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Dear Wood Beavers,
Welcome to the May installment of the Wood Daily Beaver! Inside you can see the latest campus news, the best reviews, and the greatest opinions! We have worked very hard to publish this issue. From the Storms of spring, to the Outsiders Project, this issue has it all! From the Journalism Staff: Enjoy!
-Jayla and Sam
editors
Welcome to the May installment of the Wood Daily Beaver! Inside you can see the latest campus news, the best reviews, and the greatest opinions! We have worked very hard to publish this issue. From the Storms of spring, to the Outsiders Project, this issue has it all! From the Journalism Staff: Enjoy!
-Jayla and Sam
editors
Cover design by Jayla (w/Canva)
Opinions expressed in the Daily Beaver do not necessarily represent all staff members or the greater Wood community.
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Ramadan by Aj and Omar
Presidents corner by Roxy
Ant Man by Ivan
Austin Powers 2 By Sam
Storms by Sody
People who worked on the Daily Beaver
Ramadan
by Aj and Omar (7)
Hey Beavers! Ramadan is here! It is an Islamic celebration that lasts from March 22 to April 20. Here are some facts about Ramadan:
Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran, Islam's holy book. It marked the first time that God revealed to Muhammad he was a prophet tasked with carrying God's message.
Children don’t have to fast until puberty or the age of 14. The small fruit dates are eaten to break your fast. Sick people and pregnant people don’t have to fast. Many Muslims try to read the whole Quran during Ramadan. The day that Ramadan starts goes back ten days every year.
Most Muslims fast during Ramadan. Here are some benefits of fasting:
1. Reduces Hypertension
2. Increases Brain Function
3. Improves Body Composition
4. Fasting Reduces Cancer Risk
5. Stimulates Autophagy
6. Lowers Inflammation
7. Regulates Sleep Patterns
Hey Beavers! Ramadan is here! It is an Islamic celebration that lasts from March 22 to April 20. Here are some facts about Ramadan:
Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran, Islam's holy book. It marked the first time that God revealed to Muhammad he was a prophet tasked with carrying God's message.
Children don’t have to fast until puberty or the age of 14. The small fruit dates are eaten to break your fast. Sick people and pregnant people don’t have to fast. Many Muslims try to read the whole Quran during Ramadan. The day that Ramadan starts goes back ten days every year.
Most Muslims fast during Ramadan. Here are some benefits of fasting:
1. Reduces Hypertension
2. Increases Brain Function
3. Improves Body Composition
4. Fasting Reduces Cancer Risk
5. Stimulates Autophagy
6. Lowers Inflammation
7. Regulates Sleep Patterns
Alameda has two masjids, or mosques. Quba, originally the Afghan Cultural Center, was founded in 1986. The Islamic Center of Alameda, at Ninth and Santa Clara, opened in 1998.
Hey Beavers! Let's catch up.
By the time you’re reading this, the dance is already in play! Student Council held a Spring Fling dance for all grades to attend. Ticket sales lasted from April 16-21 at the TAD Lab. Fingers crossed that you bought a ticket! Student Council definitely stepped up their game this time. The MPR will be decorated with beautiful flowers made by the decorations committee, rainbow lights to brighten up the mood, and so much more. A photo backdrop was even set up for an opportunity to create memories with your friends. SC decided to take Polaroids of any student who wishes to take photos. Hopefully, you’re now interested in joining us at the dance! Hope to see you there!
See ya next time, Beavers.
By the time you’re reading this, the dance is already in play! Student Council held a Spring Fling dance for all grades to attend. Ticket sales lasted from April 16-21 at the TAD Lab. Fingers crossed that you bought a ticket! Student Council definitely stepped up their game this time. The MPR will be decorated with beautiful flowers made by the decorations committee, rainbow lights to brighten up the mood, and so much more. A photo backdrop was even set up for an opportunity to create memories with your friends. SC decided to take Polaroids of any student who wishes to take photos. Hopefully, you’re now interested in joining us at the dance! Hope to see you there!
See ya next time, Beavers.
President's Corner
with Roxy
2022-23 WMS Student Council with adviser Ms. Luong.
Hey Beavers! Let's catch up.
By the time you’re reading this, the dance is already in play! Student Council held a Spring Fling dance for all grades to attend. Ticket sales lasted from April 16-21 at the TAD Lab. Fingers crossed that you bought a ticket! Student Council definitely stepped up their game this time. The MPR will be decorated with beautiful flowers made by the decorations committee, rainbow lights to brighten up the mood, and so much more. A photo backdrop was even set up for an opportunity to create memories with your friends. SC decided to take Polaroids of any student who wishes to take photos. Hopefully, you’re now interested in joining us at the dance! Hope to see you there!
See ya next time, Beavers.
By the time you’re reading this, the dance is already in play! Student Council held a Spring Fling dance for all grades to attend. Ticket sales lasted from April 16-21 at the TAD Lab. Fingers crossed that you bought a ticket! Student Council definitely stepped up their game this time. The MPR will be decorated with beautiful flowers made by the decorations committee, rainbow lights to brighten up the mood, and so much more. A photo backdrop was even set up for an opportunity to create memories with your friends. SC decided to take Polaroids of any student who wishes to take photos. Hopefully, you’re now interested in joining us at the dance! Hope to see you there!
See ya next time, Beavers.
8th Gr: Mars Landers
7th Gr: Outsiders Project
by Ivy (8)
The 8th grade Egg Drop project was to design a rover that was able to protect an egg from breaking after falling at least six meters. Teachers set size, weight limit, and limitations on material, with a budget of $1 to force students to work smarter not harder.
The 8th grade Egg Drop project was to design a rover that was able to protect an egg from breaking after falling at least six meters. Teachers set size, weight limit, and limitations on material, with a budget of $1 to force students to work smarter not harder.
Students had to compromise on materials they used. Materials not allowed were: bubble wrap, play dough, any food products, and Styrofoam. Another goal was to think deeply about using the Engineering Design Process. This process is used by scientists, engineers, and others to help them create solutions to issues that arise in the real world.
There were 3 sections of this project. First was the engineering side, planning, brainstorming and building. Next, was data collection and Analysis (gathering information from the drop and performing calculations to support it). Lastly, students wrote a report on how their Egg Drop went, talked about what they learned from their mistakes, and what they would do differently next time.
Additionally, the egg had to be inserted into the rover after and not before the official Egg Drop. We used a wind tunnel just like NASA to test our rovers. This was significant because students got to test their design with a fake egg beforehand so they can examine how their parachute might have worked or if their rover was too heavy, or light.
On the day of the final egg drop, over 80% of people's egg drops worked. There were surprising ones, like one who used a box with no cushioning and no cover without a proper parachute that worked just fine. Coach Kyle dropped rovers from the art room roof while students timed and recorded the action in slow-mo so the data could be analyzed later.
Students earned recognitions: Cheapskate Award (budget) and a Green Egg Award (using green building).
This project tested creativity, imagination, and strategizing skills.
There were 3 sections of this project. First was the engineering side, planning, brainstorming and building. Next, was data collection and Analysis (gathering information from the drop and performing calculations to support it). Lastly, students wrote a report on how their Egg Drop went, talked about what they learned from their mistakes, and what they would do differently next time.
Additionally, the egg had to be inserted into the rover after and not before the official Egg Drop. We used a wind tunnel just like NASA to test our rovers. This was significant because students got to test their design with a fake egg beforehand so they can examine how their parachute might have worked or if their rover was too heavy, or light.
On the day of the final egg drop, over 80% of people's egg drops worked. There were surprising ones, like one who used a box with no cushioning and no cover without a proper parachute that worked just fine. Coach Kyle dropped rovers from the art room roof while students timed and recorded the action in slow-mo so the data could be analyzed later.
Students earned recognitions: Cheapskate Award (budget) and a Green Egg Award (using green building).
This project tested creativity, imagination, and strategizing skills.
by Madeline (7)
Seventh grade English students in Mr. Ponsaran’s class are working on The Outsiders movie project. This novel tells a story about two weeks in the life of 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis. It includes how he and his friends struggle with right and wrong in a society in which Ponyboy believes he is an outsider.
Students are making a movie in which they have to understand and create shot charts, and write and memorize a script. All while editing the movie together. Each student is assigned a role either behind the camera, or in front, to reenact their own version of three to four scenes from the movie. Together, each class will make their own version of The Outsiders .
Seventh grade English students in Mr. Ponsaran’s class are working on The Outsiders movie project. This novel tells a story about two weeks in the life of 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis. It includes how he and his friends struggle with right and wrong in a society in which Ponyboy believes he is an outsider.
Students are making a movie in which they have to understand and create shot charts, and write and memorize a script. All while editing the movie together. Each student is assigned a role either behind the camera, or in front, to reenact their own version of three to four scenes from the movie. Together, each class will make their own version of The Outsiders .