2014-15 School Year January Edition
The Little Bulldog
The Bullis Lower School Newspaper
Credits
Editor: Julian Christensen
Assistant Editors: Julia Evans,
Emily Rubenstein, and Ronan
Zwa
Writers: Sami Al Hinai, Xander
Arnold, Luke Bookoff, Amanda
Brille, Hanna Buczkowski-Levy,
Nathan Chen, Julian
Christensen, Julia Evans, Zoe
Ferguson, Will Gawronski,
Robbie Hays, Luke La Motta,
Kayla Mao, Elizabeth Martin,
Clarke Norman, Samantha
Pepper, Ella Rosoff, Emily
Rubenstein, McKenzie Suggs,
Brianna Zigah, Maeve Zimmer,
Shara Zuckerman, and Ronan
Zwa
Table of Contents
p. 1 & 2 Credits/ World News
P. 3, 4, 5 & 6 Bullis News
p. 7 Editorial / Sports
p. 8 Reviews
p. 9 Weather
p. 10 Origins Of The Holidays
p. 11 Health
p. 12 Poetry
p. 13 Photo Gallery
p. 14 The Crossword Corner
With help and support
from………
Mrs. Cohen!
A New Relationship With Cuba
By Amanda Brille
President Obama recently decided that the United States should have a better relationship with Cuba. Cuba is
an island nation with 11 million citizens that is located less than 100 miles off the east coast of Florida. Cuba has been
a communist country for many decades. In communist countries citizens don’t have basic freedoms, like freedom of
speech.
The United States is a democracy and opposes communism. The United States cut its relations with Cuba in
1961, two years after communist leader Fidel Castro seized power.
Having better relations with Cuba means things are going to change. People from the United States will now
be able to travel there and to buy things that are made there. People from Cuba will be able to travel to the United
States and to buy things that are made here. People in Cuba should get better access to information from the internet
which is pretty limited now. The United States will have an embassy in Havana which is the capital of Cuba.
Part of the agreement included that some Cuban prisoners will be released. The Cuban government also agreed to
release Alan Gross. Alan Gross is a United States citizen that traveled to Cuba to increase internet access at Cuban
synagogues. Alan did not understand that what he was doing was illegal in Cuba. He was arrested in 2009 by Cuban
officials and has been in jail ever since. Alan Gross got out of jail and came back to the United States on December
17, 2014.
Not everyone thinks that changing our relationship with Cuba is a good idea. Some people believe that the
United States is giving in to a leader who treats his citizens poorly and that the Cuban government does not respect
human rights. President Obama said it’s time for a change. He said in his speech, “These 50 years have shown that
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isolation has not worked. It’s time for a new approach.”
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World News
Soles 4 Souls
By Xander Arnold
How many pairs of shoes do you have? Did you know that there are many kids in poverty that
don’t have any? Those kids can’t go to school if they don’t have shoes. They can also get terrible
diseases by not wearing shoes. There is a charity called Soles 4 Souls that helps to solve these problems.
Soles 4 Souls collects shoes for those suffering from poverty. The charity also helps during disaster
relief. Shoes are donated, recycled and given to those in need. For more information on Soles 4 Souls,
please visit www.souls4souls.org.
Yellowstone National Park
By Ronan Zwa
Located in Wyoming, the Yellowstone National Park was established by President Ulysses S.
Grant on March 1, 1872. The Park is known for its wildlife, such as bisons and wolves, and geothermal
features, such as the Old Faithful Geyser.
For at least 11,000 years, Native Americans (American Indians) inhabited the Yellowstone
region. This region was bypassed during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century.
Organized exploration of the Yellowstone region did not begin until the late 1860s. Hundreds of
archaeological sites were discovered, and they are now protected by federal law.
Yellowstone National Park is comprised of lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountain ranges, and
spans an area of almost 3,500 square miles. One of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America is
the Yellowstone Lake. Hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and sightseeing are only some of the many
activities at Yellowstone.
By the way, the Yellowstone Lake is centered over a caldera that measures 34 miles by 44
miles. Underneath is an active volcano, a super volcano, to be precise. It has exploded numerous times
over the past several million years. The last one was over 640,000 years ago, and the next one is due
anytime. So, go and visit the Yellowstone National Park soon!
Sources:
http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/09/120920-yellowstone-supervolcano-prediction- volcanoesscience-environment/
The Old Faithful Geyser
in Yellowstone National
Park.
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Bullis News
Bullis: The Past
By Julian J. Christensen
I interviewed Mrs. Jennifer Okun, Assistant Director of Alumni and Events, and a Bullis
alumna of 1999 herself, about the history of Bullis. This article is based on the facts I learned from her.
Bullis was founded in the year 1930 by Commander William Bullis as an all boys school
preparing for the Naval Academy. The first location was in Washington D.C. on New Hampshire Ave.
during the years 1930-1934. In the first school year there were only 13 students at Bullis. Now around
765 students go to Bullis! In D.C., also, there wasn’t even an athletics program! Classes were from
8am-4pm, and kids even had to attend school on Saturday! For the first few years, all classes were
taught by Commander and Mrs. Bullis. For many of the early years of its existence, Bullis was a
boarding school ( a school that students live at ) while it also had day students ( kids who don’t live at
school). In 1934, Bullis moved to the Silver Spring location. At that location they introduced an exercise
class. In the later 1930s, Bullis added organized sports such as football and baseball. The athletics
program continued to grow there, expanding the sports program to include basketball and wrestling. Did
you know that there was no uniform until 1959?! However, the students had to follow a dress code.
When Bullis moved to its Potomac campus in 1964, the Silver Spring buildings got demolished, and the
land was named Bullis Park.
When Bullis first came to Potomac, you almost wouldn’t recognize it as the Bullis of today. It
was built on 80 acres of farmland. Now Bullis is on 102 acres! First of all, it was only an upper school,
all in South Hall. Food got transported on a school bus from Silver Spring to Potomac! A few years
later, North Hall was built where the first Potomac cafeteria was established in the bottom floor. In
1980, Founders Hall was built without the cafeteria. Then, in 1981, the first girls came to Bullis! The
Bulldog was made the Bullis Mascot only when former Middle School principal John Spencer came
with his bulldogs (real dogs!) to Bullis. There wasn’t even a lower school at Bullis until the 1980s when
the 5th grade got introduced. In 1991, the Athletics Center and new gym were built. We still call it the
“new gym” even though it’s over twenty years old! Three years later, in 1994, the playground was built
as a community project by students, families, and Bullis community members. Some of them wrote
their names on the pillars. You can still see them today! The Marriott Family Library was made in the
year 1998. The Blair Center’s construction was complete only three years after the library, in 2001. In
2005, the stadium was entirely renovated and renamed The Kline Alumni Stadium.
Bullis has a large history of headmasters. Here is a list of all of them in order: Commander
William Bullis, E.M. Peak, Al Grossman ( assistant headmaster ), Lawrence Bullis, Steve Kurtz
( interim headmaster ) Richard Jung, Thomas Farquhar, and then our fantastic present headmaster,
Dr. Jerry Boarman.
And guess what? In 2010, when Dr. Boarman became the head of school, his idea for a Blue
and Gold team was born. This is only the fifth competition between the two teams: Blue and Gold! To
those who didn’t know, the Gaga pit only became a part of the playground in 2012 under influence from
Ms. Kelly, the former Lower School principal! Mrs. Okun’s best guess is that North Hall and South Hall
both got renovated around ten times due to expansion!
I find Bullis history fascinating and very interesting! I hope you do, too!
Bullis in the 1960s or the
1970s and the first Bullis Seal
used from 1930 until 1940.
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Bullis News
Interview With Mrs. O’Neill About
The Festival Of Light
Interview With Mrs. Darling About
The Maker Space
By Hanna BuczkowskiLevy
By Shara Zuckerman
and Brianna Zigah
Q. What does The Festival of Light mean?
A. The Festival of Light has been a tradition at Bullis
for around 24 years. Light is plural because the concert
celebrates what "Light" means in all cultures. If it
weren’t plural it would refer only to Hanukah. The
concert is produced by the music department. The
program pulls from a variety of cultures, and students
perform music that celebrates the magic of light during
the holiday season. In the past, all of the grade levels
celebrated in one huge event. Since the school and the
music department have grown in population, it has been
split into two concerts...the LS/MS and the US. It is a
highlight of community gathering.
Q. Who started the Festival of Light tradition?
A. It was started by Mr. Larry Bullis who was
headmaster at the time. Susan Spingler headed the
Visual and Performing Arts Department. Both art and
music were celebrated.
Q. Why is the Festival of Light important?
A. It is always important to have traditions in
communities to bring people together to share a love of
music, art and student life. This is one event that
celebrates the joyous season within the Bullis
community of students, parents and friends.
Q.What year did the Festival of Light start?
A. I think it was 1990.
Kid Museum at Davis
Library
Q. How many years has the Maker Space been
active?
A. Three months
Q. How many kids can work at a time on one
project?
A. From one student to six or seven. We have
some projects that are large, but on average
probably three.
Q. When did you start working in the Maker
Space?
A. Officially three months ago, but we started
planning and setting it up a year ago.
Q. Where did you get your machines?(Laser
Engraver, #D printer, etc.)
A. The machines come from different places,
but the supplies come from Amazon or craft
stores.
Q. How many grades have been to the Maker
Space?
A. In the lower school, the third grade was the
first. But I am hoping that all lower schoolers
will get in there this year.
Q. When did you start sewing?
A. I started sewing when I was probably in the
third grade. My mom taught me. I started a
business in sixth grade making scrunchies (hair
ties) for my friends.
By McKenzie Suggs
So far the third grade classes at Bullis has gone on some awesome field trips. I'm happy to report in 2015, we
will have many more exciting ones.
Guess what? One place we went to last year was the Kid Museum at Davis Library, which is a new place
where kids and families can experiment and invent while having fun.
Go to Kid Museum at Davis Library, Page 5
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Bullis News
Kid Museum at Davis Library, continued from page 4
We had the pleasure of visiting the museum earlier this year, as the very first school. We went to four
stations: one station was a draw bot. A draw bot is a robot that is made with a plastic cup and three markers on the
bottom, attached to a motor on top. The draw bot dances while making beautiful lines. Another station was making
characters for a computer game. The third one was making music like a DJ. The last was connecting light circuits.
Later in January, when we return to the museum I hope we will paint with digital light! Every school
should go on a trip to the Kid Museum at Davis Library! I can’t wait until we go back again
Bullis Environmental All School Assembly
By Julia Evans
On Monday, December 8th, Lower, Middle and Upper School came into the auditorium to hear some
important news about helping the environment. Lower Schoolers highlighted little things we can do to help the
environment like using both sides of paper, turning off water while brushing and using reusable water bottles.
Through a skit performance Middle Schoolers showed that it takes a lot more money to deliver Fiji Water than to
just get it from the fountain. Students from all grades also tested their skills on how well they know our water use.
Staff and students said how it is safer to drink tap water then it is to drink bottled water and also listed what was
found in bottled water such as crickets and many more harmful substances. So remember that the small things you
do for the environment can make a big difference.
Upper Schooler Tali Champney Environmental
Project
By Ella Rosoff and Emily Rubenstein
Bullis Senior Tali Champney is doing a STEM/environmental project that has to do with sustainability at Bullis,
including ideas for composting in the Community Garden.
Q.What inspirations led you to this idea?
A.I was looking at Bullis and I thought how I can make an impact on Bullis and an impact on other people.
Q.What are the benefits of making this?
A.To help our environment, we'll learn how to be greener, and it will help with reducing, reusing and recycling.
Q.Are you doing this with anybody else?
A. I'm doing this alone right now, but I hope I'll get to meet up with some people, like gardeners out of the school.
Q. How long have you been working on this project?
A. I've actually been working on this since the beginning of the year.
Q. When do you expect this project to be finished?
A. It actually has to be finished by April. I hope it would be finished by then.
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Bullis News
Interview With Mrs. Hollars About the New
Bullis Fish Tank
By Zoe Ferguson
Q. What made you think of getting the fish tank?
A. The Bullis Marine Reef Tank was installed to support the new Marine Biology Course in the Upper
School. Students will learn about the ecology of a coral reef ecosystem and they will learn about all of
the factors that affect the health of a coral reef. The Bullis Marine Reef Tank is also being used in other
US science classes, the MS and the LS.
Q. What kind of fish and coral is in there?
A. We currently have 4 species of Tangs, 2 clownfish, 3 Chromis Fish, 5 Pajama Cardinals, 3 Firefish,
anemone, clam, 4 soft corals and 6 hard corals, 2 peppermint shrimp, 2 cleaner shrimp, snails and
hermit crabs galore!
Q. What do you feed them and when?
A. We feed the animals twice a day a different diet each day. You may have noticed a clip on the inside
of the tank. This is used to feed the Tangs that are herbivores (plant eaters) red and green nori - which is
seaweed. You may have eaten nori if you have ever eaten sushi. We feed the carnivores (meat eaters)
brine shrimp, copepods , pieces of tuna. We feed the omnivores (organisms that eat both plants and
animals) pellets or flake food every day. The snails eat the algae that grows on the inside of the tank and
the hermit crabs clean up everyone's leftovers.
Q. How do you clean the fish tank?
A. We use a magnet to clean the inside of the glass. We have a protein skimmer to remove organic
waste, macroalgea to use up ammonia compounds, and we have a carbon filter to make the water clear.
Q. How does the coral survive?
A. Coral are microscopic (too small to see without a microscope) animals that live in a colony. They are
related to Jellyfish. The coral are filter feeders. They have tiny tentacles called nematocysts that capture
food around them. Corals can sting you and possible cause a rash on humans.
Q. How long did it take to prepare for the fish tank?
A.The tank took at least two weeks to cycle all of the chemical nutrients. When building a delicate
ecosystem you must add animals slowly so that they have a healthy environment to live in. We put
snails and hermit crabs in first, than some Chromis fish, and a soft coral. After six weeks, we knew we
had a health system so we add a lot more fish, shrimp, clams and coral. We are still adding new things
each week.
Q. What fish are you planning to get in the future?
A. We are hoping to add an Emperor angel, more Chromis, Coral Beauty and perhaps a "puffer"
fish. We also plan to add moral corals, a sand sifting starfish, a sea urchin and more shrimp and clams.
Stop by, take a look - do you see anything new?
The Bullis fish tank in the
Marriott Library
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editorial
Why Read?
By Julia Evans
Why read? Well, first there are millions of books in the world at all different reading levels from
picture books to history books. There are books with five words on a page and large print for beginner
readers to books with 300 words on a page and small print for more advanced readers. There is a book
for everyone in the world. People read to learn and think. Have you ever read a book where you think
about “why is this character going into that room and not the room next to it?” Or “will there be a
sequel?” Have you ever read a book where you learn about the history of Maryland or how to make
homemade pizza? Sometimes we read for fun. Have you ever read a book and you love it because of the
character’s emotion or because the author did a great job writing the book in a funny way? Some of us
even read to feel different emotions. For example, if you read a book and the main character hurts
himself, you might feel sad or if the story has a great ending you might feel happy. But most of all I
think people read for the joy of it. Books make people feel good and books can let you write the story in
your mind if there is a cliffhanger. So pick up a book randomly from the library and you will be
transported to a world beyond compare.
Sports
Get to Know Coach Kelley
By Luke J. LaMotta
Coach Kelley’s basketball coaching career was launched during his senior year in college at
Catholic University in Washington DC where he played basketball. They had a new basketball coach
named Jack Bruin who was very enthusiastic and had a great love of the game. He inspired Coach
Kelley to want to be a basketball coach too.
Initially, Coach Kelley was always worried about winning their games. Presently, his favorite
part of coaching is seeing the past players he coached at the alumni game and seeing how much they
have matured.
While Coach Kelley was growing up, his favorite NBA team was the Celtics because of Larry
Bird. Now he roots for the home team, the Washington Wizards, because he really likes John Wall and
Bradley Beal. However, his daughter influenced him to cheer for Stephen Curry of the Golden State
Warriors because she has a “crush” on him! That just goes to show, not everyone’s favorite player
choice is based on talent. There could be other reasons: Stephen Curry is an amazing player!
According to Coach Kelley, Bullis’ main antagonists this year are Georgetown Prep, Episcopal,
St. Stephens and St. Agnes. I think Bullis is tough! They can step up to the challenge and win the
championship game!
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Reviews
The City Of Ember
By Robbie Hays
The City of Ember is an emotional tale of two children: Lina, who lives with her sister and
grandma, and Doon, who lives with his father. It is a tale of another world (in the beginning) and their
escape from that world. The story begins on “Choosing Day” when they get their jobs. Lina is assigned
pipe works (like an electrician or a plumber) and Doon, the messenger job. Unfortunately they had each
others’ dream jobs, but they switch jobs and soon get into the worst of troubles. Read the book to find
out more. I recommend this book if you enjoy short, interesting books. I think most kids in the Bullis
lower school would like this book.
True Talents by David Lubar
By Sami Al Hinai
True Talents is an underdog story where a few teens face great odds. This is the second book
in the series; the first one is Hidden Talents (you don't need to read the first to understand the
second)
True Talents is set in modern day Philadelphia and is about a boy named Eddie (“Trash”)
and his friends who have hidden talents which enable them to do things other people can’t. The book
hooks the readers in by making them feel like they are one of the characters. Then they are unable to
put the book down. If you like fiction and action this is the book for you.
I enjoyed the book because I felt like I was sitting at the front seat of an action movie. I give
True Talents 5 out of 5 stars.
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Weather
Winter Weather
By Clarke Norman
Hello. My name is Clarke Norman. I predict the winter in Maryland is going to be super cold. It
started in the summer with cooler temperatures and from my research we are going to get snow and rain on
Christmas! I hope you enjoy my facts I found!
Maryland Temperature. Average annual temperature: 55.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low temperatures in January, the coldest month, with the average in the low to mid 20s. Winter brings cooler
temperatures, with highs in the low to mid 50s and lows in the low to mid 30s. Winter varies greatly across the
state, with relatively mild conditions near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay to quite cold and often snowy
conditions in the mountains out west. Snowfall ranges from 9 inches on the lower eastern shore to 15-18 inches
along the I-95 corridor, to over 70" in much of Garrett County in ski country. Although 12 or 18 inches over an
entire winter is not a lot, storms can drop this much or more in 1 or 2 days, particularly in the western part of the
state. Ice storms do occur but are not typically severe.
Maryland Winter Statistics
Average Snowfall = Ranges across the state from 10 to 15 inches on the Eastern Shore to 25 inches over north
central Maryland to over 100 inches in parts of Garrett County.
Biggest Snowstorm = 40 inches in Oakland on November 12-18, 1995 (official state record)
Greatest Monthly Snowfall Total =67 inches in Frostburg in January 1978 (official state record)
Greatest Seasonal Snowfall Total = 204 inches in Oakland, winter of 1995-1996 (official state record)
Coldest Temperature = - 40 F in Oakland (Garrett County) on January 13, 1912 (official state record)
Annual Weather Summary: November 2014 to October 2015
Winter will be colder and slightly wetter than normal, with above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in
late December and early and mid-January. The snowiest periods will be in mid- and late December, mid-
January, and early to mid-February.
DECEMBER 2014: temperature 37° (2° below avg.); precipitation 6" (3" above avg.); Dec 1-2: Heavy
rain, then sunny, mild; Dec 3-5: Heavy rain, then sunny, mild; Dec 6-13: Rain to snow, then flurries,
cold; Dec 14-17: Heavy rain, then flurries, cold; Dec. 18-21: Stormy, Rainy, and snow; then sunny cold;
Dec 22-29: Rain and snow, then sunny, cold; Dec 30-31: Snowy, cold. JANUARY 2015: temperature
31° (4° below avg.); precipitation 2" (1.5" below avg.); Jan 1-3: Sunny, very cold; Jan 4-9: Flurries,
cold; Jan 10-17: Rain to snow, then sunny, very cold; Jan 18-21: Snow, then sunny, mild; Jan 22-24:
Rain, then sunny, cold; Jan 25-31: Rain to snow, then sunny, cold.
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Origins of the Holidays
New Year Holiday
By Nathan Chen
The celebration of the New Year on January 1st is a relatively new phenomenon. The earliest recording
of a New Year celebration is believed to have been in Mesopotamia, c. 2000 B.C. and was celebrated around the
time of the vernal equinox, in mid-March.
During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, New Year's Day was moved several times, from March 1st,
March 25th, Easter, September 1st, and December 25th. These New Year's Day changes were generally reversed
back to January 1st, beginning in 1582.
Different countries celebrate the New Year in different times and manners. For instance, the Chinese
New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, occurs every year on the new moon of the first lunar month,
about the beginning of spring (Lichun). The exact date can fall any time between January 21st and February
21st. Traditionally, years were marked by one of twelve Earthly Branches, represented by an animal. I was
born in the year of the Dog. I think that’s why I love dogs so much!
With my family and friends, I celebrate both the January 1st New Year and the Chinese New Year. We
have a dinner gathering and play games afterwards until the midnight count down. Two years ago, it was at my
house. My friends and I decorated the house together and I drew a big New Year sign to hold up for the group
pictures. It was such a fun time for all of us!
I hope you all had a very happy 2015 New Year!
Chinese New Year
By Kayla Mao
Do you ever wonder why Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year? Well, there is a legend
behind the Chinese holiday, and this is the legend of the Chinese New Year.
There was a monster named “Nian.” He lived deep in the ocean and ate people but also would sleep
everyday of the year except one day, and that day was the last day of the Lunar Year, when winter would turn
into spring. Nian would go on land and eat people if he could find them. There was no way to survive if Nian
came across you. So people hid their families and children. One day, there was a poor old man who was trying
to get food and find shelter, but people were too busy to notice him. Then, the man went to an old woman’s
house, and she came out with dumplings and offered him shelter. The man thought she was nice so he told her a
hidden secret. It was that Nian hated loud noises and the color red. So after the man told the woman, she set
fireworks off when Nian was there and made her house red. Nian was scared and so he went back to the ocean.
The villagers asked the woman what she did to scare Nian off and she told them Nian hated loud noises and was
scared of the color red. So from then on, it became a tradition. On the day when Nian was due to come, he
stayed away from his fears.
That was the legend. Although it is only a legend, it continues to be a big event for Chinese people
celebrating the New Year. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, families make a lot of food and invite family over for
dinner to celebrate. Also, these people who participate in the festivities, stay up until midnight, wash their hair
and take a shower to erase things they have done wrong. The first day of the New Year, new clothes and shoes
(especially red and gold) are worn to welcome the New Year, to greet one another and to wish one another good
luck in the New Year. Adults give red envelopes that contain money to children. That’s a big part of the Chinese
New Year. This year the Chinese New Year is in the middle of February coming in a few weeks. Get ready to
celebrate!
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Health
Healthy Habits For The Winter
By Samantha Pepper
It is so hard to stay healthy in the winter because it is so cold outside and you are inside a lot with many
people. Also, you have many parties to go to during the holidays and are very busy. Did you know… there are
three easy ways to be healthy in the winter.
1) You should keep moving during the winter months even when it is too cold. Everyday activities and exercise
can help you stay healthy!
2) When you’re eating, don’t overeat – especially desserts. My mom says, “Everything in Moderation”. Eating
more fruits and vegetables is important.
3) Get enough sleep.
Here are five good foods you should have so you don't get sick.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Pomegranates because they increase your blood flow.
Dark leafy greens because they have a lot of vitamin A, C and K.
Citrus because they are loaded with vitamin C.
Potatoes because they have two immunity boosters – Vitamin C and B6
Winter Squash because it has a lot of vitamin A, C, B6 and K.
These are eight easy ways to stay healthy during the winter. I hope you follow them and stay healthy!
Tips to Stay Healthy in the Long Winter
Months
By Elizabeth Martin
Germs, Germs, Everywhere. At this time of the year, many people are getting sick and missing school. It is
important to make sure you are washing your hands before you eat, after using the bathroom and after blowing your
nose, coughing or sneezing. If you have pets, be sure to wash hands before and after you feed or play with them.
Germs travel in many places. They can spread through fluids from your mouth or nose. Be sure to cover your nose
and mouth when sneezing or coughing. The best way to do this is to sneeze or cough in to your arm. Germs can
also spread on surfaces like cups, door knobs, and faucets. Don’t ever share your drink with someone else. You can
use a sleeve to open doors and a paper towel to turn on and off faucets.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) gives these tips when washing hands:
1
2
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands,
between your fingers, and under your nails.
3
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning
to end twice.
4
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
If you are not near a sink to wash your hands just use hand sanitizer. Be sure your hands are not greasy or have
dirt on them. If you want to stay healthy this year keep these tips in mind!
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Poetry
Order and Chaos
By Ronan Zwa
Order and Chaos,
The everlasting enemies,
Ra and Apophis,
In Egyptian mythology.
Order ruled,
Chaos cast aside,
Astronomically deep,
Into the shadows.
Now Chaos is rising,
Pandemonium by his side,
And Havoc, as well.
The Dinosaurs Empire,
Was cracked in twain,
And then there was the Ice Age
The continental drift,
Apophis’s “gift,”
His writhing,
Shaking the Planet.
Ra could subdue him,
But not for long,
And Apophis,
Soon, broke free.
The Yellowstone volcano,
Apophis’s doing.
He lashed out his tongue,
And his venom was magma.
But Ra was waiting,
For the right moment to strike.
Apophis grew weak,
And Ra seized his chance.
Snow
By Nathan Chen
Fluffy white snow falling from the sky
Gently touching and melting on things
Children coming out to build snowmen
Kids feeling the snow lightly touch their mouths
Snow
In a blink of an eye,
Apophis’s eye,
Chaos was banished again.
But even now,
After a humbling defeat,
Apophis waits for an opening.
And when the time is right,
He will surely strike,
For he is the opposite,
Of honorificabilitudinitatibus.*
* Plural of Latin word honorificabilitudinitas which means
“the state of being able to achieve honors”.
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2014-15 School Year January Edition
Photo Gallery
All Photos Taken By
Maeve Zimmer
Three of the favorite things to do at
recess, Gaga, Tetherball, or the
swings!
The 2014
Festival of
Light Setup
Thank you for reading the Little
Bulldog! We hope you enjoy the
Crossword puzzles on page 13!
The Little
Bulldog Staff
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2014-15 School Year January Edition
The Crossword Corner
Across
1
4
Cecil and Prince's last name
5
He's behind the hitter
6
The Bambino
7
He broke the color barrier
11
Willie Mays played for the _____?
12
You ____ the ball
2
3
4
Baseball
Crossword
By Will
Gawronski
5
6
7
8
9
Down
1
Go around the bases
2
The person who throws the ball
3
Not grass but _____turf
8
You touch it with your foot
9
You ____ into a base
10
Not a force out
10
11
12
Winter
Crossword By Luke Bookoff
7
8
3
4
1
2
Across
5
Down
1
___ _______'s Eve
2
A cold season
4
A _______ falls from the sky
3
First month
5
Keeps you warm
6
Not hot, but ____
8
Warm Drink
7
Picks up snow
6
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