It has been a week here at Woodlawn. Just a few things on the docket, so let’s get to them.
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Quiz Question
By the time the average american child graduates high school, they will have eaten 1,500 of these.
The answer will be at the very bottom of the blog.
Lego Mania
As a middle school principal, I'd say the future looks bright: I'm surrounded by Woodlawn students who amaze me frequently with their creative energy and enthusiasm and dedication. Among them are a group of 7th and 8th graders who call themselves The Ninja Kitties of Terror. Last month they brought home the FIRST LEGO League Project Innovation Award at the state level. They're five Woodlawn students who hope to go far.... READ MORE
From the Band & Orchestra Boosters:
Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.
National Drugs Facts Week- Cooperating with Stand Strong, keeping our students drug and alcohol free, this week is drug and alcohol facts week. Here is a fact each day that you may find interesting enough to have a conversation around with your middle school student.
Monday
Did you know that most vaping liquids contain nicotine – even if the label says it doesn’t? In fact, all JUULS contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive drug and can prime the brain to become addicted to other substances. E-cigs and other vaping devices such as JUUL are not safe!
Tuesday
Did you know that 26 of the chemicals found in e-cigarettes are listed on the FDA's established list of harmful and potentially harmful substances. E-cigarettes are not safe.
Wednesday
Do you know what the chemicals benzene, formaldehyde, cadmium and lead all have in common? 1. They are all cancer causing chemicals that can be found in items such as gasoline, batteries, paint, and car exhaust. 2. They are also all chemicals found in the liquids used for vaping. Vaping is not harmless and can be dangerous to your health.
Thursday
According to research, teens who vape are 3 times more likely to smoke regular cigarettes.
Friday
There are 9 cancer-causing chemicals in e-cigarettes. However, cancer takes 20 + years to develop. Are you willing to take the risk?
Most teens in our community choose NOT to vape and to be alcohol and drug-free because they are Too Smart To Start!
From Our District Nurse
"Flu season is spreading within Lake County and KCSD 96. In the event your child is not feeling well, please notify the school office for absences including symptoms, if they have a fever, or if they are diagnosed with influenza from a medical provider. Please see the link below for more specific guidance on illness related absences."
http://www.kcsd96.org/student-services/health-guidlines
Thanks everyone and wash those hands!!!!
Illinois Youth Survey
Every two years, our 8th graders participate in the Illinois Youth Survey. The purpose of the IYS is to better understand youth attitudes and behaviors that can impact student problems and academic success. It will ask about topics including nutrition, physical activity, bullying, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Students will be asked to complete a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be confidentially administered during one flex class period. The survey is completely voluntary and privacy will be strictly protected. Please click this link for further information.
Finally, impress your friends with these Super Bowl facts!
- The Super Bowl is scheduled to take place between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
-Last year the New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in Super Bowl LI (51) at NRG Stadium in Houston. It is the first Super Bowl to ever go into overtime and the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history.
-Tom Brady is named MVP for the fourth time, the most of all time.
-2018 - Justin Timberlake is scheduled to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show, reigniting criticism regarding his previous Super Bowl performance in 2004 with Janet Jackson. The term wardrobe malfunction was made mainstream.
-1967 - A 30-second commercial costs about $40,000 during the first Super Bowl.
-2017 - A 30-second spot reportedly costs 5.5 million dollars. The prior record of $5 million for a 30-second commercial was set in 2016 by CBS.
-2015 - Super Bowl XLIX (49) is the most watched US telecast of all time, with an average viewership of 114.4 million.
-First Super Bowl - January 15, 1967 - The first Super Bowl championship game was between the NFL (Green Bay Packers) and AFL (Kansas City Chiefs) champions at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The score was Green Bay, 35 and Kansas City, 10. Attendance was 61,946. Bart Starr, the quarterback for Green Bay, was named the MVP.
-Lowest Winning Score - January 14, 1973 - Lowest scoring winner - Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7 - Super Bowl VII, at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.
-Highest Winning Score - January 28, 1990 - Highest scoring winner - San Francisco 49ers, 55, Denver Broncos, 10 - Super Bowl XXIV, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. This was also the largest margin of victory to date.
-Most Played - New England Patriots, 9.
-Most Wins - Pittsburgh Steelers, 6.
-Most Losses - Denver Broncos, 5.
-The NFL pays for up to 150 rings at $5,000 per ring (plus adjustments for increases in gold and diamonds). The NFL also pays for 150 pieces of jewelry for the losing team, which may not cost more than half the price set for the Super Bowl ring.
-The Vince Lombardi Trophy is made from sterling silver by Tiffany & Co.
-February 6, 2011 - Cowboy Stadium seating problems, "incomplete installation of temporary seats in a limited number of sections made the seats unusable," leaves 1,250 ticket holders without seats. 850 were distributed around the stadium to other seats, 400 were left with no options. NFL promises triple refunds for the $800.00 ticket for all 1250 people.
-February 3, 2013 - Super Bowl XLVII (47) is played in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. Beyonce is the half-time performer. A power failure at the Super Dome halts the game, and leaves half of the stadium in the dark for 34 minutes.
Future Super Bowl Sites:
2019 - Atlanta
2020 - South Florida
2021 - Los Angeles
-Estimate are that this year, the Super Bowl winners will take home $200,000, while losers receive $80,000.
-Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars did not receive compensation for performing at past Super Bowls. Fans of the stars shouldn't sweat it, though, as the sheer exposure is worth millions of dollars and the halftime show often scores higher ratings than the actual game.
-Super Bowl Sunday is the second-highest day of food consumption in the U.S., second to only Thanksgiving.
-The National Chicken Council estimated that Americans consumed a whopping 1.35 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday last year alone. And if 2018's numbers are anything like 2017, Nielsen predicts people will spend $1.2 billion on beer, $277 million on potato chips, and $99 million on meaty snacks.
-Roughly 13.9 million Americans are expected to call in sick to work the next day, aka “Super Sick Monday.” This is not true for Woodlawn. We will all be here.
Have a great weekend!
Quiz answer: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches