Stallion Star Gazette
Third Edition February 2015
Superbowl
by Jayce and Zayd
Playing Teams: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
Which team will win???
Winning team: Patriots!!!
New England Patriots: QB12- Tom Brady /One of RB- Shane Vereen /One of Center- Brian Stork
Seattle Seahawks - QB3- Russell Wilson /One of RB- Marshawn Lynch /One of Center- Max Unger
Safety
by Anika and Carissa
What is safety? Safety is being aware of what you do and thinking about the consequences before you do it. Examples of safety are:
- Wearing your helmet when riding your bike because you know that if you don’t you could hurt yourself.
- Don't share your food with other students because you or your friend could be sick or have an infection.
- Don't run with scissors because you could poke yourself.
- Don’t play with fire because you could burn yourself.
- Do not stand on a swivel chair because you could spin off.
These are examples of safety. You might think to yourself why am I doing this? It’s for your own safety and you could get hurt badly. So the next time you do something think, "Is this safe?" and if it’s not , DON’T DO IT!
History of Valentine's Day
by Alex, Anika and Zayd
Do you know why every February you give valentines? Well, all of your questions will be answered right now!
It all started with a Roman priest, Saint Valentine who served in the third century. At the time, there was an Emperor who ruled Rome and his name was Claudius II.The Emperor decided that single men were better soldiers than married men,so
Another story is the Romans invented Valentines Day but called it Lupercalia. A boy picked a girl's name from a hat and he was meant to be her boyfriend for a year.
Another part of the Roman celebration involved Cupid. Cupid's arrows were arrows of love. If one of his arrows hit someone then the next person he or she sees,they fall in love with them.
A lot of people celebrate Valentine's Day and it is a famous holiday.
Valentine Gift Ideas
by Hailey
If you want to surprise a family member or friend these are some great activities:
Pop up heart: Popping fun!
Valentine's letter - Write a letter to a parent!
Surprise gift - Surprise your mom or dad!
To do with a parent:
Make 3D flowers- Make flowers to show love!
Buy real flowers- Have a nice scent fill your nose!
Heart shaped cookies- A fun family treat!
SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!!
Art Gallery
gathered by Aakanksha, Anika, Jayce, and Jocelyn
These fabulous pieces of art work are by kids in this school from grades kinder through fifth.We would like to give special thanks to Mr.Hernandez and Ms.Childress for teaching them their awesome art skills.
Movie Reviews
by Alex, Hailey, and Jayce
Jurassic Park- There are many dinosaurs in the movie and people get chased by people… (Kind of violent)
Recommended by: Matthew and Alex
Despicable Me 1- Little Minions help a villain called Gru and they fight Vector.
Recommended by: Cole
3. Big Hero 6 - A kid’s brother died and he is trying to live through it. He goes to a fair and wins an invitation to his brother’s nerd school. The person who gave him the invitation turns out to be a man in a mask, and starts chasing him. The kid gets help from his friends.
Recommended by: Hailey, Jayce, and Sumin
4. Frozen: A girl has powers and is very dangerous. She shuts out her sister. Then she becomes queen, and reveals her power.
5. Lego Movie : It is about Emmett and Wild Style and their friends who go against Lord Business and his team of robots. "Everything is Awesome" is a popular song in The Lego Movie… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StTqXEQ2l-Y
Recommended by: Jayce
6. The Maze Runner: a kid runs into a maze and he can escape. He loves to go in the maze and fights a monster called a greeper.
Pinewood Derby
by Alex
In pack 371 we annually hold a pinewood derby. You don’t have to be a scout to participate! The cars are run on a long metal track that is hooked up to computer. The judges judge by speed so it does NOT matter how many races you win!!! In the kit there are:
1.Wheels
2.A block of wood
3.Axles [nails]
It is so FUN!!!! Join scouting at join scouting night!!!!! [Sorry for the inconvenience,next scouting night is in October].
Top 5 Music Hits
by Hailey and Jocelyn
Top 5 Music Hits and Ratings
Artist
1. Blank Space- 89%
Taylor Swift
2. Uptown Funk-72%
Mark Ronson
3.Take me to Church-70%
Hozier
4.Lips are Movin-68%
Meghan Trainor
5.All About that Bass -60%
Meghan Trainor
For More information:
These are the top 5 hits in America and are the most played in the U.S. These songs have been played almost all around the world. :)
Video Game Trivia
by Alex and Zayd
Take this test and you just might become a video game master!!! Answers can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
1.Which of the following games have the character named “Steve” in them?
A.Terraria
B.Super Mario Bros.
C.Minecraft
D.None of the above
2. Mario was made by the company SEGA.True or false?
A.True
B.False
3. A team of birds try to get their eggs back from some pigs.Which game is this?
A.Flappy Bird
B.Fruit Ninja
C.Angry Birds
D.Bad Piggies
4. In Clash of Clans what is true?
A.You slice fruit
B.You can have a Clan Castle
C.You can mine blocks
D.None of the above
5. Which company was Mario created in?
A.Sony
B.Panasonic
C.Mojang
D.NintendoAdvice Column
by The Friendship Healers
Do you have one of these friendship problems? If so, you can look at Miss Friendship Healer’s advice for answers. Get to know answers about some common problems dealing with friendships.
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Dear Miss Friendship Healer,
I have this friend who always gets what she wants. I told her just what I thought and now she is mad at me. She started spreading gossip about me. What should I do?
Dear Friendsick,
It really depends on how you told her what you thought you were a bit harsh when you told her the news then she might be mad at you for that. You could ask her why she is mad at you. It depends on what her answer to that question is to determine what to do do afterward. If you have a problem with the answer she gave you, write back. If she ignores you when you ask her why she’s mad, talk to a parent or teacher. She/he can help you.
Good Luck in Friendship,
Miss Friendship Healer
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Dear Miss Friendship Healer,
A “Friend” keeps playing with me. She thinks she is invited to everything! What should I do?
From,
4th in Mury's class
Dear 4th in Mury's class,
This is a problem that most people deal with. If this friend is kind to you, you should be kind to her as well. Find a place to talk to her and tell her that you appreciate her loving to play with you, but maybe you should give each other some room to move around. Tell her that you’ll play with her on certain days.This will make both of you more happy. If that does not work, talk to a parent. They always have better advice.
Good Luck In Friendship,
Miss Friendship Healer
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Dear Miss Friendship Healer,
I need help. I have a “Friend” that hates me and says mean things about me. Should I tell the teacher?
P.S I already asked her why she hates me, but she said I already know. But I don’t!
From,
5th in McKenzie's class
Dear 5th in McKenzie's class,
Think about this problem. If she hates you then she’s not a good, true friend. Track her down and have a chat with her. Ask her why she is mad at you. If she does not answer or just laughs then it’s time to tell the Teacher.
Good Luck,
Miss Friendship Healer
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Dear Miss Friendship Healer,
I have this friend who is angry at me and I don’t know why. What should I do?
Sincerely,
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Dear ?,
You should talk to your friend. Say what is on your mind and how you can make your friendship better. If she’s a good friend, she will listen.
Good Luck,
Miss Friendship Healer
Comics
by Aakanksha, Carissa, and Hailey
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