PGMS Gazette Celebrating 100 Years of PG

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1 PGMS Gazette Celebrating 100 Years of PG Welcome Back! And so the adventure begins!! New Faces on Campus O u r F i r s t D a y By: Destiny Abhulimen, Breynna Lundy, and Abbie Flournoy By: Peyton Mathews, Emma Sheets, and Addison Simmons Lots of new faces have shown up at PG Middle School... Coach Haynes Mrs.Nicholas The Hawks are off to a great start! Fall Sports By: Koby Trusty, Garrison Whiteside, and Harleigh O Nea l Coach Ladd Ms. Murphy Mrs. Stanfill Ms. Hughes Mrs. Langley Mrs. Hagood Study Tips By: Hannah Foster Students hard at work studying. Source for Tips training/ studying tips resources/top 10 study tips How do you think the school will do this year in sports? Coach Phillips said Hopefully we do good and that we will be competitive. How well do you think Cross Country will do this year? Coach Haynes said I think we ll do awesome. How long do you practice volleyball? Coach Cowling said that volleyball will practice up to 2 hours. What do you do to practice for cross country? We practice on different days, and we practice at 6:00 AM. We do speedwork and tempo run. How long have you coached volleyball? Coach Cowling has been coaching volleyball for 8 years. What made you want to coach football? Coach Ladd answered that it was because his father coached football and while he went to college to become a lawyer, he decided he wanted to coach football. I asked Mrs. Gibson about the first pep rally, and what is it like coaching the cheerleaders. The first pep rally is Homecoming and coaching the cheerleaders is fun. I enjoy teaching the routines Coach Haynes is the Cross Country Coach and I wondered What is it like coaching Cross Country? and he gave me the perfect answer. He said that coaching Cross Country (and he told me to quote him) It is great and I love it. Everyone s first day was fantastic! Some students had trouble opening their lockers, some did not. Most kids knew people that were already in middle school. Landon Smith (6th) was a little nervous, but he had lunch with a lot of his friends. Makinlee McDonald (6th) said Pre Athletics is super easy so far Lucy Woodman (7th) was asked what are you most excited for this year? Sports. We are glad to have the excellent coaches that are here to help us prepare for school sports. Sam Bradshaw (8th) said he is ready for high school and ready for sports this year. Lydia Colvin (7th) said My first day of school was exceptional, but it was difficult to find my classes. There are always teachers around to help kids get to classes on the first and second weeks. Seagan Powell (8th) is glad to be an 8th grader, because she feels like she is a great role model. Ms. Altenbaumer, who is the 6th grade Technology teacher, says I miss my 6th grade students from last year, but I think I have a great group of students this year. Eve Lynx (6th) had some trouble opening her locker on the first couple of tries, but about a week after, she got it. It s sad to say that the 8th graders had there last first day of Middle School. Overall we will have a great year here at The Grove! PGMS A great place to be! 1. Pick a time and place Everyone has their own ideal in which they can learn their best in. Whether it's in the library after school or in your bedroom at night, find a space and regular time that works for you and stick with it. Set up your study space Your study space should be relaxed, quiet, and distraction free. Find a time that suits you Some people are more focused during the morning. Others work better at night. Work out a time that fits you and plan to study then. Try not to study past your regular bedtime as pushing yourself late at night can make you too tired to study properly. 2. Study daily When you study regularly you ll be constantly reviewing everything in your head. This helps you understand things and avoids stress caused by late night cramming. Early in the year only an hour or two might be needed to keep ontop of things, but later in the year you might need to study more each day. Quiz yourself Get a friend or family member to quiz you over key points. Offer to help friends with their work and study together. Quizzes are a great way to understand what you know and what you need to review more on. Make study materials Making flash cards or practice questions can help you study. This way you learn it all twice: once when you make the study materials and once when you use them to revise. 3. FInd out what type of learner you are Everyone is different in the ways that we learn. Discover the way that is best for you to learn. Auditory learners learn by listening. If you re an auditory learner you could try reading your notes aloud and discussing them with other people. Visual learners learn by seeing. If you are a visual learner you could use colors in your notes and draw diagrams to help represent key points. 4. Take breaks It s important to take breaks while studying, especially if you're feeling frustrated or tired. Overworking yourself can be counterproductive. When taking your break try to get away from your study spot. A bit of physical activity can help clear your head and think of a problem differently. 5. Ask for help If a question doesn't seem to make sense or you get stuck, you can always ask for help. Talk to a teacher about the things you don t understand or ask a friend to help.

2 Test Taking Tips By: Kelsey Clark & Kennedy Washington Do you sweat, chew your pencil, or feel butterflies in your stomach as your teacher hands out a test? A lot of people (adults included) get freaked out when it's time to take a test. It s natural to feel some stress about taking test or quizzes. In fact, a little adrenaline is a good thing to jump start you! First, be sure you have studied properly. It sounds like a no-brainer, but if you re sure of the information you ve been given to study, you ll have less reason to be worried. Get enough sleep the night before! You memory recall will be much better if you have had plenty of rest! In a scientific study, people who got enough sleep the night before taking a math test scored higher than those who stayed up all night studying. Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher hands out a test be sure you know what is expected of you. Tips for Getting Organized By: Kelsey Clark Getting organized is not a hard daily task! It is actually proven to help your stress level and help you think clearer! Try to have what you are wearing laid out the night before the day you wear it. It helps you not to rush to find something to wear and lets you have a less stressful morning! Have a separate folder for homework. When you come out of each class you can just stick it in your folder and not worry about losing it before you get home to do it. Pack your lunch the night before. Maybe even pack your snacks and chips the night before and make your sandwich in the morning so it s fresh. Have a set time for homework every night, so you can get in a routine knowing you have homework to do! L u n c h P o l l By: Sadie Coleman and McKinley MacBride As you can see in the graph below, in a survey of two classes, the most common lunch is a lunchbox/sack lunch. Don t make uneducated guesses. Always answer the easy questions first so you have more time to figure out the hard questions. One the night before, take a practice test to see what you need to work on. Check over your work before you turn it in. School Goals By: Marci Clayton, Sarah Johnson, Jazz Moses What sports are you wanting to tryout for in 7th grade? Abby Walker 6th - Track Jaxon Clement 6th - Track Stone Robertson 6th - Football,Cross Country & Track Adison Koller 6th - Cheer & Volleyball (Band) What is one song you are wanting to learn in 6th grade? Madison Loucks (French Horn) - I would like to learn the school fight song. Whitt Griffin (Snare drum) - I would like to learn how to play the school song. Tavyn Prez (Saxophone) - Whatever Comes What are your plans for High School? Clark Edmond 7th - Robotics to pursue my career. Emma Crabtree 7th - I would like to take health and science to get into the University of Columbia New York. Jack Grygotis 8th - Same classes I m taking in middle school.

3 New Teachers By: Lexi Carr, Tori Scoggins, and Kelsey Clark Coach Haynes William Jeff Haynes Teaches Cross Country and Track Grades 7 12 Cross Country Middle School Track He likes PG Ms. Hughes Dodie Lee Hughes Teaches Reading Grades 6th 7th Reading, 6th 7th 8th Reading Academy Last year taught 4th Grade Reading Loves the New Campus Mrs. Hagood Teresa Hagood Teaches Aid Taught Previous Fruit Vale Middle School Taught History, English, Reading, Technology Loves the New Campus Mrs. Langley Amanda Elizabeth Langley Teaches Art Grades 6th 8th Grade Likes the campus Students are excellent Likes teaching older kids Mrs. Stanfill Irene Dennis Stanfill Teaches 6th Grade Loves the Older Kids Loves the Campus Ms. Murphy Beth Murphy Teaches Science 6th Grade Loves the Middle School Loves the Older Kids Mrs. Thomas Jenifer Thomas Librarian Likes PG Likes the Older Kids Going to School at Texas Woman s University in Denton, TX Mrs. Nicholas Marica Nicholas Teaches STEM: Robotics, Tech Apps, Mythbusters, Forensics, Web Design Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Likes the Campus Never Taught Anywhere Else Coach Ladd Jonathan Ladd Teaches U.S. History 8th Grade Loves PG so far PG Back to School Fashion Trends By: Tori Scoggins Guys: Nike Shirts KD Shoes Nike Calf High Socks Polos Khakis Nike Shorts Under Armor Nike Shoes Joggers Cross Necklaces/Chains Blue jeans Adidas shoes American Eagle American Fighter Shirts Slides Nike Air North Face Jordans Aeropostale Girls: Skinny Jeans Converse Black Leggings Nike Roshi s High Tops College T Shirts Adidas Shoes Pink Backpacks Ripped Jeans Pink Shirts Sandals Graphic T Shirts High Waisted Jeans Pearl Chokers Lokai Bracelets Patagonia Jackets North Face Lauren James Southern Marsh Jandals Kendra Scotts Birkenstocks

4 Homecoming is September 22! U p c o m i n g E v e n t s By: Sadie Coleman, Chloe Runion, Sarah Johnson, and Jazz Moses As everyone knows, there are quite a few events coming up very soon. Some of the more important events going on around school include the very first pep rally, Homecoming, and Labor Day. We have interviewed a few students (and principals) around campus. Gracelyn Crawford 6th - 1. What are you most excited to see at the first pep rally? Cheerleaders 2. Are you planning on going to the homecoming football game? Yes! 3. What did you do for Labor Day? I went to the lake and the Blue Hole. Tinley Ogden 8th - 1. What are you most excited to see at the first pep rally? Miss PGMS Pageant 2. Are you planning on attending the homecoming football game? Yes. I m cheering at it! 3. How did you spend your Labor day? At the lake Issac Newman 7th - 1. Are you planning to go to the Homecoming Football Game? Maybe 2. Where did you go for Labor Day? San Antonio 3. Are you excited for the first pep rally? Yes, very! Mrs. Linda Erie Principal - 1. Are you excited for the first pep rally? Very! 2. How did you spend your Labor Day? Just stayed home! 3. Are you planning on going to the homecoming football game? Yes! It s very exciting! Pep Rally Questions By: Harleigh O Neal, Lexi Carr, and Kelsey Clark Hannah Kasser, 6th grade - Are you looking forward to your first pep rally? Yes, a lot! Do you want to be a Cheerleader, Star Stepper, etc.? Yes, I want to be a cheerleader. Are you planning on attending the Pleasant Grove football games? Yes, I am trying to attend all of the football games. Whitt Lawrence, 7th grade - Did you like the pep rallies last year? Yeah. Are you asking anyone to HOCO? Yes, I m planning on it. Are you ready for football? Yes, I m definitely ready for football. Macy Young, 8th grade - Did you like the pep rallies last year? Yes! What do you expect this year in pep rallies? I expect them to be more fun. Will you participate in the hoco pageant? Yes! Rose Anderson, 6th grade - Are you looking forward to your first pep-rally? Yeah! Do you want to be a Cheerleader, Star Stepper, etc.? Yes, I want to be a Star Stepper. Are you planning on attending the 7th and 8th grade football games? Yes, my brother plays. Joseph Ethridge, 6th grade - Are you looking forward to your first pep rally? Yes!

5 Do you want to be a football player? I want to play football. Are you planning on attending the 7th and 8th grade football games? Yes, I want to be just like them. Meet Our Staff Editor: Hannah Foster Lundy Photographers: Destiny Abhulimen, Abbie Flournoy, Breynna