WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL Volume 1, Issue 2 November 2013 WESTBURY PROPELS PAST THE COMPETITION: W.M.S. SCORES SECOND PLACE IN KID WIND CHALLENGE INSID E THI S ISSU E : Kid Wind Challenge Winners 1 Students Safari 1 Meet the Staff 2 Yes We Can Halloween 2 Homecoming King and Queen 2 Sports and Activities Page 3 Lancer Lingo Puzzles 4 What s Going On, Westbury? 5 Important Points: Westbury Middle School students place 2 nd in the Kid Wind Challenge Students from the Westbury Elementary Schools are invited to take a guided tour through the Student Safari We use electricity on a daily basis. You use it to turn on your lights, charge your cell phones, and play your videogames. But where do we get this energy? Earlier this month, the students of the Westbury Middle School competed in the Kid Wind Challenge. Under the supervision of Mr. Gray and Mr. Canalini, the students created Westbury s first wind turbine. The Westbury Windmill competed against wind turbines from several other Long Island schools. At the Cradle of Aviation museum, each was judged based upon their designs, efficiency, and energy output. With the hard work and dedication of our students, the Westbury Middle School placed 2 nd in this year s Kid Wind Challenge. Congratulations to all our student engineers on your accomplishment! IT S A JUNGLE OUT THERE: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ON SAFARI Want to see exotic animals from all different parts of the world? There s no need to pack your bags or buy a plane ticket. Look no further than Westbury Middle School. a safari that they will never forget! Westbury Lancers Football finishes its season with a win Helpful Health Tips with Ms. Label Yes We Can Center holds a Halloween Party For several years, the students of Westbury Middle School have invited elementary school students to explore these exotic animals. During each session, the students explore the traits and behaviors of these different animals. From bearded dragons to tortoises, our students take Westbury Elementary School students on
page 2 DID YOU KNOW!? -The planet Saturn has a density less than water. The entire planet would float if it was placed on water. Meet the Staff: Mrs. Pupkin If you have ever wandered into the guidance office, you have likely met Mrs. Pupkin. The guidance secretary for seven years, Mrs. Pupkin does it all in the Westbury Middle School. Ever wonder who prints out your schedules? That s Mrs. Pupkin! Ever wonder who reminds the teachers to type in your grades? That s Mrs. Pupkin! Her willingness to help out the students and faculty with anything makes her an important part of our school. by Courtney Murdaugh On Thursday, October 31 st, the Yes We Can Center held its annual Halloween party for the Westbury community. For the guests, they provided pizza and orangeade to eat and drink. There were many activities for guests of any age to enjoy. For example, there was an arts and crafts center for kids where they were able to design their own wreath out of However, after leaving Westbury Middle School for the day, Mrs. Pupkin looks forward to spending her time reading a good book, taking her dog for walks, and even going to the beach. In the spirit of the holiday season, we asked Mrs. Pupkin, What are you looking forward to most this Thanksgiving? She replied, Spending time with my three daughters, Serena, Emma, and Leah. I also am looking forward to my daughter s Cheddar Biscuits. They are amazing! Yes We Can Center Halloween Party by Ms. Label Students in Physical Education are getting serious about their health and fitness. That s why each month during the school year we are focusing on an exercise that students and even faculty can practice each day at home. It only takes a few minutes of your day and it s fun! construction paper. For guests and ghouls who wanted to show off some of their dance moves, the DJ put on the Cha-Cha Slide, the Wobble, the Cupid Shuffle, and various other popular songs. At the end of the party, the hosts handed out take-home bags which contained candy and little toys for every guest. It was a great party to attend! Work off that Thanksgiving Feast with some helpful health tips! In November we are working on our flexibility with the v- sit and reach. It may seem like a simple exercise, but it can be challenging for many who don t regularly stretch the muscle in the back of the legs called the hamstring. If you practice this one every night, you will definitely see a difference in your flexibility! The V-Sit and Reach stretch is also part of the Fitness Gram Fitness Test coming this winter. So let s start stretching!!
: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES page 3 WESTBURY FOOTBALL S FALL FINISH: LANCERS OVERWHELM MINEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL In their final game of the season, the Westbury Lancers wanted to claim one last victory. And that they did, overwhelming Mineola Middle School with a 28-8 win. Every time the opposition had possession of the ball, the Lancers were there. Sean Bryan and Quran Vineyard led the defense with 8 tackles each. The offensive line led by Temaro Joseph and Anthony Castro opened up big holes for Westbury to run through all game long. Joshua Rooks-Grant led the team with 3 touchdowns on the ground. Sean Hairston dominated the opposition with 150 yards rushing and a 60 yard touchdown run. Tyson Walker also added 50 yards on the ground. IT S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE WINTER SPORTS! When thinking about the winter months, we often picture frigid temperatures, snow storms, and most importantly the Christmas Break! But many of our student athletes are gearing up for more Lancers sports. The 2013-2014 Winter sports seasons are beginning and time is running out to join. Love to run? The Winter Track team is the place for you! Good at basketball? Show off your skills on the court by playing for the Boys Basketball team. Miss some of your summer activities? Join the Girls Volleyball Team! Be sure to keep an eye out for any flyers concerning practices and mandatory meetings for each of these sports. And have fun being a Westbury Lancer! Every Penny Counts to Westbury For the past month, the towards housing for Westbury Middle School has families in need. Keep up been raising money for the the great work Westbury! Ronald McDonald Foundation one penny at a time. Led by Mrs. Tallini s class, the students have been donating their loose change for a good cause. Their goal is to raise $203 to go Open for Business: School Store open for your school supply needs! The school store is open and ready for business! Run by the Young Entrepreneurs Club and Mrs. Juliano, the school store has a wealth of supplies available to every student. From pencils to binders, students can purchase any material that they may need for their classes. However, school supplies are not the only things available at the school store. For upcoming holidays or events, special items will be available to purchase. What are they? Stop by the school store every month to find out! The school store is located in the cafeteria and opens during your lunch period!
page 4 : PUZZLES LANCER LINGO SIR SCRAMBLER INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble each of the words below based upon the clues provided. Place each letter that falls in a circle in the FINAL ANSWER box. Westbury Middle School got 2 nd place for building a. Mrs. Haller s students took others on a to see her animals. Mrs. Pupkin is the in the guidance office The Yes We Can center held a party. The Westbury Lancers beat Mineola in a game. Winter sport that can also be played in the summer. Winter sport that involves a lot of laps around the field. Show your skills on the court by joining the team. FINAL BOX: WHAT ARE WE? WE ARE! MEDIEVAL MATH SQUARES INSTRUCTIONS: Use the numbers 1-9 to complete the math equations. Each number can only be used once. Each row is a math equation and each column is a math equation.
page 5 WHAT S GOING ON, WESTBURY? FREE MOVIE NIGHT Food, Film, Fun! WESTBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY TURBO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 th 2:00 PM PLANES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 rd 2:00 PM PLEASE DON T STOP THE MUSIC! The Westbury Middle School orchestra, chorus, and band will be providing the Westbury community with the music you know and love! Come down to the Westbury Middle School and enjoy the presentations of our dedicated musicians. 6 th Grade Winter Concert: -Tuesday, Dec. 10 th, 6:30 pm 7 th and 8 th Grade Winter Concert: -Thursday, Dec. 12 th, 6:30 pm The Lancers Need You! Sho w yo ur sc ho o l sp irit a nd sup p o rt b y a tte nd ing o ne o f the m a ny sp o rts e ve nts b e ing he ld a t the sc ho o l. Be lo ud a nd sho w yo ur sup p o rt fo r yo ur fe llo w stud e nt a thle te s. Ask yo ur te a c he rs fo r up c o m ing g a m e sc he d ule s a nd w e ll se e yo u o n the fie ld. Westbury Middle School French Club Do you want to learn French? Are you interested in France? Come join the French Club! Sign up with Ms Erskine in Room 114. We learn about the different regions of the world that are French speaking (France, Haiti, Quebec, and many African countries). Also, we make crafts such as stained glass windows. We plan on many other activities for the holidays. Come down and join the fun. BE SURE TO VISIT THE LANCER LEDGER WEBSITE! westburylancerledger.weebly.com Download your latest issue today! If you would like to place an advertisement in the Lancer Ledger, please contact Mr. Mueller. Westbury Lancers Basketball Think you got skills on the court? Come down and put them to the test and become a Westbury Lancer! For more information, contact Coach Tlasek MESSAGE FROM THE WESTBURY SCIENCE CLUB! Science club wants to remind you Don t Be Bitter Pick Up the Litter Meetings are Mondays 2:30-3:30 Room 208