7th grader Madison Olmedo talks about the many things she needs spring cleaning in her life. To start off she talks about how she needs to clean out her closet, bed, and laundry. She’s going to start off by making her bed every morning and constantly do her laundry to keep her closet organized and clean! Madison also states that she needs to clean out her assignments and hair. To keep her assignments organized she's going to throw out old papers that don’t matter anymore. 

7th grader Paulina Ngo has a list of spring cleaning she needs to do. She starts off with the basics like her room, shelf, desk, and backpack. Paulina's going to start by throwing away things that aren’t needed anymore and trash. She also mentioned that she needs to clear out the negative things from her mind. By doing that she's going to take time for herself and her thoughts. 

 -Genensis

Spring cleaning is not just about throwing things away, but about making space for a fresh start. A few students have shared what needs spring cleaning in their lives. 7th-grader Mary Tran said she wants to spend her spring cleaning by cleaning her room. One thing Mary wants to organize is her stuffed animals. She believes after she cleans her room, she would feel really good and accomplished. 8th grader Andrew Venezuela says one thing that needs spring cleaning in his life is his health. He plans to do this by getting good rest and organizing his school supplies. Andrew says he will be able to feel relaxed and free from stress. 8th grader Trisha Nguyen wants to focus on cleaning her sleep schedule, her friendships, and her house. Some steps she is going to take to complete this are by waking up early, going to sleep early, and setting up a certain day to focus on cleaning. By doing these things, she will be able to organize her time. The last thing she wants to clean is her friendships. She believes that letting go of negative friendships and being around supportive friends will help her a lot in the future. 

-Mila Nguyen (8th)

Saint Patrick's day is right around the corner and most people consider themselves lucky. 7th grader Linh Le says she considers herself lucky because she has great friends and family. She also owns a necklace with a cross and she says that it is her lucky charm. Lastly, she thinks she is also lucky because she has a home, a place to stay everyday. These are the things that make her feel lucky!

-Chris

As spring starts, spring cleaning is a great way to restart and reorganize your life, it's also a great way to improve focus. By spring cleaning you can improve relationships and your life. A few of our scholars wanted to share their partake in spring cleaning. 

 A 7th grader, Niccolas Hodge, did some spring cleaning this spring to declutter his phone and his room.  He uninstalled unused apps and organized his remaining apps to keep a clean format.After this spring cleaning, Niccolas created a safe environment for his phone and space. 

A 7th-grade student, Janice Tran, is going to spend her spring cleaning by removing her nonessential photos. She plans to delete and clean her apps and home screen to keep a neat and usable place to work. 

An 8th-grade student, Diana Cavalli, spring-cleaned her home by cleaning her garden. She organized plants and kept them hydrated. After cleaning, she was tired but proud of her great effort to keep a tidy garden. 

-Christy Tran 8th

Since spring has finally arrived we should tidy up a bit! Iris Perry is a scholar who has magnificent hair and styles it daily. She has an assortment of hair styles from braids, to buns, and sometimes colors. She uses a lot of different products to up keep her hair. She tells herself to keep her hair bin organized but it can get messy from time to time. She wants to clean up her hair bin this spring! Trinity Nguyen an 8th grader aswell, some thing she would like to spring clean is her bedroom. She says that her bedroom is important to her as she spends her time in there studying and relaxing. She said she would like to declutter her bedroom for this years spring cleaning.

-Misty Nguyen (8th)

As the freshman year is coming, the eighth graders in our school are very productive in getting an upgrade. Spring cleaning for Veronica Valenzuela, an eighth grader, is a perfect opportunity to clear out the physical and mental clutter that takes up space throughout her middle school years. As she prepares for the transition to high school, she wants to start by focusing on eating fresh vegetables and leafy greens to boost her energy. Sofia Arzate, also an eighth grader, thinks that stretching every morning and taking a walk around her neighborhood are good ideas to make her ready for school every day. Not only food, Kaydence Santamaria believes that spring cleaning also includes decluttering stress. For example, she wants to reduce her social media screen time to reduce her negative feelings. Key actions for their spring cleaning include breaking bad habits, setting new goals, eating healthily, and decluttering their mind, which will help them get a fresh start for their freshman year.

- Claire Bui (8th)

Spring is often seen as a time for fresh starts, and many people take part in “spring cleaning.” Spring cleaning involves decluttering and getting rid of things that are no longer needed, whether it’s old clothes or unnecessary items taking up space. Some Ralston scholars shared what areas of their lives need a refresh this season. Sophie Nguyen, an 8th grader, said her drawers need cleaning because they are filled with clothes she no longer wears. Kaitlin Ta, also in 8th grade, shared that her entire room needs attention since it has become messy and unorganized. Similarly, Philip Chu, another 8th grader, said his attic needs to be cleaned because it is cluttered.

-Logan Lau

As the end of eighth grade is around the corner, Abigail Roque is taking spring cleaning to another level . Rather than focusing on mess, she has decided to change her social life and distance herself from friendships that became negative. Abigail realized that drama and negativity was bringing her down, and she is now prioritizing her mental well being by only keeping her positive friends. This change is all about  healthy boundaries and helping make sure that her circle supports her growth instead of making it more difficult. It takes a lot of power to see when a friendship is no longer all about positivity, and she is ready to change as a person for more positivity in Abigail's life. By not having anymore negative people in her life,Abigail is making space for the kind of nice supportive community she deserves. "I am ready to let go of all the friends that bring me down because I can not go to high school with bad influences in life."

-Candice Ilano (8th)