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List 10 words that rhyme with “space.” 1.

2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10.

What Rhymes with… Some answers: ace, base,

Jokes and Riddles Q: What kind of saddle do horses

wear in space?

Q: How does the solar system hold up its pants?

A: A saddle-lite.

A: With an asteroid belt.

Fact or Fiction?

Solar System Challenge

In The Great In The Great In The Great Beyond Beyond Beyond

Over the years, much has been learned about our solar system. How much do you know about it? Take this quiz and find out.

Every year, scientists find out more about our solar system and the ones outside of it. That’s right. There is more than one solar system.

Up until 1991, scientists had no proof of planets beyond our solar system. Then a group of planets were discovered orbiting a dying pulsar star.

In the time since, over 100 planets have been discovered that orbit other stars. Some of these planets are very close to their stars, while others are far away.

1) Eris is the closest planet to the sun. Fact or Fiction?

2) Earth is the only planet with human life. Fact or Fiction?

3) Venus has been called Earth’s sister planet. Fact or Fiction?

4) Mars has hundreds of moons. Fact or Fiction?

5) Jupiter has the Great Dark Spot. Fact or Fiction?

6) Saturn is known for its rings. Fact or Fiction?

7) Neptune has the Great Red Spot. Fact or Fiction?

8) Mercury, Saturn and Uranus can be seen with an unaided eye. Fact or Fiction?

9) Pluto is the ninth planet in our solar system. Fact or Fiction?

10) There are more than two dwarf planets in our solar system. Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Stars, 2) Comets, 3) Black Holes, 4) Asteroids, 5) Galaxies, 6) Quasars, 7) Meteoroids

brace, case, face, grace, lace, pace, race, trace

COLORING PICTURE COLORING PICTURE

Name That Feature There are more features to a solar system than just planets. Do you know what they are? Fill in the blanks to name that feature.

1) S __ A __ S 2) C O __ __ T S

3) B __ A __ K H O __ E __

4) __ S T E __ O I __ __

5) G A __ A __ I E S 6) __ U A __ A __ S

7) M E __ E O __ __ I D S

Answers: 1) Fiction, Mercury is the closest planet to the sun; Eris is a dwarf planet, 2) Fact, 3) F act, 4) Fiction, it has two moons, 5) Fiction, it has the Great Red Spot, 6) Fact, 7) Fiction, it has the Great Dark Spot, 8) Fiction, Uranus can only be seen with an optical aid, 9) Fiction, it is now classified as a dwarf planet, 10) Fact

After weeks of shopping and getting your child ready for school, the first day

has finally arrived. You did it. You got through the summer, you got your child ready for school and they’re off for another exciting year. You can sit back and relax, and then the bomb drops. Your child gets off the bus in the afternoon with a reminder that Friday is Back-to-School Night. Ugh, you just got them off to school. Why

in the world would you want to spend your one free night this week going to your child’s school? Why, because it is important that you meet with the staff, most importantly your child’s teacher, and see firsthand what your child experiences every day.

Most schools host a Back-to-School Night on a weekday within the first month that school starts. At the event, you can expect to meet a variety of

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Back-To-School Night:

Attendance Is Important

staff members, including your child’s principal, teachers, aides, and of course, fellow parents. Some schools require parents attend the night with their children, while others insist par-ents come alone. Follow the recom-mendation of your child’s school and be prepared to get a glimpse of what your child goes through each day while there.

The events at Back-to-School Night vary by school. Chances are you will spend some of your time in your child’s classroom becoming familiar with their daily routine as well as the teacher’s expectations, methodology, grading policy, disciplinary plan and other objectives. If your child has sev-eral teachers, you will probably meet with all of them for a short period of time. If you have more than one child in school, you will either have to divide your time among all of the teachers or ask your spouse or a rela-tive to come with you and sit in for you on some of the meetings.

If you have any general questions for your child’s teachers, this is your op-portunity to ask them. If you have spe-cific questions regarding your child, arrange to meet with the teacher an-other time to discuss your concerns. Before you leave each meeting, get the teacher’s contact information and find out how they prefer to be con-tacted, by e-mail, voice mail or note.

Along with meeting your child’s teach-ers, you will probably get a chance to meet the principal, tour the school and sign up for any parent-teacher organizations. Make sure you take full advantage of whatever opportu-nities exist. The more connected you are to the school, the better informed you will be.

It may not be convenient, but Back-to-School Night is important. Don’t dismiss the event. Go to it, find out everything you can about your child’s school, routine and teachers, and be an informed parent.


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Shopping:

Antiques_____________________________________Art Gallery___________________________________Children’s Store______________________________Day Spa_____________________________________Furniture Store_______________________________Gift Store____________________________________Jeweler______________________________________Men’s Casual_________________________________Men’s Shoes_________________________________Musical Instruments___________________________Pets________________________________________Place for a Massage____________________________Places to Work________________________________

Women’s Casual______________________________Women’s Formal______________________________

Schools:

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Entertainment

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Every spring with gradu-ation on the horizon, schools begin lining up keynote speakers for the

big event. Some speakers are bet-ter known than others, and morning news shows often produce clips of some of the more notable ones like Hillary Clinton, Bill Cosby and Katie Couric. Interestingly enough, some celebrities choose to have more of a presence on campus and take a turn in the classroom. Care to take a gander at who might have done so? Here’s a quiz.

1) This director has taught film at Columbia University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

2) This director has also taught film at Columbia University as well as at NYU. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He owns the production company, 40 Acres & a Mule Film-works.

3) This former U.S. vice president has taught at Columbia University as well, in addition to Fisk University, Middle Tennessee State University and UCLA. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He is dedicated to protecting and preserving the envi-ronment.

4) This theoretical physicist has taught at the University of Cambridge for a number of years. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He wrote A Brief History of Time.

5) This former professional football coach has taught sports business

management at San Diego State University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He coached the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals.

6) This British Indian novelist has taught at Emory University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He hous-es his archive at the university.

7) This former U.S. president has also taught at Emory University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He founded a center in his name at the university.

8) This poet has taught at Wake For-est University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: She recited a poem at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton.

9) This film critic has taught at the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He updates his movie review guide every year.

10) This former secretary of state has taught political science at George-town University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: She currently serves as an advisor to President Barack Obama.

11) This former prime minister of Spain has also taught at Georgetown Uni-versity, focusing on contemporary Eu-ropean politics and trans-Atlantic re-lations. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He is on the board of di-rectors of the News Corporation.

12) This comedic actor and writer

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has taught at Harvard University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He currently serves as a junior U.S. senator from Minnesota.

13) This talk show host has taught leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern Uni-versity. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: She owns the multimedia production company Harpo.

14) This former Mexican president has taught at Yale University. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He is the director of the Center for the Study of Globalization at the univer-sity.

15) This author has taught American ethnic studies at the University of Washington. Have any idea who it might be? Hint: He wrote Smoke Signals.

Answers: 1) Milos Forman, 2) Spike Lee, 3) Al Gore, 4) Stephen Hawk-ing, 5) Dennis Green, 6) Salman Rushdie, 7) Jimmy Carter, 8) Maya Angelou, 9) Leonard Maltin, 10) Madeleine Albright, 11) Jose Maria Aznar, 12) Al Franken, 13) Oprah Winfrey, 14) Ernesto Zedillo, 15) Sherman Alexie

Imagine being taught by one of the personalities above or any of the countless other celebrities that choose to teach. What a semester that would be.

A role model for students, teachers had to adhere to a strict set of rules. They had to dress appropriately and attend church on Sunday. Male teachers were allowed one or two evenings per week to court, while fe-male teachers were required to stay

in most evenings. While they could attend social gatherings, female teachers could not dance at them, and if and when they got married, they had to resign their post. Com-munities could not afford the risk of having a married teacher on staff that might get pregnant and need time off. Teachers were too hard to come by.

Serving as a one-room schoolteach-er took great skill and strength. It was not easy to run a classroom, teach various age and skill levels, and set a good example 24 hours a day. Teaching did have its rewards, but with long hours and low pay, it was not a practice for the faint of heart.



Welcome to the 2010-11 school year!The Wichita Public Schools welcomes all students for another great school year. The Wichita Public Schools is confident that our many educational opportunities will provide your child with a world-class education.

First day of school is August 16, with a half-day orientation for 6th and 9th grade students on August 13

Enrollment:Returning parents have the option of enrolling their children online, allowing them to complete standard enrollment forms from a computer. Returning parents will need a Parent Assist log on account to enroll their child. If parents don’t have a Parent Assist account, they will need to contact their child’s school. All students will still need to come to the school to finish the enrollment pro-cess. The district is offering the online option to help streamline the enroll-ment process and cut down on print-

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ing as many enrollment forms.

Students who are new to the Wichita Public Schools will still fill out the enrollment forms on paper, but can go the online and print out the common enrollment forms and fill them out in advance. New students will also need:

A birth certificate or certified document like a transcript from other district, visa, or pass-port

Proof of address – utility bill, mortgage pay-ment or lease agreement

Social Security Number (optional)

Kansas Health Assessment formed fill out by a family health care provider

More information about enrollment can be found at www.enroll.usd259.org.

Immunization requirements for 2010-

11Immunization requirements change most every year. This year, there are changes for the Varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, and Tdap vaccines and the ages of those who need additional doses or boosters. The school will inform you of any additional shots needed for fall enrollment. A complete list of required immunizations can be found at www.healthservices.usd259.org.

New bus service - First StudentThe Wichita Public Schools will begin a new contract with First Student, Inc. bus company. All students will be transported in brand-new buses this school year. In ad-dition to the new buses, First Student will have additional tools to make sure students are safe, including digital cameras and GPS systems, the Child Check-Mate system

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Helpful numbers:

Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools

973-4462

Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools

973-4457

Assistant Superintendent of High Schools

973-4504

Nutrition Services

973-2160

Parent and Community Sup-port Network:

973-4668

Parent/Teacher Resources and Volunteer opportunities

973-5130

Pupil Accounting

973-4498

Student Health Services – 973-4475

Transportation

973-2190

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to ensure that no child is left on a bus, a second stop arm for enhanced visibility and a crossing gate on the front of the bus so children will cross in front of the bus so the driver can see them.

Some important school bus safety tips:

Leave in plenty of time to get to the bus stop safely

Remain alert at all times – don’t text, listen to iPods or talk on cell phones – be aware of what is happening around you

Stay 10 giant steps away from the bus so the driver can see you

Wait for the bus to have completely stopped before you approach it to get on or before you stand up to get off.

Don’t put your head, arms, papers or anything else out the window.

If you drop something near the bus, don’t pick it up. The driver may not see you. Instead, ask the driver for help.

If you have to cross the street, wait until the driver lets you know it’s OK to cross.

Don’t distract the bus driver while he’s driving.

If your kids are in school, you have probably heard the term, “No child left behind.” It comes from the No Child Left Behind Act that was passed soon after President George W. Bush entered office, which takes steps to ensure that all children receive a quality education and no one is left behind. The act attempts to fulfill this objective in several ways. As a par-ent, you may want to familiarize your-self with those ways to ensure your children do in fact receive a quality education.

To ensure that no child is left behind, the act provides the following ben-efits:

• More funding and flexibility. The act gives more money to school districts and allows them to use the money where it is needed most with-out having to deal with a lot of red tape and paperwork. It also provides more funding for reading programs to ensure that all children learn to read at grade level by age 9 or 10.

• More accountability and freedom.

The act holds schools responsible for the test results of their students and grades them in report cards provided to the public. If a school is performing terribly, the act allows parents to trans-fer their children to better schools.

• More assistance and involve-ment. The act provides free tutoring and homework help through what is known as Supplemental Education Services to children whose schools have needed improvement for at least two years. It also requires schools to find ways to get parents more in-volved in their child’s school.

• More testing and research. The act calls for students to be tested periodi-cally throughout school to ensure they are where they need to be. It also encourages teachers to use teach-ing methods that have been proven to work through research rather than experimental ones and provides fund-ing to help them improve their skills.

These are just some of the many mea-sures that the act takes to ensure that all students receive a quality educa-tion. Of course, the execution and availability of each measure varies by school. For further details, contact the officials at the schools that your children attend.

The No Child Left Behind Act offers many benefits to education. Learn about them in depth and be sure you take advantage of all the ones of-fered by your children’s schools.

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School is back in session, and your kids will no doubt be spending some time on

the playground. While you won’t have to worry about the condition of the equipment-school officials should have already inspected it and made any necessary repairs, you might want to address how your kids use it. Misuse of playground equipment can

happen even with adult supervision and lead to injury. It is important you teach your kids about playground safety to reduce their risk of injury. Here is a quick quiz to see how much your kids know and what issues you should address with them.

1) It is okay to swing sitting down or standing up. True or False?

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Playing safely on the playground

Answer: False. You should always sit down when swinging. Standing up is never a good idea because you could easily fall.

2) If you and your friend want to swing, but the swings are full, you should share a swing. True or False?

Answer: False. You should never share a swing with someone unless it is made for more than one person.

3) The best way to exit a swing is to jump out of it. True or False?

Answer: False. You should never jump out of a swing. Instead, you should slow down almost to a complete stop and get off carefully, making sure you don’t bump into anyone who may be waiting for the swing.

4) You should never climb on wet equipment. True or False?

Answer: True. You could easily slip off equipment that is wet.

5) If a friend dares you to race them up the ropes, you should go for it and climb as fast as you can. True or False?

Answer: False. You should never race on any piece of playground equip-ment. You could easily lose your grip and fall.

6) The best way to climb equipment is with both hands. True or False?

Answer: True.

7) It is okay to climb up the slide. True or False?

Answer: False. You should never climb up the slide. Someone could

be sliding down and hit you.

8) If you and a friend want to go down the slide, you should do so one at a time. True or False?

Answer: True. Sliding down in groups raises the risk of injury.

9) The best way to go down the slide is headfirst. True or False?

Answer: False. You should never slide down headfirst. The risk is too great for head injury. You should always slide down feet first.

10) It is okay to play on broken equip-ment. True or False?

Answer: False. Playing on broken equipment is dangerous. If something breaks on the playground, you should tell your teacher.

There are many other questions you could ask your kids regarding play-ground safety. The more you teach them about playground safety and remind them to be cautious, the more likely they will do so and the less chance they will have of injuring themselves.


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