We’re reporting the news to Tomah Middle School!
Ho Chunk Gold
Medal
By Shelby
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013,
Congress presented 33 Native American
Nations gold medals in Washington DC for
their great influence on helping the United
States win World War II. These Indian Nations
helped by using the Navajo language to radio
codes to the US military. The language could
not be broken. They were called the Navajo
Code Talkers. Not only did each nation
receive a medal, but each Code Talker was
also given the Congressional Medal of Honor.
If you’re wondering why this is so
important, it is because the HoChuck Nation
helped. The HoChunk had 7 Code Talkers. Of
the 7 Code Talkers, Mrs. Cleveland’s
grandfather, Jesse Mike, was one of them.
Mrs. Clevland’s brother, Levi Blackdeer, a
Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War,
accepted the Congressional Medal of Honor
for their family.
These medals are a great and huge
honor for both the Nations and Code Talkers.
It is great for these heroes to get recognized
for their huge help on the war efforts in
World War II.
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Volume 10, Issue 2
January 29, 2014
Middle School
Musical
By Chadd
This year the middle school put on the
musical “Fame, Jr”. Fame Jr. is about a
performing arts high school in New York City,
New York. The students are very talented. The
musical follows the life, love, drama, and
academic arguments of multiple characters.
The main characters were Carmen Diaz (played
by Faith), Nick Piazza (played by Alan),
Goodman King (played by Chadd), Tyrone
Jackson (played by Jaden), Schlomo (played by
Caleb), and Mrs. Sherman (played by Azalea).
The musical was performed Friday, November
22 and Saturday, November 23 at 7:00. It was a
great show.
I interviewed Azalea, 7th Grade musical
performer. She liked being in the musical. She
said that her favorite thing was to be able to
perform for others with her friends.
I was also in the musical and reflected
on how I felt. I enjoyed being in the musical
because they are fun and when you perform,
you get a rush of excitement. I think that my
favorite thing about musicals would be that we
can be a totally different person when we act.
Also, when you’re on the stage, it’s like leaving
reality and entering a new world all your own. I
think that is the beauty of musicals.
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What is the furthest
you’ve traveled for a
Thanksgiving?
What are you
thankful for?
By Morgan
By Alexis
Alexis
Jenny
Autumn
Hannah
Rachel
Keagan
Abby
Maddy
Hannah
Ray
Schuyler
Rudy
Isaiah
Sierra
Serena
Skylar
Allison
Skyla
Morgan
Keera
Justina
Kelsi
Cheyenne
Haley
Tayler
Jordan
Harmony
Aiden
Brittney
Hannah
New York – her
aunt lives there
The other side of
town
Missouri
Wisconsin
My house
Prairie Du Chen –
her dad lives
there
North Carolina
Warrens and
LaCrosse
Texas – her
grandma lives
there
Milwaukee
Europe – family is
there
Mauston
Tomah
Wisconsin
Florida
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Technology
Food
Horses
Friends
Family
Being cared for
My dad
My wrestling friends
My pets
My friends
My pigs
My family
Life
My family
My family
Holiday
Assembly
By Zera
We had our holiday assembly on
Friday, December 20th. Students were able
to participate if their names were drawn.
To get their names in the drawing, they
needed to donate money for “Pennies for
Patients”.
Everyone seemed to have a good
time. The band played, the dance team
performed, teachers got taped to the wall,
other teachers got wrapped like presents,
and each team got to pick a present.
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New Year’s
Resolution
Mr. Repka
What do you teach?
6th Grade Science
By Leah
How long have you been teaching?
25 Years
Cheyenne
Better Grades and
have more fun
Emily
Be nicer to people
Jodi
Have more good
friends
Becky
Be nicer to people
Selena
Be nice and help
other people when
they’re in need
Audree
Be nicer to people
Whinter
Get more money
Lora
Mr.
Bohlen
Kendyll
Lyndsi
What are some fun things that you will
do this year with your students?
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What would you like your
students to know about you?
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Become a better
person
Eat 137% more tacos
by June 16th
Help care for my
nephew
Get above C+ in
school
Joey
Lose weight
Jose
Sky dive
Davida
Eat grapes
Blaze
Eat more food
Taylor
To get abs
Schuyler
Do better at life
Lucy
Get up to 100 mega
books by June 29th
Sydney
Read every day
Some labs
Going to Eagle Bluff
Field trip to a play in La Crosse
Roller Skating
He wants the kids to do
well, get a good education,
and get a good job.
He wishes all the students
well.
Interviewed by:
Maddy
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Mrs. Baggot
Ms. Masica
What do you do in the
office?
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What do you do in the office?
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Help kids when they
are not feeling well
or injured
How long have you worked
here?
How long have you
worked here?
1 year
What are some fun things that
you do in your free time ?
1 year and 3 months
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What are some fun
things that you do in
your free time?
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Help kids with bullies, classes,
and friendships
Camping
Sewing
Reading
Shopping
Walking her dog
Watching movies
Spending time with friends
and family
What would you like the
students to know about you?
What would you like the
students to know about
you?
She is really open minded and
would like to get to know students
and talk to them
I like to play jokes on
people.
Interviewed by:
Maddy
Interviewed by:
Ray
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Mrs. Coffey
Mrs. Harkner
What do you teach?
What do you teach?
7th Grade Reading
th
6 Grade Science
How long have you been
teaching?
How long have you been
teaching?
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20 Years, 12 in Tomah
What are some fun things that
you will do this year with your
students?
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Fun labs
Fun demonstrations
Kool aide activity
What are some fun things that
you will do this year with your
students?
What would you like
your students to know
about you?
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1999-2000 TMS and THS
2000-2005 Bettendorf, IA
2005-now TMS
15 Years total
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She really enjoys
teaching.
Logic Unit – it helps kids think
and interact
Mystery Unit - students will
solve a case involving a
haunted house
Interviewed by:
Hannah
What would you like
your students to know
about you?
She loves her job
because of all of
you. You are her
kids when she’s at
school.
Interviewed by:
Joey
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Jokes
By Brianna
Q: What do you call a skeleton in a closet?
A: Last year’s hide-and-go-seek champion
Q: If there are 10 students on the bus. You pick up 7 and drop off 2. You then pick up 9 and then
3 more. You then drop off 2 and then 4 more. How many people are on the bus?
A: 22 (you have to count the driver)
Q: There are three houses. The red house is made out of red bricks and blue house is made of
blue bricks. What is the green house made out of?
A: Glass
Q: There was a murder in the circle house yesterday. The three suspects are the chef, the maid,
and the gardener. The chef says that he was preparing dinner, the gardener says that he was
mowing the lawn, and the maid said that she was dusting the corners. Who did it and how do
you know?
A: The maid because there are no corners in a circle house.
Q: If it were raining and four animals were under an umbrella, which would get wet? The lion,
elephant, horse, or giraffe?
A: None – they are all under the umbrella
Knock Knock
By Schuyler
Knock Knock
Who’s There?
Boo
Boo Who?
You don’t need to cry. It’s just a joke!
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