Vol. 16, Issue 2 June 2019
TWEET TWEET!!! Look throughout this edition for clips from school Twitter accounts!
In This Issue
Weber News……………………………………... 1 - 9 1st place Yellow House 1,178 Box Tops 2nd place Green House 752 Box Tops Random Things & Quirky Dings …. 10 - 18 3rd place Red House 602 Box Tops 4th place Blue House 428 Box Tops Comics, Jokes, & Puzzles… 19 -22
Port Sports………………………………………………23 - 24
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“It was an excitement, but also such a big responsibility having to be worried about all students and staff, but because so many people were supporting me, having so many people be able to help.”
She has no regrets choosing education, and always wanted to be a teacher. She also said becoming an “I think they will need to be an active listener, willing administrator was a hard decision, but ultimately to collaborate, and must always make decisions in very fulfilling. the best interest of the students.”
“Many do,” she said, “but some were having to make “ I do not have any specific plans. I do plan on decisions on snow days, because it's a really big reading good books, traveling, and spending time decision, and the bond passing because it's going to with family be something that will change lives. There will be new lockers, classrooms, bathrooms, science labs, athletic fields and updated auditoriums at Weber and ❏ Little Women (Jo March is her Schreiber to name a few projects.” favorite character) ❏ Jazz/Pop ❏ This Is Us As a former middle school teacher, she likes Weber ❏ Les Miserables - She chose this the best. She also enjoys that everyone comes one because it is “a story about relationships, together for the first time at Weber. But she did admit family, reflects real life, there are struggles all the schools are special. that you can overcome, and the characters are very good.”
“I’m very proud of hiring the best teachers possible, Dr. Mooney is going to miss interacting with implementing great new technology and programs students, going into classrooms, talking to the based on technology, and strengthening the students about positive and negative aspects about curriculum.” the schools, and talking to classes moving up to a new building.
Dr. Mooney always liked going to school and learning. She also thinks being a better researcher helped her to make good decisions. Her dissertation was a study with students with disabilities and how other programs without special education served its children. Book fairs in general are great, but the Scholastic Book Fair was a marvelous one. This year, we had amazing books, from The Who was Malala Yousafzai? To The Guiness Book Of World “To just work hard and learn from your Records 2018. They also had toys which sold almost instantly. mistakes, find your own voice so you can be heard, learn from challenging yourself because Also, they had volunteers from the HSA that helped being educated is the key to being able to do recommend books. In conclusion, the book fair was a fabulous what you love. Don't give up.” day for all. Page 3 Vol. 16. Issue 2 Weber News June 2019
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https://patch.com/new-york/portwashington/weber-middle-school-drama- club-presents-shrek-musical
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Mr. VanKurin Mr. Step Mr. Shamp Mr. Czachor
Mr. Czachor: “ I’d like to be a monkey. They’re fun.” Mr. Czachor: “My favorite food is chicken parm hero. I Mr. VanKurin: “I would be an eagle so that I could fly. I would search for the very best one existing, because would also be protected by the federal government.” I’m very particular about how this food tastes. However, I wouldn’t go crazy paying for it as though.” Mr. Step: “I would be a bird so I can fly!” Mr. VanKurin: “To be honest, I eat to live, not live to eat. Mr. Shamp: “I’d want to be a falcon” I’m not a crazy eater, but I love eating meals and would
pay anything to eat with my family.”
Mr. Step: “Back in my day, 1 slice of pizza was $1.50 Mr. Czachor: “Actually, I don't want to take over the world. Too much responsibility.” and I’m not paying even a penny more.” Mr. VanKurin: “I would take over the world through the Mr. Shamp: “Ice cold water on a hot summer day” hearts and minds of people.” Mr. Step: “Robots with artificial intelligence. Definitely robots.” Mr. Shamp: “I wouldn’t take over the world but if I did, a Mr. Czachor: “I would donate whole lot of it to charity and use the rest to buy toys for me and my son. :D” Bubble Guppies army. Mr. VanKurin: “To make sure every human has their basic needs and a good quality education.”
Mr. Step: “I would make the sickest tech program in Mr. Czachor: “I want to make the flying drones the 7th the world here in Port Washington” graders are doing and make movies like the 8th graders are doing.” Mr. Shamp: “I would go fishing and hiking in the world's best place.” Mr. VanKurin: “I really want to do video editing and drone flying the upper grades are doing.” Go beyond this Tech Talk and follow them on Twitter!! Mr. Step: “I would definitely do the robotics because I @WeberTechEd @CzachorTech @Mr_VanKurin @ShampTechEd miss that in high school.” Page 7 Vol. 16. Issue 2 Weber News June 2019
Ms. Mulfeld Ms. Manzo Ms. Derasmo Dr. Shields Dr. Mooney
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Opinions stated in this section belong to the author, not the P.W.U.F.S.D. or the Spartan Times Staff. Dear G & G
Dear Pressure Cooker, I understand being overwhelmed, and it’s Dear Public Panicker, very hard. There are a few things you can do to Don’t be afraid of what people are going to help yourself... One is if you keep looking at your think or what the teacher is thinking- if you are phone or like listening to music as you work, try proud your project, you should show that putting your phone down and powering it off so attitude when presenting. However, if you feel as you don’t get distracted by notifications. This will though your project needs something extra, I help you be more efficient. You could also try believe that if you work on it a little more... You going to the library with your friends. There, you will love it and want to show your class. I’ve been could get some homework done together! If your there too, I feel as though if I stutter, people will soccer and dance classes are taking up too laugh at me! If you are still nervous of much time, maybe you can drop one of them presenting, ask a friend to support you all the next year. Try setting a time schedule of when way. Instead of crawling into a deep dark hole, fly you can practice Hebrew, do your homework, into a rainbow of confidence. I believe in you! Do and if time allows, talk to your friends too! Or you whatever you can to get help. Even if it’s from a can leave practicing Hebrew and your music for parent, a friend, a cousin, or even your pet! You the weekends when you don’t have school, so can do anything because you have people to you can get your homework done during the help you. I hope this made you more confident to week. speak in front of a crowd! Also, you might want to try and have a I know you can do it! serious talk with your parents and figure out -G&G certain days that you could try to have multiple
activities on the same days and leave some days free. I understand stress and who knows, it might be hard, but all your hard will be so rewarding! Good Luck! Page 10 G&G Random Things & Quirky Dings Vol. 16. Issue 2 June 2019
Opinions stated in this section belong to the author, not the P.W.U.F.S.D. or the Spartan Times Staff.
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Constellations were identified and first used by the Ancient Greeks. They were important in different ways; such as to plan ahead for agriculture and also for finding locations.
The most common constellations visible to the naked eye are ones you might know. Such as O’Rion, Aquarius, or the Northern Cross. Interestingly enough, The Little Dipper is not a constellation, it’s part of the Ursa Minor(A bear constellation). People in Greece used those common ones a lot.
Zodiac constellations are found at about 20 degrees in the sky. A lot of people know the 12 zodiac constellations. People also find it a fun way to express their birthday, or who they are. These are their names, associated birthdates, and supposed character traits! See if you match with your sign!
1) Aquarius: The Water Bearer (January 20-February 18) Friendly and Loyal, but Contrary and Detached 2) Pisces: The Fish (February 19- March 20) Imaginative and Sympathetic, but Vague and Easily-Led 3) Aries: The Ram (March 21-April 19) Energetic and Quick-Witted, but Quick- Tempered and Impatient 4) Taurus: The Bull (April 20-May 20) Patient and Determined, but Jealous and Inflexible 5) Gemini: The Twins (May 21- June 20) Lively and Adaptable but, Nervous and Tense 6) Cancer: The Crab ( June 21-July 22) Loving and Protective, but Moody and Touchy.
7) Leo: The Lion (July 23-August 22) Creative and Faithful, but Bossy and Interfering 8) Virgo: The Virgin (August 23- September 22) Intelligent and Reliable, but Harsh and Fussy 9) Libra: The Scales (September 23- October 22) ? Romantic and Charming, but Gullible Changeable 10) Scorpio: The Scorpion (October 23-November 21) Powerful and Exciting, but Compulsive and Obsessive 11) Sagittarius: The Archer ( November 22-December 21) Honest and Free but, Careless and Blindly Optimistic 12) Capricorn: The Goat (December 22- January 19) Ambitious and Disciplined, but Miserly and Grudging
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Summer Destination Quiz
1) Your perfect birthday party would include….. a) Tons of party games! b) Just you and a couple friends having fun! c) Your whole school celebrating you!
2) Your favorite school subject is……. a) Gym b) Foreign language c) Lunch
3) Your favorite sport is……. a) Basketball b) Tennis c) Gymnastics
4) Your favorite video game is……. a) Fortnite b) I don’t play video games. c) Roblox
5) What if your favorite animal’s natural habitat? a) Everywhere! b) Forests c) The ocean
6) Your favorite place on Main Street is…….. a) Gino’s b) Bonsai
c) Starbucks
attention with lots of personality! of lots with attention
Mostly C’s: Hawaii! Your always in the center of of center the in always Your Hawaii! C’s: Mostly ●
up for adventure! for up
Mostly B’s: Alaska! Your on the quieter side, but always always but side, quieter the on Your Alaska! B’s: Mostly ●
loves to have fun! have to loves
Mostly A’s: Disney World! Your an outgoing person that that person outgoing an Your World! Disney A’s: Mostly ●
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6. Sunset Park.
5. Old Westbury Gardens.
10. Soundview Cinemas.
4. Baxter Pond
9. The Port Washington Public Library.
3. Nassau County Museum of Art.
8. Manorhaven Beach Park and Pool
2. Port Washington Water Taxi.
1. Sands Point Preserve.
7. Port Washington Skating Center.
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Ms. Frank Ms. 5.
Ms. Herman Ms. 4.
Mr. Facciola Mr. 3.
Mr. Bass Mr. 2.
Dr. Shields Dr. 1.
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The Spartan Times Staff hopes everyone has a happy and safe summer vacation!!!
We can’t wait to see you in the fall!
Port Washington Union Free School District BOARD OF EDUCATION 2017-2018
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