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Volume 2 February 2014 Viking Voice

PENN DELCO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Welcome 2014

Northley students have been busy this school year. They have been playing sports, performing in con- certs, writing essays, doing homework and projects, and enjoying life. Many new and exciting events are planned for the 2014 year. Many of us will be watching the Winter Olympics, going to plays and con- certs, volunteering in the community, participating in Reading Across America for Dr. Seuss Night, and welcoming spring. The staff of the Viking Voice wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

Northley’s Students are watching Guys and Dolls the Northley’s 2014 Musical ARTICLES IN By Vivian Long and Alexis Bingeman THE VIKING V O I C E This year’s winter Olympics will take place in . This is the This year’s school musical is Guy and • Olympic Events first time in Russia’s history that they Dolls Jr. Guys and Dolls is a funny musical • Guys and Dolls will host the Winter . set in New York in the 40’s centering on Sochi is located in Krasnodar, which is gambling guys and their dolls (their girl • Frozen: a review, a the third largest region of Russia, with friends). Sixth grader, Billy Fisher, is playing survey and excerpt a population of about 400,000. This is Nathan Detroit, a gambling guy who is always • New Words of the located in the south western corner of trying to find a place to run his crap game. Year Russia. The events will be held in two Emma Robinson is playing Adelaide, Na- • Scrambled PSSA different locations. The ice events will than’s fiancé and a nightclub performer. terms be held in Sochi right on the coast Eighth grader, Gianni Palmarini, is playing while the mountain events Sky Masterson, a smooth gambler. Sarah • Olympic History, (, skiing, etc.) will be held Brown, a mission doll, is being played by Opening Ceremony, Jacqueline Scheck. There are a lot more projected winners in the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains, only a half an hour away from Sochi. leads and the ensemble too. The musical • Athlete Biographies This close proximity of events marks includes songs like, “Sit Down You’re Rock- • Olympic Puzzles/ one of the most compact games ever. ing the Boat and “Bushel and a Peck.”. Guys Maps The coastal venue will be home and Dolls should be a great show. I know the cast and Mrs. Hazlett have been working very • to many buildings such as Bolshoi Ice Students Volunteer- hard on the musical. We hope you come out ing Palace, the Maly Ice Palace, the Olym- pic Oval, the Sochi Olympic Skating and see the play on February 7th and 8th in • Snowy Day Activities the Northley Centre, the Olympic Curling Centre, the and Puzzles Auditorium Central Stadium, the Main Olympic Vil- • Mr. Siegel’s Top 10 at 7:00pm. Ways to SOAR in lage and the International Broadcast 2014 Centre and Main Press Centre. All ven- ues will be built brand new for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. (See pages 5 and 8 for maps of the Olympic venues.) P a g e 2 F r o z e n Viking Voice

Frozen Reviewed Frozen Survey “What did you think of Disney’s new movie, By: Olivia Lambert “Frozen?” If you’re looking for a good movie to watch, then I recommend the new Disney movie, “Frozen.” Olivia E. “I really liked the movie Frozen. I thought This story is about two sisters who are princesses, but it was funny and at the end I thought it was sad. one of them has a curse put on her that makes her be Sarah G. “I thought Frozen was extraordinary. It able to freeze things with her hands. One day, some- was heart-warming, comedic, and a great movie for thing so big happens, that the princess, Elsa, freezes families.” the entire town, creating an eternal winter and runs Kimmy E. “It’s a really funny movie! I laughed most away. The story is about her younger sister, Anna’s, of the movie. It was also very touching” journey to find her sister and stop the winter. On her Karli K. “I think the movie was really good and fun- way, she meets friends like Kristoff, Kristoff’s reindeer, ny. Also if you like singing in movies and funny Sped, and a friendly snowman named Olaf. movies, you should go see this one.” Kylie K. “Frozen was the best movie ever. It is a I recommend this movie because not only is it a great family movie for all ages. If you like a cute laugh-out-loud comedy, but it is also a sweet story that movie with comedy, then Frozen is for you.” may even make you cry. I believe that “Frozen” was Devin C. “I think Frozen was great. It kept me on one of the best movies of the year. It’s great for all ag- the edge of my seat.” es and it’s an amazing family movie. If you want to find Kristina B.”I loved the movie! It’s so funny and real- out if Anna finds her sister and if the eternal winter ev- ly cute.” er ends, then I suggest you go to the movies right now to see the movie, “Frozen.”

“Frozen”

In the Kingdom of Arendelle, the King and Queen have two daughters: the elder named Elsa, and the younger, named Anna. Of the two, Elsa is special, as she was born with a power to create snow and ice. One evening while playing secretly as children, Elsa's powers discharge, and she ends up hitting An- na with an ice blast, knocking her unconscious. and turning several strands of her hair white. Upon their parents discover- ing this, they quickly rush to a group of trolls within the kingdom's mountainous territory. The troll's leader named Pabbie, after examining Anna, claims that she can be saved. However, he advises the family that it might be best to not have Elsa use her powers around Anna, and manipulates Anna's memories so she has no knowledge of her sister's powers, but remembers the fun times, albeit slightly altered. Pabbie also ex- plains that Elsa's powers will grow, and can prove a danger if she cannot learn to control them. The girl's par- ents then separate the two, and having no knowledge of what has occurred, Anna is unable to comprehend why her sister is not allowed to play with her. While Anna's life is rather normal, Elsa has to contend with her powers growing stronger as she ma- tures. Her father cautions her to wear gloves to keep her powers in check, as well as conceal her feelings, which seem to cause her powers to become stronger. 3 years after the death of their parents, Elsa has come of age, and the castle is preparing to crown her as the Kingdom's Queen. Elsa is nervous about open- ing the doors to the castle and receiving the many guests to the kingdom, while Anna is eager to get out of the castle. Unable to contain her emotions, Elsa makes a violent sweep with her arm, causing a barrier of sharp icicles to appear. Shocked at the room's reaction to her powers, Elsa rushes from the room, and across the waters of the kingdom, her feet causing ice to form, allowing her to flee into the far mountains.

See the movie “Frozen” to find out what happens to Elsa and Anna and how a reindeer and a snowman come to their aid. Summary from IMBD. P a g e 3 V o l u m e 2 Words of the Year By Shreyas Parab As every year starts to draw to a close, lexicographers (people who write dictionaries) release a list of a hun- dred new words to be added to the dictionary. For most this isn’t interesting, but every year with pop-culture and new trends, interesting words or phrases start to be added onto this list. Here are some of those new words with their def- initions. Aha moment - a moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension. Sentence: Danny suddenly had an aha moment when he realized that the science test he didn’t study for was today. Earworm- a song or melody that keeps repeating in one's mind. Sentence: The song “Call Me Maybe,” by Carly Rae Jepsen was an earworm to Steven, which caused him to hum it constantly throughout the day. Man Cave - a room or space (as in a basement) designed according to the taste of the man of the house to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities. Sentence: David’s basement was completely converted into a man cave when he installed a pool table, Ping-Pong table, video game consoles, and a flat screen TV. Parkour - the sport of traversing environmental obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently. Sentence: When Liza attempted parkour at her local park, she ended up in the emergency room due to poorly executed parkour moves. She has made a resolution not to do parkour without an ambulance present. Phablet - a smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer: First World Problems - a relatively trivial or minor problem or frustration (implying a contrast with serious problems such as those that may be experienced in the developing world) Sentence for 5 and 6: Although it was a first world problem, Samantha had trouble fitting her Phablet into her pocket. Group Hug - an instance of a number of people embracing one another simultaneously, typically to provide sup- port or express solidarity. Sarah found that when she was sad, she could always use a group hug from her friends. Guac - North-American slang for guacamole. Sentence: Many people had the belief that without guac and chips, a SuperBowl party would not be the same. Canadian Bacon - cured meat from the back of a pig, ham. Sentence: The list of funny words cannot be complete without Canadian Bacon, that was until people re- alized it was just ham. Facepalm- a gesture in which the palm of one’s hand is brought to one’s face as an expression of dismay, exas- peration, embarrassment Sentence: When a student asks a question that was just answered, all the kids in the class facepalm themselves.

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History of the Olympics Opening Ceremonies

The history of the Olympic Games goes back Every Olympic games are kicked off with a all the way to 776 BC, over 2700 years ago! The dazzling display of lights and theatrics. It is the games back then were dedicated to the 12 Greek start of the games and the whole world will be gods and goddesses and took place on the plains of watching their countries athletes enter the arena. Olympia. The initial sporting events were based on The opening ceremonies at Sochi this year look to ancient Greek mythology and had a very religious be no different. Even though the people involved aspect. Just as it is now, the games were held every have been sworn to secrecy of the events that will four years with participants coming from every cor- take place on February 7 th (the day of the opening ner of Greece to compete for the ultimate prize, an ceremonies) there is much speculation and ru- olive wreath and to return home as a hero. The origi- mors about what will take place. Russia’s most nal sporting event was the Pentathlon which consist- famous artists, along with more than 1,000 oth- ed of running, jumping, discus throw, wrestling, box- ers, will take part in the ceremonies. Rumored ing, equestrian events, and pankration. artists taking part include the Russian children’s The games continued until the fall of Greece choir, viola player Yuri Bashmet and conductor to the Romans with Christianity becoming the main , pianist Denis Matsuev Edgard Za- religion of the region. The games were viewed as pa- pashny, director of the Great State Cir- cus, and famous ballet dancers from around the gan worship and were banned completely by Emper- region. or Theodosius in 393 AD.This was until the French The actual performance is said to paint a Baron Pierre de Coubertin reinstated them in the cultural portrait of Russia. Reportedly, the cere- th 19 century, in 1896. They were named the Games mony will take place on three stages and feature of the Olympiad, or Summer Olympics, and were held heroes of Russian stories. Also, images of imperi- every four years. The only exception to this was dur- al Russia will be replaced with images of 20 th cen- ing the years of the two World Wars. The winter Olym- tury Russia, showing buildings, locomotives, bridg- pics began in 1924 and since 1994 they have not es and sculptures. Over 1000 children, from dif- been held the same year as the Summer Olympics. ferent parts of Russia, will sing in the junior choir and over 15 buildings, 6 locomotives, and 6 bridg- es will be built on stage for the ceremony.

Projected winners (1/2014) Men’s Ice Hockey . Led by Henrik Lundqvist the Swedes will take home their second gold medal in PAIRs Gold: Vo- the past three Olympics. Their first since 2006 in losozhar/Trankov . It will be Lundqvist’s second gold medal. They (Russia) are projected to beat Russia in the gold medal game. Silver: Savchenko/ USA’s team is expected to beat in the con- Szolkowy () solation game to take home the Bronze medal. Bronze: Duhamel/ Radford (Canada) Men: Gold: (Canada), Silver: Yuzuru Gold: Davis/White (USA) Hanyu (), Bronze: (Japan) Silver: Virtue/Moir (Canada) Bronze: Bobrova/Soloviev (Russia) WOMEN Gold: (Japan) Silver: () TEAM Gold: Canada Bronze: (USA) Silver: Russia

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WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE THE SOCHI OLYMPICS?

Kelly Clark Winter Olympic Snowboarder By Nicole Brown

Kelly Clark is one of the most famous women snowboarders in the Winter Olympics. She is 5’ 4” and 135 pounds. She has won two Olympic medals. She won the gold in 2002 and bronze in 2010. In 2012, she won 16 events in a row. Kelly is known for setting records in women’s snowboarding. When she’s not on the slopes, she likes to do many other things. She will ride her bike, surf, hangout with friends, read, and watch movies. Kelly loves to stay active when she’s not train- ing or competing. She has her own fund, “The Kelly Clark Foundation” and she spends a lot of time doing fundraisers for it. The foundation gives the youth opportunities to snowboard. Kelly Clark’s motto for herself is, “What you see is what you get.” She uses this motto a lot when it comes to competing. So, when you watch the Winter Olympics this year, just remember to watch out for Kelly Clark in women’s snowboard- ing. We wish you luck Kelly!

Figure Skating By Lauren Bondrowski

Figure Skating began in the Summer Olympics in 1908. In 1924, figure skating first appeared in the Win- ter Olympics. There are 6 men and women from all countries that go to the Olympics. There are also 5 dance cou- ples, and four pairs. Each skater should be older than 15 to be able to attend the Olympics. Some of the most famous skaters include: , Scott Hamilton, , , Tara Lapinski and . Figure Skating takes a lot of practice. You have to have your routine down or you won't get the highest points available. Figure Skating is also one of the most famous sports in the Winter Olympics, along with bobsled- ding, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, , etc. The is the only country that has gotten gold medals in every Olympic games. P a g e 6 Viking Voice Olympic Athlete

Ashley Wagner st By: Kelly Coleman America she won 1 place. In the 2012 World Team Trophy nd Ashley was born in , Germany on her team came in 2 place. In the 2012 World Championships May 16, 1991 into a military family. Her hometown th though is Alexandria, VA. She moved nine times she came in 4 . In the 2012 Four Continents Championships while growing up. She began skating at age 5 in st Eagle River, . She participated in the Basic she came in 1 . In the 2012 Skills Program in 1996. She graduated from West U.S. Championships she came in 1 st . For the 2011 NHK Trophy Potomac High before rushing to Southern Califor- th nia to train with . Right now her coaches she received 4 place. In the are Rafael Arutunian and John Nicks. Her figure 2011 Skate Canada she came in 3 rd . In the 2011 U.S. Champi- skating choreographers are Shae-Lynn Bourne and th David Wilson. Ashley trains in Artesia and Aliso Vie- onships she won 6 place. In the 2010 - she came in 3 rd . In the 2010 jo, California for the United States. She doesn’t th flinch when it is time to move. She wants to work in NHK her Trophy was for 5 place. In 2010 at the U.S. Championships Ashley came in 3 rd . In 2009 she came in broadcast journalism when she finishes skating. th nd Ashley Wagner is an Olympic figure skater for the 4 at the Grand Prix Final. In 2009 Ashley came in 2 U. S. A. ladies team. She is 5’3’’. She goes to Sad- place at the Rostelecom Cup. In 2009 she got the NHK Trophy for 3 rd place. dleback Community College and graduates in rd 2014. Her level is senior. Her club is the SC of Wil- In 2009 Ashley Wagner came in 3 place at the World Junior Championships. At the 2009 U.S. Champi- mington. She enjoys running on the beach, read- th ing and laser tag. She is constantly searching small onships she came in 4 place. Also, in 2008 she got the NHK Trophy for 4 th place. In 2008 at the Cup of diners for the best pie. th Ashley Wagner is a seven-time Grand Prix she came in 4 place. At the 2008 World Champion- ships she came in16th place. Also she is the 2008 - Four Series medalist (two gold, one silver, four th bronze).In 2012 she went to the World Champion- Continents Championships - 8 ,2008 - U.S. Champion- ships - 3rd ,2007 - World Junior Championships - 3rd ,2007 ships and she received fifth place. She is a 2013 rd U.S. champion. In 2012 she was a Grand Prix Final - Trophee Eric Bompard - 3 ,2007 - Skate Canada - 5th ,2007 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 3rd , 2006 - Junior silver medalist. In 2012 she won a World Team nd Trophy as a silver medalist. In 2012 she went to Grand Prix Final - 2 ,2006 - Junior Grand Prix (Netherlands) - 1st ,2006 - Junior Grand Prix () - the World Championships and came out in fourth st place. In 2012 she was a Four Continents champi- 1 ,2006 - , Junior - 1st ,2006 - U.S. Cham- pionships, Junior - 4th ,2006 - Pacific Coast Sectional, on. In 2012 she was also the U.S. champion. In st 2010 she became a U.S. bronze medalist. In 2009 Junior - 1 , 2006 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Junior - 1st , 2005 - North American Challenge Skate she was a World Junior bronze medalist. In 2008 st she won the title of a U.S. bronze medalist. In (Pierrefonds), Novice - 1 , 2005 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 7th , 2005 - Pacific Coast Sectional, Novice - 1st , 2007 she was a World Junior bronze medalist. She st has won eight medals in the Grand Prix series. In 2005 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Novice - 1 , 2004 - Pacific Coast Sectional, Novice - 10 th , 2004 - Northwest 2013 she competed in the Trophee Bompard and nd st Pacific Regional, Novice - 2 , 2003 - U.S. Junior Champi- came in 1 place. In 2013 she went to Skate th nd onships, Intermediate - 17 , 2003 - Northwest Pacific America and came in 2 place. In 2013 she was nd at the World Championships and came in 5 th place. Regional, Intermediate - 2 , 2002 - Northwest Pacific In 2013 she got the World Team Trophy for 1 st Regional, Juvenile - 2nd , place (team). http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/ In the 2013 U.S. Championships she came ashley_wagner in 1 st place. In the 2012 - Grand Prix Final she http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/Wa/Ashley-Wagner? came in 2 nd place. In the 2012 Trophee Eric gclid=CKrYsdnK4roCFZMDOgodQnwA3A st Bompard she won 1 place. In the 2012 Skate : Legendary American Snowboarder P a g e 7 By Ethan Purvis

With this year’s Winter Olympics rolling around, I ended when would like to tell you a little bit about one of America’s top he lost to An- Olympic athletes: Shaun White! dreas Wiig Shaun Roger White was born on September 3 rd , and Teddy 1986 in San Diego, California. Before the age of one, this Flandreau in young trooper endured two open heart operations. I guess 2007. He al- he was ready for the pain of extreme sports! Throughout so won the Air his life, Shaun was practicing on ski resorts in & Style Con- and California. Shaun White started off his career with test in 2003 skateboarding. At a very young age, he was attracting at- and 2004. tention from skateboarding greats like Tony Hawk. When This year, Shaun will have his third White was nine, Tony Hawk befriended him at a skate park Winter Olympics appearance. In 2006, he won a gold and mentored him until Shaun went pro at age 17. In medal in the half-pipe. That year, he was almost out skateboarding alone, Shaun White won many awards. of competition early, but he eventually pulled Most notably, the Action Sports Tour. through for the win. Fellow American competitor Dan- White also became the first person to compete in ny Kass won silver that year coming within three and win the Summer and Winter in two different points of Shaun. Shaun made an Olympic appear- sports. At age six, Shaun switched from skiing to snow- ance again in 2010. He earned gold in the half-pipe boarding, and at age seven he received his first sponsor- yet again, this time clinching it in the first run. He still ship. White got his professional snowboarding started, and went through with his second run, showing off a trick never slowed down. he had named The Tomahawk. His closest competi- In the winter X Games, Shaun has won a medal tion came up with 3.4 points less than White. every year since 2002. Shaun’s medal total for all Winter X Games through 2009 is 15. He has 10 gold medals, three Shaun White is clearly an extreme sports silver medals, and two bronze medals. Winning like this guru, and he will most likely come up big again this resulted in another achievement for Mr. White: the first year. Wish him luck in his efforts Northley, and be quadruple win streak by a male athlete in one discipline, sure to watch all of the American contestants in the or a certain contest for a single sport. This was done in the 2014 Winter Olympics which is to be held in Russia. snowboard slopestyle. However, Shaun White’s streak

John Shuster Noelle Pikus-Pace Curling Skeleton

John The sport of Skele- Shuster is the ton is a fast winter captain of the US sliding sport in which team. He has an individual person been on the US rides a small sled down a frozen track while lying face Olympic team for the past three winter Olympics. He and down, during which athletes experience forces up to his team took home the bronze medal in the 2006 Winter 5g. Since she entered the sport in 2001 Pikus-Pace Olympics in Turin. His position is the skip. The skip is not has been one of the best skeleton sliders in the only the captain of the team but also is the one who de- world. Even after suffering a compound fracture in her termines the strategy and where to aim the stone being right leg in 2005-2006, she came back to win the slid down the ice. After Shuster’s team came in last place world Championship in the 2006-2007 season. In the in the he started his own team. Af- 2010 winter Olympics she came in 4 th place, after- ter winning back-to-back bronze medals in the US Men’s wards saying she was going to retire. She decided to Curling Championships, his team was selected to partake come out of retirement for a chance at obtaining a in the 2014 US Olympic Curling Trials and was selected medal in the 2014 winter games. She swept the na- for the last spot as the final men’s team for the Olympics. tional team selection races to dominantly reclaim her place on the team.

P a g e 8 Viking Voice WHERE ARE THE EVENTS AT THE SOCHI OLYMPICS?

Olympic Riddles & Trivia By Ethan Purvis

With this year’s Winter Olympics right around the corner, we decided to make you use your heads, and have fun with it at A F S Y A I I O F Y R S G G S the same time. Riddle answers can be found in the back. The prince of what country can be found on the bob- R L P K F R Y E E R N E N C P sleigh track? In this sport we dance on ice. G E P L E S C K I O M I I U E What freestyle aerial trick shares its name with a car- toon character? M N I I O L C R W W I N P R E In this sport athletes go feet first. Where does ice come after hockey? W G I C N O E B P K E Y M L D In this sport athletes surf on the snow. In this sport athletes go face first. The most famous team in this sport came from Jamaica. J M H C H E O T S C M C U I S Why does the downhill racer go down?

T I B E N A S L O I M Y J N K See page 12 for answers

X C C R R A L K Z N Y T I G A 2014 Olympic Word Find Q I U D T I D T I Q Z W K M T ALPINESKIING ICEHOCKEY L T I B H R R E B I S J S Z I BIATHLON LUGE D N J N E G U L C W N G F T N BOBSLEDDING SKELETON G F W G L T P C Z I Z G J S G CURLING SKIJUMPING T O F I G U R E S K A T I N G DOWNHILLSKIING SNOWBOARDING D G N I D D E L S B O B H X O FIGURESKATING SOCHI T U B I A T H L O N F U I U D ICEDANCING SPEEDSKATING P a g e 9 Northley students making a difference

Olivia Lambert’s Community Service Project

For my project, I helped organize donations of toys from two Aston soccer teams. The toys were for fami- lies that did not have enough money for Christmas presents. My friend’s church was taking donations for toys and I decided to volunteer to help. I had my mom send out an email to my sister’s team and my team. Between the two teams and our families, we collected over 50 presents for both children and sin- gle mothers.

Philadelphia Children’s Hospital Candy Grams By Emily Dawson and James Leo The Candy Gram sale was run by both Maura Sto- For our community service project we teamed up karski and Matt Prudente. Here is what they each to conduct a toy drive to benefit CHOP. The drive finished said about this experience. in late December and began November 18th. During that time, we collected toys ranging from trucks and planes to By Matt Prudente dolls. The toys covered many age groups. The drive ended Maura and I did the Candy Gram project. up collecting over 70 toys. We had to decide the schedule of who had to sell Overall, Emily found the experience to be very en- the grams each day. We also had to decide the joyable and fulfilling. She really appreciated the help from time period that we would be selling the grams, James, and James said that the result of this rewarding and the price to sell the Candy Grams. In the end, project was that many kids, even very sick children, had we raised about $500. I think the sale was a suc- the chance to enjoy the magic of Christmas. cess. By Maura Stokarski I did my community service with Matt Pru- dente. We raised over $500 and we donated the money to the Northley families who needed the money for Christmas. I cut cards at home, and a couple of friends and I stayed after school to organ- ize the Candy Grams. Madison G., Erica, Shreyas, and I gave out the Candy Grams during school. The whole Honor Society collected and brought in so many candy canes that we were able to give every student a candy cane.

Thank you Northley for making this a success. P a g e 1 0 Viking Voice Northley Volunteers

My Project Northley’s Beautiful New Library By Veronica Roth By Emily Taylor and Madison Thomason

My project was helping out with the elderly. My aunt Madison and Emily help out in the library to help works at a retirement home, and she needed help. make it a better place for the Northley students. Devon Linn, Victoria Anderson, and Leah Roth helped Every Thursday, they stay after school until 3:30pm. me out. We worked for 9:30am to 1:00pm. We They shelf fiction and nonfiction books for Mrs. Coff- helped the elders make crafts and play games. The man. Some weeks they decorate the shelves with employees were thankful that we helped out and they specific genres that they think people will like. said we could come back at any time. They are hoping to set up different fun se- lections each month or so to really make the library Clothes for Comfort a special place. Both students really enjoy helping By Elizabeth Powell out and making a difference at NMS.

Clothes for Comfort was the name of my com- munity service project. In this project, I collected gently used clothing and donated them to Good Will. The out- Have you ever wondered how you can get in- come was extremely successful. I started collecting volved? How you can start your own volunteer pro- the clothes in October, and by the end of November, ject? Here is a way to help get you started. there were plenty of clothes to give the needy before winter! Since the outcome was as successful as it Randomkid was, I intend to do more projects like this in the future. www.randomkid.org RandomKid is a program that helps support kids Canned Food Drive in creating and carrying out their own community By Dominique Schaefer support projects.

In August, 2013, I did a community service pro- Here are some of the ways RandomKid can be ject by collecting non-perishable food items. I did col- used: lect a good amount of food and there was a good vari- 1. Develop a plan for a business and fund it. ety. I donated the food to a local homeless shelter in 2. Plan an event and spread the idea. Delaware County. It made me feel good to know that I 3. Brand a product and sell it. was helping people that were in need of food. It was a 4. Educate/demonstrate something that matters. great experience. 5. Rally and count collections.

Our Heartfelt Thanks Go to www.randomkid.org for help in getting start- Seventh Grade Gold Team ed. • Serves as resource that paves the way for to Before the holidays, the 7th Grade Gold Team launch a creative project. made cards for our Wounded Warriers. Over 140 • Provides upfront funds you may need to start cards and notes were created for the many soldiers you project. that were injured while serving our country. The stu- • Unifies efforts with others so you can achieve dents made many colorful cards that included a heart- greater things. felt thank you to the soldiers in hospitals around the • Allows student groups to use the funds you world. The cards were then dropped off and mailed to raise for their own charity or educational pur- the soldiers. The cards were intended for delivery in poses. January and February. Just • Gives advice on how to make your project think, somewhere right now, more successful. many soldiers are reading your cards and well wishes. 15 Snowy Day Activities P a g e 1 1

Bake or cook. Indulge in sweet treats or comfort foods like ice cream. Add chocolate syrup, whipped cream that warm up the house (and your belly). and leftover holiday candy as toppings. Get an early start on upcoming birthday or holiday cards. Puzzles. Going to pieces? Put them together. Christmas has already passed, but you can make notes Board games. Bored? Games like Monopoly, Life, Risk and cards for Valentine's Day , Mother's Day, Grandma's and chess can help with that. 76th, Administrative Professionals' Day, and so on... Build a fort. Whether you want to build a fortress for an Fashion shoot. Play dress up with old Halloween cos- epic pillow fight or have tea inside a princess castle tumes, take photos, crank up the dance music and have made out of blankets, a fort will keep the kids occupied fun on the hallway runway. and make you want to play along. Arts and crafts. Besides cards, you could make a bird- Computer games. Discovery Kids has lots of fun ones, feeder (add peanut butter and seeds to any pine cone), including one where you can build a virtual roller coast- paint a masterpiece, make your own Play-Dough or try er. other crafty ideas . Video games. Between the Wii, Playstation Move and Clean your Room. Putting away all those things you have interactive games like Rock Band there's plenty of ar- grown out of or don’t use anymore. cade options at home to keep you moving. Play in the snow . Also, older kids looking to make a little Smartphone and tablet games. Check iTunes for free extra money, can shovel the sidewalk at your home or apps for your iPhone or iPad, or try Google Play for fun your neighbors' house. stuff to play on your Android mobile devices. Make snow ice cream. Put 4 cups of clean snow (or shaved ice) in waffle cones or cups and add 1/2 cups of Make your own game. half & half or whole milk, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. Read a book. Get cozy on the couch, by the fireplace if vanilla. Blend the milk, sugar and vanilla together until you've got one, and read that book you have been put- the sugar dissolves, then mix it all together until it looks ting off.

Snowy Day Math Snowy Day Maze

Try to fill in the missing numbers. Use the numbers 1—9 to complete the puz- zle. Each number is only used once.

FEBRUARY 2014

Mr. Siegel’s Top 10 Ways To SOAR in the New Year:

10. Be Social – Make a commitment to a club or sport and attend regularly 9. Be Focused – Focus on your class work and what your teacher is saying as much as possible 8. Be Well-Rested – Get enough sleep each night, especially during PSSA weeks 7. Be a Good Family Member – Talk to your parents about what you are doing in school and get help from them when you need it 6. Be Responsible – Write your homework down in your assignment book after each class, complete it and hand it in each day, and ask your teacher or counselor for help when you need it 5. Be Organized – Keep your locker clean, and sort your papers regularly by filing ones you need or throwing out old ones 4. Be Helpful – Help others in times of need (i.e. help pick up books someone dropped, help someone with a problem they do not understand, etc.) 3. Be Honest – Always tell the truth 2. Be Goal-Driven – Remember your New Year’s Resolutions/Goals that you set in each class and work to achieve them!

And the #1 Way to Soar in the New Year…

1. Be Kind – Our school theme this year. No bullying!

Viking Voice Staff Riddle Answers Monaco Ice Dancing Daffy Luge In the dictionary Snowboarding Skeleton Bobsleigh Because he can’t go up

Warm up this February with these Special Days

February 9th—15th is Nation Letter Writing Week Take some time and write a letter to someone who needs a boost or to someone you admire. Consider linking up with one of the veteran support groups (letterstosoldiers.org) or the “A Million Thanks” (amillionthings.org) to send a letter to a resident in a nursing home.

February 11 is Make-a-Friend Day We all need more friends. Today is the day to reach out to someone you don’t really know and gain a new friend.

February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day It’s time Northley students to perform one kind act for a child, a friend, or an adult during the week of February 17th. Remember how much kindness was appreciated by Auggie in our book, Wonder.