Max Lunievicz: Grade 7
Ms. Jennifer Appel is the 7th & 8th grade English teacher in the Upper School here at Buckley. I have interviewed her to help our community get to know her better.
Month: May 2015
The Time Travelers, by Linda Buckley-Archer
Jack Davis: Grade 7
Do you like action, adventure, and suspense that will keep you dangling on the precipice of your comfortable seat? Well, The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer is the book for you! This action-packed story has so many plot twists, trials, and victories, you will not be able to guess what the witty characters will do next.
Fashion Represents Self-Expression And Self-Esteem
Portia Inzone: Grade 7
Fashion reveals a part of you. It describes your confidence, pride, and self-esteem. It’s a part of who you are. It is a way of life, a prized possession, and something to enjoy. Fashion is an art. Just like Thomas Merton said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Fashion is also how you express yourself.
We Heard You, Now We Serve You
Jack Davis: Grade 7
Food. It is one of our most important necessities in life. For lunch at school, we all would like our food to be what we want. Student Council, Mrs. Foy, Chef Tony, Mr. Topel, Mr. Neal, and Mr. Cline have made that happen.
The Golden Door, by Emily Rodda
Max Lunievicz: Grade 7
The Golden Door takes place on a fantasy island and is almost a typical fantasy book from there. It starts in a city called Weld, with poisonous creatures called Skimmers attacking the city every night all through the summer. The period that they attack is increasing every year, and no one knows where they come from or why they come. Weld is surrounded by giant walls. Supposedly no one knows what is outside, only that Weld takes up most of the island.
United States / Cuba Relations
Max Lunievicz: Grade 7
After more than 50 years of hostile relations between Cuba and the United States, in December, 2014, President Obama proposed changing the relationship between the two nations.
Comics: Ecce Eam Latrinum
Original Fiction – “The Knower’s Apprentice”
Iman Ghanchi and Kenny Silver: Grade 7
Chapter 1: Vortex Shock
I am THE KNOWER’S APPRENTICE. I’m 200 years old, which I know is a little young compared to my mentor, The Knower. He is 40,000 years old.
Fashion Of The Season: 2015
Diana Turner: Grade 7
What’s up with fashion?!?! I’m about to let you know new, inside facts about the top 8 trends for 2015. Let’s begin:
Songs Of Hope And Peace
Soobin Jeong: Grade 8
On November 17, 2014, the students performed the annual Thanksgiving Assembly. The dance team performed a piece to the song, “Peace.” This dance symbolized respect.
The Buckley Bark 