Issue 3 2015 Fairview News You Can Use
TOP EIGHT BIGGEST ANIMALS
by Julia V. , Vivian S., Ashlyn P., Tia S., and Brooke R.
Do you like really BIG animals? Well, here are the top eight biggest animals! 1. Blue Whale 2. African Elephant 3. Brown Bear 4. Saltwater Crocodile 5. Giraffe 6. Ostrich 7. Chinese Giant Salamander 8. Whale Shark
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Top Ten Video Games for Wii U
1. Pacman and the Ghostly Adventures
2. Skylanders: Trap Team
3. Wii Sports Club
4. Squids Odyssey
5. Pushmo World
6. Angry Birds Starwars
7. Monster High: 13 Wishes
8. Sonic Lost World
9. New Super Luigi
10. Nintendo Land
Source: www.commonsensemedia.org/ reviews/ 8/ 9
Meet Mrs. Hermanson
Mrs. Hermanson is a third grade teacher at Fairview School.
Q: How old are your kids?
A: Drew is 21 and Noah is 18.
Q: How long have you been a teacher?
A: I have been teaching for over 24 years. Q: How old is Mr. Hermanson?
A: Mr. Hermanson is 50 years old.
Q: How long have you lived with Mr. Hermanson?
A: We have been married for 25 years.
QHow long have you been a 4th grade teacher and how long have you been a 3rd grade teacher?
A: I taught 4th grade at Fairview for 7 years, and I've taught 3rd grade for 13 years. Before I came to Fairview, I taught 6th grade for 3 years.
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WHY IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATED? BY BRYCE J.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on M arch 17. It is the death date of Saint Patrick. St. Patrick's Day is an official Christian
feast day that was made in the early 17th century. It is observed by the Church of Ireland, the Catholic church, Anglican Communion,
the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. This days reminds us of Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christians in Ireland, and in
general, celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish. Celebrations usually include parades and festivals, shamrocks, and wearing green
clothes. Some fun facts: St. Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and M ontserrat. It is also celebrated by the Irish diaspora all around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and
Japan. The first St. Patrick's Day festival was held on M arch 17, 1996. It was a three day event, then it became a four day event.
Source: http:/ / en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Saint_Patrick%27s_Day
Valentine's Day Crafts
by Apolonia and Siena
Do you ever wonder what to make for a friend for Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas. The first idea is a necklace. You can make it out of rainbow loom or beads. The next idea is a bookmark. You will need ribbon, paper, and a heart puncher. The last idea is a pom pon monster. You will need 1 pom pon, one or two pairs of eyes, a heart, wire, and mine hearts.
We found our ideas on Yahoo Valentine's Day Crafts. Even though it is past Valentines' Day, it's never too late to think about next year!
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Top 10 Favorite Foods
By Natalie Pearson
Grown-ups
1. Apple pie with vanilla ice cream because it tastes so good with the melting ice cream around the apples.
2. BLT's because in the summer some people grow tomatoes and lettuce for yummy BLT's.
3. Pork because most adults love port for yummy dinners and lunches.
4. Mac "n Cheese because it is so yummy and tasty.
5. Steak because it has a delicious flavor.
6. Ice Cream because it is so good and refreshing in the summer time.
7. Pizza because it has a yummy combination of cheese and spicy sausage or pepperoni.
8. Watermelon because it is cool and juicy to taste.
9. Chili because most people use their own special recipe.
10. Barbecued ribs when cooked properly, the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone.
Kids
1. Pizza comes with many different toppings.
2. Candy (chocolate) because is is sugary.
3. Tacos because you can make many combinations.
4. Mac 'n cheese because it is easy to make.
5. Ice cream because it is cold and refreshing.
6. Hot Dogs because they are meaty.
7. Cake/ pie because they have yummy frostings and fillings.
8. Burgers because you can have them plain or with toppings.
9. Fruit because it is so refreshing and good.
10. French Fries because they are so salty and good for a snack.
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Baby Pandas are Born at the Lincoln Park Zoo
by Siena D. and Apolonia K.
Did you hear the news? Baby pandas have arrived at the Lincoln Park Zoo!
One baby panda is a girl, and one is a boy. The girl's name is Leafa, and the boy's name is Phoenix. They were born in the Kovier Lion House.
What Kind of Pets do People Like?
by Marina Roe and Dakota Becco
We surveyed the members of Journalism Club and here are the results we got:
Cats: 3
Turtles: 3
Dogs: 2
Hamsters: 2
Parrots: 1
Horse: 1
Most people preferred cats and turtles as pets, and the least preferred pets were parrots and horses.
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TOP TEN COOL ANIMAL FACTS
1. Tigers are the largest cats of the cat family.
2. The tiger is capable of killing animals more than twice its size.
3. Cats can sense earthquakes! The pads of the cat's feet are very sensitive, so some cats behave strangely before an
earthquake.
4. Irish wolfhounds are the biggest dogs in the land and are capable of understanding up to 250 words!
5. Some wolves only live in the United States in forests and other areas. They can consume up to 20 pounds of food.
6. When horses sleep, they would rather stand up, then lie down. Horses run shortly after they are born.
7. Cheetahs live about 12 years. Cheetahs can purr, but they cannot roar.
8. Penguins catch their food underwater. They raise their babies on land.
9. Foxes prefer to not live in packs. Compared to wolves or jackals, foxes are smaller in size.
10. Racoons are probably the most recognized animal in the United States. Raccoons are generally 2 feet longer from head to tail.
MEET MRS. COSCINO
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An Interview with Mrs. Coscino
by Ava Novak
Q: What do you think the most popular costume is for girls and why?
A: Elsa, because Frozen is popular.
Q: What do you think the most popular costume is for boys and why?
A: A superhero, boys tend to idolize them.
Q: What is your costume this year and what made you decide to be that?
A: A domino, the 4th grade teachers all like to be the same thing and it was easy.
Q: Why do you think we celebrate Halloween?
A: To honor the eve of All Saints Day.
Q: When do you think Halloween started?
A: A long time ago.
Q: What would you do if the home owners' house you went trick or treating at said "trick" instead of giving you candy?
A: I would start tickling them.
An Interview with Kids Corner Teachers
Why do you want to work here?
"I enjoy working with kids," said Mrs. Vangese.
"I enjoyed working with children," Mrs. Dawson said.
"To work with kids," said Mrs. Skowron.
"I like kids," said Mrs. Bartniki.
Where did you work before here?
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