The Daily Centerville Jr. High Times Gazette Periodical Enquirer: November 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008

Parent conferences times

Posted by A Simple Student at 11:32 AM

Here is the Parent advisement days.

Parent Teacher Student Conferences

Monday – November 24 (12:00 to 8:00 p.m.)

12:00 noon - A through Bed
12:40 - Bee – Caste
1:20 - Casti – Deu
2:00 - Dev – Gaq
3:00 – 4:15 STAFF LUNCH BREAK
4:20 - Gar – Heq
5:00 - Her – Kom
5:40 - Kon – Maj
6:20 - Mak – Mond
8:00 - DOORS CLOSED (END)

Tuesday - November 25 (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. - Mone - Pei
8:40 - Pej - Ros
9:20 - Rot - Sing
10:00 - Sinh - Tric
10:40 - Trid - Z
12:00 - DOORS CLOSED (END)

I hope you guys have good grades!

I got access to a computer at the last minute and I got the info from Centerville's new website. I think you guys will get info on that today. I wish you guys a happy Thanksgiving break!

and if you guys want to know what centerville's new website is... it is

http://www.fmtusd.org/centerville/site/default.asp

It's under construction though.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008

See Ya!

Posted by A Simple Student at 12:39 PM

My co-blogger will be out of town for Thanksgiving break and I'll be gone too. I think I might have a place to access the internet, but I'm not sure. I wish you guys a happy Thanksgiving break! and don't eat too much turkey. ;)

I'll probably be writing a new article and I'll post it when I come back. See you guys!

Sincerely,
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Friday, November 21, 2008

Your On The Spot Reporter- Turkey Trot (Third Person)

Posted by anony.moose at 9:18 PM

The turkey trot was actually rather uneventful to the spectator, as many people probably know, since there was what might have been a record low turnout for runners. Basically, you stood there as the four groups were let loose, they disappeared around the back, showed up on the other side, and ran around the other part of the field to the finish line.

I'll be back in a week, because I'm out of town, though might have internet access while I'm gone.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Guest Writer -- Turkey Trot

Posted by A Simple Student at 10:28 PM

Hmm..

Turkey Trot was fun, I guess. You pay 50 cents to run around. Yeah. Sounds great. Don’t we get enough of that in P.E? Well in P.E. it is at least free.

Haha, no really, Turkey Trot was a great experience! We all got to see one of our favorite teachers, [Mr. Davis], run around in a stuffy ol’ turkey costume. I love the fun atmosphere of it all. There wasn’t the grueling pressure of trying to make the grade. Some of the P.E. teachers give you extra credit or let you skip the mile run! Woooo! How great is that?

So as I’m running, I think to myself “This is going to loooonnggg…” Then the next moment, I was done! It looked so much longer on paper.

So now, I’m at the finish line. I’m panting pretty hard… Then I notice a dozen eyes just staring at me, well all the runner. I mean, why don’t you just run with us instead of staring? It was kind of awkward, but it wasn’t really a big deal.

As I walk into the locker room to change, I noticed I had only 10 minutes to hangout with my friends. Ugghhhhh…. But wait! 15 extra minutes of lunch! How considerate of these people to do that! Yay! That was a nice treat for all of our hard work. :)

Ahhh… Centerville is awesome. :]

Now I wonder. How will the winners carry those giant frozen turkeys home?

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SIDE NOTE: If you guys are wondering why I put the previous Guest article "Guest Writer -- Chloe S." back up again was because it had some formatting issues.
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Guest Writer -- Chloe S. Teachers

Posted by A Simple Student at 9:30 PM

Mr. Houghton- brother had him, and i met him, like...when i was...uhhh...8 or 9 i suppose. somehow, he remembered me!! so yeah. i love his teaching, my brother came back all through high school for math help. He is really nice and a great teacher! the ... – dumb (sorry to be mean!!)...people dont like him. "oh he gives us soo much homework!! his questions are soo hard!!" NOT IF YOU LISTEN TO HIS DIRECTIONS! okay, dont wanna vent..hah. i mean..he tought us how to do really big fractions..I HATED FRACTIONS LAST YEAR!! aand my brother told me how Mr. Houghton tought him how to do 11's. (if other people already knew the shortcut..i'm sorry...i'm not exactly a "smart student" ) so yeah. i freaked out when Blaine [brother] told me the way!! <3

Mrs. Lee- Easy, nice, and fun teacher!! @ the beginning ofthe school year i was all "oh darrrrn!! im going to hate US History!!" but she has made it not the worst subject this year!! Woot!

Ms. Stewart- i don't know what to say about her..shes nice, yeah! (as you can tell, im not in honors anything!! >_< ) she talks about herself sometimes, which is nice to get to know your teachers and know nothing about them! shes funny at times, too.

Mrs. Valazquez- shes pretty nice, but totally is in love with physical education-blech. haha. gotta look forward to homework in pe this year...and a looot more running!

...lunch... i wish they would...change the music up a bit!!!!!!! >.< i gave them a CD i hope they use it!! (asian music btw, and some english, but not mainstream, i dont think)

Mrs. T.- drama is totally fun, and ohh my gosh there are sevies from my elementary school, and my best friend. so it isnt that bad (but she makes you not be with friends when acting. atleast, not yet). i love drama because we can become closer to our teacher, who is a really nice person!!

Mrs. Kaur- i ... hm. sometimes, her accent is hard to understand, but not always! i think she has pretty good english. but there are a lot of...let's say .. loud. people. in my class. and some i dont like. well, i just dont liek the environment very much. but...yeah. science is already hard (again! im not crazily smart & educated! haha) uhh...i really dont know what to say about her! as just a teacher...

Mrs. Kaur & Ms. Stewart were hard to write about, i'm sorry. (changed schedules and so they are like some of the most recent of my teachers that i changed...so yeah apparently i still havent learned much about them)

i really like Centerville! but darrrn...i wish Dr. Mirigian were still here!! and i wish Mr. Rascopp (sp??) was still a science teacher...i wanted him to be my teacher... >_<

okay, randomish thing here just for a second!! my best friend, i have 4 classes in a row with her!! buut my other friend that lives 5 houses away...we have NO classes together..and have NONE of the same teachers...so we cant even do homework together!! :(

okayy...Centerville...is cool ^_^

Chloe S.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Interview with Apricot Tang! Secretary of Centerville!

Posted by A Simple Student at 4:15 PM

Interview with Apri Tang! Secretary of Centerville!

Woah… It doesn’t sound like a 12-year-old answered these questions… Haha. It’s cool though.

I’m going to put some extra notes to make it fun. :]

(This will be a REALLY long post, because when I typed it on my word processor, it took up around 3 pages.)

1. So what is it like being so involved in school? Is it fun? Is it stressful?

“I have a blast! Having a variety of activities always keeps me busy. It’s definitely super fun. Who doesn’t enjoy playing games at drama club or experiencing new things at science club? The only stressful part is making sure my schedule doesn’t clash with other things. For instance, every month I attend the school cite council meeting. Unfortunately, I have to miss a large sum of science club because of that.”

(Woah! That is one hectic schedule… I spend most of my time on one certain sport. So basically it is, school, sport, eat, sleep. In that order of importance. Haha. I think I would get overwhelmed if I had to choose between my sport and a bunch of clubs.)

Would you rather be a regular student? What kind of decisions do you have to deal with as secretary?

“I know that as a regular student I would help my school out in any way possible. Being secretary just gives me a closer view on what really happens at Centerville. As secretary, I work with student council to approve budgets and to direct the student council meetings. It’s a lot of fun working with everybody.”

(Cool! I know sometimes when I work with people, it just gets into a giant mess and people end up hating me)

2. I would guess that you would like to be a politician when you grow up? Since you are so involved in school and everything.

“Definitely, my goal is to someday become a lawyer for a successful law firm. I’ll see what happens from there. Perhaps you will see me as president of the United States someday.”

(Wow! 12 years old and already have high hopes! I wish the best!)

3. Random Question. What is your favorite color?

“Lol sky blue is my favorite color. It makes a statement without being overpowering."

(really? I think my favorite color would be red because it makes a statement. Period.)

4. So with your busy schedule, how do you have time for boyfriends/crush?
“To tell you the truth, I’m not big on dating. I am twelve-years-old and there are many other things I think about besides boys. Boys do affect my daily life, but when it come to school, dating is not as important.”

(GASP! Finally, someone is on my side. You have the rest of your life for guys! Girls today are waaayyy to caught up with boyfriends/crushes.)

5. How do you deal with the stress that comes with being a secretary and being in so many clubs?
“The stress is quite easy to handle when I know I am helping out my school being secretary and [being] a member of practically all clubs, is fun –not stressful. There is nothing I rather be doing. However, whenever there are stressful moments, I just take a deep breath and just keep on going.”
(Yeah, clubs are fun!)

6. What did it feel like when they said you were secretary?
“It felt quite awkward at first when I was named secretary of Centerville. I originally ran for president, but I lost to [current president] who is a great person. At first when the job was offered to me. I denied it. Then I thought about how I could still help my school out, so the second time I accepted. To this day, I feel proud to say “I’m secretary.” It just took some times to get used to it."

(I am happy you got secretary position!)

7. Did you feel disappointed that you didn’t become president?

“I did at first, but in the end, I lost and that’s it. [current president] is a smart and kind person. I didn’t win, [current president] definitely deserved to [win]. Running against him was hard and I know it was a long-shot. I’m not the type of person to just cling onto a situation. I lost! And I just let it go.”

(I don’t think it was a long-shot! A lot of people voted for you)

8. Do you like Centerville? Does anything at Centerville bother you?
“I love Centerville, it’s a kind and friendly environment to learn in. The people are fun and extremely high-spirited. There is truly nothing I dislike about Centerville. I have everything I need and more.”

(I totally agree! Our school is not plagued by cliques like other schools. I truly feel happy to go to school at Centerville.)

9. Are you really smart (get A’s in every class)?
"Well, I could be considered smart. I have all honors and I have a 4.0 GPA. School is fun; therefore, it makes it easy for me to enjoy learning."

(I agree, my thirst for knowledge is never quenched.)

What are your plans after junior high and high school? What kind of college would you like to go to? What kind of life do you want to lead?

“My plans after school is[are] to hopefully attend Yale University and major in law. I want to lead a life where I can change people’s life for the better.”

(Yale is really hard to get into… I have the same goal of trying to change people’s life for the better.)

10. Who is your favorite teacher?

“I have many favorite teachers. Mrs. Hummel, Mrs. T, Mr. Vilkins, and Mr. Ureno are just some of them. These techers make me laugh and learn, what more could I ask for?”

(All my friends say their favorite teacher is Mrs. Stark)

11. Do you like your life?

“I love my life. Everything and everyone in my life is the best! Nothing can stop how great of a time I am having right now!”

(Yay!)

12. Did you try to scare the person who sent this? (I hope you didn’t haha)

“Lol, I did, but just a little.”

(Yeah, my friend said that haha)

13. Do you like the blog we made?

“I think it’s a great way to show how great Centerville is!”
(Yes! That is why I made it! Centerville is awesome!

Thanks for answering the questions!

“Ur welcome!”

Sincerely,
Apricot Tang
Secretary of Centerville
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Volleyball game! Teachers vs. Students

Posted by A Simple Student at 7:54 PM

BUMP! SET! SPIKE!

Oh man, it was an awesome game. It think there were… about I would say, more than half of the student body in that one gym watching the teachers and students duke it out.

All the teachers did a great job! I know I wouldn’t be able to have a billion eyes on me and try to do well. I remember once, LeCount and Davis bumped and set up the ball… Then BAM! Yamagata just spiked it down. I would have been afraid of that ball… haha. It was so great. Tippetts had one mean serve, I think they won a bunch of points just off that serve. Some teachers even got up the guts to join in! Which made it more fun!

The students did a spectacular job too! I remember one person dove for the ball a couple of times… I hope she wasn’t hurt. :] There was also a girl who had a killer serve, the students won a good number of points just off of that serve.

I didn’t pay attention too well, to my regret, but I liked the fun atmosphere of it all. We never really get to see teachers get out of their “teacher mode” and into “fun mode” AWWWWwwww… Now that I think back, I remember my friends telling me there was a super long exchange that happened. It was really heart breaking for one side to lose a point when they tried so hard. Uggghhh… I paid attention for most of the game, but in the last 15 minutes or so, my mind wandered elsewhere.

Sadly, I didn’t get the score either. I think I wrote the scores down somewhere, but I just misplaced it. Hopefully I will find them again. Hehe :]

I can’t wait for the next one!!!!

Sincerely,
The Editor <3
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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Obama won! (the article)

Posted by anony.moose at 7:13 PM

As you most definitely know, Obama won the Presidency. In my opinion (and my parents, who I'm practically quoting) this is good. After the -ahem- last leaders of the country screwed this place up so badly, it's nice to have someone who knows what he's doing and talking about. My family certainly won't worry when Obama goes to greet a foreign dignitary.

Of course, once we get the nation balanced out again, we don't want to go all Democrat. If we do, all the social programs will be voted in and sucking the money out of everything. This is why there are multiple parties, and why the government is set up the way it is.

Keep in mind that these are just my family's ideas and standpoint, and not the view of the school's or specifically anyone else's.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Obama won!

Posted by A Simple Student at 9:50 PM

Need I say more?

I'll be posting a follow up of this tomorrow, be sure to check back tomorrow!

Sincerely,
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Saturday, November 1, 2008

November!

Posted by A Simple Student at 7:44 PM

The rain hasn't let up.... I still hear the gentle pitter patter of the rain drops as they hit the ground. I had plans today, but they were ruined. :( Now I am just bored, and I have nothing else to do...

Anyways.....

This month, I am really excited for Thanksgiving. Ooo, I could smell the turkey right now.

Quarter ends soon! Yikes! It always takes you by surprise how the year come so fast. After this, the semester will end. The year passes by way too fast. I know project season is coming up, all of the projects seem to be all at 2nd quarter and 4th quarter.. I am always so stressed during that time. I don't know why all the teachers seem to have a project at this time, this is the holiday season!

Yeah, I'll deal with it though.

It is so odd that on the 1st day of November, there is so much rain. Usually it starts in the middle of November, but this year, it is smack-dab on the 1st and it is pretty heavy rain. I don't have much winter clothes yet, so I'll be freezing for a couple of weeks. I hope some of these girls at school will finally be wearing a jacket, or longer pants.

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Now this is what you guys are all waiting for. An update on my personal life.

Well um.. The guy I like that I told you in my October article, well I told him that I liked him and it was really awkward and we just pretty much ignored it. I don't know if he likes me back, but it is just...... Everyday, I like him even more. He is just... Not like any other guy. He is really sweet... I would tell you what he did, but that would probably totally give away my identity. It's really weird, being my 1st crush and all, sometimes I don't know how to feel. We were friends first, before all this happened, pretty good friends.

When I told him, I was afraid that I would lose his friendship, that it would wreck everything. It is really different. I see other girls who go for guys who the barely know, but I know everything about him. For other girls, all they do is flirt with the guy, playing cat and mouse. With him, we are really good friends. I know his birthday, favorite color, his interests, and other random facts about him. I fell for him because of his personality, his boyish charm..... and it is just so confusing.

He makes me laugh everyday, and I always smile when I see him. He does some of the most sweetest things. He is never afraid to be different, even when others laugh. I feel like I'm talking to my one of my gal pals when I talk with him. Yet, my heart skips a beat sometimes. Aggghhhhh it is so weird.

I can't decide.

Just to let you know, I post personal articles usually the 1st or 2nd of every month.

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The Editor <3

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Halloween!

Posted by A Simple Student at 7:33 PM

Ahhhhhh Halloween was really fun! I went to the dance at school and it really wasn't really that fun... It was fun to hang out with my friends though.

I went trick-or-treating! I love doing it every year, even though I'm pretty old. I got a bag full of candy, which I think I ate half of the bag yesterday and there is probably 1/4 of the bag left. Haha, I'm was really hyper after I ate all the candy.... SO hyper, I was pretty much bouncing off the walls.

The houses were really nice to look at, I liked how people spent so much time for this one day.. It made the entire holiday so special. Thinking back, I should have left a note or something thanking them for doing that...

The candy companies must make a bunch off of this holiday.

But alas, the rain came. The rain pretty much spoiled my evening. Why did it have to rain on the year when Halloween is on Friday?

The teachers were really nice on Friday, I have pratically no homework this weekend! Yay! The school even let us wear our costumes to school! I mean I know a ton of other schools who don't let you do that.

Halloween was awesome.

On a side note, the election is 3 days away!

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The Editor <3

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