Bobcat Pride Press
2019- 2020 Volume 6
Current events
By Allison Shamus, 5th grader
Hello Bobcats! This week for current events we are going to talk about a fun opportunity!
Did you hear about the Northville art contest? Northville needs your creativity to create a name and logo to represent their mission. Their mission is to encourage the social, emotional, metal and physical well-being of all kids. And they want to make sure that there are lots of programs that give kids a helping hand in lots of different places! The winner will get a $25 certificate to custard time! You can make as many submissions as you would like! So send your submissions to northvilleyouthnetwork@twp.northville.mi.us We can’t wait to see all your creations!
BOBCATS SHARING AMAZING IDEAS
What I Have Learned
By Fallon Stover, 5th grader
By Elijah Pallekonda, 3rd grader
Schoolwide Fun!
ESTIMATION JAR!
Thanks again for all the guesses and keep going with our ABC Countdown.
ABC COUNTDOWN CONTINUES with “M” day on Monday!
Celebrate Memorial Day with music and a day off from school.
SCIENCE FAIR UPDATES - a new deadline and a prize drawing!!!!
RECIPEs OF THE WEEK - 2 Recipes to Choose from
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Submitted by Melissa Hertell, 5th Grader
Heat oven to 350F.
In any large bowl beat butter and sugar on a medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla beat well.
Add combined flour baking soda cinnamon and salt mix well.
Add oats and raisins.
Drop dough 5 rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Ingredients
1. half cup one stick plus 6 tbsp butter softened
2. 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3. half a cup of granulated sugar
4. Two eggs
5. one teaspoon vanilla
6. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
7. one teaspoon cinnamon
8. half a teaspoon salt
9. 1 cup raisins
10. One teaspoon baking soda
11. 3 cups oats
Gluten Free and Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Submitted by Katie Anderson, 5th Grader
Preheat the oven to 300°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Add the maple syrup, oil, almond butter, and vanilla, then mix until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins.
Take about 2 tablespoon balls, space them out on your baking sheet, and flatten them.
Then, bake the cookies for 8 minutes. When they are done let them cool for 20 minutes.
4 cups almond flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil, melted
⅓ cup almond butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
1½ cups raisins, but you can use craisins or chocolate chips(dairy free, if needed)
HABITS IN ACTION
Hi Bobcats!
We hope you are enjoying all the synergy that has gone into another Bobcat Pride Press. We also hope you take time this weekend to Sharpen the Saw as we celebrate Memorial Day and remember those who served to keep up safe and free.
Check back next week for a double feature!
WORDS OF WISDOM
Compiled and created by Yoda, Aidan Gohl, 3rd Grader & Connor Quade, 3rd Grader
We can always learn from the wisdom of others, to help us on our journey through learning and life here are a few thoughts from the one and only Yoda and our very own Yoda Russell.
Move of the week
TOP 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT MEMORIAL DAY
Top 10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day
Found at www.mentalfloss.com
1. MEMORIAL DAY BEGAN AS A RESPONSE TO THE CIVIL WAR.
2. MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN MADE THE DAY OFFICIAL.
3. MEMORIAL DAY WAS ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS DECORATION DAY.
4. MEMORIAL DAY IS MORE OF A FRANCHISE THAN A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
5. IN 1868, FUTURE PRESIDENT JAMES GARFIELD DELIVERED A VERY, VERY LONG SPEECH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
6. CBS HELPED IDENTIFY ONE OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS.
7. ONE VIETNAM VETERANS' RIGHTS GROUP WILL HOLD A VIRTUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO HONOR MEMORIAL DAY IN 2020.
8. MEMORIAL DAY HAS ITS OWN SET OF CUSTOMS.
9. SOME STATES STILL CELEBRATE A CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.
10. EACH MEMORIAL DAY IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
What to read and know more, then follow this link:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/27858/10-things-remember-about-memorial-day
Weekend Weather Forecast
JOKES & RIDDLES OF THE WEEK
By Max Shamus, 3rd Grader & Pranay Sharma, 4th Grader
What did 1 duck say to the other?
Answer: You really quack me up!!!
Why are cats so good at video games?
Answer: Because they have 9 lives.
What song does a cat like best?
Answer:Three blind mice !!!
What do you call a sleeping bull?
Answer: A bull-dozer!!!
How do you know there is a dinosaur in your fridge?
Answer: Because the door won't close!!!
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Answer: An egg
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Answer: A candle
What is full of holes but still holds water?
Answer: A sponge
What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
Answer: The future
What are the biggest kind of ants?
Answer: Gi-ANTS
BRAIN BREAK
Submitted by Penni Harris, 5th Grader
Just in case you are missing brain breaks with your classmates, here’s an oldie but a goodie.
Next Week: A Tik Tok Challenge
FIVE FAVORITES
Our 5 Favorites List is expanding from books to things to do, or things to watch
THIS WEEK’S LIST: Five Favorite Card Games
By Olivia McGrew, 5th Grade
Garbage. For this card game you need playing cards. If you don’t know how to play this game click on the link to see how it is done https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an75_10ZNZI
Go Fish. For this game you will need a deck of playing cards. If you don’t know how to play this game click on the link to see how to play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxwQrOUsKWI
Uno. For Uno you will need a set of Uno cards. If you don’t know how to play click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CvaIyRE1Tw
Dos. For Dos you will need a set of Dos cards. If you don’t know how to play click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfgcaLRyW8
Slamwich. For this game you will need a deck of slamwich cards. If you don’t know how to play click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jia1j3dosB8
Learn Something New - draw a sea serpent
By: Quinn Guthrie, 4th Grader
Learning doesn’t just have to be about school work, the most fun we have learning is when we learn about something we are interested in. This could be reading or math, science or history, even writing. It can also be learning a new recipe, how to cook or create a code or robot. Always keep learning and your mind will always keep growing.
This week learn how to draw a dragon: How to Draw a Sea Serpent
We’d love to see your dragon drawings. Share with us via the Amerman Elementary PTA Facebook Page or on Twitter @amermannv or email Ms. LaManna at lamannael@northvilleschools.org
Mystery Animal of the Week
Artist Spotlight of the Week
Mrs. Caudill's Read Aloud
This week Mrs. Caudill started reading a new book. The book is Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke. Ms. Funke has written several books our upper elementary students may be familiar with including Inkheart and The Thief Lord. The book appeals to all ages, from early elementary to adult. It is a story about friendship, adventure and the true meaning of home.
The story is about Firedrake, Ben and their furry friend, Sorrel, who are in search of the mythical place where dragons can live in peace forever. Together, they embark on a journey that takes them to magical lands where they meet marvelous creatures - and one ruthless villain. Along the way, they discover allies in odd places, courage they didn't know they had, and a hidden destiny that changes everything.
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 1 & 2
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 3 & 4
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 5 & 6
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 7 & 8
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 9 & 10
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 11 & 12
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 13 & 14
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 15 & 16
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 17 & 18
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 19 & 20
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 21 & 22
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 23 & 24
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 25 & 26
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 27 & 28
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 29 & 30
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 31 & 32
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 33 & 34
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 35 & 36
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 37 & 38
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 39 & 40
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 41 & 42
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 43 & 44
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 45 & 46
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 47 & 48
- Dragon Rider, Chapters 49 & 50
Want to see a map of Firedrake, Ben, Sorrel and Twigleg's travels? Click here to see where they have traveled and where to still need to go.
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