W INTER 2018 The Super Cougar Chronicle

In This Super Issue

Super Clubs Super Cheesy Jokes A Super School Play: The Wizard of Oz Justice League Review Super Advice: Ask Eric Super Terrific Geography Bee Welcome Back Mrs. Glatz Super Hero Word Search Write An Article For The Cougar Chronicle

The Super Clubs of CMS The Ski Club

The Ski Club is open to beginners and experienced skiers/snowboarders. Students are required to take a lesson each time we visit Shawnee Ski Mountain. Equipment can be rented or you may bring your own, but having fun is the main ingredient. The National Meets for six weeks in the cafeteria, trips are weather permitting. We leave History Day Club Central at 2:45 and return at 9:30. This club will focus on celebrating Advisors: Mr. Gillespie & Mrs. history and prepare for the National Gillespie History Day competition. This club will make history come alive for students by engaging them in the discovery of the historical, cultural and social experiences from the past. Students will have the opportunity to participate in engaging competitions with their peers and other students throughout the state in their age category. Meets: TBA Advisors: Mrs. Glatz & Mrs. Hosonitz

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Super Cheesy Jokes A Super School 1.What do snowmen do on the weekends? Play: The Wizard Chill out.

2.What does Jack Frost like about school? of Oz

Snow and tell. Looking for a little excitement? Come watch the CMS musical, The Wizard 3. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog? of Oz! Auditions for acting were held in November. Since then, actors have Frostbite. been working hard to prepare for 4. Where does a snowman keep his money? opening night. In a snow bank. Directed by Mrs. Musilli 5. What do you call a snowman in the summer? Assistant Director: Mr. Aguanno A puddle! Starring:

6. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Maddie Otinsky as Dorothy Joe Tremitiedi as Scarecrow Frosted Flakes. Juan Carlos Martinex-Montijo as 7. What does a Snowman take when he gets Tinman sick? Ava LaPresti as Lion A chill pill! Ashley Estrada as Wicked Witch Stephanie Wilson as Glinda 8. What do you call a Snowman on roller blades? Collin Morales as Wizard A snowmobile! Aisha Rehan as Auntie Em 9. What did the snowman order at McDonalds? Neel Godbole as Uncle Henry Shiva Kalva as Hunk Icerbergers with chilly sauce! Aarav Samal as Zeke 10. What did Jack Frost say to Frosty the Aadi Seth as Hickory Snowman? Rachel Vitiello as Miss Gulch Have an ice day! And Milo as Toto Peter Giordano

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Justice League Movie Review By Peter Giordano I recently saw Justice League! It was a good movie. It definitely wasn't perfect though. It felt rushed and the CGI (computer generated images for all you non nerds out there) was really bad at the end, with the Flash’s super speed and flying of Superman, played by Henry Cavill. I feel like because of all the rushed scenes, the movie was overloaded. The humor mostly came from the Flash played by Ezra Miller, and surprisingly a little bit of humor from Superman. My favorite “League” member is still Batman played by Ben Afleck. I feel like all the characters worked well when they all came together though. Cyborg played by Ray Fisher, felt like he was only there for plot convenience, and in the “boss battle” it felt like the only people who were actually fighting were Wonder Woman played by Gal Gadot and Aquaman played by Jason Mamoa. Other than my few nitpicks, the movie was really good. I rate it a 7/10. If you have a free 2 hours, then you should check out this movie!

-Peter Giordano

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Ask Eric: Some Super Good Advice by Eric Ferri

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Dear Eric, I’m struggling to stay focused during class. What can I do? Signed, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, First of all, that’s a weird name you have. One of the best things you can do to stay focused is to have a good breakfast and drink water every day before school. Eating and drinking boosts the immune system and will keep you more focused. Making a conscious effort to pay attention might also help.

Dear Eric,

Two of my friends keep calling me hurtful names. I want them to stop, but I don’t want to lose their friendships. Please tell me what to do? Yours truly, Feeling Lost Dear Feeling Lost, The best thing you can do is tell them directly that you don’t like them calling you those names. If they don’t apologize and keep calling you names, they are not really good friends. Perhaps you should find some new ones.

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Super Terrific Geography Bee

By: Savanna Beinert

A Geography Bee is where middle schools and high schools all over the United States go through something like a test. The kids are asked questions, and the teacher marks all the points and see who has the most right, and those who win get a free trip to Trenton, the capital of New Jersey.

If he/she wins the Geography Bee in Trenton, they become the Geography Champion of New Jersey. Next, they get a free trip to Washington D.C. The best part of all is that you can bring your family too! The winner is proclaimed the Geography Champion of The United States of America. The prizes are up to 50,000 dollars!! News reporters will come to interview you. Also, you might even get to be on TV.

This year’s winner of the CMS Geography Bee was Simon Lugo.

Welcome Back Mrs. Glatz! Mrs. Glatz is back after having her baby, Sebastian, in June. Read this interview to learn more about her!

-How do you feel being back in Central Middle School? “I feel excited to be back!”

-What did you miss most about Central Middle School? “I miss the students, but I also miss the cookies in the cafeteria! I especially love the chocolate chip ones!”

-How long have you been teaching? “I have been teaching for 8 years now.”

-Why did you want to become a social studies teacher? “I wanted to become a social studies teacher because I love history, and I wanted to help children learn in a fun way.”

-What is your favorite part about teaching? “I love doing projects with my students. I also love to talk about current events with my students.

-What are you looking forward to this year? “I am looking forward to many things. I am looking forward to getting to know my students. I am also looking forward to watching the Wizard of Oz Musical. Lastly, I am looking forward to the National History Day Competition at Princeton University on March 10th.”

-By Steve Lanuza and Sai Punukollu

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