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Chamber Strings Shine at Talent Show a Blast!

Competition in Hopkins By Jazmin Alvarez and Maureen Helper


By Jazmin Alvarez Last Friday Ramsey held a Talent Show. We
    On February 15th the Ramsey Chamber heard a lot of good singers and I am glad to say the
Orchestra went to competition audience was great! They were very supportive and
at Hopkins Center For the Arts. We had to respectful. After the Talent Show, the students had
be at school between 7:15 and 7:30 AM and some cake for their good behavior.
we had to wear all-black outfits. The teachers also had a jump-roping contest after
We arrived at the Hopkins Center the talent show was done. Good job to Mrs. Johnson,
around 8:30. We rehearsed for about 10 who won the contest! Also, shout out to Mrs.
minutes, and then we took the stage for Johnson: Ms. Kobilka challenges you to a jump-
our performance. The auditorium was empty roping contest!
except for the judges, who were sitting in
different spots of the room. We played “O
Waly, Waly” and “Mozart Serenade and
Dance”.
After we left the auditorium, we
by Anahi Cantoran
went to a room called the “Clinic”. The
We will be having our Kenwood
Clinic is where all the orchestras go
after they play to get some guidance from Symphony Orchestra Concert over at
an expert. They help the groups with Washburn High school on March 10, 2011.
things that they could do better. After Fourth graders will perform their own Ode to
the clinic we watched some of the other Joy songs. Some 8th graders will play with
groups play; they were all very good. them: Jazmin Alvarez on violin, Jae Shin
Around eleven we went out to eat at Cross on viola, Anahi Cantoran on bass,
“Big Ten.” We made it back in time to see and Ashlee Herring on cello. Good luck!
another group perform the same song we
did, “Mozart Serenade and Dance”. We Boy’s Basketball Season Over
arrived back at school around 2:00 pm. It
By Anissa Berry
was a long day for the Chamber Orchestra.
The boys’ basketball season ended with
Juventud Conectada – a sad twist. On February 17 Ramsey played
Anwatin and lost. This meant that they took
Homework Help and MORE! fourth place in the district. The district
By Anahi Cantoran and Ana Garcia usually allows four teams to play in the
Juventud Conectada is an after school playoffs, but this year they only picked
program that all students can go to. It’s fun and three. The boys were all really excited to go
helpful! All you have to do is register. It’s on to playoffs, and were kind of upset when
Tuesday – Thursday, from after school until they got the news.
6:30. The teachers are really nice; they help
with homework, they give us a snack, and they
have transportation. It’s free! Once a month By Anahi Cantoran
We will be having Spirit Week March 14-18.
there is a free field trip (or really cheap). Last Monday will be Mystery Day, Tuesday is Hat or
week we went bowling. They have also gone Wacky Hair Day, Wednesday is twin day, Thursday
skiing and plan to go to the Mall of America. is pajama day and Friday is No Uniform Day!  
Ramsey has about Our end of the month event for March will be “Are
15 students enrolled at You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler?! ” Student
volunteers will compete against teachers in a variety
Juventud Conectada. of games, but remember you won’t be able to go if
There’s room for more! you have tardies or referrals! So be good, and be to
Talk to Ms. Warren-Paul time on class and you’ll be able to attend.
in room 206 for an
application. The big question is…WHAT
IS MYSTERY DAY?!?

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