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This month let’s learn about our family members! (la famille) Everyone one of us has many roles, just look at all the words that go with each picture, how many are you? Did you notice friend(s) is both by the boy and girl that’s because you spell it differently if you are talking about a friend who is a boy or a girl. Cool huh? Then go to www.AudioFrench.com to hear the words pronounced. Until next month, Votre Ami,

Brother Mon frère [mohn frehr] Son Mon fils [mohn fees] Nephew Mon neveu [mon nuh’vuh’

Father Mon père [mohn pehr] Husband Mon mari [mon mah’ree] Uncle Mon oncle [mon ohn’kluh] Grandfather Mon grand-père [mohn grawn’pehr]

Friend Mon ami [moh’nah’mee] Friends Mes amis [may’zah’mee]

Sister Ma sœur [mah suhr] Daughter Ma fille [mah fee]

Niece Ma niece [mah nee’eh’ss]

Daughter Ma fille [mah fee] Mother Ma mere [mah mehr] Wife Ma femme [mah fahm]

Grandmothe r Ma grand-mère [mah grawn’mehr]

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Wow! There are so many wonderful things about May. Flowers are in full bloom, and the birds are chirping as the outdoors wakes up from winter. We celebrate Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Day to show those extraordinary people we care, along with Memorial Day to remember those who gave their lives to protect our country. Other celebrations in May include Get Caught Reading Month, National Bike Month, National Fitness and Sports Month, National Family Week and National Barbeque Month. There are so many exciting things to celebrate! In this issue, we talk to a veterinarian who is about to embark on a really exciting adventure. Take an adventure of your own and enjoy the beautiful outdoors with your family. Enjoy the fresh air and get caught reading lots this month! Have a marvelous May! And visit our website at www.kidsvillenews.com/northernny.

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misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors. The pub - lishers reserve the right to edit any submitted material. Kidsville News! Inc. is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, artwork or other material. Children’s submis - sions should include name, address, telephone number, and permission to publish signed by a parent or guard -

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Why Do We

Yawn ???

EVERYBODY YAWNS — from unborn babies to the oldest great-grandparent. Animals do it, too. But why, exactly, do people and animals yawn? No one knows for sure. But there are many theories (ideas) about why people yawn.

One is that when we are bored or tired, we just don’t breathe as deeply as we usually do. As this theory goes, our bodies take in less oxygen because our breathing has slowed. Therefore, yawning helps us bring more oxygen into the blood and move more carbon dioxide out of the blood.

Yawning, then, would be an involuntary reflex (something we can’t really control) to help us control our oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Sounds good, but other studies have shown that breathing more oxygen does not decrease yawning. Likewise, breathing more carbon dioxide does not increase yawning. Hmmm. Now what?

Another theory is that yawning stretches the lungs and lung tissue. Stretching and yawning may be a way to flex

muscles and joints, increase heart rate, and feel more awake.

Other people believe that yawning is a protective reflex to redistribute the oil-like substance called surfactant (say: sur- fak -tint) that helps keep lungs lubricated inside and keeps them from collapsing. So, if we didn’t yawn, according to this theory, taking a deep breath would become harder and harder — and that would not be good!

But there is one idea about yawning that everyone knows to be true. It seems contagious. If you yawn in class, you’ll probably notice a few other people will start yawning, too. Even thinking about yawning can

get you yawning. How many times have you yawned while reading this article? We hope not

many!

Why Do We

Yawn ???


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He really knows how to care for North Country Kids.

That’s because he used to be one!”

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He really knows how to care for North Country Kids.

That’s because he used to be one!”

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