Festivities excite in Key Largo

FALL FESTIVITIES

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From face painting and pumpkins to bounce houses and pies, fall festivities were in full swing at Ocean Studies Charter School in Key Largo on Oct. 9. Parents and teachers organized a fun-filled event for students and their families to enjoy. Car trunks were decorated in Halloween and fall themes, and some even had games for children to enjoy. A dunk tank allowed students to dunk their teachers, while judges dipped into desserts to crown the best pie. “This turned out better than we thought,” said Saida Cruz, parent of three and president of the school’s parent-teacher association. “We definitely will do this again next year.” — Weekly staff report

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1. Natalka Whitehouse and her son Chase Whitehouse stand in front of their spacethemed trunk.

2. A student throws a ball toward the target in an attempt to dunk teacher Chandler Day.

3. Saida Cruz, parent teacher association president, with children Estelita, Violetta and Lieneh.

4. Ocean Studies teacher Sabrah Witkamp paints the face of a student during the fall festival.

OLIVIA ZISCHKA

SEVENTH GRADE

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Treasure Village Montessori faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and TVM for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Sea Dragon” pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

What is something most people

don’t know about you? Something most people don’t know about me is that I have a brother. He’s 23 and his name is Zane. And I also have a sister. She’s 19 and her name is Abby.

Who is your all-time favorite

teacher and why? My all-time favorite teacher is Mrs. Linda because she has genuinely made teaching fun for me and I enjoy her teaching technique.

What is your favorite subject

and why? My favorite subject is definitely language arts because I’ll use it in my everyday life, and my teacher makes it fun for me.

What organizations are you in-

volved with at TVM? I’m involved in NJHS and volleyball at TVM.

What is the best rule at your

school? The best rule at school is the usual ones that say that we have to respect one another.

What’s your favorite food for

lunch? My favorite food for lunch is yogurt.

What do you want to be when

you grow up and why? I would like to be a psychiatrist when I grow up because I would like to understand the human brain and mind more.

What do you hope to be remem-

bered for at TVM? I hope to be remembered as the unproblematic one. Although I think I would also like to be remembered for my spot on the volleyball team.

What is one favorite way to

spend your spare time? My favorite way to spend my spare time is to practice volleyball or do archery with music.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home in the future?

Why or why not? No, the Keys will not be my permanent home in the future, and this is because if and/ or when I finish college I would like to travel and experience life.