JLCS-Flightline

April 2016

Issue 2.4

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.-Abraham Lincoln
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Editors:

Kayla Workman

Braden Bodenstein

Photographers:

Chris Brooks

Donald Kellogg

Jr. Assistant Editor

Alaina Lemoine

Cartoonists:

Ethan Keefover

Teacher Facilitator: Mrs. Acrey Parsons

Luke Quattlebum
Staff:

Shania Bragg-Kelly

Victoria Johnson

Jayde Brignac

Tianna Bonner

SharMarya Flowers
Camille Conley

Zaria Cooper

Lexi DuSharm

Alena Fialkowski

Sherman Flowers

Jamiee Hall

Justin LaBreck

Morgan Lee

Ayeka Lloyd

Madison McLean

Ethan Rinehart

Connor Rinehart

Dillon Smith

Flightline Family &

Community Involvement
JLCSFL Upcoming Events

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4/27 ~
5/9 ~
5/13 ~
5/17 ~
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5/23 ~
5/26 ~
5/30 ~
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State NHD Competition

The Amazing Race
Early Dismissal: Professional Development
ACT Aspire Blowout
6th Grade Leaves for Space Camp (5/13-15)
Career Day & Career Night
Course Selection Night for 7th Grade
GT Field Trip
National Junior Honors Society Induction
5th Grade Trip to Crystal Mines
8th Grade Senior Graduation
7th Grade Trip to the 4H Center
No School: Memorial Day
8th Grade Trip to Crystal Bridges & U of A

Pay The Pig Campaign

By Alaina Lemoine
We did pay the pig so
we could raise money
to buy more chrome
books so every class
can use them if needed.
The school went over
the goal the whole
school raised at least
$855 from pay the pig!
I am guessing that approximately 50% of the student body donated at least one
time! And the most exiting news is the next amazing event
is at the end of April and it is called The Amazing Race!

Gold Band
Skating Trip
By Victoria Johnson
7th and 8th graders went to Joyland Skating Rink in Cabot as an Incentive Trip for
gold bands for the 3rd
quarter of the school year. A lot of 7th
and 8th graders fell multiple times, especially one of my friends because he
was a beginner, but everyone kept getting back up and trying again. At first I
was nervous about skating again, but
thanks to one of my other friends I had
a lot of fun. There were four different
races, each separated by our grades and
genders. We owe a special thanks to
Mrs. A. Smith who arranged the trip
and arranged for the school to pay for
it, so it was free to people that earned it.
A special thanks to Ms. Wright and
Mrs. Perry for going with us. Thanks
to all the parents that came to help too.
It was really fun and
I cant wait to see
what the incentive
trip will be next
quarter.

Flightliners Win Big At

NHD Regionals
Rhett Shuman placed 1st in solo performance, and
Trinity Sadosky placed 2nd in the same category. Mason Kaye, Tony Fisk, and Steven Gruber came in second group performances. Haley and Wesley Anderson
placed 1st in exhibits. Braden Bodenstein came in 3rd
in papers. Everyone who placed is now going to compete in the NHD State Competition in April. McKenna
Pauls, Hailey Becker, Alanna Rivera-Colon, and Amara Scruggs and Agatha Villegas all received honorable
mentions in their categories. Pictured are the winners,
and Miss Lonnie Strange (5/6th Social Studies & Head
of NHD at Flightline), and Mr. Ryan Thursby (7/8th
Social Studies and retired Air Force Tech Sergeant).
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Old State House Museum & Historic Arkansas Museum

By SharMarya Flowers

The 8th Grade had a field trip to the Old State House Museum and the Historic Arkansas Museum on March 29, 2016.
The Day was really fun. We left at 9 AM; it felt like we were on the bus for a while, but knowing we are the class of 2020,
we had fun on our way there. First, we went to the Old State House Museum. When we got there, we all were split up
into the two groups. We went into many rooms, and learned a lot of cool history. Did you know that the Old State House
Museum has been the state capital, the UAMS campus, and the headquarters for the Arkansas Rangers, now known as the
Arkansas State Troopers. The Old State House Museum was really big inside, and we got to see the First Ladies of Arkansas inaugural gowns.
After the first museum, we went to play, eat, and chill at the River Market Amphitheater. We ended up on the news on
THV because they were filming a promo for Spring Fest. After we were done eating, we went to the second museum, the
Historic Arkansas Museum. This museum was kind of small, but really fun. The museum people told our teachers we
were well-behaved. Im glad we got to go on this field trip, and I learned a lot. 7th Grade went on the same trip on Tuesday, March 15th before Spring Break. 8th Grade will be going to Crystal Bridges and the University of Arkansas on June
2nd.

The Switch:
ACT Aspire Axes PARCC

By Kayla Workman
We recently questioned why we were switching from PARCC to
ACT aspire. I asked Mrs. A. Smith, Flightlines Director of
Teacher Leadership, how ACT Aspire is different than last years
PARCC? Mrs. Smith says it takes less time to take, so we dont
sit and spend an hour on one subject. Instead scholars are timed
and get about 55 minutes per subject. This test is also split into
separate weeks instead of all in one week. I asked Mrs. Smith if
as been proven and if kids do better on the test than on the test we
have been taking. Mrs. Smith says for our school, it is a little too
soon to tell at the time we did the interview. Mrs. Smith also said
other schools have proof that the system works, and that kids are
proven to perform better on the ACT Aspire format. I asked her in her opinion if she thinks it will improve test scores? Mrs.
Smith says I think our scholars will do their best and be successful regardless because they are our scholarsso I dont
think it matters what test they take. I think as long as they rise to the challenge they will be successful. I asked her what
her motive was behind making sure scholars do well and be successful on their tests? She said I want every scholar in this
school to be successful, productive citizens, and I want them to go to college and do what they dream. I want to be able to
know when Im old and grey, you all will take care of me.
Dear Class,
I know you probably miss me; I know I miss you guys. I am in North Carolina right now. We have
had our ups and downs together, and have even been yelled at together. I have known some of you
since the 5th grade. I think you are the best class I have ever had. Stand up for what you believe in. I
want to see you all again when I grow up. Furthermore, teachers, make sure these kids succeed in
life. I hope you get what you want out of life. Thank you, guys, for everything.
Miko Nation

Why is it Important to
Stay Healthy?
By Madison McLean

I think that it is important to stay healthy

because if you are not healthy, you will
not be able to do fun thinks like have fun, go on trips, play with
your friends, or even live a full life. There are lots of ways to say
healthy. One simple way is to brush your teeth at least twice a
day, and shower at least once a day. Good hygiene can help keep
you healthy. Another way to stay healthy is to remember that you
dont need to eat all of the food. Your stomach is about the size
of your fist, and you shouldnt overfill it. Another thing to do to
stay healthy is to exercise such as running, walking, jumping, etc.
If you are not healthy, it is
hard to run or jump, and you
probably cant really run or
jump, and definitely dont
want to exercise for fun. Finally, I think it is important to
stay healthy because you will
get to live a longer and fuller
healthy life if you do.

April Poll:
What is your favorite Girl
Scout Cookie Flavor?
Thin Mints:
Samoas:
Tagalongs:
Trefoils:
Savannah Smiles:
Other:

40%
23%
18%
10%
8%
1%
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Amia Jones:
Military
Youth of the
Year

Miss Know It Alls Science

Experiments of the Month
Pot of Gold

Materials:
Bag of chocolate coins
Paper plates
Pen
By Lexi DuSharm
Paper
Amia Jones was named the
A watch, clock, or timer
Boys and Girls Club Military
A clear plastic cup
Youth of the Year. Amia has
Black construction paper or black marker
been a member of the club for
Instructions:
four to five years, and has done
1. Take the foil off of each chocolate coin you
a significant amount of volunuse for the experiment.
teer work. Amia was nominat2.
Place each chocolate coin on a separate paed by the Little Rock Air Force
per plate.
Base Boys and Girls Club to represent them in competition for Military Youth of the
3. Place paper plates in different spots, for
Year. The contest consisted of 8 other candidate in various competitions. All candiexample, one outside in the shade, one outdates had to have a separate interview, and each had to present an original speech in
side in the sun, one inside in a dark room, or
front of legislatures, parents, family, and judges. Amia said that she and the other
one inside under a lamp.
candidates had to greet the audience members as they came in.
At each location, place up to 3 plates to see
Amia was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to any college of her choice. The giant check which melts the fastest:
was awarded to her by the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, Tim Griffin. Amia said 1. 1 white paper plate with just the chocolate
that she, felt truly grateful to receive the award, and that she felt like crying because
coin
2. 1 white paper plate, with a clear plastic cup
she was so honored. When asked how she felt during the competition, Amia replied,
over it, covering the coin to allow it to trap
I felt extremely nervous, and I could feel heart beating in my throat!
some heat
3. 1 paper plate, with a black piece of construction paper, or color the plate black with
a marker, to see if this absorbs more heat
4. Using your time keeping device, pen, and
paper, record how long it takes the chocolate to melt in each situation. If it doesnt
melt after 10 min of sitting, record that as
By Camille Conley
well.
5. Compare your results and think about the
Flightline was invited by the cast of High School Musical and the director,
conclusion to your results.
Gabi Baltzley, to attend a special showing of the musical on the morning of
th
How
it Works:
April 8 . The High School Musical performance was really great, and I know I
At
a
certain
temperature some of your chocolate
was really happy to be able to see it. The cast and crew did great, and there
coins went through a physical change from a
were even three Flightline scholars in the musical: Trinity Sadoksy, Jataya
solid to a liquid. This process is called melting.
Mayo, and Eyzayah Ramos. I really liked how everyone had a secret dream of
Energy was added to the chocolate by either
being more than the status quo.
sunlight or heat and this energy caused the moleGabriella was new to the East High, and it was difficult for her to be the new
cules that make up the solid chocolate to move
about and spread out and become a liquid.
student and fit in. I think we all know how that feels. Sharpay was the most
http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/
popular girl in school and secret bad guy. Sharpay got to do whatever she wantexperiments/pot-of-gold/

High School Musical Soars High

with Flightliners

ed or dreamed because she was so popular. Troy, played by former Flightliner

Josh Huber, was popular too,
but he was expected to only be
good at and play Wildcats basketball. Troy had so many people counting on him, and he just
wanted to follow the status
quo. Troy and Gabriella ended
up trying out for the musical and
getting the parts. The moral of
the story is to use your gifts and
make your dreams into reality.

(Pics by G. Baltzley)

By Justin LaBreck

The Legend of
Previously on Zabiconica, Ultranetta, Risokai, and Destroyer were sent to
find Agent J. Shadow exterminated Razor; dont forget about that. Now
Zabiconica: Part 4 lets see what Agent J and the remaining Special Agents are doing

I actually didnt expect this Agent #2 said in surprise. I actually

assumed he would be hurt, but he doesnt have a single scratch.
Hes the 5th Generation Chosen One, so of course he is invincible, Agent #1 replied with an eye roll. But he has no
idea what has happened in the past. None of them ever do.
Agent J returns from looking for food emptyhanded. I couldnt find anything edible that wouldnt kill us. Did you at least
set up camp? The other agents looked at him puzzled and asked if he was joking. I dont joke, responded Agent J.
MEANWHILE..
Okay! yelled Risokai . Do you even know where you are going? he snapped condescendingly.
Of course I do, barked Lord Ultranetta. But you are slowing us, the Alliance,
down; I will terminate you two myself.
Id like to see you try, cackled Destroyer. Destroyer and Risokai exchanged looks.
Lord Ultranetta knew nothing of the twos unreliable ways. Evil has no loyalty.

Magic Piano

By Alena Fialkowski
Magic Piano is a game where you tap on your
screen where you are supposed to tap when it tells
you to and it makes a sound like a piano. The objective of the game is to level up, get
coins, and songs to help you do all that. The first song
that you see is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and you
go on from there. You can also get songs like
Amazing Grace and Fur Elise. The app makes
playing a piano look easy, even when you know it is
not. The app is a freemium app, which means it is
free unless you want to purchase VIP songs.

Popular Songs

This Year
By Morgan Lee
Watch Me Silento
See You Again Wiz Khalifa
Cheerleader OMI
Sorry Justin Bieber

Anime: The
History
& Evolution
By Alena Fialkowski,
Jayde Brignac, & Luke
Quattlbum
Osamu Tezuka created
the first anime Astro
Boy in 1963 where it
aired on NBC stations. If
you are not familiar with
anime or manga let me
fill you in, Anime is a
Japanese style of animation while manga is basically just the
graphic novels of anime. Anime has always had a different style between animators but the most common style involves large round eyes, slim bodies,
and spiky
hair. My
personal
favorites
are Attack
on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, Sword
Art Online, Blue Exorcist,
Deadman Wonderland, and
K.
Animes style of cute has
changed to kawaii (cute in
Japanese). Many times you
will even see small cuter versions of your favorite characters these are called chibis.
Only real Anime otakus will
know what chibi means!

Did You Know?

Watching SpongeBob
SquarePants when you were a kid may have damaged your brainpower. A study found
that watching just 9 minutes of SpongeBob had
an immediate influence on kids attention,

Did you
know that
April Fools
Day may have
begun in
France?

By Holidays.net
While some historians disagree, the most popular theory about the origins of this day for pranks and practical
jokes is that it began in the 1500s in France, when the
start of the New Year
was moved from March
to January. Word of the
move traveled slowly to
the rural dwellers, who
continued to celebrate
the New Year in April,
earning them the title of
"April fools."

Nick App & Nick.com

By Dillon Smith
I think the Nick
app is an awesome app from
Nickelodeon. It
has fun things
like the Dont
Push button,
videos, games,
and episodes. Some things they have for videos
include Turtle Tuesday, Pranks, and Nick Sports.
Some of the games include Racing Stars, Basketball Stars, and Power Packed. The app has all
kinds of episodes such as Alvin & the Chipmunks,
Avatar: The
Last Airbender, and
Bella & the
Bulldog, and
many more
series. I think
more people
need the Nick
App, and its
even won
awards for being awesome.
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Water Problems
in Flint, Michigan

By Zaria Cooper
Citizens of Flint, Michigan feel betrayed, angry, and sad at the same time.
They are bracing for what will happen of their city of 99,000 residents in the
next year. Flint is about 60 miles northwest of Detroit, Michigan. In 2014, someone had the idea of switching their drinking water source to the Flint River, which was heavily polluted, and then the water was switched back. The water was
switched back too late and the mistake left permanent and expensive damage to Flints water pipes.
Children in Flint are getting hurt with an illness called lead poisoning. It is caused by dangerous levels of lead in childrens blood. Exposure to lead can be toxic, or deadly. Doctors say that the impact of lead poisoning can take three to
five years after having it to appear.
Help is needed fast. Water in Flint homes varies in colors from clear to cloudy, and even brown to yellow. In this dangerous time, Flint citizens are refusing to drink the water or even take a bath or shower in it. Michigan Governor Rick
Snyder declared a state of emergency for the town on January 5, 2016 after the problem began in April 2014. Thats almost two years of exposure.
People in Flint have said that public trust has been shattered, and that long-term help for Flint residents is far away.
Right now, the people that live there cant even sell their houses because no one wants to move to a town with poison for
drinking water. Residents dont know what dangers their children may and will face from their exposure to lead poisoning.
People have lined up to pick up free water filters and bottled water at fire stations. More free supplies have been passed out by Michigan State Troopers, and
other volunteers. Plumbers have even spent their free time installing water filters
for free to families in the affected area. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said that the
city has made progress, but that Flint needs more people to help out.
Flint, Michigan has a long way to go. Citizens flocked to polling centers for
Michigans primary races. Some polling places had to send people to other places
to vote because the centers were running out of ballots.

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