Cubcat News 11-28-12 - Henderson County Public Schools
Cubcat News 11-28-12 - Henderson County Public Schools Cubcat News 11-28-12 - Henderson County Public Schools
Page 2 Cubcat News 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 Volume 1, Issue 1 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 Page 3 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.
D.A.R.E By: Ben Harper<br />
I n fifth grade we are<br />
starting D.A.R.E which means<br />
Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education.<br />
We are learning about<br />
what the responsibilities of our<br />
bodies and how to have good<br />
hygiene and smell good. Hygiene<br />
means taking showers, brushing<br />
your teeth, putting on clean<br />
clothes, and putting on deodorant<br />
[if you want to] Also in dare<br />
the officers want to prevent<br />
every kid to smoke. Smoking<br />
makes your lungs moldy and you<br />
get addicted to it. Smoking also<br />
makes your breath smell and<br />
makes your teeth very, very<br />
yellow! So basically we shouldn't<br />
Volume 1, Issue 1<br />
smoke, chew tobacco, and everything<br />
else that is bad for you.<br />
That is what D.A.R.E is all about.<br />
Later in D.A.R.E you get to do a<br />
D.A.R.E dance (maybe) and you<br />
get to come as friends and<br />
dance. We haven't done it yet<br />
but I'm sure it is fun. D.A.R.E is<br />
fun so be looking forward to it<br />
HES!<br />
By: Ben Harper<br />
Page 3<br />
Joke of the Week!<br />
The joke of the week is…<br />
(Drum roll, please)<br />
Did U know that Davy Crocket<br />
Had 3 ears<br />
Why, yes a left & right ear & a wild<br />
frontier!!!<br />
By: Katie Lawson<br />
From the Times <strong>News</strong><br />
By: Lauren Hart &<br />
Chip Gardo<br />
Connor Kain, right, was diagnosed<br />
with diabetes in second<br />
grade and now Fifth-grader Connor<br />
Kain and his friend, Andrew<br />
Edney, emerged together from the<br />
doors of <strong>Henderson</strong>ville Elementary<br />
School Tuesday, talking back<br />
and forth and carrying basketballs.<br />
On Saturday, Andrew 10, and the<br />
students at <strong>Henderson</strong>ville Elementary<br />
threw their full support<br />
behind Connor, who was diagnosed<br />
with juvenile diabetes in<br />
second grade, by holding the Kids<br />
Walk to Cure Diabetes. The fundraiser<br />
was from 10 a.m. until<br />
noon at <strong>Henderson</strong>ville High<br />
School on Dietz Field.<br />
<strong>Henderson</strong>ville Elementary students<br />
and staff sold paper shoes to<br />
raise money until Nov. 16, with<br />
the money benefitting the Juvenile<br />
Diabetes Research Foundation.<br />
<strong>Henderson</strong>ville Elementary received<br />
10 percent of the funds.<br />
The Kiwanettes<br />
offered face painting at the event, and Lt. Tim Griffin of the <strong>Henderson</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Sheriff's Office was the deejay.<br />
The idea Plans for the walk began forming a year ago, said Diana Edney, Andrew's<br />
mother.<br />
"It all started with a big cinnamon roll," she said. Andrew was troubled that his friend<br />
could not eat a cinnamon roll. Connor has to keep tabs on everything that he eats, and<br />
Andrew wanted his friend to be able to eat a cinnamon roll anytime he wants.<br />
"I find it refreshing and unusual that someone 10 years old is compassionate and cares<br />
for his friend like that," said Connor's mom, Susan Kain.<br />
The two moms put their heads together over the last year because Andrew wouldn't let<br />
them forget. He wanted to find a way to help Connor. What if there was a cure for juvenile<br />
diabetes, and all kids could eat cinnamon rolls His friend, Andrew Edney, has<br />
helped organize a Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes.<br />
"It feels awesome," Andrew said of the event finally happening. "It would make me<br />
happy (for people to come)."<br />
As for Connor, he's appreciative of the support from a friend.
Change language