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Volume IV, Issue I October 01, 2009 Smiles of the Day BEST of F.M.S.! YEE-HAW!

“I’m smiling because I’m Kegan M. Kayla E. Dominique W. happy.” - Alicia S.

Tessa H. John D. Whitney B.

Yipee-Ki-Yay! “I’m smiling because I get Thanks to all you buckaroos for to play football.” being the BEST - Joe R. of F.M.S.!

Brandton S. Ali F. Inside this issue:

Teacher Interviews 2 FMS Celebrates our First Pep Rally Did you know? 4 Ask Simba 6 Sports 7 Puzzlemania 10 Student Interviews 11

Ripley’s 12 Lunch Menu 13 Birthdays 14 GO FRANKLIN LIONS!! Math Mania 18 PAGE 2 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I

Meet Ms. Davis, ISS Teacher

Written By: Stephanie H. and Hunter G.

Shannon “Lee” Davis is our new ISS teacher, and she teaches 5th through 12th grades. Ms. Davis has been teaching for 14 years. She taught in Bryan for the past 7 years and is continuing her career here in Franklin. She attended the Uni- versity of Texas, which is where she got her teaching degree. If she could go anywhere in the world, she would stay home because she loves Texas. During her free time, she loves playing with her dogs, listening to country music, kicking back, and watching movies. Her hobbies are shopping for shoes, solving jigsaw puzzles, and volun- teering for Hospice, an organization that cares for elderly people. She is not married and does not have any kids. However, she refers to her pets as her kids. Her dogs’ names are Libby, Toby, Sister, and Atti. She also has a cat named Biscuit. Her favorite childhood memory was when her baby brother was born. Her favorite subject to teach is Math. She loves to watch Pride and Glory because that is her favorite movie. The one person she looks up to the most is her mom.

Meet Mrs. Kreuger, 8th Grade Science Teacher

Written By: April D. and Colton G.

Amanda Dawn Krueger is our new 8th grade science teacher here at Franklin Middle School. Before she came to Franklin she taught five years at the Dallas Zoo. Mrs. Krueger has always wanted to go to Africa because she really wants to go to the safari. Her favorite restaurant is Mi Cocina, and her favorite thing to order is the enchilada dinner. She has one pet, and he is a chameleon named Freddy. If she could be any animal she would be a tiger because they’re awesome. Her favorite sports team is the Aggies. She loves dancing and the outdoors. Her favorite childhood memory is traveling. She is married and has no kids. She chose to come to Franklin because she heard it was a good school district. Great choice, Mrs. Krueger! We’re glad you’re here! VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 3

CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANA-STRAWBERRY FRUIT MARSHMALLOWS SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: Ingredients:  10 oz pkg (regular size) Marshmallows  1 banana, frozen  40 toothpicks  6 strawberries, frozen  1 can of Pillsbury ready-to-spread  1 ¼ cup water chocolate fudge frosting  1 tablespoon skim milk powder  1 cup of finely chopped peanuts or other  1 tablespoon protein powder (optional) nuts  1 teaspoon flax oil (optional)

Preparation: Preparation: 1. Secure each marshmallow on toothpick. 2. In medium saucepan, warm frosting over 1. In a blender, process all the ingredients un- low heat until softened, but not runny. til thoroughly mixed and serve. 3. Dip marshmallows in the frosting to coat, wiping off excess. 4. Let dry slightly; dip bottom half of each marshmallow in the chopped peanuts (or other nuts.) 5. Set marshmallows, peanut side down, on waxed paper to set. 6. Remove toothpicks.

WORD SCRAMBLE

1. losin See page 17 for word scramble Mrs. Wagner would answers. like to spotlight Briana 2. ftobalol B. for 6th grade P.E. 3. lalbvoelly Briana bumped a volleyball in the air to 4. ralinfkn herself 600 times without a miss! That’s amazing! Briana also went to 5. colosh the state track meet this past summer in hurdles, long jump, and the 4x400 re- lay. Way to go, Briana! VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 4 Vocabulary of the Month Did You Know? 1. It was the Romans who made the first Burrow (n): a hole or tunnel Popsicle. They took some ice and added dug in the ground by a small some flavor then licked it. animal, such as a rabbit or a mole, for habitation or refuge. 2. A giraffe can clean its own Domain (n): a territory over which run ears with its twenty- one inch or control is exercised. tongue. Hydrous (adj): containing water, 3. Opposite sides of a dice cube especially water crystallization or hydration always add up to seven. Replete (adj): abundantly supplied; abounding Weir (n): an 4. A hippopotamus can run adjustable dam faster then an average placed across a man. river to regulate the flow of water 5. A rat can go longer without water than downstream a camel.

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Top 10 Video Games for X-Box 360 Top 10 Country Songs of the Month

1. Bioshock 1. Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean

2. Oblivion 2. Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts 3. Halo 3 3. Alright by Darius Rucker 4. Fallout 3 4. Boots On by Randy Houser 5. Call of Duty 4 5. Living for the Night by George Strait 6. God of War 2 6. You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift 7. Fight Night Round 3 7. Small Town USA by Justin Moore 8. Mass Effect 8. People Are Crazy by Billy Currington 9. Crackdown 9. American Ride by Toby Keith 10. Viva Piñata 10. I’ll Just Hold On by Blake Shelton

RIDDLES FOR FUN

1. What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, and has a bed but never sleeps? 2. Who’s bigger: Mr. Bigger, Mrs. Bigger or their baby? 3. If a plane crashes on the border between Mexico and Texas which side would they bury the survivors? 4. There was an airplane crash, every single person on board died, but yet two people survived. How is that possible? 5. Imagine you are in a sinking row boat with sharks around it. How would you See page 17 to check your survive? answers. VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 6

Ask Simba…

By: Becca L.

Dear Simba, Dear Simba, My best friend keeps flirting with my girl- I really like reading, but the teacher that teaches it is just mean. Her class is friend. I think she is flirting back. What really hard and difficult, and I don’t think I can pass it. What shall I do? should I do? Sincerely, Sad Student Sincerely,

Troubled Boyfriend

Dear Sad Student, Dear Troubled Boyfriend, You should go and tell your teacher how you feel. You should go and talk to your girlfriend about the That’s the best way to take care of that problem. Then issue. Ask if he is flirting with her and if she is flirt- you need to ask her what you need to do to pass her ing back. If she isn’t then you should go confront class. She may not realize that her actions are being your friend. Ask him nicely if he is flirting. If he is perceived as mean. then just ask him nicely to stop. If he’s really your friend then he’ll understand. Good luck! Sincerely, Simba Sincerely, Simba

Dear Simba, There is this guy that really likes me. He asked Dear Simba, me out, but I don’t like him like he likes me. How I really like this girl. She is kind of like my best friend should I let him down without hurting his feel- though. I’m afraid to ask her out. If she says no, I’m ings? afraid it might ruin our friendship. What should I do? Sincerely, Sincerely, Crushed On Girl Confused Friend

Dear Crushed On Girl, Dear Confused Friend, You should just go up and tell him how you feel. Tell Don’t be afraid…just ask her. If she says no and him that you just want to be friends. Let him down still doesn’t want to be your friend, then she must easy and be nice. Good not have been a good friend from the beginning. luck! But just because she says no doesn’t mean you have to throw your friendship away. Hope that Sincerely, helps! Simba

Sincerely, Simba

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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Team Location Time Oct. 08 Rosebud-Lott 7th, 8th, & JV Here 5:00 Oct. 15 Leon 7th, 8th, & JV There 5:00 Oct. 22 Hearne 7th,8th, & JV Here 5:00 Oct. 29 Marlin 7th,8th, & JV Here 5:00

Nov. 05 Teague 7th,8th, & JV There 5:00

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

Date Teams Opponent Time Location

Oct.03 7th A Tournament TBD Away-Bryan High 8th A School Oct.05 7th A & B Leon* 7th B-5:00 Away-Leon High 8th A & B 8th B-6:00 School 7th A-7:00 8th A-8:00 Oct.12 7th A & B Hearne* 7th B-5:00 Here-FMS Gym 8th A & B 8th B-6:00 7th A-7:00 8th A-8:00 Oct.19 7th A & B Marlin* 7th B-5:00 Here-FMS Gym 8th A & B 8th B-6:00 7th A-7:00 8th A- 8:00

Oct. 26 7th A & B Teague* 7th B-5:00 Away-Teague High 8th A & B 8th B-6:00 School 7th A-7:00 8th A-8:00

* District Game More sports info on page 15. LEON TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

LEFT: 7th Grade

RIGHT: 8th Grade VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 8

PAGE 9 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I Counselor’s Corner

Howdy, FMS posse! Welcome back to a brand new school year. There’s a new sheriff in town. Yep, that’s me. Although I am not new to this campus, I do have a new duty in addition to my counseling & testing roles. I am now an official member of the 7th grade team. As Teen Leadership teacher, I am privileged to see ½ of our 7th grade students on a daily during 2nd and 6th periods. “Whoo.. oo.. oo doggie, ain’t them students lucky?”

Seriously, I love being in day- to- day contact with my 7th graders. Thanks to Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Reagan, & Mrs. Urso, I will also be visiting all FMS students on a monthly basis via guidance lessons through their classes.

During an introductory visit to those classes, Sheriff “Marshall Dillon Wyatt Earp Wild Bill” Hamrick discussed living by the old “code of the west.” No written code ever existed among the pioneers and cowboys of this time period; yet MOST played by the unwritten rules that stressed self-reliance, accountability, and integrity. MOST chose to do what was right. Wouldn’t it be great if MOST FMS students applied this code to their lives at school?

During this school year, you will be given many opportunities - - - the opportunity to do what is right; the opportunity to go above and beyond your life; the opportunity to go the distance in helping others. In taking full advantage of these opportunities you will be that student who Brings it to, Encourages, and Supports the Team. “ I challenge each of you to challenge yourself to be the Best of FMS.

In being and doing your very best, you will encounter obstacles. Hopefully, you will look at each obstacle along your school “trail” as a challenge. Remember: “Your buckle don’t shine in the dirt, so get up!”

“Life is not about how fast you can run, or how high you can climb, but how well you bounce”.

With that said, lets “Cowboy Up” for another great year!

Mrs. H

Nurse NEWS... FROM the desk of LORI SQUIERS INTERESTING FACTS FROM THE NURSE:

 Your fingernails grow four times faster than your toenails.  People are the only animals that cry tears.  It’s totally impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.  Every time you lick a stamp, you are consuming 1/10 of a calorie.  Your dad sweats enough each day to fill up a 6 packs of soda cans… and then some.  If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months, and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat up a cup of coffee.  By the time your grandmother is 72 years old, her heart will have chalked up over two- and-a-half BILLON beats!!!!!!!  You breathe in about 7 quarts of air every minute? Good thing it’s free!!!!!!!  In your very own lifetime, you’ll produce enough spit to fill two swimming pools!!  Your brain weighs about three pounds, but over two pounds of that is water. PAGE 10 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I Just for Fun !!

The Laugh Machine

1. What did the magnet say to the other magnet? 2. What do you get when you cross a centipede with a parrot? 3. What do you get when you cross a teacher with a vampire? 4. What kind of dance do you do on a trampoline? 5. What do elves learn in school?

Just pullin’

your leg!

abet! - elf The 5.

hop – Hip 4.

tests blood of Lots 3.

2. A walkie talkie walkie A 2. “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll

1.”Im attracted to you!” to attracted 1.”Im land among the stars.” - Brian Littrell

Basic Drawer Rare Bride Final Rear Brink Freezer Saner Charts Fright Sister Cheap Gent Sled Check Greed Sole Cheerful Hammer Stone Chime Hearth Sweet Choice Horse Teen Churn Issue Testing Coins Medical Tire Covert Modern Winter Curling Ongoing Wreck VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 11 Getting to Know Your Student Body

Tory Catherine W. is eleven years old and is in the sixth grade at Franklin middle school. She has two siblings; a brother named Adam and a sister named Alex. Her goal for this year is to pass all of her classes with flying colors. She would like to be a pediatrician when she gets older because she has a passion for small children. Having her homework done and turned in on time is a must for Tory. After getting second place in the Robertson County Fair, she has enjoyed draw- ing in her spare time. When the fifth grade went to Galveston, Tory’s life was touched. Her favorite part was seeing and holding the turtles. She would love to be swimming in Galveston every moment of every day. Tory’s favorite animal is her puppy named Cena. Her brother, Adam, and Uncle Ashley mean the world to Tory. She couldn’t live without her cell phone. Staying in touch with family and friends is very im- portant to Tory. Before her time on earth is up she would like to travel to Las Vegas so that she can gamble.

Franklin Middle School student Steven Todd J. is thirteen years old. Todd is a 7th grader this year. He has two siblings; Cody who is nine years old and Hope who is two days old. Todd enjoys playing sports and roping in his spare time. If he could be any animal he would be a horse because he thinks they’re awesome. If Todd could travel anywhere he would go to Hawaii because of all the sites. If Todd could travel to the center of the earth he wouldn’t go because he doesn’t want to die. If Todd could be any color he would be blue because it’s his favorite color. His favorite teacher this year is Mrs. Reagan. He likes her because she lets them do all the fun stuff. Todd loves to go to the County Fair because he shows pigs. Todd plays fullback and linebacker in football. If he could play another position he would play tailback. He also has three dogs and one horse for his variety of pets. If he could be in any movie he would be in Friday Night Lights. He would play the part of being on the football field. He wants to be in the movie because he thinks it’s fun.

Thirteen year old Dylan E. has lived in Franklin all his life. He has three brothers; Marshall who’s 17, Lane who’s 6, and Mason who’s 4. Some of his favorite hobbies are basketball and high jump because he’s tall. If he could live anywhere in the world it would be Cleveland, Ohio because that’s the hometown of the Cavaliers. The easiest way for him to relax is to listen to his iPod. His favorite subject in school is science. Dylan would describe his personality as athletic, adventurous, and curious. If he could try anything in the world it would be the decathlon in the Olympics. His most favorite characteristic about himself is that he’s tall, which gives him an advantage in basketball. When he grows up he wants to be an Olympic high jumper. VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 12

What color is your mood?

Massive Collection Blue- calm, relaxed The Hermitage and Winter Palace in St. Peters- burg Russia is home to almost three million works Black- tense, stressed, nervous of art. The palace itself has an amazing 1,786 Green- normal, average doors, 1,945 windows and over 1,000 rooms. Purple- mellow Movie Mania In India every day more than 15 Red- adventurous, excited, energetic million Indians go to the movies. Pink- uncertain, fear Foot Perfect The Zamalzain, leader of a Basque dance troupe, Yellow- imaginative must leap high in the air and land on a wine glass White- bored, frustrated so lightly that he neither shatters nor spills a single drop of wine. Brown- restless

Short But Sweet An instrumental album recorded by the artist Gadfly lasts for a mere 32 seconds.

WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH ALL THIS CANDY? 15 Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy

1. Make Apple Candy Bar Salad or Candy Pudding Cake. 2. Use leftover Halloween candy to make homemade fudge or candy bar cookies. 3. Sell your Halloween candy to someone who can really use it! 4. Donate your leftover Halloween candy to a food bank. 5. Make a bundt cake. 6. Use your Halloween candy in cupcakes. 7. Preserve leftover Halloween candy for the future. 8. Make a Pinata. Then put your candy in the piñata. 9. Make gingerbread houses for Christmas. 10. Make a necklace out of lollipops and candies. 11. Make homemade Christmas decorations. 12. Melt down your chocolate bars and make smores. 13. Make your own Chex Mix. 14. Use leftover candy as stocking stuffers. 15. If you don’t want to give up or do anything weird with your candy, then EAT IT!!!! PAGE 13 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I OCTOBER MENU

Dates Breakfast Lunch Oct.1 Eggs Hamburgers or Egg Rolls Oct.2 Oatmeal or Pancakes Pizza or Meatballs & Noodles Oct.5 Honey Bun w/Sausage Steakfingers or Chicken & Noodles Oct.6 Biscuit & Sausage Sloppy Joes or Chicken Fajitas Oct.7 Sausage Kolaches Ravioli or King Ranch Chicken Oct.8 Eggs Hamburgers or Chicken & Dumplings Oct.9 Pancakes Pizza or Frito Pie Oct.13 Biscuit & Sausage Chicken Nuggets or Meatball Sub Oct. 14 Breakfast Tacos Spaghetti or Meat Pie Oct.15 Eggs Hamburgers or Chicken & Dumplings Oct. 16 French Toast Pizza or Chicken Salad Oct. 19 Breakfast Burritos Popcorn Shrimp or Tator Tot Casserole Oct. 20 Biscuit & Sausage Taco Salad or Sub Sandwiches Oct.21 Danish Hamburger Helper or Baked Fish Oct.22 Eggs Hamburgers or Chicken Quesadillas Oct.23 Waffles Pizza or Tuna Salad Oct.26 Breakfast Pizza Mini Corn Dogs or Chicken Fried Steak Oct.27 Biscuit & Sausage Beef Nachos or Grilled Chicken Sandwich Oct.28 Oatmeal Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Salisbury Steak Oct.29 Eggs Hamburgers or Bar-B-Que Chicken Oct.30 Sweet Rolls Pizza or Meatloaf

1. My best friend is a talking dog. 3. I’m lazy as can be. I am scared easily. I love lasagna. Eating is my favorite pastime. People think I’m funny. Solving mysteries is a hobby for my friends My fur is orange. and me. Who am I? Who am I?

2. I live a double life. 4. My skin is very light. My life is super. I live with seven small people. I fight crime. Apples are a fruit that I like. I’m deathly allergic to kryptonite. A true love kiss once saved my Who am I? life. Check your answers on Who am I? page 19.

PAGE 14 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I HAPPY BIRTHDAY

August September

October

04- Dominique W. 01-Jacob D. 05- Emma Grace W. Ty M. 01- Rachel K. 08- Paden L. 03- Abbie N. Shannon M. 09- Brittany G. 04 Mariah H. 02- Kadie M. Keenya H. 09- David G. 03- Megan B. Di’Angeles J. 10- Hunter M. 04- Jason McNeil W. 12- Caroline F. 12- Cody L. 05- Daniel W. 13- Alyssa A. Teresa P. 06- Ty C. 16- Sydney H. Joel P. 08- Natori S. 19- Jordon R. 14- Tessa H. 09- Tory W. 23- Kristen R. 15- Billy H. 12- Colton B. 27- Celeste G. Erica P. 13- Savanna H. 29- Jaley W.s Christina W. 15- Luke S. Michael Y. 16-Ian Y. 17- Megan M. 31- Nicolas P. 18- Ashley A. 18- Brittany B. 19- Jordan J. 20- Clayton S. Adam L. Elizabeth W. 20- Kenneth M. 21- Justin M. 22- Maycie A. 24- Logan C. 24- Lane H. Madison R. 27- Celeste G. 25- Caleb T. 28- Dylan S. 30- Jena E. 29- Calvin S. Garrett M. 31- Adam W.

Add it to the Calendar…

October 2: Early release, Last day of the 1st six weeks

October 12: No School, Staff Development Day PAGE 15 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I

VOLLEYBALL RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

The Franklin Middle School Boys and Girls Cross Country Date: September 8, 2009 Teams competed in their 1st meet of the season on Saturday, September 12, in Lexington. Running for the Franklin Middle Team: Franklin 8B vs Hearne 8B School Boys Team was Morgan B., Colter S., Payton C., Hunter G., Jordan R., Joe R., Brent D., and Houston Result: Franklin Won M. Competing for the Franklin Middle School Girls Team was Megan M., Kayla E., Alexa G., Kelsy B., Megan D., Brittany S., Score: 25-23 and 25-9 and Karly M. Record: 2-0

Team: Franklin 8A vs Hearne 8A Result: Franklin Won Score: 25-15 and 25-7 Record: 3-0 GOOD JOB RUNNERS!

Texas A&M Date Opponent Time 10/3 Arkansas TBA 10/10 Oklahoma State 3:30 PM 10/17 at Kansas State TBA 10/24 at Texas Tech TBA 10/31 Iowa State 3:30 PM 11/7 at Colorado TBA 11/14 at Oklahoma TBA 11/21 Baylor 3:30 PM 11/26 Texas 8:00 PM

Texas Longhorns Date Opponent Time 10/10 Colorado TBA 10/17 Oklahoma 12:00 PM 10/24 at Missouri TBA 10/31 at Oklahoma state TBA 11/07 UCF TBA 11/14 at Baylor TBA 11/21 Kansas TBA 11/26 at Texas A&M 8:00 PM PAGE 16 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I Absurd Law Quiz

The following quiz is a list of absurd laws. 6. In Pocatello Idaho, it’s illegal to look Decide whether the law is TRUE or FALSE. unhappy in public.

7. It is illegal to sell your eye in Texas. 1. In Chicago, it’s illegal to go fishing in your pajamas. 8. Hunting is not allowed in Grayland, Virginia. 2. In San Francisco, it’s illegal to stick marshmallows on your elbows. 9. When two trains meet on a railroad crossing, each shall come to 3. In Burlington, Vermont it’s illegal to a full stop, and neither shall proceed sneeze on a train. until the other has gone.

4. In Detroit, its illegal to tie your pet alligator to a fire hydrant. 10. In Hawaii it is illegal to put a coin in your ear. Check your answers on 5. In West Virginia, it’s illegal to eat page 19. pancakes without syrup.

October 3, 1879: George Washington proclaimed the first National Thanksgiving. October 5, 1921: The first radio broadcast of the World Series occurred. October 8, 1860: A telegraph line opened from Los Angeles to San Francisco October 20, 1818: The U.S. and Britain agreed to set the U.S. – Canada border at the 49th parallel. October 21, 1879: Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric incandescent lamp with a carbonized filament at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, keeping it lit for over 13 hours. October 22, 1836: Sam Houston was sworn in as the first president of the Republic of Texas. October 23, 1915: The first horseshoe pitching contest was held. October 24, 1861: The first Pony Express ride had ended. October 28, 1636: The first Harvard College was founded. October 30, 1776: George Washington established the U.S. Cavalry. PAGE 17 THE PAW PRINT PRESS VOLUME IV, ISSUE I

RIDDLE ANSWERS One student’s perspective on FISD…

1. A river Franklin ISD is a recognized district. Students in 2. The baby, since he’s a little Franklin work hard and achieve. Our principals, bigger. Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Hancock, and Mrs. Ely are very proud of their students. Teachers work hard to teach 3. Neither, because you the students here in Franklin. The students have a wouldn’t bury survivors. choice to stay on the right track and work hard to the finish or quit and stay behind. Students here 4. They were work hard to graduate and hold their head up high married. because they go to school in Franklin. The middle school is currently under construction to add six new 5. Quit classrooms. imagining. By: Kami M.

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination”. -Tommy Lasorda

Word Scramble Answers

Be on the look out for “The Twilight Saga-New Moon” in theaters on November 20, 2009. When Bella’s 1. Lions blood is shed at her birthday cele- bration, Edward’s intense reaction 2. Football to the event causes his parents to 3. Volleyball pull up stakes and leave Forks, Washington for the sake of the 4. Franklin young lovers. Heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with 5. school Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits . VOLUME IV, ISSUE I THE PAW PRINT PRESS PAGE 18 MATH MANIA !!

Attention Students!! Need some bonus

points in math class? The first student to solve the word problem for your math class and present the correct answer to your math teacher will receive a reward from your teacher.

7th Grade Order the following numbers

6th Grade from least to greatest: 9/12, .745, 79%, 0.077, and 12/13. A farmer buys 100 live animals for 100 dollars. How many of each does he buy if chicks are .10 each, pigs are $2 each, sheep are $3 each, and cows are

8th Grade Algebra

Find a pair of numbers Every year, Arctic terns fly from the Arc- that fits this description. tic to the Antarctic and back, a distance Their product is 221 of about 9000 miles each way. Suppose the birds fly at an average speed of 25 and their sum is 30. miles per hour for 12 hours a day. How

many days of flying would be necessary to make the roundtrip? Whatever It Takes For Each Student A Word from our Principal, Mr. Hancock….

As you are all aware, this year our school district has gone to a flexible calendar for the FRANKLIN MIDDLE S CHOOL school year. Because students at Franklin do so THE PAW PRINT PRESS well, we have put a plan in place to reward you for your hard work. This is a special plan that is allowed by the State of Texas, but not used by WRITTEN BY: MRS. very many school districts. STALLONES’ JOURNALISM CLASS Under this plan, students who meet certain goals for the year will not be required to attend the last two weeks of the school year. For students Kelsy B. Becca L. who meet these goals, you will finish this school year on May 20th instead Megan D. Kami M. of June 4th. April D. Kenna M. Colton G. Jordon R. The goals you must reach are: Hunter G. Madison R. Stephanie H. Caleb T.  Pass the TAKS tests in your grade-level. Rachel K.  Have less than 18 absences for the year (this includes excused absences.) PUBLISHED BY:  Pass each of your classes for the year. MRS. STALLONES AND MRS. WOOLEY For any student who meets these goals, your school year will end two 1098 West Decherd Phone: 979-828-7200 weeks early. This is one way that we can say thank you for all your hard P.O. Box 909 Fax: 979-828-7207 work you put in during the school this year. Franklin, TX 77856 Email: [email protected] So pay attention in class, ask questions and do your We’re on the Web homework, and you can be home for the summer while www.franklinisd.net most students around the state are still at school.

CHARACTER RIDDLE ANSWERS

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Above: We now have two concrete lions stationed at the 2. 4. entrance to our middle school. Right: George Washington, AKA Coach Kreger, paid a visit to our 6th graders last week.

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