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Things To Do On A Rainy Day

By Mia F.

May 2021 Issue

Are you ever contemplating what to do on a rainy day? Well, you’ve come to the right place for help! Keep reading to find out some things to do on those gloomy days!

Make a Fort

One of the things I like to do on a rainy day is making a fort. I know, pretty generic... Anyways, there are many places you can make the fort, whether that is in your bedroom or living room. You will always use the same supplies. To make a fort you will need pillows for covering the blankets or tape would work the same, blankets for covering over the fort, any stable furniture in the room you’re choosing to make the fort in (couch, chair, bed, etc), decorations for inside the forts, and much more.

Dance Party

Yes, I do this too. All you would need for this is any sort of way to listen to music, yourself or other family members, and any room to dance in! I would suggest cranking the music up and just letting yourself be free and dance.

Karaoke

Just like a dance party, all you need is any sort of way to listen to music, yourself, or other people, any way to sing, and if you want a computer to look up karaoke on youtube. I would suggest singing your heart out!

Art and Crafts

Honestly, with this one, you can do whatever your mind thinks. Throw on some relaxing music and do some art! All you need is your mind for this one!

Read

I know, this sounds super boring. But if you just throw on some relaxing music, grab any book you want to read, find a comfortable place to sit, and just read. It's very relaxing.

There are many more things but I don’t want to bore you with a whole list. So just do whatever comes to your mind in the first place!

Does your Zodiac Sign Match You?

B Alexis G.

May 2021 Issue

Does your Zodiac sign match or have an effect on your life, your personality, and your choices? Your zodiac signs may offer glimpses into a person's basic human nature, personality traits, impulses, interests, etc. So, you might be wondering what zodiac sign you are and if you are anything like your sign's description. Let's find out...

Aries: March 21 - April 21

• Element - Fire

• Color - Red

• Day - Tuesday

• Strengths - Courageous, Determined, Confident, Enthusiastic, Optimistic, Honest, Passionate

• Weaknesses - Impatient, Moody, Short-Tempered, Impulsive, Aggressive

• Likes - Comfortable clothes, Taking on leadership roles, Physical challenges, Individual sports

• Dislikes - Inactivity, Delays, Work that does not use one's talents

Taurus : April 21 - May 20

• Element - Earth

• Color - Green, Pink

• Day - Friday, Monday

• Strengths - Reliable, Patient, Practical, Devoted, Responsible, Stable

• Weaknesses - Stubborn, Possessive, Uncompromising

• Likes - Gardening, Cooking, Music, High quality clothes, Working with hands

• Dislikes - Sudden changes, Complications, Insecurity of any kind, Synthetic fabrics

Gemini: May 21 - June 20

• Element - Air

• Color - Light-Green, Yellow

• Day - Wednesday

• Strengths - Gentle, Affectionate, Curious, Adaptable, Ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas

• Weaknesses - Nervous, Inconsistent, Indecisive

• Likes - Music, Books, Magazines, Chats with nearly anyone, Short trips around the town

• Dislikes - Being alone, Being confined, Repetition and Routine

Cancer: June 21 - July 22

• Element - Water

• Color - White

• Day - Monday, Thursday

• Strengths - Tenacious, Highly imaginative, Loyal, Emotional, Sympathetic, Persuasive

• Weaknesses - Moody, Pessimistic, Suspicious, Manipulative, Insecure

• Likes - Art, Home-based hobbies, Relaxing near or in water, Helping loved ones, A good meal with friends

• Dislikes - Strangers, Any criticism of Mom, Revealing of personal life

Leo: July 23 - August 22

• Element - Fire

• Color - Gold, Yellow, Orange

• Day - Sunday

• Strengths - Creative, Passionate, Generous, Warm-hearted, Cheerful, Humorous

• Weaknesses - Arrogant, Stubborn, Self-centered, Lazy, Inflexible

• Likes - Theater, Taking holidays, Being admired, Expensive things, Bright colors,

• Fun with friends

• Dislikes - Being ignored, Facing difficult reality, Not being treated like a king or queen

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

• Element - Earth

• Color - Gray, Beige, Pale-Yellow

• Day - Wednesday

• Strengths - Loyal, Analytical, Kind, Hardworking, Practical

• Weaknesses - Shyness, Worry, Overly critical of self and others, All work and no play

• Likes - Animals, Healthy food, Books, Nature, Cleanliness

• Dislikes - Rudeness, Asking for help, Taking center stage

Libra: September 23 - October 22

• Element - Air

• Color - Pink, Green

• Day - Thursday

• Strengths - Cooperative, Diplomatic, Gracious, Fair-minded, Social

• Weaknesses - Indecisive, Avoids confrontations, Will carry a grudge, Self-pity

• Likes - Harmony, Gentleness, Sharing with others, The outdoors

• Dislikes - Violence, Injustice, Loudmouths, Conformity

Scorpio: October 23 - November 22

• Element - Water

• Color - Scarlet, Red, Rust

• Day - Tuesday

• Strengths - Resourceful, Brave, Passionate, Stubborn, A true friend

• Weaknesses - Distrusting, Jealous, Secretive, Violent

• Likes - Truth, Facts, Being right, Longtime friends, Teasing, A grand passion

• Dislikes - Dishonesty, Revealing secrets, Passive people

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

• Element - Fire

• Color - Blue

• Day - Thursday

• Strengths - Generous, Idealistic, Great sense of humor

• Weaknesses - Promises more than can deliver, Very impatient

• Likes - Freedom, Travel, Philosophy, Being outdoors

• Dislikes - Clingy people, Being constrained, Off-the-wall theories, Details

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19

• Element - Earth

• Color - Brown, Black

• Day - Saturday

• Strengths - Responsible, Disciplined, Self-control, Good managers

• Weaknesses - Know-it-all, Unforgiving, Condescending, Expecting the worst

• Likes - Family, Tradition, Music, Understated status, Quality craftsmanship

• Dislikes - Almost everything at some point

Aquarius : January 20 - February 19

• Element - Air

• Color - Light Blue, Silver

• Day - Saturday

• Strengths - Progressive, Original, Independent, Humanitarian

• Weaknesses - Runs from emotional expression, Temperamental, Uncompromising

• Likes - Fun with friends, Helping others, Fighting for causes, Intellectual conversation, A good listener

• Dislikes - Limitations, Broken promises, Being lonely, Dull or boring situations, People who disagree with them

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

• Element - Water

• Color - Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea Green

• Day - Thursday

• Strengths - Compassionate, Artistic, Intuitive, Gentle, Wise, Musical

• Weaknesses - Fearful, Overly trusting, Sad, Desire to escape reality,

• Likes - Being alone, Sleeping, Music, Visual media, Swimming, Spiritual themes

• Dislikes - Know-it-all, Being criticized, The past coming back to haunt, Cruelty of any kind

Thanks for reading, hope you learned something new! If you would like to find more information about your zodiac sign then view this source - https://www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com/

Recommended Movies for Your Time Spent at Home

Opinion by Mia F.

March 2021 Issue

Ever since COVID started, all families have been at home, which means you're stuck at home. Well my family has been watching some movies. Here are some movies I recommend watching! (The list will be from Sports to a little bit more maturer content. Always ask your parents if it’s okay to watch the movie before watching.)

Some sports movies to watch and where to find them:

• The Mighty Ducks, D2, and D3. A brief synopsis of them all is that the team The Mighty Ducks started off being a not-so-great hockey team, but made their way through the ups and downs. They end up becoming a really good team. Yes, these are all about the same team but they are all really good. You can watch the movies on Disney+ with a subscription.

• The Sandlot. The Sandlot is about a young boy named Scotty Smalls, a science lover, who moves to a new town and makes friends with a group of boys who play baseball. However, things start to go downhill when the baseball they are playing with goes over the fence into the yard of the big dog next door. You can find this movie on Hulu.

Here are two good musicals to watch:

• Hamilton. Hamilton is a PG-13 musical that takes on the life story of Alexander Hamilton. You can find the musical on Disney+.

• Newsies. They have a movie and a broadway musical version of this musical. Newsies is about a group of boys called the “Newsies,'' who sell newspapers. But the leader of the “Newsies” is a criminal, so when two boys join the group they have to help a criminal. You can also find this musical on Disney+.

Here is a great movie series:

• Harry Potter. If you have read the books, you should watch the movies. They are pretty good but they aren’t entirely like the books, you will find some details missing out. You can buy or rent them.

These are just some of the many movies you could watch. There are a ton more that you could explore.

Materials Needed

• 2 apples

• Paint

• Paintbrush

• White cardstock

• Small paper plates

Instructions

1. Take your cardstock, and fold it in half. Make as many cards as desired.

2. Cut each apple in half, do not take the seeds out. Take your paper plates and put out 6. Put each apple half on a separate plate, squirt out the paint on the plates next to the apple half. Leave the remaining 2 plates to mix colors.

3. Paint the apples and then stamp the card with them! Write letters inside and give them to your friends and family. Happy Fall!!!

Materials Needed

• Paper plate

• Red or orange yarn

• Brown yarn

• Green construction paper

• Hole puncher

• Scissors

• Pencil (possibly)

• Tape

Instructions

1. Take the paper plate, and puncture a hole somewhere in the middle. Use the hole, and cut out the rest of the middle.

2. After that, hole punch once on the rim of the plate. Then, ignore the hole punch. Start wrapping the red or orange yarn around the plate as seen above (tape the end to the plate), until satisfied. DO NOT COVER THE HOLE PUNCH!!!

3. Then, take your brown yarn, and cut a 12-inch piece. Put half of it through the hole punch. Create a knot with the two ends, and now you have a stem! (Use stem for hanging purposes.)

4. Pumpkin: Cut a long, thin, strip of green construction paper, and wrap around the pencil. Take it off, and cut in the length that you want it. Tape it to the plate next to the stem, and you’re done! Apple: Take the construction paper, and cut a small football shaped size. Tape it to the plate by the stem. You are done!!!

Biggest Trends of 2019

By Eva R.

February 2020 Issue

2019 has come to an end, along with its trends. It’s now time for new trends. But let’s look back at the old ones.

Most popular iPhone apps

1. YouTube

2. Instagram

3. Snapchat

4. Tiktok

5. Messenger

Most popular stores

1. Walmart

2. McDonalds

3. Starbucks

4. Walgreens

5. Subway

Most popular clothing brand

1. Gucci

2. Louis Vuitton

3. Balenciaga

4. Moncler

5. Fendi

Most popular songs

1. Lil Nas X – "Old Town Road" (remix feat Billy Ray Cyrus)

2. Sharon Van Etten – "Seventeen"

3. Charli XCX – "Gone" (feat Christine and the Queens)

4. Billie Eilish – "Bad Guy"

5. Lizzo – "Juice"

While all these things were claimed as “most popular of 2019,” what will stay and what will get knocked down next year?

Christmas Tradition Ideas

By Audrey D.

November 2019 Issue

Here are some awesome tradition ideas for Christmas that you will love!

• Advent calendar

• Secret Santa

• Matching PJ photo shoot

• Creating homemade ornaments

• Gingerbread making contest

• Make reindeer food on Christmas Eve

• Make a Christmas countdown chain

• Christmas talent show

• Homemade Christmas cards

• Go around looking at Christmas lights

• Go to the Lake Farmpark

Those are some fun traditions you can try with your family or friends, just in time for the holiday season!

Holiday Gift Ideas

By Tyler R., Gavin G. and Kara C.

November 2019 Issue

Are you struggling with ideas for Holiday gifts for others? If so, then this is a great guide to start your list!

Included Sections (in order): Sports, Video Games, Kitchenware, Pet Gifts, and Movies*

*All prices and products are from amazon.com. Prices may vary at different websites/locations. All products are in order of price from least to greatest amount of money.

Sports

• Nike Swoosh Headband $4.50

• Franklin Sports NFL Gloves $11.99

• Spalding NBA Street Basketball $11.99

• Rawlings Official 2019 MLB Baseball $15.79

• BalanceFrom 2” Thick Tri-Fold Folding Exercise Mat $33.99

Video Games (Consoles may vary)

• Fortnite $0.00

• Hollow Knight $14.99

• Apex Legends $19.99

• Minecraft $28.99

• Overwatch $31.29

• Super Mario Maker $57.60

• Luigi’s Mansion $59.99

Kitchenware

• Farberware 15 -piece Knife Set $25.99

• Rachael Ray Steel Bakeware $29.98

• BAYKA Electric Kettle $29.99

• NutriBullet Blender $49.88

Pet Gifts

• Cat Tracks $7.61

• Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy $8.92

• Pet Zone IQ Treat Ball $9.95

• EETOYS Puppy Teething Toy (Promotes Dental Health) $12.99

Movies

• The Lion King (2019) $3.99/rent, $19.99/buy

• Spider-Man: Far From Home $4.99/rent, $19.99/buy

• The Angry Birds Movie 2 $4.99/rent, $19.99/buy

• Pokémon: Detective Pikachu $5.99/rent, $19.99/buy

A Collection of Jokes!

Collected by Gabe M.

October 2019 Issue

1.Q. How do bees get to school?

2.Q. How do the fish get to school?

3.Q. What does a gorilla learns in school?

4.Q. What does a snake learn in school?

5.Q. Why is 2+2=5 like your left foot?

6.Q. Did you hear about the cross eyed-teacher?

7.Q. Teacher: Can anyone tell me how many seconds there are in a year?

8.Q. Teacher: Johnny, which month has 28 days?

9.Q. What did the glue say to the teacher?

10.Q. What do get when you cross one principal with another principal?

DIY Washi Tape School Supplies Makeover

By Sophie V.

December 2018 Issue

In this DIY tutorial, I will be showing you how to give your school supplies a cute and easy makeover using washi tape! Washi tape is colorful, decorative tape that you can buy almost anywhere. I have found it at Target, Jo Ann’s Fabrics, Walmart, and many other stores. Washi tape is very inexpensive, and simple to use. You can decorate almost anything with it! Today, I am going to show you how to spice up a notebook, pencil, and bookmark using washi tape. These are great to use at school, to sell, or give as gifts. It can be customized for anyone. You will need:

• Notebook

• Pencil

• Paper clip

• Washi Tape

• Scissors

Washi Tape Notebook-

1. First, cover your notebook with strips of washi tape. Have fun with this- you can go as wild or as plain as you choose.

2. Next, put a border of washi tape on the top, bottom, and right side of the notebook. This will make it look cleaner and more professional.

3. Finally, open your notebook and put a strip of washi tape on the binder holes on the cover. This is to avoid tape sticking on the pages.

Washi Tape Pencil-

1. Cut a strip of washi tape that is as long as your pencil and put it on the pencil.

Next, cut another piece of waste tape that is the same length and stick it on the uncovered part of the pencil.

Washi Tape Bookmark-

1. Cut a 3 inch piece of washi tape and push it through the top of a paper clip. Stick the ends of the washi tape together.

2. Cut off the sticky parts and create a fun design on the top of your bookmark.

There are your finished school supplies! This is a easy way to create fun, personalized school supplies. Stay tuned til next issue for another amazing DIY!