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school does. But I will admit that there is no other place that I would rather spend my elementary school years.

Our school also has some Made in St. Sylvester Land Specialties. Operation Kindness

We represent OPERATION KINDNESS near and far. Near; We go downtown and hand out $5 Tim Horton’s gift cards to the unfortunate. Far; we raise and donate money to buy supplies for kids in Kenya. Not only that but we keep in contact with them. We learn and live the Catholic Graduate Expectations: a Discerning Believer; an Effective Communica- tor; a Creative, Reflective, and Ho- listic thinker; a Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner; a Collaborative Contributor; a Caring Family Member; a Respon- sible Citizen. Beyond the Classroom

St. Sylvester school loves going outside of the box to make learning “different than reading from a textbook” and to stimulate students’ minds to make them feel more interested. BTC is all about curriculum based trips - SickKids’ Hospital, The Globe and Mail, and Google, to name just a few. Unlike a field trip where you forget about what you have learned the next day, we reflect on our Small school… learning over a few days, and create a final artifact - like this newspaper that you’re reading right now – in- spired by our time at the Globe and Mail. The final artifact is a creation of our learning over the days we By: Erika, Diana, Nilayah and Carmen were at our destination. Learning Big heart. not only from paper but also from real life experience is key to helping Leadership team – absolutely (and defending lip sync us be engaged in our learning. We Our school. champs at Camp Olympia) can apply our learning to our future Eco Team (Gold 3 years in a row and going for platinum studies and lives. I am so grateful for Our community. this year) this program and to the dedication School choir - growing and gaining accolades every time being put into piloting this amazing Our home. they perform. experience.

St.Sylvester is a small school. I am not going to lie and say that Drama opportunities from the many plays we perform ( To wrap it up, St. Sylvester is an it isn’t, but I can say that the things we do here will blow all the Remembrance Day, Keeping the Christ in Christmas, What amazing place for both friends, other competition away. a Lot of Garbage and a HUGE event coming soon) family, and staff alike. We have such a supportive community, Most schools have sports teams. Many schools have eco teams, And even a running club at our school. phenomenal teachers, and a very choirs and maybe even leadership teams. But for a school of 180, persistent principal. Sylvester stands we’ve got it all. There is something different for each and every one of us out so much from other schools and here, and that’s what makes it unique. And in no way it has so much potential to pave the Sports teams - check (and pennants galore) possible am I trying to brag and show off everything our way for a new era of learning in all schools - just like how a shining star can guide children step by step towards their bright future! Parents Guide to 6ix Slang Kneh eh, pull up… You know what, it’s ok, I get you… Hey parents, have you been Normal Person: I devoured that steak… Yo is that your shordy? You pay for my bills? noticing your kids talking Toronto Manz: Yo, I NYAMD that steak You dunno her name is Stephaney. You’re weak… in a sort of mutated, FAM! alien like way? Well rest That’s your new car? NO WAY! Toronto Translation… assured, they aren’t speak- Normal Person: You’re a really dumb, I bought it with my mother’s credit Yo a man can’t swing my documents? By: Narek ing in code. They’re young kid. card… I’m not feeling that, still… just speaking Toronto Toronto Manz: Eh yo waste yute, you’re Can you give me $1000 then? Yo send the man the sheetaz G Slang, and today I will help you trans- a bean! No way, don’t try that with me… I’m even moving still… late all that non-sense to better under- Your not trying to pass the man the stand it… Now we will have a conversation Toronto Translation… sheetaz one time? Today’s article of 6ix Slang, will be ana- between two people from Toronto Yo! That’s ur whip!? PHFFF TEST You put food on the table for my lyzing different sentences and and two normal people… DRIVE!! family eh? comparing them to their Toronto I got dat from my dukes credit card… It’s soft I see you… Counter parts. Toronto Slang Hey there, what’s going on? Can u bless me a G den? You pay my bills, right? originated from the islands but over Can I come and talk to you? Nah, nah you’re trying to trap manz… That’s light, time, has changed, and it all started in Yeah sure, come over here… You’re a wasteman… the heart of Scarborough. Let’s begin Is that your girlfriend? Can you give me my papers? with some easy sentences… You bet it is, her name is Stephaney. Im not doing it… Can you please give me my paper? Normal Person: Pardon me? Toronto Translation… I’m still not doing it… Toronto Manz: What are manz Yo what’s popping dog? You can’t do it this one time? SAYING?! Can manz reach? You feed me and my family? When is logic no longer a factor in arguments? When you’re Here’s a riddle: arguing with your parents! We’ve all gone we can all relate to - you make your child know that like to say about 75% of the time parents have a brand deal with through this arguments. And every time I they are wrong on whatever they’ll respond by repeating the YouTube. Gosh, the amount of before. And get into an argument, it’s like you’re arguing about (even same thing, just in a sarcastic, times they’ve said that I love what is “this” living through Final Destina- if its not about money). Oh, and somewhat sassy tone. THE YouTube more than them is im- exactly? It’s tion 1, 2 ,3 and 4 because each your dad bought you a teddy STRESSES! measurable! By: Reginald Cruz our time, it’s the same thing and bear on your 3rd birthday? Parents have that one line that parents. each time I’m trying to escape Well get ready to hear about it Number 2: makes us feel guilty. That one Whether you’re 12 or 21, 9 or death! when you’re arguing on where Unnecessary line they drop in every single 90, we’ve all had some sort of I’ve decided to break down to move out! They just got to argument. It’s like hearing Lil parent figure in out lives. That arguments into many different make like Elsa and let it go! Comments/ Not-So- Wayne saying “Young Mulahhh means we’ve all had our fair key elements, and today, I will And I know what you’re think- Awesome One-liners Baby”, because you hear it share of heated, useless, be discussing two of them. ing…” I’m a smart person! I’ve every time. And no matter how irrelevant, pointless arguments done a lot of things for my par- much they abuse that one line, that are usually unproductive. ents! So I’ll just do the same The last straw. The ultimate it still works. So what’s the point of this Number 1: Invoices thing to them!” trump card. The key to victory. But, with all that said…parents, article then? Well, my purpose So you decide to pull a, “Oh The awesome one-liner before we know that whatever you do for this article is to expose Any time I argue with my par- yeah! What about the time I set blowing up a parent bomb for us is for our own good and parents. From their white lies ents, they will bring up every up the Google Home Mini? Or right in front of your son or that you love us just as much as and misconceptions they try single thing they have sacri- the time I hooked up your iP- daughter. Whatever it is… it’s we love you. And we acknowl- to feed you like, the cold is ficed for me or bought me. And hone to the internet?!” ANNOYING! Whether it’s a, “I edge all your sacrifices that what will make you sick to their I will let you know that there And then you realize… those know that this is just a hotel for you’ve made for us so thank similar tactics they use in argu- are no time limits on these statements don’t work the other you” or “I know you love your you for that too. ments - parents have a lot to purchases. It’s like a “Get Out way around. Sometimes, I think videos more than us” or even “I I would like to point out that spill. of Jail FREE” card but you have that parents cannot accept any am just a slave” comment. Hon- this article wouldn’t be needed Let’s start off with something unlimited uses and as a bonus, valid point made by a child. I’d estly, I’m starting to think my if you just cited your sources!

Anime… Parents vs Kids: Not For Everyone The Everlasting Battle When you put a and the dialogue do not match, I understand are my legal guardian(s). blame me for all the things that group of peo- at all. So, I decided to switch that you have Technically having a job, pay- you have to do regarding my ple who are to the Japanese version. While had a long day. ing the taxes, making the growing up. very watching the Japanese version, I understand meals, and keeping the house 3. It’s your parenting. passionate my eyes died a little after every that you are clean is what you are supposed By Rathika about some- episode. The subtitles are not By: Anonymous tired. I under- to do. I have always been told YOU are the ones who have thing together BIG ENOUGH!!! The next student (under the stand that you raised me since birth. So it’s parent witness that I need to get good grades they tend to talk about it a lot, problem were the fillers. Fillers protection plan) are stressed. to get a job. As my parents and YOUR parenting that has turned in this case my friends are very are episodes that don’t contrib- What I don’t an ADULT you should have me into who I am today. NOT passionate about… anime. So, ute to the main plot - it starts understand is why you aren’t a job. You should be paying social media. NOT my friends. when the majority of my friends a whole new plot. I’m fine with seeing that I’m stressed out too! taxes because you get money And NOT my alleged attitude. are having the time of their lives watching a few episodes like Our parents are busy and I get from your job to do the taxes. Do I sometimes get a bit an- talking about anime, I’m usually that, but when it takes up the that. They have a job; they have You don’t have to make meals gered/frustrated/aggravated? sitting there quietly like a total whole season, that’s when I’m taxes to pay; and above all … for me. As a Gr. 8 I know how to Yes. But it’s because I don’t loser, yay. done with the show. Or when an they have us to take care of (no cook. After all, you my parents see why you guys are getting so episode airs and it ends with a offence). But what really gets did teach me this. And I have mad at me!! I don’t know what First of all - what is anime? cliffhanger and the next episode me aggravated is when my mom been trying to keep the house it’s like to be a parent. I’m not It’s basically Japanese cartoons is a filler, I can’t even explain or dad (mainly my mom to be clean. But you buy so much going to lie and say that I know that have invaded North Amer- the anger. honest) says; stuff that we don’t need, that what you guys go through every single day, but I do know that ica along with K-pop, but we “I have been working all day. I there is so much dust right when you get home, you won’t get into that. Anime has One thing I really hate about have to pay the taxes, I have to collecting on-on everything don’t go off and release all your been around for decades, from things that turn into a national feed you, I pay for your educa- really! Dragon Ball Z to Pokemon to phenomenon, or a worldwide tion, I give you everything you cooped up anger at your kid for ask for, and I have to keep the the littlest of things! Naruto (there’s so much more). phenomenon, is the fans. These 2. You are the ones that decided house clean! The least you can But now it’s everywhere. fans are the craziest people you to be parents. will ever meet. If you start talk- do is wash your dishes!” I love my parents. I really do. I appreciate everything they Some people who love anime ing badl y about anime, 100% a I love my mom and dad, really a little too much are probably whole bunch of people are going I should wash my dishes. It’s do for me, but sometimes I quite easy to do and I know do. But the last time I checked just got to rant out all of my reading this and thinking “she to start attacking you and peo- I didn’t sway your decision in doesn’t know anything about ple act as if anime is what their where my parents are com- feelings to someone and you ing from. But, there are multi- any way for you to have me. So, fabulous readers are the (very) anime” and you are sort of right. lives run on. When I see this it you knew what you were get- I’ve tried! Trust me, I have tried gets me upset because if I “fan- ple things in the phrase above unlucky people who are going -which every child seems to ting into when you gave birth to be reading my rants. See you to watch anime because of my girled” over a show like they to this wonderful creation (Jk, friends, but it doesn’t work for are, people would freak out. know-that don’t make sense. next time. jk. Even if I am fabulous). So Eds note: Parents, time for a me. First of all, I can’t watch the Look I get it, all these people technically, you can’t exactly dubbed versions of anime - it’s love anime, but please...just 1. You are older than me and rebuttal too weird!! The lip movements tone it down. A Beginner’s Guide to K-POP Haven’t you Only a few of these beautiful is relevant, unique, and looked at a k- creatures exist in the world, and amazing! I’ll be honing on one pop fan and I just happened to research their group for now since I don’t thought “ deep dark secrets. want to overload you with too Wow, they’re much new k-pop context. By Mitzi crazy.” Well As you probably know, there’s I’m here to tell more than one k-pop band/ KPOP WORD OF THE DAY you that we aren’t. Once you’ve group. So each group has a Maknae/Maknae line been sucked into this vortex, you thing that they call their fans. can’t ever go back. Though you For example Justin Bieber’s MEANING: The youngest mem- probably can’t even understand fans call themselves the be- ber of the group. The them, the music tells a story that liebers. BTS calls their fans maknae line means the young- you could never express in Eng- A.R.M.Y. Same thing different est MEMBERS of the group. In lish. Could you imagine if K- language. I would also like to this case Jungkook is the pop was replaced by Russian or point out the maknae. Members: Jamaican Music? Don’t get me clothing they wear. From Jungkook - Maknae different themes or just Jin - Oldest in the Group wrong, both of those types of Editor’s Note: My sources tell Namjoon/RM -Leader music are awesome but would amazing plots. The themes can me that Mitzi is one awesome Jhope - Main Dancer bring something completely dif- go from cute, edgy and chill. Kpop performer so stay tuned Jimin/Chim Chim - Main Vocal ferent to the table. And plus….. Anything you can imagine! for her own group soon! V/ Taehyung - Lead Vocal That’s some reasons why k-pop Suga/ Yoongi - Main Rapper THE VISUALS ON POINT! Want to get your teen to listen? Read on!

Any parent who has the take away their time wasters. At this point flipped, and your cute little kid turns into never did it either and look at how wonderful honor to raise they have no option other than to do home- a sassy, ungrateful brat that wants noth- cool you are now! Hmm, that might an ungrateful, sassy work. Unless they want to sit around and do ing to do with you. If you haven’t gotten get your kid thinking! teenager knows the strug- nothing all night, that is. Once they are fin- the message already nagging them is just gle of trying to get them ished what they need to do for homework counter-productive and will make them Tip # 4. Bribe them – candy, ice By Aiden to do their you can give back their evil, life sucking, want to do homework even less. Nag- cream, screen time for a whole day. homework. Here are a brain cell killing time wasters back. ging them to do homework is about the Give us a reason to do it. few pointers on how to get your precious same as walking into a hibernating bear’s little angel to finally listen to you: Tip #2 – Don’t nag them. The only thing cave, yelling and screaming while wav- Tip # 5. When all else fails, just do it that bothers a teenager more than a dead ing around a bag of flaming hot Cheetos. for them. Sure we won’t learn Tip #1- Take away their time wasters. We phone and a broken charger, is being DO NOT DO IT! anything - but it’ll be done and all know that most of the time, teenagers nagged by their parents. One thing that problem solved! have their faces buried into their (what my every parent should know, is that when it Tip #3 . Do some reverse psychology. dad likes to call them) time wasters. After comes to homework, if you nag your kids Convince them that you think it’s really This has been just one student’s look your break from your kids (school) give to do it, they will react like you just kicked cool that they don’t want to do home- at ways to get homework done! them an hour or so to waste time and then their puppy. All of a sudden a switch is work. When YOU were a kid, YOU

For all these years, Recent studies from the Sylvester we’ve been lied to! Institute of Technology say that Scientists have been there’s a much different reason. “From telling us that the the dawn of time, the world was all The Real sky is blue black and white. Everyone had lived By Clara because why? their life that way, until a magical wiz- “The molecules in ard named ‘Crandolf the Fabulous’ the air scatter blue light from the sun was summoned through a dazzling more than they scattered light dur- tri-rainbow. He then flew across the Reason Why?! ing the day.” That’s the answer you’ll whole world, spreading his majestic get from every scientist around the colour everywhere. Unfortunately, world, right? Well, that’s all a lie. Crandolf had coloured the sky an orange so saturated, it was practically neon.”

“Like many artists, he tried to fix his mistake. ‘A little splash of purple, a drop of green, maybe even a spot of turquoise.’ After spending almost a decade trying to change the way the sky looked, he decided he was finished, and left the sky a light blue.”

Many citizens were caught in a rage, because scientists are the people we trust to give us the correct information. The famous scientist Bill Nye just lost his show because citizens accused him of supporting the old “blue sky” the- ory.

This new discovery has left the world scratching their heads over what else scientists could’ve been lying about… Is the world really round? Are animals really incapable of human speech? Will the world ever know the answer to these questions? Fear not? The Crack News team at St. Sylvester will uncover these and more mysteries for you. Stay tuned… Top 3 Awesome and Clean Games of 2K17

in games. Cost (excluding in game purchases): ics, sound effects and challenges makes positioning and reflexes, players are It’s free the concept sound appealing right? trying to score in their opponent’s Well, in net in the period of 5 minutes. If the This multiplayer game is like an ordinary Geometry Dash, there is a catch. Once match goes longer, sudden death card game, only with a twist! It revolves a player runs straight into say a spike occurs when the next goal to be By Carmen, Moms and Dad, if you’re or a wall, you die (gore free) and have scored will determine the winner. Sabinus and around fantasy and the previous Warcraft looking for a video game that to restart from the beginning. Ouch! This game also includes different Jeevan won’t have you cringing or installment. To win in matches, players can use various cards and spells to defeat their Imagine crashing over a million times! modes revolving around basketball running to the school social Well, that’s what makes the game so and ice hockey. This game costs worker for tips on how to cure your child opponent by reducing their health to zero before they lose! It’s all about planning successful and fun! It’s the feeling, “Oh, roughly $16-$20, which is a good from becoming an aggressive demon…. I died… But it’s okay! I’ll keep on try- price for such a fun and competitive then we got the games for you. when to use what card at what time. Best of all, this isn’t a pay to play game - paying!” that sparks motivation. Geometry game! Time for a… TEST DRIVE!! And kids, don’t worry, we’re not taking Dash has over 18 levels, has collect- your fun away – just giving you some ing to access more decks of cards is totally optional, so therefore this is a free game to ible figures, has unique soundtracks to All in all, clean games are loads of options. Try it – I promise it’s better than download, has touchscreen and com- fun. This marks the end of family and Broccoli. play! Now, excuse me, but I need to launch a fireball at my opponent. STAND BACK! puter compatibility and is free of cost! friend bickering of who’s the best at Let’s jump to the beat! what game! Now people can finally Today, we’ll list the top 3 amazing and enjoy their time playing whichever overpowered clean games (no violence, 2. Geometry Dash game against one another. Each of weapons or swear words) for all consoles, Creator: Robert Topala 3. Rocket League these games provide something new PC and Mobile. Now buckle your seatbelt, Platform: Pc and Mobile Creator: Psyonix to everyone and there’s no doubt that and be ready as we are taking a trip into the Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Platform: Xbox, Ps4 and PC clean games are better than violent gaming world! Recommendation: For people who have Overall Rating: 4/5 ones in terms of what has been “dif- patience, enjoy playing games with music Recommendation: People who like ferent” in the experience and what and those who enjoy endless games with soccer and/or racing with cars new things have been picked up (for 1. Hearthstone: trial & error. Cost (excluding in game purchases): $16- example in Rocket League, the game Heroes of Warcraft Cost (excluding in game purchases): It’s $20 teaches you the principle of soccer.) Creator: Blizzard Entertainment free Platform: PC and Mobile Who said that cars and soccer can’t go Thank us later when you grow up as Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Okay, a square jumping up and down together? Well, in Rocket League, play- a respectful person, (not a wicked Recommendation: Fantasy, Warcraft and/ an obstacle course may seem boring to ers are basically playing soccer but us- beast), who handles problems in a or card game lovers who like strategizing many, but trust me, adding music, graph- ing a rocket powered car! Using boosts, calm and collected manner. Ten Healthy Meals For The Holidays “I know I know. You’re getting ready for the holidays and you’re thinking I got two weeks to do nothing but sleep, eat and watch video games. But I got news for you. Unless you want to come back from the holidays feeling tired and grossed and totally zoned out (I know like EVERY Monday morning), I’ve got some suggestions for you Here are 10 meals that taste good but are also healthy:

By Austin L

Grilled Chicken Cutlets With Sum- Curried Egg Salad Sandwich Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfait Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles Avocado Whip mer Succotash

Cheddar Garlic Grits With Scrambled Tofu Chicken Burrito Egg-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes One-pan tomato spinach Fried Eggs With Avocado tortellini

If you ask me the tastiest one is the “Grilled Chicken Cutlets With Summer Succotash”. Here is the recipe:

Season 4 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total) with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through (about 3-4 minutes), turning once. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add in 1 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed; 1/2 cup corn; and 1-pint grape tomatoes.

I can barely write about it without salivating. I’m HUNGRY!!! These meals are good and most likely your children will love them. And if they don’t… tell them God, Santa Claus, or Mr. Fernandes is watching! Top 10 Shows/Movies to Watch over Christmas Break

Two glorious Every episode is guaranteed to make you 9.Your Lie in April - Ooooh weeks off laugh. Even the theme song gets me happy! 6. The Land Before Time - boy, prepare the tissues people. This from school Also having a good sitcom with you comes Now we’re taking a turn to a brighter, anime is a beautifully told story about and what very handy when you watch a horror movie more prehistoric movie… The Land Be- a boy, whose aspirations of pursuing will you do and can’t forget anything! fore Time! I. Love. This. Movie. Ever piano are crushed after his teacher/ By Reg and with your since I was a kid, Land Before Time was mother dies from an illness. Then Rathika time? Clean your room? 3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Witty, always an amazing movie for me. The one day he meets a girl who’s so full Why? That mould is doing Goofy, loveable and awesome are just characters are small, tiny, adorable dino- of life and humour and… just… ba- just fine thanks. Read a book? Well sure - some words I would use to describe Brook- saurs, each with many quirks. All main sically everything that he’s missing especially because Diana and Adejah have lyn Nine-Nine. This is the only sitcom, in characters are relatable some way and in his life. And from that moment on, given us 10 top choices. Play on your which I hate none of the characters. One that’s what I love about this work of art. both their lives changed. Watching device? Well you would if your parents difference between this and Friends is that Perfect for the entire family! this was an emotional roller coast- hadn’t confiscated it ….again. See my edi- in Friends I have hated all of the charac- er. Some moments could make you torial for my thoughts on that one! When ters at some point in time(but I still love 7. Fairy Tail - Don’t worry anime cheerful, other moments are very all else fails, stay up into the wee hours of them). All of the characters in Brooklyn lovers, I didn’t forget you. Fairy Tail is relatable and some could even make morning binging on tv. Nine-Nine will find their ways in your met- an action-packed, funny and all in all just you sad. If you’re into this kinda There are many TV shows and movies on aphorical heart. a very good anime. This masterpiece is stuff I HIGHLY suggest watching it. Netflix, some good and some downright definitely one anime you do NOT want terrible. It’s just so hard to choose just one 4. Jessica Jones - This show is ma- to miss out on. It has the perfect com- 10. Stranger Things - Sav- movie or show to binge watch, so if you ture audience. For the record I watched this bination of fight scenes that’ll keep you ing best for last! Creating Stranger have ever wondered “What should I watch with my cousins and sisters who are the le- on your toes, romantic ships that’ll keep Things was the best decision Netflix on Netflix?” You’ve come to the right gal age. I also covered my eyes and they you fangirl/boying and deep story arcs ever made… EVER. It takes place in place! skipped the “scenes,” but other than that, that make the plot just that much better. 1983 and the story revolves around this show was so… indescribable. It’s a lit- 4 boys and one of them goes miss- tle gritty, with dark humor, and some ac- 8. The Parent Trap - This movie ing, but it’s not just your average kid- 1. Gilmore Girls - This show… is tion. I was hooked on from the start. is just REMARKABLE! It has a good napping… there’s something more, just so… AMAZING! I fell in love with mix of humours moments and some what’s the word… Supernatural. The Loreali and Rory Gilmore (the main two 5. How To Get Away With “suspenseful” moments that keep you cast is just PHENOMENAL!!! The leads) because of their quick and witty hu- Murder - This show messed with my wondering as well. The plot is about two kids actors are just so believable and mor. This show is about a single mother brain a lot! It gets a little repetitive, but it twin girls who meet each other at camp, can pull off such emotional perfor- and her daughter throughout her teenage still manages to keep you on the edge of but here’s the twist… they don’t know mances that some adult actors can’t. and college years. This show has every- your chair. How To Get Away With Mur- that they’re twins. They have differences The plot is well thought out and eve- thing from humor to drama and it’s family der will make you frustrated, cry, you will in their lives and their similarities and rything about it, from its massive oriented! question why you can’t stop watching this they both agree to switch roles and their and friendly fan base to its amazing show, and of course having the biggest lifestyles. This movie is a good slice of scenes... Stranger Things takes the 2. Friends - One of the best sitcoms urge to punch each and every character in life and is fun for the whole family. cake for this list. that has ever hit miniature, at-home silver the face because of something stupid they screen. Friends brings together 6 differ- have done. But you’ll love each and every ent types of people and humor to the table. second of it. A Parent’s Guide to YouTube

By Ethan YouTube. The biggest MOM ASKING ME WHAT IT IS! If you’re music streaming plat- a parent playing online video games, IT IS form in the world. Your kids most like- LIKE THE FEELING OF SOMEONE TELL- ly watch it on a daily basis. From en- ING YOU TO PAUSE AN ONLINE GAME! tertainment to documentaries, there’s I don’t understand why people don’t get that a whole lot YouTube has to offer. Kids you can’t pause an online video game. spend most of their online time on YouTube. But what do parents want to You can not miss out on a week of YouTube. watch? If you like funny challenges, go It would be like all the movies on Netflix be- check out BuzzFeed or more specifi- ing removed and replaced. There is so much cally, The Try Guys from BuzzFeed. If drama going on too. The drama is pretty much you want to learn things, you could irrelevant but it is fun to watch. If you’re in- go check out National Geographic for terested, look up Drama Alert. It’s a channel some documentaries.Your kids are go- based on the drama that happens on You- ing to be watching people like Wolfi- Tube. Drama is one of the main rea- eRaps, Roman Atwood, PewDiePie etc. sons your kid most likely watches You may enjoy those people, but you it. probably won’t get any of the jokes they So now you know practically everything make. If you just can’t find anything on about YouTube. Please go watc things… the home page. You could just search for your child’ sake! keywords like “funny” or “James Bond”. YouTube holds practically everything you wish to watch.

Why am I even writing about parents watching YouTube? I’M TIRED OF MY Top 5 shows that you’re missing out on

As a person who watches 2. Adventure time: This show has support you to keep on doing your best. movie was a part of my childhood lots and lots of cartoons, a lot of comedy, romance, action and so So, to the people who loooooooove ani- and I keep on re-watching it since anime, and TV shows, I’d much more! I grew up watching this and up me, and love genres like fantasy, magic, the animation is so beautiful and be a pretty great person to to now, I still watch it. P.s I still fangirl over action, drama and all those things, this it’s honestly one of the best movies ask recommendations on Finn. The show also shows great friendship show is a good one for you. I have ever seen. Plot: 10-year-old By Ashlayanne what shows to watch. between Finn and Jake. There’s obviously Chihiro and her parents stumble upon lots of villains in this show, but, Finn and 4. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: A a seemingly abandoned amusement I almost never sleep due Jake always save the day! show that broke my heart. This show, park. After her mother and father are to me, watching shows all day! Even on is a really sad one. It’s based on Tokyo, turned into pigs, Chihiro meets the the weekdays. I’d go straight to watching 3. Fairy tail: This show has a total where there was an earthquake and 2 mysterious Haku, who explains that shows. I obviously do my homework, so, of 277 episodes! And I, being the binge- siblings were out to see some robots in the park is a resort for supernatural no worries! watcher of every show, finished all of it! a convention. Everything was ruined beings who need a break from their This show had me crying so much. But - buildings, houses, pavements and a time spent in the earthly realm, and Here are 5 shows that I’ve watched and also, made me laugh till I ran out of breath. lot more. A lot of people died during that she must work there to free her- were totally top notch: This show has people with magic and actual the earthquake since rocks were falling self and her parents. For those who dragons! My favourite mythical creatures! down and buildings started to demolish. like shows like these, then, I totally 1. Voltron: Legendary defender: Although I’d recommend this to people This show, isn’t famous but as I watched recommend you to watch this. This show can be found on Netflix, It was aged 11 and above only. I actually finished it, I took an interest. It showed me how actually a remake. Although, I haven’t this in a week. The reason why I would rec- you need to appreciate your siblings and If you need more shows to watch, watched the original version of it, I’d still ommend this anime is because, this anime always take care of them because you just talk to me because I watch so recommend this show since the show has has so many scenes that teach you about re- might not know what happens next. If many shows that I can’t even re- shown great friendship between 6 people. ality and people may think that it’s only for you like drama and suspense then, I rec- member half of them. But these were The show is also about saving people, hav- entertainment but it really isn’t. This show, ommend you to watch this show. just my top 5 shows! ing each other’s backs, action and many teaches you that, it’s okay to lose because more! It may not sound as interesting, but I you tried your best and even if you keep on 5. Spirited Away: It’s a movie but, can tell you that it’s a great show. failing, someone will reach out to you and IT’S AMAZINGGG! It even won an os- car award for best animated film! This Scarborough Food Finds Face it, we all enjoy a good aluminum cup. meal – especially if we don’t have to make it ourselves. Johnny’s Burgers - The best And there aren’t many pickier place to get a full sized burger with fries eaters than a girl/boy in Gr. and a pop. Johnny’s burgers are good By: Cameron 7/8. With that in mind, take because of the pricing and the food. a load off Moms and Dads. The most you would spend there for a No cooking for you tonight. burger is maybe $9 including the drink Just check out these guaranteed successes and fries. The best meal to get there is for meals out in Scarborough – the Mecca a cherry slushy with fries and a cheese of Food burger. I will unveil the hidden treasures of Scar- borough. Costco - free samples and their take- out food counter. Well, it is technically not a restaurant, but they serve food Chris Jerk - If you’re the kind of per- there too. If you are on a budget and son that likes a lot of flavour and spice, you want a cheap meal and great food, go better go to Chris Jerk. The best meal to to Costco and you can eat like a king. get there is the jerk poutine with a Grace Pineapple drink. It is awesome because it is Keep reading my food columns in the nearby and the restaurant is on Birchmount St. Sylvester school paper and you will and Huntingwood. never have to struggle again to choose dinner. Mandarin - the best place to get your guts filled with Chinese food. Mandarin is a Bon appétit buffet restaurant and it is good because the restaurant has many varieties. When you get there, start off with the fried rice with honey garlic spare ribs then, build your way up to the rest of your food. After dinner, I head for the dessert booth and I always get the crème brulée. That stuff is heaven in an Teachers Exposed…

Take all the information you know about our St.Sylvester staff and shove it out the window! Our ‘well admired’ re- By Nilayah Clarke porter broke down the wall to the truth. How our incredible, devoted and loyal staff have been hiding their history for years. Our well “reliable” Mrs. Ironside, Mr.Meli, and Mr.Fernandes. Warning: Staff, get ready to be exposed. Mr. Meli: Let’s start with our devoted, kind, and hi- larious teacher Mr.Meli. Also known as Brian Meli (bet you didn’t know that huh!) Mr.Meli was born in countryside of Can- ada, right from the start he was always a talented baker. Every time he entered in a baking competition he would always domi- nate. But he wanted more to life, to have the wonderful experience of teaching children. At the age of fourteen he ran away from home, and started his new teaching adventure in Toronto. Mrs. Ironside: Next is our very charming Mrs.Ironside. She grew up far,far away.In a land called Markham. She was a flexible little 6 year old. She did flips, rollovers and cartwheels. Ok now I’m making her sound like a dog... She’s not! As she grew older she was planning to become an Olympic star on the uneven bars. While she was doing a twist on the high bar...She fell and hurt her an- kle so bad she had to quit her career. Her olympic star career was over and now she turned to her degree in teaching. She decided it was for the greater good. Mr. Fernandes: So now, who we have all been waiting for! Mr.Fernandes! DUH DUH DUHHHH! You would think that there would be nothing special about his history right?, WRONG! Let’s take it a little further back when there was wind blowing in his luscious hair. Everyone wanted hair like him, but not just that. They wanted to dance like him. He was known as the dancing star. The one. The only. The Fernandes! It was third period of high school and he was showing off his dance moves; the crowd The secret life of the St. Sylvester Staff was surrounding him; his hair was flow- ing back and forth. Little did he know that Ever wondered what happens but fatigued, so I went outside antici- But that wasn’t the biggest sur- hair wouldn’t be there much longer. He in our school when that bell pating that the parking lot would be prise, on the stage… was Mr. went to do a headspin but when he got rings at three o’clock? What abandoned. But to my surprised the Meli hammering the drums, Mrs. back up the whole crowd just stopped, do the teachers do? One can parking lot was crowded. Stoner rocking the key board, Mr. dropped everything and stared. “What only assume that they’re sitting Noel strumming the electric gui- happened” he asked. Someone passed By: Erica M. around marking our home- That’s when I saw some skeptical look- tar and Mr. Fernandes, our belov- him a mirror and he looked and he saw work. Turns out that’s just ing guys unloading speakers out of a ed principal screaming into the nothing. And what do I mean by noth- what they wanted you to believe. Teachers van. They were heading for the gym! mic like there was no tomorrow! ing… I mean nothing on his head. After please sit back and relax while I unfold all I quietly ran to the gym door and I OH MY GOSH! They’re part of a that day he stopped dancing. The Fer- your secrets! stopped in my tracks, I heard loud rock rock band. You heard it here folks, nandes’ luscious hair was gone. It was too music blasting from the other side of the people we’ve been trusting for much pain dancing after that day. And I was really anxious to find out what hap- the gym door. I opened the door and 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, and every time he tried, he would just think pens when the bell signaled the kids to took a glimpse…It was dim with a dis- many months…Have been keep- of that moment he lost his hair. So after scram. So, I decided to stay back and see if co ball as the only source of light. There ing a secret the whole time! Their high school he changed his career to be a I can dig up some dirt from our “trustwor- they were - the entire school staff from love for ROCK AND ROLL! TEACHER! And then he became a thy” teachers. When the bell rang, I silently around the district dancing, laughing, PRINCIPAL! and carefully hid in the washroom making chatting and eating. sure no one followed me. I was determined Now that you know the start of the Syl- vester Staff’s Secret history, go run free, and tell your friends! And stay tuned for next issue’s ...TEACHERS EXPOSED! Words from your editors Any new endeavor is for the cost of publishing our paper (you We hope you enjoy your first read filled with challeng- are generous, humble and kind Mrs. Lee); of the Sylvester Shark Bite that tru- es, obstacles, break and our sponsors whose ads you can see ly shows school should go throughs, despair and inside. Please let our sponsors know you BEYOND the classroom elation. Sure, that may saw their ad as it makes our paper that sound dramatic, but our much more marketable. Lastly, our goal B. Meli and R. Fernandes first ever St. Sylvester was not to create a cute paper that you (Editors in Chief) School Newspaper had all of those jour- would support because you’re nice people neys are more. In the end, we are relieved, (although we do appreciate you buying it pleased, and excited to share the Inaugu- if that was your reason). Our goal was to ral edition of the Sylvester Shark Bite. We create a paper worthy of being read. The If you’d like a FREE copy of the Shark bite, we encourage you to hope you will take time to read through the Beyond the Classroom program immerses write a letter to the editor about any of the articles you’ve read. If articles that were chosen for this first edi- us in different organizations with the goal tion. The hope is that you, our readership, being authentic experiential learning, and your letter is published in our paper, you’ll get a free copy of the will be impressed enough to consider sub- the creation of final artifacts that reflect Shark bite and be entered into a draw for an Adult Small Shark scribing to our paper for future editions. If our learning. What better learning could Hoodie! Wow! Just for writing a letter?! we can get 50 subscribers, you can count we complete from the Globe and Mail than on seeing future editions of this paper. an official school newspaper complete with advertising revenue. We look forward to Send your letters to [email protected] Our thanks go to many people including your feedback and hope to publish some Sonali and Hannah from the Globe and letters to the editor in our next edition. Un- Mail for getting our journey started last til then, we wish you all a Merry Christmas July; Mrs. Theresa Lee for helping us pay and a 2018 filled with health and happiness. Teachers Exposed… BY the Minute!

Our world advances by yourself too. -Crunchy slime doing right and wrong! If you have the minute! A trend can But that’s just the little trends in the scary -Jiggly slime the greatest amount of likes and last a day, week, month world of Beauty. EYEBROWS! They’ve -The original followers in your school that either and for the lucky - a year. changed over the decade. In the 2000’s -Colour changing slime means you don’t know half of your So, I’m going to break you had to pluck your eye brows until followers or you’re very well liked… By Erika M. down what’s HOT and there was a little line of hair left. In 2015 Our fastest growing song trend is K-pop! But always think positive kids! Social what’s NOT! they had to be as thick and “on fleek” as One of our Music/K-pop experts said “I media is a very scary world.What’s possible. 2016 they had to look as natu- think that K-pop is a growing trend be- out in the world of electronics are The trends that are the most popular are ral as possible and 2017, your eye brows cause people are starting to listen to dif- those big screens abandoned in for the fashion gurus out there. Pants with have to be a squiggly line! No joke!But an- ferent types of music”. But honestly, I your living room. What are you talk- holes, 50% off shirts and necklaces that yways…what isn’t on the Fashion Frenzy can’t relate because I don’t understand ing about? THE TV! Since people are are meant to choke you! Also known as list? Well apparently, studs, frills, Ombre what the guy from BTS is saying and using more of those little also, I don’t know what BTS means! magical screens (Also known as rip jeans, crop tops and chokers. Now, hair and mom jeans are out. So, don’t be phones) they’ve completely why pay for ripped jeans, when you can caught outside as a fashion nightmare! But that’s not it folks. Our top Apps of abandoned TV’s so if you’re watch- make them on your own? Well it’s not re- Beware because the fashion police are the day are Messenger, YouTube and ing TV daily, you’re probably ally the look that matters, it’s the brand. always watching. Instagram - all forms of social media. considered “old”. If you’re not wearing Gucci, Guess, Levi’s Now that we’ve mentioned social Well dear reader I have a sad thought or any other crazy expensive brand - then On to the satisfying! This trend hit us in media, the popular posts now are food to share with you. Trends change so no one cares! Now onto Crop tops, Appar- surprise and is now taking over fidget pictures, mirror pictures and the quickly that by the time you read ently the new rule is… “The shorter and spinners. SLIME! If you don’t know what pictures where the participant is not this, the trend may have changed smaller the better” Before crop tops go up slime is...you’ve been hiding underneath looking in the camera. Social Media is again but just follow me through my to your belly button, yea now they’re even a rock! Slime magic starts when you add very popular because younger and older twitter feed and you’ll know what to shorter than that. Don’t get me started something called sodium borate to water. people like having other random stran- do… until twitter is out as well! on chokers...They now provide you with There are different types of slime. But my gers tell them what they’re necklaces, bracelets and rings to choke favorites are: Top Book Gifts For Ages 10-13 this Christmas

What?! 3. Harry Potter (the series) while entertained. This will take a You want us to go outside?! Excuse by: J.K Rowling lot of time off your hands, which me! We can’t go outside. It’s way you all need! These books are also too cold! Bundle up? Please, I’m 4. Selection (the series) inexpensive which means more way too lazy for that! Want us to by: Kiera Cass great reads for us!! So this Christ- help around the house? Well, we mas don’t stress! Just buy us some By Diana and Parents, brothers, could but then I will be expecting 5. Wonder of these books and we will be read- Adejah sisters, aunts, un- money. And let’s be real. Would by: Raquel J. Palacio ing for days!!!!! cles, cousins … you really want us to clean items whatever you are, listen up, be- that could be easily broken in a 6. Hunger Games (the series) by: cause I am about to make your life second? So dear parents, what’s the Susan Collins a heck of a lot easier! solution? Buy us a book! But what book you say? Here are a few that 7. Schooled Christmas! One of the craziest just might make your child’s elec- by: Gordon Korman times of the year for mums and tronic bite the dust. And we suggest dads. You have to write cards for you support the Chapters at Kennedy 8. I Want To Go Home friends and family, you have make Commons because they’re one of our by: Gordon Korman food for all the guests, and above sponsors (or will be soon we hope!) all, you have children. 9. The Outsiders With these children you have to 1. Percy Jackson of Olympus by: S.E. Hinton find them the perfect gift, but that and Heroes of Olympus perfect gift can’t relate to anything (the series) 10. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of electronic. No, no, no! Because by: Rick Riordan Unfortunate Events apparently us kids already spend too much time on our phones and 2. Divergent These books are great reads for us watching T.V. by: Veronica Roth kids. They will keep us focused, Hold up. The Evolution of the Cell Phone Yes, it’s true, the lives of many of you have now just been made complete – the iPhone 10 is out. Other than world peace, and Mr. By Ika Meli forgetting to check my homework, I can’t imagine much better news than this. M. Noel hasn’t stopped smiling for weeks. Of course before the iPhone, there were a few other versions that came first.Take a look at the evolution of cell phones.

Mobira Senator 1982 Motorola Dynatac 1984 Mobira Cityman 1987 Motorola Microtac 1989 Nokia 1011 - 1992 A Finnish company Mobira, a precursor to The first cellphone to be offered com- One of the world’s first handheld phones. It was an early example of a flip phone in Made in 1992, it was the first digital hand- Nokia, introduced its car phone, the Mobira mercially hit the market priced at $3,995 The city man weighed 28 onces with the which the mouth piece folded over the key- held phone. It would become Nokia’s best Senator. It weighed about 22 pounds. Try ($9,237 in 2012 dollars) and weighed just battery. I sense that Robots would have pad. Star trek fans out there still use these! selling phone ever. putting THAT in your purse or pocket. On under 2 pounds. I guess the iPhone isn’t liked this. that expensive after all.

Simon Personal Computer 1993 Ericsson R380-2000 Blackberry 5810 - 2002 Motorola Razr 2004 Apple iPhone 2007 The first phone with a touch screen and It was the first device marketed as a Made by Research in Motion, it was a It was part phone, part fashion accessory. Hundreds of people lined up outside Apple smart phone features such as a pager, calcu- Smartphone – and suddenly M Noel, cell phone with organizer functions and a In the first 4 years, Motorola sold more stores to buy the first iPhone priced at $499 lator, address book and email. slowly nods his head! keyboard. A wired headset was mandatory. than 110 million units (4gB) and $599 (8gB). Where were YOU M. Noel?!

In this writer’s opinion,I think the future cellphones will get smailler and smaller every year because it has been getting smaller and smaller the past year. Who knows, maybe one day soon, the chip will be right inside our head! Can’t lose that one. Stay tuned next time, for more news on the evolution of technology.