Northwestern District No. 7 Middle School
Winsted, CT
Issue Date: 3/14/2008
Issue: Winter 2008
Last Update: 3/13/2008
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Ashlee is Spelling Bee Champion
By Ashlee S., Seventh Grader

Last February, all students in the middle school participated in a spelling bee competition. In English class, all students vied for the chance to compete. Finally, twenty students competed for the title of school champion in the auditorium with all middl...
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50 Years of Graduates and Good Music!
By William G., 7th grader

Regional #7 celebrated 50 years of graduates and good music with their winter concert.
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Book Club
By Josh S., Seventh Grader

Book club… ok, so what? It’s more than just a club. It’s almost a lifestyle. Its run by Ms. DiBella, who is the Enterprise reading teacher and by Mrs. Brazie, the Discovery reading teacher. Their last book was "House of Scorpions," which is a good book to...
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I Am Legend
By Alan W., eighth grade

"It's a great movie for the big screen--lots of action and stark visualization. However, I wouldn't recommend it to younger students. It is very graphic and scary. I jumped out of my seat several times! The rating is justified with this tale."
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Holiday Angels
By Alan W., Eighth grader

As Christmas, Kwanza, and Chanukah have recently passed and gifts were given and received in the holiday season we must consider the children whose parents couldn't afford to buy presents.
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The Norman Rockwell Museum
By Dan H., Seventh Grade

In November, the seventh graders went to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The trip and activities took up the entire school day. There we learned about Norman Rockwell’s life in a way, just like he was telling us about his life.
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The Caterpillar Lies
By Nicole F., Eighth Grader

A symbolism Poem
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How You Can Make a Difference
By Alan W., Eighth Grader

During the holidays, some people were worried about buying presents and having a great holiday dinner. The major sales began right after Thanksgiving. For many of us, it was great seeing our families during Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, some people in our ...
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Ode to Ice Cream
By Emma W., Seventh Grader

A poem written in English class about my favorite dessert.
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Is Homework Necessary to Learn?
By Josh S., Seventh Grader

Homework is necessary to learn due to the fact that you can finish you schoolwork, get help from parents, and take as much time as they need with a reasonable boundary. Although the work continues at home, you'd be surprised at how many kids don't do it.
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