We celebrate Presidents’ Day on the third Monday in February. This year it falls on February 20. Many people will have that day off from school and work and many businesses will have Presidents’ Day sales. However, according to federal law, there is no holiday called Presidents’ Day.How do we have a holiday that is […]
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Book Review/’The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense’
The Real Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense by Jon Scieszka Illustrated by Julia Rothman You think you know the classic Mother Goose rhymes, but have you heard about the DADA version? “Dadaism is the rejection of reason and rational thinking.” Britannica says it “favored group collaboration, spontaneity, and chance.” Scieszka, known for […]
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Cauliflower Gratin Ingredients: Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 head cauliflower (about 2pounds), green leaves removed Olive oil, for drizzling 1 small leek, white and light green part only, very thinly sliced Kosher salt and black pepper ¾ cup heavy cream 6 ounces sharp white Cheddar, grated (about 1½ cups) Preparation: Step 1: Heat oven […]
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Word of the Week
Suffrage.(Rhymes with TOUGH ridge.)The right to vote in public political elections.When Mabel voted in the presidential election, she was thankful for the Womens’ Suffrage movement that made her vote possible.
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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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How do you say that in …
English: hibernationFrench: hibernationSpanish: hibernaciónGerman: WinterschlafItalian: letargoArabic: alsubat alshitwiu السبات الشتويChinese: Dōngmián 冬眠
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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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English: lunarFrench: lunaireSpanish: lunarGerman: MondItalian: lunareArabic: qamari قمريChinese: Yuèqiú 月球
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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 […]