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A Farewell to Northside Blodgett
Special points of
interest:
Major Haners Visit
Language A: Omni-
vores Dilemma
Reflections
Reflections of ATB
Experience
Journalism
Maze
Summer
Special People With
Cancer
Summer Vacation
Rhubarb Cake
Summer Word Search
Family Consumer Sci-
ence
Library & Information
Skills
New School Infor-
mation
Comparison of NBS
Then and Now
Northsides Got Talent
Road Trip Games
10 Fun Places to Go
Over the Summer
ATB Staff
Shout-out to Student
Council
Summer Recipe
Around the BlockVolume 16 Issue 4
June 2014
The time has come. Northside Blodgett, has reached its expiration date, and will
no longer be a middle school or any school at all. So before we say goodbye to
Northside Blodgett, lets recap on its wonderful history.
Northside Blodgett officially opened on November 1 st 1927, as a high
school in District 13. The school is named after the then superintendent, A.M.
Blodgett. The school that we see today is nothing like the one from back then,
with many changes to come. Northside would continue to be a high school until
1967, when it would then become a middle school in the Corning-Painted Post
School District. The school has operated as a middle school up until this school
year, as it will be closing.
The building we see today and the one we know as Northside Blodgett is
very different from the one built in 1926. For example, the Small Auditorium had
never existed before the transition; instead, it was something much different. An
article from a 1927 edition of The Evening Leader stated that renovations would
be inevitable for the building. The previous auditorium was a wondrous structure,
with beautiful wood paneling. That wood paneling and that magnificent room, no
longer exist, due to upgrades renovations. But thats only the tip of the pyramid,
with many other rooms renovated, downsized, or improved for the educational
needs of that time. But all for the better, as without these renovations, Northside
would be cramped and school life would be different. So once again, all for thebetter.
Now that brings us to the present day Northside Blodgett, and the 2013-
2014 school year, which began on September 4 th2013, a Wednesday. This year
has been probably one of the most unique ones in Northsides long history. A
large part thanks to Northsides final year. This year, we have had some awesome
spirit days, such as Mustache Monday, and some of the regulars, such as Hat Day.
Student Council was able to donate a lot of money, to a lot of charities. There
have also been some awesome events, such as the Staff and Student Basketball
game, and there are sure to be more great events to come to complete our final
year.
And now, Northside Blodgett School has reached the time, when it is nolonger able to provide the needed educational experience for the students that
occupy it. So now, lets say goodbye. As we all know, Northside has given us some
of the best of times, and some of our fondest memories. From starting out as a
high school, somewhere else in the area, to moving into the building we now oc-
cupy, to a middle school that we all will miss, Northside Blodgett has come a long
way on its journey to the end. So now, the time has come to, say Go Tigers! one
last time, and say goodbye to the school that we all love, cherish, and will miss.
Goodbye Northside Blodgett.
By: Otto Sutton
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Major Haners Visit
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Written with information from a guest appearance and biography by a
family member.
Currently in Humanities, the 8thgrade is learning about World
War II. To go along with the unit, our teacher invited the retired Major William E. Haner to tell us
about his experiences.
Major Haner was born in Minnesota in 1926, and at age two, his family relocated to North-
ern Pennsylvania to begin their successful dairy farm. By age ten, the Major had his own team of
horses to plow his familys fields. Once he turned eighteen, he was eligible for the draft, and official-
ly joined on August 19, 1944. Major Haner completed his basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida,
which took sixteen weeks. He started his military career as a Private and became a machine gunner
in the 26thDivision. He went to New York City, where 13,000-15,000 soldiers were assigned for a
transfer to Europe. The entire trip took six days by ship. One night, they could sleep in the cabin,
and on other days, they took turns sleeping on deck. The ship had to land in Scotland, as it was too
large for any ports in England, and afterwards, the soldiers took a train to England, and crossed the
English Channel to France. Just after their arrival, the United States Army defeated Germany. Major
Haner was posted on checkpoint, as his division moved towards Germany. After passing the river
near Frankfurt, France, his unit was supposed to attack a small town. At this point, the United StatesArmy was in Germany to try and keep control of the country. While the Major was on the jeep,
some people began to shoot at his unit, and while ducking his hand was shot. He spent the next thir-
ty days in a hospital in Paris. After the war was over, he was transferred to a new division, one that
would remain behind, and was one of the last to go back to America. This happened because he
had only been overseas for a short time, he was young, and he did not have a family of his own. He
became a military policeman, and eventually became promoted to corporal status. After his required
years of service were over, Major Haner reenlisted, because he liked the army, and his family no
longer had a farm. He was assigned to military police school in Georgia, and continued on to be-
come a first lieutenant, and then a Captain, when he went back to Germany on a peacetime mission.
Major Haner was married, and he took his wife with him on his next military tour, they lived in Ger-many for a while as he was in charge of plans and training for one battalion. After serving in World
War II and the Korean War, he retired having completed twenty years of service in the army. Once
he settled down again, Major Haner went to Mansfield University and received his Bachelors De-
gree in Education, and a Masters Degree from Elmira College. He became a history teacher at
Broadway Jr. High in Elmira, and went on to become the Dean of Students. Now, he lives in the
Horseheads area along with his family.
By: Divya Krishakuar
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At the beginning of the fourth marking period students started a new
book in their 8th grade Language A classes. The new book is called The
Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan. One of the main ideas of this
book is to expose the secrets that are in the food that you eat. The Omni-
vores Dilemma is broken down into different food chains which are In-
dustrial, Industrial Organic, Local Sustainable, and Hunter- Gatherer. As
we continue reading we are finding out the secrets of the food in these categories.
Michael Pollan starts out with an introduction that tells us about the age old problem called
the Omnivores Dilemma. The Omnivore Dilemma is that as humans we have the option to eat any-thing that we desire. However, the problem is how can we be sure that what we are eating will be
good for us? After explaining the Omnivores Dilemma Michael explains that he has made it his goal
to find out about the food we eat. Then, we learn about the Industrial food chain. The Industrial
food first starts out in large crops but then goes to the store or most of the time to fast- food places
like McDonalds. Most of the time the only crop that is grown for the Industrial food chain is corn
which has become the 1stmajor crop in the US. As we continued reading we learned that corn can
be found in almost everything, like French fries, meat, and soda. In fact, people have started making
hybrid and Genetically Modified Corn (GMO). The purpose of this is to make the best possible
corn by mixing different genes. However, when genes are mixed they arent from other corn plants,
in fact, some even come from bacteria. The Industrial farms are normally very large and are run off of
fossil fuels. Along with modified corn these farms also use harmful chemicals and pesticides. Overuse
of chemicals and pesticides can start hurting the Earth. After learning about crops from the Industri-
al farms we then moved onto cattle feedlots from the Industrial food chain. The feedlots we learned
about gave us a lot of information about the cattles lives before they get put on our plate. For exam-
ple we learned that cattle are fed corn instead of eating grass. Another thing we were informed of is
that are the feedlots there is a lot of waste and the waste all contributes to bacteria. We have recently
started the next food chain which is the Industrial Organic. So far we understand that is a little bit
better for you and the environment. This is because of its limited use of chemical fertilizers. Howev-
er, it still has industry in it because even though it is organic the food still gets processed.In conclusion, by reading the Omnivores Dilemma we have received a better understanding of
our food and where it comes from. The Omnivores Dilemma is a very interesting book that is broken
down into Industrial, Industrial Organic, Local Sustainable, and Hunter-Gatherer. As we have start-
ed to move through the different chains we have inferred the food will get better and healthier as we
move on. What do you think?
Language A: Omnivores Dilemma
By Mackensie Galusha
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Reflections By: Lizzie Hogrefe
Just how artistic are you? Its a question asked of manyevery participant ofReflections, in fact. Reflections is a PTA-run contest that is held every year that re-
volves around a central theme, such as Diversity or Magic of a Moment. You can
enter a piece of art as a submission in different methods, such as a music composition or writing
piece. Reflections is about bringing out the inner artist in every student, and this year Northside had
two students recognized for an award at the Region level: Julia Meteer, Lizzie Hogrefe, Debbie Cole
and Mackensie Galusha. The levels of Reflections are: School, District, Region, State, and National.
Reflections overall is a great contest, as it brings out every entrants artistic ability and compet-
itive nature. It is an annual contest, held every year by PTAs across the country. If you get a stateaward, there are conventions where the artwork is displayed; last years New York convention was
held in Saratoga Springs.
I encourage you to participate in Reflections; it is overall very fun and I believe can help
many students realize how important art is and how it can be represented in many, many forms. Art
is everywhere, and Reflections exists to represent that fact and make sure everyone knows that every-
thing can be interpreted positively.
I have participated in Around The Block since 6 thgrade. The reason I joined Around The Block was
to experience something new and become more involved in Northside Blodgett. With every meeting
that I have been to, I have developed certain skills that benefit me. The most important skill that I
improved on is writing. Without Around The Block, I would not able to construct a paper or an es-
say the way I do today. Writing in an environment where there is no grade and being able to com-
municate to the school and community on topic that you have interest in sharing is a pleasant expe-
rience. From doing this process multiple time over the years, I have discovered my personal writingstyle and new interests. This after-school club really enables one to improve his/her writing in terms
of structure, content, vocabulary, etc. Besides writing, it was a relaxed environment where you are
able to socialize while being productive in creating articles. Around The Block was that break away
from the busy and sometimes stressful school day. It was a time to reflect on what happened during
the day and my personal self. It served as a personal gauge of what progress I have made in Around
The Block, school, and outside of school. I hope to see a future club like this in the new middle
school and the new high school that will provide this engaging experience.
Reflection of the Around The Block Experience By Irfaan Khan
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Journalism By: Irfaan KhanAs this is the last year of Northside Blodgett and the final issue of Around The Block, it may
intrigue the minds of those who are in interested in writing and in journalism. How is the work that we
do here reflect how an actual newspaper is produced? Are there any parallels between Around The
Block and the real world of journalism? How is journalism beneficial and how is it applied to other as-
pects of life? The whole field of journalism is vast and is full of many possibilities for those who are in-
terested in writing and communications.
What is journalism?
Journalism is the reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting of news. It covers a
wide variety of jobs such in reporting, broadcasting, public relations, and other professions. Here at
Around The Block, news is presented through a newspaper. Students brainstorm topic ideas for articles
and begin typing. These topic ideas have to be connected to Northside Blodgett and be positive. There
are two main types of articles that are published in the article: retell and research-based. In some cases,
there are articles about upcoming events. It does not happen often, but those articles have been pub-
lished before. Retell articles are articles that are generally about an event that has happened at
Northside Blodgett or is related to Northside Blodgett. Examples of these include the band/chorus
concerts, classes, student-council events, etc. Research based articles involve researching a topic about
or relating to Northside in some way. There can be articles that can be that involve features of both
types as well. After articles are typed and proofread, they are then checked by an editor. Once all arti-
cles are submitted and checked, they are ready to be published in a newspaper. There are four issues
per year, one for each marking period. Along with Around The Block, there is WNBS Live which is the
morning announcements show during homeroom. Normally, WNBS Live is viewed online on the com-
puter which is usually connected to the Smartboard, but sometimes may be broadcasted over the speak-
er. In the real world of journalism, news can be presented in many ways. News stories and reports canbe shared by newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, online websites, and others. Usually, news can be pre-
sented orally or through the written word. The rate of which news is shared can vary. News programs
on the radio and TV may have a daily schedule while articles on websites may be posted more or less
frequently.
What qualities does a successful journalist have?
If you are thinking about journalism as a possible career path that you want to take in the fu-
ture, you may want to consider yourself and see if they fit in with the qualities that a successful journal-
ist has. An important quality that a journalist has is honesty. This is essential to have as the stories and
news that you share to an audience must be true. Making sure that your information comes from trust-
ed sources and checking that information is not biased is crucial. This is the best way to avoid errorsand confusion for those who receive the news. Along with honesty, having respect as a journalist is im-
portant. This means understanding that the content that you published or presented may negatively
affect other individuals. It is also critical to refrain from sensationalizing content. Being independent as
a journalist is very crucial. Having your information clear of biased content is essential. Also, it is practi-
cal for a journalist to not accept gifts or money from organizations and to maintain credibility. Im-
portantly, being accountable is a good quality to have as a journalist. This means that you encourage
open discussion regarding a topic, clarify information, and own up to mistake. These are the main
qualities that may be considered in the hopes of becoming a journalist. Continued on next page..
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Characteristics of Journalism:
With the qualities of a journalist, the field of journalism itself has a shared list of characteris-
tics. As journalism has evolved through many years, the media that is used with journalism has
changed. There is still the traditional newspaper that is applicable in todays society. With the multipleforms of media that people use today, news can be spread quickly through websites, podcasts, and
online publications. This is a characteristic that will continue to evolve as our technology advances.
Another shared characteristic of journalism is bravery in the sense that reporters are able to present
their news without being afraid or shy. Besides, certain current events may be extreme and reporters
have to be able to gather their information despite the situation. Journalism also requires moral ethics,
meaning that all information presented is credible and is true. If a journalist makes an unethical
choice, his or her career may be at risk. Along with these characteristics, journalism is continuous.
New information is always being revealed to previously stated topics and new stories will rise up. The
job of the reporter or author is to keep up with the news and share it to an audience. With all of these
characteristics in mind, it will help one who aspires to be in the journalism field become successful.Forms of Presentation:
The field of journalism has a vast variety of jobs. In print journalism, a person with a degree in
journalism can be an author for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, private publications, online news
pages, etc. In a news article, it may include retellings of events and quotes of people involved in those
events for creating interest and having validity. Often, there is an editorial process which involves
proofreading, analyzing, and interpreting articles to be submitted. Those who are interested in broad-
cast journalism may want to become a radio journalist or a television journalist. For radio journalists,
this involves presenting stories and interviewing others. Background audio may also be part of the ra-
dio journalists job to find and record for characterizing news stories. Television journalists rely on vis-
ual information to aid in describing news stories. This includes statistics in the forms of charts and
graphs. They may have on-camera interviews with people involved in the news stories. Both radio jour-
nalists and television are working on a strict schedule. In online journalism, stories can be posted on
numerous news websites by ordinary people. The rising of blogs (web-logs) is also been a part of online
journalism. Blogs commonly contain user-generated content that is shared to the public. Online jour-
nalism is considered to be an extension to print journalism and broadcast journalism.
Varieties of Journalism:
There many different topics covered in the field of journalism. Those who want to specialize in
covering certain news stories can work in particular varieties of journalism. The most common is fea-
ture journalism. This may involve uncovering stories and sharing them in newspapers. These may be
local or national stories. Often, journalists have to accurately find and report facts of a story along with
supporting visuals such as a picture or graph. It is important to capture the readers attention by hav-
ing a hook in the beginning of a news story and also being true to the story. This type of journalism
involves focus in all stages of creating a feature. Besides feature journalism, there is also business jour-
nalism which involves tracking, recording, analyzing, and interpreting economic changes. Stories re-
garding personal finance, business at local markets, and performance of small and big companies are
covered in business journalism.
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The Wall Street Journalwould be an example of business journalism. Another variety of journalism is
sports journalism which covers sports news and athletic competition. This may involve reporting high-
lights and statistics of a sports event. Sports journalism is commonly covered in newspapers, magazines,
the radio, and television news broadcasts. As sports is part of the culture in the United States, sports
journalism may contain more varied opinions than in other varieties of journalism. Science journalism
has become increasingly popular in recent years as scientists continue to make new discoveries with ad-
vancing technology. These discoveries are then reported and are backed up factual evidence. Science
journalism also may cover disputes in the scientific community. It is important that these types of re-
ports are comprehendible to the general audience to grab their interest. Another variety of journalism
that is not as common is investigative journalism. This involves informing the reader about issues like
illegal behavior in individuals, groups, businesses, and government agencies. Govern This is one of
more the difficult types of journalism as it requires extensive research, time, and energy to verify all in-
formation. Finally, there is "celebrity or "people" journalism. This involves focusing on stories on the
lives of famous people including actors, musical artists, models, and others in the entertainment indus-try. Most of this takes place on many television programs and online. There are many varieties of jour-
nalism, but these are some of those varieties that are most common in the field journalism.
Benefits of Journalism:
If you have interest in journalism or ever wondered about the good in journalism, there are
many benefits in working in this field. One major benefit is that communication skills will be im-
proved. When writing an article or doing a live broadcast, you are sharing stories or reports to an audi-
ence. Delivering a successful report involves communication with others such as co-workers and inter-
views with people. As communication is enforced in this field , you may have travel overseas depend-
ing on your position to get the full experience when giving a report. Traveling also makes you appreci-
ate different culture and learn more about different parts of the world. It allows people to be moreopen with others. Along with the facts and evidence, you are able to express your opinion in certain
types of journalism. Expressing one's personal views about a common issue or idea can contribute to
fixing that issue or promoting that idea. Having some basic skills in the field of journalism can help
you get a job in other related fields like marketing and public relations. One of the main benefits is
learning about stories and having the experience to share it with others. In general, journalism broad-
ens a person's sense of the world.
What does this lead to?
As this is the last issue of Around The Block, getting a general understanding of what we do
here at Around The Block and what journalism holds in the real world would be appropriate. The abil-
ity to choose a topic and share it to a group of people is a positive experience. Though journalism maynot be your interest, it might be a good idea to remember some of the facts you learned. Many of us
aspire to be something when we grow up. In the real world, there are so many opportunities that we
can take based on our strengths. While we continue our lives in school and everywhere else, it is great
idea to take chances and try something new. Trying different hobbies and discovering interests can in-
spire someone. While we enter the new middle school and the new high school, think about the op-
portunities that are out there. It is okay to try something new as it will allow us to experience more.
Joining clubs and other activities in school or in your community can help accomplish that. The mem-
ories of Northside Blodgett will be cherished as a new chapter is just beginning.
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Start
Finish
By: Gavin Corey
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Water balloons on a trampoline
Walk on the boardwalk and listen to the them
creak
Watch the sunset at the beach
See a movie at a drive-in
Ride a roller coaster
Pick peaches, apples and berries at a farm
Go camping
Blow Bubbles
Eat Ice Cream
Hang out with friends
Have a barbecue
Climb a lighthouse
Take a nap in a hammock
Toss a Frisbee
Get caught in a summer rainstorm
Go to the BeachRide a bike
Watch an outdoor concert laying on a blanket in
the grass
Have breakfast for dinner
Win a prize at a fair
Eat a slice of juicy watermelon
Walk barefoot in the grass
Have a bonfire at the beach
Eat corn on the cob
Pick wildflowers
Find a sharks tooth and a sandollar
Build a sandcastle at the beach
Stargaze while lying in the grass
Go to a baseball game
Sip a sweating glass of iced tea
Play miniature golf
Swim in a lake
See a summer blockbuster
Feel the sun on your back
Sit on a porch swing
Buy fresh produce at the farmers market
Catch fireflies at night
Go fishing
Watch the sun set from a beach
Make lemonade from scratch
Play hopscotch, tag or one of your favorite child-
hood games
Dangle your feet off the dock
Walk barefoot in the grass
Go for a hike
Smell freshly-cut grass
Have a picnic in the parkEat a whole lobster with your hands
See an ocean liner in the distance at the beach
Play tennis
Sleep with the windows open
Eat a soft-serve vanilla ice cream cone with vanil-
la sprinkles
Go canoeing or kayaking
Make a summer playlist
Roast marshmallows over a fire and make
smores
Collect seashells at the beach
Roll up your pants and go wading
Buy a Creamsicle
Sleep in a tent
By: Claire Mason and Emily CurreriClaire and Emily
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Several people have either graced this earth or are still here teaching us how to
live and whats truly important, which they have been able to find during their
struggles with cancer. Here are a few people that have truly dedicated their lives
to showing us the proper way- intentionally or not. Rule no. 1: Be grateful for what you have.
TALIA JOY CASTELLANO was an aspiring makeup artist with her future stolen by neuro-
blastoma and pre-leukemia. She had hugely popular Twitter and Instagram pages about her
amazingly chic and talented makeup tips, When her cancer became life-threatening, she de-nied a risky bone marrow transplant and went home to enjoy her last week with her family.
In her last few days, she was able to create a bucket list of 78 things she wanted to do before
she died. This list can be easily found by Googling Talias bucket list, and many people are
executing the things on the bucket list to keep her legacy alive.
Talia and her sister were able to begin her own clothing line, The Bald Chick Collection,
before she died.
ELLA GENTRY- One of the most inspiring fighters in history. Ella is 8 years old, already
with a tracheotomy and fighting throat cancer. She currently resides in Hawaii and spends
much of her time at the Kapiolani Medical Center. She needs a tracheotomy to stay alive,
and she routinely fights coughing up blood through the necessary hole in her throat and ra-
diation treatments. Yet she continues to push through each day and she visits home as much
as she physically can, although her outlooks are not optimistic. She loves using her dads
shave ice machine and just being able to be at home. Lets all remember Ella when we feel we
our lives are going downhill, and remember that if this girl can keep fighting through radia-
tion and a hole in her throat at 8 years old, you can get through whatevers going on, too.
____ ____-Who do you know whos fighting cancer? Take some time to appreciate them to-
day, whether you know them, dont, or just take a moment to remember those that have
died in the pursuit of showing us how to livecorrectly.
SPECIAL PEOPLE WITH CANCER
by: Lizzie Hogrefe
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Do you ever wonder what to do on your summer vacation? Do you ever won-
der what others do on their vacation? For some kids summer its just a relax-
ing few months, for others it is a vacation that seems never-ending. Here is a
survey of what others do in the summer or what they are planning to do.
How is your summer Vacation Spent?
How do you spend your summer vacation? Here are the results!
Have fun on your summer vacation!
By: Jayla Skeete
Summer Vacation
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Rhubarb Cake By: Jayla Skeete
Are you looking for a sweet mouthwatering recipe that will make you want to
come for more? Than this was meant for you! You have got to try this delicious
rhubarb cake!!
Ingredients: cup of butter or cup of margarine1 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup of sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups of all- purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
Toppings: cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all- purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Cream butter and sugar together in mixing bowl.
Beat the eggs in one at a time.
Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
Mix flour and baking soda together and fold into batter.
Stir in the rhubarb.
Turn into greased 9 by 13 inch pan.
Toppings: Mix all the ingredients together until they are
crumbly.
Sprinkle over top.Bake for 30-40 minutes until done.
6thgrade Spring Concert
This year, the 6thgrade Spring Concert was on June 10th. This con-
cert was also the last 6th grade concert of Northside Blodgett. The spring
concert consisted of the 6thgrade Band and Chorus. As like previous con-
certs, the band went first, and then followed by the chorus. The chorus sangWill There Really be a Morning?, El Vito, Ghost Ship, Interjections, and Roar, featur-
ing the students that was in All-County Chorus. The band played Juba, Kitsune: The Fox Spir-
its, Brass in the Basement, and Ghost Riders. The concert played wonderfully, and would
not have been possible without Mrs. Bryson, Mr. Ellison, and the support of the performers par-
ents for supporting their children for making the 6thgrade Spring Concert a success. Thank You!
By: Ethan Kang
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P G B E A C H H O V N
O I A L O O H C S O N
O A V Q Y Q L U X A N
L O U T V T R A V E L
X S U N G L A S S E S
C B Z U I E G Q V F T
N P U S D W F D K P L
K R L I S S U M M E R
J S K W A H Z W K U X
S U N O I T A C A V Y
M V Y W K D D N A S D
Beach Summer
Hawks Sun
No School Sunglasses
Pool Travel
Sand Vacation
By: Gavin Corey
Summer Word Search
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In th grade family consumer science we are currently learning to sewing. Our
teacher Mrs. Fazzari has taught us many different stitches and ways to sew she has also taught us the im-
portance of sewing. We irst started out with a couple of worksheets that prepared and tested us on our
knowledge of sewing and a laundry homework project that consisted of us doing laundry at home. Later we
started the fun part our stich cards. These are cards that we would hand sew four different kinds of stitches
that all had different purposes.
The irst stitch was the running stitch. This is mainly used for just temporarily sewing two pieces of
fabric together. It looks like someones footsteps as if they were running. The second stitch was the backstitch
this is more of a permanent stitch. It looks like someone was walking with one foot in front of the other. The
third stitch was the outline or stem stitch. This stitch looks like a rope. It is usually used for embroidery, or
stitching someones name on to a piece of fabric. The fourth stitch is called the blanket stitch it is usually used
for blankets or for holding things together tightly. It looks like the stitches you would ind on the edge of your
blanket.
After we inished our stitch cards we started on another sewing project called pin cushions. We irst
had to cut out our pattern. Our pin cushions were designed to look like a hedgehog but they look like mice to
me. We then had to pick out two pieces of felt. After that we had to pin our patterns on to one of the pieces of
felt and cut it out. We did the same thing on the other piece of felt accept the one that you wanted to be the top
for the pincushion you would have to draw eyes on. We then had to pick two buttons from a selection of many.
We threaded our needles and got to work. We irst sewed one button on to one of the marks we made for the
eyes and then did it on the other mark trying to keep our buttons as even as possible. Then we pinned our two
pieces of felt together so they were identical on both sides. After we had completed all of the pinning we start-
ed to sew the pin cushions together! We then once again threaded our needles. We could pick from any of the
stitches on our stitch card except for the running stitch because it would eventually come out and it wouldnt
be strong enough to keep our pin cushions together. After we had chosen our stitch we started to sew along
the edge of the two pieces of felt. Once we had completed of the way around the pin cushion we would stuff
our pincushions with stufing or Polly-Fill. We then sewed the rest of the way around our pincushions. After
we were done we had to self-evaluate and then answer a few short response questions.
Now we are on our last project which is the locker organizer. The materials that we had to get were yard of fabric for the background and yard for the pockets. We also had the option to bring in a pair of jeans
or pants and use that for the pockets. We also needed to bring in all-purpose thread, a button, and ribbon.
We then practiced threading our sewing machines and bobbins. After we got the hang of it we un-
threaded our sewing machines and started on practice papers.
Practice papers were purple sheets of printer paper that have lines on it. We had to sew without
thread in our machines along the lines of the paper to gain control of the machine. Continued on next page
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We then started to sew fabric. We threaded our machines so we could actually sew the pieces of fab-
ric together. We then sewed around the edges and pivoted at the corners of our sample fabric. We then had
to seam rip out all of our stitches and start over so we could do it again.
We then started on our locker organizers. We placed our patterns on our fabric and pinned them in
place we then cut them out and took the pins and patterns off of the fabric.
We started with a sample pocket. We ironed one of the ends of our sample fabric over a quarter inch
and sewed in the middle of that. We then ironed both ends over a half inch and sewed the same end that
had the quarter inch along the presser foot. We then did this with our actual pocket fabric for our locker
organizers.
After we had inished our pockets we pinned them on our body fabric and then sewed the bottom
edge of our pockets on. We then turned our two body fabric pieces inside out and laid the two pieces of fab-ric on top of each other making the designs touch on the inside. We sewed three sides of the locker organiz-
er together using a /8 seam allowance.
We then turned our locker organizers inside out and used a pencil to poke out the corners. We then
ironed everything to make sure there were no wrinkles in the fabric or creases. We then folded the bottom
frayed edge, of the side of the locker organizer that we didnt sew, inside of the locker organizer so we did-
nt have to see the frayed edge and the locker organizer would then look neater. This step was a little harder
than the rest but with some assistants it was easier. We then sewed that together by sewing along the edge
of our presser foot.
After that we then started sewing in our pencil pockets. We started at the bottom edge of our pock-
et and sewed up so that there was no puckering. We could make as many pencil pockets as we wanted in
any of the pockets.
The last step of our locker organizers was to hand sew the button on to the fabric so if we wanted to
hang the locker organizers in our lockers through the air vents we could loop it around the button and it
would hand.
So after we had hand sewed our buttons on to the top of our locker organizers we self-evaluated and
then we were done with our locker organizers!
Threw out the course we have learned how to hand sew and sew on the sewing machine. We also
have made pin cushions, sample pockets, sample buttons, and now our locker organizers. We have learned
how useful the skill of sewing is and will be sure to use it again in our lives.
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Library and Informational Skills By: Emily Curreri
In 6thgrade library and informational skills we are learning how to be successful
and independent library users. We are learning how to become them by learning the six
steps to success. The steps are Using the Library, Copyright/Plagiarism, Internet Safety,
Internet Use/Searching, Works Cited, Successful Researching, and lastly Independent Li-
brary Users!
The first step to success is using the library. We first had an introduction to the library which was very
brief and we would later expand on the topic. We then did a we love books activity which was where we an-
swered a few questions on a worksheet about our favorite book and then we went on to the computer and did
a spiral or heart pattern with all of our answers. After winter break (which seems so far away now) we watched
a library video and did a small quiz on it. We then took a tour of the library with Mrs. Cornell as our tour
guide. After that we learned about the OPAC, which is the catalog on the internet that you can look up any
book and it will tell you if it is in the library or if it is checked out or not and did a worksheet on it. Later we
did a Dewey Decimal quiz. The following day we reviewed the Dewey Decimal System and did a scavenger
hunt around the library to test our knowledge on how much we remembered about using the library. The
Dewey Decimal System is the system in which the non-fiction books are shelved by. After a few snow days we
learned about the first amendment and the freedom to read act. Next was book banning and censorship we
saw a small list of some of the books that are banned. For example the Harry Potter series is banned because it
talks about witchcraft and magic. Other books are banned because they are too sad or violent for someone our
age to read. When a book is banned it doesnt really mean anything, except that a few people dont want kids
our age reading it; but it is still okay to read the books if you want.
We then moved on to the second stage which is Fair Use and plagiarism. We learned all about what
plagiarism is and what we can do to prevent it and what will happen if we do it. Plagiarism is when you use
someone elses work and call it your own. Also we learned about the public domain and the difference be-
tween plagiarism and fair use. The public domain is where all copyrighted works go after the copyright is ex-
pired. You do not have to cite your work when using information from the public domain. Fair use is when
you use some one elses work and give them credit for it. We then had a quiz to test our knowledge.
Then we did a unit on Edgar Allen Poe. He is famously known for his poem The Raven. His life was
not enjoyable and almost everyone he knew died of the same disease. Therefore, putting him into a bad mood
for the rest of his life, all of his poems are written with a mysterious tone and sometimes end in tragedy just
like his loved ones lives. Continued on next page..
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We then reviewed how to shelve fiction and non-fiction books to refresh our memory.
After our spring break we did the next step on internet safety. We learned not to give away per-
sonal information about ourselves or anyone else and things that are okay to give away on the internet
like our favorite color. We also learned how it might be dangerous to put a picture online without turn-
ing the GPS off of a phone. We learned this through a video and a PowerPoint. We then did a short
quiz on internet safety.
We then did an activity on cyberbullying. We watched a video on a girl that was being picked on
because she commented on someones boyfriends page. We then did a worksheet on a scenario that
might happen in real life and what would we do to stop the bullying from happening. We then watched
another video on the same concept as the last one about a girls best friend that was picking on her be-
cause they had gotten in a huge fight. She told her mom about the bullying and she helped make it
stop.
For internet use and searching we learned what a search engine was and how it worked. For ex-
ample, we learned that Google brings back search results in about half a second. It goes through all of
the websites on the internets that have a word in your search even if it is only stated once in the text
and decides which ones will be most helpful to you in your search. It is amazing how fast this can hap-
pen.
We are now on works cited. To get us started Mrs. Cornell helped us make Easybib accounts.Easybib is a website that helps you make citations for your projects. We made our accounts then we
made a few citations for two books, a website, and a database. After we were done making them we
printed them out and handed them in for a grade.
Successful researching we learned what a Boolean search does to your search on the internet. If
you type in and to your search, for example, if you put in tiger and habitat it will narrow your search
to only things that have tigers and habitat in it. If you type in or it will broaden your search to any
website that has the word tigers in it or habitat. Also if you substitute and for not it will narrow your
search down to websites that only talk about tigers and not their habitat. We then did a website evalua-tion. We had a few questions and looked them up using google. We tried searching things with the
Boolean searches of and, or, and not. We wrapped this lesson up with a short activity.
We are now independent library users! We can use the knowledge we have in public libraries
and in other school libraries. It only takes six easy and simple steps to become comfortable in the library
and on the internet.
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New School Information By: Claire Mason
Okay finished gettin packed up were shippin out today. And off to the new
school we go. There will be many new things there.
Some new things will be that the name of the new school is the Corning Paint-
ed-Post Middle School, Northside and CFA will be combining to create the new school,
with 1,500 students. Plus the school will be twice as big as Northside. Thats a big dif-
ference from what we have now at Northside! The new middle school will be at West High and the new
high school is going to be at East. There will be 3, thirteen week marking periods. The lockers are going
to have locks built right into the lockers themselves. Now youre probably wondering, How am I going
to get to school? Well, you will get a letter in the mail saying what bus you should take and when the
bus will be coming to you stop.
Teams and Houses
At the new school there will be teams and houses instead of sides. A team is a set of teachers that
share all of the same students (Math, Language A, Social Studies, Science, Language B [Spanish, French],
MYP). A house is all 3 grades that has an assistant principal, guidance counselor, a common administra-
tor and a common guidance counselor. The houses are colors of the school; black, white, and gold. The
guidance counselor for the black house is Mr. Pronti, the counselor for the white house will be Mrs.
Scudder, and the guidance counselor for the gold house will be Mrs. Riina, Mrs. Pierce will be there as
well.
Schedule
The schedule for next year is going to be very different. School starts at 8:25 and ends at 3:05,
and we get 5 minutes to switch classes. Here's the schedule:
Period 1 8:25-9:05
Period 2 9:10-9:50
Period 3 9:55-10:35
Period 4 10:40-11:20
Period 5 11:25-12:05
Period 6 12:10-12:50
Period 7 12:55-1:35
Period 8 1:40-2:20
Period 9 2:25-3:05
Also the beginning of the school year will be different, too. Thursday September 4 this just a 6th grade
day. Friday September 5thwill be 7th and 8thgrade only. There will be activities, mock schedules, and
tours. Wednesday September 3rdis a staff only day, because that will be the first day the staff will be able
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Gym/Intermurals:
The gym will be in the same gym at West, there is no new gym or additions to the gym at West. Part
of gym will be a swimming unit. We will have to do swimming, and if you can't swim you will be taught.Plus, there will be separate locker rooms for the swimming pool and the gym. The locker rooms will be
much nicer. Now, intermurals. Intermurals are going to be at the end of the day, so a late bus will be com-
ing to pick up the students who go to intermurals. This is the proposed fall schedule for intermurals;
3 on 3 Basketball
Monday and Wednesday for 7 and 8 graders from 3:15-4:30 at the Aux. Gym.
Tuesday and Thursday for 6th graders from 3:15-4:30 at the Aux. Gym.
Cycling
Monday and Wednesday for 7th and 8th graders from 3:15-4:30 at the Fitness Center.
Tuesday and Thursday for 6th graders from 3:15-4:30 at the Fitness Center.
Tennis
Monday and Wednesday for 7th and 8th graders from3:15-4:30 at the Tennis Courts.
Tuesday and Thursday for 6th graders from3:15-4:30 at the Tennis Courts.
Athletics
The athletics for next year will be:
Football 7, Football 8, Boys Lacrosse 7, Boys Lacrosse 8, Girls Lacrosse 7, Girls Lacrosse 8, Baseball 7/8,
Basketball 7/8, Boys Soccer 7/8, Boys Swimming 7/8, Wrestling 7/8, Cross Country 7/8, Girls Basketball
7/8, Girls Soccer 7/8, Girls Swimming 7/8, Softball 7/8, Girls Volleyball 7 and 8
A new addition to the athletics will be: Indoor Track 7/8
Cafeteria: The Cafeteria at the new middle school will be bigger than the one here at Northside was, the
Corning Painted Post Middle School's cafeteria will be able to fit the whole grade, so you can sit with all of
your friends.
Teachers: Those of you might be thinking, Am I going to get one of my parents as a teacher? The answer
is yes, but only if you and your parent get along well.
Therefore there will be many changes going to the new Corning Painted Post Middle School next year,
but now you know these changes and will be prepared for next year.
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COMP RISON OF NORTHSIDE THEN ND NOW
By: Vanessa Kelly and Claire Mason
Back in the 60s and now are very dierent times at Northside Blodge. 50 years ago Northside was a junior high school that
had 7th, 8th, and 9thgrade. Now Northside Blodge is a middle school with 6 th, 7th, and 8thgrade.
Back in the 60s every student had an aendance card. When you were absent your aendance card would be sent to the main
oce, then when you came back you would take your aendance card from the oce and give it to the teacher of the class you
are in. Now, in homeroom and every class aendance is taken on a computer and sent to the oce electronically.
Report cards were given 6 times a year. A students nal average was determined by averaging the rst and second marking
periods average and the score of the nal exam. The report cards were to be taken home every marking period except the last
then the report card cover retuned within the next two days. But if you lost your report card cover you would have to pay 25
cents. Now we get report cards 4 times a year, and we have to return the cover 1-
2 days after the report cards were given, andjust like then, wed take the report cards home except for the last marking period in which we take the cover and report home.
You were not allowed to take your books down to the cafeteria. There were two lunches you could get: a hot lunch or a hoagie
lunch with a type of hoagie and soup. Each lunch was 30 cents. You dont have a recess so you would raise your hand and be
dismissed to your next class. You could use the whole 40 minutes to eat.
Your locker had a key and if you lost that key you had to pay 50 cents to replace it, whereas now you have a lock for your lock-
er and if you lose your lock you have to pay 6 dollars. Back then you were expected to keep your locker organized; there were
locker inspections every so often. Now, you are expected to keep your locker organized but there are not locker inspections.
You have to turn right once you leave your classroom to get to your next class. If your class was at the end of the hall you had
to go all the way to the end of the hall the turn around to make your way back. You could not cross the hall.
You needed a white pass to go to the library for the whole period, and a yellow pass for going to library for 10 minutes to lookat books. Now you just need to ll out a pass in your agenda and go.
There used to be a bookstore at Northside. It was located on the rst floor; and was run by Student Council. In the store you
could nd all necessary school supplies, such as paperback books, and certain articles of school clothing.
There was a large variety of clubs back in the 60s. Instead of clubs being before or after school, like they are now, they would
be held during the day. Since the clubs were during the day you could only choose 2 so your grades wouldnt drop. These were
the clubs:
7thgrade Chorus, 8thgrade chorus, Male chorus, Acappella choir, Beginning orchestra, Beginning band, Intermurals 7 thand 8th
grade girls, Intermurals 7thand 8thgrade girls, Intermurals 9thgrade girls, Intermurals 9thgrade boys, Cheerleading, Chess club,
9thgrade girls shop, Latin club, Health club 9thgrade girls, Tiger talk, Science club 7th, 8th, 9th, Spotlighters, Stage band, Studentcouncil, Library council Now:Around the block, Student council, Yearbook, Intermurals 6th Grade, Intermurals 7thGrade,
Intermurals 8thGrade
CODE DRESS FOR BOYS: Clean dress slacks or pants, Clean and pressed sports shirts or dress shirts with or without sweaters
or a sports jacket, Clean and polished shoes
C N NOT WE R: Boots,, Extreme styles of shoes, Cleats, Hats or caps of any type, Shirt tails worn outside, Outside coats or
jackets, Dungarees (jeans), T-shirts or worn out sweatshirts, Extreme haircuts with excessive grease, Extremely tight pants
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS:Appropriate clothing ing modestly, Blouses and sweaters , Skirts, jumper, suits, dresses, Blazers
with blouses or sweaters, Appropriate shoes
Vanessa and Claire
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C N NOT WE R: Excessive makeup, Tight clothing, Excessive or extreme hairdos, Excessive jewelry, Jackets or coats worn in
school, Short skirts or dresses, Shorts, slacks, or Bermudas, Tee shirts or sweatshirts, Shirts worn outside of skirts unless styled
that way
NOW: GYM CLOTHES: Athletic shorts or sweatpants, T-
shirts with a white background, White socks, Sneakers of any color
NORM L DRESS CODE:
Clothes that are safe, appropriate, and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process
Ensure that undergarments are completely covered by outer clothing
Include foot wear at all times. Footwear that represents a safety hazard will not be allowed including shoes, sneakers, or otherfootwear with wheels or other devices that can be adjusted to allow sliding or rolling, rather than walking or running.
Do not include the wearing of hats, scarves, bandanas, hoods, or head coverings in the building except for a medical of reli-gious purpose.
FUN F CTS
Homeroom would start at 8:50, while now homeroom starts at 8:00.
If you want to visit with a friend before classes start you could go to their homeroom and ask them to come to yours or youcould go to theirs.
If you skipped school without your parents knowing you would be suspended.
At noon everyone ate lunch.
If you live 5 minutes away from school you could get a pass and get lunch from your house
They didnt have A or B days back in the 60s. Instead of having gym on A or B days 2 or 3 times a week, kids had to have 2gym classes per week and they were in place of a regular class or a study hall.
SCHEDULES
In the 1960s at Northside Blodge Junior High School there were 7 periods and each period was 45 minutes. School started at9:00 and ended at 3:45 instead of starting at 8:00 and ending at 2:45, like it is now. Plus at the end of the day there was an activity
period. Also there were 3 dierent lunches: lunch 1, lunch 2, and lunch 3. The rst lunchs schedule was;
Then your schedule depended when you were going to have lunch, now your schedule depends on what the guidance
counselors assign your schedule as and what classes you are going to take. (Art, band, chorus, etc.)
First Lunch Schedule
8:50-8:58 Homeroom9:01-9:45 First Period9:48-10:32 Second Period10:35-11:19 Third Period11:22-11:52 Lunch11:55-12:39 Fourth Period12:42-1:26 Fifth Period1:29
-
2:13
Sixth Period
2:16-3:00 Seventh Period3:03-3:45 Activity Period
Second Lunch Schedule
8:50-8:58 Homeroom9:01-9:45 First Period9:48-10:32 Second Period10:35-11:19 Third Period11:22-12:06 Fourth Period12:09-12:39 Lunch12:42-1:26 Fifth Period1:29
-
2:13
Sixth Period
2:15-3:00 Seventh Period3:03-3:45 Activity Period
Third Lunch Schedule
8:50-8:58 Homeroom9:01-9:45 First Period9:48-10:32 Second Period10:35-11:19 Third Period11:22-12:06 Fourth Period12:09-12:53 Fifth Period12:56-1:26 Lunch1:29
-
2:13
Sixth Period
2:15-3:00 Seventh Period3:03-3:45 Activity Period
2014 Schedule
8:00-8:10 Homeroom8:13-8:53 First Period8:56-9:36 Second Period9:39-10:19 Third Period10:22-11:02 Fourth Period11:05-11:45 Sixth Period11:48-12:28 Sixth Period12:31
-
1:11
Seventh Period
1:14-1:54 Eight Period1:57-2:45 Ninth Period
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Northsides Got Talent is a talent show is where stu-
dents who want to show off their talent shine! This
year, it is the last Northsides Got Talent for
Northside, due to the merging of the two schools.
The path the students took to get to where
they are at the talent show was not an easy one. Stu-
dents who wanted to participate in the talent show
had to audition before they were allowed to per-
form. Many went to auditions after school during
the week of April 28th were judged. Few were
dropped, but the remaining people were allowed to
perform on stage.
Event Friday, May 16th at 7:00 PM. At 7:00, of
May 16th, the gym was filled with friends and fami-
lies of the performers, cheering them on. The event
began with two announcers, Connie Hou and
____, who announced the Guest Celebrities, who
would be the judges for the show. They were in this
order, Mrs. Whittenhall, 6thgrade ELA and Human-
ities teacher; Mrs. Wilsoncroft, Gym Teacher; and
Mr. Wright, French teacher. The acts went on stage
one by one, starting with Ariah Ly Warner singing
Happy, to Toni Major, performing Interpretive
Dance. This year, they included a small 10 min intermission, so the next performance
Seth Hogue and Austin Callahan performing a Ripstick Act could set up for their per-
formance. The performances ended with Ryan Ward, singing Dallas. By the time he fin-
ished, both the crowd and the performers were anxious with anticipation, of who would
win? After the performances, a video showing where our donations needed to watch the
performances were going was shown, and then the winners were announced. In thirdplace, Kaitaya Barret, then Olivia Tanneberger and Riley Davis for second . This year, in-
stead of having and overall first place, they had a first place for Dancing and Singing. Seika
Dingel received First Place for Dancing, while Cairo Gaona received First Place for Sing-
ing. Cash prizes were awarded to the first 3 winners, chosen by three different judges.
Even so, all of the performers did great, and the audience enjoyed it. It was a great talent
show for the last year of Northside Blodgett Middle School!
Morgan Cutler Tap Dancing
Olivia Tanneberger and Riley Davis Tap Dancing
Toni Major Interpretive Dance
Lizzie Hogrefe Hip-Hop/ Jumpstyle
Seika Dingel Hip-Hop Dance
Izeiah Jones Singing Billionaire
KaitayaBarret Singing Titanium
Natalee Bostwick Singing Safe and Sound
Ashley Halm Singing Let it Go
Ryan Ward Singing Dallas
Lindsay Bagley Signing Radioactive
Cairo Gaona Singing Blue Lips
Grace Scounten Singing Vienna
Quinnlynn Spencer Singing Jesus Take The Wheel
Ariah Ly Warner Singing Happy
Ellie Daugherty Singing All of Me
Seth Hogue and Austin Callahan Ripstick Act
Northsides Got Talent 2014 By: Ethan Kang
Morgan Tap Dancing
Olivia and Riley Tap Dancing
Toni Interpretive Dance
Lizzie Hip-Hop/ Jumpstyle
Seika Hip-Hop Dance
Izeiah Singing Billionaire
Kaitaya Singing Titanium
Natalee Singing Safe and Sound
Ashley Singing Let it Go
Ryan Singing Dallas
Lindsay Signing Radioactive
Cairo Singing Blue Lips
Grace Singing Vienna
Quinnlynn Singing Jesus Take The
Wheel
Ariah Singing Happy
Ellie Singing All of Me
Seth and Austin Ripstick Act
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Road Trip Games ByAbigail Landolf
Grocery Game: This game of memory is bound to stimulate your appetite for the next
stop you happen to make on your journey. One person starts by naming something youcan find in a grocery store that begins with the letter A apricots, for example. The next person says, apricots
and then something you could find at a grocery that starts with B such as bagels. The next person says,
apricots, bagels, carrots, and so on. If you mess up, youre out. The last person standing wins!
Geography Game: To play this game, someone has to name any place in the world - Miami, for example. Then
the next person has to name a place that begins with the last letter of the first place - so for Miami the next per-
son could say "India." Whoever goes next needs a place that starts with an 'A' because that's the last letter of In-
dia. You can't use the same place twice in a game. If you get stuck, you're out. The last person left in the game
wins. You can mix things up by using movies, celebrities names or any other subject you can think of!
Fortunately-Unfortunately: In this game, one person will make an unfortunate statement, and then another
player will counter the statement with a positive response. Fortunately-Unfortunately presents endless possibili-
ties for creativity and positive thinking. For example, one player could make the statement, "Unfortunately, a
tiger is going to attack us." A second player would counter with a more fortunate statement such as "Fortunately,
I took tiger taming lessons." The more larger-than-life and silly the statements are the best!
Twenty Questions: One player thinks of a famous person, place or thing. Everyone else gets to ask the player 20
questions, which must be answered with "yes" or "no." For example, "Does it know how to dance?" is a valid
question, but "What's its favorite dance?" is not. Whoever guesses correctly gets a turn to think up something.
Counting Cows: Play as individuals or teams, first, decide on a destination where you will stop counting. Then,
count the cows on your side of the road. The goal is to have the highest number when the destination is
reached. Pass a cemetery on your side and you have to start over again. If there aren't any cows on your route,try counting red cars, mailboxes or phone booths.
License Plate ID: See how many different states you can identify on license plates.
License Plate Lingo: The objective of this game is to figure out a phrase using the letters on another car's li-
cense plate. So if you see the plate DVW 569, the first person to call out a somewhat rational phrase such as
"Don voted well" or "Do very wonderful" earns a point.
Odds, Evens: Two players choose either "odds" or "evens." Then they make a fist, shake it, say, "One, two,
three...shoot," and stick out one or two fingers. If the value is an even number, the player who chose evens wins.
Same goes for odds.
Lets Google It!If you have access to a smartphone or Wi-Fi, you can Google fascinating town names, histori-
cal symbols or other items that grab your familys curiosity. Alternatively (if you dont have internet access),make a list of some of the most uncommon town names or signs you see and Google them once you return
from your trip as a way to re-experience the fun of your vacation.
Work Cited:"Classic Road-Trip Games." Spoonful.com. Disney. Web. 4 June 2014.
Efird, Jessica. "Creative Car Games for Summer Road Journeys." Pbs.org. PBS, 2003-2014. Web. 4 June 2014.
"Road Trip Games and Activities." Kidzworld.com. Kidzworld, 2014. Web. 4 June 2014.
Winkler, Sarah. "10 Boardless, Pieceless Road Trip Games." Howstuffworks.com. Web. 3 June 2014.
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Are you bored over the summer? Are there camps that sound cool but you really just dont want to take
part in them? Well sometimes you just need to get out and enjoy other places! Here are some ideas ofplaces to go that are only a few hours drive away!
Adirondack Mountain State Park: The Adirondacks are a mountain range in the top half of New York
State. Some of the mountains are challenging some are quite simple to hike. You can camp in a cabin,
camp sites, and lean-tos, or even under the stars! From my past experience there is a very nice bakery
where you can get baked treats and breakfast, lunch, and dinner which is just down the road from the
North Pole Campground. You can ski in the winter, go to lakes, and hike the mountains.
Park Avenue Sports Center: Park Ave Sports Center is a place where you can play mini golf and drive
golf balls. Theres a batting cage, and you can get soaked in a Water War! Then you can finish off
the day with a big cone of ice cream! You can even play glowing mini golf at night! The address is
412 Park Avenue in Corning. Skyzone: Skyzone is a place where there are big rooms with trampolines everywhere! You can bounce
and do tricks! You can have birthdays there and much more! The address is 155 Bellwood Drive in
Rochester.
Watkins Glen Park: The Watkins Glen State Park is a trail that you can hike that goes along with an
amazing waterfall! Its easy and fun! Once youre done you can hang out by Seneca Lake while eating
pizza from Jerlandos! You can also do some shopping along the main street!
CMOG: You probably know what the Corning Museum of Glass is, but Im going to tell you anyway!
The Corning Museum of Glass, CMOG for short, is a museum full of amazing glass artworks! Theres
amazing demonstrations and you can learn some information about the history of glass and how its
made!
National Museum of Play: this is a great educational and fun place to go over the summer there is
MANY things to do for all ages there is a butterfly garden, a mini Wegmans, and outdoor science gar-
den, Field of play, Game time, and much more!
Cooperstown: Cooperstown is a fun place to go for all ages there is many activities to do such as the
Glimmerglass opera, Cooperstown fun park, Clarks sports center, and even ghost hunting in Hyde hall
an 1800 house. Hope you have fun, and watch out for ghost!
Darien Lake:aaaahhhhhhh if you want scream worthy rides then you should go to Darien lake there is a
wide variety of rides, food, and a water park. Darien lake has rides and activities for all ages. They also
have a camping lodge with many varieties of places you can stay for example there is tent camping, lodg-
ing, guest housing and r.v. rentals!
Benjamin Peterson inn this is a great historical site to go to there is a one room school house were youcan pretend you are a child going to school in the 1800s there is also a blacksmith, a log cabin and
much more you should go there if you want to live in the life of a child from the 1800s for a day.
Seneca park zoo if you want a fun filled day of visiting animals such as a polar bears, penguins, tigers,
sea lions, and even a lynx than you should visit the Seneca park zoo, this summer. There is many ani-
mals to see and even more to do!
Hope that if you visit any of these places this summer that you have a great time! Below I have all of the
links for the places we talked about. Continued on next page..
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Hope that if you visit any of these places this summer that you have a great time! Below I have all of
the links for the places we talked about.
Seneca park zoo: http://www.senecaparkzoo.org
Benjamin Patterson inn: http://www.pattersoninnmuseum.org/
Darien lake: http://www.darienlake.com/
Cooperstown:http://www.thisiscooperstown.com/
National Museum of play: http://www.museumofplay.org/
CMOG:http://www.cmog.org/
Watkins Glen:http://www.theglen.com/?homepage=true
Skyzone: http://www.skyzone.com/
Park avenue sports center: http://parkavesportscenter.com/
Adirondack mountain state park:http://visitadirondacks.com/
Around the Block Newsletter Staff
First Line Editor: Elon Friends, Chloe Drehmer
Advisor: Mrs. Howe
Front Page Article: Otto Sutton 6th Grade Student
Article Submissions:
Irfaan Khan, Mackensie Galusha, Vanessa Kelly, Elora Ferrie, Laurel Shaut, Emily Curre-
ri, Aarthi Krishnakumar, Ethan Kang, Lizzie Hogrefe, Gavin Corey, Jadon Geathers, Ot-
to Sutton, Claire Mason, Divya Krishnakumar, Abigail Landolf, Jayla Skeete and Gavin
Corey
Elon and Chloe
Otto 6th Grade Student
Irfaan, Mackensie, Vanessa, Elora, Laurel, Emily, Aarthi, Ethan, Lizzie, Gavin, Jadon, Otto, Claire,
Divya, Abigail, Jayla, Gavin
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A Farewell to Northside Blodgett
Shout-out to Student Council
Thank you all of the Student Council for participating, showing up to meetings, keeping your home-room informed, and making such creative spirit days! You have helped everyone extremely!
Thank you the most Mr. Ellison and Mrs. Harpster!
Officers:Presi-
dent:Connie Hou
Vice-
Presi-
dent: Trevor PrutsmanTreasur-
er: Riley Olmstead
Secre-
tary: Seth Hogue
6thGrade:
Jayla SkeeteMadeline Burns
Seika Dingel
Brenna Remchuk
Jadon Geathers
Seth Hogue
Elora Ferrie
Otto Sutton
Jonathan Morse
Austin Callahan
Matt Reif
Talia Christansen
Mikko Neukirch
Lyndsay Crane
Olivia Youngman
Joey Ott
7thGrade:
Lindsey Butler
Taras Goral
Jacob Freeland
Ashley Halm
Sydney White
Bionca Conklin
Logan Olmstead
Riley Olmstead
Talia Cole
Taylor O'Donnell
Stephon Folk
Hunter Ingram
Kayla Farley
Nick Sweet
Aaliyah Wraight
8thGrade:
Irfaan Khan
Jonathan Hodge
Katherine Ott
Lindsay Bagley
Connie Hou
Austin Kniffin
Divya Krishnakumar
Ashley Woedy
Tessa Neukirch
Ryan Wheeler
Trevor Prutsman
Mitchell BlissBritton Cook
Jacob Smith
Jennifer Hill
Emily Walters
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Summer Recipe By: Elora Ferrie
It is that time of year again; everyone is getting ready to have a great summer. With the
shorts, t-shirts, and good weather what could be better. Well you just might get hungry
during the summer so here are some recipes to get the summer feel in the air.
Up first is a delicious RedVelvetBlueberry Ice Cream Pie. The original recipehas come from the food network kitchen.
Ingredients
4 store bought red velvet
cupcakes
1 pints of vanilla ice
cream
1 pints vanilla sorbet
2 cups cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners
sugar
The Steps
Take the store bought cupcakes and take off all the frosting
then crumble the cupcakes.
Press all the cupcake crumbs except cup of it and press
it to the bottom and sides of a 9 pan
After this is completed then you freeze for 30 minutes in a
freezer
Let the ice-cream warm up to room temperature for 15
minutes.
Spread ice-cream on the crust (crumbled cupcakes) using a
spatula to spread it
Repeat step 5 but use sorbet.
(If you need to freeze between layers if ice-cream becomes
soft.)
Repeat until ice cream is at the top of the pan.
Make the whipped cream by beating in a bowl on medium
speed confectioners sugar and heavy cream for 3
minutes
Finally top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle the
cup of cupcake crumbs on top of the whipped cream
Now you have a delicious
red velvet- blueberry ice
cream pie!
Poulos, Con.Red Velvet-Blueberry Ice Cream Pie. N.d. Foodnetwork.com.Foodnetwork.Web. 26 Apr. 2014.
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