It’s so hard to believe summer went by so quickly! Even harder to be-

lieve is that the first quarter is nearly over and it still feels like we just

started. We have had a great start this year and I wanted to say

“CONGRATULATIONS” to all MMS students for sky rocketing us to an

outstanding API score of 740. This shows the dedication and hard work

everyone is committed to here at McFarland Middle School. I believe this

year is going to be really fun and there is no doubt in my mind that we

will see even more growth in all your academic classes. If everyone does

their part, there is no stopping us on our mission to be the best.

I wanted to offer a few other suggestions to help you be successful

here at MMS. First, be on time to class, school begins at 7:58 a.m., and

there is enough time to get from class to class. If we are not in class then

we cannot be learning. Second, breakfast is essential to start the day right.

All students may eat breakfast and lunch for free in the cafeteria and

breakfast is served starting at 7:15 a.m. Finally, please come prepared to

school. That not only includes having all the things needed like pencils,

paper, and homework, but also having the right attitude to get the job

done which is to learn.

Ladies and gentlemen, have a great year and always

do everything you can to be the best. If you ever need

to talk to me, my door is always open. Come in and

see me or catch me in the hallway.

Mr. Gomez

Principal, McFarland Middle School

Welcome Back to School! September 30, 2013

Volume 1, Issue 1

OFF THE LEASH

Home Games

Volleyball & Foot-ball:

Tues 10/1 ……….vs Cecil

Thurs 10/3 …….vs Richgrove

Tues 10/29 …….vs Richgrove

Support our

BULLDOG ATHLETES!

Admission fees:

Students: $0.50 with ID

$1.00 without ID

Adults: $2.00

Credit:

Alliyah Marquez

Samantha Blanco

Benigno Laneros

Jazmin Diaz

Jacqueline Monzon

Geovanna Macario

Jocelyn Moreno

Audrey Leon

Yazmin Plasencia

Ashley Rios

Daniela Romero

Cesar Uriarte

Bruno Naranjo

The Off the Leash team wanted to say congratulations to some students who re-ceived a 600 score on their CST!

Congratulations on your per-fect score!

Elizabeth Angulo

Nancy Alejo

Raul Espinoza

Tarissa Almeida

are one of the most popular mas-cots for universities and sports teams. Bulldogs have suffered the most airline deaths of any breed due to their respiratory issues. Bulldogs, like many large-skulled dogs are not well-suited for water and are in danger of drowning when swimming. Many celebrities own

bulldogs including Leonardo Di-Caprio, Reese Witherspoon, David Beckham, Ashley Olsen, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Martha Stew-art.

Bulldogs have a long and illustrious history and are one of the most popular dogs in the world. But how much do you know about bulldogs? Bulldogs are the 6th most popular breed in America and French bull-dogs are ranked 18th. In Los Ange-les though, bulldogs are #1, and French bulldogs are #5. Bulldogs

vitamins and minerals that a simple breakfast would have provided. Try getting up 15 min-utes earlier. You can fix up a healthy breakfast in 15 minutes or less. The brand Eggo Waf-fles have whole grain waffles. Try oatmeal and add some fruit

Breakfast is the most impor-tant meal of the day. Breakfast provides you with energy and the nutrients that lead to in-creased concentration in the classroom. People who skip breakfast are unlikely to make up their daily requirement for

and milk to your breakfast

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Eating Breakfast Is Important! By Alliyah M. and Samantha B.

Spotlight Corner: CST Perfect Scores!

Did You Know...Bulldogs

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KNOCK KNOCK Are you going to know me in 1 year? Yes. In 2 years? Yes. In 3 years? Yes. Knock knock. Who’s there? You forgot me! Grrrr

Would You Rather…

Would you rather lose the ability to feel fear or lose the ability to feel pain?

Out of 545 students, 127 students said they would rather lose the ability to feel fear while 418 chose to lose the ability to feel pain.

Survey

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Out of 431 students, 103 said they own less than 5 pairs, 238 students said they own between 5-10 pairs, and 90 said they own more than 10 pairs of shoes!

A Miracle of Friendship

By: Natalie Bebbington

There’s a “miracle” called Friendship

That dwells within the heart

And you don’t know how it happens

Or when it gets its start

But the happiness it brings you

Always gives a special lift,

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By: Bruno Naranjo