Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Las Huellas - Spanish Immersion

What is Immersion? In Immersion Education, students learn the district’s core curriculum through a second language. Students are “immersed” into the language and study the same content as other students, but while doing so, naturally learn to read, write, and speak in the target language. The second language is the means of content instruction, not just a subject of instruction.

Why Immersion? The world’s population is currently more bilingual than monolingual – and continuously growing in that direction. With the high demand of an increasingly global economy, it’s in the student’s best interest to become fluent in new languages and familiar with diverse cultures. We, as “To learn a language is to have Immersion educators, believe that we are preparing our students to do just one more window from which to that. Studies show that learning another language has many cognitive benefits that have positive lasting effects on brain development. look at the world.” – Chinese Proverb Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Spanish Books

By: Violet McKay Piratas Después del Mediodía Mañanas de Escuela This is the spanish magic tree house book This spanish poetry, Mañanas de #4. Piratas Después del Mediodía translates Escuela, translates to “School to “Pirates past noon”. This book was written Mornings”. This book is a bunch of by Mary Pope Osborne and is part of a series spanish poems that if you put together, with 54 books, and all of them can be found they sort of explain a school in english as well. In all of the magic tree morning/day. It is written by César house books, siblings Jack and Annie go to Arístides and is a good book for there magic tree house and open a book; grades 4-7. From poems about whatever that book is about and where it dreams to poems about feeling alone, takes place, thats where they go… even if in it is all very good. The book would take this book it’s a deserted island! Jack and between 45 minutes and 1 ½ hours to Annie find secret maps and have to run from read, depending on how fast you read. pirates: Will they find buried treasure and return home safely or have to taste the sea after walking the plank? Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Middle School Books

Restart Refugee This Middle school aged fiction was written This adventure story was written by Alan by Gordon Korman and has about 260 Gratz and has won a handful of awards, it pages. Read about what it really means to shows what it really means to be a refugee. start over and how it would be if you didn’t In this story there are 3 kids with different know the people you did now: your own stories, in different decades, in different parts parents, friends and everyone else you of the world and trying to get to different ever knew. This book is about a places, but all with the same end in mind: memory-loss-inducing accident that Find refuge and try to put their lives back causes a 13 year old boy with a together. In the end even though these kids questionable past and more than a few are worlds away from each other; their stories regrets, to get a clean start. Will he choose tie together. With the help of their families the right path or go back to his old ways? and friends, will any of them survive? Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Elementary School Books

The Light at Tern Rock The Polar Express This fiction for grades 3rd-5th, was This adventure story written by Chris Van written by Julia Sauer. It is about a boy Allsburg, is geared toward grades 1st-4th and named Ronnie who has to spend a couple of is a one sitting easy read. In this book you weeks before Christmas at the lighthouse of will find that a young boy is unsure of his Tern Rock with his aunt, while the keeper is beliefs of Santa; So when he sees a train on a vacation. Ronnie learns to love the bound for the , you can only lighthouse and can’t wait to tell the rest of his imagine what he did. With a few new friends family about it when he gets back. The days he will find the truth about the north pole! Will go by and they start to get worried, the he find Santa and his elves or a few glaciers keeper is not coming back...will he and his and a lot of snow? aunt have to spend Christmas in a deserted lighthouse? Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 The Christmas Extravaganza

By: Audrey Durham

The Christmas Extravaganza is an exciting show. It is where we come together to sing are song’s that we have learned in music/choir to are family’s. The Christmas Extravaganza is a great way to show people what we have learned in music/choir. The Christmas Extravaganza has ben a school tradition for almost 10 years. This year the show will be on December 12, 2019. Be sure to mark your calendars for this great family event! Our goal for the Christmas Extravaganza this year is to spread the holiday cheer with are music. We hope you all come to the Christmas Extravaganza this year, and enjoy it. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Christmas Truce of 1914

By: Dominik Rieder

It is , war has torn apart for more than 5 months. Men die every day from shelling, bullets, bombs, rats, and disease. But now it was late fall with winter just around the corner. and this meant that soldiers from both sides would have a new enemy. Rain. Rain flooded the trenches. This meant mud, mud that could pull men down or crush them like bugs. But on Dec 24 of that year, the rain stopped and the trenches got a chance to dry out for the first time in days. The temperature also dropped this led the mud to freeze forming a solid pathway through the trenches. That night in the British trenches work is done, men up and down the lines fixed bunkers, hung up supplies, and keep watch. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Christmas Truce of 1914

Suddenly British troops see lights up and down the German lines. At first, they suspect an attack but suddenly they hear it.

Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!

The original Austrian version of Silent Night. The soldiers sit in silence as they listen to the song. They soon join in with there own songs. Both sides dueling it out with singing, till eventually, they merged together, taking turns singing their favorite songs. A few soldiers step out to talk. But such a thing was very dangerous anyone could simply grab their rifle and shoot you down but that night was special. Up and down the line most gunfire silenced. Soldiers enjoyed the night and fell asleep not knowing what would await them the next day. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Christmas Truce of 1914

The next day, the British troops awake to the sight of hundreds of German troops standing and walking around on their parapets. This was as good as a death sentence in the daytime but that act of kindness and trust lured the British troops out of there trenches. That day was unforgettable. Thousand of men laid down arms in celebration of the holidays. After all, they had so much in common. They ate meals at the same time, they lived in the same weather conditions, and they were equally sick of war.

When both sides came forward they at first just talked and shared food or cigars. But soon they started to exchange gifts they got from family members, friends, the Kaiser, or the Queen. Barrels of beer for pounds of chocolate. They even started playing soccer, they played through snow and between shell creators. Soldiers from different sides, different religions, different countries came forward and stopped the fight just long enough to enjoy the holidays. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Innocademy Marketplace

By: Zachary Fox

Market Place is the one of the traditional ways to make money for any students field trip accounts. This money that students earn can be used for any field trip that happens from 3rd grade all the way to 8th grade. Also a fun place to browse for treats, fun holiday things, and for used stuff. Personally it's a very fun way to make money for the school trips. Kids can create a item to sell, or just clean out old stuff they don't want anymore!

Seventh and Eighth graders can also volunteer as a cashier but you have to skip class also you need teacher permissions. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 IES - Angel Tree

Thank you for embodying the holiday spirit by investing in the lives of the people within the IES family; Innocademy, Innocademy Allegan and iCademy Global. We are so grateful for you and this community with all its support! Even the smallest contribution can be a significant blessing. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DA5A92BABF94-iesangel

The following are some key details to remember when supporting our families: ● PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE NEW, NOT PREVIOUSLY USED ● Please leave items unwrapped ● REALLY IMPORTANT to include the family number on the item(s) ● Please bring items to the iCademy space at Homestead Campus by Thursday, Dec. 12.

If you are interested in participating in the Angel Tree program, but are not able to deliver items to campus, another option is to order them via Amazon (or some other website) and have them delivered to the school at 8485 Homestead Drive, Zeeland MI 49464. Please send it attention to Mandy Guppy and include the family number(s) in the notes section. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Who was ? By: Tyrah Allen

Saint Nicholas was a Christian who helped the needy. After his death, the legend of his gift-giving grew. Saint Nicholas transformed into the legendary character called , who brings Christmas presents to children around the world.

Saint Nicholas was born in Patara, Lycia, an area that is part of present-day Turkey. He lost both of his parents as a young man and used his inheritance to help the poor and sick. A Christian, he later served as bishop of , a city that is now called Demre. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019

Different ideas were spread out around the world about St. Nick (Santa Clause) but mostly Europe. In Europe, there were mostly three “Santa clauses.” There was /st. Nick in Switzerland, from England, Kris Kringle and multiple other, not well-known Santas. This makes sense considering Santa clause has so many names including the ones I just said. They all combined to the Santa clause we know. After the Santa clause that we all know and love became the most popular, multiple places around the world celebrate him instead. England practically forgot about father Christmas which assimilated into the Santa we know today.

Do not confuse that Christmas was made for St. Nick. St. Nick is the idea of Santa but not Christmas. St. Nick has a celebration, December 6 called St. Nicholas day. In the days leading up to December 6, children throughout Europe put their shoes or boots in front of the fireplace or the front door at night to find them filled with small presents or candy the next morning. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019

Christmas Around the World of good fortune from Buddhism and not really related to Christmas. 1. A KFC Christmas A traditional food in Japan is Christmas

cake, a sponge cake decorated with in Japan is offtimes strawberries and whipped cream. celebrated more than Christmas Day. Did you know that the ‘shortcake’ emoji Surprised yet? Well, Christmas in Japan [] is Japanese for ? is not a national holiday. In Japan, fried Christmas Eve is thought of as a chicken is often eaten on Christmas Day. romantic day, where couples spend It’s the busiest time of the year for time together and exchange presents. restaurants like KFC. Japan’s Santa is

known as サンタさん、サンタクロース , or Christmas trees, presents, hot chocolate, and santa-san (Mr Santa). Another Japanese jubilant Christmas carols being sung by kins gift bringer is Hoteiosho, a Japanese god and friends that have travel afar to reunite their young ones. Here are some and facts about Japan and France’s christmas. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019

Christmas Around the World Foods Some of the foods that they eat Traditions in France during Christmas is In France, some of their traditions like postcards from caviar, oysters escargots which Père Noël (Santa Claus) and are are cooked edible land snails, traditions that we all share, but some of their traditions and roast turkey with chestnut like Shoes by the Fire is so Père Noël (Santa Claus) . can leave gifts and La Chandeleur (Candlemas) it's also called Crêpe Day. la Chandeleur is a French holiday during which people traditionally eat crêpes and drink cider (not ) and Père Fouettard (Father Whipper or Old Man Whipper) it's a character Santa Claus who accompanies St. Nicholas on his rounds during Santa Claus in France is called St. Nicholas' Day on the 6 of December dispensing “Père Noël”. Like in any place lumps of coal and/or beatings to naughty children celebrating Christmas, the French while St. Nicholas gives gifts to the well behaved this Father Christmas wears a red suit are traditions that we don't usually celebrate. and hat with white fur trim with a broad black belt around his waist. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 The History Of Snow Globes

By: Tzaddik Kawano

I collect snow globes and recently I’ve been wondering how snow globes originated? Well, I’m here to tell you a Brief History Of Snow Globes. Snow Globes were made by an Austrian inventor named Erwin Perzy. Erwin Perzy accidentally made the snow globe in 1900 because. He was originally trying to improve the brightness of the recently created light bulb, during his experimentation, he poured semolina powder into a glass globe and discovered it created an effect that made it look like it was snowing! His idea became Mass produced in Vienna in 1905. Today the Vienna shop is still going strong and produces over 200,000 snow globes per year! Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Fun D.I.Y Snow Globe Instructions

By: Tzaddik Kawano

While we are talking about snow globes, I want to talk about how to make Homemade Snow globes because I made some at “Market Place”. So I will walk through the steps

1. Get a glass container like a mason jar or a leftover baby food jar. (Depending on the size of snow globe you want.) 2. Hot Glue the thing you want to put in the snow globe. 3. Add water into the container 4. Add glycerin into the container 5. Put In the thing you are going to use as snow (I recommend glitter.) 6. Seal the lid of the container with hot glue 7. (This step is optional but I like it) Decorate the lid. 8. Then flip it either so the lid is facing upward or downward whatever you like better. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Top ten christmas songs

By: Tobie Bigelow and Kam Rhoda

Coming in at number ten is I heard Christmas bells on Christmas day by henry Wadsworth Longfellow Released in 1863. Number nine is Rudolf the rednosed reindeer by , Released 1949. Number eight have . by Burl Ives Released in 1964. number seven I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus by Jimmy Boyd, Released in 1952. number six is oh made in 1824, by Ernst anschütz. Number five is white Christmas, Irving berlin Released in 1954. Number four is o holy night, by Adolphe Adam released in 1847. Number three is the little drummer boy, by Kennicott Davis released in 1941. Number two is by James Pierpont released in 1822. And finally, number one is all I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey released in 1994. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Budgeting: A cheap guide to Christmas

By: Isabella Cooney and Chloe VanSingel

We all know the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. And how Kevin McCallister makes a plan for how he is going to stop the intruders from robbing his house. A little glue here, some glass ornaments there, and a couple swinging paint cans for good measure.

What’s our point? Well, just like Kev, you need a plan. The Christmas budget is your plan. A Christmas budget helps you avoid overspending and credit card debt. Your goal should be to have enough cash on hand during Christmas, so you won't be tempted to pull out our “friend” the credit card!

Save as Early as Possible. Doing good with your budget starts early. You want to tuck away enough cash to cover those extra holiday expenses without turning to your credit cards. The amount you save will be the foundation for the Christmas budget you’re going to create. Let’s say you start in January and tuck away $75 per month out of your paychecks. By November, you would have saved $825 for your Christmas budget. If you haven’t started saving yet, don’t panic. There’s still time. While your Christmas budget might be tighter than you’re used to, it’s probably still enough to do something special for your loved ones — and that’s really the point, not how much you spend. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019

1. Set your budget for Christmas gifts. Maybe you’ll go the DIY route this year and only need to gather up a few supplies. Your gift budget will look a lot different than someone who’s buying mostly technology on . Whatever amount you decide to spend, just make sure you stick to it.

2. Create a budget line item for each person on your list. Write down how much you want to spend on each person.

3. This includes everyone from Aunt Ida to that coworker you got for this year.

4. Keep track of how much you spend or have left to spend on each person.

5. Adjust it if you need to. For example, if you budgeted $70 on gifts for Aunt Ida but you found a few sales and got everything you need for only $50, then take that extra $20 you saved and put it to good use! You can buy Aunt Ida another gift or add that amount to another budget category where you know you might need a little more cash in like your kid’s Christmas list that seems to be getting longer by the day! That’s the beauty of your Christmas budget; it can change and flow as you need it to. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 6. Tis the season to give not buy. Guilty! We all love buying ourselves things we want, when we want it, but stick to your budget! And focus on what you need to buy for other people before yourself. You might want to shop by yourself as well. If you shop alone, you’ll probably spend less money, especially if you have friends with bad money habits. A “shopping partner in crime” can distract you from your plan by convincing you to buy something unplanned and unnecessary. “This would look great on you!” “You know what you should buy is…” “Haven’t you been wanting to get one of these?”

7. Enjoy giving again, without being drowned in debt!

So now that you know these simple rules you need to follow, enjoy giving again, without being drowned in debt!

**WE ALL LOVE A PRETTY CHRISTMAS, BUT DON’T GO TOO OVERBOARD WITH WRAPPING PAPER AND NEW DECORATIONS. NOW THAT’S HOW YOU CAN SPEND YOUR MONEY, WATCH WHAT YOU BUY! AND ONLY BUY IT IF IT’S COMPLETELY NECESSARY!** 12-24 month great gifts: under $20

Fisher-Price Classic Corn Popper Walk & Push Toy, Blue- $ 5.99 (Walmart)

Oball Shaker Rattle Toy, Ages Newborn - $3.97 (Walmart) gifts Plush Unicorn - Cloud Island™ White/Pink 14.99 (target) under 20 for your 2-4 years great gifts under $20 kiddos!

Gazillion Bubble Hurricane Bubble Machine-$9.99 (Walmart)

JC Toys Mini La Newborn Doll $14.10 (Walmart)

Baby Alive Snackin’ Treats Baby (Blonde Curly Hair)-14.99 (Walmart)

6-8 years great gifts: under $20

Paint Your Own Unicorns $11.69 Sale (target)

Girls' Leggings - Cat & Jack™ $6.00 (target )

Baby Alive Sweet Spoonfuls Baby Doll Girl - Brunette 12.65 (target) Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Career Advisory By: Carlton Deboer

Some of you reading this may be wondering what students do in Mr. Kelly’s Career advisory, well some cool things we get to do are researching different careers and filling out some of our opinions on them, such as 3 things we like and dislike about the Jobs we research. Another thing that happened in the career advisory was the O net interest profiler, which was a series of questions to reflect interests and spotlight specific possible future careers, And then after that was over, we got to learn about our possible future careers. I recommend this advisory to anyone interested in their future career.

` Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Interview with Ms. Karly

By: Hannah Prahl

She volunteered, and work at Innocademy for more than five years. She’s Ms. Karly! Ms. Karly is the nicest, funniest person you will ever meet . She got here by voltering, then went to Allegan and she is here helping Innocademy again. Ms. Karly said” I especially like the grouping aspect you can strengthen the children's learning.” Her favorite activity to do with here students is write compliment cards. Compliment cards are a great way for the kids to compliment each other and make new friends. She said ” i’m lucky to be at Innocademy.” We are all so lucky to have her.

A special thanks to Ms. Karly Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Ms. Jessenia - Teacher Spotlight

By: Emma Frye Have you ever wanted to know what goes in a Spanish teachers mind? Well, Ms. Jessenia is the person to talk to. Some people don't know her very well, so won't you stop and read? Ms: Jessenia Has been teaching here for 10 years. She teaches 6th and 7th but she has taught 3rd she got even one year to teach me. Ms. Jessenia’s favorite habit is “Put first things first” because the order in which you choose to do thinks matters ALL the time. She wants her students to know “that I care and value the education they get each and every day here at Innocademy. Ms. Jessenia’s favorite snack is cheese she says she can't live without it. Ms: Jessenia first job was Cashier at Burger King. She has worked at TJ maxx, blueberry picker and teaching little kids. Ms. Jessenia went to Hope college. Ms. jessina loves all the fun and silly With her class. Outside of school Ms. Jessina loves to eat and dance. She teaches the dance electives on wednesday and thursday. A fun fact about Ms. Jessenia Is she used to run really fast but she would rather walk today. Ms. Jessenia sometimes even needs help she trust Ms.Lilliana the most in are school. So don't be afraid if you need help because teachers need help sometimes. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Interviewing teachers-Ms. Rachel By: Adyson Vanliere This month we decided to interview a Classic Middle School teacher: Ms. Rachel. So we can learn more about her and what she loves about innocademy and her opinions on Christmas.

This year is Ms. Rachels 3rd year teaching here at Innocademy, she said she has enjoyed her time and all of the opportunities she has had here at Inno. Before she started working here she had part time jobs at other schools and as a hospital translator, she left those jobs because they were only part time and she wanted one that was long term. We decided it would be interesting to see what her worst day teaching was like. She said “ I haven't had my worst day teaching here yet, but one day i did end up in a brace”. Since it's December and Christmas is almost here, we decided to ask her a couple of Christmas related questions. Lots of people have different opinions on when it's good to start playing , she thinks it's best to start playing Christmas music after Thanksgiving. People also have different opinions on when you should start buying Christmas presents. She said “I get gifts all year round because it's easy to forget what everyone wants”. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Chernobyl Disaster

By: Loren Tanis and Adeline Weaver

Chernobyl Accident happened on april 26, 1986. Chernobyl reactor number 4 exploded by overheating and not cooling down. The fire lasted for 10 days, 4,000+ died because of it, and hospitals were full. Doctors had appointments booked very late. Scientists think that it could be hundreds of years before we can live there again. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 Sports Cars

By: Reagan Troutman

Ever looking for a good quality family car? If yes, try the Lamborghini Urus it is a one of a kind SUV. With a luxurious interior, the Lamborghini Urus is the kind of car that you will never regret buying. Only starting at only at $200,000. That includes leather seating and two front screens that show back up camera, navigation and much more.

If you have ever wanted a fast high-quality electric sports car, try the Tesla roadster starting only at $ 250,000.An electric car that can go up to 620 miles per charge. Also for only $250,000 you get 4 seats, a top speed of over 250 MPH, and also can go from 0-100 MPH in only 4.2 seconds.

If you are just the kind of person who likes to go fast try the Lamborghini Huricàn Evo Spyder. The Evo Spyder was designed with a quick and easy turn. With a speed that can blow you away. Also between $200-300,000, you get leather seats and much more. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 World’s Endangered Animals By James Nyhof

Giant Otter Darwin’s Fox Red Wolf

The Giant Otter lives in South The Darwin’s Fox lives in Red Wolves are mostly America. They can grow up to 4 feet Chile and South America. nocturnal, live in Southeastern in length. They have water resistant The Darwin’s fox prefers America, and live about 8 -9 fur that keeps in air pockets to help open spaces years in the wild. them float. Innocademy.com The world’s favorite newspaper Since 2019 World’s Endangered Animals By James Nyhof

Vaquita Sumatran Rhino Pangolin

The tiny vaquita porpoise is the The Sumatran Rhino is known Pangolins are the only most endangered species with less often as the two horned rhino. mammals covered entirely with than 10 expected to be alive. They Only about 80 of these rhinos scales and those scales are are considered “Critically are alive today 20% of their body weight Endangered” due to illegal fishing.