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The Chicora Monthly Chicora, PA November 2016, 2 The Halloween Parade by: Logan Black The Halloween Parade was great! From Mario to Sumos to Donald Trump, all the costumes were awesome, and the students and teachers did very well with the costumes. Many costumes followed the rules. The students of Chicora Elementary marched through the halls at 1:30 pm. The students cooperated and were great. This fun Halloween celebration was a great success. Haylie Karenbauer What Makes a Hero? by: Mrs. Campbell ____________________________________ Prior to Chicora Elementary’s Veteran’s Day program, an assignment was given to the fifth grade students. They were to answer the question, “What Makes a Hero?”, and Haylie Karenbauer responded with a poem. Haylie, daughter of Amy and Dennis Karenbauer, began her assignment by thinking about her Uncle Sam and her cousin Jesse, who both have been in the service. She brainstormed sentences that described them. She also thought about why veterans had joined a military branch. Haylie felt that they were special because they were willing to serve and protect. Veterans became her hero. (continued on page 2) Over 1000 items were collected for the veterans. America’s White Table by: Hunter McGuire At this year’s Veteran’s Day program, a new ceremony was performed to honor the Veterans. This ceremony titled America’s White Table is also known as the Fallen Comrade Table. (continued on page 2) The Veteran’s Day Program: The 6th grade band played “America the Beautiful”by Katharine Lee Bates. The whole school sang “God Bless the USA”. Page 1 Continued on Next Page
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The Chicora Monthly
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The Halloween Parade by: Logan Black
The Halloween Parade was great! From Mario to Sumos to Donald Trump, all the costumes were awesome, and the students and teachers did very well with the costumes. Many costumes followed the rules. The students of Chicora Elementary marched through the halls at 1:30 pm. The students cooperated and were great. This fun Halloween celebration was a great success.
Haylie Karenbauer
What Makes a Hero? by: Mrs. Campbell
____________________________________ Prior to Chicora Elementary’s
Veteran’s Day program, an assignment was given to the fifth grade students. They were to answer the question, “What Makes a Hero?”, and Haylie Karenbauer responded with a poem.
Haylie, daughter of Amy and Dennis Karenbauer, began her assignment by thinking about her Uncle Sam and her cousin Jesse, who both have been in the service. She brainstormed sentences that described them. She also thought about why veterans had joined a military branch. Haylie felt that they were special because they were willing to serve and protect. Veterans became her hero. (continued on page 2)
Over 1000 items were collected for the veterans.
America’s White Table
by: Hunter McGuire
At this year’s Veteran’s Day program, a new ceremony was performed to honor the Veterans. This ceremony titled America’s White Table is also known as the Fallen Comrade Table. (continued on page 2)
The Veteran’s Day Program: The 6th grade band played “America the Beautiful”by Katharine Lee Bates. The whole school sang “God Bless the USA”.
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What Makes a Hero? (cont)
One evening Haylie began writing. She was not sure what she should include. Her parents responded, “Do what is in your heart.” Haylie’s response to her ideas was a poem honoring the veterans of the United States of America.
Haylie’s poem brought joy and tears to all who read it. Haylie was then given the honor of reading her poem to the veterans and student body at the Veteran’s Day program. It was met with a standing ovation by all who attended. Thank you Haylie for this beautiful poem.
What makes a hero you ask?
Not a man with a cape and mask. But a person with a heart of pure gold. Who risk their lives in the bitter cold.
In rain or shine, day or night They will not tremble before the fight
The military, air force, and navy seals too All fight for the colors Red, white and blue. Generals and privates give the command.
“We will fight to free our land.” Some wounds were very serious and some just
won’t mend So they faced their pain with courage until the very
end Veterans you are my hero’s you saved so many
lives. So many thank you greatly for saving their children
and wives.
Veterans you are what makes a Hero!
America’s White Table (cont)
America’s White Table is performed with A small table to show a soldier’s lonely battle against many, A white tablecloth to signify a soldier’s pure heart when they answer their call to duty, A lemon slice and grains of salt are placed on a plate to show a captured soldiers bitter fate and the tear of their family, An empty chair for the soldier who is not here, A black napkin stands for the sorrow of captivity, An overturned glass for the dinner that will not be eaten, A white candle for peace and hope, A red rose in a vase tied with a red ribbon for the hope that all of the missing soldiers will return.
Veterans, We Salute You!
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Ms. Borusiewicz by: Hunter McGuire
Ms. Borusiewicz has taught grades K-9 for 7 years,and she has taught at 2 other schools: Kilmer Middle School in VA and Memorial Middle School in FL. Ms. B went to college at Bloomsburg University. A special computer project she does is coding. When she was in elementary school she played the flute. She has recently read the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Miss. Borusiewicz loves to travel.
Ms. Borusiewicz
Mrs. Rice
Mrs. Rice By: Nick Venturella Slomer
Mrs.Rice has taught 15 Years. She taught as a librarian, and grades K, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 at Butler Catholic and Chicora Elementary. She went to Edinboro and Gannon. Mrs. Rice’s favorite subject to teach in school is Science because she loves making discoveries. Her best subject was chemistry. Some special projects Mrs.Rice does are christmas sweatshirts, sign language bingo, shaving cream spelling words, and a field trip (literally) to Heinz Field!
Her hobbies are landscaping and spending time with her children. She played the clarinet and piano. Her favorite book is The Giver .
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Mrs. Wilson by: Alex Walowen
Mrs. Wilson is a 3rd grade teacher at Chicora Elementary who was been teaching for 22 years. In her lifetime, she has taught grades 2,3,4,5,6, and even Technology class! She taught at Bruin Elementary, Chicora Elementary, Sugarcreek Elementary, and even at a school in Virginia! She went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her favorite subjects to teach are Reading, Math, and Social Studies. A special project that she does each year is painting sweatshirts for Christmas. Hobbies that she enjoys are walking, cooking, shopping, and watching movies. When she was a kid, she took piano lessons but didn’t like them. Her favorite book is 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny .
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. McCall
Mrs. McCall by: Logan Black
Mrs.McCall is a 3rd grade teacher.She has been teaching for 11 years and has taught kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 6th grade. She has taught at AC Valley, Keystone, and Karns City. She went to Clarion University. Her favorite subject to teach is math. Every year she does a special project with monarch butterflies. Her favorite personal hobby is reading. Mrs. McCall plays the piano, and her favorite book is Owl Moon .
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The Ag Lab is Here! By : Alex Walowen
Every Year, the trailer known as the Ag lab comes to teach the students of Chicora Elementary about Agriculture. Agriculture is the study of Farming. This year, The grades K - 6 will be taught about different subjects related to farming . Here’s a look at what all of the grades will be learning about. Grade Subject Kindergarten Tops and bottoms Grade 1 Thirsty Stems Grade 2 Pod to candy bar Grade 3 Colorful Bean Grade 4 Fungi Fun Grade 5 Cream to Butter Grade 6 Water Analysis
Mrs. Baron Mighty Smooth Bean
Here are some pictures during Mrs. Johnston’s 6th Grade
class’s session.
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The Chicora Monthly is a monthly newsletter written and published by the 2016 6th Grade Gifted Class. We welcome ideas for consideration in the newsletter. If you have any ideas, please see one of us below.
Nick Venturella Slomer Alex Walowen
Hunter McGuire Logan Black
Advisers: Mr. Spack, Mrs. Campbell
