UB Adolescent & Family Development Project: Summer Newsletter

The History of the American Flag’s Celebration!

On June 14th, 1777, the Celebration of Flag Day across five city parks. Special points of Continental Congress passed an caught on, and on June 14th, Inspired by these three dec- interest: act establishing an official flag for 1889, George Balch, a kindergar- ades of state and local celebra- the new nation. The resolution ten teacher in New York City, tions, Flag Day– the anniversary The Flag Act of ordered “that the flag of the planned ceremonies for the chil- of the Flag Resolution of 1777– 1818 stated that a United States be made of 13 dren in his school. These cere- was officially established by the star be added for stripes, alternate red and white; monies were later adopted by Proclamation of President Wil- any new state on that the union be 13 stars, white the State Board of Education of son on May 30, 1916. While Flag the Fourth of July, in a blue field representing a new New York. In 1894, the gover- Day was celebrated in various following that state‟s constellation.” nor of New York directed that communities for years, it wasn‟t admission. Flag Day, observed June on June 14th the Flag be dis- until Aug. 3, 1949, that President Students first said 14th, is celebrated across the played on all public buildings. Truman signed an Act of Con- the Pledge of Alle- country with parades, parties, Enthusiastic about the gress designating June 14th as giance in 1892, the and patriotic songs. The celebra- country‟s honoring of the Flag, National Flag Day. 400th anniversary of tion of Flag Day originated in Cigrand, along with the help of Christopher Colum- 1885, under the direction of B.J. Leroy Van Horn, formed the bus‟s arrival in the Cigrand, a school teacher in the American Flag Day Association in Fredonia, Wisconsin Public Illinois. The purpose of the asso- Americas. School, District 6. In the follow- ciation was to promote the hold- In 1983, the world‟s ing years, Cigrand continued to ing of Flag Day exercises around largest flag was dis- enthusiastically advocate the ob- the country. Under the direction played in Washing- servance of June 14th as „Flag of the organization, on June 14, ton D.C., measuring Birthday‟ or „Flag Day,‟ by ad- 1894, more than 300,000 chil- 411 ft. by 210 ft., dressing the public and publishing dren participated in the first gen- and weighing 7 tons. articles in magazines and newspa- eral public school children‟s cele- pers. bration of Flag Day in Chicago Issue 4 Observing the Summer Solstice June 2009 According to the U.S. cal event that occurs twice each The word „solstice‟ is de- Naval Observatory, this year, when the tilt of the Earth‟s rived from the Latin sol (sun) and Inside this year‟s summer solstice will axis is at its furthest point from sistere (to stand still). This is be- issue: begin on Sunday, June 21, at the equator. During the summer cause at the solstices, the sun 5:45 U.T., marking the first solstice, the sun reaches its stands still in declination– that is Sun Safety 2 day of summer season in the northernmost point, with the the apparent movement of the northern hemisphere. U.T. North Pole tilted directly to- sun‟s path north or south comes stands for Universal Time, a wards the sun, at about 23.5 de- to a stop before reversing direc- Independence Day 2 timescale based on the rotation grees. The degree of the earth‟s tion. of the Earth. tilt causes the summer solstice to The term solstice can also have the longest hours of day- Kid Activities 3 The date of the summer be used in a wider sense, as with solstice varies from June 20 to light for those living north of the the equinoxes, to represent the June 22, depending on the year in Tropic of Cancer. Consequently, start or separation of the sea- Buffalo Events 4 the Gregorian calendar. The for those living to the north of sons. Like the solstices, equi- Gregorian calendar is the calen- the Arctic Circle, the sun re- noxes also occur twice a year, mains visible throughout the Kidz Corner 5 dar system used in most western when the tilt of the Earth‟s axis is countries, including the United night, known as the “midnight inclined neither towards or away States, which has 365 days in a sun,” while those living to the from the sun. During this time, south of the Antarctic Circle, will Answer Page 6 year, or 366 days in a leap year. the night and day are approxi- not see the sun on this day of A solstice is an astronomi- mately equal in length. the year. Page 2 Sun Safety for Summer: Important “Need-to-Knows”

Summer is a time to be Proper Uses of Sunscreen skin begins to feel the negative effects of outdoors and have fun. -Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure, it is best to go inside. Being Yet, many people are un- being in the sun so the lotion can be fully in the shade does not protect you from UV aware of the harmful ef- absorbed into your skin rays. Protecting yourself and your family fects the sun can have on from the sun‘s harmful rays will ensure our skin. Skin cancer is - When buying sunscreen look for a brand many safe and enjoyable days under the the most common of all that protects you against UV-A and UV-B summer sun. rays since both are potentially cancerous cancers which makes it important to know According to Coolibar's survey, the how to protect yourself and stay safe dur- - Many people don‘t know that sunscreen ing the summer months. has an expiration date. Always check the top ten dermatologist recommended sun- Sunscreen is the primary protector bottle before applying to make sure that screens, listed in order of preference are: against the sun‘s harmful ultraviolet rays. the active ingredients haven‘t expired. 1. Neutrogena 6. Aveeno Using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Along with using the proper sun- Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher will be the screen, there are other important things to 2. Coppertone 7. Oil of Olay most effective way to prevent skin dam- know in order to have a fun and safe sum- 3. Anthelios 8. Vanicream age. What many families do not know is mer. Make sure to check your child‘s and 4. Blue Lizard 9. Bull Frog the sun‘s UV rays can damage skin with your own medication for side effects re- only 15 minutes of sun exposure. Even on lated to sun exposure. Some medications 5. Solbar 10. Ombrelle cool and cloudy days, the sun‘s rays are increase sensitivity to sunlight and will capable of causing skin damage, so putting cause skin reactions. Some examples are The survey was conducted at the 2007 Ameri- sunscreen on during these times is a wise acne medications, antibiotics, and blood can Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. choice as well. pressure medication. In addition, if your

Celebrating the Fourth of July Q. Which president‘s beagles On July 4th, 1776, the Second unofficial beginning of the war for min Franklin, Philip Livingston, and can be found on the cover of Continental Congress adopted the independence. Roger Sherman. Their purpose was Life magazine? Declaration of Independence, an- After nearly a year of trying to draft a document that would for- nouncing the colonies‘ separation mally sever ties with Great Britain. Q. Before he became to work out their differences with from Great Britain. Of the thirteen England, the Second Continental After several revisions by Franklin, president, who was president colonies, 9 voted in favor of the Congress met in May 1776. Repre- Adams, and ultimately by Congress, Declaration, with Pennsylvania and the resolution was approved on July of Princeton University? senting the Virginia delegates, Rich- South Carolina voting against; ard Henry Lee addressed the Con- 2, 1776, and adopted on July 4, Q. The Statue of Liberty was Delaware was undecided, and New gress, declaring that ―these united 1776. a gift of friendship from York abstained from voting. colonies are and of right ought to be To make it official, John Han- Leading up to the signing of cock, President of the Continental which European country? the Declaration, was growing unrest Congress, signed the Declaration of Q. Which President Bush among the colonists surrounding the Independence. The following day, taxes that they were required to pay. copies of the Declaration were dis- played first base for Yale The major objection was ―Taxation tributed to each colony. On July 8, University? without Representation‖ -the colo- the Declaration had its first public nists had no say in the decisions of reading in Philadelphia‘s Independ- Q. On Dec. 7, 1787, which English Parliament. Frustrated, ence Square to cheers of crowds and state was the first to ratify the delegates from the 13 colonies were the ringing of Province Bell, later to sent to Philadelphia, PA to form the free and independent states, that be named Liberty Bell. Constitution? First Continental Congress in 1774, they are absolved from all alle- Since the 1800s, Independ- Q. In order to amend the to discuss issues concerning the giance to the British crown, and that ence Day has been celebrated Constitution, what percentage citizens. all political connection between throughout America with parades, Rather than negotiating with them and the state of Great Britain picnics, concerts, and fireworks. of states must vote in favor the colonists, King George sent is and ought to be totally dissolved.‖ People gather together to com- before the proposed extra troops overseas to help control The motion was seconded by John memorate the day of America‘s any rebellions that might be rising. Adams. freedom and celebrate life. amendment becomes law? This advancement by English troops On June 11, a committee was (Answers can be found on on Concord, MA, in April 1775, created to compose the formal Dec- would sound the alarm by Paul Re- laration of Independence. The com- page 6) vere, ―the British are coming, the mittee, headed by Thomas Jeffer- British are coming,‖ marking the son, included John Adams, Benja- Summer Activities Page Page 3

Vacation Map Picture Frame (crafts.kaboose.com)

Love reminiscing about past va- Scrapbook embellishments top with another thin layer of cations? Looking at old photos? (stickers) relating to your trip decoupage. Retracing the steps you‘ve trav- Acrylic sealer spray 6. Once all map pieces are dry, eled? Well now you can do all spray entire frame with How to make it: three by creating a fun picture acrylic sealer. frame that everyone will love to 1. Remove glass from frame 7. Once dry, decorate with look at and talk about. and paint the outer and inner scrapbook embellishments. What you need: edges. Let dry. 8. Replace the glass and insert 2. Cut sections of your map and Maps of your vacation route your favorite picture. or area overlap to cover entire sur- face of frame. Tips: Wood picture frame 3. Trim edges of map to fit per- Mark points of interest on White acrylic paint fectly on frame. your map with flags, tacks, Decoupage (craft glue) 4. Paint a thin layer of decou- or colored pens. Paintbrush page on frame. To add a rustic touch to the frame, use wood stain in- Scissors 5. Lay each piece of map sec- tion onto frame, and cover stead of paint.

Dreamy Tropical Cream Fizz (BettyCrocker.com) Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients: Directions: Ingredients: 3. Wrap each graham cracker 2 Cups Mango juice or 1. Place mango juice, lime 8 chocolate graham crack- sandwich tightly in saran wrap (be careful not to Tropical juice blend juice, and ice cubes in ers, broke in half blender. Cover and blend wrap so tightly that the 1/4—1/2 Cup lime juice Cool whipped topping on high speed for about 45 whipped topping squeezes (Low fat if desired) 12—14 ice cubes seconds, or until smooth. out the sides). 1 Cup Club soda Pour mixture into glasses. Saran wrap 4. Place each wrapped sand- 2. Pour 1/4 Cup club soda into Directions: wich in the freezer for 1 Pint Coconut ice cream, several hours or until hard, each glass, then add 1 large 1. Cover each side of the coconut sor- and enjoy! bet, or vanilla scoop of ice cream. chocolate graham crackers ice cream 3. Garnish with fruit slices. with a thick layer of * To create a variety of flavors, whipped topping. use honey or cinnamon graham Fruit slices if *Chill glasses in freezer for sev- crackers with chocolate, straw- desired eral hours before serving, if 2. Place each half together to berry, or French vanilla fla- desired. create 8 sandwiches. 4 glasses vored whipped topping. Summer Movies

Transformers: G-Force Ice Age: Revenge of the Fallen Release: July 24, 2009 Dawn of the Dinosaurs Release: June 24, 2009 A comedy adventure about the latest evolution of Release: July 1, 2009 a covert government program to train animals to Deception forces return to earth on a After the events of ―Ice Age: The work in espionage. Armed with the latest high – mission to take Sam Witwichy prisoner, Meltdown,‖ life begins to change tech spy equipment, these highly trained guinea after the young hero learns the truth for Manny and his friends. Manny pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their about the ancient origins of the Trans- and Ellie are expecting a baby, formers. Joining the mission to defend paws. Diego is fed up with being treated humankind is Optimus Prime, who like a house-cat, and Sid begins to forms an alliance with international wish for a family of his own and armies for a second epic battle. steals dinosaur eggs which lands him in a lot of trouble. Page 4 Events in Buffalo

Elephantastic Weekend Contact: 716-881-0707; www.buffaloitalianfestival.com www.elmwoodvillage.org Come celebrate elephants in the W.I.L.D. Place, as well as inside the elephant house Party for the Planet at the on June 6 & 7. Activi- A bi-national celebration of peace, the Celebrate the many resources our earth ties include raffles, enrichment crafts, bio- Friendship Festival is a 5 day family ori- provides while learning about conservation facts, keeper talks, ice cream sampling by ented festival with free games, contests, and how to give back to our planet. Activi- Perry‘s Ice Cream, and more! Event is free parades, live music, craft and car shows, ties free w/purchase of Buffalo Zoo admis- with zoo admission. rides, food, and fireworks! From Wed. July sion. Sat. Aug. 1, from 10am-5pm. Location: Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., 1—Sun. July 5, Noon to 11pm. Location: Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Location: Riverside Park, Tonawanda & Buffalo, NY 14214 Contact: 716-995-6133; Vulcan Sts, Buffalo, NY 14207 Contact: 716-995-6133; www.buffalozoo.org Contact: 716-536-1734; www.buffalozoo.org www.4thatriverside.com Shakespeare in Delaware Park The 34th season of free professional The 26th Annual Taste of Buffalo, pre- sented by Tops, takes place on Sat. July The largest independent county fair in Shakespeare performances at Delaware North America, the Erie County Fair fea- Park is upon us. Running from June 18- 11, from 11am-9pm and Sun. July 12, from 11am-7pm. One of the regions signa- tures free entertainment, animal exhibi- July 12, is ‘The Tempest’ followed by tions, top name grandstand acts, a mile ‘Julius Caesar’ from July 23 to Aug. 16. ture events, the Taste of Buffalo is the largest 2-day food festival in the United long midway, great fair food and more! Performances begin at 7:30pm on Tues.- Runs from Aug. 12 (2pm-10:30pm) till Sun. at Delaware Park. States. Come sample food from nearly 60 restaurants from around Buffalo. Aug. 23 (9am-10:30pm) Location: Delaware Park– by the Rose Location: 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Ham- Garden and Hoyt Lake, Delaware Park, Location: Delaware Ave. & Niagara burg, NY 14075. Buffalo, NY 14209. Square, Buffalo, NY Contact: 716-649-3900; www.the- Contact: 716-856-4533. Contact: www.tasteofbuffalo.com fairgrounds.com

Price: Adult: $10; Seniors (60+): $7; Kids Family Fishing Day Clinic Summer Festival of the Arts 12 and under are Free! NYS Department of Education Conserva- Celebrate the Festival of the Arts, July 3- tion (DEC) Family Fishing Day Clinic 5th in Ellicottville, NY with the Arts & Crafts show from 10am-5pm on Sat. and Elmwood Avenue Join DEC staff and volunteers on June Sun. on Jefferson St.. Join in the annual pet Festival of the Arts 13th, from 9:30am-1pm, for a family day parade at 11am on Washington St. on Sat- This year marks the 10th annual Elmwood of fishing at Tifft‘s Lake Kristy. Refresh- urday, and finish out the weekend with the ments, prizes, and complimentary hotdog Festival of the Arts. Shop from over 170 famous Strawberry Festival on Sunday. artists and craftspeople selling their work, lunch and exhibits on Lake Erie will be For more information, visit available. For more information and a list- see over 50 performances on 3 stages, www.ellicottvilleny.com, and check out all dance at the family friendly dance tent, and ing of other available programs through the events they have to offer year round. the Buffalo Museum of Science and the bring the family to Kidsfest, where chil- Tifft Nature Preserve, visit Location: 9 W. Washington St., Ellicott- dren can do hands on arts projects, see kids -oriented performances, and march in Sun- www.sciencebuff.org ville, NY 14731. day‘s Kidsfest parade. Occurs on Sat. Aug Location: 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, 29, from 10am-6pm and Sun. Aug. 30, NY 14203 Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage from 10am-5pm. Contact: 716-851-7010 (Registration); 716 Festival Location: Elmwood Ave. & Lafayette -825-6397 (Tifft Nature Preserve Offices) Visit Buffalo‘s Little Italy this summer Square, Buffalo, NY from July 16-19, where sights, sounds, Contact: 716-830-2484; Bidwell Summer Concert Series amusement rides and games, crafts, food, www.elmwoodartfest.org and culture flow down Hertel Avenue. Beginning June 30th, the free Bidwell Park Enjoy the best in local entertainment and Summer Concert Series begins. Feel free For a complete listing of summer concerts food! With fun for all ages. to pack a picnic and enjoy the entertain- and festivals, visit www.bestofwny.com/ ment, or purchase food from local shops. Location: Hertel Ave., cross-streets at concert_festivals/#cf. Colvin and Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY Location: Bidwell Parkway/ Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Contact: Tracy Cavalleri @ 716-877-1776; Page 5

Pet Mix-up Puzzle Fill the game board so that numbers 1 to 9 occur exactly once in each Cindy, Lisa, and Tanya Chalmers, three very responsible girls, loved animals row, column and 3x3 square. The numbers can appear in any order, and wanted to care for their own. Their parents agreed that to let them each but diagonals are not considered. Good luck! adopt one pet and drove them to the pet center to pick out the pets they wanted to adopt. 9 3 6 They completed some adoption paper work and the attendant said that the pets would be delivered the next day. 1 2 5 3 Minutes after the Chalmers Family left the pet center; a mischievous parrot flew over to the stack of adoption papers and started shredding the papers 6 8 4 7 with his sharp claws. The attendant tried to rescue the papers but was too late and found them in pieces. 1 2 3 9 With most of the papers destroyed the attendant managed to piece together 8 1 the information below. The girl who adopted the dog did not name it Tutu. 5 6 4 8 Lisa‟s pet who she named “Fluffy,” is not the type of animal that hops. 4 6 3 1 Rex, who is not a dog, was adopted by Tanya. 3 7 8 6 The rabbit was not adopted by Cindy. Can you help the attendant figure out which pet each girl chose and the 5 2 7 name of each pet? Use the chart below to help make your deductions. Put an “X” in the grids that are false. Put a dot in each grid that is true.

What You Need: Large Cup 1/2 cup Dish Soap 1 1/2 cups Water 2 teaspoons Sugar

Here's How: A F I R R Y S C Y R B B S Get out a large cup. Pour 1/2 cup dish soap into D U N C L E S A M N Y K N the cup. O Y N O I I D E A R R R W Add 1 1/2 cups water to the cup. R E E T I H W C T O H I C Measure 2 teaspoons of sugar into the water/soap mixture. E T R S T N I N W T O O E U A O R U R U E I D N D P Patriotic Word Search P R I I E O R D U G O C A Find these words in the puzzle on the right going horizontally, U B E M C I H N R L R P T vertically, and diagonally. Good Luck! S E A F F B E E I T B I R INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS HONOR T L Y L U J S P T C B E I FLAG PATRIOTIC PRESIDENT S E T A T S D E T I N U O

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If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where‘s My Prince? Maniac Magee By: Melissa Kantor By: Jerry Spinelli Wicked stepmother? Check. Evil stepsisters? Check. Miserable Maniac Magee is a very excitable boy. One that can outrun dogs, life? Check. Lucy Norton‘s life has all the makings of a Cinder- tie a knot that no one can undo, and hit a homerun off the best ella story. Her dad‘s always away on business, leaving Lucy with pitcher in the neighborhood. ―Kid‘s gotta be a maniac‖ is what her cruel stepmother and bratty stepsisters. She‘s burdened with folks in Two Mills say. Follow Jeffery Lionel ‗Maniac‘ Magee as chores and has a hard time fitting in at her new school. So when he finds a home in an unexpected place and tries to smooth ten- she meets Connor, star of the varsity basketball team, Lucy hopes sions in town. her destiny has finally changed. Hoops By: Walter D. Myers The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco All eyes are on 17 year old Lonnie Jackson while he practices By: Janice Repka with his team for a city-wide basketball Tournament of Champi- Phillip comes from a circus family, but all he really wants is to be ons. His coach, Cal, knows Lonnie has what it takes to be a pro- a regular kid. He winds up in a school called Hardington, where basketball player, but warns him about giving into the pressure everyone is wild about dodgeball. Phillip must find a way to take Cal knows can be hard to turn down. on the Unofficial Dodgeball Capital of the World. *Recommended Reading for ages 9-14*

Presidential Fun Fact Answers

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