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1 MARIETTA MIDDLE SCHOOL March newsletter Volume 1, Issue 5 March MMS Spotlight teacher Each newsletter we will be doing a spotlight Teacher of the Month. We have chosen Mrs. Taylor for the teacher spotlight. She is a dedicated teacher that loves to teach. She s always putting other before herself. Here are a few things about Mrs. Taylor. What grade is the loudest? 8th grade. What grade is the quietest? 6th grade. What s your favorite food? Italian What is your favorite sport & why? Basketball, because you have to be aggressive. What was your favorite subject in school? Science What do you like teaching the most & why? Math. It s my weakness, but it strengthens me. What do you like the most about teaching? I love helping kids progress. I love being in there lives in and outside of school. Describe yourself in 3 words. Crazy. Fun. Spontaneous. How long have you taught? 17 years at Marietta & 2 1/2 years at Bonham, Texas. Article by Bailee Gray Photo submitted by C. O Connor Words to live by... You have BRAINS in your HEAD. You have FEET in your SHOES. Get to know Mms Stude nts of the week You can STEER yourself any DIRECTION you CHOOSE. This month s Students of the Week were Mayte Garcia, Joel Rodriguez, Samanta Olguin, and Makayla Hicks. I didn t get to interview them (because of the assembly, softball, ect) but here s what they were nominated for, which I think says a lot about them. Mayte G. Nominated by Mr. Gallaway for always participating with a good attitude. Samanta O. Nominated by Mr. Oakley for overall excellence in class. Joel R. Nominated by Mr. Oakley for working hard in class. Makayla H. Nominated by Coach Messer for doing a great job in math. Article by Kylie Slawson Dr. Seuss

2 P A G E 2 M A R C H N E W S L E T T E R February Student of the month: DUlton Dodd The Student of the Month for February is Dulton Dodd. We interviewed him to get to know him better. What s your favorite movie? Percy Jackson: Lightening Thief What s your favorite season (weather or sport)? Basketball season. Favorite book? The Last Olympian. What s your dream job? Teacher. Most liked TV show? Dog with a Blog. Article by Amelia Lawson G e t t i ng to know M s. S a l a s This month s recognized staff member is Ms. Salas. She s beautiful, smart, and is one of Marietta Middle School s newest members. She always seems busy and is so kind to everyone she talks to. Get to know Ms. Salas by looking at the answers she gave to us to the questions we interviewed her with. If you could have any other job, what Choir would it be? At a day care. What is your favorite movie? American Sniper What is your favorite book? Nicholas Sparks books Did you play sports? Photo submitted by C. O Connor Where is your dream place to live? California What is your favorite holiday? Christmas Article by Amelia Lawson The Middle School Choir went to solo and ensemble contest February 24th in Durant on the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus. Each choir sings one accompanied song and one accapella (no piano). They are also required to sing a song they have never seen before without accompaniment. Each even has a judge that gives a score based on pitch, dynamics, and overall performance. Ratings are superior, excellent, and good with superior being the best. Those who walked away with 1 s (Superior) were Dulton Dodd, Carlee Carroll, and Sarah Jackson. Also, the Middle School Choir got a superior ranking at the district competition. Congratulations to the Middle School Choir and Ms. Reed on a job well done! Article by Amelia Lawson Digital copy of this month s newsletter is available at

3 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 P A G E 3 Spring break March 16th-20th was Marietta s spring break. Spring break is the last big break we have until school is out for the year. It separates the end of the 3rd nine weeks and the beginning of the 4th nine weeks. We only have 9 more weeks of school!! Anyway, most people plan trips, vacations and other fun things to do during the break. We asked some kids and teachers what their plans were. Here s some responses we got. Stay home & play outside Estefany M. Go to Missouri and Madill and play with my dogs Yesenia B. I m going to a pickle parade and to my dad s Amelia L. Watch Netflix and play video games Jacob C. Work Pike T. Nothing Revin H. Walk around town Nick B. Team rope, and play on snapchat Paysin P. Half working & the second half to California to move my daughter Mrs. Lambert Broken Bow baseball trip with Coach Hughes Coach Jessie Probably just lay down and get on my phone. Oh, and go to my dad s and hang out with friends Keshawn D. Track practice at 10 am Monday through Friday. Sleep and eat a lot. I m also going to ride four-wheelers Kira A. We went to Crystal Beach and to dog races. Coach & Mrs. Schroeder Got a new haircut & new shoes Julian P. I m going to OKC probably. Well, I might go to a home theater and stay in a hotel and swim. That s about it. Aden L. Nothing really. I just ate and slept. Jazlyn W. Article by Kylie Slawson & Monica Flores Cheer This year Marietta had cheer tryouts. We had to learn a dance and a cheer. It was done to the music of One Less Problem by Ariana Grande. For the middle school, seven girls of the fifteen who tried out make the squad. The oldest girl to make it with the highest scores is appointed as captain. The girls who made the middle school cheer squad are Timberly Hartman, Abby Reed, Kate Bone, Isabella Spiers, Mackenzie Muller, Amelia Lawson, and Karen Gomez. Congratulations to all who made it! We hope you have a great year! Article by Bailee Gray Sequoyah book club Oklahoma honors a native American leader named Sequoyah. Sequoyah played a big role in the Native American language and culture. Sequoyah created the Cherokee syllabary. He basically selected 86 different symbols to represent all spoken sounds of the Cherokee language. Doing this, he was trying to preserve the uniqueness of the Native American culture. At Marietta Middle School, we have a way to be involved in these cultures and traditions. We have a Sequoyah Book Club. The Sequoyah Book Club is a way to recognize a few chosen authors in a contest to see which book the students prefer out of about 15 chosen books. To be involved with the club, you must have read at least three of the Sequoyah books and write a report over each of them. If you do this, you are able to participate in the voting party. Also, if you meet all of the requirements, you are able to be a part in the field trip. This year, the Sequoyah readers get to travel to Lewisville, Texas and go to Cosmic Jump. Those students are Cheyenne Thacker, Rebecca Vinson, Janette Garcia-Perez, Maria Gomez, Ezquiel This year, the Sequoyah readers get to travel to Lewisville, Texas and go to Cosmic Jump. Abby R. Olguin, Samanta Olguin, Abby Reed, and Miriam Cecenas. Cosmic Jump is an indoor trampoline park with trampolines everywhere even on the walls. There is also trampoline dodge ball and slam dunk basketball. I know Mrs. Mayes and Ms. Davis are very excited about the trip along with the students. Maybe next year you can join them! Article by Abby Reed

4 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 Upcoming Events March 31: April 2: April 3: April 6: April 7: Kingston 4:30 FCCLA State Convention NO SCHOOL Wilson 4:30 BB vs. Turner 4:30 Turner 4:30 SCOBDA Band Contest SB vs. Thackerville 4:30 Faculty Lunch BB vs. Durant 4:30 6/7/8 Tishomingo 10:00 April 8: April 9: April 10: April 13: April 14: BB Kingston Tournament 7/8 Comanche State Testing Begins 6/7/8 10:00 *6th OCCT Math Test 8th Grade Science Boot camp w/ Mrs. Jefferson *7th OCCT Geography *8th OCCT Science 6th Grade Math Boot camp w/ Ms. Corbin Thackerville 4:30 7th Grade Math Boot camp w/ Coach Messer Lone Grove 4:30 Kingston 4:30 April 15: April 16: April 20: April 21: April 22: *8th OCCT US History Test Marietta JH Track meet 10:00 *8th OCCT Math Test *7th OCCT Reading Test *6th OCCT Reading Test *7th OCCT Math Test BB vs. Dickson 4:30 Sulphur 4:30 7th Reading boot camp w/ Mrs. Dunn/Mrs. Schroeder BB vs. Lone Grove 4:30 State Band Contest 6th Grade Reading Boot camp w/ Mrs. Schroeder 8th Grade Reading Boot camp w/ Mrs. Dunn Wilson 4:30 BB vs. Madill 4:30 April 23: April 24: April 25: April 28: *8th OCCT Reading Test BB Sulphur Tournament Progress Reports JH Track Conference Madill Middle School Choir Contest Gathered by Heaven Sustaire 6th grade basketball rosters Although basketball season has come to an end, we want to recognize those who participated. Boys Alex Amaya Nolan Birks Hayden Carlyle Although basketball season has come to an end, we want to recognize those who participated. Boys Colt Bartling Remington Bean Dylan Brock Caleb Carroll Brayden Dodd Keshawn Douglass Canyon Faulkenberry Freddy Fernandez Raymond Gibbs Corbin Griffith Elias Hail Noah Broesh Rafael Escobedo Trey Greenwood Asher Hartman Cody Hicks Coleby Ing Kile Ing Carson McMahon Brian Latimer Aden Lott Carson Prichard Wilbert Salas Mario Sanchez Ricky Zapata Girls Katherine Bone Juno Navarro Carson Perry Zayne Porter Sethan Reed Javier Serrano Oliver Serrano Pike Thompson Victor Vidana Jacquelyn Casey Miriam Cisneros Hailey Dasilva Alexis Eidson Monica Flores Karen Gomez 7th grade basketball rosters Mackenzie Graham Bricaria Houston Girls Lakira Anderson Galilea Baca Blanca Deleon Aaliyah Garcia Makayla Hicks Jacquelin Martinez Ochoa Mackenzie Muller Amelia Lawson Madison Lemons Sophie Love Elizabeth Maldonado Carslee Minyard Mariah Peery Taegan Robinson Rosa Salas Karley Riley Brisa Rueda Addison Self Isabella Spiers Mandy Sykora Yoselin Sanchez Kylie Slawson Kassidy Sprouse Heaven Sustaire Alexis White Shannyn Wofford Articles by Sophie Love

5 Sports We get really nervous before the track meet starts, but once we start you re not nervous anymore. We just want to win - Monica F. Track I have always liked to run so I decided to join track. I really like it. It s fun. My mom made me run in the summer with her along the highway. We get really nervous before the track meet starts, but once we start you re not nervous anymore. We just want to win. I asked Coach Appelman how he thought the season was going to be. He said, I think it s really good. We have a lot of kids who are working hard. It s going to be a really good season. Softball Article by Monica Flores I interviewed a couple of the 8th grade slow-pitch softball girls. I asked them the same questions. Here were the questions I asked them: Why do you play softball? What position do you play? What is your favorite part of softball? Do you have any fears playing softball? Has slow pitch softball changed from 7th grade to 8th? Are you a starter? Do you like softball and why? I wanted to try something different other than basketball. Basketball is great, I just needed a change. I play left, center, and second strong short stop. Catching grounders and pop-flys would have to be my favorite. Missing a pop-fly and getting hit in the face by the ball! I am a starter. Yes, it is fun, and it is an athletic competitive sport, - #14, Maggie Sanchez. Because I love the sport! I play first base. Getting somebody out on first is my favorite. Getting hit in the face and embarrassing myself! My teammates are about the only thing that has changed, but I have gotten better at batting. Yes, I m a starter. I like it because it s a good sport, #19, Jenna McComber. This is my first year of slow pitch, and the first year playing with most of my team. I love my teammates, and I feel like we all play so well together. The whole softball team is so supportive. They always lift your spirits, and are always pointing out stuff that would help you. Mrs. Gore is always there for you. I can tell this is going to be a good year. Article by Heaven Sustaire Junior high Slow Pitch Softball Roster Michaela Allen Dystiny Eberhart Carlee Carroll London Cummins Janette Garcia Kate Bone Jenna McComber Heaven Sustaire Katie Sorrell Madison Lemons Sarah Jackson Shannyn Wofford Marivel Barrientos Trinity Lewis Dania Maldonado Carslee Minyard Addy Self Dusti Hicks Makayla Hicks Aubrey Dedek Maggie Sanchez Brisa Rueda DaNea Lehman Haley Hicks

6 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 P A G E 6 ADVICE COLUMN Have you ever needed advice, but you were too scared to ask? You thought you would get made fun of for wanting help, or that no one would understand? Now you can ask questions, get advice, and no one will know it s you! In the library, there will be a box with slips of paper beside it. You can write anonymous questions and get advice/answers from your peers in the next newspaper. Advice suggestions Q: What do you do when someone always gets mad and jealous of you and your friends when you do things together and they aren t invited? Suggestion: They can t spend every moment with you. If you guys are friends, invite them on some things. Suggestion: This is a common thing. Maybe try working things out with that person. They might be taking it the wrong way. Q: How do I lose weight? Suggestion: You shouldn t worry about weight too much. You re perfect the way you are. Since you asked, my advice is to find a balance between food and exercise. Suggestion: Being skinny/fit isn t the most important thing to worry about. Your great the way you are. Eating healthy and getting exercise regularly will help keep you in shape. Drink plenty of water and less junk food. Q: I think there is someone picking on me because I m short. I don t know how to deal with it. I ignore them but that s not enough. They constantly call me names. What should I do? Suggestion: First, make sure they know it hurts you. They may think it s a joke. If they keep doing it, start telling an adult or someone that could help. Maybe just try to avoid them as long as you don t start conflict and just keep on ignoring it. You could embrace the fact you re short. There s nothing wrong at all about it. Just laugh about it. Suggestion: You re perfect the way you are no matter what height you are. Whoever it is can t judge you over that. It might be hard, but just try not to care what other people think. Q: If all of your friends hang out in one big group, how do you get along with one person if you re fighting? For instance, at the lunch table. Suggestion: Try to make up with that person. If they don t accept your apology, that s their problem. Don t spread rumors or start a conflict. That s only going to make it worse. If you try to talk to them, make sure they don t take anything you say different from what you mean. If they try to start something, don't say mean things back. Be the bigger person! Suggestion: You don t have to sit at that particular table with those particular people. Try to work out the issue, because you don t want conflicts in your life. Try restarting the friendship and work out the problems so you won t have any awkward problems anymore. Good luck!

7 Get ting to know MMS Teachers & Staff Your teachers and coaches were once in school too. Can you believe it? They participated in some of the same activities you all do. So when one of your teachers or coaches gives you instructions, remember they ve been in your shoes. They might know a little bit more than you give them credit for. We asked several teachers, coaches, and staff what they participated in during school and here are a few answers. Article by Heaven Sustaire Art contests & art - Ms. Corbin Basketball Ms. Davis Track, basketball - Mrs. Lambert Band, football, basketball - Mr. Gallaway Football, basketball, baseball, Beta Club, National Honor Society - Coach Schroeder Football, baseball, wrestling - Coach Hughes Cheer, basketball, FCA, Fish the Planet, yearbook, National Honor Society, mascot, choir, FCCLA - Mrs. Schroeder 4-H, FFA, track, cross country, basketball, Skills USA, VICA, Student Council, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, concurrent enrollment, OSSM - Mrs. Jefferson Football, basketball, baseball, debate, Future Lawyers of America, FCA, Stomp team, Native American Club, orchestra - Coach Jessie (You sure about all that coach?) 4-H, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, speech, newspaper, yearbook, BETA club, FCCLA, student council, concurrent enrollment Mrs. Dunn Test taking tips Tests are something everyone has to take whether you like it or not. Tests are just a fact of life, but they do have some advantages. Tests help teachers keep track of students progress. Tests also show teachers areas where students need help. Tests can be kind of stressful, so here are some tips on how to relieve some of the stress. 1. Take good notes in class. 2. Try your best to pay close attention in your classes. 3. Get a good night s sleep. 4. Eat a well-balanced breakfast. 5. Don t let other students make you nervous about the test. 6. Have a positive attitude. 7. Take your time! 8. DON T wait until the last minute to show up for a test! Apply these few steps to your routine and you should be able to ace that next test! REMEMBER!! Article by Abby Reed Students & parents: Please make it a point to have your students here everyday from now and through the end of school. Teachers are reviewing everyday for state tests. Also it is so important that your child does not miss school on the day of his or her test. They will still have to make the test up on a later date and possibly miss out on some end of the year activities. The middle school will begin state testing on April 10 and continue through the month of April. Throughout the month on the days your student is not testing, he or she will be participating in rigorous review days. Please plan appointments accordingly if at all possible. Thanks Ms. Heil

8 Guess who?!? The Middle School teachers and staff were gracious enough to submit baby pictures of themselves for this month s issue. We will be having a contest to see which student can guess the most teachers correctly. Contest Rules: DO NOT ask teachers for help! Bring this page ONLY to Ms. Heil by Thursday, April 2 with your answers filled in. A B C D E F G H I Your choices are. Coach Jessie Mr. Oakley Mrs. Dunn Coach Messer Coach Schroeder Mrs. Jefferson Mrs. Taylor Ms. Salas Ms. Heil Mrs. Schroeder Ms. Corbin Mr. Davis Ms. Davis Mrs. O Connor Mrs. Naylor Coach Appelman Coach Hughes Mrs. Mayes Fill in your guesses below A B C D E F G H I