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Edited by: Charlize Naczas
Announcements:
Meet some of our class:
Erin Stanbrough
Erin Stanbrough
We are so happy that Erin came back to yearbook this year. She is a 7th grader and a 23-24' veteran. Her favorite color is pink. She loves to write. When she is older, she wants to be a lawyer.
Patrick Shaughnessy
Patrick Shaughnessy
Patrick's favorite pastime is football, where he plays receiver and safety. He is secretly really good at poetry. His favorite colors are green and white, when he grows up he wants to be an NFL player.
Elementary at Stuart Mesa:
Fifth Grade:
Ms. Pederson's Class
By: Lucas Tran and Slayden Sharp
"Students in fifth grade went outside to the quad for book club. The students read in groups learning about their benchmark curriculum and they went to Mr. Hayek's class to read to their buddies,"
Fourth Grade:
By: Noah Cruz and Angelyna Mendoza
"Mrs. Sanford’s class started the month of January with arts and literature. One such project would be their One Word Intentions. In this activity, they collaborate and brainstorm a specific word that represents their intention for the year!" "Similarly, Ms. Harrington is also doing something fun with her class. Ms. Harrington is having her class draw and color their hand-made dragons for Chinese New Year"
Third Grade:
By: Jerry Correa and Rodney Bennett
"In Mrs. Francis’s class, ...students complete an assignment he calls the Secret Treasures. Secret Treasures is an assignment where students are writing a research paper about their favorite animal"
"Mrs. Powell is also having an assignment where designing is included... students are creating and designing an app they would find useful."
First Grade:
By: Erin Stanbrough and Carla Acosta
"We learned about a variety of interesting topics that challenged their (the first-grade students) minds and inspired creativity. These students learned about double facts, how stories have characters and problems to solve, and did activities based on how robots are made, how they work, and how they move. They also learned about how surveys are used, how to write letters, and how to read stories featuring unique characters."
Middle School:
What's Happening in ASB?
What's Happening in ASB?
Article By: Patrick Shaughnessy
"The ASB class does a lot of team building activities in their class. These activities help make sure in their diverse class everyone can get along and more people can become friends."
"The ASB class makes lots of different posters and puts them up all over the school.They make these posters as groups and it helps them with their teamwork and team building skills. They put up posters that show the news of the school including spirit weeks, different fundraisers, and other school events."
What's Happening in Study Skills?
What's Happening in Study Skills?
Article By: Gabriel Pablo and Jordan Walls
"This month in Study Skills, students are improving their academic skills for school... Mrs. Melgoza, the teacher for Study Skills, is teaching her students how to improve in skills that will be valuable in their future lives. These skills include managing their time, creating a healthier mindset, treating others with respect and kindness, and more."
Winter News, Announcements, and Events
January and December News
Article By: Charlize Naczas
Politics:
Some political headlines of December include President Jimmy Carter's passing on December 29th, 2024, and an overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on the fourth as well.
Inauguration Day occurred on January 20th. Inauguration Day is the day that the elected president gets sworn into office. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance were sworn in as President and Vice President respectively, and within the first week, Donald Trump signed a record of 35 executive orders. One of the most talked about things to happen in politics this January though, was the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which took place on January 18th, 2025. The popular app TikTok has been talked about getting banned for a while, but United States users’ fears were confirmed when they opened their app to see a message stating that TikTok is no longer available. The message was replaced in less than 24 hours with a “Welcome Back” message crediting Donald Trump for having TikTok available again in the U.S. However, the ban was only delayed while the law was still in place.
View the Full Article, along with Arts and Culture Here
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Article By: Charlize Naczas
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday of January. This year, that date fell on the 20th. Martin Luther King spent his life as a civil rights activist, whose efforts for equality are remembered years after his death. He was a Baptist minister whose non-violent protests made him one of the most prominent Civil Rights figures in history. His most well-known efforts are his involvement in the Montgomery bus boycott and his “I Have a Dream” speech. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and is famed for “advocating for civil disobedience and nonviolent methods to push back against racism and segregation”.Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
Student Life Over Winter Break
Article By: Hayven Cato
"Over winter break many students went on trips to visit family or to just go on a journey in general. One of our 8th graders went on a cruise. Her name is Stephanie, She and her mother father, and little brother enjoyed their time on the cruise. "
Winter Holidays
Article By: Carla and I'zel Acosta
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year possess considerably diverse religious and cultural origins. Their strikingly popular characteristic, however, is the powerful way they bring people together in an intensely passionate celebration of significant values: family, community, and hope. They provide a time for self-reflection on their lives and they honor traditions while envisioning a brighter future. Holiday traditions such as candle lighting, and gift-giving, along with family gatherings promote togetherness; these customs also promote a deep sense of belonging.
Pets of Stuart Mesa
Article By: Olivia Santy
Middle school teacher Mrs. Barnes, has a Poodle Terrier Mix. His name is Barley but they call him Bupbup, he is often needy and howles if grandma is coming. Barley often tries to sneak into the car while Mrs. Barnes is about to leave for school. Mrs. Barnes also has chickens named Athena, Goldy, Betty, Moana, Daphne, and Velma. She also has an old roster named Maui, he's named this because when he jumps he lands with a big thud.
8th grader I’zel Acosta has a male dog named Yoshi. Yoshi is a Toy poodle that weighs 8 pounds. He is 2 years old, in dog year though he is 14. I’zel says that he is very needy and cuddly and loves to be by her side. Yoshi gets excited when he hears the words treat and walk.
Events in Stuart Mesa
Article By: Anthony Devine and Rodney Bennett
There are various events happening during this month at stuart mesa for example we currently have kindness week going on and an upcoming minute 2 win it. Kindness week is a way for students to show kindness by dressing in a specific attire. These specific attires can range from having wanky socks, crazy hair and even dressing in Aloha clothes. There are many other events like kindness week but this one is being held in the second week of the semester.
The other event is called minute 2 win it where students are rewarded for their good behavior in class and good grades. There are most likely always snacks and beverages for students donated by parents and the P.T.O. There are also very great rewards in the form of gift cards from different places, like mcdonalds, dunkin donuts and panda express. The students can get these prizes by getting pride cards.
Students in Business
Article By: Anthony Devine
In Stuart Mesa we have many students who have at home businesses and two sisters at our school share a business with their mom. Isabella, an eighth-grader, and her younger sister Gabby, a fifth-grader, run a small business with their mom, selling handmade cups and bracelets. Every week, the girls come up with new designs, drawing inspiration from trends at school or their own creative ideas. Isabella is in charge of marketing and setting up their online shop, while Gabby helps with packaging and adding personal touches to each order, like custom messages. Their mom provides guidance on managing the business side of things, like pricing and keeping track of sales, while also encouraging the girls to be independent and responsible. Together, they’ve built a solid customer base, including family, friends, and even people they’ve met through social media.
What's Happening in the Library?
Article By: I'zel Acosta
The school library is working hard preparing for Kindness Week (January 28th-31st) and Read Across America (March 3rd-7th) and is highly confident it will become a busy, energetic hub of activity. These events will hopefully inspire a meaningful number of students to embrace, spread, and develop a large sense of kindness and encourage a deep love for reading. Students benefit from these types of celebrations, which can provide growth opportunities, social connections, festive fun, interactive activities, challenges, and chances to win exciting prizes. This unforgettable adventure awaits you; it is filled with kindness as well as the joy of reading.
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