Have you ever wondered what teachers do outside of school?

Ms. Mistalski, the 6th-grade ELA teacher, is a great teacher within the walls of WMS. But she has a very interesting life outside of school.

One tradition Ms. Mistalski does every year is making porgies with her family. She said, "This is one of my favorite things to look forward to each year." Many people, especially her students, may not know this, but she has many hobbies outside of school, such as softball (which she has played since she was a kid), golf, comedy shows, and trivia. In school, Ms. Mistalski's pet peeve is annoying noises such as tapping, which many middle schoolers do.

"This is something I have to deal with every day as a middle school teacher," she explained.

Over the summer, she plans to pool hop, go to the beach, and read lots of books. "It's great having a bunch of friends with pools!" she exclaimed. Many people also don't know that she plays in a pool league every Tuesday with her brother, dad, and friends.

As a kid, Ms. Mistalski's favorite subject was grammar, and now that she is an ELA teacher, that makes sense! However, if she wasn't a teacher, she would want to be a pediatrician because she loves helping and taking care of kids.

Ms. Mistalski loves school and her students so much, but she can't wait for summer.

Mrs. Blais is about five feet tall. She has long brown hair with ashy blonde highlights. When you enter her classroom, it is a very open space. She has decorated the walls with posters and flags. Mrs. Nuria Blais is the seventh-grade Spanish teacher and the eighth-grade Cultural Arts teacher. She helps our seventh graders learn introductory Spanish so we are prepared for our upcoming years in Spanish class. She also helps our eighth graders learn about different cultures from around the world.

She chose this career because she grew up in Mexico and has a passion for cultures and languages. Mrs. Blais stated, "I grew up in Mexico, and I have a passion for cultures and languages and teaching people about things differently than what they are familiar with, so I thought that would be very interesting."

Something interesting and surprising about Mrs. Blais is that she went into the business world before realizing she did not like it. Mrs. Blais said, "I went into the business world and thought I loved that, but then I ended up not liking it and fell back in love with teaching."

Clearly, Mrs. Blais has had an interesting path to finding her passion for teaching, and she plays a very important role in our school.

Do you ever scroll through the app store looking for the perfect Jurassic World game that actually honors the franchise instead of being a wasteland with two random dinosaurs behind a gate? Then Jurassic World: The Game is the perfect game for you! This game features Jurassic World content with a variety of exciting features. It is a simulation game with strategic battling and is available on iOS and Android devices. This game is almost perfect for anyone who enjoys Jurassic World and dinosaurs as a whole.

The objective is pretty loose, with there being no real goal besides growing your collection of dinosaurs and expanding your park. The setting is a bird's-eye view of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna. The role of the player is simple: expand the park. The basic gameplay revolves around two key aspects. First, there is tycoon-style gameplay where you place paddocks, decorations, and buildings to earn coins while collecting food, Dino Bucks, and DNA. The second aspect revolves around strategic fighting in the battle arena. You can battle once every level in the main campaign, but you can also participate in special events to earn dinosaurs, resources, or buildings. Main features include missions, park customization, upgrading dinosaurs, and more.

What works really well in this game is the blend of fighting and park building. This works because it perfectly fits the style of Jurassic World, which is often associated with those specific elements. Another feature that works well is the ability to create hybrids. This is exciting because Jurassic World includes hybrids throughout the franchise, and it feels cool to create your own hybrid that has not been shown in the live-action films.

What could be improved is the selection of dinosaur actions. In the game, when you tap on a dinosaur in its enclosure, it only roars. This could be improved by adding a wider selection of sounds and animations for each dinosaur. Another improvement could be adding more levels and growth stages beyond the current four stages from level 1 to level 40. One final area that could be be improved is adding more customization options for objects such as paddocks, allowing players to be more creative with their parks.

The people most likely to enjoy this game are fans of Jurassic World, dinosaurs, strategy games, and battling games. People who may not enjoy it as much are those who dislike dinosaurs or prefer a different genre. My rating for this game would be a 4.4 out of 5. There are a lot of cool features, and it is a great way to pass the time, but there are also several areas that could be improved to make the experience even better.

Have you ever been dozing off in class even though the day had just started? Some kids don't get enough sleep at night and need at least 30 minutes to reset and rest. Kids should be able to have a 30-minute or longer nap time during the school day.