February 2014
Arena Union Elementary School
The Beacon
20 School Street/P.O. Box 45, Point Arena, CA 95468
Yo-yo Assembly
February 5th
Mark Your
Calendar!
February 5th:
Yoyo Assembly
February 9th-15th:
Kindness Awareness Week
Tele: (707) 882-2131/FAX (707) 882-3076
On Wednesday, February 5th, the “School is Cool” assembly will
be presented by Around the World Yoyo Entertainment
Company. It is a fun, fast paced, educational, inter-active
program.
February 13th
Site Council Meeting
Assembly times:
Grades 1 through 4 is 9:00-9:30am
Grades 5 through 8 is 9:45-10:30am
February 17th – 21st
NO SCHOOL-President’s Week
The entertainer, Jon Fox is not only great with the yoyo, he is also
a successful and experienced communicator. He will take the
students on a learning journey using the yoyo and other fun
activities to communicate the importance of school.
February 28th
Science Fair
st
March 21
Arena 2014-15 Kindergarten
Registration!
Yoyo Sale: Yoyos may be purchased through the school office
through Tuesday, February 11th.
A percentage of the sales are donated back to our school by
Around the World Yoyo.
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Quote of the Month
Kindness
Guard well within yourself
that treasure, kindness. Know
how to give without
hesitation, how to lose
without regret, how to acquire
without meanness. George Sand
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Yoyos will be for sale at lunch time on the day of the
assembly and available to purchase during recess breaks
through Tuesday, February 12th.
Students must have order form filled out and payment
before buying a yoyo.
Order forms are available at the office window and in the
February newsletter.
Morning Pre-orders: Orders with payment may be dropped
off in the morning and yoyos picked up during morning
and lunch recess. NO YOYOS WILL BE GIVEN OUT
BEFORE 9:30AM.
Visit the Around the World Yoyo Entertainment website: yoyoempire.com
The Beacon
February 2014
Our local science fair will be held on
Friday, February 28th in the Arena
multipurpose room.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category and
section of our local science fair will also be eligible to
display their projects and compete for ribbons/medals
at the Mendocino County Science Fair.
Your child is invited on a voluntary basis to participate in the science fair. If your child decides to do a
project, we urge you to support and encourage this endeavor. It is acceptable for you to assist your child
with his or her project, but keep in mind that it must be primarily his or her own work. Judges will be
looking at the amount of student involvement and effort in a project.
Researching and displaying a science fair project gives students the opportunity to engage in scientific
inquiry, maintain accurate records, and apply the skills and processes of a scientist. We also hope that it
will stimulate an interest in science and encourage students to apply creative and critical thought to the
solution of science problems. Additionally, we believe it is important to give public recognition to
talented students for the work they have done.
Please contact our science teacher, Cristin Allen for more information
at 882-2131 ext. 311 or send an email to [email protected]
Off Campus School Activities and
School Sponsored Events
Please remember we are guests at every school-sponsored activity (including sports) held at a venue off our
campus. This includes other schools, businesses, public and private locations.
As a guest, good behavior, respect for others and good judgment is expected of our students. We do
receive feedback from host events on student conduct which is mostly always positive. Nothing makes us
sadder than receiving a negative review on our students.
In the interest of safety at a school event, being aware of one’s surroundings is essential as well as listening
and following instructions from your teacher or coach.
Please talk to your child about being safe and the responsibility of being a good guest, an audience
member, a sport spectator, or a team player.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-15 School Year
Registration is scheduled for Friday, March 21st in the school library. Your child must be 5 year’s old
before September 1, 2014 to register. Be prepared. Gather your child’s immunization records, birth
certificate and come to school on registration day! Packets will be available after February 27th.
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The Beacon
February 2014
Health News
February is Dental Awareness Month
Cavity prevention is very important to a student's oral health. Young children cannot always
tell when they have tooth pain and may suffer before it is treated. According to the
California Dental Association, children should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In order
to prevent bacterial build-up, it is most important to remember to brush before going to
sleep. The best beverage is water. Sodas and sugary foods like sticky candy should be
limited to little or none. A happy child has a happy smile!
The Redwood Coast Dental Clinic in Point Arena is offering free dental screenings to all
students. You may call 882-2189 for an appointment.
Dental Decay MOVING FORWARD. TOGETHER.
Cavities are preventable and caused by certain types of bacteria (germs) that live in your
mouth. Bacteria stick to the film on your teeth called plaque. The bacteria feed on what you
eat, especially sugars (including fruit sugars) and cooked starch (bread, potatoes, rice,
pasta, etc.). About 5 minutes after you eat, or drink, the bacteria begin making acid as they
digest your food. This acid can break down the tooth’s outer surface and dissolve valuable
minerals that protect your teeth. The result is cavities.
DENTAL DECAY PROCESS
Bacteria/Germs +
Acid
+
Healthy Tooth
Sweets, Food, Drinks, Sugar
=
=
Acid Produced
Cavity
You are not born with the bacteria that cause cavities. These bacteria are usually transferred
to you at a young age by your primary care taker, most often your mother. To reduce the
chances of passing the bacteria to your children, avoid sharing utensils, straws or other items
that may have saliva on them.
How to Prevent Decay
• Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Clean between teeth daily with floss
• Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacking
• Visit your CDA member dentist regularly for professional cleanings and exams
• Ask your dentist about:
o Dental sealants, a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing
surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts
o Xylitol gum and mints
o Fluoride treatments including varnish
*Information provided by Christina Chapman, RN, PHN and the California Dental Association
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Presidential Trivia Quiz
1. Which president’s face is not part of Mt. Rushmore?
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
2. Which President passed a resolution to bring the state of
Texas into the Union?
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
John Tyler
3. He loved to read and was constantly borrowing books from
his neighbors.
Andrew Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
Abraham Lincoln
4. The U.S. Forest Service was created by this President.
Harry Truman
Theodore Roosevelt
James Garfield
5. This President was a general in World War 2.
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Jackson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
6. His portrait is on the half-dollar.
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
7. This President, the only President forced to resign, and was
married to a woman named Patricia.
James Polk
Lyndon B. Johnson
James Madison
Richard Nixon
8. Who was the only person to become president without
having been elected?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
Dwight D. Eisenhower
9. At one time he had been a peanut farmer.
Grover Cleveland
James Monroe
Jimmy Carter
Franklin Pierce
10. He was the oldest elected president and sixty-nine days
after becoming President; he was shot and wounded.
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
11. This President fought in World War 2.
Benjamin Harrison
George Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
12. Which president was the youngest person to become
president?
John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
William Clinton
13. Which president was related by either blood or marriage
to eleven other presidents?
John Quincy Adams
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrison
Answers:
1: Mt. Rushmore honors 4 past presidents: George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and
Abraham Lincoln.
2: JOHN TYLER passed a resolution to bring Texas into the
union of states.
3: ABRAHAM LINCOLN loved to read and was constantly
borrowing books from his neighbors.
4: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, a great outdoors man loved
nature and wanted to preserve it for generations to come. He
created the U.S. Forest Service so the land would be
protected.
5: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER was a great military leader
and general during World War 2. People around the world
loved him, and called him "Ike".
6: JOHN F. KENNEDY appears on the American halfdollar.
7: RICHARD NIXON was married to Patricia. They had two
daughters, Julie and Patricia. Julie married the grandson of
President Eisenhower.
8: GERALD FORD took over the office of president when
Richard Nixon resigned.
9: JIMMY CARTER was at one time a peanut farmer and a
warehouseman from 1955 to 1977. After he was President, he
and Mrs. Carter worked for Habitat for Humanity building
homes for people who didn't have much money.
10: RONALD REAGAN was 69 years old when elected and
was shot by John Hinkley Jr.
11: GEORGE BUSH was the navy's youngest bomber pilot.
He was shot down over the Pacific and rescued by a
submarine. He was awarded several medals for his bravery.
12: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, who, as vice-president, took
over the office when William McKinley was assassinated,
Roosevelt was 42 years of age. Kennedy was the youngest
ELECTED president, but not the youngest to become
president.
13: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT was related by either
blood or marriage to 11 other presidents: John Adams, John
Quincy Adams, Ulysses S. Grant, William Henry Harrison,
Benjamin Harrison, James Madison, Theodore Roosevelt,
William Taft, Zachary Taylor, Martin Van Buren, and
George Washington. He was the 32nd president.