The Good Shepherd Gazette
Good Shepherd Catholic Academy, Brooklyn NY + Thursday, May 26, 2016 + Volume I, Issue 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________
May Crowning By: Elizabeth Careaga
As the month of May, a month dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is coming to a close, Good Shepherd Catholic Academy came together as a parish outside Good Shepherd Church to honor Mary with a traditional and lovely “May Crowning.”
Prior to crowning the statue of Mary, vocal sang several harmonious songs and Mrs. DeNonno, whose name is Mary, read before Fr. Doyle said a prayer for the students and a blessing regarding the representation of Mary and
the month of May. After that, 8th grader Julia Gnad, whose confirmation name is Mary, did the honors of crowning the statue of Mary. Although this ritual was quite unadorned, the serene atmosphere, not to mention the exquisite trees and tulips, made this May Crowning very delightful. This ceremony felt like a treasurable memory to me, as this was my last May Crowning with Good Shepherd.
Memorial Day By Ava Pontone
Memorial Day is called the unofficial start of Summer. It is a three day weekend that is celebrated on the last Monday of May. People usually have family get togethers, barbecues, and go down to the beach. But, Memorial Day is really supposed to be for
the men and women who have passed away in all of the wars.
The holiday began on May 30, 1868, when the Union General John A. Logan created a day to let families decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. They first named the day Decoration Day but years later it was changed to Memorial Day. President Richard Nixon made Memorial Day a federal holiday in 1971. On Memorial Day, it is a tradition to visit war monuments. The President and Vice President lay a wreath on soldiers graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Most towns have big Memorial Day celebration.While every ones having barbecues or having fun at the beach I think that we should celebrate Memorial Day in a way that honors our nation’s heroes.
Memorial Day By Brooke Polito and Diana Wilen Memorial Day is May 30th and is also known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day is meant to honor the soldiers of the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War.
Our Upcoming Graduation By Julia Gnad
As June quickly approaches us, our 8th grade students are getting prepared to graduate. The Graduation Mass takes place on June 17th, as well as a brunch at Buckley’s, and finally the Graduation that takes place in the Church at 5:00. Although these events themselves are very exciting, the 8th grade is also looking forward for two other events that were planned for them. First, on June 10th the students will enjoy a Graduation Dance in the academy's auditorium. They will first enjoy hors d’oeuvres with their parents. Then, they will eat dinner, and finally, be able to dance with their friends. The 8th grade recently took a vote to decide if the theme of the dance would be Candy Land , or A Night Under The Stars . I'm happy to conclude that A Night Under The Stars will be the theme of the dance. The 8th grade will also be going on a class trip as another way to celebrate their graduation. This class trip will be on June 15th to see the musical Wicked on Broadway. This musical is an alternative ending of the well-known movies The Wizard of Oz and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. After the musical, the 8th grade
will return to the academy, and eat dinner in the Good Shepherd Rectory. As an 8th grader I am definitely looking forward to June, and all the comes with it. My friends and I are very excited to get to enjoy time together and dance and our Graduation Dance. We are also looking forward to see Wicked, which will be another great opportunity to spend time together before we go our separate ways to different high schools.
The NFL Draft By Thomas O’Neill
The NFL Draft started on April 30,2016 and ended on May 2,2016. The first pick of the draft was Jared Goff (QB) from California. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. The next pick was by the Philadelphia Eagles. They picked another QB Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State. For all you New York Giants fans the Giants selected cornerback Eli Apple in the first round out of Ohio State. In the first round the New York Jets selected linebacker Darron Lee out of Ohio State. Actually Ohio State had five players taken in the first round. I hoped you enjoyed this article.
A Concert to Remember By Alexandria Salvato
Last night on Monday April 25, 2016, my dad and I went to a Bruce Springsteen concert. We took the train to get there. I was so excited for tonight. Before the concert, we got a poster and popcorn with a bottle of water. It started at 8:00 and ended 12:00 at night. He sang about 45 songs. Bruce said this was the last concert that he would sing the whole album called “The River”. He took a girl in the crowd and she sang “Blinded by the light”. Before she got off stage, he signed her poster. Then a few songs later, he did a crowd surf. There is a very famous singer named Prince. He passed away last week. Bruce sang Prince’s most popular song, “Purple Rain”! His awesome guitarist Nils Lafgren, did an awesome job. He said that he will spend the summer performing in Europe. The next day, I actually went to school! It was a concert to remember. Jokes by Alessandra DePaulis
What do you call cheese that’s not yours? Nacho cheese
Which flower talks the most? Tulips they have 2lips What do elves learn in school? The elfabet
Why did the girl smear peanut bu橔‾er on the road? To go with the traffic jam Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will let it go.
10 facts to help kids fall asleep and stay asleep
By : Elizabeth Oliveri 1. Bananas They are #1 because magnesium and they also contain melatonin and serotonin, two natural compounds people use to fall asleep . 2. Dairy milk is jampacked with tryptophan known for making us feel sleepy . try giving your child a bowl of milk and bananas about an hour before bedtime. 3. Whole grains complex carbohydrate which includes whole grain pretzels , bagels , and crackers . 4. Chicken and turkey dinner ideas that are proven effective in promoting sleep chicken and turkey that have tryptophan . its this amino acid that makes you go to sleep . 5. Beans beans like other foods on the list also have tryptophan in these plant based proteins will help you fall asleep . 6. Rice adding rice to your dinner menu will help sleep patterns . rice has high glycemic index which boost energy followed by feeling tired later, perfect for bedtime. 7 .Spinach leafy green vegetables, like spinach and cabbage are high in tryptophan as well. These foods also have many other health benefits . spinach is
an essential food that will help your child sleep . 8. Salmon salmon and other other types of seafood simulate production of serotonin and melatonin , which are known for promoting sleep. Fish is also good for your heart health . 9. Whole wheat pasta much like whole grain snacks , pasta produces insulin , which is an essential for a good night sleep . 10. Lean beef the iron found in lean beef will help your child have healthy energy levels. Lean beef ( like other foods on the list is high in tryptophan) the key thing is to have lean beef earlier at dinner time.
Samantha is a girl in 5th grade at our school. Here are some things you might not know about Sam. By: Kristen O’Connor Kristen: What is your favorite color? Sam: My favorite color is teal.
Kristen: What is your favorite animal? Sam: I like puppies, my favorite is a Lab. Kristen: What sport do you like to do? Sam: I like to do gymnastics. Kristen: What is your favorite game to play? Sam: My favorite is hide and seek. Kristen: What season do you like the best? Sam: My favorite season is Summer. Kristen: What do you like to do in Summer? Sam: I go to Breezy. Kyra is in 5th grade. This is all about Kyra. By: Kristen O’Conno r Kristen: What is your favorite color? Kyra: My favorite color is pink. Kristen: What is your hobby? Kyra: I like dance. Kristen: What is your favorite dessert? Kyra: My favorite is ice cream. Kristen: What game do you like? Kyra: I like to play tic tac toe. Kristen: What is your favorite sport? Kyra: My favorite sport is gymnastics.
Get to Know a Good Shepherd Graduate, Christopher Zinser
By: Anthony O’Connor 5th Grade
My cousin Christopher Zinser is a graduate of Good Shepherd. He graduated in the class of 2014. Now, he goes to St. Edmund Prep. He is very smart and very nice. He is a good cousin. Anthony: Who was your first teacher at Good Shepherd? Chris: My first teacher at Good Shepherd was Mrs. Susan. Anthony: Who is your favorite teacher at Good Shepherd? Chris: I loved them all. My favorite is Ms. Rampulla because her class was always fun. She is a good teacher. Anthony: What was your favorite subject? Why? Chris: My favorite class was Vocal because Ms. Courtien is the best. Anthony: How did Good Shepherd prepare you for high school? Chris: That’s a good question. Well, reading the books that I had to read was good because they were some of the books that I had to read in Freshman year of high school. Like we read Romeo and Juliet. The writing that we did helped with the big papers you have to write in high school. Anthony: What was the most fun thing you did at Good Shepherd? Chris: It was fun being in Guys and Dolls.
Anthony: How did it feel to graduate from Good Shepherd? Chris: I felt sad leaving Good Shepherd because it is such a family there but I was excited to go to high school, too. Anthony: What was the most important lesson that you learned at Good Shepherd? Chris: I learned that hard work always pays off. Anthony: Do you ever visit Good Shepherd and why? Chris: Yes, I visited last year and once this year. I like to see my teachers and see how everyone is doing. That's why I like to visit if I can. Anthony: Thanks for doing this interview. Chris: O.K. No problem.
Le¯t and Right (Being diἕ䀭ferent is normal)
By Samantha Lewis As I rode my bike I noticed a split in the road. I went straight forward. You didn’t expect me to say that, you expected me to say le什࿗t. Haha! You fell for it. Did you really think that? Who chooses le什࿗t? What’s that you say? Lot’s of people do. Le什࿗t and right make forward. Good and bad make you and you are. But normal isn’t normal.
WWE News By Emily Castellano
Rivalries
Dean Ambrose & Chris Jericho AJ Styles & Roman Reigns Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens Natalya & Charlotte Flair Rusev & Kalisto
Champions Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair United States Champion Kalisto Intercontinental Champion The Miz WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns How To Be A Champion Racehorse
By Samantha Lewis Spring means horse racing season. While the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness have happened already, there is still one more big race - the Belmont Stakes, which takes place right here in NY. For all those baby horses with big dreams, if you want to be a champion, here is the plan: 1.Enter into Junior Races 2.Repeat step 1 until you are three years old. 3 Qualify for the Kentucky Derby. You never know - Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby and was the favorite at the Preakness but lost to Exaggerator. One day young horse, that could be you in the winner’s circle.
Our Very Own
Literary Legends All Alone By: Taylor ColeHector & Elizabeth OliveriDisalvio Chapter 6: Taken Away “I got you now,” said Tyler. Taylor and Lizze screamed for help knowing nobody was coming. Tyler then brought us to his lair and tied us up in a chair. Chapter 7: Kidnapped Once Tyler tied us up he decided to lock us up in a cage with a tiger. A few hours later we woke up and heard growling. Then Lizzie screamed, thinking we were about to get eaten by a tiger! Lizzie took a bat and tried to hit the tiger with it. Tyler told us to find his key that he had lost in his garden. Taylor and Lizzie couldn‛t find his key. Chapter 8: Lost Tyler was very mad. He locked us up with two more tigers! Then the three tigers jumped on us. Lizzie and Taylor screamed, “Are we going to be eaten alive?!” Could this be the end of us? To be concluded…
I Saw Jesus Last Night By Reagan Murphy and Alessia Forte Chapter 1: Bad News One day I was praying in my bed. I woke up and I went outside. Outside were people who did not look so nice. They were holding a needle that looked like a doctor’s needle. I took a picture of it with my phone and I looked it up. That was not good news. I figured out it was a hypodermic needle. My mom wasn’t home so I called the cops. Right at that time I heard a knock on the door. I didn’t answer the door. Chapter 2: The Coming Boom! The door was knocked down. I was hiding in the corner. Then I took my phone off my bed. I called my mom but she didn’t answer. The guy said to me, “come here.” I screamed, “No!” I said to him, why would you risk your life, you are hurting yourself and others. He shot me with the needle. My mom came home twenty minutes later. “Mom,” I screamed. “I feel like nothing, my throat is clogged.” I can’t breathe.”
Chapter 3: The Hospital My mom rushed me to the hospital. The doctors were worried I wasn’t going to make it. All of a sudden, in the middle of the night, I felt very different. I was a spirit! Chapter 4: Heaven Once I was in heaven, I felt great. I had never felt like this before. I told God, “I don’t want to leave unless I am better.” God didn’t answer but I knew what he was saying. I heard things I never heard before and I saw things but I did hear my family. I jumped out of bed and ran to my mom and hugged her so tight. I knew I was better.
THE END
My Valentine Mascot Part 1 By Elizabeth Oliveri DiSalvio & Taylor ColeHector Chapter 1 My friends Taylor, Michelle, Brianne, and I were looking for a mascot for the girl’s basketball team. I was walking down the hall when I bumped into a boy. “Hi, my name is Lizzie,” I said. “Hi, I am John, he replied. It was love at first sight. “You should talk to him,” said Michelle. I was nervous. The girls said, “ask him to be the mascot, then you can talk to him.” That is a good idea,” I said. But when I asked him, he didn’t want the job. Chapter 2 The game was about to start and the girls did not have a mascot. Lizzie was still upset that John had turned her down. “I have not seen John all week, not since I asked him to be the mascot, said Lizzie. Michelle asked, “Do you think he was mad that you asked him to be the mascot?” “I hope not, that would be silly, said Taylor and Brianne,
“just forget him.”When the game started, the mascot came out and said “Hi Lizzie.” “Hey that sounds like John,” Lizzie said. “No way,” replied her friends. When the mascot took off his suit it was John. “John,” Lizzie screamed, “where have you been?” Chapter 3 “I’m sorry Lizzie, I tried to find you the day you asked me to be your team’s mascot, but I could not find you. I got sick that day and went home. I wanted to be your mascot but was not able to tell you. I wanted to talk to you more but was nervous because I like you.” Lizzie was happy and could not wait to tell her friends. To be continued...
Best Friends Forever? By Alexa Lankford Illustrated by Kylie Powers and Alexa Lankford Chapter 1: The Last Day of School Alexa and Kylie were ready for the last day of school. They were calling and tex浔‴ng all night about what they will
wear and how they will do their hair. The next day Alexa and Kylie wound up wearing the same ou㜳‸it. When Kylie saw Alexa wearing the same ou㜳‸it as her she thought Alexa was copying her. Kylie walked away and went to class. Chapter 2 ‐ Summer Vaca浔‴on It was the first day of summer vaca浔‴on. Alexa was at her favorite beach that she goes to with Kylie, but Kylie had other plans with another family. Alexa didn;t know why Kylie refused to be her friend over a small li橔‾le thing, even when they planned to wear the same thing over the phone. Chapter 3 ‐ Are We Friends Again? The next day, Alexa was playing with her li橔‾le sister Jenna when someone rang the doorbell. It was Kylie! Kylie came to apologize and and they became friends again.
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