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Read The Mini Page every Monday in the Skagit Valley Herald!

Mini Page Updates

April 21 , 2008
China's Regions
As part of our series about China, The Mini Page examines the regions of that vast Asian country. Page 2 will introduce two more Summer Olympic sports.

April 28, 2008
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Many people believe Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s independence day. But in fact, the holiday celebrates a major victory over the French in the 1800s. The Mini Page explains how this holiday came to be so important to Mexican-Americans.

May 5, 2008
Plant a Seed With Mom
For Mother’s Day, why not plant an edible garden? The Mini Page tells you and Mom how to plant vegetables, herbs and fruits in a container garden.

May 12, 2008
Summer Reading
Summer’s just a few weeks away! The Mini Page gives some great ideas for books you can take along on your summer journeys.

May 19, 2008
Talking Trade
The Mini Page explores the idea of trade between countries, including China, site of the upcoming Summer Olympics. This issue also includes explanations of canoe and kayak events in the Olympics.

May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
What are people at home doing to support the war effort and our troops abroad? To commemorate Memorial Day, The Mini Page finds out about some great projects that are lending a hand.

June 2, 2008
Summing Up the School Year
With many schools closing, it’s a perfect time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments and set some goals for the summer, next year and beyond. The Mini Page explores dreams and goals and suggests some ideas for things to achieve this summer.

June 9, 2008
Take Dad Fishing!
Anglers know that fishing together is a great way to share good times and make memories. The Mini Page covers different kinds of fish and fishing environments and suggests some ways to keep the day all about Dad or another special man in kids’ lives.

June 16, 2008
Internet Safety
With school out, many kids are spending more time at the computer. This issue reminds kids and parents about the safe ways to use the Internet and have fun.

June 23, 2008
China's Resources
In another of our series about China in advance of the coming Summer Olympics in Beijing, The Mini Page takes a look at the many resources found in that vast country.


News Quizzes!
Teachers please note: All quizzes are designed to be used with the newspaper in students' hands.

Mini Page Quiz-a-Roonie

•May 19th, 2008, Mini Page Quiz-a-Roonie. (download)
Teachers: Your feedback is needed!

Teachers: If you would like to have your students create the questions for an upcoming Quiz-a-Roonie, please call Eileen Woods at 416-2182.

• The previous week's Mini Page Quiz-a-Roonie. (download)

A Walk Through of Section A of the Skagit Valley Herald

This quiz will teach students various newspaper terms and familiarize them with newspaper text markers. It can be used with any Skagit Valley Herald published Monday-Friday.
Teachers: Is this quiz useful? Your feedback is needed!

TWIST OF FATE, an eight-chapter serialized story, begins Sunday, April 20, in the Skagit Valley Herald. To order Sunday newspapers, use the order form on this website or e-mail nie@skagitvalleyherald.com.

USA Weekend Lessons

Contact:
Eileen Woods
Skagit Valley Herald
nie@skagitvalleyherald.com

PO Box 578
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-416-2182