December 13, 2013 Newington, CT
SPECIAL FEATURE: CARIN' FOR KAREN
Wearin' pink While Carin' for karen
By Lindsay Forauer
Pink Day was a sucess! Friday, November first, was Pink Day. It was a fun and informative school spirit day that was in honor of Mrs. Pearce, an eighth grade teacher who is fighting the battle with breast cancer.
Following Pink Day, was a walk to raise money and awareness for Mrs.Pearce. The walk consisted of a four mile loop around Newington, starting and ending at Martin Kellogg. There was a great turn out of over 300 people, and we raised about $6,500 for Mrs. Pearce! Four miles was a long walk, but definetly for a great cause. We thank everyone who participated in the walk and Pink Day and for showing your true love and support for Mrs. Pearce.
We love you Mrs. Pearce! You are a strong woman and will surely win this battle!
Following Pink Day, was a walk to raise money and awareness for Mrs.Pearce. The walk consisted of a four mile loop around Newington, starting and ending at Martin Kellogg. There was a great turn out of over 300 people, and we raised about $6,500 for Mrs. Pearce! Four miles was a long walk, but definetly for a great cause. We thank everyone who participated in the walk and Pink Day and for showing your true love and support for Mrs. Pearce.
We love you Mrs. Pearce! You are a strong woman and will surely win this battle!
Walking with a Purpose: Carin’ for Karen
By Caroline Lynch and Anna Saunders
Where were you on November 2nd? We were at the Carin’ for Karen walk-a-thon, hosted by the MKMS student council. We walked four miles in honor
of Mrs. Pearce, an 8th grade teacher here at Martin Kellogg.
We know what you’re thinking; why Mrs. Pearce? She has been fighting cancer. Many of the students and staff at MKMS came by to show their support. We walked
several miles around Newington cheering, “KAREN PEARCE, KAREN PEARCE!”
After the walk, there were many carnival games set up such as ring toss and miniature golf. There were also snacks, face painting, and homemade cupcakes made by Julia Fiedziukiewicz. We all helped sell them, too!
After we returned to MKMS, we asked a few people some questions about how they felt about the Walk-a-Thon. Mr. Cucinella stated, “I definitely think the walk-a-thon was shockingly a wonderful reminder of how great Newington is. I’ve lived here for 4 years and it was another event that reminded me how close Newington residents are.” Riley Jackson commented, “It was fun. It was surprising that so many people showed up in honor of Mrs. Pearce.” Mr. Peterson remarked, “I thought it was an outstanding day. It was really nice to see the community come together to support a teacher. Mr. Pilz had a lot to say! “I was surprised and pleased so many people came. I was so touched when the children sang to Mrs. Pearce on Main St. I was so pleased it was such a financial success and congratulations to Mrs. Siano and the student council for doing such a great job!”
In the end, it was a very successful event and we are looking forward to the next fundraiser.
of Mrs. Pearce, an 8th grade teacher here at Martin Kellogg.
We know what you’re thinking; why Mrs. Pearce? She has been fighting cancer. Many of the students and staff at MKMS came by to show their support. We walked
several miles around Newington cheering, “KAREN PEARCE, KAREN PEARCE!”
After the walk, there were many carnival games set up such as ring toss and miniature golf. There were also snacks, face painting, and homemade cupcakes made by Julia Fiedziukiewicz. We all helped sell them, too!
After we returned to MKMS, we asked a few people some questions about how they felt about the Walk-a-Thon. Mr. Cucinella stated, “I definitely think the walk-a-thon was shockingly a wonderful reminder of how great Newington is. I’ve lived here for 4 years and it was another event that reminded me how close Newington residents are.” Riley Jackson commented, “It was fun. It was surprising that so many people showed up in honor of Mrs. Pearce.” Mr. Peterson remarked, “I thought it was an outstanding day. It was really nice to see the community come together to support a teacher. Mr. Pilz had a lot to say! “I was surprised and pleased so many people came. I was so touched when the children sang to Mrs. Pearce on Main St. I was so pleased it was such a financial success and congratulations to Mrs. Siano and the student council for doing such a great job!”
In the end, it was a very successful event and we are looking forward to the next fundraiser.
Photos Courtesy of Anna Saunders
What’s Trending Today
By Amy Lund
We kids have really cool styles and outfits. One of the biggest trends today, is Jeggings; the mix of jeans and leggings. They're super comfy and they fit nicely.
The best part about jeggings is that you can wear them any time you want. They also come in different shades and colors but nothing is wrong with a plain pair
either.
Most girls today wear the awesome boots called Uggs. Uggs are the boots that girls can just slip right on, good for when you’re in a hurry. Most people wear Uggs in dark brown or tan but some people go to special stores and get them in colors like red or green. What I love about them is that the fur is so soft. I would recommend them to
anyone.
One of the newest and coolest pieces of technology is the iPhone. The newest iPhone isthe 5C. The 5 stands for the fifth generation. The C stands for color. This means you can pick any of the colors that you like such as; green, yellow, orange, blue, white and pink.
I hope you pick your own style or outfits and express yourself in your own way. No matter what the trends are,it doesn't always mean you have to follow them!
We kids have really cool styles and outfits. One of the biggest trends today, is Jeggings; the mix of jeans and leggings. They're super comfy and they fit nicely.
The best part about jeggings is that you can wear them any time you want. They also come in different shades and colors but nothing is wrong with a plain pair
either.
Most girls today wear the awesome boots called Uggs. Uggs are the boots that girls can just slip right on, good for when you’re in a hurry. Most people wear Uggs in dark brown or tan but some people go to special stores and get them in colors like red or green. What I love about them is that the fur is so soft. I would recommend them to
anyone.
One of the newest and coolest pieces of technology is the iPhone. The newest iPhone isthe 5C. The 5 stands for the fifth generation. The C stands for color. This means you can pick any of the colors that you like such as; green, yellow, orange, blue, white and pink.
I hope you pick your own style or outfits and express yourself in your own way. No matter what the trends are,it doesn't always mean you have to follow them!
Older Siblings
By Shea Devanney
We older siblings often wonder what it’s like to be the younger sibling. I have thought about this many times, so I have decided to interview a few people with older siblings.
Miranda Gernander
Grade 3 Older Siblings: Micah, McKenna Q: What is having older siblings like to you? A: Fun because my sister can do my hair. Q: What about your brother? A: Also fun because he can play sports with me. Q: Are there any opportunities that you’ve had or missed out on because of Micah and McKenna? A: I don’t play hockey or any travel sports, but I’ve gotten to do a lot of things because of them. Q: What is your favorite thing about having older siblings? A: I never get bored of playing with them. Q: What about your least favorite? A: I can’t play travel sports. Q: How does having older siblings affect your life? A: They set a good example for me. Thank you for your input, Miranda! |
Riley Jackson
Grade 6 Older Sibling: Mallory Q: What is having older siblings like to you? A: I like it because she sets a good example for me. Q: Are there any opportunities that you’ve had or missed out on because of Mallory? A: Actually, there are 2. 1, I didn’t get to go to the 5k run because she had confirmation, 2, I get to go to a lot of field hockey games. Q: What is your favorite thing about having older siblings? A: I have somebody to play with that teaches me things. Q: What about your least favorite? A: She picks on me. Q: How does Mallory affect your life? A: Again, she sets a good example for me. Thank you Riley! Grade 7 Visits Plymouth |
Sam Rehberg
Grade 6 Older Siblings: Amber, Amanda, Kaleb Q: How do you feel about having older siblings? A: Young. Q: Do you have any younger siblings? A: 1. Q: Is having older siblings easy or hard for you? A: Hard. Q: How do they affect your life? A: They make it weird. Q: What do you do if they’re not in the house or can’t be with you at the moment? A: Party. Thank you for letting us know Sam! As you can see, we have a lot of different opinions. I would like to thank everyone who took part in this article. THANK YOU! Holiday ChEER FROM STAFFVideo Edited by Autumn DeBlois - Assisted by Grade 7 Technology Students
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By Camryn Dwyer
Recently, MKMS seventh grade students enjoyed a field trip to Plymouth
plantation in Massachusetts. The three hour ride there was long and tiring, but when they finally got there they walked around and saw Plymouth Rock, the place where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore. The actual rock was just a plain old rock. After that they saw the Mayflower II. Of course it was not the actual Mayflower. since that was in 1620. Next, was a ten minute drive in coach buses to the villages, the Wampanoag Village. There were not that many teepees with many native americans but it was still interesting. They showed the different toys and blankets that the kids used. Then they visited the pilgrim village, which many thought was the best part of the whole field trip. They saw the inside of the houses and in the back of all the houses were tiny little gardens and farms. Each of the houses had fences around it and that a little garden. The entire village had a fence around it. The fence was tall and at the top were spikes. Behind the village were buffalo. Yes actual buffalo!! It was so cool. Topping off the trip, was a visit to the gift shop where students bought souvenirs and delicious fudge. |
Featured Teacher: Question-answer with 8th Grade's Mrs. Tyler
1. How long have you been teaching? What subjects/grade levels have you taught?
I have been with MKMS since 1995, so this school year is my nineteenth year. I have taught every grade level including preschool through 8th-grade in every subject area with the exception of 7th grade.
2. What is your favorite part about teaching?
When a student becomes successful with a particular skill or understand a difficult concept. It is really neat to see someone start putting pieces together to come up with a new thought or take on a different tangent with learning. I also enjoy laughing with the students.
3. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school?
I do enjoy the outdoors, so I like to bike along the trails, taking care of my gardens, go to the beach to read a good book, hike up Talcott Mountain, and go for long walks.
4. Where is the one place you would like to travel to or travel back to?
I love to travel, so the one place that I want to go is Italy to see the historic sites and visit the museums. I used to study art and art history when I was at UCONN to get my fine arts degree, so it would be a dream come true to visit the museums that I studied so many years ago. The second place that I want to go back to is Portugal with my children and my parents. I want my children to see my parents' homestead.
5. Do you have a favorite memory from your childhood?
I remember playing Cops and Robbers as a kid. We would all ran around the neighborhood, hiding from our friends in neighbors' yards, trying to seek each other out. We would play all day outside, until the sun started to set. I also remember climbing trees just to hang out with friends or to have a "picnic" lunch. I was never into playing with Barbie dolls, and this was way before any type of video game was invented.
6. What is your favorite food?
This is a difficult question because I love food. I guess my all-time favorite food would be pizza, but it has to be a good pizza with thin crust, just right amount of cheese, and a good helping of meat and veggies.
7. Are you hoping for any special gifts from Santa this holiday season? What?
I know this sounds cliché, but I want peace - in far-away places as well as right here at home. Too many people are suffering in too many countries because of politics. I also know too many families right now that are faced with challenges and difficulties.
8. If you could be any superhero, which one would you be?
The Bionic Woman. I know she is before anyone's time, but when I was a kid, I used to watch The Bionic Woman (and of course, the tv show The Bionic Man) religiously. I would curl up next to my mom and watch the show with awe. I was fascinated by her strength, agility, and amazing intelligence to fight injustice. Loved it!
I have been with MKMS since 1995, so this school year is my nineteenth year. I have taught every grade level including preschool through 8th-grade in every subject area with the exception of 7th grade.
2. What is your favorite part about teaching?
When a student becomes successful with a particular skill or understand a difficult concept. It is really neat to see someone start putting pieces together to come up with a new thought or take on a different tangent with learning. I also enjoy laughing with the students.
3. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school?
I do enjoy the outdoors, so I like to bike along the trails, taking care of my gardens, go to the beach to read a good book, hike up Talcott Mountain, and go for long walks.
4. Where is the one place you would like to travel to or travel back to?
I love to travel, so the one place that I want to go is Italy to see the historic sites and visit the museums. I used to study art and art history when I was at UCONN to get my fine arts degree, so it would be a dream come true to visit the museums that I studied so many years ago. The second place that I want to go back to is Portugal with my children and my parents. I want my children to see my parents' homestead.
5. Do you have a favorite memory from your childhood?
I remember playing Cops and Robbers as a kid. We would all ran around the neighborhood, hiding from our friends in neighbors' yards, trying to seek each other out. We would play all day outside, until the sun started to set. I also remember climbing trees just to hang out with friends or to have a "picnic" lunch. I was never into playing with Barbie dolls, and this was way before any type of video game was invented.
6. What is your favorite food?
This is a difficult question because I love food. I guess my all-time favorite food would be pizza, but it has to be a good pizza with thin crust, just right amount of cheese, and a good helping of meat and veggies.
7. Are you hoping for any special gifts from Santa this holiday season? What?
I know this sounds cliché, but I want peace - in far-away places as well as right here at home. Too many people are suffering in too many countries because of politics. I also know too many families right now that are faced with challenges and difficulties.
8. If you could be any superhero, which one would you be?
The Bionic Woman. I know she is before anyone's time, but when I was a kid, I used to watch The Bionic Woman (and of course, the tv show The Bionic Man) religiously. I would curl up next to my mom and watch the show with awe. I was fascinated by her strength, agility, and amazing intelligence to fight injustice. Loved it!
Favorite Holiday Traditions
By Antonio Valdez
We asked and you answered. Read on to find out more about the special reasons we all love the holidays!
"My family holiday tradition is to make gingerbread houses and make a HUGE Christmas breakfast on that morning.
On Christmas Eve, we go over my aunt's house and have a big dinner. "-Alina Fountain
"At my house we celebrate Ramadan which is an Islamic holiday. In the holiday we do not eat food but we eat at night from 8 o' clock to 6 or 5 o' clock in the morning and then we do it again, like it's a pattern. We do it for about a month or a half. Also, in the holiday we pray and we are thankful for our prophets and our God, which in my religion we call Allah. "-Mateen Amiri
`"My family tradition is to open all our presents while we make a huge breakfast with pancakes,eggs,bacon, and we drink lots of egg nog, yes lots. "-Cameron Ritone
"My favorite holiday tradition is baking holiday cookies a week before Christmas. I also always enjoy decorating the whole house with Christmas decorations. "-A student excited for Christmas
"My family and I have many traditions we do at Christmastime. Some of my favorites include wrapping 24 Christmas books every year and unwrapping one every night up to Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24, we read The Night Before Christmas as a family. I also LOVE decorating the house and going to the Christmas brunch at Wilbraham Country Club with my Dad's family. Happy Holidays! "-Caroline Lynch
"My favorite Christmas tradition now is waking up every morning in December to see my two kids excited to see where our visiting elf, Mr. Christmas, is hiding. My favorite tradition from my own childhood was definitely enjoying the dozens and dozens of delicious homemade holiday cookies my mom baked during the season. Yum!" - Mrs. Baylock
"My family and I do a Secret Santa on Christmas, and 4 generations of the family are there." -Mrs. Hara
"Every year my grandmother gives me a chocolate orange" -Jenelle Miller
"Every year I go to my grandmother's house and open presents. Also, my family and I feast at dinner. My family and I do the same thing just at our grandfather's house"
-Nick Fittz
"My family and I open one present on Christmas Eve, and I would get pajamas that day(when she was a kid). I spend my Christmas Eve with my family, and then I spend my Christmas day with my husband's family. Lastly, we have a big Italian dinner on Christmas Eve.
"Every year, since I was a child, my dad makes my family and I a big blender full of orange julius. It's orange juice with cream, vanilla, and ice. It tastes just like a creamsicle. We always have this with a nice, warm cinnamon roll. When everything is ready, we begin opening our presents. Later in the day, my aunts, uncles, and cousins join us for a nice dinner and the revealing of our Secret Santa." - Mrs. Maslak
"I love the tradition of opening a present early on Christmas Eve!" - Mrs. Stumpo
"We have a tradition every year to spot the first Christmas tree on top of a car to start out our holiday season. The first one to spot one, with everyone present, wins bragging rights for the whole year…I've lost the past three years…" - Mr. Gray
"My family holiday tradition is to make gingerbread houses and make a HUGE Christmas breakfast on that morning.
On Christmas Eve, we go over my aunt's house and have a big dinner. "-Alina Fountain
"At my house we celebrate Ramadan which is an Islamic holiday. In the holiday we do not eat food but we eat at night from 8 o' clock to 6 or 5 o' clock in the morning and then we do it again, like it's a pattern. We do it for about a month or a half. Also, in the holiday we pray and we are thankful for our prophets and our God, which in my religion we call Allah. "-Mateen Amiri
`"My family tradition is to open all our presents while we make a huge breakfast with pancakes,eggs,bacon, and we drink lots of egg nog, yes lots. "-Cameron Ritone
"My favorite holiday tradition is baking holiday cookies a week before Christmas. I also always enjoy decorating the whole house with Christmas decorations. "-A student excited for Christmas
"My family and I have many traditions we do at Christmastime. Some of my favorites include wrapping 24 Christmas books every year and unwrapping one every night up to Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24, we read The Night Before Christmas as a family. I also LOVE decorating the house and going to the Christmas brunch at Wilbraham Country Club with my Dad's family. Happy Holidays! "-Caroline Lynch
"My favorite Christmas tradition now is waking up every morning in December to see my two kids excited to see where our visiting elf, Mr. Christmas, is hiding. My favorite tradition from my own childhood was definitely enjoying the dozens and dozens of delicious homemade holiday cookies my mom baked during the season. Yum!" - Mrs. Baylock
"My family and I do a Secret Santa on Christmas, and 4 generations of the family are there." -Mrs. Hara
"Every year my grandmother gives me a chocolate orange" -Jenelle Miller
"Every year I go to my grandmother's house and open presents. Also, my family and I feast at dinner. My family and I do the same thing just at our grandfather's house"
-Nick Fittz
"My family and I open one present on Christmas Eve, and I would get pajamas that day(when she was a kid). I spend my Christmas Eve with my family, and then I spend my Christmas day with my husband's family. Lastly, we have a big Italian dinner on Christmas Eve.
"Every year, since I was a child, my dad makes my family and I a big blender full of orange julius. It's orange juice with cream, vanilla, and ice. It tastes just like a creamsicle. We always have this with a nice, warm cinnamon roll. When everything is ready, we begin opening our presents. Later in the day, my aunts, uncles, and cousins join us for a nice dinner and the revealing of our Secret Santa." - Mrs. Maslak
"I love the tradition of opening a present early on Christmas Eve!" - Mrs. Stumpo
"We have a tradition every year to spot the first Christmas tree on top of a car to start out our holiday season. The first one to spot one, with everyone present, wins bragging rights for the whole year…I've lost the past three years…" - Mr. Gray
Data Collection and Graphing By Caroline Lynch
Fun and Games
How Well Do You KNOW MK?
Each edition, we will feature a game or trivia to test your knowledge of Martin Kellogg or the people in it! Be sure to join in the fun and games!
This edition features How Well Do You Know Your TEACHERS? Take a look at the photo gallery below to see if you can guess which MK teacher or staff member appears in the holiday picture. Have fun guessing! Submit your numbered guesses, along with your name and homeroom in the entry form below. The entry with the most correct answers wins a brand new Tom Brady bobblehead! The next edition will include the answers and the winner's name! Contest closes in one week.
This edition features How Well Do You Know Your TEACHERS? Take a look at the photo gallery below to see if you can guess which MK teacher or staff member appears in the holiday picture. Have fun guessing! Submit your numbered guesses, along with your name and homeroom in the entry form below. The entry with the most correct answers wins a brand new Tom Brady bobblehead! The next edition will include the answers and the winner's name! Contest closes in one week.
**THE HOLIDAY GUESSING GAME IS OVER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS. THE WINNER AND ANSWERS WILL BE IN THE NEXT EDITION!**
TECHNOLOGY FEATURE: DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
Guest Submission from Ed Lund
Whatever you do on the internet, you leave a trail behind. This trail can be seen by
others. There are many ways to keep your digital footprint as private as possible: 1. Keep your password to yourself. People with your password to any account or website can be able to access your footprint,2. Think about posting before you put anything on the Internet. Only post things that you would say to people in person. Don’t say anything you don’t want others to know about. 3. Try to use a nickname as much as possible to prevent tracking. Don’t give out your private information unless you are completely sure that the source is 100% reliable. 4. Respect what others do on the internet. Angering an experienced hacker would not be a good idea. 5. Clear your history when it’s necessary. You don’t want to leave a long trail for others to find. |