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Can you remember the exact moment you knew you wanted to make an impact on the world? Your dream was not to become rich or famous but to help inspire others to reach their greatness. What a huge concept for you as a child sitting in a classroom feeling inspired by that one teacher who made you say when I grow up I want to be just like Ms. Lewis.

At an impressionable age, becoming a teacher seems like one of the coolest jobs around, reasonable hours, paid vacations, not to mention summers off. Sounds like the good life receiving these kinds of perks, but your reason to becoming a teacher was because you get fulfillment in helping others. Remember your first year as a teacher and how exciting it was to get your own class. You couldn’t wait to decorate your classroom, see those smiling faces and begin your first lesson on classroom expectations.

A couple of years later, most teachers have gotten into the swing of things. You see your students and want the best for them. You dedicate longer nights working on lesson plans and differentiating instructional activities to ensure the academic success of each individual. Not to mention the hours spent in after school meetings analyzing data because everyone from administration to support staff share one common goal: to reflect on teaching practices and devise strategies to improve student achievement.

Teaching has always been a profession to affect the future. The knowledge that you give to students day-to-day come with a huge responsibility. Not everyone can handle the challenges of shaping young minds, but you can. As a leader, your students are looking up to you as their role model. Some of them are even thinking one day to walk in your footsteps. The difference you are making in their lives lead toward a positive outcome, even their parents take notice of the profound impact you are having on their child. Being an educator also improves your patience, compassion and strength. You recognize some students need a little extra love. This may require you to take off the instructor’s hat and take on other roles like a counselor, friend or a confidant. When this occurs, you begin to build trusting relationships. This matters because it shows you are generally concerned with everything that is happening in your students’ lives. You connect with them on a deeper level as you get to know the person inside and out.

You may not realize the significance of showing these kinds of attributes years down the road; but oftentimes, a student you had in class will reflect back in their adult life and crack a smile reminiscing on the days you were kind and there for them. Etched in their memory will be how you treated them fairly with respect to their individual differences.

If you and your family are looking for a weekend getaway or a day trip with an overnight stay, you may want to consider the Poconos for their indoor water parks. The famous Great Wolf Lodge opened in 2005 and boasts an awesome indoor waterpark with rides and slides for the whole family, cabin-style hotel rooms and restaurants.

Your kids will be wowed exploring the magical realm of MagiQuest, a live-action adventure game that’s sure to entertain their whimsical imaginations. Great Wolfe also offers glow-in-the-dark mini golf, multiple interactive and arcade games, a mini bowling alley, a spa for your darling princesses and much more.

In addition to Great Wolfe Lodge, Camelback Mountain has an array of activities, mostly outdoor which include skiing, snow tubing, and mountain adventures i.e. aerial obstacles, zip lines, Segway tours and even a mountain roller coaster. Camelback also offers an outdoor waterpark called Camelbeach, which offers over 37 different rides, slides and attractions with private cabanas.

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In this issue…A Message from the Editor .......................3Holiday’s & Events......................................4Animal Lovers .............................................7The Nurse’s Station ...................................8Fun Page .......................................................9The Cafeteria ............................................ 10

Family Fun ................................................ 11Show-n-Tell .............................................. 11Vacation Days ........................................... 14Military Corner ........................................ 14McGruffs’ Safety ...................................... 16Bulletin Board .......................................... 17

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A Message from the EditorOn behalf of my husband, Robert and I, we would like to welcome you to the first edition of Garden State Safe Kids. We were inspired to create this pub-lication to serve as an informational resource to share with parents and

teachers throughout northern New Jersey.

Our primary focus is to bring to you a quarterly newsletter that will be distributed to pre-schools, day care centers, catholic and elementary schools during the school year. The newsletter will contain interesting reads from police and fire safety, recipes, vacation ideas, family fun activities, a cover story and much more.

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In closing, we hope all our readers enjoy Garden State Safe Kids newsletter as much as we had fun publishing it.Stay safe my friends and happy holidays!

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(Continued from cover) There will also be two more indoor waterparks coming soon to the Pocono Mountains. Opening in spring of 2015 is Aquatopia at Camelback Lodge. Aquatopia will offer hotel rooms, seven pools with 13 slides, and the longest indoor water coaster in the U.S. They will also provide other amenities such as meeting facilities for parties, family reunions, corporate events and even weddings. Bottom line is Aquatopia sounds like it is going to be the perfect fit to complete Camelback Mountain.

Last but not least, opening in summer of 2015 is Kalahari, a resort that will be equipped with 457 African-themed hotel rooms and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. Kalahari will offer convention space for parties, gatherings and meetings throughout the waterpark and family entertainment center. Other amenities at Kalahari will include a salon and spa, camp Kalahari, a golf course, retail shops, three full-service restaurants and plenty of indoor and outdoor adventures for the entire family to enjoy.

~Rob Eickenberg


Holiday’s & EventsHanukkah- Begins December 16, 2014Christmas- December 25, 2014Kwanzaa- Begins December 26, 2014New Year’s Day- January 1, 2015Three Kings Day- January 6, 2015Martin Luther King Day- Jan. 19, 2015Groundhog Day- February 2, 2015 Lincoln’s Birthday- February 12, 2015Valentine’s Day- February 14, 2015Presidents Day- February 16, 2015

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO WITH THE FAMILY?• Playtime at the ZOO at Bergen Pac

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• A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place- Now thru December 31, 2014

• Holiday Light Show in Smithville- Now thru January 6, 2015

• Peter Pan the Musical at Stinik Theatre in Hackettstown- Now thru December 14, 2014

• Elf the Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn- Now thru December 4, 2014

• The 23rd Annual Santa Claus Special Train Ride at the Whippany Railway Museum A 10 mile/45 minute train ride. Now thru December 14, 2014

• Charlotte’s Web at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn- Dec. 6, 2014

• Disney on Ice-100 years of Magic at Izod Center- January 3-5, 2015

• Disney on Ice presents Princesses & Heroes at Izod Center- January 1-4

• The Skylands Stadium in August presents a Christmas Light Show- Now thru January 4, 2015

• Ice Palace Featuring Disney’s Frozen –Short Hills Mall- Now thru December 24, 2015

• Train Ride with Santa-60 minute train ride that starts at the Rt. 23 Transit Center in Wayne- December 13, 2014

• Magical Fireside Christmas Event- The Inn at Pocono Manor- Now thru December 30, 2014

• American Girl Holiday Party- at the Big Playhouse in Westwood- December 20, 2015

• Disney on Ice presents Princesses & Heroes at Prudential Center- January 15-19, 2015

• Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden- Now thru January 19, 2015

• Monster Jam/Monster Trucks- at Izod Center- January 30-31, 2015

• WWE Wrestling LIVE at the Izod Center- January 24, 2015

• Chuggington LIVE at NJPAC in Newark- January 30, 2015

• Sesame Street Presents The Body at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City- February 2–May 3, 2015

• Imago Theatre’s FROGZ at MAYO Performing Arts Center-Feb. 8, 2015

• Peter Pan the Musical at Wilkins Theatre in Union at KEAN University- February 20-28, 2015

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(Continued from cover) Even still, the hard work you bring to your classroom sometimes will go unnoticed even though you secretly want an apple on your desk. Yet, no one really knows how much time you spend perfecting your skills apart from the workplace. Your mission is to prepare students for the best possible future, and you’ll do whatever it takes to keep them from slipping through the cracks. The cracks of life can have a detrimental effect on a student, especially when he or she believes that their destiny is far less than greatness.

As an educator, you see firsthand what struggles each student face through the learning process. However, you go the extra mile and commit yourself to the success of the student. Those “aha” moments give you a victory dance when he or she finally gets it proving that you are a highly qualified teacher. You celebrate and rejoice with positive affirmations like “I knew you could do it” or “You can do anything you put your mind to.” This scenario is what a student will remember most when he or she comes to a stumbling block in their education; you were their greatest cheerleader who believed in them.

A principal used to tell his students to do the right thing even when no one was looking. The teacher took that same advice and

applied it to her own life. This touching story happened to an educator who went beyond the normal school hours to help struggling students after school. After spending more than half a year consistently working with these students, the principal took notice and invited her to a luncheon for teachers. At the event, a speaker stood up and began giving a speech on the qualities of a good teacher. She applauded as the speaker announced the recipient of the Teacher of the Year award. Her named was called, and she was greeted with a standing ovation. Shocked, she went up to the podium to receive her award along with a one thousand dollar check for her outstanding efforts.

Feel-good stories like these happen but not to every teacher who makes this their career. What person doesn’t want to receive acknowledgement for all they do, especially when their profession requires teachers to do everything possible to equip students with the knowledge to compete in a global society. If there’s one thing you should always ask yourself when you are feeling discouraged is who am I here for. This is the time self-examination is required.

The reasons to why you became a teacher is more powerful than any other profession on earth. You are responsible for cultivating

a generation of learners who are governing and re-inventing the world. You empower dream chasers to visualize their future career goals and believe they are actually attainable with determination and hard work. You foster creative minds to be productive in their communities and make a difference in the world. You help students who feel their lives are hopeless and give them a new direction. You develop character and instill morals that many students will carry for the rest of their lives. More importantly, the greatest gifts you can give to a student is believing, inspiring, encouraging, motivating and uplifting them, so they may one day say I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for you being my teacher.

It’s nice to want to receive praise and feel appreciated for all you do, but there might never come a thank-you or a job well done. Will you be satisfied if no one pats you on the back? Yes, you feel overworked and underpaid at times, but considering all this, teaching is not a profession for those who are looking for wealth. The only wealth that comes out of your effort is enriching students by exposing them to a world full of knowledge and endless possibilities, and that my good friend is priceless.

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SIBERIAN HUSKYOriginated in North Eastern Siberia the Husky is a medium to large breed and belongs to the Spitz genetic family. Huskies are friendly, gentle, intelligent and athletic and with wolf like appearance, piercing blue or multi-colored eyes makes them a household choice for some. This breed was first developed as sled dogs with some still being used in this capacity. Huskies colors vary from black to white along with a brown/red color. Although these dogs may be a household choice, keep in mind that they can be difficult to train, with a reputation for being escape artists. So if you have a Husky or are looking to add one to your family be sure that your property is escape proof because these dogs will find a way to wander.

DALMATIANOriginated in the historical region of Dalmatia in Croatia, Dalmatian’s are active, alert, intelligent, and fast and possess great endurance. They are the only spotted breed and are noted for their black or liver/brown spotted coats. The Dalmatian was used as a carriage dog in the past, and was also used in other capacities such as a hunter, a circus dog and everyone’s favorite a firehouse dog. The Dalmatian is a great companion, but need good training early in life because with their high energy level they can become exhausting to live with if not properly trained.

GOLDEN RETRIEVEROriginated from Scotland, this large breed is amongst one of the friendliest breeds of dogs. With their great temperament, they are reliable, trustworthy, kind and intelligent. These beautiful dogs vary in any shades of gold, cream and beige colors. The name comes from when these dogs were gun dogs that retrieved shot waterfowl such as ducks and game birds during hunting. Retrievers like to play, swim, relax and are quite easy to train.

BEAGLEOriginated from Great Britan, the Beagle is a small to medium size breed and a member of the hound group. These dogs are gentle, even tempered, excitable and determined. They’re usually tri-colored or white in combination with black and tan, brown, or brown/tan. Beagles are scent hounds; they were developed primarily for tracking small game such as rabbit and deer. All in all they are great sized, easy to groom and are peaceful with other pets.

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We’re in Flu season, and Flu shots are highly recommended. After receiving the flu vaccine, the body needs two full weeks to develop antibodies to fight the flu.

Obesity With obesity on the rise, parents should monitor what their children eat on a daily basis and make it a point that their children stay active for approximately 1 hour a day. This will not only help manage your child’s weight; but more importantly, it will help their heart, mind and energy level.

Here are a few healthy nutritional tips. Use them to get you and your family eating right or use them to help get back to the way you used to eat before your eating habits changed.

Eat a variety of natural fruits and vegetables for nourishment… organic are the healthiest because there are no pesticides, etc. All fruits and vegetables supply different nutrients, so a variety is best.

Avoid trans fats contained in snacks and desserts with hydrogenated fats, found in many of kids’ conventional processed foods.

Try cutting down on refined sugar; this is found to be the source of health problems such as obesity, diabetes and dental decay. Try unrefined sweeteners like maple syrup and honey. Cut back on fruit juice or add water to it.

Toss your Teflon cookware. It can cause many varieties of cancers.

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PhysicalsA physical examination together with a medical history is used by your doctor to assist in the diagnosis process. Physical examinations are great for the fact that they can be interpreted immediately. Physical examinations are not only reserved for patients experiencing symptoms but is also recommended as a way of ensuring your general health is good – you won’t always notice symptoms when something is wrong. All the information is recorded which then becomes your medical record.

ImmunizationVaccines work to safeguard children from illnesses and death caused by infectious diseases. Vaccines protect children by helping prepare their bodies to fight often serious, and potentially, deadly diseases. Vaccine-preventable disease levels are at or near record lows. Public health agencies and doctors work closely to improve and sustain immunization coverage and to monitor the safety of vaccines so that this public health success story can be maintained and expanded in the century to come.

Acne TreatmentIt’s important to know that there is no true cure for acne. If untreated, it can last for many years, although acne usually clears up as you get older. The following treatments, however, generally can keep acne under control.

• Be patient. It takes three to six weeks to see any improvement. Give each treatment time to work.

• Be faithful. Follow your program every day. Don’t stop and start each time your skin changes.

• Follow directions. Not using the treatment as directed is the most common reason the treatment fails.

• Don’t use medication prescribed for someone

else. Doctors prescribe medication specifically for particular patients.

• Don’t overdo it. Too much scrubbing makes skin worse. Too much benzoyl peroxide or Retin-A cream makes your face red and scaly.

Allergies in Children• Egg Allergy• Do Allergies Cause Asthma?• Eek! It’s Eczema!• Learning About Allergies• Food Allergies

Scoliosis in ChildrenWithin osteopathic circles, it is well known that scoliosis (apart from structural scoliosis) can often be corrected - especially if the problem is detected early among young children whose skeletal structures are not yet fully developed.

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Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunksKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup cornstarch2 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup vegetable oil

The Sweet And Sour Sauce3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking ProcedurePreheat oven to 325° degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.

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Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.

Add chicken to prepared baking dish. Top with sweet and sour sauce. Place into oven and bake until the sauce has thickened, about 55 minutes, turning over every 15 minutes to evenly coat the chicken.

Serve immediately.

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Potato Soup Made EasyIngredients 1 30 oz. bag of frozen diced hash brown potatoes 1 32 oz. box of chicken broth1 can of cream of chicken soup (10 oz)1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz, not fat free)3 oz. bacon bits1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper to taste

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This Fisher-Price Little People Musical Preschool is perfect for children ages 1-5 years old. These little people help children imagine and pretend the fun they can have in a real preschool, complete with activities which, includes a magical rug, pets and more than 35 different sounds, music and phrases. Priced at $40.00

Looking for something fun to do with family or even friends? Look no more, because here are some great ideas that you can do together as a family.

4 Bowling: Enjoy a fun day or night together at a local bowling alley.

4 Movie night: Rent a movie that everyone will enjoy, pop some popcorn and enjoy.

4 Camp Out: If you don’t have a tent, ask a friend if you can borrow one. Without any electricity for the night, take in your backyard on a camping trip that’s close to home with a real camping feel.

4 Arts and Crafts: Stop at a local craft store and spend $20 on an assortment of crafts and make a project from picture frames to a birdhouse.

4 Game night: Pick up a pack of UNO cards or even a Bingo set, and maybe place a friendly dollar bet. This will be a guaranteed great night.

4 Game console night: Take turns while you play an interactive game of Wii bowling, tennis or even boxing. This will get the adrenaline going.

4 Play Outside: Round up the troops and have a wiffle ball or basketball game. With snowfalls around the corner, go sleigh riding or have a friendly snowball fight.

Don’t forget the little ones, maybe blow some bubbles or make a portrait with sidewalk chalk.

4 Play Inside: Purchase a Lego set and get the family together and start building… who doesn’t like Legos. Draw pictures, put together a puzzle, or build a tent made of blankets. (You know you’ve done it before LOL.)

4 Dinner Party: Round up the family, give each family member ingredients and between everyone enjoy preparing, cooking and eating a sure to be memorable meal.

4 Day Trips: Museum, Zoo, County Fair, Broadway Show, Circus, Sporting Event or even an Amusement Park. All of these trips will have family members excited and ready to go!

With so many fun things to do, these activities make for great times to cherish with the family. So whether you have a family of three or a family of twenty, stop wasting time and get out there and start enjoying yourself while making memories that will last a lifetime.

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CONSCIOUS CHOKINGCannot Cough, Speak, Cry or Breathe

After checking the scene for safety and the injured or ill person, have someone CALL 9-1-1 and get consent. For children and infants, get consent from the parent or guardian, if present.

3 REPEAT STEPS 1 AND 2 UNTIL THE:■ Object is forced out.

■ Person can cough forcefully or breathe.

■ Person becomes unconscious.

WHAT TO DO NEXT■ IF PERSON BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS — Carefully lower

the person to the ground and give CARE for unconscious choking, beginning with looking for an object.

■ Make sure 9-1-1 has been called.

1 GIVE 5 BACK BLOWS■ Adult: ■ Child: ■ Infant:

TIP: For infants, support the head and neck securely. Keep the head lower than the chest.

2 GIVE 5 ABDOMINAL THRUSTS■ Adult: ■ Child: ■ Infant: (chest thrusts for infant)

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Need a vacation this winter? If so maybe you should consider one of these two spots. We picked Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando Florida which tends to be a household favorite and our second choice with the help of others being on the complete other end of the spectrum a true Winter Wonderland Aspen Colorado. See a breakdown on airfare, hotel and rental car accommodations for both vacation spots below:

DISNEY WORLD ON A BUDGETWhat we did with this one was instead of staying directly on a Disney property, our researchers did their homework on nearby rental condos and homes. The prices that are indicated are all approximate prices which have been revealed in research. Airfare cost $248.00 - $300.00 per

person. Hotels average a night $109.00 - $189.00. Home/Condo rentals in Kissimmee (within 5-10 minutes to all parks)

$679.00 – 1,300.00 for a weekly rental with between

3 and 4 bedrooms. Rental car weekly rates $184.00 - $460.00 (economy car-minivan). A 4-day base park ticket for Disney World parks will cost you $274.00 for ages 3-9 and $294.00 for ages 10+.

WANT TO TAKE A SCENIC VACATION SOMEWHERE BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT THE BEACH AND SUN? Straight out of a snow globe with the soaring Colorado Rockies in the background and picturesque landscape is Aspen. The main draw in Aspen is skiing, but there’s more to do than just that. With high end shopping, museums, galleries, festivals and breathtaking

scenery it may be hard to take to the slopes. With all this fun, there is something to do for everyone in the family and most importantly things to do as a family. So no matter how you spend your time, it will be a vacation that you will never forget. The prices that are indicated are all approximate prices which have been revealed in research. Airfare cost $488.00 - $658.00 per person (connecting flights to Denver CO to Aspen). Condo rentals in Snowmass Village $225.00 - $279.00 a night. In downtown Aspen you will find prices a bit lower $139.00 - $279.00 a night. Rental car weekly rates $314.00 - $492.00 (economy car-minivan).

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Trim your shrubs/bushes: This will give intruders less places to hide. Another tip is to make sure all doors and windows are visible to neighbors and passerbys.

2 Keep your blinds closed, especially when you’re not home: This will keep intruders from window shopping.

3 Don’t advertise new purchases: Break apart any boxes of new purchases of TVs, computers, video games etc.. Those types of boxes seen at your curb can entice an intruder for what is new in your home. Also, don’t advertise on Social Media what you just purchased and if you are away somewhere.

4 Purchase motion sensors: This will cause illumination and will help deter the intruder rather than entice with low or no lighting conditions at all.

5 Set indoor timers: Using timers on lights, radios and even televisions a half hour before it gets dark will help make it appear that someone is home.

6 Reinforce all entry points: Make sure all entry doors are either solid wood or steel wrapped wood-core doors.

7 Invest in an alarm system: If entry is made the alarm will sound and help deter the intruder. Most alarm companies will also have Police en route.

8 Install dead bolts: Dead bolts should be used on every entry door.

9 Last but not least, use common sense: Simply lock your windows and doors whenever you leave your home.

Fire Safety Corner

Here are a few Fire Prevention tips to keep in mind:• Your house number on the exterior

of your home must been seen clearly from the street during the day and night. This is important for all emergency personnel.

• Teach children to stay out of the “safety zone” when grown-ups are cooking. The “safety zone” is the 3-foot space around the stove.

• It is very important to have a smoke alarm in every bedroom and a

carbon monoxide detector/detectors in your home. (You should install new batteries in all smoke detectors once a year if the detectors are not hard wired to your home electrical system). A good way to remember is when you change your clocks for daylight savings you should be replacing your fire detector battery.

• Household members must have a fire escape plan and always have a meeting place outside.

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