Market Day
Cassidy B., Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
In Madame Kund’s first period French class, students have been studying quantities and foods sold in African markets, all leading up to May 3 — Market Day. For Market Day, the students got into groups of four. Each student had to bring a representation of a food item such as, an empty carton... Read more »
Changing the Path
Savannah M., staff writer
April 29, 2013
In May 7-9 and May 14-16, Gage 7 and 8 grade students are going to be taking their California State Test. Schedules will be different for this period of time. The School has decided to allow students to have only 2 periods a day. With 2 periods a day, there will be 1 period, lunch, 2nd period, and finally,... Read more »
La Famille Arbre
Cassidy B., Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
In Madame Kund’s first period French class, the students must make either a powerpoint or a poster showcasing their knowledge of the chapter seven vocabulary by creating a family tree. In chapter seven, the students learned how to identify people, family members, how to characterize people, and possessive... Read more »
A Sweet Opportunity
Himadri R.
April 15, 2013
On Monday March 25, Matthew Gage Middle School kicked off a fundraiser to help raise money for the traditional end-of-the-year events. Students will have the opportunity to sell Sweet Nick’s Island Snacks, 16 varieties of nutritional packages of nuts, trail mixes, and snacks that will sell for only... Read more »
7th Grade Leaders
Roni P., Staff Writer
April 15, 2013
From April 19 to April 21, a group of about 50 seventh grader students will be adventuring to Lawler Alpine Area in Idyllwild, CA to by attend Spring Leadership Retreat 2013. The lucky kids who get to attend the retreat are selected by being nominations from their teachers. In order to be nominated,... Read more »
Panoramic Posing
Amber R., staff writer
April 15, 2013
On April 12, the 8th graders at Gage lined up to take their annual panoramic picture. The picture took place on the field, where all of Gage’s 8th grade students smiled and posed for the camera. All of the students in the picture were given an order form, so they can buy a panoramic of all of their... Read more »
Charades
Cassidy B., Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Madame Kund’s first period French class played charades with their chapter six vocabulary about location in a city. Chapter six is based off of places such as the movie theater, stadium, train station, etc. The students had to come up with a little, soundless act to portray the place. For example,... Read more »
PRIMEtime’s Science Club
Himadri R., Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
On January 22, Mr. Van, 8 grade science teacher, decides to join the after-school program PRIMEtime. He will be holding a Science club every Tues. and Thurs. from 2:30 to 5:00. “ I used to do it all the time. I didn’t do it in the beginning, because I was helping Ms. Zarate, said Mr. Van.” “We... Read more »
Saying Goodbye
Himadri R., Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
On Friday, February 22, PRIMEtime’s tutor Jason Roberts is retiring from his job here at Gage, and is moving on. He will be going to his new job working at a warehouse. It may not be fun as the job he has now, but at least he’s getting paid more. “ I’m broken up about it. I put four years... Read more »
Café
Cassidy B., Staff Writer
March 4, 2013
Madame Kund’s first period French class, on February 27, had to present and act out a café scene based on their knowledge of their chapter five studies. Chapter five focused on French café life. The students learned how to call for the waiter, order their food, ask for the check and menu, how to... Read more »