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Science
 Claymont
team wins robot league meet
Everyone on Claymont Elementary School's
First Lego League team said they'd played
with Lego building blocks. However, before
this fall, only one of them knew that Lego
toys had gone "high tech."
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Movies
 From
Normandy beaches to documentary film
Alex Townsend's long-time interest in World
War II was sparked by a trip to the Normandy
beaches in France. This fall, his war documentary
film, "Six Heroes," was selected
for showing at the St. Louis International
Film Festival. |
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Books
 This
month's book reviews
Eleven-year-old Ben can't believe his best
friend would just disappear. Ben and his
friend Ring have gone on a picnic with their
families. They're all just eating and having
fun when Ring decides to go down to the
riverbank to wash off the front of his messy
shirt. He rolls up his pants and walks out
into the water. He just keeps walking and
slowly disappears beneath the surface of
the water. Read about this book and others
in this month's book reviews!
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Music
 Lots
of music, lots of instruments
Amy Rosenthal started playing the violin at
five. Then, there was the piano at seven.
Since then, there's been the flute and viola.
To come, the cello and maybe more. |
Lifestyle
 Kids
expand their understanding of art
Fourth-graders Jeffrey McGhee, Terrance Joyner
and Jamia Union all have done original art
drawings. Last month, they and other Keeven
Elementary School kids got a chance to expand
their knowledge of other forms of art. |
Sports
 Basketball
success with new, old blood
The 14-and-under Gateway Basketball Club is
trying to qualify for a sixth straight year
of national tournament play. The team's continuing
success comes from blending experienced players
with new recruits. |
Profile
 Lots
of changes in Illinois Achiever's life
Lydia Bishop has changed her career goal and
the school she attends since being named a
2003 St. Louis Young Achiever of the Year.
But, her dedication to community service remains
strong. |
