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Mark Twain Middle School Student & Community Newspaper October – November 2018 What's Going On? Advanced Vocabulary Copy the underlined words and write the definitions. Turn your paper into the Mark’s Matrix of counseling office and be entered into a prize drawing. Don’t forget to put your School Culture (School-wide Positive Behavior Truck Visits MTMS first and last name and grade on your paper. Good Luck! Intervention and Support) By Miguel Martinez As you may know, IN-N-OUT BURGER What’s Coming Up? has the most delicious, stupendous and (School Calendar) October is Bullying Prevention amazing burgers. The In-n-Out truck Month School Wide Event at Mark Twain was an October By Ms. Woodman event in where student could buy an In-n- Oct. 4: School Tour in Library, 9:00 am Out burger for $5. Students who eat lunch Oct. 9: 10-Week Grades Due October is National Bullying Prevention th from the cafeteria got a ticket/pass which Oct 17: 8 grade IGPs in Library Month. First, let’s define bullying. was a five-minute exit ticket, so they could Oct. 18: Make-up Pictures Day, Avid Bullying happens when someone hurts or get their lunch early. Although some Binder Check, School Tour scares a person who is smaller, weaker, or students were upset by the long lines, Oct. 19: Student Elections Assembly less powerful than them. A bully is everyone ended up getting their burgers. Oct.29 – Nov. 2: Inclusion Week someone who bothers the same person over The most unbelievable thing about their Oct. 25: Minimum Day, 12:30 pm and over again because making someone beverages was that they served powerade. dismissal – Core Conferences 1:30 – 3:00 feel bad makes them feel powerful. Usually They also served salted or vinegar chips. pm in Cafeteria, High School and College people who bully others are also victims of On that day lunch was 90 minutes long to Readiness Program for Parents 3;30 – 4:30 bullying by someone else stronger or more accommodate the food truck and the games in auditorium, and Student Lead powerful than they are. Remember the 99% that the leadership students lead. Conferences 5:00 – 7:00 pm rule about bullying. 99% of the time the Mr.Alvarez, Ms.Usui and the AVID and Oct. 26: Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal reason people bully is about them not about Leadership students supervised students as Oct. 29 – 31: Audiometric Testing you. A person can be almost perfect but if they played games and won prizes. There Oct. 31: Halloween Festival at Lunch a bully wants to make them feel bad they was water pong, an obstacle course and a November will find the one thing about them that is tossing contest. The In-n-Out food truck Nov. 8: School Tour 9:00 am in library less than perfect and put them down about event was an absolute great event that Nov. 12: Veteran’s Day, no school it. Maybe they have an eyebrow hair out of happened at Mark Twain Middle School. Nov. 13: 15 week grades due place. Nov. 15: Last day for Choices Magnet How does a person stand up to a bully? Mark’s Mirror can be viewed Applications and Meeting for Mako Shark Most of the time bullies pick on people on our website: Parents they think they can control easily or kids www.marktwainms.net Nov. 19 – 23: Thanksgiving Vacation, no who are different. Sometimes bullies pick school on someone for seemingly no particular See the News and Announcements section Nov 26: VEX-IW Challenge Robotics at reason. If you are being bullied, remember 3:00 pm it’s not your fault – no one deserves to be (to translate into another language: copy an Nov. 28: King Tut field trip (Novatt) bullied. Tell an adult you trust. If they don’t article, open google translate, and paste) Nov. 29: AVID Binder Check #4 in all help tell another adult. Telling in order to science classes and Mako Shark Progress get help is not snitching. Check. (continued on next page) What’s Going On Mark’s Mirror is written and published (Bullying Prevention continued) by students in Ms. Usui’s AVID Make sure to hang out in a safe place. For (continued) elective. example, with a group of friends, near a Editor: Ms. Woodman teacher, at a lunch time activity or club. Try Mark Twain Middle School Assistant Editors: Ms. Usui and Ms. not to be alone in a place where they might Girls Volleyball Scanlan find you. If you feel safe to do so you can Photography by Mr. Alvarez’s students calmly tell them to “please stop bullying in the Yearbook elective me” and walk away. Or try to use humor. By Joclyn Sumano If someone calls you fat, just say, “No, I’m Who’s the coach ? Students not in AVID or Yearbook just fluffy.” It’s better to show them they Chaka - you can submit an article to Ms. are not upsetting you (even if their He is a very kind person with a big ‘ole heart Woodman in the counseling office. comments or actions do hurt a little). ! Submissions from staff are also How can you help if you see someone He coaches many other sports such as flag welcomed and encouraged. Be sure to being bullied? You can tell an adult. When football, soccer, and sometimes basketball. include your first and last name and you’re helping someone, you are not He is the right person to go to for advice ! grade level. snitching. You can be a friend to the victim. You’ll see him around the school campus You can walk up to the person being very often. National Commemorations bullied and say, “C’mon, let’s go. You He has kids of his own. don’t need this negativity.” If you notice Some of the team members - and Holidays/This Month in they are alone, you can invite them to hang • Elaine Rivera History out with you at lunch and nutrition. If you feel safe you can tell the bully, “Stop that. • Jocelyn Sumano No one thinks you’re funny.” When a bully • Mia Luna October: National Breast Cancer realizes that what they are doing doesn’t • Giselle Vela Awareness Month, National Hispanic make them popular, they are more likely to Cindy Vela Heritage Month, National Bully Prevention • stop. What’s it like? Month What can I do if I am a bully? The answer Volleyball is actually a really fun and Oct. 31: Halloween is, ask for help. See your counselor or an entertaining sport. You learn so many things. November: National Native American adult you trust. They can help. Did you From my experience, I can say that it’s Heritage Month (Check out know that kids who are bullies often grow helped me come out of my comfort zone and everdaynative.com) Nov. 4: Daylight Savings Ends (fall back) up to have problems as adults? Bullying is helped me grow physically. Volleyball may a way to get attention from others. seem like a height based sport but in reality Nov. 6: Elections Day Nov. 12: Veteran’s Day Unfortunately, that attention is almost it’s so much more. Something I can say to always negative. Wouldn’t you rather get those who would be very interested in Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day positive attention from adults and peers? playing this sport; always put forth effort and Pacers Nation Bullying Prevention Center commitment and the outcomes will impact Fun Facts about Staff has created a pledge to prevent bullying in you in a very good way. Sharks’ New Wave of Teachers the world. There are three simple steps:

By Valeria Carvajal Speak up with kindness Students Run L.A. (S.R.L.A) • A new school year comes with new • Reach out with acceptance By Rebecca Alexman teachers! Here at Mark Twain eight new • Be a friend through inclusion. What is Students Run L.A.? S.R.L.A or teachers are now part of our Shark family. Students Run L.A is a program that With old teachers leave opportunity opens Let’s practice these positive acts students can join after school where they for new teachers to bring diverse throughout the year and always. train to run a marathon at the end of the perspectives. They all have different year. Students train every Monday, Tuesday background that can bring fresh ideas to News to Use and Current and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:45 PM in the table. They will contribute different order to be prepared for the races at the end ideas to make this year the very best, and Events of each month, and eventually a marathon help all students at Mark Twain dive into Let’s Get Recycling! (26 miles). At Mark Twain Middle School success. Here are a few words from some By David Murphy students train by running miles after school. of the new staff. Photos appear on the last It is important to recycle because if we The coach is our new p.e. teacher, Mr. page. don't recycle dangerous chemicals will be Gonzalez. See the interview below. Mr. D. Gonzalez: released from the landfills. Not recycling “I teach physical education to all grades. I is bad for our natural environment. (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (SRLA, continued) (Staff, continued) (Recycling continued) “What made you want to coach S.R.L.A?” was motivated to work at Mark Twain Recycling reduces the need for raw “It was mainly for the students, the because I’d heard good things about the materials. Recycling paper can preserve program was going to be discontinued if a school. the rainforests. Recycling also reduces teacher didn’t step up to be the primary I worked at Coeur d’Alene Elementary and global warming, and greenhouse gas leader. It is my first year here and I thought I heard students saying they were going to emissions. It helps conserve energy and that it’s a great program for the kids. It Mark Twain so I wanted to be part of that reduce pollution in streets, rivers, lakes gives them a lot of opportunities, and I process. My goals as a teacher are for and oceans. Recycling helps the didn’t want those opportunities to go away everyone to succeed by getting stronger, preservation of natural habitats. If we just because no one could step up, so I faster and learning new information to be don't recycle, our landfills fill faster than decided to do it, even though I'm not the healthier. I hope that everyone will end up normal causing waste to be dumped in a biggest running fanatic.” -Mr. Gonzalez enjoying physical activity even when they non-dumping area. “Do you enjoy coaching S.R.L.A?” are not in p.e. class.” Here at Mark Twain Middle School we Ms.Woodman Sharks don't recycle very well. We throw “Yeah, the kids make it a lot of fun. It’s Our new counselor told me, “I was our plastic bottles, gatorade bottles etc. crazy to me how much some of these motivated to work at Mark Twain because I into the trash. At Mark Twain Middle students like to run, it’s enjoyable to see always wanted to be closer to home, and School we have lots of blue bins all over that. They push me, so like if I see them wanted a different experience. I was a the place into which we can throw our doing it then I know that I can do it myself. counselor at my former school for fifteen recycling (bottles, can, paper, cardboard). So they are actually inspiring me to make years. I used to be an elementary school Also in classes there are small bins next to sure that I can get it done.” -Mr. Gonzalez teacher then I took a break for a while when the trash cans, and some teachers collect “Do you have any advice for students that my own children were young. After that, I bottles in bags. Mr. L. Gonzalez and Ms. want to join S.R.L.A?” worked in the education department at Cal Fernandez are collecting bottles to raise “You have to be committed to it. It’s a big State Dominguez Hills. I like to be in funds for a field trip in the summer with commitment because we’re starting now in nature, in the mountains or near water. I the 8th grade dual-language students. September but it doesn’t end until March. love spending time with my family and our So if you’re into a big commitment, I dog, When I was younger I wanted to be a recommend trying it. It might be a little late flight attendant, a waitress or a secretary. As this year, if your in 6th grade you’ll be able no one in my family had gone to college, I to do it next year because it’s only 7th and didn't always see college as an option. In 8th graders but I will allow anybody to high school I made friends who were come and join us on runs if they would like college bound and they encouraged me to go to college. My inspirations are my six to.” -Mr. Gonzalez grade teacher Ms. Godlin and my mom, Mark’s Mirror is published three times both who always told me I could be Student in S.R.L.A a semester. Look for future articles on anything I wanted to be. A book I would “What did you first think about S.R.L.A Fun Facts about Holidays, Science recommend is Calico Bush by Rachel Field. when you heard about it?” News, Opinions, Places to Visit, I read it first in 8th grade and several times “I felt like it was nothing, like running the Health & Fitness, and Fun Facts since. I love it every single time I read it.” miles was easy” -Leo About Students! Ms. Burman “If you could change one thing in “I teach 6th and 8th grade science. I was S.R.L.A what would it be?” “It would be nothing ,I like it the way it is.” looking for a new school last year, and I had -Leo worked with Ms. Hodgson, for four years at Pop Culture Other Student’s thoughts on S.R.L.A Markham Middle School. During my (Movies, books, music, trends, “Would you ever join S.R.L.A?” search Ms. Hodgson said some really technology, sports, internet, top “No, because I’m not really a fan of positive thing about Mark Twain. I attended 10) running but it seems like a good activity to the University of Wisconsin, Madison for What is Pop Culture? my undergraduate degree and then I got my do after school if you like running.” -Julia By Nilah Martin teaching certificate from the Cal State Garcia Pop Culture has been around for Dominguez Hills. “In middle school I was “What do you think about S.R.L.A?” decades. The term “Pop Culture” was super selfish and rude to adults, I lacked “I think it’s a good way to give kids the coined in the 19th century.. Popular appreciation for things that my parents and right exercise they need while they have fun culture didn’t require satellite television teachers tried to do. My inspiration was my as well” -Victor Hercules and the Internet to become global. eighth grade science teacher. Outside of

school I love to be active. I like bike riding, (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (SRLA continued) (Staff, continued) (Pop Culture Continued) In conclusion, S.R.L.A is a good way for reading and going to the museums here in When the first explorers took to the seas students to stay healthy and have fun while LA. One of my favorite or traveled overland routes to distant exercising. Students on campus agree that it things to do is to go out in the garden and places, they were influenced by examples is a good program and can see how it helps just observe stuff.” of popular art, artifacts, fashion, food, and kids be more active. Even if you do not Ms. Gerron customs, such as drinking coffee. In my want to participate in the monthly runs, Mr. “I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade History. I opinion pop culture really started growing Gonzalez said you can join them on runs wanted to teach around where I grew up. I in the 90’s. Pop Culture is everything every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. went to Santa Monica College first, then, I from the music we listen to, to the outfits transferred to Cal State Long Beach. My that we wear. Pop is very important in the Mark Twain Middle School Flag goals as a teacher are to make history come world of teenagers. Take rap, for example. alive. I remember when I was a kid I In the 90’s, many famous rappers and Football Team thought history was really boring. I didn't singers were the trend setters. A lot of By Joseph Flores have teachers that were excited about it so people tried to dress like them in order to This is the second year of the Mark Twain my goal is to get kids excited about history fit in or to follow the crowd. Popular Middle School flag football team. Our and show them different parts of the world. artists back then were Notorious B.I.G coaches are David Gonzalez, Chaka I also want them to develop empathy. (Biggie Smalls), Tupac, Lil Kim , Forman, and John Reimers. There’s a sixth Outside of work I like to try new Aaliyah, TLC, Ice Cube, and many others. grade flag football team and there is also a restaurants. I live near Dodger Stadium so I Some styles worn then were plaid clothes, 7th/8th grade flag football team. We have like to walk to the games. I love basketball letterman jackets, baggy jeans, bandanas, optional practice on Tuesdays and official and listening to podcasts. “ crop tops, and overalls. 90’s styles were practice Wednesdays. Mr.Garrido so different and no matter what you wore, We have amazing camaraderie and fantastic “I teach 6th and 8th grade history. I was it was always unique. The type of music teamwork on the 7th/8th grade team. We motivated to work at Mark Twain, because we listen to hasn't changed, it's still rap. have an all around skilled team. We have actually my brother came here and also this The lyrics in the songs have changed a lot teammates that are fast on the field. We is a place where I feel I can become a better because back then they weren't saying the have teammates that can throw. We also educator and a better person overall. Other things that rappers say now in their music. have teammates that are great at defense, than teaching I always dreamt of becoming Just by walking around Venice, I’ve seen which is insanely useful when we’re on a professional soccer player, but I also so many trends such as the “Bird” scooter offense. Most of the players on the 7th/8th always had a thing for architecture that's and even skateboarding. Many grade team are very athletic and good at why whenever we study the Roman Empire, skateboarders dress very retro and vintage. multiple sports which makes the team even that is one of our focuses. Two things I love People can ride the bird for just one dollar better. At practice we mostly practice doing is playing soccer, I play every and then you can drop them off at any running drills, throwing drills, and catching Wednesday, and I love going to the movies. corner. drills. One of my personal favorite things I grew up in Mexico and in middle school I In our society now, we don't really try to about football practice is being with all my was a very shy person, very quiet and very be like the famous people. In my opinion friends while practicing. We do have responsible.” our styles just come from each other and conflicts with each other, but we always (We will interview more teachers for our from the people we see on instagram. We resolve it. next newspaper.) wear ripped jeans, fanny packs, Vans, Interviewing my flag football teammates: Jordans, and name brand shirts. I can What do you enjoy about the Flag Football Pop Culture honestly say the styles have changed a bit. Team? Most teens now listen to artists such as (Movies, books, music, trends, David: “I like how we all can Xxxtentacion, Juice Wrld, Trippie Red, work together and help each other develop technology, sports, internet, top 10) Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Tekashi 6ix new skills.” 9ine. In conclusion, pop culture has been Sam: “I like being able to play Leading Books at MTMS! around for so long. It’s a big part of our with my friends and playing to get better at By Julia Garcia society. Styles may change, but pop the sport.” Many kids at Mark Twain Middle School culture is here to stay. Parker: “I like the way we work love to read books. But what are some of together as a team and how me make each Trendy Clothes the most popular titles out there? Well other feel comfortable.” By Joaquin Renderos according to students at Mark Twain, these Gio: “I like being with my friends So many brands are trending right now. are the most popular books for each grade: and playing football at the same time.” These brands range from Gucci to Vans. 8th grade #1 book- Harry Potter by The prices from these brands range from a J.K Rowling (fantasy) $2,000 jacket to $80 dollar shoes, the (continued on next page) A young boy named Harry Potter higher the demand, the higher the price. (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (Teammates, continued) (Leading Books, continued) (Trendy, continued) Gerardo: “I like being close with figures out that he isa wizard. He is invited A Supreme hat can retail for $54 dollars, my friends while playing football.” to attend a school for wizards called but the website is known to sell out in less What’s the most difficult thing at football Hogwarts and embarks on a journey to than 2 minutes and the in-store exclusive practice ? learn more about their powers. drops create lines that are said to be just Gerardo: “Nothing is difficult I Others recommend... less than a mile long. This is where resale just have fun with my friends.” Warriors by Erin Hunter price plays a major role in these trends. Gio: “Nothing is difficult I just This is a story about four wild clans of For example, there are very popular shoes have fun playing the sport.” Cats that have shared the forest equally for called Yeezys, the retail price for the Sam: “Trying to stay focused” many years. But then chaos arises. One Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost “Turtledove” David: “Trying not to get tired clan starts gaining more power, and some starts at a whopping $200 dollars but if while running.” lose power. you throw in the fact that there is high Parker: “Trying not to get tired Legend by Marie Lu demand and low quantity, these shoes while running a lot.” This novel is about a 15 year-old who is reach a ridiculous resale price of $2,039!!! What do you want to achieve by playing born into one of the most wealthy families Another piece of clothing that is really football? in the wealthiest district. He is taught how trending are hoodies. A popular brand that Gerardo: “I want to achieve to be successful in one of the highest is known for their shark-themed hoodies is greatness and winning.” military circles. Also 15 years old, a called A Bathing Ape or Bape. Bape is a Gio: “Getting better for High person named Day, who is seen as foreign brand from Japan. This brand’s School because I want to play there.” “malicious” maybe nicer than he seems. hoodies don’t sell out as fast because the David: “Getting more athletic and The you i’ve never known by Ellen starting price is already very high. Bape getting better for High School.” Hopkins hoodies start at $600 dollars. These items Sam: “I want to lose weight and The story is about a girl named Ariel, and are on the higher end scale of the trending get more athletic.” about her life with her dad. Her mom went section in fashion bet there are always Parker: “I want to get better at missing and left her as a kid, but a twist cheaper choices still with great quality. catching and I want to get faster.” happens in where her mom shows back up. Vans is also a very trending shoe brand at 7th grade #1 book- Percy Jackson by the moment, almost everybody has the Pop Culture Rick Riordan (fantasy) Vans SK8 edition starting at a reasonable price of $60 dollars. It is also possible to (Movies, books, music, trends, This series of stories is about a twelve year make custom vans on the website for $80 technology, sports, internet, top 10) old half-human, half- god, boy who often finds himself in unique situations having to dollars in a very wide variety of materials, deal with many ups and downs. colors and shoelaces. Another really P ULAR T.V SH WS Others recommended… popular brand is Champion. It is an By Victor Hercules Wonder by RJ Palacio affordable brand and a really good one at This is an incredible story about a boy the same time. The prices range from $40- Mark Twain Middle School students have born with facial deformities who attends a $60 (hoodies) and $20-$40 dollar shirts. recommended the best T.V shows to watch school for the first time. Obviously he This is considered on the more affordable (but not when you’re supposed to be doing faces some bullying. But he meets amazing end of trending things. There is always an homework)……..Some of these T.V shows friends along the way who love him just alternative for these expensive brands. In have drama, excitement, and are dangerous. for him and not the way that he looks. conclusion, these are some things that are Today, I asked 36 students which T.V Charlotte’s Web by E.B White currently trending. shows they think are the best. Below are the A girl named Fern is the daughter of a T.V shows listed from most popular to least farmer and comes across a runt pig. She Survey’s and Opinion Polls popular. grows very attached to the pig (Wilbur) Opinion polls Simpsons ranked up at number and convinces her dad to let her keep him. • By Angelique Marquez one with 10 votes. The rest of this story details the Hello Sharks! This issue in the Mark The Simpsons is a T.V show that is about a development of Wilbur and Fern’s Twain Mirror, we polled students and family who lives in Springfield and goes friendship as well as Wilbur’s other staff members on some of the most on lots of adventures. friends, especially a spider named random but interesting topics, from Charlotte. • Followed by On My Block with 9 colleges to pizza! Mark Twain Sharks Side Effects by Alison Bass votes. have some interesting opinions. Check This is a non-fiction story written by an On My Block is about a group of kids in them out below. investigative journalist. This story follows LA who have stick together to survive high a real life court case and personal drama school. about a serious topic in real life. (continued on next page) (continues next page) (continued on next page) (Popular Shows, continued) (Leading Books, continued) (Opinion Polls, continued) • Third place is Rick and Morty 6th grade #1 book- Percy Jackson by UCLA vs USC! with 6 votes. Rick Riordan (fantasy) Out of 105 people, sharks prefer… Rick and Morty is about a kid named Morty This series of stories is about a twelve year UCLA! 62-43 who goes to adventures through the the old half-human, half- god ,boy who often Pants vs Sweats! universe with his Grandpa named Rick. finds himself in unique situations having to Out of 107 people, sharks prefer … Pants! • Then it’s Jane the Virgin with 5 deal with many ups and downs. 65-42 votes. Others recommended... Lil Uzi Vert vs XXXTentacion! Jane the Virgin is about a woman who gets I Funny by James Patterson Out of 114 people, sharks prefer impregnated by accident but is still a virgin. A middle-schooler is destined to become XXXTetacion! 76-38 • Lastly it’s Spongebob with 3 the funniest comedian out there. He faces Blue vs Black! votes. things like having to live with his aunt and Out of 111 people, sharks prefer … Black! Spongebob is about a sponge who lives uncle, and getting bullied for having to use 67-44 under the sea and works at the Krusty Krab a wheelchair, and wondering if people Pizza Hut vs Dominos! and is friends with everyone and goes on really like him or are just pitying him. Out of 118 people, sharks prefer … lots of adventures. Smile by Raina Telgemeir Dominos! 36-82 I was really surprised about the list. I This is an autobiography of Raina Flannels vs Jackets! would have thought that ¨On My Block¨ Telgemeier and her life as an 11 year old Out of 102 people, sharks prefer … would win since everyone was picking it at 6th grader. This story takes us on a journey Jackets! 42-60 first but the ¨Simpsons¨ made a about how she loses her 2 front teeth and Takis vs Hot Cheetos! comeback.Some other popular T.V shows has to deal with getting made fun of. Out of 113 people, sharks prefer … Hot that didn’t make the cut were….. Diary of the Wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney Cheetos! 53-60 • Naruto This is a story about a pre-teen boy who Watermelon vs Strawberries! Naruto is about a ninja who searches goes through everyday struggles of a pre- Out of 106 people, sharks prefer … recognition from his peers. teen in middle school. This is a series that Watermelon! 64-42 • Grey’s Anatomy contains many books and shows relatable A medical drama series involving Mercy struggles like friendship loss, sibling Popular Movies of 2018 West Hospital and all it’s patient. drama and more. By Fox Mueller

• American Horror Story 1. Black Panther; with 20 votes out of 52 American Horror Story is a show that has Global Travel@ Twain Black Panther's mettle as king gets tested different stories each season mixed into one By Elijah Dubon when an old enemy draws him into a series. Global travel is a fun way to spend time conflict that puts his nation and the world with family and to explore new places. at risk. The king must soon rally his allies Top 10 popular songs of the year Going to Atlanta. Georgia is very fun and release his full power to defeat Erik By Crystal Hernandez because they have a place called ¨World of Killmonger. According to Mark Twain Middle School Coca-Cola¨. It's a museum about how 2. Avengers Infinity War; with 13 votes students, these are the most popular songs Coca- Cola was made and how it was out of 52 of the year. These popular songs went viral marketed. Another good location to travel Now Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and people became obsessed! Most people to is England. It's fun to go there because it Starlord and all the rest of the Avengers enjoyed these songs so much that there was is good to see the River Thames. Do you must defeat their newest enemy. Thanos is even a dance challenge for one of the songs like nature? Well then, Lake Tahoe is the from the planet Titan which was destroyed called “In My Feelings”. place for you. It's fun to see the wonderful by a catastrophic event. He now is the ¨Eagle Falls¨. It's a tall waterfall that is full most powerful villain the Avengers have 1.FEFE, by: feat, nicki of fish and little water creatures. Going faced, with the power to kill half the minaj/Released July 22, 2018 out into the wide-world is very fun and universe with the snap of his fingers. 2.God’s plan, by: drake/Released January interesting but sometimes you want to stay 3. A Quiet Place; with 12 votes out of 52 19 ,2018 in a city, such as Chicago. It's fun to go to A family must live in silence to avoid 3.In my feelings, by:drake/Released July 30 a skyscraper called the John Hancock mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. ,2018 Building. It is 1,000 feet high. Plus you Knowing that even the slightest whisper 4.Big bank, by: Yg ,Big,sean ,Nicki Minaj can eat while enjoying the view. “Hot, but or footstep can bring death, a couple ,/ Released May 25 ,2018 fun”, going to Las Vegas is fun because of protect their children while desperately 5.Better Now, by: Post Malone/ the casinos and the city itself. It’s fun to surviving the new harsh world 6.Lucid Dreams, by: Juice Wrld/Released visit the Las Vegas strip to see the 4. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ; with March 13 ,2018 7 votes out of 52 (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (Top Songs, continued) (Global Travel, continued) (Movies, continued) 7.PLug Walk, by: /Published different kinds of building styles Roman, Three years after the destruction of the March 4, 2018\ French, and Egyptian, to name a few. Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady, 8.Walk it, Talk it, by: Migos/Released Here are quotes from some of our world and Claire Dearing return to the island to March 18 ,2018 travelers: save the remaining dinosaurs from an 9.Motorsport, by: Migos,Nicki Minaj,Cardi active volcano. They soon encounter new B/Released October 27 ,2018 Jocelyn Sumano- “Over the weekend I dinos while uncovering a conspiracy that 10.I like It, by:Cardi B/Released May 25 went to Atlanta, Georgia. I took a Delta threatens earth. ,2018 Airlines plane. It took 10 hours to get to Georgia. I went to Georgia to visit my (Global Travel, continued) I was really surprised when I asked students family.” about these popular songs because most of Kai Tasker- “Over the weekend I went to the students were saying that their favorite Chicago. I went on a plane. The flight song was “In My Feelings”. However, took 4 hours and 5 mins. I went to FEFE was the song that won first place! As Chicago to go to a Pokemon Go we know, these songs won’t be popular convention. I had a blast and enjoyed forever, so check back in the next issue for quality time with my family.” new popular music!

Student Poetry (Thanks to Ms. Novatt’s sixth grade Joseph Armistead- “Over my summer poets) break I went to England where I grew up. I went to England to visit family. I took Air If Walls Could Talk New Zealand airlines. It took 11 hours to By Ruby Martinez get to England. I stayed there for a whole three weeks.”

I am from an apartment in Los Angeles. Me and my little sister share a room. My half of the walls are neat, my sister’s half of the walls are messy. This will never change.

I am from the Mark Twain family. I’m from the orange bench in front of the loud cafeteria, where me and my friends laugh loudly together Anthony Zavala- “Over my summer never wanting it to end. vacation I went to Lake Tahoe. I went there because it was a peaceful place and I am from a place full of fun and there is a lot of nature that my family and I Luis Perez- “ Over the weekend I went to laughter. Also, warm homemade food. could explore. I took a car to my Las Vegas. I drove three hours and stayed I’m from the morning my mom, sister destination. It took 9 hours to get there. I there for 2 days. I went to Las Vegas to and I moved out. I’m from our new stayed in Lake Tahoe for 2 weeks and had visit family and to see the city.” apartment, for just the three of us. a wonderful time.

I am from an apartment in Los Angeles. Our walls are full of many secrets, that we will never know. Except my half is neat as always, my sister’s is still messy. Some things never change.

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Student Poetry Continued

Endless Questions Walking with the Stars by Zara Seldon By Nicola Manzella

I am from bright morning sunlight, I’m from rough times and tall buildings. and fire in the mountains. I’m from the open sea and crashing waves. I am from surfers and sailors I’m from infinite blandness of tan and grey. in calm and cold oceans. I’m from a wonderful joy of nature. I am from flashing filming lights, I’m from a dirty, man made place that tangles a place of hope, and work and possibility. with the smell of sea water. I am from a busy city, with many busy people, too busy for the beauty of the world. I am from a breeze of pride and imagination,I’m I am from a dream waiting to come true. from a place that houses of the stars. I’m from hot sunny days. I am from flowing sequined dresses I am from winter that is only chilly and never shipped in from Pakistan, snows. and warm cozy houses during Hannukah gatherings . I’m from corny jokes and high brow comedy. I am from riding my bike in the cool summer breeze. I am from a couple of friends that was just I am from the smell of the spices enough. my grandmother makes into glorious dishes. I am from asking endless questions when the sun is I’m from 31 ice cream flavors. gone, I am from italian, mexican, and chinese. and going to sleep on moonlit nights. I’m from things for the rich, but not for me. I am from snuggling in with, and pushing my brother, I am from the kind people,I am from the rude hatred and love all at the same time. people. I’m from people in between. I am from getting upset, when dad comes home late. I’m from a big-ish, little-ish, green-ish house. I am from crying over things I’m from fate. that don’t seem simple, I’m from opportunity larger than life. dreaming up stories I never wrote. I’m from a piece of paper and a black pen. I am from dancing at night in the rain I’m from a place with infinite possibility. with my few true friends. I am from speaking a language, hard enough to give up on. I am from not being perfect, though I have tried.

I am from a place where sometimes things don’t seem fair. I am from being different, never fitting in. I am from a bedroom where I lock my doors and shut out sorrow. I am from a backyard where I put my chin up toward the sky, and let out all of my complicated emotions. I am from loving parents, who understand

I am from a place where I can be myself.

More Student Poetry

I am frI I am from a place full of fun and If Walls Could Talk laughlr. laughter. Also, warm homemade food. By Ruby Martinez I’m fro I am from the morning my mom, sister

and I moved out. I’m from our new I am from an apartment in Los Angeles. apartm apartment, for just the three of us. Me and my little sister share a room.

My half of the walls are neat, I am fro I am from an apartment in Los Angeles. my sister’s half of the walls are messy. Our wall Our walls are full of many secrets, that we This will never change. will neve will never know. Except my half is neat as

always, always, my sister’s is still messy. I am from the Mark Twain family. Some thi Some things never change. I’m from the orange bench in front of the loud cafeteria, where me and my friends laugh loudly together never wanting it to end. Student Artwork by Luis Perez

Photographs

Mr. Garrido Ms. Burman

Ms. Gerron Ms. Woodman and “a friend”

No Photo Was Available for Mr. D. Gonzalez