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Harrington PawPrints Middle School [email protected] October 2019 Advisor-Mrs. Poulton Student Council Elections By Caitlyn S. This past Wednesday, October 2, Harrington Student Council held it’s elections for the executive board. Each person who was running got to share why they thought they would be good for that position in a short speech. Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The executive board for student council 2019-2020 school year: President: Ilana Shane (Oasis) Vice President (8th Grade): Anna Becker (Oasis) Vice President (7th Grade): Caroline Maschke (Oasis) Secretary (1st): Madison Snover(Zephyr) Secretary (2nd): Caitlyn Sutton(Everest) House Representative (Everest): Casey Colbridge House Representative (Phoenix): Derek Hou House Representative (Zephyr): Madeline Csolak Congratulations to all of those who ran for a position in the executive board! New Teacher Spotlight By Sabrina Ever wondered what it feels like to be a brand new teacher? Well, there are several new teachers this year at Harrington, including Ms. Molinaro , a 7/8th grade reading specialist. I thought it would be a great idea to hear what she has to say about her new career. 1. When and how did you decide you wanted to be a teacher? I decided I wanted to be a teacher in my last semester in college. They had me start teaching in Camden. 2. How do you like Harrington so far? I'm really enjoying working here, and the students are very friendly and fun to be around. I love working with my colleagues, they're all so nice and caring. 3. If you couldn’t be a reading specialist, what else would you have done? I was a language arts teacher for 3 years, and I also taught social studies and health.” 4. What is your favorite part of being a teacher? My favorite part of being a teacher is definitely the students, and getting to work with them as well as assist them when developing their ideas. 5. What college did you attend? I went to Mount Holyoke University in South Hadley, Massachusetts for my undergraduate degree, and the University of Pennsylvania for my masters. 6. What types of books do you like? Why? My favorite type of book is young adult literature that has an exciting plot and characters with interesting personalities. I also enjoy books that address current events in the world. 7. Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of school? I do cycling and workout classes in Collingswood, New Jersey. I also love spending time with friends. My family and I take some day trips to places near us because my brother and my parents live in the area. Welcome To Harrington, Ms. Molinaro. Halloween Word Search By: Julia Weber Q N G C E E B E W B O C C P L CANDY E B F D D Q Q X G X W H E U Y COSTUMES L U D Y E S E M U T S O C M V PUMPKINS F M B R C L G Q Y D N A C P T SCARY U X R R O A Q C N W S M V K R TRICK H W S F R I G H T F U L N I E TREAT A N O B A O F K C I R T E N A SKELETON U G U K T S G J C F W H E S T DECORATIONS T G B H I G K D Y M K C W E B HAUNTED W D S J O Q C E Z C A R O Q U FRIGHTFUL B I X H N T H T L T S E L L S COBWEB A G Z O S J Y N Y E S C L Z H WIZARD C A G A I U F U K B T N A P K HALLOWEEN D S I Q R C C A X E I O H R Q I N B O U D G H X Y Q Y N E Y Halloween Trivia By: Julia W. Each year, how many pounds of candy corn is produced? A)12 million pounds B) 33 million pounds.C) 35 million pounds D) 42 million pounds Where did bobbing for apples originate? A)Ancient Rome B)Ancient Greece C)America D) Ancient Egypt What’s the most popular Halloween candy? A)Candy Corn B)Chocolate C)Gummy Bears D)Skittles In which country did Halloween originate? A)Ireland B)France C)Russia D)England Which American state doesn’t allow dressing like priests or nuns? A)Arizona B)Kentucky C)New Jersey D)Alabama Where Do You Stand? Should Trick-Or-Treating Be Moved to Saturdays? Many of us know what it feels like to crash after a long night of trick-or-treating and candy eating. The problem is, it’s most likely a school night and the feeling of dread of having to wake up early for school is overwhelming. Not to mention that the teachers probably don’t like it when all their students come to school groggy and sleep deprived. That brings up a solution that many people have pondered and a petition has been made for. If trick-or-treating was moved to Saturday every year, that would eliminate the tired kids at school the next day because there is no school over the weekend. Should we move trick-or-treating to the last Saturday in October? Let’s learn both sides of the argument. What are the benefits of a Saturday Halloween? For one, it’s always hectic when Halloween is on a weeknight. You have to get home from school, frantically finish homework (if your teachers are strict enough to give it), get in costume, and still somehow get to bed. Still, you’ll inevitably be tired the next day from the sugar and late bedtime. If we didn’t have to wake up early the next day because it was a Sunday, we’d be much better suited for school on Monday. Saturday Halloween will also be better for the teachers. When Halloween is in the middle of the week, kids are st distracted on the 31 in anticipation for trick-or-treating and tired the next day. Teachers would be relieved to lose those two days of lost productivity. It’s also safer. People come home from work on weekdays, right about the time kids are trick-or-treating. On Saturday, many people don’t work, so we can rest easy, knowing that there is less of a chance of kids being hit by cars. st What should we stay with the 31 ? Halloween has a deep-rooted history. It originated from Samhain, a Celtic festival. It was believed that this day, spirits could roam the earth. As the holiday evolved into Halloween, it would feel like we were losing some of our history as Halloween celebrators. People also argue that the idea that weeknights are less safe for kids is false. It’s just nighttime safety in general. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, Saturday night is the most dangerous night of the week. There are always going to be cars on the road and night is always going to be less safe for kids. As long as they wear reflective clothing and take proper safety precautions, they should be okay. People also aren’t so sure about the motives of the Halloween and Costume Association. They are collecting people’s emails from the petition. Critics believe that the HCA wants to move Halloween to a Saturday for money. If Halloween is always on Saturday, kids will be trick-or-treating longer, which means more candy will be purchased. Adults will spend more money for Halloween parties, which can be longer on Saturdays. Now that you’ve heard both sides, it’s time to decide: Where do you stand on this issue? STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS!!!! Get Ready for the 2019/2020 CLASH OF THE COUGARS!! The week of Oct. 28th-Nov. 1 will be Spirit Week, so listen to the announcements to find out how to participate. The 7th grade houses will compete at the first pep rally on Thursday, October 31st. The 8th grade pep rally will be on Nov. 1st. Who will win the banner? Will it be Phoenix, Zephyr, Oasis or Everest? May the best house win! SPIRIT WEEK: MONDAY-CRAZY SOCK DAY TUESDAY-DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE MEME WEDNESDAY- PINK DAY for Breast Cancer Awareness THURSDAY- 7th Grade House Color Day/8th Grade Blue and Gold FRIDAY- 7th Grade Blue and Gold/ 8th Grade House Color Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats By Taylor What you will need: *¼ cups of butter * 1 bag of large marshmallows (approximately 40 marshmallows) *6 cups of Rice Krispies * Red & yellow liquid food coloring *Mini Rolos *Green M&M’s *¼ cups of cooking oil (in a small bowl to keep everything from sticking to your hands) 1. In a large pot, melt your butter over low heat 2. Add your marshmallows until they are completely melted and combined with the butter 3. Remove from heat and add multiple drops of yellow food coloring and mix. Then, add red food coloring one drop at a time, until you get your desired color of orange 4. Add the Rice Krispies to the marshmallow mixture and mix until combined 5. Coat both of your hands with cooking oil, and roll the mixture into small balls 6.