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8th Grade 2022 Summer Plans
8th grade summer plans
Mason simmons
5/4/22
With 8th grade ending about a week earlier than the rest of the school, everyone is on their heels and from my observations, already feel like school is over. Many 8th graders have plans for the summer, whether that encompasses vacation or just sitting around playing video games. According to 8th grade civics teacher Mr. Sterns “this summer break for 8th graders is really their last summer of their true “childhood”.” and with about all of 8th grade scared of what will come next in high school, we still can't wait to pursue our summer plans.
I have interviewed Mr. Sterns 8th grade advisory students to see exactly what their summer plans are, and here is what they said:
8th grade Ethan Skelton was interviewed upon what his summer plans were.
Skelton said that he would “probably go see my dad. I will stay all summer. He lives in South Carolina. He has a pool so I'll probably do a lot of swimming. But there will also be some yard work.” while being relatively vague, he still says that he thinks it will be fun.
The next student interviewed was Paige Mcclelland.
Our conversation went like this: “I'm gonna prepare for high school.”
“Anything else”
“I'm gonna hang out with my best friends”
“Like who?’
At first she said “My mom” but then upon further questioning she answered “Mason, Alex, Tierstyn, and Taylor”.
“Anything special?”
“A boating trip. We're gonna go water rafting.”
Tierstyn Rogers 8th grade Summer Plans
“What are you gonna do in general over the summer?”
“Umm… probably sleep all day”
“Any special events”
“Uuuuh hang out with my bestest friend metal west and also hang out with these kids”
“Any really special events?”
Watching my grandparents house for week and swimming in their pool”
The next person interviewed was 8th grade Larry Jelks.
“What are you gonna do in general over this summer?”
Chill with friends”
“Any big plans?”
Going to florida.”
“Tampa”
Anything else?”
Hanging with family”
The last 8th grader interviewed was Taylor coker.
“What are you planning on doing in general?”
“Exercise to get strong. And go out and hang out with friends. Many of them. Because I'm famous. Also get some sort of job”
Anything really big?”
My step dad lets me go on an 8th grade graduation trip”
“That's it?”
Yea”
Drama club
So here is a few Q and A's about drama club Will you be doing drama club this year? Her responce: I don't know if i will or not. Do you create the plays? Her responce: I did search some but i also I had some of the plays in high school. Do you think it will be more hard to do drama club because of covid? Her responce: It was very hard during covid they had have to shut it down and they had to do it online.Did you have anyone make the oufits for them to perform? Her responce: They found their own outfits, the kids were in charge of there own coustume. How long have you been doing drama club? Her responce: i have been directing it for 20 years.
Scholar bowl
Here are a few Q and A's about scholar bowl How long have you been doing scholar bowl? Her responce: 5-6 years. Will you being doing it this year? Her responce: Yes, I am very excited about it! What do you do in scholar bowl? Her responce: triva, and they get different people with different type of knowlage for that certain thing. Where do you have this event? Her responce: We practice in the classroom and compete belly vally, Ponaic, hill, etc. Do you have the same topic's each year for scholar bowl? Her responce: math, history, iltueure, current events. How many people do you usually have on your team Her respone: 11 to 12 people because you need 5 people for each match and move them around if needed and if one of them get sick they still have 11 teamates.
Christmas play
Here are some Q and A's About the Christmas play. Do you think of the play? Mrs.Siddle: I usually keep options for the 5 at the max. What type of themes do you do? Mrs.Siddle: Christmas trees, elfs, snowman,penguins. How long does it take you to plan the plays? Mrs.Siddle: 2 months to plan and 1 month to prepare the kids. How many plays have you directed? Mrs.Siddle: 5 at SMS but in my teaching years 15 total. Do you like directing the plays? Mrs.Siddle: Yes I like to direct the plays! Do you make the costumes? Mrs.Siddle: The familes are responsible for the costumes and we provide a santa costume.
Band Q and A's W/ Mrs. Siddle
What do you do in band?
Mrs.Siddle: play conscerents and instruments.
What type of instruments do you play?
Mrs.Siddle: flute,oboe,clarinet,saxophone,french horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion.
Do you perform private or public?
Mrs.Siddle: Yes to both! I perform at parades and concerts.
What songs do you play?
Mrs.Siddle: Midnight sky, Jammin on the rooftop,Deck the halls,Christmas in O'Fallon.
How long have you been doing this for?
Mrs.Siddle: playing music 1987, Music teacher: 2005/16 years Band: 16 years At Shiloh: 6 years.
Q and A with Miss Faust
What are you expecting for next years 7th graders? Miss Faust: I expect for them to come in willing to work extra effort and do there best. How many kids to have in you homeroom per year? Miss Faust: 20-28 students. How long have you been teaching for? Miss Faust: 21 years.
Wildcat Wagon
Don't forget about Wildcat wagon going around each hallway on fridays! Everything is a dollar! Snacks, Soda, Candy, e