Spirit Week planners prepare for fun

By Edith Cisneros & Jennifer Lopez

Ms. Swinnerton organizes Spirit Week each year, and we wanted to know what she has planned for next month. We asked her some questions to learn what you can expect in the near future.

Q: Why are you in charge of Spirit Week?
A: I am the leadership teacher and the activities director here at Waldo. Students in the Leadership class plan all the Spirit Week events.
Q: When is Spirit Week?
A: It will be during May 24-28.
Q: Why do we have Spirit Week?
A: It is a way to promote school spirit, and for fun :)
Q: How long has Waldo Middle School celebrated Spirit Week?
A: For as long as I have been here we have done Spirit Week.
Q: Do you like Spirit Week? Why?
A: I love it! I think it is fun to have students dressing up and I love to
wear my pajamas to school :)
Q: Are we going to have the same things as last year?
A: The leadership class hasn’t planned the dress up days yet, so I
don’t know.
Q: Which day was the most popular?
A: Lots of kids dress up everyday. Last year I think the "Spirit Day"
where each grade level had a color that people wore was the one that
most people dressed up for.
Q: Any more information on Spirit Week?
A: Leadership will begin planning for Spirit Week at the end of April or
the beginning of May. Any ideas for dress up days should go to a Waldo
or JGEMS leadership student.

We think that teachers should dress as students and then we can tell them they should be in dress code all day. That would be fun! Students should dress as teachers. Either that, or we should wear our favorite colors.

Love

By Chrysta Friday


What exactly is love?
Is it about having a boyfriend or girlfriend?
No.
Is it about having someone who will buy you gifts?
No.
It is about feeling cared about?
You can love you friends.
You can love you little brother.
You can love someone on the other side of the world.
Because the true meaning of love…
Is caring.

Despair

By Chrysta Friday

It’s like plummeting,
Into eternal darkness
Will I ever escape?
Will I be lost forever?
Will they realize I’m gone?
I’ve lost my true love
So now, I am slipping away
The darkness surrounds the light
A gaping hole in my heart
Will it ever mend?
Nothing in my world will ever be the same
My whole life gone
My future never to exist again
My future, just a black hole
I’m still falling

Dance fever strikes Waldo

By Lyric Pendergrass, Alexis Garza, and Taylor Kelsey

About every month, Waldo has a school dance. In the month of April we had a dance and the theme was Get Your Geek On. We went around the school asking students if they like the theme and if they were going to be at the dance. Let's found out what the students said.
Q. Do you like the theme of the dance? Why?
A. Yes I like it, because I’m a nerd and the theme is geeky.
-Veronica Ortiz
Q. How many dances have you been to?
A. I’ve never been to a dance ever in the two years I’ve been at Waldo.
-Eric Lopez
Q. Do you like the dance? Why?
A. Yeah, because it’s a good way to hang out with your friends.
-Jessica Zamarron
Q. If you are going to the dance, who are you going with?
A. I’m going with all my friends to watch the competition.
-Jorge Garibay
Q. Do you like to dance alone or with a group and why?
A. Sometimes I don’t dance, but sometimes I battle in the competitions against my friends.
-Freddy Figueroa
As you can see some students go to the dances and enjoy it, but some have never even been. This April dance there was a competition and most students went to see that. In May, there will be a Bracelet Dance for any students who passed OAKS and earned bracelets. Students who didn't pass can get in for a fee. We don't know if there will be a theme for this dance, but we hope it will be good and we'll look for you there!

Skateboarders at Team Time entertain students, staff

by Thomas and Alyssa

Team Time is a chance for students and teachers at Waldo to earn spirit points. Others try to catch up during these times. At the last Team Time, the audience was entertained by skateboarders with many cool tricks. Before the assembly, we conducted some interviews about the event. We interviewed Ms. Swinnerton, Jorge Romero and Cythia Rivera and this is what they had to say:

When is it?
April 23, and Spirit Week starts in May.
Is it an a.m. or p.m. assembly?
It is a p.m. assembly, and the dance is after the assembly.
What else is going to happen at the assembly?
There’s going to be a skateboarding group coming, and Mr. Wolfe has something planned.
Are you one of the jerking teachers?
Yes I am.
Are they going to get points or is the school going to decide?
Well, if they win or place at second or third they will get points.
Did you go Jorge?
Yes, it was so fun. All the tricks were awesome.
Did you go to the team time assembly, Cynthia?
Yes.
Was it cool?
I guess…On some tricks they messed up but it was pretty cool.
What else happened at the team time assembly?
They had competition that involved bowling pins and balls, but it wasn't bowling. People put things on their heads and others had to knock them down.

There will be one more Team Time assembly this spring, so try to get all of your work done and stay caught up. We hear it's going to be pretty awesome!

Sisterfriend

By Chrysta Friday

My best friend
My sister
I tell her my secrets
She tells me hers
We have a bond
That no one can break
She stands up for me
In a time of need
And I of course
Will do the same
We keep in touch
No matter what
Staying up late
Chatting away
Catching up on things that happened
While we were apart

Life

By Chrysta Friday

They say life is fun
But the truth is that real
Life, is much more complicated than that
There is much more going on in the world than you think
There are people dying
Earthquakes
Famine
Child Slavery
See people think that the world is perfect
When it’s not
Families are getting split up
Children are getting taken away
Does this seem like a perfect world?
I thought not.

Newly elected freshmen representatives share ideas

By Berenice Garcia, Lupita Gonzalez, and Corrine Van Lier

Have you ever thought about taking charge at school? One great way to start would be to run for a position as a representative. We interviewed one teacher and three students about their involvment in school politics.

Ms. Swinnerton’s Interview (before the election)

Q: What is freshman representative?
A: It's ASB position at McKay that has to do with student government.
Q: How many people signed up this year?
A: Nine people signed up.
Q: Do you have to have special qualities?
A: Yes, 2.75 grade point average, fill out the no drug and alcohol agreement, a petition of at least 20 eighth graders have to sign, and three teacher recommendations.
Q: How many people are going to get chosen for freshman representative?
A: Three.
Q: Can everyone vote for freshman rep?
A: No, only eighth graders can vote.
Q: How do you vote for someone?
A: You vote for someone in your social studies class.

Eventual Winners this month: Jose Mendez, Marissa Gomez & Summer Rutter
Q: Why did you decide you wanted to run for freshman rep?
Jose Mendez: I want to be a positive image for others.
Marissa Gomez: I’m very open. I want to help and I want to be heard.
Summer Rutter: I agree with what Jose said.
Q: What are you excited about?
Jose Mendez: I want to shock people and show them what I can do.
Marissa Gomez: I’m excited for people to recognize who I am.
Summer Rutter: I'm excited to help people.
Q: Did you feel confident about winning?
Jose Mendez: Yes, when I saw the ideas we had, I pretty much knew I was going to win.
Marissa Gomez: Yes! Of course!
Summer Rutter: I didn't really feel confident.
Q: How do you feel about winning?
All Said At The Same Time: We had mixed emotions! (Happy, Surprised, Excited, etc.)

If you will be an eighth grader next year and you like to be in the spotlight, then you should think about running for freshmen rep in the spring. Participation can boost your social skills and your knowledge of politics. It will also look good on college applications. So check it out!

Peer Helpers lend a hand at Waldo

By Edith Cisneros

Peer Helpers assist students who need extra guidance with their homework. At Waldo, there are many Peer Helpers available to those needing these services. Here are some of the reasons why you should be a Peer Helper next year :)

(Interview with Heriberto Padilla)
Q: Do you want to be a Peer Helper next year? Why?
A: Yes, because it's fun.
Q: Would you tell others to be a Peer Helper? Why?
A:Yes, but you have to have good grades, no referrals, and good behavior. :)
Q: Is it fun being a Peer Helper? Why?
A: Yes, because you get to learn new skills.
Q: What do you do when you're a Peer Helper?
A: You get to have fun. :^)

(Interview with Jessica Zamarron)
Q: Do you want to be a Peer Helper next year? Why?
A: Yes, because you get to help other students.
Q: Would you tell others to be a Peer Helper? Why?
A: Yes, because its fun and you get to help others.
Q:What do you do when you're a Peer Helper?
A: You help students when they're new and you get to help in the conferences.

(Interview with Chrysta Friday)
Q: Do you want to be a Peer Helper next year? Why?
A: Yes, because it's fun.
Q: Would you tell others to be a Peer Helper? Why?
A: Yes, because you get to help new students around, and sometimes you get to get out of class. :) You get to talk to people about their problems.
Q: Is it fun being a Peer Helper?
A: Yes, because you get to help in conferences.
Q: What do you do when your a Peer Helper?
A: You get to help students around and in the conferences.

(Interview with Lupita Gonzalez)
Q: Do you want to be a Peer Helper next year?
A: Not sure.
Q: Would you tell others to be a Peer Helper? Why?
A: It depends how they are. You don't want rude people to be Peer Helpers.
Q: Is it fun being a Peer Helper? Why?
A: Sometimes, because it's fun helping others, but sometimes it can get boring.
Q:What do you do when you're a Peer Helper?
A: You help at conferences and other school activities.

Now that you read this story it's your turn to become a Peer Helper !! :) Talk with your counselor to find out how you can get involved.

Volleyball players hone skills during spring games

By Giang Nguyen and Monserratt Castro

Spring volleyball started in March. We interviewed Coach Ron because he the main coach out there. We asked him a few questions about spring volleyball, and what we learned.

Q: Why does it cost $70 to join?
A: They use that money to pay for the t-shirt, school rent, and they give you a team picture. The Boys & Girls club fee is $5.
Q: When do you guys practice?
A: Tuesday: Coach Brandon
Wednesday: Coach Ferdig
Thursday & Friday: Coach Ron
Q: Where do you guys practice?
A: Here at Waldo.
Q: Who are the coaches?
A: Brenda Espinoza & Diana Salazar & Sandra Ferdig & Ron Corwin.
Q: Who are the best players in your team?
A: We have four teams. The best players are spread throughout those four teams.
Q: Why did you want to coach spring volleyball?
A: To help our 8th graders get ready for their high school and get our 7th graders ready for their 8th grade season.
Q: Why is the game on Saturday?
A: Boys & Girls Club staff members do all their games on Saturday so parents can come and join and cheer.
Q: How many 7th graders and 8th graders are on a team?
A: Every team is different.
Q: What is your favorite part of practice?
A: Watching the players understand new concepts and start using them.
Q: When did spring volleyball start and when is it going to end?
A: March 29th – June 5th

Get out to one of the games during the next several weeks and support your classmates. Go Waldo!

School

By Cynthia Rivera

Sometimes I like school
And sometimes I don’t
Sometimes it’s cool and fun
But sometimes it’s boring
Some days I am organized
And some days I am unorganized
School can be complicated and can drive you crazy
Or it can be easy and you can have a smooth day
It can be a place to have fun and be playful
Or it can be like a prison
You can have the best day of your life
Or you can have the worst day of your life
You can have a normal day
Or have a really weird day
I usually have normal days
But I sometimes have really weird days
What kind of days do you have at school?

Counselor explains Day of Silence

By Berenice Garcia, Lupita Gonzalez, & Corinne Van Lier

There are a lot of holidays in April from Easter to Secretaries Day to Earth Day, but there is also a holiday that many of you probably haven’t heard about. It’s called Day of Silence. The Day of Silence was founded by students at the University of Virginia in 1996, and has become the largest student-led action towards creating a safer school for all students. The Day of Silence is a day when people pledge to remain silent for a full day to raise awareness and put a stop to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. We were curious about this day, so we asked Mr. Sackley some questions.

Q: When will this activity be taking place?
A: The Day of Silence lasts a whole day, and it's national day is always the third Friday of April, which was celebrated on April 16 this year.
Q: Can anyone participate?
A: You have a right to participate in the Day of Silence and other expressions of your opinion at a public school during non-instructional time. The breaks between classes, before and after the school day, and any other free times during your day are included. You do NOT have the right to remain silent during class time if a teacher or any other adult asks you to speak. It is recommended that if you choose to participate, you should talk to your teachers ahead of time, tell them what you plan to do, and ask them if it would be okay for you to communicate in writing.
Q: Will it be happening here at Waldo?
A: I don't know if any students or staff will be participating in the activity.
Q: Will you be participating or supporting this activity?
A: I support the activity because no student should be bullied or harassed for any reason. As a staff member, it would be difficult not to speak during the day because of all of my responsibilities that require me to be verbal.


Mr. Sackley was helpful in sharing about this day, and we think that the Day of Silence should be recognized in all U.S. schools. This would help people to not feel intimidated by other people and show other students that are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender that people really care about what they are going through. If you’d like to know more about this subject please visit
http://www.dayofsilence.org/ for more information.

RAIN

By Gavin Fowser

Oh rain oh rain
you bring me joy
You water my flowers
and make them grow
You make our life easy
time to time
But can make it hard on us too
As I leave the gym
Hot and sweaty
You feel so nice
On my skin
But when I have to walk to school in you
its not so pleasant
but you must be happy
for all the sights you see
around the world
it must be easy
what you do
for all you have to do is
rain and that is all

Office aides share details about work

By Gavin Fowser

For the past three years, I have seen the student office aides in the office but there was one thing about it that I was curious about. They looked bored out of their minds and I wondered why they looked so bored. I asked them what do they do in there, why they wanted to be in there, and is it boring some times. I don’t know about you, but it does not look like much fun to me. If you get the chance, look at their faces and see if they look bored, sad, or happy. I asked a few questions, and here are their answers:

Q: What do you do as an office aide?
A: I deliver and pick up attendance, deliver counselor slips, and make students'
ice packs. I also pick up and give teachers their deliveries.
Q: Is it boring or fun?
A: It's fun and boring at times.
Q: What do you like about being an office aide?
A: Everything.
Q: Why are you an office aide?
A: I get to deliver slips.
Q: How do you become an office aide?
A: Apply through a counselor and have good grade as well as attendance. You must have good behavior and no referrals.

If this sounds good to you, you just might want to look in to it. Your counselor can provide more information if needed about this important job.

Volcanoes erupt with generosity toward Mustangs

By Jason Jones

Thanks to the generosity of Jerry Walker, President and General Manager of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Waldo students who pass or improve on their OAKS tests this spring may be rewarded with free tickets for a baseball game. The passes, which are good for three home games during the summer, recognize academic achievement and effort within our school. Jason Jones, a language arts teacher at Waldo, commends the team for its thoughtfulness.

"Nothing beats watching a baseball game in the summertime if you ask me," said Jones. "If it's a free game, that's still better. The Volcanoes have a great team, and I hope that numerous Mustangs make their way up to Keizer to celebrate their personal home runs."

The three games available to students will be on June 28, July 5, and August 16. Deserving students will be rewarded with passes by June 14. Ask your teachers if you are eligible, and teachers can contact Mr. Jones for extra passes. The Volcanoes are a Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and they make their fans proud each season. Visit http://www.volcanoesbaseball.com/ for more information about the team and to view dates for upcoming games.

Boys and Girls Clubs brings fun to students

By Jorge Romero and Cristian Garibay


We are writing about the Boys and Girls Club in Salem. The Boys and Girls Club is a place where you can go after school or during the summer. They have lots of different fun activities like sports camps including football, spring and fall volleyball, and basketball. If you want to join the Boys and Girls Club, you just have to pay $5.



When a youngster or a teen joins the Boys and Girls Club, they are in a warm and secure place. When you join, they can help you with your homework, they have sports and leadership, job training, they show you how to river raft, cooking, museum tours, and they also have reading contests, and dances. There are different kinds of clubs and in total there are six. Five in Salem and one in Keizer.



The Keizer Boys and Girls Club is called Keizer Branch, which is at 4840 Noren Street. One in Salem is called the Knudson Branch, and it's on 1395 Summer Street. The Doris J Wipper Teen Center is also on 1395 Summer Street. The Eastwood Branch is on 1120 Savage Road. The West Salem Branch is on 925 Gerth Street. The last club is the Swegle Branch at 4445 Market Street. Other activities include rock climbing, kickball, rollerblading, a game room, air hockey, video games, puzzles, anything. Also Waldo assistant teacher Mr. Brooks works there. If you want more information just ask him.

One Foot in Front of the Other

By Alyssa Brown

Have you ever had that kind of day?
When you can’t bring yourself
To do something their way
When you just can’t stand it
And all you know
Isn’t worth all the pain
So just
Stand up, hold on
This is life
And it’s not too long
Before you’re somewhere else
So take a break
A deep breath
Calm yourself
And put
One foot in front of the other

Science teacher reflects on decades of fond memories

By Ana Karina Victoria and Rosio Lopez

We went and interviewed Mrs. White, science teacher and life science teacher. She told us many things we didn't already know.
Q: Do you like teaching here?
A: No, I LOVE working here. The kids at Waldo are real sweethearts. It gives me so much pleasure in watching them grow up, learning how to become responsible and going from making childish choices to choices that will help them as they move into high school and beyond.

Q: Did you teach anywhere else before Waldo?
A: Yes, I taught in Henderson, Nevada, for 13 years before coming to
Waldo. My first year was at an elementary school teaching 5th grade.
After that year, I got a position at Brown Junior High School and
taught mostly 6th grade life science and a few classes of 8th grade
physical science.
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: This is my 19th year.
Q: Are science and gardening the only things you teach?
A: Yes, they are my two favorite subjects.
Q: What college did you graduate from?
A: UNLV (University of Nevada at Las Vegas).
Q: When do you plan to retire?
A: Probably sometime in the next few years, but I'm already aware
that I'll miss the kids...so maybe I will sub like Mrs. Luke.
Q: What are you going to do after you retire?
A: I'm going to do a lot more gardening and reading.
Q: Do you have kids?
A: I have three children and one grandchild of my own, and I share
another child and three grandchildren with my husband.
Q: What are their names?
A: Nick, Lainie and Mandy.
Q: If you won the lottery would you still be a teacher?
A: I would teach at least another full year, but I would have some
major incentives and start a trust fund for college. Unfortunately, in
order to win the lottery, you have to play, and I think I've played
twice so far...

This is what we found out about Mrs. White. Now you know many things
you didn't know about her!

AVID helps ready students for college

By Jessica Zamarron, Rosio Lopez, and Ana Karina Victoria

We interviewed Mr.Larios about what he thinks about AVID. We asked him
what they do there and what is expected of their students. This is
what we found out.

Q: What is AVID?
A: The mission of AVID is to get students ready for college.
Q: Who is in charge of the AVID program and why?
A: AVID is a team effort. Ms. Brown is the coordinator, so she makes sure
all the paperwork is complete, organizes meetings, and helps problem
solve any challenges that we face. I am the AVID elective class teacher;
I work with the students on a day to day basis. I make sure that we
implement the strategies and skills to ready the students for college.
Mr. Blommendahl, Mr. Withers, Ms. Stickles, and Mr. Light have also been
AVID trained and understand what is expected of the AVID program. Mr.
Wolfe makes sure we all behave :)
Q: What does the AVID program do for the students?
A: AVID doesn't do anything; it is up to the students to take
advantage of what the program offers. In other words, you get what you
put into it. The foundation of AVID lies in note taking, binder
organization, tutorials, and community building. We help the students
develop thinking habits that are necessary to survive and succeed in
college.
Q: How long has AVID been at Waldo?
A: The 2009-2010 school year is the first year. Next year we are
expanding to the seventh grade.
Q: How long do you have to be in AVID?
A: We require a year long commitment from the students..
Q: What do you do in AVID?
A: I run the AVID class. I make sure that the students know what is
expected in college, train them on how to run a tutorial, how take good
notes, and I hold them accountable. The students are expected to keep an
organized 3 inch binder, take 10 pages of notes per week, and bring
questions for tutorials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The biggest thing is to
keep an open mind and to take academic risks. We are laying the
groundwork for their future in college.
Q: Is there Homework in AVID?
A: The main homework is to come prepared with a question to present in
tutorials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is the biggest part of the
AVID grade.
Q: Is it a regular class or is it after school?
A: Yes it is a regular class. It takes place every school day.
Q: How many students are there in AVID this year?
A: Our numbers have varied, but it has held steady at 22. Next year
we want it to expand to 28 in the 8th grade. Our 7th grade will also have a
similar number.
Q: How can you be chosen to be in the AVID program?
A: You have to apply for the program. Students fill out an
application, get two teacher recommendations, and take part in an
interview. Basically we are looking for students with a minimum GPA of
2.0 and maximum GPA of 3.5. They have to have good attendance and meet or
nearly meet in their OAKS tests. The biggest factor however, is that
students have to be willing to be the hardest workers. These are the
students who will get the most out of it.
Q: Who chooses the students to be in AVID?
A: A committee of teachers looks over the applications and selects the
best candidates.

This is what we found out about AVID. So if you would like to be in the AVID program then get good grades! College is important for your future, and this is one good way to prepare for that time in your life.

Earth Day gets a boost from Social Responsibility

by Corrine Van Lier, Berenice Garcia, and Lupita Gonzalez

Earth Day is coming tomorrow, so we decided to investigate what teachers had planned to do to celebrate Earth Day. One of those teachers was Mrs. Renfro. She teaches 6th grade reading and social studies, but she also teaches an elective class for 7th and 8th graders. Her elective class is called Social Responsibility. They will be visiting Washington Elementary on Earth Day. This is what Mrs. Refro told us about their plans:


Q: What are some activities that you and your Social Responsibility class have planned for Earth Day?


A: My "A Day" Social Responsibility class is going to work with first graders at Washington Elementary School. They are going to make an alphabet book with tips for helping the earth and environment.


Q: When will this activity be taking place?


A: We will do this on Earth Day, April 22nd, during 3rd period.


Q: Do your classes enjoy doing these types of activities?


A: The students’ favorite part of class is working with younger kids and going out in the community.


Q: Does your class only participate in activities nearby?


A: We have to walk to the locations, so we only volunteer with places close to Waldo. We go to Washington Elementary and to the Four Seasons Residential Care Center on Evergreen Avenue.


Q: Can you take other students that aren’t in your social responsibility class?


A: No, not during school because students have to have permission slips to leave the campus. However, when we do after school Adopt-A-Street clean up anybody who wants to volunteer is welcome to join us.


Q: Do students whine a lot because they get bored or tired?


A: We try to have as much fun in class as possible. Sometimes we act goofy and silly while still learning about community service and helping others. Sometimes they don't like the assignments, but because the kids get along really well with each other, I think they still like coming to class.



As you can see, the Social Responsibility class has helped the community in many ways. Earth Day is just one of the many days during which this class will help out. If you would like to help out in your community, then contact Mrs. Renfro for more information.

Merits of sharing a locker evaluated by student

By Kenny Ingham

I have written a story about locker partners, and I chose to interview Tristan, a 7th grader, for this story. You can see his point of view on locker partners.

Q1: How is it having a locker partner?
A: "It can be very annoying."
Q2: Do you want your own locker?
A: "Yes!"
Q3: Do you think we should get a new locker each year?
A: "No."
Q4: How many locker partners do you have?
A: "One for P.E. and another in the hall."
Q5: Do you like having a locker partner?
A: "No."

This is Tristan’s opinion on locker partners, and I think I could agree with him on these questions. I wanted to write this story because I thought it would be interesting to show a student's point of view about locker partners.

Singers shine at North Salem HS choir presentation

By Thomas Larson, Alyssa Brown, and Cynthia Rivera

On Tuesday there was a festival at North Salem High School. We wanted to know a little more about it so, we talked to some of my friends.

What songs are you going to sing?
Natasha said-
- a German song
- Let My People Go
- In Flanders Fields

Where are you going to sing? And why?
Natasha said-
"At North High School, because the singing festival will be going on at North."

When is the concert?
Angel said–
"The concert will take place after school on Tuesday the 13th, but we don’t know what time."

Who can go to this festival? Is it free?
Natasha said-
"Well, I believe that everyone can go and yes it is free."
After we asked the questions, they said – "We hope lots of people can come. We could use the support."

I (Thomas) went to the concert, and I would say it was loud. My friend Jonathan surprised a girl from another school. We had some fun.

PLAIGARISM: DON'T DO IT!

By Gavin Fowser

It may sound nice
But it’s someone's words
You can’t use them
For it's plagiarism

Copy their words
Copy a movie
Copy a book
And sell it for money
You will get arrested
And sent to jail
No matter what you do
They will catch you
So don’t bother
For there is no use
Because you won’t get far.

p.s. This poem was written because I almost plagiarized someone's words. If my
teacher did not notice, I could have landed in legal trouble. So, the other reason
for this poem was that I don’t want you to do what I did and get in trouble.

Writers reach out through letter relay

By Heriberto Padilla, Rosio Lopez and Ana Karina Victoria

At Waldo Middle School and at other schools around the country students are participating in the Snail Mail Relay. In the Snail Mail Relay you write a five-paragraph letter. Then you send it to a state and school of your choice. In the 1st paragraph you tell about the snail mail relay. In the 2nd paragraph you tell about yourself. In the 3rd paragraph you tell about your school. Then you tell about your community and area for the 4th paragraph. In the 5th paragraph you write a conclusion thanking the reader and requesting a reply.

Here are some interviews about the relay:

Bernice Garcia
Q: Are you participating in the snail mail relay? Why?
A: Yes, because I want to get extra credit points.
Q: Do you think you will get a reply?
A: No.
Q: Where did you send it to?
A: Bridgetown Middle School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jessica Zamaron
Q: Are you participating in the snail mail relay? Why?
A: Yes, to get extra credit.
Q: Do you think you will get a reply?
A: No.
Q: Where did you send it to?
A: I am still thinking of where I should send it.

Lupita Gonzalez
Q: Are you participating in the snail mail relay? Why?
A: Yes, I think it is good to meet new people.
Q: Do you think you will get a reply?
A: Yes.
Q: Where did you send it to?

A: Brimfield Community School in Illinois.

I (Heriberto) wrote a letter to South Bend Middle School in Washington to find out how it is there compared to here. I told them that I go to Waldo and I live about four blocks away. I said that it's usually quiet where I live. I hope that somebody writes back because it would be cool to make contact with somebody new.

What is a man

By Gavin Fowser

What makes a man.
What makes a man is the way he acts,
the way that he thinks,
how he treats women,
the way that he talks,
not the way he looks,
or how much money he has,
or what he wears,
or how much bling he has.
You see a man is measured by the way that he acts, thinks, talk and treats women.
If you want a girl you have to treat her right,
get her a gift every once in awhile, not too much or she’ll think you're
buying your way into a relationship.
All I'm trying to say is if you get a girl then treat her right and be a man.

Teachers share reasons for choosing career paths

By Edith Cisneros & Jennifer Lopez

Have you ever wondered why teachers decided to be teachers? We did, and so we interviewed some teachers at Waldo to find out why they picked their career paths. We found some interesting information to share about our staff.

Mr. Blommendahl
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I live, drink, eat, and breathe, social studies. Also, I had an inspirational teacher when I was in High School."

Mrs. Cuanas
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I’ve always found the study of people and their environment fascinating. It's fun to learn if taught."

Mr. Jones
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I liked English and journalism when I was young. I also like working with kids."

Ms. Rose
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I’m very passionate about living a healthy life. I wanted to tell other people about that. It's especially important in middle school because that’s when their bodies are changing. It's also when they get bullied and face peer pressure."

Ms. Sasaki
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I like working with children."

Ms. White
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"I couldn’t decide what science discipline I could choose."

Ms. Renfro
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
"So I could torture kids and because I love meeting new kids every year. I wanted kids to see that learning will help them in their lives."

These are just some of the reasons that teachers in our building picked teaching as a profession. I would like to be a lawyer (Edith), and I would like to be a nurse (Jennifer). Whatever you do, it's important to enjoy your work and be sure to study in school so that you will achieve your goals.

Speeding toward a broken heart

By Alyssa Brown

One million pieces
Two hundred pounds
You broke my heart without a sound
Just one glance
I took your hand
You took my heart
I fell in love
I fall
I trip
I speed
One hundred miles an hour
Two hundred pieces
One million pounds
You take my heart
I break down

Japanese Culture Club broadens students' horizons

By Chrysta Friday

I decided to write a story about Japanese Culture Club because my friend told me about it and she said that she liked it a lot. I'm interested in other countries myself, and it seemed interesting to find out what students are learning about Japan here at Waldo.

Q. What is Japanese Culture Club?
A. A program where you can learn more about Japan.
Q. When is the club?
A. It is on Wednesdays after school.
Q. Why did you decide to participate in a Japanese club?
A. "I like anime," said Blanca Mendez.
Q. Do you hope to be able to go to Japan?
A. "Yes, because you can do whatever you want," Blanca said.
Q. What do you do in Japanese Culture Club?
A. "We learn Japanese, draw anime, read, and watch movies."
Q. Who runs the club?
A. "Mrs. Martinez . Not the Spanish teacher."

If you want to learn more about the Japanese Culture Club, then go to the office and ask about how to sign up. I'm thinking about signing up, so maybe I'll see you there. Until then, Sionara!

Mrs. Cuanas brings unique perspective to Waldo social studies

By Ana Karina Victoria and Rosio Lopez

Mrs. Cuanas is the new student teacher for Mr. Blommendahl. We wanted
to know more about her and what she had done in her life. We also
wondered why be a social studies teacher and not something else.
Q: Where were you born?
A: Portland, Oregon.
Q: What places have you been?
A: Hawaii, Alaska, Jamaica, Seattle, San Francisco, Texas, and Florida.
Q: Do you have kids? What are their names?
A: Adrian and Gabriel are their names.
Q: If you could go to one place that you haven’t been, then which place would it
be?
A: Anywhere in Africa, probably Tanzania.
Q: What has been your favorite place that you have visited so far?
A: Hawaii, because there are so many things to do and I don’t have to
worry about international laws.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to teach social studies?
A: Two years ago, because I wanted to work directly with youth and change
my career.
Q: What college did you go to?
A: Willamette University.
Q: Is social studies the only thing you teach?
A: No, I also teach language arts.
Q: Was social studies your favorite class when you were in middle school?
A: No, it was science.
Q: What places did you apply to teach?
A: Salem-Keizer and Portland areas.
This is what we learned about Mrs. Cuanas and about her life. We also
found out about what she accomplished in her life. If you ever wanted
to know about her life, we wrote about it. Mrs. Cuanas has been a very nice teacher this year, and we wish her good luck during her job search this spring.

Jerkers and non-jerkers talk about dancing trends

By Alexis Garza and Lyric Pendergrass

Lately there has been a lot of jerking and jerking battles. A lot of kids here at Waldo like to jerk and are in crews. We wanted to write this story because a lot of people are into jerking, but a lot of people think it's immature. We think it's alright, and this is what we learned from others:

Q. Do you jerk?
A. No, because it’s dumb and you do the same moves over and over.
-Big Mac
Q. Would you like to learn how to jerk?
A. Sure, it would make me look cool.
-Marissa Gomez (future freshman representative)
Q. Have you ever been in a jerking battle?
A. Yes, I have been in a jerking battle and I won!
-Freddy Figueroa
Q. Are you in a jerking crew?
A. No, I’m not in a crew because I can’t jerk. :(
-Coach Ron
Q. Are you in a jerking crew?

A. Yes it’s called Careless Kids.
-Dani
Q. Do you think jerking is stupid or cool?
A. I think jerking is stupid.
-Becca
Q. Do you know anybody that jerks?
A. Yes, but he goes to a different school.
-Diana Santana
Q. What’s you favorite part about jerking?
A. I like to watch it and I dig the moves. :)
-Coach Ron
Q. Do you think kids should get in trouble for jerking?
A. No, because it's just like dancing, and it's not disruptive.
-Ms. Ferdig
So as you can see some people like to jerk, but some people don’t and they think jerking is stupid. Jerking is sort of like break dancing, but some moves are different. The popping is kind of the same. If you want to see some jerking, the best place to go is the cafeteria in the morning. We'll see you there!

Wimpy Kid prevails at top of YRCA books

By Giang Nguyen & Monserratt Castro & Anali Juarez

Everyone seems to love the book The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It is now the winning book of Young Readers' Choice Awards (YRCA) books. What are some other books that should have been voted on? What are some books that our librarian likes? We asked Mrs. Nelson some questions about the YRCA books on this year's list.

Q: What are some books that are popular?
A: The Wimpy Kid books.
Q Which book is currently winning for the YRCA?
A: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is currently winning.
Q: Which are the top five?
A: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Invention of Hugo Cabaret, Marley: A Dog Like No Other, The True Meaning of Smekday, and Skullduggery Pleasant, which are tied for last place.
Q: What are some books that you like?
A: Two books that I like are The True Meaning of Smekday and Skullduggery Pleasant.
Q: What is your opinion when a book doesn't get votes?
A: I think the competition is hard because The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a good, funny book.

Q: What are some books you think students should have voted for?
A: The True Meaning of Smekday.
Q: When is the last day for voting?
A: It is over. It ended on April 1st. For Waldo, the winner is The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Maybe on April 15th is we’ll know who the winner is for the whole country.

Mrs. Nelson said that they're probably not going have a YRCA program next year, but there will be a new program called Oregon Book Award Winner. So it's going to be an exciting thing. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is also now a movie, so you can watch it in the theater! Compare it to the book and see if it's a good movie or not. We would be interested to learn your opinion.

Students ponder whether world will end in 2012

By Jessica Zamarron


I decided to interview a few students and about how they feel and what they think about 2012. Here are the three questions with the answers.

Interview with Berenice Garcia:
Q: What do you think about 2012?
A: "I think that this is all just a prophecy. This is the 6th cycle, so I think there is much more to come."
Q: Do you think that the world is going to end in 2012?
A: "NO, but I think something will happen."
Q: Have you seen the movie 2012?
A: "Yes, but I was disappointed and I thought the movie would be much better, although I did like how they put different theories into the movie."



Lupita:
Q: What do you think about 2012?
A: "I think that they shouldn’t be making such a big deal out of it. If it happens then it happens. But if they could do something to save the world then that’s good, too."
Q: Do you think that the world is going to end in 2012?
A: "NO, but maybe things will happen."
Q: Have you seen the movie 2012?
A: "Yes but I didn’t like it."



Jennifer:
Q: What do you think about 2012?
A: "I don’t think anything will happen."
Q: Do you think the world is going to end in 2012?
A: "Probably not."
Q: Have you seen the movie 2012?
A: "Yes."

Ana Karina:
Q: What do you think about 2012?
A: "I think it is not true."
Q: Do you think the world is going to end?
A: "No."
Q: Have you seen the movie 2012?
A: "Yes, I think it’s pretty made up."

My own opinion is that there is a 50-50 chance that it will happen, but we will have to wait until that date. People should just act normal and not freak out about the world ending. So what do you think about 2012?

Kroc center offers variety of fun activities

By Ana Karina Victoria and Rosio Lopez

Have you ever gone to The Kroc Center? Well if you haven’t gone there you should go! If you are under the age of 17 it costs only 15 dollars a month but if you are older than 17 it's only 25 dollars a month. You can even have your birthday party there. Let’s see what some people said about The Kroc Center and their favorite part of going there!

What did you do there?

First we played volleyball and then we went swimming and later we went to the art room. - Lucy Morales

Who did you hang out with at the Kroc Center? Did you go
swimming?

I hung out with my cousin and my sister there and we went
swimming. - Edith Cisneros

Did you like going there and what was you favorite part of
going to the Kroc Center?

Yes, I did like going and my favorite part of
going was playing volleyball. - Jasmine Vasquez

Have you gone to the Kroc and what did you do there?

Yes, I have gone to the Kroc Center and I played volleyball and went swimming. - Lupita Gonzalez

When you go to the Kroc Center what do you like to do there?

When I go to the Kroc Center I like to play volleyball because that’s my favorite sport! And it’s really cheap too! - Michelle Garibay

Now that you know more about the Kroc Center, you can go visit and have lots of fun with your friends and family! You can enjoy the art room or swimming or even the game room. Visit http://www.salemkroc.org/ for more information about the center.

My Friends

by Cynthia Rivera

My friends are:
Awesome
Cool
Funny
Sweet
Caring
Helpful
They make me laugh
They are always there for me
Nice
Delightful
Respectful
Make me smile
Make me happy
Bring a down day to an up day
Help me go through things
What are your friends like?

Every

By Alyssa Brown

I can paint a smile on my face
to make everyone’s day
Even though my heart is broken
I try not to show it all the time
Sunny days full of tears
Everything’s backwards here
And the real world some call reality
I call it fantasy
I guess everything happens for one reason
Some say I got my head in the clouds
And I need to come back down
To earth
But I don’t want to because
Where I’m at now is
Is one step closer to where I’m supposed to be.

Waldo clothing drive helps people in need

By Kenny Ingham

The clothing drive has been happening for awhile now and we must donate clothes because the clothes will go to needy people. If we can reach 3,000 pounds of clothes, we will have no dress code every other Friday. There is a white and red meter in the lobby that shows our progress, and from what I have seen we could do a little better. I chose to interview Mr. Sackley because he helped plan this out.

Q1: Why do we have clothing drives here at school?
A: “There are so many people that need help because of our bad economy, and we are helping them in one way.”
Q2: Where do the clothes go?
A: “It goes to the Union Gospel Mission, and they send it to the needy.”
Q3: When did we have our first clothing drive?
A: “It was last year.”
Q4: Were there any other donations before this?
A: “Waldo helps in a variety of ways.”
Q5: What is your opinion on clothing drives?
A: “I think they are fantastic, and I hope students and staff really participate because this is for a worthy cause.”

I also hope that we donate clothes to the needy because it will be helping the needy to get clothes and us to get out of dress code every other Friday. So try and donate what you can. Really try.

What are you?

By Gavin Fowser

What are you?
1. A tree that stands tall.
2. A teacher that teaches.
3. A white board with words on it.
4. An old chalkboard with chalk on it.
5. A computer that helps others.
6. Your best friend who is always there for you.
7. A white paper with words on it.
8. The coolest guy in school.
9. The nicest girl in school.
10. The funniest kid in class.
11. The best singer.
12. The best break dancer.
13. A wall with beautiful paintings on it.
14. A straight-A student.
15. A girl that is shy.
16. A drama teacher.
17. A planer book that helps people.

Festival promises great music for Salem audience

By Gavin Fowser

Choir’s next performance is on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010. They will be singing at the Middle School Advanced Festival at North Salem High School. Their performance time will be from 6:00-6:15pm. They will be singing three songs. The songs are:
-Auf! stimmet die Saiten, a piece in German from the Baroque musical period, written by Dietrich Buxtehude.
-In Flander's Fields, a moving piece based on the poem by Dr. John McCrae about the courage, valor, awe, and stark reality of war.
-Let My People Go, an energetic spiritual arranged by Roger Emerson



This festival is adjudicated (judged) and all of the middle schools from the
Salem-Keizer area perform. The two adjudicators are Dr. Wallace Long, the director of choirs at
Willamette University, and Russ Christiansen, who recently retired as director from Sprague High School and whose choirs won "best in state" title many times.



Waldo's choir will be directed by Ms. Melissa Koenig and accompanied by Dr. Gretchen Long as well. I asked singer Ilyssa Jenson some questions and this is what she said:

What is your name?
Ilyssa Jenson.

What part do you play?
Soprano.



How long have you been singing in choir?
I have been singing in choir since I was seven.



Do they put you in certain sections or locations depending on your voice?
Yes, I am in a section with just sopranos. (Soprano is the highest singing voice).



Why do you like to sing in choir?
I like singing because I was born into a musical family and I am enjoying
singing with people who like singing just as much as I do.



What part of performing at the advanced festival are you looking forward to
the most?
I am looking forward to seeing all the different schools and songs that there
are going to be.





If you would like to hear some great music and support Waldo's singers, then make sure to attend this event next week. It's a great opportunity to add more music to your life!

Global Warming poses threat to humans

By Kenny Ingham

Global warming is happening and has been happening for some time. Many things are happening like sea levels rising, temperatures going higher, and glaciers melting. We must help the planet from getting too hot.

We can do so much already, like using energy efficient light bulbs, walk or bike to school if it isn’t extremely far away, or even use less water when you take a shower. Try to do these things and you can save the Earth from getting too hot.

It all started in the mid 20th when cars and factories started appearing. Back then some scientists thought it was a hoax, but now they know it’s real. Even though now some countries are unaware of global warming, it is a big event because already green house gasses are being trapped in the atmosphere and are slowly destorying the ozone layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays. There is already a hole in the ozone over Antarctica, which is why we must help save the Earth.

I interviewed Mr. Bloommendahl because he’s a geography teacher so he should know some things.

Q1: How are you helping the Earth?
A: “I use energy efficient light bulbs throughout my home.”
Q2: Do you recycle?
A: “Yes I do recycle.”
Q3: How much do you know about global warming?
A: “A great, great deal of it.”
Q4: What does it really mean to go green?
A: “I think it means being conscious of the planet.”
Q5: Do you know any interesting facts about global warming?
A: “Americans make more trash per person then anyone on Earth.”

So why don’t you do your part and help the Earth? You have already seen what it does, so help the earth out. Get started today!

Mustangs soccer team kicks off a promising season

by Jorge Romero and Cristian Garibay

The Mustangs soccer teams started their spring season last weekend. Yesterday, the "A" team earned a 9-0 win over their competitors. The "B" team didn't win, but they played hard. We asked Adrian Alvarez about the team before games started:

Q: Who do you think is going to join?
A: Miranda Hernandez, Miguel Alvarez, Bryant, Fabian Espinoza, Luis Campos Cortez, Adrian Bravo, Sergio Alvarez, and Adrian Alvarez.

Q: How long is the season?
A: We still have not found out yet.

Q: Who do you think are the best soccer players in the team?
A: We think some of the best players will be Adrian Bravo, Sergio and Adrian Alvarez.

Q: What do they do for training?
A: They run for about 30 minutes and practice passing the ball to each other and dribbling the ball.

Q: Are there any girls on the team?
A: We only know about two girls on the team. Miranda Hernandez and Bianca Barajas will play but they still need 13 girls.

Q: How many teams are there going to be?
A: There are going to be two teams, the A and B team. A team is for people that are more experienced than people on the B team.

Q: How many people per team?
A: There are 15-18 people per team.

Q: What are the colors for the soccer uniforms?
A: They might be blue or red.

Q: Who is the coach?
A: The coach is Manuel Urenda.

Q: When is the first game?
A: April 3rd.

Q: Will there be any games at Waldo?
A: No games are going to be at Waldo. All games are away because of our field.

Talk to one of the players if you want to find out the schedule for upcoming games. Get out there and cheer for your Mustangs soccer teams!

Field Day slated to mark end of school year

by Heriberto Padilla

On the last week of the school there is a day where you get to do fun things. It’s like a day of freedom. If you have a yearbook then people that you know can sign it. This is the sad part in my opinion. Mr. Jones predicts that field day is going to be part regular school and part field day. I wish the whole day would be field day, and maybe it will be. I spoke with some students and teachers about the upcoming field day.

Q: Would you rather have a field day or a field trip? Why?
Rosio Lopez said field trips are better because you get to get out of school.

Q: What kind of stuff do you think will be happening on field day?
Ana Karina said lots of games like soccer, and other stuff.

Q: Where do you think field day will be?
Gavin Fowser said at school out in the field.

Q: Do you like the idea of field day?
Jessica Zamarron said yes because it's a day to get out of school. It's fun and exciting.

Q: Do you think there is something better than field day? (Something that’s actually at school).
Mr. Jones said he thinks field day would be fun but people might watch a movie also.

To wrap things up, field day could be split into different sections. We will find out for sure in June. I personally hope field day will be sunny and people will be playing a lot of different games.

Waldo's website guru shares insight regarding work

By Berenice Garcia and Corrine Van Lier

We were interested in writing about Waldo's school website because it represents our school and shows the public what we are doing here. Websites are important because they inform people about current events, resources, and other useful items. Google is one example of a website many computer users visit often, but you should also check out our school website, now and then. We asked Mr. Blommendahl about his work on our website.

Q: When did the school first get its website?
A: The school had a very basic web site until 2005-2006. During that year, a former science teacher named Mr. Gray put together a very detailed site on a server called
http://www.waldomustangs.org/ . He put a lot of time and effort into it, but once he was done it kind of stayed in place and didn't change or get updated very much. When he left, the site really didn't change at all during the 2006-2007 school year.

Q: What changes have you made to the website lately?
A: I have spruced up and redesigned every page on the site since taking it over. Each I-Team (BEARS, SEALS, etc) now has its own web site that teachers can use. I try to keep the site updated with the newest pictures, newspaper articles, and events that involve Waldo. I want it to be a living, breathing site where information that is important to parents, students, and community members is readily available. The most recent change is a new weather bug that appears at the bottom of thef ront page of the site, and the Mustangs Mirror is now linked on the front page as well.

Q: For how long have you been maintaining the school’s website?
A: I took it over at the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year.

Q: Is it possible for students to check their grades on the website?
A: If a student's parents sign up for the InTouch system, they can get a password that allows them to check grades and attendance.

Q: About how many pictures are posted on the school’s website?
A: I try to keep this updated as much as possible. I take pictures at assemblies and school events, and Ms. Medrano sends me pictures I post as well. Right now there are pictures from the holiday concerts, the health fair, and the first day of school for the 6th graders.

Q: What do you think is the best and coolest thing about the website?
A: I think the whole site is pretty useful and paints Waldo in a very good light. Students really like the pictures, staff really like the links that they use and need most often, and parents really like the InTouch system. I think our site stands up well against the sites of other middle schools in the district, and I take some pride in that. I think all students should take a look around
http://www.waldomustangs.org/ and see what's going on at their school.
If you would like to know more about Waldo Middle School’s website, please be sure to e-mail Mr. David Blommendahl at blommendahl_david@salkeiz.k12.or.us

To learn more about Mr. Blommendahl, please visit http://davidblommendahl.com/

Get ready to celebrate Easter this Sunday!

By Esmeralda Ramirez and Maria Mota

Easter is near, so get ready to go egg hunting!
We’ve asked people what they plan on doing on Easter and what they think
about Easter. There are a lot of more interesting questions.

We asked Lucia Lopez what she plans on doing Easter morning. She answered that she is thinking of hiding colorful eggs for her brother. How nice!!

We also asked Diana Lopez how she celebrates Easter. She told us her parents hide eggs with money in them so she and her family can find them. Pretty cool, huh?

Hopefully you guys have as much fun as these girls plan on having. Thanks for reading and have a Happy Easter everyone!

Willamette Academy prepares students for college

By Jessica Zamarron

At Waldo this year there is a program called Willamette Academy, which is hosted by Willamette University. Willamette Academy is a program starting from 7th grade and continuing through 11th grade. They help you with scholarships. Although it is Willamette University, they don’t make you go to Willamette. You can go to any other college. They just want you to succeed!

I interviewed Mr. Sackley about the program and here are the questions:

Q: What is Willamette Academy all about?
A: Willamette is a program that provides support for students who
are planning to go to college.

Q: How long has Waldo had Willamette Academy?
A: This program has been in Waldo for about nine years.

Q: Why are you (Mr. Sackley) in charge of Willamette Academy?
A: I am in charge because the process starts with 7th graders and I am
the 7th grade counselor.

Q: What is one interesting fact about the Willamette Academy?
A: One interesting fact is that 93% of Willamette Academy graduates go to college.

Q: How can you be chosen for this program?
A: You can be chosen by 7th grade teachers.

As a mater of fact I got nominated for this program. After you get nominated,
you go to a meeting and you have to do a two-part essay. After you turn it
in, the two 7th grade Language Arts teachers meet with Mr. Sackley and read them to choose who will be in the program. Only eight girls and eight boys are chosen. Thankfully, I
did get chosen for this program. So try to be your best and get nominated!

Sorrows of the Desk

By Gavin Fowser

They throw their scraps and trash in me.

The teacher stands up for me.

I'd rather have a binder in me.

But yet they throw their trash in me.

Then, it happens.

The teacher turns me around and I'm not used as a desk anymore.

But still they throw their trash in me.

That’s it. I’ve given up. My only hope is the teacher.

P.S. This poem was written as if the desk could talk. Everyday, somewhere in
the school somebody throws their thrash in a desk and doesn't clean it up. I
wrote this poem in hopes that it will help students understand that what they are doing is littering, and hopefully they will stop.

Obama plans visit to Waldo Middle School

By Jason Jones

President Obama last night announced plans to visit Waldo Middle School for lunch on the afternoon of April First. Obama heard that Waldo has started serving yakisoba noodles, and he immediately canceled prior plans so he could partake of Waldo's new menu offering.

"If there's one thing I love, it's yakisoba noodles!" Obama proclaimed by satellite phone. "Will I be required to wear dress code if I want to sit with the students? What are the colors that I can choose from? Whatever it takes, I'm going to get some of those noodles."

Administrators claimed to be unaware of the president's plans to visit campus today, but they said that he would of course be welcomed with open arms. If he wants seconds, it was reported, that would probably cost extra.