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Just For Kids!Just For Kids!Kids’ World News www.kidsworldnews.net Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2014

We Welcome You to Check Out 0ur Website www.kidsworldnews.net

December 2014Allegan County

Edition

FREEFor Kids To Enjoy!

Have AHappy And

SafeHoliday!

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Dix Street Elementary – Fall 2014 ActivitiesWe had a fun-filled fall at Dix Street Elementary! The annual Fun Run was October2nd. This fundraiser has become an exciting event for the students, with HighSchool cheerleaders and other athletes visiting to encourage the students on theirrun. Otsego’s Mascot, the Bulldog, visited and was a great surprise for the kids!

Open house was held on October 16th. Again this year, stylists from Perfect ImageSalon provided free haircuts. We also offered family access to the Otsego ClothesCloset. One change this year was a hot dog picnic provided by the PTO. Alongwith the food were lawn games hosted by the Dix Street staff on the lower elemen-tary playground. The building was then opened for classroom visits. A specialthanks to the Dix Street staff and PTO for the hard work they put into these two funevents!

Paint like an ArtistEarlier this year our students had a rather unique opportunity tocomplete their art project.  Mrs. Rachel Helder, our art teacher,had students really get into the shoes of one particular artist–Michelangelo!

Students were asked to create a piece of artwork in a similar wayto which Michelangelo would have completed the ceiling of theSistine Chapel– lying on their backs. Mrs. Helder leads a fantas-tic art program here at EMCS full of creative and unique studentprojects! Students were not let down as once again they were pre-sented with an opportunity to create with such a fun, hands-onapproach.

Know by Heart...It doesn’t always take your eyes and ears...Earlier this school year students and staff were blessed with theopportunity to worship with students from Jamaica.

Mrs. Wubben, who teaches our choir and band classes, organizeda chapel for our students in which they were able to meet and wor-ship with students from a Jamaican school for the deaf. Thesestudents come to the United States each year and travel the coun-try praising God through their dances, lifting their hands in praiseto the King. This worship experience was such a blessing to ourstudents and a great reminder that worship can take many differ-ent forms.

East Martin Christian

St. Stanislaus Catholic School

Dix Street School

The St. Stanislaus Catholic School (Dorr) 7th & 8th Grade students recently performedBlind Sight the Musical.  Blind Sight is a story about Simon -  a man of faith and only hisblindness keeps him from realizing his dreams. Simon not only meets Jesus and is healed,but he is called upon to defend his new found faith in Jesus.  Simon acts as an inspirationto all Christians.  Each year, as part of a long tradition at the school, the students performa Christian based musical.  The students are asked to step out of their comfort zone andperform, which includes singing, in front of a live audience.  The students continue to amazeus each year!

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Coloring CornerColoring Corner

HappyHolidays!

The funniest facelooked out at meFrom a silver ball

On the Christmas Tree!At first I thought

It was Santa's elf,But I looked again and

It was just myself!Author Unknown

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Have you ever wondered why a building looks like it does orwho planned the school or home that you’re in? Who makes yourbuilding safe and strong? The answer to those questions is Ar-chitects! Architects are trained to do all those things!

First, the architectand their client dis-cuss what the clientwants to build. Thearchitect helps de-cide if the projectwould work and if it’ssafe for the environ-ment it’s going to bein. Then the archi-tect creates drawingsfor the client to re-view. If the ideaswork (and they mayhave to be donemore than once), thearchitect will thenmake up the finalplans. Sometimesthey are involved inall stages of the con-struction of the build-ing or home.

The final plans

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Homes!show what thebuilding willlook like andhow to build it.The drawingswill show thebeams thathold the build-ing up, the fur-n a c e ,ventilating sys-tems, air condi-tioning, electricity, plumbing, windows, doors, fixtures, appliances,elevators and more.

Sometimes the architect uses paper and pencil to draw theirplans and sometimes they are computer generated. Usually work-ing in their office, there are times that an architect needs to be onbuilding sites to see how the project is going. They work at leasta forty hour week but at deadlines, they may have to work nightsand weekends.

Architects must be licensed before they can practice. What isneeded is a degree in architecture. Courses include theory, build-ing design, science and math. After that, there’s an internship. Thefinal phase is to pass all sections of a license exam. Architectureis a career that at times requires new classes to keep skills fresh.

To be an architect, you must be able to visualize and communi-cate visually. You need good people skills, creativity, to be able tospeak in public, write and be computer literate.

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Did You Know TheHippopotamus Is

Related To The Whale?• The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greekword hippopotamos, (hippos - meaning “horse” and potamos -meaning “river”), is often shortened to “hippo”. It is one of the twospecies in existence in the family Hippopotamidae - the otherspecies being the Pygmy Hippopotamus.• The hippopotamus is semi aquatic, living in rivers and lakes in

sub-Saharan Africain large groups ofup to 40. Duringthe day, they re-main cool by stay-ing in the water ormud. They emergeat dusk to graze ongrass. While hip-pos rest near eachother in territories inthe water, grazing isan alone activity.

• Despite their physical resemblance to pigs - whales and porpoisesare their closest living relatives. The earliest known hippopotamusfossils belonging to the genus Kenyapotamus in Africa, date toaround 16 million years ago.• Hippo childbirth occurs in water and as soon as the infants areborn, they must come up for air.• The hippopotamus is known for its barrel-shaped torso, enormousmouth and teeth, hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size.Only elephants are consistently larger. Despite its stocky shapeand short legs, they can easily outrun a human. Hippos have beenclocked at 30 miles per hour while running short distances.• Very popular in zoos and portrayed at times as lazy, the hip-popotamus is among the most dangerous and aggressive of all an-imals. Because of their enormous size, hippos are difficult to weigh

in the wild. The average weight for adult males is between 3,300- 7,000 pounds. Females are smaller than males with averageweight measuring between 2,900 - 3,300 pounds!• Hippos average 11 feet long and 5 feet tall at the shoulder. Theirlifespan is typically 40 to 50 years. The eyes, ears and nostrils ofhippos are placed high on the roof of the skull. This allows themto be in the water withmost of their body sub-merged. They stay inthe water and mud oftropical rivers to staycool and prevent sun-burn. • Have you ever won-dered why hippos arealways covered inbrown stuff that lookslike mud? For additionalprotection from the sun,their skin secretes or“sweats” a natural sun-screen substance whichis red-colored and turnsbrown!

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Enjoy Skiing andSnowboarding!No matter which winter sport you choose, staying warm is impor-

tant. The right clothing and equipment will help you do just that.Dressing in layers is important. Some of the newer fabrics for coldweather will give you the warmth of layers without all the bulk. Askan adult if you're not sure what to wear outside.

Staying warm isn't just about feeling comfortable. Your bodyneeds to stay warm to work properly. When your body is at the righttemperature, it won't need to spend as much energy getting warm.If you're dressed properly, it means you can stay outside longer

without worryingabout frostbite.

Before you hitthe slopes to ski orsnowboard, makesure you have theright equipment —and that it fits youright. Many kidshave problems be-cause the equip-ment they use istoo big for them. Itmay have be-longed to an olderbrother or sisterand were hopingthat they could"grow into it." In re-ality, equipmentthat is too big willmake it hard foryou to keep controland could causeinjury.

The same goesfor boots and bind-

ings — make sure these are the right size for your feet be-fore getting on the slopes. Ski boots that are designed justfor kids are good because they are more flexible than bootsfor adults, and they have buckles that are easier to man-age, too — making it quicker for you to get ready!

Helmets are a must for skiing and snowboarding. Gog-gles will protect your eyes from bright sunlight and objectsthat could get in the way and poke you in the eye (like treebranches). Snowboarders need kneepads and elbow pads.Some snowboarders who are just learning wear speciallypadded pants to cushion their falls!Speaking of learning a sport, it's a good idea to take some

skiing or snowboarding lessons before you take off. Thiscan keep you from getting frustrated or getting hurt beforeyou have a chance to enjoy this new sport. For instance,your instructor can teach you how to stop! Even after a les-son, it's good to have an adult nearby in case you needhelp. Grownups can help you choose the right trails andhills. Skiing and snowboarding can be a little like driving a car.

You have to learn to share the trail! It also means watch-ing out for others to avoid collisions, so keep your eyes openat all times!

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Ulysses S. Grant18th President of the United States

1869-1877

Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April 27,1822. He was raised in Georgetown, Ohio on a farm. He was the sunof a tanner and merchant. Grant was schooled locally, then attended thePresbyterian Academy before he was appointed to West Point. When he graduated from West Point in 1843, he was placed in the in-

fantry and was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. On August 22,1848, he married the love of his life, Julia Dent. They had 4 children. Hewas a devoted father and husband. President Grant loved horses andwas probably one of the greatest equestian in U.S. history. He was afearless rider with phenomenal endurance and speed. He was also anaccomplished painter and was known to pay attention to detail.

MILITARY CAREER:• 1846-1847 - fought under General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War.• 1861-1865 - fought in the American Civil War. In 1862, he capturedFort Donelson, Tennessee which was the first major Union victory.• 1863 - named Major General in the U.S. Army. Victories included Vicks-burg, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.• 1865 - accepted the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Leeat Appomattox, Virginia.• 1867-1868 - served as Secretary of War.• 1869-1877 - President of the United States. He was a Republican.

SOME MAJOR EVENTS WHILE IN OFFICE• Reconstruction was one of the largest issues of his presidency. He con-tinued having federal troops occupy the South. His administration foughthard against the states who denied blacks the right to vote. The FifteenthAmendment was ratified in 1870, which provided that no one could be de-nied the right to vote based on race.• The Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869.• Black Friday Scandal involving James Fisk and Jay Gould (September24, 1869). These two speculators tried to buy up enough gold to cornerthe market. They were driving the price of gold up very quickly. WhenPresident Grant realized their scheme to corner the market, he author-ized the Secretary of the Treasure to sell enough gold into the market towreck their plans and bring down the price of gold - but many businessesand investors were ruined because of this scheme.• President Grant settled claims against Britain in 1872 for damage doneduring the Civil War by British-built Confederate warships.• The Panic of 1873 was an economic depression that happened and

lasted for five years. Many businesses failed and there were largeamounts of unemployed persons.• The Whiskey Ring Scandal - 1875. Many distillers and federal agentswere keeping money that was being paid as liquor taxes. Grand calledfor their punishment but protected his own personal secretary.After he retired from the Presidency, he and his wife traveled through-

out Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1881, Grant bought a home in New YorkCity. At the advice from his son, he invested money as a silent partnerin an investment banking partnership with a man named FerdinandWard. Ward swindled Grant and others investors. They lost all theirmoney and were forced to go bankrupt. Ward fled (later jailed) and Pres-ident Grant lost all his money. Grant had forfeited his military pensionwhen he assumed the office of President. So, he wrote his memoirs ina book for money to help his wife out financially as he had found out hehad cancer. He finished his book July 19, 1885 just a few days beforehe died. His memoirs became a best seller. His body lies in New YorkCity’s Riverside Park beside that of his wife in what is known as Grant’sTomb.

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The American car: few things define an individual better than the car they driveand nothing better defines a movie or TV series than the car the lead characterdrives. For years people from all walks of life were known by their cars andthat recognition spilled over into TV shows and movies in a big way.WHAT WERE SOME OF THE ICONIC CARS OF THE 60’s?

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Pine Trails ElementaryPine Trails Elementary - "Making Christmas Decorations"

Fourth graders in Mrs. Hilsbos’ art classes have been busy makingdecorations for the Christmas trees in downtown Allegan. Look forthem soon in front of various businesses! Pictured making wreathornaments are: Hailey Fuller, Ashtyn Jurrians, Aubrie Evans, andThorton Adamczyk.

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North Ward Elementary

Dawson Elementary - "The Spirit of Giving"

Students in Mrs. Norland’s kindergarten class at Dawson Elementaryorganized a toy drive. Instead of doing a gift exchange in their classthis year, students donated gifts for the kids that will be in BronsonHospital or attending the Bronson Children’s Cancer Center duringthe holidays. Students from Ms.Tibbitt’s and Mr. Beauregard’s class-es donated gifts as well. They found it to be a very rewarding experi-ence while learning the importance of giving instead of receiving.

Pictured from left to right with gifts:Makenna Engel, Genesis Hanse, Nathan Martinez, Kailey Klinkhammer, KennaMcHerron, Levi Creguer, Angel Rivas, Addison Wallace, and Grace Kelley

4th grader Elijah Shinnshows off his festive

ornament!

Held on Friday, November 21, the all-school Family Fun Night at NorthWard Elementary was a huge success. Stations included: dancing,face painting, a magician, making balloon animals, a cotton candymachine, and lots of other activities for kids and their families! Thisevent was sponsored by the North Ward APT parent organization.Many thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible!

North WardFamily FunNight

West Ward Elementary West Ward Elementary - "The Domino Effect"

Count the dots…. and you will see the years of experienceour staff at West Ward Elementary has! For Halloween thisyear, staff dressed up as dominoes, each wearing the num-ber of dots to represent their years in education. As you cansee, West Ward is lucky to have such an experiencedstaff—with 36 staffers totaling over 424 years of combinedteaching experience!!!!!

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Snowman SoupAssemble in a small zipper food storage bag the following ingredients:

• 1 individual pack hot chocolate mix• 3 chocolate kisses• 10-15 mini-marshmallows• 1 small candy cane

Print the poem below. Cut it out and staple the tag to the top of theSnowman Soup baggie. Another idea you can do is to fit the baggieinto a mug to add to this gift.

Snowman SoupWas told you’ve been real good this year, always glad to hear it!With freezing weather drawing near, you’ll need to warm the spirit.

So here’s a little Snowman Soup, complete with stirring stick.Add hot water, sip it slow, it’s sure to do the trick!

Gingerbread Cookies In A JarThis is a great gift you can make for the holidays! Get a clear wide

mouth canning jar and make sure it’s clean! It must have a lid with a ringaround it. Cut a ribbon and tie it directly under the lid when you close itand if you want - tie a gingerbread cookie cutter onto the jar with a rib-bon and your message!

Ingredients you will need:• 2 cups all-purpose flour• 1 teaspoon baking powder• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 2 cup packed brown sugar• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour• 2 teaspoons ground ginger• 1 teaspoon ground cloves• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions:Mix 2 cups of the flour with the

baking soda and baking pow-der. Mix the remaining 1/1/2cups of flour with the spices. In a one quart, wide-mouth canning jar -layer the ingredients starting with the flour/baking powder mixture, thenthe brown sugar and finally the flour and spice mixture. Close the jartightly. Attach a card to the jar with the following directions:1. Empty the contents of this jar into a large mixing bowl. Blend to-gether thoroughly.2. Add 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup of molasses and1 slightly beaten egg. Mix until completely blended. Dough will be verystiff, so you may need to use your clean hands. Cover and refrigeratefor one hour.3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 4. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut intoshape with a gingerbread cookie cutter.5. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. 7. Decorate as desired.

Here are a few special giftsyou can make for the holidays!

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Lets VisitSwitzerland!

• Switzerland is a landlocked country of 7.5 million peo-ple in Western Europe with an area of 15,940 sq mi.• Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federalgovernment and de facto capital, while the country'seconomic centers are its two global cities, Geneva andespecially Zürich.• Switzerland is bordered by Germany, France, Italy,Austria and Liechtenstein.• Switzerland has a long history of neutrality – it has notbeen at war since 1815 – and hosts many internationalorganizations, including the Red Cross, the WTO andone of the U.N.'s two European offices.• Switzerland comprises three basic topographical

areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau or "middleland", and the Jura mountains along the north-western border with France. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south ofthe country. Among the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufourspitze at 15,203ft. The most famous mountain is the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Valais and Pennine Alps bordering Italy.The highest mountain, the Dufourspitze (4,634 m) or Monte Rosa, is close to the Matterhorn.• The more populous northern part of the country is called the Middle Land. It has greater open and hilly landscapes, partly forested,partly open meadow, usually with grazing herds, or vegetables and fruits growing, but it can still be somewhat mountainous.• Banking, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals are important industries in Switzerland. The manufacture of precision instrumentsfor engineering is important, as is watch-making, and the biological sciences industries as well, enjoy a high place in the Swiss econ-omy.• Electricity generated in Switzerland is 42% from nuclear and 53% from hydroelectricity with 5% of the electricity generated from con-ventional power sources (thermal etc.) resulting in a nearly CO2-free electricity-generating network.• Switzerland is heavily active in recycling and anti-littering regulations and is one of the top recyclers in the world with 66% to 96% ofthe different recyclable materials being recycled.

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