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VOLUME I, ISSUE 2
SAMUEL OGLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Peace, Love and Happy Valentine’s Day Did anyone else go to the Valentines dance? I know I did, and it was a blast! The dance was sponsored by Girls on Fire and Build to Man. The cause was to raise money for both clubs The original name for the dance is The Peace, Love and Happiness Dance. There were many things to do, but it’s not just my opinion that matters. Let’s hear what sixth grader Brianna Bolden has to say about her experience: TE: Did you like the food at the party? BB: It was amazing! I had three pieces of pizza. TE: How was the music at the party? BB: The music was really upbeat (even though I couldn’t dance in my dress).
There were a lot of students that attended the dance. Some danced, others stood and socialized. There were no decorations, but it was quickly ignored when the lights turned off and the music turned on. The music was fun and upbeat and when it came on, the dancing started. Shortly after, the music was switched, and two boys appeared on the stage. Their names were Jay and Daniel. The performance was an upbeat-rap number. I thought it was cool and well planned out. Afterwards, the food and drinks were set up. There was a long line for the food, but it was worth the wait. After about an hour, the food ran out, but it wasn’t too much of a problem because everyone still had fun. We spoke with Ms. Green, one of the advisors for the Girls of Fire Club, and
found out some more information about the dance: TE: How much money did you raise? DG: We raised approximately $850. We are planning an extravagant endof-the-year catered banquet in June…to celebrate the success of Girls on Fire and Build to Man. The main goal is to make it so that each member of the group will not have to pay the high ticket price of $25 per person. TE: Will the clubs sponsor another dance in the future? DG: We would love to sponsor another dance closer to the end of the year to continue our fundraising efforts toward being able to take the girls on cultured outings. TE: What made the dance such a success? DG: The dance was a success because of the enthusiasm of the students. -Tayler Evans
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Life Hacks and Fun Facts
Spring Breakers Spring break is a time for leisure, vacation, and taking her easy. But when you leave school for a week or ten days, you have to have some fun plans! For example,
On average, it takes 142.18 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop.
Newspaper Staff Spotlight
Mr.Greenidge went to the beach, to New York, and played golf. People who really hit it out of the
park were seventh
Name: Tayler Evans
grader, Zandria
Grade: Sixth
grader, Zubair
Tucksan, and sixth Salim. Zandria went
Hobbies: Singing and drawing
to China, and Zubair
Favorite Color: Pink
went to Africa. Some
Future Career: Fashion Designer
people stayed fairly
What’s your favorite part about being in the Newspaper Club? Being able to express my feelings through writing.
Eccles who spent
local, such as Mrs. some time in Ocean City, MD. Ms. Akinbulumo took
a trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Joshua Cardwell went to Busch Gardens. Staying in America, Ayen Marcelo visited Michigan and Illinois. I, for one, went to Virginia Beach for a week with fellow sixth grader, Breanne Keister. I also went to the circus with my grandmother. Regardless of how you spent your time off, I hope you returned to school well rested. -Meghan Rader
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Prince George’s County Softball Champs Softball is one of the many great sports. Many kids and adults play this sport, either for a league or hobby. Softball seasons are mostly in the Spring/Summer, but some teams play in the Fall. The lady Rams completed their 2015-16 season at the end of October with an undefeated record of 11-0. The team, led by captains, Emma Bastien, Emily Collins and Ally Miller, emerged as Prince George’s County Champions and won every game they played with good sportsmanship and cooperative skills. This was the first championship season for Ogle softball since 2010. I interviewed sixth grade second baseman, Katelyn McDermott, about the season: LA: Did you like the coach? KM: We had two coaches. We had Ms. Vane and Ms. Sturm. They were very supportive and helpful. We had a parent keep score. LA: Do you plan on doing this in the future? KM: Yes, I am playing this spring. I loved playing on the school team. Win or lose, it was fun! LA: Who is the best hitter on the team? KM: Taylor Ivey by far. Taylor plays on a travel team, so we had a huge advantage on the other teams. Her hits got her a double at least. LA: What was one of the hardest games played? KM: Our last game was the hardest. I don’t remember what school we played, but I do remember they spoke French. We won by three runs. That was probably our closest game. LA: What did you think of championships? Were you nervous? KM: I was nervous. About half the team was confident, and the other half was scared out of their minds. I was probably in the middle. Great Season Lady Rams. Hopefully you win again next year.
-Layla Abdus-Salaam
Samuel Ogle’s Amazing Art Department The artists of Samuel Ogle Middle School are a talented and hardworking bunch of students who have created a lot of artwork that has been carefully displayed in the hallways. The time and effort put into creating these works of art are relentless compared to the effort put into doing homework. Am I right, or am I right? But seriously, the artwork out there is amazing. Ms. Grayson really knows how to get her teach on, LOL. The art hanging throughout the school halls isn’t much different from the artwork of famous artists. With a little bit more confidence and practice, students could create an exact replica or even their own creations using their favorite artist’s form of art. You will see. They will make their mark on history. This year in Prince George’s County, Samuel Ogle artists have had their artwork displayed at the mall. This artwork was displayed through March 7th. I got to sit down with Ms. Grayson to discuss art. Here’s what she had to say: CS: Why did you become an artist, and if you weren’t an artist, what would you have become instead? PG: I became an artist because is a great way to express myself and my thoughts while experimenting with different materials. If I was not an artist, I would have become a Psychiatrist, an advertiser, Graphic designer, or a Museum decorator. I had many dreams as a child. CS: On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your art skills? PG: 7 CS: Who is your favorite artist? Mine is Leonardo Da Vinci. PG: Romare Bearden. Ms. Grayson is definitely modest. Even if art is not your favorite subject, you can learn a lot from her. -Cameren Sitney
I’m So Hungry Do you ever get hungry during class? Or do you ever wonder why we’re not allowed to eat in class? Snacks are actually important in kids’ nutrition. Snacks can play a important role in managing kids’ hunger and boosting nutrition. Did you know snacks can keep kids from getting so hungry that they become cranky? The best snacks are actually low in sugar, fat, and salt. Adults, you might want to pay attention. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods that contain protein and whole grains are the best decision to make when buying snacks at the grocery store. When kids eat snacks, they are actually able to focus more. You’re probably wondering why kids need snacks so much? Kids and children have smaller stomachs than adults and cannot necessarily eat enough to stay full in one meal or sitting. Kids should also snack every 3 to 4 hours. Snacking also helps learn healthy eating habits. Teachers, think about this, when kids are able to refuel throughout the day, they’re able to maintain energy and focus on academics. Here are some healthy snacks to think about eating: 1. Dill Pickle Cashews- switching from sweet to savory means less sugar. 2. Kettle Chips with Avocado Oil- avocado oil is a rich source of oleic acid which has been found to help the body eliminate infections. 3. Roasted Chickpeas- roasted chickpeas are a great source of protein. 4. Trail Mix 5. Dried Bananas 6. Apples with Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Balls -Lauryn Hall
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An Hour Of Code The Hour of Code is an attempt to teach people the basics of computer programming in 60 minutes. Code.org is a non-profit program that originated in 2013 and encourages increased participation by minorities in computer science. Their vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. President Obama became the first president to write a line of code. The President and Vice President joined middle-school students from New Jersey for a computer coding exercise. President Obama spoke about the importance of strengthening STEM education, especially for girls and students underrepresented in STEM fields: "Part of what we're realizing is that we're starting too late when it comes to making sure that our young people are familiar with not just how to play a videogame, but how to create a video game.” When asked about his opinion on the Hour of Code, technology teacher, Mr. Millogo, said, “My hope is that the Hour of Code will become a tradition at Samuel Ogle Middle School. As the technology teacher, I have an understanding of the fact that coding is becoming the next universal language. I included coding as part of technology education regular curriculum. Because of this, the Hour of Code is something every student in technology class takes for grades.” The Hour of Code done school wide, was supported by Ms. Spencer, the school IT technician, and most importantly by Mrs. Marshall, the school Principal. Mr. Millogo said, “I had the opportunity to talk about the Hour of Code at the school Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meeting and got its support on the benefit of organizing such an event. Of course, for the Hour of Code to be as successful as it was, a lot of teachers gave me ideas on how to promote it and how to decorate the school environment.” Mr. Millogo also stated, “The impact of the Hour of code was believable: teachers have testified seeing a level of engagement and interest of students in classroom activities as they have never witnessed before. There were fewer trips to the bathroom, students were collaborating at a very high level. They basically took control of their learning.” When asked about the lasting benefits of the Hour of Code, Ms. Millogo commented that it “highlighted to students that computer science, STEM Education, was important and that it is something they could do. I now see more students coding for fun than I had before the Hour of Code.” As Mr. Evan Jones from Accenture Federal Services, the school guest speaker during the Hour of Code, stated, “The future of technology is in the hands of those with coding skills. Knowing this fact, why shouldn't a school promote coding? The Hour of Code is certainly one way to do so.” Thanks to Mr. Millogo for organizing the Hour of Code.
-Sydney Washington
