Holiday Talent Show

The Holiday Talent Show is always before the three-week holiday brake. Ms. Schimtt is a big part of the talent show. She gives each grade a song to sing. She is a very good singer and helps and is a big part of the talent show. The Spanish teacher Ms. Lydia also helps with the talent show. Sometime we sing or even set up a little play. There is also a lot of food and entertainment. This year the person with the most talent I think was Kasama Tillman and André with break dancing. But, this year Brigette Wang did not perform with her violin. Usually she does it every year but this year she could not because her violin broke.

Many people showed up to the show parents, students, and teachers. The talent show started 1 p.m. The show was a hit, Mr. and Mrs. Grantz's house was full of people. The talent show ends at 3 p.m. After that there was a parent social gathering. Its a pot luck. Mr. Grantz always BBQs the best vegetables, sausage, and some meat from Marina Meat Market owned my Mrs. Grantz's brother. Anyways the talent show was a GREAT HIT and you should go!

This article will be part of Hillwood's yearbook.

What's the Secret to Test Taking?

Student: Camryn

When it comes to studying for a test, what's a good tactic, according to this new report? Read this New York Times article and explain what it might mean for students. In your article, be sure to include a link and explanation of the Science study. Who did this study and what constitutes a study in this case? Why might we (or not) trust the information in study?

Also, look for the controversy in the story. Hint:

Howard Gardner, an education professor at Harvard who advocates constructivism — the idea that children should discover their own approach to learning, emphasizing reasoning over memorization — said in an e-mail that the results “throw down the gauntlet to those progressive educators, myself included.”

 As part of your reporting, tell Ms. Woods about the study and The Times article. Ask for her opinion about how students may want to study. In the conclusion to your story, add your viewpoint — and remember to back up, or explain, your reasoning. Considering including a list of good study habits.

If you have time, either create a Wordle highlighting good study habits, or create an image at the website Flower Power.