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Children in 1st through 7th grade are invited to participate in art sessions from paper mache to beading and cartooning. Dress to get messy! For more information please call 330-7688.

Support a Scout Dinner6 p.m., Washington Hotel, ChehalisLearn about the local program offered to our youth

while supporting Scouts! For more information, please call 304-8536.

Valentine Studio10 a.m., Winlock Timberland LibrarySpread the love this Valentine’s Day. Stop by the library and create beautiful

valentines for your loved ones. Art supplies are provided.

Health & Fitness Fair4 p.m., Chehalis ThorbeckesFree health and wellness event featuring over 60 vendors. Fun and informa-

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16 An Evening for the Children Benefit Gala6 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundParents can enjoy a night out with dinner and dancing while raising money

toward the construction of the new respite center. For more information or to RSVP, please email [email protected].

Game Day1 p.m., Chehalis Timberland LibraryEnjoy a variety of board games with your family. Enjoy refreshments and meet other families who like a good game day as well!

Paper Airplane Flight School & Contest1 p.m., Olympic Flight Museum, OlympiaExperts will be on hand to guide you from construction, first

flight and advanced maneuvering of your paper airplane creations. Contests will be held for distance and spot landing, with prizes in various categories. Children 6 and under are free, $7 for other participants and $5 for spectators. Construction materials and snacks are provided. For more information, please call 360-705-3925.

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Every February 2nd, people across the country anxiously await the groundhog’s weather forecast. Should the groundhog see his shadow, it is six more weeks of winter. If the shadow goes unseen, spring will arrive ahead of schedule. For some, Groundhog Day is the only time

a person actually lays eyes on the animal during the prognosticating. But there’s more to groundhogs than their ability to forecast the weather.

Groundhog fur is not particularly thick or warm, so the animal’s coat has never been prized for its use in

clothing.

A groundhog can produce a high-pierced whistle when frightened, which has earned it the nickname

“whistlepig”.

Groundhogs are often mistaken for other animals. In fact, the “gopher” that was seen in the film “Caddyshack” was

actually a groundhog.

A wildlife biologist once measured the inside volume of a typical woodchuck

burrow. It was estimated that if the hole was filled with wood shavings instead of dirt, that a woodchuck could chuck

about 700 pounds of wood.

On average, a groundhog will live between 3 to 6 years in the wild. In

captivity, a groundhog can live around 10 years.

The burrows made by the animals have several chambers and different

entrances and exits. It may be challenging to find a groundhog’s

entry point to your yard as a result.

Groundhogs are herbivores, mostly feeding on whatever plant material they can find. Because they like crops, many

farmers view them as pests. On occasion, groundhogs will scavenge for and eat

insects.

The scientific name of the groundhog is Marmota monax. Groundhogs, also

known as woodchucks, are closely related to squirrels and can climb trees

and swim.

Did You Know?Groundhog Day


Arts and Crafts Locations: Central Glass Works109 W. Main St., Centralia360-623-1099centralglassworks.netOpen Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call ahead and find out when you can watch glass be created and molded into works of art, free.

Fletcher Gober Studio1946 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis360-748-3165fletchergober.com Open to meet the needs of individual families. Hours are flexible. Call to schedule. Create multigenerational impressions of hands or a place setting of cups and plates family members make themselves. Very family oriented with great exposure to art methods for art minded children. Pricing is very individualized, call for specifics.

Book ‘n’ Brush518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis

360-748-6221Booknbrush.com

Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Offers instruction in oil painting,

calligraphy, drawing pastel, and watercolor. Prices start at $15 per

person, per class.

The Scrappy Stamper1724 Gold Street, Centralia360-623-1075 scrappy-stamper.com Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Scrapbooking and stamping products and classes. Classes offered for ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. If a group of 6 or more of younger children is interested, a class can be accommodated. Card classes start at $18.00.

Morgan Arts Centre190 Plomondon Road, Toledo

360-864-4278morganartscentre.com

Classes in sewing, chocolate making, comedy improv, and a family clay day. After school art classes are

offered throughout the school year for children ages 6-16. Check website for days and times. Prices start at

$15 per child, per class. Fee includes materials and snack.

Tammy’s Ceramic Shop16742 Sheldon Lane, Rochester360-359-6587tammysceramicshop.comOpen Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure Tammy is in as she often visits schools. Paint your own pottery. Children can make their own handprints in clay or paint animal figurines or boxes. Allow one week for

pieces to be picked up. No sitting fee. Prices starting at $2. Game Play Locations:Thorbeckes Laser Tag 2020 Borst Ave., Centralia360-736-1683thorbeckes.comOpen Fridays 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturdays 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Play a round (about 20 minutes) of tag starting at $5/members, $8/non-members.

Blitz Hobbies620 S. Tower Ave., Centralia 360-464-2352blitzhobbies.comOpen Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - Midnight. The hobby shop offers free gaming days for all ages. Wednesdays: Dungeons and Dragons for ages 10 and up, 3 p.m. -7 p.m. Sundays bring your own board game 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

“I’m bored!” Tired of hearing that yet? You’ve made play dough, watched movies, played board games, baked cookies, made a fort, read books, and played video games. Great activities and a lot of fun, but our northwest winters can be long and dreary. So if you’re looking for some new ideas for fun times with the family, check out our list of local activities. We think you’ll be surprised at the variety of interests that can be explored!

by Nancy Keaton of Chehalis

Rainy Day Activities


A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Written by W. ShakespeareDirected by Isaac Wulff

February 15 - March 3Fri. & Sat. at 8 pm

Sunday Matinee at 2 pmThur. Feb. 21st Pay What you Will

226 W. Center StreetCentralia WA

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Tickets available at: Santa Lucia and

Sterling bank in centralia. In chehalis at book n’ brush or www.brownpapertickets.com

[email protected]

Books ◆ Art Supplies ◆ Art Classes ◆ Custom Framing Gifts ◆ Cards ◆ eBooks & Kobo eReaders ◆ Audio Books

Located in Historic Downtown Chehalis518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532 ◆ 360-748-6221

Quesadilla Factory/Game Linx1744 S. Gold St., Centralia360-623-1073dillatime.comOpen Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 11a.m. - 10p.m. Food, vintage arcade games, X-Boxes, air hockey, pool table and ping pong are available. Prices start at 50 cents for arcade games.

Morton Victory Lanes834 Westlake Ave., Morton360-496-6797mortonvictorylanes.comCall ahead for current hours. Bowling leagues, open bowl and miniature golf. Party space available.

Centralia Lanes827 N Tower Ave., Centralia360-736-3815Open bowl Tuesday, Saturdays, and Sunday starting at 5:00 p.m. Prices are $2.75 per game, $2.00 for shoe rental.

Fairlanes Bowl1501 S Gold St., Centralia

[email protected]

Open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays

11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Sundays 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Prices starting at $2.75 per

game, $2.00 for shoe rental.

Great Wolf Lodge20500 Old Highway 99, SW, Grand Mound360-273-7718 greatwolf.comArcade opens at 8:30 a.m. Daily free activities include story time, wolf walk, and the great clock tower show. The arcade is open to the public with games starting at 25 cents, as well as MagiQuest and CompassQuest, $30.

Time Masheen Arcade2100 N. National Ave. (In the Yard

Birds Mall)Stop by from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and use

your spare change to play all time family favorite arcade games.

Charlie’s Safari5400 Martin Way E. Suite J, Lacey360-292-1600charliessafari.comOpen Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Noon - 8 p.m. Call ahead before holidays to find out changes to regular hours. Indoor family fun center with a tag arena, arcade, indoor play structure, inflatables and food. Prices start at $5.95 per child.

Chuck E. Cheese625 Black Lake Blvd.101, Olympia360-943-7695chuckecheese.comOpen Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Great for parties or an afternoon of entertainment. Arcade games, simulator rides and a separate play area for big and little guests. Prices start at 25 cents for one token/arcade game.

Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf1520 SW Cooper Point Rd. #250, Olympia 360-943-1715shankzglowgolf.comOpen Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday - 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Play a round of miniature golf in 3-D! Admission starts at $8.50, with kids 4 and under free. Arcade games are also available.

Movies and Theatres Locations:McMenamin’s Olympic Club and Theater112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia360-736-5164mcmenamins.comMovie showings change weekly.$3.00 per person, children under 3 years free. Enjoy a meal from the Oly Club’s menu and lounge on a couch while taking in a show.

Coming Attractions Theatres (Midway Cinema) 181 NE Hampe Way, Chehalis 360-740-9600http://www.catheatres.com Visit website for show times. This


Sorry - Closed To Public February 14th

Good For ThursdayFamily Skate Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

4 Regular Skate Rentals $10

centralia rollerdrome216 W. Maple St., Centralia 360-736-7376

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Evergreen Playhouse226 West Center Street, Centralia

360-736-8628www.evergreenplayhouse.org

Theatrical entertainment for all ages. Visit website for current show times.

Roxy Theater233 W Main St, Morton360-496-0541mortonroxy.org This theatre is run by volunteers who are dedicated to bringing arts to the community. They offer movies, plays, concerts and a year round children’s theater. Movies cost $7 for adults and $5.00 for children at movie showings Friday and Saturdays. Sundays all tickets are $5, Mondays are “Dollar-off Days” with adult tickets for $6 and kids are $4. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m.

Olympia Family TheaterPerformances downtown Olympia or at South Puget Sound Community College360-570-1638olyft.orgCall or visit website for current shows and times. Admission prices start at $9.

Museum Locations:Discover! Children’s Museum1461 NW Louisiana Ave., Chehalisdiscovermuseum.orgOpen Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This 6 month pilot museum open February 9th. Many hands on experiences will be available, such as a market exhibit, a veterinarian clinic, a paleontology fossil dig and Lego building. Admission is $4.

Lewis County Historical Museum599 NW Front Way, Chehalis360-748-0831lewiscountymuseum.orgHours are Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Great local history exhibits and resources housed in Chehalis’ charming Train Depot. Children under 7 are free, ages 7-18 are $4, adults are $5.00. Veterans Memorial Museum100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis360-740-8875www.veteransmuseum.orgOpen Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The main gallery has 85 display cases and hundreds of displays honoring veterans. The museum also has a military history reference library and gift shop. Admission to the main gallery is $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per student or child under 18 years of age. Vintage Motorcycle Museum545 N Market Blvd Ste. 101, Chehalis (access through Upstairs Hotel Washington)360-748-3472

antiquemotorcycles.netOpen Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Admission is $5.00.

White Pass Country Museum12990 US Highway 12, Packwood360-494-4422Whitepasscountrymuseum.orgOpen Saturday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., and by appointment. (Call 360-494-4031, 360-494-4007, or 360-494-4353.) This museum is run by volunteers. Browse through the display room and school room and logging displays. You will leave with a better understanding of the roles of the forest service and local logging. Great for field trips as well as family groups. $2 for adults and $1 for children.

Olympic Flight Museum7637 Old Hwy 99, Olympia360-705-3925olympicflightmuseum.com Current hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday by appointment. Visitors are encouraged to call in advance to confirm the museum is open to the public. Explore a local take on the history of flight. Adults $7.00, Children 7-12 $5.00, Children 6 & Under FREE.

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Go On A Scavenger Hunt, Operate Our Model Railroad, Dress Up & Play Pioneer In Our Kid Sized

Mercantile Store Play Area!

www.lewiscountymuseum.org

WINTER HOURS: Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm • Saturday 10am-2pm • Closed Sunday

Lewis County Historical Museum ◆ 599 NW Front Way ◆ Chehalis, WA 98532360-748-0831 ◆ Adults $5 ◆ Seniors/Students $4 ◆ Kids Under 7 & Members FREE All proceeds benefit the museum

State Capitol Museum211 SW 21st Ave, Olympia360-753-2580http://www.wshs.org/scmoc/default.aspx Open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special appointments can be made by calling Susan Rohrer at 360-753-2580. Two floors of exhibits and resources featuring Washington State history. Families (2 adults and up to 4 children), $5.00. Children under 5, free.

Olympia Hands On Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia360-956-0818www.hocm.orgOpen Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hands on fun for children! Loads of exhibits, classes and learning opportunities. Admission starting at $6.95. The first Friday of every month admission is FREE from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Music and Movement Locations:Rollerdrome216 W Maple St., Centralia360-736-7376centraliarollerdrome.comOpen Friday and Saturday evenings, 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open skate times, lessons, arcade games, bounce and obstacle course, snack bar. Available for parties and events. Additional open hours during Chehalis and Centralia school district breaks. Prices starting at $4.50.

Southwest Washington Dance Center455 N Market Blvd, Chehalis360-748-4789www.swwdance.orgMany scheduling options. Offers instruction in creative dance, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, rhythmic gymnastics, and hip hop. Lessons start at $34.50 per month.

Allen Creek Dance Studio

1153 Rush Rd., Chehalis360-219-7855

Many scheduling and class options. Call for details. Nancy teaches

dance in a fun and flexible way in order to give young dancers, ages 3-18, a positive experience with

performance as well as how the art of dance merges the expression of movement with health and fitness.

Classes start at $35 per month.

Centralia Ballet Academy221 S Tower Ave, Centralia 360-623-9010centraliaballet.comOpen Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes and new opportunities for male and female dancers. Instruction begins with 2 and 3-year-olds in a “Moving Together” class and continues to teach the skills and professionalism of dance and music performance to teens and adults. If you have a group, a program can be developed especially for you! A free Saturday class for boys is offered. Tuition for other classes starts at $25.00. Pacific Gymnastics91 SW Chehalis Ave. 360-748-3744http://pacificgym.tripod.com/ Open Monday -Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Local gymnastics offered to students starting at age 2. Gymnastics taught at both recreational and competitive levels with a cheer program available. Class fees start at $41 for Thorbeckes members, $65 for nonmembers.

Mokey Skinner Yoga2715 N Pearl St. (Oakview Grange), Centralia360-241-4855www.coffeecreekcommunitygardens.com or [email protected] Traditional asana yoga postures and breathing techniques are taught to children using engaging animal sounds, rhymes, and songs. $8 per student. Sibling discounts available.

The Evergreen Academy of Arts & Sciences

is now registering for second semester and 2013-2014 classes

For More Information Call:360-330-1833 or 360-269-4048

506 S. Washington Ave., CentraliaThe Evergreen Academy of Arts and Sciences is a non-discriminating, non-profit school dedicated to

educating the whole child.

Pre-school through sixth includes:Spanish • Tae Kwon Do • Music Lessons • Dance

Art & Science • Reading and Math Readiness


Veterans Memorial Museum

Dedicated to the men and women who have honorably served our nation in the Armed Forces, during peacetime and war, so we might enjoy the freedoms we have today.

“They shall not be forgotten”Upcoming EventsMilitary Intelligence Reunion ..... Feb. 16Veteran’s Tree Of Life .................April 27Desert War Era Veterans Day ......June 29Civil War Battle .......................July 20-21

100 S.W. Veterans Way, Chehalis • 360-740-8875 www.veteransmuseum.org

Vietnam War Era Veterans Day .....Aug. 3Korean War Era Veterans Day ....Sept. 21WWII Dinner ............................... Dec. 8

Admission: Adults $6 • Students & Children Under 18 $4 • Call For Group Rates

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Thorbeckes Climbing Wall91 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis 360-748-3744 thorbeckes.com 30 foot climbing wall in an indoor setting. Open orientations (required before one is allowed to climb) Monday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., preregister before 5 p.m. Class has no charge for members and is $15 for nonmembers. Free climbing night Thursdays starting at 4:30 p.m. for youth.

Thorbeckes Aquatic Center 2020 Borst Ave., Unit 2, Centralia 360-736-1683 thorbeckes.com Lessons, open swim times, Dive-In Theater. Monday - Thursday, 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5:00 p.m. Free for members, non-members are $5 for children through age 10, $7 ages 11-15, and $10 over 15.

Lewis County Music Teacher’s Association360-736-2180 http://www.localaccess.com/lcmtaProfessional local music teachers offer instruction in piano, organ, violin, and voice. Contact Barbara Coult for instructors and rates. Yenney Music Company113 S Tower Ave., Centralia360-807-8940yenneymusic.comOpen Monday - Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Lessons offered for instruments from ukele to harp. Tuition starts at $80/month for a 1/2 hour private lesson taught weekly.

Hands On Guitars434 NW Prindle St., Chehalis360-740-9158matrixcoffeehouse.comOpen Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lessons for student are available. Contact Eric Miller to discuss workshop possibilities.

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Nancy lives in Chehalis with her husband, David, and son, Josh. They like getting outdoors and enjoying all the activities the northwest has to offer such as camping, hiking, kayaking, fishing, rockhounding, goldpanning and simply exploring.


By Dr. Lisa A. Lee, MD, Olympia

Like all mothers, I understand the importance of protecting our children’s health from the earliest age. As a pediatrician, I find myself telling parents that this task is more far-reaching than some of them realize.

Namely, baby teeth matter, and it’s critical for parents to take their children in for an oral health screening by a dentist or physician by their child’s first birthday.

The conventional wisdom used to be that kids don’t need their first oral health screening until age 3. But recent studies show that this is no longer the case. Teething usually starts around six months of age and dental decay can begin soon after teeth emerge. So early screenings, by age one, are an important tool to prevent dental disease.

Another common misperception is that only dentists can perform oral health screenings. But in fact, more and more physicians are being trained in Washington to conduct the screenings as part of children’s regular well-child checkups.

Having physicians pay attention to oral health makes sense because parents take their children to physicians for well-child checkups as many as 11

times before age 3. A physician can check teeth for signs of early decay, provide information to parents about protecting oral health and refer the child to a dentist when follow-up care is needed.

In the past five years, the number of physicians in Washington trained to conduct the oral health

screenings has gone from close to zero to one-third of all family physicians

and pediatricians in the state. That number continues to go up quickly,

as physicians and their staff are trained all over the state.

We all want our babies to be healthy, which is why I encourage parents to pay attention to their child’s baby teeth. Good oral health is an

important part of overall health. Spread the word that children’s

dental disease is preventable, and taking care of baby teeth is the best

way to get started. Your children will reap the rewards.

Dr. Lisa Lee attended medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago

and completed her residency at UC Davis Medical Center. Since 2001 she has been

a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in Olympia and is a Fellow of the American

Academy of Pediatrics. She and her husband live in Olympia and have a

young daughter.

To learn more about how to care for your baby’s teeth, go to KidsOralHealth.org.

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• If you put your baby to bed with a bottle, fill it with water. Formula, milk, and juice can increase your child’s risk of cavities.

• Around age 4 or 5, your child will be ready to practice brushing their own teeth. Children still need your help brushing until they are 8 years old or until they can tie their shoes.

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Happy Valentine’s

Day!To Lillian, Thank you for being the best little girl ever. Mommy loves you.

Some towns in the United States have very

lovely names.

Valentine, MontanaRomance, Arkansas

Love, ArizonaCandy Town, Ohio

Can you find others? Research with your

parents!

Not sure what to do with the sea of sugar that takes over your home after Valentine's Day?

Gingerbread houses have been begging for additional time in the spotlight, so why only decorate them in December? Candy houses can easily be constructed any time of the year. Purchase or make frosting and

graham crackers and design away. Don't forget to send us

photos of your sweet treats!

CANDY CASTLE!Build a

According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (behind Christmas).Valentine's Day is

celebrated in the United States, Canada, Mexico,

the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.

"Love" is a powerful word that describes one of the most potent human emotions. The word is believed

to have evolved from the Proto-Indo-European's word "leubh," which described care and desire nearly five thousand years ago. The word was incorporated into Old English as "lufu," a noun meaning "deep affection"

and a verb "lufian" meaning "to be very fond of."

Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are the

most popular holidays to give f lowers.

Candy was among the earliest Valentine's Day

gifts and remains a popular gift today.

Travis & Merisa,

You are the best uncle and aunt

ever! Will you be our Valentines?

Love, Em, Ash, Liz, Abby, Ava and Finn

Dear Ava B.,You are the BEST big sister & helper!Love you so much, Mom

To RJ, Siri, Kyler & Axel,

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mama loves you!

To our precious little sweethearts, Mommy and daddy love you to the moon and back. Sophia and Arabella, always know you are precious, priceless, and loved.Happy Valentine's Day!XOXOX Mommy & Daddy


Join us in the nomination for Southwest Washington Family's annual

Family Favorites section. Nominate your favorite today!

The nomination round will conclude on February 14. Visit swwfamily.com to

nominate. Nominees must be located in Southwest Washington.

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Preschool

Daycare

OBGYN

Pediatrician

Family/child dentist

Librarian

Teacher

Coach

Photographer

Free family activity

School spirit

Extracurricular activity

Toy store

Music instructor

Hair salon (for children's cuts)

Tutor

Family entertainment

Public playground/park

Family restaurant

Place to cool off

Rainy day activity

Kids’ meal

Principal

Campground

Bus driver

Playground duty

Coffee/cocoa stop

Rest stop or cleanest restroom

Ice cream

Trail/hike

Fishing hole

Summer camp

Kid’s party location

Children's clothing store

Neighborhood to trick-or-treat

Location to train watch

Sunday school

Parade

Nominate online at www.swwfamily.com

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"Getting to build relationships with children and their families is one of the most rewarding aspects of leading the preschool group. Each child is a bit of a puzzle presenting with strengths and interests in different areas. My job is to find those strengths and build upon them. The diversity of the field always keeps me on my toes."

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?"As a preschooler, I wanted to fly. However, I eventually decided that I wanted to work with children. When introduced to speech/language pathology as a child, it was apparent that it was the job for me." SWWF

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Name of child nominating: ___________________________________________________________

Name of parent & phone #: ___________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher/coach should be featured on a separate piece of paper. If you have a picture of your teacher/coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more.

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On February 2, weather forecasters all over the United States look to the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania for a little advice. Legend says that the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil can foretell the weather!

The legend says that if the sun is out, I see my shadow, get scared, and hide back in my burrow, and spring will not arrive for another six weeks ...

... but if the sun isn’t shining,

then there are no shadows to be

seen. I stay out looking for food,

and spring will arrive very soon!

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Groundhogs hibernate all winter long in burrows they dig.

Once my prediction has been made, the crowd cheers for me. Then I go back to sleep until spring!

As the sun rises, I get ready to emerge from my stump. All eyes are on me!

On February 2, the town of Punxsutawney begins the big Groundhog Day celebration before sunrise.


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Find the shadow that matches Phil exactly.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow multiple-step directions.

Robert Louis Stevenson said a shadow is like a rubber ball because it grows and shrinks throughout a day. Try this experiment to find out why shadows change size.

cup flashlight

Hold the flashlight near the bottom of the cup. Draw the shadow you see.

Hold the flashlight almost directly above the cup. Draw the shadow you see.

Think About It: What time of day would Punxsutawney Phil have his long shadow? Early Morning Noon

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Emily K. turned 8 on January 12!

Brianna H. turned 7 on January 30!

HeidiMae J. turned 9 on January 9!

Kaydence F. turns 7 on February 21!

Isabella G. turns 2 on February 7!

Laylee B. turns 1 On February 3!

Alyssa E. turns 7 on February 8!

Lenora P. turns 9 on February 22!

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Sophia S. turns 6 on February 14!

Marissa C. turns 8 on February 25!

Madisyn C. turns 8 on February 25!

Gavin J. turns 8 on February 23!

Brendan S. turns 3 on February 5!

Landon B. turns 9 on February 9!

Ava B. turns 10 on February 25!

Abigale G. turns 1 on February 28!

Gracie S. turns 7 on February 27!

Jeanee M. turns 8 on February 26!

Kaitlynn M. turns 10 on February 12!

Slyvia P. turns 8 onFebruary 1!

Cheleena S. turns 12onFebruary 14!

Tamara D. turns 7 onFebruary 13!

Berkely V. turns 5 on February 5th!

Alayna M. turned 7 on January 20!

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President's Day is an American holiday that is celebrated each year on the third Monday in February.

Established in 1800, President's Day once went by a different name. Known as Washington's Birthday, which is still the legal name of the holiday, this day was meant to celebrate the first President of the United States, George Washington, whose birthday was February 22. Congress declared that day a federal holiday more than 200 years ago, and eventually the holiday grew to become a celebration of President Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, as well. The holiday is now a celebration of the lives and accomplishments of every U.S. president.

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Conventional wisdom has long intimated that girls are more adept at language arts and reading than boys of the same age. A recent study indicates there may be some merit to the assumption that boys tend to lag behind girls in reading.

Boys and ReadingThere are many theories as to

why boys seem to eschew reading for other things. Some say that boys in general are always on the defensive, and reading -- which often calls to mind emotion and vulnerability -- is not something that boys would like to admit to doing. Furthermore, schools heavily push classics full of fictional characters as the

mainstay of literary curricula. However, research points out that boys tend to gravitate toward nonfiction. Others argue that boys do not have enough male literary role models. The majority of adults involved in shaping boys' interest in reading are women, and boys might not view picking up a good book as a masculine activity.

Another theory as to why girls perform better on standardized reading tests

revolves around brain function. Girls' brains

tend to be more verbally oriented,

which can make reading skills easier.

Boys are more visually oriented. It stands to reason that boys are more

physically restless than girls as well. Sitting for long

periods of time reading can be challenging, even

for an otherwise well-behaved male student. This was discovered as early as 1986 in an analysis of more

than 100 studies by psychologist Warren Eaton and his colleagues

at the University of Manitoba in Canada. The findings

revealed that the average boy is more active than

about 69 percent of girls.

Helping BoysBecome Better Readers

A 2010 study by the Center on

Education Policy that looked at trends

beginning from 2002 to 2008 found

boys have been lagging behind girls

on standardized reading tests in all

50 states. According to Jack Jennings,

president of the Center on Education

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boys did not lag behind girls in reading

at the elementary level, the middle

school level and the high school level.

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as well as girls in reading."


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Finding reading material to which boys will relate can be challenging. There is no blanket approach to finding the right books. Boys may need to be approached individually to find subject matter that will interest them and take them out of their comfort zones. Should schoolmates be viewed reading frequently, it may help other boys surpass their own reading fears and hurdles.

Here are some titles boys can explore.� 2095 by Adam McCauley: Children on a field trip to New York's Museum of Natural History travel one hundred years into the future.

� Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey: Fourth grade boys get into trouble with their principal and decide to hypnotize him into the superhero "Captain Underpants."

� Babe &Me: A Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman: Joe wants to discover the legend of Babe Ruth and his home run predictions.

� Encyclopedia Brown series, by Donald Sobol: Readers solve cases and explore adventures through the stories.

� The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff: Ms. Paris, the reading teacher, helps Richard get serious about reading and win a contest for best class.

� Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: A boy must learn to live alone in the wild after the plane he was traveling in with his father crashes.

� Lunch Money by Andrew Clements: Greg is a sixth-grader who is good with money. He begins creating and selling comic books at lunch until a rival cuts into his business.

� Rufus and Magic Run Amok by Marilyn Levinson: Rufus discovers he has magical powers, but this special talent isn't what he expected.

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The Super Bowl returns to the Superdome, in New

Orleans, La., home of the Saints. This is XLVII—

how many is that?

Facebook was launched on this day in 2004. Have you ‘liked’

our Facebook page?

Celebrate the achievements of

African Americans by naming three of

your African American heroes.

When’s thelast time you got a new toothbrush?

Dentists say we should use a new toothbrush

every month.

When Laura Ingalls Wilder

was 60 years old, she started writing the stories of her childhood. She

was born on this day in 1867.

Being a memberof Scouting builds

character, citizenship and fitness.

Learn more about Scouting today.

Go outside and check on the weather. Then

come back in and give your family a weather

report with a prediction of Sunday’s weather. The National Weather Service was established in 1870.

Imagine you are alone on an

uninhabited island. Write a story

describing a day in your life.

Will Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, see his shadow?

Super BowlSunday

The snake is agood omen because it means your family will not starve! Draw

and decorate a red snake today.

Chinese New YearYear of the Snake

Think up an invention that would

help a disabled person in honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday today.

NationalInventors’ Day

Have you read the Judy Blume books? Do you know what the I.S.A.F. Club is in Fudge-a-Mania?

Judy Blume’sBirthday

If you could change your

name, which name would you choose

for yourself?

Get a DifferentName Day

Why not show some love for your backyard

birds today? Go to nwf.org and look up

Nature Crafts for Valentines to make some

heart-shaped treats.

Valentine’s Day

Susan B. Anthony made many Americans think

about fairness. She believed all people

should have equal rights and that girls should get the same education as

boys. Celebrate the birth of Susan B. Anthony

today in 1820.

Get an aerobic workout today. Go out for a jog or if

the weather is bad, jog on the spot or do jumping jacks

for at least 10 minutes.

Do something special for

someone today, but don’t let them

know about it!

Random Acts ofKindness Day

President’s Day

Who is your favorite president? Find out

about past presidents at whitehouse.gov/kids

The February flower of the month is a violet. Draw a

bouquet of violets and give it to your mother

or grandmother.

Do something special for your pet today.

Clean out their bowls, brush them, wash their bedding or take your dog for a long walk.

Love YourPet Day

Write a letter to a friend or

relative who lives far away.

InternationalFriendship

Month

It’s Family Movie Night! Pop some

popcorn and enjoy a movie at home.

Today is Quiet Day. Speak in a low voice,

no shouting and make your classroom a quiet place today.

Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss. He invented blue jeans.

Survey the class to see how many people

wear blue jeans. How many people own

more than one pair? Graph your results.

Make up astory today with a

friend about a lonely polar bear.Polar Bear Day

Invent some snack food today. Combine some of your favorite nuts, seeds and fruits

to make it as nutritious as possible.

Snack FoodMonth

George Washington was born on this

day in 1732. Collect all your quarters,

sort them and count them up.

Volunteer to read to younger students at your

local library.

Library Lovers’Month

Black HistoryMonth

Children’s DentalHealth Month

Boy Scouts Day

Robinson CrusoeDay

GroundhogDay

(Answer: I Swallowed A Fly)

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