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Volume 1 Issue 3 December 18,2013 Advisor: Mrs. Plummer Folsom Fox News SAN FRANCISCO GOES GOTHIC By Olivia M. The city of San what his one wish would be San Francisco's many banks. Francisco was under at- he quickly replied – to be Luckily Bat-Kid heard about tack! Two of Batman's Bat-Kid! The kind people of the robbery before the money worst enemies came to San Francisco decided to and robber disappeared. San Francisco, or actually grant his wish. Bat-Kid es- Driving to the scene with Bat- Gotham City, which was corted by Batman, Eric man and police right behind transformed by residents. Johnston, drove around in them they grabbed the rob- The police Chief Greg the Bat mobile (a black ber and locked him up. couldn’t handle the prob- Lamborghini with a Batman Thanks to Batman and Bat- lem so he had to call Bat- decal).Bat- Kid saved a Kid San Francisco is now man and Bat-Kid! Miles woman who got tied to the safe from danger. Scott was diagnosed with cable car tracks with a leukemia at 18 months. handkerchief tied around When the Make-A-Wish her mouth. A bank robbery Foundation asked him almost took place in one of THE DISASTER IN THE PHILLIPINES By Haley D. Have you heard what happened in the Philippines? They had a TYPHOON! It killed about 5,600 people. It wrecked most of the houses, also water and debris is every- where. It was really bad because the Philip- Folsom Hills Elementary School Folsom pines are a series of islands, so the water did most of the damage. The good thing is that they aren’t going to live like that forever. People from all over the world are sending in supplies and money to help people who live there. You too can donate by going to a web- site called World Vision International. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Photo courtesy of Publicradio.org CHRISTMAS 2 MEET THE STAFF CANDYLAND 3 Hi! My name is Amanda M. jazz) and play softball. My My name is Alyssa F and I INVENTIONS 4 and I am in Mrs. Plummer’s favorite color is turquoise. I play basketball. I am usu- awesome fourth grade love to play with my two ally the center and I have FOLSOM HILLS STAFF 5 class! I am 9 years old and cats named Misty and Ti- played for three years. I’m th SPORTS 6 was born in Arlington ger. I like to color and in 5 grade and Heights, Illinois. I have an write. My favorite subjects Mrs.Calivillo is my teacher. JOKES BY ALYSSA F older brother named An- are math and science. I am I love to read, write, and drew. In my spare time I really excited to be writing draw. I want to be an artist like to dance (ballet and for you! when I grow up. 1 WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING? By Amanda M. Why do we hang stockings at through the window that the family daughters marry and he lived a long, Christmastime? Let’s find out. Once there had gone to bed, and he noticed the happy life. lived a kind man and his three beautiful girls’ stockings. Saint Nicholas knew daughters. After losing all their money, he of the family’s money problems and and his three daughters had to move to a was inspired. He took 3 little gold peasant’s cottage. The daughters had to sacks from his pouch and threw do their own cooking, sewing, and clean- them one by one down the chimney ing. He had no money for them to get mar- and they landed in the girls’ stock- ried. One night the girls hung their stock- ings. The following morning when ings over the fireplace to dry. That same the 3 girls woke up, they found What Christmas Carole is a favorite of night, Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus), enough gold for them to get married. parents? Silent Night! stopped by the man’s house. He saw The man was happy to see his CHRISTMAS FUN By Leah Lights are open December 18-23 6 p.m. and you can leave whenever you from 5-8 p.m. at the Folsom Zoo. On want to. On the 18-21st, horse drawn Sutter Street there’s the Christmas carriage rides are from 5-8 p.m. on Fri- tree lighting, Friday on Christmas day nights. Another option is 6-9p.m. on Eve. Mayor Steve Miklos will light Saturday nights. It costs $5 per person There are so many fun the tree. The tree is in the middle of at Eldorado Hills Town Center. Enjoy Christmas events! The Zoo’s Holiday the skating rink. The event starts at the events! TOFFEE TIME By Ashlyn O. It’s Christmas time and everyone 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips sugar and stir until frothy. Pour mixture has their favorite sweets. Something I Sliced almonds (or other chopped over crackers. Bake 8 minutes, look forward to is my Mom’s Christ- nut) Remove and distribute chocolate chips mas Toffee. A quick and easy treat to Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a evenly on top. Return to warm oven for 1- have on hand, give to neighbors, or standard cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove and spread melted as a hostess gift for that last minute (approximately 11x16, with a rim). chips with a spatula. Sprinkle with nuts party. Here is the recipe; Spray sheet with nonstick cooking on top and refrigerate. When chilled, ½ lb. butter spray. Lay out Saltines on the break apart into serving “bark like” pieces. 1 c. sugar cookie sheet, covering it completely. Enjoy!!! Saltine crackers In a saucepan, melt butter, add MEET THE STAFF CONTINUED Hi reader I’m Ashlyn O. and don’t stop reading there is named Posey. I love to play Hi, my name is Leah and I am in 5th grade. I am in lots more to see. video games, read, play I’m in fifth grade. I’m in Mrs. Windham’s, and just Hello! I am Grant O. I am in sports, and play with friends. Mrs. Calvillo’s class. My finished cheering for the the fourth grade Spanish pro- I have been going to Folsom favorite sport is soccer. I Eagles. In my free time I like gram and I can’t wait to start Hills Elementary school since love playing with my dog, to make bracelets. You have writing for the school news- kindergarten. When I grow up Millie, and doing flips on probably seen me in the paper. I have a little sister I want to be someone who my trampoline. In the talent show dancing. That’s named Anna, who is in sec- writes books. summer, I like swimming all I have to say now but ond grade, as well as a dog with my friends and fam- ily. My favorite subject 2 CANDYLAND By Grace Z. Do you remember to be popular was the new Wimpy Kid going to a winter candy land? “Hard Luck”. This reporter had a lot of That’s because it was just a fun at Candyland. That’s all I have to few days ago. It had fun say! But, if you want news our paper games, stores, and even Clif- has it! ford the Big Red Dog! It was a big success, due to many volunteers including more than fifty student volunteers. Everybody that I asked loved the breakfast. The favorite place was the Cakewalk and there were enough deserts to last until 11:00! Eight out of ten people that I asked won at the Cakewalk! If people there weren’t winning, they were buying. The book fair sold a Why does Santa lot of books. One that seemed have a garden? Because he likes to hoe, hoe, hoe! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS By: Nikki W. Have you ever wondered tree and put them outside, although why we set up Christmas lights? some people put them in their house. Christmas light are normally set up The British way is similar, but you would for Christmas. People started putting put little cakes and candy on the tree. up candles before lights were in- Candles are a fire hazard, so we put little vented. Around the 20th century, colored lights up instead. they started to put up wires with electric lights on them. Now we can also detached the lights from the What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective? Santa Clues! MEET THE STAFF CONTINUED in school is writing because play second base. Art is little sister who is in second it’s fun making up stories. one of my favorite sub- grade. I am very friendly and When my older brothers get jects in and out of school. athletic. Music is one of my home from school I like to Right now I am working on favorite things. I am not very fight them and squirt them rubber band bracelets. I good at singing, but I love it with a squirt bottle. have a hamster named anyway. Folsom Hills is awe- Pumpkin. For 5 almost 6 some! My name is Olivia years my friends and I M. and I am ten years old. I have been in the talent love softball and I usually show to dance. I have a 3 TWO AMAZING INVENTIONS MADE UP BY KIDS! By Grant O. Did you know that some of the that cold winter night the mixture became world’s greatest inventions were created by solid.