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TJIIJB illllíhhle ächnul åtríhblizr Vol. XXIII No. 1 THE AMERICAN EMBASSY SCHOOL November 26. 1996 DO WE HAVE 7TH OR 8TH well. The teachers like the longer sessions for instruction and be able to adjust to PERIOD TODAY? varied student learning styles. Some dis- The Block Schedule advantages that Mr. Zito said were that the By Andrew Clarke and Ameya schedule changes frequently due to the holidays and it is inconsistent that some Mulay days are blocked and some aren't. If the Those students that went to A.E.S last schedule works out well, the staff will look year know that this years schedule is a bit into expanding the blockschedule. Mr. Zito different. Instead of having all your alsosaid the breaks should be longer so Classesevery day, Wednesday and students can relax and get a bite to eat. Thursday are Block Days. On Wednesday “Have you ever worked in a schoolthat you have half of your Classeswhile on uses a similar schedule?” we asked Mr. Thursday you have the other half. The Zito. "Yes. The last schoolthat lworked block Classesare each 90 minutes long. in, in New York, had a tull week long block Recently we interviewed Mr. Zito to ask schedule. Also, in Kenya, the schoolhad a him some questions on the Block week long blockschedule but it was only Schedule. for High School.Many teachers had been We first asked him “What was the main in schoolswith blockschedules so they reasonfor making the BlockSchedule?” know how they work." Many schools are using this system and "What do you think needs to be changed after doing some research and workwith about the schedule?" we asked. "It is the staff, “We thought we should give it a really too early in the year to decide, but in try,” explained Mr. Zito. Also the teachers a while the teachers in a Planning wanted more instructional time so they can Committee are going to have a meeting to accomplish more, suchas extended labs discuss what changes need to take place in science."Mr. Zito and the teachers also for next years schedule,” he said. found that during some times of the day So now you know a little bit more`about students workbetter than other times. So the Block Schedule and whereit is going. a schedule was planed so Classes could be rotated on blockdays. When we asked Mr.Zito what advantag- esand disadvantages he seesin the schedule he said, “lt is working relatively The Scribbler wishes all it`s readers a Happy Thanksgiving. l “Pirates of Penzance" The Chorus sings out L Page2 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCRIBBLER An International Atmosphere UN Day Parade Amanda & Christina On Friday,October25,A.E.S. stud- ents.as well asteachers and parentscelebrated United Nations Day,the Slst birthday of the U.N.. Studentswere required toline up by tlieirhome countryThey then andparade with great enthusiasm fromtlie basketball courts to the highschool field. Kidswere Book Corner comes to a new knowledge of dressedin various,colourful cos- herselfas she learnsthat you tumesfrom numerous countries By InaHelen Herland never reallyknow what rangingfrom Argentina to Review of two new booksof anotherperson’s life is like- Zimbabwe.The kidstook a seal fictionthat Middle School stud- untilyou tryto liveit. on thefield and listened totwo entsare sure to enjoy. Kicksis a book of 251 pages. speakers.Mrs. Zito, Elementary but itis a book thatis easy to Schoolprincipal who organisedthe KICKS - A novel by read.The authordoes notuse activitieswelcomed Dr. Laman of Janet Fitch. too many Complicatedwords. theU.N. who was theChief Guest. Publisher: CLARION so itis easy fornon-English He thensaid: how greatto have Books/New York. speakersalso. peoplefrom all different countries Friendssince childhood,Laurie andcultures together inone Green span and Carla Moore. THUNDER CAVE - By placeJikea family, with No fight- fifteenyears old,couldn’t be Roland Smith ing.They both said how itwas more different.Wealthy, reck- Hyperion Books for greatthat students atA.E.S can lessCarla is always lookinq Children, New York. make friendswith other students forwardto the next thrill, Jacob Lansa watchesin horror fromdifferent areas in the world. whilebrainy, imaginative as the poacherscarve up ere- mu quicklybecome good friends. Lauriehas too many questions pnantcarcasses. He wants to Dr.Zaman thentold us how we and notenough answers.if only stop them. but he :isfar out- canhelp improve the world in your she could be more likeCarla, numbered, and the poachers own individualway. she thinks,life would be great. have guns. Aftergathering on thefield, the Thisis supposed to be their Was itonly last week that studentsgot up andheaded perfectsummer: beach,boys, Jacob traveledto Kenya in towardstheir third period class. and the Boulevard.And with searchof hisfather. who had Parentsand teachersstood in dif- Carla in charge,everything gone there to studyelephants? ferentareas selling delicious, inter- has to be wilder.faster, more In thatshort time, Jacob nationalsnacks from different on the edge-exactlywhat crossedmiles of the Kenyan countries.They sold Laurie'sstrict Russian mother bush, came face-to-facewith a cookies,pizza,ThaicrackersJndian fearsmost. But when Carla lion,and nearlydied of dehy- sweetsetc. They alsosold lrmch linksup witha groupof drug- dration. forthe High School students. dealingbikers, Laurie finds out Then he met Supeet,a Masai The Band,and Chorus groups per- forherself just how farshe'll witha questof hisown-to formedseveral times. The Band go, and what she's willingto bringthe rainsand end the playedin several locations on risk,to be likeCarla Moore. droughtthat is devastatinghis campus.At 3:00PM. The chorus In thistough, realistic story of country. groupperformed for any of the two girlsgrowing up the hard Can Jacob and Supeettogether, middleschool studentsand teach- way inLos Angeles.Laurie find Jacob's father,and the erswho wantedto listen. They drought,and save the great performeddifferent songs suchas: elephantsbefore the lastone A Spanishsong, a couple of has been slaughtered? westernsongs, and Siyahamba. an otherstudents were wearing, and ThunderCave isa book of249 Africansong. we enjoyedmrmching on the pages,and a book thatis easy We wereamazed to see all the dif- varioussnacks that were being to read.The book isknown as ferentcolourful costinnes that the sold. both funnyand exciting. NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 3 Ian Dermott and Simon Hill meet Ms. Introducing Ms. Canning Cannyg Scribbler: When did you become a Scribbler: An average of how many nurse? people do you see in the Nurses Ms. Canning: I became a nurse in Office every day? 1968, so I have been a nurse for Ms. Canning: 45 to 50 people every almost thirty years. day, Mondays being the most busy. Scribbler: Where did you get your Scribbler: What is the most medical training? common complaint brought to Ms. Canning: I got my medical train- you? ing in Concord, New Hampshire in a Ms. Canning: Head aches, belly school of nursing. aches, sore throats, and asthma Scribbler: How do you like being when the weather gets cold. the nurse and why? Scribbler: Who do you see more, Ms. Canning: I love being a nurse boys or girls? because I get to see a variety of kids Ms. Canning: I see an equal amount and I get to hear a lot of different of boys and girls. stories. School nursing is especially Scribbler: Are most people you get fun. in your office really sick, or are Scribbler: If you could have any they just trying to miss some other job. what would it be? school time‘? Ms. Canning: I would still want to be Ms. Canning: Most kids are just a nurse, although I would consider trying to find out if they are sick or teaching as well. not. Scribbler: Where are you from? Scribbler: What is the most outra- Ms. Canning: I am from New geous complaint you have ever Hampshire, a small town in the had? center of the state called Loconia. Ms. Canning: Once I had a student Scribbler: Tell us about your with cellulose overdose from eating family. paper on a dare! Ms. Canning: I have three daugh- Scribbler: Which grade do you see ters, Kate is at the College of William most of’? and Mary, Lucy is in the eleventh Ms. Canning: Mostlyí see grade, and Ariel is in seventh grade. Elementary kids. We also have two street dogs who have adopted us, Chuckie and Bert. Scribbler: In how many countries have you lived, and which has been your favorite place? Ms. Canning: I have lived in six countries: Guatemala, Bolivia, U.S.A, Peru, Canada, and India. I loved Bolivia and I love India because there is always something brand new to see. Scribbler: What did you want to be when you were growing up? Ms. Canning: Iwanted either to be a gardener or a nurse. Scribbler: What are your plans for the future? Ian & Simon meet our wonderful nurse, Ms. Canning. Ms. Canning: To stay healthy and enjoy the passage of time. Picture by: Ameya Mulay Page 4 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SRIBBLER Rest and Relaxation Should the school connect Stylissimo to internet? by Chary Westberg f. ^` The patio is situated By David Saint-Germain outside classrooms M2, M3 and M4. The Middle School For those who d0n’t know what Many intemational fashion brand student lockers are now situ- the Intemet is you may have heard names popular with students, are ated there. of it as the Web or the l nformation now available in India. Ihave The new patio is Superhighway. If you still d0n’t made a survey on what clothes are white inter linked tiles know what it is here is the informa- “in”, here in India. Also clothes which have been placed on tion you’ve been looking for, that are “in”, here at AES.