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How Leap Year Began.
How Leap Year Began By: E. Jackson Leap years are years with 366 days, instead of the usual 365. Leap years are necessary because the actual length of a year is 365.242 days, not 365 days. Leap years occur every 4 years, and years that are evenly divisible by 4 (2004, for example) have […]
Book Review:Little Blog on the Prarie
Little Blog on the Prairie tells the story of a girl whose mom is obsessed with Little House on the Prarie. When her mom finds a camp called Camp Frontier, she is forced to go along with her whole family! She sneaks in her phone so that she can text her friends. It ends up not being as bad as she expected– there […]
“Your Actions Speak Louder Than Your Words.”
Your Actions Speak Louder Than your Words. By: Emma J. “Your actions speak louder than your words”… doesn’t that just make you stop and think? What does that mean? Well if you look into the deeper meaning, you would find out. From a nice “resource,” I got some information that will explain this topic more. […]
Healthy Foods for Teens
Looking for a tasty treat that you and Mom can bake to eat? Here is the best tart ever: the Apple Blossom Tart. Enjoy, Emma PASTRY DOUGH 1 1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup […]
Do The “Write” Thing
I interviewed Mrs. Utley about the Do the “Write” Thing Texas Challenge. She said it is an anti-violence essay contest which is sponsored by the judges of Bexar County. It is open to all 7th and 8th grade students around the nation. All of the NEISD middle schools participate. Two finalists are chosen from each […]
Healthy Habits & Fun Fruit Facts
Healthy Habits If you sleep eight hours each night, you will feel better. Avoiding acohol, drugs, and tobacco lets you stay healthy. Express emotions in a calm and healthy way. Maintain good hygiene. Accept your strenghts and weaknesses. You should be considerate. You should respect others. Most of all, you should be dependable. Fun Fruit Facts […]
