081110 by The Vicksburg Post

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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To complete the Kid Quest Challenge: Visit the websites featured in this issue, find the answers to our questions, then go to www.4Kids.org/ kidquest

Amy answers your questions about the World Wide Web at www.4Kids.org/askamy

Celestial Wonders

Discover the Globe

Gigagalaxy Zoom, www.giga galaxyzoom.org, takes young earthlings on a fantastic voyage into the twinkling universe above us. Mouse over the different galaxies shown and then zoom in to closely examine specific clusters. Continue to click your way across the southern sky, such as Omega Centauri awash in starry light, or the Magellanic Clouds, which glow brightly when seen from Earth. This site could be used in tandem with a telescope to get a good look at the heavens from your backyard.

The British Museum's Museum Explorer, www.britishmuseum.org/explore/young_explorers1/discover/museum_explorer.aspx, is a fabulous compilation of history, archaeology and culture spanning the planet. You can search by region or by topics such as warfare, dress and ornament, and even death. Choose tools and technologies in Africa and get a close look at mud cloth and chopping tools. You can get to know the gods of ancient Greece who were honored through athletics and theatre. Bookmark this for projects. Which Egyptian gods looked after the home?

What does LMC stand for?

Get Thee to the Garden See how beautiful sculpture can be showcased in nature at Tate Kids' Barbara's Garden, http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/barbaras_ garden. Roam through the grounds and take in the lush plants as you enjoy the art in Explore the Garden. This site also features a fantastic treasure hunt that will have you searching high and low for objects shown on the bottom of the page. If you feel like your sleuthing skills are up to a challenge, choose the Level Three treasure hunt and keep your eyes peeled. Tally up your pebbles and see if you beat the top scores of other players.

Go to our website: www.4Kids.org/askamy Or write: Ask Amy, 236 J.R. Pearson Hall, 1122 West Campus Rd., Lawrence, KS 66045

When was “Sphere With Inner Form” made?

Dear Amy: Why do websites post personal information? — Brooklynn, Hesperia, Mich. Dear Brooklynn: Some websites are social sites that allow people to interact with other users by sharing pictures, videos, blogs and more. Users can add comments about other users' content or even directly message them. Additionally, these sites usually have profile pages for site members, which display information about the user and may include personal information, such as a phone number, e-mail address or a profile picture. These sites were designed for adults, so usually they’re not very kid-friendly. Kids should avoid websites that post personal information because they can be dangerous. A better idea is to find a social networking site designed just for kids. There are many social sites for kids, so find one that you and your parents or guardians can agree on. If you decide to join a social site, be sure you know all the safety rules. Visit the Federal Trade Commission's Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens, www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/ consumer/tech/tec14.shtm, for a list of important things to keep in mind while you socialize online.

If you could vacation anywhere in world, where would you go? Why?

The Vicksburg Post

school by school Bovina • Students participating in the Summer Reading Program were Holden Ginn, Raven McDonald, Aayanna Chapman, Skyler Gibson, Caydee Schweitzer, Sarah Lewis, McKayla Quinton, Bryce Holman, Shelby Hartley, Wes Bryan, Hannah Huntley, Sydnie Smith, Danielle Gray, Jer’Darriyus Jackson, KeArius Bailey, Jasmine Jefferson, Anna Bull, Kaitlyn Moore, Amber Busby, Austin Holman, Jada Guise, Larry Chambliss, Sarah Elizabeth Hoxie, Cloe McGowan, Andy Poole, Andrew Hearld, Gabriel Poole, Nathan Poole, Nicholas Fedrick, Matthew Fedrick, Tyler Caldwell, Emily Bull, Taylor Gaddis, Zoee Cole, Jack Shelton, Ian Townsend, Hope Rea Sibley, Lauren Hughes, Sarah Lewis, Marquan Jones, Natalie Edwards, Annalyn Nevels, Logan Hardin, Brett Hoover, John William Madison, Joseph Ertle, Callie Schweitzer, Cole Schweitzer and Cooper Madison. • Parents and students participated in a back-to-school ice cream social. Faculty, parents and students participated in Project Sync backto-school kickoff at Outlets at Vicksburg. • School supplies were donated by Bovina Baptist Church and Betsy Selby. • PTO members Kim Kittrell, Cathy Walters and Demetra Bryan prepared a pancake breakfast for faculty. • New staff members are Kevin Cooksey, Shawn Lee, Rea Williamson, Dru Holdiness, Anna Katherine Hoover and Libby Nunnalee.

Good Shepherd • Preschool students of Carmen Collins and Gloria Williams made applesauce and will create confetti candy apples.

4-H state awards

• Morgan Abraham’s kindergartners painted a bus after reading a book about buses. • Third-grade students of Heather Williams and Candice Reed presented “me” bags as part of a getacquainted activity. • PTA hosted a welcomeback breakfast for faculty and staff members. • Parents visited teachers and classrooms during an orientation session.

attend the MCT2 Parent Showdown from 9 until 11 a.m. Aug. 21. Parents will have a light breakfast, receive MCT2 test scores and learn ways to help improve test scores. • Wednesdays are $1 Jean Day; proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to send Box Tops for Education and used ink cartridges to the school for recycling.

Vicksburg Catholic

Vicksburg Junior High

• Junior high football parents met with Coach B.J. Smithhart. • Seventh-graders met with high school mentors during orientation. • The “Car for Christmas” raffle is under way at the school and online, featuring a 2010 Dodge Challenger. • PTO hosted breakfast for faculty and staff members. Faculty and staff attended a retreat at Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson. • Varsity cheerleaders and Flashettes performed at the citywide pep rally.

• The school is collecting box tops, which may be turned in to Jennifer Wooley in the library.

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Warren County 4-H members who placed fourth in state competition for their creation of a horse educational display are, kneeling from left, McKenzie Milburn, Web Bryan and Elizabeth Holloway.

Jacob’s Ladder • Cheryl Grogan provided lunch for students. • Students participated in a back-to-school barbecue.

Redwood • Volunteers who helped prepare the school for the new year were Steven Chan-

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Standing are Polly McGee, left, and John Whitehead. Other 4-H members assisting with the display were Sara Beth Simms, Kerry McElroy and Austin Crabtree.

nell, Brandon Lewis, Brian Parker, Ray Sanderson, Melanie Graves, John Sanderson, Rachel Gillis, Elijah Qualls, Ashleigh McEachern, Hannah Grace Parker, Taylor McClain, Stephan Perirs, Conner Hughey and Blake Hughey. • Parents are encouraged to join PTO. Membership is $5 per family.

• School nurses and speech pathologists conducted vision and hearing screenings on kindergarteners and first-graders.

Sherman Avenue • New playground equipment and surface have been installed using money from a PTO fundraiser.

Elementary Schools Breakfast

Monday: Cereal with Cinnamon Toast, Fruit Juice, Milk Tuesday: Breakfast Chicken Patty with Biscuit, Fruit Juice, Milk Wednesday: Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Toast with Jelly, Fruit Juice, Milk Thursday: Biscuit with Ham, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Friday: French Toast with Syrup, Chilled Peach Slices, Milk

Elementary Schools Lunch

Monday: Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad, Whipped Potatoes, Cheesy Broccoli, Kiwi Wedges, Orange Smiles, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Whole Wheat Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Tuesday: Loaded Baked Potato, BBQ Rib Sandwich, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Chilled Pear Slices, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Yeast Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Wednesday: Pepperoni Pizza Wedges, Southern Fried Chicken, Quick Baked Potatoes, California Veggies, Pineapple Tidbits, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Whole

• Faculty and staff members participated in a classroom management workshop led by Mark McCloud. • Victor and Katrina Johnson, Nicholas Johnson and representatives of China Buffet, Garfield’s, Hibachi Grill, Walmart and Cracker Barrel donated time and/or gift certificates in preparation for the school year. PTO members provided breakfast for the faculty and staff on the first day of school. • Open house will begin at 5 p.m. Monday. All parents and students are encouraged to attend; topics will include federal programs, Title I/ AARRA, parental involvement and meeting teachers. • Parents are invited to

Warren Central High • Meet the Vikings will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Viking Stadium. • Welcome Night for all parents of NJROTC Cadets will be at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Warren Central Intermediate • The school will host a parent discipline seminar from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Thursday to present the school’s behavior plan and from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to review the plan and organize a parent discipline advisory committee. • Open house will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday. • New faculty members are Latonya Dee, Shamika Shelby and Shaquita Taylor, Americorps assistants; Deborah Sanders, behavior intervention specialist; Janet Brown, music; Janet Powers, library; Sheila Erves, counselor; Brook Pursley, speech therapist; Teague Burchfield, assistant principal; Marilyn Whitley, third grade teacher; Shannon Barnard, fourth-grade teacher; and Alicia Carson, Lina Williams and Celia Gray, fifth-grade teachers.

Tuesday: Southern Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken Salad, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Corn Dog, Whipped Potatoes, Green Peas, Carrot Sicks with Dip, Chilled Peach Slices, Pear and Kiwi Medley, Whole Wheat Roll, Banana Pudding, Milk, Fruit Juice Wednesday: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Chicken & Biscuit Dumplings, Burrito & Chili Topping, Chef Salad, Creole Green Beans, Whole Secondary Schools Breakfast Kernel Corn, Garden Salad, Oven-Baked Potato Monday:Breakfast Burrito, Fruit Juice, Milk Wedges, Oranges, Nectarines, Rosey Applesauce, Tuesday: Biscuit with Ham, Fruit Juice, Milk Central Mississippi Cornbread, Chocolate Pudding, Wednesday:Biscuit with Egg, Fruit Juice, Milk Milk, Fruit Juice Thursday: French Toast with Syrup, Fruit Juice, Milk Thursday: Hamburger, Loaded Baked Potato, Friday: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit Juice, Milk Chef Salad, Spicy Chicken Wrap, Seasoned Lima Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Garden Salad, Secondary Schools Lunch Tropical Apples, Melon Cubes, Grapes, Whole Monday: Fish Nuggets, Chef Salad, Southwestern Wheat Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Friday: Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tomato Stuffed Chicken Sandwich, Tomato Stuffed with Chicken Salad, Garden Salad, Southern Greens, Oven-Baked with Tuna Salad, Ham, Turkey and Cheese on Bun, Chef Salad, Oven Fries, Garden Salad, Baked Potato, Potato Wedges, Plums, Apples, Watermelon Corn on the Cob, Banana Berry Blend, Fresh Fruit Chunks, Central Mississippi Cornbread, Vanilla Bowl, Frozen Fruit Juice Bar, Milk, Fruit Juice Pudding, Milk, Fruit Juice

Wheat Roll, Milk, Fruit Juice Thursday: Red Beans and Rice with Sausage, Corn Dog Nuggets, Vegetable Sticks, Tossed Salad, Chilled Peach Slices, Bananas, Milk, Fruit Juice Friday: Beef Taco, Chef Salad, San Antonio Beans, Mexicali Corn, Rosey Applesauce, Plums, Milk, Fruit Juice