by Yardena Carmi 1. Writing center chairs 2. SREP chairs 3. Library chairs 4. Chinese room chairs (best of all the language rooms) 5. Cafeteria chairs 6. Art room stools 7. Round-backed chairs with those spines why are they like that 8. Orchestra chairs 9. Idea lab 10. Chairs with desk attached
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by Yardena Carmi Check any that apply: You will chew on anything. You have square pupils. You often scream at the sky. People have told you that you have awful body odor. You have been cultivating a chin beard. The world is your toilet. People assume things about you and you often feel misjudged. You…
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by Yardena Carmi Comics. They’re pretty great. Whether you’re an old fan looking for the next thing to read or someone just trying them out, this list of suggestions from a school-wide survey (and me) has got your back! Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Zita the Spacegirl This light-hearted space adventure follows a young girl named Zita who disappears…
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by Yardena Carmi, Illustrations by Kathy Wang 1. People do a double-take. 2. Contouring is a challenge. Especially since you don’t have hands. 3. As well as finding flattering clothing. 4. This is what your typical day looks like: 5. And it can be hard. You are definitely familiar with gymnasium flooring. 6. People don’t always…
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by Yardena Carmi Dear Marshmallow, First of all, why? And how? Marshmallows are about the most improbable food item I could think of. Quick research (thank you, Wikipedia) shows that the preparation of the marshmallow plant as a sweet dates back to ancient Egypt and more recently to 19th century France. Produced from Althaea officinalis,…
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HB IN RETROSPECT 