Author: MEREDITH O'Donnell

HAZLETON ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Castle Caller

FREE A Student Newspaper Winter Edition 2023

Winter Break!

The winter break came and went. The people want to know: What do you like about winter and how do you spend the break?
L.B. stated; “I like to spend time with my family and friends and eat good food.”
Y.C.A. exclaimed; “What I like about winter is the snow .”
D.M.C. is so excited to “Sleep!”
M.B. responded; “I like winter because it is the season of Christmas. You get to decorate a tree, drink hot cocoa, get to go see lights, spend time with family and friends. You make a list of what you want for Christmas and put it in the mailbox for Santa. When Christmas comes you put out cookies and milk for Santa and in the morning if you check under the tree there will be gifts from Santa. And in winter it is also my birthday.”
D.V. stated; “I like to go outside to play in the snow and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with my family.”

K.R.R. exclaimed; “I like throwing snowballs to my falls and seeing my friends fall on the ice, I also like winter break and basketball and cheer.”
A.R. answered; “I like to play my video games or play in the snow. I like to eat food and drink water.”
T.T.R. had this to say; “Something I love about winter is definitely snow. Watching the snow fall from my living room window is one of the most calming experiences I've felt, although I don’t like the mud and black ice aftermath of the snow. I think before the plow passes snow is beautiful. Also, driving at night with my mom and seeing the beautiful arrangements of lights. I really like when houses go all out and decorate with lights. The flashing , blinking , and bright lights and snow make winter enjoyable. Those are the things I like about winter.”
S.T. made this statement; “What I love about winter is the snow I can go outside and play with it.”
R.T.L said; “I like how white the snow is.”

Drawing Done by:
King Julian

I.L.F. replied; “What I like about the Winter is the snow because of the snow I love the snow I can play snowball with my cousins and sisters and my uncle. I also love the way the snow falls from the sky and that’s why I love Winter.”
M.C. explained; “What I like about winter is all of the snow and Christmas.”
E.C.O answered; “I like when it snows because we can go out side.”
E.G.G told us; “What I like about winter is the snow, being able to stay home, and being able to spend time with my family. “
J.R. explained; “What I like about the winter Is that it's cold and I love the snow that falls from the sky, and I love to play with snowballs.”
D.O.D.L.S. had this to say; “What I like about winter is snow.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

News	1 –2
Door Decoration / Contest	3
CHRISTMAS / CONCERT	4
Parent Engagement Activities	5
Student Opinions	6
What’s Happening	7-8

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Winter Break! Continued

IMAGINE COPIED FROM:
2023 Year of the Rabbit - Bing

C.R. answered; “I like snow. That is what I like about winter. Snow.”
A.F. was animated in her response; “I like that you can have snowball fights in your front yard and build a snowman or snow angle. I love that Christmas in is the winter and you get to open presents and celebrate and eat lots of food.”
R.S.A explained; “What I like about winter is that in winter it's; my birthday and in winter its Christmas and we get to spend time with family, and I also like the snow sometimes.”
M.O. explained; “Something that I like about the winter is that snow starts falling from the sky, and we get days where we have two-hour delays or just no school at all. I also like it when I spend time with family during Christmas and New Year's.”

SPEAKING OF NEW YEARS! Why is the New Year so special? The people want to know!
E.J.M. said with passion; “New Year is special because we get to live another year with are family.”
N.A.M. believed that; “New Year is special because you can enjoy family time, you can play fun games, tell stories, etc. In addition, exchanging gifts is a lot of fun and also at the family dinner they are unique and special moments.
S.D.L.C.D.J. stated; “Because new things are going to start. You can start new memories and new personal goals.
Y.Q.C. explained; “New Year is special because we have new goals to complete.”

J.P. reported that; “New Year is special because new things come out more and it’s a new year to be someone different and you are growing up and the earth gets older.”
D.P. explained; “New Year is special because we get to have a new chance to be a new person or a better person. We also get to do new things, new projects.”
N.V. stated; “New Year is special because you're celebrating making it through another year and being with family and making new friends. Regardless you should always be happy for who or what you have in your present life.”
J.T.C. replied; “New Year is special because we are celebrating a new year of us being healthy and alive. Is also special because it’s a great time of the year for us to start doing new things.
B.M.P. believes; “I think the new year is better because we learn a lot and it may be that one day we will be professionals and very intelligent”

J.P.P. thought; “New Year is special because we need to have new goals and strive to be better in something. Also to have a capacity for understand things.”
J.R.G. believed that; “Creo que el Año Nuevo es especial porque toda la familia se reúne. Hablan de viejos tiempos y crean nuevos recuerdos.”
A.R. answered; “New Year is special because New Year is a day when a new year has come. If we did not have new year's, it would not feel like a new year or new beginning. New Years is a day when you celebrate a day about a new year.
V.S. believes; “New year's is important because when the year changes it's like a fresh start to become a better person.”

GO MOUNTS!

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1st Place
Mrs. Bruno “Elves at Work” 3rd Grade

Door Décor
Winners

2nd Place
Mr. Shafer
“Mele Kalikimaka” 6th Grade
3rd Place
Mrs. Force
“How to Roast Your Teacher”
7th Grade

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With the holiday season upon us, one way a school celebrates is by putting on a concert!

The kids sang and did an excellent job spreading Christmas joy!
3rd grade - Jingle Jive and Keep It Light
5th grade—Here Comes the Snow
Castle Chorale—Jingle Bell Rock and Nice, Nice Christmas

Everyone had a part in the concert’s success!

What did you say
Mr. Bishop?

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On Thursday, March 2 the English Language Development and Title I departments of the Hazleton Elementary Middle School organized a parent engagement event for Read Across America week where 3rd graders and their parents were invited to enjoy a book and a bagel and learn about the importance of literacy. ELD Specialists, Mrs. Karlick and Ms. Astorino, provided the parents with information about the benefits of reading to their children in their native language. Research shows that children who learn to read in their native language will have an easier time learning to read in their second language. Parents were also given tips for promoting biliteracy in their children, such as having books available in their homes and reading with their children in the language they are most comfortable with. The Title I Interventionists, Ms. Balliet and Miss Corrado, provided parents with information about obtaining access to the public library, as well as resources for parents to assist their children with homework and study skills tips. All participating students were allowed to choose 2 books to read with their parents at the event and take home with them. Parents were also provided with the Homework Dictionary resource. Written by: Joleen T. Astorino

Nashla Polanco and her mother Grisleydi Florentino

Adrianny Cabrera and her mother Hinolca Silverio De Cabrera

Joel S. De La Cruz and his mother Elisabel Galan

Emmanuel Almanzar

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Word Chains is a simple classic multiplayer word game where the object of the game is to create a chain reaction word association link of multiple words from top to bottom with each word being only related to both the word before it and the word after. Select a chain either below or above a completed word, then guess the entire word in the sequence and earn points for each letter left hidden when solving a puzzle and create a word chain reaction link in the fewest moves possible to get the highest score.

HOST
MR. ARNT

MS. MIORELLI and MR. BRILL
WINNERS
li and Mr. Brill

SECOND PLACE
8TH GRADERS
Dariel Laureano
Krismeris Reynoso Reyes
Arianna Torres

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On March 16th, the eighth grade class had the honor of watching the presentation of Road Radio. This presentation is from a personal experience of James E. Mothersbaugh, Jr.. He is also known as “Jimbo”. The main theme of this presentation is to prevent underage drinking and drugs. Their motto is: “Think before you take the drink…it is a matter of choice.” This presentation is trying to show that the choices that people make about being under the influence and getting behind the wheel could impact the one who is driving, the people in the car, the people in the other car and every individual’s family members. “Understand the consequences of the choices you make...the impact on your life and others.” Underage drinking is against the law. There is a zero-tolerance law. Individuals could be arrested for consuming underage, transport alcohol, holding open container. Drinking and/or taking pills can lead to a vicious circle due to low self-esteem which could lead to poor decision-which causes more low self-esteem. One pill can kill. You could find more information about this event at “roadradiousa.net”.