www.madeiracityschools.org ISSUE NUMBER 4

WHAT IN THE WORLD?

MADEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Reviews:Arthur Christmas The top critics rated Arthur Christmas on the Tomato Meter 96%. Arthur Christmas is an animated family comedy. The movie answers one question, “ So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?” The answer, “ Santaʼs exhilarating, ultra-high tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole.” A must see!The Muppets On a vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary, discover the plan of oilman Tex to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for oil. Walter, Gary, and Mary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone away, and host The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever to raise the money to save the theater. Top 5 movies by Rotten Tomatoes 2011.........1. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of

Fishbone2. We Were Here3. Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune4. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The

Darkness5. A SeparationCincinnati Play House in the Park.....A Christmas Carol..........Playing December 1st-30th 2011 in the Marx Theatre. Tickets available online at, http://cincyplay.com/shows/Details.aspx?performanceNumber=11014.The Aronoff Center presents....The Nutcracker-with our own Madeira student Lauren Blomer!Playing now through December 24, 2011

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year. All of the music that cuts off the radio and all of the lights. The snow, snowmen, and reindeer that pull Santaʼs sleigh. This is Christmas. The history of Christmas: Since 1870, U.S. Christians have celebrated Christmas on December 25th. The meaning of Christmas is not to get or give presents; it is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. He was the founder of Christianity and was crucified. He gave up his life so that people can die and go to heaven. Every year we remember him by celebrating Christmas. Donʼt get me wrong, the thrill of ripping open off the paper, seeing what you got is awesome, but that isnʼt the real meaning of Christmas. The real meaning of Christmas is spending time with your family, and celebrating Jesus Christʼs Birthday. This is a Jewish holiday that Jewish people celebrate. Hanukkah usually starts in December, like this year. There are 8 days of Hanukkah and on each day, they give small gifts. Unlike Christmas, all of the days are the same and they read sacred books and spend time with their families. The History of Hanukkah: The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means "dedication" in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.

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Hilarious Holiday Jokes!!!

Q.Whatʼs the difference between the Christmas alphabet, and the ordinary alphabet?A.The Christmas alphabet has no L (Noel)Q.What does a cat on the beach have in common with Christmas?A.Sandy Claws!Q.Why are Christmas trees like bad knitters?A.They both drop their needles.Q. What is green covered in tinsel and goes “ribbit, ribbit”?A.A mistle- toad!Q.What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit?A.Crisp Kringle

Variety Show 2011

The Variety Show was founded by Mrs. Friedman, Mrs. Hurley, Ms. Couzins, and Mrs. Marquette. To first start the Variety Show the teachers had to check with Mr. Kramer, come up with some guidelines, write a parent note, make announcements about it, find a place to practice, and then think of a date to have the final show . The practices are from 3-5, once a week, on every Wednesday, and it is in the choir room. When interviewing Mrs. Friedman, we found out what the most popular acts were and she said that usually group dances are the most popular. Anyone can enter but you can only enter if you are appropriate. This year a lot of people are participating in the variety show, so there will two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Mrs. Friedman said that she would not enter herself in the Variety Show because, “I am not talented.” The show is on Tuesday the 20th. I hope you enjoy the 2011 Variety Show!

Christmas WishesBy: Rachel Ray & Anna Kofron

Written By: Rachel Ray

Happy Holidays! The Pet People are now focusing on a special Christmas Wish edition for both pets and all people! We wanted to tell you SPCA’S and other animal shelters Christmas wish: To have a home! The holiday season is

upon us, and a dog or cat is perfect for a holiday gift and miracle! Along with that, to stress the

point of making others happy and having miracles come true, we asked students & staff their

Christmas hopes and wishes!5 Christmas wishes:

(1.) Rachel Ray (newspaper pet writer): My Christmas wish is to make sure children & pets

get adopted :)(2.) Anna Kofron (newspaper pet writer): Make

sure everyone is warm this Christmas :)(3.) Landyn Abner (newspaper writer): My

Christmas wish is snow :)(4.) Lydia Davis (newspaper writer) My Christmas wish is Christmas cookies :)

(5.) Mrs. Dunn (newspaper instructor): For family’s to be happy and be together :)

Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 19 You will work hard this holiday and feel accomplished and proud. Taurus Apr. 20 - May 20 You will watch Christmasy shows and be inspired to do good. Gemini May 21 - June 20 You don't need to be tense or stressed this holiday, be happy and jolly.Cancer June 21 - July 22 If you do something good for someone else you will get the present you have always wanted.Leo July 23 - Aug. 22 Be flexible and relaxed this holiday and if you are, this December will be a fine and memorable month.Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Be patient and energetic this holiday, the results will be good.Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Your temper will be tested at times but will have a desired result.Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Make a difference for the better and get a good result.Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Be flexible for substitution and it will all work out in the end.Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 December promises relief and joy so prove yourself worthy.Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Don't focus on unimportant; focus on things for the good of unhappy people.Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20 Don't be a guard for yourself this holiday; good things will happen for you and they wonʼt be taken away.

Horoscope for the Month of December

Why do people put Christmas lights on their house?People put up lights on Christmas because it's a sign that God is the light of the world.Maybe they want to show their house off, or they could just do it for the joy of it, even through I've never heard a person say putting up lights is fun... It is sort of hard to put them up. -wiki

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/uk,y,;#ixzz1ffw0yv00Before electricity, when there would be absolutely no lights within a house after bedtime, people would place lighted candles on the windowsill for travelers.

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SPORTS!The Bowl Games are Released

The BCS has been picked with no surprises.Orange Bowl: West Virginia-Clemson

Sugar: Michigan vs. Virginia Tech

Tostitos Fiesta:Stanford vs. Oklahoma State

Rose Bowl:Wisconsin vs. Oregon

Allstate BCS National Championship Game:No. 1 LSU vs. No. 2 Alabama -New Orleans

Sadly UC didn’t make the BCS.

Dear Aunt Sally, This week I got my test back. My mom gets mad when I have a B or below on tests or report cards. I got a F on my test which brought my math grade down to a B-. I am scared to tell my mom, so do you think I should tell her? Should I just try harder to get it back to an A? I donʼt know what to do. Sincerely, Judy Johnson

Dear Judy Johnson, Definitely tell your mom. She will find out anyway sooner or later. She might be mad, but she will have more respect for you because you were being honest with her. You should still try harder to get an A again. Not only will your mom be proud of you, but you will be proud of yourself. Hope this helped!Your friend,Aunt Sally

What are YOU doing?I interviewed a teacher from each grade level to see what they were going to do over the holidays. Hereʼs what a few teachers said:Favorite Holiday traditions: *Gifts on Christmas Eve*Reading Christmas books on Christmas Eve*Great foodFavorite Holiday movies:*A Christmas Story*Elf*White Christmas Three of the five teachers like snow and the others did not.All of the teachers said that their favorite part of the holidays being with family.

Fun Holiday Websites: Tracking Santa: Santaclaus.netElf On The Shelf: elfontheshelf.com www.northpole.comwww.claus.comwww.santa.net