Paul Revere Charter Middle School February 12, 2016 Volume 60, Issue 3 Revere Leaders Help Readers party, Mr. Carnine’s class won Thousands of books cocoa and cookies and Ms. Pan’s are donated for the class got a sweet surprise. With annual book drive the goal originally set at 2,000 books, Leadership ended up re- hosted by Leadership ceiving a total of 5,810 books. By CHRISTINA KIM On Nov. 20, Revere’s lead- ers traveled across town on Every year, the leadership a field trip to 122nd St. El- class holds a book drive to help ementary School, where the provide a foundation for a well- books were being donated. Pedram and Dimitri carry boxes rounded education. From Nov. 9 After an approximately 40 min- full of cans to S3. Photo: Judy Zhang through Nov. 18, Student Coun- ute long ride, the school bus cil held the “Milk and Book- pulled up in front of the school, ies” book drive, requesting that the Home of the Bulldogs. homerooms bring in new and At the front of the school, a Cans for gently used books. The three large white, star-adorned poster homerooms with the most donat- was tacked onto a wall, read- ed books received class prizes. In ing “Welcome Paul Revere A 122nd Elementary first grader follows along as Owen reads about the A Cause first place was Mr. Hernandez’s Middle School. Thank you for exciting adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her students. Photo: Anthony Langer homeroom with 435 books, fol- your support,” in large, green Council Club and other lowed by Mr. Carnine with 427 letters. Ms. Bell, the assistant the school and the book drive. tion sheets which will be used Revere groups donate books. In third place was Ms. principal of 122nd St., and After returning to Re- to help fund more book drives to L.A.’s less fortunate Pan’s homeroom with 308. Mr. Courtney, the coordinator of vere, the leadership students across the country in the future. Hernandez’s class won a pizza this drive, said a few words on filled out book drive reflec- (continued on page 6) By AVA KERKORIAN For students and staff mem- COVER STORY bers at Revere, winter is a time of cold weather and holidays. However, many use the winter as a time to give to the less fortu- Mad for Mathematics? nate. Multiple events and drives dedicated to this cause took place Students and teachers share their outlook on how math affects them all around the school’s campus dur- By ANOUK WIJERATNE ing November and December. Mr. Iannucci discusses recent The canned food drive, or- “I love math because it is challenging to do and events concerning school safety. ganized by Mr. Slavin and his really makes you think. You have to use all of your Council Club, is a movement deduction and logical thinking skills to figure out at Revere designed to benefit a problem. When I solve a difficult math question, the area’s hungry people. “The it makes me fell like I’ve accomplished some- Harm Free canned food drive is an outreach thing great,” said Elise Machrone. She is just one initiative by the council home- of the many students on the Revere campus that room to gather food on behalf of love to learn, practice, and teach math. They are Is Priority the Los Angeles Regional Food the braniacs in our generations that find math just Bank, which distributes food as easy as walking, talking, and breathing. How- New school security to soup kitchens and homeless ever, that isn’t always the case for some students. measures affect Revere shelters,” Mr. Slavin explained. Some cringe at the mere thought of math class. The Council Club only ac- This is a common fear in many middle school students and families kids called math anxiety. The idea of numbers on a cepted the canned or packaged Teddy Suisman works on notes. Photo: Nima Rahmanian By CHRISTINA KIM food from Dec. 2 to Dec. 16. page can give some kids the same fear they might The drive set a goal of collect- feel when looking at a spider or climbing a pole. “I know it is not my strongest subject so I get Multiple events involving ing at least one ton—2,000 The idea of math is scary for them and creates worried when there’s a test coming up or stuff public safety have made schools pounds—of food this year, tension and apprehension. Math teachers struggle like that.” Maybe before tests, maybe when an like Paul Revere take extra pre- but the last four years over year after year with the kids who have just given important formula is forgotten, maybe even be- cautions in the name of security. 11,000 pounds—over five tons— up, no matter how many times the teacher break fore math class is when the anxiety strikes. But After the terrorist shooting of cans have been donated. it down or try new and creative ways of teaching. there are many teachers on campus who are in San Bernardino on Dec. 2, The “Yes We Can” drive start- “I do get anxious when doing math. I don’t willing to help. Revere has Homework Help be- Mr. Iannucci, the school’s prin- ed five years ago when some of like it very much, and it is not my strongest sub- fore and after school, as well as during lunch. cipal, reminded the Paul Revere (continued on page 4) ject. Therefore, I have to work harder in math and The different classes students can take at community of the students’ well- that would give almost any kid anxiety, not just Revere depend on four main factors: teacher being while they are at school. me,” explained seventh grader Sydney Banks. (continued on page 2) “While the recent events in our local community and San Ber- INSIDE: nardino has given many of us a moment to pause,” he wrote to parents, “I want to assure you that your children are safe and secure while on our campus.” On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the en- tire campus went into a lock- down during second period, when an upset visitor entered the campus without permission. In a message Mr. Iannucci sent Taken with Bacon 10 out afterwards, he said, “At no Mr. Slavin holds up a picture of one point did any students come in of his favorite things in the world. contact with this individual. At this point I felt it best to secure all students as a precaution in their classrooms to assure that everyone was safe and sound. This is a reminder that we need to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings at all times. Please remember to report any suspi- cious activity or concerns. We are so fortunate to have amaz- A Walk to Remember 11 ing staff at the school who are Sixth graders participate in Buddha prepared to deal with any situa- Walks, a play hosted by Spirit Series. Ava Gardner looks over Morgan Hillenbrand as she draws bar graphs in math class. Photo: Maygol Mohammadi tion.” (continued on page 5) 2 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School

COVER STORY Math Not Adding Up for Some Students (continued from page 1) recommendation, their grades, the end of the year assessments, and mental maturity. All sixth graders start out in Math 6, either proficient or honors. Then there are three different tracks students can take in seventh grade: Algebra, Honors Math 7, and Math 7. In eighth grade, Patriots can take Geometry, Algebra, or Math 8. Paul Revere is one of the few schools in LAUSD that still has the accelerated program with Geometry and Algebra as courses available for students, but for the kids who struggle, the majority of them ask why they need to take these classes. In a survey conducted by the Association for Psy- chological Science, new research showed that parents’ math anxiety could weaken their children’s achieve- ment in math. Math anxiety can affect not only grades and test taking, but also everyday mathematical skills and self-esteem. Many students can relate to hav- ing math anxiety, whether over a math concept or an upcoming test or quiz. But as the study has shown, the more the math-anxious parents tried to work with their children, the more their grades slipped, almost a third lower than the grade level of their peers. Mr. Hernandez, a sixth grade teacher, looks over a student’s math workbook as he leads the class. Photo: Christina Kim “We often don’t think about how important par- ents’ own attitudes are in determining their children’s or ‘this stuff makes me nervous,’ kids pick up on this mon Core standards were frustrating parents whose academic achievement. But our work suggests that if a messaging and it affects their success,” University of kids were struggling with the concepts. parent is walking around saying ‘oh, I don’t like math’ Chicago psychological scientist Dr. Sian Bedrock ex- Speaking of the Common Core Standards, there plained. This is true in many cases. When new meth- are plenty of mixed opinions about it. ods of learning math are introduced at school, parents’ “It’s better for the students who want to be chal- math anxiety worsens, including the new Common lenged and worse for the students who are already Core standards. This can result in a troublesome effect challenged,” said Mr. Nardini, who teaches Math 8 on their child’s academic achievements, especially in and Algebra 1 for eighth graders at Revere. math. However, a nationwide test administered every Research also shows that everything from math two years as the National Assessment of Educational teachers to parents can affect a child’s understanding Progress showed that in grades four and eight, scores and passion for any math related. Some adults still dipped noticeably in math and reading. This is the struggle with day-to-day activities like paying the bill at a restaurant or doing the taxes because they car- Math anxiety can affect not only ried their math anxiety into adulthood. Some parents are unable to help their children with simple home- grades and test taking, but also work because of the way the problem is set up. Word everyday math skills and self-esteem. problems that look long but have simple solutions can Jaiden Greene, a student in Ms. Del Cambre’s second pe- automatically activate their math anxiety. An article in first time since 1990 that students’ mathematical skills riod math class, concentrates on his test. Photo: Brett Anwar the New York Times talked about how the new Com- have dropped. The decline was unexpected, officials say, but the lower scores could be related to the way that the Common Core standards were ushered in so Do You Have Math Anxiety? quickly. “It makes it worse because the sequencing is off To find out, answer the questions below. Rate your and they use homework problems that are supposed to answers from 1 to 5; with 1 being strongly disagree stimulate higher-order thinking skills but the language and 5 being completely agree. Add them up and used just confuses kids. Some problems are in areas check your score below. that are not ever covered in the examples,” stated Ms. Manes. “Pay more attention, ask more questions, study a 1. I am uneasy about going to the board in a little more, and get more help from friends, teachers, math class. 1 2 3 4 5 the Homework Help Club, and use Khan Academy 2. I am afraid to ask questions in math class. and IXL,” recommends Mr. Nardini for students that struggle with Common Core. 1 2 3 4 5 All in all, math may be a challenge for some, an 3. I am always worried about being called on Mr. Anderson speaks to parents of students at Revere easy task for others, but it seems to be an essential part in math class. 1 2 3 4 5 in Town Hall about the math curriculum. Photo: Evan Senit of preparing for high school, college, and beyond. 4. I fear math tests more than any other kind. 1 2 3 4 5 5. It’s clear to me in math class, but when I go home it’s like I was never there. 1 2 3 4 5

Check Your Score: 20-25 Sure thing, you have math anxiety. 15-19 No doubt, the thought of doing math still makes you uneasy. 10-14 You might be a bit stressed about math. 5-9 Wow! A math major in the making!

Test adapted from www.mathpower.com/anxtest.htm Ms. Palmer teaches a new lesson to her eighth grade Geometry class as they follow and take notes. Photo: Natasha Roshandel

The Town Crier: There was an article in in our society. Why then, is this same Speaking from the point of view of an al- Ms. Stewart: The New York Times called “Is Alge- societal pressure not applied to the study of gebra teacher, do you believe that algebra bra Necessary?” The author, Andrew mathematics? I agree with the author that is a necessary class for students to take in Math Mentor Hacker, suggests that Algebra is a road- college entrance requirements should be life? block to success for many students. He examined and perhaps modified to fit the Absolutely! Algebra provides the foundation points out that students in other coun- needs of our ever-changing society. Maybe for all upper level math courses. It teaches tries “score better on math tests, but it’s not ALL students should be made to take 3 you to think logically through the process of their perseverance, not their classroom years of high school math if they have no problem solving. Personally, I dreaded those Algebra that fits them for demanding interest in a math/science career. However, awful word problems (I know that I am not jobs.” What is your response? my question remains, “Do all middle/high alone here) until I found Algebra (and it Ms. Stewart: I would argue that it is this school students know with great certainty found me). Algebra guided me through the LACK of perseverance in learning Algebra what their future holds and what course process of learning to break problems into concepts that keeps students from being of direction they should follow?” I think parts, translating words into equations, and successful. When learning to read, students not. It is for this reason that I feel that we finally being able to arrive at a solution that will encounter difficulties, but generally should continue to encourage the study of made sense. Since life is all about problem manage to persevere, because not being mathematics, but not hold everyone to the solving, this has become a very valuable Photo: Mateen Abai able to read is considered unacceptable same mathematical standard. tool. February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3 Opinion TALKING HEADS Mr. Foxson and Brett Anwar may be Revere Patriots, but their sweatshirts show their connection Should We Abolish to a nearby school. Daylight Savings? When Americans participate in daylight savings time, they set their clocks one hour forward in the spring and then one hour back in the fall. Science teachers were asked to state their opinion on whether or not daylight savings time should be abolished.

“This year Halloween night was an hour longer, so no, don’t abolish it. Does it really save energy? It depends on how many people work at night.” — Mr. Hernandez

“No way! It would be terrible if the sun was not up until 11 a.m. (for us)! Daylight saving time is not always Peer Problems at Pali? fun or convenient, but it makes sense due to the rotation of the Earth.” From the moment students learn about the group we hung out with, or the area we sat at —Ms. Istrin magical world of high school, most Patriots during lunch. Yes, it might be difficult to start already know that Palisades Charter High School fresh. I mean, “New year, new me” right? But, the is the likeliest place for us to go. Chains of family popular kids will remain popular, and the drama “I think we should get rid of DST. I alumni have been formed, and Pali has, without a we have now will follow us around or might be don’t think it really saves energy as doubt, earned its popularity around our campus. brought up again in high school. I guess this is the some proponents’ claim. The change That is why so many Patriots automatically issue with all feeder schools. There’s not a lot of also disrupts travel, medical devices, follow in the footsteps of older siblings that have social diversity. Do we really want to be “stuck” attended Pali. Revere students have a higher with the same people over the years? record keeping and not to mention chance of getting into Pali High because Revere But Revere is preparing us to take risks. our sleep.” —Mr.­ Cos is a feeder school so, odds are, people will take Clubs offered at Revere, which promote new advantage of that opportunity. And since the friendships, set the standard for how we should majority of Pali students come from Revere, it treat that magical land of high school. After all, “For me, I enjoy outdoor activities and almost guarantees that incoming freshmen will get Palisades is a huge school compared to Revere, being outside. So I would not want to to stay with all their friends. and it will be a tough crowd to get around if we abolish DST. Having DST allows me But shouldn’t high school be a time to get aren’t willing to branch out. out of our comfort zone? Most students would Adapting to a new school can be difficult, and more time to spend outside without basically be repeating their middle school it demands putting ourselves out there. With new worrying about it getting dark outside.’’ experience if they are not able to interact with friends comes new experiences. But, for those of —Mr. Tokeshi different people. Our peers might only remember you going to Pali, just be prepared to face those us as the person we were in middle school… the familiar faces. —Cherrie Herrera “Daylight savings time was originally implemented to reduce the use of incan- The Town Crier asked Patriots about the pros and cons of attending Palisades Charter High School. descent lighting by extending daylight “If you had an enemy at Revere, “You have the same group of “It doesn’t matter if you go by one hour. It does cause disruptions the chances of you and your friends, but you could drift away to Pali because there are so in certain industries that rely on accurate enemy going to Pali together is from them. These people are many opportunities at different and consistent time keeping and may 99.9%.” now the people you will be with schools so whatever you pick is —Kai Corben, 6th Grade until the end of high school. for you, not your friends.” also disrupt sleep patterns. DST should Some bullies could go to Pali —Quincy Timmerman, definitely be abolished.”—Mr. Fiser “One con of going to Pali is the with you, but making friends 8th Grade drama from Revere will go to wouldn’t be a problem assuming “We should not abolish daylight savings Pali.” you stay with the same group.” “The pros of going to Pali is time. An extra hour of daylight encour- —Nina Parham, 7th Grade —Sydney Goodman, that most of your friends would ages people to spend more time outside, 7th Grade go there so you won’t have to “Some people will only know find new friends in such a big after work, or school. Spending more you for something you did in “I think going to Pali is a good school like Pali.” time outside with family and friends middle school and not by what idea because while things will ­–William Yamada, makes us happier and healthier.” you plan to achieve at Pali.” be different, you can experience 7th Grade —Mr. Showrai ­—Shira Shabtian, 8th Grade the changes with your friends from Revere.” “Pro: You get to see your “We shouldn’t abolish daylight saving time. “One of my cons for Pali is that —Eleanor Casparian, friends again. Con: You’ll also a lot of kids that went to Paul 7th Grade see people who don’t like you.” Personally, it is during this time of year that Revere have a lot, and I mean a —Ariadna Martinez, I am able to complete a number of errands lot, of drama.” “I mean, you don’t meet new 7th Grade and a lot of work within the day. I’m a —Christina Littlejohn, people. It’s just the same people morning person so I’m more active, more 7th Grade you saw when you were in 8th “I think that our school wants us grade. It’s a great school and to go to Pali after Revere. All of determined to complete work while the sun “You already know the people your friends will most likely be our friends will end up going to is still out. But the bad thing is I’m a shopa- there, so you won’t need to there so it won’t be as hard to Pali, so we might as well go.” holic this time of year.” — Ms. Combis make new friends.” face meeting new friends.” —Natasha Roshandel, —Dominic Walker, 8th Grade —Hannah Pierre, 7th Grade 8th Grade Interviews by Neyla Maher

VOLUME 60, ISSUE 3 TOWN CRIER POLL

Editors: Reporters: Breakfast in the Classroom: Too Much Trouble? Sarah Bentley Brett Anwar Revere began serving meals in homerooms on Sept. 15. How well is the LAUSD BIC program working? Cherrie Herrera Emily Bunnapradist I believe BIC should continue the way it is. 65% Ava Kerkorian Evan Davis I believe BIC should move back to the cafeteria for eating before school and at nutrition. Judy Zhang Isabel Gill 24% I believe BIC should be completely eliminated. Kylie Greenwald 11% Contributors: Christina Kim Ben Baak I eat the school breakfast every day. Madison Liberman 9% Jamie Mazur Member of the National Scholastic Press Association I often eat the school breakfast. Kian Mirshokri Neyla Maher 25% Miles Reed David Orlinksy Published by and for the students of I occasionally eat the school breakfast. Paul Revere Charter Middle School Evan Senit 30% Oliver Spector and Magnet Center I never eat the school breakfast. Dylan Tzung 36% Faculty Advisor: 1450 Allenford Avenue Mr. Wechsler Anouk Wijeratne Los Angeles, California, 90049 Based on a survey conducted in homerooms of all three grades in December 2015 by Cherrie Herrera. 4 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Sharing Holiday Cheer at Revere (continued from page 1) Revere’s rant gift certificates, kids classes, “supermoms” as Mr. Slavin calls and tickets to sports or concerts them wanted to help feed those were just a few of the prizes up in need. He says that the moms for offer. Online bidding was had the idea to start the drive be- available starting on Nov. 15 and cause “one of the moms had read lasted until Dec. 2. “ALL pro- an article in the paper about how ceeds from this event go directly the food banks were low on sup- into the children’s classrooms plies.” to support important school A handful of students who activities,” auction committee Madison Sandler (left), Kimberly Arevalo and Pedram Zamanpour discuss their trial strategy. Photo: Lisa Robins participated in the drive ex- members Keri Kraft and Nancy plained why they felt the need Silver explain. Keri additionally to help the hungry. Seventh describes, “With the money we grader Steven Price declares, raise, we can hire more teach- “I’m donating food because we ers and lower classes sizes, help A Mock Trial Taken Seriously can make a big difference for a fund the garden and farm and Hayes have closed her eyes and have done anything differently, By EMILY BUNNAPRADIST small amount of effort.” Another the music program. It provides swung blindly knowing that she which made it an honor to be a Patriot in 7th grade, Noah Muel- technology and field trips to the Mr. Springer and his team of could’ve possible injured her part of.” Mr. Springer adds, “The ler, states “This can represents students. It makes Paul Revere Patriots made their way to the teammate?” Hayes defended her- team did an outstanding job! I one person reaching out a hand the best school in the city. I think Los Angeles Superior Court- self by stating that she was just couldn’t believe how profes- of support, and adding to the big- education is the most important house to participate in the 2015 in the moment and did whatever sional and confident they were. ger picture.” Paige Snepp, a 7th thing we can have and by help- L.A. County Mock Trial Compe- she could to save her friend. The We were up against some of the grader, summarizes why she do- ing PRIDE I am helping all the tition. A mock trial is a simula- Defense argued that Hayes was best teams, and our team held nated cans. She explains, “Have students at Revere.” tion of a criminal case, in which a campus advocate for non-vio- their own. It was really amazing you ever felt like there was a rav- The S.P.Y Program (Safe students act as the cast of court- lence and there wasn’t enough to watch. enous beast in your stomach that Place for Youth) and Mr. Vale- room characters. Student teams evidence to convict their client “This experience will pre- scraped your stomach with dull rio teamed up during the holiday study a hypothetical case, con- of murder of malice. Taking both pare you for the real world no claws of suffering? You prob- season to bring cheer to many duct legal research and receive statements in mind, Judge Renee matter what you choose to do ably haven’t. I wanted to pacify homeless youth. Together, the guidance from teachers and vol- Korn ruled that Hayes was to be in life. I can’t think of a better the beast and alleviate our city’s two helped to provide adoles- unteer attorneys in courtroom charged with manslaughter due way to invest in your future. So, starving children of this power- cents with enduring solutions to procedures and trial preparation. ful pain. I know that with deter- their ongoing troubles. A few of Using a made-up case, the team mination, compassion, and love the main goals for the organiza- prepared for multiple weeks to we CAN make a difference.” tion include reducing harm in- find ways to make their claim The PRIDE auction party on flicted on the kids and to create strong. The team filled up fast Dec. 5 encouraged Revere par- a safe, supportive environment with students ready to compete ents, friends, and local business- for them. Mr. Valerio and the as- in Paul Revere’s first ever mock es to donate to the event. Restau- sociation asked for new or used trial competition. clothing, travel sized hygiene “When I first walked in the products, and an assortment courtroom, it was smaller than I of other useful items to donate expected,” said Jasmine Matta. to the young adults. The drive “When the trial started I didn’t Rose Morris (left), Revere’s “lawyer,” examines a witness. Photo: Lisa Robins lasted through Dec. 16 and the know what it was going to be purpose was to lend a hand to like or what facts the other team to her actions of striking Valdez if you have the time and are will- homeless youths during the win- had prepared. Quickly, I soon with a bat, which resulted in his ing to work hard, the pay-offs ter time. learned both teams were very death. Valdez was to be sen- are well worth it. We have fun, Mr. Slavin reflects, “I think prepared which made it feel like tenced two weeks after the trial. build friendships and accomplish that the holidays must be an es- a real murder trial that kept me Up against 52 middle something you will take with pecially hard time to go hungry intrigued.” schools, they won their first you for the rest of your life.” The and feel lonely. This food drive Revere’s legal team started round, sending them to the next team celebrated their hard work is designed to capitalize on the with an opening statement where stage of the competition. Revere on Sunday, November 15th with charitable mood of the winter each side presents their evidence went head to head with the over- dinner at Pinocchio’s in the Pa- holidays in the hopes that we to prosecute or defend the case. all winning team from the 2014 cific Palisades. may brighten the day of some- Revere, the defensive side, put Mock Trial Competition in the “Our prosecution team did Judy Zhang drops canned goods one in need by warming them forward their claim about the second round. They ended the really well against a very strong into the boxes. Photo: Ava Kerkorian with food and good wishes.” death of a fictional person, Lee next match with a score of 124, team,” Lisa Robins reflects with Valdez. Jamie Hayes, a made up a loss for Paul Revere. Lisa Rob- pride. “While we did not win character, was a nineteen-year- ins, one of the parent volunteers, Round Two, we did give them old college student at Central praises their work anyways, say- a run for their money! Our stu- Brand-New Bus Line Coast University. She was con- ing, “The students on the team dents should be very proud of By DAVID ORLINSKY victed of manslaughter in mur- did an incredible job. The at- themselves-I know I am! Con- dering the campus security guard torney students wrote their own gratulations to a very hard work- Starting Monday, Feb. 22, in May of 2015. Lee Valdez, the opening and closing statement ing group of students! I can’t Big Blue Bus will make service murder victim, was known es- as well as all their own exami- believe how well they did and changes affecting Paul Revere pecially for his temper, usually nations. The attorneys had to this was our first year! Thank and its surrounding communi- towards students. know the entire case inside and you to our fabulous coaches who ties. A new stop will be made in According to Jamie Hayes, out. The witnesses really became made this possible… It was an front of Revere for student use. on May 15, 2014, Lee Valdez the roles they were playing in the all around win for Paul Revere.” Route 14 will now start at 6:36 tackled Hayes’ teammate, Casey trial and knew their witness ma- a.m. with a northbound trip from Barns. Valdez pressed a baton to terial inside and out. Each one of Playa Vista to Brentwood arriv- Barns’ neck, choking her. Hayes the witnesses also knew the case ing at Paul Revere at 7:35 a.m. said that she grabbed the near- in its entirety. They put early Later each day, there will be a est object around, a baseball bat, mornings and long weekends in bus picking up students at Paul then closed her eyes and swung to make this happen and they did Revere at 2:17 p.m. and 3:17 with the “only intent” of saving a great job.” p.m. and taking them back to the life of her teammate. The im- Jasmine Matta remarks, “I their original location. The stops A new bus stop is now in front of pact of the blow killed Lee Val- thought my team was a very ar- at northbound Bundy and Gos- dez. ticulate group of kids. I thought hen have been removed while the main office. Photo: David Orlinsky During the trial, Kimberly that everyone’s knowledge of stops at eastbound Montana and times intimidating behavior of Affeld, the prosecution attor- this case was a big success in it- Barrington have been created. some Revere parents.” ney, stated, “How could Jamie self. I don’t think anyone would Ms. Mabashov is taking over for Mr. Iannucci recently had the In another effort to lessen Mr. Hubbard. Photo: Kian Mirshokri chance to catch up with some traffic in the area, “Parent-Spon- of Revere’s neighbors at the old sored Chartered Yellow School Polo Fields. “It was a chance for Buses” are set to start running in Magnet Attracts them to express to me some of the 2016-17 school year. Some New Coordinator the challenges they face living parents have already signed up across the street from a middle and will receive information Starting Tuesday, Ms. Ma- school of 2,100 students,” he once the final contract and pric- bashov will take over as the new said. “I have made it one of my ing can be finished. Magnet Coordinator. Mr. Hub- missions as principal at Revere There is also a carpool roster bard left Revere last month when to improve communication and on the Revere website. a new job as an assistant princi- relations with our neighbors.” The Traffic and Safety Com- pal opened. Up until this Mon- The members expressed their mittee welcomes new members day, Ms. Mabashov taught 6th concerns about “cars that block to its meetings held every Friday grade math and science. Now their driveway on a daily basis, at 8:15 in the Parent Conference she will be in charge of Revere’s cars that double park on the out- Room. The committee contact, great Magnet program and will lying streets causing traffic con- Lori Vogel, can be reached at work in the Magnet Office in the gestion and the rude and some- [email protected]. The team poses for a group shot in front of the court. Photo: Lisa Robins E building. — David Orlinsky February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 New Assistant Principal Begins Coding the Path to Success By EMILY BUNNAPRADIST Script option. Other programs on the code.org website include Revere Career It’s the generation of tech- “Infinity Play Lab,” “Make a nology. In addition to their Flappy Game,” “Artist,” and When Mr. Iannucci became the iPads, almost all Patriots have an “Play Lab.” Additional apps in- principal of Revere in the fall, electronic device of some sort, stalled in the school iPad include his former spot of assistant prin- whether it is an old computer or Tynker and Litebot. The times cipal opened up. Ms. Shuntell an iPhone 6S. Chances are that that students could practice cod- Anthony was hired to take his most Patriots have downloaded ing during school included dur- place. The Town Crier’s Cherrie an app or went on an online ing homeroom and at lunch in Patriots participate in the Hour of Herrera asked her a few ques- website before. However, have G6, N3 or L3. Code program. Photo: Evan Davis tions about her new position. they ever wondered what goes According to the Hour of into creating a game? Designing Code website (code.org), “Any- languages. No experience need- Town Crier: Can you tell us a blog? one, anywhere can organize an ed. Ages 4 to 104.” The tutorials about the schools you worked During the week of Dec. 7, Hour of Code event. One-hour are up year round and are avail- at before coming to Revere? Revere and other schools teamed tutorials are available in over 40 able for play infinitely. Ms. Anthony: I worked at up with The Hour of Code, “a Manual Arts for 13 to 14 years global movement reaching tens as a general education biology of millions of students in 180+ teacher and special day class Ms. Anthony started on Dec. 1. countries.” The app, The Hour of teacher. Then I worked as the Code, was installed on all Revere SLC coordinator and Bridge me navigate the special educa- iPads. The app includes different coordinator for three years. tion department. programs, including “Star Wars: Next I worked at Carson High Building a Galaxy with Code,” School as a science teacher and What do you have to say about “Minecraft Hour of Code,” “Code with Anna and Elsa,” and a team mom for varsity football. the students and teachers? Students are hard at work on their school iPads. Photo: Alondra Limeta Finally I worked as the program “Write Your First Computer Pro- specialist for the LAUSD char- The students are awesome! The gram.” In order to try the app, ter division special education Leadership class presented me the iPad should be in landscape for two years and then I was with a wonderful welcoming mode. The program requires ear More Fun With iPads a LRE specialist for the same poster. I am amazed at the qual- buds to listen to the instructions. When teachers aren’t having their students use their iPads group for two years. ity of instruction and dedication When directed to the website, to code, many give Patriots other opportunities during class to of the teachers in providing an one should press the orange “Try use these devices. Whether it’s for researching a topic for an What was your first impres- atmosphere of academic excel- It” button and choose the Java English essay, or practicing different math skills on IXL, an sion of Revere? lence. app with different questions designed to help teach kids the given lesson, the iPads seem to help teachers educate their stu- I saw a large campus, great What are your goals for this dents in a way the kids enjoy. kids and friendly staff. Several year, and how do you hope For example, Ms. Moreno has her English classes take the introduced themselves to me. to end your first year at Paul majority of their tests and quizzes on Jupiter Grades. The de- Revere? vices are used for projects and warm ups in Mr. Hyman’s class- How has your experience been es. Mr. Slavin’s classes have multiple uses for the iPads includ- at Paul Revere so far? I hope to continue to provide ing the Google Classroom app, and to carry out assignments on my support to staff, students, Jupiter Grades. Other benefits of the gadgets involve research My experience has been great so and parents here at Paul Revere for important topics, projects on Keynote, and to watch videos far. I have lots of support from Middle School. I am proud to on Khan Academy. With the multiple educational applications my admin team, counselors, support students and please downloaded on the iPads, many students and teachers are us- deans and clerical. Ms. Honda don’t hesitate to speak to me. I A student uses his iPad to try out ing these programs to their advantage. —Ava Kerkorian has been wonderful in helping enjoy hearing student voices. the Hour of Code. Photo: Evan Davis

After students came back from winter break, they found that there were white rails set Unsafe Is up in front of some of the class- rooms. Mr. Koretz had set these Unsuitable rails up to keep students off the driveways for safety measures. (continued from page 1) The rails were donated by a par- Exactly a week later, on ent on the traffic committee af- Tuesday, Dec. 15, LAUSD re- ter a student walking in the east ceived a bomb threat and they driveway was nearly hit by a immediately shut down every truck driven by a district worker. single school in the district. It To prevent any more close affected about 900 schools and calls, a new rule states that any approximately 650,000 students. Mr. Iannucci speaks to parents in Town Hall regarding the new safety regulations at Revere Middle School. student caught on the driveways Many families were inconve- will be issued detention. For nienced by this event and some some students, the driveways parents even drove the students were used to easily get to their to school before being turned next class, and with this rule be- back with the information that ing enforced. “It’s like the 405 it was closed. Later that day, the at rush hour,” 7th grader David threat was declared as “not cred- Orlinsky said. Mr. Koretz also ible.” added that these rails could be One 6th grader, Camille removed once the students adjust Dove, was on her way to school to the new rule. when she heard the news on the On top of that, there were radio, but she didn’t believe it. power outages that affected the “My dad’s girlfriend called and school’s agenda. On Dec. 16, told us there was no school, so the orchestra concert was can- we made a U-turn and we had Students pass by the new iron railings installed over winter break to ensure safety at school. Photos: Isabel Gill celled because of a blackout. to turn back,” she said. “My dad Again on the Jan. 14, there was had to go to court that day, so he another blackout that started be- called and said he would be late fore homeroom and lasted until for the case. He arranged for my the middle of nutrition. neighbor, who’s a teacher at my On Jan. 26, during period 4, little brother’s school, to watch there was a special lockdown over us while he was at work. drill where teachers were in- When we got back, this person structed to lock and barricade the called him and he sent us into an- doors, close the blinds, and turn other room so he could do an in- off the lights. Students and teach- terview thing. We turned on the ers alike were to take this drill TV to KTLA News. He was talk- seriously, stay calm, and act as ing about how we were going to if there was a gunman on school school and turned back and how grounds. Classes were updated he had two kids in LAUSD.” Al- Daniel Gordon holds up a box of goldfish crackers, emergency food supplies for classes. Photo: Oliver Spector by messages sent through Jupiter though Camille was worried, she Grades reporting details, includ- was also happy that there was no that happened recently. I was school was canceled. Brenden On the other hand, some ing a reminder that staff would school. worried about the next day too Barber-Choi was at the bus stop students were not that inconve- be checking the classrooms to Avé Butler, a 7th grader, said because, even though staff didn’t where his when his bus driver nienced by the change in events. make sure they were locked. that she was worried when she find anything on campus that told him about the lockdown. Ysabelle Sibley, a 7th grader, At the conclusion of this found out that the school was day, it doesn’t mean that they The 7th grader was not happy stated, “I was still in bed. I lockdown, Mr. Iannucci came closed for the day. “On a scale of still can’t bomb the school.” with the news. “I was really tired saw an Instagram post that said onto the intercom and said, “The 1-10, I was about a 6, because of There were many other ways because I woke up at 5:00 to be that all LAUSD schools were better prepared we are, the safer Paris and other school shootings that Patriots discovered that on time for my bus,” he said. closed.” we are.” 6 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Patriots Take Steps to College By Oliver Spector thinking about what classes they manik. The second list winners Every day at Revere Middle want to take when they get into were 6th grader Vera Fang, 7th School, Patriots are encouraged college. grader Joseph Darvish and 8th to promote their favorite college There were also special ac- grader Maya Romanik. And, or university by wearing shirts or tivities that took place during the winners for the third list jackets that show off the school’s College Week, including scav- were 6th grader Julia Vongoetz, logo or name. enger hunts. There was a docu- 7th grader Dimitri Lupescu and Many of these shirts were ment on the Revere website that 7th grader Sean McCoy. on display for College Week. had the guidlines for the scaven- College Week was put to- Starting on Nov. 16, students ger hunts. There was a Faculty gether by Ms. Kobashi and the were encouraged to talk to their Scavenger Hunt, a Big Future Counseling crew. friends about their favorite col- Scavenger Hunt and there was College Week is important leges. Five Revere teachers went a third special one that had to for students to participate in, on the P.A. system during home- be picked up at the Counseling and is for all Patriots, of any room to express their pride for Office. Some of the activities on grade, to be more aware of the colleges they went to. the scavenger hunt are finding a their college choices, and be David and Spencer debate which college has the best football team as On Monday, Mr. Slavin faculty member who attended a better prepared for their future. they look at the Counseling Office’s college door. Photo: Mr. Wechsler spoke about Georgetown Uni- college in another state and find- versity, which was founded in ing someone who majored in Washington D.C. in 1719. Mr. math. In order to get credit for Slavin was a proud Bulldog. the findings, these students had On Tuesday, Ms. Robertson to get a signature from whoever spoke about Cal Poly San Luis that teacher or faculty member Obispo and her experience as a may be. There were three differ- Mustang. The school was found- ent scavenger hunts that could be ed in 1901. completed. On Wednesday, Ms. Spence The scavenger hunt winners shared her pride as a Ram. the for the first list are 6th grader Isa- University of North Carolina iah Brownell, 7th grader Jasmine These two former Patriots are living up to their 2012 yearbook poll victories. Elliot Schiff will be attending (UNC), which was founded in Matta and 8th grader Hana Ro- Harvard University in Boston next fall and Jacqueline Vogel is headed to Stanford in Northern California. 1789 and is located in Chapel Hill’s downtown area. Ms. Thrapp spoke Thursday about Pierce College and told Patriots about her experience being a student there as a Bull. Pierce College, a school in L. A., was established in 1947. The final teacher that spoke about their college was the Wild- cat Ms. Istrin. On Friday, she shared her experiences at the Ms. Thrapp University of Arizona, which Ms. Robertson was established in 1885. The purpose of College Week was to inform kids of pos- sible colleges that they can go Mr. Slavin Ms. Spence Ms. Istrin to and give them a head start on Sharing Stories and Smiles (continued from page 1) Ac- knowing that we’re helping cording to 122nd St. Elementary schools in need, schools that are School’s librarian, there should lacking the resources they need. be about five books in the library I also equally feel that this group for every student. With a total of of kids could be the next genera- 750 students, that calls for 3,750 tion of leaders for nonprofit or- books in the library that the stu- ganizations.” dents will be “enthusiastic” about After returning home, Ms. reading. The Wonder of Reading, Istrin expressed her satisfaction which built the school’s library, is with the event. “Even if you a nonprofit organization that takes spend ten minutes with these two classrooms and combines kids, I guarantee you they will them into a single room for use. remember this for the rest of Leadership members Claudia Goore and Leah Alkin sort Marina Caro reads Scooby Doo to her new In addition, the leadership their lives,” Ms. Istrin said. “I books for the drive at Paul Revere together. Photo: Christina Kim young book friend. Photo: Anthony Langer students were each given a letter feel proud of my leadership stu- from their first grade “buddy” in dents and the entire Revere com- Ms. Anel’s class, which contained munity.” their name, age and what type of books they like. After the Student Council students read to their bud- dy, they gifted the student with a book. “This has been an enlightening experience that taught me the val- ue of hard work and giving back,” Zade Mullin said of the entire event. “I’m proud of the fact that I’m a part of the leadership class, because we get to make important changes in our school as well as other schools less fortunate than Elisa Kim reads Aladdin to a first grader at Leadership students load the 5,810 books Revere students ours. I look forward to the oppor- 122nd Street Elementary. Photo: Adrian Ghodshian donated to spread joy to young learners. Photo: Adrian Ghodshian tunity to be a part of more activi- ties like this in the future.” Atticus Parker tells a puppy story Vice President Julian Jacobson to his reading pal. Photo: Isais Alegria said, “Each and every book puts a smile on each child who receives a book. These books provide the children the vital practice they need to help them learn how to read.” He adds, “The book drive is intended to teach the students that giving is better than receiving.” Paul Revere is one of three middle schools that work with Courtney’s branch of the book drives. “Because of you, I told my boss that I want to solicit more middle schools but I know they won’t be as great as you,” Maya Beeri-Feldman and her kin- Leadership students and their reading buddies are all booked with big smiles and hearts. Photo: Isais Alegria she said. Courtney adds, “I love dergarten friend. Photo: Isais Alegria February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7 Lifestyle

“The easiest way to learn is to hold onto something that can support you or have “I ride it someone help you.” around the mall, - Liberty Gotler around my house, anywhere open.” - Noah Ghodooshim Going Overboard for Hoverboards Students share the ups and downs of owning this new self-balancing scooter, a mixture of both a skateboard and a Segway By DYLAN TZUNG seem exciting and new, they can explains. Liberty says how, “I try it out. It wasn’t easy and I

also pose multiple safety con- was really scared of getting on, was afraid of falling off.” He Is the Hoverboard Over the years, personal cerns that can be very dangerous. but once I learned how to use it, rides it,“to the beach and to cer- transportation throughout the Trend Really Recently, a 12-year-old boy’s and it was really easy.” Hover- tain stores that are near by my world is changing. Bicycles, hoverboard burned down his boards can be tough for many house.” Catching Fire? scooters, and skateboards are house. This event almost killed students to manage since they Maygol Mohammadi, a sev- The Town Crier surveyed evolving into electric vehicles. him. His mother shared how the require a certain amount of bal- enth grade girl got the idea of Patriots regarding their plans for In 2002, when many Patriots day before the boy used the hov- ance to it. She rides the hover- purchasing this device when she the hoverboard. Here are their were just babies or not even erboard, sparks started shooting board, “all the time whenever I tried it with her two friends. “It responses. alive yet, before hoverboards out of both ends of this device go to the Palisades village and in was hard at first and I had to hold I already own one: 10% were produced, the Segway, a while it was charging. the house.” According to her, “It on to my friends because I was two-wheeled vehicle with han- Some of the more common was really awkward when every- shaking so much when I got on I am planning to buy one: 20% dlebars, was the new revolution- safety issues include tripping on one it. But, then I got the hang of it ary product. A couple of years I might buy one: 30% a bump in the road, an unexpect- pretty quickly,” she describes. ago, an exciting new product, the ed curb, or other obstacles. Like others, “I only ride my hov- I will not buy one: 40% combination of a Segway and a Due to these multiple issues, erboard at my house.” Maygol skateboard was released. People Total: 128 Students many property owners have and her brother paid for some of of all ages have been fawning banned hoverboards. California it while her parents paid for the minutes, I got the hang of things over this innovative new prod- lawmakers have attempted to rest. and was riding it all around the uct. solve this safety problem by re- Another student at Paul Re- store.” Hoverboards are capturing leasing a new law that became vere, Austin Arias, a sixth grade Liana Rachmani, a seventh the attention of people all around effective on Jan. 1, 2016. The boy, can be added on to the list of grade girl Patriot, thought that the world. From patios to park- new law allows hoverboards to hoverboard owners. “It looked the hoverboard scooter “would ing lots, people ride their hov- be ridden in the bike lane. The really fun and I really wanted it,” be fast transportation to nearby erboards everywhere. Although rider must be at least fifteen he remarks. According to Austin, places, and I could ride it with Patriots are not allowed to ride years old and is required to wear “It was hard at first, but you get friends.” Liana describes her these devices at school, they dis- all of the necessary protection used to it in five minutes.” first ride on her hoverboard. She play their stylish hoverboards at required when riding a bike. Ever since he got the hover- states, “I was afraid of falling off their favorite places. In addition, Amazon re- board, “I ride it to the grocery at first, but after a few more tries There are multiple types of moved many of the self-balanc- store, the bank, and to restau- I got the hang of it.” Liana main- hoverboards with prices that can ing scooters from their website, rants.” Like many Patriots, ly rides her hoverboard around range from $599 to $1,799.99. due to the ongoing safety con- Austin received this device her house along with other plac- The IO Hawk is one of the mul- cerns posed by the hoverboards. for his birthday and has loved es that are close to where she tiple companies that sells hover- Swagway, one of the many it since. lives. Liana’s parents contribut- boards and the first pre-ordered hoverboard producers, noted The main reason why ed to the cost of her hoverboard IO Hawk began shipping Feb. that they received a notice Jasmine Matta, a seventh as a birthday gift. 6th, 2015. This hoverboard can from Amazon asking them for grade girl, wanted to buy Noah Ghodooshim, an eighth support up to 280 pounds and documentation to prove that all the hoverboard was be- grade boy, is another Revere was designed for the use of of their hoverboards, batteries, Jasmine cause, “It was very fun student that owns this device. personal mobility for people of and chargers comply with Ama- stares at you in public.” Lib- to ride, and the best part He “always wanted it from the all ages. Another brand name zon’s safety standards. There erty has two hoverboards. “One beginning.” In addition, Noah that’s selling hoverboards is the was that you don’t have to are almost a dozen airlines that for me, and one for a guest that saw celebrities such as NBA or HoverBoard360 and are sell- be 16 years old to have it.” Jas- have banned hoverboards due to comes over. I got my hover- football players showing off the ing from $498.99 to $648.99. mine thinks the downside of it is, safety concerns, including Delta, boards as a gift from my friend hoverboard, which inspired him Furthermore, the MonoRover “It takes forever to charge. For American, and United. and the other one I paid for my- to buy it. He says how at first, R2s sells these devices. On this my hoverboard, it takes about 6 One of the many Patriots that self,” she states. “It looked really hard to step on company’s website, it says how hours for it to be fully charged.” have a hoverboard is eighth grad- Kenneth Bollanos, another and my legs would shake a lot. MonoRover R2s are, “The Best She obtained this device because er Liberty Gotler. “I saw people seventh grader at Paul Revere, But, at one point you slowly start Way to Move...Style, Comfort, she got good grades in school. using it in the streets. I also saw received his hoverboard for his getting the hang of things and re- Ease...All at Your Feet.” Jasmine says how, “When I first some videos online about it birthday. “Once I got the hov- ally begin to understand how it Although hoverboards may got on the hoverboard, I thought and it looked really cool,” she erboard, I was very eager to I would fall, but I didn’t. After 10 works.” Aaron

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Liberty Austin Kenneth Abed Liana 8 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Warm and Cool Winter Quests During winter break, Patriots traveled all across the world, experiencing all kinds of climates, foods, languages and people

By DYLAN TZUNG friends.” His family also went to an indoor amusement park with Over winter break, Patriots lots of rides and claw games. traveled throughout the world and 4) Makena Gichuru spent her explored new and exciting cul- seventh grade winter break in tures. They met different people, Africa. Makena has family in tasted different foods, heard dif- Kenya and her mom wanted her ferent languages, and discovered to experience the Kenyan cul- different land features. Students ture. Makena said that this vaca- expanded their worldwide knowl- tion was basically her first time edge, traveling to six out of the going to Kenya because she was seven different continents in the too young to remember it the last world. time she went. Makena went snor- 1) During winter break, Sar- keling, camel riding, and drove “One of my favorite ah Bentley, an eighth grade girl, through the forest with her uncles. “My parents surprised my sister and I and traveled to Vancouver, Canada. It was her first time camel riding. activities was seeing She said, “We spent Christmas She said, “It was scary when the took us to a dolphin habitat where we could together, and the rest of the time camel stood up and sat down, but one of my new favor- swim with the dolphins.” — Neyla Maher in mexico we explored the city of Vancouver the rest was a smooth ride.” ite musicals.” — Sarah and went skiing in two nearby ski 5) William Yamada traveled Slavkin in new york spots, Cypress and Whistler.” Her to Japan during his seventh grade favorite part was snowboarding winter break. William traveled on the famous mountain, Whistler. to Japan because other than his She said, “My mom, uncle, and I immediate family, the rest of his spent the whole day there skiing relatives live in Japan. He usually and snowboarding until the sun travels to Japan every summer “Black diamonds went down and it was too dark. and winter break. He said, “I like weren’t as hard We also walked around in the city to go to my aunt’s house because as I thought!” and relaxed at my cousin’s house.” she always lets me stay awake Sofie Brazier, Will Rene, Mia until midnight, watch scary mov- — Sofie Brazier in Emerson, Sarah Slavkin, Jaden ies, and lets me go to the arcade in colorado Lipson, Siddhartha Shendrikar, the morning. I also love going to Neyla Maher, Jonah Kharrazi, my uncle’s house because he has Kian Mohaber, and Lillia Weiss- two daughters that are only two “There muller also traveled throughout years old and the other one is only North America. six months old.” Something that was a 2) Eighth grader Koa Viecco William loves about Japan is that huge traveled to Colombia. His dad there are vending machines every- snow chose to travel there because he where. “My favorite part about traveling to Maui was born there and both him and Over winter break, Natasha storm is that you can just relax and think about his brother are Colombian. This Tokmakova, a seventh grade girl, rightright was Koa’s first time going to Co- also traveled to Asia. nothing.” — Will Rene in Hawaii lombia. He was staying in a part 6) Eighth grader Kylie Green- before we called Calle. He was most excit- wald escaped from the chilly got there.” ed to see his family and have the winter weather and traveled to — SARASARAH chance to experience his culture. experience the warm Australian BENTLEYBENTLEY ININ Koa said, “While I was there I weather. Her family found the CANADA went on these big bamboo boats time to visit Sydney, Melbourne, on this river in a town called Qui- and the Great Barrier Reef. Kylie mbaya. I also went zip lining at said, “We chose to visit this loca- 1 a zoo called Panaca. I visited the tion because my mother had lived coffee farms at an amusement there for 3 years and wanted us to park called Parque Del Café. The see it.” This was Kylie’s first time last thing I did was go to a house traveling to Australia. She said, of cancer kids and donated toys to “I was excited to snorkel in the “We had been driving for ten them.” Great Barrier Reef to see amaz- Two girls, Kate Staddon and ing marine life. I was also pumped minutes when we heard from a Fritze Mayer, also spent their win- to climb up the Sydney Bridge.” ranger a bus had fallen off the road.” ter break in South America. While Kylie was in Australia, she — Mia Emerson at yosemite 3) Rory Asawa, a seventh found time to see the New Year’s grade boy, traveled to Ireland. His Eve fireworks, walk along the family usually travels there but coast, feed kangaroos and walla- for the past few years they haven’t bies, snorkel in the inner and outer been able to. He said, “My favor- Great Barrier Reef, climb the Syd- ite part about going to Ireland was ney Harbor Bridge, and see the when we usually go to Water Ford oldest rainforest. “I skied, ate dinner, Castle but it was closed over win- Another Patriot, seventh grad- and I also skied!” ter break, but this time it was fun er Henry Andrews, also traveled — Jaden Lipson in Utah seeing lots of relatives and family to the continent of Australia.

“Seeing seven types of monkeys over a three day 3 trip in the jungle was very 1 exciting.” — Fritze Mayer in Ecuador 5

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Patriots traveled all across the globe during their winter break. February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9

“The sunsets in Calle were so “When we hiked up, pretty and the cloud formations there was a waterfall were stunning.” I swam in.” — KOA VIECCO — Siddhartha Shendrikar IN COLOMBIA in mexico

“Eliana’s horse threatened some “My favorite part was definitely other horses multiple times, and bungy jumping in Qeenstown, started a fight twice.” New Zealand.” — Henry Andrews in — Renata and Eliana Feinstein in israel New zealand

“I was most excited to meet all my family and to see the house that my family built that I would 2 stay in.” — MAKENA GICHURU IN KENYA

“We skied two out of the three days we were there and it was a great experience.” — Jonah Kharrazi and Kian Mohaber in big bear “At the beautiful islands, we explored the beaches and shallow waters for shells.” — Lillia Weissmuller in cabo san lucas

“Some of the zip lines reached about a mile long!” — Kate Staddon in Costa Rica

4 3 “One of my favorite parts about Japan is that there are vending machines everywhere!” — WILLIAM YAMADA IN JAPAN

“My family went to an indoor amusement park with lots of rides.” — RORY ASAWA IN IRELAND 5

“I took only my Vans and jeans and shirts, “As I passed the colorful fish I ended up wearing my grandma’s clothes 6 and uniquely shaped coral, and a ski mask.” I stared down at the sand — Natasha Tokmakova in Russia searching for something to surprise me.” — KYLIE GREENWALD IN AUSTRALIA 10 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School TREND TALK Here are 16 popular items trending in 2016. Sizzling, 2016 Trends By NEYLA MAHER Sickening Fashion Food Phones Fun Bacon? By NEYLA MAHER

From toys to bacon flavored treats, all the “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” are “Poke” is a Japanese dish served “Augmented Reality Earbuds” “Bionic Bird,” an electronic bird way to bacon Pantone’s hot new colors for 2016. with raw fish, rice, and vegtables. give personal audio experiences. that imitates the soaring of eagles. flavored toothpaste, bacon is everywhere I go. If you’re like me, you despise ba- con. Some of you may not like the flavor, and others aren’t permitted to eat bacon. Processed meats such as bacon, have a lot of fat, that “Adidas Yeezy” are new stylish “Acai” is a berry smoothie in a “Paw Call” is a device where dogs “Virtual Reality Glasses” contain can cause high blood pressure, sneakers designed by Kanye West. bowl, topped with fruits and nuts. press a button to call their owners. lenses which show two 3D images. which leads to diabetes. Did you know that 68% of bacon’s calories is fat and 34% of that fat is saturated fat? The World Health Organization states that bacon can pose a cancer threat. From this research, some people may think differently about bacon. Madison and Izzy sport the new “Vegan Ice Cream” is a guilty The “New Emojis” for 2016 feature “Musical.ly App” allows you to When I was six, living in “Bold Stripes” look with t-shirts. pleasure you don’t feel guilty about. the shrugging girl and clown emojis. make and share videos with friends. Huston, Texas, they were re- ceiving pigs at the super mar- kets and stores from Mexico. At that time, the pigs had dis- eases making it very harmful to eat any pig food products. From then on, my mom did not let us eat any bacon. When we moved back to Los Angeles “Flare Pants” have come back in McDonald’s “Chocolate-Drizzle “Solar Backpacks” can charge “Live Photos on iPhone 6s” are we were still not allowed to style from the 80’s in many colors. Fries” are now being sold in Japan. your electronics where ever you go. a new way to bring memories to life. eat bacon after all the research proven on how bacon is really fattening. Other members of my fam- ily, including my dad, enjoy eating bacon with every meal. But that did not affect my limi- Patriots Crave Current Clubs Another new club is the In- tation on consuming bacon. By OLIVER SPECTOR vestment Club. Students go to Even though I have only eaten Many of the new clubs this the investment on Mondays in bacon a couple of times, in my X4 to learn about stock and in- opinion, bacon is flavorless, year at Paul Revere include something for everyone. Yoga vesting. An Investment Club fattening, and almost always member Lenny Melamed re- greasy. Club, Investment Club, and the Debate Club are all new clubs alizes, “It teaches me how to But if you are like Mr. maximize my profit of my real Slavin, this research and facts with stellar activities. These ex- citing new clubs are looking for world stocks.” The Investment doesn’t affect your love for Club also has speakers that come bacon. Mr. Slavin said, “I think even more participants so if you are interested, you might want to in like John Buck. John Buck it is the one item that makes owns a small investment advi- meals better, breakfast, lunch, check one out. One club that is new this sory called Orion Capital. When dinner, and even dessert.” Mr. there aren’t any special speakers, Slavin then added, “For dessert year is the Yoga Club. “The Yoga Club is a place students students in the investment club I love to have vanilla ice cream learn about how to find the best with caramel, salt, and bacon. I can go for a quiet setting to learn about and how to practice basic stocks to invest in. If you are in- also like bacon flavored donuts terested in learning about stocks and bacon flavored soda.” yoga,” says Ms. Esparza, Yoga Club teacher. In the Yoga Club, and investment, then this could Mr. Slavin even owns a be the club for you. bunch of bacon memorabilia. you learn about the importance of controlled breathing and pa- There is also Debate Club. “I have bacon shirts, socks, a “I created the Debate Club to wallet, ties, toothpicks, mints, tience when you stressed or wor- ried. You can go join them ev- help people with speech and lip-balm, and bacon brace- learning to share their own lets. Mr. Honda even gave me ery Wednesday in the gym. Ms. Esparza states that, “In a world opinion,” says Rachel Onassis, bacon flavored crickets.” president of the Debate Club. Mr. Slavin even had a filled with noise and distrac- tions, students tend to become The very first debate topic was bacon shrine in his classroom whether or not you feel that “I still have the bacon shrine, bored and act out in negative ways when there is no produc- Breakfast in the Classroom is I took it down to make room helping or hurting Paul Revere Ms. Esparza and Ms. Moreno pose during yoga club. Photo: Isabel Gill for instructional materials to tive/positive stimulus,” “We felt that students need a space where Middle School. In Debate Club, hang on the wall. My students each student can state their opin- were spending a lot of money they could learn all the benefits of being still.” Yoga can help ion and argue it using facts. This on bacon items to put on the club will definitely help you with shrine, I felt really bad.” you keep your emotions steady and may help if you experience your debating skills. The Debate Mr. Slavin also commented Club meets on Thursday so if on the new maple bacon pop stress or anxiety on a day to day basis. you’re interested, maybe it’s a tarts that just came out last good fit for you. month and was thinking about In other news, the Quilting investing in the company. Club has now transformed into “ This does make me want to the new Fashion Club. It will be invest in the pop tart business, meeting in the same place on the I will be buying them by the same days. cases.” He then added, “I must As you can see, there is a club admit, I have cut back on the for everyone. From summoning amount of bacon I have eaten, your inner yogi to arguing over I am at that certain age.” topics in real life, to making the There is even a 106 year right choices in investing, these old lady who has eaten bacon new clubs allow students to ex- every day of her life! So is perience what it feels like to be bacon delicious or a disaster? John Buck speaks to Investment part of a group of people with the Club members. Photo: Brett Anwar same interests. Students deliberate a heated topic at debate club. Photo: Neyla Maher February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 Entertainment TREND TALK Aren’t We Art Worthy? By JUDY ZHANG On a casual morning at Paul Revere, if I were to walk past the H or J buildings, I could hear the melodic tunes Students from Mr. Hyman’s 3rd and 4th period class announce their lines whilst donning in their Brahmin character costume. Photo: Dylan Tzung of orchestra, band, and choir practicing. It’s no surprise that Revere is known for our music program; one third of the Following in Buddha’s Footsteps campus’ population partici- By ISABEL GILL alized that he must leave is life pates in it. However, what is of pleasure, learning that his true surprising is that in a recent “Oh listen good people and riches would come from follow- Los Angeles Times article, they see what we say, come gather ing his heart. After much strug- rated numerous schools in the now closer to hear our fine play,” gle and pain, he finally became LAUSD district using the letter is the compelling first line of the the Buddha, who has taught his grade system and gave Revere Buddha Walks performance. followers that enlightenment lay a “B” in supporting the arts. Of Buddha Walks is a Spirit in the “middle way,” not in luxu- course whenever people think Series production that has been rious indulgence or self embar- of “art,” they picture easels a part of children’s lives for 14 rassment. lined up in rows, paint splat- years. In only three weeks, sixth So what journey did this tered on clothes, and so on. graders in the history classes of Revere production take Patri- From conducting seasonal con- Ms. Flenaugh, Ms. Pan, Mr. Car- ots on? Joe Fisher answers, certs to even having a ballroom nine, and Mr. Hyman’s class got “Throughout Buddha Walks, I dancing elective, there is no the once in a lifetime opportunity feel that I’ve learned good life reason why Revere shouldn’t to partake in the special journey lessons.” He explains, “You can have earned that “A” grade. of Prince Siddhartha becoming live life without suffering and So the question is: why the Buddha. pain without attaching to the didn’t we? Even though our Prince Siddhartha grew up past, and enjoying the present. If art program might not be as in ancient India. In his early someone is being mean to you, renowned compared to other life, he was a prince surrounded it is probably because they are schools, we do have an art by riches, and lived a childhood suffering, so try to forgive them elective that gives students the Joe, Jamie, and Evan (left to right) pose in a tree tableau along with of luxury. But, when he first and even help them to stop their chance to learn. Just look out- the rest of their class, while focusing on their next lines. Photo: Isabel Gill “awoke” to find suffering, he re- suffering.” side the main office for proof, Maya Wilder also learned there are pieces of artwork a important life lesson just like displayed in cases. Artistry can Joe,“Without attachment we can be found on the east driveway all be better people.” She also where there are an assortment realizes, “Not only has this told of murals created by an after me the truth about Buddha, but I school PEP program. Also, also learned how to project my there are many musicals that voice.” She enjoyed portraying are a total crowd pleaser. If a servant in the Buddha Walks that isn’t enough evidence to play because, “Without the ser- show how much Revere incor- vants being by Siddhartha, he porates art into the curriculum, would not have been able to be- I don’t know what would be. come the Buddha, he would be The school that was ranked too distracted studying his won- number 1 and got an A in sup- derment.” porting the arts was Ramon C. Patriots also shared their fa- Cortines School of Visual and vorite parts of participating in Performing Arts. OK, I under- this production. Maya Wilder stand why this school would excitedly states, “ It made me win. The name of the school like history even more. After a has the word “performing arts” meditation session, everyone in and “visual” in it! Nonetheless, my class became calm and re- this doesn’t mean that Paul Re- laxed. It also really brought my vere doesn’t deserve it. In our class and me together.” Layla school, art is integrated into Broomfield’s favorite part was the basic standards of our cur- Nick, Matty, and Rachel (left to right) read their intriguing scripts during their performance. Photo: Dylan Tzung when she was chosen to be Nar- riculum. Multiple teachers use rator 1. She really enjoyed being it to help students visualize and the first person to speak to the understand the concept of what audience. they’re teaching. Our music Ms. Pan, a sixth grade Eng- program inspires students to lish and history teacher com- pursue their passions and pro- plimented Spirit Series, “My vides plenty of instruments that students gain confidence, focus, are in working shape. We have and teamwork. This is a creative separate coaches to specifically process that many of my stu- instruct students how to play a dents need to push them out of certain instrument. their comfort zones. I enjoy that Plus, there was an eighth my students can learn content grade T-shirt design contest and numerous other skills such that encouraged Patriots to as play production, poetry, cul- branch out and bring their cre- ture, and philosophy.” ative minds into play. We have Another production that the music, art, and theater. Spirit Series puts on is Seeking In the end, Paul Revere Socrates. The classes of Ms. Charter Middle School defi- Jackson, Ms. McDermott, Ms. nitely should have deserved Daley, and Ms. Seeger will be that A. The only thing our participating. Rehearsals begin school doesn’t have is the on Feb. 22 and continue until pride of being known as an performances on Mar. 11, edu- “A” worthy arts school, which Prince Siddhartha (above in orange) is about to wake Yashodhara from her sleep before his journey to cating students about the jour- is truly a shame. becoming the Buddha. Dillan (right) relaxes his body and mind in a meditation. Photos: Eva Buck and Dylan Tzung ney of a sage named Socrates. 12 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School What’s Hot, What’s Not The Beatles have always The Justin Bieber of my been my favorite group. Their teenage years were songwrit- music never gets “old” or seems ers, musicians, and singers out of style. I think that explains like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, their popularity even 45 years The Rolling Stones, Neil after their break-up. The songs Young, The Who, and The all have a story; whether simple Doors. They wrote their own or complex, like poetry. The songs, sounded witty, well instruments they used were read, and with a sense of very progressive and their use humor. Even though they had of technology was very ahead of some drug problems, they its time. When I run during lunch, The Beatles are usu- didn’t come off stupid with no substance to their music ally my choice! My band of choice! —Mr. Roig like Justin Bieber. —Mr. Hernandez Orchestra members perform for a fund- raiser at Barnes and Noble. Photo: Mrs. Vogel There are many reasons why Miley Cyrus presents I like Ariana Grande. For herself to the public eye as an one, she is very talented. unintelligent, and psychotic Her hit albums and singles human being. The behavior help show off her amazing that she brings towards her Fun Films singing. She has a gener- fans sets the image that she ally kind, caring personality, has no respect for herself, whether it is towards people, or her body. Not only are her animals, or nature. Ariana fans witnessing these bad be- And Funds Grande has adopted rescue haviors but children who have By Kylie Greenwald dogs, helped send a girl to been looking up to her since college, brought warm drinks she was staring in a show At Revere, there are many students to fans in the rain, just to called Hannah Montana now that are not afraid of the spotlight. These name a few. Her talent, gen- see her outcome, which has performers have a goal to produce a show erosity, and playful spirit are many of the reasons why I left a big impact on the children that see her sticking that will please an audience. like Ariana Grande. Her hit songs play a big role in how out her tongue, and inappropriately dancing. Yet on her In the music category, Madrigals and she is considered in style. Every new Ariana Grande Instagram, she has over 31 million fans, which means Chamber Orchestra performed at the song catches people’s attention, whether it’s because of 31 million people see her as a role model, and that’s Barnes and Noble Fundraiser. They raised the relatable lyrics or the catchy tune. Another key is her not what role models should be setting for their fans. $500 for Revere’s music department. fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande. —Hallie McRae —Liana Rachmani On another entertainment aspect, the 2nd Annual Film Festival is back at Re- Grey’s Anatomy is hands Pretty Little Liars (AKA vere. Mr. Hyman thought last year’s Film down my favorite show of all PLL) is the #1 ranked TV show Festival “was a huge success.” At the First time. What I love most about it on cable but I’m not sure I Annual Film Festival, students walked is that every episode is action consider it #1. When I first down the red carpet as paparazzi snapped or drama packed, guarantee- started watching the show in shots of them. Popcorn was also available ing to leave the viewers on the sixth grade I loved it. But as the for students to enjoy while they watched edge of their seats. The show show got longer, I felt as if the films being projected on the big screen. never fails to surprise me with writer, Marlene King, kept re- For the event this year, students can its turnouts. Although some- peating the same plot lines over create stop motion films, live-action short times unrealistic, the surgical and over again. Some of my films, music videos, documentaries, com- procedures are actually really friends who read the book have mercials, and public service announce- informative, making them another part of the show to informed me that the book is completely different from ments. To add on to those, this year there look forward to. I feel that Grey’s Anatomy is gaining the show, which is not always a bad thing but maybe is a new category where a student can popularity because there is something for everyone in the show would be better if they kept the plot lines from make a film talking about traffic in order this show. Overall, I highly recommend this TV series for the real story. I think Pretty Little Liars is a pretty big to promote carpooling at Revere. The en- all ages and personalities. —Elisa Kim waste of time. —Maxine Eschger tries for the films are due on Mar. 18. Students will be able to win prizes The reason I like Xbox is I don’t like Wii U’s because they ranging from a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm because it’s a very stylish are outdated and not used to attending a fully paid Film Camp. gaming machine. I like to as much as other For some Patriots, playing an instru- play sports games gaming consoles. The ment or creating a film seems to be their to compete with my games it offers are forte. These performers are in tune with friends online. Xbox’s mainly for younger Revere’s coming events. are also cool because kids and aren’t as thrill- the Xbox also acts as ing as newer games a DVD device too. To with better stories and me, Xbox’s are pretty more fun game players. high tech. —Bruck Setu —Alden Silvestre

My favorite film isDe ad Po- Avengers - “Age of Ul- ets Society because it is an tron” - I felt like the Avenger inspiring story that will never go movies are usually (A+) in my out of style. The story is about a book! However, this movie teacher who inspires his students seemed to lack plot and the story through poetry. He teaches them line was all over the place. Very to think for themselves and act disappointed - usually Marvel like individuals. He wants them to comes out with some amazing experience every moment as their movies! I think it was the main last, to “seize the day,” which is a character “Ultron” that doomed concept that will never go out of the movie - he wasn’t serious style. —Ms. Moreno enough. —Mr. Foxson

Shark Tank is a show that Undercover Boss is a real- invites new businesses to enter ity TV show that gets wealthy the “tank.” Then, the business CEO of a major company to go representative explains the busi- undercover to understand the Mr. Hyman introduces the 2nd Annual Film ness idea to the hungry investing ups and downs of its company. Festival at Paul Revere. Photo: Anouk Wijeratne sharks. I like this entertaining I don’t like Undercover Boss be- show because the company cause it is always the same plot ideas are different and seeing the and there is nothing new. Also, Coming Attractions sharks fight is very interesting. there is too much action, not Spirit Series - Seeking 2/22 - 3/11 —David Orlinsky enough talking. —Evan Davis Socrates High School Musical 3/11 & 3/12 The Voice has a unique spin 2nd Annual Film Festival 4/27/2016 on the normal interpretation american Idol used to be one of my favorite Talent Show TBD of a singing show. In this show, for the first “blind” shows to watch. However, Literary Anthology TBD auditions, the coaches last season, the singers Spring Choir Concert 5/17/16 do not see the performer lacked voice quality until they turn around. I and were not entertaining. Spring Orchestra Concert 5/18/16 love this show because the I think that American Idol Spring Band Concert 5/19/16 coaches add a touch of should have ended a long comedy and the singers have time ago. It was a show Beginning Concert 5/23/16 different and powerful voices. that was definitely off-key. —Emily Bunnapradist The chart above shows upcoming events at —Kylie Greenwald Paul Revere Middle School. Chart: Kylie Greenwald February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 13 Show Choir taps their feet to the beat. Photo: Ryan Victory

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By Kylie Greenwald As for the bands and orches- After perfecting tunes and tras, Advanced Orchestra played constantly practicing melodies, Rosin Eating Zombies from Out- band, choir, and orchestra were er Space and Advanced Band ready to string together this performed a piece from the The year’s Winter Concert. However, Incredibles. things didn’t go quite as planned. After playing for Patriots, On Monday, prior to the Win- the next step was to show par- ter Concert, all classes went to ents what students had learned. the auditorium to see a preview A group of teachers sing “Rudolph.” Photo: Alondra Limeta Although these concerts were of the musical performances that meant to take place the week of lay ahead. Due to certain issues, Dec. 14, the choir and orchestra Mr. Miyoshi’s band class was concerts had to be rescheduled to the only group to perform at the the week of Jan. 11 because of a nighttime concert that week. bomb threat and a power outage. At the Monday music as- These postponements caused or- sembly, there were a variety of chestra students to unexpectedly songs played and sung. At one race to their carpool or bus. point, Madrigals, Concert Choir, Himalia (left) and Jessica perform. Photo: Milly Hopkins Patriot Band focuses on their music. Photo: Alondra Limeta Ms. Cronin said, “In over 35 Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, years of conducting concerts, I and teachers gathered together to have never had to reschedule!” present Rudolph the Red-Nosed Although this had never hap- Reindeer. In this number, Mr. pened before, Revere was able Anderson, Mrs. Palmer, Ms. Ma- to cope with the issues. Ms. bashov, Mr. Iannucci, and more Jacques stated, “I was worried joined in with the students. that we would get rusty and not Each musical group also had have time to get back in shape, individual performances. For ex- but what happened was good.” ample, choir sang an assortment The postponement “caused of Christmas jingles. One group, a lot more work,” as Ms. Cronin Madrigals, sang Have Yourself a states, but “the rescheduled Win- Merry Little Christmas. Ms. Cronin and Concert Choir bow together. Photo: Hailey Heirigs Mr. Iannucci dances to a tune. Photo: Ryan Victory ter Concert went off flawlessly!” Laughter and Tears for Movies This Year

Blue Sky Studios Walt Disney Studios Warner Bros. Fox 2000 Pictures Columbia Pictures Paramount Pictures Peanuts Star Wars Creed Joy Spectre Daddy’s Home A+ A A B+ B B With an inspiring theme A not so long time ago, in The movie Creed is a sto- Joy is based loosely Ah, finally another 007 I had mixed feelings representing the im- this galaxy, the film Star ry about the fighter Adonis around the actual Joy movie. In Spectre, James about Daddy’s Home. In portance of friendship, Wars: The Force Awakens Creed, son of the famous Mangano, a self-made Bond faces a global the movie, Mark Wahl- Peanuts, the sequel to the left audiences around the boxer, Appolo Creed. As a millionaire who created criminal organization in berg plays the strong classic Charlie Brown, world cheering. The new- young boy, Adonis would her very own business a journey to uncover its and “cool” real dad and was definitely worth my est addition to the monu- get into a lot of fights, and empire. Starring Jennifer secrets. Against the orders Will Ferrell portrays the trip to the theater. This mental movie franchise he dreamed of becoming a Lawrence as Joy, she of his own organization, step-dad, who really cares movie exploited the strug- surpassed the even more boxer, just like his father. takes us on a journey of he puts himself in danger about his family and is gles that some children monumental expectations. As Adonis gets older he hope, betrayal, jealousy, to infiltrate Spectre— the willing to go out of his go through in overcoming The film focused on a becomes a boxer in search etc. There were some agency he is after. Filled way for them. I enjoyed their diffidence, while rogue storm trooper and a of a trainer. He finally obvious flaws in the story. with action and thrill, that the step-dad had bet- keeping me entertained scavenger waiting for her finds his trainer, played For example, the product the movie shows Bond’s ter qualities than the real as well. It followed the family to return. The two by Sylvester Stallone, that eventually caused journey through Mexico, dad because in many other characters of the original characters immediately who coaches him harshly, Joy’s overwhelming Austria, and Africa. In all films the characteristics story as new girl, known won me over with their but is also motivating. success was a mop. The the excitement, Bond and are the opposite. This to Charlie as the little-red- wit and heroic traits. The Michael B. Jordan, as audience is supposed to be his “partner in crime” get unique theme was refresh- haired girl, moves into story escalates when a Adonis, was outstand- emotionally invested in a locked in an old building ing and contributed to my town. Charlie constantly droid containing secret ing in the film, showing mop? Nonetheless, I really scheduled for demolition. enjoyment of the movie. devises methods to talk information falls into their the audience his every have to applaud Jennifer After overcoming each I also thought that the to her, but each time hands. While some parts emotion. The special ef- Lawrence for her superb and every obstacle that two main actors played he lets his lack of self- of the plot were predict- fects added to the boxing portrayal of Joy. I could stood in his way, Bond their parts well. However, confidence get in the way. able and followed the matches made it seem as feel Joy’s sorrow, her eventually finds a way this film posed a lot of My favorite part was the pattern of other Star Wars if I was in the ring with guilt, and her satisfaction to free himself and his inappropriate humor, and portrayal of the journey films, the characters still the fighters. The plot did in her accomplishments. I partner. In my opinion some of the scenes didn’t that Snoopy’s imagination brought the story to life. not drag on, instead, it had loved how it was a roller this is one of the best 007 really fit together smooth- took as he chased his own The production did a great me guessing what was coaster of emotions, and movies yet. However, I ly. The humor was not my doggy crush. To add on to job of remembering famil- going to happen next. The there were so many ups noticed that the scenes type and was rather dry that, the uplifting music iar, beloved faces while sound effects added to the and downs. Some might dragged on, and at least if you ask me. However, kept the tone alive in all shining a light on the intense fight scenes made call Joy a cliché, a family half an hour could have when I walked out of the scenes. I know for a fact universe’s new generation me believe the boxers classic, a petty fairy tale, been cut out of the movie. movie theater, I had a that anyone who loves a of heroes. All in all, Star were punching each other. but I say that Joy is a In conclusion, I would smile on my face. If you cute story of perseverance Wars: The Force Awakens In a heartbeat, I would film that shows how hard definitely double dare are looking for a different and happiness will go nuts was the twinkling star in recommend this knockout work, dedication, and pas- anyone to watch this new, spin on a typical plot, then for the movie Peanuts. the vast galaxy of films. movie to anybody. sion can lead to success. riveting 007 movie. this is the movie for you! ­—Sarah Bentley —Ava Kerkorian —Evan Davis —Judy Zhang —David Orlinsky —Izzy Gill 14 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Sports

Patriots learn a new wrestling position. Photo: Sarah Bentley Revere girls reach for the rebound. Photo: Sarah Bentley Luke Amiel protects the ball as he dribbles up the field. Photo: Mr. Walsh Teams Take Off With a P.E.P. in Their Step By MADISON LIBERMAN Reemtsen, Mia Emerson, Zelda game against Chaminade in the Adams, Miranda Schriver, Mol- fourth quarter, and advanced to Take out the basketballs, the lie Essner, Noe Winter, Renee 2-0. The girls won the end of the wrestling mats, and the soccer Wolff, and Shea Mcnulty onto season game against Oaks Chris- goals, because this year, Re- the team. On Dec. 8, the girls tian, 46-41, and went go into vere’s sport’s teams are striving tied their first game against break with three wins. The girl’s for victory. Oaks Christian at 3-3, and won JV squad also took on Brent- The 3-4 stages of Revere’s a game 6-0 on Dec. 14 against wood on Jan. 4, but lost in a close soccer tryouts took off on Nov. Chaminade. They continued to game. On January 19 the varsity 5. For the first set of tryouts, gain ground when they won 7-1 squad won a game against Vil- male and female Patriots had to against Sierra Canyon Dec. 18. lage Christian. On January 26, run two miles under twenty min- On January 26, the girl’s soccer Girl’s Varsity played, and won a utes. The following few days team tied a well-played game game against Marlborough. Var- the actual skill evaluations were 2-2 against Marlborough. With sity girl’s played in their semi-fi- held. Each day people were cut, their record of only one loss, the nal game on February 3, winning until on Thursday the girls team girls head for the first round of 62-25 against Harvard Westlake. was chosen, and on Friday the playoffs against Oaks Christian, On February 4, girl’s varsity fell boys’ team was chosen. Over who they beat 2-1. In the end, four points short of the champi- 100 students tried out, and 15 they lost the championship 3-0. onship title. made each team. Along with soccer, the wres- Boys JV and Varsity basket- After the final cut of the tling season began the first week ball tryouts were held through evaluation, it was determined of December. Adam Hunter and the second week of November. that Tommy Meek, Colton Pef- Junior Amazon are coaching this The teams are coached by Daniel fer, Ulysses Martinez, Nick team, and P.E. Teacher Mr. Fox- Gonzalez, who also coaches Re- Jordyn and Ava compete for the ball at soccer practice. Photo: Judy Zhang Collins, Charles Bjorlin, Brett son oversees the wrestling pro- vere’s summer sports program, Anwar, Luke Amiel, Taylor Stri- gram. The team includes Nick Sports’ Mania. On Dec. 18, the jdveen, William Larkins, Liam Carpenter, Alvar Granga, Cam- JV team won their first game at Conrad, William Valentine, eron Zoller, Pedram Zamanpour, Heritage Christian. On January Dylan Walsh, Jake Moore, Ale- Michael Gift, Tate Foxson, Con- 21, the boy’s varsity team easily jandro Cisnernos, and Tristan nor Guy, and Max Palees. “I am defeated Brenwtwood. Lucas will be playing for Revere exited to see what this year’s However, students who this year. On Dec. 1, Revere’s team can accomplish,” Mr. Fox- didn’t make the team can further boy soccer team won 2-0 at a son says of his hopes for a great their skills with the after school home game against Brentwood wrestling season. On January 21, intramurals. Basketball classes as well as another pre-season the wrestling team won a close and the new Rider’s Soccer game with a score of 7-1 against match against Chaminade, and Academy can help students to do Village Christian, kicking off the on January 26, the wrestling so. “Rider’s Soccer Academy is season to come. When the real team won another home match. coached by 2 professional soccer season approached, the Riders The tryouts for JV and var- players, Mele French and Kelly lost to Oaks Christian 3-1. The sity girl’s basketball were held Parker. The program is new this boy’s soccer team did not make on the second week of Novem- year to help develop our players it to the play-offs this year. ber. On Dec. 7, the varsity girls who did not make the competi- The girls’ soccer tryouts played their first game against tive team,” says Mr. Lafolette. brought Anna Schow, Ariella Harvard Westlake, winning with Revere’s athletic department en- McNulty, Ava Kerkorian, Jor- a close score of 37-31 in a dou- courages students to take advan- dyn Nadley, Kate Rautbort, Lily ble overtime finish. On Wednes- tage of the P.E.P. classes that will Gruber, Mady Barnett, Margot day, Dec. 9, the girls won a home benefit them later in life. Joshua shoots a three pointer at JV basketball practice. Photo: Sarah Bentley Finishing the Season on a Good Note Paul Revere’s girls cross country team receives a congratulatory letter from the Marlborough team By Sarah Bentley to Paul Revere’s girl’s team and Throughout sports, there are congratulate them on their win. always competitions and com- “It’s very selfless and very admi- Faculty Picks petitors, every individual or rable for them to go out of their As the Super Bowl and team is pushing to be the best, to way to congratulate a team that World Series approached, win the trophy or the medal, and had beaten them. It’s a sign of many teachers attempted to experience the joy of winning. great sportsmanship,”praises Mr. predict the winners. However, with the competition Foxson, coach of the cross coun- Only Ms. Walker predicted comes a certain way an athlete is try team. the Royals to win the World expected to act, bad behavior can In reply, members of Paul Series. However Mr. Amos, Mr. result in penalties. Revere’s cross country team sent Foxon, Mr. Hernandez, and Mr. After the Delphic League out a letter responding to the Schwartz were runner ups pre- cross country season, the final team and congratulating them dicting the right team(s) in the meet was concluded. The final on their placing as well. “Sports wrong position. placings brought Paul Revere’s aren’t just for the purpose of ath- On the football side of girls in first against the all girl’s letics, they also allow us to make things, Mr. Hernandez was the school Marlborough, which was friends. I was really happy hen I only person to have the Bron- in fourth. saw Marlborough’s note because The note sent by Malborough’s girl x-country team. Photo: Sarah Bentley cos winning the Super Bowl. Despite the fact that Paul it gave me a sense of pride and Mr. Kirby was the only runner Revere had beaten Marlborough team spirit,” says Alicia Sig- letter. lete. To be beaten by someone up predicting the Broncos to go the captain and co-captain of worth, a member of the girls Mr. Foxson believes that then go up to them and say, ‘hey, down to the Seahawks. the team, Emma Holt and So- cross country team who partici- sportsmanship is key. “It says great job.’ That’s the sign of a —David Orlinsky phie Grull, decided to reach out pated in writing the follow-up who you are all about as an ath- true champion.” February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 15 LA City Ducks Fly to the End Zone By david orlinsky It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the LA City Ducks! The Ducks flew away to the victory game after playing multiple games last season. Blowout after blowout, the team marched on and some teams even forfeited. With the assistance of five Revere stu- dents, the team was successful in regular season play. The LA City Ducks are a junior football team based in Southern California. The Ducks organization is made up of 6 teams. The first 5 teams are for Charlie dives to stop the opposing team from getting a first down. Noah tackles the opponent. Max sprints for a touchdown. players ages 6 to 13. The Senior team, which the 8th grade boys As well as encouraging team hangouts.” This group of ers, Noah Ghodooshim has been concerned with the injury risk.” were on, is only for 12 to 14. good behavior, the Ducks held boys built a bond and friendship on the LA City Ducks the lon- The Ducks finished the sea- The Senior Ducks finished practice two times a week. The by working together as a team. gest, with a total of three years. son and advanced to the league the season 9-2 with the help of players learned to play their po- William Clifford said, “The He claimed, “I was working the playoffs. They beat the first team some Patriots. The team included sition properly and became game friendship and brotherhood we hardest I had ever worked be- 26-0 and the second 39-0. They five Revere 8th graders: William ready. built during the season was one fore. I loved the feeling of ener- advanced to the “Super Bowl,” Clifford, Noah Ghodooshim, Eighth grader Charlie New- of my favorite parts about play- gy and hype during the games.” where they were defeated by the Mike Gift, Charlie Newman, and man enjoyed his time with the ing the sport.” All of the five team mem- SC Wildcats for the second time Max Palees. This was the last City Ducks and playing football Hard work and effort paid bers stated that they want to in the season. year they were eligible to play overall. “I loved the adrenaline off as the Ducks went 9-2 in the play football in the future. They These players have been with the Ducks due to age limits. rush that came with it.” regular season. Defensive tackle want to play high school football through touchdowns, sacks, The traveling team encour- Max Palees was a wide re- Noah Ghodooshim said, “The and hopefully college. Although tackles, and injuries. Despite aged confidence, character, self- ceiver and defensive tackle who best part of our seasons were the Mike Gift agreed with the rest, their many setbacks, the team esteem, honesty, loyalty, and just started playing this past sea- high margin victories. We were he had a different way to look at caught, fought, ran and passed some traits that are very impor- son. His favorite football mem- unstoppable.” his football future. “I got injured their way to the championship tant on and off the field. ory was when they “went for Out of all the Revere play- early in the season and was very game. A Game Plan for Spider-Man Mr. Foxson shows off the new spin on the old Superman shirt. Students can now aim for this Spider-Man shirt by completing ten pole climbs in under five minutes.At the P.E. area, Patriots can spy someone getting caught in the web of climbing poles. Photos: Evan Senit

Mike (left), Charlie, Max and William pose after a football practice. Physical Education at Sporty Stations Up at the P.E. area, on Mondays and Wednesdays, students experience many sports as classes rotate between the seven units

Upper Field Upper Basketball Court Lower Field Volleyball Court A seventh grader races for a touchdown On a basketball court, seventh graders Eighth grader Neil Messian uses his skills The volleyball soars in the air as eighth while playing flag football. Photo: Sarah Bentley play hockey. Photo: Natasha Roshandel on the soccer field. Photo: Quincy Timmerman graders wait for it. Photo: Natasha Roshandel

In the Rider Dome Lower Basketball Court Track and Field Eighth graders wait for the music to start before they can Seventh graders jump to shoot the ball into the hoop Eighth graders Dylan Wolff and Owen Bowe leap for their begin their Star Wars dodgeball game. Photo: Tiffany Roshandel to avoid getting out in knockout. Photo: Sarah Bentley personal best long jump distance. Photo: Quincy Timmerman 16 February 12, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School

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Campus News and Notes Perfect Paper

Mr. Honda climbs a mound Last year’s Journalism staff won an award for general Students try out the suspended bicycle at the of mulch. Photo: True Panza excellence in a national competition. Photo: Emily Bunnapradist California Science Center. Photo: Mr. Cos

Rolling Chemical Coasters By Brett Anwar and Unity Oliver Spector

Lovey Dovey

Mr. Aochi’s class builds roller coasters to test gravity Patriots show their loving spirit by buying Mr. Hernandez’s former science students come back to teach with stryofoam, tape, pvc and marbles. Photo: Oliver Spector rose grams for their Valentines. Photo: Brett Anwar “The Element Song” to his current class. Photo: Judy Zhang

Great Brain Skate Lunch Battle Lessons

Ms. Combis’ class learns about accel- Mr. Olmedo tells his audience at a restricted lunch how Aca-Deca Club competes in the library during lunch. The competition was eration with a fun twist. Photo: Oliver Spector they are expected to act at Revere. Photo: David Orlinsky hosted by the Ex-Magnet Coordinator Mr. Hubbard. Photo: Oliver Spector

Why Aren’t You Laughing? By Jamie Mazur

Layout by Brett Anwar

The photo on the bottom has been Photoshopped See if you can find all ten of the Valentine’s Spot the Differences with 8 differences. See if you can you find them all. Word Search Day related words. (List of words below.) T A H V G X Z L M H Y L D F R X A C A I O J F K B I R H A L S T U V W M F G P T B G E R T E E V L H L U E M A N H E U U H S U R C T M C T Q T E V Q F X L K A S N I Z A E Z Y U I J E L N L N P D Q E W K O U C O O F E B D S E W I F B N C C C O R D Y L T S Y G A O F E B R U A R Y S X Z M H S O P K Q W V M E H A O

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