LaMuth Middle School Issue 2, Spring 2015

Interviewing and His Seeing Eye Dog Inside the Issue By Mel Weirich I decided the best way to find Changes to LaMuth…...p. 2 out what life is like with a seeing eye AMSCO Carnival…..... p.2 dog was to ask someone who actually has a seeing eye dog. Theo, a new Red Nose Day……...… p. 3 student at LaMuth, has a seeing eye Rosetta Mission……… p. 3 dog and let me interview him.

Stop World Hunger…... p. 3 Q: What was life like before you Mr. Hoynes…………... p. 4 had a seeing eye dog to help? A: “I wasn’t as confident but now I Fine Arts Classes...……p. 5 am. People feel more open to talking Learn About Art…….…p. 5 to me because I don’t have a cane with me all the time.” Teacher Expectations.....p. 6 Q: How has having Tribord Stop Bullying……….…p. 7 (Theo’s seeing eye dog) helped with daily tasks? Year in Review………..p. 7 A: “Getting around the city has become a lot easier since he can guide Restaurant Review...…. p. 8 me around obstacles.” Q: How did you get paired up with Tribord? Brain Games Review….p. 8 A: “The trainers looked at my personality and how fast I walked, and Summer Activities…….p. 8 my orientation. They also had me walk around with several dogs. Then I walked with Tribord and he was the perfect fit for me.” Movie Review…….…...p. 9 Q: How did you get around before you had a dog to help you Book Review……….....p. 9 around? A: “I walked around with a cane with reflective tape on it. I would tap it Spring Poems………… p. 9 on the ground in front of me to see what is in front of me.” Poetry……………….. p. 10 Q: How do you read and do homework? A: “I read with braille, a code made of dots. There are special libraries Summertime Treats…..p. 11 of just brail books. I sometimes listen to audio books.” Comics……………p. 12-13 Q: What is your favorite thing to do? A: “I love to shoot archery and listen to books on CD.” Word Search …….…..p. 14 Q: Do you play any sports? A: “It’s hard to since there aren’t any leagues for the blind. But I do love to play soccer with my family and shoot archery.” **LaMuth Chronicles Logo Q: Is there anything you want the school to know about you and created by Riley Stanek your dog? A: “Just not to pet or distract him when he is working.”

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LaMuth Middle School Issue 3, Spring 2015

Changes That May Take Place at LaMuth for Next School Year

By Mel Weirich Is anyone else wondering about the new I know. At this time, we haven’t added any clubs changes to LaMuth next year? Will things be the but we are looking into it.” same as this year? To figure out what is going on with these changes I interviewed our principals Mr. Q: What changes are happening to the Rateno and Mrs. Smolen. library/media center? Mr. Rateno: “We are trying to make it a more 21st Q: Are there any big changes going on? century atmosphere, student friendly space. It will Mr. Rateno: “The whole school will be getting be a two year project, so it won't be done for the chromebooks and maybe a few other surprises.” new students.” Mrs. Smolen: “Some of the computer labs and the Q: Will we have the same state tests next year? office spaces are going to look different.” Mr. Rateno: “There will be some kind of test. The state government is still working on what the tests Q: Will there be any new classes next year? are going to look like.” Mr. Rateno: “Nothing official at this time.”

Q: Will there be any new school sports or clubs? So as you can see, there are many great Mr. Rateno: “There will be no new sports as far as changes happening to LaMuth. A Review on the AMSCO End of the School Year Carnival

Review by April Boffa and Mel Weirich

The AMSCO carnival took place on Friday, May 1 from 2:30-5:15 p.m.. There were tons of fun things to do, such as the usual dancing and concession stands. However, AMSCO made it extra fun for students by adding a photo booth, a jousting arena, inflatable twister, an inflatable obstacle course, a video game trailer, and a dunk tank. The games and activities were extremely fun. My (Melanie) top two favorite things were the jousting and dunk tank. I finally got to get Mr. Breech back for all the homework and essays by dunking him in the dunk tank. The best part was he never saw it coming. My (April) favorite part was the photo booth where I got to take pictures with all of my friends in funny poses. It was awesome, and now I have a photo to capture the memory. Also, I had fun with the obstacle course. And I loved the food.

“If we had no Winter the Spring would not be so pleasant” -Anne Bradstreet

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LaMuth Middle School Issue 2, Spring 2015

Red Nose Day Organization Raises Money for Charities By Halle Leroux including celebrities, like One Direction, Blake Shelton, and more, put their funny faces on and In the UK, people get discriminated for celebrated March 13th and May 21st for charity. mental health problems. In Africa, children go The results of this year’s project gave over a without education, clean hospitals, or nets to million kids in Africa education, even in the protect them from mosquitos that carry Malaria, a poorest parts, assisted them by repairing and deadly disease. A lot of these major problems building many hospitals, distributed hundreds of affecting the world would be rapidly increasing thousands of mosquito nets, and fought to win destruction, if it weren't for charities. rights for people with mental health problems in Specifically, Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day the UK. Comic Relief is an organization that began in the Without everyone’s help, this fundraiser UK. The organization raises money to strongly wouldn’t have gone nearly as far as it is now. With change these problems (in a good way!), raising your donations, time and funny faces, we can all over 1 billion UK pounds, or 1.5 billion US work together and make the world free of dollars. Red Nose Day is where a bunch of people problems, one red nose at a time. http://www.comicrelief.com/how-we-help/the-difference-we-have-made; http://www.rednoseday.com/what-we-do; http://www.rednoseday.com/tv-events- and-news; http://www.rednoseday.com/what-is-red-nose-day; http://www.rednoseday.com/fundraise Learning More About Comets Through the Rosetta Mission By Mezzapelle closer to the sun and the probes to fly off into Just last year the Rosetta Spacecraft, with the space. The scientists hope that the comet lives Philae lander, landed on the comet until next year. The lander flew 4 billion miles to 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. get to the comet. It was the European Space Agency whose More about comets spacecraft made the historic touchdown on the Comets are big balls of ice and rock and don’t comet. The mission (Rosetta Mission) is about have moons or rings. When a comet nears the sun learning about comets. Some scientists say the it develops an atmosphere, or a coma. The coma comets are responsible for bringing the first water could be hundreds of thousands of kilometers to earth. wide. Most of the comets come from the Oort The comet that the Philae lander is on is cloud. Some comets, sungrazers crash or go to interesting because it has a “head, neck, and close to the sun and evaporate. Comets have a body.” The comet might break up when it gets nucleus. http://www.space.com/27740-rosetta-comet-landing-success.html; https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Comets; https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Comets&Display=OverviewLong Help Stop World Hunger Through Donating and Volunteering By Dakota McDaniel food banks. Another thing you can do is donate to Many children go hungry everyday in the U.S. organizations that buy food for the starving like In 2014 15.8 million children in the U.S. were the organization Feeding America. starving. Every year 165 billion dollars worth of There are many organizations that help with food is thrown out. Think of it this way, when you this problem. One organization you can think throw out your dinner if you’re “full” that is about supporting is Feed the Children. Another another child going hungry. popular organization is Feeding America. Even There are many things you can do to help though there are many things going on in today's these poor children. One thing you can do is you world, world hunger is one of the main problems. can donate canned foods to local food shelters and www.feedingamerica.org; www.dosomething.org; www.feedthechildren.org 3 12

LaMuth Middle School Issue 3, Spring 2015

Getting to Know Mr. Hoynes and His Teaching Style By Dakota McDaniel

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10 how was it working with Mr. Hoynes Mr. Hoynes? A: “Anywhere from a 1 to 10 depending on what Q: What do you think is the best way for a student mood he is in!” to learn a new lesson? Q: In your ten years of working with Mr. Hoynes A: “I think students learn best by working in what is your most memorable moment? groups and trying to solve problems by learning A: “When we saw his 9th grade wrestling picture from their mistakes. Also the teacher should guide in his onesie.” the student, not tell them the answers.” Q: Did you yourself learn anything as a teacher Q: Out of math and science, which do you like from Mr. Hoynes? teaching more? A: “We learned the meaning of many new and A: “There are things I like about teaching both interesting words from his science word wall.” subjects. I can’t decide.” Q: What is one thing you wish you could have Q: What was your favorite subject in school changed when working with Mr. Hoynes? growing up? A: “We wished would have appreciated his corny A: “Science was my favorite because I like to do jokes more because now we really miss them.” experiments.” Mrs. Mochan (current team member) Q: Why did you choose to become a teacher? A: “To torture students like I was in school. But, Q: What are some benefits of working with Mr. seriously I enjoy working with students.” Hoynes? A: “The biggest benefit of working with Mr. Q: When a student is struggling how do you help Hoynes is that I’m always guaranteed to have fun. them understand better? He is also very organized, and truly cares about A: “I try to work with them individually and watch the kids.” them try to solve problems so I can see where they are making the mistakes.” Q: On a scale of 1 to 10 how is it working with Mr. Hoynes? Q: Do you think if students practice what they’ve A: “Ummm, 1. Just kidding - at least an 8!” learned in the school year over summer, it will help in future years of school? Q: In these 3 years you have been working with A: “Absolutely. I think all kids should go to Mr. Hoynes what is your most memorable summer school.” moment? A: “Winning team of the year with Mr. Hoynes, The Rockers (Mr. Hoynes’ former team) Mrs. Dostal, and Mrs. Tobul.”

Q: What were some of the benefits of working Q: Have you learned anything yourself as a with Mr. Hoynes? teacher from Mr. Hoynes? A: “Because of his loud voice we all learned many A: “Mr. Hoynes has inspired me to be more science facts.” organized!”

“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder

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LaMuth Middle School Issue 2, Spring 2015

The Importance of Having Fine Arts Classes in Schools

Opinion by Rachel Retallick that do not. The fine arts are also key to student In school, many students kindergarten through success in college. twelfth grade may take “specials” such as music, Physical education is not only very important art and physical education. To many students, for our health, but it can help us with our school these are just extra classes. Some may be fun but work too. Physical education is important to help others may be boring, but these classes mean the us improve in school. Just after 20 minutes your world to your education. brain is energized, and you will feel refreshed and These classes are known as the fine arts. Or to want to learn. That may help you pay better students - music (band/choir), physical education attention in class, and a result from this is it may and art. We all take these classes but what do they improve your grades. Physical education helps you mean to us? Well, we all have those skills of set goals. Setting goals is a huge part in academics memorization, self-confidence and many more. and further in life. Physical education is so These skills come from those three classes. The important and needs to be kept in schools. best part is we use them on an everyday basis and Music is also a key to success in school, and never knew that is part of where that knowledge can help you in life too. A 10-year study shows came from. that students that took part in a musical activity Art is a very creative subject but did you got a higher score on a standardized test such as know that art class will help you in your core the SATs. Music does more than that, it helps classes? Yes, that is true! Studies show that art improve your brain. Music helps build and class will help you with your core classes. Studies strengthen connections between brain cells. also show that students that take an art class in Studies show that taking a music class has school have a higher SAT score than the students increased the graduation rates. www.nasaa-art.org; www.emsisd.com; www.musicempowersfoundation.org; www.foxnews.com; www.nafme.org; www.spirtofharmony.org; www.phitamerica.org; www.veannea.org; www.vh1savethemusic.org Learning More About Art from Mrs. Dostal and Mrs. Majoros picture.” By Alyssa Vanni and Aaliyah Baur Mrs. Majoros: “We spend the first half of the class to draw realistic for the depth or farthness.” Q: What art projects do you like the best? Mrs. Dostal: “I like the pipe project the best since Q: How do you get to know the names of your it pulls together shading and composition.” students? Mrs. Majoros: “I like the projects where the kids Mrs. Dostal: “When I’m moving around the room get to pick their own subject to see how creative and get to talk to them. Also by their names on they are.” their work. Plus I talk to them on my lunch duty.” Mrs. Majoros: “I have them make name tags the Q: Where do you get the ideas for the art projects? first day and get to know them by talking to them.” Mrs. Dostal: “I look all over, like Pinterest or Artsonia.” Q: Do you connect your art lessons to other Mrs. Majoros: “I get ideas everywhere. Sometimes subjects? the kids give me ideas.” Mrs. Dostal: “Yes I do, like proportions in math and the idea of arrangement in music and English. Q: What projects do you introduce to develop your I try to pull other subjects in as well.” students skills in art? Mrs. Majoros: “I do. We do mostly math and Mrs. Dostal: “I introduce them to shading to make science, but I put in language sometimes with them think like an artist to be aware of their entire writing.” 5 12

LaMuth Middle School Issue 3, Spring 2015

A Few Photos From 6th Grade Camp at Camp Whitewood

What Teachers Expect From Students Over the Summer Months have fun, be safe and find time to read. By Christa Wayts Social Studies Summer break. The wind is blowing, the kids Let’s blast to the past with Mrs. Tobul who are swimming, the garden is growing! WAIT we teaches social studies for 6th graders. She said that are not bringing teachers into this but what would you should read either nonfiction or historical they expect from us over summer? I have asked fiction books talking about Mesopotamia, India, this question to four different teachers with four Egypt and/or China. She says it’s a way to get different subjects. ready for the following years. Mrs. Tobul said that Math you should stop the bad and do good things. She Let’s start with Math. Mr. Tinny is a 6th grade said there is no social studies homework for the math teacher. One of the questions I asked was summer. “How often do you wants us to study?” He said Science that you should study about one time a week for Experiments, oh my! Off to science with Mrs. math. He says he prepared this year’s class because D’Amore and before you ask, she does not give he is a great teacher. any homework for the summer either. Mrs. Language Arts D’Amore said that science is a study of literally On to Language Arts. I picked to ask questions everything. She said, “If you know about the to Mr. Breech who is a 7th grade teacher. He said natural world, you can do anything.” that students should read about 5 to 6 books over And there you have it - what teacher expect summer break. He also said that students should over summer break!

“The promise of Spring's arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter.” - Jen Selinsky

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LaMuth Middle School Issue 2, Spring 2015

Cyberbullying Needs to Stop My 6th Grade Year in Review

Opinion by Rachel Retallick Opinion by Riley Stanek Have you ever gone on Instagram, Facebook, So far my 6th grade experience at LaMuth has Twitter, Vine or another social media site? Have been pretty good, I have noticed a few minor you ever seen the hate that is spread? Have you problems but looking past all those things its been ever wondered what you could do about it and quite pleasant. First of all, having different teachers would it matter? for every class is AWESOME! It is nice having a There are people who simply post about their different personality every period. I also love using favorite T.V. show or a quick and easy party snack my locker even though I am not used to having my idea and get hate on their account within minutes. own personal space to put my stuff in. My locker People can hide behind a phone or computer and really helps me stay organized. say harsh, cruel, nasty things about people. On this On the other hand some things this year have one account I follow on instagram, the owner was been unsatisfying. First of all, the Chromebooks expressing her thoughts on a T.V. show and within have been very useful, except when something minutes she was being called the worst names. On happens to them and you can't get a replacement another account the hate was so bad that the owner right away. You may not have a way to get your was going to delete the account or give it away homework done or you may not be able to because the owner couldn’t take it anymore. participate during class. (Read first issue of The Another problem over social media is that LaMuth Chronicles to hear my opinion about the people will find out personal information and post Chromebooks more in depth.) Also, doing tests and it, tweet it or even comment it on the users page. other important work on them can be very One of my favorite actresses had a comment on her frustrating. instagram video,” CALL - 978-846-4** There are many differences between LaMuth she keeps deleting my comments cause I have the and my elementary school. One difference is right number.” How does someone think that this is changing classes. I would love to have more time okay behavior on social media? The actress to switch but so far I have to make the rushed time probably wants a private life and the main problem frame work. Also the lunches here at LaMuth have is that this person knows its wrong but still tries to been immeasurably better than at my old post the actress’ phone number! elementary school. I personally have not bought So now you stop and think what could I do to lunch many times this year, but, the lunches I have help? You can leave a nice comments, or simply bought tasted superior. (Try to relish the first bite!) say I think your account is amazing. These few In conclusion, my sixth grade year has been words may brighten up someone’s day. Next time superb! Besides from all the ups and downs I have before you post, comment, tweet or do anything on loved the teachers, the lunches, the Chromebooks social media, THINK before you post. and overall the whole year! Bullying is No Joke – Take a Stand and Help Someone in Need

Opinion by Dakota McDaniel suffering. Some side affects of bullying are depression, low self-esteem, health problems, How many times have you seen or have poor grades, and of the bullying intensifies to a experienced bullying? greater height, self harm. Did you know that a Did you know that 160,000 kids stay home child or person bullies because of their own each day to avoid the hate and bullying. Bullying is insecurities. If you or anyone you know is or has a serious problem. If you see a kid being bullied been bullied please tell a teacher, parent, friend, or and don't do anything to help them you are a bully local authority figure. We can put an end to too for not providing the help to stop their bullying if we work together and stay strong. 7 LaMuth Middle School Issue 3, Spring 2015

Bob Evans Restaurant Review Brain Games TV Show Review Review by Gabe Tupaz Review by Teah Gamiere Just an image or sound can trick your brain into thinking something is something else. Read This: New York in the the spring!

Did you catch that? Why don’t you read it again. Did you notice that there was more than one “the” in that sentence? Maybe not, but if you did, good job. Your brain just tricked you into not noticing it. Our brains are so use to reading sentences that Evans is a wonderful restaurant for all when we’re reading we will skip right over an times in the day for great prices! For breakfast error and not even notice it. We’ll go on with food, they have many different kinds of waffles, reading the rest of the sentence without hesitation. pancakes and eggs, as well as other common Brain Games is a show that gives you a better breakfast food. visual on how tricky your brain can be. Brain My favorite breakfast food is called the Games not only tells you what happens when your Buttermilk or Multigrain Pancakes. You get 4 brain is tricked, but shows you examples to give fluffy thick hotcakes (buttermilk or multigrain) you a better understanding. The show tells you with warm maple syrup for only $4.99! how your brain does what and why. For their lunch/dinner menu they have all kinds of sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, and 10 Things to Do This Summer more. If you like to mix things up, try the Five By Kaisa Shingleton and Emma Rhoades Cheese Grilled Cheese. It’s a grilled cheese with American, Monterey jack, Swiss, and smoked provolone cheeses in between two thick slices of 1. Invent a new type of pizza cheddar-crusted bread. 2. Make a music video And last but not least, the deserts. Bob Evans has huge chocolate chip cookies, different kinds of 3. Go swimming in a lake pie and ice cream, and peanut butter brownie bites! 4. Camping My favorite is the chocolate fudge sundae. It has 5. Waterballoon fight smooth chocolate over soft creamy vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream. Sounds good 6. Overnight movie marathon doesn’t it? 7. Catch lightning bugs My favorite part about Bob Evans is that it’s 8.Bury a friend in sand not based around a certain type of food like Chinese or Italian food. There are many different 9. Sleep under the stars options. 10. Tie-dye t-shirts and other I recommend Bob Evans to anyone who is clothing hungry- I know I was after I finished writing my review! Happy Eating! “I glanced out the window at the signs of Spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” - Millard Kaufman 8 LaMuth Middle School Issue 2, Spring 2015

Insurgent Movie Review Fallen by Lauren Kate Review Review by April Boffa Review by Amanda Kaput Insurgent is the second book in the Divergent The book “Fallen” is series by Veronica Roth. The movie starts when the first book of the series Tris, Four, Marcus, , and Caleb (some who are “The Fallen Novels” by Divergents) are running to safety from Erudite (the Lauren Kate. I would rate intelligence faction/city that is trying to take over this book with 5 stars. It is the city). They jump from place to place to hide full of many things from from Jeanine, the leader of Erudite. Some places romance to adventure, all they hid are Amity (the peaceful faction in charge of the way to mystery. farming), the factionless, and Candor (the honest Lucinda Price and faction). Eventually, Eric (the evil Dauntless leader Daniel are the two main aiding Jeanine) and his soldiers invade Candor and characters. Lucinda is a 17-year-old girl who falls in find Tris and the gang. However, Dauntless soldiers love with the one person she can never have - are hiding in Candor. Needless to say, Eric’s plan Daniel. Daniel knows all of their previous lives of did not go well. Jeanine is furious that he did not love and death. In every life they have lived before bring back any divergents. Why is Jeanine searching this one, Daniel loves her but once she finds out a for divergents? What does she need them for? secret she dies. Now in this current lifetime he will Watch the movie to find out! do anything to keep them from being close, or even My favorite part was when Peter gave Tris a just talking, to keep her safe. Lucinda is just a little paralytic, which makes her unconscious for 2 too persistent and would do anything to talk to minutes and slows her heart beat. He gave her that Daniel. She wants to know why he was cruel on her to trick Jeanine into thinking that Tris was dead. first day at Sword~N~Cross, the reform school she Peter did that to protect Tris from Jeanine. That was attends, why she feels like she knows him from a very heartwarming moment. Also, it was another place but doesn’t remember his face, and extremely scary because at first, you think Tris why she is just drawn to him. actually dead. This is just a very little peek at the book. If you My least favorite part was when Tris cut her like being at the edge of your seat, or feeling that hair into a pixie cut. Her hair was so beautiful. It you are in the book you would love this book. In this was a shame to see it go. I would recommend this series they are 6 novels. They each are full of movie to people who like dystopias filled with everything anyone would desire to read. I would action, a bit of romance, and awesome fighting have to say this is the best series I have read in my scenes. life so far. Spring Acrostic Poems

By Stef Veselko By Sabrina Bockhoff Spring showers Sun shining Pretty flowers Purple Flowers Rain falling Rainbows glowing Insects crawling Igloos melting No more snow No more clouds Green is a go Green grass

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Old House Poem and Illustration by Natalie Arrington

You are a huge mess, You have quite the dark side, But still I know, You are an angel in disguise.

The floorboards are creaky, There’s stains on the wall, The stairway is broken, And there’s no noise at all.

The carpet’s grotesque The screen door is gone There’s crumbs in the corner There’s old toys on the lawn But...

The furniture sits in a perfect little square in the living room, dining room, and everywhere.

I dust and I polish Angel in Disguise until my hands hurt Until there’s no more Poem and Illustration by Maia Witczak Dust, stains or dirt. You are dancing with the stars in the sky, You are an angel in disguise, I clean everything You drown my head, as best as I can, With all your crazy lies. I pick up old wrappers, dirty dishes and pans, You act like quite the devil, But I know you have a good side, I make sure everything’s clean I know you have a kind soul, and safe to roam I know you are an angel in disguise. so my family and I can call it home. You’ve broken many people’s hearts before, And then I came along, Suddenly you changed, And fixed all that you did wrong.

“Without rain there would be no rainbows.” - unknown

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By Emily Bogdanski and Hannah Walter

Easy Summertime Treats Strawberry Lemonade popsicles

You will need; Lemonade mix and strawberries ● Make your favorite brand of lemonade ● Cut up fresh strawberries ● Mix strawberries with the lemonaid ● Put mixture into popsicle molds ● Freeze for 1-2 hours

Sour Sweet Grapes

You will need; Grapes and kool aid mix ● Rinse grapes with water ● Roll grapes in kool aid mix ● Freeze for 30 minutes

S’mores’ Twist

You will need; Large marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers ● Crush up the graham crackers ● Roast the marshmallows ● Melt the chocolate ● Cover the marshmallow in chocolate ● Sprinkle the marshmallow in graham crackers

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Leafkit Annoys Sandstorm Comic by Kathryn Mahoney

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Worm Versus Chicken 3 Comic by AJ Bernado

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