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Cold, snowy weather, jingle bells, twinkling lights and candy canesare all signs that December has arrived! It’s the last month of thisyear and there is certainly a feeling of anticipation in the air. Peopleare busy making plans and preparing for the holidays, also known asthe “hustle and bustle” of the holiday season! Christmas, Hanukkahand Kwanzaa are all holidays celebrated in December, where songs,decorations, candles and giving gifts are part of their beautiful tradi-tions.

Kids and teachers are especially excited to have time off from schoolthis month. What are you going to do over your break? Our Sportsand Fitness page talks about two fun winter activities you can try - ski-ing and snowboarding. Also, with enough snow, you can always finda hill to go sledding with your friends.

Kids’ World News wishes you the happiest of holidays this Decem-ber and a wonderful time sharing the joy of the season with your fam-ily and friends!

Happy Holidays to all!

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Rafflesia is a five petaled parasitic flowering plant! What doesthat mean? It means that they have no true roots, stems, orleaves of their own. They also lack chlorophyll so they are inca-pable of photosynthesis. They live off a plant in the grapevinefamily. Rafflesia grow entirely embedded within the host plant theyparasitize. So, they are only visible when they erupt from the hostplant as a flower bud. These flowers only last a few days beforethey decompose.

There has been discussion over which family these giganticplants belong to and Harvard professors, using DNA, have foundthat these plants are in the same family as poinsettias and castorbeans. That was surprising as poinsettias have small flowers andthe rafflesia arnoldii has HUGE flowers. In fact, one flower canweigh up to 22 pounds! They are also over 39 inches in diame-

ter!They were discovered in the Indonesian rain forest by Dr. Arnold’s

guide in 1818. They were named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raf-fles, who was in charge of the expedition. They can be found inSoutheastern Asia on the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, andthe Philippines. In the tropical rainforests where they grow, the cli-mate is continuously warm and humid.

Rafflesias smell HORRIBLE! They smell like rotting flesh. Thatis how they got their nickname of the “corpse flower.” The raffle-sia attracts insects such as flies and carrion beetles who transportpollen from make to female flowers.

Because the rafflesias are so rare, they benefit the places theygrow with tourism. Thousands of people go just to try and findthem!

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The St. Gerard fifth graders enjoyed a beautiful day in October atGreenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. Students were able to see how thepioneers lived. Taking a walk surrounded by thousands of carvedpumpkins, fifth graders saw how early Americans made their mark onour country by farming, glass blowing, pottery making, weaving, andso much more. They were also able to understand how some of thesepioneers influenced American history. From Thomas Edison’s work-shop to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, theywere able to go back in time to see the innovation and ideas that madeour country what it is today.

The 4th graders recently were able tosee the presentation of "A ChristmasCarol" put on at Lansing Catholic High.All the 4th grade classes throughout theDiocese of Lansing were invited to at-tend.

After the play, the students were able toeat lunch with the cast. What a fun dayat Lansing Catholic High School!

The 5th graders and 1st graders at St. GerardSchool are pen pals for the school year and domany things together. One of the special activitiesis the 5th graders make an Advent Calendar to helpthe 1st graders prepare for Christmas. Thesebeautiful, detailed Advent Calendars have a win-dow to open each day until Christmas. Behind thewindow is a special way to celebrate Advent. The5th graders remember being in 1st grade and re-ceiving an Advent Calendar so presenting them totheir 1st grade pen pal is even more special.

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Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Set it aside. Melt the semi-sweet chips in a microwave safe container. Heat on 50% power for oneminute. Stir and repeat if necessary until the chocolate is melted andsmooth. Pour the chocolate onto the cookie sheet and spread it to abouta 1/4 inch thickness with the back of a spoon. Using the same method,melt the white chocolate chips with the oil. Add the peppermint extractand food coloring. Stir it well. Pour the mixture over the chocolate layerand spread to about 1/8 inch thickness with the back of a spoon. Drawthe tip of a butter knife through the layers to create swirls. Refrigerateuntil firm - about 30 minutes. Remove the bark from the pan. Peel offthe waxed paper. Set the bark on a cutting board and cut it into 2 dozenbars. Your parent will have to help with this part. Store in an airtight con-tainer in the refrigerator.

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Enjoy Skiing andSnowboarding!

No matter which winter sport you choose, staying warm is impor-tant. The right clothing and equipment will help you do just that.Dressing in layers is important. Some of the newer fabrics for coldweather will give you the warmth of layers without all the bulk. Askan adult if you're not sure what to wear outside.

Staying warm isn't just about feeling comfortable. Your bodyneeds to stay warm to work properly. When your body is at the righttemperature, it won't need to spend as much energy getting warm.If you're dressed properly, it means you can stay outside longer

without worryingabout frostbite.

Before you hitthe slopes to ski orsnowboard, makesure you have theright equipment —and that it fits youright. Many kidshave problems be-cause the equip-ment they use istoo big for them. Itmay have be-longed to an olderbrother or sisterand were hopingthat they could"grow into it." In re-ality, equipmentthat is too big willmake it hard foryou to keep controland could causeinjury.

The same goesfor boots and bind-

ings — make sure these are the right size for your feet be-fore getting on the slopes. Ski boots that are designed justfor kids are good because they are more flexible than bootsfor adults, and they have buckles that are easier to man-age, too — making it quicker for you to get ready!

Helmets are a must for skiing and snowboarding. Gog-gles will protect your eyes from bright sunlight and objectsthat could get in the way and poke you in the eye (like treebranches). Snowboarders need kneepads and elbow pads.Some snowboarders who are just learning wear speciallypadded pants to cushion their falls!

Speaking of learning a sport, it's a good idea to take someskiing or snowboarding lessons before you take off. Thiscan keep you from getting frustrated or getting hurt beforeyou have a chance to enjoy this new sport. For instance,your instructor can teach you how to stop! Even after a les-son, it's good to have an adult nearby in case you needhelp. Grownups can help you choose the right trails andhills.

Skiing and snowboarding can be a little like driving a car.You have to learn to share the trail! It also means watch-ing out for others to avoid collisions, so keep your eyes openat all times!

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Teeth play an im-portant role in yourlife. Not only do theyhelp you eat, theyhelp you talk. Someof you are starting toloose your “babyteeth” now thatyou’re in elementaryschool. What ex-actly are baby teeth?Baby teeth or pri-mary teeth don’t be-come visible untilbabies are about sixto twelve months

old. After the first tooth comes through, the rest will follow. Kidshave their first set of 20 teeth by the time they are three years old.

When kids reach around six, these teeth begin to come out. Pri-mary teeth loosen and fall out because they are being pushed tomake room for permanent teeth. Baby teeth usually fall out in theorder in which they came in. By the time kids are 12 or 13, theyhave a full set of permanent teeth. There are 28 of these. By age17-21, four more teeth grow in the back of the mouth, called Wis-dom teeth.

You will notice when looking in your mouth, that you have differ-ent types of teeth. Each type has its own function. The two frontteeth and the teeth on both sides of them are called incisors. Thereare four on the top and four on the bottom. These teeth are usedfor cutting food. The pointed teeth beside them are called canineteeth. There are two on the top and two on the bottom. Theseteeth help to tear food. Next to them are premolars or bicuspidteeth. There are four on the top and four on the bottom. Theseare larger teeth, stonger teeth and have ridges. They are used for

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crushing and grinding food. In the very back of your mouth are yoursix and twelve year molars. There are eight of them in total. Theyare called six and twelve year molars because that is the time thatthey usually come in. These molars are wider and stronger thanpremolars and have more ridges. Molars help your tongue swallowthe food you eat when the tongue gathers your food in the back ofyour mouth. The Wisdom teeth come in last. There is one in eachcorner of your mouth. Most often they have to be removed as theyare not used for anything and can create problems.

Your teeth work with your tongue to help you form sounds. Trysaying the word “mouth” slowly. You will notice that your tonguehits your incisors to help you say that word. Try other words slowlyand pay attention to how your tongue and teeth work together.

As teeth perform an important function for you, you must learn toproperly take care of them. It is important to regularly visit yourdentist. Brush your teeth with a toothbrush with soft bristles afterbreakfast and before bedtime. Make sure you brush all of yourteeth, not just the ones in the front. Have your parent or dentistshow you how to floss. Flossing gets rid of the food that’s hiddenbetween your teeth.

Remember, taking care of your teeth now will insure that they willgrow old with you and help you the rest of your life.


Did You Know TheHippopotamus Is

Related To The Whale?• The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greekword hippopotamos, (hippos - meaning “horse” and potamos -meaning “river”), is often shortened to “hippo”. It is one of the twospecies in existence in the family Hippopotamidae - the otherspecies being the Pygmy Hippopotamus.• The hippopotamus is semi aquatic, living in rivers and lakes in

sub-Saharan Africain large groups ofup to 40. Duringthe day, they re-main cool by stay-ing in the water ormud. They emergeat dusk to graze ongrass. While hip-pos rest near eachother in territories inthe water, grazing isan alone activity.

• Despite their physical resemblance to pigs - whales and porpoisesare their closest living relatives. The earliest known hippopotamusfossils belonging to the genus Kenyapotamus in Africa, date toaround 16 million years ago.• Hippo childbirth occurs in water and as soon as the infants areborn, they must come up for air.• The hippopotamus is known for its barrel-shaped torso, enormousmouth and teeth, hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size.Only elephants are consistently larger. Despite its stocky shapeand short legs, they can easily outrun a human. Hippos have beenclocked at 30 miles per hour while running short distances.• Very popular in zoos and portrayed at times as lazy, the hip-popotamus is among the most dangerous and aggressive of all an-imals. Because of their enormous size, hippos are difficult to weigh

in the wild. The average weight for adult males is between 3,300- 7,000 pounds. Females are smaller than males with averageweight measuring between 2,900 - 3,300 pounds!• Hippos average 11 feet long and 5 feet tall at the shoulder. Theirlifespan is typically 40 to 50 years. The eyes, ears and nostrils ofhippos are placed high on the roof of the skull. This allows themto be in the water withmost of their body sub-merged. They stay inthe water and mud oftropical rivers to staycool and prevent sun-burn. • Have you ever won-dered why hippos arealways covered inbrown stuff that lookslike mud? For additionalprotection from the sun,their skin secretes or“sweats” a natural sun-screen substance whichis red-colored and turnsbrown!

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Lets VisitSwitzerland!

• Switzerland is a landlocked country of 7.5 million peo-ple in Western Europe with an area of 15,940 sq mi.• Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federalgovernment and de facto capital, while the country'seconomic centers are its two global cities, Geneva andespecially Zürich.• Switzerland is bordered by Germany, France, Italy,Austria and Liechtenstein.• Switzerland has a long history of neutrality – it has notbeen at war since 1815 – and hosts many internationalorganizations, including the Red Cross, the WTO andone of the U.N.'s two European offices.• Switzerland comprises three basic topographical

areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau or "middleland", and the Jura mountains along the north-western border with France. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south ofthe country. Among the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufourspitze at 15,203ft. The most famous mountain is the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Valais and Pennine Alps bordering Italy.The highest mountain, the Dufourspitze (4,634 m) or Monte Rosa, is close to the Matterhorn.• The more populous northern part of the country is called the Middle Land. It has greater open and hilly landscapes, partly forested,partly open meadow, usually with grazing herds, or vegetables and fruits growing, but it can still be somewhat mountainous.• Banking, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals are important industries in Switzerland. The manufacture of precision instrumentsfor engineering is important, as is watch-making, and the biological sciences industries as well, enjoy a high place in the Swiss econ-omy.• Electricity generated in Switzerland is 42% from nuclear and 53% from hydroelectricity with 5% of the electricity generated from con-ventional power sources (thermal etc.) resulting in a nearly CO2-free electricity-generating network.• Switzerland is heavily active in recycling and anti-littering regulations and is one of the top recyclers in the world with 66% to 96% ofthe different recyclable materials being recycled.

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