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Talk Time! With Mrs. Moriconi! By: Caitlyn O Connor Q:Where did you go to college? A: I went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and then Slippery Rock for my Masters Degree. Q:What are some of your hobbies? A: I enjoy reading and shopping. Q:What is your favorite thing about teaching? A: Relationships with the Kids Q:What is your least favorite thing about teaching? A: Grading over 100 essays Q:What school did you go to as a child? A: Shaler Mrs. Moriconi and her daughter Addison Q:What is your favorite color? A: Purple Q:What is your favorite food? A: Pizza Summer Concerts and Tours By: Cam Yeats This Summer, as usual for Pittsburgh, is going to be great for concerts. In July, the Warped Tour comes back. Now, Warped Tour is a yearly event, and it s always exciting to know who is playing, even if you can t go. You will have your usual bands; Asking Alexandria, Falling In Reverse, Saywecanfly, etc, but you always find new bands there, that may or may not take off. Later in July, Slipknot is back. Marilyn Manson and Of Mice and Men will also be in town. My first concert was a Slipknot concert, it was a good time. In August Korn, Rob Zombie, and In This Moment will perform at First Niagara Pavilion. I can guarantee getting to the pit will not be easy now, so get your tickets soon. 2
In the Spotlight with Mrs. Stark!! By Miarra Misutka Q:Why did you want to become a principal? A: I wanted to be a principal because I love working with children and teachers. I think that teachers have a really important job, and if I can help them and support them, then it helps young people too. Q: Do you have any children, pets? A: My husband and I have three daughters. They are all grown now. We have lots of great memories from when they were in middle school. The time goes by so fast! We had two cats for a long time, Nala and Simba. They were really great, and I m pretty sure that they loved me, because they followed me around. It s probably because I fed them! Q: Do you have any amazing memories from when you went to school? A: When I went to North Allegheny I ran cross country and I really loved being on the team. I was also in the lifetime sports club and we took some amazing hiking trips together. That was so much fun! Q: Who was your favorite teacher and why? A: Mr. Janotti was my English teacher when I was in 9th grade and I really liked him. He acted really strict, but I knew that he was a softie behind that tough shell. I remember that he wrote that I was rambunctious in my yearbook, and I felt really proud of that. Looking back, I m not so sure that this was a compliment! Q: What is your favorite thing about being the principal on Ingomar? Mrs. Stark and her granddaughter, Maya, being silly. A: I love the people! The teachers and support staff are really dedicated and talented. The students are amazing! You are all so witty, hard-working and kind. Everyday I think about how lucky I am to be here! Word Puzzles (answers can be found on page 8)
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6 A Smile for You! By Taylor S., Maeren Q., Rachel H.,Caitlyn O., and Saanika C. Why was there thunder and lightning in the science lab?...because the scientists were brainstorming! How do you get a mouse to smile?...say cheese! What do you call a fake noodle..an impasta! Who keeps the ocean clean?...the mermaid! How do you make an egg roll?...you push it! When Mother Nature gets old, what does she use to get around?...a hurricane! Why was the king only a foot tall?...because he was a ruler! Why didn't the skeleton go the party?..because it had nobody to go with! What can you enter but not leave?...a computer keyboard! What did the dog say to it s owner?..woof! Wait that s not funny! Why was 6 afraid of 7?..because 7,8 (ate), 9 Where do pencils go on vacation?.pencil-vania
Book and Movie Reviews By Maeren Quirke and Taylor Stover Book Reviews Title: On the Blue Comet Author: Rosemary Wells We recommend this book because it is an action-packed, time travelling story. Our two favorite characters are Claire and Dutch. It is about a boy who travels back and forth through time on a train. You should read it if you enjoy time travel or heartwarming stories. Title: Ruby Redfort Author: Lauren Child We really recommend this book because it is mysterious, adventurous, and action-packed. Our favorite characters besides Ruby are Hitch and Clancy. It is about a 13 year old girl, Ruby, who is a spy. She has to work on mysterious cases and defeat evil threats. She picks up clues to find the culprit! You should read it if you enjoy mysteries and spies. P.S. This series includes five books plus a survival guide. Title: Roller Girl Author: Victoria Jamieson This book is a graphic novel about a girl, Astrid, who is going into 6th grade. She and her friend, Nicole, do everything together. Until this summer. Nicole wants to do dance camp again, but Astrid wants to try roller derby camp. They must split ways. Astrid learns a lot about roller derby and makes new friends, too. Follow Astrid and her friend trouble along with roller derby. Reading this book is also a good way to learn about the unknown sport called roller derby. Movie Reviews Title: Blended Director: Frank Coraci About PG-13, Comedy/ Romantic Comedy In Blended, single parents Jim Friedman (Adam Sandler) and Lauren Reynolds ( Drew Barrymore) are setup on a blind date; yet, despite the best of intentions, their meetup ends in disaster with no chance of a follow up. Later, a surprise encounter at a local drug store doesn't go any smoother and the pair storm away from the front door trading insults with no mention of ever meeting again... until they end up on the same familymoon. Their children end up bringing them together in the end with some hilarious antics along the way! -Google Title: The Martian Director: Ridley Scott PG-13, Fantasy/ Science Fiction In The Martian, a team of astronauts accidentally leaves one of their teammates, Mark Watney (Matt Damon), on Mars after their mission there. He has to survive on his own until they figure out a way to bring him back down to Earth. He has to find a way to get more food, water, and also connect with his NASA team on Earth. Will his teammates find a way to save Mark? 7 7
1. Somewhere over the rainbow 2. X marks the spot 3. Put two and two together 4. Just right 5. I before E except after C 6. High Seas SPORTS REPORT: NHL HOCKEY By: Zach Webster The NHL season has been very exciting. Now that the playoffs are here let s take a look at who will be going to the playoffs. Eastern 1. Washington Capitals 2. New York Rangers 3. Florida Panthers 4. Pittsburgh Penguins 5. Tampa Bay Lightning 6. Boston Bruins 7. New York Islanders 8. Detroit Red Wings Western 1. Dallas Stars 2. St. Louis Blues 3. Los Angeles Kings 4. Chicago Blackhawks 5. Anaheim Ducks 6. San Jose Sharks 7. Nashville Predators 8. Colorado Avalanche Philadelphia Flyers New Jersey Devils Carolina Hurricanes In The Hunt Minnesota Wild Arizona Coyotes Calgary Flames Word Puzzle Answers