By Olivia
We have a new member of our Newsletter Team, Savannah Kulage who will be writing a new feature on Horoscopes. So what is a person's horoscope?
Horoscopes are based off of people's Zodiac signs. What is a Zodiac sign? According to the website, Britannica, in astrology, which is "the the study of the positions and movements of the sun, moon, planets, and stars, and the belief that these celestial bodies affect people's lives and personalities", the sign of the Zodiac under which a person is born is of great significance. To determine a person's sign, the Zodiac is divided into twelve different signs occupying 1/12 of it's great circle (see image). Originally there were 13 signs but then to align with a 12 month calendar one of the signs, the Ophiuchus, snake charmer, was removed. The current 12 signs are:
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20)
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Tores (April 20 - May 20)
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Cancer (June 1 - July 22)
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22)
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 22)
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
Check out Savannah's Horoscope section to find out what the stars have in store for you.
by Maddy, Rory, Cece, Savannah and Olivia
1. What do you like about being a science teacher?
I have always enjoyed learning and have been fascinated by the different branches of science. A special shout out to my Grandmother as well who always asked me "What did you learn today?" I love the awesomeness of helping students develop important skills like critical thinking, analyzing information and discovering new connections and information about the world around them.
2. What is your favorite Science topic and why?
That's tough but I think our "What is Life?" Unit. This is when students learn about the characteristics of organisms, cell types, structures and functions.
3. We know you also run the Escape Room club. What's your favorite thing about Escape Rooms?
My favorite thing about running the Escape Room club is much like my favorite thing about teaching Science. I love the unfolding of all the good things and the growth that can come from challenges, questions and discoveries.
4. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who and how did you meet them?
I used to work at the restaurant Mount Blue (now the Tinkers Son) and it was owned by some of the members of the band Aerosmith. When they were in the area, some of the band members would come into the restaurant so they could have a place to escape from the limelight.
5. What is one fun fact about you?
Related to the above question, I spilled a drink on the lead singer of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler. It wasn't "fun" then, but I can laugh about it now.
The moon is full, the sky is bright
It's Lunar New Year, a joyful night.
Red Lanterns glow, the dragon prances,
Dancing, twirling and taking chances.
Fireworks sparkle in the air,
The sound of drums are everywhere.
Families gather full of cheer,
To welcome a brand new year.
Lets sing and cheer
For the Lunar New Year
That's finally here!
Lord of The Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkein
No better time to get into a book series than these cold winter months! If you haven't already read the classic Lord of The Rings Trilogy, now is a great time to start. If you're feeling very adventurous, start with The Hobbit, then dive into the Lord of the Rings. You will learn about the true value of friendship and courage in this well written and exciting series.
Book 1: The Hobbit (not part of the Trilogy but a part of the story)
Book 2: The Fellowship of The Ring
Book 3: The Two Towers
Book 4: The Return of The King
Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer
Another great series to dive into is the Artemis Fowl 12 book series by Irish author, Eoin Colfer. Follow 12 year old criminal prodigy, Artemis, through a series of adventures. Learn about family loyalty, self-discovery and the age old battle of good v. evil.
The Selection Series by Keira Cass
We've mentioned this one before, but it's worth mentioning again if anyone missed it. This five book dystopian series is a hard one to put down. If you like stories of adventure and romance then this series is for you. Follow America Singer as she leaves behind one dream only to discover she was meant for another.