ACADEMIC TOOLBOX NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008

NEW PRESIDENT AND OTHER RAMBLINGS

            The election is finally over.  Hopefully, America can now move on without all the mudslinging, rhetoric, and lies that were graciously provided by both sides at most all levels.  It is encouraging though to see how many new voters went to the polls and how many of them were younger.  Had a visit from the Grandkids from Vancouver.  We had fun carving pumpkins, playing games, and helping with homework.  Kian is a 2^nd grader and is doing well with his reading and math.  His little sis Holly has learned English quite well and amazed us with some of her comments.  She could also be the siren on her daddy’s fire truck.  Of course, they wore me out enough that I had a great cold and my nose looks like Sharon beat me up again.  Speaking of Sharon, I’m writing this today because my bride of 40 years is off celebrating her birthday, #39 I think!  An apology to Heather who asked us to share some grandchildren pictures – they will have to wait till next month.

NEW PRODUCTS

            W is for Washington is a new ABC book of real pictures taken in our state.  Each letter includes a wonderful photograph and poetry written by kids for kids.  The book is actually credited to the Wenatchee High School English department and about 85 students. 

            Building a city?  Uberstix has arrived.  Uberstix is a unique building toy that is designed to make projects from the very simple to the complexity of a giant city.  Some projects use recycled materials as water bottles and McDonald’s straws.  Also designed to mate with most other major building systems.  Visit them online at www.uberstix.com.

            Elenco Electronic is also a new supplier this month.  Marketed as Snap Circuits, this learning toy teaches the basics of circuitry and much more.  Designed for 8 year olds and up, the sets range from 100 to 700 experiments and projects.  No soldering necessary as each components and connection snaps together.  One kit features a remote control rover that will provide not only an education but a fun to operate toy. 

            New games this month include the Phase 10 card game recommended by math teachers, Bible Scattergories, Bible Outburst, the Mexican Train domino game, and Made for Trade board game.  The stock is now marked so you will know which games we have open for you to play or look at in the store.

            Webkinz new this month is the Snowman.  Another order is due soon with some more new animals.  We did receive an assortment of Webkinz Christmas tree ornaments.  They are a one time order, so for best selection shop early.  The pet of the month is the blue hippo this month and the polar bear for December, both sale priced at $9.88.

DRAWING WINNER

            This months winner is Nan Falteisek of Cashmere.  She wins $25 to spend at the store.  Remember next month we draw three winners to help with the Christmas shopping.

SPECIAL DATES

            We will be closed Thursday the 27^th for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.  We will close at 3pm on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  We will be OPEN the three Sundays before Christmas, the 7^th, 14^th, and 21^st from noon till 5pm.

DID YOU KNOW?

            It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Have a super month and a great Thanksgiving!

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