As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, a new heritage month arrives. In the middle of October we celebrate Italian Heritage Month. A month where we celebrate the Italian achievements, successes, and valuable contributions the Italian immigrants and Italian Americans have accomplished over the centuries. ( osdia.org ) The Origins Of Italian Heritage Month: It all started when Italian senator Tate Downs held a proclamation to honor the achievements of Italian Immigrants an

Italy: Tiramisu Italy is mainly known for its savory dishes such as pizza, pasta, and risotto, but their desserts are also an important part of their culture. One of their most famous and traditional sweet dishes is called Tiramisu. Tiramisu has a creamy, sweet and rich taste shared with many other desserts around the world. However, the standout taste for Tiramisu is its strong bitter taste found in coffee. While it is most traditionally eaten in Italy, it can also be found

Part 1 Tick-tock. “Oliver!” My mom’s voice echoes up the stairs. “Your alarms have been ringing for five times already!” I groan, burying my face into the pillow. “I’m up!” I lied. The truth is that I barely slept last night. I said  I went to bed at eight, but really it was at ten, maybe even later. My stomach twisted all night, thinking about the first day of eighth grade. New teachers, new classes… maybe even new friends. I drag myself out of bed, brush my teeth, and stare

Take a look at the AI generated image for this article. What do you notice? I notice kids who are happy and enjoying what they are doing. If you love chorus and want to improve your singing even more, you should  join the after school program "M.S.158 Chamber Choir". This club is for chorus enthusiast who want to support their passion for singing in an afterschool setting. The best part is any grade can join!  When Does It Start? The Chamber Choir starts on October 27th at 2

Have you ever watched a movie about teenage lives in middle school or high school? Schools in the movies showcase sports programs, music/arts programs and other activities. Schools in these movies depict engaged and happy students. I'm proud to say our school is a real-life movie/TV show; we have sports, music, art, Math and Science clubs. When students are part of a club in their school, they are more than likely to enjoy going school. Sometimes, a student who struggles in

During math I caught his gaze on me. Our eyes locked for one second and he looked away immediately, smiling a little bit. “His name is Kyle” I said for the tenth time. “I know, Kylie,” Kelly said. “ You have said it like 10,000 times already” She told me with that heavy feeling in her voice which meant she was annoyed but she would still listen. It was because she loved having me as company and having me to talk to when it seemed that there was no one else she could talk to i

The first month of middle school is difficult for 6th graders due to a dramatic increase in academic and organizational challenges, social anxieties, and the overwhelming feeling of being a small fish in a very large pond. They must navigate a new and larger school with multiple classrooms and teachers, handle a heavier and more complex workload without the same level of direct supervision, and cope with new social dynamics and the pressure to fit in. This period is a signifi

Time is significant; it can be spent in many different ways. You can learn an instrument or a new language. However, when it comes to space, things take a considerable amount of time. It takes over 240 years for Pluto to rotate around the sun, and over 230 million years for the sun to orbit the Milky Way. And the main element that takes time in space travel is distance. It takes at least 7 months to travel 33.9 to 62 million miles to Mars, so imagine trying to travel interst

Three years after the Alisetch Republic annexed the landlocked country Taloweiz, Ciwera, worried about being next, had stationed multiple outposts throughout the cold climate of their country’s borders with the task to repel any invading enemies. Ciwera has unfathomably cold temperatures. The country is bordered by Taloweiz and a few other small countries. They have a weak army with outdated weapons. In 1881, Ciwera is attacked by the Alisetch Republic. Positioned right by

For most students, going from 5th grade to 6th grade is a huge step and can be extremely challenging and scary. In 5th grade, the teachers would walk us through the hallways to different classes in two lines. Now, we have to walk on our own from class to class. In 5th grade, we didn’t have to carry around heavy book bags and laptops. But now, we have to carry heavy book bags and laptops. In 5th grade, teachers helped us with every step of the way. Although now, we must face s

Whether you are a 6th grader, 7th grader, or an 8th grader, you will be going to high school at one point or another. Many people choose to go to their zoned schools, others choose to go to screened schools, which are based on grades and essays! There are many other types of schools people can enter in, but the one we are focusing on is the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The SHSAT is a timed entrance exam for admission into New York City’s eight specialize

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