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 Free Wallpapers For Your Phone, iPad, or Computer Samantha Lynch '23 1. Life Quote Wallpaper (Laptop or iPad) 2. Ivy Graph Wallpaper (Phone) 3. It Was All Yellow Collage Wallpaper (Laptop or iPad) 4. Nature Scenery Collage Wallpaper 5. Ombré stroke wallpaper 7. Pink Graph Wallpaper 8. Lilac Graph Wallpaper 9. Adventure Quote Wallpaper (desktop) 10. Citrus Gradient Wallpaper (Phone) 11. Ocean Depths Gradient (Phone)  12. The End of  One Thing is the Beginning of the Next Wallpaper (phone)

  New Entertainment Coming in 2021! Samantha Lynch '23 TV Marvel: Wanda Vision (Pictured), Hawkeye, Loki, & More - Disney+ Shadow and Bone - Netflix Gossip Girl Reboot - HBO Max Stranger Things (S4) - Netflix Look at this release calendar for all upcoming releases. Movies OUT NOW:  To all The Boys: Always and forever - Netflix The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - Amazon Raya and The Last Dragon - Disney+ Black Widow - Disney+, Theatres Cruella - Disney+ And More ! Music Here is a list of some artists releasing music in 2021: Billie Elish Drake Lana Del Rey Adele Lorde Cardi B Rihanna Taylor Swift Re-Recordings, (pictured) SZA And last year we got many surprise releases, so there is a possibility that maybe this year will be the same! (: & More Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update (Pictured) Super Mario 3D World Book: The Gilded  Ones - Namia Forna Book: Good Girl, Bad Blood - Holly Jackson Book: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega - Crystal Maldonaldo Resources Curto, Justi...

  Lunar New Year! By Madison H. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year! This custom can be dated back all the way to the Shang Dynasty, 1600-1046 BC. Over the years, Lunar New Year evolved into the celebrations we have today. The festivities can last 16 days even though only the first seven are considered a national holiday. The year of 2020 was the year of the rat, and since February 21, 2021 it is now the year of the Ox. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries around the world like the US. There are several traditions for different cultures and I am going to tell you about some from the Chinese culture. Traditions: Red envelopes: This is a tradition for the elder give small gifts to the children in the family. Only new money must be given because it is the new year. Be polite when receiving an envelope and do not forget to say thank you!  Wearing and decorating with the color red: In the Chinese culture, red is a very special color. It ...

  2021 Must-Reads By Maria Shelly '24 Whether your New Year’s resolution was to read more or you love just cozying up with a good read, we have a book recommendation for you. We’ve searched the online bookshelves high and low to compile a list of the best young adult must-reads for you.  1. In the Neighborhood of True  This young adult novel combines aspects of historical fiction and a powerful story of finding your identity to create a page turning read you won’t want to miss.  Read it here!   2. A Long Walk to Water This #1 Best Seller follows the hardships of three different children living in Sudan in this novel based on a true story.  Read it here!   3. Tweet Cute  In the age of social media, this rom-com novel perfectly captures the pressures that teens feel growing up in a story you won’t want to miss.  Read it here! 4. Everything I Thought I Knew  This recent young adult release blends romance and science when 17-year old Chloe e...

  Self care Samantha Lynch ‘23 One of our most frequent responses to the 2021 goal survey was to take better care of yourself. There are a lot of small things you can do to better take care of yourself. Give yourself a break… It's easy to get lost in schoolwork, however sometimes you need to take a break. Taking just a few minutes for yourself can help increase your productivity and even calm yourself down. Taking a short break is extremely helpful for your mental and physical health. Hydrate! Drinking the correct amount of water has countless health benefits including clearer skin, prevention of  headaches, and increased energy.  Get Outside! Getting outside is a good way to care for yourself. You can go for a walk, run, or practice a sport. If you are going to be outside near other people, please social distance and wear masks. Keep in contact with friends and family. Keeping in contact with loved ones is very helpful and can lift your mood and make you feel less alone....

 Achieving Your Academic Goals in 2021 ​By Maria Shelley ‘24 As we begin the new school year, one of your goals may be to improve your grades. This year has been especially challenging in distance learning and requires even more focus and time management which have been major adjustments. In 2021, academics may be at the forefront of your goals for the year. We’ve prepared some tips to help you start the school year off on the right foot. Make a Running To-do List Making a to-do list sounds like such a simple action, but it is one of the most effective ways to stay organized. Whether you jot it down on a piece of paper or use an app such as Google Keep, visualizing your assignments is so helpful when practicing time management. As the week goes on, add assignments, study sessions, and other to-dos to your list so you do not have to constantly refer back to Schoology. A to-do list allows students to visualize their assignments in order to plan their homework and study sessions accor...

  Holiday Recipes by Nikki Vo ‘24 Hey Mercy! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving break! Now that November is over, you know what time it is: Christmas time! Here are some holiday desserts to get you in the Christmas spirit! 1. Gingerbread We’re starting off with the classic holiday favorite! It’s so easy to make, and you can build amazing gingerbread people and houses! Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe 2. Peppermint Bark Next up is one of my personal holiday favorites! All you need is candy canes, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and some peppermint extract. Peppermint Bark Recipe 3. Sugar Cookie Truffles These truffles are only three ingredients, and you don’t even need an oven!  Sugar Cookie Truffles 4. Candy Cane Cake Delicious and beautiful! This cake is perfect for the holiday season and a great dessert for a Christmas gathering! Peppermint Layer Cake with Candy Cane Frosting Recipe | Food Network Kitchen Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all have a safe ...

  Winter Crafts! By: Madison Hong 23’ Craft #1: Easy Snowflakes My brother and I always make a whole bunch right after Halloween and it is so fun! Materials: Paper Scissors  Instructions: Fold your piece of paper into fourths. Then take a corner and fold into thirds and flip over and repeat. (Look at video) Then cut a design of your choice. Unfold and enjoy! Video: https://youtu.be/lVuLR6U9SjA   Craft #2: Magazine Tree This is a great way to recycle old magazines and end up looking very insta worthy! Materials: Magazine  Decorations for your tree Instructions: First you want to take the top corner of the page and bring it to the center of the spine. Next you fold the page in half again so it looks like a tie. After you have a little triangle at the bottom of the page that you want to hide. So you then fold it underneath tucking it in between the two sides of the page. Now repeat with all of the pages of your magazine. Now you can decorate with stickers, spray paint, ...