Issue #3

GOING GREEN!!!

by Natalie

 

Hi, This is Natalie! I usually do the Advice Column, but for this issue I have a very important thing to write about… going green!

 

Going green means that you do stuff to help the earth and environment. Now I know that everyone in Tinley Park has been recycling since last year, but that isn’t enough. The reason I am discussing this matter is because of global warming. I’m pretty sure that everyone has heard of it. Because of pollution to the land and atmosphere, the Earth is getting warmer and melting all the ice on it slowly. All of the animals that live on ice or in Arctic regions are losing their homes and their lives.

 

What simple things can you do to help the environment?

 

1. When you go grocery shopping, does the check out person ask you if you want paper or plastic bags? Most people say paper because they think that is the best choice. WRONG!!!!!! When you use paper bags, it takes 14,000,000 trees to make 10 billion paper bags. If you choose plastic, you don’t know that it takes 1,000 years for it to decompose, or fall apart. The correct answer is NEITHER! The absolute best thing is to bring your own canvas or organic material bag. That way you don’t use a lot of bags and can just reuse a couple bags. If they get dirty, you can wash them.

 

2. Only use the dish washer when it is completely full. If you only need to wash a few dishes, wash them by hand in the sink.

 

3. If you can, don’t use paper or plastic plates. Use glass or porcelain ones that can be washed and reused.

 

4. Just like in tip #3, try to use metal forks, spoons, and knives, instead of plastic ones.

 

5. Something really easy you can do is when using a sheet of paper, use both of the sides. Don’t start a new sheet until you have used both sides.

 

6. Try to buy things in recycled wrapping or packaging.

 

7. Another very simple thing is to cut down on using napkins. On average, a person uses 6 napkins a day. Try using only 2.

 

Thank you to those who try at least one of the things you could do to help the environment. To find out more tips, go to: www.changingthepresent.org

 

 

 

Hairspray

By Molly

 

Hi, I’m Molly. I am writing a movie review on one of my favorite movies, Hairspray. This movie is about a girl named Tracy who loves to dance. Her mom is a dry-clean lady and never leaves the house. Tracy and her best friend, Penny, love to watch a dance show called the Corney Collins Show. Tracy’s Dream is to be able to dance on that show with her crush, Link. Well, what do you know, one girl on the show has to move away, so Tracy has a chance to be on the show. She goes to the auditions, but the people don’t like her because she is heavy and believes in integration. She goes back to school and gets a detention for being tardy. In detention, she meets a lot of African American kids who are dancing. They teach her some dance moves.

 

Then, the next day for the second part of auditions, she did the moves that they taught her and she got on the show! Her parents were very excited for her. Within about a week or so, Mr. Pinky, the owner of a big fashion store, invited Tracy to be their spokesperson. In a couple of weeks, it was time for the Miss. Hairspray pageant and Tracy was not allowed to come because of a protest she was in for the African American people who where cut out of the show.

 

So, they all worked out a plan to break in. She got in and danced great she brought out little Li’nez (a sister of an African American boy Tracy met in detention). She danced and won! Whoever won the competition became the lead dancer on the show, so the show became officially integrated. Tracy was so happy. This movie has a lot of great actors and actresses such as:

 

• Nicki Blonski

• Amanda Bynes

• Zac Efron

 

 

 

Advice Column

by Natalie and Marissa

 

Question: I am born on Feb. 29^th, but since February only has 28 days does that mean my birthday doesn’t count?

 

Answer: That does not mean your birthday does not count. Because it is Leap Day, very few people celebrate the exact day, so you could celebrate it on March 1st. You will still have a birthday each year.

 

 

Question: My parents keep telling me to drink milk, but I do not like it. Why do I have to drink milk?

 

Answer: Well, if you don’t like white milk try chocolate milk or strawberry. It might taste a lot better and is still good for you. You need calcium that is found in milk to keep your bones strong. Then you will have healthier and stronger bones when you grow up.

 

 

Question: Can I wear my communion dress or flower girl dress to my cousin’s wedding, or would that be weird?

 

Answer: Why of course! It is never bad to be dressed up for a wedding! If you think it would be weird, then wear a different dress or a fancy skirt. If you prefer, you can also wear fancy pants.

 

 

Question: Why do I have to do chores if I do not get paid?

 

Answer: You have to do chores to help your parents. It is just a nice thing to do. Let’s say you were at school and someone picked up a book for you and then they said “Okay, where is my money? I want to be paid.” How would you feel or react? Do you think it is necessary to pay someone for being nice. Also, do you realize all the things that your parents do for you. You don’t pay them. It isn’t fair. Some people get an allowance, but they are just spoiled. You shouldn’t be like them. It is just a good thing to do to help your parents around the house.

 

Christmas

A comic by Reanna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alabama

by Lia

 

I’ve gone to Troy, Alabama, before to see my grandmother for a month. The population in Troy is 13,935. In Alabama, there are a lot of forests. Winter in Alabama is usually warm and the temperature is always in the 50’s and sometimes even into the 70’s. Alabama’s governor is Bob Riley.

 

My grandma lives on a farm and she has a lot of goats and cows. I got to see a cow auction with my grandpa while my grandma was at work. She said that you hunt for deer in winter and hogs in summer. This June I hope I can go again.

 

 

 

 

 

Monkeys

by Anthony

 

Monkeys are intelligent animals. Monkeys are good climbers. Some monkeys don’t have tails. One of the most important ways that monkeys communicate with one another is by sound.

 

 

Grooming is just another of the ways that monkeys communicate with each other. Monkeys hoot, howl, and clutch to pass on information. They also have very expressive faces. Now you now more about monkeys. I’ll see you in the next issue.

 

Photo is courtesy of Mape_s at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mape_s/333862845/

 

 

 

Brandon’s Baseball Team

by Brandon

 

I am writing about my baseball team. This year my baseball team went 42-20. That means my baseball team went 22 games above .500. I had 77 strike out’s. I had 0 homerun’s over the fence and 45 RBI’S. My baseball team had 2 double plays.

 

This year my baseball team can go to the Little League World Series. If you want to see a picture of the field I play at click here. If you want to play Major league baseball keep on practicing a lot!

 

 

 

More Jokes!

by Breanna

 

What do you get when you cross a parrot with a pig? A bird that hogs the conversation!

 

What do you call a fish owned by actor Dolph Lundgren? A Dolph fin

 

What do you call a dolphin that is red, white, and blue? A flag fin

 

What do you call a dog wearing a suit? A suiter dog

 

 

 

 

Aladdin Jr: A Memorial School Play

by Molly, Marissa, and Natalie

 

ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

 

Memorial School is performing the play Aladdin Jr. on April 24^th and 25^th at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, IL. These fifth graders are in the lead roles:

 

Aladdin- Marissa

Genie- Molly

Jasmine- Natalie

Sultan- Cameron

Jafar- Lindsay

Iago- Keaton

Razoul- Danny

Guard 1 – Garret

Guard 2- Zuri

Guard 3-Andrew

Magic Carpet- Gianna

Narrators- Sarah, Kortni, Alexis, Maria, and Brooke

 

 

 

Chirsta McAuliffe

by Morgan

 

This week I’m going to tell you a little about Chirsta McAuliffe. Christa was born on September, 2, 1948, in Boston Massachusets. Did you know that she was the first non-astronaut to go in space? Well, right after she and the six other astronauts launched on the Challenger spacecraft, it blew up. She and the six others were killed.

 

Have you ever heard of McAuliffe school in Tinley Park, Illinois? It was named after her. She was a 37-year-old high school teacher.

 

 

 

 

Polar Bears

by Lia

 

Polar bears are the biggest and strongest animal in the Arctic. Polar bears use seas as a feeding ground. Polar bears do not like to swim. They live in five countries, including U.S.A., Canada, Greenland, Russia, and Norway. Polar bears don’t have good eyesight, but they have a good sense of smell. They are very curious, and they stand on their hind legs when they sniff something to get a better scent.

 

 

 

Polar bears use a surprise attack to get food quickly. Polar bears eat seals, walruses, fish, narwhal cows, and Beluga. Polar bears live in the southern edge of the Arctic icecap. They are omnivores. A polar bear usually kills its prey by hitting and strangling it. A polar bear eats the seals skin and the internal organs, but not the meat.

 

 

A Polar Bear is the largest bear family. A female polar bear has 2 cubs, but sometime three. When cubs are born they are tiny. The mother can hide them between her front paws. They weigh less than a kilogram. The cubs are hairless, blind and deaf.

 

Photos are courtesy of Virdi at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rvirdi/60765756/ and Kuribo http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuribo/2113046468/