How much do you know about Mr. Sellars??

Q: What do you do? What grade?
A: 8th grade assistant principle

Q: What do you like to do on your free time?
A: Draw, read, watch TV.

Q: How many children do you have?
A: None

Q: Did you always want to be an assistant principle?
A: No, at first I wanted to be an artist, then switched to being a teacher because of my love for English. After a few years of teaching, a principle suggested I go into administration.

Q: Where did you live growing up?
A: Sanford, NC

Q: Did you play any sports as a child?
A: Yes, basketball.

Q: What is your favorite football team?
A: I don’t especially like a certain football team, but my favorite player is Terrell Owens.

Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: Football

Q: How many years have you been at WMS?
A: This is my 2nd year.

Q: Have you been at another school before?
A: Yes.
If so, how does WMS compare to it?
A: It’s the largest in the whole Wake County.

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: As a kid, my favorite was First 2 Lives of Lukas by Kasha. But as an adult, I don’t have a favorite book, but I know it would be something by Walter Mosley.

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Raiders of the Dark (followed closely by Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)

Q: If you were given a million dollars, what would you do with it?
A: Buy a new house for my family

Q: If you were an animal, what animal would you be, and why?
A: Eagle because you can soar throughout the skies, and in a way you would feel freedom by flying. Also, you can look down on everyone.

Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: Dog

Q: What was your worst experience in this job? (so far)
A: I don’t have a particular bad experience but I dislike it when students misbehave and have to get a consequence.

Q: What was your best experience in this job? (so far)
A: I really like to meet wonderful students.

Q: What is your favorite song?
A: I don’t really know.

Q: Has anyone ever inspired you do something?
A: My grandmother was and educator, painter, and a social worker, and she founded a park after my family.

Haley’s Howl

Did you know that:

• Pennsylvania has a state toy: the slinky!
• Most squids have three hearts.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day-exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independance.
• a ripe cranberry bounces.
• the world’s oldest goldfish lived to be 43 years old.
• an avalanche can travel up to 80 miles an hour.
• you can’t breathe or swallow at the same time.

 

Another Cheesey joke:

voice on the phone: I’m afraid that Karen won’t be at school today.

teacher: May I ask who’s calling?

voice: It’s my mom.

 

Kudos to all the Advanced Band  students who made All-County Band!

How to Adopt a Rescue Dog

So, what exactly do you have to do to adopt a dog? One option is to contact a “rescue group.” In my case, we wanted to adopt a Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever mix. We were familiar with the breed and knew that we could give an orphaned dog a great home. You who have never gone through the process may think it is very simple. From personal experience, I can tell you with no doubt in my mind that it’s not easy at all. You emotions soar and fall throughout the process but rest assured you will be matched with a special “forever friend”. I would like to teach you how to adopt a dog from the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue in North Carolina.

The first step is to sit down with your family and come to an agreement on what you are looking for in a dog. Personality, gender, age, and health of the dog must all be considered. To adopt a dog from the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, you should try to attend one of their monthly adopt-a-thons. You can meet the staff and fill out an application form. The application form will have all of your important information and desired dog profile. The NRGRR take their mission seriously and will check your references. They even called our veterinarian in Canada to see if we were responsible dog owners! When you are approved they assign you a caseworker to keep on the lookout for any new dogs coming into their adoption system. You can also look at the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue’s website to view adoptable dogs. The dogs come into the system as strays, shelter rescues, and sadly due to owner surrender.

The second step is waiting. Your caseworker works on your behalf to match you up with a dog that fits your profile. All dogs brought into the system are examined by a vet. They are neutered, given vaccines and treated for heartworm or other health problems if needed. The dogs are then fostered by caring families while they await adoption. Your caseworker will set up the appointment between you and the foster family to see the dog. On the day of your visit, you will interact with the dog and decide if it’s a good match for you. The foster usually insists on meeting each member of your family and will ultimately decide if you are a good match for the dog. The foster has a tough job because multiple families may be interviewed for the same dog. You may think you and the dog are a good match, but the dog may go to someone else. Try not to lose heart. The next interview may have you taking your new “forever friend” and leash into the back seat of your car.

That’s the basic process of adopting a dog from the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue here in North Carolina. Remember, you need a lot of patience in the process of adopting a dog this way. You may have many let downs, just like I did. Do not be discouraged, for you will find the right dog in time. Our dog, Sunny, is a blessing to our family and I can’t imagine our home without her. If you want to learn how to properly establish a healthy relationship with your dog, I would suggest watching “The Dog Whisperer” with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic channel. I hope you will consider visiting a rescue when your family is ready to adopt a dog. The Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is a wonderful organization. Their website is www.goldenrescuenc.org.

THE WONDER DOG

**The Wonder Dog**

This beautiful pup will put your dog to shame. Her name is Sophie and let me tell you she is a miracle. She has been through a whole lot. She was born on July 30, 2008 at 2:00 am. She is an American Show Lines German Shepherd Dog. The reason why she is such a miracle is because this pooch was born with a problem on her foot. On her front leg, the two bones are split apart and the inside bone does not join the foot.

Her foot turned at a 90 degree angle. When she is old enough they are taking her leg off so she will not feel as much pain as she would if it was still there. The part that will put your dog to shame is that she thinks she is as perfect as her mom. Her mom is a beautiful show dog named Bell. Her owner, Sarah Bridges (my grandmother), is going to put Sophie through TDI training (THERAPY DOG INTERNATIONAL).

When she gets older she is going to be able to visit schools and have young children read to her. She will also set an example because if a handicap person or a disabled child meets her and hear stories about her then they will see that maybe they could grow up and be a good role model and help others achieve their dreams. Sophie is also going to go to hospitals to see children and veterans so they can have a nice visit and a happy leave. I am so proud of Sophie. In my opinion she is a Wonder Dog because of her bravery and courage.

North Carolina State Fair and the Economy

I read the article title “At a fair, weather beats economy” from the News & Observer. This article was about the North Carolina State Fair. The article was on how the economy may affect the attendance at the North Carolina State Fair. People being interviewed in the article said the economy will not affect the North Carolina State Fair attendance, but people may not spend as much money this year. The price of food has gone up for the vendors; therefore prices may be raised. Many people are lined up to get reduced price tickets, so hopefully the rain will hold off. As long as the weather stays nice there should be normal attendance. The goal is one million people attending the North Carolina State Fair. The Fair is having an extra half-day to get more visitors this year. At 3 pm on Thursday, the North Carolina State Fair will begin. Usually the fair lasts for ten days, but this year the fair will end in ten and a half days. Personally, I believe the weather will be a bigger factor than the economy. Visitors may be on a tighter or smaller budget, but the definitely wont miss out on the Fair. I agree with Brantley, a person being interviewed, people will probably forget about the economic status while at the North Carolina State Fair. Everyone is crossing his or her fingers, hoping the Fair won’t be rained out.

Odin – My Favorite Super Hero

by Terrell W.

My favorite hero in Marvel Comics is Odin. Odin is a god. He is the father of the superhero named Thor. Odin is really powerful. He has superhuman strength, never gets tired, and never gets sick. He is not perfect, though. Once a year, he has to sleep for 24 hours to keep his powers strong. Odin once beat the Silver Surfer in a fight. Plus, I think he is the only Marvel hero who can really beat the Juggernaut and the Hulk. I played the Ultimate Alliance video game and at the end, Doctor Doom absorbed Odin’s power. Luckily, all the Avengers and the Fantastic Four got his power back. Odin is my favorite hero, and I admire him for being invincible.

Shawn B’s Life in P.E.

I am in P.E. sitting out
Now I feel nothing but doubt
Just because I didn’t dress out
I didn’t pout
Now I’m missing class and not learning how to pass
It’s the end of P.E. class at last
I think about what I did
I think it’s wrong, too late to turn back, as I think about this song
My conscience is too long
But my teacher’s being mean
I was wearing all red, blue, and green
I’m writing this poem while I’m in school
I feel like a lonely mule
Is being lonely cool?
Is being out of school cool?
The sign in the gym says no drinks, no food
Could we should we be
A school, a prison
You always got to listen
People say I’m lazy
I think they’re crazy!
One more ‘not dressing out’
I got detention so I must listen
Next time I’ll dress out without a doubt
I’m not sitting out.
And that’s a fact; you don’t have to believe
To succeed you got to listen.
Got to get in transmission
So I’m listening
Got on my P’s and Q’s
Now I have something to lose
But I’ve got news
I’m now getting A’s and B’s
But P.E. still gives me the heebee-jeebees!
The year is 2008, and my hope is forever
But never.

Haley’s Howl

Did You Know That:

~Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

~The average American eats 20 buckets of ppopcorn a year

~the first phonebook was 1 page long

~red means beautiful in Russian

~A hill in New Zealand is called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauquotamatapokaiwhenuakitanatahu

~ sharks have been in existance longer than trees

~there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth

~a cloud can way more than 1 million lbs

 

Another Cheesy Joke:

Teacher: You copied from Erica’s exam paper.         

Rachel: How did you know?             

Teacher: For question number 3, Erica wrote “I don’t know, and you wrote “Me neither”

Seekers

Are you a fan of the Warriors series? If so, you’ll love the new Seekers novel by Erin Hunter. The novel Seekers, A quest begins is about three bears and their journey in the wild. The setting takes place in the future. No, not with flying cars but, when we start expanding further into the wild destroying animal habitats and the environment. The story has three main characters. Kallik is a polar bear who needs to make a journey to land before the ice melts. Toklo, a grizzly bear needs to travel with great courage to help bring his sick brother, Tobi, into safety. And lastly Lusa, who has lived in a zoo all her life, escapes to help keep a promise she made to a friend. These three bears meet, changing their lives forever. They travel to a place of adventure to get closer to a future they could only dream about.

I personally couldn’t put the book down. At first I thought a book about bears would be boring but it turned out to be great. The author did an awesome job with introducing the problems from the animal’s perspectives. You really change your views on how you see things by the end of the novel. All in all, I would give this novel thumbs up and anyone who likes to read will enjoy this novel.
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The Economy and the Fair

The News & Observer discussed how the economy is not going so well and how it affects the fair. The fair is not so concerned about how the economy is going, but how the weather will be on the fair days, because this crisis is not going to contain the people’s joy to come to the fair and have fun. The weather is a concern to the staff and the people coming to the fair, whom are expecting a dry weather. The fair is even adding another half day in case of any rain, to make more money, and to reach their goal of having 1 million people come to the fair.

Another concern is the rising prices of food, because it has been about a decade since they raised the prices, for example to a get a full meal at the fair last year it was about $20 but now the price is $27, but the people will come anyway because not even this great crisis the U.S. is going through is going to stop the people from coming to the fair and have the best time of their lives.

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