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Artemis ll will send 4 astronauts around the moon and back for 10 days in early 2026. The
astronauts on the mission are Reid Wiseman, who will be the commander, Victor Glover, who
will be the pilot, and Jeremy Hanson and Christina Koch, who will be the mission specialists.
The rocket will be 322 feet tall, with its core stage 212 feet and 117 feet tall rocket boosters.
That is about 30 more feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. Artemis II will launch at the Kennedy
Space Center, and the end of the flight, the rocket will land in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego,
California. Now, NASA is finishing up the final stages of the preparation for the launch. The
mission of the Artemis II flight will pave the way for the first woman and the next man on the
moon on the mission of Artemis III.
What Artemis III Will Be About
The Artemis III mission will send two astronauts into space to land on the moon for the first time
since Apollo 17 in 1972. Artemis III is planning to launch around the middle of 2027. The
astronauts will focus mainly on exploring the south pole region of the moon.
Track:
Let's get ready to run! Mr. Sarcona, Mr. Hirsch, and Ms. Nikolopoulos are coaching this year's Beaubien track team. Roughly 70 Beaubien students have signed up for track. In track, students will participate in meets, and learn how to perfect the way they run. Track is a great opportunity to build your confidence and stamina in running.
Boys/Girls Flag Football:
The boys and girls Flag Football team is kicking off the season with all new coaches. Last year, the boy’s coach was Mr. Isaiah, and the girl’s coach was Mrs. Cutro. This year, the boy's coach is Mr. Dembowski, and the girl's coach is Ms. Donlin. The games are both at Hansen Park.
Girls Soccer:
Mr. Restrepo, Ms. Mashni, and Ms. Ocampo are coaching this year's girls' soccer teams. These girls are learning the basics of soccer and competing against other CPS schools. They will work on their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. Hopefully, their hard work and practice will pay off, and they’ll show it during their matches.
By Mina and Khalysi
We are Mina and Khalysi from the yearbook staff, and here is everything you need to know about this year's yearbook. The yearbook contains every class's portraits and fun pictures of students together. There are pages of students and staff together throughout the year. There's also a page in the back of the book where you can have friends sign autographs and notes. This year, the yearbook theme is "Flowers". Every grade will have a different flower used for the background. We recommend buying your yearbook before May 12th, so you can buy it with free shipping. The yearbook is a really fun way to look at the year's memories. We recommend buying it because it's a nice way to celebrate the end of the year and look at fun moments with your friends.
By Khalysi and Mina
These are the top trending songs right now in 2025:
“APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars 10/10- We enjoy this song for the catchy lyrics and upbeat rhythm.
“Die With A Smile” By Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga 10/10- We like the emotions in this song, and it's addicting to sing.
“Luther” by Kendric Lamar and SZA 8/10- We like this song because we like the R&B style.
“Denial Is A River” by Doechii 8.5/10- We like this song because of the instruments and the vocals.
“It's ok I'm ok” by Tate McRae 7/10- We like the song because it gets stuck in our head, but we think some other songs are better.
“Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish 10/10- We like this song because of the vocals and the emotional feeling in the song.
̈Anxiety ̈ by Doechii 9.5/10- We like the song for the unique melody, and the dance that comes with it.
̈ExtraL ̈ by JENNIE and Doechii 9/10- We like this song because it has a catchy rap, and we like the collaboration between the two artists.
̈That's So True ̈ by Gracie Abrams 9/10- This song has a very catchy chorus that we like.
̈No One Noticed ̈ by The Marias 8/10- We like this song because of the slow tempo and the soft voices.
̈Sailor Song ̈ by Gigi Perez 7/10- We like the song because of the emotional lyrics that are fun to sing along to.
̈A Bar Song (tipsy) ̈ by Shaboozey 3/10- We don’t really like this song because we don't like the style of the music.
By Camille
Hello there. Today, I will be doing a short book review. Typically, kids read The Outsiders in 7th-8th grade, but I’m reading it in 5th grade. I started the book a few days ago, so I'm not that far into it, but here's what I know. There is a boy named Johnny/Ponyboy who was walking home from the movies and gets jumped by the opposite gang (the Socs ) and is beaten up. His brother and his gang (Greasers) rescue him. One of his older brothers is called Soda and is sixteen going on seventeen, and his other older brother is named Darry and is 20 years old. The boy’s parents died in an auto wreck, so Soda and Darry both work jobs. I started reading The Outsiders because it’s my mom's favorite book, and my cousin wouldn’t stop talking about it, so I decided to buy it. I really enjoy this book, and I hope you enjoy reading it too. Bye!
Right Back At You is about Mason, a boy who lives in the year New York, 2023, and Talia, a girl who lives in the year Pennsylvania, 1987. The story is about how Mason does a project assigned by his therapist: a letter to nobody. Mason chooses Albert Einstein and gets really personal in his letter. He throws it in his closet, and the next day, he gets a letter from Talia. Talia and Mason discover the cause is a wormhole in their closets that they can send letters through. They end up writing to each other almost all the time, and they find out they are facing similar problems with bullies, friends, family, and school. This book is about friendship, endurance, and sticking up for yourself.
I rate it 4 out of 5 stars because I wish that the author had told more about the characters’ lives and friends. I do not think Mason and Talia told each other everything because they knew another person was reading their letters, though I really think you should read the book!
Random Animal Facts
By: Simona
1. A shrimp's heart is in their head
2. Elephants can’t jump
3. The shark is the only known fish that can blink with both eyes
4. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
5. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
6. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur
7. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world.
8. Koalas have fingerprints
9. Octopuses have three hearts
10.Cows have best friends
11. Mosquitoes have teeth
12. Birds are actually the closest related to dinosaurs
13. Pigeons can do math
14. Butterflies taste with their feet
15. Giraffes don't have vocal cords
16. Crocodiles can gallop like horses
17. Elephants can recognize themselves in the mirror
If you want to learn more go to
https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/riddles/jokes/fun-facts-and-trivia
The Death of the Pope:
Most people probably already know that Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025 in the Saint Martha house. The pope fell into a coma before having a stroke and heart failure. Pope Francis’s doctor said, “He died without suffering, at home.” On the Easter Sunday before he died, the pope had a brief visit with J. D. Vance, vice president of the United States of America.
Vance said, “[The pope] didn’t realize how sick he was.”Later that day, the pope made his last appearance in public on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, giving the Easter Blessing. In his lifetime, Pope Francis has been referred to as, “A pope for the people.” This is because he has visited those in poverty, supported and advocated for migrants, and met with gay and transgender activists. He was the first Latin American pope, and the first pope born outside the Americas. He will be remembered for his dedication to all people.
NFL Draft:
The NFL draft round 1 happened on April 24, 2025 and that’s what this writing is focusing on. The number 1 overall pick, Cam Ward left Miami to go to the Tennessee Titans. On the other hand, our city’s team, the Chicago Bears got Colston Loveland, who should be able to link up with Caleb Williams, who is in his second year.
Russia accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack:
Russia accused Ukraine of attacking Russia with drones shortly before the World War Two VE Day (Victory Day Parade), on May 8th. Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a 3-day ceasefire, which started on May 8th. Moscow's mayor said at least 19 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted coming from different directions. Ukraine reported 54 Russian drones launched overnight by Russia. Four people have died from these recent attacks.