Movember Edition, Volume 2 The Oakridge Talon The Oakridge Talon: Behind the Scenes Written for the students “Written for the students by the students.” by the students! By: Madeline C. and Jade T. In this issue: have to our main office, the li- • Silly for sillybandz! Have you ever won- a voice and keep others in- brary, where they begin to • Check out our new dered what goes on in the formed. Mme Lapointe de- write. The reporters send off International Language making of our school newspa- cided the idea of a newspa- their articles to their editors Section! per? Well, we’re going to per would be a cool way to who then send it to the main • Comics by Connie give you the inside scoop on inform the staff and stu- editor in chief, Mme La- dents about coming events pointe. She has a team of • The Dissection Table how our newspaper is cre- ated. and issues in our school, techies who then help ar- • Pillow Pets?! our community, and around range the articles on our The first issue of the • Halloween Dance Pic- Oakridge Talon was released the world. school website. tures on November 1st 2010. Since we have Not only do we have • Movember?! Mme Lapointe, the started The Oakridge the latest news, but we have • Top 10 Music Hits! editor in chief, came up with Talon , we have accumu- a fantastic comics and a lated approximately 34 re- sports • Got problems? Ask the idea to start a school Sarin! newspaper when a student porters and 6 editors. In the section. In our comics sec- brought it to her attention. paper, we cover a variety of tion we showcase the in- subjects varying from credible art and hilarious Primary News 2 She soon realized that by starting a school news to interna- comics by Connie L, and a Junior News 3 school tional news. sports section otherwise The first stage in known as the “Dissection Intermediate 4 newspa- the process of creating a Table,” by Ross H. News per, she could give newspaper is to tell the re- If you have the next Local News 5-7 students a porters to find their story. breaking story, please report Then, they go around inter- to one of our many reporters. National News 8-9 chance to viewing and questioning Keep reading The Oakridge International 10 people to further under- Talon because you never News s?! stand what they will be know what you’ll find or t idea writing about. Once the what you’ll learn. Go C. Sports 11-12 ssica story is found, they return By: Je Survey: Are you a 13 good citizen? Have you about endangered animals then tell someone that you want to hear Arts & 14-18 ever said to yourself “I will read the about endangered animals. There Entertainment news paper today”? Then you go to read the news paper and there is are a lot of people who are in the International 19-22 nothing interesting?! Well now newspaper group. If you’re not Languages there is going to be something inter- sure, check out the last page Video Games 23-24 esting because you’re going to give of the newspaper and you’ll us the topics. So if you want to hear find a list of reporters for The Talon . ary Prim An inside story on Mrs Armstrong s By: Casey O. and Lindsey G. New We interviewed and special. I have taught show attentive listening. Mrs Armstrong and this is every grade from 3-8. what she had to say. Q: Would you ever like Q: What's your favourite to teach your own kids? Q: What made you want part of the day? A: No I would never like to become a teacher? A: My favourite part is to teach my own kids be- A: Since I was a little girl I read aloud, math and daily cause it would be too hard wanted to become a 5, which is something I do for them to call me by my teacher. I would always with my class. last name and marking pretend to play teacher their work would be chal- with my friends! Q: What is your favour- lenging. ite unit in each subject? Q: Why do you like A: My favourite units are Q: What do you do in teaching? habitats in science, An- your spare time? A: Seeing the kids learn cient Civilizations, and A: In my spare time I go to new things is my favourite fractions in math. the gym, run, go to my part of teaching. kids’ hockey games and Q: What is the most sports activities because I enjoy watching them. Q: What is your favour- stressful part of the day? ite grade to teach? A: The most stressful time A: I like to teach grade 4, of the day is marking work Now you know a bit more but every class is different and when students do not about Mrs Armstrong. A Prime Minister at Oakridge? BY KATELYN B. AND KAITLYN P. Mrs. Gula's class held an election on November Congratulations Chase , for your hard 3, 2010 to be the prime minister of their class. The work and success and welcome to your new job votes were counted and the results are in. Every one of as prime minister. I hope you are ready for the the candidates spoke their minds and did their best to challenge. In real life, if you become the new gr. 4/5 prime minister but only one were the prime minister, you came out on top. We interviewed many people from would have to perform a cer- that class and they all said that the candidates were tain number of duties. You are hard to chose from because they all had good reasons responsible for the day to day why they wanted to be the prime minister. Before we operations of your country. reveal who the new prime minister for Mrs. Gula's Chase, you are in charge of class is, here were the candidates: Sophia, Chase, Han- your day to day schedule at nah, Justin, and Ava. school and your class. Page 2 The Oakridge Talon J Progress reports hits Oakridge! unior By: Julia L. Ne ws Progress reports are will be a early release day on No- coming to school. This year there will vember 19 th so that your teacher only be 2 report cards, and one pro- and your parents can talk about gress report. This is a small change for your progress. Have fun while Oakridge. Don't be afraid the progress you still can. The interviews will reports don't have grades they are just be November 18 th 3:00- 7:00 and to tell your parents how you are doing November 19 th 1:00 – 4:00. See in school. The progress reports are you at the interviews. coming out November 15 th , and there Sillybandz- What's the Deal? By: Alyson M. and Madison P. What Are Silly Bandz? What's The Best Feature Of What Are The Different Types They are perfectly elastic bands Silly Bandz? Available? which are made up of Silicone (non- Silly Bands are highly elastic, toxic) and die. They are available in which means that these elastic They are available in a variety of a variety of shapes and colors. bands can retain their shape shapes. The most popular shapes at What Can Silly Bandz Be Used even if they were holding an the moment are Rock Bandz shapes. For? item for a long time. This Others include Princess Shapes, Zoo They can be used as makes it an ideal accessory if Animals Shapes, Junk Food Shapes, 1. Anklets you're into dressing up your Fantasy Shapes and many more. 2. Bracelets dolls. You can use them as There are even some seasonal ones. 3. Necklaces necklaces, bracelets or ankles Like christmas. 4. Accessories for dressing your on your dolls and just leave How Popular Are They? dolls and stuffed toys them there, only to find out later They are very popular and were one Trading game parts on when you remove them that of the best and most popular stock- Are Silly Bandz Only For Kids? their original shape has been ing stuffers last Christmas (2009) Not really! Parents and Grandparents retained. and are still in the bestselling list of have taken a liking to these cute little Why Are Silly Bandz Used As popular games, toys and accessories! elastic bands as well. And why not? Trading Games Items? They are being liked by adults and They are funky, trendy and you can Because they're available in a kids alike. Due to their high demand, make your own style statement using variety of shapes! They are so these bands are being sold out fast them. many shapes available that kids from stores and people are preferring How Do I Use Them? would want to collect and trade to buy them online at great deals and I use Silly Bandz mainly as anklets. them with their friends. Some prices. Take a couple of different shaped like 'Hedgehog' shapes are con- and colored Silly Bands and adorn sidered highly valuable in such For more information on Sillybands them on your ankles. You will look trading games because they are check out this website: all set to rock a party! not easily available. www.sillybandz.ca Oakridge Talon Page 3 Random Acts of Kindness Day By: Madison P. Remember even if it is not anything in return.