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Vol 14 Issue 36, Nov 2019
A magazine written by kids, for kids, about kids!
MEET THE JOURNALISTS
Name: Yichen Grade: 4 Years at sas: 5 Favorite music or song: Wolves Favorite Book: Warriors, Favorite movie: Harry Potter Hobby: Reading Something unusual place you’ve been: I went indoor skydiving in I-fly.
Name: Ishaan Grade: 3 Years at SAS: 2 Favorite music or song: Old Town Road Favorite Book: Roldahl Favorite movie: NA Hobby:run Something unusual place you’ve been: I went alone in a plane.
Name: Umang Grade: 3 Years at SAS: 2 Favorite music or song:Let Me Love You Favorite Book: Beekle Favorite movie: Rim of the World Hobby: art Somewhere unusual you’ve been: Ireland
Name: Sienna Grade: 5 Years at SAS: 2 Favorite music or song: Bad Guy Favorite Book: The Warden’s Daughter Favorite movie: Baywatch Hobby: Playing Roblox Something unusual you have done: Ate a piece of seaweed off the cafeteria floor.
Name: Lucy Grade 3 Years at SAS: 3 Favorite music or song: Home With You Favorite Book: Harry Potter Half Blood Prince Favorite movie: Block 1047 Hobby: gaming Something unusual place you’ve been: an ancient cave that cavemen used to live in.
Name: Jack Grade: 4 Years at SAS: 6 Favorite music or song: NA Favorite Book: I don't know. Favorite movie: I don't know. Hobby: Asking great questions
Name: Annika Grade: 5 Years at SAS: 5 Favorite Book:Keeper of the Lost Cities and the Wizards of Once Hobby: art and soccer Something unusual you have done:My friends dared me to say what’s up to a stranger.
Name: William Grade: 4 Years at SAS: 6 Favorite music or song: Feel it Still Favorite movie: Harry Potter Hobby: explore Something unusual you have done: Rode a really big zip line
Name:Terrence Grade:3rd Years at SAS:3 Favorite Book: Dog Man Books Favorite movie: Endgame Hobby: drawing Something unusual you have done:an egg[designed by me]fall from the second floor of a building to the first without breaking.
Name: Ashley Grade: 3 Years at SAS:2 Favorite music or song: Hanon Favorite Book: Ivy and Bean book series Favorite movie: Ne Zha Hobby: Handcraft
Name: Devina Years at SAS: 3 Favorite music or song: Faded Favorite movie: Mission Mangle Hobby: drawing Something unusual you have done: I have rtoon
Name: Nathan Grade:3 Years at SAS:more than 2 years Favorite music or song: Believer Favorite Book: Harry Potter Favorite movie: Aladin Hobby: Soccer
MEET THE JOURNALISTS
Name::Bella Grade: 3 Years at SAS: 3 Favorite music or song:Senorita Favorite Book:Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Favorite movie:Night at the museum Hobby: Gymnastics, swimming and reading Something unusual you have seen: I have seen a pink dolphin.
JUNIOR JOURNALIST COORDINATOR/ ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR: ERIN CASKEY
Name: Chloe Grade: 3 Years at SAS: 1 Favorite music or song: None Favorite Book: Diary of A Wimpy Kid and Amulet Favorite movie: Dora and the Lost City of Gold Hobby: Reading Something unusual you have you’ve seen: I have seen a blue whale.
MANDARIN INSTRUCTOS: LILY FAN
EAA DIRECTOR: SPANISH JUNIOR JOURNALIST INSTRUCTOR: BRYAN COOLE ROGELIO BOLAÑOS _________________________________________________
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Jack Mr Bosberg is the new superintendent of SAS. He used to be the CEO, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
When and where did you grow up? What was that like? I grew up in Washington DC. It was very exciting to grow up in the Nation's capital Do you love anything? if yes, what? I love my family and the Colorado Rocky's. Do you like the school yet since you’re new? I do like school, especially all of the students and teachers that come from so many different countries. Have you ever met President Obama or any president? Yes, I have met President Obama and President Bush. They came to visit the schools I use to lead in the United States. Do you have any children? Yes, I have 3 children there are ages 15, 17, 19. Have you met Dr. Chip Kimball or any SAS superintendent of SAS? I have met Dr. Kimball and the last 3 superintendents that came before Dr. Kimball. What do you do for your job? I try to help students and teachers, and help coordinate all the many different parts of SAS. What are you looking forward to in the future? I am looking forward to getting to know more students and teachers at SAS.
Jack INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN YEAP Adrian Yeap is the C.E.O. of Yellow Bus pte ltd ( aka ) Yeap Transport pte ltd What do all the buses do when I'm at school? Adrian: The buses serves as tour bus, workers shuttle bus as well as field trips bus during the day. This is necessary as the school bus fares collected is only sufficient to cover a third of all the monthly expenses for the bus. We choose not to engage bus drivers whom are actively serving the midnight shifts though. It is important that the drivers have sufficient rest.
When and where did you grow up? What was that like? Adrian: I was born in Singapore. My father came from Perak, Malaysia. He married my mother, born in Singapore. My dad only received his Singapore citizenship when I was 12 years old. I have an elder brother and we grew up residing with my maternal grandparents rented house; there were 8 people sharing a house with 2 bedrooms and 1 toilet. I was deemed malnourished in primary school and was provided packets of milk to bring home to drink. I drank them faithfully and ended up being obese as my friends would give me theirs as they dislike the taste of the packet milk. Mum and dad was appointed as the Bus Contractor to oversee the bus fleet at Tanglin Trust School in 1979. I had to translate the contract for them as they could not read English, it was too challenging for me though as I was still in primary school. In the end, the school administrators registered the business for my parents and taught them everything they needed to know to oversee the school bus fleet. I grew up translating for them. At eighteen years old, I was enlisted in the army and trained as a vehicle mechanic and posted to the largest logistic army fleet to assist the officers to manage hundred of army trucks.
You used to monitor your dad’s busses. is that true? How was that experience? Adrian: Yes, I was my father’s bus monitor for 3 years between 12 & 14 years old. Some times, the passengers would be taller than me. The experience drew me closer to my dad as I observed first hand how hard he had to work to put food on the table for the family. I would wake up at 4:30am and walk with him to the bus. I would sleep on the long bench at the back of the bus while he pick up soldiers from their home to the army camp. After he drop-off the soldiers at their army camp, dad would proceed to pick up the students of a British school, now known as the Tanglin Trust School. I actually enjoyed the role of the bus monitor as the parents of the children were very kind to me. I still recall having to comfort a Scottish 3 years old girl whom started crying on the first day of school because the other girl sitting with her, an English told the Scottish girl she cannot understand her as the Scottish girl spoke with an accent. The 2 girls became good friends over the year though.
Jack (INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN YEAP CONT.) How long have you owned the bus company? Adrian: When SAS decided to appoint my dad as the Bus Contractor in 1993, he registered a company with me. I have served the community at SAS since July 1993. In 2003, after Carol & I were married, my dad transferred all his shares to Carol & I. How many students come on the bus to SAS? Adrian: there are 2989 registered regular bus riders today. There are 1800 registered after-school activities bus riders (these buses depart at 4:30pm & 6:15pm) What do you do for your job? Adrian: The school administrators explained clearly to my dad that the company they created for him is not a transport company. His role is to manage the fleet of buses already serving at the school. Thus, my role is a unique one in the logistic field. I am responsible for the safety of all the passengers as well as the bus crew. I have to ensure that the buses are road worthy and adhere to the standards mandated by the Land Transport Authority. However, I have challenged myself to adopt a higher standard than what is legislated. For example, since the mid 1980s, all buses serving with Yeap had seatbelts installed in them; the Singapore government only started mandating seatbelts on small buses 15 years later. My dad & I were the only ones whom were prepared to adopt the 10 years old age limit for the SAS bus fleet in 1993. SAS is still the only school in Singapore that operates only buses under 10 years old, meaning that our PM 2.5 emissions is an average of 6 times cleaner that other international schools. One eye on Safety and the other on Service is my motto. My dad and I believe in partnership with the school administrators and this has resulted in the long term relationship our companies has enjoyed with the schools we serve; Tanglin Trust School is served by the Yeap’s family since 1979. My dad always share that he will bend backwards to serve but please do not break his back. What are you looking forward to in the future? Adrian: there will be a need to explore new technologies such as electric buses, even autonomous buses. Due to the recent accident, we are reviewing how we can do away with the need for students to cross the road. I have recently engaged the services of a Safety Officer for the company and am looking forward to working with him in engaging with the bus crews on growing their professionalism so that they can be proud of the role they play each day. I have learnt much from the 170 years of the Yellow School Bus industry in the USA and there is a lot more that can be done to enhance both the safety and services that my company offers.
Annika Latest news in Asia: Hong Kong protests are well known in Asia. Participants are now using acts of violence and Hong kong police have resorted to using tear gas and water cannons. Several high school teenagers have been arrested because of this. Although the government is on a different side than the protesters, they are willing to make some changes from the protestors suggestions. 10 fun facts about animals: 1. Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump 2. Gorillas are able to catch human colds and other illnesses 3. Ostriches run faster than horses 4. Dogs have better eyesight than humans but not as colourful 5. If you keep a goldďŹ sh in a dark area, it can become pale 6. Some male Songbirds sing more than 2,000 times a day 7. Grasshoppers can jump 20 times the length of its own body 8. At birth, Kangaroos are about an inch long 9. Female Lions do 90 percent of hunting 10. A Bat is the only mammal that can y Jokes and Riddles: 1. What room do Ghosts avoid? The living room 2. Why is Europe like a frying pan? Because it has grease at the bottom[Greece] 3. When does a tennis player get up? Ten-ish 4. Why is santa so good at karate? Because he has a black belt 5. Which place of a road do Ghosts love to travel to the most? 6. A dead end
Annika This is a comic I drew: Extra halloween special: Some really unusual costume ideas: A garbage bin A piece of toxic waste A plastic bag A computer chip A chilli pepper Glasses A “for sale� sign A paper clip A banana A dictionary (this is completely random)
Chloe How To Make Slime You Will Need: White Liquid Glue, Contact lens solution/Borax, Food coloring (Optional) Step 1: Pour white glue into a bowl (As much as you want) Step 2: Add 2-3 drops of food coloring Step 3: Stir it well Step 4: Add activator (Contact lens solution/Borax) until desired consistency.
Now You Have Your Slime! Maze
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NATHAN SO FIRST,YOU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
DRAW THE HEAD. DRAW THE EYES. DRAW THE MOUTH. DRAW THE MOUSTACHE(WITH A CURVE). DRAW THE EARS. DRAW THE HAIR. DRAW THE NECK
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Umang K. Book Review “A little princess” by Tania Zamorsky (Adapter), Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lucy Corvino, Arthur Pober This book is about a girl named Sara whos mother passed away and now lives with her father in India. The air pollution was too bad so she had to go to an orphanage.About 2 years later her father dies and she has to become a maid.She now has a miserable life.Read A Little Princess to find out what happens to Sara.
Rim Of The World REVIEW Super Cool Happy place Optimistic Obilinging learn
Rim Of The World is about 4 kids that go to a camp and wonder off in the woods.While their gone an alien invasion happens so they try to get back to camp but they already evacuated earth and they the 4kids are the only kids left on earth other than the US army.They soon go on a mission to save the world.watch Rim Of The World to see what happens to the 4 kids.
Umang FACTS ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT Born: December 13 1989 Job: Singer Favorite color: White
-When 11 Taylor Swift sang the Grand Anthem at football games. - Father was stockbroker - Mother was homemaker - Younger brother Austin Swift How to make slime 1. 1 bottle Elmers white school glue(4 ounce) 2. 2 tablespoons contact salin solution 3. 1-2 cups shaving cream 4. food coloring (optional) 5. HAVE FUN!
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Recipe for a Strawberry POPSCICLE Ingredients: 10 strawberries,3 ice cubes,1 teaspoon of honey, a blender. Ask your parents if you can use a knife. Put the 10 strawberries in the blender then pour 1 cup of water in the blender last add the 3 ice cubes and 1 teaspoon of honey. Put the ice pops in the freezer for 24 hours and then you have your popsicles!
Bella Jokes; Knock knock Who’s there Which Which who Which would you like a trick or a treat? Riddles;
What goes around the world but stays in one corner?
A stamp What cheese do you have that is not yours?
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Terrence Q: What is the answer ; hint: the rich need it, the poor have it and it is more powerful than god
A horse never breathes through its mouth. A country has a jail for polar bears. 20% of your blood goes to your head.
A: the word nothing. 什么东西比神厉害，富人需要他， 穷人有他，这是啥？
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William Spooky Rhyme: I see your face when I am dreaming and that is why I wake up screaming.
TOP TEN HALLOWEEN COUSTUMES; 1:grim reaper 2:swamp monster. 3:werewolf. 4:jason. 5:goul. 6:dementor. 7:zombie. 8: demon. 9:ghost 10:
Harry potter movie review: In my opinion Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a thrilling, and yet fun movie. It includes the interesting and horriďŹ c details of the giant killer snake the basilisk. The only downside is a special, and creepy part at that, got left out. It was the deathday party hosted by nearly headless Nick. I give it a 4 star rating. Enjoy!
William Comics! Comics! Comics! BY WILLIAM SMITH:
How to draw a anime dragon By Yichen
Yichen.L ¡Datos que probablemente no sabías! El corazón de un camarón está en su cabeza. Un caracol puede dormir durante 3 años seguidos. Las babosas tienen cuatro narices. Los elefantes son el único animal que no puede saltar. El cuerno de un rinoceronte está hecho de pelo. A un perezoso le toma dos semanas digerir su comida. Los murciélagos siempre giran a la izquierda al salir de una cueva. Los canguros no pueden tirarse pedos. El ojo de un avestruz es más grande que su cerebro. Las jirafas no tienen cuerdas vocales. YICHEN
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Sienna Roblox Tower o Hell Review: Tower o Hell is a very popular ame in Roblox. Basically, it’s an obby (word or obstacle used in Roblox) without any checkpoints (steppin on checkpoints respawn you on it when you die). There are about ten sta es. Some have spots you can’t touch, or else you die, and et teleported to the bottom o the tower. There’s also a timer at the top o the screen. Each round is ei ht minutes. Everythin restarts when the timer is over. Another way to start over is when you all….because it’s a tower. In some cases, you mi ht be lucky enou h to all and land on somethin below instead o allin all the way to the bottom. In some cases, you mi ht be so unlucky that you all on somethin below, but then it’s a laser. And then you die. :( One bad thin about Tower o Hell is that when you et to the top, there’s this lowin door you can walk into, which makes the timer two times aster. O course nobody except the person at the top is happy when that happens, but the unny thin is, when you et to the top, you’d want to speed the timer up too, because you can earn coins by walkin into the lowin door! Overall, I think Tower o Hell is a very un ame, even thou h it makes me ra e a lot. You can practice your obby skills in this ame, and how ast you et throu h them! There’s a variety o different sta es. Some practice jumpin precision, some practice balance, and some practice timin ! These skills are needed in lots o ames in Roblox. These skills are useday and battle ames such as Strucid, which requires obstacle skills to jump onto and off thin s.
Sienna Fun Facts about Roblox: -Roblox’s ori inal name was Dyna Blocks -The Hazmat Isolation Hat, created in November 2009, predicted the Ebola breakout 5 years be ore it happened (super creepy) -Roblox thou ht o addin pets, which would ive us eatures like hi h speed and hi h jump. Instead, there was the speed coil and the ravity coil. -About 64 million people play Roblox each month. It could even surpass Minecra t! -Players on Roblox are usually rom 3-17 years old -Creatin ames on Roblox could earn you real money -The first ame on Roblox to ever reach more than a billion visits is Meepcity -Over 40 countries play Roblox
Some Random Riddles! A Japanese ship was headin to the Japanese island o Okinawa. It was the month o June, and the weather was sunny. When the captain went to use the bathroom, he came back to find his iPhone X and his Rolex watch missin . He questioned the suspects. Cook: I was choppin meat or the passen ers’ meal. Staff 1: I was talkin with a passen er complainin about the aircon. Staff 2: I was fixin the fla that was upside down. Staff 3: I was in the break room with some other staff. Who did it?
Answer: Staff 2 did it. A Japanese flag looks the same either way
Sienna There was an old man, and he was very rich. He lived in a hu e mansion, and had many staff. He had maids to take care o the house, cooks to prepare meals or him, and uards to make sure nobody breaks in. One day, the maid ound the old man’s dead body and called the police immediately. When the police arrived, they searched the house and ound a calendar. The victim had circles random months with his blood be ore death. They called in the suspects, which were Mia, Jason, Adam, and Amelia. The police looked at the calendar’s circled months, and immediately knew who it was. Here are the numbers he circled: 1, 4, 9, 10, 11. Who did it? Answer: It was Jason. 1 is January, 4 is April, 9 is September, 10 is October, and 11 is November. Take the first letter o each month and it spells out “JASON”. You are campin in the wild, and you decide to o on a hike. Durin the hike, you come across a cave. It looks interestin , so you care ully o inside. You’re lookin around, and suddenly, the entrance o the cave collapses! You li ht a match and try to look or an exit. You then come across three tunnels. They all lead out o the cave, but only one is sa e. One tunnel is filled with poisonous as that can kill any animal. One has dan erous bats that would attack you i you o in, and one is so unstable that once you take a ew steps, the cave will crumble and collapse on you. Which one do you choose? Answer: The first one. The as can kill any animal, but not humans. How to find the Secret Room in Work at a Pizza Place A very popular ame in Roblox is Work at a Pizza Place. What you do in this ame is literally in the title. You work at a pizza place! Aside rom workin , you can explore the map. One o the locations in the ame that a lot o people don’t know is the secret room. This is how you et there: As you can see in the ima e, it’s ri ht next to the drive-thru window. It’s in the wall, but you can clearly see the shape o the secret room’s door. The color is darker, and the walk-throu h wall isn’t completely lined up with the wall. Now, all you have to do is jump into the room! The inside o the room lets you see the cashier area and the kitchen. There are a ew stairs leadin up to the entrance. There’s also a poster that shows two men puttin their fin ers to their lips and above it says, “Can you keep a secret?”. In the corner o the room, there is a small table with a bench, a chair, and a table. There is also the set o ovens rom the kitchen. I you o in it, you’ll catch on fire and die. You can see other people rom the room, but they can’t see you.
There are no kinds o treasures in this room. It doesn’t earn you any money, ive you a prize, or ive you a bad e, but it’s a cool place to o to.
Lucy hi my names Lucy and I’m going to teach you the guide to have fun in Taiwan Taipei!Before we get started lets do a find the diffrence so that you’ll be energised for the journy ahead! First things first you need a good hotel to stay in.I have just the place;The sherwood! It’s a 5 star hotel in taipei its really famouse
There are amazing sites in taiwan such a the li cuang president Mumarial
At night the shilin market is all open for food and entertainment The one i Highly recommend is ru shi shillin market
Lucy mmm so many diffrment types of grilled baked goodies but which one to choose
Welll as a starter since we just got here lets go a little light on the taste buds so heres a good opptien for the state were in now. .baked corn or boiled .roasted sweet potato akes with sweetner powder .roasted beef kababs or lamb kababs
see ! Its always better to start light on the ďŹ rst day but as you stay longer you can go wilder like start trying fried squid head or boiled mini ocotupuse Well lets reuturn now. Well that means good night! !
Lucy Help Uni get back to dreamland! Rules: Uni has 5 hearts. The obstacles will take them away: Sid will take away 3 lives, the cave will scare away 1 life, the river will wash away all your remaining lives. Start playing have fun!
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