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Mother's Day!
Authors: Lucero Manzo Ochoa & Mariana Saldivar What is Mother’s Day? Well, in case you don’t know, let me tell you. Mother’s Day is celebrated every year, usually in May, to honor and appreciate mothers and mother figures. The holiday actually started in the United States and was created by Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s. She wanted a day to recognize the sacrifices mothers make for their children. Over time, it became an official holiday and spread to other countries. Today,


11th/12th Spotlight
Authors: Kaylie Miranda, Karibel Bolanos, Zaira Moreno Deleon A spotlight on Hayward Twin Oaks 11th/12th grade teachers. Mrs. Dormishian Farideh Dormishian teaches pre-calculus, calculus, algebra, and robotics, and she really loves her job. Her favorite part is when her students understand the lessons. Her least favorite part is saying goodbye to her students at the end of the year. One of the craziest things that happened was when a student used invisible ink to cheat by wri


Why Summer Jobs Are Good for Teenagers
Authors: Aron Perez, Esteban Perez, Kevin Perez Did you know summer jobs can help teens prepare for the future? This project explains how having a summer job teaches responsibility, independence, communication, and important life skills while also helping teenagers earn money and gain experience. Summer jobs can be very helpful for teenagers. They teach responsibility and help teens learn how to manage their time. Having a job means showing up on time, following instructions,


Paige Bueckers: Redefining Greatness in Women’s Basketball
Author: Alicia Beloy Paige Bueckers is one of the most talented and influential players in women’s basketball today. From breaking records in college to inspiring young athletes everywhere, she continues to shape the future of the sport. Paige Bueckers is a phenomenal college basketball player mostly known for her skill, confidence, and leadership on the court. Before playing at the collegiate level, she gained world wide attention in high school at Hopkins Minnesota for her


National Dates
Friday, June 12: National Jerky Day Saturday, June 13: National Dragonfly Day Sunday, June 21: National Seashell Day Friday, June 26: National Coconut Day Friday, July 3: National Complement Your Mirror Day Sunday, July 5: National Bikini Day Tuesday, July 7: National Koi Fish Day Friday, July 10: National Kitten Day Saturday, July 11: National Slurpee Day Saturday, July 18: National Sour Candy Day Sunday, July 19: National Ice Cream Day Tuesday, July 28: National Waterpark D


Key Dates and Events
May 10: Mother's Day May 13: Block Party (Advisory-Lunch) May 13: Informational Zoom Meeting for the June Sierra Trip May 27: STEAM Fair
Staff Birthdays
Author: Zaira Moreno I wanted to make staff birthdays my project because I feel like sometimes we want to know someone's birthday and...


Random Fun Facts
Last updated: June 10, 2026 Did you know that the Eiffel Tower grows in summer? Did you know that watermelon is technically a vegetable? Did you know that California's hottest recorded temperature was 134°F? Archive: Did you know that foliate papillae are a specific spot in the back of your tongue that is responsible for your throat burning when you eat spicy food? Did you know the geckos lick their eyes to moisturize and clean them? Did you know that "datum" is the singular


Dad Jokes
Last updated on June 10, 2026. So frightfully awful... yet wonderfully spiffing. Some ancient Egyptians claimed there were no crocodiles in their country. I think they were in de Nile. "Dad, why did you buy a boat?" "There was a sail." I work on a submarine, but I think I'm going to quit. I'm under a lot of pressure. Archive: Never confess your love to your crush on January 1st. It’s only the first date, after all. I finally figured out how my computer mouse works! Everything


Movie Crossword
*Send a photo of the puzzle completed to twintimes@haywardtwinoaks.org for a student store discount! https://crosswordlabs.com/view/movies-2147
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