BARTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 11, ISSUE I DECEMBER 11, 2017 THE KITTEN CHRONICLE Red Ribbon Week Hovercraft Competition PAGE 1
BARTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 11, 2017 All-Region Choir MEET THE STUDENT BAYLEE JONES 8TH GRADE JOKES Why do the French like to eat snails so much? They can t stand fast food. Why is it a bad idea to insult an octopus? Because it is well armed. My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I threw a coconut at his face. What has four wheels and flies? A trash truck Why couldn t the bicycle stand up? Because it was two-tired What is your favorite thing to do during Christmas break? Go on vacation If your elective wasn t cheer, what would your choose? Yearbook What is your favorite brand of shoe? New Balances What is your favorite school subject? Math What is your favorite movie? Frozen What is your favorite activity at Barton? Cheer What is your favorite grade in school you have been through? Kindergarten SPORTS TALK- IF YOU COULD MEET ANY ATHLETE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY? Addison Lange 7th Grade Gabby Douglas, because she inspires me to do gymnastics. Eric Jennings 8th Grade Michael Jordan, because I want to be popular. Mrs. Martinez 8th English Michael Jordan, because he puts other players to shame. PAGE 2
BARTON JUNIOR HIGH DECEMBER 11, 2017 FUN FACTS A crocodile can t poke its tongue out. When hippos are upset, their sweat turns red. Mickey Mouse s name in Italian is Topolino. Bananas are curved because they grow toward the sun. King Henry VIII slept with a giant axe beside him. You cannot snore and dream at the same time. Meet the Student 7th Grade D.J. Shults What is your favorite thing about BJHS? Teachers What is your favorite sport? Football What is your favorite animal and why? A frog, because they are easy to catch. Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Humphreys What college do you want to go to? Yale What s your favorite holiday? Christmas What do you want to be when you grow up? Aerospace Engineer Mrs. McCloy 8th Grade Science Meet the Teacher Where did you go to college? SAU What is your favorite type of music? Country What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving because I enjoy being with family How long have you been teaching? 19 years What is your dream vacation? Hawaii What are your hobbies? Watching football, shopping, and spending time with my grandkids Do you have any pets? Yes, 2 dogs PAGE 3
BARTON JUNIOR HIGH DECEMBER 11, 2017 Chatterbox: What is your favorite season of the year and why? Miss G 7th Social Studies, MP3, and Cheer Spring, because everything is turning green and the flowers are blooming. Mary Kate Shepherd 7th Grade Winter, because of Christmas and my family comes to town. Melissa Gonzales 8th Grade Winter, because of Christmas and New Years STUDENT COUNCIL HOMECOMING DANCE Cheer Competitions PAGE 4
WHAT S GOING ON AROUND BJHS? MURPHY AWARD WINNERS NAMED Fractured Fairy Tales Story Time Football Season El Dorado School District October Teacher (Miss G) and Student of the Month (Brooke McCoy) Cross Country Pep Rallies FBLA Cybersecurity Trip to South ARK Avrey Davison Won 1st place in vocal singing and 2nd in overall talent at the Arkansas State Fair Veteran s Day Assembly
ROBOTICS COMPETITION Barton Junior High s competition robotics teams traveled to Bossier City on Saturday, November 4 to compete in the Cyber Innovation Center s Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit. They finished in 6th and 17th position out of 83 teams. They had to build and program a robot to complete tasks on a time limit in order to score points. Team members are Honor Cotton, Gabe Rosson, Zachary Blackwell, Eric Jennings, Brian Soto, Sophie Ruiz, Sarah Beeman,Madison Pierce, and Salvador Garza. Barton Gives Back MISS TER BJHS Barton students and teachers raised almost $900 to give to Mrs. Peterson (retired BJHS teacher) for her to use for her battle against breast cancer KITTEN CHRONICLE 2017-18 STAFF IMPORTANT DATES Semester Exams Students will attend from 8:00-11:30 on the 13th-15th Wednesday, December 13-1st and 2nd period Thursday, December 14th- 3rd and 4th period Friday, December 15th- 5th and 6th period Monday, December 18th-7th Period Tuesday, December 19th- Make-ups Students will be dismissed at 9:30 on the 18th December 20-January 2: Christmas Break January 3: Staff Development (No students) January 5: Report Cards January 15: MLK Day February 19: P/T Conferences March 19-23: Spring Break March 26: Report Cards Quote A river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence. -Jim Watkins