Dr. Mary, was there. She had had experience with all kinds of wildlife. Pancake was in good hands!

The fi rst thing Dr. Mary did was to examine Pancake, clean her wounds and give her a shot to guard against infection. Pancake’s shell or carapace was badly cut. She would need extensive surgery to repair her carapace. Dr. Mary did the best she could, but she had limited resources at her clinic. She called the Vet School at the State University. The doctors there were some of the best and had helped other sea turtles with injuries just like Pancake’s. The school would have the surgeons and equipment needed to help Pancake!

Volunteers rushed Pancake to the Vet School. They kept her comfortable and watched her carefully on the trip. Once there, doctors operated to fi x Pancake’s shell. They used screws, pins and metal plates to hold it together! Then the doctors put a bandage on the sea turtle. Pancake would be all right; her injuries would heal. But it would take time and lots of special care for the sea turtle to get better. Pancake needed to go to a place where she could get the care she needed. Pancake would have to depend on people to help her. The doctors knew just what to do. They would send Pancake to a very special place to get well. They would send her to a hospital just for sea turtles!

One of the doctors at the Vet School, Dr. Beth, called the sea turtle hospital to see if they could take Pancake.

“Jan, can you take a female loggerhead turtle?” Dr. Beth asked the nice lady who ran the hospital.

“What’s wrong with her?” Jan questioned.“A boat hit her,” Dr. Beth answered. “The turtle’s carapace was badly

cut by the propeller. We patched her up, but she still needs lots of care.”“We’ll make room!” Jan said. “Tell me more about the turtle’s

injuries.”Dr. Beth began describing Pancake’s injuries and explaining the de-

tails of her course of treatment when a young girl burst through the door. Lolly was in a hurry –– as always! She couldn’t wait to get to work.

Lolly loved her job at the sea turtle hospital. Her offi cial title was “Junior Biologist.” Although Lolly was still a very young lady, she was as dedi-cated as anyone when it came to helping sea turtles. Lolly took her job seriously and was very responsible. Lolly had already decided that she wanted to be a marine biologist when she grew up.

“Jan!” Lolly called out. “I decided to come in a little early…” Lolly quit talking when she saw that Jan was on the phone.

“Okay, we’ll be ready. Thanks, Beth.” Jan fi nished her conversation with Dr. Beth and hung up.

“What good timing!” Jan cried. “We have a loggerhead on its way. I need you to get a tank ready.”

“Right away, Jan,” Lolly said. She hurried to get her cleaning supplies.

Lolly never minded cleaning or any of the other jobs she was asked to do. She was eager to help. Lolly worked hard scrubbing the turtle tank. She wanted to make sure that it was clean for the new patient. Lolly always worked hard even though she didn’t get paid. Lolly was a volunteer. She and other volunteers helped keep the hospital running smoothly.

Just as Lolly fi nished getting the turtle tank ready, Pancake arrived. The

scared sea turtle was carried in on a stretcher. Pancake was carefully placed on a table. The staff examined her bandages and discussed what they needed to do to care for the injured turtle.

Lolly helped calm the frightened turtle. Gently, she patted the turtle’s back. “There, there.” Lolly talked softly as the staff looked Pancake over. “What a good girl you are!”

Pancake seemed to respond to Lolly and relax under her tender touch. Lolly listened intently as Jan described Pancake’s injuries. She paid close attention to the details of what would be done to help the turtle get well.

“Poor Pancake,” Lolly whispered softly, “don’t worry. We’ll take good care of you!”

Lolly had helped take care of lots of turtles before. She cared deeply about each and every one. But she felt a special bond with this turtle. Pancake seemed to feel it, too. Lolly was determined to do all she could to help Pancake get well. Someday she hoped the sea turtle would be well enough to be returned back to her ocean home. But only time would tell!

Next Time… The Sea Turtle HospitalA Teacher’s Guide to accompany this six-chapter story is

available on the Kidsville News! Web site at www.KidsvilleNews.com. Copyright 2001 by Mary Maden. All rights reserved. Mary Maden is an award-winning author. Visit her on the Web at www.marymaden.com!

Story Time with TrumanThe Sea Turtle Story

Chapter Two - The Rescue


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Stuttering Stan Takes a StandAuthor/Illustrator: Artie Knapp, Barbara L. Gibson (Illustrator)

Publisher: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Age Range: 6 to 10

Author Artie Knapp worked with the Division of Speech Pathol-ogy at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to create a series of books about pediatric

communication disorders. Knapp has created a wonderful story about Stuttering Stan, a squirrel with a stuttering problem. He suffers teasing from other animals in the forest and doesn’t stand up to them. Instead, he runs away from his problem but makes a new friend along the way. She teaches him a valuable lesson about friendship, confi dence and self respect. Courage and forgiveness are the end result that leads to a happy ending for Stuttering Stan and the others in the forest. — JK

Our Abe LincolnAuthor/Illustrator: Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator)Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.Age Range: 4 to 8From the publisher:Wise Abe Lincoln said, “No More!” to slavery, “No More!” to slavery, “No More!” to slavery, Wise Abe Lincoln said, “No More!” to slavery, Many brave days ago. This simple song, sung to the tune of “The Old Grey Mare,” was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his run for the presidency. Beginning with “Babe Abe Lincoln was born in the wilderness” to “Strong Abe Lincoln fell oaks with a mighty ax” to “Great Abe Lincoln died hard for his noble deeds” — here is a perfect book for Lincoln’s birthday that tells the story of Lincoln to the very youngest audience.

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Barbara McClintock’s charming 19th century-styled drawings depict children in a school play, acting out Lincoln’s life. With art reminiscent of Maurice Sendak, and as a three-time New York Times Best Illustrator, McClintock is sure to garner awards and recognition. And Jim Aylesworth’s ear for rhythms and rhymes will have everyone singing OUT LOUD!

Still I Rise: A Graphic History of Arfi can AmericansAuthor/Illustrator: Roland Laird, Taneshia Nash laird, Elihu “Adofo” Bey (Illustrator)

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Age Range: 10-12

From the publisher: Still I Rise is a critically acclaimed work with an impres-sive scope: the entire history of Black America, told in an accessible graphic-novel form. Updated from its original

version — which ended with the Million Man March — it now extends from the early days of colonial slavery right through to Barack Obama’s groundbreaking presidential campaign. Com-pared by many to Art Spiegelman’s Maus, Still I Rise is a breath-taking achievement that celebrates the collective African Ameri-can memory, imagination and spirit.

Happy Valentine’s Day, DoloresAuthors/Illustrator: Barbara SamuelsPublisher: Feiwel & FriendsAge Range: 4 to 8From the publisher: The one thing Dolo-res is absolutely NOT supposed to do is touch her big sister Faye’s things. But when Faye hides a mysterious heart-shaped box, Dolores can’t stop herself from peeking inside. What she discov-ers is irresistible — a singing froggie Valentine’s Day necklace! What would happen if she just “borrows” it for a day? Trouble! For when the necklace disappears, Dolores must go to hilarious extremes to make things right with Faye, even enlisting the help of her long suffering cat, Duncan.


PARENTOWN’S KIDSMART

For many of us, the New Year will be full of resolutions. Most people resolve to get in shape and eat right, but especially in these times, it’s wise to make fi nancial resolutions and fi nd ways to spend smart and save in the upcom-ing year. These are also smart tips to teach your children to help change their thinking about spending.

Jennifer Openshaw, successful author, radio host and fi nancial expert, offers the following smart tips to stretch your dollars in 2009:

Change the Channels. We all have services we no longer need. Do you really watch all your cable channels? Have you got hundreds of unused cell phone minutes you’re still paying for? A second home phone line you never use? Gym membership you don’t want? They all made sense at one time, but what about now? Take inventory. Check your bills and credit card statements. Find the suspects, and then ask yourself, “Do I really need this?”

Make It Last Longer! Clean It. Fix It. Keep It. Simply put, it pays to make things last longer. Cars, furniture, computers or the deck on the back of your house — a little care can pay big rewards. So dedicate time (and maybe a little money) to really cleaning up that old car. “My friend has saved megabucks by keeping his Ford Explorer in good shape for 17 years. Some folks buy three new cars in that amount of time,” says Openshaw.

Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. Quite often, “used” goods will work just as well as new ones — and cost a fraction of the price. “Used” also includes opened box and returned items in stores. “I just bought a lawnmower. New $439; I got it for $129 — used twice maybe — and runs perfect!” says Openshaw. Learning to buy used if you don’t already can also be a great way to save on items you need. By becoming a member of an online shopping portal or community of sellers like eBay or Craigslist, you’ll open up a two-way road of buying and selling — and saving along the way.

Save While You Spend. Use coupons, look for sales or sign up for a savings program like Keep the Change from Bank of America that helps you save money while you spend (BankofAmerica.com). Keep the Change automatically rounds up check card purchases to the nearest dollar and transfers the difference from your checking account to your savings account. The savings really help as you kick off the New Year. Plus, with Keep the Change, you’ll get a match.

Do-It-Yourself. By taking over your own gardening, car washing, house cleaning or even a little home improvement, you’ll not only save money, but get some great exercise while expanding your pride of ownership. And it isn’t just grunt work — instead of the weekly trip to a restaurant, try a fancy do-it-yourself meal experience. You can turn DIY into stay-at-home fun, especially if you get the family involved.

Take a Calculated Risk. Have you ever thought about raising deductibles on your property, auto, health or other insurances? That extra few dollars of coverage can really add up. “I have a friend who just raised the out-of-pocket family maximum on a purchased high-deductible policy from $4,800 to $8,000 and saved $2,844 a year in premiums by taking on $3,200 more in risk,” says Openshaw.

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Smart Ways to Stretch Your Dollars Formas inteligentes de sacarle más partido a sus dólares

Para muchos de nosotros, el Año Nuevo vendrá lleno de resoluciones. La mayoría de la gente decide ponerse en forma y comer bien, pero especial-mente en estos tiempos, es bueno hacer resoluciones fi nancieras y encon-

trar formas para gastar dinero de manera inteligente y ahorrar en el año entrante.

Jennifer Openshaw, una exitosa autora, presentadora de radio y experta fi nanciera, ofrece los siguientes consejos para sacarle más partido a su dinero en el año 2009:

Cambie de canales. Todos tenemos servicios que ya no necesitamos. ¿Realmente usted mira todos los canales en el televisor? ¿Tiene cientos de minutos en su teléfono celular que

no ha usado y que aun tiene que pagar? ¿Una segunda línea de teléfono en la casa que nunca usa? ¿Es miembro del gimnasio y realmente no quiere serlo? Todo ello quizá tenía sentido en un momento dado, pero ¿lo tiene ahora? Haga un inventorio.

Compruebe sus cuentas y los informes de sus tarjetas de crédito. Encuentre cosas sospechosas, y pregúntese a sí mismo, “¿Realmente necesito esto?”

¡Hágalo que dure más! Límpielo. Arréglelo. Consérvelo.Puesto de una manera simple, merece la pena hacer que las cosas duren

más. Los carros, los muebles, las computadoras o el porche en la parte trasera de su casa – un poco de cuidado puede tener grandes recompensas. Asi que dedíquele tiempo (y quizás un poco dinero) a limpiar ese viejo carro en serio. “Mi amigo ha ahorrado muchísimo dinero manteniendo su Ford Explorer en buena forma durante 17 años. Algunas personas compran tres carros nuevos en ese período de tiempo,” dice Openshaw.

Usado no quiere decier abusado. Bastante a menudo, las cosas “usadas” funcionan también como las nuevas – y no cuestan ni una fracción de su precio. “Usado” tambien incluye cajas abiertas y artículos devueltos en las tiendas. “Acabo de comprar un cortacesped. Nuevo $439, Lo compré por $129 – usado dos veces quizás—y funciona perfectamente!” dice Openshaw. El aprender a comprar cosas usadas si usted aún no sabe puede ahorrarle en artículos que usted necesita. Haciéndose miembro de un sitio de compras o una comunidad de vendedores como eBay o Craigslist, usted abrirá una vía con doble posibilidad de comprar, vender y ahorrar al mismo tiempo.

Ahorre mientras gasta. Use cupones, busque rebajas o regístrese a un programa de ahorro como Keep the Change que ofrece el Banco de América y que le ayuda a ahorrar mientras gasta (BankofAmerica.com). Este pro-grama llamado ‘Keep the Change’ automáticamente redondea a la cantidad entera más cercana la cantidad que usted gaste en sus compras, y que usted pague con cheques o su tarjeta de débito y transfi ere la diferencia de su cuen-ta corriente a su cuenta de ahorros. Los ahorros realmente le ayudan cuando comienza el Año Nuevo. Además, con este programa ‘Keep the Change’, el banco le igualará sus ahorros.

Hágalo usted mismo. Haciendo usted mismo su trabajo de jardinería, lavando el carro, limpiando su casa o incluso haciendo unas pocas repara-ciones en la casa, no solo ahorrará dinero, sino que también hará ejercicio a la vez que se siente orgulloso de su propiedad. Y no solo nos referimos al trabajo no placentero – en lugar de su viaje semanal al restaurante, pruebe a cocinar una sabrosa comida usted mismo. Puede transformar esta expe-riencia de cocinarlo usted mismo en algo divertido para hacer en la casa, especialmente si su familia se involucra en ello.

Tome riesgos calculados. ¿Ha pensado alguna vez en incrementar sus gastos del pago del deducibles en el seguro de su propiedad, su carro, su salud o en otros seguros? Esos extra dólares en la cobertura realmente pu-eden suponerle un aumento en su mensualidad. “Tengo un amigo que acaba de aumentar su cobertura familiar en una póliza con una alto pago deducible de $4,800 a $8,000 y ahorró $2,844 al año en recargos tomando un riesgo de $3,200 o más” dice Openshaw.

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Here’s a saying that I just love: “There’s nothing better than a good friend — except a good friend with chocolate.” What better way to be a good friend on Valentine’s Day than by baking up some chocolate treats? Make some gorgeous Red Velvet Cupidcakes for an extra special Valentine. The color may be red, but the fl avor is all yummy chocolate!

KIDSVILLE KITCHENTogether Time — Ask an adult for help with projects!

RED VELVET CUPIDCAKESWHAT YOU NEED: Cupcakes• 4 ounces Nestlé Toll House Chocolatier 62% Cacao Bittersweet Choco-late Baking Bar, broken into small pieces• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose fl our• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 3/4 cup milk• 1 tablespoon white vinegar• 1 cup granulated sugar• 1/2 cup vegetable oil• 3 large eggs• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1 tablespoon red food coloringCream Cheese Frosting• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature• 2 tablespoons butter, softened• 2 tablespoons milk• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract• 3 cups powdered sugar Assorted sprinkles (optional)HOW TO MAKE IT (makes 18 cupcakes):For Cupcakes:PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Paper-line 18 muffi n cups.MICROWAVE chocolate in small, uncovered microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100 percent) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Cool to room temperature.COMBINE fl our, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Combine milk and vinegar in small glass measure. Beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl on high for 2 minutes. Carefully beat in melted choco-late and red food coloring. Gradually beat in fl our mixture alternately with milk mixture. Spoon into prepared muffi n cups, fi lling 2/3 full.BAKE for 22 to 27 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Top with sprinkles, if desired.For Cream Cheese Frosting:BEAT cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until light and fl uffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fl uffy. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.Nutrition Facts per Cupcake: 280 calories, 13 g total fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, .5 g fi ber, 34 g sugars, 3 g protein Courtesy of Family Features and Nestlé.

Baking from the Heart

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TWe believe that all students can learn and achieve mastery of basic grade level skills regardless of, their previous academic

performance, family background, socioeconomic status, race or gender. We believe that the purpose of our schools is to educate all students to their highest level of academic performance while fostering positive growth in social behaviors and

attitudes. We accept the responsibility to teach all students so they can attain their maximum potential.

Bladen County Schools “Star Students”

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