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Middle School Perspective October 2020 Issue 01 October/2020 Remote Learning Challenges & Wins National Junior Irena Avalos Honor Society Here are some of the many B, C, or D, and are the first students A C T I V I T I E S: challenges that occur when to be called during attendance, if *Collected toiletries for the womens learning remotely: we’re not there when the Google shelter. Spotty WiFi: Not being able Meet starts, we’re late and could *Sold pizza on Friday to staff and to hear people or people not being get points off of our participation proceeds went to the Breast Cancer able to hear you, glitching out of grade. Research Foundation. Google Meets, and not being able Taking Tests and Quizzes: *Sponsored a Friday Dress Down Day and to open another tab and work on When you have a test online and donated all money to local food pantries and the Community Food Bank of New your assignment with the Google your computer is glitchy because Jersey. Meet open. of the Google Meet and you don’t *3 people volunteered at the Hillside Teachers Not Calling On You: end up finishing the test on time, Community Food Bank of NJ: Argita When you have a question but the so you could end up with a 0%. Idrizi, Catherine Garcia, and Kayla Nikaj. teacher can’t hear and/or see you, 70 Minute Periods: Sitting *Anyone else who is 14 years old who so you’re left not knowing what is down in the same spot and not wants to volunteer at the Community going on. moving for 70 minutes can really Food Bank can see Mrs. Foster or Mrs. take a toll on a student, especially Frohlich for details. Teachers Taking Attendance Too Quickly: For people like me their back. By the end of the year whose last name starts with an A, all of us will be shaped like the letter C. Even though there are many challenges that come with remote New crew named Expedition 64 is going learning, there are some perks as well: to the International Space Station Getting Up Late: School starts Sahir Baksh at 8:20 everyday. On days where In the latest news in Space, NASA is sending a crew students are remote, they get to of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) wake up any time before 8:20 and called Expedition 64. This crew comprises seven members still be able to attend class. They on board of the ISS. Their names are Kathleen Rubin can basically wake up at 8:19, and (Expedition 48, 49, and 63), Sergey Ryzhikov (Expedition still get to class on time because 63, 50, and 49), Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (Expedition 63). they don’t have to get ready. Michael S. Hopkins, Victor J. Glover, Soichi Noguchi, and Marita Chamoun Casual Attire: Because during Shannon Walker. the Google Meet others can only They launched the members into space on Wednesday, see your face, you can wear October 14th, and will end their mission on April 18, whatever you want and no one will 2021. There will be two space ships arriving to the be able to tell. ISS. Soyuz MS-17 was the first one and arrived safely Taking Naps: On Wednesdays, at the ISS on October 14th, carrying 3 members. The every student has 35 minutes for remaining crew members will go on another spacecraft lunch, which means they can spend called SpaceX Crew-1. It was expected to launch on this time how they want, even by October 31st, but will be delayed until early to-mid taking a nap. November because of some technical difficulties that Marita Chamoun theSpaceX rockets had in previous launches. The Response to School Bullying How The 2020 Election Logan Yoon Bullying can be a problem in schools, and many students have Will Change Elections experienced some form of bullying. There are many ways someone can For Years To Come be bullied. However, due to coronavirus concerns and with the rise of Matthew Brodsky remote learning, cyberbullying this year will be more prevalent. I asked the principal, Mr. Bargna, what the school will do this year if there This election year has been one was such a problem. He responded: “We do not tolerate bullying. If of the toughest elections due to the there is an accusation of bullying, the anti-bullying team will conduct coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives a thorough investigation, where parents are notified, and bullying Matter, health care and so much paperwork would be completed. The anti-bullying specialists would more. The Rebublican candidate then interview both parties and any witnesses. The interviews would for President is Donald Trump and be analyzed by the anti-bullying committee and they would determine Vice President is Mike Pence. The if bullying occurred. Consequences will then be determined, and after Democratic candidate for President is the investigation is completed, a copy of the findings are sent to the Joe Biden and Vice President is Kamala superintendent, and parents are notified of the decision. If any student Harris. The candidates are struggling is being bullied they need to make their teacher, guidance counselor to find ways to please their voters. or administrators know, so it does not continue.” So if you or someone People that are voting are finding it you know is being bullied, please inform an adult, and seek help. hard to vote this year because most voting locations are closed and mail in ballots are taking over. So what does Irena Avalos Argita Idrizi all of this mean for years to come? Sahir Baksh Joleen Kattoura Anna Bergelson Kevin Matias We can expect many changes in Matthew Brodsky Atila Page future elections. These changes might Staff Marita Chamoun Logan Yoon include more mail in ballots and who Erika Frizen knows what else might happen. No matter who wins this election, it will make a huge impact on our daily life Pandemic Numbers and future elections. and Outbreaks Argita Idrizi Joleen Kattoura Worldwide there is a pandemic spreading rapidly, which has caused The Student Council much chaos, depression, and stress for people all around the world Election Winners these last few months. The United States is the leading with the most Logan Yoon coronavirus cases and deaths. There have been over 7.89 million cases of coronavirus and over 220k deaths here in the United States. Cases are The Student Council Election has increasing throughout the country, which is making scientists expect passed, and the results are out. The a second wave. Here in New Jersey, coronavirus cases are increasing winners of this year’s election are… everyday, but the Midwest numbers at this time are growing at a President: Sara Zevi Khan faster rate. Two or three months ago, New Jersey was actually named Vice President: Irena Avalos one of the safest states in America because of how much our cases had Treasurer: Logan Yoon dropped since March. Overall, this national pandemic is a huge deal and Secretary: Ethan Tansey looks as if cases are only going to increase over time. Approximately Class Spirit: Solei Buchanan 240 vaccines are in early development, with 40 being in clinical trials Please visit the Student Council and nine already in the final stage of testing on thousands of people. Google Classroom for upcoming events However, scientists don’t think a vaccine is likely to become widely and activities such as the virtual door available until mid-2021. Until a cure or vaccine comes out, people have decorating contest for Halloween. The to continue to wear a mask, keep social distancing, and wash their winner of the contest, will receive a hands to prevent even more spread. $50 gift card to Millers Bakery. Holiday Activities How Learning Has Changed and Kevin Matias The Holidays are coming! In order to stay Students’ Opinions on It safe and get into the holiday spirit, here are Anna Bergelson some ways to celebrate! If you are with Ever since the pandemic outbreak last school year, schools 1. Secret Gift Exchange: a group of people, having a gift exchange can have closed all over the world and students have been learning be very fun. Everyone gives someone a pres- remotely from home. However, this year, Cliffside Park schools ent. Then everyone has to guess who gave it have reopened and have welcomed students after a long to them. summer. They incorporated both hybrid learning and remote learning into student schedules. 2. Sleep Under your Christmas Tree: The first day back to school was a strange time for Sleeping under your Christmas tree can put everybody at CPMS and was an all virtual day. Students you in the holiday spirit with the lights and and teachers got to see each other for the first time. Many ornaments above you. students thought it was a bizarre experience, but also fun to 3. Bake a Gingerbread House: Making a finally see and interact with others at school. Below, students Gingerbread House is a great holiday tradi- answered questions about hybrid/remote learning and voiced tion…not to mention delicious. their opinions: 4. Holiday Movie Marathon: Watch as many holiday movies as you can in a certain Are you a hybrid or remote student? period of time. It’ll be entertaining for the I am an all-remote student. whole family. What is the thing you miss most about regular learning? 5. Holiday Song Playlist: You can listen The thing I miss the most about school is seeing my friends. to your song list while decorating your house How has your experience been with hybrid/remote learning? and wrapping presents.
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