Vol. 1 Issue 1
“As you should know, we make the Charter school glow!” ~Brought to you by the Student Council and Flash members~ ____________________________________________________________
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin Table of Contents Page 1: Front Cover Page 2: Camp Rock the Musical Article Page 3: Super Cool Pumpkin Carvings, Middle School Talent Show, and Halloween Jokes Page 4: Flash’s Top Tricks and Treats and PCO Update Page 5: Halloween Quiz Page 6: The Art Page Page 7: Sports Article and Ms. Lynch Interview Page 8: Letter from the Editor and Student Council Update 1
Camp Rock the Musical! By Haley Dion 8H This year’s musical is “Camp Rock!” Camp Rock, the Musical is a combination of the music and scenes from the Disney movies “Camp Rock” and “Camp Rock the Final Jam”. The musical is going to be performed on February 6th and 7th, 2015. Soon, there are going to be auditions for the roles in “Camp Rock”, which will occur on November 10th and 12th from 3:205:30 PM in the school auditorium. The first practice for the musical is going to be held November 13th from 3:205:30 PM. There will be roughly 30 students involved in the cast this year, including about 15 leads and supporting leads. The show is going to have tons of exciting dance numbers, and cool, unique scenes. The Fine and Performing Arts Staff is producing the show and they have great plans for the upcoming performances. The Flash sat down and asked Mr. Benjamin, the director, some questions: Q “How did you chose the musical Camp Rock?” A “My grandson and I were watching Camp Rock 1 and 2 and really enjoyed them and he said to me "Can you do that as your musical?" I researched it and found it was available to perform. The fine arts staff then voted to do it!” Q “What are the songs you are most excited to see performed on stage?” A "Camp Rock", "Last Summer", and “Fire”. Q “How big are you expecting the cast size to be this year?” A “Thirty to thirty five members.” Q “What is your biggest fear going into the musical?” A “My biggest fear is getting the whole show ready in just nine weeks!” Q “Who are the other staff members helping you with the musical this year?” A “The entire Fine and Performing Arts Staff is going to be involved.” The musical is going to be very exciting and fun for the 6th through 8th graders to take part in, and for the BFCCPS families to watch! Stay tuned!
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Three Super Cool Pumpkin Carvings By Grace Viveiros 6W
Are you creative? Do you like to draw and/or carve things? Then these design ideas are for you! These are three awesome pumpkin carvings that maybe you’d like to try. Notice that there are a bunch of cool animals cats, bats, and spiders with spider webs. If you enjoy pumpkin carving and want to try more, then grab pumpkin and start creating!
Middle School Talent Show By Grace Viveiros 6W On October 17th, eighth graders Rachel Hansen and Avery Knous hosted a talent to fundraise their Capstone projects. Rachel’s half of the money raised went towards new art supplies for our school. Avery’s half of the money raised was donated money and buying toys for the Milford Regional Medical Center. The talent seen that night was amazing! Examples of some of the acts featured in the Middle School Talent Show were singing, dancing, and even playing instruments. Each student had a unique act and everyone did a great job! Thank you to everyone who participated in this great event it was a success! Congratulations to the winner of the talent show,Emma Leonard. singing “Count on Me,” by Bruno Mars. Keep up the talent, everyone!
Halloween Jokes! By Mahita Mudundi and Samiha Rao 8C Q: What food would you find on a haunted beach? A: A sandwitch Q: What treat do eye doctors give out on Halloween? A: Candy corneas Q: What do mummies like listening to? A: Wrap Music Q: What is a ghost’s favorite dessert? A: Booberry pie
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Flash’s Top Tricks and Treats! By Anna Noon 8H
Tricks: 1. Mummy Attack Dress up like a Mummy, then make scary noises in the hallway of your house. When your family notices you, chase them, then reveal yourself. 2. Rude Awakening Some people use alarm clocks to help them wake up at the right time. If one of your family members does this, change it to an earlier time.
Treats: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Three Musketeers Reese’s Starbursts KitKats Skittles
The PCO Update By Haley Dion 8H Did you know that BFCCPS is not just made up of the Head of School, staff, and teachers? It is also supported by a group of parents called the PCO. Now, you may be reading this and wondering, what is the PCO? PCO stands for Parent Community Organization. The PCO is a nonprofit organization formed by parent volunteers who want to enrich BFCCPS students’ educational experiences. For instance, did you know that all the arts enrichment assemblies are organized and funded by the PCO?: The PCO does amazing things, yet not every student at BFCCPS knows about it or what the organization does. Banking, book fairs, teacher appreciation week, box tops, and the Family Social, are just a few programs that run smoothly due to the PCO’s dedication and hard work. Within the PCO, there are many different leadership roles, including the President, VP, and Member at Large. The current Executive Board consists of Christine Santos as President, Joanne Fu as Vice president, Deb Leonard as Treasurer, Joanne Basile as Secretary, and Laura Markarian, Stephanie McGovern, and Leah Mercurio as the Members at Large. So far, this year the PCO has organized three great activities, the Back to School Picnic, the Family Ice Cream Social, and the Fall Fundraiser. The Back to School Picnic was a great way for new students and returning students to get together, meet teachers, and pick up the annual yearbook. The Family Ice Cream Social was just as exciting! On September 19th, many students and parents attended the social and enjoyed a delicious ice cream treat, donated by TC Scoops. Along with the awesome family gatherings, the PCO was also behind the fantastic Fall Fundraiser. All the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to all the upcoming arts enrichment assemblies, planned for 2014 and 2015. The PCO does an excellent job fostering a sense of community among all the families and staff at BFCCPS! Thank you PCO!
Halloween Quiz! By Haley Dion 8H
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1. Before pumpkins, the Irish used what to carve the Jack o' lanterns out of? a. Potatoes b. Turnips c. Rutabagas d. All of the above 2. What is the phobia of Halloween called? a. Samhainophobia b. Hallophopbia c. Triskaphobia d. Hellenologophobia 3. What do guests at a Halloween party bob for? a. Skulls b. Oranges c. Apples d. Pumpkins 4. What country celebrates Halloween by eating sweet skulls? a. Mexico b. Italy c. Scotland d. Australia 5. What is a group of witches called? a. Convoy b. Conven c. Cauldron d. None of the above 6. What was Dr. Frankenstein's first name? a. Victor b. Francois c. Boris d. Fred 7. All Pumpkins come in the same color? a. True b. False 8. Casper is the friendly what? a. Werewolf b. Pumpkin c. Witch d. Ghost 9. The top Halloween candy is... a. M&Ms b. Three Musketeers
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Welcome to the Art Page!
By: Sophie Kripp 8H My buddy classroom, Mrs.Tagan’s class, had been working very hard on these drawings for you. They recently went on a trip to Tangerine Farm and they came back with these fall inspired drawings!
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The Sports Page By Mr. Callahan
BFCCPS Athletic Department Sports Update The fall sports activity of floor hockey has just wrapped up. It was another successful sports season here at BFCCPS. The floor hockey team had a great representation of students from fourth to eighth graders. We started with both boys and girls playing. Many thanks to Coach Velky for his hockey expertise. It was fun watching the students try to score in our weekly shootouts against goalie Velky. The team and chaperones enjoyed a fun night at the Worcester Sharks game for our end of the season celebration! Thank you to all of the parents who not only drove, but supported this program! The 10th annual basketball season will get underway Wednesday December 3rd. Our practices will take place at Mass Premier Courts in Foxboro from 45pm. All students from grades 48 can take part in this fun, informative, and instructional intramural activity. For more information please see Coach Callahan in Room 13 or by email ecallahan@bfccps.org.
Ms. Lynch Interview! By Thomas Broyles and Jonathan Ewanchuck 5th Grade
Student Council: “What is your favorite sport and team?” Ms. Lynch: “My favorite sport is baseball and my favorite baseball team is the Yankees.” Student Council: “What is your favorite soccer team?” Ms. Lynch: “My favorite soccer team is Italy” Student Council: “Where were you born?” Ms. Lynch: “I was born in Providence, Rhode Island.” Student Council: “Which college did you go to?” Ms. Lynch: “I went to Rhode Island University for my Bachelor’s Degree and I got my Master’s Degree in Arizona.” Student Council: “What is your favorite subject to teach?” Ms. Lynch: “My favorite subject to teach is Math.” Student Council: “What is your favorite vacation spot that you haven’t been to and where you want to go to?” Ms. Lynch: “My favorite vacation spot that I haven’t been to and I want to go to is the Fiji Islands.” Student Council: “What is your favorite book?” Ms. Lynch: “My favorite book is The Book Thief.” Student Council: “How tall are you?” Ms. Lynch: I am 6’4”. Ms. Lynch Trivia: Is Ms. Lynch good at Basketball? (Answer: No)
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Letter from the Editor By Grace Viveiros 6W Hi Everyone! Do you have feedback for the Flash? If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, keep your eye out for a survey from the members of The Flash and have your great ideas ready! Thank you all for helping our school to be the best it can be! Thanks, The Flash!
Student Council Update By Haley Dion, Samiha Rao, Sophie Kripp, and Mahita Mudundi Get to know your Student Council members! Look for the members this weekend, dressed up as: Mia Magliari, 5th Grade Rep Zombie Ninja Thomas Broyles, 5th Grade Rep Clown Maggie Drewry, 5th Grade Rep Werewolf Jonathan Ewanchuck 5th Grade Rep Rubix Cube Justin Winiker, 6th Grade Rep Scream Vibha Kamath, 6th Grade Rep Hippie Aaroh Jugulum, 6th Grade Rep Slenderman Mythili Batchu, 6th Grade Rep Rockstar Elizabeth Clark, 7th Grade Rep Happy from The Seven Dwarfs Lauren Jackson, 7th Grade Rep Nerd Bridget Jackson, 7th Grade Rep Cat Matt Jumes, 7th Grade Rep Nacho Libre Sophie Kripp, 8th Grade Rep Captain America from Marvel Mahita Mudundi, 8th Grade Rep Batman from DC Kaitlin Broyles, 8th Grade Rep Wonder Woman from Marvel Samiha Rao, 8th Grade Rep Iron Man from The Avengers Haley Dion, Head of School Rep Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs Rachel Connelly, Secretary Greaser from The Outsiders Ryan Welch, Rep @ Large Morphsuit man Dandi McDonald, Rep @ Large Pink Lady Anna Noon, Vice President Superman from DC Aidan Clark, Vice President Invisible Saketh Saripalli, President Mark Zuckerberg Mr. Callahan, Advisor Couch Potato Mr. Velky, Advisor Super Habs Fan Stay tuned for the Student Council Social! Remember on November 21st there is a Harvest Fest! It is from 5:00 PM8:00 PM for grades 58. There is no selling tickets at the door so make sure to bring in 3$ or 2$ with a canned good! We will be selling tickets the week before the social. We hope to see you there! 9