Orchards Tribune
Mrs. Gomez Wins Huge Award
5th Grade
Grows
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Lucky Ducky Tour
Hailey Ortiz, 4th grade
Wyatt Thomas, 4th grade Orchards
Do you know what the school board is? Well if not, the School Board is a local governing body of the school district or the charter of the school. So, if you did not know, the school board came a couple months ago, and they pulled a few strings to get the school newspaper team a tour of the Lewiston Tribune on March 7! What a bunch of lucky ducks!
The Lewiston Tribune was established in 1892 by two men whose names were Eugene and Albert Alford. The tribune is 131 years old. When it began, it was a four page newspaper and only had two issues a week. They couldn’t afford daily newspapers until 1892. It is said if you touch the nose of the Sphinx you will have good luck for the rest of the day. The owner of the Lewiston Tribune is Nathan Alford.
The Tour
During our tour we had an opportunity to see how you get your newspaper each day. Some things we were able to see were the press, the ink storage, the wall of photos, and the museum of newspaper printers.
The museum of the presses
The museum of the presses is all the presses throughout the tribune. One of the presses was so hot that the writers were able to cook their sandwiches on it!
The press
The press takes about 20 minutes to get up and running, but after that it’s on a roll. Printing 50 newspapers in 5 seconds as you can see in the pictures, and I got to go on top of the press because my aunt works at the tribune so I got the trip of a lifetime. The speeds are up to about 70-100 mph ( miles per hour.)
The wall of photos
The wall of photos is a history wall made of all the years of full page photos taken.
Tribune
Mrs. Gomez is the Best!
National Principal’s Day!
Isabelle Feucht, 4th grade Orchards TribuneDo you know what holiday takes place on May 1st? Well, it’s Principal’s Day! Most of you know that Mrs. Gomez is our school principal. Here are what some people said about our amazing principal, Mrs. Gomez.
What is the best thing about Mrs. Gomez?
Jurnee Jones-”She is really nice and funny.”
Zoey Falk- ”She gives you hugs whenever you want them.”
Mr. Shriver- ”She is really good at hiding Easter Eggs.”
Mrs. Bozzuto- ”Mrs. Gomez handles every situation with love. She is also a Planning Patty, and an Organized Olga.”
Kinsley Shell-”She is kind, and gives me a hug every day.”
Mrs. Stefanchik-”Her laugh.”
Mrs. Amanda-”I really appreciate that she is extremely supportive and always on my team, and that she cares very deeply for all the students and teachers at our school.”
Mr. Harper-”Mrs. Gomez and I have a spirit animal connection.”
Mrs. Haag-”She is an awesome leader.”
Mr. Armitage-”She has high expectations and cares for all staff and students.”
Mrs. Cornell-”She always helps us with whatever we need.”
In conclusion, you could obviously tell that Mrs. Gomez is the best principal ever! In my article you saw some amazing and of course some hilarious opinions on Mrs. Gomez.
Picture courtesy of Isabelle Feucht
And the Idaho GEM Award Goes to....
Mrs. Gomez!!!!
Here is one of the things that was said about the amazing Mrs. Gomez in one of her nomiation letters. Throughout my life, I never learned to play chess. People that do play, talk about how intellectual and strategic it can be. Some of the best players are able to anticipate their opponents moves in advance. Knowing the value of each chess piece, knowing how to use them, and getting the most out of them during each game. When I think of the game of chess, Principal Jennifer Gomez at Orchards Elementary comes to mind. She is a master at strategically maneuvering all of the pieces that go into a public elementary school. She has the amazing ability to form positive relationships with all stakeholders at Orchards. Her knowledge of teaching and best practices is at the highest level. She has high expectations and expects to win each day. Jennifer Gomez is the best principal (and possibly best chess player) that I know.
The Crazy and Insane Nickelodeon Resort
Brynnlee Blegen and Raegan Kirkpatrick
3rd grade
Have you ever been to the Nickelodeon resort? If you haven’t, we will teach you some stuff about it! You will learn about their hotel, the water park, and fun things you can do there! P.S if you do get the chance to visit the Nickelodeon resort I suggest that you try all of these awesome things!
Photo courtesy of Nickresorts.com
In this paragraph you’ll learn about the Nickelodeon waterpark. They have a six-acre water park. They like to call it the Aqua Nick Park! Now, we’re going to teach you about the activity pool! The activity pool is one of the best parts of the resort, because they have a whole bunch of fun water slides. Also, there are water squirters. Plus, there are a bunch of huge tube slides that are super fun. Lastly, there is an awesome lazy river!
In conclusion, we taught you about the Nickelodeon hotel, the water park/ Aqua Nick, and fun things to do there! Nickelodeon resort is an awesome place! Do you agree? Or did we convince you to maybe go?
Trip Review
Max Hight, 1st grade Orchards Tribune
In this paragraph you will learn about the Nickelodeon resort hotel. The Nickelodeon resort hotel is located on the Caribbean side of Mexico. They also have an outdoor pool and free breakfast! With sausage, bacon, donuts, and more. Also, they have created over the past years 280 hotel rooms! And lastly, they have a SpongeBob SquarePants theme room, Dora the Explorer room, a teenage mutant ninja turtles room, and lastly a paw patrol room.
Now, we are going to tell you about some fun things to do there! One awesome thing you can do is, you can get slimed! Also, you can get in your pjs and have breakfast in your pajamas! And lastly, you can even get pizza with the teenage mutant ninja turtles!
Have you ever been to Wisconsin? It is a great place to go! It takes 3 hours to get there on a plane. Wisconsin is also home for the Green Bay Packers. Wisconsin has a lot of dairy farms, that is why they have great cheese. They also have great fishing! Some of their dangers are tornadoes and blizzards.
Fireflies live there. Great grandparents and aunts and uncles live there.
We are going this summer to see family in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Photo courtesy of Karismahotels.com Photo courtesy of lifefloor.com National Freshwater Fish Museum in Hayward, WI Picture from www.rodesidecom.Travel
Summer is Coming...
Fun Summer Activities
do scavenger hunt around your neighborhood.
Refreshing Foods and Drinks
Isabelle
Feucht, 4th grade Orchards TribuneAre you excited for summer break? Are you wondering what to do over the summer? Well read the article for some amazing ideas about what to do over the summer! My subtopics are: water activities, outside activities, refreshing foods and drinks.
Water Activities
In the summer it’s hot out and what is the best thing to do on a hot summer day… SWIM! Some places you can swim are: Orchards Pool, the Aquatic Center, and the Snake river. I recommend going to the river and swimming, because the water is nice and refreshing on a hot summer day! Now if you don’t want to swim, you can have a water balloon fight, a squirt gun fight, or you can run through sprinklers! Over the summer if you camp, you could go to Hells Gate or Dworshak.
Outside Activities
Do you ever have a hard time deciding what to do outside? Well you can go to the track at Sacajawea and ride a bike or scooter, you can go to your backyard or your local park and play in your yard. Some fun yard games could be; hop scotch, tag, hide and seek, corn hole, kick the can, four square, red rover, and capture the flag. Some things you can do with your family include; plant a garden, fly a kite, make a sand castle, make an obstacle course, and
Now let’s talk about some nice, refreshing foods, and drinks to have over summer break. Some foods include; watermelon, apples, bananas, hotdogs, hamburgers, steak, popcorn, s’mores, kabob, pineapple, corn, and pie, according to eat this.com. Some drinks include; lemonade, juice, water, kool aid, and milk. These foods and drinks should keep you hydrated over the summer. I do recommend having some barbecues.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can probably tell that after reading this amazing article that your summer will be the BEST summer you ever had. I hope my article helps you think of some fun things to do over your summer break. For more information go to EatThis.com. You can read through newspapers and magazines on fun summer activities.
Honey Bees
Paetyn Rowell 2 grade Orchards tribune
Buzz! Buzz! Yep, you guessed it! It’s a bee, a honey bee to be exact. Bees make a buzzing noise because of their wings.
When you spot a bee, don’t be alarmed; they play an important role like pollinating the flowers. It’s that time of year when all the bees come and do their busy
work. Honey bees are insects that pollinate flowers and help the cycle of life with germination of plants. They pollinate ⅓ of our food. Some items include apples, almonds, broccoli, strawberries, cucumbers, and cotton. Without them our food supply would dwindle.
Ouch! That honey bee stung me. It hurts. They don’t just sting you to be mean, but it’s their way of defending themselves. What they don’t know is when they choose you as their victim, they soon die. Which is one less bee that we need. So don’t try to make them mad. Bees are also important because they make honey.
I like bees and think they are cute. A honey bee worker makes 1/12 of a teaspoon in her lifetime. It is said that a honey bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by men and women.
Michelle’s Favorite Candy Recommendations #2
Michelle Parris, 4th grade
Orchards Tribune
Have you ever heard of a candy critic? I am one and I eat candy a lot! I share with people my favorite candies! Does this sound like a fun job? Well it is and it is tasty.
them for a good price. In my opinion the red ones are the best flavor.
Laffy Taffy
Have you ever wondered what the best candy in the world is? Laffy Taffy is not the best but it is the closest. (Remember, we all have our own opinions.) Laffy Taffy is another one of my favorites because when you open the wrapper, the scent comes to your nose and is so deliciously strong and I love strong sweet scents. Also, why I think you should try this candy is because it is chewy and sometimes soft. I think this candy would be the best candy to make anything out of anything.
I hope you enjoyed the second edition of Michelle’s favorite candy recommendations. Remember to always stay sweet! So if you like chewy and soft things, sour stuff, and good prices, go try these candies because you might just like them. If you would like to hear more people’s recommendations on candy go to www. Candymyopinon.org
cle I will be talking about Dairy Queen’s environment, the taste of the food and the service. If you want to hear my opinion read more.
Environment Photo courtesy Hailey Ortiz.The environment in Dairy Queen is nice, but one thing I would like to change is where the bathrooms are. The bathrooms are in a corner with a turn. One thing I like about the bathrooms is they are big. One thing I love about Dairy Queen is their seating. The seating is very big and it has a big corner with soft seating. I give the environment a 3 out of 5.
The Food
Slime Licker
Do you like slime licker or have you ever heard of them? If you haven’t, they are a bottle that has juice at the bottom and has a ball at the top where the juice is on it and it spins. But, warning. It is sour! There are so many flavors and kinds of slime lickers, such as cherry, blue raspberry, and raspberry. Also you can put other drinks in the slime licker after you finish the juice, because it is a candy that has a lid.
Twizzlers
Twizzlers are another of my favorites because they have so many beautiful colors and so many flavors. Also, they have a good chewy taste. They give you a lot of
I Scream You Scream We All Scream for Ice Cream
Hailey Ortiz, 4th grade Orchards Tribune
Introduction
Do you like ice cream, fries, or a nice place to eat? Well, if so, I recommend Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen is so delicious and it is actually a really nice and quiet place to eat. Dairy Queen makes almost everything. They sell ice cream cakes, ice cream, burgers, fries, ice cream, sundaes, blizzards, and so much more. In this arti-
The only reason I come to Dairy Queen is because of the food, the food is the BEST part. In my opinion, ice cream is the best. My favorite ice cream is the Chocolate Brownie Extreme. I love it because it is so chocolaty and it has brownie and chocolate bits in it. One thing I love about the food is it is alway how you want it. If you want more brownies all you have to do is ask! I give the food a 5 out of 5 .
The Service
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-continued from page 6) restaurant has. Dairy Queen is so fast it’s it’s like a flash. Dairy Queen is very fast and kind. If you say thank you they will say your welcome. Did you know that if your blizzard dumps on the floor when they tip it upside down they will give you a new one for free. I give the service a 4 out of 5.
Conclusion
In conclusion, now that I told you my opinion about Dairy Queen’s, environment, the food, and the service. Is your opinion different? Well if it is I would love to hear your opinion. You can give me a note or see me at recess. I rate Dairy Queen 8 unicorns out of 10 unicorns. By reading my article did it change your opinion?
The AMAZING Moscow and Pullman Farmers Market
November and ends in April. The time of when it starts is 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm.
Isn’t the farmer’s market AMAZING? Well if you want to go, then don’t pack food or drinks because those farmer’s markets have everything you’ll need. As a reminder the Pullman farmers market goes every third Saturday of November and ends in April. But, Moscow’s farmers market starts in May and ends in October.
Have you ever been to the Lewiston or Moscow farmer’s market? They are AMAZING!! Down below I will be talking about the Lewiston and Moscow farmer’s markets!
First, Moscow’s farmer’s market is open from May through October, so if you want to go to the AWESOME Moscow farmer’s market then come and get some AMAZING foods like crepes, giant pretzels, honey, squash, and lots of fruit and vegetables like peppers. When you go, they always have a program called Little Red Wagon Day so if you want to join the club then bring a little red wagon, and stroll around you can. They also have pictures, paintings and even magnets!
The Pullman farmer’s market is also amazing! If you want to become a vendor or performer then go to www.pullman farmers market.com. The Farmers market for winter goes every third Saturday of
Photo Courtesy Hailey Ortiz Pic of Chaco brownie extreme Charlotte Seubert, 2nd grade Orchards TribuneSchool News
The River Wide Known Steelhead
Averie Hendren, 5th Grade Orchards Tribune
You have probably noticed that the steelhead have arrived in the fish tank by the office, but many of you probably don’t know a lot about them. Well if you don’t, you are in the right place. In this article I will be teaching you about the life cycle, habitat, and diet of a steelhead. All of these are really important factors in a steelhead’s life, and I guarantee that after you read this, you will be an expert on steelhead. Enjoy!
Have you ever seen a steelhead egg? Well if you know one thing about fish, it is that they don’t stay in their egg forever. When the steelhead is in its egg, eventually you will be able to see two little black dots, now you might be wondering, “ What are those black dots?” They are actually the baby steelhead’s eyes. After a while the baby steelhead will break through the egg so then it will look like a really small fish with an
egg sac which is called a fry. Then eventually the egg sac will get smaller and smaller until it is gone. By then, the fish will start to pop up to the surface looking for food. Once the steelhead are old enough, the 5th graders get to release them into the Snake River so that they can find their way to the ocean, and after a few years, they will migrate or come back to the Snake River to spawn more eggs. Another important factor in a steelhead’s life is having the right habitat. Having a good habitat for a steelhead means making
the water to keep it clean. As you can tell, making sure that the steelhead has a healthy habitat requires a lot of different needs. In order to make sure that the steelhead grow big and strong, they not only just need a healthy habitat, they also need food! Wild steelheads eat mollusks, crustaceans, fish eggs, minnows, and other small fishes. But, hatchery steelheads can’t find all of the food that wild steelheads eat. Therefore, when they’re in the sac fry stage transitioning to the button fry stage, they eat tiny animals in the water called zooplankton. When the steelhead gets bigger, insects, small fish, and fish eggs are also on the menu.
sure that the water is the right temperature, or that there is enough space for all of the steelhead to have room to swim around and get larger and stronger. Also, you have to make sure that there is a filter in the water so that when the steelhead produces waste in the water the filter takes out the waste in
In conclusion, you have learned about a steelhead’s life cycle, a steelhead’s habitat, and a steelhead’s diet. I hope you have enjoyed taking the time to learn more about steelhead trout! Now that you know more about the steelhead the next time that you walk past the tank you will know everything that you need to know about steelhead! I told you that you would be an expert!
School News
5th Graders vs. Teachers Kickball Game!
Azzlyn
McComas, 5th Grade Jarrett Rowden, 3rd Grade Orchards TribuneIntroduction
In this article we will teach you about the kickball game that happens once a year. Did you know that at the end of the year there is an intense kickball game?
5TH GRADE VS. TEACHERS? Kickball is a really fun game for our teachers and for the 5th grade students to play.
Why Only 5th Grade Plays
If you’re wondering why you don’t get to play in the kickball game it’s because 5th grade is going to middle school and the teachers want to make the 5th graders feel special. Since it is the 5th graders last year in elementary school and our Orchards family will miss them. That is why only 5th graders play, don’t worry you’ll get to play someday soon!
How To Play
If you don’t know how to play kickball, we will teach you! If the teachers are outfield first, they will roll the ball to you and you will kick it as hard as you can. The teachers will then try to get the ball and throw it at you to get you out! If you touch all 3 bases then touch the base you kicked from, you get home and that’s a run! Or you might be outfield. If you’re outfield, try to catch the ball, or if you’re a pitcher, you need to roll the ball to the teacher who is kicking. Make sure you don’t throw bad, they might call it a ball!
Tips For Kickball
To 5th grade (or anyone who is interested in kickball): here are some tips to win! Tip one: Mr. Armitage and Mr. Shriver can catch the ball really well, so I recommend kicking the ball on the ground so they can’t catch it. Tip two: you may think they aren’t that fast so they can’t get you out. Well some of the teachers are as fast as a cheetah so run quickly to your next base so they can’t get you out!
Where You Sit
In this paragraph we’ll teach you about what you do. If you’re not in 5th grade, you will get to sit on the grass and eat ice cream (Mrs. Knudsen usually serves ice cream). When you are sitting you are allowed to cheer/chant for 5th grade or the teachers. You can whisper but not scream to your friends. You won’t be allowed to get up and move around (unless you ask to go to the bathroom, then you could go to the bathroom).
Conclusion
In summary, we taught you about why you don’t get to play kickball (if you’re not 5th grade). I also hope you know how to play kickball now! We taught you about tips for kickball and how to win, as well what you do if you’re not in 5th grade. All of the 5th graders are encouraged to play as one of their last times interacting with the teachers.
The Spectacular Fourth Grade Powwow Trip
Ashira Mast & Ayla Aaseby, 4th grade Orchards Tribune
Last month, fourth graders in the district took a trip to Lewis-Clark State College
to see a real powwow. In fourth grade you get to learn about Idaho History and the powwow is a Native American tradition. At a powwow you learn about Native Americans dances, music differences, and culture. This powwow trip was our first field trip on our Idaho history learning journey.
Before the students got into the gym to see the powwow, they let all of the students go into teepees! There were many amazing things we saw. There were even Native American drums.
At the powwow we got to see the children, men, and women of the Nez Perce tribe dance together. They dressed in Native clothing. During the powwow they used their vocal cords a lot, it was intense and had shared a really strong message. The music and dancing was very creative and amusing. The men would wear feathers. They picked people from the crowd to dance with. At the end, they told the crowd that everyone could come up and dance in a circle who wanted to. Do you know why they call it the powwow? Well, it is because of an opportunity to strengthen community bonds and to catch up with those who had become part of another tribe. So this was our Spectacular Fourth Grade Field trip.
May Days
Bro and Sis Day!
Genesis Funke, 3rd grade Orchards Tribunethey know she was just doing her job to help take care of them. She also told me how lucky she is to have them and how she gets to love their kids too.
Remember the word “cherish” from the first paragraph? According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary it means “verb: protect and care for (someone) lovingly.” Remember to spend time with your siblings and have lots of fun. We are very lucky to have our brothers and or sisters, even if they drive us nuts sometimes. I hope you have a fun siblings day!
May the 4th
Have you ever been mean or done something hurtful to your brother or sister? Or maybe ignored them on purpose? Did you know that May 2nd is National Brothers’ and Sisters’ Day? It is a day to remind us to cherish our brothers and sisters.
According to nationaltoday.com the holiday was “created after an unknown woman lost her brother and realized how she never let him know how much he meant to her.” It is a day about spending quality time with our brothers or sisters and appreciating our bond with each other.
I decided to ask one of my Aunts about her memories when she was little with her siblings. She told me how they would have fun playing together using their imaginations and doing chores with each other. She also talked about how they would fight or sometimes call her bossy, because she was the oldest sister. Little did
Fisher Weatherly, 3rd grade Orchards Tribune
Do you know what May the 4th means? It’s based off of a pun, as it sounds like May the force be with you from Star Wars. I will tell you a few fun facts and things to do on the day.
May the fourth be with you is what they say in Star Wars, like when someone says “may the force be with you,” to wish someone well. So you might just be thinking “Oh it’s just a joke,” but it’s actually an iconic day for some. People all over the world celebrate Star Wars Day.
Star Wars is originally a series of Sci-Fi movies that started in the 70’s. There are 9 movies altogether. The movies came out in a weird order. It started with episodes 4, 5, and 6, then years later episodes 1, 2, and 3. Then finally, 7, 8, and 9. The movies are very popular all over the world.
There are a lot of things you can
do on Star Wars day. The first thing you can do is watch some or all of the movies and tv shows. The second thing you can do is play some of the Star Wars games available, my favorite is the Lego Star Wars game on the Nintendo Switch. Another thing you could do is read some of the Star Wars comics and books. Some people even like to dress up as their favorite character.
In the end, May the 4th is a day for celebrating all things Star Wars. You can dress up, you can read, you can watch, you can play. Anyway you celebrate, may the force be with you.
Photo credit by Digital Mom Photo of Aaron Wickizer, taken and edited by Jenna WeatherlyMay Days
Mother’s Day Around the World
Zoey Falk 4th gradeOrchards
TribuneDid you know that in different cultures they celebrate Mother’s Day differently than we do here? Well, if you didn’t know that already then you will enjoy this article. I chose 5 different cultures to teach you about. The cultures I chose are Mexico, Egypt, France, India, Russia. Now, let’s hear about some of those Mother’s Day celebrations.
Mexico
Did you know that people in Mexico celebrate similarly to how Americans do. They buy their moms flowers and other cool gifts, but they also have a great celebration they do at school, and they always perform, and they even include something called Mariachi Serenades.
Egypt
Egypt certainly has one of the craziest celebrations I ever heard of. They treat all the mothers like queens and they grant their mothers a special day full of relaxation while other members of the household take over their routine full of chores. In Egypt they even celebrate on a different day than we do here. They celebrate on March 21st.
France
In France, Mother’s Day involves food and flowers and a fun day out and about. They have picnics in the park and go all the way up to a river cruise. That’s so crazy right? With all that it is known to be said, in France Mother’s Day is generally celebrated as a treasured family holiday.
India
India is one of the best countries I’ve heard of because it is very practical and it’s exactly like what we do but, a little bit
more exciting. They do breakfast in bed, make cute cards and flowers, along with traditional gifts. Along with all that information, discounts are offered and there are special tv segments dedicated to all the mothers. Some schools are also known for putting on plays for their mothers.
Russia
In Russia, they actually celebrate on a different day. They actually celebrate on the 26th of November. They get flowers and gifts like how we do here. But in Russia they have a traditional dance that they end up doing every time they do an emotional message showcase. They also like to go out for dinner with family and friends.
I hope you enjoyed my article about how other cultures celebrate Mother’s Day. What was your favorite tradition? Mine was definitely France. Would you ever try to celebrate like this?
Photo courtesy of Lovingly.com
Best Tips in the World for ISAT Testing
you need to prepare.
Tips For Third Grade and Above
If you’re in third, fourth, or fifth grade, middle school, or high school, this is for you! ISAT tests are a really really really REALLY big test! So here are some tips. Tip 1: if you need to choose one answer, then you should make sure you cross off answers that you know are incorrect first; Tip two: if you need to take a break, you can pause and take a breath; last tip: you should always pause and do your work on scratch paper.
Tips For Second Grade and Under
If you still do tests, but not the big ISAT then this part is for you. Me, myself, and I used to not do big tests so let me tell you some tips that might help you. Tip 1: make sure you take time. Tip 2: You should go to the bathroom and get a drink of water before the test starts. Last tip: you should get a whiteboard and marker.
What You Need to Prepare
Last but not least, what you need to prepare. I will name five things you need to prepare. First: whiteboard and marker; second: scratch paper; third: go to the bathroom and get a drink of water before the test starts; fourth: get a good night’s rest and a good breakfast. Last tip: you should take as long as you need, that might be 5 hours, 2 days, or even a week, but you should take as long as you need.
Afton Stadtmiller, 4th grade Orchards Tribune
Do you do the ISAT? The ISAT is the Idaho State Achievement Test and it starts in third grade. But, don’t worry, I will talk about tips for second grade and under too. My subtopics are tips for grades above third grade, second grade, and what
In conclusion, I talked about the ISAT, more specifically about tips for third grade and above, tips for second grade and under, and what you need to prepare. I think any test is important but the ISAT is extremely important. I really hope this helped you and gave you ideas.
Lil’ Manz- Something For Everyone
dered sugar
*Regular lemonade with 1 bakers dozen with cinnamon sugar
take it home and cook it.
Zoey
Falk, 4th grade Orchards TribuneHave you heard of the new owners of Lil’ Manz Donuts? If not I will tell you all about them and some of my favorite orders. Well the owners may or may not be my parents and the old owner may or may not have been my cousin, but we are officially rockin with the donut truck. Let me tell you about the days we’re out and about, days we’re going to events, and your next favorite order.
First, if you want some drinks on a hot sunny day or night at events we got you covered we have: lemonade, Red Bull blasts/RBB, smoothies, and for some hard core people we even have espresso, drip coffee, and hot chocolate. That’s just our drinks!
Next, we have our most popular thing of all..donuts: we have a Lil’ Manz dozen, 2 bakers dozens, and 1 bakers dozen. With the options of powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar, or you can even have both! In a Lil Manz dozen there are 19 donuts, 2 bakers is 26, and 1 baker is 13 donuts.
Next my absolute favorite orders are:
*Huckleberry lemonade with 1 bakers dozen with both cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar.
*Strawberry lemonade with 1 bakers dozen with both cinnamon sugar and pow-
*2 bakers dozen with 1 cinnamon sugar and 1 powdered sugar
Lastly, here are the upcoming events we are going to:
*NAIA
*Sources of strength Color run in Orofino *Soccer storm
Well that’s all I have left for today. I hope you enjoyed my article.
The Banana Trout of Mann’s Lake
Max Hight, 1st Grade Orchards Tribune
My family and I recently went to Mann’s Lake to catch a banana trout. A banana trout is a type of albino rainbow trout. It gets it’s name because the scales are yellow, but they don’t taste like bananas!
First, we had to dig up worms to use as bait. We bottom fished, which means fishing on the bottom of the lake. We used ½ oz weights and size 6 snell hooks. We put the worms on the hooks. It took about 30 minutes to catch a banana trout, it was hard! It took me a lot of attempts before hooking one. To land a fish, you have to set the hook by whipping the line and rod. Then you step back and reel. After you land a fish, you can set it free or
How to Make Fish Nuggets: Cut up banana trout filets into strips Mix into seasoned batter of choice
Fry in oil
Eat with tartar sauce and lemon juice
Enjoy!
Information Source: www.idfg.Idaho.gov and Max’s dad
Community
Perfect Peaceful Picture of the Month
Lyla Thompson, 5th grade Orchards Tribune
There are a lot of people out there that love photography. The moments of all of the beautiful photos that you can capture, and all of the sights that you can see are just so beautiful. Photography is not just about having a camera and taking pictures, it’s also a form of being an artist. That is why the newspaper is adding a picture of the month article to the grand list of many monthly articles.
This is a picture of a Chinese Hibiscus. This picture is the Perfect Peaceful Picture of the Month. This picture was picked to be the Perfect Peaceful Picture of the Month because it stood out differently from all of the rest. While coming into May you get to see all of the beautiful colors of spring. And this photo shows all of the beautiful colors that spring will ever need. The month of May is known as the plant month, which is another reason why this photo was the special pick.
This picture is a picture of a Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis or also known as a Chinese Hibiscus. This picture was taken in Kona, Hawaii during our spring break. In China this is their version of a rose so they call it a China Rose. This flower can be found in a lot of tropical regions, not just in China. These flowers are found on bushes, these bushes are actually called Chinese Hibiscus Shrub. The bushes are about 4-10 feet in height and 5-8 feet in width.
The Chinese Hibiscus is a real- ly cool flower. All of the wonderful qualities that this amazing flower has. It is a very beautiful flower to inspect and look at. It also has a scent that is wonderful, sweet and floral. Of course all of the reasons for why the Perfect Peaceful Picture of the Month was picked all add up to a wonderful chosen Perfect Peaceful Picture of the Month that fits in with both spring and the month of may.
Entertainment
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Emerson Miller, 2nd grade
Orchards Tribune
Do you know the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s’ stone? Well, it is the best book! In this article you will learn about the first character, what I think about it, and about the writer.
Chapter one
Did you know that there are 7 Harry Potter books and one other play that was made into a book? In chapter one you learn how Harry Potter got to his aunt and uncle’s house. When Harry Potter was just a baby, Voldemort, a wizard, killed Harry’s parents. However, Harry survived and that is how Harry got the lightning bolt on his forehead.Here is a sentence from chapter one “Lily and James Potter are ……… dead.”
What I think about it
Have you read the whole series of Harry Potter? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is such a good book. It is recommended
for people aged 10-18, or, if you are like me and my friend Charlotte, who are both eight, and we read Harry Potter, you can too if you like. If you read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone you will laugh!
About the author
Did you know that J.k Rowling wanted all British actors for the movies? How cool! J.k Rowling grew up in England in the forest of Dean and is a graduate of Exeter University. She now lives in Edinburgh.
Conclusion
In this article you learned about chapter one , what I think about it, and about the author. I hope you had as much fun reading this as I did writing it, as always be magical and exciting like Harry Potter!
Michael Jackson
Kinsley Schell, 4th grade Orchards Tribune
Do you know a lot about Michael Jackson? Well if not, in this article I will teach you about him. I will teach about his early life, his claim to fame, and his death. Some people get Michael Jordan, and Michael Jackson mixed up. People sometimes even spell Jackson, Jaxson, but the correct way is spelled, “Jackson”
Early Life
Michael Jackson was born August 29, 1958. Michael Jackson had 10 siblings. Michael’s siblings’ names are: Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Brandon David Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Robbie Jackson, and Joh’Vonnie Jackson. Michael Jackson got married twice in his lifetime. He married Lisa Marie Presley, and another girl named Debbie Rowe. Michael Jackson had 3 children. Their names are Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, Bigi Jackson.zzz
Claim To Fame
Michael Jackson was a famous singer. He made some pretty good songs like, “They Don’t Care About Us,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Smooth Criminal.” You might know some of those songs. My favorites are: “They Don’t Care About Us,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean.” Which ones are your favorites? You should listen to these songs and tell me which ones you like. Michael went on a lot of tours.
Death
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. Michael died due to a heart attack. Michael Jackson left his money to his 3 children, Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, and Bigi Jackson. They each have $33 million. Michael died in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, CA. at the age, 50.
Conclusion
I hope I taught you some interesting things about Michael Jackson. If you want to learn more about him, like, his death, more of his early life, and his claim to fame, and a lot of other stuff I didn’t put in this article, go to this website, en.Wikipedia.org. It has all the information you might want if I didn’t give enough. Hope you enjoyed learning about Michael Jackson. Hope you enjoyed my article.
Thank you so much to Mrs. Wenzel for providing us with suich authentic and fun learning experiences. We had a blast sampling all of these books.
April Leaders
Leaders of the Month of April
Kindergarten Leaders
Kaydee Williams-Kaydee comes to class every day with a smile on her face and a desire to learn. She is a leader who is learning to handle big emotions and focus on being the best learner possible. Keep up the good work, Kaydee.
Benjamin Seubert-Ben has the ability to do great things. He is a wonderful mathematician, an amazing reader and a detailed author. Ben is helpful, caring and hardworking. Keep working hard, Ben!
Reid Hibbard- Reid is always full of energy. However, when it is time to get down to work Reid knows exactly what it takes! He always does his best and is eager to learn more. Way to be a leader, Reid.
Roczen Sheldon-Roczen is a great student and classmate. He is kind and caring. He works hard every single day and has made so much progress since the beginning of school. I am so proud of you Roczen!
Ian Linscheid- Ian is a fantastic student. He works hard every single day! He has a great attitude and never gives up. He listens attentively, follows instructions the first time and always does it happily! You are an awesome student and classmate Ian.
First Grade Leaders
Kristopher Irby: Kristopher is capable of anything if he sets his mind to it. He has wonderful ideas and likes to share his knowledge with his peers. He works hard and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Keep being amazing, Kristopher!
Tynan McLean: Tynan has worked hard all year with reading and writing. He loves to write stories and share them with the class. He draws amazing detailed pictures to go along with the stories he writes. Tynan is a mathematician and loves a good math challenge! Keep working hard, Tynan! You rock!
Troy Keller: Troy has been working hard in class, and his achievement proves it! Troy has a positive attitude, and his willingness to take on challenges will take him far. He is a magnificent reader and mathematician. He is learning to take control of his emotions, and is a good friend with great problem solving skills. You are amazing, Troy. We love you!
Finnley Schroeder: Finnley is new to Orchards this year, and we are so glad she came! She is an excellent addition to our Orchards family. She has a kind heart, and is a social butterfly! She has come so far in her reading and math skills! When FInnley focuses on the task at hand, she does amazing work! We are so glad you are part of our classroom family, Finnley. Love ya, girl!
Leaders of the Month of April
Second Grade Leaders
Maihlee Johnson- Mailiee is the definition of a responsible leader. You will often find her doing the right thing and leading others by example. Maihlee comes to school every day ready to learn and do her best. Maihlee has a personality that is uplifting and will put a smile to your face. She is a shining light in our classroom and brings joy everywhere she goes. We love you Maihlee girl and are so happy you are a part of our classroom family.
Zeke Cafaro- Our classroom family would not be the same without Zeke. He brings so much joy, fun, and laughter to our room. He has an infectious smile that will melt your heart. Zeke is a hard-working student who puts his best effort into all he does. Zeke has a competitive side that shines when on the playground. His will and determination can be witnessed while watching him playing football or racing dirt bikes with his grandpa. Keep being you, Zeke. We love you buddy!
Daliah Seideman- Daliah is new to Orchards this year but she was born to be a Panther. She has the sweetest personality and kindest heart. Her friendly smile lights up every room she enters. Daliah has a sweet loving demeanor that makes everyone just love her. This girl has made making friends in a new school look so easy. We are so happy she has joined our classroom family. Orchards wouldn’t be the same without you Daliah. Love you girly.
Lillian Dinnell- Lillian is like the energizer bunny-her personality energizes all of those around her. Lilly is capable of so many amazing things and is a very creative thinker. She is determined and willful in all that she does. She is also a very kind and thoughtful friend to everyone, always willing to help someone in need. We love you so much girly!!
Paetyn Rowell- Paetyn is a rockstar…newspaper committee-check! Presentation committee…check! Awesome friend…CHECK!! We are so lucky to have Paetyn as a part of our classroom family where she shares her creative thinking, problem solving skills, and ideas with us each day. Paetyn will be able to conquer any challenge she encounters because of what a resilient, hard working person she is. I can’t wait to see how far you go. Love you girl!
Third Grade Leaders
Clayton Volkman – Clayton is such an amazing kid and a leader in our classroom! He is a great student, a kind friend, and a thoughtful classmate. Clayton works hard and strives to do his best work on every assignment. He enjoys pushing himself and challenging himself to learn more and do better. We are so lucky to have you in our class, Clayton!
Bailee Wilson – Bailee is thoughtful, kind, gentle, and empathetic. The other day we came to school after a windstorm the night before and we found our playground full of trash that had blown against the fence. Bailee and a group of her friends spear-headed the effort to get it cleaned up. I am so proud of you, Bailee!
Brady Earl – Brady is a one-of-a-kind easy going guy. He loves to play and joke around. You almost never see this kid without a big smile on his face. And, guess what! Mayor Johnson visited our classroom the other day to announce that Brady had earned $100 for our classroom in the Readers Becoming Leaders contest. Way to go, Brady!
Willow Hewitt- Willow is the definition of spunk! She is so bubbly and friendly all the time! She wakes up everyday with a smile! Willow, you are such a special person and can achieve anything you set your mind to! Continue to lead with kindness and you will do amazing things! Our class is lucky to have you in it! We love you Willow!
Willow Hewitt- Willow is the definition of spunk! She is so bubbly and friendly all the time! She wakes up everyday with a smile! Willow, you are such a special person and can achieve anything you set your mind to! Continue to lead with kindness and you will do amazing things! Our class is lucky to have you in it! We love you Willow!
Noah Lindell- Noah has been working so hard this year in 3rd grad to show leadership! He was so quick to memorize all his multiplication facts like a pro! He is able to help his classmates and explain his mathematical thinking! Noah has one of the best laughs. I am proud of your growth in 3rd grade! Continue to be a leader and show integrity!
Tiger Keane- Tiger may be quiet but he is an outstanding leader! Tiger is always on task and showing his best work. He is so interested in history, always reading books about past presidents and famous historical figures. He is eager to learn as much as he can! We love having you in class Tiger, you are so amazing! We love you!
Leaders of the Month of April
Fourth Grade Leaders
Karter Jackson- Karter is as classy as Jack from Titanic! They kind of look alike, too. He is genuinely a nice kid and is enjoyed by all. Alos, this guy is all about sports. All kinds of sports. And he knows tons of facts about them, too! In writing, he has researched about LeBron James and could probably tell you just about anything you could ever want to know. You’re one cool dude, Karter!
Taylor Henderson- Taylor. Taylor. Taylor. Each and everyday you say or do something to make us smile. Your personality is second to none and we LOVE all of the hilarious stories you tell. You somehow find a way to make each story unique and entertaining for us. We feel extremely lucky to have you in our classroom family, Tay. Love ya, bud!
Brycen Curtis- Brycen has grown leaps and bounds this year as a student. We could not be more impressed with him right now. He has set his mind on being advanced on his ELA ISAT and there is no doubt in my mind that it will happen because he is an absolute and total goal crusher. Go, Brycen!
Hayden Ludiker- Hayden has this amazing leader inside! This great potential. This bright light. This powerful awesomeness. He is getting so much better at channeling this strength he has and we can’t wait to see how amazing this great guy becomes. We love you, Hayden!
Jasiah Lloyd- Although Jasiah is new to Orchards this year, she fits like a glove. She works hard and isn’t afraid to have a little fun. She tries her best and has already grown so much since she has been here. She is just a super cool, awesome kiddo! We love you, Jasiah!
Fifth Grade Leaders
Baylee Jeffrey- Baylee is a very talented student. When she focuses on her work, Baylee performs at a very high level. She is very sweet and enjoys doing things for others. Baylee works hard to create positive relationships with her peers.
Linken Squires- Linken is one of our favorites at Orchards. He has a big heart and has done some of the kindest things for students and staff here at Orchards. Linken loves Math and is very talented when it comes to problem solving. We have been fortunate to have Linken at Orchards and the staff here will extremely miss him when he goes on to middle school.
Jessie Pearson- Jessie has done a great job in class this year. She is a very hard worker and takes pride in her work. She has gained a lot of confidence in her abilities when it comes to Math. We’re very impressed with her ability to multiply whole numbers using standard algorithm.
Luke Peer-Luke is silly and smart. He is a great observer and has a valuable opinion and voice — I love it when he participates in class! My favorite time with him is when he is proud of his hard work because his face lights up and she shows his sweet grin. He has especially been showing that during writing time these last few months and he has earned it — he is rocking his literacy skills! Keep working hard, Luke! Your growth mindset is the best!
Baylie Hamilton-I don’t think you can get a sweeter student than Baylie. Not only is she so extremely kind, she is funny and hardworking. Baylie has been growing so much in her confidence as a learner and is actively participating in class every day; her voice is valuable and I absolutely love hearing her ideas. She is a stellar writer and is not afraid to revise or rewrite — SO awesome! Baylie, you are doing great things, keep it up!
Madelyn Ludiker- Maddy is a strong leader with a powerful voice. She has learned to find a balance between using her voice to advocate for others while also showing listening skills to her teachers and classmates. It is such an important skill to be a confident learner and Maddy is refining this already at such a young age! Maddy is zooming in her academic goals and is working hard to get it done. Maddy’s heart is her compass and I am proud of the direction she is steering herself before heading off to middle school. Keep up the great work, Maddy!
Staff Celebrations for the Month of April
Mrs. Flynn:
Mrs. Flynn is FABTASTIC! You might think speech is hard, but Mrs. Flynn makes it so much easier by being super helpful and caring.. We are thankful that you are here to help us! We love you so much Mrs. Flynn, keep up the great work.
Mrs. Moser:
Mrs. Moser is the bomb .(dot) com! Mrs. Moser is always smiling, and is one generous person. Oh, did I also forget to mention, she is an awesome teacher?! Mrs. Moser is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. She comes to Orchards ready to make other people smile. We absolutely love you, Mrs. Moser!
Mrs. Hust:
Mrs. Hust is an awesome kindergarten teacher! She works so hard to provide a fun and safe learning environment. Mrs. Hust makes sure her students have fun every day in little ways. Her laugh can be heard echoing down the hall and it’s sure to make you smile. Mrs. Hust is a very talented teacher! She is SO friendly and her smile lights up the room. She is just a hard working and caring person! We are so lucky to have you at Orchards Mrs. Hust. We love you!!
Mr. Jeff:
Mr. Jeff is an AWESOME night custodian! He’s so kind, and caring! He makes our school so clean that it shines! All of our bathrooms look amazing after Mr. Jeff was there. He always tries to put stuff where it belongs, and he always succeeds! We love you, and we hope you make our school shine forever!
Mr. Weakland:
Mr. Weakland is awesome! He is always helping Mrs. Hust and the amazing kindergarteners. We know he will be a great teacher someday because of his kindess. We are so happy he is helping teach here at Orchards! You’re great, keep it up. We love you!
The Overall Leader for the Month of April
Congratulations,
Lyla Thompson!
It is my honor to nominate the Overall Leader of the Month at Orchards Elementary. From the moment this student walks through the door, you can count on them to lead in the most positive way possible. This student has a style of their own. Their personality allows them to stand out in a crowd. You can look to this student for the perfect example of what should be done. They always have something valuable to contribute to a conversation, whether it’s a strategy to solve a problem, a story from their personal life, or a witty comment. Their opinion is highly valued. This student is fun to be around. They are able to carry on meaningful conversations and are always willing to include others.
This student is very intelligent. This student always performs at a high level. This student never complains about the assignments they’re asked to complete, they always take pride in the work that they do. This student has an incredible work ethic. This student is always looking for ways to challenge themselves academically. This student demonstrates perseverance when faced with obstacles.
This student demonstrates responsibility both inside and outside of the classroom. This student is very talented as a basketball player, softball player, and as an outdoorsman. This student demonstrates talent in many ways. This student is very responsible at Orchards by being a member of the Orchards’ Newspaper Committee, Presentation Committee, and Student Council. This students’ contributions to these committees are invaluable. We are very proud to announce that Orchards Elementary’s Overall Leader of the month for the month of April is Ms. Lyla Thompson!
Writer of the Month
It is no coincidence that this month’s writer of the month is also the student of the month. Lyla works very hard and takes pride in her role as an editor in chief on the newspaper team. This month Lyla was challenged with publishing the photo of the month. The creativity, perfectionism and expressiveness that went into her article is what made her this month’s writer of the month. Lyla, you nailed it! Congrats, girl!
Have a safe summer, panthers!
