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Pet Spotlight

~Dahlia Rapparlie

This is Halima. She is a a big-eyed Chihuahua and Fox Terrier mix also known as a Taco Terrier. Taco Terriers are playful dogs who demand attention and will tell you when they are bored. Taco Terriers are known for their thick horse-like necks, tiny structure, and of course their big bulging eyes. Halima

loves to pass time by barking at people outside our fence or playing with her beloved toy lamb, Lambchop.

This is Saba, an Abyssinian cat who likes to sleep a lot. Saba is pretty hefty, but that's just the way she is. She's a purr-fectly healthy kitty!

This is Zazy. We don't know what breed he is because he was rescued by my uncle. He loves to meow and mess with my dog by playfully tapping her. Usually at 3:00 in the morning, he runs as fast as he can down the halls, down the stairs, and back up. He is a very energetic cat!

Student Movie Picks

~Kaliya B.

Hello Vava Bees! Since this month’s holiday is Saint Patrick's Day, I will give movie recommendations when the main character has a spark of luck!

A Bug’s Life - Flik, an ant from a large ant colony, is normally the old ball out. His big ideas are a little different to the ants' small jobs, and when the grasshoppers get out of hand, he must venture to find new friends to help his colony. As this movie continues, it is filled with laughter, togetherness, and lots of lucky moments. Great for younger and older audiences. Have fun watching this with siblings or by yourself!

The Luck of the Irish - With a gold coin in his possession,15-year old Kyle Johnson has the best luck in life and is even the best player on his basketball team. Soon he attends an Irish celebration event. Later, he realizes his gold coin is nowhere to be found. With the help of his parents and friends, will he get his gold coin and his luck back? This is a great movie to watch for a fun background of culture for older audiences 10-13.

The Good Dinosaur - A young dinosaur, his parents, and two siblings live on a farm where winter is approaching. This takes place 65 million years ago. When a humongous storm washes poor Arlo downstream, he ends up bruised, battered, and miles away from home. Great luck shines on the scared dinosaur when he meets Spot, who lends his hand in help and friendship. Together this unlikely duo embarks on a fantastic journey to reunite Arlo with his beloved family. This movie includes family, friendship, and fun twists and turns. A great movie for siblings and other family members.

Did You Know?

Saint Patrick Edition

~Charlie Griffin

March is an overall fun month - from Saint Paddy’s day to the weather getting warmer, it makes us all want to have a good time! But what about the guy who's the reason for one of the holidays? Here are some fun facts about the one and only, Saint Patrick!

Contrary to many people’s beliefs, Saint Patrick did not drive the snakes out of Ireland because there were none.
Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish at all! It is believed that he was from Wales, England.
His birth name was Maewyn Succat.
Saint Patrick’s official color was sky blue, not green!
At the age of 16, he was captured by pirates and was taken away from his home in Britain. He was then forced to become a slave in Ireland!
Saint Patrick died on March 17th, which was then marked as Saint Patrick's Day.

Stay tuned for more facts in later issues.

Ramadan Riddles 😆

~Nameera A.

Here are some jokes for Ramadan -

Due to high gas prices, my car will be fasting this Ramadan
Why does Ramadan go by so quickly? Because we fast.
What do runners eat before the race? Nothing. They are fasting.
Are you taraweeh? Because I have weakness in my knees.
Are you a date? Because I want to break my fast with you.

Cool Places to Visit in Virginia

~Nameera A.

Here are some cool places you should totally visit in Virginia:

Shenandoah National Park - It has a cascading waterfall!
Virginia Beach - A city in Virginia with a beach to relax at
Richmond - Capital of Virginia
Luray Caverns - Explore the caverns and discover the magic.
Kings Dominion - A fun amusement park
Busch Gardens - An equally fun amusement park
Williamsburg - Was the center of the largest and wealthiest of the 13 colonies
Jamestown - It became the first permanent English settlement in North America.

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