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Focus on Second Grade

Interviewer: Olivia D.Photographer: GG M.Reporter: Whelan S.

This month we focused on second grade and we interviewed Sophie P.. She loves second grade and thinks that their teacher, Mr. A, is great. Soon, the second grade will visit the La Brea Tar Pits. They are going on this field trip for science, social studies, and for fun! Sophie likes to use her iPad sometimes, but not always. They use their iPads for these subjects: math, music, and art. Sophie's favorite subject is social studies. The second graders are learning about inventors, what they invented, and other helpful people, such as Alexa Canady, in social studies.

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Two-word Interview with Alex L. (8th)

Interviewer: Marcus E.Photographer: William L.

What is your favorite color ?

Light Blue

What is your favorite game?

Farcry Primal

What is your favorite sport ?

European Football

What is your favorite type of music

All music

What is your favorite hobby

Playing Toontown

What is your favorite animal

Yellow Labs

What is your favorite school subject

Algebra 1

THE SEAHAWK St. Monica Catholic Elementary School’s Student Newspaper

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Movie Review: The Jungle Book Reviewer: Ammon O.The Jungle Book is really good . The movie is not as good as the book, but it is still good. It is about a boy named Mowgli . In the book he is taken in by wolves. A tiger named Shere Khan wants to eat him because the boys father wounded him, but the wolves take him to the council rock where a bear named Baloo says he should be taken in by the pack and a panther named Bagheera gives the wolves food so they will take him in. In the movie Bragheera adopts Mowgli and through both the movie and the book Shere Khan is trying to get Mowgli’s blood. Bhageera and the wolves agree that Mowgli should go live with men. What I like about the movie was the end when Mowgli brought the red flower or fire into the forest. Sparks fall from his torch lighting the jungle ablaze. Shere Khan and Mowgli end up in a tree. Only one will live. To find out who watch the movie. In the book Mewgli brings one of his wolf brothers into the man village and they start a stampede of buffalo. Shere Khan is trampled when Mowgli lures him into the stampede. I give the Jungle Book movie four out of five stars and the book five out of five stars.

Penguin and Polar Bear Fun Facts Writer: Grace C.• Penguins don’t live at the North Pole

• Penguins can drink sea water

• Penguins slide on their stomachs

• Penguins don’t have wings, they have flippers

• Polar bears have transparent fur and black skin

•Polar bears have 42 teeth

•Polar bears are the largest meat eaters that live on land

•The mascot for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada was the polar bear

•Male polar bears can weigh up to 1500 pounds

•Female polar bears usually only weigh about half as much as males

These facts are from www.sciencekids.co.nz

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Important Dates in May

Writer: Whelan S.

May the 4th be with you          Fifth grade field trip May 5th          Talent showMay 6th         Noon dismissal  May 7th         First Holy Communion  May 13th        Crowning of Mary Mass May 20th        Noon dismissal          Jog-a-thonMay 21st        Armed forces day May 23rd         Spirit Week May 24th         Sports BanquetMay 30th        No school         Memorial Day   

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Sports Report: Track and Field Interviewer: Isabella P.Photographer: Isabella M.Reporter: Sophie N.

Track and Field, a harsh sport in which people or kids in our case run or sprint. Meet Alexa G, 5th grade student, who has dedicated 2 years of her school days running for the SMCES track and field team. Coached by Ms. Nuzz, fist grade teacher and dedicated marathon runner. Alexa, with the help of Ms. Nuzz was able to train for the one race she will participate in… the 200 meter. That race is very hard and tiring, but with all the training and experience Alexa has, she has this in the bag.

To prepare for this race the training is long and tiresome. Every day from 3:00 to 5:00 Alexa and the other Track and field members will run long jogs, and even up and down the stairs. Personally, Alexa best likes to sprint in order to exercise, and is not a big fan of fartlex. But all in all it’s all just a fun way to get a little exercise and have fun with your friends.

Talent Show Interviewer: Madeline C.Photographer: Anna M.Reporter: Monica T.

Every one has different talents, and the perfect place to express them is the annual Talent Show. Claire who is in kindergarten made the talent show for her second year in a row. Last year she played the violin, and she was the first TKer ever to make it into the talent show.

This year, Claire is going to do a dance performance as a mini Rockette. Her costume is white with a feather trim. Her favorite type of dance is jazz, but she also knows tap and ballet. Claire is really excited to perform again, and hopes that people will enjoy her performance. She practices two times a week, and has been dancing for a least one year. We all look forward to see her grand performance!!

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Get to Know Eyric Interviewer, Photographer, & Reporter: Giovanni F.

Two-word Interview with Isabella P. Interviewer: Stephanie S.Photographer: Sophie N.

Are you going to see the High School’s musical, Legally Blonde?Sadly no

Have you ever seen the movie?I have

Who’s your favorite character?Elle Woods

What’s your favorite part?Bend-Snap

Do you think Elle’s dog, Bruiser, is cute?Of course!

What character would you play?Elle, Duh!

Were you mad when Warner dumped Elle?So mad

Rate it from one to ten.A ten!

Does this movie make you want to go to Law School?Yes, totally!

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April Word Search Creator: Olivia S.

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APRIL WORD SEARCH By Olivia S.

Created from by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com

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Survey: Earth Day

Pollster: Michael S. Survey: Favorite Spring Flowers

Pollster: Whelan S.

Poppy                   1

Birds of Paradise       2

Rose                         6

Lilac                         1

Tulip                        1

Orchid                       4

Daisy                        1

Peony                       1  

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Michael(Sowa(,(4th(GradeEarth(Day(Survey

1. Do you recylce?Yes 26No 3

2. Do you prefer to be by the ocean or in the mountains?Ocean 23Mountains 6

3. Do you like Earth Day?Yes 29No 0

4. Did your great grandparents live in a cold climate or a hot climate?Hot 15Cold 5Unknown 9

5. Are you worried about climate change?Yes 22No 7

6. Do you think the condition of the earth will get better or worse in your lifetime?Better 19Worse 10

7. Are we doing enough to take care of the earth?Yes 29No 0

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Comic Artist: Jayden G.

Art Artist: GG M.

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Op-Eds Welcome

Any St. Monica Catholic Elementary School student is welcome to submit an op-ed. Submissions should be neatly written or typed and must include the student’s name. Please leave your work at the school office for Mrs. Corrigan.

The Seahawk is St. Monica Catholic Elementary School’s student newspaper. The newspaper is published once per month. The staff members are students in grades 3 through 8. The moderator is Mrs. Corrigan.

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