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ISSUE 6 EDITOR: AMIRA ABDELQADER FEBRUARY 16, 2022
At the Grove
All YOU need to know about Lowe's Grove Middle.
In This Issue
Black History
Trailbazers
Conversation with
a Counselor
Teacher Spolight
Student of the
Week
Message from Assistant
Principal Manning
'"Some people run at the first sign of stormy weather. Some
people hold on and work it out together. I believe in you, you
believe in me. The rainbow ahead may be far but we gotta
hold on."- The Five Heartbeats.
We've been through tough times before, and we'll go through
tough times again, but we have to get through them to the end
together. Although it may not feel like it, the school year is
almost over but we cannot give up or rest now. We as a school,
are not finished yet.
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Teacher Spotlight
What made you want to become a teacher?
So that I can have a major impact and because I wanted to be the
cool fun teacher I had growing up.
What college did you attend and what was your major?
Winston-Salem State University & North Carolina Central
University.My major was History and African American Studies.
What are you hobbies?
My hobbies are working out, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
If there was one athlete in any sport you can go 1 on 1 against who it
would be and why?
Basketball player Lebron James, because if there was money on the
line he would let me win.
What would be your last meal that you would cook?
Chinese food, seafood alfredo.
Reply: You can’t cook chinese food and his response was “stop
playing you know i can cook”.
Contribution by Jocelyn Serrano- Rivas
Student of the Week
Andrew Price - 8th Grade
I nominated Andrew for student of the week because
he is always so friendly to not just staff but his peers
as well. Andrew speaks to everyone and always tries
to keep the school community in positive spirits. He's
holds the door for his peers and he's been working
hard at overcoming his challenges.
-Ms. Leary
8th Grade School Counselor
Contribution by Joseph De La trinidad- Flores
Media Center
Do you need books to start or add to your
classroom library? If so, the media center is
discarding LOTS of books. Come by and take
advantage of this opportunity!
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WELCOME TO THE GROVE
Introducing Nurse Brennan
Nurse Brennan is from Arizona and she
moved to Durham, NC in July. It's a change
of weather for her.
She enjoys staying in Durham, NC so far.
She has been a nurse for 15 years and
before she became a nurse she was an
accountant. She has a degree in
accounting.
She loves to skate.
She loves to tea drink.
She was in the Navy Reserves for 8
years.
She did journalism in high school and
that was gonna be her major.
Contribution by Christopher Moore
The Menu- 2.21.22- 2.25.22
Breakfast
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Banana Bread Cindy's Cinnamon Waffles Becky's Breakfast Dunkin Sticks Chicken Waffle
w/ Chilled Peaches W/ Applesauce Turkey Sausage Pizza W/ Mandarin Oranges Sandwiches
W/ Pineapple Tidbits W/ Mixed Fruit
Lunch
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Grilled Cheese Chicken Nuggets Chicken Noodle Bake Hotdog & Chili on a Bun Chicken Filet
on a Bunn
French Fries Biscuit Dinner Roll Spicy Black Eyed Peas
Broccoli w. Cheese Turnip Greens California Blend
Vegetarian Beans Green Beans
Glazed Carrots Chilled Pears Potato Wedges
Spiced Apples Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Mixed Fruit Chilled Peaches
Strawberrry Cobbler
Contribution by Adam Eddarkaoui
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Healthy
Healthy Habits
Habits
1. Choose good carbs, not no carbs. Whole grains are your best bet.
2. Pay attention to the protein package. Fish, poultry, nuts, and beans are the best choices.
3. Choose foods with healthy fats, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid foods with
trans fat. Plant oils, nuts, and fish are the healthiest sources.
4. Choose a fiber-filled diet, rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
5. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Go for color and variety—dark green, yellow, orange, and
red.
6. Calcium is important. But milk isn’t the only, or even best, source.
7. Water is best to quench your thirst. Skip the sugary drinks, and go easy on the milk and
juice.
8. Eating less salt is good for everyone’s health. Choose more fresh foods and fewer
processed foods.
9. A daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy. Some extra vitamin D may add
an extra health boost.
Contribution by Nicolle Ramirez Carranza
Conversation with a
Counselor
1.What are some things we can do to make everyone one feel included ?
“I try to greed all students and just be genuinely happy to see them so that
they know that they're here at Lowes Grove,just on a basic level like I'm
happy you're a part of the viking family”.
2. What are the things you do as a school counselor to help promote diversity
and inclusion?
“I try to use really really inclusive language and encourage a good
environment of acceptance and positivity, and that's with race and
athnethicy but it's also like gender and identity and just making sure
everyone feels like there's a safe space for them to be who they are ,is
respected “.
Contribution by Nylah Webb
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3. What are some things you would like to see students do to help everyone feel welcomed at Lowes Grove?
“ I'd like to see be nicer to each other when it's not a critical situation. I see a lot of students who are kind when they see a classmate
who is having a difficult time but they don't extend that same kindness when a classmate is like everything is normal.”
4.what does diversity and inclusion mean to you?
“Diversity and inclusion means that all aspects and facets of student and staff identity are acknowledged ,respected and honestly
celebrated because there's joy in our differences.
5. How often do you see students not being included ,and what are the actions you take?
I think more of the students not being included that i see is on a individual bases a lot of times because students are shy so other
students don't know them i don't think i seen any inclusion based on cultural aspect and so when i see that i often try to pair people
with like a buddy to kind of support that i run small groups that are very like representative of the student , try to kinda encourage
,general environment of respect and inclusivity and acceptance
READING
RECOMMENDATIONS
Contribution by Joseph De La trinidad- Flores
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Recommendation for 6th Grade
Go on a journey with twelve-year-old Rafe
Khatchadorian as he shares his middle school
experiences. If you like humorous books and you are
ready to laugh, be sure to check this one out!
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Skin I’m In by Sharon G. Flake
Recommendation for 7th Grade
Maleeka is a seventh-grader who struggles with her
body image due to both society and her classmates'
colorist bullying. Throughout the novel, Maleeka
struggles and ultimately succeeds in standing up for
herself and coming to love the skin she's in. If you want
to meet and relate to a character who is loving to learn
her darker skin complexion, you’ll want to read this
book!
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Recommendation for 8th Grade
The book tells the story of two teenage boys, Rashad Butler
and Quinn Collins, as they handle racism and police brutality in
their community. Several students at our school told me that if
they could march for something, they would march to end
police brutality. If you would like to learn more about Rashad
and Quin and what they experience, check out this book!
BLACK HISTORY TRAILBLAZERS
TRAILBLAZERS
Born: September 8, 1954 (age 67 years)
Rudy Bridges was the first African American person to attend
William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana after the Brown
v. Board of Education supreme court case required schools to
desegregate in 1954. On november 14, 1960 Ruby Bridges was
escorted by four marshals into her new elementary school the
scene later inspired a man named Norman Rockwell to make
an art piece called “The problem we all live with”.
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