Spencer Loomis Vibe Scribes

Looking forward into the journey ahead I realized this will not be a easy musical to perform. It’s filled with wacky dances, funny scenes, vocally challenging music, large leads, and a wonderful cast of actors that I am looking forward to working with to make the magic that is the heart and soul of

Once Upon A Mattress. Let me give you a “short” summary of the fantastical performance coming to our very own Spencer Loomis this January.

Prince Dauntless is trying to find a worthy genuine princess to be his beloved wife while his mother Queen Agrivain has other plans so he can be her little prince forever. Meanwhile, Sir Harry sets off to find a genuine princess who will suit the prince and queen so he and his beloved Lady Larken can be married. Three months later he arrives with princess Winifred who is not a typical average princess. Dauntless convinces his mother to give her a test. But what type of test? The queen puts 20 mattresses upon her bed and underneath the mattress she places a tiny pea. The problem is Winifred seems to have a endless amount of energy. Therefore, the queen has everybody do the

most complicated dance in the world at the ball that night, also known as the Spanish panic. After the dance, the only one left on their feet is Winifred. Because of this, everybody performs a song saying how wonderful Fred is. After the musical number about Fred, she is so exhausted that she

practically falls asleep in Dauntless’s arms. She is ushered upstairs and into bed... but something is keeping her awake, something lumpy in the middle of the mattress. She tries to fall asleep, but she just can’t! At 6 o’clock in the morning, everybody gathers to see if Fred is awake or not. She comes

downstairs still counting sheep! How did she stay awake? That pea was awfully small. It wasn’t the pea! It wasn’t the pea? It wasn’t the pea at all! Winifred and Dauntless can get married! And they all lived happily happily happily ever after. (I might’ve left some things out because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone reading this.) This will be the most advanced musical I have been in so far. It’s probably too late to sign up, but I hope anyone reading this will come and support me and my fellow cast mates in January of 2025! Thanks

for reading!

By: Lilah Koch

P.S thank you to my wonderful directors for making my theatrical dreams come true. I think I really will live happily, happily, happily, ever after.

There was once a king named Dasharat. He had a son named Ram. Ram was sent to exile by his aunt. When Ram was sent to exile his wife, Sita and his brother , Laxman both accompanied him then, the demon, Ravan abducted Sita. Ram searched everywhere with Laxman but they could not find

Sita. A few months later, Ram and Laxman arrived at Lanka, Ravan’s palace with an army of bears and monkeys. They fought. Even though Ravan had a larger army, Ram was victorious. Then Ram went back to his kingdom with

Laxman and Sita. There was a gigantic celebration. This day is known a Diwali.

How do we celebrate Diwali?

This year Diwali is celebrated on November 1st. These days Diwali is celebrated with joy. We light candles made of earthen pots called diyas. We pray to gods and goddesses. We decorate our houses with bright lights and we wear Indian traditional clothes. We also let out fireworks outside. My mom makes delicious sweets and meals that we share with friends and family.

Would you also like to celebrate Diwali now?

By: Anwita and Ayon

We have celebrated Halloween for more than one thousand years. It all started with a relentless observance, Halloween became increasingly over the years it’s religious trappings but all disappeared. Today Halloween is celebrated with candy and dressing up mostly for children but adults also do and them combined is called trick or treating. Halloween is also celebrated by celebrating the loved ones that passed.

By: Ashlyn

Did you know that we got a brand new playground? The new playground has turf and a jungle gym.The turf is fake grass that absorbs water so it doesn’t get muddy! They also use it on football fields, and lots of different fields. Did you see the new swings? If you fall off the swings you won’t get hurt! Now the swings are not squeaky! After it rains it’s not muddy at all! Now the rallings on the stairs to the slide are taller and safer so we don’t fall off. The best part is the jungle gym because you can climb and do lots of other stuff. Now this is how the playground is safer and better!

By Maya, Mariah, and Kathrine!

Third grade is one of the best grades in the elementary. One reason why is that every day the third graders have something called ‘Novel Nook’. Novel nook is a chapter book read aloud. Some of the books their reading are Charlottes Web and Swindle. Another fun thing they do is. book clubs. In book clubs they meet and share about what they read. Also they have morning meeting. But not just any morning meeting they like to play games and share different

languages. My last reason is that they have something called class jobs. Each person is assigned a new job every week. This helps them work together. Those are just some of the many reasons why third grade is so awesome.

—- Chandler and Tatiana

Hello! What do you like to do? I like to draw. Art can take you a long way. Art is

really relaxing and fun! Spencer loom is has lots of fun art events! Some art events we have are, a year book contest! The year book contest is every year around November to January. Every grade level does a drawing to match the theme. A winner will be chosen for every grade level! Even if you are not chosen, it is worth a try! If your in choir, there is a cover contest! You get to draw a cover. According to the big event, this year the big event is that it is the 25 year of choir! There is also a coloring contest for red ribbon week! Live drug free! This years theme is a movie. Next time you hear. Some event coming, try to join! Art is really fun! There are many types of art! Coloring, drawing, painting, sketching, blending, sculpting, and many more! Art can be stressing, but exercise your talents and continue! Never give up! You can fix your mistakes! If you participate in art competitions you can earn gift cards,

tickets, and more! Art is always recognized. One line can one day can be

known as a word wide best drawing! Art is amazing! For the month October, try

drawing anything related to the season!

By: Riya

All artwork was created by various Spencer loomis students. In art class, Mrs. Cortez teaches and inspires students to create beautiful pieces of art!

Did you thank your PTO lately? They do many great things to

make the school a better place.

Did you know that...

• The PTO the musical every year by helping with the props,

accessories, and costumes?

• The PTO supports the end of the year 5th grade picnic

and bowling?

• The PTO arranges the Made by Me market so that kids can design

and sell their own products?

• The PTO supports Battle of the Books by purchasing a set of books for 4th-5th grade classrooms?

• The PTO new link in the newsletter for the lunch menus.

• The PTO supports the book fair, including

posters, books, diaries, and many more?

• The PTO also supports Recorder Monster which is a website that

allows 3rd-5th grade student to practice on their recorders.

Who are the PTO?

The PTO are a group of parents that work together

to make our school better and make many opportunities possible.

By, Abigail Koh and Saanvi Nalluri

SPOILER ALERT: do not read this if you have not watched the Harry Potter movies!!!

Did you watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?! If you did, did you like it? Well, I sure did! This is why I loved it. First, Harry is a really brave and kind person, Daniel Radcliffe made an amazing Harry Potter, and don’t get me started on Hermoine and Ron!

If you think about it, the story makes so much sense! Let me go through it. So first, in the beginning of the story, we see Harry, a normal 11 year old boy. And it's like he’s a boy in your everyday life, but then he finds out he’s magical and the magic feels real, not crazy. Next we meet other characters, Ron and Hermione, and they act eleven years old too! So, the beginning of the story is not too odd and that goes with the rest of the story.

Also, you can not say I’m wrong about how good they did with Voldemort’s head! For the 2000’s they did awesome, and it looks pretty real! So I think this will definitely be in my top 8 favorite movies! hahaha I love the plot twist where professor Quirrel turns out to be helping Voldemort get the stone. This movie is amazing!

Next, the fight scene is incredible, I love how the fire looks! And when Quirrel withers away, it looks like someone blew some sand everywhere and it… looks… AMAZING!!! The special effects are so cool.

Over all, Harry Potter will never grow old for me and I will love it forever!

-Anonymous 5th grader :]

It is my honor to work with this group of kind, talented, and dedicated third, fourth, and fifth graders. They worked hard to research and write these articles. Each issue you will read articles by new writers as well as returning writers. We hope you take the time to read and enjoy what they wrote. They are already busy writing articles for our next issue!

-Mrs. Rittner