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Friday, March 30, 2012

How was the Lorax Trailer?

By Jadyn Baptista

1) Me/ Jadyn: I thought it was adventurous and very cute.

2) Kami: Funny

3) Anicia: it was good

4) Rianna: weird

5) Miriam: Funny and cute

6) Nicole: cute and nice

7) Hunessa: hilarious

8) Chris-ann: funny

9) Camille: weird

10) Christine: Funny and weird

11) Amauna: it was funny

12) Laura: creative

13) Aniah: cute

14) Genisis: I like it

15) Ms.Bartels: I like the band that does the music.

16) Ms.Sitron: It was cute but it is nothing like the book

Sole Train

By Jadyn Baptista

Sole Train is a running program, for kids and adults. At M.C.A one of our activities are running and I am in it. One of our coach’s names is Jess and she said that she was one out of a lot of people who started the program. In May we are having our first race and we have been prating hard. In sole train you run around the neighborhood and you get to talk to your friends and have fun. Sole train helps you stay healthy, be in shape and to never give up and keep on going. They push you to do well in a good way though. I personally love Sole Train because I get to be with my friends and hang out with my coaches it is a lot of fun. On Thursday March 15, we made T-shirts for Sole Train with girls from Cross Country running group and they helped with our shorts. They say on top MCA then SOLE TRAIN then 2012. We are working on the back. Anyway Sole Train is lots of fun and of you are into running I think you should check it out and see if you like it.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Favorite Songs of Fifth Graders

By Camille Taylor

Jadyn likes “Fly” by Niki Minaj, she likes the whole thing.

Rianna likes “It will rain” by Bruno Mars, she likes the chorus.

Anicia likes “Let it rain over me” by Pitbull, she likes the whole thing

Kamille likes “Set fire to the rain” by Adele, she likes the whole thing.

Aniah likes “Tic Toc” by Ke$ha, she likes the whole thing.

Nicole likes “Bla Bla Bla” by Ke$ha, she likes the second verse.

Hunessa also likes “Fly” by Nicki Minaj, she likes the second verse.

Genesis likes “Summer Love” by Justin Timberlake, she likes all of it.

Miriam likes “Dancing in the dark” by Dev, she likes all of it.

Crisann likes “Amazing love”, she likes the chorus.

I, Camille, also like “It will rain” by Bruno Mars, I like the chorus.

Those are all the songs the 5th graders like!

Spring

By Chrisann Walker

Spring,

An amazing season

Flowers bloom,

Dandelions, roses, and tulips

The months are blissful,

March, April, May, and June

Day and nights are cool,

Gorgeous sunsets,

Blue skies at night

Spring,

A wonderful season

No dark clouds,

Loving people,

Hugs going around

Warm weather,

Fresh smell in the air

Trees get leaves,

The season of spring,

For our mother,

Mary

The Art Show!

By Jadyn Baptista


The art show day is in May. In the art show the 5th and 6th graders get to show all their best art work from the year. Parents and visitors come in and get to see the MCA students’ art and ask questions about it. The art show is almost an exhibit. The art show will be displayed throughout the school, so you can walk and walk and walk around the school. Most students choose 5 to 10 pieces of art work to show. These are art work that kids have been working there hardest and have put a lot of effort into it, and now it is time to let all their work shine. So if you are interested in art or you know someone at Mother Caroline Academy Education Center please come we would appreciate it. It is FREE what can you hold back about FREENESS! The art show starts in 2 months. Hope to see you there!

Maya Angelou


By Jadyn Baptista

Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson

in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928.

an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer,

stage and screen producer, director, performer,

singer, and civil rights activist.

She was a lot of different things

She was the first black woman director in Hollywood.

One of her poems Phenomenal Woman, really talks about

What type of person she is.

Most if her poems have a big point to

It. It sometimes will tell a story

She is a great poet

Maya Angelo a great poet

Valentines at MCA

By Rianna Cadogan

You know those days you get candy from your valentine or you just hang out with a friend. Well not our valentine’s day this year (2-14-12). We are going to have an “Ice cream social.” An “Ice cream social” is where we can make our own sundae with as much toppings as we want! There will be a variety of many toppings and ice cream. Our day I think is going to be pretty much awesome. These are some results of what students at MCA would think:

A fifth grader K.G said- she thinks it is going to be fun, tasty and really social. After the social she thought this she thought it was worth two thumbs up.

My thoughts- I think it was really fun it was just like lunch except with ice cream with a lot of toppings except we did not have all the good ones though. We had chocolate, vanilla and fudge swirl ice cream. We had hot fudge, M&M’s, Hershey kisses, caramel sauce and Oreo cookies.

A fifth grader N.O- she thought it was going to be boring but it turned out pretty good. The way it sounded had been boring but when it happened it got better then she expected even I expected it to be boring.

That is the Valentine’s at MCA I hope yours was fun and sweet as mine.

MCA's Science Fair 2012

By Hunessa Louis

Do you love science? If yes, then guess what’s coming up? The Mother Caroline Academy 2012 Science Fair! Here at MCA every year we have a science fair for all the grades fifth through eighth grade. A science fair is usually and generally a competition where students or contestants show and present their science project in the form of an experiment, report, or a display.

Every grade has a different topic. 5th grade is focusing on many different topics not just one, 6th grade is focusing on natural disasters, 7th grade is focusing on biology as their class topic, and 8th grade is focusing on chemistry as their class topic. Our deadline is on March 21, 2012 which is also the day of the actual science fair. We’ve been working very hard for everything with research and we’re very excited for this occasion.

On March 21, 2012 at 2:20 is when the entire event will start. Judges will be there to judge our projects, parents will be there, teachers, and the students/ participants will be attending this event. When there, the students have to explain what their topic is and how they did it. They have to explain their topic, why they chose the topic, and they have to end the presentation. There is a process to the science fair. First you have to choose a topic. Then you have to answer some questions that are asked by the teacher such as: “What do you know about this topic?” or “Why did you choose this topic?” After that, you have to make a plan letter to your teacher and see if your project is an experiment or survey etc. You also have to make a logbook having all your research about the topic and your sources and so much more like listing your materials. Then your teacher will have these check-ins with you and she can let and accept you to do your project on your own.

As I said, there are many different topics and projects. For example, Nicole and Christine are doing Triboluminescence With Candy, Chrisann is Making Borax Crystals, I’m doing How is the Stomach Protected from the Stomach Acid, but not the skin?, and Jadyn is doing a Timing Belt.

I’m sure all the projects are going to surprise you very much, but we can’t tell you because you have to wait and see yourself. You’re the judge of this Science Fair.

Good Luck Everyone!

MCAEC Rocks!

Monday, March 5, 2012

St. Patrick's Day

By Amauna Christmas

They say that St. Patrick’s Day is a lucky day! I agree and it is, many dreams come true on that day. Many Irish people celebrate that special day to them. Sister Katherine is Irish and it’s a special day to her. She seems to love to celebrate the holiday of her culture. She tells us about who invented it, when, where, and more things. If you would like to know a lot about St. Patrick’s Day you could ask her. Many people even celebrate that even if they are not Irish. Many people are thankful for the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day is this month (March 17, 2012) I’m excited! I want to talk to Sister Katherine about St. Patrick’s Day, I bet she is excited. That day will be amazing and a lucky day for everyone.

St. Patrick’s Day may not be special to you, if it is great, but it’s important to people who are Irish.

Support Ms. Ellis!

By Anicia DePina

My teacher, Ms. Ellis, is going to run the Boston Marathon to raise money for our school, Mother Caroline Academy. The students of MCA have been making Valentines Day cards to send to people so they can donate money. If you want to donate money that would be very helpful and we would really appreciate it. You should support Ms. Ellis because she is a generous person and if it was you I have no doubt that she will support you.

Ms. Ellis is also very energetic and she cares about everyone. She is like your best friend when you need one. She is your teacher when you need one. She is even your mother when you really need one.


http://www.crowdrise.com/sum2run

Here is a link to her website to learn more, support her, and see more pictures. Please donate!

What 5th Grade Students Think of Art

By Jadyn Baptista

Jadyn: “Lets me show the inside of me and blurt it all out not hold it in.”

Anicia: “A way to express your feelings.”

Kamille: “Having fun”

Genesis: “love it”

Rianna: “fun and creative”

Nicole: “fun”

Laura: “creative”

Miriam: “Show feelings”

Aniah: “it is amazing”

Camille: “it lets me get my hands dirty”

Chris-ann: “it lets me show my feelings”

Christine: “Happy”

BONUS

Art teacher, Ms. Bartels: “I love art because it reminds you to appreciate beautiful things and see the world in different ways.”

Art

By Jadyn Baptista

Art is a gift

It lets you express your feelings

Sad,

Happy,

Energetic,

Enthusiastic,

And many others,

Art, art how I love art

It lets you show the inside of you

It is FUN

You can never make a mistake

Never give up

That’s the rule

Art, art, art how I love art.

The Super Bowl

By Amauna Christmas

So this fantastic game is to the PATRIOT fans. Apparently they lost, I was mad and they lost again to the GIANTS. I bet Tom Brady was really mad. The score was 17-21, Pats had 17 Giants had 21. They had a lucky point to catch up during the game. Aaron Hernandez put in some work that game. Tom Brady put in some work by his throws, and maybe next time they may get to the super bowl again. Also they worked hard, so did the Giants. Eli Manning had some good throws he did the work that was put in. We have some flaws, but we still went to the super bowl. The last throw of the game was very impressive if one teammate would’ve caught that that would’ve made history. I think Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the U.S.A. He has made history that no one can make. He may become the best quarterback alive. He has many talents, I hope his son may become a football player. He inspires me to play football, the whole team does.

That’s what happened at the super bowl.

Beautiful Pictures of Step Into Art

By Jadyn Baptista

Artist: Avi Mancebo Title: Me, Myself, and I. this painting is mostly about Avi. In the center of this painting is a heart and the name Avi on black letters she wrote Class of 2014 witch is the day she is going to Graduate. Also, she has her flags. It is a beautiful painting.

Artist: Beranda Marseille Title: The Deep Meaning of a Person- ME. This picture shows the personality of Beranda. It has all sorts of colors spattered around. She said it shows a lot of love for her friends.

Artist: Amber Reese Title: Self-Portrait of Hope and Love. This portrait is supposed to be a form of Japanese Manga Art. She said that the buttons that say “Hope” and “love” represent the love for her family.

Artist: Ulany Wagnac, Title: Looking Over My Emotions Inside. The different color strips represent her emotions. On the side of her painting there is a picture of half of her face. The face is green because that’s her favorite color. Pink is for calm, Blue is for sad, Red is for mad, Orange is for lost or confused, Purple is for crazy, and white is for soothing.

Artist: Christina Edwards Title: Hands, Feet, Ball. Her painting is about basketball her favorite sport. She says when she plays basketball she uses her hands, feet, and the ball. On her painting she has paintings of her hands and the bottom of her shoe. She also has marks of a basketball.

Artist: Amy Dong. Title: Who Am I. on Amy’s painting she has a picture of half of her face. It has zebra prints on it, because she wanted for her painting to look unique. She wrote words that described her best in sharpie then painted over it with silver paint, now it looks like it is in a cloud.

Artist: Jelinda Metelus Title: Super Serious. Super Silly. She painted a picture of her face on the lest side is her serious face and on the right is her wild or fun face. She says that she is a really happy person.

Artist: Shaneka Burketta Title: Shaneka. This project says her name. She drew pictures that went with one letter in her name. Like the S shows dog prints going around shaping the s shape.

Artist: Janea Mclnnis, Title: Windows: This Is Me. This project is a window. Inside the window are different pictures that descried or that are Janea. It expresses her emotions and things she likes.

Artist: Cheyanne Kingcannon Title: Rough and Shinny: Layers Of My Life. Her painting has lots of texture she used buttons puzzle peaces and beads and pained over them with black sand. On the right bottom corner is a purple hand print. She also added a little sparkle.

Artist: Myanelle O’Garro-Young. Title: Puzzle pieces. She designed her painting as 13 puzzle pieces put together. Each puzzle piece says something to her. There is one missing piece in the middle and that one is to save in the future and fill it in. This painting is inspiring.

Artist: Ebony Joy Chandler Title: Layers Of My Life. On this painting it has her favorite colors, the idea of mystery, and more. She has loves art and music from the time when she was very young. Art helps her get out her emotions.

Artist: Gianni Rosa, Title: Gianni’s Thoughts. On her painting is a picture of one half of her face. She has a painting in the background witch is the Cape Verdean flag and a Puerto Rican flag. This picture shows the emotions that are inside her head.

These were the entire 6th grade step into art paintings.

These paintings were hung up in Harvard University between January 3-30, 2012 at the Fisher Family Commons Gallery in the Center for Government and International Studies at Harvard University.

Fun Games

By Camille Taylor

This is what games my classmates like:

Jadyn likes to play Sims because it’s fun.

Rianna likes to play Call of Duty Black Ops because there are zombies.

Amauna likes to play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 because it is violent and you can go online.

Anicia likes to play Call of Duty because it’s fun and enjoyable.

Kamille likes to play Mario Bros. because it’s a fun game.

Aniah likes to play The Great House Escape because no one can find her.

Hunessa likes to play Mario Cart because it’s fun and it practically teaches her how to drive.

Nicole likes to play Toon Town because she met some of her friends there.

Miriam likes to play Assasin’s Creed because it has really cool graphics and the story is really cool.

Chris-ann likes to play Just dance 3 because she gets to dance and have fun.

Ms.Bartels likes to play Banana Grams, Words with friends, and Scrabble because she likes to play with words.

Ms.Sitron likes to play Banana Grams, Scrabble, and Cranium because she likes using words.

School Ranter

By Genesis Pimentel

I’m here to talk about the Dominican Republic. I know you girls may think why I’m talking about it. Well this is why: The Dominican Republic has been having continuous earthquakes. And of course, when the first earthquake hit, people liked it, they were actually having fun, yes, they’re weird. But this is serious; these continuous earthquakes are happening because D.R isn’t made on firm land, it’s supported by rocks or something. And each time one falls off an earthquake happens. This isn’t something we can stop and because this is so serious people are sending their kids to school with whistle. If the last of the rocks or whatever falls the Dominican Republic will fall to the ocean and it’ll be like the lost city of Atlantis. I just hope that that’s not the case.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Thursday, January 19 2012 was the opening of the new wing of the museum. Mayor Menino was there and he gave a great speech and some of the girls in my class got to shake his hand. The museum is a great deal to my school and the city of Boston because it is a beautiful work of art created by a beautiful woman and it deserves to be celebrated. My school Mother Caroline Academy has a partnership with the museum where my class the fifth grade goes to the museum and creates beautiful works of art. We go to the museum once a month on Fridays. The museum is at 280, the Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. Also the new entrance is on Evans Way.
By: Anicia


My experience at the Gardner museum was spectacular. The art was fantastic and I was amazed. The food was delicious. The art was also inspiring and the birds were beautiful. We got to see pictures of Isabella and her husband. We also got to see the fire places and some of her writings. At the end when we were all in the frigid cold we saw birds j walking and it was funny.
By: Chris- Ann




My experience at The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was nice. I was offered foods and drinks. I got to meet new people. I saw the mayor and didn’t get to shake his hand sadly. The part that I liked the most was the food and the art project that we were able to do using coffee. The point of the art project was to place drops of coffee on a piece of paper then move it around until I saw an image. I didn’t really like the trip all that much because we didn’t really do anything fun. At least I got to go but, than that It was pretty good to go and observe all the artwork and furniture that was in the building that Isabella and her workers had built.
By:Kamille


What I saw was beautiful. When I saw those pictures I realized what art is. If you want to be an artist you must see that museum. That was one of the BEST museums I’ve ever seen in my life. I was amazed about the way she organized it. So if I ever become an artist I may just go there, and draw what I see. I love that museum and, they serve mini pancakes, sugary donuts, and an egg. I bet when we go there again I would love to draw pictures about what I see. Also next time maybe you can come to see the wonderland of art.
By: Amauna


My class and I went to the opening of the new building at the Isabella Gardner Museum. Mayor Menino was there and many different news stations (like Fox 25 news, 7 News etc.) were also there and some of the artists that have their art work in the museum was there. It was beautiful and new it smelled fresh, there was a living room/ library and there were two adorable birds. We also went to the old part of the museum it was ancient and beautiful but you couldn’t touch anything because they were all old and might break. Isabella also left some pages out of her journal or things like pictures of her or other people she might’ve known. There were lots of hidden pictures behind curtains (I thought it was pretty cool). I really enjoy the Isabella Gardner Museum and I wish I could go back there again.
By:Hunessa

Black History Month

By Amauna Christmas

Black history month is when the month February comes, and we celebrate the important people. This has existed since 1926 annually. It is in February, because things that were important mostly happened in February. Our fellow African Americans are represented in this month February, and we celebrate that for them. Also the remembrance of our black people who are important to us this moment, this day, and this month. Our nation would not have been the same without our people that changed it. They took their time to change something that had to be changed. Like MLK he had changed the world, he made us all equal. He proved to everyone that we are all equal. Many people had made history this month, we haven’t realized that. Without the change that people made, it would’ve been like the past. Soon enough we will realize, and then thank them. We’ll make the relationship of black history month for everyone, we can spread the word. Words are so powerful, our fellow African Americans proved that. That’s how they got that way, the successful way. And next thing you know, you’ll be doing the same thing, as they were doing.

School Ranter

By Genesis Pimentel

Everyone knows the school science fair is coming up on March 21st, 2012! That’s about six weeks away, do the math. Anyway, all grades are working hard to do their best on their project. In the 5th grade class, each person, or pair, is doing a wide variety of projects from a project about the sun exploding in 2015 to a psychological one about color and light affect human behavior. The sixth grade, from what I’ve heard, is doing projects about natural disasters. And Ms. Perrault, the science teacher says they are all over making volcanoes, one particular student, Janea, is making a tsunami, which is pretty exciting. I’ve heard that the seventh grade is doing biology but I’m not so sure. I do know that the 8th grade is doing chemistry, and she told us a little secret that got us excited and motivated for the science fair. Can’t wait to see you guys there!

Students' Favorite Animals

By Chrisann Walker

Jadyn’s favorite animal is a puppy because they are so cute.

Rianna’s favorite animal is a Golden Retriever because she likes dogs.

Anicia’s favorite animal is a Yorkie because they are adorable and cute.

Kami’s favorite animal is a Blue Macaw because they are pretty and she can draw them

Aniah’s favorite animal is a

Laura’s favorite animal is a puma because they are pretty and fast.

Hunessa’s favorite animal is a puppy because they are like babies which are cute.

Nicole’s favorite animal is a dog because they are fluffy.

Genesis’ favorite animal is a wolf because they just are.

Miriam’s favorite animal is a chinchilla because they are cute and fluffy.

Camille’s favorite animal is a tiger because they are cute to her.

Christine’s favorite animal is a penguin because they are cool and cute. Also because they are one of the only birds that can’t fly.

My favorite animal is a Yorkie puppy because they are adorable, kind and not rough.

Teacher Fashion

By Chrisann Walker

There are many teachers here at MCA but here are some ways that some of the teachers dress. There are twelve teachers and two co-principals and none of them dress alike. they all dress in their individual ways!!!!!!!

Miss Z likes to wear skirts and sometimes she wears pants. She likes wearing dark color or neutral colors. Miss Z also likes wearing flats, sweaters, and tights. Recently she has been wearing long sleeve shirts that her mom knitted.

Miss Sitron likes wearing khakis and sleeveless shirts, and also dress pants and a sweater. She also wears her hair curly or strait.

Miss Bartels likes wearing skirts and dresses with tights that are bright colored or have interesting patterns. Also in general she likes wearing colorful unusual clothing and jewelry. Her favorite shoes are her cowboy boots. As the students at MCA know she likes wearing CRAZY EARINGS!!!!!!

Miss Edelman likes wearing short sleeve shirts, cardigan sweaters, flat shoes, and dress pants. Sometimes she wears her hair up or down.

Miss P likes wearing jeans on Fridays, comfy short sleeve shirts with a sweater and boots in the winter. She wears her glasses on top of her head most of the time.

Miss McGrath likes to wear dress shirts and skirts with flats. She has a pair of pretty HOT PINK high heel shoes.

Miss Brown likes wearing slacks, knit tops, blouses, with scarfs. She usually wears pumps with a little heel and solid colors. She said that solid colors make it easier for her to pick out clothes to wear. Miss Brown does not usually wear sweaters but prefers wearing vests. Her jewelry is a watch, earrings, necklaces, and a bracelet that she made herself.

Ms. Soules likes wearing skirts and fun tights. She likes wearing purple but usually wears black or gray. She never wears contacts and always wears glasses. Ms. Soules wears sweaters a lot and usually wears her white pearl earring. She is more casually dressed when she is not teaching. Lastly she wears flat shoes inside and out of school.

Ms.Taylor likes wearing dress pants, flat shoes, never wars contacts. Her only jewelry that she wears to school is earrings. So basically her general clothing is comfortable.

Sister Katherine likes wearing her Franciscan Cross and her glasses.