2022 NIE

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Harper Jessop, Snyder, 3rd Grade, Corvallis

Elise Jessop, McKern, 5th Grade, Stevensville

Brynn Kelly, Bogan, 4th Grade, Corvallis

Spring Football

I think that the Bitterroot schools should have spring football. First, it should be for grades 5 through 8. It would give kids a chance to play football year round. It should be flag football so no one gets hurt for the fall season. It would be separated by grade levels so that 5th-6th play together and 7th-8th graders play together. A lot of people lose their skills by fall. In addition, it would give kids that aren’t allowed to play tackle football the chance to play. Also, if kids don’t like any of the spring sports they could play a sport they do enjoy.

Simon Buoy ELA 6, Corvallis MS Ms. Naughter

6th Grade editorials

Join homework club

I would like to suggest that more students go to the school Homework Club after school at CMS. Because of this, your child has better opportunities and it can also give them more time to catch up or get homework done. First, the Club is held at school so you don’t have to drive students to the place where the Homework Club is held. Second, kids can make more friends and they can communicate with other students more often. I know this, because I go to the Homework Club and I get my work done faster. I can also connect with a lot more people and my friends too. Third, the Homework Club has helpers to help your child with their homework. For example, if a student is having trouble with

their homework and no one can help them, they can’t get it done as well as not learning it. This is why helpers are better, especially if you can’t help them yourself because you don’t understand it either. The last, but not least, is busses. The Homework Club has free bus rides to your house so you don’t have to pick your child up from school. Since it doesn’t cost money that makes it way more efficient. Finally, your child will have fun there. They can play games, read, draw, and more, after they are done with their homework. Having fun with other students is fun too! In conclusion, you should send your child to a Homework Club.

Emma Cooper Grade 6, Corvallis MS Ms. Naughter

Aniston Martz, Fett, 6th Grade, Hamilton

$15 minimum wage

Lately there has been a hot topic about a national fifteen dollar minimum wage between the Democratic and Republican parties of the United States Government. The idea of a national minimum wage can seem like one of the best ideas, but there are many setbacks and problems that come with it.

The cons of a national fifteen dollar minimum wage could be detrimental to the economy. The main this this will do is cause many people in rural areas or stats to be cut from their jobs as small businesses can’t afford to pay someone that much. As employees across the country are cut in massive herds, the amount of money you will have to pay for items in stores would increase astro-

7th Grade editorials

nomically. At first glance these things would seem to cancel each other out, but, they never do. The rising wage and people being cut, doesn’t make it the same struggle to buy food. It only makes it harder.

In conclusion, a national fifteen dollar minimum wage is, and would be, one of the worst things to happen to rural businesses and people across America since the beginning of Covid or 2008.

ArCHEr SHoupE

7tH GrAdE, HMS Mr. SpArKS

be kind

Being kind and giving compliments is easy. Kindness is proven to increase people’s self-esteem. Being selfless and giving a stranger a

compliment benefits you and them. It benefits you because it makes you feel good about yourself. It affects others because, hopefully, the small act of kindness has a chain effect and makes other people’s day better. The best part about kindness is you don’t know how it will affect others. Did your mom ever tell you “kindness is contagious”? Well, mine did and it’s scientifically proven, kindness is contagious.

Even though small acts of kindness are great, kindness in general is a good thing to get used to. Even when around people you are comfortable with, like good friends and family, kindness is important. Depending on how nice you are to people determines how many people want to be around you. Kindness

keeps the world alive and happy. Building habits can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days, so it is time to build that kindness habit now. Even though sometimes it is hard to be kind to everyone, kindness always wins. Try kindness.

Greta Gantz 7th Grade, HMS Mr. Sparks

get a dog

I think everyone should own a dog, and here are some reasons why. First, I think dogs are one of the best pets you can get because they are not very hard to train and can be trained not to go to the bathroom in your house and only outside. Second, dogs can be trained to be emotional support dogs or guide dogs for the

Kara Walker, Bemis, 4th Grade, Corvallis

blind, deaf or any other disabilities, so anyone can get a dog. Third, dogs can be good guards for both hiking and at home. While hiking you can take your dog with you and they can

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croSS-country Skiing

Cross-county skiing, for me, is a favorite hobby. In fact, it just may be my favorite hobby out of all hobbies. People should try cross-country

should ski more often. That is my opinion.

Kyleigh Arvanitas 7th Grade, HMS Mr. Sparks

catching up on our sleep.

For example, I have fun and hangout with my friends on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays, but mostly on Sunday’s I have to work

Katia Fain, Sparks, 7th Grade, Hamilton

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Kaiverg Lee Herrera, Jameson, 4th Grade, Corvallis

Jordis Venama, Snyder, 3rd Grade, Corvallis

Kennidi Cooper, Sparks, 7th Grade, Hamilton

Ella Griffin, Fett, 6th Grade, Hamilton

Belle Koch, Sparks, 7th Grade, Hamilton Katia Fain, Sparks, 7th Grade, Hamilton

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go to rlp auction!

Are you and your entourage thinking about going to a fantastic garage sale? Well, head on over to the RLP auction in Hamilton MT, where you can find poise and joys of tubular toys. Come on! Tick tock! Come find a flock of colorful clocks. Maybe you have a big heart for astonishing art? Go ahead, get a kart and begin to start! Did you know that RLP is selling rocks too? You can find a rock shaped like a chicken, a flower, and even a star, isn’t that bizarre? If you have one the lottery there’s another option at this amazing auction, pottery. You can find fair flower pots, charming cups, and cases of colorful vases. You can find clay sculptures of beautiful burgundy, imaginative indigo, and

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even violet. Aren’t you excited? Well, what else could you ask for, there are so many open doors? I have an idea, what about classy china? You can find bright, white china that glistens in the night or glass that looks like freshly shined brass. I can already tell, there’s going to be much you adore, so come on, and go explore!

EMory rALStoN 7tH GrAdE, FLorENCE CArLtoN MS MrS. duCHiEN

houSe For Sale

41874 Lois Ave, Ronan MT; 3bd, 1br, 1136 sq ft. $230,000

I’m Madigan, your realtor and I’m going to show you this house that is totally not haunted. So, let’s get right to it. This is the

kitchen, don’t mind the spider webs and the “ketchup” stains on the floor. As you can see, this is the master bedroom, and here is the not haunted mirror that not a lot of kids have done Bloody Mary in. Here is the bathroom that no ghosts bathe in, don’t mind the handprints on the wall. This is the guest bedroom that surprisingly, no one has died in. Here is the hallway where the painting’s eyes are totally not blinking. So, are you interested in this family home? Bidding will start at $230,000.

MAdiGAN HurLBErt

7tH GrAdE, FLorENCE CArLtoN MS MrS. duCHiEN

houSe For Sale

Hi, my name is Fawn, and let’s just say, I’m in big trouble. My mom calls me “bad dog”, like that’s not my other name? And she calls me a “hunter dog” but doesn’t like it when I tear up the pillows. I have a lot of allergies so I have to eat expensive food, my mom says I’m a “handful”, whatever that means. I know I may not be the perfect pet, but I’m a good playmate, friend and snuggle buddy and kids love me, I think I would make a great addition to your home if you’ll have me. Leopard Cur hound, female, 7 mo, $600.00.

triStAN NuNNS, 7tH GrAdE FLorENCE CArLtoN MrS. duCHiEN

Kenzie A rivera, Enockson, 5th Grade, Stevensville

’12 chevy colorado 4x4 x-cab

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’12 chrySler town & country, 84,000 mi, tyLEr BirGBAuEr, 7tH GrAdE, FLorENCE CArLtoN MS

everyone who wants to never sleep feeling safe, then this tis the house

Charlotte Higginson, Lewis, 5th Grade, Stevensville (View other submissions at A2Z in Stevensville and Hamilton)

Hailey Sutton Briney, 10th Grade, Florence-Carlton