December 2015 Dedicated To

Theodore “Mr. Ted” Reichle

December 12, 1936 - October 25, 2015

We asked the First Grade, “What is the name of Santa’s most famous reindeer? Why? Here is what they said: Andrew Barlow: Rudolph because he has a red nose. Samantha Bilbruck: Rudolph; he was in a song. Sophia Cheyne: Rudolph because his nose shines red. Maximus Coleman: Cupid because he led the sleigh. Joanna Cox: I don’t know because I don’t know. Olivia Flannery: Rudolph because he has a very bright nose. Lexie Gardner: Rudolph because he has a red nose. Kimaya Jain: Rudolph because he has a red nose. Branden Kreitner: Rudolph because he has a shiny nose. Michael Parker: Rudolph because his nose glows. Hudson Rawlins: Rudolph because he has reindeer. Colton Spitulski: Rudolph because he leads the way. Mackenzie Jackett: Rudolph because he has a really red nose. Abigail Williams: Rudolph because he has a red nose. Jace Grover: Rudolph because he has a shiny nose.

We asked Mrs. Rawls: “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “Christmas means a time to be with family and friends” We asked Mrs. Clemons, “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “Seeing joy and excitement on her children’s faces when they see that Santa has come to visit them.”

Damion Bailey and Cheyenne Gooden

2015 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS Pre-School Friday, December 18 The 2’s—Jingle Bells, Catch a Falling Star, and Charlie Brown Music 3’s—Albolito de Navidad and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 3’s & 4’s—Pegueino San Nick VPK’s—Holly Jolly Christmas and Blitzen Boogie

Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Thursday, December 17 Drama: “Merry Christmas Everyone” Kindergarten: “Christmas Makes Me Sing” 1st Grade: “Glo Glo Glorious” 2nd Grade: “We Will Jingle” 3rd Grade: “Singing by Candle Light” 4th Grade: “Down the Chimney” 5th Grade: “Light a Candle” 6th Grade: “Run, Run Rudolph” 7th Grade: “Step Into Christmas” 8th Grade: “Ring The Bells” All: “El Pequenio San Nick” All: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” All: “We wish you a Merry Christmas”

Life is a journey, one of constant choices. It is a gift for us to embrace and reap rewards, or disregard and then regret in years to come. I have been tremendously blessed during this long journey with family, school friends, and strangers who have helped me along the way. My rewards come frequently in children returning as adults to say “Hello” or to bring their children to that “little school in the country”. Ted always said, “No one comes to the Double R by chance! It was meant to be.” So, I thank you for being part of my journey. Going on 77 years of happiness, and I wouldn’t change one thing. Merry Christmas and many heart-felt blessings, for all of us Love, Mrs. Reichle

To all students, staff, and parents of the Double R I want to thank you all for the cards, phone calls, and support through the loss of Mr. Reichle. My dad was an amazing man! He put so much work, time, and love into this school; it was his life. Mrs. Reichle (Mom), Kevin, and I will do our best to continue this vision. We are blessed to have an outstanding staff that has been with us through the years, and we can’t thank them enough. I wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND JOYOUS holiday season. Ms. Allison

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I hope all of our students, faculty, and staff have a safe and happy holiday season. Your support of the Double R is greatly appreciated. It was wonderful to see so many of our current and former families at Mr. Ted’s Celebration of Life in November. The sadness of his passing is real, but so are the great memories we’ve shared that were brought together by Ted and Brenda Reichle’s vision for our children. We are proud of all of all our Double R students’ accomplishments and contributions to our world, and we are confident that our current students will proudly carry forth the Double R legacy of “Knowledge, Self-Esteem, and Citizenship”. May the Blessings of the Season be with you. Kevin Dunne

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, This is the time of year children look for the fun and festivity of the season (and the presents) and most of us grownups reflect on our families, our lives, the year behind and the year ahead. For all of us, recent times have caused perhaps hardship and at the very least, stress, and anxiety. For all the gloom and doom of the times, let us not overlook the people and things that give us JOY. Joy encompasses happiness, contentment, love, pleasure, delight, felicity, bliss, and rapture. It is a small word that embodies all that we, as frail humans, strive to achieve. Our words and actions can reflect the joy in our hearts not just during the Christmas season but all year long. Make every holiday memorable and full of JOY! We will all miss Mr. Reichle, friends, family, faculty, and students. Good-bye Mr. Reichle. Trudie O. Fluharty

We asked the VPK 2s, “What color is Rudolph’s nose?” Here is what they said: Sandra Balcaitis: red Emily Ragsdale: red Everett Ford: green and yellow Colton Jones: green Kamden Loos : green Veronica White: red Dante Dicarolis: blue Jackson Sanchez: red Parker Humphrey: red

We as ed s Bec y What d es Christ as ea t y u s Bec y said Peace a d har y earth

We as ed rs risti a What d es Christ as ea t y u She rep ied It is the ti e t spe d with fa i y a d frie ds A d a i g itt e ids s i e

by: Angela Chevalleau and Albert Marshall

Singing! Dancing! Comedy! Our school's talent show has it all! Come and experience Double R's most talented performers. Double R will be holding this extravaganza in the spring so watch for the date in the monthly “Newsletter” and mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there as a performer or in the audience! by: Cheyenne Gooden

We love our soldiers, and we also love to show it! The whole middle school likes to make cards or write letters to our soldiers. They sometimes write back! Cards are just something that is not hard and makes them feel special. This year Mrs. DeLuca encouraged the Middle Schoolers to make cards which she then sent to our soldiers. A great big “Thanks” to Mrs. DeLuca and all students who participated. by: Alexis Hosack

The Association of Independent Schools of Florida, AISF, is the accreditation body that establishes safety standards and guidelines for private schools throughout Florida. The Association enables schools to increase the learning abilities of students enrolled in accredited schools. The Double R has been accredited through this organization since 1998. by: Connor Messenger

Once again this year, Double R families are donating “Turkey Bucks” as well as nonperishable food. The money is used to purchase turkeys. The DRV collects the donated food from each classroom and puts together enough delicious meals for families throughout the community that are less fortunate than we are. In this way families will have a nice Thanksgiving Dinner. A big “Thank You” to all the families that donated “bucks” and food stuff so that others might have a delightful Thanksgiving. by: Zoie Blair

Double R tests students’ skills learned during the year through the Terra Nova battery of tests. Each year the test is administered in late spring around Spring Break. Many of our students do extremely well. Watch the monthly Newsletter next spring for more information. by: Albert Marshall

We asked the VPK children, “Are You on Santa’s ‘Naughty Or Nice’ list?” “Why?” Here’s what they said:

Blake Badertscher: The nice list because I’ve been nice. Jacob Coleman: I don’t know. Ella Hunt: The nice list because I want presents. Lauren Landowski: The nice list because I’ve been nice. Persephone Prevallet: The nice list but I don’t know why. David Tackett: The nice list because I had a dream about it. Dalton Williams: The nice list, just because. Annika Hedrick: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Teven King: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Shauney Landowski: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Kenley Murphy: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Andras Reichle: The nice list because Mrs. Jamie said I was nice when I saw Santa Claus At the bank. Lucas Wimsatt: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Aubrie Winters: The nice list, just because.

We Asked Mrs. Margaret, “What does Christmas mean to you?” Mrs. Margaret said, “It is a wish for peace on earth.” Clarissa Avila and Cheyenne Gooden

It is said that the road between Chuluota and Snow Hill is haunted by a pair of ghostly lights. The lights have been around for over fifty years and are now called the ‘Oviedo Lights.’ However, some people say that the road is haunted by ghosts. According to them, people died or went missing on this road and their ghosts are the lights traveling the road over and over again. However, the only proven death on this road was a fatal car accident when a driver did not have his headlights on during the night. Many teenagers in the 1960s and 1970s sat in their cars around this road waiting to see the famous Oviedo Lights. It doesn’t happen as much anymore, and some claim it is merely a hoax. Some people speculate that the lights are a result of swamp gas rising into the air and becoming visible on the road. Whatever the source of the Oviedo Lights, they will stay as a memory to those who saw it. by: Daniel Sutch

Snap! Snap! Snap! Be on the lookout for Mrs. Cathyann, our camera sleuth, taking pictures throughout the campus! I have a great feeling that the 2016 yearbook is going to be super with the awesome pictures Mrs. Cathyann takes. The cost of this year’s yearbook is $25.00 for one and $45.00 for two! Be sure to order your yearbook soon! A great big “Thanks” to Mrs. Cathyann for all of her hard work compiling this annual book. by: Sydney Diaz

To celebrate the graduation of our wonderful eighth graders, Double R and Dr. VanGilder treat them to dinner, usually at Outback. Everyone has a great meal and a lot of fun. P.S. Thank you, Double R and Dr. VanGilder! by: Alexis Hosack

There are two different types of “bee’s” at Double R. There is the Spelling Bee and the Geography Bee. For the Spelling Bee, students are given a list of increasing difficult words to study. There is a “spell off” in the fourth through eighth grade class rooms until we have ten students to compete in the “spell off” in the gym. The lucky winner gets to take a spelling test and travel to Tallahassee to represent the school. The same procedure is followed to select a student to represent Double R at the Geography Bee. Watch the monthly “Newsletter” for the exact dates for each bee.

VPK We asked the VPK, “Are you on Santa’s naughty or nice list? Why?” This is what they said: Kathryn Bennett: Nice, because I like it. Brayden Daigle: Nice, because I like Dean Sisinploe Annay Jain: Nice, I don’t know. Joshua Park: Nice, I don’t know. Madelyn Scott: Nice, because I like him. Katherine Roth: Nice, because I do what I’m told. Julia Barone: Nice, because I like being nice. Aiden Carpenter: Nice, just because. LaKayla Foster: Nice, just because. Kaleb Jimenez: Nice, I want presents. Zoe Spencer: Nice, don’t know.

We asked Ms. Stephanie, “What does Christmas mean to you?” This is what she said, “Christmas means family time.”

by: Cheyenne Gooden and Clarissa Avila

GUESS THE EIGHTH GRADER????

We asked the VPK children, “Are you on Santa’s ‘Naughty Or Nice’ list?” “Why?” Here’s what they said:

Melanie Doherty: The nice list because if you’re naughty you don’t get presents. Colton Farell: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Kevin Bailey: The nice list because I’ve been good. Robert Colson: The nice list because it’s almost Christmas. Anna McNeil: The nice list because I haven’t done anything wrong. Teagan Burt: I don’t know. Ethan Mosely: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Katherine McAulay: The nice list, but I don’t know why. Naomi Konz: I don’t know. Isabella Chisari: The nice list because Santa thinks I’m nice. Elizabeth Barlow: The nice list because I was good.

We Asked Mrs. Janet, “What does Christmas mean to you?” Mrs. Janet said, “ It means being with family.” by: Clarissa Avila and Cheyenne Gooden

We asked the Three Year Olds, “What is Santa’s Favorite Cookie?” They said:

Callan Beilenson: Snowman cookie Finn Bowles: Chocolate Chip cookie Sophia Champgne: M&M Cookie Kennedy Clemons: Spider Cookie William Collins: Oreo Cookie Travis Gallo, Jr.: Sprinkle Cookie Austin “Fisher” Jones: Chocolate Chip Mateo Marfort: Pumpkin Spice Sophia Munn: Grape Cookie Joel Rayburn: Peanut Butter Chloe Ragsdale: Chocolate Chip Noah Walsh: Sprinkle Cookie Samantha White: Chocolate Chip Olivia Wood: Peanut Butter Cookie Haly Morris: Oatmeal Cookie Jackson Roth: Chocolate Chip Cookie Brennon Butikofer: Chocolate Chip

We Asked Mrs. Patricia, “What Does Christmas Mean to you?” And she said, “Family, Memories, and Respect.”

We Asked Ms. Tonya, “What Does Christmas Mean to you?” And she said, “Time of giving and being with family the day Jesus was born.”

Sydney Diaz and Cody Martin

In the fall and again in the spring, Double R students swim for P.E. Sometimes, the students swim laps while other times they get to play games. When it starts to get cool and we can’t swim anymore, we play basketball, Capture the Flag, soccer, and other active games. After swim season, we do push-ups, pull-ups, shuttle run, the mile run, sit-ups, etc. to get ready for the physical fitness test in the spring. At graduation students get awards for physical education and ability. Awards are also given for individuals who do well on the Presidential Tests. When it warms up in the spring, we go swimming again. by: Alexis Hosack

Happy Thanksgiving! On Wednesday, November 26, Double R held its Thanksgiving Feast. The students prepared the annual banquet that featured “Friendship Stew”. The whole school gathered in the gym to enjoy the friendship and delicious food. After clean-up children were dismissed to go home and enjoy their four day weekend. by: Zoie Blair

After a brief time away from the school, Mrs. Dawson returned to Middle School to teach science. Middle School students are very happy to have her back again as our new science teacher! We hope you have a great year at Double R with all of the fabulous teachers and amazing students! We are happy to have you back! by: Sydney Diaz

Once again Double R sixth graders will work on speeches for Tropicana. This is a public speaking program sponsored by 4-H and Tropicana. Students work on speeches for several weeks until they finally perform their speeches in the gym in front of the student body. The winner participates in a county public speaking event representing Double R. Parents are welcome to watch their sixth graders speak. Watch the monthly Newsletter for the date. It will be held in the spring of 2016. Good Luck sixth graders; we look forward to hearing your speeches. by: Connor Messenger

Need some adventure in your life? We have just what you’re looking for. Come visit our schools’ Book Fair where all kinds of adventures await. Our book fairs usually start on Monday and end on Friday so follow the path to your dreams, and I’ll meet you there! We have already had our first book fair and will have one more followed by the “BOGO”. Watch your monthly Newsletter for specific dates. by: Cheyenne Gooden

Hey! Hey! Hey! All of you Double R Science Fair lovers! The 2016 Science Fair is rapidly approaching. It will D than we expect! Every year for the science fair, kids come up with new ideas in hopes of be here quicker winning first, second, or third place. Winners receive a ribbon for their efforts. The teachers who will be in charge of this year’s science fair are Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Dunne! The science Fair will be held in the gymnasium next spring. Watch the monthly Newsletter next spring for more information. We wish you all luck! by: Sydney Diaz

Each year the Middle School holds socials in the gym. Middle schoolers and their friends are invited to a night of fun and snacks. We held a Halloween Social in October, and everyone who attended had a blast. We danced, played games, and snacked. There was a spooky “Haunted House” complete with “smog” as you entered the gym. The eighth grade did a marvelous job decorating and conducting the games and dances. We are planning another in February for Valentine’s Day when we dress up and one in May as we prepare for the summer break. The cost is only $10.00 for an evening of fun, dance, and food. Watch the monthly Newsletter for the exact dates of the upcoming socials. See you there! by: Albert Marshall

The Association of Independent Schools of Florida The Association of Independent Schools of Florida, AISF is the accreditation body that establishes safety standards and guidelines for private schools and enables their learning abilities. This association began in 1949 as the Private Schools Association of Dade County and was incorporated as a Florida not-for-profit organization in 1958. It has been the accrediting association for Double R since 1998. Every five years Double R undergoes the accrediting process. We are scheduled for our next review in 2019. by: Connor Messenger

Tutoring at Double R gives children a chance to get better at their subjects. Some children might need tutoring for subjects like math or language arts. The tutors at Double R are very experienced and quite helpful. One extraordinary teacher has guided me to great success in math. My math grade has been increased to an A+ because I’ve always had someone to offer me that little extra “push.” If you are interested in tutoring for your student, please contact the office. by: Frank Salgado

School is out! It’s summer time! Come to Double R to sign up for summer camp. There is also summer school. It is fun. There are swim lessons, games, sports, and fun crafts. Make sure to bring your swim suit. Have a great summer! We hope to see you at Camp Eagle. by: Zoie Blair

We asked Kindergarten students, “What kind of pet does Santa have?” “What is its name?” They said:

Courtney Birkett

Reindeer and Rudolph

Bryce Clemons

Reindeer and Rudolph

Paul Dobo

Reindeer and Owen

Jack Geiger

Reindeer and Rudolph

Karissa Leith

Reindeer and Rudolph

Noah Mathews Lamb

Reindeer and Rudolph

Inaiya Rabah

Reindeer and Sarah

Abigail Rawls

Reindeer and Prancer

Eva Ruedlinger

Reindeer and Rudolph

We asked Mrs. Mathieux, “What does Christmas mean to you?” Mrs. Mathieux said, “Family!”

by: Zoie Blair and Alexis Hosack

Mrs. Peroulakis is our new Physical Education teacher, and Mrs. Clemons is our new Computer teacher. Miss Jaimie Summerfield joins us as a VPK assistant and Tonjai Balcaitas joins us as an assistant to the three year olds. Mrs. Debra Givens joins us as a new VPK teacher. They are all welcome additions to the Double R staff. Anonymous

After over thirty years at Double R as a teacher, aide, and all-around helper, Mrs. Janet Shogren is retiring. Hopefully, she will be available to substitute when we need her in the future. Good luck, Ms. Shogren; we will miss you. Anonymous

For the last week before Christmas break, Middle Schoolers get their “holly jolly” on. All week we play SECRET SANTA and bring dollar gifts for the stockings hanging on the wall in Language Arts. On Friday, the last day of school before break, we usually have a Christmas Party, which is really fun. Everyone contributes to the “feast” by bringing all sorts of delicious sweets and desserts and wonderful drinks. Before we eat, we play a game called CHINESE GIFT EXCHANGE where everyone brings a $5 or more item for under the tree. We select or exchange gifts until there are no more under the tree, then we munch on the snacks and drinks until it is time to go home to start our two week long BREAK!!!!!. Happy Holidays everyone; see you next year. by: Frank Salgado

Every year the seventh grade reads The Diary of Anne Frank, the stage adaptation of her diary by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and “A Tragedy Revealed: A Heroine’s Last Days” written by Ernst Schnabel. After reading the play and the essay, the seventh and eighth grades visit the Holocaust Memorial which commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust, a very sad time in World History. The children learn that although it was a horrible time, there were good people who tried to help others. by: Angela Chevalleau

The McKay Scholarship provides over 30,000 Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school of his or her choice. This is a scholarship that allows the parents of students with disabilities to choose the best educational setting in a public or private school for their child. The MacKay Scholarship, Students With Disabilities Program, was enacted and launched in 1999. It became the nation’s first school voucher program for students with special needs. It is interesting that approximately thirteen percent of students throughout Florida are eligible for this program. by: Frank Salgado

We asked the Second Grade, “How does Santa get down the chimney?” This is what they said; Emma Smith, “He squeezes through.” Mya Adorno, “He slides down.” Anthony Vacchiano; “He slides down” Matthew Potts, “He shimmies down.” Riley Lorigan, “He squeezes through.” Ethan Diaz, “By going up the roof, turning into a small man, and sliding down.” Annabella Miller, “He jumps down.” Evan Cheyne; “He falls down” Leanna Wimsatt, “Magic” Chance Carpenter, “He sucks in his stomach and slides down.” James Spitulski; “He jumps down.”

We asked Mrs. Mari Gemuendt, “What Christmas means to you?” She said; “Jesus’ Birthday”.

by: Alexis Hosack and Connor Messenger

Our students get to visit all kinds of places throughout the year. This year the VPK children visited Publix on September 23 and 24 and got to see “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” on November 17 just in time for Christmas. In January, 2016, they will be going to see “Mr. Owl.” In April they will be going to the zoo and to the “Crayola Experience”. Kindergarteners went to the Police/Fire Station in October and will be going to the Planetarium next year. In September our first graders went to the Police/Fire Station and to the Orlando REP to see Fancy Nancy. In January the second grade will be going to a ranch. Wonder if they will be mucking stalls or riding horses? In April they will be going to the Orlando REP to see Fancy Nancy. The fourth grade went to a corn maze in October, and third and fourth grades will be going to Fort Christmas next February. Sounds like lots of fun for the little ones here at Double R. by Clarissa Avila

On Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, The Double R Players performed Ho! Ho! Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles written by Pat Cook. The play was about how things worked around the North Pole. We learned who keeps the reindeer healthy for the big night and what people actually think about Santa. Most importantly, we learned where Mrs. Claus disappeared to find birthday presents for Santa’s big surprise party. Poor Santa was so surprised that he forgot his lines and called himself “Snuggle Bunny,” Mrs. Santa’s “pet nickname” for him. His reaction when he realized his mistake made the audience laugh even louder. The entire cast did a wonderful job both nights. Our next play is going to be about pirates. Don’t forget to try out for the spring play. Watch the monthly Newsletter for the auditions which will be in January. by: Cecilia Medina-Fernandez

Paige Anderson is seventeen and is in the eleventh grade at Oviedo High. She is looking into what colleges she wishes to attend. She started at Double R when she was three. When she was little she loved to color and paint, especially horses. Her favorite animal is a miniature goat. Her favorite books are mystery and romance. Dakota Guthrie has graduated from Hagerty High School. He loves to play videogames when he is not busy. Because of his friends, he is very happy. He is very good at math and science and is taking classes at the University of Florida. Evern Tasci graduated from Double R in 2011 and now goes to UCF. He is studying mechanical engineering. Because of his AP Exam, Evern started UCF as a sophomore and received a full scholarship. He was interviewed by both Princeton and Harvard. He made straight A’s except for 1 B while at Double R. Erin Dunne graduated from UF with a marketing degree. She now resides in Chicago and is working for IBM. by: Angela Chevalleau

We asked the Third Grade, “Can Frosty catch a cold?” This is what they said:

Julia Berland

Yes

Christopher Bilbruck

Yes

Gabriel Birkett

Yes

Brenon Blair

Yes

Davieon Bromfield

No

Connor Cox

No

Joexavier Cruz

No

Katylyn Daniel

Yes

Katie Geiger

Yes

Sara Powell Delado

Yes

Lawson Rawls

No

Taylor Ruedlinger

Yes

Jordan Scott

Yes

Roman Varner

Yes

We asked Mrs. Reichle, “What does Christmas mean to you?” Mrs. Reichle said, “God has given me many gifts especially warm, beautiful, and loving memories.”

Zoie Blair and Cody Martin

Cameron Kessler

Cecilia Medina-fernandez

Shane Thompson Mitchell Engley

Daniel Sutch

Noah Powell

We asked the Fourth Grade, “Why is the Grinch green?” They said: Devin Williamson: Because he is very bad. Ray Anderson: Because he is spoiled. Davonte Bromfield: Because he is grumpy. Jasmin Harbin: Because he was born in a tree. Dax Thompson: Because he dyed his body green. Edwin Colon: Because he was born like that. Sage Lonegan: Because he eats garbage. Benjamin Columbus: Because people want him to be the same color as a tree. Duane Gooden: Because he is sick of Christmas. Emma Jones: Because he was born that way. Charlie Jones: Because he is grumpy. Josh Kreitner: Because he hates Christmas. Kaylee McAdams: Because his mom never loved him, and he never liked Christmas so he dyed himself. Maedell Dudley: Because he is bad. We asked Ms. Cathyann, “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “Christmas means spending time with family (which I don’t get to do enough) and people you don’t get to see.” We asked Ms. Ellis, “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “It means spending time with family and World Peace!” by: Connor Messenger and Cody Martin

The Kids Abroad program began in 1978. Students have had the opportunity to visit fourteen different countries. Last year, we visited Iceland. In May 2016, we will be going to Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Students are guided by Kevin Dunne, Allison Dunne, or Mrs. Reichle. They stay in youth hostels, hotels, and cottages. Students eat local foods, attend some classes, and visit American Embassies, along with guided tours of places they have studied in school. Kids Abroad brings history to life. Traveling becomes a lasting memory. Experiencing the world is a treasure and lessons learned can be applied throughout a life’s journey. Come Join Us! by: Mrs. Reichle

The Double R Volunteers, DRV, is a group of kids in Middle School who, with the help of teachers, locate needy charities which we try to assist. Students at Double R pitch in to perform fundraisers to collect money for those charities. We have been very successful over the years that DRV has been in existence. Recently we raised almost $125.00 for a charity in India that helps educate, feed, and cloth Indian kids. We are also sponsoring another fundraiser to collect broken crayons which will be melted down and made into new crayons for children in hospitals. Next year, in 2016, we will also be doing another fundraiser for either an animal shelter or for the homeless. by: Clarissa Avila

Spirit Week at Double R This year the week of October 26 through 30, Halloween week, was spirit week at Double R. Students were allowed to wear outfits other than the uniform of the day. The children were allowed to wear the following: Monday Favorite Sports Team Tuesday Neon Wednesday Patriotic, Red, White, and Blue Thursday Silly Socks Friday Halloween Costumes Great fun was had by all. by: Zoie Blair THANK YOU! All students, faculty members, and parents for your support and kindness. The Reichle family has really appreciated it.

Merry Christmas to a wonderful class of 3rd graders. You make Ms. Tracy and Mrs. Reichle very proud!

Merry Christmas and heartfelt wishes For peace, good health, happiness and success Within each family unit, Now and forever. Love, Mrs. Reichle

A special THANK YOU to Ms. Tracy Daniel for her energy, dedication, and daily support for which I am forever grateful. Mrs. Reichle

Merry Christmas! May you have Peace and Health Throughout the coming New Year. The Fluhartys

Fifth Grade We asked the Fifth Grade, “What is it like for the elves the week before Christmas Eve?” This is what they said:

Alexzandra Lightbourne: They are making toys. Jerzey Urban-Diaz: Drinking hot cocoa and getting toys ready. Lillie Gardner: Drinking hot cocoa in the coffee room or on a plane to Florida. Langston Bradford: Working hard, stopping for a drink or two. Dominick Rinaldi: Making presents. Savannah Anderson: Making toys. Liam Clark: They are in a hurry. Keniel Manzan: Exciting. Jonathan Crossman: They go to a rotisserie at Publix and get turkey.

We asked Mrs. DeLuca, “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “Christmas means to me the birth of Jesus and family time together.”

by: Cheyenne Gooden and Damion Bailey

We asked the Sixth Grade, “What makes Santa’s sleigh fly?” Here is what they said:

Matthew Gemuendt: His Reindeer Yasmine Acosta: Magic Hannah Anderson: There is Christmas magic that makes the reindeer fly with Santa Sophia Myette: Santa’s Magic Connell Woods: Magical Flying dust Blake Watts: Christmas Spirit Lauryn Daniel: Christmas Magic almost like fairy dust Mia Derwinis: Christmas Magic Daniel Harding: Imagination

We Asked Mrs.Dawson, “What does Christmas mean to you?” She said, “Family”

by: Dydney Diaz and Frank Salgado

We asked Seventh Grade, “Why do elves have pointy ears.” Here is what they said: Damion Bailey: “Elves have pointy ears so they can be unique.” Frankie Salgado: “Elves have pointy ears because they are too awesome to have round ears. Instead they have plain fantastical, superb, and great style of ears.” Zoie Blair: “Elves have pointy ears because they’re born with them.” Sydney Diaz: “Elves have pointy ears because they are so small; their ears grow bigger.” Clarissa Avila: “Elves have pointy ears because they have pointy hats.” Alexis Hosack: “Elves have pointy ears because they do.” Cheyenne Gooden: “Elves have pointy ears because they put sticks in their ears.” Angela Chevalleau: “Elves have pointy ears because they want to have better hearing.” Cody Martin: “Elves have pointy ears because they can.” Albert Marshall: “Elves have pointy ears because they’re made out of pointy material.” Connor Messenger: “Elves have pointy ears because they can.”

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Meet the 8th grade

Hello, I am Shane. I am 15 years old. My favorite hobby is playing basketball. I also like playing video games with my friends My favorite subjects are math, science, and computers. When I am older, I want to be a software engineer. I can't wait to go to East River High School

Hello, I am Cameron. I am 14 years old. My favorite hobby is riding my bike. I also enjoy playing soccer with my friends. My favorite subjects are math and computers. When I am older, I want to work in I.T. I can't wait to go to high school.

Meet the 8th grade Daniel

Greetings, I am Daniel. I am 13 years old. My favorite hobby is playing Dota 2. I also like swimming with my friends at school. My favorite subjects are social studies and computers. I want to be an author and/or game designer when I am older.

Noah

Hello, my name is Noah. I am 13 years old. My favorite hobby is racing cars. I also enjoy having Nerf battles with my friends. I haven't decided what I want to be when I grow up. I can't wait to go to high school.

Meet the 8th grade Cecilia

Hello, I am Cecilia. I am 14 years old. My favorite hobby is playing volley ball. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends. My favorite subjects are science and social studies. I haven’t decided what I want to be when I grow up yet. I can’t wait to go to high school.

Mitchell

Hello, my name is Mitchell. I am 15 years old. My favorite hobby is filmmaking. I also enjoy playing Dota 2 with Daniel and Shane. My favorite subjects are language arts and computers. I want to be a filmmaker when I am older. I can’t wait to go to Hagerty High School

MERRY

CHRISTMAS by: Frank Salgado