New Experiences : Don’t Be Afraid By: Aaniya Howell (8) Starting middle school can be a really scary experience for some kids.The transition from elementary to middle school could bring major changes from what kids going to middle school can find a bit intimidating. Some examples could be a larger school environment which leads to…Continue Reading New Experiences : Don’t Be Afraid
Just Spike It!
Just Spike It! – Volleyball Update By: Bianca Hinojosa (8) The pass shanks all the way to the end line! The setter runs to go get it, and she gets it up! The hitter SLAMS the ball down! “J, M, S!”, the crowd goes wild. Everyone cheers in sync while they’re getting ready to serve…Continue Reading Just Spike It!
2024 Literary Magazine
2024 Literary Magazine Each year, Journalism takes the last month of the year to focus on their creative side. Students are able to choose either a poem, short story, or an illustration. Students then have peer construction, teacher conferences, edits, and revisions to make on their piece. They are collected and published into our annual…Continue Reading 2024 Literary Magazine
#FunFeatureFriday- Muhammad
#FunFeatureFriday- Self Published Author- Muhammad Julius Smith (8) 8th Grader, Muhammad, self published his first book this year! I think it’s safe to say that he enjoys writing. Muhammad’s book Just Rewind, is about a boy, Denver, who travels back to save his friend’s mom. However, with time travel, there are always consequences and Denver…Continue Reading #FunFeatureFriday- Muhammad
#FunFeatureFriday- Dominic Delgado
Dominic Delgado- Teen of Impact Julius Smith (7) Dom, one of our 7th graders, started fundraising the entire month of February for the American Heart Association. He started participating in this fundraiser because he has a cousin with heart issues. Being close to his cousin, he wanted to help in some way, so he signed…Continue Reading #FunFeatureFriday- Dominic Delgado
#FunFeatureFriday- Jaden Vasquez
Boxing Champion- Jaden Vasquez Julius Smith (7) Jaden has been boxing for 7 years. That means that he has been boxing since he was 6 years old. Can you imagine? 6 year old boxing? The main reason he began boxing is for self defense, but he continued it because he wants to be great. He’s…Continue Reading #FunFeatureFriday- Jaden Vasquez
April Autism Awareness Month
April Autism Awareness Month Jasmin Fitzpatrick (8) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Just like anything, there is a wide range of behaviors and interactions that affect people with ASD. April celebrates Autism Awareness to bring attention to the disorder, as well as, clear up common misconceptions….Continue Reading April Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month Jazmine Luna (8) Did you know that April is child abuse prevention month? Yes, it’s sad that we even have a month to educate and teach people the signs to watch for child abuse, but this is the reality of the world we live in. April is an important time…Continue Reading National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Social Media- The Reality Behind the Screen
The Reality Behind the Screen Madison Garcia (8) Have you ever felt sad because you saw someone doing things that you wished you could do? Felt annoyed that they seem so happy on the screen on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube? Well, you might see the good on the screen of your favorite Tiktoker or Youtuber,…Continue Reading Social Media- The Reality Behind the Screen
¡Viva la Fiesta!
¡Viva la Fiesta! Olivia Fernandez (7) Bring out your flower hats, it’s fiesta once again! Fiesta Origins No time for siesta time to fiesta! With fiesta here let’s talk about the origins of the first fiesta! The origins go way back to 1891,when a group of women from elite San Antonio society bedecked themselves and…Continue Reading ¡Viva la Fiesta!