December Issue Editors: Arielle and Reid (Grade 5) Grade 12 Co-op Student Editor: Ashley Supervising Teacher: Ms. Ling  An outside view of Hillcrest Community Public School during Fall. |
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 Grade 6 students treading water at synchro in the pool for 5 minutes.
Synchro at Hillcrest By Leda and Elyssa (Grade 6) Synchro is a sport in the swimming pool. It is a combination of dance and gymnastics. The groups all move together at the same time so everyone is synchronized. Linda and Linda are teaching it on Thursday mornings between 7:50am – 8:45am. They will be doing it for the whole year. You perform when your group is ready. Your performance will be at a swim meet. You will earn one “H” point. This is only available to the grade six students. The warm up includes stretching and lengths. You learn new moves once you accomplish one move. Synchro was not the first choice for the Linda’s until the students encouraged them to do it. It is fun.
Gross Garbage!
By: Fiona, Toni, and Ellena (Grade 4) It’s fall and Halloween just past and everyone is bringing their candy to school. But some people are not putting their garbage in the garbage - gross!! If you forget to put your garbage in the garbage, our playground will be disgusting. Do you want that? NO! Well do you? If you want environmentally friendly everything, go to the store Eco-Existence. It has everything from a tiny lip gloss to a giant bed - cool! All the products are eco- friendly. It’s on 21 Vaughan Road.  Picking up garbage in the North Yard.  Everyone can do their part by putting their garbage in the garbage bin. 
By: Larry (Grade 6) Warriors Into The Wild is about a ordinary house cat named Rusty who heard stories about big strong wild cats that live in the forest that sleeps under the stars and hunt themselves fresh juicy mouse instead of the dry nasty food that his owners give him. One day Rusty decided to go into the forest to see if what his friends told him was true. On his way into the forest Rusty got attacked by a wild cat named Graypaw. The two cats fought until they realized they did know who each other were. When Graypaw realized that Rusty was a pet cat he was awfully impressed by his fighting skills so he welcomes him into one of the cat clans known as Thunderclan. At first Rusty was really excited but then he realizes that life as a wild cat is tougher then he thought and soon enough he runs himself into a whole pile of hard dangerous problems. Warriors Into the Wild is written by Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Victoria Holmes and Tui Sutherland who are all pen named Erin Hunter. The four authors have also created a new series of books called Seekers. Into the Wild came out in 2003 and is the first book of the first Warriors series. There are also seven more Warriors series called the New Prophecy, Power of three, Omen of stars, Warriors Magna Graystripes Adventure, Warriors Magna Tigerclaw and Sasha, Warriors super edition and Warriors and Field guide. There are also more Warriors series books coming out in late 2009 and 2010. I would say that Warriors is a very good book. It has a lot of action and exciting moments. I would recommend this book for Boys and Girls aged eight to thirteen.  Annie the Musical
By: Maddie and Ashna (Grade 6) This year, the Hillcrest drama club (Held by Mr. Brinsmead, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Roblin, Ms. Rose and for November Ms. Bernardi), is performing the musical “Annie”. Even though originally they had planned to do the tale By: Dr. Seuss “The Lorax” but unfortunately they could not find a script. After they decided to do “Annie”. Once the final auction date was set they had 51 very strong actors and actresses in grades six, five, four and new as of this year three came in and auctioned. Though not everyone made the cut for the main cast everyone is going to have a chance to do something. The great main cast is:
Annie (the lead): Georgia (Gr. 6) Daphne (Main Orphan): Rachel (Gr. 5) Sophie (Main Orphan): Alexandra (Gr. 5) Herman (Main Orphan); River (Gr. 3) Joey (Main Orphan): Nicky (Gr. 6) Agnes (Main Orphan): Claire (Gr. 5) Miss. Hannigan (Orphanage owner): Maddie (Gr. 6) Grace (Daddy Warbuck’s Assistant): Micaela (Gr. 5) Daddy Warbucks:(billionaire) Reid (Gr. 5) Rooster (Miss. Hannigan’s brother): Gavyn (Gr. 6) Lily (Rooster’s Wife): Sofia (Gr. 5) Mr. Bundles (Laundry Man): Katie (Gr. 6) Police Officer: Chloe (Gr. 5) Bert Healy (Talk show host): Max (Gr. 6) Announcer: Alice (Gr. 6) Boylen Sisters (Background singers on the talk show): Tiny, Buddy, and Alexis (Gr. 6)
STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT WORDS MAY ALSO HURT ME
By: Claire and N'dea (Grade 5)
It’s true. Words can hurt even more then broken bones. Words can make you feel small and will never escape your mind. I think you know what we’re talking about BULLYING! You may not know, but bullying happens to EVERYONE and it’s a bumpy ride. We, the Peace Patrollers have gone through it many times before. We know how painful it is and so do many other people who have been bullied. Before we wrote this we felt scared, alone and worried. This is how most people feel when they get bullied. Now we have each other to stand up and support each other all the time! Follow these few steps and you’ll be on you’re way to a GREAT year! Step #1: Find a friend who will stand by you all the time!
Step #2: Know the difference between tattle - taleing and reporting? Tattle – taleing is when you tell on some one for doing something that is very minor like for example I saw Shelly chewing gum in class last week! That does not harm you in anyway. However, reporting is when you tell on somebody for bothering you, physically or verbally. It is ok to report but always tell the truth.
Step#3: Feel bad for the bully. They’re the ones that have to suffer because you don’t like them and other people probably don’t like them either. Step #4: Don’t retaliate. That means if someone hits you don’t hit them back. Go report to a teacher or an adult you trust and let them handle it. Step #5: STAND UP if you want the bully to stop get a friend to help you. No one wants to be pushed around ever and you never should be no matter who you are! STAND UP!
 Stand up to bullying  Peace! |
 Girls' Basketball game at Hillcrest  Taking a shot GIRLS BASKETBALL
By:Luke, Jonah, and Noah (Grade 4/5) The girls travelling basketball team consists of: Megan, Alex, Sarah, Halle, Julite, Feven, Micaela, Kira, Maddie, Halley, and, the coach Mr. Sternberg. Mr. Sternberg said that the team was hard working and becoming a very good basketball team. When asked what he looks for in a player when he selects them for the travelling team, Mr. Sternberg answered simply by saying: "Positive attitude, and hard work." When asked what aspects of the game the team focuses on in their practices Mr. Sternberg said that they mainly focus on running, and proper technique in everything. When some of the girls on the basketball team were asked whether they enjoyed being on the girls basketball team they all answered yes. Juliet said she enjoyed being on the girls basketball team because it was a chance to make new friends and enjoy the game. Many girls on the basketball team agreed with Juliet and said they would join the basketball team next year. The team played their first game November 12th. 
By: Imran (Grade 6) As many of us know the Olympic torch has begun its relay across Canada. Some interesting facts are that every torch runner gets to keep his or her torch after running with it and the torch was designed by the Montreal based company Bombardier. The torch will be carried through Toronto December 17-19. The relay is the longest domestic torch relay in history at 45 000 km. 12 000 runners will carry the torch on its 100 day long trip across Canada. New Books Bring New Fun! By: Georgia (Grade 6) Hillcrest School has over 12,000 books and it’s no secret how we got so many. Ms. Poffenroth said that, “We have so many books from people coming in and we’re so lucky that kids make so many suggestions.” This way, when Ms.Poffenroth goes to buy books she has so many requests on new books for her to buy. How do we keep 12, 000 books in order? We have library helpers. Wonderful, glorious library helpers that consist of boys and girls who work on their own recess time to help organize our library. Some of the new books in our library are the new Melanie Watt books, the Mysterious Benedict Society (Books 1-3), the whole Warrior series, the all new Amulet book 2, and Rainbow Fairies! The most popular series currently in our library is Rainbow Fairies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (the fourth book), and the Amulet series. So look out for these new great books that are in our library! 
THE LIGHTENING THIEF BOOK REVIEW By: Micaela (Grade 5) The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan is an amazing book about Greek gods, monsters, and adventure. Twelve year old Percy Jackson has been expelled from every school he’s attended ...and his current school is next. After a startling event occurs on his class field trip Percy finds out that he won’t be attending his boarding school, Yancy Academy, after the summer break. Percy goes through a series of confusing events such as finding out that his best friend, Grover is a satyr (half goat half boy). Percy’s mother, Sally Jackson sends him to a summer camp... but not just any summer camp!!! Camp Half Blood is a camp for kids like Percy with one Greek god for a parent. Percy finds out that Greek gods really do exist and his dad who he thought was lost at sea really is one!!!!!!!!! Percy is confused about his new life but soon makes some friends... and some enemies. But when he just starts to get used to being at camp the Greek god, Zues’ Master Lightening Bolt is stolen. Percy is accused of the crime and must retrieve it before the Summer Solstice. Can Percy recover the Bolt, save his mom and save what matters most in the end? Find out in the Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.Read the whole series! Book #1: The Lightening Thief Book #2: The Sea Of Monsters Book #3: The Titan’s Curse Book #4: The Battle of the Labyrinth Book #5: The Last Olympian Learn more about the books and characters at www.percyjacksonbooks.com Th 411 on 114  U2 after they played at the Air Canada Center. The Grade 6’s performed a song by U2 called, "One". By: Aidan and Con Mr. Roblin chose the song ‘One’ for the grade 6’s to sing on Remembrance Day because he wanted to take a song from the radio that everybody would know. The students in the crowd loved the song. Mr. Roblin chose these songs to practice for the junior’s so far- Voise sur ton chemin, 4 white horses, L’ete, Vive la, Land of silver, Sing me a song, Ching a ring chow and Imagine. Mr.Roblin is happy about the songs he chose for the juniors to practice. Some of the primary songs so far are -Gospel Train, Hard Knock on Life, Ooli Chain, Scat Cat, Land of Silver, Vive La, Scarborough, and Sing Me a Song. The next performance will be fore Winter Concert on Thursday, December 17th at 6:00pm in the Gym.
 Grade 5 Band Members Natural Science School By:Lauren (Grade 6) On January 11-13, 2010 the Grade 6's will be going to the Toronto
Natural Science School, located on Centre Island, Lake Ontario. Accompanying
them will be Mr. Brinsmead (grade 6 teacher, 207), Mr. Sternberg (other
grade 6 teacher, 215), and 2 surprise female teachers. Mr. Brinsmead said: “This will be an excellent educational experiance that all students should have. The only thing they could do to improve is to go back to having it for a full week instead of 3 days!” This will be a unique learning opportunity for the grade 6's who will participate in science-based activities and eco-art aswell as a variety of co’oporative games and many hikes under the supervision of the amazing staff. The grade 6's will sleep for 2 nights in seperate girls and boys dormitories with 2 teachers sleeping in an ajoining room in case anyone needs help at night. They will be eating breakfast, lunch and dinner together in a dining hall. The grade 6's will be sorted into 4 clans: the Raven Clan, the Fox clan, the Bear Clan and the Spider Clan. They will do most of their activities and eat their meals with their clan, as well as a variety of chores such as setting the tables in the dining hall before meals and cleaning the barn. (They must clean the barn in return for the farmers letting them use it.) This will be an incredible experience for the grade 6's and I’m sure everyone will love it!
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