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Hello Bobcat's Meow Fans!

Our blog will be taking on a new look in a new place very soon. We will be branching out into two blogs called Shout! which will be news and events at GBS from an 8th grade perspective, and Game Face, which will be all about active kids at GBS and what they do.

We're in the planning stages of those blogs right now, but we hope to launch them both ASAP! Stay tuned!

SEE YOU IN THE FALL!

HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE THIS SUMMER!

Marvelous Mariposa

By: Matt Davis

On Thursday June 10^th, Mrs. Blanchette's and Mrs. Ripley's classes headed off to the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough. The 6^th grade went to the Mariposa to learn about the history of our area and South America.

Ms. Cullinan was telling me some info on the Mariposa and this is what I got. A lady named Linda Marsella went all around the world picking up artifacts. Linda Marsella loved kids, she traveled all around the world just for kids to learn and respect other cultures. On January 1^st 2001 David Blair and Linda Marsella built the Mariposa. It was finally done and open by January 1^st 2002.

Our grade learned about South America. There is almost a whole floor with folkart and artifacts from South America. The Mariposa is very hands on. For example, there is a sign that reads, “Please try on costumes!”. There are also a ton of puppets to go along with the costumes. The most hands on part of the museum is the instruments. The have hundreds! 

 

That's all have to say about the Mariposa.

Summer Vacation

By Emma Kendall & Julia Cooper

Summer vacation is finally here! Places to go, people to see, things to do... We asked lots of people what they are going to be doing over vacation. Here is what they had to say...


Ashley Ruston said " I am going to MA to visit my Gram's cottage."

"I am going to Maine to hangout with the pigeons!" Anonymous exclaimed.

Another kid said, "My dad is planing a secret vacation for us [ our family ] ."

"I hope to visit my new nephew in Florida, go to Chicago with my daughter, and visit the beaches of Maine, " Mrs. Ketchum replied.

Reilly McCarty told us "I am going to field hockey camp, working with my dad, camping, going to Maine, going to Hampton, and hanging with Ivy and friends."

"[I'm] hanging with her best friend Reilly, camping, going to Hampton," Ivy B. said.

Lexie also said, ''I am going camping, going to Hampton and Maine."

"I am going to Boston then flying to LAX then to Sidney Australia then to Brisbane Australia then to the Australia Zoo, then back again for my make a wish!" Julia Cooper exclaimed.

''I'm going crazy,'' exclaimed Mr. Ketchum.

Chelsea B replied, ''I am going to Maine and Pennsylvania."

"I am riding four wheelers and dirt bikes,'' said Jeffery P.

Collin B. stated, ''I am going camping in Maine."

''My mom is doing Days of Summer [Camp at the Rec] so I am doing that,'' commented Carly S.

''I am going camping and horse back riding camp for 2 weeks'' said Brianna L.

Hannah F. stated, '' I am going to Florida for 2 weeks''.

Cameron said, '' I am having a friend come from far away''.

''I am going to sleep in late,'' replied Zoey.

Emma said, ''I am going to Maine, Vermont, and horse back riding camp.''

Well we got lots of replies on where people are going. From all of the people we have heard from, Julia is going the farthest. The closest place people are going is their home. What ever you do this summer have fun doing it!

Hope you have fun in the sun!

Summer Fun

by Andrew Hunt

 

What do you like to do during the summer? Well, there are many things that you can do. There's biking, swimming, and roller hockey. Those are just a few out of the dozens that you can pick. I think that all of the summer sports are fun so you should try some too. Colin, a 5^th grader, says “ I like to swim and go on bike rides.”

Do you get bored during the summer? Then you should go for a bike ride. Biking is a great way to get out of the house away from all distractions. If you don't like biking, you could get a pair of roller skates and roller skate around for a little. It may be hard at first, but it is also fun to try out. Cameron, a student here, said “I like swimming because if it's a hot day, you can cool off.”

Don't like the sports we just mentioned? Then try taking a walk. It's fun to see all the different things that are outside. You can see birds flying above your head and hear woodpeckers hitting trees. Mrs. Gnade, a teacher at GBS, says “Hiking is my favorite thing over the summer because I like being outside in nature.”

Anything there that interests you? Then try it when you have time over the summer. I heard it's going to be great.

We Can't Be Silent About Silent Movies!

By Colin Brinkley

Do you like movies? I am sure you said yes, but how about SILENT movies? If you're in E.L.P, than you had a free ticket to see Buster Keaton and other people in 3 funny, old movies that are silent, with music by Jeff Rapsis! We  watched Lizzies of the Field, Mooney Mariner and the last is Cops. Hope you were able to come 7^th and 8^th block on Monday, May 24^th!

So, who is Buster Keaton anyways? Buster Keaton was an old actor who was famous back in his days. He was born on October 4^th, 1895 and died on February 1^st, 1966. So that means he was 70 years old! Buster Keaton was married 3 times. He was married to Nataline Talmadge (1921-1932), then Mae Scriven (1933- 1936) and Eleanor Norris (1940-1966). He was acting from 1898–1966. So he was a actor around the age of 3 until around 68. Thats around 65 years!

Now, lets see who Harold Lloyd is! We didn't get to see Harold Lloyd, be he was famous, too. Harold Lloyd was like Buster Keaton, a old actor who was famous a long time ago. He was born on April 20^th, 1893 and passed away on March 8^th, 1971. So that means he lived to be 77, and would be 117 if he was still alive! He was married to Mildrid Davis from 1923, February 10^th – 1969, August 18^th, sadly her death. Harold Lloyd was an actor from 1913-1969, exactly 50 years! He also got the “1953 Lifetime Achievement”!

We know who our actors and performers are, so how what did people think about the movies? 

 

“Very fun and interesting” said Andrew Hunt, a member of E.L.P. Magazine. 

 

“Good sound affects, and basically, the actors faces told the story.” said Arielle Garner, another member of Magazine.

So movies, quiet and loud, all came from the silent movies, which are all # 1!

When Students Fly

by Emmasae Hallen

Students flying? Do they have wings? No..... Do they have jets? No...... Do they have Mr. Bolduc to teach them to fly a plane? YES! 

Aviation Club, which is run by the fantastic Mr. Bolduc, it is almost over and there is only one more meeting to go, June 15th. Mr. Bolduc wants to set up a field trip for the club to go to a Young Eagles meet sometime this month.
 
What is Young Eagles? Young Eagles is a program that if you are between the ages of 8 and 17 years old, wants to offer you the chance of the lifetime. Learn more at http://www.youngeagles.org 
 
Did you know that Aviation club is open to ALL kids.?The club has had kids that were home schooled and even kids is 3rd and 4th grade. This year he has one 5th grader, three 6th graders, one 7th grader and three 8th graders. “They can come when they want,” Mr. Bolduc said, “I know they have sports and things so if they can't make it than thats fine with me.” 
 
Aviation Club introduces the principles of flight, and puts students in the cockpit with Microsoft Flight Simulator. “It's a great experience for learning the techniques of flight,” Levi Clark said. 

So join Aviation Club, students really can fly.