Bookmark Contest Winners
Read It and Bookmark It
By Annie Cervantes
In every 7th grade English class, students are required to create a bookmark of a fictional book of their choice from our Sierra Vista library. This mandatory English assignment has a twist; it is also a contest! This contest doubles as an advertisement for all of our library’s amazing books; it gets students interested in books through illustrations.
With so many entries, there must be many levels of judging. “The first round of judging is the 7th grade English teachers, and then it goes to the library staff. They pick the top twenty-five, and then the 8th grade English teachers come in and do the final scoring and they pick the winners!” says Mrs. Fulleman, SV Librarian. John Tatone was announced winner of the bookmark contest at open house, with his drawing of The Titanic.
The bookmark contest even includes prizes. First place received a thirty dollar gift card for Barnes and Noble; second place, twenty five; third place, twenty; fourth place, fifteen; fifth place, ten; and honorable mentions received a five dollar gift card to the book fair. A tip for future contestants; the judges look first and foremost that students followed directions! For every 7th grade student there is a bookmark in the contest, so reaching any round of judging is an honor!
By Annie Cervantes
In every 7th grade English class, students are required to create a bookmark of a fictional book of their choice from our Sierra Vista library. This mandatory English assignment has a twist; it is also a contest! This contest doubles as an advertisement for all of our library’s amazing books; it gets students interested in books through illustrations.
With so many entries, there must be many levels of judging. “The first round of judging is the 7th grade English teachers, and then it goes to the library staff. They pick the top twenty-five, and then the 8th grade English teachers come in and do the final scoring and they pick the winners!” says Mrs. Fulleman, SV Librarian. John Tatone was announced winner of the bookmark contest at open house, with his drawing of The Titanic.
The bookmark contest even includes prizes. First place received a thirty dollar gift card for Barnes and Noble; second place, twenty five; third place, twenty; fourth place, fifteen; fifth place, ten; and honorable mentions received a five dollar gift card to the book fair. A tip for future contestants; the judges look first and foremost that students followed directions! For every 7th grade student there is a bookmark in the contest, so reaching any round of judging is an honor!
Classroom with displays at Open House
Open House
By Caitlin Gutierrez
On March 28th 2013 Sierra Vista’s Open House was held. Students were released early to give teachers time to prepare for the night. It was a great night full of performances and classroom exploring.
Starting at 5:30 pm students and parents arrived on campus for this event. Performances from band and choir started off the night. Sally Hyde, a choir student, stated, “It was a great opportunity to perform for an audience of parents and show them what choir does.” Following the performances, Mrs. Iacenda and Mrs. Bennett welcomed parents to our school and spoke a few words. By the time all of this was over, it was 6 pm which meant it was time for classroom visitations.
Classroom visitation time allows parents to see the environment their children are learning in every day. This also allows parents to have a brief moment to speak with the teacher. Mrs. Herr, an English teacher, said, “I enjoy this night because I get to meet parents and tell them how great their child is.” Teachers prepared their rooms and displayed the different assignments done throughout the year. Adrienne Kashay said, “It was a great for my dad to see what goes on in my classes in person.” Teachers kindly welcomed students and parents into their rooms and were willing to answer any questions. Mrs. Herr said, “I believe open house was a very beneficial night and I hope parents who attended received more information about our classes.”
By Caitlin Gutierrez
On March 28th 2013 Sierra Vista’s Open House was held. Students were released early to give teachers time to prepare for the night. It was a great night full of performances and classroom exploring.
Starting at 5:30 pm students and parents arrived on campus for this event. Performances from band and choir started off the night. Sally Hyde, a choir student, stated, “It was a great opportunity to perform for an audience of parents and show them what choir does.” Following the performances, Mrs. Iacenda and Mrs. Bennett welcomed parents to our school and spoke a few words. By the time all of this was over, it was 6 pm which meant it was time for classroom visitations.
Classroom visitation time allows parents to see the environment their children are learning in every day. This also allows parents to have a brief moment to speak with the teacher. Mrs. Herr, an English teacher, said, “I enjoy this night because I get to meet parents and tell them how great their child is.” Teachers prepared their rooms and displayed the different assignments done throughout the year. Adrienne Kashay said, “It was a great for my dad to see what goes on in my classes in person.” Teachers kindly welcomed students and parents into their rooms and were willing to answer any questions. Mrs. Herr said, “I believe open house was a very beneficial night and I hope parents who attended received more information about our classes.”
This is a picture of Scott Masson who wore his UCONN sweatshirt because that is a college that he would like to attend.
Are You Ready for the Future?
By Mackenzie Krestul
On April 19, Future Ready Day took place at Sierra Vista. This is our schools first year participating in this activity, which was created by Mrs. Knolls and Ms. Ostrom. It is important that student know all of the wonderful opportunities for their future. Future Ready Day will show students many of these options, giving them much benefit in the long run.
“Future Ready Day was put together to show kids their options for after high school,” said Mrs. Knolls. Its purpose is to excite kids about their future. Not only do students get excited, but teachers as well. Teaches are given the opportunity to share their own after high school experiences on Future Ready Day. Sierra Vista student Hanah Marizzito said, “When Ms. Terranova shared her experiences with me, it showed me that there are many options for what you want to do.” Overall, Future Ready day is very beneficial to the student body.
By Mackenzie Krestul
On April 19, Future Ready Day took place at Sierra Vista. This is our schools first year participating in this activity, which was created by Mrs. Knolls and Ms. Ostrom. It is important that student know all of the wonderful opportunities for their future. Future Ready Day will show students many of these options, giving them much benefit in the long run.
“Future Ready Day was put together to show kids their options for after high school,” said Mrs. Knolls. Its purpose is to excite kids about their future. Not only do students get excited, but teachers as well. Teaches are given the opportunity to share their own after high school experiences on Future Ready Day. Sierra Vista student Hanah Marizzito said, “When Ms. Terranova shared her experiences with me, it showed me that there are many options for what you want to do.” Overall, Future Ready day is very beneficial to the student body.
Help our Planet!
By Brianna Hladysh
Imagine a world without trees. What if all the magnificent forests, exotic plants and all the animals who call them home, suddenly just weren’t there? In 1962, a scientist named G. Nelson decided something needed to be done to help protect the environment. He worked and worked until people finally recognized April 22 as Earth Day. Earth Day is a celebration every year around the world. Events are held to do small things that help the world in a big way.
Earth day is set up by the nonprofit organization Earth Day Network. In some countries, government officials encourage “Earth Week” instead of only one day.
Some helpful things you can do to participate in Earth Day include recycling, working to save energy, or even plant a garden. You can help clean up a beach or even plant a tree. Besides being a fun activity to participate in with your family or friends, planting a tree can provide a habitat for a variety of animals, and produces oxygen. At the beach, it is very important to pick up the trash that is there because if an animal thinks the trash is food and eats it, the animal could get sick and die.
If you don’t have time to get out and participate in Earth Day activities, take a shorter shower or turn the lights off after you leave a room.
Thanks to Nelson's commitment to the environment, Earth Day is now recognized internationally, and the world is becoming a better place for it. Make a change in your lifestyle. Are you living green?
By Brianna Hladysh
Imagine a world without trees. What if all the magnificent forests, exotic plants and all the animals who call them home, suddenly just weren’t there? In 1962, a scientist named G. Nelson decided something needed to be done to help protect the environment. He worked and worked until people finally recognized April 22 as Earth Day. Earth Day is a celebration every year around the world. Events are held to do small things that help the world in a big way.
Earth day is set up by the nonprofit organization Earth Day Network. In some countries, government officials encourage “Earth Week” instead of only one day.
Some helpful things you can do to participate in Earth Day include recycling, working to save energy, or even plant a garden. You can help clean up a beach or even plant a tree. Besides being a fun activity to participate in with your family or friends, planting a tree can provide a habitat for a variety of animals, and produces oxygen. At the beach, it is very important to pick up the trash that is there because if an animal thinks the trash is food and eats it, the animal could get sick and die.
If you don’t have time to get out and participate in Earth Day activities, take a shorter shower or turn the lights off after you leave a room.
Thanks to Nelson's commitment to the environment, Earth Day is now recognized internationally, and the world is becoming a better place for it. Make a change in your lifestyle. Are you living green?
