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What they are and how to make your own Written by Cadeon W. A lava lamp is a glass container filled with colorful liquid and wax that moves up and down as it heats, resembling flowing lava. Lava lamps were invented in 1963 by Edwin Craven Walker. People like lava lamps because they are bright, slow-moving, and relaxing to watch, and they can even help you feel calm. Did you know you can create your own lava lamp at home? It’s a fun and simple science experiment! Materials: A

How learning helps you shine now and in the future By Madison T. and Aarohi P. Lights on. Curtain up. It’s showtime! Believe it or not, school is like a stage where you practice the skills you need for the future. Every subject helps you get ready for your big performance in life. Here are just a few of the many learning opportunities and experiences for students. Building Social Skills At school, you learn how to talk, listen, and work with others. These skills help you

A look at what it takes to make the show happen Written by Maevyn M., Hadley P., Soronorah T., Tyler J., and Hayden W. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the 5th Grade talent show? Each year, Horizon’s talent show gives 5th graders a chance to share their talents and celebrate their final year of elementary school. From singing and dancing to jokes and instruments, the show features exciting performances. But it takes a lot of hard work from teachers to

A visit from a real mystery writer! Written by Thanha D., Emily O., and Sophia C. David A. Kelly visited Horizon Elementary to talk about his books, his writing process, and how he became an author. He even shared stories about his Milwaukee Brewers mystery books! From Struggling Writer to Author When David A. Kelly was a kid, he didn’t like writing and said he wasn’t very good at it. He even joked that his younger self would be shocked to learn he had become an author! Later

Written by Srithik G., Kenzie K., Amelia B., and Austin G. Have you ever had a teacher who makes learning exciting and pushes you to do your best? That is exactly the kind of teacher Mrs. Swenson is! Mrs. Swenson has been teaching for 19 years, spending most of that time working with 5th graders in math, science, and social studies. She brings energy, passion, and care into everything she does. Math is her favorite subject, and it shows in the way she supports her students an