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Cover DESIGN By Sophia Colta 3 HELLO & WELCOME Principal & Literary Magazine Moderator Greetings
4-8 POEMS Freedom By Nelson Soto Overcomer By Agnes S. Guevara Away By Astrid Valerio I Miss You By????? One Last Time By Gabriela Leon World By Diya Gandhi Home By Leda Varela The Same Way By Angelica Ramos Dreams By Britney Castro My Grandma By Julianne Yecora My Beloved Angel By Carla Amador Lil’James By Ashanti Teran Wake Up America By Ginelba Graziano INTERVIEW
12-13 “Our Very Own Mr. Bannon” on the Saturday Night Live”, Can you Spot Him on the SNL? 18-19 “One on One with Olympic Medalist: Ibtihaj Muhammad” 33-34 “Ayah Bdeir, Empowers kids through her Budding Electronic Empire 16-17 STUDENT’S ART WORK - Paintings by various John F. Kennedy Artists @ Artsonia
9 LETTERS “We need a Woman Statue in Central Park” to Mitchell Silver By Johana Lira “A Letter to the Principal ” Mr. Bafumi, By Johana Lira
10 SPIES IN OUR SCHOOL - DREAMS Magical, By Andrea Pacheco With My Vast Eye, By My Titanic Eye, By I spy with Colossal Eye, by Aayushi Patel
15 MOVIE & BOOK REVIEWS A Dog’s Purpose By Andrea Pacheco Becoming Naomi Leon By Aayushi Patel Wonder By Tashia Cieckiewicz
14 “What’s make you unique?” 20 SHORT STORY – “Best Surprise of My Life”, By Karen Guanangui
21-22 SCIENCE CORNER “Solar System”, By Dhruv Chauhan What is the Largest Star in the Universe? Space Probe, By David Chaudhari “Compare the Sharks”, Sharks Trivia
11 “Some of our Favorite Foods Invented by Accident” 23 MYSTERY PERSON, Who am I? Could you tell who this character is?
PARCC Tests, Ice Cream Time 30 BIO-POEMS, “Sophia Colta, Andrea Pacheco, Aayushi Patel, Yousra Elgharfaoui” 29 DEBATE – “Banning Bake Sales” ByT.Cieckiewcz, J.Rivadeneira, A.Patel, Ms. King
24-25 HAPPENING IN THE NEWS Profile in Courage Award to Mr. Obama, Ringling Bros. Circus, Bird Like Dinosaur Ariana Grande, Cyber Ninja, Venezuela Worst Economic Crisis
26 FUTURE SO BRIGHT FROM OUR STUDENTS Doctorate, By Aayushi Patel Restorer, By Sophia Colta Lawyer, By Andrea Pacheco
27-28 Ayan Bdeir Empowers Kids through her budding Electronic Empire 31 FACTS to KNOW – Did you Know? Human Bone, Honey, Soccer 33 FICTIONAL CHARACTER, Barry Allen, “The Flash” 32 OTHER - Different Century, Peace on Earth 33 PASS TIME – Maze Madness Commute 34 JFK JOURNAL WRITERS MEMBERS, “What do you Call?, Cartoon by Federick Alvarado
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Hello & Welcome!
The Kennedy Writer’s Journal is our very own
Literary Magazine. In it you will find examples
of the outstanding talent and creativity our
students have to offer. I shouldn’t be amazed,
because I know what our students can do, but I
am amazed every time. We have wonderful
writers and artists, and just all around great
students.
I’m proud to be your Principal.
Frank BafumiFrank BafumiFrank BafumiFrank Bafumi, John F. Kennedy School Principal
The Kennedy Writer’s Journal is an annual Literary
Magazine that celebrates imagination and encourages
the appreciation of literature. This magazine is
written and illustrated by the young writers and artists
of John F. Kennedy School. In this year’s issue of the
Kennedy Writer’s Journal, you will find poems, stories,
photos and interviews.
The Literary Magazine provides a great opportunity
for students to voice their opinion, write creatively,
and explore various topics. I want to add a special
thanks to Ms. Franky Flores who helped put together
our Literary Magazine.
Wassila AyoubWassila AyoubWassila AyoubWassila Ayoub, , , , Literary Magazine Moderator
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FreedomFreedomFreedomFreedom By Nelson Soto
We all out for that freedom, Don’t let the bad ones mislead them, Don’t let the good ones be defeated, Because then we’ll all feel cheated.
Why can’t you be happy? It isn’t that rainy season, You got all this freedom, Just stop sleeping on,’ Everybody else looks crappy, Wake up and kill those demons You got no reason. Because you got the freedom.
OvercomerOvercomerOvercomerOvercomer By Agnes S. Guevara
No matter what happened
You stayed strong
Even though all was wrong
You knew you had to overcome
Everything that came along
You fought like a soldier
During a war
Dealing with things
Others ignore
You knew you had to fight
With all your might
Hoping that everything
Will turn out right
The task was difficult
But not invincible
You knew from the start
The outcomes were unpredictable
As you can see
You are a fighter
An overcomer
Someone who tried, gave it their all
A person who wasn’t afraid to fall
Now you are stronger
Than you were before
Thanks to the things
You didn’t ask for
I know there are things
You don’t want to be told
But you never know
What the future holds
POEMSPOEMSPOEMSPOEMS
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AwayAwayAwayAway By Astrid Valerio
She woke up with a yawn Her beloved sister was gone She left at the crack of dawn The poor girl started crying Because she felt like she was slowly dying She started to feel alone Because she couldn’t talk to her on the phone All she felt was pain She thought she was the one to blame Till this day Her sister is away
One Last TimeOne Last TimeOne Last TimeOne Last Time By Gabriela Leon
March 5th was the death of my best friend I couldn’t believe it was the day You took your last breath Ever since you’ve been gone, I try to stay strong. The day I heard you got hit by a car, It was so bizarre To know you were gone. It isn’t the same without you. I cry every night Wishing I was with you I knew you were in a better place. But it’s hard Not to see your beautiful face. I wish I can see that smile of yours One last time before you go. This is very hard to handle But I promise you that I will stay strong just for you.
I Miss YouI Miss YouI Miss YouI Miss You
I miss you, I miss your advice. I miss you being there for me. But now you’re in paradise.
You used to always have my back; You were more than a friend. I was rocking with you until the end. I didn’t believe them when they told me you were gone. Tears hit my face when I realized I was wrong.
WorldWorldWorldWorld By Diya Gandhi
Everywhere is a war Everyone is sore War, Racism And plenty more I dream about a place This is filled with grace But I know someday It will be the perfect day We need to fill the world with kindness Not darkness Make the world a better place So we don’t feel disgraced We need to protect the wilderness No need for the bitterness The animals are in danger We don’t want to be strangers Despite knowing You just keep going Be the change That will someday range
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HomeHomeHomeHome By Leda Varela
Home, my safe place Where I don’t feel misplaced But loved and cared for However that was before That place is gone Nothing but just old memories Of the past Now, I frown Upon those memories Of my family Being fit Just like a jigsaw puzzle But now that’s the past Now, it’s just a house Home, my safe place I love it here Correction, was my safe place I loved it here
DreamsDreamsDreamsDreams By Britney Castro
There’s a false face
In a very gorgeous place
A knowledgeable base
Where there aren’t any mistakes
No fakes, heartbreaks, nor headaches
As soon as it starts
At looks like art
Everyone seems to be smart
With a very courageous heart
No need to press restart
Nobody ever departs
Everyone just adjusts
No one to confront
Neither to corrupt
A supreme place called “My dreams”
The Same WayThe Same WayThe Same WayThe Same Way By Angelica Ramos
We love each other all the same Even if we love different people There will be no blame. You see it differently And religion gets in the way My love for you will never stray And my love for her will never go away Watch me until the dawn of day And see it never got in your way. Support it or not I will be who I am Even if you love me, You should see it differently for a chance This feeling leaves a big hole in my heart But it was never like that from the start
Even being next to you takes it all away And sometimes it makes it make me feel as if you see Everyone loves the same way.
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My GrandmaMy GrandmaMy GrandmaMy Grandma By Julianne Yecora
She may not remember
But at least she still has a
heart that is still loving,
But a disease that keeps
on hugging me
How can something so
powerful, so sorrowful
Dissolve a loving, mother,
Grandmother, sister’s
memory
Her brain vanishing
Her thoughts banishing
Herself is gone and has drawn my family into
agony
As it rapidly got worse
All these homemakers, all these
doctors
Trying to help her either gave up or
stay
Wanting better to let her be calm
When she paces around the house
As tears roll down my face
Watching her suffer as I ball my eyes
out
Every night as I cry to myself, to sleep
I ask myself why did this happen to
her?
My My My My BelovedBelovedBelovedBeloved
AngelAngelAngelAngel By Carla Amador
I have an angel watching over me Taking care of every step I take Everyday I think about you I’m always hurting, But I know you’re in a better place God knows what he does Now you’re in heaven You’re the most precious thing to me You left too soon but I haven’t forgotten you You’re always in my dreams Everything I do is to make you proud Many memories I will cherish Are in my heart, they will never perish P.S. I love you Daddy
Lil’ JamesLil’ JamesLil’ JamesLil’ James By Ashanti Teran
He was someone to look up to. My brother living through the pain. Hard work and dedication,
We call him Lil` James. He thought everything was a game, until reality came.
That’s when everything changes. My cousin passed through, and after
That he knew.
Then he was clueless and they met up. He went through hell and back, but he still kept his head up.
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Wake up America By Ginelba Graziano
I am a proud American.
My best friend is a Muslim and my other half African.
I’ve loved them since 6th grade began.
They get thrown to the floor because of their race.
They get judged by their face.
As an American, who cares about their birthplace?
I put my hijab on every morning.
Walk on the street then get a warning.
Go to school.
Why is everyone staring at me?
Oh it’s 9/11. I wish I was carefree.
“Terrorist! Are you going to bomb the school?”
“No! I was born here you fool!”
I'm proud to be in my own skin, I'm not a terrorist.
I'm peaceful within.
Every morning I wake up with the motivation of
learning something good.
I promise myself I won't screw up.
They threw me down because they thought I was from
the ‘hood.
They made fun of my looks.
Walking in a store makes me feel like a crook.
Stop judging over looks.
What’s happening in the United States?
More concerned about Kim Kardashian’s latest picture
Than when Keith Lamont Scott was shot on that date.
Why can’t everyone just unite?
Hispanics, African-Americans, Arabs, and Caucasians
Take the hatred we have and make it right.
Ignite what we have between us
And end this fight.
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Letters
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StatueStatueStatueStatue in in in in Central Park¨Central Park¨Central Park¨Central Park¨
Dear Mitchell Silver,
I hope you are doing well. Since you are the Parks Commissioner for New York City, I knew you would be the ideal person for me to write this letter to. It’s surprising to me that there is not even one statue of a woman in Central Park.
I believe Rosa Parks should be the first female statue in this famous park. Parks is a woman who fought for the civil rights of African Americans. This strong African American woman was very brave and left a mark in history.
Rosa Parks was an inspiring African American woman. Young girls look up to her because she is inspiring in so many ways. She stood up for what was right and what she believed in even though it led her to go to jail. This courageous woman fought for equality between Blacks and Whites. Her bravery helped African Americans become free and get the equality every human being deserves.
Having a statue of Rosa Parks in Central Park would make girls all over the world fight for their dreams. Her story is so inspiring. She truly deserves to have a statue dedicated to her in this wonderful park. I want to thank you taking the time to read my letter.
Yours, Johana Lira
A Letter to A Letter to A Letter to A Letter to the the the the
PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal Dear Mr. Bafumi,
Teachers and students at Kennedy School share one thing in common:
stress. Students are overwhelmed with state testing. Not only that, but there is also pressure on students to get into advanced high school classes.
In order to reduce stress and anxiety, we should hire a trained professional that can teach us mindfulness skills to reduce stress and anxiety. This can help us develop more
attention and focus. We all need some mindfulness training; especially around PARCC testing.
Please take this idea into consideration. It will surely help us
all. Yours, Jose Lugo
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¨̈̈̈MagicalMagicalMagicalMagical”””” By Andrea Pacheco
I spy with my
immense eye a
mythical creature
out this ordinary
world.
So magical that it
doesn’t even exist
on planet earth! It
has been mentioned since the 5th
century B.C. and its mythical origin
is Asia.
It has many abilities such as the
power to render poisoned water
potable, heal sickness, and the gift of
having magical powers.
¨̈̈̈My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye” Something that is so alive
With a coat of white fur
And eyes as a cold
blue blur
Oh what shall this
creature be?
For it is the most
free.
My My My My
Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye… • A vast land filled with wonder
and astonishment
• Water which provides
everything to its guests
• An irreplaceable land which
holds the secrets to Humankind
• A Home which provides life
• Our One and Only Home
I Spy With My I Spy With My I Spy With My I Spy With My
Colossal Colossal Colossal Colossal
EyeEyeEyeEye By Aayushi Patel
� A mysterious man made structure
� An Architectural masterpiece made
out of limestone
� A structure so beautifully, created
� Built around 2550 to 2490 B.C.
� The oldest of the wonders of the
world Answer: “The Pyramids of Giza”
SPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOL
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Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods
IIIInvented by Accidentnvented by Accidentnvented by Accidentnvented by Accident
What: ICE CREAM CONE Who: Ernest A. Hamwi When: June 1st, 1904. Where: St. Louis, Missouri
Arnold Fornachou was a vendor at a fair in St. Louis, Missouri. He ran out of paper dishes to serve ice cream to his customers, so he asked his friend Ernest Hamwi for help. Ernest rolled his waffle like sweets and
gave it to Arnold, so he can scoop the ice cream in. Hamwi received a patent for a cone making machine in 1904 and started his own company.
What: CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES Who: Ruth Wakefield When: 1939
Where: Toll House Inn, Whitman, Massachusetts
One day Ruth Wakefield and her husband were having guests over. She ran out of baking chocolate while
preparing a batch of cookies for the people who were visiting. All she had was a chocolate bar she broke it up and put the pieces in the batter. She thought the chocolate was going to melt. Instead, there were gooey pieces of chocolate mix and her new treat was born.
What: POTATO CHIPS Who: George Crum
When: 1853 Where: Moon Lake House, Saratoga Springs, New York
George Crum worked as a chef in an inn. One of the guests at his inn kept complaining that his fried potatoes weren’t crisp enough. He kept returning the potatoes to Chef George. So, he sliced a batch of potatoes as thin as he could, fried them in oil, and sprinkled salt on them. The dish wasn’t returned, and everyone at the inn started requesting his fried potatoes. By: Johana Lira José Lugo Matthew Clavijo
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"Mr. Bannon on Saturday Night Live"
Mr. Bannon has been doing some exciting things these days. If you’ve been watching Saturday Night Live, you would know what I am talking about. He has been part of many sketches on this Award Winning TV show. In this candid interview, he spoke about working alongside with famous celebrities, his acting career, and the obstacles he had to encounter to become part of one of the best T.V. shows of all time.
1. Tell us about experience on Saturday Night Live.
I was lucky enough to be asked to be on Saturday
Night Live by their casting direction. It was very
fun to be on the show and a little bit nerve
wracking. I always loved the show, so it was a
big deal for me.
2. What inspired you to get into acting?
I started acting/singing in 5th grade. I have
always loved and practiced it from the start and I
have had supportive parents. I did school plays
high school and it was fun to hang out with
singers/actors.
OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN Mr. BANNONMr. BANNONMr. BANNONMr. BANNON on on on on
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3. The moment you found out Saturday Night Live wants you on their show,
what went through your mind?
I was really, really excited. My brother and I
talked over about it. I was asked to cut my hair
really short and I did it for the show.
4. What is it like working with Hollywood stars such as Melissa
McCarthy and Alec Baldwin?
I got to see Alec Baldwin and Melissa
McCarthy and I was surprised to see how hard
they worked. They wrote most of the sketches
that are shown on Saturday Night live.
"Alec Baldwin on Saturday Night Live"
"Mr. Bannon acting for students""
5. Would you ever give up acting for teaching?
I love my job. I would only leave teaching if it
was a really big debut.
6. What message do you have for all the aspiring actors at Kennedy
School?
When I got the chance to go into acting and
singing school, I chickened out. If you have
a dream, work hard, and go for it. Work hard
and believe in yourself no matter what you
want to do.
CAN YOU
SPOT
Mr. BANNON
on the “SNL”
SHOW???
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What Makes You Unique? Being unique makes a person shine in his/her own way. Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means you are brave enough to be yourself.
The relationship a person has with himself/herself is fundamental to come to terms with other surrounding relationships. That’s why it’s important for each and every one of us to embrace our uniqueness.
The Kennedy Writers’ Journal asked eight students the question: What makes you unique? Judging from their answers, we are all born with different gifts which make us beautiful in our own unique
way.
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A Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s Purpose By: Andrea Pacheco
A Dog’s Purpose is a wonderful and heartwarming movie. It is based on W. Bruce Cameron’s best selling novel. The book was a good read, so I had to watch the movie! A Dog’s Purpose stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, and Juliet Rylance. The movie
tells the story of a little boy and how the dog was able to find him and remind him of whom he really is. The dog was able to understand his purpose on Earth. I would definitely recommend this movie to all ages. It’s a family friendly movie that everyone can enjoy.
BecomingBecomingBecomingBecoming
Naomi LeonNaomi LeonNaomi LeonNaomi Leon By: Aayushi Patel
The book “Becoming Naomi Leon” was beautifully written and masterfully told. Pam Munoz Ryan has made me feel as if I was there and I was one of them. The book was good, that I couldn’t even put it down. It’s about a girl named Esperanza who lived a happy life with her family on their ranch in Oaxaca, Mexico. Suddenly, a tragedy happens which forces Esperanza to travel to California
during the Great Depression. She had to live in a camp for Mexican farm workers. This book taught me so much about life and the obstacles that a person might encounter because of life events we have no control over. It was a great read.
WonderWonderWonderWonder By: Tashia Cieckiewicz
Wonder is a book about a kid named August. August has faced deformed problems. He was homeschooled for almost all his life except for fifth grade. August goes through many hardships because of his looks. He was constantly bullied. Many readers can make connections with what he is dealing with. Even though I was never bullied, Ii had to go to a new school when I was in third grade. It was tough trying to find the right crew of friends. August didn’t know where to fit in at his new school. Readers can relate to this story in many ways. It was a wonderful book, so make sure you go out and buy Wonder. I'm promising you'll love it!
MOVIE & BOOK REVIEWS
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Welcome to JWelcome to JWelcome to JWelcome to J.F.K. .F.K. .F.K. .F.K. Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!
We are proud to announce that with the direction of Mrs. A. Colta, Art Teacher, John F. Kennedy school is the first school in North Bergen to sign up for the World Largest Student Art Museum. Access the Gallery VISIT: www.artsonia.com . Enter North Bergen in the search field. You will be
directed to our school students’ artworks. Click on the thumbnail and detailed information will be displayed, including: 1,120 artworks; 159 students who won awards
only within 1 month; 644 fans for our students and over 1,800 visitors.
JOHN F. KENNEDY
“ARTSONIA SCHOOL GALLERY”
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In HIn HIn HIn Honor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Month One on One with Olympic Medalist:
“Ibtihaj Muhammad”
Ibtihaj Muhammad is the first U.S. athlete to
compete in the Olympics while wearing the
hijab. The 30-year-old Muslim American is
one of the best fencers in the world and is
challenging stereotypes of what an Olympian
looks like. Last year, at the Rio de Janeiro
Games, Ibtihaj made history when she
became the first Muslim American medalist.
Former President Obama asked her to bring
home the medal and she did not fail to
amaze. She was also honored as one of Time
Magazine’s 100 Most Influential people for
2016. In honor of Women’s History Month,
The Kennedy Writers’ Journal spoke to the
Olympic medalist about competing in the
Olympics and paving the way for athletes who
want to follow in her footsteps.
1. You are the first U.S. athlete to compete in
the Olympics while wearing a hijab. What’s
it like for you to make history at the
games?
I’ve worked so long and so hard for this to happen,
and now that it have, it all seems somewhat
surreal. While competing and trying to make the
team, making history because of my hijab really
didn’t cross my mind. My hijab is a part of who I
am, so I really didn’t consider that I would make
history. Now that it’s happened, I’m just so
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honored to represent the U.S. and Muslim
women around the world at the games.
2. How do you train for the Olympics?
How do you stay on top of your game?
I’ve always practiced and trained with my
fencing coach at least 5 to 6 days a week. But
for the last four years, my training has
intensified. I usually practice daily, cross train at
the gym and work very closely with a personal
trainer. I watch my diet very closely and seek
the advice of athletic nutritionists. I try to take
good care of my mind and body.
3. Former President Obama invited you to
the White House many times. How
does it feel to get recognition from the
former President of the United States?
Former President Obama and First Lady Michelle
have been so wonderful in inviting me to be a part
of discussions on Muslim relations in the U.S. I’ve
been part of several panels with him. It is an
honor to be recognized and have your opinions
considered by the former President and first lady
of the United States.
4. What advice would you give to future
athletes who want to follow in your
footsteps?
I would advise other athletes to be true to their
passions and dreams.
Don’t allow anyone to tell you what sport you
can or cannot participate in because of your
religion or for any reason. In any sport, it is
necessary to set high goals for yourself; this
requires lots of sacrifices and hard work. You
have to be determined and committed in order
to achieve your goals. Achieving your
ultimate goal makes it all worth....
Ibtihaj Muhammad at the White House with former
President Barack Obama
Ibtihaj Muhammad with Ellen DeGeneres
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“Best Surprise of My Life” A short story
By Karen Guanangui
One fall morning at sunrise, Sara heard the doorbell. Her heart dropped because it was too early for visitors. She was very scared at the moment. The bell rang again and again and again. Sara mustered her courage and went downstairs to open the door. Someone had left a huge envelope on the steps. Sara’s mom usually mails her surprises, so she thought it was another one of her thoughtful gifts. Little did she know she was receiving one of the most
prestigious awards in the country? As she opened the envelope she was shivering. Boy was she up for the surprise
of a lifetime. She had just won $100,000!
Earlier that month, Sara had entered an online Mathematics contest. The best mathematicians from all over the United States were competing against each other. There were many numerical and analytical questions. The questions needed a lot of deep thinking, but she managed to solve all the problems correctly.
Even though the brilliant young girl was a senior in high school, she exceeds and did better than the math experts. It was a big check, but Sara knew exactly how to spend it.
Some of the money went to her grandma’s foundation that is geared for kids with cancer. She also spent a portion of the money to help her mom pay the mortgage. Sara wanted to attend college and pursue a career in Mathematics. She aspires to become a Calculus professor at UCLA. A lot of the money she won went towards her college tuition. That $100,000 check came just in time!
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SoSoSoSolar Systemlar Systemlar Systemlar System By: Dhruv Chauhan
What do you think is the hottest planet in our Solar System? Some of you might think it is Mercury since it’s the closest to the sun, but it’s actually Earth’s twin, Venus. Venus’s temperature can reach a scorching 863 degrees. This is the hottest planet in our Solar System
because of its thick atmosphere. Thick yellow clouds which are made up of carbon dioxide cover the whole planet. Clouds trap the sun’s heat in its atmosphere, which makes the planet so hot. Scientists believe that Venus had oceans, but because of the heat, the oceans evaporated.
What is the Largest Star in the Universe? Stars are in many sizes from dwarfs to super giants. Our Sun is an average yellow star that is pretty big, but it no where compared to the Red Supergiant VY Canis Majoris. It has a diameter of 1.7 Billion miles and it is 2,100 times as large as the Sun. Even if all of this is great, Canis Majoris is a dying star. Most super giants release energy at an incredible rate, so when they use up their energy they explode which is known as a Supernova. The good news is that VY Canis Majoris will not explode in another 100,000 years.
Space Probe By David Chaudhari
Thanks to the invention of the Space Probes, we have discovered a
lot about space than ever before. Space Probes are unmanned
spacecraft that explore the solar system. The first probe to
successfully land was in Mars, in 1976, the name of the probe was
the Viking. Also, in 2004, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity,
which explored the dried seas of Mars, and eventually they
discovered evidence of water. However, the most famous probes were the Voyager 1 and 2,
which visited different planets in the solar system. Today, probes further discover the solar
system and deep space.
SCIENCE CORNER
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Compare theCompare theCompare theCompare the SharksSharksSharksSharks
Hammerhead Shark
Status: endangered
Population: 26,500
Habitat: They mostly stay along continental shelves and coastlines. Key Facts: The Great Hammerhead is the largest reaching a length up to 20 feet and weighing as much as 1,000 pounds. These sharks are named for the unusual shape of their head which is flattened forming two lobes which extend out to the side.
Cookie Cutter Shark Status: Least Concern
Population: Unknown
Habitat: It lives in the deep-waters of warmer areas worldwide
Key Facts: The Cookie Cutter Shark is a small fish which is also known as the cigar shark because of its body shape. The shark is small: Males grow to a maximum of 16.5 inches, while females grow to 22 inches.
Goblin Shark Status: Least Concern
Population: unknown Habitat: This shark lives worldwide over 300 feet deep
Key Facts: It is not a skilled or fast swimmer, so it moves slowly towards its food to avoid being discovered.
SHARKSHARKSHARKSHARKSSSS TRIVIA TRIVIA TRIVIA TRIVIA1. Which shark lives deep in ocean water?
2. True or False: the cookie cutter shark is also known as the cigar shark.
3. Which shark is the longest in length?
4. Which type of shark is female grows longer than the male?
5. Why is the hammerhead shark so famous?
6. Where does the Goblin shark live?
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Mystery PeMystery PeMystery PeMystery Personrsonrsonrson
Who am I?Who am I?Who am I?Who am I?
• I was Married three times • I’m 70 years old • My Birthday is on June 14th • At 17 years old, I was captain of the New York
Military Academy • I am 6’2 • I have five children • My net worth is 3.5 billion • I love Twitter • I was in a reality T.V show called “ The Apprentice” • I am republican • I am the 45th president of the United States of
America
Mr. Bafumi was very nice to offer
to all students ICE CREAM after
their PARCC Test week.
Congratulations to all Students!
Could you tell who this
character is? Or which
Walt Disney Movie
it is from?
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Profile in
Courage Award In 1989, the “Profile in Courage Award” was created to honor President John F. Kennedy. This year, former President Barak Obama became the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. This award is to honor political figures who have defied the odds to become lauded leaders. Congrats, Mr. Obama!
For over 146 years, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and
Bailey circus provided us with an amazing show. Now,
due to multiple reasons the Ringling Bros. Circus is
now coming to an end. Its final show will be taking
place in Nassau County Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, on May 21st, 2017.
Declining attendance, high operating cost, and battles with animal rights
groups led to end the greatest show on Earth.
Years ago, I attend Ringling Bros Circus. It was a great experience filled
with many magical things. Laying back and eating cotton candy and
watching what you think is impossible can really change the mind of a
child. It certainly changed.
Bird-Like Dinosaur
Recently, researchers in China found fossils of a new bird-like dinosaur. The Jianianhualong Tengi lived 125 million years ago. These fossils were discovered in Lionaning, China. Even though it’s a bird-like dinosaur, some scientists believe that it could not fly.
HAPPENING IN THE NEWS
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recently had a concert in Manchester,
England. There was an explosion that
appeared to be a suicide bombing. At Least
22 people died and 59 others were injured.
I don’t know how someone would have the heart to commit such a
barbaric act. After this happened, Ariana tweeted out: “BROKEN”. “From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry. I don't have words.”
By: Yousra El Gharfaoui
“C“C“C“Cyber yber yber yber NNNNinja”inja”inja”inja” 11-year old Reuben Paul, also
known as “Cyber Ninja” stunned a
group of cyber security experts
at a conference when he showed
them how hacking into a toy can
be super dangerous.
The brilliant kid from Austin, Texas, hacked
into their Bluetooth devices. Many experts said this can be
dangerous because the toys “can be weaponized”
By: Karen Guanangui
Venezuela's worst economic crisis
Did you Know that Venezuela Is facing One of the Worst Economic Problems In Its History? It used to be a rich country, but now the government is running out of money. Since prices are going up so much, some people don’t even have enough money to buy food. The value of money isn’t what it used to be. Many people aren’t happy with President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela
depends heavily on its oil. The government started to use the oil money to buy things from other countries because it now cost so much for them to make their own products. So many deaths are occurring due to violent demonstrations.
By Federick Alvarado
HAPPENING IN THE NEWS - Continued
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Future So BrightFuture So BrightFuture So BrightFuture So Bright DoctorateDoctorateDoctorateDoctorate By: Aayushi Patel
What is the future and what is it like? A
question no one knows but can’t hope to
wonder. The future is anything or any action
that you perform which can change
everything. It can be you eating an ice cream
tomorrow or you graduating college. Your
future is determined by your goals and how
you work to achieve them. My goals are to
get an excellent education and please my
parents. I am determined to work for my
goals by working hard. In 10 years, I see
myself working hard to get my Doctorate
degree. I am doing all I can to achieve my
goals and by that my parents have pride in
me. This is my future and I will establish it
no matter who or what. No one can stop me
in my way, to do what I dream of.
RestorerRestorerRestorerRestorer By Sophia Colta
I imagine working at the cloisters as
an Art Restorer. As an art restorer I will be
the one who is in charge of the artifacts´
maintenance. I will have the most delicate
touch to be able to keep art in the best shape
as possible. I will be so Superior that all
museums will have me taking care of their
Relics!
Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer By: Andrea Pacheco
A lot can change in just a decade. Whether you’d age, accomplish goals that you wanted to do. I see myself in 10 years as a college student attending one of the most prestigious universities such as my dream school Harvard. I will be majoring in law and minoring in business. I plan to be a family court lawyer and have my own office once I graduate college with my Doctorate degree. What will your future look like in a decade?
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Ayah Bdeir Empowers Kids Through Her Budding Electronic Empire By Aayushi Patel
Little Bits is a budding electronics company geared towards innovation in 21st century education and entertainment. At Kennedy School, we have been using Little Bits, which is a very fun way to unleash our potential and imagination. Ayah Bdeir made a substantial breakthrough in engineering, making her paramount in the field. Her award winning empire consists of building blocks that can be generated to visionary and ingenious inventions. It was a fun way for my friends and me to express our creativity when using Little Bits. Described as “One of the 50 Smartest Companies in 2016,” and one of the “Popular Mechanics’ 25 Makers who are Reinventing the American Dream,” Ms. Bdeir is inevitably an acclaimed leader in engineering. To me, her company is the greatest tool humanity has ever created. As a future engineer, I wanted to speak to the brilliant mind behind this empire. Our aspiring engineer Aayushi Patel spoke to Ms. Bdeir about her budding electronics empire and how she sets herself apart from other engineers.
Tell me a little about yourself and your electronic empire. I am the founder and CEO of little Bits, a hardware startup empowering kids everywhere to become inventors. My career and education have centered on making STEM/STEAM, 21st century learning and invention with technology, more accessible to people around the world. As an electrical engineer and alumna of the MIT Media Lab, I founded little Bits in 2011 to democratize hardware and allow everyone, regardless of age, gender, technical ability or discipline, to be creative with electronics and reinvent their world. Today, little Bits products are sold in more than 60 countries around the world and can be found in over 5,000 schools and maker space.
What personal characteristics should a person have to be a successful engineer?
You should love problem solving - not only the end result but the trial and error that you do to get there.
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What was your first “win” that made you confident your empire would explode into popularity? In December of 2011, we started selling our first little Bits product, and it sold out in just two weeks. We were surprised by how broad the customer base was, as the product appealed to parents, teachers, hobbyists, designers and even entrepreneurs. Shortly after that, our team got a call from NASA about a potential collaboration on a product to get kids excited about space. When NASA calls, you know you have a “winning” product.
How do little Bits define success?
My team and I are on a mission to inspire kids everywhere to become creative inventors with the help of little Bits electronic building blocks.
Ultimately we want everyone — regardless of age, gender, background or discipline — to have the problem-solving skills and creative confidence to invent the world they want to live in. Success to us means having little Bits in every school and home to help achieve that goal.
How do you set yourself apart from other engineers? How do you stay on top of your game?
As an engineer and maker, it is vital to always stay inspired. Luckily, I have an amazing little Bits community of inventors that never cease to amaze and motivate me. Whenever I’m stuck on a problem or just need a boost, I go to the invention page or open the little Bits app to see what new inventions people have uploaded that day. They always impress me with their ingenuity and creativity, and it helps to remind me why I’m here and pushing little Bits to be the best it can be.
What is the biggest risk that you have taken while managing your budding electronic empire?
Deciding to launch a hardware company at all is a huge risk. It’s not like creating an app. Hardware involves upfront costs, long lead times, minimum quantities and a host of other challenges. What advice would you give to your younger self at the onset of little Bits?
Always be testing and iterating! At little Bits we’ve gotten a lot better over the years about conducting user testing, using every interaction with customers as an opportunity to collect feedback and refine the product. I would advise my younger self to start this even sooner.
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Debate: Debate: Debate: Debate:
“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales” For the past couple of years at Kennedy School, students have been banned from selling cupcakes, cake, and brownies at fundraisers. Some health advocates believe that banning bake sales can reduce childhood obesity. On the other hand, many students believe bake sales can help pay for activities and educational field trips. Do you think Kennedy School should bring back Bake Sales?
These are their quotes:
"Yes, because it is unfair to
the people that are not
allergic to anything. We can
send home letters and get
permission from parents."
Tashia Cieckiewcz
"Yes, we can collect
more money to fund
more field trips or
different activities
for students."
Joel Rivadeneira
"No, people can take
advantage of bake sales
by disregarding other
people's allergies. We
can raise money for our
school in so many other
ways, but we can never
put a student's life in
danger."
Aayushi Patel
"Yes! I like
cupcakes and
healthy items can
be for allergic
people"
Ms. King
What’s Your Opinion?
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BioBioBioBio----PoemsPoemsPoemsPoems
AndreaAndreaAndreaAndrea Ambitious, intelligent,
timid, and independent
Daughter, aunt, sister,
cousin, and niece
Lover of unicorns, food, and knowledge
Who feels anxious, overwhelmed, hopeful,
and joyful?
Who needs family, education, and friends?
Who fears failure, isolation, and hate?
Who would like to see peace, tranquility,
and unity?
Resident of North Bergen, New Jersey
Pacheco
AayushiAayushiAayushiAayushi Intelligent, Beautiful,
Curious, Independent
Daughter, Sister, Cousin
Lover of Food, Knowledge, Family,
Friends
Who Feels Political, Pride, Confident,
Loved
Who Needs Religion and Culture, Family
and Friends, Education and Knowledge
Who Fears Hate, Political Fights,
Suppression of Righteousness
Who Gives Wisdom, Affection,
Inspiration, Relief
Who Would Like to See Unity, Peace and
Brotherhood
Resident of India, America
Patel
SophiaSophiaSophiaSophia Artistic, Shrewd, Humble,
Timid, Daughter Art, Freedom, Metallica
Relaxed, Irritated, Confused
Friends, Care, Love Loss, Evil, Death
Love, Friendship, Care World, Space, Dreams
America Colta
YousraYousraYousraYousra
Determined, Loved, Sister,
Intelligent, Daughter,
Family, Cheerful, Funny,
Positive, Outgoing,
Practical, Who would love to
live in a peaceful world,
Resident of Morocco, Africa, America
Elgharfaoui
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DID YOUDID YOUDID YOUDID YOU KNOWKNOWKNOWKNOW????
• The human bone is four times stronger than concrete. • Our eyes are the same size from birth • Earth is the only planet not named after a God. • Since natural vanilla beans are very expensive, 80% of vanilla flavored food is
made artificially • 95% of lipsticks contain fish scales! • Till this day, Albert Einstein’s eyes are preserved in a safe. • Almost 15% of people are left handed. • The longest word in English has 1,909 letters!
¨Honey”¨Honey”¨Honey”¨Honey” To produce a single pound of Honey,
a single Bee would have to visit 2 million flowers.
¨̈̈̈Soccer”Soccer”Soccer”Soccer” The world’s most popular sport is soccer. In the 19th century
soccer was created by the people of England. The sport is
called “football” everywhere outside of the United States.
Soccer started becoming famous around the 1970’s after
immigrants brought the sport with them. In 1996 and in
2004, the United State’s Olympic soccer team which was lead
by Mia Hamm won gold medals. She is considered one of the
best female soccer players in soccer history. More than 3.5
billion people play soccer or watch it worldwide. It’s a fun
sport for people of all ages.
Do you know which Player am I?
And who is my Team?
Do you have a Favorite Player
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Different CenturyDifferent CenturyDifferent CenturyDifferent Century If I were living in a different century,
I would see many changes in basic
life. I would see massive advances in
medicine and technology. In an
average day, I would wake up to an AI
System which would tell me what is
happening around the world. I would have robots prepare breakfast
and make my house tidy. I would also have seen people with
cybernetic enhancements, and spaceships crossing beyond the stars. It would be pretty cool
to live in such a century!
By: David Chaudari
FICFICFICFICTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTER
Peace on EarthPeace on EarthPeace on EarthPeace on Earth I dream there will be peace on Earth Where people will be happy. Where people don’t have to worry about their loved ones
Crying, Neither Dying. People will be glad and happy. Not sad and saggy. When there is peace on Earth
We will be good and positive. We will give up being bad and negative. If there is peace on Earth, We may not be strong, Healthy or wealthy, But we will be glad and happy.
Not sad, nor bad, nor negative
Only as glad as a dad with a happy son
By: Maximo S.
If I were to actually be able to meet any fictional character, generally from comic books, I would have to say I would like to meet Barry Allen. He is well known as The Flash. Barry Allen has appeared on multiple comic books and even has his own TV show. I would simply like to know how it feels to be the fastest man alive. He does have a hard life having to stop crime as the flash and solving crimes as a forensic scientist for the CCPD, a fictional police force. I would like to know how he deals with the multiple struggles of being Barry Allen and The Flash both at once. Yes, he does have help to stop crime from all over the city but I am still curious to see how he feels.
By: Joel Rivadeneira
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MAZE GAMEMAZE GAMEMAZE GAMEMAZE GAME----Commuter Madness
1. - Start at Home and Commute to School
2. - Obey the One Street Way- Streets and do not use U-Turns Signs
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Members of the J.F. Kennedy Writers
Journal
From Left to Right: Joel Rivadeneira, Nathan De Frias, David Chaudhar, Dhruiv Chauhan, Ms. Ayoub,Katrina Haimor, Ashley Sanchez, Aayushi Patel. Missing in the Picture: Tashia Cieckieweiz, Andrea Pacheco and Sophia Colta.
“What Do You Call?”.................... Cartoon by Federick Alvarado