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beginning” - Mahatma Gandhi

Wildcat News

From the class 2014

september, 2010

On the Road

How to be a leader

Students prep for trips;
Planning Committee forms

By Esteven Delacruz
Ms. White, school director, said students can take overnight trips as long as parents give permission through a signed letter.
She added, however, that trips must be educational and not just for fun.
Furthermore, Students must raise the money to pay for bussing and other expenses.
Some students are already trying to get onto the Ninth Grade Trip Planning Committee. Alondra Santana said, “I’m going to sign up for the field trip committee, but if it involves staying after school, I can’t do it”.
The committee currently has the following members: Brian Beckford, Nadia Masesa, Shirley Rivera, Diamond Teixeira, and Diamond Davis.
Members come up with ideas for future field trips and plan them.

Teachers discuss what leadership means to them

By Herbert Nunez and Chantelle Lora
SPRINGFIELD – One thing that sets our school apart from others is leadership. Teachers set the example of how to lead.
Of leadership, ninth grade English teacher Ms. Audette said, “A good leader is someone who listens and tries to compromise.”
She said a good leader takes into account the needs of others and tries to find the best solutions for the community as a whole.
Our school mission is linked to leadership. Its purpose is “to develop young people from 6th through 12th grade morally, mentally and physically.”
Dr. Holstead, the ninth grade leadership teacher, had his own opinion.
“Leadership is the ability to influence others [and get them to] behave in a positive way,” he commented.
Sixth grade science teacher Mr. Anderson added to this definition, saying “leadership means setting an example to follow. You can do it through your actions or by speaking out ,” he said.
For eighth grade history teacher, Ms. Lockhart, leadership means “doing the appropriate thing all the time even when nobody is looking.” She said it's about “being a roll model for your peers”
According to Webster’s Dictionary, the meaning is simple: 1. To direct or guide. 2. To lead or to prepare the way for.
But when it comes down to it, leadership is a choice, one that each student develops in him or herself.

Shaping a new future
at New Leadership

By N. Masesa and K. Smith
On August 30th, 2010, students and staff at New Leadership Charter School were welcomed by a new leader: Mr. Rossi.
Before becoming the new principal here, Mr. Rossi, who was formerly a principal in New York City, was the 11th grade English and AP English teacher at New Leadership.
He said, ‘‘I love to teach and I like working with students as well as the staff.”
In his first year here, he has had some challenges. He said he is working to become familiar with state regulations and he is working hard to improve the organization of our school.
Ms. Audette, who teaches 9th grade English, likes what she sees so far.
“I think he really cares about the school and cares about the teachers’ and students’ needs,” she said.
Rossi is also a strict enforcer of school policy and he said he will enforce that policy as it relates to school uniform. Over all, Rossi enjoys making improvements in the educational environment of our school.

‘I love to teach and I like working with students and staff.’
- Mr. Rossi

PHOTO BY MR. O’CONNOR
Keyazia Ellis-Heatley receives writing tips from Ms. Audette.

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Inside Story Headline

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One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and reports.
While your main goal of distributing a newsletter might be to sell your product or service, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your readers.
A great way to add useful content to your newsletter is to develop and write your own articles, or include a calendar of upcoming events or a special offer that promotes a new product.
You can also research articles or find “filler” articles by accessing the World Wide Web. You can write about a variety of topics but try to keep your articles short.
Much of the content you put in your newsletter can also be used for your Web site. Microsoft Publisher offers a simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web publication. So, when you’re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site and post it.

Caption describing picture or graphic.

Inside Story Headline

This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in newsletters is virtually endless. You can include stories that focus on current technologies or innovations in your field.
You may also want to note business or economic trends, or make predictions for your customers or clients.
If the newsletter is distributed internally, you might comment upon new procedures or improvements to the business. Sales figures or earnings will show how your business is growing.
Some newsletters include a column that is updated every issue, for instance, an advice column, a book review, a letter from the president, or an editorial. You can also profile new employees or top customers or vendors.

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Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the message you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thousands of clip art images from which you can choose and import into your newsletter. There are also several tools you can use to draw shapes and symbols.
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