Dine To Donate
Staff Writers, Sofia V. and Emily C.
On April 3, 2014, Appleby School had a fundraiser at Friendly’s in Old Bridge, NJ to raise money for the James Monroe Elementary School in Edison. The school burned down and all their educational tools were lost. Miss Nemer, a fourth grade teacher, organized the event. Miss Nemer decided to do this because she lives near the school and her future children will attend James Monroe. She also felt bad for all of the children, their families, and that they won’t get the education they need. Other teachers went and were Friendly’s hostesses. A lot of families attended Friendly’s and fifteen percent of their bills went to the school. When the kids were at Friendly’s, they bought paper apples to write best wishes for the James Monroe School. All of the apples were sold out! Emily C. noted that Friendly’s was more crowded than she’s ever seen. People had to wait outside for over thirty minutes! Not only Spotswood citizens were there, some other towns attended this event and were kind enough to donate their money.
Staff Writers, Sofia V. and Emily C.
On April 3, 2014, Appleby School had a fundraiser at Friendly’s in Old Bridge, NJ to raise money for the James Monroe Elementary School in Edison. The school burned down and all their educational tools were lost. Miss Nemer, a fourth grade teacher, organized the event. Miss Nemer decided to do this because she lives near the school and her future children will attend James Monroe. She also felt bad for all of the children, their families, and that they won’t get the education they need. Other teachers went and were Friendly’s hostesses. A lot of families attended Friendly’s and fifteen percent of their bills went to the school. When the kids were at Friendly’s, they bought paper apples to write best wishes for the James Monroe School. All of the apples were sold out! Emily C. noted that Friendly’s was more crowded than she’s ever seen. People had to wait outside for over thirty minutes! Not only Spotswood citizens were there, some other towns attended this event and were kind enough to donate their money.
Starlab Strikes
by: Sofia V. and Emily C., Staff Writers
Welcome to Starlab! Please take off your shoes before you step in. Once you get in, you will be handed a flashlight. Be aware, it might be a little chilly! On March 18, 2014, the second graders will be finding the North Star. Wednesday, March 19, it is time to learn about Finding the Drinking Gourd and learn about longitude and latitude. On Thursday, Mach 20, the third graders will be learning Reasons for the Seasons. Lastly, the fifth grade will be learning about Greek mythology. You can find the North Star almost right above the North Pole. The Drinking Gourd helped the slaves find their way to the North so they could reach Canada which was freedom at the time. The Reasons for the Seasons tells why the seasons change. The change is related to the way the earth tilts on its axis. Greek mythology are fables that people made up in ancient times. If you don’t know what a myth is, we have some of the best Starlab teachers to tell you about it, Ms. Dellolis and Ms. Welsh.
The head of Starlab, Ms. Welsh, shared how she became interested in astronomy:
My interest in astronomy began in 1969 when the first astronauts traveled to the moon. I remember that my mother let us bring a small portable TV with us to our small beach bungalow during our vacation in July. Everyone was excited to see live video of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually walking on the moon’s surface for the first time! That was the amazing event that sparked my interest in space. When I had my own class, all I ever wanted to talk about was space during Science class. I was lucky enough to attend Space Camp for Educators in Alabama in 1993 along with teachers from all over the country and Russia, and later take my nephew to Parent/Child Space Camp in Florida. I still really wanted to learn about the constellations so I attended a week’s training at Raritan Valley Community College’s Planetarium. That’s where I became a certified Starlab instructor.
We asked what inspired Ms. Welsh to become a Starlab Instructor:
I noticed that many grades were taking class trips to the planetarium. Since I knew so much about the stars and space, I thought, why not bring the planetarium to Appleby? We could save time and money by doing that. My class thought it was a great idea, and I’ve been doing it ever since 1994. Now it’s like a welcome tradition here at Appleby. Every year there is something different in Starlab to look forward to learning. It’s very enjoyable to discuss the wonders of the night sky with the kids, and they can share their knowledge with their families like I do. I guess I inspired Mrs. DeLollis too, because she teacher in Starlab too.
We love Starlab at Appleby School. Just wait until you see it!
by: Sofia V. and Emily C., Staff Writers
Welcome to Starlab! Please take off your shoes before you step in. Once you get in, you will be handed a flashlight. Be aware, it might be a little chilly! On March 18, 2014, the second graders will be finding the North Star. Wednesday, March 19, it is time to learn about Finding the Drinking Gourd and learn about longitude and latitude. On Thursday, Mach 20, the third graders will be learning Reasons for the Seasons. Lastly, the fifth grade will be learning about Greek mythology. You can find the North Star almost right above the North Pole. The Drinking Gourd helped the slaves find their way to the North so they could reach Canada which was freedom at the time. The Reasons for the Seasons tells why the seasons change. The change is related to the way the earth tilts on its axis. Greek mythology are fables that people made up in ancient times. If you don’t know what a myth is, we have some of the best Starlab teachers to tell you about it, Ms. Dellolis and Ms. Welsh.
The head of Starlab, Ms. Welsh, shared how she became interested in astronomy:
My interest in astronomy began in 1969 when the first astronauts traveled to the moon. I remember that my mother let us bring a small portable TV with us to our small beach bungalow during our vacation in July. Everyone was excited to see live video of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually walking on the moon’s surface for the first time! That was the amazing event that sparked my interest in space. When I had my own class, all I ever wanted to talk about was space during Science class. I was lucky enough to attend Space Camp for Educators in Alabama in 1993 along with teachers from all over the country and Russia, and later take my nephew to Parent/Child Space Camp in Florida. I still really wanted to learn about the constellations so I attended a week’s training at Raritan Valley Community College’s Planetarium. That’s where I became a certified Starlab instructor.
We asked what inspired Ms. Welsh to become a Starlab Instructor:
I noticed that many grades were taking class trips to the planetarium. Since I knew so much about the stars and space, I thought, why not bring the planetarium to Appleby? We could save time and money by doing that. My class thought it was a great idea, and I’ve been doing it ever since 1994. Now it’s like a welcome tradition here at Appleby. Every year there is something different in Starlab to look forward to learning. It’s very enjoyable to discuss the wonders of the night sky with the kids, and they can share their knowledge with their families like I do. I guess I inspired Mrs. DeLollis too, because she teacher in Starlab too.
We love Starlab at Appleby School. Just wait until you see it!
Red, White, and Blue
by Allison Z., Staff Writer
On March 3, 2014, it was Red, White and Blue Day at Appleby School. Most kids and teachers wore red white and blue. The most popular color I saw was red. We wore red, white, and blue because it was Read Across America week. During Read Across America Week, we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the fun of reading. It was a wonderful day. We had a Read In, everyone sat in the hallway and read.
by Allison Z., Staff Writer
On March 3, 2014, it was Red, White and Blue Day at Appleby School. Most kids and teachers wore red white and blue. The most popular color I saw was red. We wore red, white, and blue because it was Read Across America week. During Read Across America Week, we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the fun of reading. It was a wonderful day. We had a Read In, everyone sat in the hallway and read.
Ms. Jennings' Class
Encourages Second Graders
By: Jason Schwartz, Staff Writer
At Appleby School, New Jersey, Ms. Jennings' class was excited about a literature circle project. They selected literature circle books. After they finished their books, they completed a project at home and then brought them in to share with the second graders. On January 31st, I interviewed four students that I thought had interesting projects. It was quite an experience interviewing them. Ms. Jennings' class told me that their projects would inspire many second graders to work hard, read a lot, and that reading is fun.
The first student I interviewed was Lindsey M.. She read From the Mixed up Files of Ms. Basil. This story mainly takes place in the Metropolitan Museum or Art in New York city. It’s a about a brother and a sister who live in the museum; their names are Claudia and Jamie. There are many problems in this book, but her project focuses on only one problem. The problem is that Claudia thinks that life is unfair so she runs away from home and drags Jamie with her. Lindsey made a game board as her project. I had never seen a game board as a project before, so that’s why I thought it was interesting. The point of the game is to have a lot of fun. Her sister had done a similar project and Lindsey thought it was cool so she did it herself.
The second student that I interviewed was Alison C. Her book was Knots in My Yo-Yo String. This book is a biography. The two characters are named Jerry
and Billy. Jerry is the youngest and Billy is the oldest. They had a dog named Lucky. This book seemed very sad because Lucky died. Jerry was the saddest. Even more sad, a couple of weeks later, Jerry found out that Billy got run over by a car. Alison did a project of a life size model of Billy and Jerry. Alison told
the Buzz, “I knew that this would be a fun project, and that’s why I did it.”
The next person I interviewed was Dominic M.. His book was On my Honor. This book is about two boys named Joel and Tony. They tell their father that
they are going to the park, but they went to a river instead. Tony challenges Joel to a swimming contest. Tony starts to drown and he goes missing because
Joel left. Joel tells no one about what happened at the river. Dominic’s project is a Book in a Can. On the can is a picture of the most interesting part of the
book. He printed out a picture and glued it on a can. He had a binder explaining why he did this project. He thought it would look cool.
The last person I interviewed was Samuel R. His book was the same as Lindsey’s, The Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil. His project was a model of the museum
that the children lived in. His project is based on a mystery part of the book. Claudia (after they come back from running away) thinks that a statue looks
familiar so she is very determined to find out what it is. In his replica, there are two levels of the museum. One level has lots of artwork so I assume it is
not where they live. This was very interesting because it makes you wonder what level the kids live on.
This class was very enthusiastic. All of Ms. Jennings' students are very talented. They are all excellent role models to the second graders!
Encourages Second Graders
By: Jason Schwartz, Staff Writer
At Appleby School, New Jersey, Ms. Jennings' class was excited about a literature circle project. They selected literature circle books. After they finished their books, they completed a project at home and then brought them in to share with the second graders. On January 31st, I interviewed four students that I thought had interesting projects. It was quite an experience interviewing them. Ms. Jennings' class told me that their projects would inspire many second graders to work hard, read a lot, and that reading is fun.
The first student I interviewed was Lindsey M.. She read From the Mixed up Files of Ms. Basil. This story mainly takes place in the Metropolitan Museum or Art in New York city. It’s a about a brother and a sister who live in the museum; their names are Claudia and Jamie. There are many problems in this book, but her project focuses on only one problem. The problem is that Claudia thinks that life is unfair so she runs away from home and drags Jamie with her. Lindsey made a game board as her project. I had never seen a game board as a project before, so that’s why I thought it was interesting. The point of the game is to have a lot of fun. Her sister had done a similar project and Lindsey thought it was cool so she did it herself.
The second student that I interviewed was Alison C. Her book was Knots in My Yo-Yo String. This book is a biography. The two characters are named Jerry
and Billy. Jerry is the youngest and Billy is the oldest. They had a dog named Lucky. This book seemed very sad because Lucky died. Jerry was the saddest. Even more sad, a couple of weeks later, Jerry found out that Billy got run over by a car. Alison did a project of a life size model of Billy and Jerry. Alison told
the Buzz, “I knew that this would be a fun project, and that’s why I did it.”
The next person I interviewed was Dominic M.. His book was On my Honor. This book is about two boys named Joel and Tony. They tell their father that
they are going to the park, but they went to a river instead. Tony challenges Joel to a swimming contest. Tony starts to drown and he goes missing because
Joel left. Joel tells no one about what happened at the river. Dominic’s project is a Book in a Can. On the can is a picture of the most interesting part of the
book. He printed out a picture and glued it on a can. He had a binder explaining why he did this project. He thought it would look cool.
The last person I interviewed was Samuel R. His book was the same as Lindsey’s, The Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil. His project was a model of the museum
that the children lived in. His project is based on a mystery part of the book. Claudia (after they come back from running away) thinks that a statue looks
familiar so she is very determined to find out what it is. In his replica, there are two levels of the museum. One level has lots of artwork so I assume it is
not where they live. This was very interesting because it makes you wonder what level the kids live on.
This class was very enthusiastic. All of Ms. Jennings' students are very talented. They are all excellent role models to the second graders!
All About Ms. Snook
by Ashley H. and Allison Z., Staff Writer
Ashley and Allison: “Hi Ms. Snook. How many years have you been working in Appleby School?”
Ms. Snook: “I have been working at Appleby School for 3 years.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite thing about teaching?”
Ms. Snook: “When I see my students learn and grow.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite subject?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite subject is writing.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite special?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite special is Physical Education.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite food?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite food is salad.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite color?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite color is green.”
Ashley and Allison: “Who is your favorite singer?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite singer is Luke Brian.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite book?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite book is Amelia Bedelia.”
Ashley and Allison: “How do you travel to school?”
Ms. Snook: “I come to school in my white car.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite dessert?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite dessert is mint chocolate chip ice cream.”
Ashley and Allison: "Where did you attend high school and college?"
Ms. Snook: "I went to high school in Spotswood and went to Rutgers University."
We had fun interviewing Ms. Snook. She was very interesting to learn about. We were surprised Ms. Snook liked Amelia Bedelia, because that’s usually a kids book!
by Ashley H. and Allison Z., Staff Writer
Ashley and Allison: “Hi Ms. Snook. How many years have you been working in Appleby School?”
Ms. Snook: “I have been working at Appleby School for 3 years.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite thing about teaching?”
Ms. Snook: “When I see my students learn and grow.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite subject?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite subject is writing.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite special?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite special is Physical Education.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite food?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite food is salad.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite color?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite color is green.”
Ashley and Allison: “Who is your favorite singer?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite singer is Luke Brian.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite book?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite book is Amelia Bedelia.”
Ashley and Allison: “How do you travel to school?”
Ms. Snook: “I come to school in my white car.”
Ashley and Allison: “What is your favorite dessert?”
Ms. Snook: “My favorite dessert is mint chocolate chip ice cream.”
Ashley and Allison: "Where did you attend high school and college?"
Ms. Snook: "I went to high school in Spotswood and went to Rutgers University."
We had fun interviewing Ms. Snook. She was very interesting to learn about. We were surprised Ms. Snook liked Amelia Bedelia, because that’s usually a kids book!