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!
The Eclipse
Hide and Seek Gianna Marques-Ozuniga (8) The moon takes approximately a month or 27 days to orbit around the earth once. It takes 365 days for the earth to orbit the sun. On the rare occasion that the moon and the sun line up perfectly, blocking the light from the sun to reach earth is…Continue Reading The Eclipse
Spring Forward…Fall Behind
Spring Forward…Fall Behind Olivia Fernandez (7) What is daylight savings? Daylight savings began in the 1970’s. America was in the midst of an energy crisis. Due to the crisis congress had passed a law to make daylight savings permanent each year. But only for two years but then eventually it just stuck with America. The…Continue Reading Spring Forward…Fall Behind
St. Patrick’s Day- What is that?
St. Patrick’s Day- What is that? Izabella Galvan (8) St. Patrick’s day is a Christian holiday celebrated every March 17th. “Over half of Americans planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, with 79% of those celebrating wearing green” states https://gitnux.org/. It’s a widely known holiday as St. Patrick’s day is celebrated all around the…Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day- What is that?
Learn the Heart
Learn the Heart Olivia Fernandez (7) What is American Heart Month? American heart month is a month to take in and look into the importance of your heart health. Adding healthy routines to your lifestyle. Who created American Heart Month? In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation declaring February American Heart Month….Continue Reading Learn the Heart
How Did Valentine’s Day Begin?
How Did Valentine’s Day Begin? Madison Garcia (8) Have you wondered how Valentine’s Day began? Wondered where all the sweetheart candies came from? Well, many people have wondered how Valentine’s Day became a thing and why it is celebrated in February. What is Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated for lovers…Continue Reading How Did Valentine’s Day Begin?
Color Coded
Andrea Gomez (7th) Have you ever noticed that as soon as the stores clear out their Christmas décor, it seems like some fairy came in and threw up all the pink and red valentines cards, candy, and flowers? Have you ever wondered why pink and red are the colors that represent Valentine’s Day? What is…Continue Reading Color Coded
Who is Cupid?
By: Izabella Galvan (7th) Have you ever wondered who cupid is, what his origins are, and if people celebrated valentine’s day back then? You’re not alone with wondering this! Let’s discuss who the valentine mascot really is. Modern Cupid Modern Cupid is known far and wide, he’s a little baby with wings and a bow…Continue Reading Who is Cupid?