Let’s Talk Trash! SEPT / OCT 2019
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PUBLISHER / EDITOR Debbie Keenan The Keenan Group, Inc. P.O. Box 458 / Pleasant View, TN 37146 615-746-2443 debbiekeenan2010@gmail.com ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Heather K. Wolfe heather@wolfecreativearts.com The Keenan Group, Inc. P.O. Box 458 / Pleasant View, TN 37146 615-746-2443
From the desk of Dr. Cathy Beck, Director of CC Schools
Dear Students, We are delighted to have you back for what promises to be a magical year! We have been working all summer preparing for you in hopes that we do everything in our power to make it the best year ever! Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. Here are some fun facts about fall for your reading pleasure: FACT #1: Americans typically refer to this time of year as “fall,” while the British use the word “autumn.” Both terms date back to the 16th century but before that it was called “harvest. FACT #2: Fall was called “harvest” because of the “harvest moon” that occurs when the full moon is closest to the autumn equinox. Before man-made lighting, this moonlight was essential to a prosperous harvest. FACT #3: Weight gain around this time of year may not only be due to comforting fall foods like pumpkin pie and cider, researchers have found that lack of vitamin D reduces fat breakdown and triggers fat storage. FACT #4: According to The Weather Channel, pumpkins are the most craved food during the fall. Although, if you’ve left the house anytime recently, this may not come as a surprise to you. FACT #5: The yellow and orange colors you see actually always exist in leaves but they are overpowered by the abundance of green from chlorophyll. The amount of chlorophyll starts to decrease as the sun weakens and the days grow shorter. FACT #6: Red and purple leaves are only that color because of the presence of sugars and sap that are trapped within the leaves. These sugars provide plants with the energy they need to survive. FACT #7: Many birds will prepare for their winter migration during the fall. The distance they can travel is impressive; the Arctic Tern travels 11,000 miles each way for it’s annual migration. That’s no small feat. FACT #8: Evergreen trees such as pines, cedars, and spruces stay green because their leaves (needles) are covered with thick wax and they contain materials that prevent freezing when it gets cold. (https://www.taskeasy.com/blog/2015/09/23/10-fun-facts-about-fall/) Couple these fun facts with football, cool weather, blue skies, low humidity, brightly colored leaves and Fall festivals and you can see why we love this season! Have a fabulous year and welcome back! Welcome Back to School! Every year Let’s Talk Trash!-news delivers goodies to your teacher with the first issue of the year: litter bags, pencils, bookmark/rulers, etc. Let’s Talk Trash news is full of great information and fun activities, check out the full unabridged CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES for middle school students who study Constitution Day on September 17th. INSIDE: Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt & National Parks The American Black Bear Adventure Awaits: stories of adventure for all ages Welcome back to the 2019/2020 school year!
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Iris Tennessee Cheatham is not just another pretty project! Recognizing the value of educational possibilities with this art project, Let’s Talk Trash News, through a County grant from T.D.O.T. to support the state-wide Nobody Trashes Tennessee anti litter program, will bring a continuing awareness of the negative impact litter has on our environment, community, agriculture, and animals. In addition to litter awareness, Let’s Talk Trash News supports the arts in our schools and has developed this school-wide art project to raise funds for much needed materials within each school with the support of The Cheatham County Sheriff’s office and local businesses. Each month Let’s Talk Trash News has and will continue to discuss Litter and its impact on our community.
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