December/January

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December/January

West Salem Middle School Student Newsletter
December 2015/January 2016
BLACK CAT NEWS
In This Issue
Bantam Hockey pg. 9
Boys’ Basketball pg. 9
Cans for a Cause pg. 8
Cartoon pg. 4
Crossword Puzzle pg. 13
Editorial pg. 12 & 15
Entertainment pg. 3-4, 14
Geography Bee pg. 10
Guidance Counselor pg. 16
Nutrition Break pg. 11
Office Staff pg. 2
Spelling Bee pg. 10
Student Survey pgs. 17-18
Talent Show pg. 1
Teacher Features pg. 5-7
December was a busy month at West
Salem Middle School!
The Wrestling and Boys’ Basketball teams ended their
seasons.
Our entire school attended the musical Gift of the Magi
on Dec. 18th at the La Crosse Community Theatre.
On Dec. 22nd, WSMS students had an opportunity to
showcase their own talents at the WSMS annual talent
show. This year’s participants included: the Jazz Band
and Show Choir. Singers: Angela V., Emma D., Ava H.,
Shanda A., Brynn H., Jaxon S., Gracie M., Lilly W.
Josie H., Shelby B., Molly R., Emma B.
Dancer: Megan L. Clarinetist: AutumnD.
Violinists: Magei F., Delaney C.
Pianists: Arin M., Rachel S., Isaac O.
And, of course, we had our annual
Holiday Spirit Week:
Dec. 17 - Holiday Character Day
Dec. 18 - Holiday Ugly Sweater & Sock Day
Dec. 21 - Holiday PJ Day
Dec. 22 Holly Jolly Day/Read & Green Day
WEB pg. 8
Wrestling pg. 10
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You see them in the office every day, but what all do you
know about them? Here’s a little about the two people who
run the school office,
Anita & Janel!
by Zach F.
How long have you worked at West Salem?
Is this your only job?
Anita - yes What are your work hours? Anita - 7:00AM-3:00PM
Anita - 17 years Janel - 7 years
Janel -yes (and I’m a mom)
Janel - 7:30AM - 4:00PM
What is your job like?
Anita - student attendance, track discipline, schedule substitute teachers for the building, purchase
things for the building, be a nurse, answer phone calls, and be a mom to every kid
Janel -answer phones, help students and staff, students’ schedule, report cards, be a nurse when the
nurse isn’t in the building
What do you do in your free time?
Anita - I love to cook, on the Holmen School Board, walk, read, volunteer, and my two kids aways keep
me busy
Janel - I have two active kids (5 and 9), read ,walk, attend kids’ sporting events
Do you have any pets?
What college did you go to?
Anita - one dog
Janel -no
Anita - UW- Stevens Point Janel -Western Technical College
Why did you chose this job?
Anita - I wanted to work around kids. I was in grad school, but had to quit because of health reasons.
Janel -I needed a change. I worked 10 years at another job. I love it here.
If you could go anywhere where would you go? Anita - London
Janel - WI(where my family is)
If you wanted to teach what subject would it be?
Anita - psychology
Janel - an at- risk class to help students that need extra help
What’s your favorite movie?
Anita - On Golden Pond
Janel - Pitch Perfect
If you were the president how would you improve the United States?
Anita - provide health care for everyone, make sure public education it supported, and make laws to
support people
Janel -“I don’t know. That’s why I'm not president.”
What’s your favorite food? Anita - Italian
Janel - Mexican
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why is it important to read?
by Alyssa S. & Samara W.
Everyone knows that reading is important, but have you ever asked yourself why?
Here are some reasons why it is important to read:
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Getting a bigger vocabulary. A bigger vocabulary leads to bigger knowledge, which leads to getting into
a good college! If you're someone who doesn’t read, you have a very rare chance of getting into a
college.
Expanding creativity and imagination. If you read, your creativity is greatly expanded. You get many
good ideas from reading.
Getting a job. You can’t start or work at a business if you don’t know a wide variety of words. How do
you expect to talk to your costumers with a vocabulary of a 10-year-old?!
Understanding the world. Through reading, you begin to understand the world more. Reading gives you
a better understanding of anything and everything.You become a more well-rounded person, and you
are able to relate to and talk to a wide variety of people.
how can reading be enjoyable?
It’s important to pick books from genres you like. If you don’t find any interest in your book within around 20
pages, maybe you should choose a new book. If that one doesn’t seem to work out too well for you either, just
keep trying to find a new book until you find one that sparks your interest. Another way to find out about good
books is to ask your friends, classmates, librarian, or teacher. There are also websites (like Goodreads,
Amazon, and whatshouldireadnext.com) that give good recommendations.
here are some books we SUGGEST you try. We both love these BOOKS
even though they don’t receive the recognition they deserve!
by Alyssa S. & Samara W.
One, the rebel in the book, was killed in Malaysia. Two, the brainiac, was killed in
London. Three, the man living in a safari, was killed in Kenya.
Number Four, known as John Smith, was one of the children selected to go to Earth with
eight of the Garde from his planet. They need to keep their enemies from destroying the world.
He knows he’s on a life saving mission and that he must stay hidden because he knows that he is
being hunted down. After being exposed in Florida, he and his Cèpan, Henri, move quickly to
Ohio where Four encounters many new experiences: his first love, his first best friend, first
legacies, and his first time being a hero. I recommend this book because it’s a page turner that
will keep you engaged until the end. It will also leave you dying to know what happens next.
Pittacus Lore, the author, also incorporates himself into the story and uses different characters’
perspectives. This makes the story more interesting and engaging.
This is the first book in the Heroes of Olympus series. In this book Leo, Jason, and Piper
go on a quest to try to save Hera (a captured God) and keep Gaea (the evil Mother Earth) from
waking up and destroying the world. During their quest, the three encounter many problems that
get in the way of completing their mission. What they don’t know is that this is just the beginning.
This book has an amazing plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last
page. Rick Riordan is able to incorporate humor into the most intense moments, and it will leave
you wondering what will happen next.
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This book is about two
teenagers, Sam and Grace. Grace
has spent years watching “her” wolf
from the safety of her house. Sam
lives two lives. One’s filled with
winter snow in the forest and his
pack. The other is filled with the heat
of the summer and the precious
months he has as a human. Grace
meets a face with familiar eyes, the
eyes of her wolf. Sam must fight the
change that is sure to come with
winter, or he’ll lose Grace and his life
as a human forever.
This book is filled with twists
and turns as you follow Grace and
Sam who face the challenges that
come with temperature change and a
new relationship.
This is about two damaged
teens, Trevor and Everly. Trevor
recently came out of a coma after a
bad car accident. He spends his
summer recovering from his TBI
(Traumatic Brain Injury). On top of
that, he has to study for a make up
government test he missed. He
needs to pass in order to graduate
high school. His tutor, a girl named
Everly, seems to have it all. But, her
family is more damaged than it looks.
Needless to say, the summer has
some unexpected events and Trevor
and Everly will find themselves
sharing things with each other that
they never share with anyone else.
In the process they will grow closer
than they thought they would.
This is a heartwrenching story that takes place
during Hurricane Katrina on the
Lower Ninth Ward, a mostly
African-American community. It
was hit especially hard during
the storm. Armani, a 10-year-old
who lives in the community,
takes you on a journey through
the emotional struggles of losing
practically everything you have
right before your eyes. She also
takes you through her feelings
during a life-risking event. Author
Julie T. Lamana will grasp your
heart and emotions as soon as
your eyes land on the first page.
Kady Grant's day has
gone great. First off, she broke
up with her boyfriend. Second,
her planet has been invaded by
two mega-corporations. Two
exes, forced to fight, are thrust
into this civil war. With the enemy
approaching fast, there is little
the surviving crew can do but
prepare for combat. What's
worse — a deadly virus has
broken out and hits the main ship
which damaged the Artificial
Intelligence. Follow Kady and
Ezra into this intergalactic thriller
told through a series of hacked
documents; it’s the first in a
trilogy.
Drawing created
by Yana G.
Inspired by “I’ll
pack my bags!”
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Encore Classes
Students take three classes known as Encore classes at WSMS. The three classes are Spanish, Art,
and Project & Inquiry. Each Encore class lasts one trimester. The rotation goes like this:
6th grade = Art, Spanish, P &I
7th grade = Spanish, P&I, Art
8th grade = P&I, Art, Spanish
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Ebert
by Holly K.
What grade do you teach? 8th, 7th, 6th How long have you been teaching? 30 years What’s your favorite grade to teach? I like 8th, but
they’re all equal What’s your favorite memory of this school year so far?
When a kid gets “a ha” moment. What’s your favorite day of the week? Friday!!! Start of
the weekend. What was your favorite subject in school when you were younger? math Where did you grow up? Port Edwards, WI What was the best grade for you in school when you were younger? 10th
grade What decade would you like to live in? 1920s If you could be on a coin, which coin would it be and why? Quarter
because I use it lot If you could get rid of a holiday, which holiday and why? Halloween
because I dislike scary things What’s your favorite color? Blue What your least favorite color? Orange What the weirdest food you have ever eaten? Caviar Would you rather live in place where it is always day or a place where it is
always night? Where it is always day Sausage or pepperoni? Pepperoni Your biggest pet peeve? When a student gives up 5
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Tower
BY: Katie M. And Emily G.
What was your favorite subject in school? French and English (I didn’t have Spanish
until college.)
Where would your dream vacation be? I would like to go to Ireland and visit castles.
How long have you been teaching? This is my 13th year.
What’s your favorite food? Healthy food? I like sausage and kale soup. Not so healthy
food - plain Lay’s chips and dark chocolate with expresso beans.
Where was your first teaching job? G-E-T Middle School. I started teaching part-time
at the middle school (7th and 8th grade).
Did you play any sports growing up? I was out for track and cross country. I tried
(and failed) at basketball once in middle school.
What do you like to do in your free time? What free time? :) I enjoy reading and
gardening (flowers, herbs, and vegetables). I make my own laundry soap and
moisturizer. I also spend a lot of time with my kids and pets.
Where did you grow up? On a farm in rural De Soto until we moved to Stoddard when I
was in elementary school. I still worked on the farm every summer after moving to
town.
What’s your favorite movie? I like 50 First Dates.
What’s the greatest thing you have achieved? I am a mom. What is your favorite thing about the West Salem School
District? The wonderful staff.
Why did you decide to be a teacher? I have always enjoyed
learning, and I wanted to share those joys with kids. I had
always hoped to make a difference.
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Teacher Feature: Ms. Beron
Interviewed by Austin S. and Dawson H.
Who’s your favorite artist of all time? Banksy. He does “graffiti” type artwork but it is
in a very “stenciled” style. Each piece has an important message, or at least gets the viewer
thinking about social issues. He is still alive and creating, but goes to great lengths to hide
his identity. When we talk about it in class I love hearing students tell about what the
messages are within each piece.
Were you in any sports in high school? volleyball, track, and dance team (poms).
How many kids do you have? What are their names? I have two little superheroes. Jack is 8 and Brock is 6.
What do you like to do in your free time? ART! I like to make jewelry, draw, paint, sew...pretty much anything
that keeps my hands busy. I love to swim and garden as well.
When is your birthday? November 6th
What’s your favorite color? Aqua/Turquoise
What’s your favorite subject? Least favorite? I always loved English (I was a student of Mrs. Martinson’s!!). In
college I was close to switching my major to English. I loved algebra, too, but didn’t like geometry.
What’s your favorite animal? An elephant. They are kind of fascinating to me as they are very intelligent and truly
mourn the loss when a member of the herd dies.
What’s your favorite movie? Stand By Me
Where did you grow up? I grew up on a farm in West Salem :) Class of 1997
Why is your field important for a student to learn? I think it’s important for a lot of reasons. Creating and
designing can be so enjoyable and a great, healthy outlet. These kind of activities are important in life. I feel that you
should all know what makes a quality design or a quality piece of artwork. Lastly, and most importantly, art teaches
you to see and think differently. Being a creative and innovative thinker is a great asset. Most life situations and
problems do not have one right or wrong answer. It is very much to your benefit to be able to “think outside the box”
and be able to come up with multiple solutions.
Where did you go to college? UWL--graduated in 2004 and 2007
What’s your favorite book? I Know This Much is True and She’s Come Undone both by Wally Lamb. A tie. :)
How long have you been teaching at West Salem? 12 years
Have you ever taught at any other school? I’ve only taught in West Salem, but I’ve taught at the elementary,
middle, and high schools...but the middle is by far my favorite!
What’s your favorite food? Alaskan King Crab
Do you have any pets? I have one dog, Sammy, that the boys and I adopted this past summer.
What is your favorite sport to watch? hockey or gymnastics
If you could move anywhere in the world, where would it be? Norway or France
Do you think that there should be an advanced art class, like an advanced math class? I would love that.
Have you ever traveled outside the United States? Only once--to the Dominican Republic
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WEB
By: Carissa M
Leaders: Gracie G, Marissa H, Meghan H, Katie M, Allie A., Julia S, Emma D,
Autumn S, Kara G, Lexi G, Taylor H, Taylor S, Megan L, Abby S, Abbie C, Morgan L,
Shanda A, Sara Z, Samara W, Sammy K, Josie H, Jade T, Carissa M, Mathias D,
Liam S, Wyndsor G, Ryley R, Ryan F, Aiden D, Chayce P, Max S, Dawson H, Devin V
Who runs WEB: Mrs. Jehn and Ms. Beld
Who can be in WEB: 8th graders can be in WEB. You fill out an application in 7th
grade and then Ms. Beld and Mrs. Jehn pick the applications they like and those people
are in WEB. You give up some of your time in the summer to come to middle school
and learn what you will be doing with the 6th graders.
Why WSMS does WEB: WEB stands for Where Everyone Belongs. WEB leaders help
welcome the 6th graders to the middle school. We want them to have a good and fun time
in the middle school.
Cans For A Cause
Since students are now offered juices and beverages in the
cafeteria, Student Council members were concerned about
recycling the cans. Each Student Council member wrote Mr.
Wopat a letter about the benefits of having a can collection
area. Mr. Wopat now allows us to have a chain link fence
collection area behind the dumpsters by the bike racks. We
will get a sign to hang on the fence!! After it is full we will donate the
money to a local charity.
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Bantam Hockey
by Jackson O.
Bantam hockey is the fourth and last level in youth hockey until high
school. Bantam is a big step up from Pee-Wee hockey for one reason—
checking.
Checking in hockey is when a player tries to remove an opposing player
from the puck using physical contact. Checking can be dangerous because
hockey is a very fast sport. For example, some people in the NHL go over forty miles an hour! That’s
the speed limit on some roads!
This year, I am one of seven 1st year Bantam players. So that means this year, the seven of us
will be playing a faster more physical game.
Our coach, Ashley, is a great coach. She makes us do about 45 minutes of conditioning every
practice. Some conditioning activities are suicides where you have to skate to the blue line and back,
red line and back, far blue line and back, goal line and back. Now the real kicker is that we have to do
that around the rink and then do the same route around the goal. This conditioning activity takes
about 3-5 minutes, and if you don't go 100%, you have to do it over.
Bantams have three practices a week. Usually we practice until 9:30, but some nights we get
done at 9:15. So, practices are really late and really tiring. We do a very wide variety of drills. One of
the best drills is doing the meat grinder. In the meat grinder, everyone on the team lines up around
half of the rink about three feet off the boards. Then the person on the end skates all the way down the
ice along the boards and lets everyone on the team check him. Let me tell you, it isn't fun when it
comes to being checked by Sawyer S. Another drill we do is called tennis balls. It’s pretty straight
forward. One of the coaches takes any kind of shot on you, including a slapshot (some slapshots in the
NHL have been clocked at 109 mph). But, instead of using a puck, the coach uses a tennis ball. This
way it won’t hurt. The object of this drill is to make you not scared of the puck. So, all in all, hopefully
with all of this hard work, our hockey team will make it to state.
West Salem Boys’ Basketball
by David L.
The first thing that happens during a practice is stretching. We do
multiple stretches, usually mobile or stationary ones. After stretching, we go
into layup lines, and as a team try to achieve our goal of 40 lay ups in two
minutes. We also work on passing during the layup lines.
Then we start to do drills and split up into four groups. There are four main drills we do:
defending, shooting lay ups (The Miken Drill), working on our form, and two ball dribbling.
When we are finished with the drills we run our plays. After that we usually do free throws and
water (one partner shoots two free throws while the other gets a quick drink). Every once in a while we
will do other drills or run sprints.
Games are made up of four quarters, and each quarter is 7:00 minutes.
We have an A and a B team.
8th Grade Coaches: Mr. Running & Mr. Jensen
7th Grade Coaches: Mrs. Jehn & Ms. Beld
8th graders: David L, Josh H, Mathias D, Liam S, Austin S, Brandon L, Keegan K, Wyndsor G, Parker
A, Gavin G, Dawson H, Nathan B, Ethan G, Therrick R.
7th graders: Cooper B, Alan C, Evan D, Collin D Noah F, Maxwell G, Adam G, Ethan H, Gavin H,
Donovan J, Kaleb K, Caleb K, Charles M, Carson M, Brady N, Brennon O, Josh S, Ian S, Skyler W,
Kellen W
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West Salem/Bangor Wrestling
by Tristan S. & Blake S.
When we first begin practice we jog around the circle in the mat room for five minutes. Then we
do our stretches. We have 7-10 stretches that we do in the beginning of practice. After we are
done with stretches we practice the moves we learned the day before. Then we learn and
practice new wrestling moves and skills that would be helpful in a wrestling match. We also
scrimmage against our partners. After scrimmaging, we sometimes do a little game, like
dodgeball, for example. During every practice we lie down on the mat in a circle. One person is
chosen to jump over the person next to him. This continues this around the cirlce until everyone
has a turn to jump over everyone in the circle. When we finish this, one person is chosen to say
“WHO ARE WE?” and everyone responds, “WB” three times. After we say “WB” three times, we
all say, “oooooooooo.”
We do these chants to build comradery.
Coaches: Mr. Shrake, Ms. Bertzyk, Mr. Albrecht
West Salem Wrestlers: Isaac C, Weston G, Blake S, Morgan L,
Teegan H, Tristyn S, Ryan S, Cayden C, Sam H, Sam T, Chris T,
Canaan S, Gavin S
WSMS Geography Bee and Spelling Bee
The WSMS Geography Bee was held on January 5th. The Bee included the
three winners from each grade. The all-school finalists were Alan G., Tessa D.,
Ryan F., Breezy H., Wyndsor G., Ethan T., Max W., Nolan H., Carsten H.
Wyndsor G. was the school winner. He will be advancing to the state
competition.
The WSMS Spelling Bee was held on January 6th. The Bee included the top spellers
from each grade. The all-school finalists were Tessa D., Justin H.,
Abi K., Max W., Madigan F., Wolf W., Ava H., Ethan T., Paige W.,
Emma D., Dani D., Marissa H., Taylor S., Sawyer S., Orin S.
Madigan F. and Emma D. will represent WSMS at the Regional
Spelling Bee, and Max W. will be the alternate.
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Nutritional Break: First Impressions
By: Aidan D. and Zach F.
On November 30, 2015 our school added a new feature
to the school day — Nutrition Break. This new addition
gives students a chance to purchase nutritional snacks in
order to remain awake and alert throughout the long
school day.
After a week of getting used to this new break we asked
students around the middle school for their thoughts and impressions. It should be
noted that everyone surveyed wished to remain anonymous.
Almost all of the students thought the nutritional break was a good idea. Most students
have had a snack at least once. A particular student saw the nutritional benefits in the
break saying, “It’s a great opportunity to get a second chance at breakfast.” Another
student observed simply, “I like food.“ Not all of the replies were so enthusiastic. One
student claimed, “It is a time to socialize,“ meaning that he thinks the break is being
misused as a time to socialize.
Overall, the reviews were mostly positive.
How long and how well will this new “break” be implemented? Only time will tell.
Nutrition Break items are purchased in the cafeteria and eaten in the student’s next
class.
Students may purchase the following items:
Cheese Stick……………………………………………............ $0.65
Chips – Baked…………………………………………………….. $1.00
Original
Sour Cream and Cheddar
Kettle Sea Salt and Vinegar
Cookie- Smart Grains………………………………………….. $0.50
Fresh Fruit or Vegetable……………………………………… $0.50
Appleways Oatmeal Breakfast Bar……………………… $0.65
WG Muffins - 2oz……………………………………………….. $0.75
PB & J Uncrustable…………………………………………….. $1.25
WG Rice Krispie Treat………………………………………… $0.75
WG Snack Bags (Goldfish/Teddy Grahams)………... $0.65
Snapple 100% Fruit Juice - 12oz can $1.50
Water - Bottled 16.9oz $0.75
Juice 100% Fruit - 4oz cup $0.50
Milk - 8oz Carton $0.50
BREAKFAST (min. three components, one MUST be Fruit or Veg) $1.75
PANTHER PACK LUNCH(students MUST take min. 1/2 cup Fruit or Veg) $2.65
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Are Video Games Bad For You?
By Garrett S. and Ethan A.
This is the age old question: Are video games bad for you?
In this article you will find out.
Video games can be good and bad. Short spurts of video games increase hand eye
coordination, social skills, and promote puzzle solving and thinking skills. Video games help
you think quicker, and analyze faster. Another thing is they can distract people from
physical and emotional pain.
On the other hand, if you play video games for too long it can become addictive and
lead to other problems. Some of these problems include: promoting violence (in certain
games) and increasing obesity since many of the games aren't active.
In conclusion, video games can be good unless they are used to access. They can
be good because they they can improve hand eye coordination, social skills, puzzle solving,
thinking skills and speed, and easing pain. But, they can be bad because if you play them
too long they can become addictive, promote violence (certain games), and contribute to
obesity.
Source: http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/video_gaming.html
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WSMS Crossword
Grant B
Things to know about your iPad
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What app do you use
to look for books in the
library?(2 Words)
What state should your
iPad be in if the
teacher is talking?
What app do students
use to create slide
shows?
What apps should you
not have on your iPad?
What app should you
keep locker
combinations in?
What app do you keep
your flash cards in?
What battery percent
should your iPad be at
every morning?(2
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What website do you use
to access your math
book?
2 What app do you use if
you don't have all the
school issued apps?(2
Words)
4 How often should you
check edmodo?
5 What is another way to
access edmodo if you
don't have the app?
7 What is the app that all
students use to keep us
to date on school?
8 What app do you use to
mark down important
dates?
13 What app do you keep
your writing projects in?
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Entertainment
as recommended by the Black Cat News staff
Movies
Books
Inside Out
A Work In Progress
Apps & Games
Snapchat
The Perks of Being A
Wallflower
Dream Job
Chronicles of Nick series
Kik
Dairy Queen
Forza 6
Ride Along
Roar
Black Ops 3
The Benchwarmers
True Legend
CoC
Pixels
Blood Trail
Agar.io
Frozen
The Limit
Standing Ovation
The Hypnotists
Poltergeist (2015)
Evil Genius
The Longest Yard
Space Case
Jurassic World
Wonkenstein
The Martian
Minions
Miracle On Ice
The Fate of Ten
Bird
Dragon City
Super Mario Maker
Pinterest
Instagram
Madden Mobile
Madden 03
Library of Souls
Divergent
Game Changers
The Maze Runner
Harry Potter series
Underdogs
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Marianas Trench - Astoria
by Dani D.
Formed in 2001, Canadian musical foursome
Marianas Trench has been growing in popularity.
The biggest announcement? The release of their
newest album, Astoria.
The band’s frontman Josh Ramsay shared in
a behind-the-scenes video specific details about
how the album came to be.
“I had been in a depression for the past two
years,” Ramsay shares. “I was engaged to the love of
my life.We were growing and growing together as a
band. Everything was just perfect. But then, things
quickly went downhill.
The wedding was cancelled, and my mother became very ill… I had writer’s block. I
couldn’t write. I couldn’t write… anything. And, in January [2015], I was diagnosed with
gallstones and pancreatitis, and so I was hospitalized for several months.
But then, while I was in the hospital, suddenly, all of the ideas for the album came to
me at once. I started writing and writing and I was almost afraid that I wouldn’t be able to
write everything down. It was as if my slump had been broken.
I decided to base the whole album off of [19]80’s movie soundtracks, and my favorite
[80’s] movie from my childhood was The Goonies, and The Goonies took place in Astoria, and
so that’s how I got the name, Astoria.
And so, since the whole album was based off the 80’s, I asked myself how I would’ve
approached the concept if it was the 80’s. We only used instruments that are from the 80’s
or older, and we only used recording equipment that would’ve been available in the 80’s.”
Bandmates Mike Ayley, Ian Cassleman, and Matt Webb backed up the idea, and worked
together on the album with Josh’s input.
“He’s a real artist,” Ayley says. “I’ve never met a man with as muh determination as
him.”
Matt also shares his thoughts about Josh. “It it wasn’t for Josh, we wouldn’t be where
we are today.”
Ramsay recorded the entire album in his apartment and toured despite his health
issues. Astoria was released October 23 of this year, and the boys are going on the “Hey You
Guys!! Tour” this November. Their music is available on iTunes, spotify, and Pandora.
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School Guidance Counselor: Mr. Lang
By, Samantha K.
What does a school counselor actually do?
We talk to kids about personal, social, and academic conflicts.
Do you ever help the principal? All the time, but I’m cool with it.
Would you consider yourself as the “Vice Principal?” Sometimes, but no.
Why did you become a guidance counselor? I wanted to become an engineer, but one of my former
high school teachers said I should become a guidance counselor.
Since you’re the guidance counselor, who do you go to for advice?
I talk to myself because I give myself the best advice.
When is your birthday? 10-17-68
Where did you grow up? Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
What is your favorite color? clear
What type of cereal would you be and why? Fruity Pebbles because I’m crazy…
Who do you like better, Tom or Jerry? Jerry the cat
Mickey and Minnie Mouse or Donald and Daisy Duck? Mickey and Daisy
What are some of your hobbies?
camping, making salsa, spending time with family, and
procrastinating
What is your favorite food?
Pizza or Steak. I like a lot of food.
What is the strangest thing you have eaten?
A cannibal sandwich (raw meat).
What was the last picture you took?
A selfie of my Batman mustache.
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Water by Kara G.
Did you know water is about 60% of your body
weight? Water is so important that every system of
your body depends on it. Water flushes out bad
toxins in your major organs and it also keeps your
bowels functioning efficiently. Water is so
important that you would only survive about three
days without it. Also, keep in mind that on some
days you might have to drink more water than on
others. For example, when you are sick, when you
are going to be doing intense exercises, and when
it is a hot/humid day. In conclusion, water is a
VERY crucial necessity to all forms of life.
Survey Question: We asked the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this question: On
an average school day (from when you wake up until you go to bed) how
much water do you drink? Use this bottle (see picture) as a reference.
One bottle of water is 16.9 oz.
6th grade results6th
Boys
Girls
30
22.5
15
7.5
0
Less Than 1 Bottle
2 Bottles
4 Bottles
More Than 5 Bottles
17
7th Grade Results
Boys
Girls
20
15
10
5
0
Less Than 1 Bottle
2 Bottles
4 Bottles
More Than 5 Bottles
8th Grade Results
:
Boys
Girls
30
22.5
15
7.5
0
Less Than 1 Bottle
2 Bottles
4 Bottles
More Than 5 Bottles
Resources: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
http://www.livescience.com/32320-how-long-can-a-person-survive-without-water.html
http://smcoltd.ru/wp-signup.php?new=blog.lili.farm
http://www.dasani.com
https://learn.flexport.com/import-water-bottles/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dolphin_in_water,_Boca_Raton.jpg
18
Unity Projects
created by 8th
graders
Kindness Quilt
made in A/A
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