Kristen Guglielmi, Grade 7
Middle South
Who doesn’t love the delicious, wonderful world of tasty treats? If you happen to be one of these people that don’t, then you might just have a change of mind. There’s a new bakery in town and it’s called Green Prairie, located at the intersection of Route 45 and Evergreen in Vernon Hills. Once someone steps into this magical store, they feel like they just stepped into paradise.
By Robbie W., grade 7
Middle North
I think we all remember how we used to bring lunch and a snack to school at Townline, North, Aspen, or wherever you went through grades K-5. But it seemed like you didn't get snacks anymore in middle school. In 6th grade, you weren't supposed to have them. But in 7th grade, most of my teachers allow snacks! Take for example Mr. McKenzie, the new Social Studies teacher. He allows snacks at all times, except during tests and quizzes. Mrs Brickman does the same, with the exception of labs, tests, and quizzes. Mr. Reid, my Language Arts teacher, allows food with the same exceptions as Mr. McKenzie. The question remains: Should you bring a snack of some sort to school? If you really want to, then you can, but check with your teacher first!
Spit Out Your Gum!
Kaitlin Gramins Grade Seven, Hawthorn South
Hear that often? If so here are some facts and opinions of why gum isn't allowed at MSS, and should be allowed.
Why It Isn't Allowed...
-Teachers cannot stand gum on the desks, floors, doors, you name it. Gum is a sticky mess and when kids spit it out all over the building the teachers and janitors don't get very happy.
JinJoo Chung, Gr. 6 & Riah Lee, Gr. 6
Middle North
Simply Eating
Everyone loves to eat goods.
These simple and quick steps will show you new recipes and how to make tasty snacks.
Quick Fudge Brownies
INGREDIENTS:
4- 1oz. bars Hershey’s baking chocolate
3/4 cup of butter
2 cups of white sugar
Simply Eating By: JinJoo Chung & Riah Lee
Everyone loves to eat goods.
These simple and quick steps will show you new recipes and how to make tasty snacks.
Quick Fudge Brownies
INGREDIENTS:
4- 1oz. bars Hershey’s baking chocolate
3/4 cup of butter
2 cups of white sugar
3 eggs
Irish Flag Cookies
(Recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Flag-Cookies/Detail.aspx)

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
By Jennifer Cheng, Grade 6
Middle School North
Don't you just LOVE cake? Normally, when you eat cake, you may feel a bit guilty, but now there's a cake that's healthy and delicious!
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
1/3 of a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. hot water
1/2 cup grated raw carrots
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
a pinch of cinnamon
By Amanda O’Malley, Grade 6
Middle North
Pumpkins are a symbol of fall. Some people even eat the seeds. So if your hungry for more recipes, here is one for you.
1)Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp.
2)Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet.
3)Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F, for about 25 minutes. Stir them 10 minutes after you take them out of the oven.
Jordan Naleway
Grade Eight
Hawthorn Middle South
Have you heard about the salmonella in peanut butter? Peter Pan peanut butter is the brand that has given 300 people in 39 states illness. Inspectors believe that when the peanut butter gets heated most germs are eliminated, so they believe that that the jars were contaminated when the peanut butter was being put in the jars, or on the machinery.
Jordan Naleway, Grade Eight
Hawthorn Middle School South
In winter you can usually picture yourself sitting near a cozy fire, sipping a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate. Others picture themselves munching holiday treats while sitting with their family. Have you ever thought about s'mores in the winter? You should now!
The best way to make these yummy treats is...
1- get one marshmellow (you want a large one)
