middle school's not so bad

good-bye to the ones we love

2005-06-28T21:09:00.000-07:00

The end of the year has come,
the time has come to say bye-bye ,
to the ones we know and love,
good-bye eighth graders, good-bye,
adu, avitasay miss thorn Good bye
untill we meet again, Good bye
farewell

Makeup:words of wisdom from a departed 8th grader

2005-06-27T12:08:00.000-07:00

Upon leaving PMS, i decided 2 leave these valuable makeup tips for future middle school girls. And remember...PANTHERS RULE!!!
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Eyes: use colors that will enhance the sub-colors in ur i-balls. 4 example. Green will bring out the green and gold in brown eyes. Shimmery pastels will accentuate blue eyes. Green eyes look edgy with subtle browns.

Lips: don't use coral gloss! it makes ur teeth look dirty. if ur skin has "cool" tones (brown) than use a clear orange tinted gloss. Wierd but true. 4 yellow tones, use clear gloss. If ur skin is "warm" (pinkish hues) than u can go crazy! but again, stick with pink or brown tinted gloss.

Eyeliner: use a pencil for the bottom, and if u use black lightly it will give u an edgy look. If ur upper lashes are short, then use a liquid liner! Heres a useful tip...if u make the pencil line on ur lower lid thicker at the edge it is a quick way 2 make the "smoky" look.

Nails: Use neutrals!!! sheer colors r ur best bet. use bold colors if u like, but b careful not 2 put them on too thick.
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Remember-ur makeup should accentuate, not overpower, and make sure the shade of color ur using co-operates with ur skin color! Have Fun!! PS...if u don't have cheek or brow bones, or if u have a wide nose, check out high beam by benefit...it works wonders! :P

End of the Year

2005-06-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

The End of the Year...
Moving on towards a brighter, more exciting future.
Growing up in impossible, invisible, inevitable ways.
Taking the time to change just enough to matter.
Caring for friends, family, and yourself in a whole new way.
Saying goodbye to one year and hello to another.
Welcoming new ideas, wonders, and smiles.
I would like to say that I think the sixth grade did wonderfully this year and we all deserve such a great seventh grade year!

Also, we're all sad to say goodbye to the eighth graders, and I speak for everyone when I say good luck and we'll miss you!!!!!!!!!!!

SCHOOL

2005-06-07T18:00:00.000-07:00

school is a fury
school is a rush
school is a place you learn cool stuff
school is the place to be safe
and considerate
school is the place to talk to friends and teachers
School is the exact olace to learn cool stuff

Paradise, a descriptive poem

2005-05-17T17:30:00.000-07:00

Paradise should be relaxing and your body should feel like its melting away. Paradise should be awakening and your body should feel invigorated.
Paradise should feel like a long, long sleep and your mind should be in other places.
Paradise should feel like a long, long run and you mind should feel numb and silent.
Paradise should be a cool pond in a desert and your body should be swimming.
Paradise should be a ho fire in a blizzard and your body should be relishing heat.
Paradise should feel like a paradise.

Oh the Places #2

2005-05-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

In London you live in trees
In Paris you ought to be able to walk w/ ease
In Afghanistan you must have a gun
In England you say oh don’t bang your knees
In Pescadero there is room for every one

Earth News Today! The Most Reliable Tabloid Around

2005-05-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Australia:
a crazed TV host for a children's show on Discovery Channel is locked up for abusing his pet candy bar named Crocodile by first deep-frying the poor candy then dipping him and sprinkles and consuming him.
Ireland:
Elvis is spotted in a shopping mall in the store Green Clover Luck along with his posse of an alien, Lisa Simpson, Jimmy Hendrix, and Lizzie McGuire.
America:
Everyone's worst nightmare becomes reality when Barney becomes president! We're all headed for a terrifying prehistoric purple and green future!

Tune in later for more hard-core, cold evidence, non-flaky, completely reliable news.

A Quote for Us All to Understand at This Time

2005-05-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

"Losing a loved one is like walking up the stairs in the dark and thinking there's one more step. There is a moment of dark, sickly surprise as you foot falls through the air." --Lemony Snicket, The Reptile Room

Jane

2005-05-13T22:46:00.000-07:00

Fred News, Weekly

2005-05-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

Recently Smokey the Bear was convicted today for setting a forest on fire, recent studies show that he did this because of his phsycotic behavior, he shall be put in jail for a minimum of 30 years. In other news...
p.s.
read more tomarrow

thank you,
Fred Shclarman

Friends II

2005-05-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

Friends should make sacrifices
They should be the notes of their pals' music
They should be the sprinkles on their pals' donuts
Friends should tell the truth
They should be the wind in their pals' sails
They should be the frosting on their pals' cupcakes
Friends should respect and understand
They should be the wrapping on their pals' presents
They should be the salt in their pals' ocean

The Best Music Artists

2005-05-10T13:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a helpful list of the greatest music artists of all time! At the end there is reccomended songs for people with ITunes.

Oldies:
Diana Ross and the Supremes
Elvis
The Beatles
The Jackson Five
Billy Holiday
Aretha Franklin

New & Fresh:
Avril Lavigne
Raven-Symone
Gwen Stefani
Kelis
Lindsay Lohan
Michelle Branch

Reccomended Songs:
Breathe--Michelle Branch
Whenever Wherever--Shakira
Rich Girl--Gwen Stefani
Hollaback Girl--Gwen Stefani
Happy Ending--Avril Lavigne

School

2005-05-09T19:33:00.000-07:00

School is the time
To talk with friends
School is the time to
Chat and laugh with teachers
School is the time to ask questions
School is school!
Any questions?

The Seasons

2005-05-06T09:13:00.000-07:00

Autumn is
crunching and crisp
and smiley romantic
Spring is
laughing and twirling
and bubbly alive
Summer is
grassy and peaceful
and restful health
Winter is
tangible and fresh
and deeply quiet

Oh The Places

2005-05-05T17:53:00.000-07:00

In Paris
you walk with a fancy hat
In Cairo
you're lucky to have a black cat
In Africa
The grass reaches up to your knees
In London
you say pretty-pretty please
In Ireland
you talk like the lassies do
In Pescadero
you listen to all the cows moo

The correct definition of Miss Thorn

2005-04-30T19:59:00.000-07:00

The correct definion of miss thorn is often mistakin,
she is not nice, but she is awesome, smart,
forgiving, intersting, intelligente and incredibly
humerus. that is the correct definition of Miss Thorn.

What I Like About Middle School Teachers

2005-04-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

Not only teach but learn
Engage in our weird conversations
Laughing with the class
Noticeable clothes
Willing to make sacrifices for us
Always fair
Funky personalities
Ready to have fun
Make learning cool which is VERY hard :-)
Giving demerits (oops, wrong list!)
Hilarious mood swings

Color Poems

2005-04-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Red:
flying moving
jumping singing
smug and serene
making a scene
loud and uncontrollable
exploring rippling

Blue:
swimming dancing
smiling mysterious
humming softly
delightful delirum
luna glowing

Green:
vibrant and flourishing
alive and calm
a retreat for the eyes
moving constantly, silently,
sometimes crackling
either ready to pop
or flowing contently
fresh and citrus like a lime
or broad and warm like pine trees
spreading everywhere or
containing itself and bubbling

Orange:
smooth and stealthy
loud and obnoxious
laughing either way
thin sharp edges
a fragment of shrieks
and fun and naughtiness
making an entrace

Purple:
attractive and luring
mystical and twinkling
looking deep inside
silence released
cool and comforting
enlightenment

Friends

2005-04-30T09:39:00.000-07:00

Friends are gifts, not rights,
Friends are gifts , not toys,
Friends are friends, not old things like toys,
Friends are always there for you, they should
Never be really supportive then all of a sudden
With no warning drop you for no apparent reason.

Latest Styles

2005-04-30T09:29:00.000-07:00

What's In Style:

Nail polish=neutrals such as light pink or blue or bold sparkly shades such as ruby red or hot pink
Nails=not incredibly long, but about 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch off the tip of the finger
Lip gloss=colors that accentuate your eyes, such as coral pink for blue eyes, soft red for green eyes, and sparkly clear or coffee for brown eyes
Hair=don't use sparkles; they're tacky if they're used for everyday. be sure to wash with weightless shampoo to give the ends a cute flare of body

Hope this helped you!

From the teacher: things I like about middle schoolers

2005-04-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

Uncontrollable laughter
Strong sense of right and wrong
weird socks
Giggling enthusiasm
Growing up
Learning how to say things in a more articulate manner
Non-sequiters (meaning, out of the blue random comments, songs, and stories that seem to be unrelated to anything!)
Real conversations about life and emotions
A belief that life will be wonderful
Brave fashion choices
Love of good books and stories
Big moments of learning
True enjoyment of friends
Dramatic moments of happiness and sadness
Great appreciation for free time
Gradual growth as readers and writers
Hunger for independence
Conversations about movies, books, and music
Vast amounts of intelligence
Great appreciation for junk food
More uncontrollable laughter
Silly stories
Love of nature
Love of dancing
Imagination
Kind heartedness
Empathy for animals and other people
Loyalty to friends
And even more uncontrollable laughter

Here we go!

2005-04-28T09:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Students! Here is a plce for you to post your work and get feedback. Enjoy!