CENTRAL HEIGHTS ORCHESTRA By connor rudolph and cameron buettner

The Central Heights Orchestra is a class made up of grades 6-12. They meet every Monday and Friday after school, from 3:15 to 4:30. You can play the Violin, Viola, Cello, or the Bass. To join you just need an instrument, which you can buy/rent with help from one of the teachers. You can order an instrument from Lisle Violin Shop, and they can deliver it to the school. You don’t need any experience to join, since they have a wonderful beginner orchestra. Mr. Mitchell, the director at the time, said “The beginner program is for anyone who wants to play an instrument, or to have an after-school activity. His assistant, Mrs. Elder added, ”We teach them the basics of music from the ground-up.” The students perform near the end of each semester, and going to watch would be a great way to support them!

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Jjj Chromebooks 101:By: Brayden Mobley &

Brynna Reed

Chromebooks are like small laptops that kids at our school use for tests, projects, research, and many other things. Mr. Binford shared with us that the district recently purchased 132 chromebooks for the middle school campus (with all of the carts combined). One of the cool facts he told us is that you can buy 3 chromebooks for the price of one iPad.We also asked two eighth grade students and two teachers what their favorite thing about the chromebooks are and they said they help them with their communication skills and it allows students to become more comfortable with newer technology. We also asked what they would change, they said that they would make the screen bigger and add a mouse. So, all together the chromebooks are a very good tool for the classroom. We are thankful to have them at CHMS!

CENTRAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOLNACOGDOCHES, TEXAS

OCTOBER, 2017

Central Heights Middle School Website

Dress CodeBy Adisan Burton & Ellie Davis

All of this information can be found in the Central Heights Handbook, pages 26-27.

Dress Code is a crucial part of every school’s rulebook. This year, some things that have been allowed in the past are prohibited. Here are some tips

of what not to wear.

1. Leggings may not be worn without appropriate length shorts or skirts. Shirts over leggings must be at least three inches above the bended knee.2. Girls cannot wear tank tops unless they are three inches at the shoulder. Boys are not aloud to wear cut off sleeves at all.3. No low-cut shirts (crop tops) exposing the midriff. If you can’t tuck it in, it is not allowed.4. No facial hair, and hair cannot be dyed (pink, green, blue, etc.) unless it is a natural color (brown, blond, etc.) 5. Must have appropriate length shorts (at least three inches above the bended knee.)6. No see through material.7. For jeans you may not have any holes above the knee unless they are patched up where they are not revealing any skin.8. Earrings may not be worn by guys. Any other piercings on the body by any student may not be worn.9. There may not be any inappropriate sayings, pictures, or words on shirts.10. Your pants must be worn at the natural waistline. (No sagging)11. You’re not allowed to wear hats, bandanas, or any distracting head wear. 12. No revealing shirts, especially for girls.13. You are not allowed to wear to athletic shorts outside of the athletic gym. 14. No sunback dresses without jackets or a cardigan.15. No pajama bottoms may be worn.16. No sport shorts, unless they are an appropriate length (basketball shorts.) No spandex, boxer shorts, etc.17. No extreme necklines, and shirts may not be unbuttoned passed the second button.

Grooming1. This is definitely one of the most important things you can do every day. BRUSH YOUR TEETH!!!! No one wants to smell your nasty breath.2. Dyed hair is prohibited unless it is a natural color (blonde, brown, etc.) 3. Hairstyles or designs must be kept neat and trim so they do not cause any distractions. No mohawks, spikes, or cornrows. 4. You are expected to follow the school dress code even on field trips.

Paris Ngo 7th

What is your favorite season? Spring

What is your most prize possession? My piano

What is your favorite day of the week? Wednesday

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

The TV show you’d hate to miss is… I don’t watch TV

If you could live anywhere…Galveston TX. What would you do with a million dollars… Donate half to charity. Then open my dad’s Vietnamese restaurant.

The weirdest thing I have ever eaten is…A fish eye

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is… Biking

Brooklyn Perkins 8th

What is your favorite season? Fall

What is your most prize possession? My family What is your favorite day of the week? Wednesday

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

The TV show you’d hate to miss is… Heartland

If you could live anywhere I would live in… Hawaii

What would you do with a million dollars… I would give it to hospitals and the rest will go overseas.

The weirdest thing I have ever eaten is…I’ve done the Smoothie Challenge, it had ranch, barbecue, strawberries, & mustard. My favorite thing to do on the weekend is… Hang out with friends.

Chloe Rudolph 6th

What is your favorite season? Fall

What is your most prize possession? My bike

What is your favorite day of the week? Friday

What is your favorite holiday? Halloween

The TV show you’d hate to miss is… Vampire Nights

If you could live anywhere I would live in… Paris, France

What would you do with a million dollars… I would give it to charity.

The weirdest thing I have ever eaten is… Cheetos with Peanut Butter. It was gross.

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is… Go biking.

Student Spotlights by: Paris Colgan & Paola Sifuentes

Coach Pierce7th Grade

By: Will Black

● What made you decide to start teaching?

I was a highschool aid and I fell in love with coaching.

● What year did you start working at Central Heights?

This is my first year.

● What is your favorite thing about teaching and why?

I like building relationships with my kids.

● What school did you graduate from?

SFA.

● What is your favorite sport at Central Heights?

Basketball.

● Why do you like history?

Because of all of the different people that helped shape us into who we are today.

● What is your biggest pet peeve?

Talking while I am talking.

● How do you make class fun for your students?

I try to find different, hands-on activities.

Mrs. Jenkins6th Grade

By: Grace Rodriguez

● What year did you start working at Central Heights?

I started working at Central Heights in 2001.

● What is your favorite thing about teaching and why?

Watching all the little light bulbs go off, and getting to make a difference.

● What college did you graduate from?

SFA and Lamar.

● What is your favorite sport at Central Heights?

Girls basketball and volleyball.

● Why did you decide to teach english?

Cause I’m the grammar queen my dude!

● Did you always want to be a teacher? Who inspired you?

Yes, and my sixth grade English teacher Mrs. Burbon.

● What is your biggest pet peeve?

Repeating myself.

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Cell Phone Use at CHMSBy Colton Ward & Harmonie Spencer

General Rules of Cellphone Use● Calls or texts are not allowed during school hours.● It is recommended that all electronic devices be left at home for risk of theft.● Cell phones may only be used during class time with teacher’s approval.

Social Media Rules● Social media such as Instagram etc… should not be used during school hours.● Our stance is that parents should monitor that type of use. ● Any social media at school shall be monitored by a teacher for education uses

only.

Consequences● 1st Offense: Phone is taken up and has to be signed by parent in order to be

returned.● 2nd Offense: Phone is taken up for the rest of the year.

Photo/Video Rules● Pictures and videos may be taken with permission from the teacher.

Preston Watson- TreasurerReagan Karczewski- Vice-PresidentMolly Miller- HistorianGracie Castilaw- SecretaryCaden Phillips- President

Jr. Beta Club Officers2017-18

Moving up to Middle School

By: Grace Rodriguez

Moving from the elementary up to the middle school can be a very big change. Everyone has a different point of view when it comes to moving up the hill. I got together with a group of incoming sixth graders and got their opinions on moving to the middle school. Keelan Splann and Hailey Johnson are two people that said P.E. is their favorite part of middle school. Although Madi Best, David Coleman, and Madalyn Fuller stated that P.E is something they miss about the elementary. Most 6th graders are familiar with Central Heights, with most of them moving to the school in first grade or kindergarten, which probably made the transition easier. Although some people came to Central Heights later in the school years. For example, Justin Dunbar moved here this year. He said that the thing he is most excited for in middle school is the weight room in the field house. Most incoming students are most excited to play sports. Madalyn Fuller and David Coleman are are both planning on playing basketball in the upcoming years.

Best of the Month- Across the USABy Harmonie Spencer & Brynna Reed

Social Media App:1. Facebook 2. Youtube3. Instagram 4. Twitter

Songs:1. Shape of you- Ed Sheeran

2. Despacito- Justin Bieber, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee3. Stay- Alessia Cara, Zedd

4. Feels- Calvin Harris

Game Apps: 1. TBH

2. Yellow3. Glowish

4. Jetpack Joyride

Movies:1. IT

2. Mother!3. Kingsman: The golden circle

4. The Lego Ninjago Movie

CreditsDaily Devil News Staff:

From Left to Right: Harmonie Spencer, Ellie Davis, Paola Sifuentes, Braden Mobley, Colton Ward, Connor Rudolph, Brynna Reed, William Black, Grace

Rodriguez, Adisan Burton, Cameron Buettner, and Paris Colgan. Teacher- Mrs. McCown