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The Lander Leopard News February 2014 Volume 2, Issue 5 Relay for Life By Jaiden Varanese If you were wondering what Relay for Life is, it is an all-night event to raise money for The American Cancer Society. You can form a team or join an existing one to help raise money to win the fight against cancer. You can do Relay for Life with your family and friends. You and your family don’t even have to be part of a team; you can also just come and have fun. There are all different kinds of contests, games, activities, prizes and even a DJ. Our theme this year is super heroes, so you’ll never know who will show up! The local Police Departments are also joining us this year and will have fun activities. I will be bringing you an update on May 14 with more information on Relay for Life. Hope to see you June 14 at Mayfield High School stadium. www.relayforlife.org/hillcrest Page 2 of 18 Mystery Students Jump Rope for Heart: By Delaney Lancry An Interview with Mr. Lanese By Madison Bean #1 Boy Me: Hi Has brown hair Mr. Lanese: Hello Wears glasses Me: So, what is Jump Rope for Heart? Mr. Lanese: It is a community learning #2 project that contains three main things, Boy 1. to get exercise 2. raise awareness for heart 4th grade disease and 3. raise money for the American Heart Association . Has brown hair Me: Why did you decide to do this program at Lander? Mystery Teachers Mr. Lanese: I did this program with my mentor teacher when I was a student teacher and I saw how much fun the kids had #1 with it. Wears glasses Me: Do you enjoy Jump Rope for Heart? Mr. Lanese: Yes, it is great to see so many students exercising Has dirty blond hair and raising so much money for this great association. Has 2 daughters Me: When is the money due? Mr. Lanese: It is due February 21, but #2 the American Heart Association will take Has 2 kids any donations up until March. Short brown hair Me: Thank you for your time. Boy Mr. Lanese: You’re welcome. By:What Delaney did you Lancry do on a snow day? Interview with Mrs. Winfield Reporter, Lindsey Urban By Julietta Puletti Me: How are you? Mrs.Stepanek- Laundry, read, and cleaned Mrs. Winfield: I’m good, thank you. out her closet. Me: How was your Valentine’s Day? Camryn- She went to the movies, sat at Mrs. Winfield: It was wonderful. home, and had a party. Me: What is your favorite part of Shauntez-Went to his grandma’s house Valentine’s Day? Mrs. Winfield: Every Valentine’s Day and watched TV. Mr. Winfield brings me a dozen yellow roses. Sydney- Stayed in pjs and watched Netflix. Me: What did you do for Valentine’s Day this year? Catherine- Relaxed. Mrs. Winfield: I love to bake so I made a special desert and Spencer- Played video games. watched the Olympics. Me: Did you enjoy the Valentine’s Day party at Maija- Went to her grandma’s house and watched babies. Lander? Mrs. Winfield: It was very fun. Laine- Went outside. Me: What do you love most about your Brynn- Made a movie with students? her friends. Mrs. Winfield: I love how they’re all different Cidney- Got her hair done and and they’re all growing. went over her friend’s house. Me: Thank you. Josh- Played video games. Mrs. Winfield: You’re welcome. Page 3 of 18 PTG Interview with Mrs. Blanchard By Riley Anderson and Kelsey Blanchard Riley: What will be the next event for the school? Mrs. Blanchard: The ice skating party on Feb. 21 Kelsey: How was Kalahari? Mrs. Blanchard: A lot of fun and very wet Riley: Do you think they will do the yoga night since they postponed it? Mrs. Blanchard: No we are not allowed to do it at Lander Kelsey: What was your favorite part about Kalahari? Mrs. Blanchard: The zip coaster Riley: When will the next fundraiser take place? Mrs. Blanchard: It starts on Feb. 25 Kelsey: What is your favorite part about being in PTG? Mrs. Blanchard: Doing activities with my daughter (Kelsey) Riley: What is the theme for the spring fun night? Mrs. Blanchard: Pizza bingo Kelsey: What are the main prizes for the fundraiser? Mrs. Blanchard: The limo ride and the money wheel Riley: Why do you think the limo ride and money wheel had the most votes? Mrs. Blanchard: Because the limo ride gets you out of school and everyone loves money. Riley and Kelsey: Thank you Mrs. Blanchard: You’re welcome Riley and Kelsey: Have a nice day Mrs. Blanchard: You too Kindness Kids An update by Mrs. Schmidt We would like to celebrate the following students who were recognized for being kind here at Lander: Jordan Ahmed, Christine Rocco, Nick Januszewski, Anthony Willrich, Jillian Sarris, Aaron Wei, Hayyam Salem, Frankie Menta, Sofia Bonarrigo, Mailq Hicks, Eryka Stafford, Myles Castleberry, Michael DeVincentis, Luis DelaRosa Vasquez, Maddie Bean, Jack Zaslov, Veronica Mui, Vinnie D'Alessandro, Corinne Schreiber, Kayden Coffey, Olivia Tagg, Amari Monday, and Octavia Holland. Page 4 of 18 Interview with Taylor Sabbagh about being a new student at Lander! By: McCartney Puhalla Me: Hi Taylor: Hello Me: What school did you go to before Lander? Taylor: The two schools I went to were Saint Greg’s and Saint Francis. Me: What are some of the differences between Lander and your old school? Taylor: Saint Francis had a lot less kids and only one classroom per grade. The kids at Lander are a lot nicer, and Lander is more fun and is better than my old school. Me: How did you feel about switching An Interview with Mrs.Klein By Kaylie Cornelius schools in the middle of the school year? 1. Q what did you do on New Year’s? Taylor: I was very nervous but I was also A. Went to brunch with family and watched football. excited because when I walked into each 2. Q Do you like New Year’s? classroom everyone seemed very nice. A. I like it /yes. 3. Q Have you ever seen the ball drop live? Me: What do you like about Lander? A. No but would love to maybe. 4. Q Do you know anybody who celebrates Chinese New Taylor: I like everything because things are Year’s? less complicated than Saint Francis. A. No! 5. Do you have or have you put up any decorations? Me: How does it feel not having to wear A. If party, yes. school uniforms to school? 6. Did you achieve your New Year’s resolution last year? A. Yes! Taylor: It feels different because I get to be 7. Where do you celebrate New Year’s? A. Eve-restaurant/day-aunt’s house. myself instead of having to wear a 8. Who do you celebrate with? uniform that doesn’t express who I am. A. Mr.Klein, brother, and sister-in-law. 9. What do you eat on New Year’s? Me: Ok, thank you. A. Lots of appetizers. 10. Birthday: August 18th Taylor: You’re welcome. Page 5 of 18 Valentine’s Day Parties By Myah Goodman Valentine Gifts I went around to different classes By Alvin Cai and asked them what they were doing for the Valentine’s Day party and here is what they said. Mrs. Jacobson: Celebrating the th 100 day of school Mr. Kuenzel: Hand out Valentine Have you ever had a problem choosing out a gift for your loved cards and then look at them one? Well it’s not as hard as you think. You don’t need to buy anything or spend money for a gift. All you need to do is just make Mrs. Macauda: Games and a gift with simple household objects, or just a simple hug is fine. As decorating cookies long as it comes from the bottom of your heart it’s great. If you do want to buy a gift for a loved one, here are some things you can Mrs. Staley: Opening Valentines get. You can get them chocolates or maybe some flowers (roses and decorating cookies will be great). Also maybe you can buy them some candles or a key chain, and if you want something for a guy then buy him a tie, Mrs. Bolke: Decorating sugar a new wallet, or even watch. Next, if you want a homemade gift, cookies and games then make them a valentine’s card or an eggling. An eggling is an egg shell with a little garden inside, so you can give your loved Well, it seems like all of these one a little plant surprise. Finally, probably the best gift there is is to classes had so much fun at their just hang out with your loved one. Just sit on the couch and watch party TV. I hope this has helped you out, and have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Check out more Valentine’s Day gifts on this website: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-exquisite-gifts-valentines-day/ Valentine’s Sweets By Maia Langan 1. Box of chocolates 2. Candy hearts Valentines Day? By Samantha Walters 3. Heart gummies Camryn~ Yes 4. Red, white, and pink candy corn Miss Newman~Yes 5. Pink and red jelly beans Mrs. D~Yes 6. Candy bouquet Haley~ Yes 7. Reese’s Maia~ Yes 8. Heart cake pops Mr. Legan~Yes 9. Pink, red, and white M&Ms Krystal~ No Kathy ~ No 10.