The Next Step
Throughout my different years in school, I usually don’t look back and analyze the school year I have been through. 8th grade is one of those exceptions though. 8th grade is my last year in middle school and it has created an impact on me and has helped me develop more as a student and person.
At the beginning of the year, I met a few friends that I had already known before but I also met new classmates. I am not the most social person in school, but the opportunity to meet new people has allowed me to expand my social interactions with people. I am no longer as shy as I used to be and eighth grade has helped me achieve that.
Moving on, Encounters has been a great experience and contribution to my last year of middle school. Even though I have struggled a bit, I have enjoyed the process of creating my project and helping others with theirs. This has helped me become a more resourceful person and a better problem solver. As a bonus, the field trips have also allowed me to have some fun throughout the year, which has been very rewarding.
Another important thing about my school year is the Esports/RPG (role-playing game) club. This is where I truly had fun with my friends. Not only did we have fun but I also learned about the importance of teamwork when we played games. I believe that even though it may not seem like it, teamwork will help me later in life.
Last but not least, my friendships and company have truly helped me in school. They have always offered support and encouragement to me and I have done the same to them. We have helped each other when needed the most, which has helped us succeed. It is disappointing that I might not see them again but that just tells me that I should enjoy the time we have left.
In conclusion, 8th grade has been a great school year. I have developed and changed in many ways throughout the year. As a quick recap, I have learned how to be more social, how to be more resourceful, how to look out for others, how to be a better teammate, and so much more. 8th grade has truly been a great help to me in becoming a better student and person.
What I’m Made Of
By Jeshua Puente
I am from my first telescope I got at the age of 8
From the park and school.
I am from 2 hard-working parents and a caring sister
And from my mother’s sayings and father’s guidance.
I am from the white sand and clear water of the beach
Whose waves steal away my worries and concerns.
I am from paper airplanes, books, origami,
And mariachi and rock songs.
I am from Leyvi and Joel
And from my mother’s tamales and pozole.
I am from those moments
When I contemplate what I have accomplished and become.