March

Why Do You Consider Yourself Lucky?

With St. Patrick’s Day almost coming, the halls of Ralston are turning green, but does "luck" actually exist in middle school or is it just a myth? To find out, we caught up with two Ralston Eagles to see if they feel the Irish spirit or if they are just dodging bad vibes. Our first Ralston Eagle, Makenna Anderson, considers herself "extremely lucky¨ because she is currently surviving the PE soccer unit completely uninjured. Next, we chatted with Samanta Acteopan. Samanta describes herself as "somewhat lucky," mostly because, according to her, the last few months have been free of any "horrible things." No matter if you are dodging soccer balls or just dodging trouble in life, we hope your March stays green. Stay lucky, Eagles!

-Miranda Ponce (8th)

With March approaching, it's almost time to celebrate the day of luck. 8th grader Theresa Nguyen shared that she does not see herself as lucky, but rather as fortunate. Theresa says that she has many things in her life that others might not have. She is thankful for her family and friends who are always there for her. She also feels grateful to have many opportunities to grow and succeed in the future. Having everyday necessities, like food and a safe place to live mean a lot to her. Because of this, she appreciates what she has every day.

-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!

-Claire Truong (8th)

As March comes around, so does St. Patricks Day, which comes with good fortune! As this month arrives so does the main question of the month, "Do you consider yourself lucky?" Seventh-grader, Chloe Thoi says luck is more about the blessings in our lives like having a roof over ones head. It is a privilege to have a home. She also feels lucky because she has loving parents who provide for her. Her kind and loving friends also make her feel incredibly lucky!

-Emma Leos (8th)

Eighth grader Britney Hoang finds herself lucky due to having: good grades, opportunities, and a good social network. Britney states, "I have had bad luck many times, but when I look around, I then see all of the things I am lucky enough to have." For example, she has her friends. With her amazing social skills, she can easily talk to other people without the fear of judgment. She also thinks that she is lucky for having determination because that brings good grades. Lasly, she has opportunities. For example, going to school.

- Leona Vue (8th)

Tracy Pham, an eighth grader, explains considers herself lucky for the following reasons. First, she is fortunate enough to attend school. On top of that, she is healthy. Lastly, she has many opportunities to join clubs or do after-school activities. These are all reasons why Tracy considers herself lucky.

- Sophie Nguyen (8th)

Ralston Eagle, Perla Ramirez, an eighth grader, believes she is very lucky. She is fortunate because she has a loving family who can provide and take care of her. She also has a home and nourishing food. She is also grateful for her kind siblings who are there for her. Perla is beyond grateful to be able to go to school and get a good education. Not to mention, she has tons of friends who are there for her and make her laugh. This season, Perla considers herself one lucky person to be able to have all of these things.

-Yvonne Dinh (8th)

Chelsea Gomez, an 8th grader is embracing the final stretch of eighth grade with a found sense of luck and gratefulness for the community surrounding her. Chelsea Gomez considers herself lucky because she has finally found a good group of friends who make the ups and downs of school life feel like a team effort. She feels a sense of relief being at the top grade of middle school, enjoying the confidence that comes with finally knowing how everything works. Chelsea is also grateful for the amazing support of her teachers, who have helped her feel prepared and ready rather than just overwhelmed. Most importantly, she is thankful to have this time to be herself and enjoy the moments before the pressure of high school arrive.

-Candice Ilano (8th)

Kayla Chau, an eighth grader, says she considers herself lucky because she has many advantages that other people do not. She feels especially grateful for her loving, hard‑working family, who are always there to support her. At home, she has all the daily necessities she needs, from food on the table to a safe place to sleep each night. On top of that, Kayla is thankful for her good health, which allows her to enjoy school, hobbies, and time with friends. “I have a loving, hard‑working family, all the daily necessities I need, and good health!” Kayla explains. Because of all these advantages, Kayla knows she should never take her blessings for granted.

-Emily Duong (8th)

Eagles Have Spring Break Plans

With spring break coming around the corner, many of our Ralston Eagles have some exciting, thrilling plans. Let's hear one! 7th grader Alyssa Nava is going to the beach and having a nice picnic with her family. On a hot day, the water is glistening and the ocean waves are swooshing. Alyssa says that her family planned this beach day in advance, with a perfect view of the oceanside. Her picnic includes some cheese and crackers like a charcuterie board, and many more snacks. This beach day sounds pretty fun!

-Ava Joy (7th)

Frances Wright is going to celebrate her fourteenth birthday during spring break by camping with her family at Kern River. Frances is super excited about planning the trip. She enjoys being on a long road trip with her family, and watching the mountains feels fantastic to her. She wants to explore the big trees and watch the river flow past. In the morning, she and her family will set up a campsite next to the trees. Then at night, they will gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and share stories. She expects this camping trip to be the perfect way for her to celebrate a new year of her life.

-Claire Bui (8th)

8th grader Trisha Nguyen is going to spend her spring break on a road trip to Washington to celebrate a late Tet with her family. For Trisha, road trips are the ultimate travel vibe, and the open road is the best part. She is expecting a fun-filled adventure that is going to be joyful and meaningful. She hopes to make wonderful memories during her trip.

-Christy Tran (8th)

JJ Davis, a 7th grader, has fun plans for spring break. The first thing that she is going to do is go to the pool with her best friend Ava. Then she is going to go to her other best friend Mia's house.She also has to attend two birthday parties .The next thing is she will hopefully dye her hair!

-Ava Montes 8th

For Spring Break, 8th grader Azlyn Lopez is planning to spend time at her best friend's house to hang out with a close group of friends. She is looking forward to their time together, hoping for plenty of laughter and shared moments together. Azlyn hopes they spend their days playing fun games and discussing everything from their personal interests to their experiences at school. They might even visit Irvine Park to take a walk and enjoy the outdoors in each other's company.

-Joelly Ramos (8th)

Spring break is just around the corner and the students at Ralston are already looking forward to a pause in their busy school schedules. From traveling to new places to simply enjoying some downtime at home, these students have a wide variety of plans to make the most of their week off.

Kacy Nguyen, a seventh-grader, is excited because intends to spend her time in Hawaii with her family. She is eager to explore the local tropical cuisine. She is looking forward to sightseeing on warm beaches and taking beautiful hikes.

-Brenda Ta (7th)

Women's History Month Highlights

spring cleaning

7th Grader Logan meng said that if he had to do spring cleaning he would clean his room becuase that his room is messy and that he would also clean his closet because that its really messy and thats what the two most things logan would do for spring cleaning.

-Christian Arias (7th)

Spring cleaning

Someone I'd like to thank in history is Harriet Tubman. I believe Harriet is an important figure in history. If you have not heard of Harriet Tubman, she was one of the many people who ran the underground rail road. Harriet was one of the peoples who escaped slavery. Harriet risked her own life to save many, she tried her hardest to free the slaves. She was able to free around 70 with the help of others and a net work she set up. She tried helping family and friends. All in all I believe she was really important.

-Misty Nguyen (8th)

Read Across America Month

April fools jokes stories

7th grader Celeste Z says she has done a prank on someone for april 1st she says that she switched the whip cream with saving cream and later that day her parents wanted pancakes with whipped cream. She says she was in her room when her parents yell out her name really mad and in a laughing way, she gets down and her parents look at her and ask “DID YOU DO ANYTHING TO THE WHIPPED CREAM!” Celeste laughs and looks at them and then at the whipped cream “APRIL FOOLS!!!!!” her parents were mad but not mad enough so they started laughing because they could not believe that they got pranked by their own child. Her mom says “So where's the actual whip cream?’’ Celeste explains that she threw away the other one because it expired and bought a new one “Your welcome” she says. Her dad looks at her and says “just wait until later..” Celeste says that she was scared to go outside her room later that day because she did not know what was coming for her.

-My Phuong (7th)

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