How they say that in…

English – self-discipline Spanish – autodisciplina French – autodiscipline Italian – autodisciplina German – selbstdisziplin Arabic – alaindibat aldhdhatii  الانضباط الذاتي  

Word of the Week

Self-discipline The ability to make yourself do things that should be done. Cleaning your room without being asked is good self-descipline.

Current Events/Ramadan

What is Ramadan? During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won’t eat or drink during the hours of daylight. This is called fasting. Children are not expected to fast until they reach puberty, usually around the age of 14. Ramadan remembers the month the Qur’an (the Muslim holy book) was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. […]

Tax issue, park use heard by Waterford selectboard

WATERFORD — Waterford resident Henry Howard addressed the Waterford Board of Selectmen Monday, April 12, regarding a property tax issue. He stated that the town has been charging him for two building lots. He was told the selectboard is in charge of taxes (because it is also the Board of Assessors), and he has been […]

How they say that in …

English –  Environment French – Environnement Spanish –  Medio ambiente German – Umgebung Italian – Ambiente Chinese – Huánjìng  环境

Word of the Week

Environment The surrounding conditions or forces (as soil, climate, and living things) that influence a plant’s or animal’s characteristics and ability to survive. Humans need to care for their environment.

Current Events/Earth Day

Earth Day facts for kids Earth Day is April 22. It is a day to inspire more awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. It takes place each year on April 22. It now takes place in more than 193 countries around the world. During Earth Day, the world encourages everyone to turn off […]

Governor visits mobile vaccine unit in Oxford

How they say that in…

English  April Fools! French  Poisson d’avril! Italian  Pesce d’aprile! Spanish  ¡Día de los Inocentes! German  Aprilscherz! Chinese  Yúrén jié!  愚人节！ 

Current events/ April Fools Day

April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. On this day, practical jokes (or April Fools) are played on friends and family. The jokes are done to embarrass them. In some countries, April Fools only last until noon, and if someone plays a joke after, they are an April Fool. […]