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Parent To Parent
Now that schools have been canceled It’s easy to hide all kinds of online activities from
through the remainder of the school year due parents with various apps:
to the COVID-19 pandemic, our kids are on Snapchat is a program where people can send images,
their devices upwards of eight hours per day. videos, etc. to friends which will disappear within 10 to
What can parents do to keep them safe online 30 seconds. It’s pretty popular among teens. The hidden
and on their cell phones? It seems like more danger is that those “private” moments are not really
than ever, my kids are getting spam emails, deleted. They’re hidden in files on most phones. Even
calls and texts from unknown sources. This more devastating and scary is that if someone takes a
Jodie Lynn
is not acceptable, quite scary and exhausting screen shot, the message, image or whatever can be posted
to try to constantly monitor. I’m set to go back to work in a anywhere.
few weeks and I’m hoping that you can offer suggestions for Finsta is a fake Instagram account where anyone can
their cyber safety, including for their online gaming. Please create photos, conversations, etc., staying anonymous and
help us learn how to better parent in today’s digital world. keeping everything private through sharing with a few
COVID-19 has isolated the majority of us and leaves us close friends and can be hidden on devices. But again, just
with levels of uncertainty, unusual scariness and frequent like anything else, if a screen shot is taken, boom, it can
loneliness. Individuals are in a vulnerable place, especially show up anywhere online.
our kids. This is the perfect time for sexual predators to Be sure to read about popular apps and arm yourself
approach them as it can come in many forms. with knowledge for options that you as the parent can do
Give your kids a set of online safety rules that they will to help your kids be safe. Below you’ll find a few but there’s
understand with explanations that they will believe and many others that you can find by doing an online search:
take to heart. Instagram, YouTube, Kik, Telegram, TikTok
It’s important for you to know which online games There’s also several phone apps offered to parents to
that your kids are playing. Many are multiplayer games help them monitor their kids’ phone and online activities.
where several online players can be together playing at For unwanted calls or texts, it’s simple to register
once or just watching. These games have text and voice landlines and cell phone numbers with the office of your
chat capabilities from around the world. This is highly state Attorney General’s No-Call list for unwanted calls or
dangerous because people can pretend to be someone else texts. It’s available online, free and will cut down on both.
and of a certain age and can expose kids to unsuitable While it does take a few weeks to actually go into effect,
and unacceptable predatory language and content. These it’s best to get that done straight away. Do a little research
individuals can develop friendships with kids and eventually and you’ll also find several other government agencies
encourage them to meet in real life. It’s important to where complaints can be made. Unfortunately, it’s not
recognize that each game has specific settings which you going to totally eliminate them and that is even truer for
should check out and change for better online safety. robot calls. Learning some basic rules to share with your
Remember not only to talk with your kids frequently kids can also help.
about staying safe online, but also explain that anyone at For example: Don’t answer any calls that are not in
any age can be cyberbullied. If a person or group want them your contact list. If it’s truly someone trying to reach
to chime in about someone, tell them to ignore the request you, they’ll leave a message. If they don’t, the number
and don’t return to that area and group. Explain why it’s can quickly be blocked. The same goes for unwanted
so important to think about what they are going to post at texts. The exception in this situation is going to be from
any given time or in any area before doing so, to keep their “Unknown” or “Private” numbers, which are really hard
passwords safe, to always log off and not to click on links to trace because no number shows up. However, there are
from people that they don’t know. The right thing to do is to phone apps to help with this. As far as spam email goes,
report the cyberbullying to an authoritative figure as well. if it’s opened, don’t click on any links. Look up how to set
They may just save a life. up filters and teach your kids how to recognize, delete and
You could also take their electronic devices away for block it.
a few hours each day, but for those hours that they’re As you are well aware, this whole cyber safety situation
on them, rules and guidelines still need to be in place, is extremely exhausting. But, there’s no way of getting
especially once you return to work. Even if your kids seem around it if you’re going to be proactive in protecting your
to have level heads on their shoulders and you feel like you children.
can trust them, they can still be sneaky.
Jodie Lynn is an award winning, internationally syndicated family/health and education columnist and best selling author.
Her column Parent to Parent™ (www.ParentToParent.com) has been successful for more than 20 years. She is a regular
contributor to several sites including School News Roll Call for 20 years and has written four books and contributed to
three others, one of which was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She has authored several books including Mom CEO
(Chief Everything Officer), Having Doing, and Surviving it All! and Syndication Secret—What No One Will Tell You!
www.ParentToParent.com.
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has trouble getting out of the lungs. This will Women’s created a Severe Asthma Clinic for children
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pediatric allergist, Sometimes it’s so severe that a child needs a This makes their care complex. Together, an allergist,
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Get Excited About Birding
It’s time to kick off an adventure in your own backyard.
Most bird lovers know 3. Bird Journal
just what sparked their Get pencils, pens and
passion for all things markers out, and encourage
outdoors, whether it was kids to play naturalist when
the first time seeing a tiny they observe backyard
hummingbird or spotting a birds. Maintaining their
robin’s nest. Part of the joy own list of species they’ve
of birding is passing it down seen is a solid starting
to the next generation. Here point, but they can really
are four ideas you can use stretch their creative
to kick-start your favorite muscles by drawing what
kid’s new birding obsession they see, too. Taking
and get your kid outdoors photos of birds is another
to discover all the things easy way for kids to keep
nature has to offer. track of feathered backyard
Black-headed Grosbeak visitors.
1. Make-Your-Own Feeder
Pinecone? Check. Peanut butter? Check. Attach colorful 4. Little Helpers
string or a pretty pipe cleaner to the tip of the pinecone. Sometimes kids just want to lend a hand. The next time
Then spread peanut butter in the crevices with the help you refresh your sock of thistle seed for goldfinches or set
of your young assistant. (If the peanut butter is tricky out a few oranges for Baltimore orioles, ask the kids in
to spread, soften it in the microwave for 30 seconds.) your life to take part. Changing out a block of suet is an
Ask your helper to roll the gooey cone in birdseed. Once opportunity to talk about woodpeckers. Making sugar water
the DIY treat is complete, hang it in a tree for hungry birds for a hummingbird feeder is the perfect chance to explain
to find, but make sure it’s high enough that other animals what different kinds of birds eat. By becoming familiar
can’t have a nibble. Watch from a distance to see which bird with feeders, children actively learn more about the birds
species stop by first. that visit them. But let kids naturally develop an interest.
Naturalist Ken Keffer says, “Some kids will be passionate
2. Indoor Birding Station about seeing new species, and some will obsess only over
There’s a lot going on in your backyard, and both adults cardinals. Encourage and help them, but don’t overdo it.
and kids can watch the show from the living room. Keep
field guides and a pair of binoculars on a side table or
tucked away in a basket, and the next time a cardinal flies
Courtesy of Birds & Blooms © 2020,
reprinted with permission.
into your yard, you can show your burgeoning nature lover
how to find it with the binoculars and ID it at the same time.
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Birds of California The California
If you live in a city, the seagull is the
birds most commonly seen state bird of
and known are sparrows, Utah because
often referred to by city of them saving
dwellers as “french-fry birds” the Mormon
because they compete with community
pigeons for food at outdoor back in June
dining establishments. I once 1848. The pesky
had a student ask, “Where did insect known
pigeons live before cities?”! today as the
The next-common birds Mormon cricket—
are big, black ones:- crows and not a true cricket but rather a member of the katydid
ravens—ravens are larger. family—descended on the crops near Salt Lake and began
There are some 450 birds destroying the year’s food supply. On June 9, prayers
commonly found in California were answered when California seagulls swarmed in and
and over 650 recorded in or devoured the insects. “The Miracle of the Gulls” saved
passing through the state. some 4,000 Mormons, and the bird holds a special standing
California has 840 miles of in the state. There is a monument to the California seagull
coastline, with nine national in front of the Salt Lake Assembly.
parks and about 300 state parks, along with 175 natural
habitats in wetlands, woodlands and deserts for birds to D.H.Coop is a retired fi re/paramedic and retired
rest in while passing through California on their migration teacher having taught IB and AP World History 30 years.
He continues to substitute, tutor and consult.
of 7,000 miles from the Artic to Chile.
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Orange County Department of Education
Next Generation Science Standards
When California adopted the Next Cross-cutting concepts are in fact one of the three
Generation Science Standards in 2013, dimensions of science learning, along with disciplinary
the goal wasn’t simply to generate more core ideas and science and engineering practices.
doctorates in chemistry, physics and biology. With a special emphasis on both environmental literacy
The intent was to create a more and the application of technology, NGSS is engaging
scientifically literate society, where people students of all abilities by nurturing their innate curiosity.
better understand the world around them It’s rewarding work for both students and educators, but
and are able to think critically to find that doesn’t mean it’s been easy.
Dr. Al Mijares solutions to everyday problems. The shift was Science teachers in California have had to dramatically
Superintendent
also designed to ensure that U.S. students transform their lessons, and because NGSS leverages the
remain globally competitive in careers reliant on science, interconnectedness of science, some have had to re-learn
technology, engineering and math, or STEM. disciplines they haven’t studied in years. For example,
Seven years later, these new standards are showing a under the preferred integrated middle school model,
lot of promise in a world transformed by technology. Still, a teacher who had been teaching eight-grade physical
plenty of work lies ahead. science for 15 years must integrate all of the disciplines,
If you’re not familiar with the Next Generation Science including physical, life, and Earth and space science.
Standards, they were developed by states in collaboration Another challenge is that elementary schools in some
with the National Research Council, the National Science districts extend to grade six, meaning they now have
Teachers Association, the American Association for the to bolster their science offerings to meet more rigorous
Advancement of Science and other partners to map out the sixth-grade science standards. Then there’s the fact that
scientific knowledge and skills that all K-12 students should changing any standards across multiple grade spans is a bit
possess — and they differ quite a bit from their late ’90s like remodeling an airplane mid-flight.
predecessors. The Orange County Department of Education
Rather than calling for lectures and step-by-step recognizes these obstacles and has an all-star team in
instructions to find the one “correct” answer, NGSS place to address the needs of our local districts. Since the
standards were written to inspire students to launch their NGSS adoption, OCDE’s staff of educational leaders has
own investigations and to develop scientific models to traveled to schools and districts across the county to lead
explain different phenomena. trainings and offer resources. The department has also
For example, third-graders still study how plants start hosted NGSS workshops, along with a rollout event and a
off as seeds, how animals in the forest adapt to their materials fair, at our campus in Costa Mesa.
environment and how weather changes with the seasons. Our work will evolve as we continue to track results
But NGSS dives deeper by empowering students to ask from the new California Science Test, or CAST. First
their own questions, analyze data, collaborate, take piloted in 2018, this assessment will give us a better idea of
intellectual risks, defend their findings and communicate where we’re at and how we can improve each year.
what they’ve learned. In California and throughout the country, science
Research shows students not only prefer to learn this instruction is moving away from the old paradigm of telling
way, they remember these lessons better and are more students what to do and what to see. Students are instead
willing to embrace rigorous content. They’re also more engaged with more open ended questions like, “What do
likely to pursue careers in STEM fields. you see?” and “What can we do with that?”
The Next Generation Science Standards also Today, it’s not just about knowing science. It’s about
demonstrate the interconnectedness between subjects living science, understating our place in the world, and
that were once taught in silos. Moreover, there are certain embarking on the journey of curious discovery and
“cross-cutting concepts,” such as patterns and the notion of problem-solving that will continue throughout our lives.
cause and effect, that have applications across all domains.
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Quarantine … Deliverer of Gratitude and Memory
As most folks in those days of staying at What I did fi nd was the appreciation and gratitude I
home, I both lived my usual life and champed feel for my mother. I was raised on a farm more than 7
at the bit. As a widow living 7 miles from miles from a town, nearest neighbors easily a mile and
town on acreage, nearest neighbor a a half each way. My dad worked on and off the farm and
comfortable stroll away, electricity, techie was not home during the day. We had no electricity in our
gadgets at hand, car in good condition fi lled house, nor running water nor “facilities” … our “facilities”
with gas, food in the fridge, I had little to consisted of an outhouse built just far enough away from
make me unhappy. I am home most all day the house and running water came from a well pump you
Nancy
L.ueder most days, with the exception of grocery spent time working. Mom was home during the day by
shopping and a day out every month with herself while sis and I were at school and Dad at work.
friends. The difference is monumental though: normally I There were no telephones, no conversations between her
CHOOSE to be at home; then I was TOLD to stay home and and the neighbor women or her friends in town, simply
that’s the rub. because there was no telephone in our home. Cooking and
refrigerator worked from bottled gas and if she ran out she
was out and no way to get more.
Dad would come home from his job in the city and work
out in the fields until he was no longer comfortable even
with tractor lights on, having fi rst milked the cows and fed
the hogs. Mom would have been gardening all day, keeping
her house white glove clean, working on meals for us at
breakfast and dinner, doing the milking and hog feeding
if Dad were late or she could fit it into her daily chores.
She was known to fi re up the tractor and work in the fields
some too. Though I heard them complain occasionally
about lack of funds and would it not be nice to have some
electricity, they did not complain about their work or their
daily lives. Amazingly, I and most everyone I knew back
then would describe us as a happy family … and we were.
And so with memories of a happy Mom who lived a
life unknown to modern day housewives and lived it
happily, with parents who lived their lives together happily
and worked to raise their children happy and healthy,
I snuggled down with my book – on my Kindle – and
contacted friends via social media. I was alone but not in
I missed contact with folks, hugs from those I saw isolation. I did not choose to be home alone for this long a
occasionally and from family. In fact, I took to petting the time, but I had nothing about which to complain. Soldier on!
cows when they ate and they were all becoming way too
tame and enamored of the massages they were getting. Nancy is our Social Media Coordinator for School News Roll Call.
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Quarantine Sketchbooks
“It’s an artist’s duty to reflect the time
in which we live” said blues singer and
civil rights activist Nina Simone.
An art teacher from Western High School, Melinda Moen,
was inspired by this quote when pivoting her curriculum
to distance learning. She decided to assign her drawing
and painting students art journal prompts each week that
reflected on how the Coronavirus is affecting their lives
while they are away from the classroom. She called this
project, Quarantine Sketchbooks.
Although some students already had art materials at
home, many students found themselves without art supplies
to create with. Not letting limitations stop their creativity,
many began the project by sewing their own handmade
sketchbook. They used supplies from around their house
like cereal boxes, scrap paper and dental floss.
Each week students received different art prompts to
use as their guide. They ranged from themes like “Toilet
Paper Still-Life” to “Found Poetry Collage.”
More artwork can be seen on their digital gallery page:
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By Tania, Gabriel, Karen & Jacqueline.
By Tais. By Emmy.
10 www.schoolnewsrollcall.comBy Ashlely Benitez
from Quarantine Sketchboo
Many new experiences
During this remote learning, I have been doing many things
that I used to not do often before. I do a lot of online activities.
What do you do during the I attend my virtual school every day and meet my teacher and
weeks of Stay-at-Home and classmates. It feels really good that I can still meet them. In the
Distance Learning? afternoon, I usually help my mom cook. I wash vegetables and
whisk eggs. Sometimes, I help my older sister bake banana bread
and brownies. I really miss my teacher and friends and I want to
Yoona C. see them soon, but I am thankful that I can do many new things
that I haven›t done before.
Being Productive Learning new things
During this quarantine, I have been
During this time of social distancing and
learning new things. Firstly, I learned how
quarantine, I’ve found that I have many more
to ride a bike. I practiced every day and
opportunities to do productive things. I have
now I can ride around my neighborhood.
not only been able to continue training and
Secondly, I learned how to navigate my
running every day, but have incorporated
computer more often. I learned how
more workouts that will benefit me in the
to attach my work, attend virtual class
future. I’ve also been able to try cooking and Jenna C.
Katie C. meetings and chat with my friends. Lastly,
baking more, which has also helped me cook
I learned that there are many more things that I can do with
healthier foods. With all this time, I’ve also been able to
my family. We cook, watch movies, play video games, and
finally read for pleasure, which is really nice. Although it’s
dance together! I sometimes feel sad that I can’t play soccer
been hard not being with my friends and seeing them face-
with my teammates and have fun with my friends face to
to-face, I’ve had time to reflect on myself as a person and
face, but on the bright side, I can learn new things even in
carry a more productive lifestyle.
this difficult time.
MISC... A SpeciAl edition of SChool NewS Roll Call summer 2020 11Who’s a pup’s best friend? You! There’s no official label for the
What’s the best friends’ best friend? behavior of licking. Choose the
Butter, butter and a bit more butter. label you like and are willing to use
This magic elixir from cows, goats when the in-laws are around. Pups
and sheep saves your hide. who grow up in a home where the cues and
Young pups, before the age of doggie reason, commands are reliable and predictable have an
cheerfully bite their way through the world. easier, and faster, time of learning to use their
They don’t yet know that licking trumps biting. tongues for more than lapping water.
Yes, teaching your pup to lick instead of biting A pup that has twenty opportunities a day
does help. No, creating a kisser does not make to discover their human tastes like a basted
your pup an annoying licker as an adult or even turkey learns much faster than a pup with
a too-popular party pup. only a single chance. Teeny weeny itsy-bitsy
Let’s unleash the lick. amounts used twenty times a day is more
Smear a small amount of butter on your effective than a pat of butter once a day.
skin. Use butter on your hands and arms. Use a Enthused lickers did not become the
very small amount, just enough to make your skin glisten. scourge of the salivaphobic because of Butter Game
Blobs of butter on your arm create puppy poop mountains training during puppyhood. Obsessive, annoying and
on your carpet. (Glistening skin is in and vast amounts of otherwise gross-you-out licking is caused from anxiety,
butter are not.) fearfulness, compulsive disorders and too much exposure
When you sit down to play with and love your pup, to texting.
an intoxicating (to the pup) scent arrives on the scene. Practice may not make perfect but it’s better than bleeding.
Intrigued, your eager pup approaches your arm, sniffs and,
with gusto, starts to lick. Yippee! No blood! No tears! It’s a Publisher’s Note: Sue trained two of our Golden
calm and pain-free puppy interaction and one your grocer Retrievers and I have referred her to many people over the
encourages. years. When I was inviting columnists for this publication,
Pups in demonstrative homes learn that licking is I immediately thought of Sue. Every dog and owner
called ‘kisses.’ Other people, less comfortable with public
should have the experience of a loving trainer. In addition
to training, (group, private and virtual), she is currently
displays of affection, label licking as “easy,” “gentle,” or
writing her fourth book. She may be contacted at
the ever popular “No bite! No bite! For the love of George 714-696-8939, www.suemyles.com, speak@SueMyles.com
Washington! No bite!”
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Bailey’s Story
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is one of my favorite
books so far. It
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heart.
Bailey The moment
Bailey is born, he is
looking for a purpose. He falls into
the hands of many people. But the
moment Bailey leaps into Ethan’s
arms, he knows he’s in the right
place. Going to the farm and playing
with the flip is just the first part of
Bailey’s purpose. Will Bailey realize that, even with the bad
things that happen, he must stay true to the boy he loves?
I had not read a book like this one! The point of view
surprised me and there are many funny quotes. I can relate
to the characters’ actions and thoughts to my life. My
favorite component of this book is that it is well written and
stirs your emotions. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Bailey is an eighth grader who loves to read whenever she’s not dancing
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MISC... A SpeciAl edition of SChool NewS Roll Call summer 2020 13As our communities begin to open to business, if you
haven’t already, you might want to visit Oliver’s in San
Clemente. Oliver’s is a tasting gallery offering Extra
Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar in a new and unique
approach. Their products are available on a taste-first,
then bottle-to-order basis. The oils are first cold pressed
from the most recent harvest assuring freshness. They
offer Extra Virgin Olive Oil from local and international
producers, aged Balsamic Vinegar from Italy and Organic
Vinegar from California. They also provide a selection of
high-quality specialty foods, accessories and gift baskets. the Orange County coast, San Clemente seemed like the
When I was gathering information for this MISC... perfect fit. The demographics were good and there was a
special edition, I came upon Oliver’s web site and asked for lack of retail specialty food facilities in the immediate area.
some information about the gallery. Julie Brawner wrote, The community has a nice small city feel, friendly, up-beat
“Oliver’s was founded and established in October, 2007. and progressive. After 12 years in business we are grateful
My husband, Bob and I moved from Wisconsin to escape for the local support. We have built many relationships and
corporate American to start a new life in Orange County. saw kids grow up. Thank you San Clemente.”
The original store was a small 350 sq. ft. space located on It is always fun to find new places and I hope you
Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach, CA. It wasn’t long before will visit Oliver’s soon. Check out their web site for
Oliver’s outgrew this undersized space. The decision to delicious recipes. www.oliversevoo.com • 949-497-6917
move the business was imminent. Searching up and down 211 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA
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Camp Songs Back to the Land
Camp songs are very “Now don’t get me wrong—it
dear to Ella Jenkins, takes more than a song.” This lyric
the national children’s- from the title song of Hot Peas ’N
singalong treasure who Butter’s latest CD is a call to action
at 93 is still performing. to everyone on Earth.
She cherished songs that At first listen, Back to the Land is a folksy, earthy
Kate Karp her brother brought home collection for children, but the songs travel beyond music
from Boy Scouts and had to mentorship. The title song is a twangy anthem for
always wanted to record a camp-song CD. sustaining the mother planet. The vocalists invoke Arctic
For this project, Jenkins assembled a literal band of glacier melting and rising tides and count off the ways to
brothers and sisters who have veritable campground DNA: help: clean, renewable energy and saving coral reefs are
Kate and Tony Seeger, nephew and niece of the legendary just a couple of them.
Pete Seeger, and Judy Seeger, the late folk singer’s wife. A As with all their recordings, the Peas sing out a theme
team of musicians, children, parents and teachers rounds with a diversity of musical genres. The selections comprise
out the rounds, spirituals, campfire singalongs, protest a lively, “rootsy” mix of bluegrass, African and American
songs and just plain silliness. folk, Dixieland and jazz. They’re performed by master
Camp Songs opens with Jenkins’s harmonica and the musicians, including Peter Yarrow, whom some of you will
round of all rounds, “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Following remember from Peter, Paul and Mary.
are 24 more familiar and yet-unheard numbers: “This “Come and Go with Me to That Land” is a New Orleans-
Little Light of Mine,” “Down in the Valley”; “Sipping Cider jazz spiritual of hope; “Rainbow in Your Eyes” introduces
Through a Straw,” and the hilarious but complicated round colors to very young children and early English-language
“One Bottle of Pop.” On “The Hill Was Steep and Tall,” learners, and is a guaranteed earworm; “Little Fox,” which
Jenkins relates how she reluctantly signed up for a hike is catchy as all get-out, is a bluegrass-fiddle mountain
with some campers and then got hopelessly lost. ballad about a fox whose dinner plans are foiled, albeit
You may know that Woody Guthrie had written “This Land temporarily. “Funga Alafia” is a Nigerian song of welcome,
Is Your Land” as a protest song and might have wondered sung in the Yoruba language by gospel vocalist Marcelle
about it. One of the two sociopolitical verses not sung at school Davies Lashley, who was raised in New York by her native
is included here—good fodder for a social studies lesson. African parents.
Our school districts provide numerous school-year camping Back to the Land tells listeners that every day must be
opportunities and field trips, and there are scout gatherings Earth Day, both for the survival of the planet and harmony
and youth groups who are going to love these songs.
Backyard Garden harvesting, cooking and eating and getting
The idea of sustainability coupled with dirty in the process. “Bees Make Honey”
eating a healthy diet has been gaining steady arranges strings and lyrics to create a worthy
momentum in communities across the country. hymn to the busy workers and also includes
The concept is becoming part of the curriculum essential vocabulary for young people: cross-
of an increasing number of elementary schools. pollination, drone, worker bees. “Chicken
Community gardens and rooftop beekeeping Coop” informs listeners that backyard chickens
have been established in cities, and it’s not are free range and quite content, and it would
uncommon to find classes and entire schools be lovely if all poultry were raised this way.
planting gardens on campus. “Reduce Reuse Recycle” turns an omnipresent
Earthworm Ensemble, a group of family musicians, motto into a steel-guitar-embroidered song of hope for the
integrates this lifestyle into their new collection, Backyard planet and its young residents.
Garden. The CD is a sprightly collection of country-rock Summer’s here, and it’s time to tend the garden, whether
tunes with a narrative of growth for both plants and it’s a rural, suburban or urban one. Backyard Garden
youngsters. is a brisk and bouncy accompaniment to a favorable
Everything our planet needs has a tribute on the CD, combination of Mother Nature and human nature.
be it ladybugs, wind and compost or compassion and
responsibility. The title tune expresses the joy of growing,
Kate Karp is an editor for School News Roll Call and a freelance writer and editor.
MISC... A SpeciAl edition of SChool NewS Roll Call summer 2020 15Noise and the Muffler The roar of the combustible engine caused excitement
The American history of invention and innovations is at NASCAR and drag strips races. That roar was not
filled with creative individuals. During the colonial period enjoyed on local streets, which caused Milton O. and
American ingenuity improved the European axe to one Marshall T. Reeves to engineer a device to silence the roar
that would cut timber three times faster. When the United of the motorcycle. The device was called the muffler that
States Patent office first opened there were just 3 patents takes the noise from the combustible engine and passes
issued and by 1836 there were 10,000 patents issued. Today it through a sound-absorbing material that vibrates the
there are over eight million. sound into heat or an attenuate movement of sound waves
One patent from the 1890’s was issued to Hiram Percy to reduce or silence the noise.
Maxim for the invention of an engineered device to The noise still can be quite exciting. The past few years
silence automotive and firearm noise. That same decade motorcycle riders have celebrated veterans riding through
in Indiana in 1897 Milton O. Reeves developed one of towns. The noise brings the people to the curbs to watch
America’s first motorcycles. the parade. These vehicles all have mufflers and just think
of the noise if there was no muffler. We must thank the
Reeves’s for their invention.
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16 www.schoolnewsrollcall.comThe American Highways System
In 1919 the U.S. Army set The convoy averaged
out to cross the country in 62 six mile per day, slowed
days—a trip that would change by weather and poor road
the face of America. The convoy conditions. The trip in Ike’s
was composed of 81 vehicles, report stated that 88 bridges
24 officers, 258 enlisted men were damaged and there
and one last-minute member were 230 road accidents.
that joined in Maryland. That Furthermore, Ike said that
member was Lt. Col. Dwight D. transcontinental movement for
Eisenhower, who saw the trip the military was impractical
as a lark. The trip was from Washington, D.C., to Oakland, until the roads were improved.
California—a distance of 3,251 miles. Later, during World War II, General Eisenhower viewed
The trip was a local celebration as it moved across the the German Autobahn and changed his view of a two-lane
country. Cheering crowds would meet the convoy in cities, road system to a wider road system. His experiences on
and in Ohio, the police escorted the convoy across the the road trip and World War II helped shape his view on
state. Then, in Wyoming, the men were invited to a dance. the need of American highways. As president, he signed
It was here that Ike played a joke on the troops that almost the Interstate Highway Act in 1956, creating 46,100 miles
backfired on him. Ike told the troops that the convoy was of interstate roads. Route 66 and other roads would be
vulnerable to Native Americans and posted sentinels. Then replaced by the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of
Ike and a few others made yelps in the dark. A rifle was Interstate and Defense Highways.
discharged during the night. A message of a raid on the
convoy by Native Americans was being readied to be sent D.H.Coop is a retired fire/paramedic and retired teacher having taught
IB and AP World History 30 years. He continues to substitute, tutor and
to Washington. Ike stopped the message before it was sent, consult.
thus preventing a major political crisis.
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MISC... A SpeciAl edition of SChool NewS Roll Call summer 2020 17Capturing Nature
I have been fascinated with the trails often offer a view of soaring birds and hawks and if
variety and beauty of nature from a there is water below, then fi sh and frogs are likely present.
young age. There are many protected areas that offer sanctuary to a
To see a beautiful sight is awe- huge variety of animals. Walking quietly and listening can
inspiring and to capture that to reveal wonderful surprises. We are surrounded by so much
share with others is rewarding. nature.
Being an amateur birder and It is surprising how much wildlife may be in and
photographer in Southern California around your own backyard. Recently, in the night, we
is great fun. With the ocean and its photographed a skunk and a opossum passing through.
cliffs and beaches, you are likely There are many places to see a variety of animals,
to see any number of shorebirds, plants and insects… even just outside your home. Maybe
raptors and sea life. The numerous look up, and around to see what you can see. Explore and
Barbra Longiny
greenbelts and parks with their have fun!
shrubs and trees is a treasure trove of songbirds, insects
and small animals. A walk through a local garden park may Barbra is Content Coordinator for School News Roll Call and an avid
photographer and birder.
reveal lizards, pollinators, moths and butterfl ies. River
Have fun finding these birds in the picture on the next page.
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Red Winged Blackbird Vermillion Flycatcher Oriole Gold Finch
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Osprey Killdeer
Downey
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Goslings
Kestrel Western Kingbird
Say’s Phoebe Great Egret Western Bluebirds
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