Hello parents, teachers and students!
There was some big news released on Friday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines in schools, saying that vaccinated teachers and students do not need to wear masks while inside school buildings. The change comes amid a push to get more children ages 12 and older vaccinated throughout the country. The new guidelines say that no one at schools needs to wear masks at recess or in most other outdoor situations, but that ventilation and handwashing will continue to be important. The CDC stresses that students and staff should also continue to stay home when they are sick.
In this week’s KSAT Kids student spotlight, we highlight Nadia Gonzales, who wrote and illustrated a children’s book as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. “Yanaguana Fiesta Fun for Everyone” was inspired by the young patients at Santa Rosa’s Children’s Hospital and took more than 200 hours to complete. Although excited about the accomplishment, Gonzales said the most gratifying part of the project was donating 60 books to the children’s hospital along with a Fiesta-themed Lotería game she illustrated herself and a handmade plush toy of the main character in her book, Yanaguana, who is a piñata.
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“It feels really great seeing my book published on Amazon and knowing that the children at Santa Rosa’s Children Hospital now have an easier way to celebrate Fiesta with the rest of us,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales plans to use the proceeds towards more donations to the hospital, as well as different organizations in San Antonio.
In this week’s Kaiti’s Science Lab, Meteorologist Kaiti Blake shows off a cool experiment that allows you to watch ice form right before your very eyes. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstrations and explains the significance behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the activity and you might see them on TV!
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Have a great weekend everyone!
Ben Spicer
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San Antonio teen publishes Fiesta children’s book
“Yanaguana Fiesta Fun for Everyone”, that’s the mission and title of a new children’s book written and illustrated by a San Antonio teen.
Do you know of a student, classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Nominate someone by emailing ksatkids@ksat.com.
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