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Book Review/’Marley’s Ghost’

  Marley’s Ghost By Brian Katcher Marley may be dead, but he’s as much a character as anyone in this book. In fact, he reminds me of folks I’ve sat in AA meetings with over the years, crusty on the outside, but scratch them and you find they’re filled with the marshmallow of regret. If […]

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Word of the Week

Hibernation(Hi-ber-nay-shun)A slowing down process that some animals use to survive the cold, dark winter months. They stay in their burrows or dens and rest. Their heart rate and breathing slow down and their body temperature lowers so they use less energy. Bears and groundhogs are two of the animals that hibernate in winter.James liked the […]

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Current Events: Groundhog Day

In the United States and Canada, Groundhog Day occurs on February 2. It is a yearly tradition that predicts, with the help of a groundhog, if spring will be warm and pleasant or cold and yucky.It’s important to know something about the four seasons here in North America.  It will help explain why Groundhog Day […]

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Kids in the Kitchen

Baked Quesadillas Ingredients: tortillas fillings are up to you! (Ex: Chicken, black beans, cheese, pulled pork, shrimp, peppers, and onions) Directions: How to make quesadillas in the oven: You can use this method to make any type of quesadilla in the oven. Here are the basic steps for how to make baked quesadillas instead of […]

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Word of the Week

AristocratSomeone from the ruling class, usually those with nobility, money, or both.May always drank tea with her little finger sticking out, pretending to be an aristocrat.

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Current Events: Mozart

Mozart, who wrote some of the world’s most beautiful music, is about to have a birthday. On January 27 he will be 267 years old. Or would be if he were alive. He died in 1791.In his name, the z has a ts sound, so Mozart rhymes with  ‘notes art’. We say Mozart, and everyone […]

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Kids in the Kitchen

Overnight Oats Overnight oats use simple ingredients, are rich in many nutrients, can be made in large batches, and don’t require any heating. Simply mix the ingredients, refrigerate overnight, and add your favorite toppings in the morning. Most overnight oats recipes are based on the same few ingredients. Here is the secret formula! Ingredients: Oats. […]

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Book Review: ‘Thank You, Sarah; The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving’

Thank You, Sarah; The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving By Laurie Halse Anderson    Illustrated by Matt Faulkner If it was not for Sarah Hale’s stubbornness and persistence in the 1800s, you would likely have to attend school instead of celebrating Thanksgiving with 2 days off in November. ‘Thank You, Sarah’ is a historical picture book cleverly […]