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The BuzzLetter Archives
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The BuzzLetter is a monthly-themed newsletter for kids and parents with funny poems, a bit of history, humor and quotes on the lighter side, fun projects, and seasonal tips. You'll find the issues are also sprinkled with helpful hints, travel tips, getting technical, and Did you know…? The highlights of the individual monthly BuzzLetters are listed below. We hope you like The BuzzLetters; we enjoy putting them together for you.
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| 2012 |
Themes |
Chalk Talk |
Projects |
Poems |
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| Jun |
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Coming soon ^.^ |
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| May |
Kids digging, having fun... with gardening; Helping our Wildlife Friends |
Taking Mom out to eat for Mother's Day with the kids? |
Decoupane Pots |
I Raised My Han In Class |
| Apr |
Americans and their furry pets; How Barbie got her start in the doll biz |
Calling your dog: Make it fun |
Earth Day |
My Kitten Won't Stop Talking |
| Spring |
Special Ed.: Spring is in the Air! |
St. Patrick - everybody's Saint |
Growing a Tree |
If School Were More Lide Baseball |
| Mar |
Updated from Mar 2011 - St. Pat's Day; Spring Break |
Irish Step-Dancing |
Glittering Shamrock for locker |
The Leprechaun |
| Feb |
Caution: Cupid is on the loose; Leap Day.
On the Lighter Side of Love |
The Love hormone and monkey business. :) |
Bake up some love! |
Silly Valentine |
| Jan |
Better bunny slopes attract families;
2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games |
Historical birthdays celebrated in 2012 |
There's imagination in snow |
Alphabet Break |
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2011
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Themes
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Chalk Talk |
Projects |
Poems |
| KidsGranny is on sabbatical - the goblins got her on Halloween and she plans to resume the BuzzLetters in January 2012. |
| Oct |
Halloween costumes for parents in 2011 |
Clever Halloween decorating on a budget;
Halloween party for adults and children? |
More Face Painting Ideas |
Getting Dressed for School |
| Sep |
Teach children school bus safety practices; BKW Subscription |
QR codes - Have you seen them and do you know what they are? |
Locker Notepad & Pen |
Big Lunch |
| Aug |
Getting ready for kindergarten;
What's New with BKW |
August... witness a Native American Dance |
Get Ready for Back to School |
Vacation Frustration |
| Jul |
Family vacations made simple; Nat'l Country Music -, Independence Day |
How to have more fun at theme parks |
Patriotic Wind Sock Craft |
Everyone's From Somewhere Else |
| Jun |
Father's Day, Great American Backyard Campout [for you and pet] |
Astronomy: Label the Solar System Diagram |
Go Fly a Kite |
My Summer Vacation |
| May |
Teacher\School Nurse Apprec. Days;
Backyard Games, Summer Spelling |
Memorial Day:
Honoring the past, recognizing the present |
Mother's Day Coupons |
At History I'm Hopeless |
| Apr |
Easter Crafting; April Fool Pranks;
what's new for BKW; fun stuff for kids |
Plan Ahead: Be safe on vacations |
Book Vault (or spy tool) |
April Fool's Day |
| Mar |
St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break, what's new for BKW, fun stuff for kids. |
Irish Dancing |
Shamrock Pin or Magnet |
The Leprechaun |
| Feb |
Valentines's Day and Customs in
Other Countries |
Abraham Lincoln, The Great Emancipator |
Heart Snow Globe |
The Drinking Fountain |
| Jan |
After Christmas, Historic Milestones & Creating Your Own Milestones |
The Task of Un-decorating |
Snow Carving |
On New Year's Day |
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2010
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Themes
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Chalk Talk |
Projects |
Poems |
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| Dec |
Plan Ahead for New Year's Eve
Christmas gifts [goodies to make] |
Ladder Safety While Decorating |
Candy Cane Mouse Ornament |
Christmas Magic |
| Nov |
Gathering together; turkeys and other fine-feathered birds |
The story of Three Sisters and the pilgrims' survival |
Sure-fire Suet Mix [for bird-lovers] |
Thanksgiving Ghost |
| Oct |
Halloween train rides and haunted houses |
Columbus' journal entry:
Mutiny or prayers answered? |
Paint your face for Halloween |
I Think My Dad is Dracula |
| Sep |
Labor Day - End of summer
Shrek boost Vidalia onion sales |
Key to future success; Learning to
read well by fourth grade |
Sport Magnet |
I Finished My HomeworkI |
| Aug |
Back to School Chaos - Not!
Did you know - animals |
Perseid Meteor Showers |
Locker Bulletin Board |
Black Beard |
| Jul |
Nat'l Holidays, What's New for BKW,
Silly Stuff, summer safety issues. |
What happened to signers of
The Declaration |
Jigsaw Puzzle |
In July |
| Jun |
Father's Day, What's new for BKW!
Amazing animals, seasonal topics. |
Patience is a Virtue |
Draw a Frog |
The Last Day of School |
| May |
Happy Mother's Day, vacation planning with free offers for kids |
Measuring with everyday stuff |
Bird Feeder |
My Teacher Took My iPod |
| Apr |
A Time of Tomfoolery; What's New at
BKW, Tree Houses and more |
New "Heroic Age" at Marvel Comics |
Paper Easter Bonnet |
April Fool |
| Mar |
What's new w/BKW, seasonal topics; Are computer games good for kids? |
Irish American Heritage Month |
Rainbow and Shamrock Cookies |
My Birthday's On St. Patrick's Day |
Feb
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A Month of Holidays
Kids ideas about love |
Little known facts about
Washington and Lincoln |
Valentine Postcard |
My Teacher Calls Me
Sweetie Cakes |
| Jan |
New Year Traditions
A pun is its own reword! |
From 200 to 50 years ago
in American History |
Chinese Fireworks
Paper Craft |
Frost |
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| 2009 |
Themes |
Chalk Talk |
Projects |
Poems |
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| Dec |
Christmas Traditions
Outdoor Decorations |
Teaching children to be charitable |
Make a Music Bed |
Mistletoe Millie |
| Nov |
Thanksgiving; Thank God for church ladies with typewriters |
Why is Thanksgiving on Thursday |
The Thankful Tree |
Thanksgiving Thoughts |
| Oct |
Halloween
Time to rake the leaves |
Safety precautions while
trick or treating |
Build a scarecrow |
Halloween |
| Sep |
Back to School Humor
7 Tips to Help Kids Learn |
Rules for protecting kids in cars |
Leather Bookmarks |
Contents of My Desk |
| Aug |
Back to school prep
A Letter to my dogs and cats
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Laying the 1500s to rest |
Bend a Pencil |
Bed In Summer |
| Jul |
July 4th Block Party
Kids Learning fr experience |
The Liberty Bell |
Patriotic Pebble Craft |
I Bought A Pet Banana |
| Jun |
Vacation Begins; Ways to keep kids reading in summer; Flag Day
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Love and Marriage in the 1500s |
Postcard Collection |
My Excellent Education |
| May |
Mother's Day w/ moms/grandmoms
A gift of self-improvement |
History: The 1500s in the kitchen |
Twig Easel |
Only One Mother |
| Apr |
Easter rabbits and eggs
Why English is so hard to learn |
History of The 1500s – or how did
that quote get started |
Magic Egg |
Little Bunny |
| Mar |
Spring is in the air
Silly Science; School Daze |
St. Patrick's Day |
Plant a Tree |
If School Were More Like Baseball |
| Feb |
Valentine's Day
It's all about romance
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Presidential Trivia |
Origami Heart |
Long Division |
| Jan |
New Year's Confetti
Kids and Proverbs |
End of year review |
Moving sculpture made from paper |
Hanging From The Lights |
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| 2008 |
Themes |
Chalk Talk |
Projects |
Poems |
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| Dec |
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Preserving holiday memories
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Traveling with kids on holidays |
Gingerbread and sugar cube houses |
I Made Myself A Snowball |
| Nov |
Thanksgiving Traditions... food, family &
football; Turkey trivia |
Five Grains of Corn |
Pine Cone Turkey Craft |
A Thanksgiving Fable |
| Oct |
Pumpkin Carving, Autumn, Ghosts;
Get into the spirit of Halloween |
The Legacy of
Christopher Columbus
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Witches Brew |
October Party |
| Sep |
National Preparedness Month
Fruits of Summer's End
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Safeguarded by the Bluegills |
Colorful Inks |
September |
| Aug |
Getting ready for school
Man's Best Friend
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Caution: "Fun" web surveys
can have sinister intent |
Paint a wall mural |
August Heat |
| Jul |
Dog Days of Summer; Teaching
summer activities, social skills |
The Signers pledged their all
for Freedom |
Charcoal Crystal Garden |
Midsummer Night Itch |
| Jun |
School's out; Garage Sale: Teaching
kids to negotiate; Father's Day |
June 14th - Flag Day and
Flag Etiquette |
Summer activiies |
The Little Chap Who Follows Me |
