The Soaring Sentinel CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Volume 2, Issue 3 May, 2019 The Soaring Sentinel CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL

By: Milena Graver and Megan Lougher Sentinel Staff: Dr. Servos is an important part of Christa McAuliffe Co Editors-in-Chief– Emily Golbois & Ryan Middle School, as he serves as an industrious and dependa- Skidmore ble assistant principal. Dr. Servos has impacted CMMS in Page Design– Kailyn Pen- many positive ways and he is also appreciated by the stu- ney & Madison Rosen- dents and staff. baum

Clubs– Mary Polanco & Q: What made you want to be an assistant principal? Leiluna Erne Servos: “I had been an administrator working at the School Sports– Ryan Shifflet & Jeffery Duble District office for 6 years. During those years, I worked with so many elementary, middle, and high school principals Local News– Dorian Jackson & Brittany Patton that I became really passionate about school leadership. So, I decided I wanted to leave the central office and work Contests– Matthew Mcgarry & Aydan Nguyen as an Assistant Principal back in a school.” Opinion– Morgan Gieder Q:What was your job before becoming an assistant principle? & Keven Echevarria

Reviews– David Nesivar Servos: “I was a Director and Instructor in the Department of Educational Leadership at & Lentz Toussaint a local university. Before that I was an Instructional Support Team Leader for an Area Current Events– Cameron Superintendent and a Manager of the Department of School Improvement for the school Samuels & Chloe Chhim district. I started out my career as a Science Teacher, gymnastics coach, and SCUBA In- Star Students– Grace structor for many years.” White

Fun Page– Sophia Arrue Q: If you could improve anything at our school, what would it be? & Mitchell Stock Servos: “To get ALL students to grasp the importance and benefits that an education will Inside This Issue: have on their future.” Athletics Q:What are the perks of working at CMMS Clubs Servos: “The BEST students, staff, and families in Palm Beach County.” MPA Dress Code Avengers: End- the “snap”. Code Red It earned a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and Book Reviews game Review so far have made a total of $350.1 million Textbooks or Chromebooks? By: Kailyn Penney dollars in box offices. It leads fans on an emotional rollercoaster of laughs, anger, Student and Teacher (No Spoilers) Spotlight tears, and happiness for their favorite Memorial Avengers: Endgame has been a long antic- characters. All in all, I rate the movie 5 out Earth Day ipated movie throughout the fans of super of 5 stars. History of Mothers heroes. The movie recently came out on Day April 26, 2019. It included the famous he- Poems roes such as, Ironman, Captain America, Black Widow, The hulk, Hawkeye, and even a newly found favorite among fans— Captain Marvel. The group of heroes bat- tle against Thanos to try and avenge half of the population that got “dusted “ after Page 2 Girls Soccer Playoffs Student Athlete: By Chloe Chhim and Cameron Samuels Ryan On March 27 the girls Christa McAuliffe soccer team competed against Palm Springs middle school. Unfortu- Shiflet nately, they lost due to penalty kicks; the score was one to one. Christa McAuliffe did well and they worked their By: Ryan Shiflet and Jeffrey Duble hardest. According to most of the girls on the soccer team they all wished they didn’t get so comfortable when Ryan Shiflet it an amazing they scored the goal, they think it cost them their win. All athlete. He was part of the of the girls played really well during the playoffs, and Christa McAuliffe middle they were a really strong and awesome team throughout the season. The girls were school baseball team. The baseball team this year went excited and serious to the championship game but, unfortunately lost. Ryan through the game, but Shiflet has hopes of doing other sports such as the track said the last five minutes they got too confident. team. He was a very big part of the baseball team and One of players said they really brought the team together. He say’s “ Just because thought the star players we lost doesn’t mean it is the end of the world, I will of the game were Ella keep training and provide my best effort always.” Ryan Scerbo and Mickayla Ru- bin. Mickayla made most Shiflet has made many goals for his future such as get- of the goals throughout ting a scholarship to a college and making it to the pros. the game and Ella Ryan Shiflet has been apart of the Christa McAuliffe worked really hard to Middle school baseball team for two years now and is get the ball. hoping to make his high school baseball team. Goals for Days!

By: Kate Kelly and Isabella Fiorio Although the Christa McAuliffe 2019 didn't make it to the championship this season , they had a great run and some great contributions to their success such as Bianca Kaufman, Hannah Russman, McKenna Ferency, and Mikayla Rubin. Mi- kayla Rubin was the highest scoring member of the team scoring 11. We asked Mikayla a few questions such as: Q: What inspired you to be the highest goal scorer on the Christa McAuliffe soccer team? A: Hard work, and determination inspired me to score as many goals as possible. Q: Who is your role model/inspiration to play soccer? A: Alex Morgan is my inspiration. Q: What do you most enjoy about soccer? A: I enjoy doing my best and watching it pay off. Q: When did you first start playing soccer? A: When I was 4 years old. Q: How many times a week do you practice? A: I practice 3 times a week. Q: Have you enjoyed the past 2 years on the school soccer team? A: Yes, because I got to see myself grow as a soccer player and I made new friends and also got another coaching per- spective. Page 3 and mental toughness.” What The Chess Wrestling do you do in the wrestling club? He answered, “I work with the coaches at Park Vista Club Club High School teaching tech- nique, drills, rules and regula- By: Ryan Shiflet and By Matthew McGarry and Aydan Ngu- Jeffrey Duble yen tions to help our students become more familiar with the The challengers Mr. Grossman and the wres- sport of wrestling. We want tling coaches from Park Vista students to enjoy themselves chess club is a come over on Mondays, Tues- very fun and ac- and look forward to becoming days, and Thursdays to coach more involved in learning all tive club. This 7th and 8th graders on wres- club is run by aspects of the sport.” And the tling after school. last question we asked him Mr. E. Williams. was, Do you like wrestling? He You may ask why We asked Mr. Grossman some questions about the club. We said, “I enjoy wrestling be- do we have a chess club? Well that is a good ques- asked what made him want to cause I thrive on competition, tion, we have a chess club because it is good for help coach the wrestling club? athleticism and the rewards of the brain and it gets you to use your brain in other He answered, “What made me winning and learning how to ways. Mr. Williams has been playing chess since want to help coach the wres- accept defeat.” Wrestling is he was 8 years old. In chess club we play chess of tling club is that I started recommended to all students. course and you also play other strategy games. Mr. wrestling when I was in mid- E. Williams has been doing the chess club for 5-6 dle school. I believe the sport years. The chess takes place every Friday morning is good for students because it in room 204 and when you are where you get free is team oriented yet individu- drinks and snacks. Mr. E. Williams says, alistic. Wrestling can help students learn how to become ”Checkmate.” You can tell a chess member by see- more focused, disciplined, re- ing if they wearing the chess club shirt. spectful and teaches physical

Soaring Singers Go to MPA

By: Brittany Patton and Dorian Jackson We interviewed Ms. Novitske about the MPA and the Challenge Chorus. This is what she had to say...

Questions: 1. What is the MPA? “Music Performance Assessment, three judges that rate on stage performance, one judge for sight reading.” 2. What are the preparation for the MPA? “Each choir performs two songs and practices for sight reading.” 3. Why do we have the MPA? “It gives a chance to listen to the schools feedback, meets students, and end of year test.” 4. What would you say to someone con- sidering joining chorus? “Its lots of fun, we work hard, and you will have the opportunity to be apart of a successful team. Next year we will be per- forming at Disney World.” Page 4 Dress Codes Are a No-No! By: Gabriela Perez

Most schools around the world attention in class. School clothes have dress codes. The school are an additional cost to parents. board and administrators believe Students tend to run out of them that dress codes are necessary, but faster than wearing regular we disagree. We feel that schools clothes, especially if your collared shouldn’t have dress codes. Dress shirts have to be air dried. Most codes don’t allow students to ex- families can’t afford school clothes press themselves. There shouldn’t and have to rely on hand me be a dress code, but there should downs. Dress codes don’t allow This is a collared shirt. This picture is a good exam- be limits. For example, adminis- individuality. The school dress Most schools require ple of no dress code but with trators do not allow spaghetti code is also a way to discriminate their students to wear limits. He’s wearing a plain straps. We believe if you wear a against the female populations. collared shirts. This is an shirt, which is appropriate cardigan or a sweater with it, it Most dress codes are directed to example of a school for school. The shirt is flowy should be allowed. The same ap- girls in regards to not wearing dress code. and makes students feel plies to wearing regular skirts oth- leggings, spaghetti straps, short more comfortable. er than uniform skirts. As long as skirts/shorts. Meanwhile , the the skirt is fingertip length, it boys are barely restricted in should be allowed. When students their choices of clothing. The Importance of Staying Silent get to wear what they want it gives During a Code Red! them more self confidence and it By Sophia Arrue makes them comfortable. When they are comfortable they might Our school wants to make sure we know what to do dur- do better in school and pay more ing a code red. That’s why we have so many drills out of nowhere. During code red drills, students are told to remain silent and calm. However, many students do not do this. They freak out, and start yelling to their classmates. Why Dress Code? Sometimes they even open the door to get their peers that By Matthew McGarry and Aydan Nguyen are outside using the restroom. Sure, they want to make

sure their friends are okay, but this isn’t safe. At all. Have you ever When a code red is announced, the lights must be turned wondered why we off, the windows shut, and doors locked. If you are in a have to have a classroom connected to the one next door -the door in dress code? What that class is usually unlocked- you quickly go to the class- about how unfair room next door through the small hallway. Students are it is that we have told to remain silent during this, as to not alert the in- to pay to wear one truder(s). But the students do not remain silent most of measly shirt the time. For example, students run out to get their friends, yell, and make an enormous ruckus just to turn (which is still un- off the lights. What they should be doing, is quietly turn- der a certain dress ing off the lights, closing the windows, and hiding. If code) and teachers there are students in the halls, the teachers will go out get to wear what- and quickly usher them in. ever they want? Have you ever felt super uncom- The reason you should be staying silent during a code red, fortable and want to express yourself? Why dress is because you need to stay safe. No one wants to get hurt, code? and if you’re loud, and alerting the intruder(s) as to where Mr. Silverman, in the recent assembly said that you and your classmates are, everyone is no longer safe. the dress code creates a more professional envi- When students and teachers go to school, they should feel ronment, but middle school students are still chil- safe. They should not have to worry about whether or not something will happen that dren and should be able to wear what they want. A day. Many people are afraid student should wear what they want because they of going to school sometimes. can express themselves in a simple way. They can They think of all the bad show others what they are interested in, and what things that could happen. they enjoy. This should not be happen- ing. When enforcing a dress code, you are limiting every student from their first amendment rights. Eve- So, next time there’s ry student deserves to wear any type of clothing a code red, whether it’s a drill that they think is right, and of course appropriate. or it’s real, stay silent. For you, and for your friends. Page 5 4) The Lost Boy by David J Pelzer Mrs. Ropers Top 10 5) Wings of Fire by Tui. T. Sutherland 6) Drama by Raina Telegemeier Books 7) Project 1065 by Alan Gratz By Madison Rosenbaum 8)Dork Diaries Takes From A Not-So- Happily Ever After by Rachel Renee Russell 1) Destined to Live by Gruener 9)The Grade Escape by Neal Bascombs 2) Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton 10) Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen 3) A Child Called It by David J Pelzer

have to consume it through medica- Paper or Chrome? tion that has shown to reduce mus- cle growth. If that doesn't sound By Zoe Garand bad enough, it can also give you a sleep issues called EHS (exploding Recently, textbooks have been re- head syndrome) which is a defect placed by technology. Chrome- where your brain creates a unreal books have jumped into Christa noise resembling a gun shot or McAuliffe Middle School to replace cymbals that is not a health concern textbooks, binders, paper usage and but really annoying, I would know. more. For some, Chromebooks of- It also can hurt your eyes, due to fer a greater ability to use the inter- you trying to focus on all of the Reviews And More net to find sources for projects and millions of pixels that make up other assignments; others prefer to words on a screen. Movies are great for hang outs, sleep overs etc.. Here use textbooks and binders to learn. On the contrary, paper isn't a saint are some movies we recommend! Both are necessary in today’s socie- either. To get all the paper we need —Ant man and the Wasp- Ant ty, but do Chromebooks offer more to supply a single piece of paper to man and the Wasp is about a dy- than textbooks? 7.53 billion people, we would need namic duo that has to defeat a new Recent studies have shown that to destroy every tree in the world. villain that comes to their city. 54% of people would rather use Without trees, we can’t survive, and Scott the Ant Man and Hope the Chromebooks over paper, and 22% why do we need 7.53 billion pieces Wasp of people would want to have a of paper if we are all dead. And —If you like mixture of tech and text, leaving when were all dead what happens thrillers here is 24% never wanting to use a to the paper? I digress. a good one; Chromebook in school. That 24% of In the end of this brutal war, we people are usually teachers who have no idea who will win, but ROOM– Room is about a mom, think that the Chromebooks will Joy who was kidnapped by some- knowing that nothing can be per- only be a distraction. Not all of the one and trapped In a shed and 7 fect I would go with the choice that years later when her son, Jack teachers think this though, one doesn't kill of the entire human turned five they were going to teacher explains that, “Online race. escape and it was rough along the sources like Google classroom and way. study island are a necessity for proper learning and good scores on —The Kissing Booth– the Kissing the FSA.” A lot of the people who Booth is about two best friends, want only Chromebooks in school Elle and Lee that come up with the idea of a kissing booth for the are students who believe that learn- school carnival and she ends up ing is so much easier when done on kissing her crush which is her a computer. best friend’s brother, Noah. Fur- We might want Chromebooks to thermore these two best friends replace textbooks completely, but have set rules for each other and scientists say otherwise. “learning one of the rules is that Elle isn’t on computers may be easier, but allowed to date Lee’s brother to Noah. prove to have long-lasting effects,” Come find us in room 306 and recommend some of says the KESQ newspaper. Sleep your favorite movies and maybe you will see your problems is one of them. The blue review in the school newspaper! We hope to hear light that radiates from the screens those reviews because Avengers Endgame! on phones and computers can reduce the melatonin in your body, By - Ava Obeso and Lauren Martin which is necessary for sleep. Losing to much of it makes you liable to Page 6 6th Grade Stu- In Memory of Pepper dent Spotlight By: Mitchell Stock Pepper, you were a won- By:Leiluna Erne and Mary Polanco derful part of our family, and you will always be For the 6th grade student spotlight, loved deeply. we choose the most responsible and hard working students from random We were blessed to have classes. This month we chose Dan- ielle Braddy from Ms. Edelman’s first you in our lives for many period class. Here are the few ques- joy-filled years, though tions we asked her about how she has we wish it were for many accomplished so much at Christa more. McAuliffe Middle. We will always remember your snuggles, gentle How do you maintain good grades? licks, happy hops, and curious nature. “By working hard and persevering.” You brought so much fun and joy to our family and What are some tips you would give others? will be dearly missed. “If you want to do something, don’t stop doing it.” How did you adjust to middle school after transferring from elementary? I know you are all better now, and it makes me “By just getting the feel of what I have to do smile thinking of you enjoying all the grass, carrots, and paying attention to my surroundings.” and special treats that you want. Have you tried different types of methods to achieve Until we meet again. good grades? What are they? “Yes, I would make quizlets with my brother and quiz each oth- We will always love you, Pepper er and make kahoots.” With love, Have you had any struggles? Christra McAuliffe Middle School, Mrs. Hamilton, “Yes, studying for really hard tests and stuff like that, and a lot CMMS Newspaper Team of homework.”

The Best Science Teacher Around!

By: Isabella Fiorio and Kate Kelly Looking for the best science teacher around? Well look no further, he works at our own school, Mr. T. Williams. We asked the greatest science teacher some questions about his career, such as… Q: What inspired you to become such a great science teacher? A: “I literally drew the short straw, my first year teaching me and another teacher were fighting for the spot as a math teacher. So, we drew straws, and I drew the short straw, but it was the best short straw ever pulled because now I love teaching science.” Q: Why did you choose to teach science? A: “I love science, we can find just about anyway, anything to teach a student and per- sonalize it if they are willing to learn it.” Q: How many years have you been teaching? A: “This is my 12th year teaching!” Q: What do you enjoy most about teaching middle school? A: “Watching students mature and grow as people.” Q: What do you like about teaching at this school? A: “There is a lot, but most of all this school is a family.” We asked one of Mr. Williams students why he is the best science teacher. Shee stated “He has taught me so much this year, not only about science but hard work. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had! Thank you for everything Mr. Williams!” Page 7 Earth Day

By: Mary Polanco Mother’s Day History This year Earth Day was By: Chloe Chhim and Cameron Samuels on Monday, April 22 which is celebrated annu- ally worldwide. Mother’s day is traced back to the ancient Greeks and romans to celebrate motherhood. They help festivals On Earth Day there are various events held to demonstrate support for environ- in honor of the mother goddess named Rhea and mental protection. Cybele. Mother’s day was originally a festival, but over the years it has turned into a holiday. Mother’s Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, which gave the ener- day started to become more popular during the 1930s gy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environ- and 1940s. The official mother's day arose in the ear- mental concerns first. Gaylord Nelson gave the idea to have a national day specifically for the environment. Nelson was ly 1900s because of a woman named Anna Jarvis de- inspired by the student anti-war movement, he figured if he cided to honor her mother's hard work and the sacri- could use the energy with a emerging public consciousness fices they had to make. The first mother's day cele- about air and water pollution, it would force environmental bration was in a church in West, Virginia. Anna de- protection worldwide. And so April 22, 1970 20 million cided to make mother’s day an official holiday on the Americans took to the streets, parks, anywhere they wanted American calendar she ar- to demonstrate for a healthy, stable environment. gued that the United States Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, support was very biased towards from people like the rich and poor, democrats and republi- men and their achieve- cans, city people and farmers, and so on, they all wanted to ments. In the end she ac- help the environment. complished her goal in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson The first Earth Day had led to the creation of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species act. Earth Day is a made mother’s day an offi- very important day to help the environment and the Earth. cial holiday. Over the years This day was made to help protect the environment and all mother’s day has become the animals on this planet, and so it’s important to take a different for every country. part of doing something to help the environment of this day America has kept their tra- and every other day. Hopefully everyone takes part in help- dition and continues to cel- ing keep the Earth and environment healthy. ebrate with buying flowers, candies, and cards to celebrate motherhood. where lovers come and nev-

Summer Never er die to Albert, Right: Left Jesse, Kate, Noah, Brittany,

and even when the times are team! some Newsletter of Meet CMMS our Ends rough houses destroyed, the winds the palms sway and planets pick up collide mother nature cannot keep Samuella & Sherlsea Back: the waves break and bring us away in high-tide from the summer we love, by the light of the moon Bella & Dorian, and the beaches we have or the starlight of day claimed. summer never ends it's ours to stay, it's ours, to stay. forever & always

whether you're out on the water By: Dorian Jackson & Britta- or in the backstreets ny Patton you can smell the flowers

soft and slightly sweet from the everglades to city place this will be our home;

the land of sunshine, a real cloud-nine, Page 8 Bathroom Pass– Where to Go!

By: David & Lentz On March 26, 2019 a new rule was brought upon us. This rule makes it so kids can't just wander around going to the farthest bathroom so they can skip class time. We call this rule the Bath- room Pass rule! This rule makes it so we have color coded passes to guide us to the bathroom closes to us. We also have to fill out the bathroom pass with the time we left the room and we came back to prevent kids from wasting time walking around. Overall this rule just makes it easier to discourage kids from skipping class time and makes it more likely for kids to go when they really need to. Gradventure Excitement and Preparation By: Keven Echevarria Excitement: Preparation: Gradventure is nearly weeks away While all this excitement is going on, have from now and many 8th graders seem the 8th graders stopped to wonder whose very excited. People on waiting list putting all together. It’s Ms. Hamilton, better pray that they go because they’ll whose working so hard to help put Grad- miss the awesome two park trip in the venture together. She must be very tired by universe. There’s many great thrill now, but she must be very happy to see 8th rides over at Universal, also staying graders going on their graduation trip. with your chaperone isn’t mandatory. What’s included is a T-shirt, dinner, and a Finally, freedom from adults and be- Gradventure bag. Money paid goes to a wor- ing able to go where you want around thy cause. Not only does it help the school, the park. How cool is that? So, better but the 8th graders will go on Gradventure. get those permission slips in or you So 8th graders, take a moment to stop by miss on Gradventure. and say thank you to Ms. Hamilton. Cool Careers: Marine Biologist Written by: Jesse Cohen and Noah Pierre We picked a Marine Biologist for our cool career because of the fun experiences with marine life. To become a Marine Biologist you have to go to college for 4 years, an additional 2-3 years for a masters, and another 6 years for a PHD, after schooling you have to train for scuba diving class and be qualified to care for marine life. Once the respon- sibilities are out of the way, the fun begins. As a marine biologist you go out on the field and track marine life so you can get more information on the animal and its species. Marine Biologist also care for sick or injured marine animals and learn new ways to stop more injuries. In their experiments to help injured animals, they go to a spot in the ocean and look for a species that can be tagged, researched, and cared for. such as the Loggerhead sea turtle. The Loggerhead sea turtle has been tagged and researched so we can find ways to stop killing them, We are also learning were their mating grounds are and how to keep them safe and preserved so new baby sea turtles are born. Sea turtles aren't the only species who have been researched on recently, the Goliath Grouper is a massive fish that can grow up to 800 pounds! Unfortunately, the Goliath Grouper is critically endangered because of overfish- ing and climate change. The Goliath Grouper has been researched on by Marine biologists so we can find a way to stop them from being endangered. Being a Marine biologist is an important but very exciting job . As a Marine Biologist you can help the world be a better place and care for marine life. Page 9 Teacher Spotlight

By: Kailyn Penney and Grace White Ms. McCarthy is our schools art excited to do art” she said. It teacher here at CMMS. This is her sec- was after this encounter ond year at our magnificent school, but that she decided to switch its not her first year of teaching! She is paths to become a teacher. going into her 22nd year of teaching. When asked her fa- Briefly before becoming a teacher for vorite part of being a teach- art, she was a preschool teacher to pre- er she excitedly claimed that pare kids for kindergarten. its when kids look hap- “I Love Yoga and Gardening” She went to Florida State Univer- py in the classroom and sity to become an art therapist, as part have the creativity flow- of the program they had to work with ing, purely excited by what they are do- local schools and art teachers. “It felt ing in class that day. She loves to teach great to be in the art room, I loved be- the kids to work with clay, even with ing surrounded by creative kids that are the mess that it makes!

Saying Goodbye to I wanted to take this time to thank Mr. Patsis, on Mr. Patsis behalf of the entire CMMS Band Family. You made a difference in our lives and your hard work By Morgan Gieder and patience is appreciated. You will be missed. Thank you Mr. Patsis! At the end of our upcoming school year, one of our very own Christa McAuliffe Middle School teachers is leaving our school. Mr. Patsis, the CMMS band director, is retiring after many dedicated years of service. He has helped many students over the years learn to read music, perfect their instrument skills, learn good practice habits, perform under pressure…plus he puts up with all of us CMMS students on a daily basis! Those are some pretty hard and time consuming things.

For students who were lucky enough to be in one of Mr. Patsis’ bands, they learned what hard work meant. They saw that practice pays off and that if you work hard, you can literally make beautiful music. I was lucky enough to be one of those students. Having been in the Beginner Band, Sym- phonic Band and Jazz Band, I have seen how dedicated he is to making our music program a winning one. He has taken all bands to MPA’s and each has done very well under his instruc- tions. Page 10 Top Trending For Teen Girls

By Madison Rosenbaum and Emily Golbois As the years go by trends come and go, but right now in here are some of the most popular things

#1– Pacsun #2– Vans #3-Mario Badescu Pacsun is a store that can be Vans have been around a very Mario Badescu is a popular skincare found at most people's local shop- long time, but have recently be- company. Lots of teenage girls and ping malls. The store carries come very popular among not even adults use their products. The clothing from not only their own just teen girls, but also teen company sells facial sprays, Kaylee brand, but from Brandy Melville. boys. Recently the “Vans Chal- Duran, told us personally that “I use This line can be found online or lenge” has been going around the sprays that the company sells at some malls have an actual store. were teens are flipping heir vans least once a week. They refresh my 8th grader Mary Polanco tells us from crazy places and they are face.” why she loves Pacsun, “ They have supposed to always land on their a wide variety of clothing and it is sols. 8h grader Madison Rosen- always on trend.” baum, stated that “Vans are super trendy and can go with any outfit. I wear a pair of Vans every day. I own 4 pairs.”

Jordan’s OR Vans Graph : VANS OR JORDAN Vans Jordans By: Samuella & Sherlsea

Jordan: Air Jordan is a brand of basketball shoes, athletic, casual, and style clothing produced by Nike. Made by professional basketball player Michael Jordan. Vans: Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes. Many people love Vans because their a good selling price , people like vans because they have colorful designs.

Page 11 DOUBLE Choco- BATH BOMBS

late Sprinkle By Bergeline Gerilus

Surprise Ingredients: By Nocica LAPLACE 1 Mixing Bowl Spray Bottle with Water

Ingredients 5 drops of food coloring Silicone Baking Mold 1 package of chocolate oreo cookies ½ cup Baking Soda ¼ cup Corn Starch ¼ cup Citric Acid Milk or white chocolate chips 1 tsp. Olive Oil 20 drops of (more or less depending on your prefer- Sprinkles or mini candies ence) Lavender Essential Oil

Steps Steps 1. Combine the baking soda, citric acid, food coloring, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Combine thorough- ly.

1. Choose which flavor Oreo cookies you want.

2. Melt your chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals and mix in between. Do not over melt or else the chocolate will be too runny.

2. Add to this your olive oil and Lavender essential oil 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. and mix 3. Use your spray bottle with water to lightly spritz the mixture until you can mold it in your 4. Dip Oreo cookies into chocolate using a fork and hands. Spritz only once or twice and mix each time put it onto the baking sheet with the parchment pa- until this happens. If you spray too much at once, per. your mixture will start to fizz.

4. When you are able to form the mixture, pack it 5. Put the baking sheet into the fridge or leave it out- tightly into your silicone mold. side for half an hour. 5. Allow the mixture to dry completely for several hours or over- night. Once they are completely 6. Decorate with any dry you can remove them from candy or remaining the mold. chocolate.

6. store in an airtight container Store in an airtight container.

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Summer Jokes!

Q: Why did the dolphin cross the beach?

To get to the other tide!

Q: What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?

Swimming trunks!

Q: Do fish go on vaca- tion?

No, because they’re always in school!