THE MCKINLEY TIMES February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII

Donald Trump Stop Motion Animation Impeachment Trial by Jacob M. Please note, this article was written before the trial. When you are doing stop motion, you can take pictures and make it look like by Juliet S. the toys or anything you are using is moving. You have to take pictures of On January 20, we welcomed new presi- International Day: What Will their actions. It will seem like it is easy, dent, Joe Biden, and Vice President Ka- It Look Like Online? but it is harder than it looks. It takes time mala Harris into office. But scrutiny does to put them in place and do whatever not seem to be over for former president by Molly L. you want with them. You can make a Donald Trump. movie, and, if you have iMovie, you can McKinley Elementary School has a lot send it to iMovie and add noise. Trump is the first president to have been of yearly events and traditions. One impeached twice. In his first trial, he was event you may remember from past The Super Bowl acquitted, meaning that he had an im- years is International Day. On Interna- peachment trial, but was ultimately not tional Day, we can learn about other cul- by Jonah C. removed from office. As for what will tures and their traditions. Because of the happen in this trial, we don’t know yet. pandemic, this event will be online. Even The Super Bowl is the most popular so, the PTA has some amazing plans to sports game in America. On February 7, Impeachment make the event fun and interactive. 96 million watchers tuned in to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Kansas Andrew Johnson was the first president International Day will take place on City Chiefs. By halftime the Tampa Bay to be impeached, in 1868, and was fol- April 30th, and it won’t look like what it Buccaneers were up 21 to 6. The Bucca- lowed by Nixon, (although he resigned usually is. It will be on FlipGrid, which is neers held on to their lead and won the before his trial, and subsequently never a platform where you can film short vid- game 31 to 6. The Chiefs star quarter- had one) and then Bill Clinton in 1998, eos. Any student can go onto the Flip- back Patrick Mahomes is getting surgery and finally Donald Trump in 2019 and Grid to film themselves telling us about for his toe. Tom Brady who is the Buc- 2021. All these presidents were acquit- a country of their choice. You can talk caneers quarterback won his 7th Super ted, so, if Trump is officially impeached, about the country’s geography, culture, Bowl which is more than the Steelers he will be the first president to hold that traditions, and more. Another thing you and the Patriots, his old team. record. can do is show how to make a dish from the country or show and teach a dance. For Trump to be impeached, two thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, need to con- Overall, International Day will be fun vict him. In order for this to happen, 17 and exciting. “Throughout this year, Republicans would need to go against a McKinley kids have adjusted and adapt- member of their party, (Trump) and side ed to so much. We look forward to com- with convicting him. Since Biden is now ing back together again soon. In the President, impeachment would not re- meantime, the PTA, and many parents move Trump from office, however cer- will continue to make virtual events as tain privileges could be taken away. fun and inclusive as we can. Internation- al Day will be another example of our We will just have to see if the trial is a school’s inclusive culture and rich diver- repetition of the 2019 impeachment tri- sity,” says Alana Levitt, the chair of the al, and if it is not, what happens next? event. Well, there you have it! Interna- tional Day online will be just as fun as it would have been in-person. 1 February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII CURRENT EVENTS Life After the Pandemic Which habits will people drop? Fun Websites to Try During Quarantine by Delilah P. When asking people what they want to never see again, many people said that by Zalie R. As we are approaching the end of the they want to stop using video calls. How- ever, other people want to keep video COVID-19 pandemic, we can start I thought I could give you some website calls. Some other practices that the re- thinking of life after lockdown. I thought recommendations to keep things fun spondents don’t want to continue are it would be interesting to ask McKinley while at home. Lions what habits they will keep and wearing masks, frequent hand washing, video calls, neighborhood walks, and which habits will be dropped after the Sumo, is an art website where you can working from home. I know I am eager pandemic. create songs, and lots of different types for distance learning to end, so we can of art (3D art, painting, etc.). I actually be back together in-person at McKinley!! discovered it recently, for it is an icon in Which habits will people keep? the top right hand corner of your Goo- What do people want to get back to? gle Chrome if you have a Chromebook When doing an online poll of students, from the school. I love to press the sym- In the online poll, many people said that a lot of people want to continue do- metry button under “Paint” and watch as they want to get back to in-person school, ing neighborhood walks. Ms. Kirven, all my lines mirror each other six ways. seeing friends, having fun things “for ex- a teacher at McKinley Elementary says Canva, is another website for computer ample sleepovers or playdates, traveling, “After the end of the COVID-19 pan- artists. This is especially for graphic de- going to the movies, playing sports, visit- demic, I would like to keep up my ex- signs. ercise routine. It’s been difficult to be ing friends and family.” Although it’s still the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing sitting at my computer all day when I am I have made cards and as a mini-busi- hope. At the time of this article, there accustomed to being on my feet all day, ness, sold them. I find canva a fun and over 50 million people vaccinated in the but I enjoy that I have more time for at entertaining way to pass the time. US, and outdoor dining and other busi- home workouts.” Dr. Moore talks about Epic and Libby are great reading pro- nesses are starting to reopen. The Biden some habits of Distance Learning that grams. I use Libby all the time. I am usu- administration has planned to have 300 she wants to continue after the COVID ally on there twice a day and my parents million people vaccinated by the end of pandemic. “In this setting, I’m not only have to tell me more than twice to turn the summer. Therefore, we can start to using the kids’ names in the problems, Libby off. You can use both of these as think about our lives after the pandemic, but I’m also including a photo of them. an app or a computer tab. They’re always excited to see themselves as well as reflect on which habits from the pandemic we want to keep. During and their friends, so I definitely would If you want learning programs, Reflex the pandemic, we have adopted some like to continue this.” This is an example and Gimkit are really fun! My class plays new habits and had to drop other ways of some good habits that will continue Gimkit a lot. I love getting money every of life. Which habits from the pandemic to benefit people when back physically time I get a question right and then using will you keep once we return to “nor- in the classroom. Ms. Botello, another it as though I’m actually in charge, like an mal”? teacher at Mckinley said, “An activity I adult. Reflex is a game where you pay for think my family and I will keep is game treehouse games (which are actually in nights on Fridays. We spend all week in treehouses) and then you get to change front of a screen and don’t really have your character in a store. After you have an opportunity to disconnect until Fri- played long enough, you get to change day evening. We get to relax, have fun, your person’s clothes and how they look. and enjoy each other’s company without being distracted by other things.” Family I hope you find this list helpful and try game night is another example of some- some of these programs then realize you thing fun that can be continued after the like them and start using them a lot more COVID-19 pandemic. than you ever thought you would!

2 February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII COOKING Carrot Tomato Puree Soup does not allow this. American compa- nies have freedom that they don’t have in other countries. In my opinion, this is by Juliet S. bad for the people in America. I think it is not fair that people in America have to We are in the cold winter months, and so eat unhealthy food because the govern- what could be better than a bowl of hot ment is too laid back on the companies. soup? This is a recipe for Carrot Tomato Puree Soup that I got from Ms. Le. Lead is another chemical that is not in all food but actually in more food than Hope you enjoy it! you think. Lead is pure chemical and that’s not good. Lead is very well hidden. Ingredients When my mom looked at the ingredients in goji berries (they are supposed to be 4 Tbsp Butter super healthy) she found out there is lead 6-7 Carrots, diced in it. WHY? Maybe they want people to 1 sliced Yellow onion buy stuff they think is good for them but 6 oz Tomato paste it’s not! Salt and Pepper 1/2 tsp Cayenne Some unhealthy foods are hidden, but 1/2 tsp Turmeric What’s In Our Food? others are not, like Doritos. My sister 1/2 tsp Ginger was attached to Doritos. We were able 3 Tbsp Flour by Shayla A. to take them away from her but she still 6-7 cups of water dreams of them. This is because all un- Parmesan (optional, garnish) Have you ever wondered, “What’s in my healthy foods have one special tug to food?” I certainly have. The type of food them: they are designed to be deliciously In a skillet, on medium temperature, I’m talking about is the one that every- bad for you. It’s hard to stop! It’s hard melt the butter. Add carrots and onions one thinks is healthier than it actually is. to control yourself over foods that are until the onions are soft. Add toma- You look on the back of the food pack- bad for you.The ones that are hidden are to paste, salt and pepper, and cayenne. ets to see the ingredients, and you see all even worse; you eat so many of them Then add flour, mix it in well. Add tur- these chemicals. One thing I noticed is that you can get sick. You get sick, be- meric, ginger, and water. Cook for about that corn is basically in all food. After cause you don’t know you are eating un- 45 minutes until carrots are soft enough some research, I discovered that 4,000 healthy foods and don’t hold back. Now to put in a blender. Add more water de- products have corn in them. The corn that we have coronavirus, this may be- pending on your desired soup consisten- in food products is usually corn syrup, come even worse than usual. I wonder if cy. Transfer to a blender and blend and corn starch, and corn powder. Corn as a you could get sick from faulty products serve warm. You can also garnish the vegetable is ok for you but, if mixed with which could make you more vulnerable soup with a parmesan crisp. other products, it can be bad for you. If you eat too much corn syrup it can cause to coronavirus. illnesses. The food companies say that a little bit is ok and that’s probably true Why do they want to put chemicals in but some people don’t know corn is in a food? Well, they say that they are saving product and eat too much! money. There is nothing wrong with eat- ing a little bit or having these foods as One popular item in America, ketchup, snacks. But sometimes too much of a is full of corn, but in other countries, good taste can turn out to be very bad however, ketchup is not like that. Our for you. Just try to check the ingredients government allows corn to be put in when you are eating because you should “supposed to be good for you” prod- always be aware of the stuff you eat. ucts. In other countries, the government 3 February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII MCKINLEY NEWS Move-A-Thon 10 Questions With A Mckinley Lion: Ms. Juarez by Zalie R. by Matthew S. Move-a-Thon starts Friday, February 26 (TODAY!). It will be going on for two Before the Pandemic, I was a student in weeks. It ends March 12, but you can Ms. Juarez’s class. Her room was filled turn in fundraising money up to 1 week with collections of STEAM learning later. items. She had legos, magnets, seashells, bottle caps, string, sand paper, card- This is how it works: each person gets board, etc. You could get inspired to a game card of movement activities to make things just by looking around in do. Film or photograph yourself doing her room. I interviewed Ms. Juarez for these activities and upload them to Flip- this issue and learned that her favorite grid. There will be prizes for participa- movie was “Home Alone.” I was think- tion. Also, ask friends and family if they ing that the character from that movie, can support you by donating any amount Kevin McCallister, would have LOVED to the school. to be a student in Ms. Juarez’s class. She had everything he needed to build and Move-a-Thon will be the same as last create whatever he wanted. Read on to Sage’s Advice Column year because it’s all about physical activity find out more about Ms. Juarez... like and it’s a community event that involves what happened to her on October 5th, by Sage M. the whole school raising money to sup- 2020 and if you ever need a new recipe port programs for the school. It won’t for dinner or brunch, you might want to “It’s sort of hard to make new friends be the same because we aren’t together ask Ms. Juarez! while we’re having Zoom school. How on the track, but we’ll see each other’s can I make that easier.” -Anonymous videos. Also, running and walking won’t 1. What was your favorite book when be the only exercise option, each person you were a kid? “I really enjoyed read- Hi! Thank you for asking. It can be hard can choose their own activities. ing the Ramona novel series by Beverly to make friends while in Distance Learn- Cleary as a kid. I liked how dynamic and ing, but luckily there are many ways to Remember Move-a-Thon is all about funny, Ramona, the main character was help with this! The first is to come back having fun and getting some exercise. throughout the series.” earlier from recess or lunch, you can ask So don’t compare yourself to others, just your class before you go to break or when have fun! 2. What was your favorite school sub- you come back if anyone is going to be ject? “My favorite school subject was there, and talk for the rest of your break. Click here to access the game cards! writing. I really enjoyed how my thoughts Also, joining after or during school activ- came together to form a piece of writing ities like the newspaper or STEM Club Hey, McKinley Lions! that others enjoyed reading.” is a great way to make new friends in a smaller group! There are many ways to Make sure to 3. What is your favorite movie? make new friends even during virtual check out 5th “My favorite movie, or movies I should school! I hope this helped! - Sage Grader Zoe’s say, is the Home Alone film series. I exciting travel think these movies are funny and If you have any questions you would review in our family friendly and also always gets me like to get advice on, e-mail next edition of ready and pumped for the holidays.” [email protected]! The McKinley Times! continued on next page

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4. What is your favorite board or card 7. What is your favorite food? “My fa- game? “My favorite board game is Mo- vorite food is traditional Mexican and nopoly. I remember playing this game Italian.” with my family often as a child. I real- ly enjoy thinking back at how many fun 8. What is your favorite candy? “My memories my family and I created while favorite candy is chocolate covered nuts; playing this game. To this day, I really en- especially, the See’s Nuts and Chews.” joy playing and the competition aspect that it provides.” 9. What is your favorite animal? “My favorite animal is any type of dog. Dogs 5. What is your favorite sport to play are so loving and fun to play with.” or watch? “My favorite sport to watch is football. I really love how this sport 10. Can you tell us some interesting brings so many diverse people together facts about you? “Some facts about me to root for their favorite team.” include that I was a cheerleader in high school, I am a San Diego State Univer- 6. What are three things you like to do sity alumni, I love to travel and I just be- outside of school? “Three things I like to came a first-time mommy to my wonder- do outside of school include trying new ful son, Benji, on October 5, 2020.” recipes, hosting brunches at home, and

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5 February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT from the McKinley and public libraries. and the other fairy tale princess are real, Now is a great time to try a new series. and they rule kingdoms. There are also all sorts of fairy tale characters like Red Do a safe science experiment. For exam- Riding Hood, Goldilocks and Jack and ple, you can try putting Mentos candy in the Beanstalk. Coke and see what happens. (I’d tell you what happens but I don’t want to ruin In the first book, Alex and Conner fall the surprise.) Make sure you do this out- into the Land of Stories and meet a side with adult supervision. friendly frog-man called Froggy. Frog- gy tells Alex and Conner about a legend Build a fort. Gather pillows and blan- called the wishing spell, a spell that says kets. For a strong foundation, use a ta- if they collect certain items they will be Movies During Quarantine ble and chairs as the base. Stack pillows granted one wish. The twins have a hard and drape blankets over the top. You can time getting these items, because they by Jonah C. read, write, play video games, or many are very valued items. They run into all other things in your fort. You’re never sorts of trouble with palace guards, trolls Here are some good movies to watch: too old for a fort! and goblins and dangerous wolves. Snow White’s stepmother, the Evil Queen, is at Peabody and Sherman Draw with chalk on the sidewalk. You large and hidden in one of the kingdoms. can draw a long jump course and mark Alex and Conner suspect that she might Finding Ohana your jump lengths. Each person can use also be looking for the wishing spell. Wanda Vision a different color of chalk to figure out Space Jam who can jump the farthest. Hopscotch This book is a book for anyone who en- Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is also fun. You can also write positive joys reading about adventure, surprises, Mary and the Witch’s Tower messages on the sidewalk to keep your mystery and action. There’s even a duel Soul neighbors happy. on top of a collapsing castle. I recom- Raising Dion mend this book because it’s very enter- The Mandalorian Practice cooking new recipes. Ask your taining and a good book for right now Hamilton family to teach you basic recipes or spe- while we are stuck at home, longing for Naruto and the Lost Tower cial family recipes. I learned how to make adventures. musubi and breaded cauliflower during the quarantine. Everything tastes better Ways to Stay Entertained when you make it yourself. During the Quarantine by Aria E. The Land of Stories

Have you ever felt bored during the Book Review quarantine? Are you sad because you can’t see your friends? Are you out of by Sienna N. ideas for what to do at home? Well, I’m here to help! Here are a few ideas to stay Book 1: The Wishing Spell entertained during the quarantine: The Wishing Spell is book one in the five Read a book. There are many Little Free book Land of Stories series. The series Libraries in the neighborhood around is about eleven year old twins, Alex and McKinley. These are a great place to Conner Bailey, who go on all sorts of share and find books. There are also adventures in The Land of Stories, a contactless ways to check out books world where Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty 6 February 2021 Serving the McKinley Community Since 2020 Volume VIII ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Grammys and Oscars lots of new and old singers that will be Hallie for Ungodly Hour, Megan Thee there. Stallion for Savage featuring Beyonce. by Daisy M. Let’s talk about who will be or perform Just to add, The Grammys will be at the at the Grammys. The people, or Trevor Staples Center in this year, Are you curious where your favorite Noah, who is the host, will play the win- and it will be on March 14 of 2021. band or actress are now? Well, that won’t ners’ music videos. I’m pretty sure it will be a problem to answer. These two award be a live stream if they can’t make it. Tay- The Oscars The Oscars is the award shows happen once a year, oftentimes lor Swift is either being nominated for show of movie and show business. The at the beginning though. These award one of her two new , evermore show dates back a long time, the lon- shows are fun to watch in my opinion, or folklore. She deserves it. To bring us gest I heard was when Walt Disney got but you might have your own. back to 2007, Justin Bieber got nominat- awarded for well you know, creating Dis- ed three times, one for his song Yummy, ney. Last year I remember that Joaquin The Grammys The Grammys is another for his song Intentions featuring Phoenix was awarded an Oscar Best Ac- Quavo and, lastly, for his Changes. the music award show, of music award tor in Joker, (not a kid-appropriate mov- I think you might be noticing that these shows. It is really interesting, considering ie.) Also, Renee Zelwinger was award- songs and albums came out in late 2019 most of the past years best artists per- ed best actress for her performance in or 2020. Anyway, Dua Lipa is yet another form on the stage. Last year, there was JUDY as Judy Garland. Lastly, the movie artist who has more than one nomina- an interesting performance, because it Parasite won for Best Picture. tion. She has been nominated for a song was the same, sad day that Kobe Brynt which is actually J Balvin’s, but she was passed away. Most of the singers paid I am not entirely sure who will be at the still credited. She was also nominated for tribute to him. Alica Keys and some boy show, because I don’t think they put out Don’t Start Now. Just to give you a lit- bands sang a song for his tribute at the the information yet. I can speak for a lot tle list of other singers who you might beginning of the show. Lizzo also said, of people and say that Elizabeth Olsen know who got nominated: Billie Eilish “This is for Kobe!” Other than that, you should be nominated for best actress as for Everything I Wanted, BTS for Dyna- are probably wondering, “Hmm, I won- her role of . I’m pretty sure mite, for Say So, Harry Styles der if my favorite singer will be there.” that Soul and One Night in Miami will for Fine Line (album), Noah Cyrus as a I can’t promise that your exact favorite be nominated. The show will be on April new artist, Phoebe Brigers as a new art- singer will be at the show, but there are 25. ist, Beyonce for Black Parade, Chloe x 7