October Kid Life 2012

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Welcome

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Top of the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Teachers & Principal Profiles . . . . 5

Denton ISD Update . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Library Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lunchbox Bites. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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October 2012 | Vol. 6, No. 2Publisher: Bill Patterson

The contents of this free publicationare copyrighted by Denton Publish-ing Company, 2008, a subsidiary ofA.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com,NYSE symbol: AHC) with all rightsreserved. Reproduction or use, with-out permission, of editorial or graph-ic content in any manner is prohibit-ed. Kid Life is published monthly byDenton Publishing Company, 314 E.Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: [email protected]

OOnn tthhee ccoovveerr::Kaylee Rost opens a box

containing a shoulder rest forher violin while listening toher friend Makenzie Gill talkabout music during orches-tra class at McNairElementary.

Courtesy photo/Denton ISD

If you haven’t noticedthe great art on the dou-bletruck (this week onpages 8-9), you shouldcheck it out. Several thismonth feature horses, oneof our favorite animals.Draw a photo of yourfavorite animal and feelfree to share it with us byhaving Mom or Dad drop itby at 314 E. Hickory St.!

Dawn Cobb

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Denton, TX 76201

Sincerely,

Rayzor Elementary observes International Day of PeaceStudents and staff at E.P. Rayzor

Elementary School displayed art-work on their school grounds inobservance of International Day ofPeace on Friday, September 21,2012.

More than 100 E.P. Rayzor stu-dents gathered at the school and setout pinwheels and peace bannersthey created in art class as part ofthe Pinwheels for Peace project.

This marked the third consecu-tive year E.P. Rayzor studentsgreeted families and students withtheir peace-inspired artwork beforethe start of the school day.

Started by two Florida art teach-ers in 2005 as a way for students to

express their feelings about what’sgoing on in their lives, Pinwheelsfor Peace uses pinwheels to remindothers of childhood — a time intheir lives when things were peace-ful and joyful.

More than three million pin-wheels were created by studentsand planted in more than 3,000locations across North and SouthAmerica, Australia, Europe, Africaand the Middle East last year.

Various Denton school districtart teachers have been involvedwith the movement the last threeyears, helping students expresstheir creativity through peace-inspired art.

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{BOOKS}Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 2008471 pages, ages 14 and upIn a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemptionfrom her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corruptking.

Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel, 2010266 pages, ages 12 and upGarth Hale is as good as dead...The only problem is he’s still alive. When Garth Hale is accidentally zapped into the ghostworld by Frank Gallows, a washed-up ghost wrangler, he discovers that he has special powers. Soon he finds himself on therun from the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who wants to use Garth’s newfound abilities to tighten his grip on the spirit world. AfterGarth meets Cecil, his grandfather’s ghost, the two search for a way to get Garth back home, nearly losing hope until FrankGallows shows up to fix his mistake.

Meanwhile by Jason Shiga, 2010Unpaged, ages 10 and upIn this choose-your-own adventure graphic novel, a boy stumbles on the laboratory of a mad scientist who asks him to choosebetween testing a mind-reading device, a time machine, and a doomsday machine.

Matched by Ally Condie, 2010369 pages, ages 13 and upAll her life, Cassia has never had a choice. The Society dictates everything: when and how to play, where to work, where tolive, what to eat and wear, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, who to marry. When she is Matchedwith her best friend Xander, things couldn’t be more perfect. But why did her neighbor Ky’s face show up on her match disk aswell?

Heist Society by Ally Carter, 2010287 pages, ages 12 and upA group of teenagers uses their combined talents to re-steal several priceless paintings and save fifteen-year-old Kat Bishop’sfather, himself an international art thief, from a vengeful collector.

{MOVIES}Library Larry’s Big Day (2010)The stars of this Denton Public Library and DTV-produced show are three puppets who “live” in thelibrary: Library Larry, a good old Texas bull, Emmy Lou Dickenson, a word-loving pig, and Mr. Chompers, a madcap and fun-loving hippo. Together, they read books, visit places around town that relate to the books they read, and provide an entertain-ing and educational experience for Denton children.Not Rated

Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (2010)Chipmunk singing sensations Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back for an encore in thishilarious 'squeakquel' packed with more action and more nutty fun for the whole family. When a concert mishap lands Dave inthe hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age. But they soonface some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes, a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks.Rated PG

The Muppets (2012)On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, dis-cover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneaththe Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to savethe theater, Walter, Mary, and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways.Rated G

Puss in Boots (2012)A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.Rated PG

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Marlen Rosales in her sixth yearof teaching – all in Denton ISD,with the last four years as a sec-ond-grade bilingual teacher.

Mrs. Rosales began her careeras a teaching assistant in 2000 atthe former Sullivan Keller School,which is now the Ann WindleSchool for Young Children. In2007, she joined the W.S. Ryanstaff as a bilingual first-gradeteacher before moving into the sec-ond-grade classroom in 2009. Shehas also served as one of the dis-trict’s bilingual pre-k and kinder-garten summer school teacherssince 2008.

Mrs. Rosales is a second gradeteam leader, has mentored studentteachers and has had more than80 percent of her students partici-pate in the school science fair forthe past five years. She is a mem-ber of the Guyer High PTSA, GHSathletics booster club, Friend ofthe Denton Public Libraries andhas provided help to those seeking

their American citizenship.She is a graduate of the

University of North Texas with abachelor’s in interdisciplinarystudies.

Her teaching philosophy: Toprovide children with the access tomaterials and resources ratherthan serve as the prime source ofinformation so they can learn tobecome risk-takers, problemsolvers and self-confident learners.

Carol Richmond is 2012 Wilson Teacher of the YearCarol Richmond has 13 years of

teaching experience – all inDenton ISD as the librarian atWoodrow Wilson Elementary.

Ms. Richmond joined DentonISD as a substitute teacher in2007, eventually landing the posi-tion of librarian at Wilson in 1999.She also served as the campustechnology integrator from 2004to 2011 and continues to find waysto encourage students and staff toread.

Ms. Richmond is a member ofthe Wilson PTA and a designatedSTAR Discovery Educator. She isalso a member of the Texas LibraryAssociation, has presented at LoneStar TIA and the Region XIEducation Services Center, hasserved as a campus trainer on anumber web-based programs andtechnology and helped start theWilson’s Wild About Reading pro-gram at the MLK RecreationCenter on Wednesdays.

She is a graduate of the State

University of New York with bach-elor’s and master’s degrees inchemistry. Ms. Richmond is also agraduate of the University ofNorth Texas with a master’s inlibrary science.

Her teaching philosophy:People of all ages learn by doing, soas a librarian my role is to providestudents with the environment,resources and – most importantly– the inspiration for learning.

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Head of the Class

PrincipalProfile

Meet Paloma Creek principal Natalie MeadNNaammee:: Natalie Renee Mead NNiicckknnaammee:: Nat MMyy SScchhooooll:: Paloma Creek

ElementaryMMyy SScchhooooll’’ss mmaassccoott:: FalconsWWhheerree yyoouu wweerree bboorrnn::

Wichita, Kansas- grew up inPhoenix, Arizona

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MMyy mmoosstt mmeemmoorraabblleemmoommeenntt aass aa cchhiilldd wwaass:: WhenI met Mickey and Minnie

Mouse and Cinderella at theMagic Kingdom.

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MMyy hhoobbbbiieess aarree:: Running,cooking, reading, and garden-ing

TThhee bbeesstt mmoovviiee II’’vvee eevveerrsseeeenn iiss:: My favorite movie hasrecently been replaced by TheHelp. Having lived nearJackson, Mississippi duringmy middle school years, I hada strong connection to the pur-pose and passion presented inthis film.

MMyy ffaavvoorriittee tthhiinngg aabboouutt mmyysscchhooooll iiss:: Paloma Creek is awarm, friendly and invitingschool. The students, staff andparents respect one another

and share in our mission of“Inspiring passionate learn-ers.” As we partner together,our goal is to collaborate todevelop all students to theirfullest potential.

Marlen Rosales is 2012 W.S. Ryan Teacher of the Year

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Denton ISD UpdateOrchestra open to fifth gradersKaylee Rost admits that signing

up for orchestra wasn’t the firstthing that crossed her mind at theend of fourth grade, but when acouple of her friends eagerlysigned up, the McNair Elementaryfifth grader decided she was up forthe challenge too.

“I thought it’d be fun to playviolin with my friends, and if I likeit, I’ll keep doing it” she said.

For more than 20 years, everyDenton ISD fifth-grade studenthas received the same opportunityas Kaylee and her friends. Theschool district is the only one inDenton County to offer orchestraas an option to fifth graders andpart of approximately 10 percentin the nation that begins teachingstrings in elementary school.Denton ISD had more than 570students register for the programduring the last school year andDavid McCullar, the district’sdirector of fine arts, anticipates itwill grow in 2012. The exact num-ber of students in this year’s pro-gram isn’t in yet, but Mr. McCullarsaid as the district has grown, sotoo has the demand for fifth-gradeorchestra instruction.

Each of the district’s 21 elemen-tary schools offers the introducto-ry orchestra class as a musicaloption to incoming fifth-gradersin the spring of their fourth-gradeyear. Enrollment continuesthrough the first two weeks ofschool, with most of the campusesaveraging 20 to 30 students perclass.

Kaylee and her friends were justa handful of the 22 students thatfill Michelle Brians’ class atMcNair. Ms. Brians, who is theorchestra director at Guyer HighSchool, is one of 12 secondaryorchestra teachers that work withfifth-graders.

“Our job is to set them withgood posture, basic note reading –basically all the things that arereally hard to fix once they getolder,” Ms. Brians said. “And I loveworking with this age groupbecause there is nothing theythink they can’t do or aren’t afraidto try.”

Fifth graders AlyssaWhite and NiaEberhard-Mattes askMichelle Brians, theGuyer orchestradirector, a questionwhile she tunes acello during orches-tra class at McNairElementary. Ms.Brians is one of 12secondary teachersthat work with fifthgrade orchestra stu-dents at all 21 of thedistrict's elementarycampuses.

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That fearlessness is rewardedwith fun activities, like playingmusic festivals at local theme parksand taking part in winter or springorchestra concerts, normallyreserved at the middle and highschool level.

Students in the program canexpect to pay $30 to $40 per

month in instrument rental, butthe district gives each studentinterested in orchestra the chanceto participate. Denton ISD offersfree and reduced instrument rentalfees to those students that qualifyfor free or reduced lunch.The payoff is great with Ms. Briansestimating that “all but a few” of

her current Guyer students tookpart in fifth-grade orchestra. Mr.McCullar estimated that more than90 percent of current Denton ISDhigh school orchestra studentsstarted in the program.

“Just the fact that we get to touchthe instruments – and play them asfifth graders – is awesome,” said

Makenzie Gill. “A lot of kids don’tget that chance, so I can’t wait tolearn and get better.”

NOTE: Those interested inlearning more about the fifth-gradeorchestra program can contactDavid McCullar, director of finearts, at (940) 369-0076 or by emailat [email protected].

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Notas sobre su zona escolarInscripción en el programa de orquesta disponible para alumnos del quinto grado

Kaylee Rost admite queinscribirse en la orquesta no fue loprimero que cruzo por su mente alterminar el cuarto grado, perocuando algunas de sus amigasansiosamente le pidieron que seinscribieran, la alumna del quintogrado de la Primaria McNair tomoel reto.

“Pensé que sería bueno tocar elviolín con mis amistades, y si megustaba, lo seguiría haciendo,” elladijo.

Por más de 20 años, cada alum-no del quinto grado del DistritoEscolar de Denton ha recibido lamisma oportunidad que Kaylee ysus amistades. El distrito escolar esel único en el Condado de Dentonque ofrece la opción a los alumnosdel quinto grado de participar en laorquesta. Aproximadamente 10por ciento de los alumnos en lanación que empiezan en el apren-dizaje de instrumentos de orquestaempiezan en la primaria.

El distrito escolar tuvo más de570 alumnos que formaron partedel programa el año pasado, y eldirector del departamento deBellas Artes, David McCullar, dijoque anticipa el crecimiento delprograma en el 2012. Actualmenteel número de alumnos que partici-pan en el programa no estádisponible, pero el Sr. McCullardijo que así como ha crecido losnúmeros de alumnos del distrito,también ha incrementado lainstrucción de los alumnos dentrodel programa de la orquesta.

Durante la primavera y comouna opción musical a los alumnosdel cuarto grado, todos los 21planteles del distrito escolar ofre-cen una clase de introducción alprograma de orquesta a los alum-nos entrantes del quinto grado. Lainscripción continúa durante lasprimeras dos semanas de escuela, ycuenta con un promedio de 20 a30 alumnos por clase.

Kayle y sus amistades fueronalgunos de los 22 alumnos quellenaron la clase de MichelleBrians de la Primaria McNair. LaSrta. Brians, directora de laorquesta del Colegio Guyer, es unade 12 maestras de colegio que tra-bajan con alumnos del quintogrado.

Alumnas del quintogrado, Alyssa White yNia Eberhard-Mattes,le hacen una pregun-ta a la Srta. MichelleBrians, directora dela orquesta delColegio Guyer.

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“Nuestro trabajo es ayudarloscon las postura y como leer lasnotas básicas – hábitos que sondifíciles de arreglar cuando sonmayores,” la Srta. Brians dijo. “Yme encanta trabajar con alumnosde esta edad porque no hay nadaque no puedan hacer o tienenmiedo de intentar.”

Ese audacia se premia con activi-dades divertidas como presenta-ciones en festivales de música endiferente parques de diversiones ycon participación en los conciertos

de orquesta en el otoño y primavera–– eventos reservados para alum-nos de la secundaria (intermediariay de colegio).

El distrito escolar ofrece la opor-tunidad a cada alumno de partici-par en el programa de orquesta, ylos alumnos que desee rentar uninstrumento deben contribuir unacuota de $30 a $40 por mes. El dis-trito escolar ofrece precios reduci-dos o totalmente gratis para alum-nos que cualifican en el programade almuerzo reducido o gratuito.

La Srta. Brians afirma que elresultado es estupendo y eso senota con los algunos de los susalumnos del colegio que formaronparte de grupos de orquesta en elquinto grado.

El Sr. McCullar calcula que 90por ciento de los alumnos de loscolegios de distrito escolarempezaron con la orquesta en elquinto grado.

“Solo con saber que podemostocar los instrumentos y ––– tocarcon ellos cuando estamos en el

quinto grado ––– es padrísimo,”dijo Makenzie Gill. “Muchos alum-nos no tienen esa oportunidad, yestoy ansiosa de aprender y seguirmejorando.”

NOTA: Los alumnos interesadosen recibir información sobre el pro-grama del quinto grado de laorquesta deben comunicarse conDavid McCullar, director de depar-tamento de Bellas Artes, llamandoal 940-369-0076 o por su correoelectrónico, [email protected].

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Wayne Newtonbecomes the UnitedServiceOrganization’s “offi-cial celebrity frontman” (2001)

Vice president SpiroT. Agnew resigns fromoffice (1973)

Writer EugenioMontale born (1896)

B’nai B’rith founded(1843)

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Long March begins(1934)

Dow Jones Industrialaverage experienceslargest one-day dropin the stock market’shistory (1987)

Deepest underwaterpipeline in the worldopens in Turkey andis used to transportnatural gas (2002)

First Quarter Moon Hungarian Revolutionbegins (1956)

U.S. invades Grenada(1983)

France’s first socialistpresident FrancoisMitterrand born(1916)

Final debate betweenJohn F. Kennedy andRichard Nixon before1960 Presidentalelection (1960)

First Saturn rocketlaunched (1961)

Full Moon City of Antinoopolisfounded in ancientEgypt (130)

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Cuban missile crisisends (1962)

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October 2012Sunday

Students in Kay Adamson’sart class at GinningsElementary entered an artcontest at the North TexasState Fair during the summerand had their work displayedat the event. Each of thesefourth-grade students’ art-work depicts a scene fromthe fair including (clockwisefrom top left): BayleeRobichaux’s red carpetentrance, Carla Gonzalez’sstallion, Kalev Edwards’bucking bull rider and JacobSparks’ rodeo clown inaction.

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Students enjoy first day of school

Clockwise from top left -Zachary Massey plays Back-to-School Bingo at L.A.Nelson Elementary School,Borman ElementaryPrincipal Robert Gonzalezgets to know Ethan Chavez,a teacher at BlantonElementary School reads toher pupils and a studentgets help on her first day ofschool at Harpool MiddleSchool.

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Libraryevents

City of Denton libraries offer events in OctoberDDeettaaiillss:: All programs are free.

For more information, call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonli-brary.com.

TTwwiilliigghhtt TTooddddlleerr TTiimmeeBring your toddler (ages 12-24

months) for this evening ToddlerTime that promotes literacy, socialinteraction, and caregiver bonding.

Tue. 10/09 Emily Fowler Library6:30 pm

TTrreebblleemmaakkeerrssGet ready for an afternoon filled

with singing, listening and mov-ing! Join music instructor KimForguson as she brings books to lifethrough music-centered gamesand activities. Best for ages 6-8.

Sat. 10/20 North Branch Library2 pm

PPrreesscchhooooll PPllaayy aanndd RReeaaddHelp your child’s early literacy

skills while having fun as a family!This come-and-go program offerschildren age-appropriate games,activities and crafts that assist indeveloping pre-reading skills. Forchildren ages 3-5 and their care-givers.

Wed. 10/10 South BranchLibrary 9:30-10:30 am

Sat. 10/27 North Branch Library10-11 am

IItt’’ss aa GGiirrll TThhiinngg!!Join our mother-daughter book

club for refreshments and book dis-cussion. Best for girls ages 10-13.

10/17 The Westing Game byEllen Raskin

Wed. South Branch Library 4pm

BB..OO..YY..SS.. -- BBooyyss OOnnllyy YYuucckkyySSttoorriieess

Calling all boys grades 2 – 5!Join the yuckiest book club ever!We’ll read and talk about funny,yucky and gross stories. You won’thave to sit still while we talkbecause you will be too busy withfunny, gross or downright bizarreprojects. Each month a new bookand exciting activity.

10/18 Masters of Disaster byGary Paulsen

Thursdays Emily Fowler Library6:30 pm

LLEEGGOO BBuuiillddeerrss CClluubbDrop in and get creative by

building with the library’s LEGOs.A different theme is picked for eachmonth and kids can build on thattheme or build a creation of theirown. Ages 6 and up.

Fri. 10/19 Emily Fowler Library4 pm

FFiirree FFiigghhtteerr SSttoorryyTTiimmeeJoin us for a special StoryTime,

as we read about fire fighters andlearn about fire safety from ourlocal fire fighters. Best for ages 1-5

Wed.10/10 Emily FowlerLibrary 11 am

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Join us for a special AfternoonAdventure Club, as we read aboutfire fighters and learn about firesafety from our local fire fighters.Best for ages 6-8.

Tue. 10/09 Emily Fowler Library4 pm

MMiillkk aanndd CCooookkiieess SSttoorryyTTiimmeeCome in your pajamas and enjoy

a stories and songs all about cook-ies. After the program we will deco-rate and eat cookies, and there willbe plenty of milk for dunking, of

course! For ages 1-5.Wed.10/10 North Branch

Library 7 pm

SScciieennccee LLaabb:: PPhhyyssiiccssSee the principles of physics in

action and learn how to conductexperiments with everyday materi-als in this hands-on workshop.Space is limited; call 349-8752 toregister. Ages 8 - 12.

Fri. 10/12 Emily Fowler Library4pm

AAnniimmaall EExxpplloorreerrss:: BBaattssJoin us for an afternoon filled

with our favorite nocturnal flyingmammals. You will have a chanceto share your knowledge about batsand maybe learn something new,as well. We will read bat books,make bat crafts and enjoy all typesof batty activities. Best for ages 6-8.

Wed.10/17 North BranchLibrary 4 pm

GGllooww FFuunnReady for a glow-in-the-dark

Halloween? Join us for these glow-ing activities: paint pumpkins, lookfor germs and much more! Forages 8-12. Call 349-8752 to register.

Fri.10/19 South Branch Library4 pm

BBaasseebbaallll AAddvveennttuurree CClluubbAre you ready for the World

Series? Join the Adventure Cluband learn more about the history ofbaseball and the World Series, andmake a baseball-inspired craft. Forages 5-8.


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mummification while having a pet-

rifying-ly good time. We will readmummy books, play mummygames, and make our own mum-mified apples. Best for ages 6-8.

Wed.10/24 North BranchLibrary 4 pm

SSppooookkyy SSttoorryyTTiimmeeWear your costume for spooky

stories and a Halloween trick-or-treating parade! Not too scary, bestfor ages 1 to 5.

Friday 10/26 South BranchLibrary 10 am

Sat. 10/27 South Branch Library10 am


Wed.10/31 North BranchLibrary 11 am

MMaadd SScciieennttiisstt LLaabboorraattoorryyBecome a mad scientist and

experiment with batches of oozingslime, bubbling potions and othergooey creations. Supplies are limit-ed; call 349-8718 to register. Ages 8- 12.

Sat. 10/27 Emily Fowler Library11 am

DDPPLL TTeeeenn AAddvviissoorryy BBooaarrddHelp plan & run library pro-

grams. Discuss books, movies andmusic. Write reviews, make booktrailers, work on service relatedprojects, earn community servicehours for school and more! Forteens grades 6 – 12. For more infor-mation call Juli Gonzalez at 940-349-8741.

Tue. 10/09 North BranchLibrary 6:30 - 8 pm

AAnniimmaannggaaWatch anime? Read Manga?

Draw fan art? Come to the NorthBranch Library every 3rd

Wednesday of the month to shareyour love of all thingsanime/manga. This program isbest for teens in 6 - 12th grade. Nomeeting in November due to theThanksgiving holiday.

Wed. 10/17 North BranchLibrary 6:30 – 8 pm

TToottaallllyy TTeeeenn FFiiccttiioonn MMaakkeeoovveerrWhen reading your favorite

books, do you automaticallybecome familiar with the lead char-acters and feel a sense of connec-tion with them? At times you mayeven want to be the characters. Joinus for Totally Teen FictionMakeovers, become your favoritecharacter through a make-uptransformation. We will discusswho our favorite lead female char-acters are and why, and then every-one will be able to choose who’s“look” they want to wear.

Sat. 10/06 North Branch 2 –3:30 pm

ZZoommbbiiee NNiigghhtt ffoorr TTeeeennssAre you prepared for the Zombie

Apocalypse? Test your knowledgeof zombie trivia and survival, andthen join in zombie games, zombiesnacks, and zombie crafts. Dresslike a zombie for extra thrills.Supplies are limited, so call 349-8752 to register. For ages 12 and up.


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Come dressed as your favoritebook character for our costumecontest. Enjoy trivia, food, andactivities from some of yourfavorite books. For ages 11 and up.

Wed. 10/24 South BranchLibrary 7 pm

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Snacking smartStudents of all ages need snacks

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Depending on your schoolschedule, your lunchtime might beas early as 10:45 a.m. or as late as 1p.m. Since most school days arefrom 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., an earlylunch can cause you to run low onenergy in the afternoon or a latelunch can make your morningtough to get through.

To help you deal with the longstretch before or after lunch, manyteachers allow students to bring asnack to class. But snack time isnot for junking down on sugar!It’s to give your body a healthyboost to last until your next meal.

In fact, if your snack is just junk,like lots of sugar, salt or fat, yourmind and body may feel worsethan if it had no snack at all. That’sbecause most junk foods makeyour blood sugar climb really fast,then it crashes down and you feelicky!

Scientific research shows that

healthy or “smart” foods can actu-ally help concentration and fightthe feeling of being tired, so besmart when choosing snacks forschool.

Bringing fresh fruit like abanana, an orange or some grapescan fill you up and provide smartvitamins and nutrients you need tothink and grow. Other smartsnack choices include: dry cereal,veggie sticks, cheese sticks, wholegrain crackers, mixed nuts, raisins,or even a small peanut buttersandwich.

If you like chips, always choosebaked chips over regular ones.Pretzels, pretzel sticks and popcorn are also a good option if youjust want a crunchy snack.

And remember to take it easy onall that candy you’ll probably col-lect over Halloween.

Sweet treats are always yummy,but too much will likely causeupset stomachs and isn’t good onyour teeth.

Being smart about gainingenergy by choosing and eating theright foods and snacks will helpyou feel better and – like scientistshave shown – maybe even growsmarter!

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Denton Independent School District briefs

The Adopt-A-School: Partnersin Education program, which is ajoint venture between the Dentonschool district and the DentonChamber of Commerce, is recruit-ing businesses and agencies for the2012-13 school year. The annualfree Adopt-A-School Exhibitionand Kick Off Luncheon was heldon Sept. 20 at the LaGroneAdvanced Technology Complex,1504 Long Road.

In the early 1990s, a group offorward-thinking business leadersmet at the chamber office in searchof innovative ways to forge benefi-cial partnerships between the pub-lic schools and local businesses.From these meetings, Denton’sAdopt-A-School was initiated.

Today, Adopt-A-School hasmore than 200 businesses andagencies involved in the program.

Anyone interested in the Adopt-A-School program or wants toattend the luncheon may call 940-369-0006 or e-mail [email protected].

Students and staff from theLaGrone Advanced TechnologyComplex hosted their annualscholarship dinner from 5:30 to 8p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the schoolcommons area.

Each dinner featured a plate ofspaghetti, salad, bread sticks anddessert for $6.

All dinners are made by stu-dents in chefs Paul Niles andRobert Sayne’s culinary arts class-es with ingredients donated byCarino’s Italian Restaurants.

Proceeds from the fundraiserwill go toward scholarships forATC students and provide fundingfor supplies, career certificationsand auto technology, engineeringor cosmetology laboratory attire.

For more information, call 940-369-4850.

The Denton IndependentSchool District had 10 studentsfrom four campuses take part inthe 2012 Lone Star Leadership

Academy this summer.The participating students

included: � Blanton Elementary – Stacee

Goldstein, fourth grade; CeannaCooksey and Sebastian Vazquez,fifth grade;

� Savannah Elementary –Christie Penny, fourth grade, andHannah Newburn, fifth grade;

� Harpool Middle School –Jordan Goldstein, seventh grade

� Navo Middle School –Heather Heon and Holly Heon,sixth grade; Omar Mohamed,eighth grade

These students were part a dis-tinguished contingent of 956 stu-dents that took part in a weeklongprogram designed to build leader-ship skills and teach children aboutTexas. Students participating inthe Leadership Academy visitedthe U.S. Bureau of Engraving andPrinting, the Sixth Floor Museumat Dealey Plaza, the Texas StateCapitol, the Alamo, the San JacintoBattleground Monument, NASAand many other important histori-cal, political, environmental andscientific sites. The educationalfield trips varied in regard to theiracademy’s location, but DentonISD had students participate in

each of the four locations.The event was sponsored by

Education in Action, a non-profitorganization dedicated to empow-ering young Texans to becomeinformed and active leaders in theircommunities.

Students in the DentonIndependent School District willhave a three-day weekend Oct.6,through Oct. 8, with all elementaryschools being released early theweek of Oct. 1.

Elementary students will bereleased early at 12:50 p.m.Monday, Oct. 1, through Friday,Oct. 5, for parent-teacher confer-ences. Buses will depart from theelementary schools at 1 p.m. duringthat week.

On Monday, Oct. 8, all studentswill not be in school so the teachersand staff may attend staff develop-ment workshops. The Oct. 8th datealso is considered the students’State Fair of Texas Day. All studentshave received complimentary tick-ets to attend the fair on the week-days.

Schools will reopen at their reg-ularly scheduled times on Tuesday,Oct. 9.

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HEARING PROBLEMS?If your child has failed their hearing screening at school or is having difficulty listening to or hearing the teacher, Denton Hearing Health Care can be your first point of contact to conduct a diagnostic hearing test and central auditory pro-cessing screening.

For children with chronic middle ear problems, swimmers ear, or P.E. tubes, we can make colorful custom made ear-plugs to prevent water from entering the ear canal. These are floatable and can be used when swimming or bathing and may also be used for sound protection as well.

Dr. Judith Caudle has served the children in Denton County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years.

A group of Denton chiroprac-tors joined Mrs. Denton County,Sonya Apple, in collecting schoolsupplies for needy children in theDenton school district.

The group collected many itemsand more than $1,500 in dona-tions and presented them to the

district’s social services depart-ment.

Those at the presentationincluded: district services employ-ee Nancy Dobson, left, Dr. VinceBaugher, Dr. Jane Torrie, Apple,Cathy Huffer, Hawley Diaz,Barbara Haflich and Sara Walling.

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