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4-8 POEMS Freedom By Nelson Soto Overcomer By Agnes S. Guevara Away By Astrid Valerio I Miss You By????? One Last Time By Gabriela Leon World By Diya Gandhi Home By Leda Varela The Same Way By Angelica Ramos Dreams By Britney Castro My Grandma By Julianne Yecora My Beloved Angel By Carla Amador Lil’James By Ashanti Teran Wake Up America By Ginelba Graziano INTERVIEW

12-13 “Our Very Own Mr. Bannon” on the Saturday Night Live”, Can you Spot Him on the SNL? 18-19 “One on One with Olympic Medalist: Ibtihaj Muhammad” 33-34 “Ayah Bdeir, Empowers kids through her Budding Electronic Empire 16-17 STUDENT’S ART WORK - Paintings by various John F. Kennedy Artists @ Artsonia

9 LETTERS “We need a Woman Statue in Central Park” to Mitchell Silver By Johana Lira “A Letter to the Principal ” Mr. Bafumi, By Johana Lira

10 SPIES IN OUR SCHOOL - DREAMS Magical, By Andrea Pacheco With My Vast Eye, By My Titanic Eye, By I spy with Colossal Eye, by Aayushi Patel

15 MOVIE & BOOK REVIEWS A Dog’s Purpose By Andrea Pacheco Becoming Naomi Leon By Aayushi Patel Wonder By Tashia Cieckiewicz

14 “What’s make you unique?” 20 SHORT STORY – “Best Surprise of My Life”, By Karen Guanangui

21-22 SCIENCE CORNER “Solar System”, By Dhruv Chauhan What is the Largest Star in the Universe? Space Probe, By David Chaudhari “Compare the Sharks”, Sharks Trivia

11 “Some of our Favorite Foods Invented by Accident” 23 MYSTERY PERSON, Who am I? Could you tell who this character is?

PARCC Tests, Ice Cream Time 30 BIO-POEMS, “Sophia Colta, Andrea Pacheco, Aayushi Patel, Yousra Elgharfaoui” 29 DEBATE – “Banning Bake Sales” ByT.Cieckiewcz, J.Rivadeneira, A.Patel, Ms. King

24-25 HAPPENING IN THE NEWS Profile in Courage Award to Mr. Obama, Ringling Bros. Circus, Bird Like Dinosaur Ariana Grande, Cyber Ninja, Venezuela Worst Economic Crisis

26 FUTURE SO BRIGHT FROM OUR STUDENTS Doctorate, By Aayushi Patel Restorer, By Sophia Colta Lawyer, By Andrea Pacheco

27-28 Ayan Bdeir Empowers Kids through her budding Electronic Empire 31 FACTS to KNOW – Did you Know? Human Bone, Honey, Soccer 33 FICTIONAL CHARACTER, Barry Allen, “The Flash” 32 OTHER - Different Century, Peace on Earth 33 PASS TIME – Maze Madness Commute 34 JFK JOURNAL WRITERS MEMBERS, “What do you Call?, Cartoon by Federick Alvarado

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Hello & Welcome!

The Kennedy Writer’s Journal is our very own

Literary Magazine. In it you will find examples

of the outstanding talent and creativity our

students have to offer. I shouldn’t be amazed,

because I know what our students can do, but I

am amazed every time. We have wonderful

writers and artists, and just all around great

students.

I’m proud to be your Principal.

Frank BafumiFrank BafumiFrank BafumiFrank Bafumi, John F. Kennedy School Principal

The Kennedy Writer’s Journal is an annual Literary

Magazine that celebrates imagination and encourages

the appreciation of literature. This magazine is

written and illustrated by the young writers and artists

of John F. Kennedy School. In this year’s issue of the

Kennedy Writer’s Journal, you will find poems, stories,

photos and interviews.

The Literary Magazine provides a great opportunity

for students to voice their opinion, write creatively,

and explore various topics. I want to add a special

thanks to Ms. Franky Flores who helped put together

our Literary Magazine.

Wassila AyoubWassila AyoubWassila AyoubWassila Ayoub, , , , Literary Magazine Moderator


FreedomFreedomFreedomFreedom By Nelson Soto

We all out for that freedom, Don’t let the bad ones mislead them, Don’t let the good ones be defeated, Because then we’ll all feel cheated.

Why can’t you be happy? It isn’t that rainy season, You got all this freedom, Just stop sleeping on,’ Everybody else looks crappy, Wake up and kill those demons You got no reason. Because you got the freedom.

OvercomerOvercomerOvercomerOvercomer By Agnes S. Guevara

No matter what happened

You stayed strong

Even though all was wrong

You knew you had to overcome

Everything that came along

You fought like a soldier

During a war

Dealing with things

Others ignore

You knew you had to fight

With all your might

Hoping that everything

Will turn out right

The task was difficult

But not invincible

You knew from the start

The outcomes were unpredictable

As you can see

You are a fighter

An overcomer

Someone who tried, gave it their all

A person who wasn’t afraid to fall

Now you are stronger

Than you were before

Thanks to the things

You didn’t ask for

I know there are things

You don’t want to be told

But you never know

What the future holds

POEMSPOEMSPOEMSPOEMS


AwayAwayAwayAway By Astrid Valerio

She woke up with a yawn Her beloved sister was gone She left at the crack of dawn The poor girl started crying Because she felt like she was slowly dying She started to feel alone Because she couldn’t talk to her on the phone All she felt was pain She thought she was the one to blame Till this day Her sister is away

One Last TimeOne Last TimeOne Last TimeOne Last Time By Gabriela Leon

March 5th was the death of my best friend I couldn’t believe it was the day You took your last breath Ever since you’ve been gone, I try to stay strong. The day I heard you got hit by a car, It was so bizarre To know you were gone. It isn’t the same without you. I cry every night Wishing I was with you I knew you were in a better place. But it’s hard Not to see your beautiful face. I wish I can see that smile of yours One last time before you go. This is very hard to handle But I promise you that I will stay strong just for you.

I Miss YouI Miss YouI Miss YouI Miss You

I miss you, I miss your advice. I miss you being there for me. But now you’re in paradise.

You used to always have my back; You were more than a friend. I was rocking with you until the end. I didn’t believe them when they told me you were gone. Tears hit my face when I realized I was wrong.

WorldWorldWorldWorld By Diya Gandhi

Everywhere is a war Everyone is sore War, Racism And plenty more I dream about a place This is filled with grace But I know someday It will be the perfect day We need to fill the world with kindness Not darkness Make the world a better place So we don’t feel disgraced We need to protect the wilderness No need for the bitterness The animals are in danger We don’t want to be strangers Despite knowing You just keep going Be the change That will someday range


HomeHomeHomeHome By Leda Varela

Home, my safe place Where I don’t feel misplaced But loved and cared for However that was before That place is gone Nothing but just old memories Of the past Now, I frown Upon those memories Of my family Being fit Just like a jigsaw puzzle But now that’s the past Now, it’s just a house Home, my safe place I love it here Correction, was my safe place I loved it here

DreamsDreamsDreamsDreams By Britney Castro

There’s a false face

In a very gorgeous place

A knowledgeable base

Where there aren’t any mistakes

No fakes, heartbreaks, nor headaches

As soon as it starts

At looks like art

Everyone seems to be smart

With a very courageous heart

No need to press restart

Nobody ever departs

Everyone just adjusts

No one to confront

Neither to corrupt

A supreme place called “My dreams”

The Same WayThe Same WayThe Same WayThe Same Way By Angelica Ramos

We love each other all the same Even if we love different people There will be no blame. You see it differently And religion gets in the way My love for you will never stray And my love for her will never go away Watch me until the dawn of day And see it never got in your way. Support it or not I will be who I am Even if you love me, You should see it differently for a chance This feeling leaves a big hole in my heart But it was never like that from the start

Even being next to you takes it all away And sometimes it makes it make me feel as if you see Everyone loves the same way.


My GrandmaMy GrandmaMy GrandmaMy Grandma By Julianne Yecora

She may not remember

But at least she still has a

heart that is still loving,

But a disease that keeps

on hugging me

How can something so

powerful, so sorrowful

Dissolve a loving, mother,

Grandmother, sister’s

memory

Her brain vanishing

Her thoughts banishing

Herself is gone and has drawn my family into

agony

As it rapidly got worse

All these homemakers, all these

doctors

Trying to help her either gave up or

stay

Wanting better to let her be calm

When she paces around the house

As tears roll down my face

Watching her suffer as I ball my eyes

out

Every night as I cry to myself, to sleep

I ask myself why did this happen to

her?

My My My My BelovedBelovedBelovedBeloved

AngelAngelAngelAngel By Carla Amador

I have an angel watching over me Taking care of every step I take Everyday I think about you I’m always hurting, But I know you’re in a better place God knows what he does Now you’re in heaven You’re the most precious thing to me You left too soon but I haven’t forgotten you You’re always in my dreams Everything I do is to make you proud Many memories I will cherish Are in my heart, they will never perish P.S. I love you Daddy

Lil’ JamesLil’ JamesLil’ JamesLil’ James By Ashanti Teran

He was someone to look up to. My brother living through the pain. Hard work and dedication,

We call him Lil` James. He thought everything was a game, until reality came.

That’s when everything changes. My cousin passed through, and after

That he knew.

Then he was clueless and they met up. He went through hell and back, but he still kept his head up.


Wake up America By Ginelba Graziano

I am a proud American.

My best friend is a Muslim and my other half African.

I’ve loved them since 6th grade began.

They get thrown to the floor because of their race.

They get judged by their face.

As an American, who cares about their birthplace?

I put my hijab on every morning.

Walk on the street then get a warning.

Go to school.

Why is everyone staring at me?

Oh it’s 9/11. I wish I was carefree.

“Terrorist! Are you going to bomb the school?”

“No! I was born here you fool!”

I'm proud to be in my own skin, I'm not a terrorist.

I'm peaceful within.

Every morning I wake up with the motivation of

learning something good.

I promise myself I won't screw up.

They threw me down because they thought I was from

the ‘hood.

They made fun of my looks.

Walking in a store makes me feel like a crook.

Stop judging over looks.

What’s happening in the United States?

More concerned about Kim Kardashian’s latest picture

Than when Keith Lamont Scott was shot on that date.

Why can’t everyone just unite?

Hispanics, African-Americans, Arabs, and Caucasians

Take the hatred we have and make it right.

Ignite what we have between us

And end this fight.


Letters

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StatueStatueStatueStatue in in in in Central Park¨Central Park¨Central Park¨Central Park¨

Dear Mitchell Silver,

I hope you are doing well. Since you are the Parks Commissioner for New York City, I knew you would be the ideal person for me to write this letter to. It’s surprising to me that there is not even one statue of a woman in Central Park.

I believe Rosa Parks should be the first female statue in this famous park. Parks is a woman who fought for the civil rights of African Americans. This strong African American woman was very brave and left a mark in history.

Rosa Parks was an inspiring African American woman. Young girls look up to her because she is inspiring in so many ways. She stood up for what was right and what she believed in even though it led her to go to jail. This courageous woman fought for equality between Blacks and Whites. Her bravery helped African Americans become free and get the equality every human being deserves.

Having a statue of Rosa Parks in Central Park would make girls all over the world fight for their dreams. Her story is so inspiring. She truly deserves to have a statue dedicated to her in this wonderful park. I want to thank you taking the time to read my letter.

Yours, Johana Lira

A Letter to A Letter to A Letter to A Letter to the the the the

PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal Dear Mr. Bafumi,

Teachers and students at Kennedy School share one thing in common:

stress. Students are overwhelmed with state testing. Not only that, but there is also pressure on students to get into advanced high school classes.

In order to reduce stress and anxiety, we should hire a trained professional that can teach us mindfulness skills to reduce stress and anxiety. This can help us develop more

attention and focus. We all need some mindfulness training; especially around PARCC testing.

Please take this idea into consideration. It will surely help us

all. Yours, Jose Lugo


¨̈̈̈MagicalMagicalMagicalMagical”””” By Andrea Pacheco

I spy with my

immense eye a

mythical creature

out this ordinary

world.

So magical that it

doesn’t even exist

on planet earth! It

has been mentioned since the 5th

century B.C. and its mythical origin

is Asia.

It has many abilities such as the

power to render poisoned water

potable, heal sickness, and the gift of

having magical powers.

¨̈̈̈My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye”My Vast Eye” Something that is so alive

With a coat of white fur

And eyes as a cold

blue blur

Oh what shall this

creature be?

For it is the most

free.

My My My My

Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye…Titanic Eye… • A vast land filled with wonder

and astonishment

• Water which provides

everything to its guests

• An irreplaceable land which

holds the secrets to Humankind

• A Home which provides life

• Our One and Only Home

I Spy With My I Spy With My I Spy With My I Spy With My

Colossal Colossal Colossal Colossal

EyeEyeEyeEye By Aayushi Patel

� A mysterious man made structure

� An Architectural masterpiece made

out of limestone

� A structure so beautifully, created

� Built around 2550 to 2490 B.C.

� The oldest of the wonders of the

world Answer: “The Pyramids of Giza”

SPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOLSPIES IN OUR SCHOOL


Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods Some of our Favorite Foods

IIIInvented by Accidentnvented by Accidentnvented by Accidentnvented by Accident

What: ICE CREAM CONE Who: Ernest A. Hamwi When: June 1st, 1904. Where: St. Louis, Missouri

Arnold Fornachou was a vendor at a fair in St. Louis, Missouri. He ran out of paper dishes to serve ice cream to his customers, so he asked his friend Ernest Hamwi for help. Ernest rolled his waffle like sweets and

gave it to Arnold, so he can scoop the ice cream in. Hamwi received a patent for a cone making machine in 1904 and started his own company.

What: CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES Who: Ruth Wakefield When: 1939

Where: Toll House Inn, Whitman, Massachusetts

One day Ruth Wakefield and her husband were having guests over. She ran out of baking chocolate while

preparing a batch of cookies for the people who were visiting. All she had was a chocolate bar she broke it up and put the pieces in the batter. She thought the chocolate was going to melt. Instead, there were gooey pieces of chocolate mix and her new treat was born.

What: POTATO CHIPS Who: George Crum

When: 1853 Where: Moon Lake House, Saratoga Springs, New York

George Crum worked as a chef in an inn. One of the guests at his inn kept complaining that his fried potatoes weren’t crisp enough. He kept returning the potatoes to Chef George. So, he sliced a batch of potatoes as thin as he could, fried them in oil, and sprinkled salt on them. The dish wasn’t returned, and everyone at the inn started requesting his fried potatoes. By: Johana Lira José Lugo Matthew Clavijo


"Mr. Bannon on Saturday Night Live"

Mr. Bannon has been doing some exciting things these days. If you’ve been watching Saturday Night Live, you would know what I am talking about. He has been part of many sketches on this Award Winning TV show. In this candid interview, he spoke about working alongside with famous celebrities, his acting career, and the obstacles he had to encounter to become part of one of the best T.V. shows of all time.

1. Tell us about experience on Saturday Night Live.

I was lucky enough to be asked to be on Saturday

Night Live by their casting direction. It was very

fun to be on the show and a little bit nerve

wracking. I always loved the show, so it was a

big deal for me.

2. What inspired you to get into acting?

I started acting/singing in 5th grade. I have

always loved and practiced it from the start and I

have had supportive parents. I did school plays

high school and it was fun to hang out with

singers/actors.

OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN OUR VERY OWN Mr. BANNONMr. BANNONMr. BANNONMr. BANNON on on on on

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVESATURDAY NIGHT LIVESATURDAY NIGHT LIVESATURDAY NIGHT LIVE


3. The moment you found out Saturday Night Live wants you on their show,

what went through your mind?

I was really, really excited. My brother and I

talked over about it. I was asked to cut my hair

really short and I did it for the show.

4. What is it like working with Hollywood stars such as Melissa

McCarthy and Alec Baldwin?

I got to see Alec Baldwin and Melissa

McCarthy and I was surprised to see how hard

they worked. They wrote most of the sketches

that are shown on Saturday Night live.

"Alec Baldwin on Saturday Night Live"

"Mr. Bannon acting for students""

5. Would you ever give up acting for teaching?

I love my job. I would only leave teaching if it

was a really big debut.

6. What message do you have for all the aspiring actors at Kennedy

School?

When I got the chance to go into acting and

singing school, I chickened out. If you have

a dream, work hard, and go for it. Work hard

and believe in yourself no matter what you

want to do.

CAN YOU

SPOT

Mr. BANNON

on the “SNL”

SHOW???


What Makes You Unique? Being unique makes a person shine in his/her own way. Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means you are brave enough to be yourself.

The relationship a person has with himself/herself is fundamental to come to terms with other surrounding relationships. That’s why it’s important for each and every one of us to embrace our uniqueness.

The Kennedy Writers’ Journal asked eight students the question: What makes you unique? Judging from their answers, we are all born with different gifts which make us beautiful in our own unique

way.


A Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s PurposeA Dog’s Purpose By: Andrea Pacheco

A Dog’s Purpose is a wonderful and heartwarming movie. It is based on W. Bruce Cameron’s best selling novel. The book was a good read, so I had to watch the movie! A Dog’s Purpose stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, and Juliet Rylance. The movie

tells the story of a little boy and how the dog was able to find him and remind him of whom he really is. The dog was able to understand his purpose on Earth. I would definitely recommend this movie to all ages. It’s a family friendly movie that everyone can enjoy.

BecomingBecomingBecomingBecoming

Naomi LeonNaomi LeonNaomi LeonNaomi Leon By: Aayushi Patel

The book “Becoming Naomi Leon” was beautifully written and masterfully told. Pam Munoz Ryan has made me feel as if I was there and I was one of them. The book was good, that I couldn’t even put it down. It’s about a girl named Esperanza who lived a happy life with her family on their ranch in Oaxaca, Mexico. Suddenly, a tragedy happens which forces Esperanza to travel to California

during the Great Depression. She had to live in a camp for Mexican farm workers. This book taught me so much about life and the obstacles that a person might encounter because of life events we have no control over. It was a great read.

WonderWonderWonderWonder By: Tashia Cieckiewicz

Wonder is a book about a kid named August. August has faced deformed problems. He was homeschooled for almost all his life except for fifth grade. August goes through many hardships because of his looks. He was constantly bullied. Many readers can make connections with what he is dealing with. Even though I was never bullied, Ii had to go to a new school when I was in third grade. It was tough trying to find the right crew of friends. August didn’t know where to fit in at his new school. Readers can relate to this story in many ways. It was a wonderful book, so make sure you go out and buy Wonder. I'm promising you'll love it!

MOVIE & BOOK REVIEWS


Welcome to JWelcome to JWelcome to JWelcome to J.F.K. .F.K. .F.K. .F.K. Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!Artsonia Gallery!

We are proud to announce that with the direction of Mrs. A. Colta, Art Teacher, John F. Kennedy school is the first school in North Bergen to sign up for the World Largest Student Art Museum. Access the Gallery VISIT: www.artsonia.com . Enter North Bergen in the search field. You will be

directed to our school students’ artworks. Click on the thumbnail and detailed information will be displayed, including: 1,120 artworks; 159 students who won awards

only within 1 month; 644 fans for our students and over 1,800 visitors.

JOHN F. KENNEDY

“ARTSONIA SCHOOL GALLERY”


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A Few of our

Students’

Masterpieces

J.F.K. ARTSONIA

GALLERY!


In HIn HIn HIn Honor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Monthonor of Women’s History Month One on One with Olympic Medalist:

“Ibtihaj Muhammad”

Ibtihaj Muhammad is the first U.S. athlete to

compete in the Olympics while wearing the

hijab. The 30-year-old Muslim American is

one of the best fencers in the world and is

challenging stereotypes of what an Olympian

looks like. Last year, at the Rio de Janeiro

Games, Ibtihaj made history when she

became the first Muslim American medalist.

Former President Obama asked her to bring

home the medal and she did not fail to

amaze. She was also honored as one of Time

Magazine’s 100 Most Influential people for

2016. In honor of Women’s History Month,

The Kennedy Writers’ Journal spoke to the

Olympic medalist about competing in the

Olympics and paving the way for athletes who

want to follow in her footsteps.

1. You are the first U.S. athlete to compete in

the Olympics while wearing a hijab. What’s

it like for you to make history at the

games?

I’ve worked so long and so hard for this to happen,

and now that it have, it all seems somewhat

surreal. While competing and trying to make the

team, making history because of my hijab really

didn’t cross my mind. My hijab is a part of who I

am, so I really didn’t consider that I would make

history. Now that it’s happened, I’m just so


honored to represent the U.S. and Muslim

women around the world at the games.

2. How do you train for the Olympics?

How do you stay on top of your game?

I’ve always practiced and trained with my

fencing coach at least 5 to 6 days a week. But

for the last four years, my training has

intensified. I usually practice daily, cross train at

the gym and work very closely with a personal

trainer. I watch my diet very closely and seek

the advice of athletic nutritionists. I try to take

good care of my mind and body.

3. Former President Obama invited you to

the White House many times. How

does it feel to get recognition from the

former President of the United States?

Former President Obama and First Lady Michelle

have been so wonderful in inviting me to be a part

of discussions on Muslim relations in the U.S. I’ve

been part of several panels with him. It is an

honor to be recognized and have your opinions

considered by the former President and first lady

of the United States.

4. What advice would you give to future

athletes who want to follow in your

footsteps?

I would advise other athletes to be true to their

passions and dreams.

Don’t allow anyone to tell you what sport you

can or cannot participate in because of your

religion or for any reason. In any sport, it is

necessary to set high goals for yourself; this

requires lots of sacrifices and hard work. You

have to be determined and committed in order

to achieve your goals. Achieving your

ultimate goal makes it all worth....

Ibtihaj Muhammad at the White House with former

President Barack Obama

Ibtihaj Muhammad with Ellen DeGeneres


“Best Surprise of My Life” A short story

By Karen Guanangui

One fall morning at sunrise, Sara heard the doorbell. Her heart dropped because it was too early for visitors. She was very scared at the moment. The bell rang again and again and again. Sara mustered her courage and went downstairs to open the door. Someone had left a huge envelope on the steps. Sara’s mom usually mails her surprises, so she thought it was another one of her thoughtful gifts. Little did she know she was receiving one of the most

prestigious awards in the country? As she opened the envelope she was shivering. Boy was she up for the surprise

of a lifetime. She had just won $100,000!

Earlier that month, Sara had entered an online Mathematics contest. The best mathematicians from all over the United States were competing against each other. There were many numerical and analytical questions. The questions needed a lot of deep thinking, but she managed to solve all the problems correctly.

Even though the brilliant young girl was a senior in high school, she exceeds and did better than the math experts. It was a big check, but Sara knew exactly how to spend it.

Some of the money went to her grandma’s foundation that is geared for kids with cancer. She also spent a portion of the money to help her mom pay the mortgage. Sara wanted to attend college and pursue a career in Mathematics. She aspires to become a Calculus professor at UCLA. A lot of the money she won went towards her college tuition. That $100,000 check came just in time!


SoSoSoSolar Systemlar Systemlar Systemlar System By: Dhruv Chauhan

What do you think is the hottest planet in our Solar System? Some of you might think it is Mercury since it’s the closest to the sun, but it’s actually Earth’s twin, Venus. Venus’s temperature can reach a scorching 863 degrees. This is the hottest planet in our Solar System

because of its thick atmosphere. Thick yellow clouds which are made up of carbon dioxide cover the whole planet. Clouds trap the sun’s heat in its atmosphere, which makes the planet so hot. Scientists believe that Venus had oceans, but because of the heat, the oceans evaporated.

What is the Largest Star in the Universe? Stars are in many sizes from dwarfs to super giants. Our Sun is an average yellow star that is pretty big, but it no where compared to the Red Supergiant VY Canis Majoris. It has a diameter of 1.7 Billion miles and it is 2,100 times as large as the Sun. Even if all of this is great, Canis Majoris is a dying star. Most super giants release energy at an incredible rate, so when they use up their energy they explode which is known as a Supernova. The good news is that VY Canis Majoris will not explode in another 100,000 years.

Space Probe By David Chaudhari

Thanks to the invention of the Space Probes, we have discovered a

lot about space than ever before. Space Probes are unmanned

spacecraft that explore the solar system. The first probe to

successfully land was in Mars, in 1976, the name of the probe was

the Viking. Also, in 2004, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity,

which explored the dried seas of Mars, and eventually they

discovered evidence of water. However, the most famous probes were the Voyager 1 and 2,

which visited different planets in the solar system. Today, probes further discover the solar

system and deep space.

SCIENCE CORNER


Compare theCompare theCompare theCompare the SharksSharksSharksSharks

Hammerhead Shark

Status: endangered

Population: 26,500

Habitat: They mostly stay along continental shelves and coastlines. Key Facts: The Great Hammerhead is the largest reaching a length up to 20 feet and weighing as much as 1,000 pounds. These sharks are named for the unusual shape of their head which is flattened forming two lobes which extend out to the side.

Cookie Cutter Shark Status: Least Concern

Population: Unknown

Habitat: It lives in the deep-waters of warmer areas worldwide

Key Facts: The Cookie Cutter Shark is a small fish which is also known as the cigar shark because of its body shape. The shark is small: Males grow to a maximum of 16.5 inches, while females grow to 22 inches.

Goblin Shark Status: Least Concern

Population: unknown Habitat: This shark lives worldwide over 300 feet deep

Key Facts: It is not a skilled or fast swimmer, so it moves slowly towards its food to avoid being discovered.

SHARKSHARKSHARKSHARKSSSS TRIVIA TRIVIA TRIVIA TRIVIA1. Which shark lives deep in ocean water?

2. True or False: the cookie cutter shark is also known as the cigar shark.

3. Which shark is the longest in length?

4. Which type of shark is female grows longer than the male?

5. Why is the hammerhead shark so famous?

6. Where does the Goblin shark live?


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Who am I?Who am I?Who am I?Who am I?

• I was Married three times • I’m 70 years old • My Birthday is on June 14th • At 17 years old, I was captain of the New York

Military Academy • I am 6’2 • I have five children • My net worth is 3.5 billion • I love Twitter • I was in a reality T.V show called “ The Apprentice” • I am republican • I am the 45th president of the United States of

America

Mr. Bafumi was very nice to offer

to all students ICE CREAM after

their PARCC Test week.

Congratulations to all Students!

Could you tell who this

character is? Or which

Walt Disney Movie

it is from?


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Courage Award In 1989, the “Profile in Courage Award” was created to honor President John F. Kennedy. This year, former President Barak Obama became the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. This award is to honor political figures who have defied the odds to become lauded leaders. Congrats, Mr. Obama!

For over 146 years, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and

Bailey circus provided us with an amazing show. Now,

due to multiple reasons the Ringling Bros. Circus is

now coming to an end. Its final show will be taking

place in Nassau County Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, on May 21st, 2017.

Declining attendance, high operating cost, and battles with animal rights

groups led to end the greatest show on Earth.

Years ago, I attend Ringling Bros Circus. It was a great experience filled

with many magical things. Laying back and eating cotton candy and

watching what you think is impossible can really change the mind of a

child. It certainly changed.

Bird-Like Dinosaur

Recently, researchers in China found fossils of a new bird-like dinosaur. The Jianianhualong Tengi lived 125 million years ago. These fossils were discovered in Lionaning, China. Even though it’s a bird-like dinosaur, some scientists believe that it could not fly.

HAPPENING IN THE NEWS


recently had a concert in Manchester,

England. There was an explosion that

appeared to be a suicide bombing. At Least

22 people died and 59 others were injured.

I don’t know how someone would have the heart to commit such a

barbaric act. After this happened, Ariana tweeted out: “BROKEN”. “From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry. I don't have words.”

By: Yousra El Gharfaoui

“C“C“C“Cyber yber yber yber NNNNinja”inja”inja”inja” 11-year old Reuben Paul, also

known as “Cyber Ninja” stunned a

group of cyber security experts

at a conference when he showed

them how hacking into a toy can

be super dangerous.

The brilliant kid from Austin, Texas, hacked

into their Bluetooth devices. Many experts said this can be

dangerous because the toys “can be weaponized”

By: Karen Guanangui

Venezuela's worst economic crisis

Did you Know that Venezuela Is facing One of the Worst Economic Problems In Its History? It used to be a rich country, but now the government is running out of money. Since prices are going up so much, some people don’t even have enough money to buy food. The value of money isn’t what it used to be. Many people aren’t happy with President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela

depends heavily on its oil. The government started to use the oil money to buy things from other countries because it now cost so much for them to make their own products. So many deaths are occurring due to violent demonstrations.

By Federick Alvarado

HAPPENING IN THE NEWS - Continued


Future So BrightFuture So BrightFuture So BrightFuture So Bright DoctorateDoctorateDoctorateDoctorate By: Aayushi Patel

What is the future and what is it like? A

question no one knows but can’t hope to

wonder. The future is anything or any action

that you perform which can change

everything. It can be you eating an ice cream

tomorrow or you graduating college. Your

future is determined by your goals and how

you work to achieve them. My goals are to

get an excellent education and please my

parents. I am determined to work for my

goals by working hard. In 10 years, I see

myself working hard to get my Doctorate

degree. I am doing all I can to achieve my

goals and by that my parents have pride in

me. This is my future and I will establish it

no matter who or what. No one can stop me

in my way, to do what I dream of.

RestorerRestorerRestorerRestorer By Sophia Colta

I imagine working at the cloisters as

an Art Restorer. As an art restorer I will be

the one who is in charge of the artifacts´

maintenance. I will have the most delicate

touch to be able to keep art in the best shape

as possible. I will be so Superior that all

museums will have me taking care of their

Relics!

Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer By: Andrea Pacheco

A lot can change in just a decade. Whether you’d age, accomplish goals that you wanted to do. I see myself in 10 years as a college student attending one of the most prestigious universities such as my dream school Harvard. I will be majoring in law and minoring in business. I plan to be a family court lawyer and have my own office once I graduate college with my Doctorate degree. What will your future look like in a decade?


Ayah Bdeir Empowers Kids Through Her Budding Electronic Empire By Aayushi Patel

Little Bits is a budding electronics company geared towards innovation in 21st century education and entertainment. At Kennedy School, we have been using Little Bits, which is a very fun way to unleash our potential and imagination. Ayah Bdeir made a substantial breakthrough in engineering, making her paramount in the field. Her award winning empire consists of building blocks that can be generated to visionary and ingenious inventions. It was a fun way for my friends and me to express our creativity when using Little Bits. Described as “One of the 50 Smartest Companies in 2016,” and one of the “Popular Mechanics’ 25 Makers who are Reinventing the American Dream,” Ms. Bdeir is inevitably an acclaimed leader in engineering. To me, her company is the greatest tool humanity has ever created. As a future engineer, I wanted to speak to the brilliant mind behind this empire. Our aspiring engineer Aayushi Patel spoke to Ms. Bdeir about her budding electronics empire and how she sets herself apart from other engineers.

Tell me a little about yourself and your electronic empire. I am the founder and CEO of little Bits, a hardware startup empowering kids everywhere to become inventors. My career and education have centered on making STEM/STEAM, 21st century learning and invention with technology, more accessible to people around the world. As an electrical engineer and alumna of the MIT Media Lab, I founded little Bits in 2011 to democratize hardware and allow everyone, regardless of age, gender, technical ability or discipline, to be creative with electronics and reinvent their world. Today, little Bits products are sold in more than 60 countries around the world and can be found in over 5,000 schools and maker space.

What personal characteristics should a person have to be a successful engineer?

You should love problem solving - not only the end result but the trial and error that you do to get there.


What was your first “win” that made you confident your empire would explode into popularity? In December of 2011, we started selling our first little Bits product, and it sold out in just two weeks. We were surprised by how broad the customer base was, as the product appealed to parents, teachers, hobbyists, designers and even entrepreneurs. Shortly after that, our team got a call from NASA about a potential collaboration on a product to get kids excited about space. When NASA calls, you know you have a “winning” product.

How do little Bits define success?

My team and I are on a mission to inspire kids everywhere to become creative inventors with the help of little Bits electronic building blocks.

Ultimately we want everyone — regardless of age, gender, background or discipline — to have the problem-solving skills and creative confidence to invent the world they want to live in. Success to us means having little Bits in every school and home to help achieve that goal.

How do you set yourself apart from other engineers? How do you stay on top of your game?

As an engineer and maker, it is vital to always stay inspired. Luckily, I have an amazing little Bits community of inventors that never cease to amaze and motivate me. Whenever I’m stuck on a problem or just need a boost, I go to the invention page or open the little Bits app to see what new inventions people have uploaded that day. They always impress me with their ingenuity and creativity, and it helps to remind me why I’m here and pushing little Bits to be the best it can be.

What is the biggest risk that you have taken while managing your budding electronic empire?

Deciding to launch a hardware company at all is a huge risk. It’s not like creating an app. Hardware involves upfront costs, long lead times, minimum quantities and a host of other challenges. What advice would you give to your younger self at the onset of little Bits?

Always be testing and iterating! At little Bits we’ve gotten a lot better over the years about conducting user testing, using every interaction with customers as an opportunity to collect feedback and refine the product. I would advise my younger self to start this even sooner.


Debate: Debate: Debate: Debate:

“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales”“Banning Bake Sales” For the past couple of years at Kennedy School, students have been banned from selling cupcakes, cake, and brownies at fundraisers. Some health advocates believe that banning bake sales can reduce childhood obesity. On the other hand, many students believe bake sales can help pay for activities and educational field trips. Do you think Kennedy School should bring back Bake Sales?

These are their quotes:

"Yes, because it is unfair to

the people that are not

allergic to anything. We can

send home letters and get

permission from parents."

Tashia Cieckiewcz

"Yes, we can collect

more money to fund

more field trips or

different activities

for students."

Joel Rivadeneira

"No, people can take

advantage of bake sales

by disregarding other

people's allergies. We

can raise money for our

school in so many other

ways, but we can never

put a student's life in

danger."

Aayushi Patel

"Yes! I like

cupcakes and

healthy items can

be for allergic

people"

Ms. King

What’s Your Opinion?


BioBioBioBio----PoemsPoemsPoemsPoems

AndreaAndreaAndreaAndrea Ambitious, intelligent,

timid, and independent

Daughter, aunt, sister,

cousin, and niece

Lover of unicorns, food, and knowledge

Who feels anxious, overwhelmed, hopeful,

and joyful?

Who needs family, education, and friends?

Who fears failure, isolation, and hate?

Who would like to see peace, tranquility,

and unity?

Resident of North Bergen, New Jersey

Pacheco

AayushiAayushiAayushiAayushi Intelligent, Beautiful,

Curious, Independent

Daughter, Sister, Cousin

Lover of Food, Knowledge, Family,

Friends

Who Feels Political, Pride, Confident,

Loved

Who Needs Religion and Culture, Family

and Friends, Education and Knowledge

Who Fears Hate, Political Fights,

Suppression of Righteousness

Who Gives Wisdom, Affection,

Inspiration, Relief

Who Would Like to See Unity, Peace and

Brotherhood

Resident of India, America

Patel

SophiaSophiaSophiaSophia Artistic, Shrewd, Humble,

Timid, Daughter Art, Freedom, Metallica

Relaxed, Irritated, Confused

Friends, Care, Love Loss, Evil, Death

Love, Friendship, Care World, Space, Dreams

America Colta

YousraYousraYousraYousra

Determined, Loved, Sister,

Intelligent, Daughter,

Family, Cheerful, Funny,

Positive, Outgoing,

Practical, Who would love to

live in a peaceful world,

Resident of Morocco, Africa, America

Elgharfaoui


DID YOUDID YOUDID YOUDID YOU KNOWKNOWKNOWKNOW????

• The human bone is four times stronger than concrete. • Our eyes are the same size from birth • Earth is the only planet not named after a God. • Since natural vanilla beans are very expensive, 80% of vanilla flavored food is

made artificially • 95% of lipsticks contain fish scales! • Till this day, Albert Einstein’s eyes are preserved in a safe. • Almost 15% of people are left handed. • The longest word in English has 1,909 letters!

¨Honey”¨Honey”¨Honey”¨Honey” To produce a single pound of Honey,

a single Bee would have to visit 2 million flowers.

¨̈̈̈Soccer”Soccer”Soccer”Soccer” The world’s most popular sport is soccer. In the 19th century

soccer was created by the people of England. The sport is

called “football” everywhere outside of the United States.

Soccer started becoming famous around the 1970’s after

immigrants brought the sport with them. In 1996 and in

2004, the United State’s Olympic soccer team which was lead

by Mia Hamm won gold medals. She is considered one of the

best female soccer players in soccer history. More than 3.5

billion people play soccer or watch it worldwide. It’s a fun

sport for people of all ages.

Do you know which Player am I?

And who is my Team?

Do you have a Favorite Player

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Different CenturyDifferent CenturyDifferent CenturyDifferent Century If I were living in a different century,

I would see many changes in basic

life. I would see massive advances in

medicine and technology. In an

average day, I would wake up to an AI

System which would tell me what is

happening around the world. I would have robots prepare breakfast

and make my house tidy. I would also have seen people with

cybernetic enhancements, and spaceships crossing beyond the stars. It would be pretty cool

to live in such a century!

By: David Chaudari

FICFICFICFICTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTERTIONAL CHARACTER

Peace on EarthPeace on EarthPeace on EarthPeace on Earth I dream there will be peace on Earth Where people will be happy. Where people don’t have to worry about their loved ones

Crying, Neither Dying. People will be glad and happy. Not sad and saggy. When there is peace on Earth

We will be good and positive. We will give up being bad and negative. If there is peace on Earth, We may not be strong, Healthy or wealthy, But we will be glad and happy.

Not sad, nor bad, nor negative

Only as glad as a dad with a happy son

By: Maximo S.

If I were to actually be able to meet any fictional character, generally from comic books, I would have to say I would like to meet Barry Allen. He is well known as The Flash. Barry Allen has appeared on multiple comic books and even has his own TV show. I would simply like to know how it feels to be the fastest man alive. He does have a hard life having to stop crime as the flash and solving crimes as a forensic scientist for the CCPD, a fictional police force. I would like to know how he deals with the multiple struggles of being Barry Allen and The Flash both at once. Yes, he does have help to stop crime from all over the city but I am still curious to see how he feels.

By: Joel Rivadeneira


MAZE GAMEMAZE GAMEMAZE GAMEMAZE GAME----Commuter Madness

1. - Start at Home and Commute to School

2. - Obey the One Street Way- Streets and do not use U-Turns Signs

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Members of the J.F. Kennedy Writers

Journal

From Left to Right: Joel Rivadeneira, Nathan De Frias, David Chaudhar, Dhruiv Chauhan, Ms. Ayoub,Katrina Haimor, Ashley Sanchez, Aayushi Patel. Missing in the Picture: Tashia Cieckieweiz, Andrea Pacheco and Sophia Colta.

“What Do You Call?”.................... Cartoon by Federick Alvarado

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