The Comeback of a Lifetime!

Super Bowl LI

By:Ryder C. Noah B.

Super Bowl LI was a close game, it was also the first Super Bowl to ever go into overtime. After the first quarter the score was even at 0-0. During the first quarter break, I guess the Falcons had a good pep talk because in the second quarter they scored 28 points; holding the Patriots at 3. At halftime, the Falcons and Patriots fans had fun while Lady Gaga sang. The third quarter was still devastating for the Patriots’ fans because they scored only one touchdown with a missed extra point. The Patriots would have to make a miracle comeback to win. After the third quarter, everyone thought it was over, but clearly that’s not what the Patriots thought. It would be the biggest comeback of all time in Super Bowl history. On the Patriots first drive of the fourth quarter, the Patriots only scored a field goal. The next drive for the Falcons was a disaster. Quarterback, Matt Ryan, fumbled the ball and the Patriots were already in field goal range. The Patriots had a good drive after the fumble and got a touchdown and a two point conversion. The Patriots comeback was becoming successful in Super Bowl LI. For the Falcons, next drive they were in field goal range to clinch the Super Bowl, and all the Falcons had to do hold the position at the 30 yard line. Matt Ryan got sacked at the 40 yard line, but were still in field goal range. The next play on third down the Falcons had a holding penalty, and that knocked it out of field goal range. So, they had to punt. The Patriots had to make a game tying drive, 91 yards down the field. Then the Patriots made game changing touchdown with a two point conversion which led to the first Super Bowl overtime ever. Finally, the Patriots made a game winning touchdown with the biggest comeback in super bowl history!

Darron Cummings Associated Press

THE DANGERS OF
CONSTRUCTION

By  Kaylia Brusuelas

Have you ever wondered what happens to the animals that get pushed out because of construction? I do. I constantly think about it because more and more often I see the animals running across the streets having nowhere to go. I personally think that they should expand the town, but limit it.

My first reason, is people shouldn't cut so many trees down because the animals that live in the trees could be pushed out,and trees and plants give us oxygen to breathe.

Photo by Clint K.  This is one of the newest neighborhoods being built.  It is called Deer Haven which ironically is not a haven for deer, but a haven for people.  

My second reason, is that when people cut down the trees, people might burn the trees to create energy. As a consequence, it lets smoke up in the air and might cause birds to suffocate due to air pollution.

My third reason, is that more and more animals get pushed out on the streets, more deer die every year which I get if you like to hunt but please try to cut back on hunting, even I have gone hunting and it was fun but please for the animals sake of almost  going extinct like the common honey bees please cut back on hunting.

Please tell or talk to the city councilmen and ask them to try to cut back on the amount of construction that is going on around town. I hope you agree with me and tell your friends, comrades and relatives  about this and try to help save the animals by even being a more cautious driver can save an animal's life.

Willy wonka by:Brooke Locklin

Every year 5th grade has a play. This year our play is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The top six characters in the play are Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca salt, and Mike Teavee . We are basing the play on both versions of Willy Wonka. All of the songs in the show are, I eat more  (Augustus and Mrs.Gloop), I want more ( Veruca Salt ), Good Luck Charlie ( Mrs.Bucket ), Pure Imagination ( Willy Wonka ), I've Got a Golden Ticket (Grandpa Joe and Charlie ) , Oompa Loompa Do Pa De Doo (Oompa Loompa’s ), The Candy Man (Candy Man, Matilda, James ,and other kids ),Think positive (Charlie ), The Burping Song ( Grandpa Joe and Charlie ), and Golden Age Of Chocolate (Willy Wonka and The Candy Kids ). Sorry if I missed a song or two. Fifth grade was so excited to hear that Mrs.Seaman (Our music teacher here at Village) told us that we are going to do the play Willy Wonka.  If you would like, you can come see our play in May!

 Library

BY: Celeste & Gracie

Now, what book should I get? Diary of a Wimpy Kid or

Dork Diaries?  “Oh, hey.” Didn't see you there.  We were wondering  about how the librarian or Mrs. Bracken keeps the library clean, and what she loves about her job.  

    First ,we asked her if she enjoys putting books away. She said no because it's never-ending, and there is never enough time, but she has help from 4th and 5th grade students.

This is a picture of our library.

      Then, we asked her what is Your favorite part about your job. She said getting to see all of the kids in school and reading to them.

   Next ,we ask her how long has she been working. She said she has been working for 20 years .

   Finally, we asked her what inspired her to work at Village. She ,said she heard it was the best school in Georgetown so she just had to work here!!!!!

    We hope you got some information about the library and the wonderful lady who runs it!!! THANK YOU MRS.BRACKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    

  

 

      

About the Princess

                                               By: Samantha, Emma & featuring Tyler F.

Samantha F., Mrs. Barker, and Emma O.

The princess is our principal, Mrs. Barker.  She is the best principal we could ever ask for. We chose to interview Mrs. Barker because she is the one who always helps all the teachers and students.

Mrs. Barker pretending to correct Tyler's behavior

Q- How did you feel when you became principal?

A- I was very excited because I heard very good things about Village Elementary.                     

Q- How many kids come to your office?

A-Announcement kids = 3 new kids once every week.  

Q- How many years have you been working at Village, How many schools have you worked at?

  A- 8 years at Village as Principal, assistant Principal, Carver, Pickett, Ford, Mitchell, Jack Frost Elementary- Oaks Elementary- Humble 5th grade, Timmerman Elementary, Pflugerville- 2nd grade, pre-school at Hyde Park Baptist.

Q- What do you do in your free time?

    A- I love to read and take photographs and play games with my 3 grand-babies and we go to the movies.      

Q- Were you overwhelmed when you became Principal?     

     A- No, because all the teachers were very helpful and we learned together.

 

Q- Favorite Things About Work

• Seeing kids learn and having fun with learning
• I Love all the special events like Texas Day, Plays, MARE, parties, Science Day,etc.                                       

       To summarize, we learned so much about Mrs. Barker. We learned that she taught 5th grade and 2nd grade and so many more. She does so many things in her daily life and she spend time with her grand-babies. We hope that you enjoyed this.

    The Science Fair

         Brianna L,  Ashley R,  and Caleigh W

Fluffy by Nevaeh R.

  Do you like Science?  The science fair is coming for 2017 on Friday the 17th of February at Village Elementary.  Judges come  from Dell Computers to grade the 5th graders.   All of the 5th graders have to do the Science Fair.   PreK, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th have a choice to do the Science Fair.  Since its so fun almost everyone does the Science Fair. Here are some experiments from 5th graders that already have been done “ How to keep apples from turning brown”, “ Which batteries work better on flash lights?”,   “How much sugar is in drinks” and “Sand vs Salt”.  Come up with your own and make it POP OUT!!!

Walking Water by Gracie S.

Density of Liquids by Patrick R.

       

Apple ~vs~ Android

By: Arianna F and Ashlyn

Village began a program where the kids can BYOD, (Bring Your Own Device),and we wanted to find out what is the most popular device.

Apple                                    Android

71

13

We asked 3rd to 5th grade students (the ones with the most devices)  what their opinion about the two devices are.        

5th Grade: Apple, 22 Android, 6

4th Grade: Apple, 14 Android, 3

3rd Grade: Apple, 18 Android, 4

5th grade thought Apple was better because it was easier to use and that it was less complicated. Some people said that it reminded them of apples. Ashlyn and I thought Apple was better because it was easier to use and Android was confusing.  

APPLE IS BETTER