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Forest Hills Elementary SchoolKaren Johnson recently visited our first grade class to help them understand the meaning of past, present and future. Displaying a variety of items from the past, Karen explained to the students how children and played during the days of early America. The hands-on presen-tation was received enthusiastically by the students and served to reinforce their first grade social studies curriculum.

O. T. Bonner Middle SchoolStudent Fun Time AfternoonStudents were recently treated to an after-noon of fun activities by the Student Activities

Committee. At-tendance was a reward for good conduct. The students enjoyed free popcorn and drinks, inflatable games, karaoke, board games, and social time. Everyone had a great afternoon! Perhaps the most fun part of the afternoon was seeing many of the faculty, administration, and staff take turns on the inflatable slide.

I. W. Taylor Elementary School Helping Victims of Hurricane Sandy Students participated in a canned food drive for the Salvation Army and a fund drive for victims of Hur-ricane Sandy. Both of these events were sponsored by the SGA. The amount collected for Hurricane Sandy victims was $66.78. There were 858 cans of food donated for the Salvation Army. Thanks to all who shared some of what they had.

On December 13, members of West Main Baptist Church participated in our annual sing-a-long and to pass out presents to all the students. This has be-come one of the most beloved traditions at Woodrow. All of the students, faculty, and staff would like to thank the members of WMBC for their generosity and for helping to make this holiday season just a little bit brighter for all of us.

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Target Awards Field Trip Grant to I. W. Taylor Teacher Second grade teacher Karen Doss has been awarded a $700.00 grant from Target for a project entitled, “Children In Action” or “CIA.” The grant, in partnership with the Danville Science Center, will allow all Taylor second graders to become mem-bers of the Danville Science Center. Membership will permit them to have numer-ous visits to the center as well as personnel from the center visiting the school with hands-on activities and lessons for investigating the world around them. The students will be exposed to various science concepts especially those included in the Virginia Standards of Learning for Science. Again, congratulations to Miss Doss, her second grade team (Zee Clark, Pam Manning), and the second graders at Taylor Elementary!

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Salvation Army Canned Food Drive

For over ten years the school has sponsored a food drive to support the Salvation Army Can Drive. This year Physical Education teacher April Schill-Booth spearheaded the drive. Students from every grade level and classroom brought in canned goods to share with others this holiday season. The students donated 1,456 food products during the month.

Ms. Reed’s 3rd Grade class brought in the most donations with 173 food items. Students in Ms. Smith’s, Ms. Still’s, and Ms. Barker’s classes brought in over 100 food items. Con-gratulations to our students for their charity and citizen-ship.

GIFTED SERVICES IN DAN-VILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In accordance with state regulations, Danville Public Schools provides services for students identified in the area of General Intellectual Aptitude under a policy titled, Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted. Screen-ing for students in DPS occurs annu-ally, is multifaceted, and is conducted on a continuous basis. Students may be considered for gifted services through a referral by a parent, teach-er, or other knowledgeable person. Referrals are best received in writing. Once a referral is received a gifted re-source teacher will begin the creation of a student profile consisting of abil-ity and/or achievement test data, aca-demic record, writing sample, gifted behavior scale, and biographical data. Completed profiles are considered by the school’s gifted committee.

Further information is avail-able on the DPS web site. A request for printed information or answers to questions may be addressed to the Director of Gifted Education, DPS, PO Box 9600, Danville, VA 24543.


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On Monday, December 17, faculty and staff of Southside Elementary School wore white and green, their school colors, in honor of Sandy Hook School in Newtown, CT. As educators, this inci-dent really hit home for our schools. Teach-ers, administrators and other staff members of

Southside Elementary School wanted to do something to show their support for all the individuals that were involved in the horrific tragedy.

PICTURED:1st row Angie Beck, Andrea Huffstetler, Frances Cotner2nd row Julie Owens, Leah Reese, Laura Walker, Deborah Buckner, Jeanette Bell, Megan Lakey, Sonya Soyars3rd row Susan Daniel, Shauna Adkins, Denise Dawson, Ellen Hawker, Elizabeth Turpin, Kim DeBoe, Lesley Farmer, Jennifer Oakes, Shannon Johnson, Kish Jefferson, Nancy Ezell4th Vickie Dillard, Alberta Greene, Ann Carwile, Susan Painter, Nancy Brown, Rachel Terry, Natalie Long

The students at Gretna Elementary School held a canned food drive for the Northern Pittsylva-nia County Food Bank. The students brought in over 1,700 cans of food. Mrs. Kim Dawson and Mrs. Holly Maxwell's classes brought in the most cans of food per homeroom.

Ms. Maxwell’s ClassLeft to Right: Jennifer Canares, Lakeva Farmer, Aaron Mattox, A.J. Hines, Jessica Witcher

Ms. Dawson’s ClassFront row: Casper Saunders, Rayann Harris, Selena Canares, Kaylee Shumaker, Ethan KitchensBack row: Abby Short, Ava Lacks, Ja’Mya Royal

Grace Audrey Powell, a ten (10) year old in the 4th grade at South-side Elementary School recently held a canned food drive for the local Salvation Army. Grace wanted to do something nice for the community in honor of “Christmas” and the holiday sea-son. Grace just didn’t feel good about the thoughts of “anyone” going without a warm meal for the holiday season. So with the “massive” help from her fellow students at Southside Elementary School, Grace was able to collect 893 cans of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Grace also challenged the students with the promise of a pizza party for the classroom with the highest per-centage of donations. The money for the pizza party came from her own “piggy bank” savings. Mrs. Laura Walker’s third grade class won with the highest percent-age of cans per students. Grace would like to thank everyone that participated and wishes them a Happy Holiday.

Gretna Elementary School had a packed house for their first ever Winter Ball on December 7, 2012. Students raised money to compete for Prince & Princess for Grades K-4 and King & Queen for Grade 5. The students and adults as well could not believe their eyes as they entered the gym that had been transformed into a beauti-ful Ball Room decorated like a winter wonder-land. The students danced the night away as DJ, Katherine Blair, played a variety of music to keep them up on their feet.This was a great fund raiser with a total of over $7,600.00 being raised. The money will be used to provide Smart Boards for classrooms.The Gretna Elementary Faculty, Staff, and PTO Board are very appreciative for the efforts put forth by everyone who helped in any way to contribute to a very successful fund raiser and an evening full of fun.

Pictured:Row 1: Left to right Abbigail Merricks, Noah RobertsRow 2: Isaac Rigney, Stella Lovelace, P.J. Lampkin, Kaitlyn MotleyRow:3 Shakira Sibold, Leah Tuggle, Madyson Brown, Ny'Kyi King, A.J. Hines, Auvin Witt, Madison Sanchez, Taylor Holley

Twin Springs Food DriveThe students at Twin Springs Elementary School have been collecting food items for the past two weeks for the Salvation Army. Everyone worked really hard wanting to reach a goal of 1,300 items. The students are so happy with the new school record of 1,332. The students pictured are Paris Atkinson, Taylor Sanom, Brooklyn Shelton, and Chad Adkins.


The fourth and fifth grade students at Southside Elementary School participated in the National Geographic Bee on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. The students were questioned on materials pre-pared by the National Geographic Society. Stu-dents were eager to show what they have learned throughout the years about geography and world events.

Fifth grader Kamber Lee emerged as the first place winner for the school. Second place was claimed by Rebekah Peters, a fifth grader. Third place recognition was earned by fifth grader Na-kyva Williams.

The following students received participation awards: Jacob Miller, Madison Thompson, Ethan Hardy, Sarah Hailey, Cheyenne Williams, Sarah Joy Smith, and Devin Martin.

The school winner will now take a written test to help determine the top 100 scores across the state. Those finalists will compete in their State Bee.

GeographyNakyva Williams, Kamber Lee, Rebekah Peters

Bee ParticipantsFront Row Kamber Lee, Sarah Hailey, Cheyenne Wil-liams, Sarah Joy Smith Back Row Nakyva Williams, Jacob Miller, Madison Thompson, Ethan Hardy, Rebekah PetersNot pictured Devin Martin

Fourth Grade students held a Christmas Program called "Around the World at Christmas Time" on Monday, December 3, 2012. Pittsylvania County teachers brought their babies to enjoy the program.Southside Elementary School hosted a Bingo for Books night on Thursday, December 6, 2012, for grades 1-5. Parents, students, and staff enjoyed a pizza supper, and every child received a free book before the night was over. Santa helped pass out the books and entertain the children during dinner.The Language Committee wishes to thank everyone who made this event possible.

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(NAPS)—A trio of new video games can easily revitalize your family game night, whether your family prefers to battle it out as their favorite superheroes, adventure through magical worlds or cut a rug. Here’s a look at all three games from Ubisoft:• MarvelAvengersBattleForEarth:TheSkrullshavelandedandnowitisuptoyoutounleashyourinnersuper-hero and defeat epic enemies in an adventure based on the Secret Invasion comic book series. In the ultimate super-hero brawler, players will embody one of 20 different superheroes and villains including Iron Man, The Hulk, Cap-tain America and Thor, as well as other fan favorites. Players use motion-controlled gameplay to execute explosive superattacks, unleash devastating special moves, and battle their friends.• RaymanLegends,namedplatformeroftheyearandwinnerofmultipleartisticandmusicalachievements,iscom-ing to the Nintendo Wii U with a brand-new action-filled adventure. “Rayman Legends” makes full use of the power of the Wii U GamePad as Rayman and his friends adventure through mythical worlds in enchanted paintings. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every work of art. Using the touch screen, up to five people can play simultaneously, taking out enemies, manipulating plat-forms, cutting ropes to clear a path and more. • JustDance4:Theworld’sNo.1dancegameisbackwithover40all-newhits,thecoolestdancesandbrand-newfeatures. The tracks come from a variety of top artists, popular genres and hot Billboard songs as well as legend-ary artists to get the whole family up and moving. Challenge family and friends to dance battles with Battle mode or work out with the new Just Sweat mode, which features personalized programs and a real calorie counter. As with all Ubisoft Wii U games, if some-

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Marvel Avengers lets you play a superhero in the battle for Earth.

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Q: Did you hear the joke about the roof? A: Never mind, it's over your head!

Q: How many letters are in The Alphabet?A: There are 11 letters in The Alphabet

Q: David's father had three sons: Snap, Crackle, and ?A: David!

Q: If you were in a race and passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in?A: 2nd place!

Q: What is the center of gravity?A: The letter V!

Q: What English word has three consecutive double letters?A: Bookkeeper


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TIPS1) The words “courage” and “bravery” are usually reserved for people who have done remarkablethings. It’s important to recognize what’s brave and courageous in everyday situations. Telling the truth is courageous, especially when the truth hurts or when a punishment is sure to follow.It’s also courageous to “do the right thing”, especially when peer pres-sure makes “the right thing” an unpopular choice.

2) Kids today are bombarded with images of superheroes like Bat-man, Superman and Power

BEiNG BRAvE MEANs BEiNG sMART Too!Olympic athletes are very brave, don’t you think? They train incredibly hard for many years to be good enough to par-ticipate in the Olympics. They compete against the greatest athletes in the entire world! Think for a moment about an Olympic diver. She slowly climbs up all those steps to the high dive and positions herself. Down below there are thousands of people watching and waiting anxiously, including her friends and family. Millions of other people are glued to their television sets and radios around the world.She must dive perfectly to get agold medal. Her teammates and her country are depending on her. It takes a lot of courage to do that,right? But do you think she’s scared? Absolutely! But because she’s so courageous, she’ll try to overcome her fears and do the best that she can do.Think about a firefighter when an alarm sounds and the bell rings at the fire station. He gets into his special clothes and his spe-cial boots and helmet and he finds his place on the firetruck.He and the other firefighters race to the scene of the fire! An office tower is engulfed in flames, and he has to venture into that burn-ing building to fight those flames.The people inside are counting on him to save their lives! He’d have to be unbelievably brave to do that, right? Do you think he’s scared? Definitely! But because he’s so courageous, he’ll try to overcome his fears and do the best that he can do.That’s what courage is all about.Trying to do the best that you can do, even when you’re afraid.But you know something else about courage? Courage means being smart and making the right choices.The Olympic diver and the firefighter are specially trained to do their jobs. They’ve practiced what they do for many years. If you had never gone swimming,you wouldn’t dive off a fifty foot diving board, would you? That’s not bravery, that’s called not being smart! Would you runinto a burning building without protective equipment, and without knowing what you’re doing? That’s not courage, that’s not using your brains!Courage is trying hard and doing the right thing. If you try to do the best you can all the time, and make the right choices every day, you’ll be a hero,too!

Rangers. These “fantasy”figures battle entire armies of bad guys,jump off buildings,fly,and lift objects ten times their size.Some children have a tough time separating reality and fantasy. Try to help your child understand that being brave is also being safe and smart,and avoiding dangerous and reckless situations.

3) You may believe your child is “too old” to be afraid of whatever it is that gives him/her the willies. Belittling your child by calling those fears “silly” or “childish” probably won’t help remove the fear. Work with your child patiently to overcome this fear. If your child

realizes you’re there for support and guidance, it will help him/her regain confidence and courage.

4) Children frequently have the perception that adults are all-pow-erful and fearless. Make sure your child knows there’s nothing wrong with being afraid. Everyone has experienced fear at some timein their lives. It might help your child deal with his/her insecurity if you could “reveal” something that scared, or still scares you. Then perhaps you could explain the steps you’ve taken to overcome your fear.


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WCA Alumni Night January 25th During halftime of the Varsity Boy's Basketball Game we will retire the jer-sey of former standout basketball player, Justin Stegall.

LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA KITSThe WCA Band is selling not only Little Caesar’s pizza kits but also breadsticks, snacks, and cookie dough. All orders and full payment are due on Tuesday, January 15, by 3:00 pm. There will be no late orders and no extras. Please see a Band member or contact the Band room at 822-0800, ext. 27. All orders must be picked up between 12:00-3:00 pm on Monday, January 28th.

EDEN BUS DRIVER NEEDEDCharlie Cox has been our faithful Eden bus driver for the past several years. The Lord has given Charlie a new ministry, and today (Friday, January 4) is his last day. There are people in place to fill-in temporarily, but we are now accepting applications for a permanent bus driver for this route between Osborne Baptist Church (Eden, NC) and Westover Christian Academy.

WCA — FAITH IN ACTIONThroughout the last few weeks, WCA students have been sharing the love of Christ with others.· The K3 class provided gloves, mittens, and hats for the children for the Dan-ville Community Christmas dinner.· The K4 class brought in canned goods for God’s Storehouse and is providing hats and mittens for the Danville Community Christmas dinner.· The K5 class provided children’s books for the Danville Community Christ-masdinner.· The 1st grade class provided adult hygiene items for the Danville CommunityChristmas dinner.· The 2nd grade classes packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. They are also collecting items to help local children through Crossroads Min-istry.· The 3rd grade classes collected Christmas stockings filled with items for thechildren at the Danville Community Christmas dinner.· The 4th grade classes collected money for blankets which were distributed atthe Danville Community Christmas dinner.· The 5th grade class collected coats and personal items for the Danville Com-munity Christmas dinner.· The 6th grade classes packed 4 military boxes for Joshua Ross (father of Maddie and Matt). The boxes will be sent when he returns to Afghanistan.· The Honor Society organized a food drive which collected 1,232 cans for theSalvation Army food pantry.We would like to THANK YOU, their family, for your part in the above proj-ects.

CAFETERIA MENU CHANGES — STARTING JANUARY 7Starting next week, there will be a NEW vendor for Tuesday —

Cookout Restaurant.Also, Monday’s vendor and Wednesday’s vendor have had price changes

for SOME of the items.

Pizza Hut— Monday (Starting January 7)Cheese Pizza ------------------------------------- $1.50 / slice New pricePepperoni Pizza ---------------------------------- $1.50 / slice New priceSupreme Pizza ----------------------------------- $1.75 / slice New price

**All other prices are unchanged

Cookout Restaurant— Tuesday (Starting January 8) Small Cheeseburger----------------------------- $1.50 New itemCorn Dog ------------------------------------------- $1.00 New item

Grilled Chicken Wrap ---------------------------- $2.00 New itemCrispy Chicken Wrap ---------------------------- $1.75 New item

Wendy’s — Wednesday (Starting January 9)Chicken Nuggets (6-count) -------------------- $2.00 New price

Chili -------------------------------------------------- $2.00 New priceBaked Potato -------------------------------------- $2.00 New price

**All other prices are unchanged

SPIRIT WEEK/HOMECOMING 2013 — MONDAY—FRIDAY, JANUARY 14-18This year’s Spirit Week is January 14-18, which culminates on Friday, January 18, with Homecoming. The theme for this year is: “God Is.....” Exciting activities are planned with dress-up days, decorating contests, special chapels, a pep rally, etc.

DRESS-UP SCHEDULEMONDAY: Team Day — Clothing representing your favorite college or professional team. TUESDAY: Decade Day — Select an outfit from a decade of the past: 1950’s—1980’s. WEDNESDAY: Mismatch/Backwards Day — Clothing worn backwards; outfits that don’t match. THURSDAY: Character Day — Dress up as a character from literature, history, or the movies. FRIDAY: School Spirit Day (WCA colors)

Grades 12 and 8: Wear Black Grades 11 and 7: Wear Red Grades 10 and 6: Wear White Grades 9 and 5:Wear Silver

NOTE: All clothing must be within the dress code guidelines for length and modesty. No PJs or cross dressing allowed. Avoid scary or evil appearance.

WCA HOMECOMINGFriday, January 18th, 2013

Varsity Girls’ Game vs. Clover Garden - 4:30 pmVarsity Boys’ Game vs. Clover Garden - 6:00 pm

Homecoming Court Presentation to follow

DANVILLE REGISTER & BEE ALL-METRO FALL SPORTS TEAMS

The Danville Register & Bee recently announced their All-Metro fall sports teams. For the All-Metro Volleyball team, our own Leah Clayton was named as Player of the Year (WCA’s 2nd Volleyball Player of the Year in a row). Coach Jim Barber was named the Vol-leyball Coach of the Year for the 2nd year in a row.Leah Hand and Natalie Petrovich made First Team Volleyball All-Metro. Blair Bolton, Macenzie Fulcher, Morgan Hutcherson, and Erin Mays made Second Team Volleyball All-Metro. Tyler King was named to the Cross Country First Team All-Metro.

We want to congratulate these athletes as well as all our fall sports teams for a great season.


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Hey Kids and Parents! Every New Year we have resolutions so I’d like to give you guys 3 Healthy resolutions as a challenge to do every day! Why should we do the following every day: 1) Exercise often, 2) Eat Healthy, and 3) get plenty of Rest? Well the answer is because it helps each one of us to have a stronger body, mind, and spirit! Being stronger Physically, Emotionally, Mentally, and in your Heart is what we should try to do each and every day! How does Exercise help?Exercising regularly and being active in sports and games each and every day helps to strengthen our bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. Exercise also helps us to burn body fat, breathe better, and stay lean so we can run faster, jump high, and move more quickly. Exercise makes us a better athlete if we like to play sports. Being ac-tive just helps our bodies to move better and faster and more efficient. Being an active person in sports, outdoor games, or exercising and not sitting around playing video games all day or watching TV helps us to use up our energy to sleep better. Exercising, being active, play-ing games, and moving makes our hearts stronger too! When we stay active and exercise we want to eat more foods too so that means we should look below to how eating healthy helps you. How does Eating Healthy help?If you are exercising regularly and being active in sports and games then you will get a bigger appetite. It’s really important to choose healthy food items and I have a list below of healthy options but it’s also important you make sure to eat in moderation. Do not eat until you are stuffed and full, only eat until satisfied. Try to eat 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner) with 3 snacks (Mid-Morning, Late Af-

ternoon, & After Dinner) each day. When you get a bigger appetite you need to choose healthy foods such as the following:ProtEins:Unsalted Peanuts, Natural Peanut Butter, Natural Almond Butter, Beans, Cottage Cheese, Canned Tuna, Chicken Breasts, Canned Chick-en, Whey, Casein, and Soy Protein Shakes (low-carb / low-sugar), Fresh Halibut, Fresh Flounder, Tilapia, Unsalted Almonds, Low Fat or Skim Milk, Unsalted Walnuts, Low Calorie Cheese – Sliced and Stick, Eggs, Tuna Steaks, Low Sugar Yogurt, Buffalo, Bison, Rabbit, Deer/Venison, Soy Nuts, Soy BurgersComPlEx CarboHydratEs:Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Whole Grain Breads and Bagels, Sweet Po-tatoes, Red Potatoes, White Potatoes, Whole Grain or Long Grain Rice, Brown Rice, Whole Wheat Pasta, Veggie Pasta, Kashi Cereals, QuinoaFruits:Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Pears, Bananas, Blueberries, Strawberries, Papayas, Blackberries, Cranberries, Kiwi, Mangos, Plums, Grapefruits, Oranges, Tangerines, Pineapple, Watermelon, Can-taloupe, Honeydew Melons VEGEtablEs:Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Green Beans, Fresh Cucumbers, Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Spinach, Salad in a Bag, Fresh Lettuce – Iceberg and Romaine, Fresh or Frozen Cauliflower, Fresh or Frozen Broccoli, Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Collard Greens, Fresh, Canned, or Frozen Turnip Greens, Canned or Fresh Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Yellow Peppers, Red Peppers, Orange Peppers, Jala-peno Peppers How does Getting Plenty of rest help?Now we talk about getting plenty of rest and sleep each night and day. If you are exercising regularly, playing games, sports, moving around being active and eating healthy foods and staying away from junk foods then you will sleep better at night. Since you will be able to sleep well then make sure to go to bed at a decent hour and try to get at least 8 hours of sleep or more each night. In the afternoons it would be great to get a nap too just to rest your body a bit and re-charge yourself to get an energy boost. When we sleep well at night and get some naps too we always feel better, are not grumpy, have less attitude, and just think more clearly and make better decisions. Happy New Year’s to you and your family and Please remember to al-ways practice Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest everyday to be a healthier, stronger, and more fit you!!

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1) Lay a square of aluminum foil in oven or toaster oven.2) Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°F.3) Split English Muffins (may have to defrost if frozen).4) Spread desired amount of pizza sauce on muffins.5) Sprinkle cheese over sauce.6) Put muffins in oven or toaster oven and bake for 3 minutes.7) Take out 'pizza' (HOT!) and put your toppings on, if you want, add some more cheese. (Keep oven door closed.)8) Return to the oven or toaster oven and bake for another 4 minutes.9) Remove 'pizza' from oven and let cool for at least 1 minute.10) Enjoy!! (Don't forget to turn off the oven or toaster oven and clean up!)


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Join us for our Mardi Gras themed school auction on February 9, 2013. Call us for details or donations regarding our annual auction. The 23rd annual Golf Tournament will be held on May 3, 2013 at Goodyear Golf Club. Contact your SHS classmates and plan to play in our tournament.

Mardi Gras CelebrationSaturday, February 9 6:00 pm - 11:00 pmSHS Holy Family GymTickets $32.00Low Country Boil w/shrimp& grilled chickenLive & Silent AuctionMusic by DJ Bob Turner

Menu ChangesStarting in January, Wednesday’s menu options will change again. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers will be offered for $2.50 each. The potatoes and salad will remain at the current price.

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for KidsHelping your child create New Year's Resolutions is the beginning of teaching your child the importance of setting goals. Goal setting is an important skill your child can take all the way in to adulthood. Here are some resolutions your kids can adapt to get started:

1. I will practice good hygiene. This includes brushing my teeth after meals, washing my hands after going to the bathroom, covering my nose and mouth when I sneeze and cough, and keeping my nails clipped and filed. Proper hygiene is important for good health.

2. I will make it a point to eat healthier. I will eat a fruit and vegetable every day while limiting my sweets. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I will also drink more water and milk while drinking less soda and juice. I will be taking better care of my body by watching what goes in to it.

3. I will be responsible when using the computer. I will not give out any personal information like my full name, birth date, address, phone number, or name of the school I currently attend. I will review Internet safety with my parents and abide by their rules.

4. I will volunteer at my local church or in the neighborhood. I could give my old clothes and toys to kids in need. I could help serve dinner at a soup kitchen. I could clean the litter off the beaches or help out at an animal shelter.

5. I will keep my bedroom organized and my bed made. I will put my dirty clothes in the laun-dry basket and hang my towel up in the bathroom. When I am done with one toy, I will clean it up before taking out the next one.

6. I will work on being polite and not responding to my parent's requests with a smart tongue. I will remember my please, thank you, your welcome, and excuse me's. I will never say curse words or use the Lord's name in vain. I will show respect for my elders with my words.

7. I will do my best in school. I will hand in my homework on time and not wait until the night before my science fair project is due to start working on it. If I need extra help with a subject, I will ask for it or get a tutor.

8. I will be kind to all kids. If I see someone who is sad, I will try to cheer him or her up. If a new kid comes to our school, I will show them around. I will not make fun of any kid, but rather say things that are great about that person.

9. I will get proper exercise. I will join sports I like such as soccer, t-ball, basketball, or volley-ball. I will walk, jog, or ride a bike if it is not the season for the sport I like. When possible I will get outside and enjoy the fresh air.

10. I will limit the time I spend watching television and playing video games to one to two hours per day. I will stay away from shows and games that promote violence or unhealthy living. I will only watch movies that have a rating appropriate for my age.

Top 12 New Year's Resolutions for Teachers

1. Stay PositiveComing off a much-needed break, it’s time to figure out how to make your class-room a happy place for you and your students in the long stretch to summer.

2. Spice Up Your Classroom RoutineTry one new technology or instructional technique each month to keep things new and challenging for you and your students. Making a list and assigning one new thing to each month will help you actually stick to this resolution.

3. Build Fitness into Your CurriculumIt wouldn’t be a resolution list without some mention of better health. Make it a classroom affair with healthy eating lessons, integrating movement into your day-to-day activities and just encouraging you and your students to take care of your bodies.

4. Get Your Work/Life Balance in OrderAs best you can, keep school work at school and enjoy your time at home. Making yourself happy will be better for you AND your students.

5. Give Individual Time & Attention to StudentsIt doesn’t have to be formal one-on-ones, tutoring or meetings, but try to integrate a rotating classroom job in which your students help you do something. You can check in with him/her individually and see how everything is going (whether they’re the best , worst, loudest or quiet-est student in class).

6. Get Organized – Work Smarter, Not HarderWith the fresh start, it’s a great opportunity to get your classroom organization back on track.

7. Don’t Let Admin & School Policies Get You DownThere is nothing you can do to change those annoying policies, unnecessary meetings or mounds of paperwork, so try to take a Zen about the situation rather than letting that sour mood infest you and your classroom.

8. Set Goals & Avoid Autopilot ModeNow, I don’t mean your school and official achievement goals, I mean your own personal classroom goals. What is one or two things you think are important but forget as soon as the flurry of the teaching gets in the way? Write one achievable goal a month on your calendar and make it a priority.

9. Get Students Involved/EmpoweredBy giving students more control over their assignments and activities, they will hopefully take ownership of their education and use their talents and interests in a positive way.

10. Make Better Use of PlanningTime Resolve to bust it out during your planning time so you can take less (or hopefully no) work home with you. It’s tempting to take the much-needed break during your day, but it’ll feel even better to walk away with an empty bag at the end of the day.


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A peanut is in fact not a nut at all. It is a legume.An elephant can’t jump!

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Carlisle's Chatham Campus SCA sponsored a Mit-ten Tree as their Christmas project in December. They asked families, faculty and staff to donate new and unused gloves, hats, mittens and scarves for the Salvation Army. Students who serve as SCA officers demonstrate leadership through community service projects such as these. All donated items were taken to the Salvation Army on December 18 ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Students pictured (L-R) are: Elizabeth Durham, Austin Vicks, Caroline Vicks, Clement Hurt, Colby Owen, Dillon Freeman, Taylor Haymore, Matthew Arnold.

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Reading Buddies Program in Full SwingKindergarten students work with their fifth grade buddies to learn about what it means to be a “communicator.” “Communicator” is one of the 10 Learner Profiles demonstrated by Carlisle students. Being a “communi-cator” speaks to a student’s ability to talk about ideas and express them in writing and in pictures. Here, students practice using Native Ameri-can symbols and sign language in preparation for a feast. Pictured here are Faith Oakes and Austin Vicks and Mackenzie Macam and Amanda Wyatt.

Chatham Kindergarten Science CenterKindergarten students work in pairs as they find an-swers to the pumpkin inquiry question. At this center, students weigh their individual pumpkins using both standard and non-standard forms of measurement. Pictured here are Julia Scott and Emma Weinkauf ScienceKindergarten students practice making careful ob-servations and sketches during a color swirl science experiment demonstrating surface tension. Pictured here are Julia Scott and Chloe Gaye.

Band & Choir Holiday Concert Held December 9

The sounds of the season could be heard yesterday afternoon in the Walker Auditorium as students in grades 4-12 in the Music Department presented their annual Holiday Concert. The fourth, fifth, middle division, and upper division bands all performed a selection of holiday songs, as did the lower divi-sion and middle and upper division choirs.

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Arthur.Arthur who?

Arthur any treats for me?


Mickey.Mickey who?

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Lettuce.Lettuce who?

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A Magnet For Teachers

(NAPSI)—If you were like many children, you may have wondered where teachers go when school is out.

A lot of dedicated, ambitious educators go where they can learn a few lessons themselves.

For example, year after year, thousands of educators representing a diverse range of professional roles, countries and experience levels; leading education experts; hundreds of exhibitors; and journalists and education bloggers choose to attend an annual conference and exhibit show for an unrivaled, world-class professional development experience where they can explore what committed educators are doing to sup-port the success of each learner.

The conference is run by ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. This year’s theme is “Learning: Our Story. Our Time. Our Future.”

More than 400 sessions will be available on topics ranging from teacher effectiveness to leadership strate-gies to implementing the Common Core State Standards. In addition, sessions will focus on effectively integrating the latest technology into instruction. All sessions are developed so that educators can return to their schools and districts and quickly implement what they’ve learned.

An international panel will bring attendees new perspectives on education from around the globe. The as-sociation is injecting a strong student voice into the event as well, with a student panel that will focus on the perspective of education’s most important stakeholders. In addition, there’ll be book signings and author talks where attendees can ask questions and hear about the books they use from the authors they admire.

The 2013 ASCD Annual Conference, held in Chicago from March 16 to 18, even offers attendees opportunities to build their personal net-works.

Notable speakers include the poet Maya Angelou; former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, found-er of Educational Achievement Services, Inc.; Tim Shriver, chairman and CEO of the Special Olympics; and Freeman Hrabowski, president of UMBC.

“ASCD invites educators of all levels from around the world to join us for this premier education event,” said Executive Director and CEO of ASCD Dr. Gene R. Carter. “Now is the time for educators worldwide to join together to tell our story and prepare for our future.”

For more information about ASCD or to register for the Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, visit www.ascd.org.

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School Attendance Matters

(NAPSI)—Nearly 7.5 million U.S. students are chronically absent every school year—missing enough school to put them at severe risk of dropping out or failing to graduate—but a new pub-lic service advertising (PSA) campaign aims to reverse this trend.

The Problem

Research shows that students who attend school regularly in the early years are more likely to learn to read well by the critical 3rd grade milestone, score higher on standardized tests and graduate and go on to college than students who are chronically absent. Education is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty, but chronic absenteeism is most prevalent among low-income students. Chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing at least 10 percent of school days in a given year, or about 18 days, affects the educational outcomes of millions of students.

An Answer

To help, the U.S. Army, through its partnership with the Ad Council, has created a new series of English- and Spanish-language PSAs asking parents of middle school students to remember the influence they have on their children’s attendance, reminding them that even one or two days missed each month of school can jeopardize their child’s chances of graduating.

“The U.S. Army recognizes the immense importance of having an educated public and is deeply committed to programs that benefit America’s youth,” said Mark Davis, Deputy Assistant Secre-tary of the Army.

What You Can Do

Parents, adult influencers, teachers, educational organizations, and advocates are invited to visit www.BoostUp.org. The website offers an assortment of information, resources and ways to get involved, in helping make sure students graduate—including accessing state-by-state dropout statistics, real student stories, information about why students drop out of school and how to help. Parents can access an attendance calculator, courtesy of Get Schooled, where they can chart the cumulative effect of their children’s absences on their education. Visitors can also give students a boost by submitting a text or video message of support on the Boost Nation micro-site (www.BoostNation.org). NFL Philadelphia Eagles player David Sims is the latest celebrity to upload a video there, showing students he cares if they stay in school and wants them to graduate.

“My mother strongly encouraged me to pursue my education, and with caring people in your life, you can reach your goals,” said Sims. “That’s why it’s important we all do our part to inspire at-risk students to stay motivated to keep their eyes on the prize and graduate from high school. Give students a ‘boost’ to show you support them and let them know you believe in them.”

Learn MoreTo find out more about the campaign and how you can help students graduate, visit www.BoostUp.org.


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