December 6, 2019

The Weekly Tea

Slate Hill Student Newspaper

Weekly Dose of Internet Elijah Pineda

1: The Parrot fish: The parrot fish has a unique behavioral adaptation. The behavioral adaptation is where the parrot fish makes a bubble around it when it is sleeping to protect it from blood sucking muukas. But if the parrot fish makes the bubble over a sharpish rock, the bubble can pop and the fish would be exposed.

2: Flamingo: Flamingos are pretty cool birds. I mean they’re tall, they’re pink, but not all of them are pink. The reason for this is because Flamingos only turn pink because the food they eat. For example, Flamingos usually eat shrimp which is pink which turns them pink. So if you would like to keep a flamingo home and give it other food than shrimp, it would stay the color it was when it was born. Which is gray.

3: Crystal Quartz Cave: Yes, Crystal Quartz Caves actually do exist. But they are very rare to find. For instance, some caves contain 45-70 feet quartz attached to one side of it.

4: IC 1101: IC 1101 is the biggest thing known in the universe. I don’t know for sure, but I think it is a huge cloud in our observable universe. Scientists say that there are probably way bigger things than just IC 1101.

5: Planet X??: Planet X is a known planet that I’m not so sure about. Apparently, on youtube there is a strange myth that a planet called Planet X. It is said that it is the furthest planet from the sun. No one knows if it is an inner planet, or an outer planet. I personally do not believe this myth but some people do. I recommend you to look this up on youtube because it is pretty interesting.

6: Vanta Black: Vanta Black is the blackest black in the world. Vanta Black is a color that absorbs about 70% of all light around it. There is also another color called Vanta Black 2.0. This color absorbs about 90% of light around it. Scientists are trying to make a Vanta Black 3.0 to absorb 100% of light but that might take a very long while to make. cdk

And the beat goes on… Do You Like Bunnies, Llamas Or By: Anna Sturtz Sharks By: Rosie E. And Heather P. This week we will be The results are in. talking about a band Bunnies : 7 called Twenty One Llamas : 10 Pilots. You may have Sharks : 7 Looks like Llamas win this one. heard of them but if you haven’t they are an alternative pop or indie band. Also they are not PILOTS and they're are not 21 I promise!

Three of their most popular songs are “Stressed Out,” “Heathens,” and “Ride.” Three of my favorite songs are “heavydirtysoul,” “Lane Boy,” and “Car Radio.” That’s it. Byeeee!

Next up: Pokemon videogames all day vs. snow day all week!

It's Christmas Do you like going to By Kaylee Matias school? ♡You might be asking why By: Elena Sherin (Grade 6)

I’m writing about Christmas. Julianne: Kind of because I'm really excited so I’m going it can be boring.. to ask the newspaper club what Lexi: Depends on the they are going to do for day and time. Christmas!!!!!♡ Rosie: Yes because I like

learning. Me: What are you doing for Heather: Yes because I xmas? like the teachers.

Me: Yes and No because Fernanda: I'm going to have I like some things and mexican food and maybe go to not other things. colorado! Cayson: Sometimes like Alexis:Idk? the day before Thanksgiving break I will Pamela:EAT COOKIES!! want to go to school. Laasya:Put up a Xmas tree and maybe have pizza Most people replied with yes/they do like going to Miss Kokey:I’m going to bake a school a lot. million zillion cookies and go to different xmas parties with my Thank you to all of the people I was able to family and cousins.

interview!

Okay that is it for my article about xmas. Warrior Dogs

By: Linley Thomas

Part 2 “The what now?” Suddenly, a silver, brown, and white Border Collie came toward the dog and I. “Hello, pup. I see you met Graystripe. I’m Starpaw, leader of the StarClan. You are a very good fighter.” She said. “Thanks?” I said. “Starpaw, don’t ask him. He does not have warrior blood.” Said a warrior German Shepherd. Starpaw glared at the warrior and said, “Tigerpaw! We don’t NEED warrior blood! Too many warriors have died lately!” Tigerpaw looked as dry as a desert with eyes glowing black and his cinnamon and white coat shining in the sun. “Anyway, pup, would you like to be a part of the StarClan?” Asked Starpaw. “Um… sure.” I said. I saw Graystripe's ears go up and I knew it was the right choice. “Graystripe, show…” “Ghost.” I say, introducing myself. “Oh no! Not Ghost! You look like a… Whitepaw?” “Yes! Whitepaw’s an AMAZING name for him! He’s a black lab with white paws!” Exclaimed Graystripe. I saw the husky's eyes spark in awe. “Let’s go to the camp. Graystripe, if you could lead him to the apprentice den.” “Okay, ma’am.” Graystripe dashed ahead of Starpaw and Tigerpaw. I ran after him and caught up. “Can you imagine your WARRIOR name! Starpaw tells you in your first day as an apprentice. Mine is dumb.” Graystripe said. “What is it?” I ask. “Um… Grayclaw.” “That’s cool.” “No it’s not. Here we are, home.” I had not realized that we had gone through a forest tundra into a large clearing with many other dogs.

To be continued…

How To Do Origami By Elijah Pineda

Hey I'm Elijah but you can call me E. I posted some articles series before, but this is going to be my first one officially. I had some other ones but I didn't really go through with them. if this one pans out it might actually turn into a series. So what I'm going to be doing is posting origami how to .so if you see me in the hallway just tell me if you like it or not, I'll put in a picture to show you what I look like I'm usually wearing the same coat .By the way these origami designs are not by me.

What Did You Do For Thanksgiving? By: Marlee Baldwin

Mrs.Osgood: I traveled to see my family then came back to see my husband’s family.

Ms.Ewing: I had an early Thanksgiving with my son and his girlfriend and my daughter, I also watched the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Mrs.Moffit and Mrs.Endicott: Cooking, eating, and watching football!

Ms.Mowery: I went to Pennsylvania to visit my mother, in her nursing home.

Where The Flowers Grow Part Six

A Poem By Laasya Shrikari Valasala Author’s Note To Reader: Do NOT use this poem as an informational source!

Stars and planets and great big black holes take me to the place where the magnolias grow That only the magnolias know They are beautiful snow white flowers That drip a muddy brown in showers Grow on the largest pale barked trees Encompassed in velvety pale green leaves That bloom for the days of early spring When the breeze blows and the birds sing When thin leaves’ stubs grow on trees’ limbs And most things grow but gardeners trim The magnolia grows few nights and few days And everyone comes out and children play Under the magnolia’s sprawling branches People have picnic with an assortment of ranches