Mystery Case #1

Izzy S.

           

                    
Orcas

By Makenna S. & Emily M.

Have you ever seen an Orca?  Less than half of the
5th grade has seen one.  So, that's why Emily and I
are deciding to talk about Orcas.  

To begin, Orcas have many ways to communicate,
such as using their blowhole. In addition, Orcas are
very strong and energetic and that's one of the
reasons why they are called killer whales. Killer
whales can feed on seabirds, squid, octopuses, sea turtles,
sharks, rays and fish. They have other names such as
the Killer Whale, Resident, Transient, and offshore. In
addition, the killer whales are not a threat to humans.
They are powerful predators capable of killing leopard seals
and Great White Sharks. They have also been recorded to prey
on  terrestrial species such as moose swimming between islands.
There are two or more types of Killer Whales. First, there are  
Resident Orcas. In fact, Transient Orcas jump up and eat their
prey as soon  they land in the water. When Killer Whales hunt
down animals they use their massive teeth. Which grow up to
4in long. Orcas are the largest type of dolphin, and definitely
one of the most powerful predators ever.  One day, we hope to
see one. .

The History Of Valentine's
Day by:Athena Van Cleave

During the month of February some people wonder what
Valentine’s Day was like in the past so it is time to answer
that question. Let’s go back in time to see what the so
called “Heart Day” was like. At least seven hundred
years ago the west Christians had a feast in honor of
a man named Valentine (Val-en-teen) who was a priest
some believed that helped Christians get married
behind the backs of Roman Dukes and Duchesses.
Oops I forgot something: The holiday originated in
Rome so it was born a Roman holiday until, the
Christians adopted it as their own.  Now, back to the
story: Valentine helped Christians get married. They
say he was caught one day and went to jail for helping
the couples. Others say that he set the Christians
who were captured by the Romans free from the
Roman Empire, because they hated Christians. Now,
that was the Christian 1700’s point of view in contrast
the non-Christian point of view from the 1800’s &
1300’s. This part comes from two countries: Italy
and England. We will start in Rome, Italy.

Moreover, one lovely day in Rome during the 1300’s
a very talented man wrote a poem that changed the
course of history. It was an Italian didactic poem
Documenti d’amore by Francesco Barberino, a
Florentine jurist, that went viral in the 14th-century.
One of its illustrations — depicting a cupid standing
on the back of a galloping horse throwing arrows
and roses at bystanders — included hearts. Shortly
after its publication, the scalloped heart began appearing
in other works of visual art and in tapestries. That
was the story of the heart we all draw, cut, glue,
color, and eat (in the form of candy) today. Next, we
find ourselves on the subject of the cupid.  They say
that in Roman Mythology cupid is the son of Venus
the Goddess of Love and Affection. Meanwhile, the
father that no one knows the name of was the God of
Beauty. Now, Roman to Greek translation Roman:
Venus = Greek: Aphrodite, Got it? Good. To conclude,
that was how Cupid came to be; otherwise, Cupid is
make believe. Which is the most likely conclusion.

Now those were the symbols you know all too well
but now comes the best part. The best part: the
CANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Valentines. For kids,
Valentine's Day is a day where you get candy, cards,
and toys. The candy and toys are not just in school,
but yea, it is mostly a day for kids in school.  Who
wouldn’t like that? The adult part of the story is
different. Adults normally go up to someone they
like, and have chocolates or flowers and ask them
to “Be their Valentine.” Finally, that is the adult side
of the story, but that was what happens in modern
times. The holiday, in the kids perspective, originated
in the 1800’s aka the 19th century. The adult perspective
came along in the exact same time in and around the
1800’s. And that folks is the history of Valentine’s Day
as researched by me.

    SMENCILS ARE BACK!!!

By: Sydney

  ATTENTION, VILLAGE STUDENTS! Smencils are BACK!!!!!!!!!!! Smencils are

really  awesome,smelling pencils~ hints the name smencils. There are

a variety  of different scents and colors of Smencils. Plus smencils are erasable! Smencils are really fun to write with, and they are trending at

Village Elementary. You can buy one for your Valentine, your best friend,

or your favorite sibling. Student Council is selling them in the morning

before school at 7:30-8:00. The first dates we are selling them at is

Monday 11th-Thursday 14th.The smencil can be yours for the low

price of a dollar!!! Come and get your smencils while we have them!

More scents than seen in photo.

                                      Pool vs Beach By Taylor and Kenna

Have you ever heard about a pool or beach?  

Well Taylor & I have! We´re writing about pool

vs a beach. A pool is full of chlorine water, and

has no waves.  Also a pool has “breaks” when

you have to get out of the pool. A break is when

you stay in the pool for 1 and a half hours then

the lifeguard will blow the whistle and you will have

to get out of the pool for 15 min.  

On the other hand, a beach has salt water and has waves. For instance, a beach has no breaks so you do not have to get out of the beach. In addition, a beach has seaweed and pools do not.  A beach has sand while pools do not. Also a beach has seashells and a pool doesn’t have seashells.  A

beach has animals and pools do not. This is a sea

turtle it lives in the ocean. I prefer a beach because

you can find all sorts of cool shells and animals.  What

do you prefer?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                   Volleyball

By: Sydney

      Volleyball is one of the fastest growing girl's sports in the world. There are two different types
of Volleyball. There's indoor volleyball and outdoor sand volleyball.  Indoor volleyball was first
invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan after inventing basketball four years before. William G.
Morgan created volleyball by combining basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball. Sadly indoor
volleyball is not in the olympics, but outdoor sand volleyball is. Volleyball is usually started for
girls in middle school. Volleyball is getting more and more common so now there are more girls
starting to play rec volleyball or club volleyball or as some people call it select volleyball when
they are in elementary school . In club volleyball you have to tryout plus it is much harder then
rec volleyball. In rec volleyball you don’t try out and it is basically an introduction to volleyball
for newcomers. I play club volleyball now but I played two seasons of rec ball and a lot of clinics
from my club and some other clubs. Volleyball is a sport for both girls and boys. Usually the
levels of volleyball are rec, club, middle school, high school, collage, and pro.

           Valentines Day Jokes
1. What kind of flowers should you never buy on

Valentines Day?

Cauliflowers!

     2. What did the painter say to her boyfriend?

          I love you with all my art!

     3. What did the lamp say to the light bulb?

         I love you a whole watt!

     4. Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day?

        Sure they do they are very SENTimental!

    5. Where do hamburgers take their Valentines date?

        To the meatball!

    6. How did the phone propose to his girlfriend?

     He gave her a ring!

    7. Did you hear about the man who promised his girlfriend a diamond?

    He took her to a baseball game!

   8. What was the French cat's favorite dessert?

   Chocolate mousse!

  9. What do bunnies do when they get married?

      They go on a bunnymoon!

10. How to bees get to school?

On a school bus!