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Volume 2, Issue 1

Eagle’s Nest

Valley Middle School September-October 2019

Autumn and Winter—What You Need to Know to Prepare
by Aiden Timmons

Fall has officially began and with that the environment, temperature, and even day and night change.
Daylight saving time, also daylight savings time or daylight time, is the practice of advancing normal sunrise times during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. In Pennsylvania daylight saving time started on Sunday, March 10 and will end on Sunday, November 3. During this period we lose about an hour of sleep but gain them back in November. This can cause a lot of disorder to your average day so be prepared.
During fall the temperature starts to drop. The changes start with the sun and the earth's orbit around it. Often people think that our temperatures get cooler in autumn because the earth moves farther from the sun. ... Those shorter days and cooler
temperatures act as a signal to the trees and plants around us to get ready for winter.
Winter is the coldest season of the year in polar and temperate zones (winter does not occur in most of the tropical zone). It occurs after autumn and before spring in each year. Winter is caused by the axis of the Earth in that hemisphere being oriented away from the Sun.
Wear a heavy coat and inner-wear container for your thermal underwear, tights, leggings and socks. Winter nightwear for your warm flannel pajamas, long-sleeved cotton tops, dressing gown, and other night wear apparel.
You can never be prepared for the unexpected but hopefully this will help you get ready for the cold.

Halloween
Festivities
Staff Photographer Kendall Wozniak
Trick or Treat? This year, elementary students had to parade indoors due to inclement weather. Parents lined the halls to view costumed children. Middle school National Junior Honor Society prospects helped young children don their costumes for the Fall Parade. There was a variety of costumes including traditional ghouls and witches along with unique costumes including a mummy and a giant jellyfish. After the parade, festivities continued in the elementary classrooms with treats for all. The rainy weather didn’t damper the children's spirits; they had a Spooktacular time! A special thanks to all those who helped make the indoor celebration a success.

Everyday’s a Holiday by Kiera Kupsho
Did you happen to know that everyday is a holiday? From a day dedicated to a specific food to a day dedicated to a specific character, there is always a reason to celebrate! Here is a complete list of days to celebrate for the month of November- my favorite month!
November 1—National Authors’ Day- Celebrate by reading your favorite author or by reading a good book!
November 2—Cookie Monster Day/ National Deviled Eggs Day- Cookie Monster, a popular character from the children’s show Sesame Street celebrates his fiftieth birthday today! Also, for those who like deviled eggs(not me) today is your special day!
November 3—Sandwich Day- From PB&Jelly to Ham and Cheese, the possiablities today are endless!
November 4—National Candy Day- Celebrate by eating your favorite candy (we won’t tell your dentist)!
November 5—American Football Day- Celebrate by supporting your favorite team or if it’s that point in the season, bandwagon the Rams.
November 6—National Nachos Day/ National Healthy Eating Day-Either eat nachos or eat healthy(you can’t do both).
November 7—Hug-A- Bear Day/ Little League Girls Day- Hug your favorite stuffed animal. Also, on this day in 1973, Sylvia Pressler made a change for the New Jersey Civil Rights Division allowing girls to play for Little League for the first time.
November 8—National Cappuccino Day- Go to Starbucks and treat yourself to a cappuccino.
November 9—My Birthday/ World Freedom Day- A celebration of my 14th birthday and of the end of communism in Europe.
November 10- National Vanilla Cupcake Day- Go to a bakery and treat yourself.
November 11—Veterans’ Day/ National Sundae Day- Honor the men and women who have served or still serve by eating a hot fudge sundae.
November 12—National Pizza with Everything (except Anchovies)- Go to your favorite pizza parlor and order a Supreme (without anchovies).
November 13—World Kindness Day- Do something kind for a classmate today.
November 14—National Pickle Day- Eat this burger staple today.
November 15—America Recycles Day- A day dedicated to the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and RECYCLE.
November 16—Fast Food Day- Go order that Big Mac!
November 17—Take a Hike Day- Go for a walk in the Great Outdoors!
November 18—Mickey Mouse Day- Ninety-one years ago today, Mickey Mouse made his cartoon debut in “Steamboat Willie”
November 19—National Play Monopoly Day- Go play this staple of family game night!
November 20—National Peanut Butter Fudge Day- Go to your favorite country store/theme park for this favorite sweet treat!
November 21—World TV Day- Binge watch your favorite show!
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23- National Cashew Day- Celebrate unless your allergic like my brother.
November 24- Celebrate your Unique Talent Day- Display your strange talent such as walking like a crab or talking backwards!
November 25- National Parfait Day- Celebrate with this healthy snack consisting of either yogurt or pudding layered with fruit and granola!
November 26- National Cake Day- Eat your favorite flavor of cake today!
November 27- National Electric Guitar Day- Jam out to your favorite rock song!
November 28- Thanksgiving/ National French Toast Day- You can eat turkey AND French toast!
November 29- Black Friday/ Lemon Cream Pie Day- Go out Black Friday shopping and make a stop at Perkins’ for your pie.
November 30- National Mousse-Eat a rich, thick, chocolate pudding today!

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Will The 80’s Music Make a Comeback? by Erika Laylo
With the 80’s style and fashion coming back, will the music make a comeback as well? Most of the popular music today is rap and pop music, but in the 80s, it was more rock but pop was coming right around the corner with the king of pop, Michael Jackson. Some of the popular creators consist of: Whitney Houston, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Prince, and many more.
A lot of teenagers and kids don’t realize that they’re singing to 80’s songs but I hear songs like “Don’t Stop Belivin” by Journey and “Under Pressure” by David Bowie and Queen all the time. I do believe parents from the 80’s that liked the music share the music with their kids, but I don’t see much kids singing the music.

Everyday continued
November 22—Flossing Day- Make your dentist proud.
November 23—National Cashew Day- Celebrate unless you’re allergic like my brother.
November 24—Celebrate your Unique Talent Day- Display your strange talent such as walking like a crab or talking backwards!
November 25—National Parfait Day- Celebrate with this healthy snack consisting of either yogurt or pudding layered with fruit and granola!
November 26—-National Cake Day- Eat your favorite flavor of cake today!
November 27—National Electric Guitar Day- Jam out to your favorite rock song!
November 28—Thanksgiving/ National French Toast Day- You can eat turkey AND French toast!
November 29—Black Friday/ Lemon Cream Pie Day- Go out Black Friday shopping and make a stop at Perkins’ for your pie.
November 30—National Mousse Day -Eat a rich, thick, chocolate pudding today!

LeBron James Biography by Avtar Singh
There are many debates on who the best basketball player is in NBA history one of them being LeBron James. LeBron Raymone James was born in Akron, Ohio on December 30, 1984. LeBron was very poor and his dad left him before he was born leaving him and his mom alone. However, LeBron’s coach let him stay at his house so he can focus on school and sports. When LeBron James went to high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. During his freshman year LeBron James went all the way to the championship game wining with twenty-five points scored.
This amazing performance continued all the way until the 2003 NBA Draft were LeBron James was picked first overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James averaged 20 points a game being the youngest player to win rookie of the year at age 20. Even after his five amazing performances with the Cavaliers they still couldn’t come out with a NBA championship. LeBron James finally became a free agent during the 2010-2011 NBA season where he decided to go to the Miami Heat. While on the Heat LeBron finally won two rings the first one being against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After a couple years LeBron James went back to the Cavaliers and ended up winning another championship. Currently LeBron plays with the Los Angeles Lakers with his new star player Anthony Davis. Many people believe he will make it all the way to the finals. While other people believe he will lose and not get an NBA Championship ring.

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PEAK BOOK REVIEW by Chloe Zellin
Roland Smith’s PEAK is the perfect book for any middle or high school student! This young-adult realistic fiction novel follows fourteen year old Peak Marcello’s attempt to be the youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. In the beginning, Peak is living in New York City with his mom, step-dad, and younger twin sisters. Peak loves to climb, but living in New York City means he only has skyscrapers to—illegally—scale. When he is caught scaling a skyscraper, he is sentenced to three years in a juvenile detention center, or he could go to Asia with his father who he hasn’t seen in seven years. Peak decides to go live with his father across the world, but before Peak begins to live with him, his father decides to take him on an unexpected trip—Mount Everest!
This novel keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It has numerous unexpected twists and turns and touches a variety of emotions. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story that’s full of adventure and suspense.

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The Shadows by Corbin Johnson
What really lurks in the shadows while you lay asleep at night? Young Nicholas found out on a dark cold night…That is enough said by me, lets jump into the story, shall we?
Nicholas was a 12 year old boy who loved Halloween and spreading rumors. He hated school and disliked his parents as well because they made him do chores. Now on October 22, he went to school with one thought I mind, he wanted to scare everyone with a story at lunch.
When lunch rolled around, he said to everyone around him his story; he said, “Does everyone here remember Jimmy?” The kids all nodded and Nicholas knew Jimmy had swapped schools but he continued with, “I heard the shadow dwellers got em’!” A boy piped up and said, “W-w-what’s that?” Nicholas said, “The shadow dwellers are these all-black monsters that travel by the shadows; and when they see their prey, they open their jaws revealing their razor-sharp layers of teeth and bite off their prey’s head!” another kid piped up and said, “Yeah right, sure they do!” Nicholas ate his lunch angered that someone stood him up. The bell rang and Nicholas ran out of the cafeteria mad that no one believed him, even though he knew it was not true, he wanted to scare them.
Later, he got off the bus and ran home to find his parents gone and a note that said, “Will be back at 11:00; don’t misbehave and DO YOUR LAUNDRY!”, “YES!” exclaimed Nicholas, he was hardly ever home alone and he was ecstatic. He ripped up the note and ran to his room. He played his X-box for a few hours until he got tired. He got off around 10:00, and he laid in bed. While his eyes began to close, he thought he saw something but he knew he was tired so he brushed it off. He then heard a voice say, “You shall regret telling of us.” He let out a scream, and then there was silence. His parents got home and walked into his room. Then they let out a scream; all they saw was blood as red as an apple that stained the bed and a note that read “THE LAUNDRY IS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE…” What lurks in the shadows?
That is the story of Nicholas and what lurks in the shadows…

25 Years of Friends by Kiera Kupsho
Since September 22, 1994, the television show Friends has changed the world of sitcoms. It made actors and actresses such as Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox household names. It also was a show so popular, it is still consistlently shown on television. Here are some facts that many people do not know about this show that was a staple of 90’s culture.
*Before the title of Friends was decided upon, titles such as Insomia Café, Friends Like Us, and Across the Hall were considered.
*Actresses such as Kathy Griffin and Jane Lynch were considered for the role of Phoebe Buffay.
*Producers of Friends originally wanted Courteney Cox to play Rachel, but she resisted and claimed she liked the role of Monica better because she was “a strong character”.
*The legendary fountain scene that opens the theme song was not shot in New York, it was actually shot in a Warner Brothers lot.
*Despite Phoebe being known for her musical abilities, actress Lisa Kudrow didn’t know how to play the guitar.
*For the episode, The One With the Dollhouse, six different cardboard dollhouses had to be made.
*Originally there were only going to be four main characters: Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Monica. Phoebe and Chandler were only supposed to be supporting characters.
*Monica and Joey originally were going to be romantic interests compared to the well-known Ross and Rachel.
*David Schwimmer did not audition for the role of Ross.
*Phoebe’s character was supposed to be a “goth girl”.
*In the show, Monica is Ross’s little sister but Courtney Cox is actually two years older than David Schwimmer.
*The monkey Marcel was actually played by two different monkeys, Monkey and Katie.
*Justin Timberlake really wanted a cameo in the show, but unfortunately never got it.
*Jennifer Aniston nearly said no to the final season.
*Jennifer Aniston nearly said no to the final season.

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Autumn
Do You Like To Cook? by Jase Mumie
October is a cold month and people want to be warm. This dish is not just warm, but delicious. Personally I love Apple Crisp, and when you try THIS recipe, well….. let’s just say when you make this, it’ll be gone before you get a slice! Just remember, make sure you have adult supervision when using knifes, the oven, or the stovetop. Safety is the top priority!
Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
4 to 6 mixed apples: Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp
3 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup water flour and salt
Crumbs:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Supplies: 13 x 9 glass pan, mixing bowls, measuring spoons, peeler, knife, oven, and a microwave.
Instructions:
1) Grease a 13X9 glass pan; preheat oven to 350°
2) Peel and slice apples of your choice. The combo of apples listed give a tart and sweet taste.
3) Toss sliced apples with a mixture of 3 tbsp. sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
4) Place coated apples in bottom of pan.
5) Pour ½ cup water into pan.
6) Mix together first three ingredients for crumbs; spoon on top of apples.
7) Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
8) Place in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until apples are tender.
9) Serve warm or cold.
My family and I prefer our Apple Crisp warm and served with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Goulash by Kendall Wozniak
What you need: Serves: 5-6
1 medium brown onion (chopped) 2-3 tablespoon of Worcestershire
2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 15 ounce can of chunky crushed tomatoes
1 celery stalk (chopped fine) 1 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
Vegetable or olive oil Salt and pepper
1 pound of ground beef 1/2 box of elbow macaroni
Directions:
Brown onion, garlic, and celery in a little vegetable oil (or olive oil). Add ground beef and brown onions. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Boil macaroni—al dente, or very firm according to your preference—and drain. Add a little garlic oil to keep macaroni from sticking. Serve sauce over macaroni
Hint: Keep sauce and macaroni in separate dishes if you plan on having leftovers so the macaroni stays firm.
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Mr. William’s Favorite Cookies by Ava Fritz
This cookie recipe is different from any other. This one has cream cheese to make the cookies softer and fluffy and they’re homemade! Whenever I bring some into the office, Mr. Williams doesn’t want to share!
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt
1 egg 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
Combine cream cheese, butter, and sugars. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix.
Bake 11 minutes.
Enjoy!!!