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DISPATCHES From Page 18 next one. As it turned out, I was one of the fastest people to make it to the top! The zip line was exciting, too. As I was riding along, I just zoned out. I heard birds singing and little raindrops bouncing off my face. As I neared the landing, I was traveling about 35 mph. I bounced into the slingshot device that caught me, lurched forward, then zipped backward until I was able to reach the net. As Mr. Williams pulled me toward the landing tower, I felt a jump of excitement. I had just completed the second-longest zip line in Virginia! — Megan Beyer and Katherine Pommerening, fifth-graders
School Without Walls
After a short week at Walls, Monday having been off for Columbus Day, the students can look forward to the annual picnic in Rock Creek Park this Saturday. Even though it was a four-day week, the school had its D.C. Public Schools standardized tests, known as the “Paced Interim Assessments,�
which most ninth- and 10th-graders at Walls take. Because of all this testing, the annual picnic comes at a good time. This picnic, which occurs at the beginning of each school year, is a potluck outside in the park during which parents and students can come together, alongside the teachers and faculty, to have fun and get to know each other. The picnic is enjoyable as not only is there delicious food, but also because parents can meet other parents, while their kids, the students, hang out with each other. This is a good opportunity for parents and students alike to get together outside of school while enjoying the fall weather (before it gets too cold!). — Delmar Tarragó, 11th-grader
Shepherd Elementary
Next week is family dinner night at Outback Steakhouse! Also, student council has started. Right now we’re just making posters and choosing what we will be running for. Nov. 6 is the actual election (the same day as the presidential election). Have you noticed students in belts at crosswalks helping you cross or kids helping out with car-
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pool? That’s the safety patrol. Their job is to help students cross safely. But the safety patrol members need your help to make their jobs easier. When they have their arms stretched out telling you to stop, stop. When they step aside, feel free to cross. If you have anything you want me to include in my next article, contact me at trimbledc@gmail. com. — Colyar Trimble, fifth-grader
Sheridan School
The fourth grade at Sheridan has been studying ancient China. Currently, we are studying values and belief systems. The four systems are Taoism, Buddhism, Legalism and Confucianism. We started with Taoism. The main values and beliefs of Taoism are: go with the flow and find balance. The way we showed our understanding of Taoism was performing skits in seven small groups. We were given scenarios, such as dropping your favorite pencil on your way to class. When somebody steps on it, what would a Taoist do? Next was Buddhism. Buddhists have two main ways of guiding See Dispatches/Page 27
Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Co-sponsored by: Memory Care Community
Event to be held at: The People’s Community Baptist Church 31 Norwood Road Silver Spring, MD 20904
Call (301) 495-7366 or email SilverSpring@springhouse-al.com for more information or for directions.
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