Snow tubing was invented in 1820. We live in the south so we don’t get much snow. You can go to Lake Lanier in the winter which transforms into Snow Island. You can go snow tubing on Blizzard Mountain. Snow tubing is a fun thing. It is like skiing, but on a tube.

Do you know that ice skating started in Finland more than 4,000 years ago? If you like ice skating then in Atlanta there is a place called Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia. You can buy the tickets for $15.00, and you can learn how to ice skate there if you don't know how. So if you want to go ice skating then you might want to pick up your feet and hurry to get there because it ends on the 9th of January.

Did you know that it’s wrestling season? I didn’t either!  Check out my interview with our very own Coach B as we talk all things wrestling.  

Q: When did you start wrestling?

A: I was in 6th grade and I wrestled in high school.

Q:How is the sport of wrestling different from WWE?

A: The matches take place on a mat, not a ring. Matches are 6 minutes long and you can’t jump on people. 

Q: How can kids learn how to wrestle?

A: You can go to the Peachtree City Wrestling program.

Q:How did you become the wrestling coach at McIntosh High School?

A:I was interviewed, and I had a lot of experience.

Q:What are the benefits of wrestling?

A: Some of the benefits are, self confidence, increased focus and teamwork.

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. His real name was Michael. King was a civil rights mover. He made the most important speech ever. It was called “I Have a Dream.” It explained rights for all. King organized the Montgomery bus boycott, a protest against racial segregation on the bus. In his fight for civil rights, he went to jail 29 times for leading protests, such as the sit-in at the Rich’s department store in Atlanta. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968. There are over 700 streets named for him! 

I love hot chocolate any time of the year. It doesn’t have to be cold outside for me to ask my mom for a cup of hot chocolate. I sometimes wonder who invented this amazing drink. I researched and found out that the Mayans and Aztecs are credited with inventing hot chocolate thousands of years ago. Their version is a little spicier than the kind you are probably used to drinking. The Mayans and Aztecs would mix the cocoa beans with vanilla to make an energized drink. 

Today’s Mexican hot chocolate is made with cinnamon, chilis, and bittersweet chocolate to create a rich but very sweet flavor. American hot chocolate is made with cocoa and/or chocolate and is usually sweeter than Mexican hot chocolate. I don’t know who decided to add marshmallows to this amazing drink, but it was an awesome idea! I love to add whipped cream on top of my hot chocolate, too. What do you like to add to yours?

Have you ever heard of the word "hygge"?  The word hygge (hoo guh) is a way of life that adds coziness and comfort to your life so that you feel happy and content. Many people use this as a way to spend part of their day with their loved ones and away from the buziness of life. Examples of hygge in the winter would be soft blankets, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and just having some quiet time.  The word hygge came from Danish culture which is in the kingdom of Denmark. Hygge was introduced to the Danes by the old Norwegian around the end of the 18th century.  

Who was part of the Civil Rights act? It was Martin Luther King Jr.! Martin  Luther King Jr. Day honors Martin Luther King Jr. It also celebrates the Civil Rights Act. It is known as a day of service. It was finally observed by all 50 states in 2000. It was created in 1983, and it is not on his birthday because it was first celebrated on the third Monday of January, January 20, 1986. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is January 15th. Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize, and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, people help to make a difference. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a wonderful day for people to celebrate and you should celebrate it, too. 

I decided to interview Ms. Beverly because I think that we should learn more about our new secretary…….. and our old head custodian.

Q. How do you like your new position at Crabapple Lane?

A. I love it

Q. How is it different from your old position? 

A. The new position I'm learning every day. And how I interact with parents that came to the school.

Q. What do you miss about your old position? 

A. Being around the students more and teachers.

Q. What is your favorite art about your new job? 

A. Being off in the summer.

Mr. Johnson is a kindergarten parapro. Last year he was a parapro in our TRIAD class. I thought more people would like to know about Mr. Johnson. So let’s start!

Q: How do you like being in Kindergarten?

A: I really love teaching Kindergarten this year! I am more than halfway through my 10th year as a paraprofessional, and I have to say that this is one of the best years in my educational career yet! 

Q: What do you like best about your job?

A: I really enjoy being a part of the Crabapple Lane family. CLES Rocks!!  I also enjoy teaching my students and watching them grow! 

Q: What are your future goals?

A: Well, I am currently enrolled at college at Gordon State College, earning my teaching degree in Elementary Education through their Parapro-to-Teacher Track program. I just started my second semester last week! My goal is to become an elementary school homeroom teacher once I graduate. 

Q: Are there any parts of your job that are hard?

A: Sure there are parts of my job that are hard. That goes with any job, in any profession. I think that it is hard when I see a student who is lacking self-confidence. That is where I come in. It is my job to lift his or her spirits and help them discover that confidence that is within them that sometimes they don’t even know they have. It is there, there are times where it just takes extra dedication and hard work to help him or her find their “Lightbulb” moment.

Q: What do you like about your job at CLES?

A:I love cooking for kids and the people who work here.

Q:What's your favorite part of the job?

A:I like seeing the smiley faces on the kids.

Q:What is your position at CLES?

A:This is my first year here, and I am the Cafeteria manager.

Q:What is your favorite dinosaur?

A:My favorite dinosaur is the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-rex).

Q:What is your favorite animal?

A:My favorite animal is a dog, the Great Dane.

Q:How long have you worked here?

A:I started at Crabapple Lane in August.

Mrs. Lauden is one of our school's EIP teachers. I’ve seen her when she picks up kids in our classroom. I wanted to interview Mrs. Lauden because I did not know much about her. I also thought other people would want to learn too! So let’s start!

Question- Tell us more about your job.

Answer-  I teach small group reading classes and 1 math class.

Question- What are your favorite parts of your job?

Answer- I really like working with the kids.

Question- Are any of your parts of your job hard?

Answer- I don't like code red drills, fire drills, and other things.

Question-  What kinds of things do you do outside of school?

Answer- I take care of my sweet dogs. 

Question- What is your favorite color?

Answer- My most favorite color is black.