Cubcat News 11-28-12 - Henderson County Public Schools

Cubcat News
November
Edited By:
Erin Price
“New” Teachers At H.E.S.
Mrs. Ross
By: Kathryn Thomas
Last year Mrs. Ross was the
4 th grade assistant, but this
year she has stepped it up a
notch. She is now a 1 st
grade teacher!! So I asked
Mrs. Ross how it is different
being a teacher from an
assistant and she responded
with,”I like being a teacher
because I like to have my
own space and to be able to
create activities and do
things my own way. I liked
being an assistant because it
was fun to spend more time
with kids in smaller groups,
and at times when we could
talk more - like lunch or
recess. I think both jobs
are very difficult, especially
this year with our curriculum,
math program, I.M.E.
time, and assessments being
new! Teachers and assistants
are going through a
tough transition this
year. Whether you are a
teacher or an assistant, to
me the best part of the job
is the same - that is the
children,” After reading
what she said would you
rather be a teacher or an
assistant Think about that
and then write down your
preference, grade and
teacher. Then give them to
Kathryn Thomas
(Anderson 5 th grade) before
Caption describing picture or
graphic.
we go on our Christmas
Break, 2012. We will give
you the results in the next
issue!!!
Inside this issue:
Book Review 2
Craft of the Month 2
D.A.R.E. 3
Joke of the Week 3
Connor Kain and the
H.E. S. Walk
3
Student of the Week 4
The Glass Slipper 5
Special points of interest:
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As you know every
year the fifth grade has the
one and only ultimate, one
and only Bizworld! This
super awesome event gives
money to a charity chosen
by the fifth graders. Bizworld
will be taking place in
December. This means
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Christmas presents at extremely
low prices! Get
everything from accessories
to ornaments. This annual
time is a must make
event!
Support your
school by having fun, shop-
ping (especially for you ladies
out there), and getting
gifts for fantastic prices!
What’s not to love So
come on down to Bizworld
and get the best shopping
experience you’ll ever have!
Keep up the great work
Cubcats!
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Book Review by Sophie Tanker: The City Of Ember
Book Review: The City Of
Ember
By: Sophie Tanker
This week I read a book
called The City of Ember by
Jeanne DuPrau. This book is
set in the future in a city
called Ember. Ember is running
out of supplies, and it
needs help. That’s where our
main characters Lina and
Doon come in.
Lina and Doon are so excited
when it’s finally time to pick
their jobs and serve their city.
Doon bursts out, saying that
Ember is losing its supplies.
The mayor is outraged at this
outburst, but he doesn’t show
it in front of the class. Lina
gets the job of Pipeworks,
and Doon gets Messenger.
Eagerly, Lina swaps with
Doon. Lina loves to run, and
she would love to be a messenger.
Doon wants to find
out more about the generator,
and it’s in the Pipeworks.
Weeks later, Lina’s grandma
has a fit and tears the apartment
apart to find a box.
Lina’s little sister, Poppy,
finds it. Lina takes the paper
in to her room and glues it
together. As her knowledge
grows, so does her knowledge
of the paper or “the Instructions,”
as Lina calls it. Lina
shows it to Doon and he figures
out it’s in the Pipeworks
somewhere. Later, they find
out it’s on the fast-flowing
river.
They soon embark on a fastpaced
adventure to find the
“boats” that will take them
away. Will they find the
boats Will they find the city
Or die trying Read the book
and find out!
Virtual Hugs,
Sophie
Craft of the Month By Noelle Swift
“We all know that
first impressions
count, so why not
help your front door
put its best face
forward This
decoration extends a
warm welcome to
guests and allows your
family's personality to
shine.”
from http://familyfun.go.com/
autumn/fall-crafts/fall-nature-
crafts/wreath-for-all-seasons-
940433/
Materials
Embroidery hoops
(see tip below)
Solid-color fabric
or canvas
Paintbrush and
paint, paint pens, or
other decorating tools
(see instructions for
details)
Podge
Outdoor Mod
Greenery, faux
berries, or other seasonal
extras
Grapevine wreath
Floral wire
Instructions
1. For each ornament,
measure the hoop, then cut
a fabric circle that's an
inch larger in diameter.
Sandwich the fabric between
the rings of the
hoop, then pull the fabric
taut and tighten the screw.
Trim any excess fabric.
2. Decorate the ornaments
(see ideas below). Let them
dry, as needed, then apply a
coat of Outdoor Mod Podge
for weatherproofing and let
it dry. Attach the ornaments
and greenery or other extras
to the wreath with lengths
of floral wire. For the greatest
durability, hang the finished
wreath in a protected
spot.
3. Stamp simple shapes by
applying acrylic paint to a
halved apple or a leaf, then
pressing it onto the fabric
(practice on paper first).
Add details with a paint pen.
4. For a 3-D effect, use
strong glue, such as
Crafter's Pick The Ultimate,
to adhere collage materials
like the fishing line shown
here (made from a bit of
cord) and metal charms.
5. Acrylic paint and a
brush are great for creating
bold images like our pie design,
and for livening up the
hoop frames (paint them
before adding the fabric).
For more detailed designs,
such as our horse drawing,
use fabric markers or paint
pens.
Create ornaments from photos
— like the dog portrait
shown here — with inkjetprintable
cotton sheets (we
used Jacquard brand, available
at craft stores). Follow
the package instructions to
transfer a digital shot or
scanned drawing to the fabric,
then use a paint pen for
extra flourishes.

D.A.R.E By: Ben Harper
I n fifth grade we are
starting D.A.R.E which means
Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education.
We are learning about
what the responsibilities of our
bodies and how to have good
hygiene and smell good. Hygiene
means taking showers, brushing
your teeth, putting on clean
clothes, and putting on deodorant
[if you want to] Also in dare
the officers want to prevent
every kid to smoke. Smoking
makes your lungs moldy and you
get addicted to it. Smoking also
makes your breath smell and
makes your teeth very, very
yellow! So basically we shouldn't
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smoke, chew tobacco, and everything
else that is bad for you.
That is what D.A.R.E is all about.
Later in D.A.R.E you get to do a
D.A.R.E dance (maybe) and you
get to come as friends and
dance. We haven't done it yet
but I'm sure it is fun. D.A.R.E is
fun so be looking forward to it
HES!
By: Ben Harper
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Joke of the Week!
The joke of the week is…
(Drum roll, please)
Did U know that Davy Crocket
Had 3 ears
Why, yes a left & right ear & a wild
frontier!!!
By: Katie Lawson
From the Times News
By: Lauren Hart &
Chip Gardo
Connor Kain, right, was diagnosed
with diabetes in second
grade and now Fifth-grader Connor
Kain and his friend, Andrew
Edney, emerged together from the
doors of Hendersonville Elementary
School Tuesday, talking back
and forth and carrying basketballs.
On Saturday, Andrew 10, and the
students at Hendersonville Elementary
threw their full support
behind Connor, who was diagnosed
with juvenile diabetes in
second grade, by holding the Kids
Walk to Cure Diabetes. The fundraiser
was from 10 a.m. until
noon at Hendersonville High
School on Dietz Field.
Hendersonville Elementary students
and staff sold paper shoes to
raise money until Nov. 16, with
the money benefitting the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation.
Hendersonville Elementary received
10 percent of the funds.
The Kiwanettes
offered face painting at the event, and Lt. Tim Griffin of the Henderson County
Sheriff's Office was the deejay.
The idea Plans for the walk began forming a year ago, said Diana Edney, Andrew's
mother.
"It all started with a big cinnamon roll," she said. Andrew was troubled that his friend
could not eat a cinnamon roll. Connor has to keep tabs on everything that he eats, and
Andrew wanted his friend to be able to eat a cinnamon roll anytime he wants.
"I find it refreshing and unusual that someone 10 years old is compassionate and cares
for his friend like that," said Connor's mom, Susan Kain.
The two moms put their heads together over the last year because Andrew wouldn't let
them forget. He wanted to find a way to help Connor. What if there was a cure for juvenile
diabetes, and all kids could eat cinnamon rolls His friend, Andrew Edney, has
helped organize a Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes.
"It feels awesome," Andrew said of the event finally happening. "It would make me
happy (for people to come)."
As for Connor, he's appreciative of the support from a friend.

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Walk To Cure Diabetes (Continued)
"It feels good that people
would do that for me," he
said. "It shows that they
really care."
Connor was diagnosed in June
of 2009, two weeks before
returning to school. Hendersonville
Elementary has played a
vital role in his health since
that day.
"It was really overwhelming,"
Susan Kain said. "The school
was just so supportive."
She was sending her secondgrader
to school with diet responsibilities
and the new task
of injections, which the
school's nurse and staff had to
help him with.
"It was terrifying as a parent,"
she said. "It was almost like
having a chemistry project
every day."
In the last three years, however,
the fear has subsided and life is
normal. Connor got a pump six
months after his diagnosis,
which is hardly noticeable
through his clothes.
"Now that I've gotten used to it,
I'm pretty adjusted to it," he
said.
But Connor has been overwhelmed
by the heartwarming
gesture from the friends around
Student of the Week: Weslyn
him, and support from the community
meant the world to him.
Now all over the world
people are walking to support
diabetes like Hendersonville
supported Connor.
On the internet jdrf website
I read we are very ‘’thankful
for your support’’ ‘’ it
changed my life’’ ‘’ I cannot
express how thankful I am
for your support’’ and many
more people like Connor.
William Gardo and Lauren
Hart wrote about this for the
By Shannon McDermott
This week I have been looking around for a person that stands out, someone who cares and
someone who is kind to others. After a search of the 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grades, I was pointed
toward Weslyn McLaws in the 3 rd grade, by Mrs. Gardo.
Weslyn is happy, spirited, and bright. She always has a smile on her face. She is always
willing to help and is kind to others. Congratulations to Weslyn McLaws!
Remember, this is not the only month you can be chosen for the student of the
month. Keep being respectful and responsible and you might be chosen!
Meet Mrs. Newman By: Flannery Newman
Mrs. Newman has been teaching for 21 years. She started teaching at the age of 23 in Polk County at Tryon Elementary. She
taught there for a long time and then she moved back to Hendersonville. She taught at Bruce Drysdale School for 7 years. Now
she is a first grade teacher at Hendersonville Elementary School. She has taught every grade except for 5 th grade. Her favorite
grade to teach is 1 st grade.
Mrs. Newman loves to read. Her favorite subjects in school were reading and writing. When Mrs. Newman was a little girl
she actually went to Hendersonville Elementary School! Except back then it was called Hendersonville Middle School and only
had 4 th grade through 6 th grade. When she got older she went to Hendersonville High School and then to Appalachian State
University.
Fun Facts:
Favorite animal – river otter
Favorite food – macaroni and cheese
Favorite book character – Junie B. Jones
Favorite Disney character – Winnie the Pooh
Favorite color – pink
Fun Fact – She is my mom!

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The Glass Slipper
An Interview With Some
of “The Glass Slipper”
Cast
Everybody has now
seen the play “The Glass
Slipper!” Mrs. Byrd took
the time to put all the
equipment up and directing
the play. The
people that were in the
play, practiced, practiced
and practiced! I’m going
to be interviewing Katie
Lawson, Sophie Tanker,
Anne Marie Jones, and
Marea Pennell about
their experiences in the
play.
Katie Lawson (Lady
Arrgula, Pirate)
CCNS: Do you have to
work super hard in the
play
Katie: Well, you have to
memorize your lines, so
yes.
CCNS: What was the
hardest part in doing the
play
Katie: You have to not
mess with the make-up,
so that’s pretty hard.
Sophie Tanker (Lady
Luna, Royal Court)
CCNS: What was it like
being in the play
Sophie: It was fun because
you get to bond
with other people that
are in the play and it’s a
friendship you can’t
break!
CCNS: How hard did you
work in the play
Sophie: Hard, because
you have to memorize a
lot of lines but it’s not
like super hard or anything
like that.
Anne Marie Jones (Royal
Court)
CCNS: What was the
hardest part in doing the
play
Anne Marie: Well, probably
learning blocking and
lines.
CCNS: What is blocking
Anne Marie: Blocking is
figuring out where everyone
stands during different
scenes.
CCNS: Would you do it
again sometime
Anne Marie: Yes!
Marea Pennell
CCNS: What was the
funniest part of practice
time
Marea: Mireille couldn’t
say “tartar sauce” so she
always said “tater
sauce”!
CCNS: What was the
saddest part of the play
Marea: Leaving, definitely
leaving!
I enjoyed seeing the
play, and it sounds like it
was a lot of fun participating
in the play.
By: Delaney Jackson
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