Olympic Fever?

 Reporter Sydney S. and Mrs. Andrews have put together a personality quiz for you. Click on the link to find out what role you should play in the upcoming Winter Olympics. 

To learn more about all the sports that will be featured in this winter's Olympics in Milano Corina, Italy, go to this site: https://www.olympics.com/en/sports/winter-olympics

Meet the New Art Teacher!

by Cate H. 

Mrs. Rous is the new art teacher, and she is very grateful for the opportunity. She was inspired by her high school art teacher and has wanted to help kids explore art and learn about the various types of art in life. Her favorite subject in art is painting, and her favorite artist is Van Gogh. Also, from her perspective, sculpting is a fun experience, as it allows her to turn her imagination into real 3D art. She really wants to make some great memories here at YMS.

Meet Mr. Bloch!

story and photo by Hattie H. 

Recently, I interviewed Mr. Bloch, a teacher of 7th- and 8th-grade students. He teaches both design and build, as well as TCE. 

Did you know that it's his first year teaching here at YMS, but not his first year teaching overall? He used to teach high school science and then became a special education para before coming here. There's a vast difference between where he was before and where he is now, both in terms of age group and the number of students he sees throughout his day. 

However, with the new room comes new favorite things, and instead of an object, he chose the layout of his room, which gives both him and his students more space to create, design, have fun, and explore new ideas. 

My favorite response of his when asked, What is his favorite part of his day at YMS, to which he responded with "being able to change someone's mood in just one class period," which shows what kind of teacher he wants and strives to be. 

His favorite person to work with is Mrs. Olson. He says it's because she's the person he spends a lot of the day with, with whom he constantly communicates about students and what they have planned for that day. 

His favorite school lunch is the cherry blossom chicken; I don't see why, but okay. One thing he thinks the people at YMS should know is that he likes chaos, also known as his homeroom.

Resolutions

by Sloane H. 

January is the first month, the start of the new year, and the point at which people start to think and fulfill New Year's Resolutions. New Year’s Resolutions are personal goals or promises made at the start of a new year, representing a commitment to self-improvement by starting a new habit, stopping a bad one, or achieving a specific objective. Many people all over the globe make these to commit to the “New year, new me” saying.

A lot of common New Year’s Resolutions made by adults are losing weight, starting or improving on a hobby, gaining or saving money, learning a new language, Ect. The list goes on. A lot of common New Year’s Resolutions for kids (specifically students) are getting good grades, keeping in touch with friends and family, and making their own money or saving up to get something they want.

New Year’s Resolutions will never all be the same, yet people share a lot of the same ones, depending on their age. From ages 3-6, people might want for the new year to have something, like toys or wishes.

From the ages of 7-12, they might find a hobby or sport, and their resolutions might be to get better at it, or achieve a goal from it. This might also be the age where they intend to ask for their own money to get the things they specifically want.

From teen and middle ages 13-30, people make their resolutions on self-care and hygiene. Focusing on losing weight, maintaining financial stability, or any other personal preferences. Making or keeping connections with friends and family is a New Year’s Resolution that goes along with all ages.

To conclude this, New Year’s Resolutions have always been a fun tradition. It gets you thinking of the year ahead, what you plan to do, and who you plan to be. Some people even do group resolutions, a list of things that you want to complete as a group. New Year Resolutions aren’t for everyone, but it is very fun to make them. It’s a chance to look to the future and think of all the good things that it will bring!

Winter Activities

by Aria H.

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, YMS students find ways to enjoy themselves inside or out! This winter, I interviewed YMS students about their favorite cold-weather activities! For some, that can mean drinking a warm mug of hot chocolate—marshmallows slowly sinking into the chocolaty dessert, snuggled up on the couch, watching the snow peacefully drift on the tree tops, or for others, bundling in snow gear with family and sledding, making memories they'll never forget!

First I interviewed Stella H., a sixth grade student. I asked her what her favorite winter activity was and she answered joyfully, “I love playing club volleyball and going to fun tournaments with my friends and teammates!”

Then I asked Asher P., a seventh grade student and he answered, “ For me, my favorite winter activity is wrestling, to the long bus rides to laughing with friends at practice to everything inbeteween.” With all these sports this question should be what’s your favorite winter sport!

Lastly I asked Lacey, an eighth grade student and she answered, “I love going to the ice rink and skating with my friends!”

Although their activities are different, each student shared something in common: spending winter doing what they love with people who matter to them!

The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever

by Kenley S.


The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever is a newer movie. It is about a Christmas pageant that is very important to their town. The lady that usually runs it broke her leg, and a mom that normally doesn't run stuff steps up and runs it. Her son gets bullied by a group of kids called the Herdmans and they don’t go to church. Her son told them they are missing out because there are a bunch of snacks (which is a lie.) The next week they come to church they all sign up for the pageant and everyone else is scared to. Everything from there goes wrong.

Buy your 2025-2026 YMS Yearbook Now!

by Berta G.

Yearbooks are for sale for the 2025-2026 school year! As you may know (which you probably should due to the announcements) you can buy yearbooks up until February 20th! 

I’m gonna go a little more in depth for you guys. You can purchase the yearbooks at “shop.memorybook.com” with the school code ‘980768M”. They’re being sold for $30. The past two years there have been sales where you can bring in the $30 into the office, but it’s not a guaranteed thing. The sales will end at midnight on February 20th. 

There will be a list of everyone who ordered a yearbook posted on the library(room 111) doors or you can check with your homeroom teacher. If you have any questions you can talk to Mrs. Andrews.