www.madeiracityschools.org ISSUE NUMBER 1 WHAT IN THE WORLD?

MADEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2011

Hurricane Irene ! On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene swept through Vermont, among other East Coast states. It hit at about 8 pm on Sunday and hundreds of people were evacuated. Heavy flooding like this, can kill crops and move houses off of their building sights. It can also affect the well-being of many people and their neighborhoods. In New York, tunnels were closed due to flooding and hundreds of people were prepared for the worst. The biggest storm in East Coast history pounded the East Coast and over 4 million people were THE REPORTERS without power. The total death toll is unknown but it is Entertainment somewhere around 40 people. On September 5, 2011, another hurricane, New Movie: Our Idiot Brother. Our Idiot Brother Katia, was sited in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to stay away from the United States. However, is about a guy who was in jail for doing stupid forecasters monitored the storm. They were hoping for things, but he gets out. Then he doesnʼt know the best. Hurricane Katia was reduced to a category 2 where to go since his ex-wife kicked him off from a category 4 storm. The storm’s wind gusts were their farm and took his dog. He is forced to go about 105 miles per hour and sustained winds at 85 home with his three sisters and his mother. This miles per hour. Even though the storm was projected is where the craziness starts!It is now showing not to hit the United States, the storm had monster in local theaters and you should check it out! waves that did hit the United States on the East Coast. Everybody prepared for the worst. The end result of New book: The 39 Clues: A Kings Ransom. Katia was massive rain and flooding. Characters Amy and Dan are racing to get 7 ! On September 12, 2011, another tropical family members that were captured by the storm brewed up in the Atlantic Ocean. This storm might be a hurricane but is now just Tropical Storm Maria. It vespers, a sinister evil group. When struggling to hasn’t hit the East Coast, but people still took caution. save the hostages, the ransom comes in and the ! Although the storms wrecked the East vespers ask for an ancient map that has not Coast, people will still rebuild their houses in pride and been seen for half a century. The trail leads them are thankful that they lived. to Nazis ,with unknown spies, a mad king ,and some of histories worst secrets. And one mistake by Logan Sloan means death for the hostages. It comes out this December. Better put it on your christmas list.

The Home Coming Parade, which is when the high school makes a float and rides it to the football field, was Friday, September 16th. They threw out candy and it led to a big football game with lots of excitement and lots of fans. What a victory! 34-6! By Drew Miller SPORTS MADNESS! Fashionista! Ouch! by Ronnie and Landyn Batavia gets killed by your Madeira Mustangs. The go to whatʼs best, fashion advice, tips, and more, in one On Friday, September 26, our Stangs demolished the little place just for you! Bulldogs 35 to 0. Isaac Rupeʼs 3 touchdowns on 100+ Advice: yards. Zach Jansen also threw for 1 touchdown and Now-a-days you donʼt want to stick out of the crowd and look 100+ yards. This is a great way to start a season. like a loser. If you need advice on fashion this is the place for you! 9/3/11 Madeira win vs. CHCA 35-6 1. Never wear the same color pants and shirt Isaac Rupe rushed for 268 yards on 24 carries 2. Never wear a patterned shirt and patterned pants and four touchdown catches. Rupe also had touchdown 3. Baggy jeans are out of style runs of 78 and 92 yards. In the first half, Rupe had 136 4. Never wear long jean skirts in public yards on 12 carries. CHCA Eagles defensive back 5. Big polka-dot shirts or pants are unattractive! Dontay Fletcher had two interceptions in the first half. What To Wear: CHCA had a few scoring chances but failed. Madeira 1. Feathers in your hair-21st century out-gained CHCA on the ground 153 yards to 28. But, 2. Tomʼs Shoes-MUST HAVE the Mustangs only had a one point lead at the half. Isaac 3. Sperry Top SIder Shoes-fashionable Rupe made the play with a rushing touchdown! 4. Sesame Street characters on clothing-totally cute! 5. Skirt up Belly Button Length with a Solid Colored T-Shirt 9/9/11 Madeira win vs. North College Hill 42-13 What Not To Wear Senior for Madeira, Isaac Rupe, rushed for 104 1. Big Flowery clothes-EW! yards in 16 carries. He also had 3 catches for 106 yards 2. Big Bows-Out Of Style! and 3 touchdowns. Joe Bodnar had 5 carries and 1 3. Shirts With Pants That Match touchdown and caught 5 passes. QB Zach Jansen went 4. Power Balance Bands-DONʼT WORK!! 11-21. 5. Crocks-BLAH!

7th and 8th grade Cross Country 9/7/11 Madeira Boys finish 1st vs. multiple schools 9/7/11 Madeira Girls finish 5th vs. multiple schools

Madeira Middle School Volleyball Be sure to watch the girlsʼ volleyball games for the middle school after school at 4:30 on every Monday HELP! ADVICE PLEASE... and Wednesday! 7th and 8th grade football Dear Aunt Sally, I have been having trouble on my homework and my Your 7th and 8th grade football team loses against parents wonʼt help me. I am too scared to e-mail the teachers a tough North College Hill. Nick Gelhaus’s 2 TD about my problems. Also, I am scared to asked my friends catches combining for 100+ yards receiving; Each because they might laugh at me. I donʼt want to go to the pass thrown by Matt Schroder. The game was close, homework club because I am afraid to tell my parents I am but was pulled out of grasp with a final score of struggling in school. They also might think I have a detention or that I am not trying hard enough. What should I do? Please 30-12. help!! Upset in Madeira! Sincerely, On September 8th the Madeira 7th/8th grade Jim Jill football Upset a young Wyoming team 28-6. The team was led by Matt Schroder’s 2 TD passes two Nick Dear Jim Jill, I understand completely! I think you should talk to your Gelhaus. Another key was Rich Champions sack for a parents and ask if you can join homework club. They only want loss and a Td run by Cedilio and a TD run by you to succeed in school. They will understand you if you explain Gelhaus set up by 5 carries for 79 yards by Jake to them you are struggling. Even though it may be embarrassing, Megios. it will only result in a positive outcome. If you would like some excitement in your life, you Now, about your friends. If they are really and truly real friends they will understand you. Even though it is hard they should go to these football games! should understand that sometimes we need help. Just tell them By Alec Kolkmeyer and Sam Bass and maybe they will have the same problem and you can do homework together. Lastly, you should e-mail or talk to your teacher. They will understand you and they might even give you easier homework or some 1-on-1 time. I hope this helped! Please write back for more advice. Your friend and helper, Aunt Sally The View written by Abby Nolan, Calista Falcone, and Natalie Armstrong We, at Madeira Middle School, have new computer teacher and librarian, Mrs. Broome. She used to teach 6th grade social studies, and in her earlier years she was a media specialist at the Madeira High On the Alternative Side Of the Story Genre- Alternative and punk School. She has been teaching for over 30 years and has enjoyed every minute of it. Due to her dedication to teaching at our school, we Albums- Cage the Elephant, Thank You think getting Mrs. Broome a smart board would be great. Happy Birthday Mrs. Broome says she likes the staff. She also enjoys being Hit Songs- “Shake me Down” around people who are so creative and fun to hang around. She also “Ainʼt No Rest For The Wicked says she likes the students very much. Her exact words were, “Well Members: Matt Shultz (Vocals) Brad Shultz most of them... just kidding.” :) (Guitar) Daniel Tichenor (Bass,Vocals) Mrs. Broomeʼs favorite color is yellow because it is bright and Lincon Parish ( Guitar) Jared Champion happy. Her favorite thing to teach is everything but math. She has a (Drums) husband and a daughter, and her daughter is trying to start a school of Justin Bieber- her own. Her birthday is September 12th. Mrs. Broome is very happy to Genre- Pop/R&B be our new computer teacher and librarian! Hit Songs- “Baby” “Never Say Never” Band Members- Justin Bieber and Band Justin Bieber has recently gone to many award shows including: The VMA’s, The ESPY’s, The MTV Music Awards, and many others. Last year, he was also nominated for a Grammy. He is currently dating Selena Gomez, and is at the high-point of his career. He is a very talented, and Adopt A Pet! intuitive young man. 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