CLUBS AND EXTRACURRICULARS OFF TO A GREAT START IN 2018

September 21, 2018

By The Scribbler Staff

The fifth through eighth grade students at Wilson Area Intermediate School are excited about joining extra curricular activities for the 2018-2019 school year. The school has a wide variety of available activities for students, including yearbook, chorus, band, newspaper, science and drama.

The yearbook club started off the year by holding a meeting to choose the new yearbook cover. They chose the theme "True Blue, Bold Gold." A member of the yearbook staff, Christopher G. says, “I joined this club because I want to be part of designing the new yearbook." Yearbook meets on Thursdays, and yearbooks are on sale for only $27 right now.

In drama club, seventh and eighth grade students tried out for the fall play, "The Snow White Variety Show." Kailee J., one of the lucky actors chosen for a part, confessed, “I joined drama club because my friends are in it.” Drama isn't just for people with acting dreams, though - you can also join as part of the backstage crew. Drama club meets on Monday and Wednesday. Their first play (for 7th and 8th graders) will be in December. The 5th and 6th grade play will hold auditions and sign-ups in January.

A new club this year is Science Club. Students interested in this club will be doing hands-on activities, conducting experiments, and going on field trips. The first meeting is on Monday, September 24. Kathy C., who is planning to attend the first meeting wants to join "because you can learn new things.”

Band and chorus are off to a good start, too. The band has elected four new officers. Amanda K. is the president, Claire A. is the vice president, and Maura C. and Angela C. will be librarians. The fifth grade band meets Tuesday and Thursday after school, and the 6th-8th grade bands meet during the school day. Akim G. is already planning on getting ready for the first concert in December by "turning [his] saxophone and dressing properly for the concert."

In chorus, students attended the first meeting on Thursday, September 20th, and are already starting to prepare for the holiday concert in December. Isabella R. says, “I like chorus because everyone works together to sing.”

Of course, if you are reading this, The Scribbler, our school newspaper club, has also started for the year! In Scribbler, we produce two great publications, Scribbler Weekly and Scribbler Magazine. Scribbler Weekly is all about the news, and will arrive in your inbox every Monday morning to let you know what is going on at the school. Scribbler Magazine is published four times a year, and showcases creative writing. New member Lacey S. says, “I wanted to try it because I've never been in a newspaper before.” The Scribbler meets on Fridays until 3:30.

So, what are you doing after school? Why not get involved in one of these great extra curricular activities? Contact the teachers listed below for more information about each club:

Band - Mr. Alercia

Chorus - Mrs. Moninghoff

Science Club - Mrs. Partridge

Yearbook - Mrs. Silfies

Drama and The Scribbler - Mrs. Korin

THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY

September 28, 2018

By Alessandra R. and Brielle H.

This year at Wilson Area Intermediate School, students can get a nutritious, delicious breakfast - right in their classroom! Last year, students had the option to eat breakfast in the cafeteria before school, but this year, we are trying a new program. Students get to choose which breakfasts they want to eat by looking at a monthly menu with many different options. Then, student volunteers bring the breakfast to your classroom. We only have two different kinds of milk, but we have a variety of food such as frudels, fruit, pop tarts, granola bars, and cinnamon rolls.

Sixty-three percent of the students we surveyed had tried breakfast in the classroom. Here are some of their opinions and favorites. The Ultimate Breakfast Round was the most popular breakfast item, with 35% of students choosing it. Pop-tarts were a close second at 31%. Bananas and apple slices tied for the most votes in the favorite fruit category, but students have also enjoyed peaches, plums, pears, and strawberry applesauce. It's probably not a surprise that 80% of students prefer chocolate milk, but did you know that 22% of students drink their fruit from the cup without using the spork? Finally, forty-two percent of students admit that they sometimes eat breakfast at school after eating breakfast at home. They must be really hungry!

Many people prefer to eat at home like fifth grader Chase C. Seventh grader Alexis H says, "It's fine, but I wish I could still be able to eat with my friends, from different classes as well." Another drawback to eating in the classroom is manners. According to fifth grader Kalla B., some students talk with their mouths full! Still, most students are enjoying breakfast in the classroom. Sixth grader Abymarie C. loves eating her breakfast at school, and thinks the cafeteria serves really good options.

According to Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom, "Breakfast is critical to childhood learning and health, yet many children start the school day hungry." This program makes it easy for everyone to start the day with a good breakfast. Eating breakfast helps students have higher attendance and better grades. If you haven't tried breakfast in the classroom, sign up on the menu for the month of October, which was handed out in your homeroom.

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SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS EARN INCENTIVE

September 28, 2018

By Brooke H. and Mohammad T.

On Thursday, September 27, the seventh grade held an incentive day. This was a fun way of rewarding those students who get good grades and and have at least a 9/10 behavior score.

Most of the 7th grade was eligible to participate. In the core classes we did quizlets, completed puzzles and challenges, solved mysteries, and much more. After lunch we all watched the fun and exciting movie Radio. The movie was about a kid with disabilities who helped on a football team and soon went to be the teams’ football coach. This movie was part of our anti-bullying curriculum, and reminded us to treat others with respect, even when they are different from us.

The 7th grade had lots of fun doing these activities, but many people said that they were frustrated with the little amount of time they had in each class. “It was very fun but annoying at how little time we had,” Mohammad T. agrees. Mrs. Kirsch reported that her class was very unhappy they didn't have time to escape from the janitor's closet during their virtual escape room challenge.

Nearly everyone enjoyed the movie. Mrs. Cunningham was happy to hear that, saying, “I absolutely love this movie and I’m glad all the student enjoyed it too.”

Students who didn't get a chance to participate can join the next incentive by keeping their grades up and avoiding behavior infractions. At least one seventh grader is already looking forward to it, and she says, “The movie was one of my favorites and I can’t wait ‘til the next time.”