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Current Events/ Israeli Palestinian conflict

This month the worst violence in years erupted between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Currently a cease-fire is in effect which has temporarily stopped the violence. According to news reports, the violence – which included bombing – happened because Israeli police officers entered a Muslim mosque and cut the cables to the loudspeakers which were […]

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Current Events/ Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States.  The holiday honors troops who have died in past wars like World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and all those who have died in the Middle East. The national holiday got started on May 30, 1868. Union general John […]

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Word of week

Venerate  (verb) To feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great or holy). We venerate our veterans on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day and Patriot’s Day.

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Current Events/ Armed Forces Day

Several nations of the world hold an annual Armed Forces Day to recognize, venerate, and honor their military forces. It is similar to the Veterans Day of the United States or the Remembrance Day in many other nations. In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. This day […]

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Make a potato maze

1. Make a small hole in the short side of a long cardboard box, such as a shoe box. 2. With an adult’s help, cut out several pieces of cardboard and stick them inside of the box to make a maze like the one pictured. 3. Put a sprouting potato in the end of the […]