St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. Saint Patrick’s Day is when you have to wear green because if you don’t, you get pinched. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 because that’s the day when saint Patrick died. Saint Patrick was the patron of Ireland. The Irish invented Saint Patrick’s Day. The reason why we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day is to remember the saint patron of Ireland.

The 5k

On March 26, 2011, Nightingale will run its 22nd annual 5k run. Located in Rio de Los Angeles, participants will run for trophies, extra credit, or just for the fun of it. Entry is free for any Nightingale student; alumni and adults have to pay a small fee Of $5 and $10. For anyone who finishes top 15 of their division, he/she will receive a medal, and the top 5 will get a trophy. You have till March 11 to fill out your application folks, so sign up now!
-Jonathan Q

MIddle East

There has been trouble stirring up in the Middle East. It all started in Tunisia. A citizen had a college degree and was trying to get a job. You see, in the Middle East, there aren’t that many jobs. So he ended up selling fruit in the streets for a living. One day he got a ticket from an officer for selling fruit illegally. When he told the government, they laughed. As a result, he committed suicide by setting himself on fire. When people heard about this, they made startling protests. Egypt and Tunisia have already gotten rid of their government. Egypt’s president will no longer seek another term. Tunisia’s president was replaced. Iran and Yemen are planning to attempt the same thing. Yemen rioted on streets after 30 years of rule of their president. In Iran, there had been protests too. Protesters had been getting into fights with police. To get more information, see our blog.
-Dalia M.

Second Semester

The second semester is finally here. Some students’ classes changed and others didn’t change at all. Some students like their classes and others don’t. Students get their classes changed because there is an amount of students that have to be divided equally into each class. In this semester 8th graders need to have decent grades in order to graduate. They could have A’s, B’s, and C’s but no D’s or F’s and no more then 3 U’s. If they didn’t like their grades of the last semester, they have this semester to raise them up.
-Jennifer R.

Nightingale Middle School

Science Bowl

Talent Show

NIghtingale Academy

What is the Nightingale academy? We went around to find out and interviewed Mr. Gonzalez. We asked him a few questions like when will the Nightingale academy be built. His reply was that it isn't an academy. It's more like a high school. Each year, they are planning to add a grade level higher. Next year, Nightingale will expand it's grade level. It will be up to 9th grade. They're going to keep adding another level by each year. In the end, it will be 6-12th grade. We also went around and asked a few kids if they were attending the academy. Some were going and some were undecided. And some students have doubts about the academy. They think that Nightingale adding an academy means more students. More students mean more crowded. They think that with older students, it'll feel different. What do you think? Remember, we are Nightingale.
-Kin L.

Valentine's Day

Valentines’ Day is just around the corner. Here at Nightingale a lot of things are going on for Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s dance is taking place in the gym afterschool on Monday, February 14 from 3-4:30 pm. Who ever goes to the dance will get to wear free dress but if we get lucky hopefully well will be able to wear a pink, purple, or read shirt to school instead of our white collar shirt to show our Valentine’s spirit. Also at school they will be selling valentine’s grams for your special valentine or if you want you could be someone’s secret admire. So go out and have a Happy Valentine’s Day.
-Jessica, Jennifer, and Estrella

Stolen Cameras

At the beginning of the school year we had three flip cameras, but sadly during Thanksgiving break someone stole them. Once we got back from break the cameras were mysteriously gone. Ever since they were stolen we still have no clue of who stole the cameras, but one day we will find out who stole the cameras. We are very sorry that we couldn’t do our monthly broadcasts and we have had to do the typed version for a few months. Fortunately Mr. Armus bought us two cameras, so now were going to do our broadcast again. YAY! The journalism was very happy when we found out when we got the cameras. Also Ms.Nutting was so kind that she used her own money and bought us another camera. We should all thank Mr. Armus and Ms.Nutting for buying us our cameras so we could make our broadcast and tell you and all students at Nightingale the news and events going on here at school.
-Jessica, Jisel, Sarah, and Dalia

Chinese New Year

It’s that time of the year again and it is Chinese New Year. It’s a times for happiness and good fortune. It all started with the Chinese zodiac the twelve animals the dragon, rat, pig, horse, monkey, tiger, dog, rabbit, rooster, snake, ox, and sheep. People say that if it is your year then you have good fortune. Other people go to temples and prey. People also give out money for good luck and light firecrackers. They have a feast of food and drink and wish each other a happy Chinese new year.
-Kevin Y.