AAA School Safety Patrol members are school sponsored student volunteers from upper elementary grades, middle and junior high schools. Patrollers’ jobs are to protect students from hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school, teach fellow students about traffic safety, and keep them safe overall.
“You are all made of stardust and are stars for being in this program.” Conwell’s Principal Green said at the March 8, 2022 swearing in ceremony. “This is a task that requires a lot of leadership.”
The members stay overtime after school and provide services such as holding the doors, preventing fights, etc.
Images of the 3/8/22 AAA induction ceremony, where Conwell students were sworn in as a AAA Safety Patrol officer by Philadelphia Police Captain Rosario of the 24th Police District. – Photo Credit: K.Mitchell-83, CCB Contributor
“Patrollers affect the population positively,” says Mr. J. Washington, Conwell’s climate director, and AAA patrol school advisor said.
This shows how much dedication, effort, and sacrifice is required to be in the program.
“Not everyone can be in it, and it’s an honor and privilege. So, if you want to be in it, Step up your game”, says Mr. Washington.
Typically, teachers and principals appoint patrol members, who participate with parental approval. A teacher usually serves as the patrol advisor. Local law enforcement officers may also be involved with the patrol.
“What I think about the program is that every student in it is a Star,” Philadelphia Police Captain Rosario of the 24th Police District said. He officiated the event’s swearing in ceremony. “And, even though it is not meant for everyone. You can make it if you try.”
Photo of delicious Pizza Tortilla – Photo Credit to L. Vaught-72 CCb Contributor
Cooking in ASAS comes with a lot of responsibilities but in a fun way.
A way to make sure everybody in cooking has fun and do their own little part. We get to try out new things and sometimes things we already tried that we haven’t been able to make.
In cooking we get to share our opinions with different foods and we get to learn new things about that particular food. In cooking, it has its serious moments but most of the time they turn into fun moments, such as when any of the students or adults are cooking, when the kids that aren’t helping get to talk and make new friends and sometimes give ideas to help with what we should cook next.
The last thing we made was pizza tortillas. Before that it was a green smoothie that had bananas spinach blueberry and etc each meal gets better as we learn.
“I appreciate every one of you,” Ms. Maria, ASAS Coordinator and Cooking Club advisor, said.
Image of j ramirez-51 Vejigante mask – Photo by L Santos-51, KAC Editor
G. Gomez of section 51, has made a mask for Ms. DeJesus’s class. And it was a lot of hard work, but she said she didn’t mind. Other students made this festive mask, and here is what G. Gomez has to say:
Because I think it would be fun. The mascara de Vejigante is a Puerto Rican tradition. To make these masks with the following materials:
1-same amount of water and glue. 2-a couple strips of news paper. 3-a balloon. 4- wait till dry. 5- decorate anyway you want.
The Vejigantes dance and then they come next to you and smack you with a colorful powder deflated Vejiga. When a Vejigante comes next to you and smack you with a Vejiga people feel special. To me it means to be proud of where you’re from to honor your country and your culture.
Edited by L. Santos-51, KAC Editor
Image of G Gomez-51 Vejigante mask – Photo by L Santos-51, KAC EditorImage of Y. Hiraldo-51 Vejigante mask-Photo by L Santos-51, KAC EditorAn example of a Vejigante mask in Ms. DeJesus’s class – Photo by L Santos-51, KAC EditorA cat Vejiante Mask in Ms. De Jesus’s class – Photo by L Santos-51, KAC Editor
Technology may be good for humans, but is it good for the planet? – Graphic by R. Rowan-62, CCB Graphic Artist
by B.Smith 73, CCB Contributor
The following essay was an argumentative writing assignment from Ms. Gartside’s class:
A lot of people do not know the harm that technology does to everyone. Many think, “There is nothing bad about technology” , and “What harm could technology do to us?”. The truth is, technology does a lot more harm than you’d initially think. This essay will explain why.
When someone says, “Technology is bad for you”, people tend to think they are saying this because they want you to get off or stop using technology. They also tend to think that when people say this, their reasoning will be something along the lines of, “It rots your brain” or “It hurts your eyes”. That may be their reasoning but technology isn’t just bad for you, it’s bad for everyone and everything on this planet. When I say technology harms everyone and everything on Earth, I mean the resources and where you get the resources are harmful. Though without the resources, there would be no technology!
“Although a lot of people use cars, they are extremely harmful to the environment.”
B. SMITH-73, CCB Contributor
An example of technology that is hurting everyone are cars. Although a lot of people use cars, they are extremely harmful to the environment. Cars are made of aluminum, steel, plastic, glass, etc. As you know from reading the previous paragraph, glass is made of ash, sand, and limestone. Quarries are found in many places such as Egypt, Italy, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, etc. Once quarries have no more (in this case) limestone, they are usuallyabandoned. After a while of them being abandoned these empty quarries become landfills or become dangerous quarry lakes. If it becomes the former then it will be very bad for the environment. If it becomes bad for the environment, it is damaging the Earth. If it is damaging the Earth, it is damaging our home, ourselves, and animals.
Another example of technology that is hurting everyone is computers. Computers are made of many things, one of these many things is glass. Glass is used in and/or for many things, including technology such as phones, tablets, and computers. Glass is made of natural materials such as soda ash, sand, and limestone. Limestone can be found in many places but the most common is a quarry. Quarries are found in many places such as Egypt, Italy, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, etc. Once quarries have no more (in this case) limestone, they are usuallyabandoned. After a while of them being abandoned these empty quarries become landfills or become dangerous quarry lakes. If it becomes the former then it will be very bad for the environment. “The most pressing environmental concern regarding landfills is their release of methane gas. As the organic mass in landfills decomposes, methane gas is released. Methane is 84 times more effective at absorbing the sun’s heat than carbon dioxide, making it one of the most potent greenhouse gasses and a huge contributor to climate change.”
Technology isn’t all that bad though. Hospitals, governments, police, firemen/firewomen and so much more use technology and without it, many more lives would be lost on a daily basis. Technology is needed for modern day life. Without technology, how would people who live far away stay in contact? Many jobs would no longer exist. How would the people who have these jobs survive? Technology might do more good than bad.
“So what” you may ask, “why should we care what happens to anyone but us?”. You don’t have to care what happens to anyone else,but the earth is dying and if the Earth dies so do you.In conclusion, technology is both good for humans and bad for animals, Earth, the environment and people. There’s so much bad that technology does but there’s also a lot of good that it does. In my opinion though, technology does more bad than good. Thank you for reading.
You should respect your teachers because they want you to succeed.
Our generation is their future. Teachers aren’t out to get us. They have a career that they do because they enjoy it and they want to help you. Respect your teachers because they are trying to help you and give you the tools you need to succeed in life. That aligns with our school’s mission. You might not realize it, but teachers are the key to getting an education.
“You Should respect your teachers, because they want you to succeed.”
L. Waites-71, CCB Contributor
They are preparing you for life. They spend hours preparing lesson plans so that you are able to succeed once you leave the school. They contribute greatly to your future and if you haven’t thought about that, maybe you should. It’s not easy teaching students, especially the ones who tend to act up in class. It’s tough trying to teach and then having to be interrupted every ten minutes because a student is clowning around or being disrespectful.
Think about how the teacher feels. They go through a lot of stress, too, and it makes their job that much harder when a student doesn’t want to listen when the teacher is the one who is trying to help them.
Here are some ways to respect your teachers:
You can kindly greet the teacher. Also, pay attention by listening and following teachers’ instructions. Raise your hand to ask something instead of just shouting out. Have good manners and students show respect to their teachers.
Edited By: O. Ojo-61, ACWAO Editor
The first in the Conwell PSA student series is about respecting teachers. – Image by R. Rowan-62, CCB Staff Artist.
Photo of current ASAS Basketball coach, Mr. Young. — Photo Credit to A.Rivers-61, ASAS editor
Previous ASAS basketball coach Mr.Chris passed the rock to Mr.Young on Feb. 16, 2022 in ASAS. We had a previous member from our summer fill in for Mr. Young. His name is Mr. Chris and he coached the basketball program in ASAS summer camp. He was really fun overall. We did several drills then we played a six on six game. Mr. Chris gave us a chance to reveal what we learned and what skills we had in a game which was very helpful. Overall he enhanced our basketball skills.
And while Mr. Chris was really fun, now that he is gone, the original basketball and fun coach Mr.Young is back, which is excellent.
“Hard work beats out talent when talent doesn’t work,” Coach Young said.
“Hard work beats out talent when talent doesn’t work”
By A. Capps-82 and M. Crawford-82, CCB Contributors
Ms. Branch, eighth-grade Conwell math teacher, gave students the opportunity to research and present on historical figures of the Black and African American community who made an impact on math.
“The students created a project honoring the excellence of African and Black Americans and their contributions to mathematics throughout history,” Ms. Branch said.
Below is section 82 students A. Capps and M. Crawfords research on Dr. David Blackwell, which they presented live on the 2/18/22 ACWAO show.
Image credit: A. Capps and M. Crawford – Section 82Image credit: A. Capps and M. Crawford – Section 82Image credit: A. Capps and M. Crawford – Section 82
Welcome to the CCB, otherwise known as the Conwell Cougars Blog! the blog is meant as a creative hub to showcase the amazing work and lives of our Conwell students and community.
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