Spring Breakers

What did you do during spring break? We asked some of the KES/KMS staff what they did during spring break. Mr. Kamesh ate and slept all spring break. Mrs. Clover went to Texas. The staff must like to garden because Mr. Garrison and Mr. McLain both gardened during their spring break. Mr. Wilmott and Mr. Walters both went with the high school baseball team up to Arizona.  “It was wonderful!” said Miss. Sternecker while telling us about her adventures on the Nintendo. Both Ms. Pickering and Mrs. Milford did some spring cleaning over the spring break. Mrs.Wooten attended her brother's wedding.  That’s what they did this spring break.  Wonder what will they do this summer break? 

By Brooke Raymond, Kate Reid, Danica Kostner, and Abby Fairchild

Cocoa Frog

The cocoa frog is a newly discovered species. The irises are a very chocolate color. It’s the same with the body. Their webbed feet are a dark chocolate color. They were discovered along with 60 other species in South America. They are a very pretty animal. They look relatively small. If you like frogs, this would make an awesome pet. However, they would probably be pretty expensive.

By Storm Phillips

Random Factoid

How to identify a fake: The second hand on an authentic Rolex watch doesn't tick, it moves smoothly.

By Danica Kostner, Brooke Raymond, Kate Reid, and Abby Fairchild

Favorite Scary Movies

What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?

You know that feeling you get when you watch a scary movie? The feeling that someone is watching you? Well, many people love watching scary movies, so we wanted to know what some scary movies our friends like to watch. Kingman Middle School students were asked about this and this is what they said.

Madison Miller: Scream2

Xavier Arens: Hills Have Eyes

Mrs. Milford: Alien (the old one)

Thomas Heptner & Tory Pettit: Scary Movie 5

Seth Henning: Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Ashley Symder: Scary Movie

Scary movies are a fun way to hang out with friends, or just something for the end of the day. There are six total Scream movies already made. The film makers are working on creating number seven.

Our favorite scary movie is the Conjuring. 

By Britney Brooner and Amie Fisher 

Favorite Word

Everyone has a favorite word. Students and faculty at Kingman Elementary and Middle School were asked to select their favorite word.  Mrs. Milford likes the word onomatopoeia, which is a form of poetry. Jaden Capps’ word is mustache. Mustache is the hair that grows under your nose. Mythuis Yeadon’s word is mangina, which is the place between your thumb and pointer finger.  Mrs. Knoblauch finds the word schneikes hilarious, but it’s not a real word. Natasha McClure said the word confuzzled is to be confused about something. Tory Pettit says the word flabbergasted is the funniest word ever, which means to overcome with surprise. These are pretty funny words, but can you think of a funnier one? If so, e-mail Britney Brooner at broonerbri@usd331.org.

By Amie Fisher and Britney Brooner

It's That Time of Year - Track!!

Track and field season is on its way! The Kingman Middle School coaches were asked if they were excited for the upcoming track and field season. Mr. Walters said that he is excited.  Mr. Walters is mostly excited to see the improvement that kids make form the beginning of the season to the end. Mr. Bangert is also very excited for the upcoming season.  He is mostly excited to have the chance to piece together a championship track season and to watch the 7^th and 8^th grade teams compete. Mr. Woodward is looking forward to seeing how many students will participate. Ms. Speck said she enjoys being outside and watching the athletes perform.

Track checkout is March 13 and the first track practice is March 24. Also, the first track meet is April 8 at Andale. We hope to see you supporting all our track members.

UPDATE:  There are 46 boys and 33 girls out for track this year!!!

By Danica Kostner, Abby Fairchild, Brooke Raymond and Kate Reid

Word of the Week: Staff Edition

For word of the week this week we decided to do a word that almost every teacher could use in their classes. The word is tittup. Here are their guesses:

Mrs. Dixon- Dancing on the tips of your toes.

Mr. Munz- A bird.

Mr. Kamesh- Something sitting on top of something else.

Mr. Garrison- Sit up

Ms. Kobbe- Line up.

Mr. Bangert- Vegetable.

Mr. McLain- Disrupt.

Mr. Woodward (Jr.)- Tip toe in ballet.

Mrs. Huelskamp-  A play in the sport cricket.

Mrs. Brannan- A race.

Mrs. Molitor-  A trip

Mrs. Pierce- A little kid trying to say “Sit up”.

 

Tittup - To move, especially to walk, in an exaggerated prancing or bouncing way.

By Brooke Raymond, Abby Fairchild, Danica Kostner, and Kate Reid