Edition 9: Interviews

6th Grader Interview
by Brandice W.

Interviewer: “What made you come up with the haiku?”

Angela W. “I walked outside and I saw a dandelion. Dandelions make me think about life and make me feel curious.”

Here is Angela W. haiku:

I grow in your grass

People say I am a weed

Blow me and seeds fly

Interview With Student Teacher
by Symone J., Teron R., and Aubrey S.

Recently we interviewed the student teacher Julie Banta. We asked her a few questions.

What have you learned so far about teacher here?

"I've learned how to teach reading and how to incorporate it with science."

Why do you enjoy being here?

"It is a positive environment. I also enjoy watching students learn. I think reading is really important"

Second Grade Poem
by Briana L.

I have seen the trees are green.
I also knew the sky is blue.
The leaves fall down upon the ground,
The water is light and very bright,
The flowers are beautiful, this is true.
And the plants are pretty too.

Lets Go Green
by Aubrey S.


"Earth Day" by Teron R.

Early Years are Learning Years At St.Ethelreda

Earth Day started on April 22, 1970. Earth Day helps people understand the extra use of electricity and water is not necessary. Some people join together and clean and plant flowers in their environment.

Kindergarten – 2nd grade and a few 8th graders cleaned around the school. They pick up trash, raked the grass, and planted flowers.

Spirit Day


Spirit Day

Edition 8: Spring Time

Spring Break Stories

by Symone J.

The Eagle Way staff had a wonderful Spring Break.
Please enjoy the following Spring Break stories, real and imagined.

Symone's Spring Break Story

Over the spring break I was over my dad’s house. While there, I was babysitting my oldest nephew Jonathan. He is six years old. I was basically spending time with my other family. I got to spend time with my sister Menia, father, God mother, my two nephews Jonathan and Ethan. Ethan is the youngest. He is 1 years old, going on 2 in May.

We also went out to the movies and out to eat during the week. Mostly I stayed in watching movies with Jonathan. It was fun though while I was waiting for everyone to get home. We had dinner together every night. The food was delicious.

The thing that I didn’t do over break that I was supposed to do was my science project. Honestly I thought about it, but really didn’t want to do it because it wasn’t due till almost a week later. I wanted to spend this spring break just relaxing. Every spring break we have a project to do. I think this is the first time ever we didn’t have a project due when we came back on the next Monday. I really enjoyed my spring break.

Mr. Bill's Spring Break Story

I spent my Spring Break in Phoenix, Arizona. The weather was beautiful - 85 and sunny each day. I was lounging by the pool, when I realized that something was missing from my vacation. It was then that I decided to tryout for the Chicago Cubs upcoming 2010 season.

So, I ran to the store and bought a Cub jersey. I always bring my mitt on vacation, so that was no problem. I got in my rental car and drove to the Cubs spring training home, Ho Ho Kam Park. With price tags still dangling from my new jersey, I ran onto the field and played catch with the other players. It was so much fun. I was in line at the batting cage when a uniformed security officer asked who I was and why I was there. I smiled and happily explained my mission of making the Cubs team this year to the young security guard.

Well, I was promptly escorted off the field. I'm not sure, but I think they may have even banned me from attending any future Cub spring training games. That's OK. It was a fun time for me, and I returned to the pool a happy vacationer with an interesting story.

Terrance's Spring Break Story

This is what I did over spring break. I didn’t do much over the break, but I did do something. I played a lot of CODMW2 which is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. I watch some Family Guy, and some of the characters I can name are Peter, Stewie, my favorite, Brian, Lois, Meg, Chris, Quagmire, Cleveland, Joe, Francis, and Adam West. I played some baseball at Hayes Park with my team, the Wrightwood Yankees. I went to church where they made me serve mass on my day off. I mean when feel like relaxing you just want to do nothing, but you just got to do something. I had to go to the store with my mom, and don’t you dislike when your mom says she’s going to buy some milk, but you end up paying over $100. Anyway, I just ate, slept, played CODMW2, and watched a lot of TV over the break.

Brandice's Spring Break Story
What I did for spring break was so AWESOME!!!

First thing I thought about was…where to go? So I booked a trip to Africa to get to know my people and I met this woman who had 11 toes, 12 fingers, 3 eyes, and 4 ears. She knew EVERYTHING in her village! She told me that she saw my long lost cousin walking down the road the other day. Then she said my cousin booked a trip to Paris, France two days before I arrived in Africa.

The next day I booked a trip to Paris, France to try and find my long lost cousin. I ran into a woman that had only one foot with 3 toes and a monkey and she said that my long lost cousin went to Chicago to find me. Once I heard that, I rushed BACK to the airport and booked ANOTHER trip back to Chicago. After three hours looking for my cousin at the airport, I decided to head home and call around in the morning. Once I stepped in the door I saw my long lost cousin. All I could do was cry tears of JOY!!!! And that was how I spent my spring break.

As Fresh as Spring Time

by Teron R.

Edition 7 - Basketball, Advice, and Nachos

"Killer Nachos"
photo by Teron R



Basketball All-stars
by Terrance R.

The 7th and 8th grade has been doing well this season. In fact, we won our All Star Game 64 to 39! The people who made the All Star Team were Kendall, Isaac, and myself, Terrance. Our full squad is Kendall, Isaac, Curtis, Alante, Kenneth, and Terrance.

If you want to check us out, come to our next game at St. Columbanus at 9:00 a.m. If you need additional information, contact Coach Moore or the teammates. I promise that you will be entertained if you come.

We practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the St. Ethelreda Harold Washington Assembly Hall and Saturdays at Ada Park. So please, take the time to watch us play.

Here are some comments from the team:

Kendall: “I think we will do well with the reliable and good teammates we have.”

Isaac: “I believe that we will get more wins. I can’t wait for the playoffs.”

Curtis: “Even though we have only six players, we still manage to win games and try our best.”

Alante: “ I like this team very much. They help each other out, they communicate during a game, they give you advice, and they always bring you up when you’re down.”

Kenneth: “ Even though I joined in the middle of the season, I still think we can beat many teams. I was shocked when I saw this team play. This team is tremendous.”

Terrance: “ I believe that this team can go far. I am really looking forward to the playoffs. With this squad, I expect to play well.”

GiGi Advice Column
by Gianna G.

Hey Eagle Way Viewers,

My first entry was a hit with the crowd, so the Eagle Way blog staff and I want this second entry to have even more supporters than the first one. This question that I’m going to present to you is a brain teaser, well not really {Ha-Ha}! So here is my second entry:

Dear GiGi,

I need your advice. What should I do about students who won’t complete assignments?

I have talked to them, called their parents, and had conferences. I have even emailed some of their parents. They might do their work for a week or two, and then they stop again. I have also kept them after school. Miss GiGi, I need your help. Do you have any other suggestions?

Thank you very much. I value your opinion.
Principal Spells

Dear Principal Spells,

All the answers you need are right here. I think that all the procedures you have gone through are great. If I were a principal I would go through the same procedures that you did. I think that you should start giving the teachers the “ok” to give the students the grades they deserve which will likely result in being a low grade because of the missing assignments.

Personally, as a student, I would really change my ways as the result of poor grades. Believe me; I have experienced receiving a poor grade because of missing assignments. Another suggestion is that you could inform the parents that the child has to remain at home until ALL the work is completed.

Sincerely,
Gigi
Advice Columnist