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Night texting putting teen health at risk To many parents, text messaging is an enigma -- a practice their children engage in when they

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could just make a phone call or walk down the street to their friends' houses. It seems to be a strange but harmless means of communication. What most don't know is that too much texting

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can actually be detrimental to their teens' health. That's because new technologies, such as cell phones and social networking sites, give teenagers easy access to their friends 24 hours a day. ''The more technology we develop, the more we rely on technology,'' said Dr. Myrza

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Perez, a pediatric pulmonologist at Capital Allergy & Respiratory Disease Centers in California. A specialist in sleep disorders, she says ``before technology, we went to sleep when the sun

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went down. Now, with all these distractions, teenagers alone in their rooms stay up to extremely late hours on their cell phones and computers. Their parents have no idea.'' The trend of sleep deprivation is leading to many daytime problems for teenagers, including

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headaches, impaired concentration, weakened immune systems, crankiness, increased use of

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hyperactivity disorder. These symptoms are often interpreted by doctors as problems meriting

nicotine or caffeine and hyperactive behavior often misconstrued as attention deficit medication, when in fact the best cure might be to turn off their cell phones at night. According

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hours of sleep a night. But in a national survey conducted in 2006, only 20 percent of American teens said they get nine hours a night. Nearly half sleep less than eight hours on school nights and 28 percent of high school students reported falling asleep in school at least once a week. The problem, experts estimate, has only worsened since then. ''We all have this 24/7 lifestyle and as technologies become more prevalent, the problem just gets worse,'' Perez said. ``They're distractions and they lead to sleep deprivation. I feel like it's getting worse with newer games and computers contribute to teenagers' inclination to stay up all night. ''Cell phones, computer screens and even televisions emit light rays that keep you awake,'' Perez said.

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be together again soon. August 31 is 2009 - 2010’s first day of classes. I can’t wait to hear news of your summer fun and read some of those wonderful book reports. I have had the opportunity to read some great books myself and study up on the latest in educational research. Oh the fun we’ll have learning together this year. Our essential question this year is:

to the National Sleep Foundation, school-age children and adolescents need at least nine

technologies.'' Cell phones are not the only culprits of sleep deprivation, Perez said. Video

The book reports are due the first day of school

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How much is enough? In this time of leanness maybe we can see that we of all countries have more than enough. In only one area there should never be a place called enough. That is in love.

``Light automatically stimulates the retinas. Before bed, people should turn off those devices

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and switch to a quieter, healthier activity, like reading.''

John 3:16 See you soon.

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Kindergarten Supplies:

Summer Reading 2009: HILI 1-4

1st & 2nd Grade Supplies:

For students entering 9th or 10th grade in the fall: DUE the first day of school! Disinfecting Wipes, Paper towels, Facial tissues, Two Journals, Glue sticks, Copy paper, Pencils, Scissors, and Hand sanitizer.

Disinfecting Wipes, Paper towels, Facial tissues, Glue sticks, Construction paper, Pads, Pencils, Washable markers, Copy paper, and Hand sanitizer.

3rd & 4th Grade Supplies:

5th & 6th Grade Supplies:

2 - 1 inch 3 ring binders, Pencils, Pencil sharpener, Notebook paper, 4 - Spiral notebooks, Drawing pad or Sketchbook, Paper Towels, Disinfecting Wipes, & Facial Tissues, Copy paper, Hand sanitizer.

# 2 Pencils, pencil case, pencil sharpener, Notebook paper, Copy paper, Separate erasers, Markers, Colored pencils, Glue sticks, Large box of facial tissue, Disinfecting wipes, Plastic utensils, flash drive (Bring a new supply of tissues and paper at the beginning of the second semester….). Enjoy your summer and the wonderful world God has given to us.

7th & 8th Grade (Middle School) Supplies Pencils, Black Or Blue Pens, Small Dry Erase Board/Small Packet Dry Erase Markers, Notebook Filler Paper (plenty), Book Bag, Ruler, Two Clear View 3-Ring Binders (one for class and one for portfolio)1.5 inch, 1 composition notebook, 2 White-out, 2 Glue Sticks, Student Scissors, Spanish/English Dictionary, Pocket Folders with 3 ring fasteners-multi-colored pack, 1 Box of facial tissues (for classroom), 1 Roll Paper Towels, Disinfecting wipes, Hand sanitizer, 1 ream of copy paper, calculator, flash drive.

9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Grades (HILI-MASC 1-4) (3) 3-ring binders (one for seminar/portfolio) with dividers, one of those small black notebooks people use for journals (?) for advisory time, computer paper, notebook paper, construction paper, blue & black pens, #2 pencils, color markers or pencils, scissors, tape, glue, flash drive, facial tissue, Scientific calculator, Hand sanitizer, Disinfecting wipes.

1st & 2nd Grade Summer Reading List Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones First Grader at Last by Barbara Park, More Tales of Amanda Pig by Jean Van Leeuwen, Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne, The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack, Read With Dick and Jane Series by William S. Gray, Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown.

3rd & 4th Grade Suggested Summer Reading List Directions: Students will read at least 3 books from list or other books in grade level reading and write two book reports. The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson, The BFG by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, Brother Eagle, Sister Sky, A Message from Chief Seattle by Susan Jeffers, Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol, Go Free or Die, A Story About Harriet Tubman by Jeri Ferris, Karen Ritz, How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, Emily A. McCully, The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco, Miss Nelson Is Missing! By Harry Allard, James Marshall, Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater, Robert Lawson, Poppy by Avi, Brian Floca, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary, Alan Tiegreen, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume, Roy Doty, Walking the Road to Freedom by Jeri Ferris, What Are You Figuring Now?, A Story About Benjamin Banneker by Jeri Ferris, Amy Johnson.

5th and 6th Grade Suggested Summer Reading List *Please note that most books are available on audio, hard back, and paperback at the Public Library **Please encourage your child to read and to review math over the summer 1) Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 2) Bridge to Terabithia by Catherin Paterson 3) Island of Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell 4) Number the Stars by Lois Lowry 5) Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry 6) Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan 7) Hachet by Gary Paulsen 8) Becoming Naomi León by Pam Muñoz Ryan 9) Holes by Louis Sachar10) My Side of the Mountain by Eloise Greenfield 11) Freckle Juice by Judy Blume12) Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume13) Superfudge by Judy Blume14) Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary15) TBFG by Roald Dahl 16) Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia McLachlan17) Charlotte’s Web by Camille Yarbrough18) The Cay by Theodore Taylor19) Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George.

7th and 8th Grade Suggested Summer Reading List A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer, Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, Stargirl by J erry Spinelli, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell, Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan, Holes by Louis Sachar. Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers, The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer, The Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage Carlson, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Pigman by Paul Zindel, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, The Voyage to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.

*You are required to read two books over the summer, one of your choice, and one from the list above. A Summary on each book is due the 1st day of school. * Important Note-These summaries will constitute your first grades of the 2009-2010 academic year. Be sure to bring them in on the first day of school!

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READ THREE BOOKS. Try to choose at least one book with a connection to Asia, Africa, or Latin America. For EACH book, complete the following four steps: 1. Text to Self: Find something in the story that reminds you of something you have experienced. Quote (give the page number!) from that part of the story and then write a detailed comparison between the story and yourself. 2. Text to Text: Explain how a part of the story reminds you of another book, movie, song, or other artwork. Quote (give the page number!) from that part of the story and write a detailed comparison between the story and the work it reminds you of. 3. Text to World: Quote (give the page number!) something from the story that you must research in order to understand it. For example, maybe the character is wearing a “garanimals” shirt so you must look it up to see what that brand looks like. Look up the thing you chose and write what you learned. Tell where you found the information. 4. Create an artwork (a collage and/or drawing) which expresses visually all three “TEXT to…” parts 1, 2, and 3.

11th and 12th Grade Summer Reading

Over the summer please find two books to read. The first book needs to be set in America in an era before your generation (1980’s and earlier). This book could be an autobiography, a recount of a historical event, a cultural reflection, anything that allows you to peer in to the way American traditions were. While writing your three-page book report you must address the following issues:

Suggested Authors: * Jack Kerouac * Donald Miller

-American culture then and now. -How has the perception of America and Americans changed since this book was written? -What national issues were happening during this time period and how did that influence the character’s life?

* F. Scott Fitzgerald…opportunities are endless…!

-What similarities do you and the main character have in beliefs, family, and perception on life? -If you were in the book what role would you play and how would you be introduced to the main character? Would you be a protagonist or antagonist? The second book you have freedom of choice as long as it is on a high school reading level. In this three-page book report your purpose is to connect the book to your personal world, to the world America (we as Americans live in a different freedom than the rest of the world lives in) and to another book you’ve read or movie you have seen.

Connecting to your world What are the similarities between you, the way your family raised you, and the book? What are the differences between you, your family, and the book? What would you take from the book as a new philosophy or outlook? What do you disagree with the most in the way the book portrays life?

Connecting to America’s world How does American culture parallel or clash with the standards of life in the text? How is America portrayed in the book, and how do you see America in comparison?

Connecting to another book or movie Pick one of the three choices to expand on in at least 2 paragraphs: What are the similarities in characters? What are the similarities in setting? What are the similarities in belief?

What about American culture influences the characters in the book?

Both reports are to be turned in to your Advisor the FIRST DAY of school, this will be your first Home School grade and major English grade.

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