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Paul Revere Charter Middle School
and Magnet Center Friday, October 30, 2020 Volume 65, Issue 1
A New School Year Brings New Tests
A concerned LAUSD
implements a plan
for COVID testing of
its entire community.
By NICO TROEDSSON
This fall, LAUSD students
will be participating in a new
kind of test. But they won’t need
a pencil and paper for this one.
Instead, a nasal swab will be
involved. Before the start of the
school year, the school district
announced an initiative to screen
all students, teachers and staff for
COVID-19.
The purpose of the program
is to analyze testing data
in order to gain a better
understanding of the risks
associated with the coronavirus
within the community. LAUSD
Superintendent Austin Beutner
has explained that the motivation
behind the program is simple: to
get students back to school as
soon and as safely as possible.
“We’re going to be careful
and we’re going to be deliberate
about bringing students back to
schools,” he says. Of course, it
will all depend on the test results,
and the path forward is still being
cleared by district personnel.
An LAUSD nurse instructs Nico Troedsson on how to take his COVID-19 nasal swab test. Photo: Shirin Behnia (continued on page 2)
Zoom meetings are connecting Sixth graders capture the spirit Remote concerts are bringing joy Runners in Paul Revere’s 5K have
today’s remote learners. Page 7 of Halloween through art. Page 12 to quarantined Patriots. Page 24 fun while raising funds. Page 32
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(continued from page 2) receive their test results in 24-36 hours after number of on-campus adjustments before
providing a specimen. reopening schools which include electrostatic
Who is involved in the program? But this brings up some issues. For cleaning, rearranged classrooms to maintain
example, who will be administering the social distancing, masks, and updated air
LAUSD has partnered with scientists tests? LAUSD had originally planned to use filtration systems. It’s possible hand washing
from UCLA, Stanford University, and John school nurses for the job. But UTLA, the stations will also be in the works.
Hopkins University, as well as technology union that represents school nurses, had to
giant Microsoft, and various healthcare step in on behalf of its members. The union’s Patriots react to being tested
providers in order to create a team of experts biggest concerns included nurse workload
that can bring the massive testing project as well as health and safety concerns. The Distance learning has been taking its toll
to life. Each company in the task force is union fought hard to ensure that there would on students, many of whom are anxious to get
bringing its own expertise to the program. be the proper equipment to protect the people back to campus. A recent Patriot Poll shows
The three universities will interpret the administering the tests. It also insisted that that almost half of the student population
testing data for free. Microsoft will provide participation in the program should be a that had been asked whether they would be
the technology to track test results so that voluntary decision for school nurses, rather willing to be tested for COVID if it meant
the district can better understand COVID-19 than a mandatory part of their job. reopening schools, responded positively.
exposures and cases. Clinical Reference Paul Revere’s Nurse Basilio explains, “I Eighth grader Jaron Paris says he would be
Laboratory and SummerBio will provide am one of those school nurses who did not happy to take the test if it means schools
test kits which will be processed in their volunteer due to the workload I have with would be reopened. “I want schools to reopen
labs. Anthem Blue Cross will
provide general support for the
effort while Health Net will
pay for a portion of testing
costs. This is a huge project for
LAUSD which boasts roughly
700,000 students and 75,000
employees.
How will the tests be
carried out?
COVID tests will be admin-
istered in phases. Phase one
of the $150 million testing
program was rolled out mid-
September. The first group of
people to receive the tests were
teachers and staff who have
been working on site as well as
children who receive childcare
on LAUSD campuses. That
means about a few thousand
people. The school district
published initial test results, With the third phase currently underway, Patriots have been called for testing. Graphics: Nico Troedsson, clipart.com
revealing that of the 5,400
people that had been screened, roughly 0.1% having two schools. Licensed Vocational really badly, but only if the test results say it
tested positive for COVID-19. Nurses (LVN) are also doing the COVID-19 is safe and everyone follows the rules.” He
As the program continues, more teachers, testing, but also on a ‘voluntary’ basis.” expresses concern over opening the schools
staff, and students will be screened in Although she declined to volunteer to too quickly. “Seeing as how we went back
the second phase. This includes teachers, administer tests, Nurse Basilio supports the to normal a few months ago and there was
custodians, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, and all program while also pointing out a few flaws: another surge of COVID doesn’t make me
other staff members currently working from “For LAUSD to have its own testing program trust that it would be safe if we go back too
a location off campus. is vital for the safe reopening of schools. So, quickly, because then the same thing could
In the third phase, LAUSD will test its I think in a sense it’s a good program to have, happen.”
student body with the goal of screening but, it’s not perfect. Since hand washing is Seventh grader Aria Kamei-Oser is more
30,000 to 40,000 people per day. Students one of the safety measures that everyone cautious about going back to school. “Even
will be notified by their school principal by must adhere to, investing in portable hand if the test results all end up negative,” she
email or phone or both when it is time to washing stations is important to keep students says, “I would still feel unsafe to go back on
go in for testing. Tests are currently being and staff safe and healthy.” She suggests campus since our school is so big and maybe
administered at 41 different locations and that hand washing stations should be placed some kids will test negative but actually
each testing site is located at a school within outside classrooms so that students can wash they’re not. I would rather stay at home and
each LAUSD community. Students can sign their hands before entering in order to reduce learn safely until there is a vaccine.”
up for their preferred date, time, and location the chance of spreading the virus. Other students feel that the LAUSD
through an online form and can expect to LAUSD does in fact plan on making a testing program would give them the
October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 3
assurance they need to feel safe. Chloe
LAUSD is planning on testing all students, teachers and Krasnow-Lahita, an eighth grader, feels that
staff for COVID-19 with the goal of reopening schools. “testing is a great idea because many other
schools have opened without kids taking tests,
How do you feel about being tested by LAUSD? and cases are rising in those schools.” She
brings her own ideas to the table, suggesting
that, “even if we all take the tests, masks
should be required as well as hand sanitizing
stations and social distancing should take
place. I am definitely willing to be tested if it
means going back to regular school.”
Madeleine Wolfe, an eighth grader, agrees
that “testing is a good way to start up school
and will make this whole experience easier
overall.” However, she is a bit nervous about
the nasal swab test, saying, “I do not want
to stick a swab up my nose. But I do miss
school and think if it will reopen that it would
be worth getting tested everyday.”
Another eighth grader, Chris Andres,
also applauds the program. “I think the
way LAUSD is giving out the tests is well
organized and is being executed well. Testing
is very important because they have to know
how many students have the virus, in case
they decide to open school and then a sick
student spreads the disease.” He went on to
Based on a poll conducted the week of Oct. 19-23 of 120 Patriots from all three grades. Graphics: Google Forms. express some concern about the safety of
his personal information. “I feel like I don’t
really want my healthcare information on a
Microsoft app because random people I don’t
know could maybe view it, but this cause is
too important for me to worry too much.”
Students aren’t the only ones with something
to say about the topic. Revere teachers
also weighed in. Seventh grade history
teacher Mr. Schepps believes that testing
is “absolutely necessary for the opening of
school, in addition to vaccinations, once they
are available.” He goes on to explain “South
Korea’s success in fighting the outbreak came
in part due to its ability to institute widespread
coronavirus testing and contact tracing, as a
result they only have 367 total deaths.”
Eighth grade history teacher Ms. Makhani
says, “I think the testing protocol is a great
initiative,” but she adds, “I’m curious to
know how often tests will be given. If they are
only given once in a while, I don’t think it is
effective since a person can test negative one
day and positive the next. However, if they
are administered consistently and weekly,
then they are definitely effective. Testing is
a vital component of schools reopening. I
also think mandatory masks should also be
in place.”
P.E. teacher Mr. Kirby, who regularly
accesses the Revere campus for his Zoom
lessons, has already been tested as part of
LAUSD’s COVID initiative. He described his
experience as “surreal,” revealing, “I was the
only one at the Reseda High School testing
site. There were seven little stops through
While the school district has announced that both tests will be available, it urges participants hallways and the gym before I was brought
to choose the nasal swab test instead of the non-invasive one. Graphics: Nico Troedsson, clipart.com into a tent to get my nose swab.”
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informed about any individual who should will look like. Patriots were able to view
What does the not be admitted onto campus due to a positive the presentation in their homerooms and ask
future look like? test result. questions about the program.
Although Superintendent Beutner Moving forward, LAUSD will also
LAUSD will be releasing a new Daily Pass announced that schools will not open for be setting up a website to make COVID
app which will allow employees, students, in-person learning until at least November, tracking data available to everyone. Parents
and visitors to complete a daily health check when they do reopen, there will be another and students will be able to view information
in order to access an LAUSD campus. The round of testing before students are admitted about coronavirus outbreaks broken down by
digital application’s purpose is to identify on campus. It is expected that class sizes will school, grade, and classroom once students
potential exposure to the coronavirus. Those be reduced to provide for the social distancing are back on campus.
who successfully complete their daily health required to lower the risk of spreading the No personal information will be shared
check and pass a no-touch temperature check coronavirus. Students with disabilities and on the website but the site will inform
will be granted access to the school. Those English Language Learners will be given families about outbreaks, notifying them to
who cannot access the Daily Pass app, will priority, and a negative coronavirus test stay at home and resume distance learning
be able to complete their health survey at result for students and their parents will be if an outbreak does happen in their child’s
the school’s entrance. A pilot program for a requirement. classroom. Families who do not want to
the Daily Pass app is already under way at No touch temperature checks will also be take the test can opt out and continue with
several schools. used as an additional screening tool. COVID distance learning. But no one will be allowed
If a student or staff member tests positive tests will be given to students at random on campus without an official LAUSD test
for COVID, all of the people living in their intervals after reopening schools. LAUSD having taken place with a negative result
household will also be tested. A community recently made a slide show available to the obtained.
Engagement Team member will contact schools within its district in order to inform Everyone involved in the LAUSD COVID
those people who do test positive as well as students of the current plan for reopening testing program agrees that getting kids back
anyone else who may have been exposed. schools. The slide show also included a video into school is very important. Revere students
Those who test positive or show symptoms of Superintendent Austin Beutner explaining and teachers also seem on board with the idea
of COVID-19 will be given instructions the testing program as well as describing and anxious to get back in their classrooms.
to quarantine. School principals will be what the future of on-campus classroom However, it’s critical to do it safely.
This LAUSD slide show explains the three steps involved in the current COVID-19 testing process along with the reasoning behind each step.
October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 5
TAKING THE TEST
A Town Crier editor gives
a first-hand account of
LAUSD’s current testing
procedures for COVID-19.
By NICO TROEDSSON
When I arrived at Reseda High at
my appointed COVID testing time, the
school was deserted. I walked through
open gates where posters on COVID
safety had been hung (1). Whether
the posters were meant to reassure or
1 to warn, they managed to do both (2).
A clear walkway, with bright yellow
coronavirus safety signs (3) directed
me to a lone woman sitting at an empty
desk (4). I was told to stay behind a line
that had been taped to the ground while
she asked for my personal information.
I was directed to a room that com-
bined sanitation products, cheerful
Halloween illustrations, COVID hot-
lines, and individual test kits, but was
otherwise barren (5-8). I was told to
sanitize my hands and after a series
of health-related questions, I received
my test kit before entering a vacant
basketball court where a maze-like
walkway led me to the locker room and
then outside. Nowhere along the way
did I encounter anyone other than the
neon-vested staff on hand who were
kind and warm and did their best to put
me at ease. The closer I got to the testing
site, the more nervous I became about
how much pain would be involved in
taking the test.
Outside, a nurse in personal pro-
2 tection gear informed me that I would be
performing the nasal swab test myself.
Sputum tests were not available there.
Under a black, pop-up tent, the nurse
instructed to place the swab up one inch
in one nostril for 15 seconds (which
she counted down) before putting the
swab into the second nostril for another
15 seconds (9). The test didn’t hurt
so much as it was uncomfortable. My
eyes watered but that was it. The nurse
inserted the swab in a small vial (10).
The whole experience took only
ten minutes and was considerably less
painful than expected. All in all, the
process was smooth and easy.
3 4 Two days later, I got my results via
email (11). I am happy to report that I
passed the test.
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ADVISORY: Finn in Mr. Cook’s sixth grade advisory shows off an item from under his bed that shouldn’t be there in a game called “House Hunters.”
Zooming Into a New School Year
Since school has been online teachers have been finding new and creative ways to teach their classes.
lecture and then assigns homework about it. looking up to the projector.”
By SONNY MULNICK During class, Mr. Showrai first covers the English Classes are also learning in
The 200 or so participants in Wednes- homework from the day before, by giving his unique ways that are different then in-per-
day’s P.E. zoom class were surprised to see students a link to a google forms sheet asking son. In Mr. Roig’s English class, the seventh
their teachers wearing Halloween costumes which problems they need help on. Next, he graders use a website called “Class Craft.”
to the workout. The P.E. teachers are among explains the problems students need the most Students create a character that has a cer-
the many Revere teachers that have come up help on and then gives them the answers to tain selection of powers to help their team.
with creative ways to connect with their stu- the other problems. He shows the problems Mr Roig assigns quests for students, like an-
dents while still online, some in unique ways. by flipping his screen which shows his sheet swering questions on an activity the class did.
Due to the virus, Patriots must stay en- of paper where he does the math problems. During the class, Mr. Roig can give out XP,
gaged in school through the popular online Giada Musumeci says, “This method is which levels up the character. It is reward-
platform called Zoom. Some Patriots like like being in class because his screen is like ed if a student takes initiative and answers a
staying at home better, but others are itching question the teacher asks, or when they help
to get back in class out a classmate having technical issues.
There’s a new class advisory. Advisory is “The purpose of ‘Class Craft’ is to make
like homeroom this year but it is after school learning engaging and exciting while also
and meant to help students with any technical promoting kindness and initiative.” Emma
difficulties. But some teachers are using this Zarutsky states, “There’s no way you can
a chance to get to know their students. In Mr. meet new people on Zoom the same way you
Cook’s advisory he did a “House Hunt” were do when you’re in regular class. I find that
students went around there house finding having the ability to team up with your class-
things he asked for in 90 seconds. mates on Class Craft is a great way to make
Some math classes are learning different- friends.”
ly. Ms. Stewart teaches her seventh graders Meanwhile, in Mr. Slavin’s eighth grade
from her house. She is adapting to the remote class students were learning about Langston
reality with the help of a document camera. Hughes. While Zooming from his house, he
Connor Petoyan says, “She reminds us has been using a website called CommonLit
that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and posting some assignments on there.
and that motivates me to try harder.” Mr. Slavin says he likes using Common-
Also, in Mr. Showrai’s eighth-grade peri- Lit because, “It provides some of my favorite
od 6 geometry class, he covers each section Based on a poll conducted the week of Oct. 19-23 of 120 literary texts, which I can layer freely into
of the chapter in the math book, he gives a Patriots from all three grades. Graphics: Google Forms. my curriculum to target certain standards
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P.E.: Mr. Lafolette demonstrates squats during a P.E. zoom. Zoe Balour follows along with the Zoom workout from the backyard of her house.
or skills. Next, the CommonLit interface students are developing science skills. The Meanwhile, Mr. Fulling’s eighth grad-
helps me to provide effective feedback to personal reason is that I would love to see my ers had a project where each student was
my students. Finally, it is an open resource, students and myself not fear failure, or fear tasked with writing an informational travel
available free to teachers and students every- looking bad in front of others.” brochure, to make people want to move that
where.” In history classes teachers are finding specific colony.
In Ms. Asahina’s seventh grade science new ways to teach. Amanda Wexler said, “I thought the
class, she has decided to have each student According to Dashiel Karish, “Ms. Barbi- project was a fun and engaging way to go
pick a skill they would like to improve on and eri is teaching us how the early humans lived in-depth, learning about one colony. The
practice it for twenty minutes each day for ten and evolved and we had to make a timeline part that I enjoyed most was when we were
to twenty days. After that they must record for it. She is also delivering her lessons from able to see what other people did on different
their data from each day and their feedback her Revere classroom.” colonies or even comparing your project to
from someone who is more advanced than In Mr. Schepps’s 7th grade history class, others who did the same colony, like I did a
them in that skill. The final step is for the students learned about the Romans, their Google Slides, but others made paper models
students to make a slideshow with all this in- accomplishments, how they lived their dai- and ever interactive cubes packed with all the
formation. The students were given a month ly lives, how they conquered more territory, information on their assigned colony.”
to do this and although most people are doing the start of Christianity, and the Fall of the Finally, in P.E. Mr. Kirby has been of-
this at home, some are going to parks or com- Roman empire. In one of his lessons students fering his class extra points for students par-
munity areas to do this. wrote about the Death of a Martyr, while re- ticipating in the 5th Annual Paul Revere 5K
According to Ms. Asahina, “This project sponding to the questions. They were put into Walk/Run on Sept. 20 or for doing a football
is meant to help develop a growth mindset, breakout rooms so they could talk together quiz that will assess the student’s knowledge
through hard work and determination. The about the questions and help each other. of football rules. Mr. Kirby also did a poll
HISTORY: Cole works on a project about colonization, while Mr. Hamanishi teaches his seventh graders about Julius Caesar’s assassination.
October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 9
SCIENCE: Ava studies brain cells. Mr. Augenblick explains an experiment on crater formation. Camil builds a roller-coaster for Ms. Banner’s class.
during his Friday class on what is the most
useless sport to have fun with his class during
the short period.
Meanwhile, Mattias Hernandez says,
“In my second period class with Mr. Amos,
we watch and try to follow along with an
ab workout on YouTube, but it is hard to do
the crunches and sit-ups. Doing workouts
on Zoom is a little odd and is strange to not
be on the Revere field. Mr. Amos had some
encouraging words like ‘keep pushing your-
self to be better’ and reminded us that these
remote exercises help to strengthen our core
and get more muscular.”
So, some Revere students are going
through a hard time through this virus, but
some teachers have adapted to this strange
new way of learning so that students can
still keep up with schoolwork and get things
done. MATH: Ms. Stewart writes notes for her class. Nicholas takes notes in his magnet math class.
ENGLISH: Mr. Schwartz teaches from his S-3 classroom at Paul Revere, while Ms. Barbieri teachers her sixth graders about figurative language.
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Vanessa Finn
Mr. Showrai
Ms. Chen
Patriots demonstrated school spirit and
Giada added some color to the Zooms while
celebrating Green Day on Oct. 8.
Mr.
Lafolette
Eli Cash
and Will
Sofia
Nurah
Tamara
Mr. Slavin greeted his
students with this “check-in.”
Charlie
Ms. Asahina’s advisory
shows lots of spirit. Collage: Gabi TraumOctober 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 11
BSU Plans to Bring New Art to the School
During the shutdown,
Revere’s lunch club
will be working hard
to share their powerful
message with the public.
By TAMARA GEAR
Ever since Paul Revere start-
ed virtual learning most students
have not been on campus for a
few months. During the time
that students have been off cam-
pus, Ms. Evans, the eighth grade
counselor, and Mr. Flowers, the
sixth grade counselor, have been
working on getting a new mural
by the transportation building. The side of the W building facing Sunset will be decorated with the support of Ms. Evans and Mr. Flowers.
“We’re getting a new mu-
ral started. However, the district
is taking a while to approve any
projects at this time due to COVID
restrictions,” said Ms. Evans.
Right now the mural is just
a blank wall located behind the
transportation building and on the
way to the gym. But according
to Mr. Flowers and Ms. Evans,
when the mural is finished it will
be very colorful and will have
paintings of all different races. In
the background there are going “The mural idea came up Union lunch club advised by Ms. will be funded by the communi-
to be pictures of Downtown Los because we wanted to show that Evans and Mr. Flowers. The goal ty, parents, school, students and
Angeles, the Santa Monica Pier, Paul Revere stands against social of the club is to give a sense of educators. So far the wall for the
and many other images that rep- injustice and racism,” said Mr. community and promote unity. mural has been primed and the
resent the state of California. The Flowers. The mural will be painted goal is to have the mural finished
mural will also feature an image The mural is going to be a by two artists, Ric Rodrigues by the time the students return to
of Kobe Bryant. key project of the Black Student and Danielle Kim. The mural school.
SHOWING SUPPORT FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER
“Last June, my family and I went
to a Black Lives Matter protest in
Venice. We wanted to be a part of
the change going on in our world
and make an impact. I am in the
photo holding the sign sitting down
next to my sister who went to Re-
vere and now is in tenth grade.
“We listened to speakers who
went up and talked about the injus-
tice. What was so interesting about
it was how youth led the protest, and
they also incorporated Native Amer-
icans and Indigenous people. They
came out in full Native American
attire and sang some of their native
songs. It was very powerful.”
—Kai Rifkin, 7th Grade12 October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School Colorful pieces by two sixth grade artists, Josie Begum and Bailey Gear, tied for first place in Revere’s Sixth Grade Pumpkin Art Contest. They and the other winners will have a special delivery brought right to their homes: farm-fresh pumpkins grown at Revere by Ms. Robertson. Who said something about Halloween being canceled this year? Many Patriots beg to differ. After getting a special Halloween makeover at the groomer, The characters in Revere’s P.E. department are all dressed up with somewhere to Ms. Stewart’s beloved Bella will be out and about this weekend. go: their Zoom classes, where they always strive to keep things a little bit crazy.
October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 13
FACULTY FILES
COVID-19 Special Edition
Five veteran
teachers share
their thoughts
about life in
the pandemic.
By MASON
WIENER
Ms. Asahina Ms. Barbieri Mr. Fulling Ms. Stewart Mr. Kirby
What have you I have committed to I have been playing I have a bubble of I have had to learn I’ve been going on lots
been doing to weekly phone/Zoom lots of ice hockey and families that stay in so much in order to of bike rides, lifting,
meetings with friends, using my bike and touch through zoom. successfully deliver in- playing sports with my
keep busy in family and various scooter more. Now that baseball struction. For fun, I have kids, and completing a
the past couple groups. fields are starting to been taking long walks lot of home renovation
months? reopen, I’ve been with my dog Bella. projects.
playing baseball.
How have you I tried new recipes I love to be creative I was able to plan Most of the time I’m I’ve been playing
stimulated your and learned a new with my students lessons based on either teaching or guitar and chess and
dance routine. designing lessons virtual learning. I took learning! I’m taking helping my kids with
creative side that hopefully some PD’s and a a lot of courses to their homework.
of your brain interest them. class on the topic of learn how to better
recently? online learning. serve the needs of
my students.
Have you gone Nope. I have been I have not gone away Yes, I actually went up I go to the market when Yes, I went to visit
away from your super cautious. from my home at all. the 395 and did some necessary. My family my brother, who is a
hiking and camping all is in Colorado and I’ve professor at Cal Poly
home at all in over. missed two of my three in San Luis Obispo.
the past couple annual trips there.
months?
What have you I have been watching I have been watching I’ve rewatched “Sein- I occasionally watch Recently I have been
been watching too many YouTube “Criminal Minds” feld” and “The Wire.” I “America’s Got Talent” watching ‘80s horror
videos and reading lots and movies with my 8 discovered and I am looking for- movies and the series
and reading year old. I am reading “The League” and ward to “The Voice.” “Cobra Kai.” I have
of Covid-related news
recently? articles. “The Last of the Wine” “Cobra Kai.” just been reading
by Mary Renault. I’ve been reading lots articles and the news.
of history.
What do you Continue your sports, Get outside, go to the Get outside, be active Observe nature. Take Have Zoom meetings
recommend to hobbies, and previous beach, bake, make away from a screen if the time to enjoy with your friends.
interests. Try to add music, and be flexible you can. Even if it’s a your family and your Reading is always
students to keep new hobbies or work with opportunities that walk or a run. surroundings. good. Spend more
entertained and on personal goals. come your way. time with family.
or active?14 October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School
Revere Welcomes New Teachers
By HUNTER HUGHES where he graduated high school. Ms. Wooller was a part of the Ms. Wooller said, “I think it is
After high school, Mr. Badgett swim team and also played wa- difficult to get a full picture in this
Last year, Revere said good- went on to attend the Califor- ter polo. Afterwards, she went to environment, but I am so grateful
bye to three staff members. This nia State University Northridge Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where to be a part of the Revere commu-
year, two teachers have arrived at where he received a degree in bi- she received her Bachelors of nity. I am really enjoying my time
Revere in the chaos of the Coro- ology. Before Revere, he started Science degree. Finally, Ms. getting to know my Advisory stu-
navirus. The two new teachers his teaching career at Cleveland Wooller went to UCLA where dents, and hoping that one day we
are Mr. Will Badgett who teaches Charter High School. she received her Masters in Ed- all get to meet in person!
science, and Ms. Gillian Wooller, When Mr. Badgett started ucation and teaching credential. Finally, Mr. Badgett said,
who teaches math. The two also teaching, he chose to teach sci- She first started her teaching ca- “The Revere community is fan-
have a lot in common. They both ence. This was because growing reer when she taught at the ALC tastic. I have been made to feel
grew up in and around Los Ange- up, he had a great interest in sci- (Academic Leadership Commu- welcomed by all the teachers and
les, attended California colleges, ence. He first started to develop nity) at Miguel Contreas. students. I have been surprised by
and both enjoy spending time his love of learning when he used Before Ms. Wooller start- how the community works to cre-
with their pets. to go to the zoo and the museum. ed teaching, she chose to teach ate one of the best school environ-
Mr. Badgett was born and He loved how through log- math. Ever since college, Ms. ments that I have ever been in.”
raised in San Fernando Valley, ic and reasoning you can draw Wooller had hoped to become
conclusions and find answers to an elementary school teacher. So
things on many unknown sub- when she went to college, she
jects. Mr Badgett has always chose math as her emphasis. She
wants to spread his enjoyment of chose math because throughout
learning to his students to help school, it was her best subject.
develop the next generation of During college Ms. Wooller took
scientists and researchers. At her first calculus class. In the
home, Mr. Badgett lives with his calculus class, she took great in-
6 fish and 3 cats who are named, spiration from her professor who
Pepper, Trip, and Molly, who he was also a woman that made her
is shown with in the picture with go on to excel in the class and ul-
below. timately choose math as the sub-
Ms. Wooller grew up in Los ject she would teach.
Angeles where she attended Both of the new teachers in-
Santa Monica College after high dicate that they have had a great
Mr. Will Badgett school. While she was there, experience at Revere so far. Ms. Gillian WoollerOctober 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 15
Patriots enjoyed some time off during the anything-but-traditional summer break. By AVERY ZEMLAK
A quarantined summer is certainly not what anyone
imagined, however Patriots were still able to have fun.
Who knew there are so many fun things to safely do?
Whether it’s baking, playing board games, or hanging
out with family, summertime is fun no matter what!
Eighth grader Arik Kraft went to Byrce and Zion National
Parks where he went hiking and biking. Photo: Alon Kraft
Seventh grader Grant Coelen went water skiing at Lake
Arrowhead. He also kayaked and fished and went on many
adventures to small islands on the lake. Photo: Coelen Family
English teacher Ms. Moreno’s summer was all about Eighth grader Hailey Sugarman visited Santa Cruz Island, which is one of the
enjoying family time in nature. The highlights of her trip Channel Islands, this summer. She took a boat over and saw tons of dolphins
to Lake Tahoe and Big Sur were outdoor activities like and whales. Then she and her family went kayaking for a while and when she got
hiking, biking and rafting. Photo: Ms. Moreno back, they explored all the fun things to do on the island. Photo: Sugarman Family16 October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School
English teacher Mr. Schwartz and his family went to Sequoia National Park for three days
to hike and enjoy nature. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Mr. Schwartz appreciated
freedom from cell phone service which he said was a definite plus. Photo: Mr. Schwartz
Seventh grader Patriot Vance Clark jumped into
the crystal clear water of Fiji. Photo: Clark Family
Eighth grader Giada Musumeci went to Mammoth Lakes
and took long hikes to soak in the natural beauty all
around her. She also went to the Redwood Forest and
Lake Shasta where she kayaked and saw some of the
tallest trees in California. Photo: Musumeci Family
Seventh grader Nurah Abokar went on a trip with her mother to the beautiful
Glacier Point Yosemite National Park in central California. Photo: Abokar FamilyOctober 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School 17
Lily Williamson and her family hiked the three-
mile Solstice Cayon Ranch Trail every week
leading up to the start of school. The walk was
very secluded but everyone still wore breath-
able masks just to be safe. Photo: Terri Williamson
Mark Schneman went to Santa Monica Beach
over the summer. Photo: Schneman Family
Over the summer, eighth grader Casey
Scaduto sailed a Capri boat with her brother
in Marina Del Rey, at a small and socially
distanced sailing camp. Photo: Scaduto Family
Math teacher Ms. Manes traveled to rural
Pennsylvania, where she rode a horse named
JT through a beautiful 500-acre forest. She
rewarded him after their long journey with
Mateo Neandross took an RV road trip to New Jersey over the summer. Photo: Neandross Family carrots for a job well done. Photo: Manes Family18 October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Middle School
Patriot Annie Kapur went to El Capitan. She rode horses and saw
many other animals including goats and birds. Photo: Kapur Family
On his staycation, eighth grader Nico Troedsson found new ways to
keep himself entertained. He picked up gardening and drawing, and
he made a makeshift natural history museum using natural objects
he has been busy collecting over the years. Photo: Troedesson Family
Eighth grader Parsa Imankhan flew on his uncle’s private jet to Texas
with his mom and brother to visit his uncle who successfully beat
COVID-19. In Texas, most places were still closed, so he hung out at
his uncle’s house for the five days of his trip. Photo: Imankhan Family
Seventh grader Samantha Beckey went jet skiing with her dad during
a fun trip to Coronado Island in the San Diego Bay. Photo: Beckey FamilyOctober 30, 2020 Paul Revere Middle School 19
Opinion
With the drastic and immediate shift to be a tool to see your teachers and to connect be able to turn off the camera if there is a
Zoom classes last spring, students found with your classmates. But what if you don’t plausible reason.
themselves opening up their homes to public have good living conditions? What if your While I can see attendance being a
view for the first time, and many were Wi-Fi isn’t good enough, or it stresses the legitimate concern, many teachers simply
uncomfortable about this. While teachers bandwidth too much? What if a student has have students answer a question or two in
and some students argue that cameras should special needs? What if a student is using the middle of class or ask students to put
stay on during classes to indicate attendance a device without a camera for whatever their names in chat as a quick attendance
and work ethic, many students believe that reason? These conditions can affect whether test. This works much better than constantly
cameras staying are an scrolling through
unnecessary aspect of students to see who has
distance learning that their cameras on. And
invades students’ privacy let’s be honest — how
and may even have legal is a teacher going to
implications for teachers realistically monitor
that enforce the rule. whether every student
For instance, many P.E. has their cameras on
teachers require cameras during the full duration
to stay on in order to of the class? It’s an
take attendance and unrealistic expectation
to make sure students on everyone’s part.
are performing their Regardless of how
exercises. Lots of other teachers monitor
teachers urge students attendance, students
to keep their cameras that feel uncomfortable
on for similar reasons. with their cameras
But students have also on should be
cited personal privacy accommodated for,
as a reason to keep their even if they are a small
cameras off. minority within the
I, for one, oppose classroom.
a mandatory cameras Ideally, cameras
policy for Zoom sessions. I believe that if should be on for the entire class. But
a student is uncomfortable revealing their idealism isn’t realism, and there are people
home or anything else, they should have Some students are reluctant who feel uncomfortable showing their faces
the choice to keep their cameras off, in
accordance with the Fourth Amendment
to show their faces on or homes to their entire class for whatever
reason. The majority of students would
which is not constitutionally limited in this Zoom for privacy reasons. be fine keeping their cameras on but we
case. By my interpretation, students — and should account for everyone in the virtual
ALL American citizens — have the right classroom. There are so many conditions
to protect their privacy when it comes to a student wants their camera to be on or off. that impact whether or not someone wants
searches, and they have the right to deny What I think is the best idea for the their camera on, that a camera mandate is
anyone a look inside their home. Unlike school and the student body is to require an overall bad idea. Kids need to have the
at school where unwarranted searches cameras when appropriate. By this, I mean choice to keep their privacy safe if they
are lawfully protected with reasonable if a student is using a digital background or believe that it is appropriate for them to do
suspicion, there is no reasonable suspicion is sitting against a blank wall, the camera so. Sure, you’ll have some kids who may try
to search a student’s home. This means that should be on — at that point there isn’t a to take advantage of the situation but they’ll
requiring cameras to be on could be a legal reason to keep it off. However, if a suitable pay for it later with their grades. For kids
concern for teachers and the school at large. background isn’t available and the student that have genuine reasons to keep cameras
In an ideal situation, cameras would just is expressly uncomfortable, they should off? Let them. —Shane Masterson20 October 30, 2020 Paul Revere Middle School
The seventh and eighth grade writers students won’t be able to keep up with
on the Town Crier staff were asked the class and the teachers won’t know
whether it should be mandatory to that they are there completely
have cameras on during Zoom unless they talk and or turn their
lessons. Here are just a few of camera on. On the other hand, I
their answers: believe that students shouldn’t
be required to have their
cameras on because they
“I believe cameras should be might be uncomfortable
required to stay on in class. If about their background
kids turn their camera off, or don’t have a working
there is no certain way to camera.” —Hunter Hughes,
make sure that the students 8th Grade
are actually there. If you
give a question to make sure “People should be allowed to
they are there and they don’t turn their cameras off because
respond, they could just claim some people have living
that they were lagging. I think situations in which they don’t
that cameras should be required to want their background on camera.
stay on.” I do however understand that it does
—Horus Kupp, 7th Grade bring a sense of normalcy to the class
when everyone’s camera is on. If virtual
“Students shouldn’t be forced to keep their backgrounds are allowed in every class, then
screens on because maybe they might live I think that could be very helpful and a nice
in a small, crowded apartment and don’t compromise.”—Avery Zemlak, 8th Grade
want people to see. Also, they might be “I think upon entering a Zoom class,
worried about students taking pictures of students should have their video on, just so “I believe that camera’s should be
them in class.” a teacher can make sure you are actually required in appropriate settings and certain
—Nurah Abokar, 7th Grade there, but I think that after the first five circumstances. When a teacher has taken
minutes of class, students should be given time to compose a lesson plan and tries
the opportunity to turn off their video. If to be interactive and ask the students
“With the many cool techniques and questions, it is important for the student
abilities kids can control on Zoom, privacy a teacher was concerned about students
actually listening, they could use more to have their camera on. If students do not
shouldn’t be an issue. Virtual backgrounds feel comfortable using their camera, they
can block your realistic backgrounds with interactive websites, such as Nearpod that
has several slides allowing you to type a could reach out to the teacher to make them
a fake one, so students don’t need to show aware and they could allow the student to
the inside of their homes.” response that the teacher can see.”
—Lily Williamson, 8th Grade have their camera off. Virtual backgrounds
—Grant Coelen, 7th Grade help limit seeing a student’s home and help
“I believe that students should be required protect their privacy while still allowing the
“Kids shouldn’t be required to have their teacher to see that they are participating. It’s
cameras on the whole class. Yes, they to have their cameras because it is very easy
for someone to just log in to the meeting, a personal subject with multiple sides and it
should have it on when they get in so depends on the student’s comfort.”
the teacher will know it’s them, but if turn off their camera and walk away from
their device. This is harmful because the —Casey Scaduto, 8th Grade
they have to do something in the middle
of class, they probably don’t want the
class to see that. Also, having cameras
on the whole time might make a kid look
at themselves instead of an assignment Should LAUSD
because they want to make sure they don’t require students to
look weird on camera.”
—Sonny Mulnick, 7th Grade have their cameras
on during Zoom
“Cameras should be on at all times during lessons?
a test, quiz, or if the teachers require it on.
I don’t think the camera should be on if the Based on a poll conducted the week of Oct. 19-23
teachers don’t require it or if your camera of 120 Patriots from all three grades. Graphics:
Google Forms.
doesn’t work.”
—Giada Musumeci, 8th GradeOctober 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Opinion Paul Revere Middle School 21
TALKING HEADS
Should the dress code
apply during Zoom?
During a regular school year, Revere enforces a set of rules about
what students can and can’t wear in class. But when the classroom
is in your home, are those rules necessary, or even enforceable?
“I think the dress code does not apply over zoom
completely. Wearing inappropriate clothing still
should not be worn over zoom but I think that
shorts should be allowed and if someone wears
a shirt that’s a little short over Zoom I think that
should be allowed.” —Eden Padawer, Grade 8
“Yes, I believe it’s possible to enforce the rules,
because even though we’re at home, we still need
to respect the rules during school time.”
—Luca Rosenmayr, Grade 7
“In my opinion, the dress code shouldn’t be applied
as much during Zoom meetings. For me, I find it
more comfortable to wear shorts during the Zoom
meeting than pants. Also, I think nobody is really
paying attention to what you are wearing and it
shouldn’t be a big deal if you wear something like a
crop top.” —Lauren Haspel, Grade 8
“I don’t think the dress code should apply
through Zoom because the most you could see
of someone’s body is their shoulders and up.”
— Nurah Abokar, Grade 7
TOWN CRIER POLL
If the presidential election were held today,
for whom would you vote? “I don’t think the dress code applies during Zoom.
This is because students can turn off their cameras
63% 7.6%
and not show what type of clothing they are
wearing. There are many other ways students can
avoid the dress code.” —William Coelen, Grade 7
Other: 5%
No Answer: 24.4% “I think that the dress code during Zoom
Based on a Google Forms poll conducted during the should not apply because people should
week of Oct. 19-23, 2020 of 120 Patriots from all three grades. wear what they learn best in.”
—Gaby Bartle, Grade 7
VOLUME 65, ISSUE 1
“I think that the dress code should not apply during
Published by and for the students of online because for one thing we are not required
Paul Revere Charter Middle to have our cameras on. Another reason is because
School and Magnet Center we are so used to being able to wear whatever we
1450 W. Allenford Avenue want in our home because it is a safe environment,
Los Angeles, California 90049 and I don’t think that it’s fair for school to take that
safety and comfort away, especially when we’re
Editors: Hunter Hughes, Arik Kraft, just wearing our pajamas.” —Ilan Ahdout, Grade 8
Nico Troedsson, Amanda Wexler,
Member of the National Lily Williamson
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Terri (left) and
Lily Williamson
Rest In Power, RBG!
Supreme Court Justice, activist and icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes, but her legacy will live forever.
By LILY WILLIAMSON to become a lawyer, and from that, a politician who
could create laws that grant women the same oppor-
I first learned who Ruth Bader Ginsburg tunities as men.
was while watching “Saturday Night Live” Without RBG, these careers my friends and I
with my mom. The year was 2015, and I was dreamed about would not have been possible for
nine years old. When I saw Kate McKinnon women. From being paid less than my male counter-
portray Ginsburg in the Weekend Update seg- parts to being treated with less respect, my future in
ment, I absolutely loved it! I might have not the workplace, while still unclear, has been made bet-
known who she was but I was still cracking up. Seventh grader Viola ter with the help of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
My takeaway from that sketch: RBG is awe- Browne poses at Willa Browne, my fellow eighth grade Patriot,
some! Although they showed her as being loud home with a poster looked up to Ruth because of how she paved a way
and roasting people, the imitation was done to of her hero. for the girls in her generation. Willa said, “RBG re-
contrast with how quiet and reserved Ruth ac- minds us that we cannot falter in the fight for what is
tually was. In an interview she spoke about the right, and that we should each be free to develop our
sketch, and said that she would like to use the own talents, and not be held back by artificial barri-
term “Ginsburn” (a made-up catchphrase from ers.” Willa’s sister, seventh grader Viola, shares her
the Weekend Update) in real life. deep respect for the Notorious RBG. And there are
I was so interested in learning more about countless others like her all over the world.
this calm, intelligent woman who made light RBG was a hero to all generations. My mother
of an impersonation of herself, so I did what lived through the changes RBG created, and great-
any curious teen would do. I Googled her. I ly looked up to her like I did. She was able to buy a
remember learning so much about the change house, feel more comfortable in the workplace, and
she created, and I wanted to join her in fighting raise two children on her own because of Ruth Bader
for equal opportunities for everyone facing dis- Ginsburg. My mom watched as her mother’s credit
crimination on the basis of sex. cards got cancelled after her father’s death and was
Before watching that SNL episode, I had paid less than her male co-workers, and says “Ruth
wanted to become an astrobiologist, work for Bader Ginsburg’s advocacy changed the financial
NASA, and find life in space, like most of my Viola dressed
empowerment of women during the course of my
friends whose dream jobs were being a news up as RBG for
lifetime.”
anchor, an engineer, or the boss of a massive Halloween The rights of women couldn’t have been placed in
company. After learning about Ruth, my career in third grade. better hands. RBG’s impact will remain an important
path completely changed directions. I wanted facet of American history. Rest in power, RBG!October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Opinion Paul Revere Middle School 23
COLE
HUBBARD ELI
HAMID
BRANDON
JUDE DE PASTINO BENDEL
As they power through the
pandemic, Patriots are pondering
a proverbial problem . . .
HALF
EMPTY SHERWIN HAZANY
AVA BAO
or HALF
FULL?
FULL
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WINTER BIEL
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Entertainment
COVID-SENSITIVE CONCERTS
Up-and-coming artists Emily Vu and Andy Schmidt perform virtually for Patriots during lunches.
By GIADA MUSUMECI at only four years old, and has since then “songs were my therapy.” Andrew’s favorite
learned guitar and piano to complement her type of music varies so he can gain a unique
Leadership, led by Mr. Bilek, has start- singing. On the other hand, Andrew started perspective. His favorite song he’s written so
ed to hold a series of Zoom concerts starring playing the guitar at seven years old, and he far is called ‘Selfish,’ released a day before
up-and-coming musicians. The first concert, only recently started singing. Like Emily, the concert. Andrew also has started produc-
with Emily Vu, drew almost 300 people, and he also plays guitar and piano. He plays the ing songs. Emily and Andy have sung ‘Wish I
the second, with Andrew Schmidt, attracted trumpet and ukulele as well. Was With You’ together for a duet with more
another big crowd. They each said they were Emily and Andrew found their voices in than 500,000 streams on Spotify.
very excited to perform live, but Andrew different ways. Emily says, “One time I was When asked to give advice for kids who
was especially as it was his first time singing singing around one of my friends and she lied are starting to sing, Emily Vu said, “sing with
to an audience. and told me that I was good and should start your natural voice…be confident in what
Emily Vu became interested in music singing publicly.” She continued to write and you’re doing...the best lyrics come from the
sing her own songs after gaining recogni- heart.” Watch out for Emily and Andy be-
tion, her favorite being “Love on You.” Her cause the two artists are definitely gaining
platform started to grow on TikTok, and has more and more popularity on social media
moved to other apps, where she has gained a apps like Tik Tok, Instagram and Spotify.
number of followers. She’s a proud Angele-
no and expressed her pride during the con-
cert saying, “L.A. is the best city to live in.”
During the Q&A section of the Zoom event,
Emily said that her weirdest fan interaction
was at a meet and greet when she got a DM
from a fan who had been too shy to come up
to her. She added that she even has her own
website called emilyvumusic.com
Andrew Schmidt grew in Wisconsin,
and his passion was not just music. He un-
fortunately was injured while preparing for
a cycling championship and broke his back
and leg. He started singing and writing songs
while in recovery because, as he puts it,October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Entertainment Paul Revere Middle School 25
Patriots are finding
comfort in revisiting
old shows they used
to watch when they
were younger.
By MASON WIENER
Growing up in the twenty-first
century, television played a piv-
otal role in raising our gener-
ation. As a toddler we learned
to read and write from it. In
elementary school it taught us
many important life lessons and
even simply provided entertain-
ment. That is why I wanted to
write about some of these shows.
Most of these you might recog-
nize but there might be some you
have never heard of before.
The shows that I personally
grew up on included “Adven-
ture Time”, “Regular Show”, Eigth grader Hunter Hughes
“Clarence”, “Phineas and Ferb”, watches “Gravity Falls”
and “The Amazing World of
Gumball”. The show that had
the most influence on me grow- make sense). me because as a child I always bonded over it,” said Owen.
ing up was “Regular Show”. This next show based on the thought it would be cool to live To continue, the next show was
“Regular Show” initially aired world wide phenomenon, in- in the Pokémon world.” Owen’s initially a comic book, then was
on Cartoon Network in 2009 to spired several successful games, wish came true when Pokémon adapted to an early 2000’s kid-
2017. “Regular Show” influ- movies, and most notably tele- trading cards and Pokémon Go show, until it was finally made
enced me the most out of all the vision shows. “Pokémon the came out. Together these two into its current form known as
kids shows because of its unique series” aired in 1997 and is still games combined with the show “Teen Titans Go!” “Teen Titans
cast of funny and relatable char- running. When asked about the made Owen fall into a rabbit hole Go!” originally aired on Car-
acters. Every aspect of the show show that influenced him most of Pokémon obsession. Howev- toon Network in 2013 and is
was brilliantly created and each growing up, seventh grader er, this helped Owen develop so- still running. The show is a less
episode taught you a life lesson Owen Fisher responded by say- cially, “...it got me some friends serious take on a team of teen-
(even if the lessons don’t always ing, “This show was special to in second grade because we age superheroes and their every
Based on a poll conducted the week of Oct. 19-23 of 120 Patriots from all three grades. Graphics: Google Forms.26 October 30, 2020 THE TOWN CRIER Entertainment Paul Revere Middle School
The final show needs no intro-
duction, “Gravity Falls” might
just possibly be the greatest show
of all time. It first aired in 2012
on Disney XD, and ended in
2016. The show takes place in a
small but mysterious town called
Gravity Falls located in Oregon,
and follows twin siblings Dipper
and Mable who spend the sum-
mer at their great uncle’s tourist
trap there. They soon discover
that there is more to Gravity
Falls than it seems when Dipper
finds a magic journal in a cave.
According to eighth grader
Hunter Hughes, “This show was
special to me because I watched it
almost every day, along with other
shows. Another thing I like about
it is the mysteries that you find out
along with the characters.”
Seventh grader Owen So to wrap up this article I’d
Fisher watches “Pokemon.” just like to say that if you have
run out of things to watch, try
any of these shows and I am sure
day lives. According to eighth one. That’s right, it’s “Curious role model for kids as a female you will enjoy most of them.
grader Hailey Sugarman, “Teen George”. This show about a lov- lead.” Through this message the Each show is very different from
Titans Go!” definitely had a big able monkey’s daily adventures show was able to inspire people the next and has its own unique
influence on me growing up. first aired in 2006 and ended to be more than just a stereotype aspects. Who knows, you might
This show is really important in 2015. According to seventh and truly be themselves without even learn something new about
to me because it taught me that grader Eli Konecke, “This show being self conscious. yourself in the process.
no matter where you come from, was special to me because it was
whatever you look like, every- the first show I had ever watched,
one can be a superhero in their which led to my liking of come-
own way.” The hidden message dy television shows.” Not only
of “Teen Titans Go! “ has helped was this a funny and entertain-
children gain more confidence ing story but it also taught many
about themselves inspiring them different lessons throughout the
to strive for greatness, even series. As stated by Eli, “Curi-
though the show is created for a ous George” taught me that I can
younger audience. be curious and confused about
Another favorite kids show, things and that’s okay, and that
“GreenHouse Academy,” is a it is okay not to know every an-
Netflix original about a brother swer, or know what to do in ev-
and sister who go to a boarding ery situation.”
school for future leaders and be- One more well-liked kids show
come rivals while trying to stop is “K.C. Undercover.” This show
an evil plot. The show was first first aired on Disney Channel in
released in 2017 and ended in 2015 and ended in 2018. The
2020. According to sixth grad- show follows intelligent and
er Yonathen Tsiroulnik, “This tough, high school student K.C.
show is special to me because it Cooper (played by Zendaya).
shows all these characters and She soon finds out that her par-
how they either hate or like each ents are spies and they try to re-
other. The show has so many cruit her. She is then forced to
feelings. I just love it!” navigate high school, while being
Most of you will probably a spy after school. According to
recognize this one from your eighth grader Lily Williamson,
childhood. It was an animated “K,C. Undercover was almost
PBS kids show about a curious like “Hannah Montana” with es-
monkey. They made a collection pionage, and became my favorite
of films based on the show and show in 3rd grade! It was really
the famous artist Jack Johnson one of the first Disney Channel
did the soundtrack to the first shows I watched that had a great Student body president Hailey Sugarman watches “Teen Titans Go!”You can also read
