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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


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


National Dates
Friday, March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day Monday, March 9: National Get Over It Day Friday, March 13: National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day Monday, March 16: National Panda Day Thursday, March 19: National Chocolate Carmel Day Monday, March 23: National Tamale Day
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...


Movie Crossword
*Send a photo of the puzzle completed to twintimes@haywardtwinoaks.org for a student store discount! https://crosswordlabs.com/view/movies-2147
"Night Shifts"
Author: Ailyn Diaz Finalist for The New York Times Tiny Memoir contest! It's eight p.m., bedtime. Mom kisses us goodnight before heading to work. I didn’t know she left everything behind, with two little girls at twenty-five, coming to the U.S, alone, broken. Our childhoods were pretty dresses, new toys, and fun times at the zoo; hers were night shifts and early school morning drives. In the zoo’s bear exhibit, Mom dozes off on the bench, exhausted from her shifts. She hid he


Sticking to It!
By: Cyrene Valdellon New Year’s resolution trend!
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