OCTOBER WARRIORS OF THE MONTH HONORED

November 7, 2017

By The Scribbler Staff and The Warrior Wake-Up News Staff

Jessica R., Angelo D., Nick A. and Katie J. were chosen as Warriors of the Month for October. During October, an additional 17 students were nominated for Warrior of the month, and the four winners were chosen from a total of 41 total nominations for this school year.

Jessica R. is your 5th grade Warrior of the Month. She was nominated by Mrs. Sneeringer, who describes Jessica as aspiring because she never gives up when she is learning something new. She often does extra practice problems just to strengthen her skills. She is responsible and reliable because she is always following the rules and directions and doing the right thing. She is inspiring and respectful because she is always positive, kind, and willing to help out her classmates.

In 6th grade, our Warrior of the Month is Angelo D. He was nominated by Mrs. Partridge, who writes, “Angelo consistently demonstrates many of the characteristics of a Warrior. He is welcoming and respectful to staff and classmates. He demonstrates responsibility in class, setting a great example for classmates.”

The 7th grade Warrior of the Month for October is Nicolas A. He was nominated by several members of the office staff. Nicolas noticed that a fifth-grade, special needs student was lost and upset in the community. He and two other boys showed a tremendous display of responsibility and kindness by walking the child, about a half a mile, back to the school building. Your kindness is an inspiration and we are so proud to have you as a student and WARRIOR in our Wilson family.

And finally, in 8th grade, our Warrior of the Month is Katie J. Mrs. Silfies and Mrs. Wohlbach shared that Katie always wears a smile and is friendly to others. She goes above and beyond to be a friend to all and makes sure to include others in activities. She is polite, selfless and a positive leader. She shines and her happiness and friendliness easily spreads to those around her! Katie has without a doubt proven to be a trustworthy and loyal friend. In addition, she is a truly remarkable student! She is a wonderful role model for her peers in so many aspects. Katie consistently thinks of others putting everyone else first before herself. She is kindhearted, empathetic, respectful, helpful, extremely cooperative and goes above and beyond to make others feel good! Katie is an exemplary model of a Warrior!

We are very proud of our October nominees and Warriors of the Month. The students were honored by Mr. Wagner, Mr. Tarsi, and Ms. Pietrouchie, and their photos will be displayed in the main hallway throughout November.

RECYCLING PROGRAM HELPS WAIS STUDENTS CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

November 7, 2017

By Aiden H. and Dylan P.

The students of WAIS recycle paper every Thursday morning. This helps us to waste less paper. Instead, the paper turns into paper, newspaper, books and magazines.

The recycling program is run by Mrs. Kirsch and she has motivated 6th and 7th graders to help. She has been recycling for three to four years. She started the program because she says, "I hate wasting paper." Since paper can be recycled, it makes sense to do it!

Her helpers are very generous to volunteer for the recycling program. All of the helpers are expected to visit every homeroom and collect the paper, which students have placed in bins or cardboard boxes. The helpers like walking around the building, so they are happy to be generous with their time. Our recycling program is a very responsible school activity we have here at WAIS to help the environment.

WAIS STUDENTS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS

November 7, 2017

By Samantha M. and Brielle H.

After celebrating Halloween last Tuesday, WAIS students were excited to share their costumes and traditions with Scribbler Weekly. Here are some of the results of a poll that was sent out to students through e-mail approximately two weeks before Halloween.

Ashlee I. decided to dress as Wonder Woman this year. Her favorite thing about Halloween is going trick-or-treating and getting a lot of yummy candy. She adds, "We always have a huge family party with my whole family there and we can win contests for best costume, best couple costume and so on."

Ashlee wasn't the only one with costume plans. Braelynn R. planned to dress as a dead bride, and Erin F. planned to dress as a doll. Pop culture costumes were very popular. Alexis S. wanted to be Eleven from Stranger Things. Leo C. planned to be Pennywise and Juliette M. planned to be Eddie Kaspbreck (both characters from the recent movie It). Braeden H. wanted to be Aiden Pearce (aka The Vigilante). Cora M. planned to dress as a character from ET - complete with a bicycle carrying ET in a basket! Alexa K., Abby S., Chloe S. worked together on a group costume of three blind mice. Even Miss Dungan got into the Halloween spirit, planning to dress as Professor Trelawney from the Harry Potter series.

While many students looked forward to trick or treating, parties, and carving pumpkins, seventy percent of poll responders agreed that candy was the best part of the holiday.

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE

November 14, 2017

By Savannah P. and Sabrena E.

On November 10, 2017, everyone at Wilson Area Intermediate School gave their full undivided attention to the Veterans’ Day assembly. We hold this assembly each year to honor the veterans who have fought for our country in wars around the world.

One person from the whole fifth grade was chosen to read her acrostic in front of the school. The winner was Grace M. She said that she was happy to win, but “kind of nervous about reading in front of everyone.” She was inspired to create her acrostic because her dad, grandpa, and two uncles are veterans. We also had sixth grade readers named Olivia W. and Julia D., and a seventh grade reader named Lily D. The eighth grade was represented by Evan B. and Alexia K.

We honored military service in many ways at the assembly. The veterans posted the flag and spoke to the school about serving in the military. Mr.Tarsi played a video created by Mr. Everett that paid tribute to veterans and showed students, like Ava B. talking about veterans. Additionally, the band played patriotic music.

We are thankful for those who have served our country. As Olivia A., a seventh grader, says, “We celebrate Veterans’ Day for many reasons. We honor our military personnel; we celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at anytime, during peace or war. My sister, Rylee W., and I celebrate by remembering our great grandfathers and our grandfather. We should respect all our Veterans who have fought for our freedom.”

YOU "CAN" MAKE A DIFFERENCE

November 14, 2017

By Samantha M.

The Student Council, the National Junior Honor Society, and the boys’ middle school basketball team will be collecting food from Monday, November 13 until Friday, December 8. This Annual Holiday Food Drive collects food to help families in our community through the LINCS center.

Each day before homeroom, they will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items such as soups, boxes of pasta, pasta sauces, boxed or canned potatoes, canned sweet potatoes, gravy, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, boxes of rice, canned tuna and meat, canned fruit, applesauce, canned pasta, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, squeezable jelly, cake mixes and icing, cookie and brownie mixes… and more! They are also collecting money donations and they will use the money to buy turkeys, rolls, butter, and turkey roasting bags. Each student from Student Council and NJHS is giving at least $2 in donations to help buy the turkeys.

Cans must not be rusted and all expiration dates must be January 2018 or after. Remember to donate and you can help families in need for the holidays!

WAIS CELEBRATES AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

November 21, 2017

By The Scribbler Staff

One of the WARRIOR words is welcoming, and WAIS students demonstrated their welcoming attitudes this week as their parents visited their classrooms on Tuesday, November 21.

During the week of November 20-22, students followed a shortened schedule at Wilson Area Intermediate School to accommodate parent-teacher conferences. During the second day of conferences, parents were invited to visit classrooms between 8 and 11 am. Student representatives from the National Junior Honor Society and Student Council were on hand to guide parents to the correct classrooms. Thanks to these polite and hard working students, visitors were able to enter classes without distracting the students.

During conferences, parents were also invited to visit a "Mock Teen Bedroom." This interactive learning experience was designed to educate parents on the potential dangers in their home. The Center for Humanistic Change set up the bedroom in one of the health classrooms, and many parents toured the exhibit.

The week was a great opportunity for parents, teachers, and students to work together to make each student successful here at WAIS.

SEEING DOUBLE?

November 21, 2017

By Abby S., Lexi C., and Alexa K.

On Thursday, November 16, WAIS hosted Twin Day. Tons of students participated and had a thrill twinning with their friends. The next theme dress day will be Friday, December 1, when students will show their Warrior spirit by wearing blue and gold. Be sure to wear your Wilson wear! Enjoy the twin day photos (taken by Abby, Lexi, Alexa, and Samantha M.) below.

ENCORE!! EIGHTH GRADE EXPERIENCES LITERATURE AT MILLER SYMPHONY HALL

November 28, 2017

By Samantha M., Aubree L. and Dylan P.

On Tuesday, the eighth graders watched the play Encore!! while on a field trip to Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown. The students left on buses at 9:15 A.M to travel to Allentown, and they arrived back before the end of the school day.

This play, performed by Chamber Theater Productions, featured the stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", "The Raven", "The Monkey’s Paw", "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Necklace", and "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Country". According to the production company, these plays were "specifically designed to complement both middle and high school curricula" and provide "an exciting and valuable experience" for students. The eighth grade has read many of these stories in class, and were able to compare the original works of famous authors like Twain and Poe to the play versions they saw on the field trip.

The eighth grade still has another field trip in their future. The annual trip to Hershey Park will take place in May.

SET DESIGNERS SALUTE SHAKESPEARE AND SEUSS

November 28, 2017

By The Scribbler Staff

The crew of the WAIS drama club is hard at work creating scenery for the fall production, The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. The play, which will be performed this January, is a retelling of the Shakespearean classic, with a Dr. Seuss twist.

The crew has been challenged by the different elements they need to create for the play. They had to assemble a functional balcony for Juliet, create a serious Shakespearean statue, paint an elaborate Seussian backdrop depicting the Prince's castle, and make whimsical truffula trees - out of toilet plungers! Fortunately, this small but dedicated crew is up to the challenge.

The crew still has quite a bit of scenery to create, but they will also need to learn to operate the lighting and sound systems. The sound techs are especially looking forward to a challenging scene with many sound effects at the party where Romeo and Juliet meet.

Tickets to see The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet will go on sale after winter break.