This festive, non-religious African-American celebration was started in 1966. It lasts for seven days. On each day a candle is lit and the day focuses on one of seven principles.
Click here for Kwanzaa coloring pages for children.
This festive, non-religious African-American celebration was started in 1966. It lasts for seven days. On each day a candle is lit and the day focuses on one of seven principles.
Click here for Kwanzaa coloring pages for children.
Here is what about 250 au pairs looks like all in one place!
Driving
· Make sure you have a clear understanding of the car use rules with your host family, if not talk to them about it or call me
· Ask permission if you need the car to go somewhere other than where you would normally go
· Do not take the car to areas that may not be considered safe, especially in and around cities, ask your host family if you are not sure
· Be careful at night, park in well lit safe places, avoid empty looking car parks and indoor garages
· Do not use your phone or any electronic devices while driving
· Let your host family and I know immediately if you get into an accident so they can help you
Alcohol Laws in the United States
· It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol in the United States. If you are over 21 please be mindful if you are with other au pairs who are under 21 and the risk they take if they break the law.
· Using a fake id’s is illegal. You can be arrested for using a fake ID.
· Drinking and driving is illegal and is extremely dangerous. It puts lives at risk. You should never drink and drive. If you are arrested for drinking and driving there are very serious consequences in this country including jail time. Also, be a good friend and don’t let your friends drink and driver. Make safe choices and don’t take unnecessary risks.
· Do not risk your year and participation on the program by drinking underage, it is not worth it!
Home Alone
· If your host parents are going away overnight and leaving you at home, talk about the house rules ahead of time and respect them
· Talk to your host parents about having friends over when they are away including friends staying overnight and male guests too
· If you are under 21 years old do not offer alcohol and/or drink alcohol in your host parents home or offer alcohol to other au pairs in their home
· If you are over 21 talk to your host family about their house rules regarding alcohol use. Do not offer alcohol or buy alcohol for anyone who is under 21.
Always make safe choices!
If you own a pool or spa:
From http://www.poolsafely.gov/parents-families/simple-steps-save-lives/ and iaff523.org
Come to Lake Anna and pan for gold!
The park lies adjacent to Route 601 off Route 208, 25 miles southwest
of Fredericksburg and 60 miles northwest of Richmond.
The first box of 8 crayons was introduced in 1903 and by now well over a 100 billion crayons have been produced.
At the library!
1. Books about crayons
From Wax to Crayon by Michael Forman
How Is A Crayon Made? By Oz Charles
Crayons by Henry Pluckrose
2. Stories about Crayons
The Strange Blue Creature by Paul Borovsky
My Crayons Talk by Patricia Hubbard
Not in the House, Newton! By Judith Heide Gilliland
Bad Day at Riverbend by Chris Van Allsburg
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Hi!
As you told me, the first weeks are very busy as an Au Pair in America, which is why I am only writing to you now!
Everything is great here. Orientation went very well but we couldn’t do the New York Tour because of a snowstorm!!
Everything is perfect with my host family – they are kind and the twin girls are great. I met other au pairs living in the area and among them, a French one – we have been out several times
Next weekend we are going to California for one week – I can’t wait!
I will send you an email later to give you more good news.
Thank you very much for everything you did.
Alicia
The inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code, Samuel Morse was born on this day in 1791. Morse Code is a system representing letters, numbers and punctuation marks by means of a code signal. It was the first electronic communication and International Morse Code, which uses only dots and dashes, is still used today. You can learn more about Morse Code and type text in to be translated to Morse Code for you to listen to by visiting www.scphillips.com/morse.
Bake your own soft pretzels. Here is an easy and delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Stir yeast into water. Add the sugar and salt. Blend in flour with hands. Knead until smooth. Cut into pieces and roll into long, skinny twists. Put a little flour on the counter and give the child a piece of dough to create what he or she wants – balls, worms, letters, or pretzel shapes. Put onto a foil-lined, well-greased cookie sheet. Brush with the egg. Sprinkle with the salt. Bake immediately at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Photo from norcalcoupongal.blogspot.com
Here is a link to great guide to see Washington DC!
http://www.washingtonian.com/sections/visitors-guide/