The Vale Gazette

The hot air balloon day was on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Everyone was so excited!

The hot air balloon company was called Rohr Balloons. We had a lot of fun and afterwards we flew our own balloons that we made earlier. Some did not fly, some are living on the roof right now. Everyone enjoyed the hot air balloon, and probably learned something new!

By: Amazing Author

Some of the camps are in May and I think they are not real summer camps but they will be counted on here ok so the first camp of the summer is the lady raiders basketball camp I recommend this for ages 7-14 but if you are younger or older sorry but you can’t do it okay on to the next one the little raider football camp is for ages 5-13 itis awesome and fun I recommend it one hundred percent then the next one in may is camp invention i`ve heard it is great so try to go for grade 3-6 so give it a try.

Now we are in the June section and the first one is the science camp from grades 3-6 it is pretty fun and I loved the teachers okay the next one is the Sunnyvale Raider baseball camp through grades 1-9 I loved it gave you a great workout and you have a lot of fun as well the next one is drumming up the fun it looks awesome to go to and fun the teachers are great it is grades 2-6 go try it the next one on the list is creative writing camp if you love writing this would be your camp ok the next one is the Sunnyvale raider basketball camp I have always loved this camp because when I went the coaches were awesome and it was one of the most fun camps in Sunnyvale and last but not least the Sunnyvale football camp one of the favorites here in Sunnyvale I went to it was the best camp I ever went I for sure recommend the camp

For all ages it is awesome and this is the end of the article goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BY QUANDALE DINGLE

Janet was lying on her couch when her phone rang. She picked it up, and her boss panicked on the other line. “Agent 789, you must get to the horse-only Walmart as soon as possible!”

I stood up and rushed to put on my agent uniform. As I zip up my vest, she explains the situation further, “There was a leak of the troll-mutant-virus thingy that we made last week, and a horse was the first exposed.”

I replied, “Dang, that got out already?” “Yes, and all the horses in the store are at risk. So get in your car and get there already!”

“Okay! Dang…” I hung up and got into my car. I turned onto Giant Road and waved to my fellow giant friends. I pulled onto the highway, which was too small for my giant-sized car. People started honking, and it was straight-up chaos. I just decided to start running people over. The press will cover it up anyway.

I pulled into the Walmart parking lot, built for horse cars, not giant cars, and opened my door. I walked up to Walmart, realizing my conundrum. I was too big to go inside the Walmart.

I ripped the roof off the second floor, but there were just stallions barricading the doors. I put the roof to the side and took off the second floor to look for the mutant horse. All of them were mutants. I took the first floor and put it in my truck. I drove to headquarters as fast as my car could take me.

My boss was waiting outside for me. “Janet! Please tell me you have it under control. I cannot be fired again!” She said, nervously.

“I have a bunch of test subjects? Now we can know what the virus does long term.” I replied.

“Oh- that is such a great idea! I’m so happy I thought of that.” She said as she turned around to get into her office. Before she closed the door she commented, “Good job today, Janet.”

“Thanks,” I reply, feeling relieved that I wasn’t in trouble.

*Two months later*

Ring, ring rin-

“Hello?” I asked.

“We have the results of the virus. All 200 of them died. Your fired. I’m probably fired too. Bye!” She said, really quick. “What?-” She cut me off by hanging up. I turned on the news and saw that everything was being shut down because of a new virus. A virus that only affected horses. It was the virus that killed all 200 of the horses. Oh no..

The end! Or not…

Do you get bored over the summer? Are you lying on the bed doing nothing? Well you might want to read this article.

Making a lemonade stand is a fun way to spend the summer. Making ice pops (and eating it) is a great way to cool off! Growing a garden or going to the pool are fun activities to do also!

Some hobbies to take up could be reading, painting, writing, and crafting. You can also play sports with friends, and do summer camps too!

So now that you know some fun activities for summer, you’ll never be bored!

By: Amazing Author

April is Black Women’s History Month and a lot of people don’t know! So I am here to inform you about it. We will be talking about 3 amazing Black Women that don’t get talked about enough.

First up is Mary McLeod Bethune. Mary McLeod Bethune was a racial justice activist who sought to improve educational opportunities for African-Americans. She is best known for starting a school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida, that eventually became Bethune-Cookman University. She also served as both president of the National Association of Colored Women and founder of the National Council of Negro Women.

Next is Angela Davis. Angela Davis, born on January 26, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, became a master scholar who studied at the Sorbonne. She joined the U.S. Communist Party and was jailed for charges related to a prison outbreak, though ultimately cleared. Known for books like Women, Race, & Class she has worked as a professor and activist who advocates gender equity, prison reform and alliances across color lines.

Last is Ida B. Wells Barnett. Ida Bell Wells-Barnett’s life was dedicated to ending horrible injustices against African-Americans. She traveled the country, speaking and writing about civil rights issues, unfair laws, and crimes against blacks. As more and more civil rights laws were ignored by society in the late 1800s, she became increasingly involved in politics to stop the trend of social injustice. She was instrumental in the fight against lynching, proving that these acts were essentially murders of innocent black men, women, and children, and boldly demanded that their white murderers be held responsible for their crimes. Later in life, she also founded or was involved in the creation of several organizations encouraging the advancement of women and other minorities.

Written by Ann-archy

April is the fourth month of the year but on the roman calendar it used to be the second month before they used January for the first month. April is named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The name for the month of April originally came from Aprilis which means to open. I bet you knew the month April, but you never knew the history behind it!

By: Amazing Author

This year, fifth grade had a field trip to Camp Grady Spruce. It was amazing! We had a 3 hour bus ride and then when we got there, we had an orientation. After that, we went wire-walking and rope-swinging. Then, we had burgers for lunch. After that, we went rock climbing. We also played on the beach. After that, we ate corn dogs for dinner and took the long ride back. It was so fun, and I hope we can go there again!

By: Space Girl

May 5th was Cinco De Mayo! Cinco De Mayo commemorates Mexico's unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. On Cinco De Mayo, many people celebrate with dancing, singing, costumes, delicious food, and more! One of the most popular foods for Cinco De Mayo is nachos. Some of the pods had a Cinco De Mayo celebration by making nachos! I hope you had a lot of fun celebrating!

By: Space Girl

International Nurses Day was held on May 12, 2023, so hopefully you showed your appreciation to Nurse Casie with a little treat. 1974, in January of that year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be "International Nurse Day." (May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.) Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated "International Nurse Day. "The history of Nurses Day can be traced back to 1953 when Dorothy Sutherland of the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a Nurse Day in October of the following year.

International Nurses Day is celebrated because we care about our nurses and after all, nurses do so much for us. They deserve this and so much more.

- The Sunny Sunnyvale Student

By Ann-archy

In 1992, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and the Native Hawaiian.
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, communities celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans with community festivals, government-sponsored activities and educational activities for students.

Every year there is a theme for the month. This year's theme is “A Seat at the Table,” which highlights the AAPI community's advancements and achievements, and calls for their continued equity and inclusion in society.

How do you celebrate AAPI month?

This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, 2023, and is always the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. The day of remembrance for fallen U.S. soldiers has been commemorated since the end of the Civil War but has only been a federal holiday since 1971. These U.S soldiers sacrificed their lives to fight for America’s rights.These soldiers have trained for so long and worked day and night just so they could fight for America. So,we should treat all these U.S soldiers and other people who helped well. Memorial Day is remembering those who fought and those who even gave their lives.

By-Old Saint Nick

On Thursday, April 13, the SIS talent show took place. It was directed by Mr. Hellberg, Mrs. Valenta, Mrs. Staley, and Mrs. Barnes. It was amazing to see what talents all of the students had! There were dances, songs, comedies, taekwondo demonstrations, and much more. I hope that everyone got to watch it! Maybe next year, you can join too!

By: Space Girl

So far the 5th grade 11U Blue Team is undefeated!The volleyball team only plays against Sunnyvale teams,because no one else signed up from other districts.We have two 5th grade volleyball teams and two 4th grade teams. Kids have worked hard to dedicate their time to volleyball.The girls play at Rowlett Community Center every Saturday and play against a Sunnyvale team.The Sunnyvale Blue 11U team is playing against both 4th grade teams this weekend.Then the week after that we have a tournament on May 20th.

-Old Saint Nick

Early in the morning of April first Emma Ramsay (Gordon Ramsay’s daughter) came to SIS and mixed 126 Original Pringles and 347 raw eggs. They left it in the cafeteria and when the cleaning crew came that same morning, they reported seeing the mixture in all of the classrooms and even on the ceiling.

When teachers arrived they reported the mixture being on the outside of the building, making entering, or leaving, close to impossible. They tried to move the mixture with their hands, but it wouldn't move an inch. School was canceled and it hasn’t been opened since.

When officers showed up on April 2, they tried to shoot a hole into the gooey substance, but the mixture just dissolved the bullet. After this incident, the Egg-Pringle mix was classified as a dangerous substance. It started to spread across the grass and the roads. It started to infest homes in Sunnyvale.

Gordon went on live TV to say the following, “I am so ashamed in Emma. I taught her to make food that's enjoyable, easy to eat, and tastes great. This mixture doesn’t meet any of those requirements. I don’t plan on bailing her out of chef jail anytime soon. I almost made this same mistake when I was younger. Thank God I did it with Original Lays™.”

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This is Ann-archy, signing off.

• There are 22 national parks and monuments in Arizona.

This is our last issue of the Vale Gazette! We have enjoyed creating these so much! Thank you for reading the newspaper that we put so much time and effort into. Until next year!

From: The Journalism Club