Band

Course: Band

Teacher/Instructor: Mrs. Lizette Alanis

Description: Ah, yes, my last class and also one I enjoy. I play the flute in the Veterans Middle School Beginners Band. I really love this class and I learn many new notes every day! Thanks for the experience Mom and Mrs. Alanis!

Physical Education

Course: Physical Education (P.E.)

Teacher/Coach: Ms. Pamela L. Alaniz

Description: Huff, huff, huff! Oh great, P.E. While to others, P.E. May be amazing and fun, to me it's the period I can wait for. Nothing against P.E., just not my thing. Great job, coaches! 

Technology

Course: Technology

Teacher: Mrs. Diana Cantu

Description: We learn how to use Google programs and we can also use our own devices, thanks to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)! We learn about other hidden features of programs and play with many new undiscovered apps!

History

Course: World History

Teacher: Mrs. Diana Cantu

Description: We always have so many exciting projects! The teacher is very nice about grades and always gives us a second chance. History, a class I thought I wouldn't like, is the class I look forward to  every day! 

Science

Course: Science

Teacher: Mr. Joe Carmona

Description: Today, we did a lab on the transfer of heat through contact. We are learning about the difference between thermal energy, heat, and temperature. We usually do these labs to understand the concept more.

Reading

Course: Reading

Teacher: Mrs. Aide Peña

Description: Currently, we are reading a great novel called, "The Giver." It is about a boy named Jonas. His world, to him, is perfect. However, when he is chosen to become the next Receiver of Memory, he begins to see his utopia in a whole new light. I'll leave the rest for you to discover.

Math

Course: Math

Teacher: Ms. Isabel Lopez

Description: Math, Math, Math!!! This week, we are learning about exponents. You know, the little floating numbers above the other numbers. Our teacher also has a nice habit of making learning fun!

ELA (English Language Arts)

Course: ELA

Teacher: Mrs. Adrianna Cantu

Description: We learn about grammar and writing. Right now, we are learning about prepositions while also writing an expository essay about our favorite animals. Our teacher has taught us about the question technique for the introduction.

U.I.L

Hey! Did you compete at the U.I.L. Competition on Saturday at Alton Memorial Junior High School? I did! And I'm so happy. I placed in the 2 events I competed in. 4th place in Ready Writing. And 1st place in Maps, Graphs, and Charts!!! 1st place!!!!!! Do you want to join U.I.L? Here are some events you can do and what you do to compete.


1. Spelling - self explanatory

2. Number Sense - 10 minutes to answer 80 questions, with tricks and shortcuts to make it easier.

3. Ready Writing - You have 2 hours to write a story of the topic you choose out of 2 given.

4. Maps, Graphs, and Charts - You are given a packet of questions, a ruler, pencil, and an atlas. You have 45 minutes to answer all the questions. On some pages, there are graphs and charts with questions of their own.

5. Listening Skills - You listen to a story and afterwards have to answer questions about it. The twist is that you cannot go back so listen carefully.

6. Prose - It is like Oral Reading. You have to read a story and pour feeling into it. Like you are the character in the story.


Wow! And these are just a few. Ask your principal about U.I.L. if you would like to join!

        Bai,
              Camryn

Heyo everyone! I'm back!

How have you all been? Hope your winter break was as awesome as mine! Now we're back to school and I have to post something for my 2nd semester Technology class. So here it is. Welcome back to school for everyone and hope you have a great last 4 months of school!

:-) <3