Volume 4, Issue 2 - Lewis County Schools

H EWLETT- PACK ARD C OMP ANY
The Patriot Times
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Red, White, & News!
Loudin and Finster Earn BOE Awards
Mr. Loudin was awarded the Teacher of the Year by the Lewis
County Board of Education last month. We asked Mr. Loudin “How
do you feel about getting the award?” He said he feels honored because there are so many deserving teachers in the schools. We also
asked “How did you get the award?” He said “I was nominated by
the administration and I also wrote a
short essay about what I thought
was rewarding about my job.”
Also, Mrs. Finster was named Service Person of the Year by the
Board. We asked Mrs. Finster how
she felt about getting the award. She said “I was surprised.” She has
been teaching for over 20 years as an aide. She started out as Pre-K
and then moved to middle school. She has seen a student take his first
steps and speak his first words. In middle school, she saw kids get up
in front of the classroom for a project. Written by Kelsie Allman and Amber Gaines
Club of the Week: First Lego League
This club introduces people to science and technology, teaches kids to solve problems using robots,
and builds robots using Legos. They compete for a championship. There are six to ten members on a
team and there are six regular members: Brice Johnston, Matthew Poling, Daniel Batten, Arista Eberly,
Alex Scott, Tyler Drummond, and Will Snider. The first Lego League Club was created by the creator
of the Segway. To join you must present a working robot to one of the head members of the group.
This group meets once a week every week after school.
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Students
of the
Week
Marcus Gaines
Sarah Nissel
Favorite Color- Pink
Favorite Color- Purple
Favorite Food- Tacos
Favorite Food- Tacos
Favorite Teacher-Mr. Kuneff
Favorite Teacher- Mr. King
Best Friend- Joey Grogg
Best Friend- Kelsie Allman
Girlfriend- Morgan Brown
School Activities- Band and Choir
Brothers or Sisters- One brother Brothers or Sister- One brother
and two sisters
and four sisters
Hobby- Black Ops Two
Hobby- Baton
What is your favorite season?
Spring—1
Summer—6
Fall—5
Winter—2
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.Patriot Illustrated
Friday, September 20, 2013:
Last night, the Patriot football team traveled to Lumberport, hoping to change their record to 2-1. After a tough game, Lumberport walked
away victorious with a final score of 24-8.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013:
Tomorrow, the Patriots football team will be looking for a win here at home against BU. Let’s wish them good luck, and have fun! Today the
volleyball teams will attempt to save their home. Let’s serve them some real Patriot spirit!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013:
Today the Patriots football team will host a game here at RLBMS. They play Buckhannon. So let’s defend our home!
Thursday, September 26, 2013:
Yesterday, BU came to the Patriots home field looking for their first win. The Patriots didn’t let them have it. When the buzzer sounded, the
score came out 28-12 Patriots!
Monday, September 30, 2013:
Today the volleyball team will travel to BU for an intense war. Let’s all wish them good luck. Also today, the Patriots soccer teams will
travel to South Harrison. Hopefully they can pull out the win.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013:
We would like to thank the Patriot volleyball teams for giving their all against BU. Unfortunately, both teams lost. We would like to congratulate both Patriot soccer teams on their wins last night. The girls team won a hard battle against South Harrison with a final score of 2-1.
The boys team flat out crushed South Harrison with a shutout of 8-0.
Wednesday, October 02, 2013:
Today, the Patriot volleyball teams play at Kasson. Last time they met, the varsity team lost but the JV team won. Let’s hope both teams can
bring home the win. Also today, the Patriot football team will play WI here at home. Let’s have a great game and have lots of fun! At the
cross-country meet our own Emily Louk placed first.
Thursday, October 03, 2013:
Patriot soccer teams played Taylor County . The girls lost and the boys game was postponed due to weather.
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 :
The lady Patriots volleyball team played Taylor County. Both teams played great, but the Lady Patriots came out with a victorious win..
Wednesday, October 09, 2013:
Both soccer teams played today. The boys played Summersville and won. Cody White scored 3 goals and one on a corner kick. The final
score was 8-2. Last night the Patriot volleyball teams, both JV and varsity won their games. Great job!
Thursday, October 10, 2013:
The Patriots football team went to Mountaineer Middle School for their last game away, and had a great season. They were 4-2 for the season
so far and only have two games left.
RLBMS Students Attend Pep Rally
A pep rally was held outside on the field on Thursday, September 26. All the sports teams were recognized and the cheerleaders did some cheers for them. Also, Mrs. Turner and her first RAZE group did an
activity to highlight tobacco use prevention. National Junior Honors Society hosted the rally. For entertainment, they asked grade level teams to do the Dougie, a funny dance. The seventh graders led by Mr. Stansberry performed the best and were given the Spirit Stick.
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Book Review: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton, a 16-year-old girl at the time. It takes place near a movie theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The main character’s name is Ponyboy Curtis. He has two older brothers, Sodapop and Darry. Ponyboy is fourteen years old,
Sodapop is sixteen going on seventeen, and Darry is twenty years old.
Ponyboy is very shy, but opens up when he wants to. Sodapop is very outgoing and a
total chick magnet. Darry is very responsible but knows how to have fun with his little brothers.
Other characters in this book include Dallas, Johnny, Two-bit, Steve, Marcia and Sherri, called
Cherry. All of the characters are outgoing in their own ways. However, some of them are very
quiet. Two-bit is very outgoing. The friends normally go to drive-in movies in their spare time.
In the book, there are two groups called the Greasers and the Socs. The people on the
Greasers’ side are Dallas, Johnny, Two-bit, Steve, Ponyboy, Darry, and Sodapop. The Socs include Randy, Bob, and David.
One night, Ponyboy is walking home from a movie when he is jumped by the Socs.
Luckily, his gang is there to stop the Socs and he walks away with just a couple bruises. These
fights go on throughout the whole book and it causes two of the Greasers to run away.
This is a very good book. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good read. I
would give this book five out of five stars. It has a well-written plot and an enormous amount of
action. This is an Accelerated Reader book worth seven points.
Review written by Jenna Sprouse
Ask Phoebe
You can find the “Ask Phoebe” box in the library on the check-out desk. Put your questions in and we
will be happy to help. Please don’t get angry or feel left out if your question does not get picked.
Dear Phoebe,
Am I the best boyfriend ever or what?
Sincerely,
Anonymous.
Dear Anonymous,
Well, you might want to ask your girlfriend.
Sincerely,
Phoebe.
Dear Phoebe,
My friend has problems. He is crying and is hurt
over his relationship. Please help.
Sincerely,
Pentalope.
Dear Pentalope,
Your friend needs another friend. Be his friend.
Sincerely,
Phoebe.
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Game Review: NCIS
Review by Brandon McCue and Robbie Hull
Game Question of the Week:
Shadow of the Colossus
In which room in the castle do
you find the princess dying?
The game starts out at a crime scene at a
casino in Washington, DC. You can play
as all the characters except the director.
You can also work at crime scenes to find
clues and move dead bodies.
Around The School
Last issue’s question was: In what grade’s
hallway are rules for a great year?
Answer: Sixth grade hallway
This issue’s question is: What are the five
great steps to writing?
Submit your name, answer, and where the answer can be
found in the box at the library circulation desk.
Teacher of the week: Mrs. Snyder
Favorite food: Lamb Chops
Favorite color: Beige
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite song: Suite Judy Blue Eyes
What do you do in spare time: Read and fish.
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How to Recommend a Book in Our Library
Looking for a good book to read? Or do you want to tell your classmates about a
really great book? Here are three ways to recommend a book in the library:
1. Our Favorite Book Bulletin Board—Create a
small book and tape it to the blue paper outside Mrs. Smith’s office. Ask Ms. Kaia to
help you.
2. Add a gold star to a
book—When you check
in your book, ask a library assistant or Ms.
Kaia to put a gold star in the back. They will add it to
the list that is taped to the first table and Our Favorite
Books Bulletin Board.
3. Comment on the Book Blog at the library Edline
page. All comments must be approved by Ms. Kaia
before they appear.
Interesting Facts
1. Buttermilk does not contain any butter.
2. More people are killed by donkeys a year
than planes.
3. Snails can sleep up to 3 years.
4. Cold weather makes fingernails grow faster.
5. In Kentucky, it is against the law to carry an ice cream in
your back pocket. http://www.interestingfacts.net/