February 3, 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Wolf Canyon

The Wolf Canyon K-Kids is once again collecting pennies, spare change or donations of any amount to support our Pennies for Pasta campaign to fight against blood cancer. Donations are being accepted now through February February 21 and will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The class that brings in the most donations will be given a pasta party compliments of the Olive Garden. Brother, can you spare a dime!

Monday, February 3 at 9:15am the winners from each 4-6 grade classroom will take part in the school wide Speech Competition. Wolf Canyon will select one winner for 4th, 5th and 6th grade to advance to the District Competition.

Friday, February 7 is National “Wear Red Day”. Support our efforts to support the American Heart Association. All Jump Rope for Heart donation envelopes will be collected and students will have the opportunity to participate in the school wide Jump Rope for Heart event. Have a heart, get donations and save a life.

Traffic Alert – Please note that there will be some road closures in the housing area west of La Media February 3 – 28. Students who ride the bus will need to refer to the notice that was sent home. Also, please remember that the bus loop is not a drop off/pickup area for children. Please remind all folks dropping off and picking up your children to do so at the front of the school.
For everyone’s safety please enter and exit the school slowly and remember to model for your children the importance of not using cell phones while driving.

The Wolf Canyon PTA is looking for volunteers to serve on next year’s (2014-2015) board. The following positions are available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, & Historian. Nomination forms will be sent home and are also available in the school office. Submissions DEADLINE is February 11, 2014. Election will be held at March 18, 2014 PTA Meeting. For more information click the hyperlink. CALLING ALL PARENTS

Now’s the time to nominate and recognize individuals in the Wolf Canyon community for the Honorary Service Award. To nominate someone please complete the nomination form no later than February 25. Forms were sent home with students and are also available in the school office.

Order your copy of the school yearbook for just $36.00 through February 28. Yearbooks ordered after the February 28 will be $45.00 each. Yearbook orders will be available through March 21. To order click the following link and enter ID#11854014 https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob.

Come out and observe our classrooms and see Common Core Standards in Action on from 9:00 am – 11:00 am on February 21 and 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on February 27. There will be a brief in-service before the observations in the school library.

Boxtops are a great way for our school to earn supplies and materials. Please look for groceries that have the labels for Boxtops for Education, cut it out and send all boxtops no later than February 17.

Mark your calendars for 2 very special events: March 10 from 9:00 am – 10:00 an at the next Principal Coffee Chat, Mr. Larry Alvarado will give presentation on behavior management tips for parents to use at home. On April 10 at 6:30 pm to learn about the changes in State Testing and our plans to begin a Dual Immersion program at Wolf Canyon for the 2014-2015 school year.

All school/district/community fliers can be accessed on Peachjar. Click on the Peachjar icon on this blog or download the App to your devices and these fliers will come to you electronically.

Coming up:

Thursday, February 13 Minimum Day
Friday, February 14 NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17 NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 21 School Dance 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 5 Kindergarten Registration begins
Monday, March 10 Parent Training

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January 27, 2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Wolf Canyon

Tuesday, January 28 at 3:30 pm our ELAC Committee will discuss changes taking place to better support our English Learners.

Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm Grades 3-6 will hold their Science and Technology night. A representative from Kidbiz will also be on hand to provide parent training and answer any questions you may have about this program. The in-service will be from 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. On Friday, January 31 at 6:30 pm Grades K-2 will hold their Science and Technology night.

Junior soccer team try-outs for students in grades 1-3 will be right after school this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Boys soccer practice will be on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

The Wolf Canyon PTA is looking for a few good men/women to serve on next year’s (2014-2015) board. When you volunteer on the PTA Board, you contribute your invaluable experience and your commitment to keeping Wolf Canyon programs alive. For more information click the hyperlink. CALLING ALL PARENTS

The following positions are available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, & Historian. Nomination forms will be sent home and are also available in the school office. Submissions DEADLINE is February 11, 2014. Election will be held at March 18, 2014 PTA Meeting.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order your copy of the school yearbook for just $36.00 during the pre-sale period now through February 28. Yearbooks ordered after the pre-sale period will be $45.00 each. All orders must be placed no later than March 31. All orders must be made Online this year. There will be no orders handled by the school office. To order click the following link and enter ID#11854014 https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob.

February 1, 2014 is the last Saturday Wolf Canyon Parent Workshop on the Common Core State Standards and will focus on: Writing from Sources, Academic Vocabulary, Mathematics Application and Dual Intensity (understanding and practice).

Come out and observe our classrooms and see Common Core Standards in Action on from 9:00 am – 11:00 am on February 21 and 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on February 27.

Mark your calendars for April 10 at 6:30 pm to learn about the changes in State Testing and our plans to begin a Dual Immersion program at Wolf Canyon for the 2014-2015 school year.

All district and community fliers will now be housed in a program called Peachjar. Just download the App to your devices and these fliers will come to you electronically. No more paper fliers stuffing backpacks! Visit the icon on our website at http://www.cvesd.org/schools/WolfCanyon/Pages/Default.aspx.

Coming up:

Monday, February 3 9:15am Speech Competition at Wolf Canyon
Friday, February 7 is National “Wear Red Day”
Thursday, February 13 Minimum Day
Friday, February 14 NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17 NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 21 School Dance 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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January 20, 2013

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Wolf Canyon

No School on Monday, January 20. School resumes on Tuesday, January 21.

Tuesday, January 21 is our General PTA meeting at 7:00pm. Please show your support, come out and get involved. Volunteers are needed for several of the upcoming events.

The Wolf Canyon PTA is looking for a few good men/women to serve on next year’s (2014-2015) board. When you volunteer on the PTA Board, you contribute your invaluable experience and your commitment to keeping Wolf Canyon programs alive. For more information click the hyperlink. CALLING ALL PARENTS

The following positions are available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, & Historian. Nomination forms will be sent home and are also available in the school office. SUBMISSONS DEADLINE is February 11, 2014. Election will be held at March 18, 2014 PTA Meeting. Candidates must be paid PTA Member by February 18, 2014.

Friday, January 24 is Wolf Day Encore. Come dress or made up as your best Timberwolf. This event is sponsored by Student Council.

Robotics will start on Friday with very cool Robotics Projects that will test student’s building abilities and emphasize critical thinking.
*2nd-3rd graders will construct a Kicker, Goalie and a Cheering Fans to complete a Soccer game that parents can come and see.
*4th-6h graders will build a Vehicle with interchangeable wheels, gears and will use it to have a GOLF game, navigate over
obstacles and even attach a ball shooter. Classes are limited.Register online at http://www.smartmindrobotics.com.

Bricks4Kidz will begin the next 6 week session on Tuesday, January 21, ending February 25. Class is from 3:30-4:30. This is a lego engineering class where students will build and design models using lego bricks, motors, and batter packs. The theme this session is life science, models include: a dinosaur, butterfly, venus fly trap, and more. For more information visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order your copy of the school yearbook for just $36.00 during the pre-sale period now through February 28. Yearbooks ordered after the pre-sale period will be $45.00 each. All orders must be placed no later than March 31. All orders must be made Online this year. There will be no orders handled by the school office.
Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter ID#11854014 to reserve your copy.

The next 2 Saturday Wolf Canyon Parent Workshops on the Common Core State Standards will focus on the following:

January 25
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 3 – English Language Arts: Lexiles and Levels it’s So Complex, What Does it ALL Mean?
SHIFT 4 – English Language Arts: Looking for the Evidence and Text-Based Answers

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 3 – Mathematics: Speed, Accuracy the Fluency Connection
SHIFT 4 – Mathematics: Deep Understanding is More Than Tricks

February 1
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 5 – English Language Arts: Writing from Sources
SHIFT 6 – English Language Arts: Words! Words! Words! How to Develop Academic Vocabulary

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 5 – Mathematics: Application and How to Use Your Math
SHIFT 6 – Mathematics: Practicing and Understanding, The Dual Intensity Challenge

Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering workshop sessions for parents of children learning English as a second language on January 29 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the CVESD Education Service and Support Center located at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista. Childcare will be provided for children 3 and up. Call 619-425-9600 extension 1764 to register. You can also register online at http://evenbrite.com/event/9815156397 or email Isabel.Piza@cvesd.org. Both sessions will be in Spanish with interpretation in English.

Looking Ahead:
Thursday, January 30 Grades 3-6 Science and Technology Night 6:30 pm
Friday, January 31 Grades K-2 Science and Technology Night 6:30 pm
Monday, February 3 9:15am Wolf Canyon School Speech Competition for students in grades 4-6
Thursday, February 13 Minimum Day (Kinder is dismissed at 1:30 pm and all other students are dismissed at 1:45 pm)
Friday, February 7 National “Wear Red Day” to support the American Heart Associations continuous work to fight Heart Disease
Friday, February 14 NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17 NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 21 School Dance 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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January 13, 2014

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Wolf Canyon

No School on Monday, January 13 but the office will be open. School resumes on Tuesday, January 14.

Friday, January 17 Wolf Canyon is having a special Ground Breaking Ceremony to commemorate our school’s Groundbreaking which took place on January 16, 2007. To support this special event Student Council has designated this Friday as “Wolf Day”. Come dressed as your best Wolf and be a part of the school spirit.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order your copy of the school yearbook for just $36.00 during the pre-sale period now through February 28. Yearbooks ordered after the pre-sale period will be $45.00 each. All orders must be placed no later than March 31. All orders must be made Online this year. There will be no orders handled by the school office.
Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter ID#11854014 to reserve your copy.

Wolf Canyon Parent Workshops on the Common Core State Standards will focus on the following:

January 18
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 1 – English Language Arts: Informational and Literary Text, How to Maintain Balance
SHIFT 2 – English Language Arts: Knowledge in the Disciplines, The Quest for College and Career Readiness

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 1 – Mathematics: Focus and the Affect on Conceptual Math Development and Understanding
SHIFT 2 – Mathematics: Coherence and Connecting the Learning Within and Across Grades

January 25
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 3 – English Language Arts: Lexiles and Levels it’s So Complex, What Does it ALL Mean?
SHIFT 4 – English Language Arts: Looking for the Evidence and Text-Based Answers

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 3 – Mathematics: Speed, Accuracy the Fluency Connection
SHIFT 4 – Mathematics: Deep Understanding is More Than Tricks

February 1
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 5 – English Language Arts: Writing from Sources
SHIFT 6 – English Language Arts: Words! Words! Words! How to Develop Academic Vocabulary

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 5 – Mathematics: Application and How to Use Your Math
SHIFT 6 – Mathematics: Practicing and Understanding, The Dual Intensity Challenge

Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering workshop sessions for parents of children learning English as a second language on Thursday, January 16 9:00 am – 11:00 am or Wednesday, January 29 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the CVESD Education Service and Support Center located at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista. Childcare will be provided for children 3 and up. Call 619-425-9600 extension 1764 to register. You can also register online at http://evenbrite.com/event/9815156397 or email Isabel.Piza@cvesd.org. Both sessions will be in Spanish with interpretation in English.

Looking Ahead:
Monday, January 20 NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 30 Grades 3-6 Science and Technology Night 6:30 pm
Friday, January 31 Grades K-2 Science and Technology Night 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 13 Minimum Day (Kinder is dismissed at 1:30 pm and all other students are dismissed at 1:45 pm)
Friday, February 7 National “Wear Red Day” to support the American Heart Associations continuous work to fight Heart Disease
Friday, February 14 NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17 NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 21 School Dance 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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January 13, 2014

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order your copy of the school yearbook for just $36.00 during the pre-sale period now through February 28. Yearbooks ordered after the pre-sale period will be $45.00 each. All orders must be placed no later than March 31. All orders must be made Online this year. There will be no orders handled by the school office.
Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter ID#11854014 to reserve your copy.

No School on Monday, January 13 but the office will be open. School resumes on Tuesday, January 14.

No School on Monday, January 20th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Parent Workshops on the Common Core State Standards will focus on the following:

January 18
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 1 – English Language Arts: Informational and Literary Text, How to Maintain Balance
SHIFT 2 – English Language Arts: Knowledge in the Disciplines, The Quest for College and Career Readiness

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 1 – Mathematics: Focus and the Affect on Conceptual Math Development and Understanding
SHIFT 2 – Mathematics: Coherence and Connecting the Learning Within and Across Grades

January 25
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 3 – English Language Arts: Lexiles and Levels it’s So Complex, What Does it ALL Mean?
SHIFT 4 – English Language Arts: Looking for the Evidence and Text-Based Answers

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 3 – Mathematics: Speed, Accuracy the Fluency Connection
SHIFT 4 – Mathematics: Deep Understanding is More Than Tricks

February 1
10:00 am – 11:00 am SHIFT 5 – English Language Arts: Writing from Sources
SHIFT 6 – English Language Arts: Words! Words! Words! How to Develop Academic Vocabulary

11:00 am – 12:00 pm SHIFT 5 – Mathematics: Application and How to Use Your Math
SHIFT 6 – Mathematics: Practicing and Understanding, The Dual Intensity Challenge

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December 16, 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

Need gifts for the Holidays? Now through December 20th, school Spirit Wear is on SALE! Prices and Items are in the showcase at the front of the school office.

The Holiday Gift Shop is open this week in room 305, Monday – Thursday from 8:15 am – 4:00 pm. Prices range from 50 cents to 20 dollars. Parents are welcome to shop as well.

Holiday Grams are on sale this week before and after school at the PTA table on the blacktop in the mornings and at the front of the school at the end of the school day. Buy Holiday Grams for your children or have them sent to your children’s friends. All Holiday Grams will be delivered on Friday, December 20th.

Tuesday, December 17 at 9:00 am come enjoy a cup of coffee, meet other families and learn more about Wolf Canyon School at the Principal Coffee Chat in the school auditorium.

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm come to the PTA general meeting. Social and treats begin at 6:30 pm. Bring a holiday treat to share. Childcare is provided.

Wolf Canyon is providing a series of Saturday workshops called “Common COREses” from 10:00 am – 12:00 am January 18, 25, and February 1. These workshops are designed to give parents a closer look at the major shifts in English Language Arts and Mathematics related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and what this means for your child’s academic education. Please complete and return the RSVP form no later than Friday, December 20. Common COREses January 18 – English Language Arts and Math Shifts 1 & 2, January 25 – English Language Arts and Math Shifts 3 & 4, and February 1 – English Language Arts and Math Shifts 5 & 6.

December 20th is the Last Day of the 2nd Quarter. School resumes on Tuesday, January 14.

Lights! Cameras! Action! Don’t miss the KUSI Channel 51/Cable 9 “Songs of the Holiday Season” program which airs December 24th and 25th. Our very own Wolf Canyon GLEE Club is one of the choirs featured in this program.

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read a play with your child then go to the theater to see it performed live. Pretend you are critics writing a review and discuss your thoughts. Example: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (sometimes referred to as “Scrooge”)

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December 9, 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

Smencils will be on sale at the front of the school this Tuesday after school only for $2 each or 3 for $5.

Holiday Grams will be on sale next week – buy them for your children or have them sent to your children’s friends. They will be delivered the last day of school before break – Friday, December 20. A more detailed flyer will be sent home.

Friday, December 13 Holiday Heritage Day. Come to school dressed to represent your heritage, culture or holiday customs.

The Holiday Gift Shop is coming to Wolf Canyon December 17 – 19. If you would like your child to participate complete and return the Holiday Gift Shop envelope no later than the close of school on Monday, December 9.

Wolf Canyon is providing a series of Saturday workshops called “Common COREses” from 10:00 am – 12:00 am January 18, 25, and February 1. These workshops are designed to give parents a closer look at the major shifts in English Language Arts and Mathematics related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and what this means for your child’s academic education. Please complete and return the RSVP form no later than Friday, December 20. Common COREses

Looking Ahead:
December 17 Principal Coffee Chat 9:00 am
December 17 PTA General Mtg. 7:00 pm – Bring a Holiday Treat to share
December 20 Last day of the 2nd Quarter – Report Cards go home
December 24 and 25 The Wolf Canyon GLEE Club will perform on KUSI Channel 51/Cable 9 on the Songs of the Holiday Season. Don’t miss it!

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read a book with your child that has been set to a movie. Watch the movie then discuss the similarities and differences between the book and the movie. Pretend you are critics writing a review. Example: Charlotte’s Web.

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December 2, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

Wednesday, December 4 is Family Dinner Night at Chili’s in the Otay Ranch Shopping Mall. Bring the flier and be sure to mention you are from Wolf Canyon.

The BOGO Bookfair begins Tuesday December 3 and ends on Thursday December 5. The Bookfair will be in room 305 from 8:20 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, the Bookfair will be open all day from 8:20-3:30. Books make great Christmas gifts for students and teachers.

If your child has a birthday in November or December you can commemorate your child’s birthday by joining the Wolf Canyon Birthday Book Club for just $10. Your donation will allow your child to be the first student to check out the book he/she chooses from our special Birthday Book Club Section, have his/her name placed on the book plate inside the front cover, have his/her name announced in the morning assembly (Friday, December 20) and have a photo with his/her book on our Birthday Book Club Wall.

The Holiday Gift Shop is coming to Wolf Canyon December 17 – 19. Students will have the opportunity to shop for gifts for their family and friends here at school. If you would like your child to participate complete and return the Holiday Gift Shop envelope that will be sent home Monday, December 2 and return no later than Monday, December 9.

Please remember to sign and return the bottom portion of the Annual Notification form. State and Federal laws require that school districts notify parents and guardians of minor pupils of their parental rights. Your signature is acknowledgement that you have been informed but does not indicate consent to participate in any particular program.

Common Core Math Workshops for parents of students in grades 3-6 are being offered at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Thursday, December 5 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am or Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Spanish translation will be available.

Wolf Canyon is providing a series of Saturday workshops called “Common COREses” from 10:00 am – 12:00 am January 18, 25, and February 1. These workshops are designed to give parents a closer look at the major shifts in English Language Arts and Mathematics related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and what this means for your child’s academic education. Look for the RSVP form that will be sent home on Monday, December 9.

Looking Ahead:
December 13 Heritage Day – Dress to represent your Heritage
December 13 Awards Assembly – All Grades 9:15 am
December 17 Principal Coffee Chat 9:00 am
December 17 PTA General Mtg. 7:00 pm – Bring a Holiday Treat to share
December 20 Last day of the 2nd Quarter – Report Cards go home

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read a book with your child that has been set to a movie. Watch the movie then discuss the similarities and differences between the book and the movie. Pretend you are critics writing a review. Example: Charlotte’s Web.

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November 18, 2013

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

The 6th Grade Students of Wolf Canyon are collecting donations through November 22 to support the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. They are asking every student to donate at least $6.00 which would feed a family of 4. All donations will be sent to Operation Walang to purchase food packs for families. Any donation is appreciated and can be sent to your child’s teacher or the school office. For more information about Operation Walang visit their website at gk-usa.org.

Entries are being accepted now for the best drawing of a Wolf to be selected for the cover of this year’s yearbook. All artwork must be submitted to the school office no later than November 22.

Please remember to complete and turn in the Federal Survey cards to your child’s teacher or the school office no later than November 22. These cards are very important for our school funding.

The Lost and Found is starting to accumulate. Please mark your children’s jackets, sweatshirts, lunch bags, etc. with permanent marker. It will help us reunite lost items with their owners.

There is No School November 25 – November 29. School resumes on Monday, December 2.

The Holiday Gift Shop is coming to Wolf Canyon. Students will have the opportunity to shop for gifts for their family and friends here at the school. Information will be sent home on December 2.

The Proposition E Independent Citizens Oversight Committee meeting is on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Office located at 84 East J Street. The meeting is open to everyone and will be in the Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room. Minutes, Bylaws and Exhibits from the previous meetings are in the school office and available upon request.

Common Core Math Workshops for parents of students in grades 3-6 are being offered at the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Click on the link for more information.
Addl Common Core Sept 2013 3-6th grade- English Updated

Common Core Tip of the Week: Let your kids see your reading.

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November 11, 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Wolf Canyon

There is no school Monday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all our military service men and women for everything you do for our country. We appreciate you!

The Ident-A-Kid program will be at our school on Friday, November 15. Information went home on November 7. If you want an ID card for your child please make sure to complete the application envelope and send with your child on Friday.

The Draw a Wolf Contest is back! Enter your best drawing of a Wolf and win a chance to have your artwork selected for the cover of this year’s yearbook. All artwork must be submitted to the school office no later than November 22.

Please support our school Fundraiser! Remember to ask family members and friends to consider purchasing items from the fundraiser catalog as gifts for the upcoming holidays.

We are collecting Canned Food and Toys to support our community during the holiday season. Please consider donating! We are collecting both items now through November 15.

Please remember to complete and turn in the Federal Survey cards to your child’s teacher or the school office no later than November 22. These cards are very important for our school funding.

The Lost and Found is starting to accumulate. Please mark your children’s jackets, sweatshirts, lunch bags, etc with permanent marker. It will help us reunite lost items with their owners.

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read a “How To” book with your child and create something new. Check out the link. http://news.yahoo.com/reading-brain-digital-age-science-paper-versus-screens-113000205.html

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