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OFIS News

Bowling is one way to get exercise, which is great because the fourth and fifth graders at Olmsted Falls Intermediate School can bowl almost every Friday after school. I am a bowler myself and may I say it is a lot fun. Every Friday after school, fourth & fifth graders get on these special buses and head off to the bowling lanes. It is very fun to go bowling and I love hanging out with my friends. You can also be on a team which brings out the competitive side in everyone!

You are probably wondering if I can give you some details about bowling, well of course I can! Students bowl at Buckeye Lanes and it costs ten dollars per week. If you get hungry, well they have a wide variety of snacks: candy, cookies, pizza, pop and water. They have almost everything you can imagine! You are probably thinking, “I want to sign up!” Well, we already started but fourth graders you should definitely think of signing up next year. It is so much fun. Well, I told you everything that you need to know, so fourth graders sign up next year!

Inside This Issue

Teacher InterviewsHallway TalkBook ReviewsSurveysComicBandSports News

BowlingBy: Addie and Katie

Dakota’s DreamBy: Jillian and Ruthie

When Dakota Bihn was younger, she was like any other child, she was full of joy and loved life. She has a loving family, her mom, dad, and her sister, Bailey. One day when Dakota was three, she started showing symptoms of Tay Sachs and was diagnosed with it at the age of five. Now she is eleven and a student in our school. Tay Sachs is fatal for most kids. It is a miracle that Dakota is still alive. Dakota wants to save many kids, across the globe. She decided that there should be a foundation called Dakota's Dream. To help, here at OFIS, we collected money (over $2000!) in the classroom and some kids went door to door. That money will go to try to find a cure for Tay Sachs. After going door to door, there was a collecting party at the Olmsted Community Center. There was food, entertainment, and prizes for all. Every participant got a tee shirt to show that they collected money going door to door for Tay Sachs. Dakota is an inspiration across the nation and will save many lives some day.

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Hallway Talk-What is Your Favorite Thing to do at Recess?By: Andrew and Micah

 

Josh-”Football”

Drew-”Football”

Kayla-”Tetherball”

Megan-”Tetherball”

Reagan-”Go on the tornado”

Mason-”Football”

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All About K-Kids-An Interview with Mrs. Ambrosia and Mrs. EidamBy: Justin

Mrs. Ambroisia and Mrs. Eidam are the K-Kids advisors. I decided to ask them some questions about K-Kids. Here is what they had to say.

1. Why do you think K-Kids is so popular this year?Students like to help others in community service.2. Whose idea was it to start a club called K-Kids?Mrs. Coreno (a retired 4th grade teacher) and The Kiwanis Club3. Why is it called K-Kids?Kiwanis Kids4. What are your favorite things to do in K-Kids?Mrs. Eidam said she likes to collect and donate to to others and Mrs. Ambrosia likes to raise money to find a cure for cancer.5. Why did they make you in charge of K-Kids?Mrs. Eidam said she tried for it and got it and Mrs. Ambrosia said she wanted to be in charge of K-Kids.6. What do you think made K-Kids so popular?Mrs. Eidam said students shared with their friends the fun activities. Mrs. Ambrosia said that kids are helpful, giving, and kind.

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Among the Hidden By: Margaret Peterson HaddixA Book Review

By: Alex Mrs. Caso read aloud an interesting book called "Among the Hidden."

This book is about a boy named Luke. In his town you can only have 2

children. Luke is a 3rd child! He risks his life of 12 years of hiding to see if

he can find another 3rd child. Read the best book, "Among the Hidden" to

find out what happens to Luke! If you like that book you definitely want to

read "Among the Imposters" This book deserves 5 stars out of 5 stars!

Interview with Mr. TabarBy: Alyssa and Morgan

We interviewed Mr. Tabar and here is what he said. He chose to be a guidance counselor because he got to work with kids like us. His favorite thing about his job is us, the students. Mr. Tabar’s first job was mowing lawns for the city of North Olmsted. He is married to Mrs. Tabar.

Mr. Tabar’s dream job would be to be the owner of the Cleveland Browns! His favorite cartoon is the one and only

“Superman!” He went to college at Ohio University. Mr. Tabar’s favorite vacation spot is Las Vegas. Wow! We never knew that stuff,

thanks Mr. Tabar!

5th Grade Band AssemblyBy: Kennedy and Sarah

  At the fifth grade band assembly the different band teachers in our

district came to our school and told us some stuff about the instruments.

Then at different times in the morning or afternoon the fifth grade classes were

able to go to a room. Fifth graders tested out instruments to see which one they

would like to play in band. Band started on October 17, 2011. On Monday, there was

trumpet, percussion, and saxophone practice. On Tuesday, there was flute, clarinet,

and trombone practice. On the first day of band all sorts of things went on.

For example, the clarinet and flute classes learned how to put their instruments

together. Band should be a great experience for 5th graders!

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Sports CampA Book Review

By: Bailey   Rich Wallace's novel Sports Camp, is a wonderful book that both

boys and girls will love. In this book, Cabin 3 works to win the Big Joe Trophy. They earn points by playing, basketball, softball, and water-polo.

The main character of Sports Camp is Riley Liston. He is in cabin 3 out of the 6 cabins there. Cabin 3 works their hardest to win the Big Joe trophy.

What I liked about this book was at the end of each chapter there's a bulletin about the camp. I recommend this book to people who love sports. This book is available at the OFIS library.

Meet Mr. EnglehartBy: Mackenzie

Mr. Englehart is a 4th grade math and science teacher. His favorite subject is math. He loves baseball and before he was a teacher, he worked at Johnny Q’s Steak House. He was a construction worker too! Mr. Englehart went to school in Brecksville Broadview Heights. If Mr. Englehart could go anywhere in the world, he would go to Montana because there are woods, hunting, fishing, and it’s quiet. Finally, some of Mr. Englehart’s hobbies are fishing, baseball, and building. Mr. Englehart loves being a teacher.

What is your Favorite Color?By: Olivia

  What are your favorite colors? If you had the choices of purple, green, pink, or blue. What would you choose? Do girls like purple more than blue or does blue do better than pink? So I asked some people what their favorite colors are and the results are Ashley R. said blue. Mackenzie K.  said blue. Now if we ask the boys maybe they'll pick green or maybe even blue! Justin A. said green. Dylan who ran for school president said green. WOW! Two girls said blue and two boys said green. Now that is crazy!

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Meet Mr. MooreBy: Ashley

These are some questions that I very excitingly

asked Mr. Moore, he is my teacher!

Reporter-What is your favorite thing about teaching?

Mr. Moore-It’s when kids, “get it.”

Reporter-What do you like more, science or language arts?

Mr. Moore-Science! But, I also like to read.

Reporter-How do you come to school filled with jokes and laughter?

Mr. Moore-23 years of practice

Reporter-What is your favorite thing to do after school: read, go shopping or relax?

Mr. Moore-I like to read and relax, two of my favorite things!

Reporter-Ok, last question, how do you think this school year is going to go?

Mr. Moore-I think this school year is going to be outstanding.

Reporter-Well, there you have it, there are some questions from me and questions answered by the best, funniest, coolest teacher in the world!

Hallway Talk-What’s Your Favorite Season (minus summer), and Why?By: Kaye

Hanna-”Winter, because I like snow days!”Matt-”Fall, because it’s football season!”Mary Kate-”Winter, because I like playing in the snow with my dog!”Christian-”Winter, because it’s time for Christmas and it’s fun to play in the snow!”

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Percy Jackson and the OlympiansBook 1-The Lightning Thief

A Book Review  

By: Lauren In this action packed, mind bending, electrifying book, Percy Jackson is a normal kid - or so he thinks he is. This book tells the story of a kid that doesn't know it yet, but is a demigod. A demigod is half person half Greek god. In the book, though, it's completely dangerous. The hardest part is Zeus, the god of the sky, thinks Percy stole his lightning bolt! Will Percy convince Zeus he didn't steal the bolt, or will he find the real thief and return it before the Gods start war? Find out what happens next when you check this out at the OFIS library.

Meet Mr. and Mrs. JudsonBy: Elizabeth

What are your favorite colors?“blue and green/blue

What are your favorite subject?Social Studies and Language Arts/Math and Language arts

What are somethings you have in common?They have the same last name and they both love to travel.

What are your favorite animals?Eagles/Elephants

What are your favorite books to read?Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings /Fiction and Fantasy

What are your favorite movies/shows?“Newsdepth” and the History Channel/the Food Network

What color eye's do you have?Blue/Blue

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We asked some 4th and 5th graders abouttheir favorite pizza topping. Here are the results!

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Meet Mrs. CasoBy: Ashley

How many years have you been teaching?

“12 years”

What subject do you teach?

“math and language arts”

How many years have you been the Newspaper Club Advisor?

“11 years”

Do you know about any 5th grade field trips set for this year?

“We are going to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Michigan”

What is your favorite color?

“Blue”

Do you have any kids?

“Yes, Ryan is 4 years old and Sofia is 7 months old.”

Do you curl your hair or is it natural?

It’s natural, I have had it since I was a year old!”

What is your favorite food?

“Deep dish pizza from Chicago”

What is your favorite drink?

“A vanilla latte from Starbucks”

What is your favorite time of the day?

“At night, after bath time, when I read to my kids.”

Comics CornerBy: Micah

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Into The Classroom with Mrs. StanczakBy: Alex

                     I interviewed Mrs. Stanczak to see what's going on in 4th grade classrooms! So now we get to know a little bit about 4th grade and what's happening!

1.What are some interesting things that will be going on in 4th grade social studies?

Answer: "My class will be running a business in the spring that goes along with an economics unit that we will be studying. We'll also be doing a fun Ohio cookie project when we study the landforms in Ohio."

2. What are students learning about now in social studies and why?

Answer: "We are learning about map basics such as cardinal/intermediate directions, continents, and oceans. We need to be aware of the world around us!"

3. What are some fun things that you think the students are liking?

Answer: "We did this cool activity in social studies where we created a compass by magnetizing a needle! In language arts we made cookie hamburgers to always remember the parts of a paragraph!"

4. What are some 4th grade field trips coming up?

Answer: "We are working on a trip to Ramseyer Farms in Wooster Ohio. They have a corn maze shaped like the state of Ohio. Even though they are a potato farm, there are so many other interesting things to see and do!"

5. What do you think the students are most excited about?

Answer: "I think my students are most excited by all the neat book nook places we have set up in my room to read!"

Now that we all know a little bit about what's happening in 4th grade, have a great rest of the school year!

Just a Reminder to All Students:Keep on Recycling Your Juice Pouches and

Chip Bags at Lunch!

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Sports SectionSt. Mary’s Thunderbolts

By: Dylan

The undefeated St. Mary’s Thunderbolts are a local CYO football team. They’ve never lost a

game! The closest they’ve come to losing was 23-7! The team practices every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Their games are played on Saturdays at the football field behind Falls-Lenox. The team’s colors are green, gold and a big thunderbolt symbol! Here are the members of the 7-0 Thunderbolts:

Alex Jarvis Connor Atkins Dylan Reines Braden Galaska

Max Faust Jack Spellacy Matt Kress Eric Hannah

Nick Dailey Teddy Grendzynski Matt Frimmel Adam Yako

Sam Gray Frankie Herzog Jack Bender Alex Goff

Shamis Eagan Zach Wildenhouse Nick Picncheck Sonny Calabrase

These lucky Thunderbolts are the East Division champs and played St. Ambrose, the West Division champs at St. Ed’s field on October 15th.

The Olmsted Falls U-11 Soccer TeamBy: Addie and Katie

The Olmsted Falls U-11 soccer team is having a very successful season so far! The team plays all around Cleveland and Shady soccer fields. Some of the players on the team are: Addie Quinlan, Katie Romanowski, Claudia Ross, Mackenna Wertman, Hayley Getz, Sam Caraffi, and Olivia Hydzik. So far we’ve played 11 games and have a lot of make-up games due to the rainy weather this season!

Now, here is an inverview with the coaches...Why did you want to be a soccer coach? Coach Ross-I wanted to spend more time with my daughter and meet her friends. Coach Getz-So I can help develop young people on their soccer skills.If you had the choice to get another job would you still want to be a soccer coach? Coach Ross-Absolutely Coach Getz-YesDo you play on a soccer team? Coach Ross-Yes Coach Getz-NoThis is going to be published in the OFIS News, what do you think of that?Coach Ross-I want a copy, I’m going to be in print.Coach Getz-That is awesome.