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February 1, 2016

Volume 6, I ssue 2

Oak Ridge Paradigm Newsletter

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It all started 2,000 years ago, where an ancient celebration known as

Samhain (Sow-when) was celebrated on November 1st. On the day before Samhain,

people believed that the dead returned as ghosts. The people would put food and

wine at their doorsteps, to keep ghosts at bay. And they would wear masks when

they left the house so they would be mistaken for fellow ghosts. The church turned

Samhain into “All Hallows” in the 8th

century. The night before (which is October

31st), was known as “All Hallows Eve”. It was later shortened to “Halloween”.

Trick-or-Treating started in Medieval Britain. On All Souls Day, November

2nd

, the poor people would go up to peoples door step and beg for Soul Cakes, a

type of pastry. In return, they would pray for peoples dead relatives. This was

called “Souling”. In the medieval Halloween tradition of Guising, young people

would dress up in costumes and go to other people’s houses and accept food, wine,

money, and other things in return for singing, reciting poetry, or telling jokes. In

the early 1900’s, immigrants would repeat this Halloween tradition. They later

called it, “Trick-or-treating”. At first, it was more about the tricks, like pranking,

then the treats. It wasn’t until the 1950’s until it turned into the family/kid friendly

Trick-or-treating we know today. 1. Swords, Knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

2. Anybody below 12 should avoid trick-or-treating alone

3. Wear lights, glow-sticks, and reflective tape so drivers can see you.

4. Examine all treats before eating! You never know what is in there!

5. Walk and do not run!

6. Apply makeup in a small area and remove before you go to bed

7. Look both ways when crossing streets

8. Only walk on sidewalks when possible

9. Wear well fitted costumes to avoid tripping and falling

10. Eat factory wrapped treats only!

11. Enter homes only if you know the adult well

12. Never walk near lit candles!

Contents

1 Halloween 1 Upcoming Events 1 Fashion Trends 2 School Clubs/Groups 3 Walking on the Ice 4 Groundhog Day 3 Thanksgiving 3 Weather Forecast 3 Letter to the Editor 4 School Sports 4 Something’s Fishey 5 Health Minute 5 Veterans Day

Upcoming Events

Chorale Concert: December 8 Orff Concert December 16 Christmas Break: Dec 18- Jan 4 School Resumes January 5 No School January 18

Tween Fall Fashion Trends in America By Charlotte K. and Micalyn S.

Girls: button-up skirt , romper, denim shirt , ankle boots , crop tops , jean jackets, skirts with leggings ,scarves, jeans , leg warmers , caps, high-knee boots, and baggy sweaters. Boys: short-sleeve button-down shirts, henley t-shirts, bomber jackets, canvas sneakers, vintage t-shirts, cotton twill pants, and wool blazers.

November 2015 School Happenings Clubs and Groups

By C. Hood and L. Schnebly

The Book Fair was held in the library on Friday October 30

and Monday November 2. It was sponsored by the PTO to

help fund projects for our building.

Paradigm Newsletter Meets every Monday and Wednesday

from 3:15 to 4:30.

ORFF is a group that finds music, mixes up the music and

makes something new with it. They have many different

instruments including drums, xylophones, guitars, and many

others.

K-Kids is an after-school club that helps the community.

Robotics is a program that teaches students core values,

gracious professionalism and teamwork.

PASS Family Night is when they help other kids with what

they struggle with.

Chorale is a morning activity on Mondays and Wednesdays

in the morning the first concert will be held December 8th.

Art Club is an afterschool activity that does art around the

place. They painted the windows at Dairy Queen and

Windsor Nursing Home.

Picture Retakes are for staff and students that either want to

retake their picture or weren’t here for picture day

FCA is Fellow of Christian Athletes is at 7:45 in the morning.

FCA teaches about God and encourages you to follow God’s

word.

6th grade Fun Night is when all 6th graders have a fun time

doing activities we are going to do a cake walk and some

other fun activities hope to see you there!

Thanksgiving break will begin with an early release on

November 25th and all day the 26th – 27th.

The ORFF concert was held December 14th

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Walking on Ice or Snow

There are several things that can be done to reduce the risk of falling when slippery conditions exist. Here are some helpful hints. • Be alert for ice-covered areas; especially outside steps leading to the building. • Wear boots or shoes with grip soles. Slick leather or plastic soles on shoes will definitely increase the risk of slipping. • Don't walk with your hands in your pockets. This reduces the ability to use your arms for balance if you do slip. • Take short shuffling steps in very icy areas. • Don't carry or swing heavy loads, such as large boxes, cases or purses that may cause you to become off balance when you are walking. • When walking, curl your toes under and walk as flat-footed as possible. • Don't step on uneven surfaces. Avoid steps or curbs with ice on them • Place your full attention on walking.

Digging in your pocketbook or backpack while walking on ice is dangerous.

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Interesting Facts about Thanksgiving! By: Asher S.

Did you know that Thanksgiving wasn’t a traditional

holiday until 200 years after the first Thanksgiving? Read

more of this article to find out more facts!

Although the Thanksgiving holiday is the day to stuff your

face with food, the first one was not just one big meal, but

a three day festival with eating, hunting, and entertainment

in honor of the Pilgrims’ first harvest. The Indians killed 5

deer in total for gifts for the colonists. Also, Venison (the

meat of the deer) was definitely on the menu. Pumpkin pie

and potatoes were not on the list! I know, right?!! They

were not introduced to Britain yet. Cranberries might have

been served, but not in a bowl, raw. In 1789, President

George Washington first announced Thanksgiving as a

holiday, which was held on Thursday, on the 26th

of

November. It never became nationwide until the 19th

century when a writer named Sara Josepha Hale, who also

wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, was inspired by the

diary of a pilgrim to recreate the celebration of a feast. In

1827, there was a 40-year campaign to make

Thanksgiving a national holiday. She also made up the

famous recipes for pumpkin pie and stuffing. Although it

did not appear on the pilgrims plates, it did become the

famous icons for Thanksgiving. In the midst of the civil

war, Abe Lincoln announced that Thanksgiving will be

celebrated every year on the final Thursday of November.

In 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to move

Thanksgiving up a week to give depression eras more time

to make money. The move was madly criticized. And in

1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to move up to the

fourth Thursday of November, where it sits on the

calendar today. Well, now at the dinner table, you can be

thankful for this article that told you all about the history

of Thanksgiving!

From the Farmer’s Almanac DECEMBER 2015: temperature 34° (2° above avg.); precipitation 1.5" (1" above avg. north, 0.5" below south); Dec 1-2: Sunny, mild; Dec 3-7: Rain to snow, then sunny; Dec 8-11: Rain to snow, then sunny, mild; Dec 12-21: Rain and snow, then sunny, cold; Dec 22-26: Rain and snow showers, turning mild; Dec 27-31: Heavy snow north, rain south, then sunny, very cold.

JANUARY 2016: temperature 28° (1° below avg.); precipitation 0.5" (0.5" below avg.); Jan 1-4: Sunny, cold; Jan 5-18: A few snow showers; cold, then mild; Jan 19-26: Flurries, cold; Jan 27-25: Sunny, turning quite mild; Jan 26-31: Rain to snow, then sunny, very cold.

Letter to the Editor: Question: Why does your hair turn gray?

Answer: Here is a question that was directed at me. I seem to be getting that question a lot lately. Anyway, it seems that there is a natural type of color called pigment that gets distributed into your hair. This pigment is called melanin. As a person gets older, they get less and less melanin distributed to their hair. Without this added color, the hair will turn gray. As there is less melanin, the hair will then turn white. Why people turn gray at the age that they do is a mystery to the scientific community, but they do know that heredity is related.

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Sporting Activities at Camdenton’s R-3 District Written By: Eden F. and Tyson P.

November 2 was the day freshmen, JV (Junior Varsity), and Varsity basketball practice began for boys and girls that attend Camdenton High School. Also, some freshmen students can be in JV and Varsity basketball. Ninth graders (freshmen) are generally 14 and 15 years of age. Tenth graders (sophomores) are usually in JV or Varsity and the average ages for these students are 15 and 16 years old. Lastly, eleventh and twelfth graders (juniors and seniors) are usually varsity players and the average ages for these students are 16, 17, and 18 years old. There will be basketball games and practices coming soon for the high school and middle school. During the months of December through January 7th& 8th grade girls and boys basketball will start. Wrestling season has begun and so has their practices. Our school competes in wrestling in middle school as well as high school. This sport is typically a boy sport. However, girls will not be turned away if they want to participate. The history of basketball began with the invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The person who created basketball was a Canadian physical education instructor named James Naismith. After basketball became established in American colleges, the professional game followed. This is also known as the American National Basketball Association (NBA), and it established in 1949. This grew to a multi-billion dollar enterprise by the end of the century, and basketball became an integral part of American culture. Wrestling has a long and complicated history, stretching into prehistoric times. The modern history of wrestling begins with a rise of popularity in the 19th century. Wrestling began in Europe; this sport started becoming popular in the 20th century.

Something’s Fishy By: Haliee.S & Liam.B

The Lady Laker Wrestlers are proud to be defending their crown of National Championship this year. The

finals will be held in Montgomery, Alabama on February 7, 2015. The play offs will take our delicate ladies all

over the Midwest.

In order for these students to maintain their academic standings, which mean they can have no grade less then

80%, the WWE Owner Triple H and Stephanie McMan have arranged for John Cena to travel with and tutor

our team in his academic knowledge.

The Lady Lakers wrestling team are heading to North Carolina after losing tragically against the Kansas

Jayhawks lady wrestlers team. But we’re almost 100% positive that they will win against the North Carolina

Tar heels. Hopefully, we’re right this time.

So from what I hear, the Lady Lakers wrestling team is a little over half way to North Carolina. They have just

run out of gas and had to practice on the side of the road. The team manager, Ussian Bolt, brought them just

enough gas to the gas station and get to North Carolina in time for the wrestling match.

WE WON!!!! I can’t believe it! The Lady Lakers Wrestling team has won against the North Carolina Tar heels

and are going to the championship match in South Dakota. So, they’re on the road and have picked up a strange

man named Karl Krenzle. It seems to be that Coach Krenzle’s crazy uncle Karl wound up being 10 minutes late

for their championship in South Dakota . However, the Lady Lakers have won their 2015 championship. I‘d say

they are on the right track

The Lady Lakers are on their championship vacation. Hopefully, NO MORE accidents will occur for the Lady

Lakers.

Krenzel’s Health Minute

Q: How can I avoid the flu?

A: I like to cover this question every year so that people can try to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. When it gets cold out, we are all stuck inside together. You are going to come into contact with germs and contagious people at this time of the year. One great thing you can do to stay healthy is to wash your hands OFTEN. When washing, be sure to use soap and water. For best results, scrub for at least 20-30 seconds. During flu season, you will pick up germs. Try to make it difficult for them to get into the body. Try to keep your hands away from your face. Touching your mouth, nose and eyes gives the germs easy access to your body. Also, try to avoid sharing items that could transmit germs from person to person. Sometimes getting the flu is just unavoidable, but if you do the things previously mentioned and try to keep your body strong with reduced stress, a good diet and exercise, you will give yourself a better chance to make it through the flu season unscathed.

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Origin of Veterans Day By: Ella Westhusing

Where did Veterans Day start? Why do we celebrate it? Who started it? What is the difference between

Veterans Day and Memorial Day? These questions are going to be answered in this article. Where did Veterans

Day start? At first Veterans Day was called Armistice Day to recall the ending of WW1 and all of the veterans in

WW1. It was proclaimed by Woodrow Wilson on November 11, 1919. Raymond Weeks (a WW11 veteran)

worked very hard for it to include all veterans and not just WW1 veterans.

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? We celebrate Veterans Day to honor and pay respect to the men and

women who have fought for our country. Who started it? U.S President Woodrow Wilson, decided to make it a

day to remember the end of WW1.Then, Raymond Weeks fought for it to include all veterans. What is the

difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Well, Memorial Day honors all the soldiers who fought

in the war (died or still living) and loved ones who have passed. Veterans Day also honors veterans that died

serving our country, but the day is set aside to celebrate the living veterans.

To find out more go to: http://www.military.com/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day.html