Spartan Insider Vol. 3 Issue: 2– January 2012
Ms. Zani’s Interview by Evan Maletta, Cassie Snay, and Jessica Rice
Staff: Sophie Lynch, Editor Brooklyn Anderson Kevin Alves Varsha Arokiadoss Zachary Boisvert Ethan Borjeson–Troupe James Cadotte Lucais Cannalonga Dan Costa Vinicios Cunha Justina Demetry Gianna Garille Kyle Gauthier Ava Lawyer Jake Lutton Evan Maietta Lexie Maietta Ashlee Morin Foram Patel Jessica Rice Jacob Robbins Matthew Robertson Kayte Rooney Cassie Snay Elizabeth Thanthavongsa Nathaniel Thompson Grace Turgeon Katarina Whitney Conner Young
Q.) Why did you become a health teacher? A.)I became a health teacher because I have always lived a healthy lifestyle, and I want to share that with other people. Q.) Why is health so important to you? A.) Taking care of your body and mind keeps you happy. Q.) What grade do you enjoy teaching the most? A.) 7th grade because of the topics they study. Q.)Do you think your students enjoy your class? A.) Yes, because there is a lot of laughing in my class.
Q.)What did you want to be when you grew up? A.)Either a horse trainer or an epidemidogist.
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Lego Man Mystery In the end of October, a 100-pound 8-foot tall Lego man washed up on the beaches of SARASOTA, Florida. Nobody knows where it came from, and the Lego land in Florida
Jake Lutton
says it is missing no Lego people for its grand opening. Sarasota says that they are going to adopt the man if nobody claims him. As of right now, he is being kept as lost and found
property for 90 days.
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The Sixth and Eighth Grade Reading Competition by Zachary Boisvert
Since the beginning of Term One, the sixth and eighth grade was in a reading competition. The teachers divide the number of pages read (by the end of the term) for each grade by the number of students. The sixth
grade read 24,921 pages, and the eighth grade read 41,793. In Mrs. O’Brien’s two classes, there are 42 students. In Mrs. Milliard’s three classes, there are 61 students. If you divide 24,921 from the sixth grade by 42 students it
Chuck Norris Jokes 1. Chuck Norris doesn’t breathe air, he holds air hostage. 2. When Chuck Norris was born, the only one who cried was the doctor. Never slap Chuck Norris. 3. If at first you don’t succeed, you are not Chuck Norris. 4. Chuck Norris kicked a horse in the face. Its de-
comes out to 593 pages per student. For the eighth grade, if you divide 41,793 by 81 students that comes out to 515.9 pages. The sixth grade won by 25.9 pages! The sixth grade beat the eighth grade in a reading competition!!!
by Conner Young
scendants are now known as giraffes. 5. Chuck Norris was an only child…eventually. 6. Chuck frequently donates blood...just not his own. 7. Nobody knows if Chuck Norris enjoys a good fight... he never had one. (Jokes are provided by poster available at Wal-Mart.)
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Video Game Review by Jacob Robbins
Hello-o-o-o-o-o-o and welcome to the 2nd issue of the video game review. This will be the only review of a game that is not an box360 game. This is the most popular PC
CRAFT!!! Minecraft was hosting an
cial creeper back-
event called Mine-
all, it was an-
con. It ended in October, but anyone who went got a generator code for a red creeper cape. Also it got a 1.0.0 update meaning it is
game ever to be
now an official game
downloaded. MINe-
They also got a spe-
pack. On top of it nounced at VGA, best PC game. If anyone doesn’t know, Elder scrolls V Skyrim is game of the year.
(no more beta).
Steve Jobs 1955-2011 by Kyle Gauthier Steve Jobs founded Apple Inc. http://epi He invented iPod, iPad, Mac
k.com/blog /tag/steve -jobs
system. Jobs died at the age of 54. He died on October 5, 2011. He died of pancreatic cancer.
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Apple inc.
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Together At Last… by Cassie Snay and Emily Fernandes Chapter 1 Princess Gwendolyn Mercia Rosalma Rainbowhopper was the daughter of King Dave XXIII. Little did she know, she has a twin sister who lives in the same village—only 10 miles from Gwen! Gwen was supposed to be elegant, gentle, and very ladylike, but that’s not what she wanted to be. She desperately wanted to be rough and tough with abs of steel. Gwen’s sister was named Cori. Cori had always wanted to be known as L. Keo Princess or a queen. She’s elegant, graceful, and gentle! There was a town hunk named Juan. Juan was dating Gwen. Juan was taking a stroll in the poorer side of the village when he spotted a fair maiden. She had long flowing blonde hair, dirty clothes, and a beautiful smile that complemented her sparkling eyes. Juan suddenly forgot about his beautiful princess girlfriend, Gwen, and said to Cori, “I don’t know you, but will you go to dinner with me?” TO BE CONTINUED…
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Jokes!!! by
Ethan Borjeson-Troupe
What’s the difference between a teacher and a train?……………………………….…. One says spit it out and the other says choo choo!
What do you get when you mix an owl and your brother?…………..…………………… A wise guy!
Why was the couch afraid of the rocking chair?………………………………...…………… Because it was armed!
What does the pink panther say when he steps on an ant?………….………….……… Dead ant dead ant dead ant dead ant dead ant! (The theme song….)
What dries while it gets wet?………………………………….………………………………….A towel!
What battle did King Louis die in?…………………………………………………….…..His last one!
Chuck Norris doesn’t get frost bite…………………………….……………………he bites frost!
What did the wall say to the other?…………………………………………………...……Nice coat!
What’s the best kind of pop?…………………………………………………………………..….Pop tarts!
What’s the one thing a guy would die for?…………………………………………..……Heaven!
An athlete gets athlete’s foot but what does an astronaut get?......................... Missile toe
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Going Home by Connor Stevens Do you like taking the bus? Do you like going to daycare? I asked 50 kids how they like to go home, and all of them said walking. However, is walking the safest? I held a vote on that, too, and it is not because you can get kidnapped. So from now on, go on a bus, be safe, and have fun. Cat Cat in my house on the mat upon a mouse into his mouth it went splat off to the vet to be deloused cat
My Fat Cat My cat is fat His belly I pat He’s a brat I said “scat” But he just sat What a dingbat
The Boy from France There once was a boy from France Who liked to wear crazy pants. He ate a strange pie, and then he died That was the boy from France. Poetry by Ava Lawyer
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6th Grade Spelling Bee by Zach Boisvert On October 25, 2011, a 6th Grade Spelling Bee was held from 6 P.M.- 8 P.M. The schools competing were Whitin, Miscoe Hill, and Hopedale. The beginning was rocky when Ryan Coyle from Miscoe had the word “rescue” and spelled it “r-e-s-q-u-e” and was eliminated. Then Zach Boisvert from Whitin turned it all around and spelled his word correctly. The top five students were Abby Smith from Whitin (1st), Marissa Luchina from Hopedale (2nd), Lu Wang from Miscoe (3rd), Zach Boisvert from Whitin (4th), and James Stark from Whitin (5th). Congratulations, Whitin!
by Jessica Rice and Cassie Snay
Winner: Miniature Dachshund! This miniature weighs in at a light on the lap 11 pounds (5Kg) or less. Bred to hunt smaller game, such as rabbits, these pint-sized versions could go into the smallest of tunnels to grab their prey. The poor rabbits don't know what they are in for. If a miniature dachshund is on your Christmas list, then expect to pay a little more. A true mini-dachshund is a little pricier and finding a reputable breeder is important to stay under the 11 pound weight limit. Taken from www.cute-dachsund-pictures.com