Syringa Spirit: 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Open Gym

Mr. Upham will be holding an Open Gym next Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:15. There will be an activity bus provided. Bring your shorts and shoes and we will see you there!

Monday, December 10, 2012

By: Kendal Walker
The Syringa Student Council took part in the Caldwell Nightlight Parade, on December 1, 2012. There were approximately 35,179 people in or watching the parade, in all almost 45 floats in the parade in all plus 3 marching bands, and the senator’s carriage. This was a 25 block long parade route. 4 days were taken to compose and design the float the panther’s road on. Mrs. Polischuk and Mr. Schneider, with help from certain officers and representatives composed the float. The student council won 3rd place in the non-profit division.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Wrestling

Come support our Syringa Wrestlers today at the District Meet, at Syringa.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Peace Poster Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Sierra Millman, the winner of the Lion's Club Peace Poster contest winner! Great Job, Sierra!

Basketball!

Great Job on the courts tonight Ladies!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Open Gym

For all girls basketball players!!!

The 8th grade A team coach will hold an open gym, Saturday November 24. Come to get help if you have been gone the past few days, or if you just want to scrimmage or shoot you are welcome to come. Saturday November 24, 11:00am

8th Grade Girls Basketball 11/19/12

The 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team traveled to Sage Valley on Monday.

B team did an outstanding job and came to a final score of 20-27. Good Job to everyone who played.

A team had their first win of the season against Sage. The score was 18-27.

Good Job Ladies!!! Lets try for another win this coming Monday.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Kiss the Pig!

Syringa is raising money for new technology. We are having a kiss the pig contest. To raise this money, students will have the chance to put money in the teacher's jar of their choice. The three teachers with the most money in their jars will get to kiss the pig! Nine teachers have been elected to kiss a pig. Your choices are: Mr. Swan, Mrs. Peebles, Officer Hodnet, Mr. Sollers, Mrs. Ferro, Mrs. Morford, Mrs. Bassham, Ms. Nagashima, and Mrs. Noe. Bring your money to support your school and have your favorite teacher kiss the pig!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Funny Horoscopes

By: Beth

Aries 3/21-4/19

this month you will be extra lucky! there will be extra olives at lunch, and flowers just might grow in your room!!!!

now's the time to start thinking about bananas, because this month is the month of bananas for Aries!

Taurus 4/20-5/20

oh, strange things will happen to you THIS month. you might find yourself running into sharp objects, and craving artichoke.you will also get your hands on blue glitter! :) this month, avoid scissors!

Gemini 5/21-6/20

with the sign of the twin, you will find a raddish that looks like you! this is a good sign, for it means you will get along with vegetables. someone will also mistake you for someone else, wich means you should wear bright purple socks!

Cancer 6/21-7/22

Cancer! ah! just kidding.this month is your month! they will serve lunch that you like, and a stray cat will follow you home. you will also sneeze uncontrollably one day, and run into a wall. but don't let that get you down!

Leo 7/23-8/22

This month, if your Leo, you will have sever mood swings, and will meet a man with a giant mustache! you will find something lost, but keep it, so watch out for red pandas!!!

Virgo 8/23-9/22

If your a virgo, don't go outside very often this month! you might have a bus drive into your yard if you don't wear mixmatched socks! cats bring you good luck, this month!!!

Libra 9/23-10/22

you should be careful this month! I know your sign's the scales, but this month you will be extreemely clumsy, and you will eat something your not supposed to. stay away from mushroooms!!!

Scorpio 10/23-11/21

oooh! scorpion! your in luck this month! you will find an un opened box of pizza on the side of the road, and you will have the rare opportunity to eat candy in an unlikely class!:) but don't get to caried away, or you'll find yourself eating things off the side of the road!

Sagittarius 11/22-12/21

you better prepare yourself for this month! you'll eat some strange tasting meat, and you'll start to like goats. but don't give in to this love, because they will turn on you!!!

Capricorn 12/22-1/19

This month you will either shave your head, or go to the zoo! The stars will align for you, so get a telescope!!! you will also have a strange case of feather-itus where you love birds!!

Aquarius 1/20-2/18

This month will be awsome for you! you'll have something on sale you love, or you'll see a rainbow. but if you don't like rainbows, take this as a sign of bad luck!!!

Pisces 2/19-3/20

For pisces, this is your creative month! you will have the rare opportunity to use tons of glitter, or you will have a fun assignment in class! just, don't get TOO confident, luck deosn't last forever!

Listening Session

Remember to show up tonight at the superintendent listening session! Get your ideas heard and tell what you like or dislike about your school. Mr. Rosandick wants to listen to YOU!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Favorite Lunches

Reported by: Sheyenne Casebolt

First, I interviewed Jenna Transtrum. First I asked what her favorite Lunch here at Syringa was and why this is her favorite Lunch and here is what she said, “I like mostly all of them, There all just so good and it’s hard to choose just one.” I asked if she would prefer water or milk and why she would prefer this and here is what she said
“I would prefer water over milk because I personally think that water is healthier for you and it’s also refreshing.”
Next I interviewed Rebecca Barnet. I asked her what her favorite lunch is and why, I Also asked what she would do if they decided not to serve this anymore, Here is what she said.
“My favorite Lunch Is Pizza, rolls, & apples, I like this because the pizza taste good and the rolls and apples are good for you. If they decided not to serve this anymore than I would bring my own lunch with pizza, rolls, and apples. We also asked her if she would prefer water or milk and why she would prefer this, and this is what she said.
“I would prefer water and I would prefer this because water seems refreshing and after eating I get thirsty and water helps balance the whole meal.”

Your Friendly Neighborhood Kitty Cat

By: Anonymous

As most 
people in Caldwell have noticed, there’s a stray domestic cat that has 
been surviving in the city limits, with all of us. Every morning as I 
walk to school, Jeremy, as my family calls him, always comes and rubs 
against my legs. For most people, they might think “Don’t pet him! He’s 
either mean or got fleas or…..” But the truth is, is that my family took
 Jeremy to the vet, and they approved him to live out on his own. He has
 no collar, but also won’t be getting fleas anytime soon. Jeremy is a 
dark black mixture with a dab of white on the tip of his tail. If you 
ever stumble upon Jeremy, don’t be scared, he’s the nicest, yet shyest 
cat I’ve ever seen. Now that’s what I call ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood 
Kitty Cat’!

Sheyenne's Interview

By: Grace Green

Question 1.What is your favorite PAWS activity to go to? Why?
Sheyenne: “Karaoke. It gives me a fun place to hang out with my friends and listen to music.”

Question 2.Who would you like to vote for?
Sheyenne: “No one.”

Question 3.What is your favorite subject at school?
Sheyenne: “Math”

Question 4.If you could change anything about Syringa, what would it be?
Sheyenne: “The uniforms.”

Jesse's Interview

By: Grace Green

Question 1.What is your favorite PAWS activity to go to? Why?

Jesse: “Lacrosse because I would like to get intoanother sport.”

Question 2.Who would you like to vote for?

Jesse: “Romney.”

Question 3.What is your favorite subject at school?

Jesse: “History and Science.”

Question 4.If you could change anything about Syringa, what would it be?

Jesse: “ I would change the food selection.”

Jenna's Interview

By:Grace Green

Question 1.What is your favorite PAWS activity to go to? Why?

Jenna: “SMS Helpers because it gives me a chance to hang out with my friends.

Question 2.Who would you like to vote for?

Jenna: “I would vote for Romney.”

Question 3.What is your favorite subject at school?

Jenna: “Writing and Reading.”

Question 4.If you could change anything about Syringa, what would it be?

Jenna: “I would have to change the uniforms.”

New Lunch Choice

By: Grace Green
A new and strange food is offered at Syringa to give students “the power of knowledge”. The lunch ladies deny rumors of drugging the students to be “smart young ones “. On October 18, 2012, the lunch ladies at Syringa Middle School offered a new lunch choice, Mystery Meat. Some students report that sometimes this mystery meat tastes sweet and light. Another student reported that he had to stay home for a week after eating barely any of this strange food. The sixth, seventh, and even the eighth graders at Syringa are creating a petition to stop the madness of The Mystery Meat Abomination.

Kidnapper at Justice

By:Grace Green

A 
kidnapping at Syringa Middle School?  Where has the mysterious, shady, 
straight A student gone to?  On a Friday afternoon, Mr. Swan reported 
the shy student missing.  This was a strange event because this student,
 who was later known as Fred Derington, never missed a day of school in 
his life.Three days later Mrs. Gomez was walking by and heard a muffled 
screaming from inside the boys locker room.  The janitor came and popped
 open the locker where the sound was coming from and there they found 
Derington, stuffed in a stinky locker filled to the rim with dirty 
socks.  Derington later explained, “ I was just trying to hide from Ms. 
Pederson because I haven’t been bringing my cello to school. “

PAWS for the second quarter

By: Kelsey Ferro & Rebecca Barnet

 For the second quarter we have a few new paws activities. Each teacher 
this quarter has either continued a paws activity or chosen a new one.  
Last quarter Mrs. Gomez had a geography bee and beginning Spanish paws. 
This quarter she has planet Zebra. But she is still continuing SMS 
helpers except it is on Tuesdays not Thursdays.

            
Karaoke is all week long still. On Tuesdays and Fridays Mrs. Archuleta 
is doing it. On Mondays and Thursdays Mrs. Foreman is doing it. The kids
 that go each week are stoked for Karaoke paws this quarter.

           
 Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Downing will be doing arts and crafts Mondays 
through Thursdays and CFES/CAPS on Friday. Mrs. Hamby will be doing 
intervention all week long.

            Once again Mr. Henson will
 be doing kickball, capture the flag and Frisbee golf, just on different
 days. He will be having PAWS all week and kickball twice.

           
 Mr. Yowell will be teaching a mythology PAWS. He will have it on 
Mondays and will have intervention all the rest of the week. He changed 
it from meditation.

            Some teachers have decided less or
 no PAWS. But there are some teachers that have choose more PAWS than 
interventions. So it is your chose. Pick wisely not just to hang with 
friends but pick intervention to bring up grades or to work on projects.
 You never know when intervention will come in handy.

            
There are many others but  that would take to long to explain so have 
fun! You are getting your PAWS schedule during 3rd period on October 29, 2012. Thanks to the teachers, we have fun during PAWS!

Orchestra

By: Madison Shields-McLeish

On October 18^th, Syringa’s six, seventh, and eighth grade orchestra made a fantastic appearance at CHS. The sixth graders played a fancy fiddle piece that had a little twist at the end. The seventh graders played a different version of “London Bridges Don’t Fall Down” as “Viola Bridges Don’t Fall Down”. The big finally was the eighth graders joining forces with Jefferson’s eighth graders playing Mountain King. Everyone did a wonderful and the parent’s seemed to enjoy the concert. Syringa’s next orchestra concert will be December 17^th, 2012.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

College Day

Check out our proud teachers wearing their college gear!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Band Concert

On Monday, Syringa and Jefferson had a joint band concert. They did really well and it was great for parents and students alike to see the progression of skill from 6th grade band to the CHS Varsity Band. Great Job Panthers!

College Day

Today the Panthers had a College Dress-up Day. It was a lot of fun and we saw representation from all over the country.

Basketball

Tonight, Wednesday 31, our girls basketball team will be playing the Middleton Vikings. Our eighth graders will travel, while the seventh graders stay here and defend on home court! Good luck lady panthers!

Wrestling Results

Our wrestling team won their first match against Lone Star 64-36! Awesome job panthers, keep it up!

Monday, October 29, 2012

SMS Helpers

By: Rebecca Barnet

Syringa Middle Schoolneeds your help! Every Thursday the SMS helpers get together and take out recycling. We also wash windows, put up borders on windows and bulletin boards, and we also get to make things for the people in the office and the janitors on Valentine’s Day. Also we might be able to make trick or treating bags of candy for Halloween and little decorations for Easter. Did I mention the teacher that runs this, It’s Mrs. Gomez!
We need help, the more people we have the faster we get done and the more time we have to do more fun stuff. Also sometimes we get rewards like Texas-sized jelly beans! (they are tasty) So we need your help and if you come you might get a “treat.”

Robotics Team

By: Kat Webster
Mr. Maxton has organized an amazing team to use their noggins and build a robot to face against other schools in a race against time to build up points to win. The members include people fromJefferson andSyringaMiddle Schools. The team has to work together to engineer a robot that lifts bean bags into a trough and defend them. I went to their meeting on Wednesday and they were discussing the possible designs they could use. With limited time and resources an enormous problem stands in their way, but I know that with their brainpower and persistence they will create a robot that will smash the competition!

Teacher Interview: Mr Winegar

Teacher Interview:

Mr. Winegar

By: Kelsey Ferro

What is your favorite class to teach?
Graphic design
What was your favorite subject in school as a kid?
Accounting in high school
What is your most embarrassing moment from school?
“Waking down the hallway with my fly down”
What color is your toothbrush?
Blue & White
If you could spend a day doing anything what would you do?
Be in the mountains and hike and fish
What is your favorite thing to do besides teach?
Biking
When you have five minutes what sites do you go on?
ESPN, KTVB
What is your favorite color?
Blue
What is your favorite movie?
Rocky
If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?
A fish and game officer

Book Review

Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan

By: Kat Webster 

This
 thrilling adventure takes parts of ninjas, knights, and wizards to 
weave a story so great that it kept my eyes glued on the page the whole 
time. Ranger’s Apprentice is a crazy awesome saga that tells the story 
of a boy named Will that has mysterious beginnings. He lives in a castle
 under the protection of the Baron because he is an orphan. When the 
time to be chosen to be trained in a trade and to work in the castle he 
asks for Battleschool. When he isn’t chosen something unexpected 
happens. With a war brewing in the kingdom his new job as a Ranger gets 
more tense and life-threatening. It is up to Will to decide what to do 
next.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Holidays for Everyday: October 29- November 4

October 29- National Hermit Day

October 30- Mischief Night, National Candy Corn Day

October 31- Halloween, Carve-A-Pumpkin Day, National Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

November 1- All Saint's Day, National Plan Your Epitaph Day

November 2- All Soul's Day, Look For Cirlces Day, National Deviled Egg Day

November 3- National Housewife's Day, National Sandwich Day

P/T Confrences

Remember, this week, we won't have school on Thursday and Friday, due to Parent Teacher Conferences. We will have conferences on Thursday 1:30 to 6:30 pm, and on Friday we will have conferences from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Come to conferences with your parental guardian and yourself. See you there

Wrestling and Girls Basketball

Syringa's Wrestling team will have their first match on October 27 against Kuna, Mountain Home and West. It will take place at Nampa High.

The Girl's Basketball team has their first game on October 29 and they are playing West. The 8th graders are home and 7th graders away.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Monthly Horoscopes: October

Aries- There's a strong focus on being cooperative, supportive, and polite this month, but you could have difficulty turning your attention to getting along with others. Uranus is still in your sign, giving you a willful and independent spirit. You won't care what other people think, and you may act erratically. You could be involved in a passionate love affair at the start of the month, but it may not last unless you're willing to make a commitment. You can make a new start by entering into a true partnership after the New Moon in Libra on October 15.

Taurus- Venus is in Leo and your sector of home and family until October 3. This planet will help smooth over any issues, but you'll have to make an effort if you want to keep the peace. Mars is in Scorpio until October 6. During that time you could be argumentative and defensive when dealing with your partner or a member of the public. A Full Moon in your sign on October 29 will bring out your insecurities. You could overindulge if you feel down or stressed. Be careful - eating or drinking too much could compromise your health.

Gemini- You'll have a positive outlook and be open to new opportunities with Jupiter in your sign all month. It will be retrograde as of October 4, however, so you may not completely trust your instincts. Several planets and a New Moon in Libra will bring out your social and romantic side. You'll feel attractive and you'll be popular. Others will find you engaging. There will be plenty of opportunities for romance. Mars moves to Sagittarius on October 6 to bring tension and stress in your close relationships. You could be irritable and defensive with your romantic partner.

Cancer- Life at home or time spent dealing with your family will require more patience and cooperation than usual. Others might need advice or help and you may have to make yourself available. You're usually loving and caring, but some individuals might require extra attention and be a drain on your time, energy, and resources. A New Moon in Libra on October 15 will help you develop stronger people skills and the ability to create peace and harmony despite obstacles. Uranus in Aries complicates matters and brings situations where you'll have to choose between career and personal commitments.

Leo- Venus is in your sign for a few days at the beginning of the month. You'll feel attractive and be warm and affectionate with others. This planet could also bring a fleeting romantic connection with someone new. Planets and a New Moon in Libra will bring pleasant social events in your neighborhood or with your extended family. Teamwork will be involved if you're hosting a party or invited to a gathering. You may spend time with people who share your hobbies or interests. Mars is in Scorpio until October 6 and causing tension at home or with your family

Virgo- Love planet Venus moves to Virgo on October 3 to help you get along with others and be more loving and accepting of yourself. Neptune is opposite in Pisces and acting in concert with Venus to bring out compassion and empathy. All relationships should go smoothly, especially romantic ones, but you might not be realistic about your partner. Mars moves to Sagittarius on October 6 and will stir up tension at home or within your family. You could be argumentative, irritable, and demanding. Jupiter in Gemini all month will bring career options, but you could find it hard to choose among them.

Libra- Several planets in your sign will make this a memorable month. You'll feel confident, strong, and curious. You'll start new projects and have a fresh attitude. One of the planets is Saturn, however, so be cautious before jumping into anything. A New Moon in Libra on October 15 will bring out your natural talents and qualities. You'll be happy and focused on building your relationships for about a month. However, Uranus in Aries will bring a streak of independence and a desire for freedom. You'll have to balance your own interests with a need to please others.

Scorpio- Mars is in your sign until October 6, giving you plenty of energy and vitality. You'll be fearless and eager to take action and start new projects. You'll be more scattered after Mars moves to Sagittarius. Neptune in Pisces lends an emotional and spiritual connection to someone you're involved with or interested in romantically. Venus is in Leo until October 3, which means you may be perceived as charming but superficial, especially when networking for your career. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 29 could make close relationships stressful for a few days. Try not to be demanding or difficult.

Sagittarius- This will be a powerful and action-packed month for you. Mars moves to your sign on October 6. You'll be full of energy and eager to begin new projects. Several planets and a New Moon in Libra will bring a chance to socialize with friends and groups of like-minded individuals. Your get-togethers will be lively and interesting and give you a chance to catch up. You'll be popular, charming, and a good conversationalist. Jupiter in Gemini and opposite your sign could bring power struggles with your partner. Ultimately, you'll be respectful, supportive, and good to each other.

Capricorn- Pluto in your sign will continue to transform you and make you restless. Venus moves to Virgo on October 3, and you may have a chance to travel with friends or a loved one. You'll also feel creative this month. You may try to do some writing. Mars is in Scorpio for a few days at the beginning of the month, and during that time you'll be busy with friends and groups that you're involved with. Several planets in Libra will help you expand your career by networking, but you'll have to make an effort to be charming and social.

Aquarius- Venus is in Leo until October 3, bringing harmony and good vibes if you're in a relationship. You'll be passionate and affectionate with your partner. Planets and a New Moon in Libra will bring good times with friends and loved ones. You may travel together or collaborate on a project. Communication will improve and you'll share ideas and information on a regular basis. With Mars in Scorpio until October 6 and Mercury there most of the month, you can make new career connections. You must be proactive, however, and take a few risks in order to effect change.

Pisces- Neptune has moved retrograde to the cusp of your sign. You have been and will continue to be reflective. You'll have a strong need to be alone in peace and quiet. Progress will be made internally, but not so much in the outside world. You'll find it hard to focus and be productive for a while. However, this will be a highly creative time. Jupiter in Gemini could make dealing with your family difficult. You may feel overwhelmed by pressure from parents or other close relatives. Venus moves to Virgo on October 3, helping you to have good relations with your romantic partner.

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PAWS

This week we will not be having PAWS. Instead, we will be going to our advisory (4th period classes) and learning about bullying.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Book Fair!

Come to Syringa's Book Fair! We would love to have you come check out our spooky selection for this year! Come in at lunch with your money, during class, or during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday. See you there!

Orchestra Concert

Syringa's first orchestra concert was on Thursday and it was a blast! The music was great! Thanks for supporting our music program! Here are some of the highlights from the concert:

Here is the Syringa 6th grade Orchestra playing Fancy Fiddles.

Here is the Syringa 7th grade Orchestra playing Pizzacato Parade.

Here is the Syringa and Jefferson 8th grade Orchestra playing A Touch of Ireland and In The Hall of The Mountain King.

Holidays for Everyday: October 22-28

October 22- Internationla Stuttering Awareness Day, National Nut Day

October 23- National Mole Day, TV Talk Show Host Day

October 24- Take Back Your Time Day, United Nations Day

October 25- Sourest Day, World Pasta Day

October 26- National Mule Day, Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day

October 27- Cranky Co-Workers Day, Emily Post's Birthday, Navy Day

October 28- Plush Animal Lover's Day, Statue of Liberty Dedication Day

Cross Country Results II

Here are the girl's results from the Mountian Home District Meet! Great job everyone!

6 Hannah Webster 11:11.90
24 Katie Webster 11:41.10
26 Mikayla Darrington 11:44.80
91 Alex Torres 13:05.80
111 Heaven Campos 13:33.00
118 Star Campos 13:41.00
123 Jenna Transtrum 13:45.90
133 Cielo Enriquez 13;56.20
(Rachel Guittierrez didn't run due to injuries)

Enjoy these pictures of the girls race!

S - School is My Job!

Congratulations to those of you who recieved the S - School is My Job! award. Great job! Next week will be C - Come Prepared! so come to school with your binder, ID card, and supplies daily to get this award. Here is a picture of those who received the award.