Emma C. Attales Middle School Newspaper
By Teresa L. and Christopher L. Staff Writers Lots of people have traditions. It could be an everyday tradition or a special occasion tradition like Christmas traditions. Some people’s traditions could be as simple as decorating a christmas tree or as complex as decorating their full front yard with inflatables and lights. To start off […]
By Mariela Z. Staff Writer As I sing, another ship begins sinking. At lower rocks we begin to feast. Though I have done this so many times, I begin to feel something unknown—not exhilaration from the hunt, not the filling of my stomach. I feel wonder. Wonder about what the human family or life would […]
By Theodor C. Staff Writer Throughout the world, many people from many countries celebrate the holiday of Christmas. It may go by different names and might be on different days, but they are similar. They all have a mascot in the way we in the United States of America have the jolly old Saint Nicholas, […]
By Abbey C. Staff Writer DickensFest is a Victorian-themed annual tradition at Emma C. Attales Middle School held in December. This year, DickensFest will be held on Dec. 19, which parents, family members or guardians can attend. DickensFest is an event where the 8th graders travel back in time to the Victorian era that’s based […]
By Aliyah C. Staff Writer “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is a middle school-appropriate musical based on the live Broadway show, which will be presented by the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders in the Attales Middle School Drama Club at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 and 28 in the Marsh Cafeteria. The main roles that […]
By Marlee L. Staff Writer On September 26, 2024, my friend and I made our way to the Marsh Elementary School’s vibrant hallways, Chromebooks in hand. That morning, we entered room 502, ready to interview the coaches of Attales’ brand new swim team! Though a swim team might seem pretty random, considering we don’t have […]
By Kinley H. Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, the Absecon PTO hosted their annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Event organizers said the event was a success with over 50 cars, including staff members from Attales and Marsh schools, the mayor, local businesses, and Absecon families. For the hungry attendees, there were plenty of options for […]
By Delaney N. Staff Writer Wind Ensemble for the Attales Middle School Band is open to 6th through 8th Grade students. The Wind Ensemble performs at both the winter and spring concerts after the Concert Band, which is for students in 4th to 8th Grades. Wind Ensemble is more difficult because of how many songs […]
By Theresa L. Staff Writer Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday. It is also a very special time to be with family and friends. Everybody has someone to give thanks to, even if they don’t want to admit it. Some people give thanks to their teachers, parents, siblings or friends. It always varies depending on […]
By Abbey Carey Staff Writer On Nov. 1, Native American Heritage Month begins. Native American Heritage Month is the end of the traditional harvest season. November also is the time of Thanksgiving and celebration for the Native Americans who once settled America. The 2024 theme for Native American Heritage Month is “Recognizing 100 Years of […]