Pirate News Journal
January 2019
An Interview with Pryor Middle School's Principal
Reporters Ainsley Giachetti and MacKenzie Wise with Ms. Barron
1. What encouraged you to go into education?
I had a really good English teacher in high school, and that encouraged me to become a teacher.
2. How long have you been a teacher?
I was a teacher for 22 years and have been an administrator for 6.
3. As a student, were you active in sports? If so what sports?
I was in Track and Cheerleading. In Track, I was a sprinter and I did hurdles.
4. What do you like about working at Pryor?
I love all the great teachers and all of the sweet students.
5. What was your favorite subject in school?
English was my favorite subject.
6. What is your best advice you can give to your students?
Be kind to others, be everybody’s friend, and be involved as much as you can in activities.
7. What do you like to do outside of school?
I enjoy any water activities, such as boating, going to the beach, and just being outdoors, I also like to read, travel, and cheer for Alabama Crimson Tide! I also love hanging out with my two adult children.
8. What other jobs have you have?
In high school I worked at an art gallery, and in college I worked at a bathing suit shop. After college, I went straight into education
9. Have you always wanted to be a teacher? If not, what did you want to be as a kid?
No, I have not always wanted to be a teacher. As a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian.
10. What was your hardest class in school as a kid? How did you overcome the challenges in that class?
My hardest subject was math, but I got a tutor. I would encourage any student who is struggling in a class to attend tutoring.
Have a Positive Start to 2019!
By Ainsley Giachetti and MacKenzie Wise
Improve Grades
Less Screen Time
Join an After School Activity
Be Kinder
Learn Something New Outside of School
Read More books
Do More Physical Activities
Run a mile
Exercise more
Be More Responsible
Have a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our Newspaper Staff Celebrated on Club Day by Decorating Sand Dollars
Pryor Cheerleading
After school, while you are doing homework or playing video games, your very own Pryor cheerleaders are working very hard in the gym or cafeteria. We are doing stunts, dances, chants, etc.
We love to see you at pep rallies and games! Use your school spirit! I know that there is spirit inside each and every one of our Pryor Pirates, so please join, chant, and cheer as loudly as possible at events.
What Does Friendship Mean to Me?
by Dajah Short
Friendship means that you have a strong bond with your friends, and you don’t let anybody bring you down. Your friendships are really strong, and when you and your friends get into fights, you always find your way back into each others' lives.
The Advice Column
By: Meadow Giachetti
Welcome new Pryor Pirates to Pryor Middle School! Lately around school, I’ve been hearing a lot of new 6th graders talking about the struggles in middle school. Taking the leap from elementary to middle school is a struggle, but keep persevering. Trust me, one day you’ll make it big!
There are people with dreams, and there are hurting people who will sometimes lash out.
“Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity.”
Spread the positivity
Persevere
Have friends who have your back
Include everybody
Make everyday special for yourself and other
I am a new 6th grader to Pryor. How do I do my best in school?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Welcome to Pryor! My best advice that I can give you is to change focus and ask if you need help. Pryor is known to have very smart kids, we have high grade averages because our students study and pay attention in class.
Apart from the academics, you should join a sport. Our sports teams are known to be the best of the best, and the coaches would love for you to be a part of the team. Right now, for winter season, we have volleyball, soccer, football, cheer, and dance team ongoing. Sports take a lot of practice, but the friends and memories you will make are 100% worth it.
I am glad that you have chosen Pryor as your middle school and hope that you have an excellent first year as a Pirate!
Sincerely, Natalie
2018 Popular Music
by MacKenzie Wise and Kaveah Wileyking
1. No tears left to cry
2. Girls like you
3. Lucid Dreams
4. I’m a Mess
5.God's plan