S E C I O V 76

Issue 3 February 2014 PS 76 Bronx, New York

Come on, All You Sixers Fans...

By Aleysha Arguelles
Stand up and clap

your hands! Cheerleading is an amazing thing to do. Thanks to Ms. Roth and Ms. Kardian, our school has a cheerleading program. Since Ms. Roth has a baby this year, Ms. Kardian is doing it all by herself. According to Ms. Kardian, cheerleaders need to be strong academically, hard workers, and re-

The great thing about cheerleading is that the girls get uniforms. Our school uniform is a tank sponsible. They also top that says 76 on it need to be supportive of and a blue and white each other. skirt. Only third-graders get The basketball team to be on the cheerleadstarts playing in March ing team. They are and April, so that is lucky. For example, when the cheerleaders they get to cheer and start cheerleading. dance. Everything is fair because the cheer- They practice on Monleaders are all team days and Tuesdays uncaptains. They cheer til 3:10pm. All my life, for the 76 basketball I wanna be a Sixer team. Ghana study God and his followers. They are also learning about the beliefs of Christians and Muslims. School runs from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, a bit longer than we have it here at PS 76. Students are required to wear uniforms Monday through Thursday. Friday, uniforms are optional. The boys wear white pants and a yellow shirt. The girls wear white skirts and a golden top. We have Smart Boards in New York, but the students in Ghana dont. They do have computers, though.

Ten Fun Things to Do Over Winter Break

by Mya Reyes

inter break is coming soon! You dont need to spend your vacation watching TV. If you get bored on winter vacation, here are ten fun things to do. For most of them, you dont need money.
1. Read your favorite book (or better yet, make your own book) (continued on page 2)

Welcome Albert from Ghana!

By Marissa Samaroo

eet Albert Osei from Class 502. Albert is from Ghana, in the west region of Africa. Albert has been in New York for two years now. School in Ghana is somewhat different than it is here at PS 76. There are seven subjects: English, Writing, Reading, Technology, Science, Math and Religious Morals. Religious Morals is where the students in

The reason that Albert moved here is because his dad got a new job. Some special classes Some differences that he they have are Art and has noticed are the exGym. They do not have tremely cold weather Music or Library. To and snow. When I asked get to school, Alberts Albert about his feelings mom drives him in her on the differences, his car. She also drops him response was, The coldhome. At the end of the ness was sharp on my day, if the entire class cheeks. When I saw the was good, the teacher snow, I was out of would gather the kids words! together and either play games with them or Correction: In our last read them stories. The issue, the article Spooky class would usually take Meeting was written by a vote.
Samantha Rosario. The Editor regrets the error.

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Page 2 Hannahs older cousin, Rivka, was supposed to go to America to wed Zalman Chaim. But she died before she had a chance to go. Hannah used her ticket and went in her place. She was only ten years old! Her mother disapproved of Hannahs idea. She thought Hannah was a mere slip of a girl. But that Picture of scotts boat was about to change. I like this book because its inspiring and it helps create gratitude within the reader. For example, Hannah and her family went through scary times trying to survive. They were Jews living in Russia at a time when Jews were not welcome there. I would recommend this book to young girls who, like Hannah, love to write. This book inspires students to be grateful for their freedom and their equality.

Book Review: Hannahs Journal

by Samantha Rosario
Artwork by Scott Chen

annahs Journal, by Marissa Moss, is a realistic fiction book about an immigrant girl named Hannah who traveled to America from Russia about one hundred years ago. She was the only girl of seven children and wanted to go to school. Hannah was the only child in her family unable to go to school. During this time, boys and girls didnt get equivalent rights. Luckily she finally got the privilege.

Spectacular Samantha, Student of the Month!

By Jalen Brown

eet the Student of the Month from Class 401. Her name is Samantha Rosario. I spoke with her teachers, Ms. Evans-Lora, and Ms. Tolano about Samantha. They told me Samantha earned Student of the Month because she had perfect attendance and she behaved.

There were a lot of choices in the class. Her teachers picked the student that gives a lot of effort and doesnt give up on herself. Samantha does all her homework. She listens to the teachers and she tries her best. She got the award because she works really hard and plus, shes smart. She always helps other students when theyre having a difficult time with math or reading. She does nice things for people. Samantha earned the award, and so can you.

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Ten Fun Things

(continued from first page) 2. Go to an aquarium. 3. Play a board game such as Monopoly, Sorry, Candyland, or Trouble with someone in your family. 4. Watch a spectacular movie (like Frozen). 5. Make a blanket fort in your

house. 6. Make a rubber band bracelet.

Play an electronic game such as The Wii or XBox 360. 9. If the weather is okay, visit family far away 10. Last but not least, go outside and ride on a scooter, bike or skates. If theres snow, build a snowman.
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7. Have a dance contest with a friend.

Artwork by Tyanna Smith