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Oakland,Ca 2014

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Protest In Oakland,Ca

2014

A Nation United For a Common Cause Is the Fear of the system.

-Marcuz

What is the carnal rule of beauty routines? Find what works best for you. Everybody is different, and what may work for some could irritate others. It’s nice to get a general idea of tricks to do to make life a little easier on your skin and your budget. In a world of constant advertising exposer with products promising to fix this or mend that, advertisements have a tendency to leave an impressionable mark on our minds. Every girl should have the fundamental beauty knowledge to tell the difference between the shabby and the chic; how to make at home remedies and penny pinchers; and the long-term side effects of some beauty regimens. Remember those dreams? The all too vivid and realistic ones. Staring at the mirror in the morning only to discover you, in fact, are not Kate Middleton. It was all just a cruel joke. Join the club; there are no beauty secrets to morph into someone else. This article will include a handy dose of beauty regimens on a budget, as well as must-try home remedies, and other useful beauty staples every girl must know!

Allure Magazine, in 2007, nominated Neutrogena skin care products as the number one dermatologist recommended product in the skin care family (Alluremagazine.com). Affordable and easy to obtain, sold in most drug stores; this product is a real penny-pinching lifesaver. Neutrogena’s multi-purpose exfoliating skin cleanser is the top grossing product for the successful skin care company. It’s exfoliating powers remove dead skin particles that leave skin looking dull and drab; while moisturizing so skin isn’t deprived of its natural oils and doesn’t appear dry and dingy. The most essential part of any facial maintenance therapy is removing makeup from the day and washing your face every night. Makeup clogs the pores, causing acne, blackheads, and other unwanted eyesores. Another preventable tragedy? Makeup refines fine lines and wrinkles, making them more predominant over time. Just wearing a heavy foundation daily has negative long-term effects. For instance, in ones mid-thirties when those forehead wrinkles finally make their way to the surface for a more permanent front row seat. Resist temptation to pile it on, less is always more when thinking of the long haul. Follow up exfoliating with a mild astringent base toner, this evens the skins appearance ridding it of any blotchy red patches or unflattering acne scars. Another popular recommendation from Allure magazine, (Alluremagazine.com) Neutrogena’s refining skin toner. Apply gently with a cotton ball or cotton pad in a circular motion. It is imperative when introducing new skin care products to a beauty regimen to do so slowly, there is such a thing called “skin shock” that will cause the skin to react with flaky rash like patches. When looking for skin care products to buy, always be on the lookout for a line that advertises with the word “natural” this is an infamous fib and loop hole companies use because the FDA has not specified what “natural” entails, reading ingredients is a MUST. Instead, find a product that specifies with the term “organic” this is a matter of fact statement and must be FDA approved.

Stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Rachel McAdam’s are just a few of many advocators for making facials and other beauty tonics from home. According to an article in Marie Claire, “pumpkin facials purify skin while cucumber ones brighten pigmentation” (Dunlap). A pumpkin facial can be whipped up in the kitchen within minutes using these ingredients: 1/4 cup of pumpkin and one whole egg. The yolk adds nourishment while the white provides a subtle tightening effect to sagging skin. For an astringent effect, mix in a splash of apple cider vinegar or pure cranberry juice. Lastly, smooth the pumpkin potion over your face; relax for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse to reveal a bright and smooth complexion. Another popular facemask among many celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Cucumber facials. Cucumbers have a cooling sensation that soothes and hydrates the skin; this mask could not be easier. Wash and slice a chilled cucumber into thin circles, then apply to the entire surface area of your face, even on top of your closed eyelids. Relax and let the coolness soak into your skin (MallyDally). Facials are not just for the face, whipping up a blend for your entire body is just as simple and affordable. For those cold winter months that wreak havoc on the soft skin we have worked all summer to get, it is best to use exfoliators. A popular at-home recipe body scrub, with simply three ingredients (Derrick). Honey, coconut oil, and sea salt, use this little wonder in the shower and step out feeling smooth and reinvigorated. Honey is a natural moisturizer that does not clog the pores and helps mend the appearance of acne scars with its healing agents. Coconut oil is much more hydrating than average store-bought lotions because the oil penetrates deep layers of the skin and helps to strengthen underlying tissues. While sea salt is used as a gentle exfoliating agent, (you can also try sugar depending on your skins reaction.)

While sitting In front of the makeup mirror before work, it crosses one’s mind how wasteful it is to apply $100 worth of makeup only to wash it off that same night. Many popular beauty copycats are much more sympathetic on the monthly budget while having the same results; don’t be fooled by those brand names ladies! Dior mascara, coveted simply for its distinguishable trademark since 1946, this little beauty product retails for $30. For the exact same results and a whopping $7.99 pick-up L’Oreal voluminous mascara (Sarah). Obtain the sought-after glow of summer, even in the frigged depths of winter, without spending a fortune. Trade In the $30 Smashbox bronzer for a $5 replica NYC “sun N’ bronze.” Love wearing lipstick but hate how expensive it can be to acquire one in every color? Move aside MAC cosmetics, there is a new competitor in town and its $15 cheaper. Swap out MAC for an identical quality e.l.f product at a hoard-worthy price of $3. Many have fallen victim to the ever so alluring NAKED eye-shadow effect but for $50, consider finding a wallet-friendly dupe. Trade in the costly shadow for Physicians Formula NUDE shadow. Not only is this product made with strictly organic ingredients it retails for $12, which is $38 less than the competitors brand and is proven to work just the same. It is easy to spend a small fortune on beauty products but with a little research, it isn’t necessary!

Beauty is not just about the products bought or creams and mixtures that promise a perfect complexion. It is a great deal what the consumer chooses to put in their body as well. It isn’t all spinach and kale either! Cocoa hydrates skin making it firmer and suppler. Dark chocolate contains high levels antioxidants. Eat chocolate that is at least 70 percent pure cocoa and it should be enough to improve luminosity (Hill). The protein received from eating dairy helps skin become firmer so it is more resilient to bothersome wrinkles. Greek yogurt is especially favorable, the protein content is often double that of regular yogurt. Eat a single serving daily to make the complexion appear smoother. Here is one sure to throw a healthy crazed individual for a loop, kidney beans. They are high in zinc, and studies indicate a correlation between blemishes and low zinc levels. Zinc has healing properties similar to that of honey. Have one four-ounce serving of kidney beans to help keep facial complexion clear (Hill). There are limitless foods to choose from that change the texture and appearance of the skin, it is worth taking the time to find some credible resources. In the end, you may save a buck and prevent a couple wrinkles as well!

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Fall Fashion Staples

Fall is here again, and if you are like me, this is the most anticipated season for fashion. From sweaters, to boots, and coats the possibilities are limitless. Throw in a couple statement pieces and you will have the trendiest look in the office, or for a casual night out with friends. Many of your favorite go-to pieces are versatile and can be transformed from day to night with just a few accessories. We will touch base on our favorite “must-haves” for professional and personal attire!

Sweaters, whether it be at the office, at home or out with friends it is hard to mess up this simple yet sophisticated look. One of the popular styles for fall 2014 is high-low sweaters, a flattering fit for all body types. Pair a high-low sweater with skinny jeans, boots, and a statement necklace and you have yourself an outfit appropriate for the office or out for drinks with friends! To make that signature-look cozy and comfy, swap out the pants for non-transparent leggings and throw on a thick knit scarf to play up that “fall fashion” we all know and love. Pro tip: leave your leggings at home ladies, and stick to pants at the office (Manning). Now, want to spice it up, find a baroque patterned sweater or some lively print and match it with classic black trousers and heels instead of boots. A little high-end, classy touch never hurt anyone. All the while you remain warm, and in style! Another fall favorite is cardigans. If it is not a multipurpose piece of clothing, I do not know what is. Classy and elegant, a cardigan is flawless worn over a dress or pencil skirt with a chic simple belt, for those days at the office or other formal occasions. Throw on a solid color cardigan over a plaid shirt, with like matching colors, and roll up the sleeves for a more casual refined look.

Just about everyone’s all-time favorite, boots. Boots are one of the many versatile items I discussed previously. Pair them with just about anything, a dress, skinny jeans, leggings. There are many different kinds, heels, combat, wedged, booties, riding boots, this list goes one. Every girl must have, in my opinion, one of each, in every standard color; gray, black, cognac (light brown), and chocolate brown. They can have fur, suede material, whatever ones fashionable little heart desires. Boots are the must-have go to shoes for fall. There are rules though ladies, don’t show up at the office with black leather boots and a pencil skirt, or the last thing you’ll be doing is trending for flattering reasons. Modesty is the best policy at the office some favored office wear boots are booties or ankle boots. However, please, keep the boots with fur for the club. Or preferably in small, small doses.

The controversy beings here! Leggings, can we wear them as pants? I say, yes! (Manning) Before you yell at me, and throw your half-full mug of lukewarm coffee at your computer screen, hear me out. There are many realistic ways to wear leggings, with one strict rule, thick fabric that doesn’t become transparent over your rear. A few years ago this would have been a no-go, but with the fast-paced progression of the fashion world, leggings worn as pants has grown on me… hello jeggings! Stick to the classic black leggings or branch out and try a fun tribal print, be careful with the prints though and pair with a solid color top. Some celebrities seen sporting this new trend would be Christy Turlington, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, and countless others (Images).

Whatever you may call it a jacket, or coat, it is another fun way to layer up for fall and winter! There are many different styles, lengths, and prints to choose from in this essential fashion staple. The classic pea coat, typically made of 100% wool and first worn by European sailors, this is a style that will stick with fashion for years to come with few modifications. Why change a good thing? (Glamour)Chic bomber coats, for the grungy girl you want to play on the weekends. Trench coats, typically falling over-the-knee, perfect for the classy put together corporate women. Plaids, solids, leather, pleather, and endless patterns! This year’s must-have jacket style? Seen on many celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, and Kristen Stewart, the parka. A parka is the worldwide representation for those chilly months, stay warm and on point with this coveted item!

Last but not least, accessories. (Strauss) Whether you like to pile it on or keep it modest, jewelry is in almost every fashionable girl’s interest. If you desire jewelry you can wear with almost any outfit, pearls are the sure fit. Whether they are real or fake (and let’s be honest, you can’t tell most of the time anyway) pearls zest up an outfit while maintaining a sophisticated look. When it comes to earrings, one of my personal favorites are the teardrop style. Hopefully, you as a reader are checking these items off your list, as they’re already in your jewelry box! When it comes to purses, for those frigid fall months you’ll need something a little larger to house those hats and mittens you may not be wearing all day but keep just in case. If you’re going to a festival a crossbody strap purse will do; for those other occasions, a short strap handbag is just the fashionable fix you’ll need! Scarves and shawls, you cannot grasp those winter months without at least one in every color and print known to womankind. Scarves come in many styles, thin and silky, thick and knitted, or oversized. For fall, as seen on celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and famous world renowned fashion designer Rachel Zoe, those thick knitted and oversized scarves paired with the previously mentioned pea coat or bomber jacket will have all eyes on you!

FALL FASHION STAPLES

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“It is the biggest meet in world!” That’s what you hear all the time at the Milaca Mega Meet. It may be the biggest meet in the world, but it’s not the only meet to keep your eyes on this year. There are a couple races on the calendar where we could see break-out races. Whether it’s Milaca, Griak, Swain, or the State Meet, there will be plenty of fast times and great races ran at these meets. The first major race to watch this year would be the Milaca Mega Meet. This race will be held on September 20. It is considered the biggest race in the world. For varsity races it is divided into four separate divisions. The smallest schools run in the Class A race, and as the schools keep getting bigger they go up to AA, then AAA and finally AAAA. There are many great teams and individuals to watch out for at this meet. A couple of teams to watch out for in the two smaller races would be Holdingford, Mora, Jordan, St. Cloud Cathedral, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Perham, Martin County West, and West Central Area. Most of these are in the AA race, which will make for a great competitive race sense all of these, besides one, are ranked in the top 10 in single A. Some Individuals to watch in the two smaller races would be Billy Beasmen from Perham, Andrew Zachman from Holdingford, Isaac Overmeyer from Park Rapids, and Jonah Mayo from Martin County West. These teams and runners have been looking good and on a flat course like Milaca, they’re guaranteed to run fast. Now looking at the two bigger races on the day. The teams to watch, that will be competing are White Bear Lake, Bemidji, Robbinsdale Armstrong, and Chaska. Unfortunately, Chaska will be running without their star runner Joey Duerr. Some other individual runners to look for in this race are Alec Anderson from Chaska, and Nick Wareham from Woodbury. Milaca will be a great meet to go to this year. There are many rated individuals and teams that will make for a good, competitive race (Milaca Mega meet Press Release). The next meet is the Roy Griak Invitational on September 27th. This is a race that has both college races and high school. College races are usually ran in the morning and high school in the afternoon. For high school boys there’s a Gold and Maroon race. The Gold race is for the bigger and faster teams, Where the Maroon race is for the smaller schools. This meet usually has a lot of great competition. In the gold race, will have Wayzata, Stillwater, Hopkins, Perham, and Edina as the teams to watch run good. A hilly course like this makes for the experienced teams to excel. Some of the top individuals to keep your eyes on would be Shane Streich, from Waseca, Connor Olson, from Wayzata, Ephraim Bird, from Minnehaha Academy, and Micah Mather, from St. Paul Highland Park. For the Maroon race, look for Lakeville North, Mounds View, Rogers, and Winona to be near the top of the team standings. In the individual part of the race look for Mike Destache, from St. Paul Academy Summit, Collin Kiley, from Roseville, and Hunter Bailey, from Winona. This course has lots of hills that make it hard for the runners that start out to fast. The even paced runners are usually the ones that succeed at a meet like this (University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site). The final major meet to keep your eyes on would be the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet. This is where the best of the best compete for the highest honors in the state. This year Class A runs in the morning and Class AA runs in the afternoon. It will be held on Saturday, November 1st, this year. In the Class A race anything can happen. Shane Streich, from Waseca hasn’t been touched by anybody all year and is the clear cut favorite to win. If there was anyone else for him to watch out for it would be Isaac Overmyer, from Park Rapids, and Ephraim Bird, from Minnehaha Academy. Otherwise Shane Striech should have a fairly easy win at the state meet. On the team side of Class A watch for Perham to have another great year. Probably not winning this year, but top a top three team. Waseca will be right up there too. Mora, Holdingford, and St. Cloud Cathedral will all be top ten teams. Look for Martin County West to win the team title. They have a strong consistent team this year. They won’t have to worry about any class A teams beating them this year. If they did though, the only one that would have a chance would be Glencoe-Silver Lake. Overall, the Class A meet will be down from last year, but it will still be a very intense race to watch. On the double AA side of things, look for a competitive race, where there is no clear cut winner for the individual title. On the team side, it should be a blow out with Wayzata putting three of their guys in the top 10 to take the state title. Stillwater, Edina and Hopkins will all be fighting for that runner up spot. The individual part of the race will be a bit tricky. This course is a flat course, that is well suited for all runners. The state title will be a battle fought to the death between Connor Olson, From Wayzata, and Joe Klecker, From Hopkins. If Eli Krahn, from Stillwater, is healthy, look for him to be in the mix also. Other runners that will be in the top 10 include Joey Duerr, from Chaska, Ian Eklin, from Wayzata, Nick Wareham, from Woodbury, and Jaret Carpenter, From Wayzata. Any of these guys could pull off the upset if they have a great day, but they would have to run their best race of the season and life. This will be the meet to watch if you want to see all of the best runners across Minnesota compete against each other and find out who is the best of the best (MSHSL State Cross Country Championships). There are quite a few important meets to go to this year. You won’t always hear people say, this is the biggest meet in the world! But that doesn’t mean you won’t find just as many great runners at Griak and the state meet, as you see at the Milaca Mega Meet. Going to these meets will be a great experience, where you can see the best high school runners in Minnesota give it their all and run fast times. It might even motivate you to try running yourself. Even though running as fast as some of the runners in these races is out of the question, you might be able to start running and achieve your own self goals.

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The final runner to watch this year doesn’t even have to deal with any of the other top runners in the state. He is lucky enough to be in Class A and not in AA. In Class A there is no one that can touch this guy. This guy’s name is Shane Streich of Waseca. Shane has been to state every year from seventh grade through his junior year. According to milesplit he ran a 17:25 as a seventh grader. Not many kids at that age can do that. During the runner’s eight grade year he pulled off a 16:31. That’s a whole minute he cut off between his first two years of cross country. Streich finished 14th as an eighth grader at the state meet. You knew at this point we had a special runner coming up. His freshman year he shocked us even more. He ran a 16:15 and ended up fifth. The athlete kept on impressing into his sophomore year running a 15:52 at state and finishing third behind two seniors. Setting Shane up to win his junior and senior year. Unfortunately, his junior year a guy by the name of Keeghan Hurley showed up and beat Shane by over 20 seconds. He still ran a good race though running a 15:50 finishing second with a big gap on third place (MSHSL State Cross Country Championships). This will be Streich’s last year to claim that state championship. With Keeghan gone he is the clear favorite to win it all. Shane doesn’t have to deal with the AA kids and no one in Class A can come close to him. Even if the runner did have to worry about Class AA the only one he would have to worry about would be Connor Olson. Now that would be a fun race to watch. We will get to see those two battle it out at the Roy Griak Invitational though. Watching the two best runners go at it is always fun and guaranteed to make you nervous

Sixers win in most Sixer way possible

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They're the worst team the NBA has seen in a very long time, and going into a Wednesday night showdown with the lowly Timberwolves, the 76ers were 0-17 and only one loss away from tying the longest losing streak to start the season in NBA history set by the Nets in 2009. The pro-tanking Philadelphia squad who's blundered away its last couple of seasons finally ended the horrid losing streak, but the way their game started just puts an exclamation mark on their ridiculous season.

If you failed to watch the 85-77 Sixers win over the Timberwolves, first off, congratulations! Not only did you miss a completely irrelevant game for the makeup of the league, but you also watched two young teams completely botch the start of a NBA game. You know.. the thing you play in at least 82 times a season. So get this, they tipped the ball and everything to start the game and played a whole 17 seconds before the refs realized that both teams had lined up and were going the wrong way.. Awkward...

Let me get this right.. so we have two teams completely made up of "professional players" and they didn't know which basket they're supposed to score on? OMG, YOU GUYS HOW EMBARRASSING IS THAT?? But for real, I don't really understand how something like that even happens. The look on Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders was one of complete humiliation. The good news from all of this is that the Sixers finally have one in the win column, and they don't have to face making the wrong side of history on Friday night when they play the Thunder. Now that OKC has a healthy lineup, you can go ahead and tally up another Sixers loss in that matchup. You could almost tell that they knew if they were going to snap the streak that it had to be against the Timberwolves. Now everyone can sit back and prepare for another losing streak from this Philly squad since they play six returning playoff teams from last year in their next ten games. Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for December 19th so you don't miss the pillow fight between the Sixers and Hornets!

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Winning

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BREAKING NEWS !

Daniel Walker's travel team has proved the odds wrong and became victorious ! Over the past month at camp Right Way these young skilled athletes have been perfecting their skills. They were getting prepared for the camp tourney.

His team started out a little rocky. His team wasn't very gelled together. Some of the players didn't get along. There was a lot of tension on the team. Even the coach seemed to not get along with some of the players. Danny in particular.

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My opinion is that Im gald he didnt quit. He stuck through it, and ended up having blast doin it. Its safe to say that Daniel Walker will go return to this camp next summer!

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On other news the Woodbine Lady Tigers volleyball team makes it past the first round of regionals. They play the Ar-We-Va rockets next thursday. Help pack the gym and bring a lot of school spirit, because they will need it ! Admission is 6 dollars.

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when life happens

Surrounded in beauty, serene and the light of the world. Enjoying the piece piece of cake of life where you are the household name worth to be associated too, attracting different kind of people you never dreamed off all you know is they want to sip into your cup of life.

your life soft as the fresh rose petals, beautiful as clear crystals. The chuckles of laughter of family and friends running as water. A life your unknown neighbour dreams off a novel being read by the guy in the streets.

Suddenly life happens, what seems to be is now not, the bright world turned into gross darkness, and drowning in your floods of tears, tears of shame. The once envied life been incorporated with unforeseen pages, pages not prepared for.

The pain of it being like a persistent hiccup. All you want to do is to close your eyes never wanting to open them. Your face covered in your own hands, associated in a dark room, no lights, curtains closed all wanting to be alone.

Everyone has drifted away from you, all those names vanished into thin air, their back-biting so loud in your ears like traffic. A few to none standing by you.

Your voice can no longer be heard, your opinion no longer matter. Pain is all you find, your heart now broken pieces, emotions smashed and stepped on, dignity and respect lost, identity like vapor in the sight of others, all because life has happened!!!!

many people start life successfully but then suddenly it crumbles, but the question is what do you do when life happens? e.g. when a marriage fails, loose your own job, loose a breadwinner, business crumbles, a loved one dies. What do you do?

Do you shut yourself out and drown in your own tears, like the common adage "First you do not succeed dust yourself up and try again".

Life is for those with a spine, a strong back-bone. Crying is allowed but we do not cry forever, take control of your life by doing what is called "sitting on the table" this is whereby you are allowing yourself to be in control once more, no more pain, grief, sorrow, shame e.t.c.

Allow yourself to sit on the table and confront your situation and deal with it. A positive word and attitude goes a long way, it is enough acid to eat away stagnancy and un-productiveness, encourage yourself, pray, seek counsel, find yourself at least one\two people you can trust and who can help you through this walk. We all need someone. The world cannot be conquered by one person, the 2 of you are an enough army to fight and win your battle.

Be aggressive towards life, never live your seat on the table come what may.

I repeat encourage yourself always with a positive word. Troubles might come but they do not last. You were born to conquer, so do not deprive yourself of your purpose, fill the void creation awaits for you, you are the statement they await to endorse.

Pain is a feeling that can be done away with and restoration is an action implemented to stay. Restore yourself for the better, the world misses your smile.

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Red Ribbon Week
Thank you sharks for participating in Red Ribbon Spirit Week that started on the 27th of October.

On Monday we wore crazy socks to say, “Sock it to drugs.” I think this was very successful because we are saying something big, by wearing something simple; crazy socks.

On Tuesday we wore super hero clothes to say that we are heroes, not zeros. This was a fun way to say no to drugs, so I think it was a big success.

On Wednesday we wore red to represent red ribbon week. It was a huge success because it was an easy thing to participate.

On Thursday we wore our Halloween costumes to represent the up coming holiday. People that participated earned an Own It stamp.

The next time we do Red Ribbon Week, I believe it will be a huge success!!

Red Ribbon Week

Colors for Cancer

Thank you to all the sharks that participated in Colors for Cancer Spirit Week that took place on the week of October 20th. In case you don’t remember, we wore different colors that symbolized a different type of cancer each day. In addition, we collected coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, etc from you to give to children currently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you NJHS and Best Buddies for working with us to do this!

Monday – Orange for Leukemia
Tuesday – White for Lung Cancer
Wednesday – Pink for Breast Cancer
Thursday – Yellow for Childhood Cancer
Friday – Purple for all types of cancer

This was a huge success of the students at our school thanks to the students who participated in the spirit week. I hope we can do this again next year.

At the end of each school year the 8th grader class takes a trip to one of the following: Magic Mountian, Disneyland, or Knotts Berry Farm. We took a vote and Magic Mountain won for this year! Even though the trip is a while away, you have to keep in mind that your behavior matters. So, kids with any problems with deans or getting in trouble cannot attend this trip. There will be more information towards the end of the year.

The haunted house was a blast, and we hope everybody liked it. We reached our goal and we received a lot of money, but we wouldn’t have done any of it without our fellow students. Next year we are hoping that everybody will enjoy it and will participate in it so that we can get even more money and get a bigger haunted house so everybody will be more frightened and have more fun.

8th Grade Trip

The Haunted House

The Halloween dance was so much fun for us and we hope our fellow students had fun too. We gained a lot of money from the students. We can make the dance even better next year with more décor and more food and raise even more money. Thank you to the students participating in the dance and we hope that we can make it more fun for you guys to enjoy.

The Halloween Dance

Imagine taking a test in school and then you suddenly forget everything you studied for. Was it that you multiplied first or that you do it last? Or maybe you are looking at this picture when you were 10 and you don’t even remember what happened that day. In fact, you don’t even remember any memories from when you were 10. Who is that guy standing next to you? Oh yeah, its your uncle. Imagine not even being able to neither chew your food without assistance nor be able to go outside and hang out with your friends because of how vulnerable you are to severe illnesses and infections. Well, unfortunately that’s what Alzheimer’s is like.
This disease has been around for some time and people have seen their loved ones pass from this. Gratefully a website has helped caregivers know what to do when caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest non profit organization that willingly provides research, support, and Alzheimer’s care. They provide helplines in 170 languages, clinic trials, and caregivers. Recently, Alzheimer’s association had their traditional event, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Charity Miles

Hey Sharks! Charity Miles has been a great success so far! Let stay active and raise even more money for charities! Remember, if you would like to join, download the free app, Charity Miles, and join the group #SJHSsharks . As a school, we’ve walked a total of 2024.271 miles. That is incredible! Keep up the hard work! I’d like to appreciate our top 10 walkers :
1.   Ciara Jaramillo
2.   Richard
3.   Danielle McCormick
4.   Christian Salazar
5.   Jessica
6.   Jackie Martin
7.   Angel
8.   Corbin Smith
9.   Mr. Paris
10.   Miss Houghton
Again, thank you sharks! Keep up the good effort!

The Canned Food Drive here at Silvestri is kicking off! It begins on Monday, December 1st and ends December 12th. Please bring in canned foods to your homeroom throughout these two weeks. NJHS will be collecting the cans on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Student Council will also be collecting cans on Mondays and Fridays. These cans will be donated to the Three Square Program. This program helps feed those who are unable to provide food for themselves. These cans will also help provide holiday meals to those who cannot afford a meal for themselves and their family. We ask you Sharks to help out and bring in canned foods. In addition the homeroom with the most cans collected will win a pizza party!

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