Algebra 1

This quarter in Math/Algebra we have learned a lot. In the regular math class they have learned about simple interest as well as percents. In Algebra we are learning about polynomials. It had been a long quarter, but we all are progressing. With all the hard worth, we are sure to have a great year.

By: Mia Cece and Angie Cliff

Honors Language Arts

This quarter in Language Arts we are reading a book called The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It is a very interesting book. It is about a young boy who enjoys superstitions and learns to con people into doing things he doesn’t want to. For example, he tricks two boys to whitewash his fence so he can eat and watch them. He tells them it is a privilege to do this. Also, we wrote a narrative essay about a favorite moment in our life. We are also doing weekly worksheets about writing and reading to prepare for the ISATS.

By: Tanner Kehrer

Science

After finishing a quarter and a semester, we have learned a lot in science class. We finished the chemistry section. In this section, we did many labs and lots of vocabulary. We have also started an astronomy unit, and we have already started two sections. In this section, we will learn about the planets and other celestial bodies. We are looking forward to another quarter and semester in science class.

By: Ben Meek and Joseph Cacciatore

Social Studies

In social studies this quarter were learned about the development of the United States of America. We also reviewed World War I. There were lots of movies to help his learn about this time period. Social Studies was very interesting this 2^nd quarter.

By: Quin Bannon and Beca Kennedy

Band

The entire school band performed separately in an all out great set of performances. Lots of preparation and hard work helped for a great concert. Ms. Kelly, the band teacher, worked hard to improve the bands instrumental skills. Many more shows are to come in the future. And all will be better than the next. That’s a promise! Look forward to it and come to support the BCMS band.

By: Jesus Figueroa

Sports

In the second quarter for sports there was basketball and wrestling. The basketball A team went 7-9 and the B team went 13-3. In the NCJC tournament the basketball team got 5^th, winning their last 3 games. As the quarter went on, the wrestling tam began to practice.

By: Logan Marquez and Blake Miller

Chorus

In chorus this quarter the kids will be rehearsing for Solo/Ensemble, a Wicked medley, theory packets, and NCJC. Solo/ensemble is where you get to sing in front of a judge either by yourself or in a group and are graded on how you sing. We have also listened to all the songs from Wicked and are going to be singing it in our spring concert. In class we have also been working on musical skill packets. Lastly, Mrs.Karvelious takes all of the boys and picks some girls to go to NCJC which is a singing competition.

By: Sarah Brumett and Caroline Vega

Assembly

In December we had visitor who came to BCMS to talk about cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is when one person contacts another person through a technological device, taunting or physically threatening them. There are 6 different levels of cyber bulling. The levels are flaming, denigration, exclusion, outing, trickery, impersonation, harassment, and cyber stalking. Flaming is online fights containing mean or rude messages. Denigration is posting mean comments or making websites to taunt someone. Exclusion is intentionally leaving someone out of an online group. Outing is sharing secrets about someone online including pictures, videos and personal information. Trickery is tricking someone into revealing personal information the sharing it online. Impersonation is pretending to be someone else when sending or posting false information that makes someone look bad. Harassment is repeatedly sending mean messages to someone. Cyber stalking is continuous harassment and denigration including threats of physical harm.

By: Scott Wietrzykowski and Vince Coslovich

Jazz Band Concert

Students of Belvidere Central Middle School sat in the cafeteria on December 10^th and witnessed the High School Jazz Band perform. The band performed many famous jazz songs that most students could recognize. Their conductor led the band to a very smooth performance. Instruments from the guitar to the keyboard were used in the concert. Some of the band members were given solos which brought all the attention to them. If their performance could be rated, we would give the jazz band a rating of 9. Students cold tell that the band spent a while practicing for this moment.

By: Andrew Aluarado , Alec Rueff and Jacob Johnson

Christmas Break

Winter Break started December 18 and ended January 4. Some people went on vacation to visit relatives while others stayed home. On Christmas Eve, many people lost power for about 12 hours. Two of the main presents received were new phones and Ipods. Over all many people had a great Winter Break

By: Emily Montavon and Hayley Houzanga

Checkbooks

This year team Quest has chosen to sell checkbooks as its fundraiser. So far the team has sold enough to break even. The students on team Quest are still selling them today in hopes of making a profit. They are 30 dollars a piece and they have many good quality discounts for different local companies.

By: Spencer and Ian Weigle

Mix It Up Day

Mix It Up Day was a blast! Just an average November day turned out to be a great day to meet new friends. Mr. Fleishman D.J.ing and the cheerleaders and poms entertaining with dance and song, set the stage for students to mix it up and sit by someone new at lunch. Student Council staffed a table that rewarded you and your friends by giving you stickers and pencils. An interview with Angela Cliff on Team Quest revealed that this experience was fun and helped her meet new people. Overall, the whole event was exciting for the students and enjoyable for the teachers.

By: Megan Epperson and Alex Peredna