What's Going on in First and Second Grade?

"Deck the halls with Bows of Holly, Fa la la la la la la la la", sings the 1st & 2nd graders as they practice for caroling at the nursing home, Carestone, on December 11th.

In addition to caroling with the Legacy Oaks choir, this season they will also be collecting cans of food and warm clothing such as scarves, gloves, and hats for the homeless and needy people of Austin. But Mrs. Slockett's class isn't stopping there, they are reaching out to children in other countries who are going through hard times and need prayer. The 1st& 2nd graders received a multi-colored bracelet to help them remember to pray for the troubled children.

Keep up the good work!



---Brock B & Claire H

Read and Rock

Book review

Eragon is a great book written by Christoper Paolini when he was only 15. The books are about a young boy that finds a dragon egg. But little does he know that there is a big plan for his destiny. Throughout the book he makes moves that could eventually destroy him in the end. He makes new friends like the Varden, Murtagh, Nasuada, Hrothgar, Orik, Trianna, Elva, Ajihad, The Twins, and Jörmundur. And then some of them turned out to be evil, but you have to read to find out which ones where not with him.



In this book there are a lot of things you have to find out, so do not just read through it with out really understanding it. It really is good to understand the book, and why Paolini chose them. SO, really get into it because it is an excellent book.

---Jonathan S.

Music Review

The band Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) is a nice Christian alternative to non-Christian bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers or Green Day. The Band is full blown Christian Rock but it gets its roots from Hip-Hop which creates a nice blend of the two styles and makes a pleasant type of music.

If you are interested in looking into this band you might want to purchase their new CD, "The Flame in All of Us." Most of their songs speak of how we need and should want God. They believe in focusing on the hope factor and producing an experience anyone can enjoy.

Here is a link to one of their music videos.

---Micah O.

The Upcoming Book Fair

We would like to invite you to the upcoming book fair on december 10th-14th. It will be in the library at LOCS. There will be all kinds of books of all grade levels. Everybody is welcome! You could invite friends and family or you could get a gift for them.

Not only is this to educate you, but maybe you like to read in your spare time. So come to the book fair!


---Hunter H, Jacob M, and Joseph S

Upper School's Wish List

This week, we asked the Upper School what they would like for Christmas. Needless to say, we received some pretty extravagant and far-fetched answers. Their requests spread from football to clothing, anything goes. Micah O., a die-hard Cowboy fan came up with a considerably predictable answer, "The Dallas Cowboys Franchise." Another football related request came from Jonathan S., who said he wanted a "Green Bay Packers Away Jersey," apparently, the home jersey is less desirable.

Brock B. came up with a pretty unique request; however, "$2,000 worth of clothing and shoes." Surprisingly, Brock was perfectly fine with his answer being published. As predicted, the iPod is still the #1 request throughout all of the Upper School; it's even rumored that confiscated iPods are our teacher's #1 request. Overall, our students are very excited about our upcoming Christmas break and cannot wait until those special "sleep-in 'til eleven o' clock" mornings.

---Matt B.

The Christmas Store

The Legacy Oaks economics class is going to host the Christmas store this year. They will have toys, houseware items, and tools. They bought everything already; however, they need donations: wrapping paper and volunteers to help wrap gifts. Wrapping your purchases will not cost extra.

The store will be open on the 19Th and the 20Th. There will be a preview of the store on the 18Th. The items will range from 1 to 10 dollars and there will be no tax. (What a bargain!)

---Micah O. Jonathan S.

4th Grade - What's going on?

The fourth grade is up to a lot this season. Recently, Matt B. and Avery F. interviewed the fourth grade about what's been going on in their classroom. Last week, they all worked together to dye cloth only using berries. They were all very excited about this project and had a ton of fun. Recently, the fourth grade has switched teachers. After interviewing them, Avery found that they all like Mrs. Brown and enjoy her up-beat teaching. Later Avery asked them what their favorite subject was and why. Joshua M. said his favorite subject was math; he added that is was easy and fun. Reading is Caroline G.'s favorite subject. She said that reading could take you anywhere, or allow you to be anyone you wanted to be. From what we heard, the fourth grade is having a lot of fun and experiencing an eventful holiday season.

Matt B., Avery F.

Third Grade Looks Bright

There are many new faces at Legacy Oaks this year. One of those wonderful new faces is Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Brooks teaches third grade this year. Mrs. Brooks teaches nine students and this is her first year teaching at Legacy Oaks, although she has been a teacher for a long time. Mrs. Brooks says that the best part of her job is the kids.

For the 3rd grade's holiday activities, they made butter, and Iroquoian long houses. A good incentive Mrs. Brooks thought of is the Marble Jar. To receive marble's the children have to have good behavior. For each good deed a student does, they get to put one marble in the jar. When the Marble Jar is filled about halfway they receive a party.

Mrs. Brooks commented on how the class was not doing to well in math at the beginning of the year, but recently they have started to really enjoy it and make better grades. Mrs. Brooks' goal for the year is to have as much fun as possible.

In conclusion, the third grade's year is likely to be fun filled and very educational.



---Alex G. and Lindsey S.

The K5 Kool Kids

The Legacy Oaks K5 class is rockin' and rollin' as they learn how to read. Ms. Larson's goal for the K5 class is to get them reading at a first grade level. That has to be tough, but if there is any K5 class that can get it done, it is this one. Some of the kids are even reading stories to Ms. Larson.

Reading is not the only thing the K5 Kool Kids will be learning. Next on the agenda is the Arctic and it is going to be awesome. Polar bears, lemmings, and wolves, oh my! That will be a treat.


Work isn't the only thing the K5 Kool Kids are doing. They have been going on several field trips to a lot of "kool" places. They went to H.E.B. where they got free food. They also went to the pumpkin patch (which was their favorite) and the Austin Duck Tours. Later on in the year, the librarian Mrs. Randol wants to take them to the tree farm.


---Micah O.

5th - 6th grade

The 5th-6th grade class is currently working on some projects for Thanksgiving. According to Ms . R ., the 5th-6th grade teacher, on November 20, 2007, their class is going to watch a movie, William Bradford and the First Thanksgiving. Also, they will be participating in a few activities that are about the video. Additionally, the class is going to throw a Thanksgiving party.

Over the Christmas season they are going to have many activities, including the following: a Christmas party, Christmas ornaments, and a “Secret Santa.”

Ms. R. has recently joined the LOCS staff. In an interview with her,she said that it was a challenging transition but the kids are great. We asked her if she had any more fun activities planned with the class and she told us she would like to plan more field trips in the future.

---Sam B. Jonathan S.

Student Organized Social: BIG SUCCESS!

Most students are sad about the end of summer, but Legacy Oaks Christian School is happy to say Goodbye, Summer; Hello, Fall. On Friday, November 2nd, LOCS Student Leaders hosted a Goodbye, Summer; Hello, Fall social for the upper school students. It was a fun filled afternoon with games including bubblegum pie, seed spitting, shaving the balloon, water balloons, and a shaving cream fight. Afterwards students enjoyed a barbecue dinner provided by Miss Yoder.

We interviewed some of the students and Miss Yoder. Miss Yoder said, " Yes, I think it went very well. The students that were there, I think, had fun. It was a lot of work but a lot of fun."

Another student, junior Liny commented, "It was fun, but there should have been more people. The games were good and they were creative. The shaving cream fight was insane in a good way, but the water balloons should have been real water balloons. The student leaders did a great job."

Sophomore Micah O. said, "It was fun." Sophomore Brock B. said, "It was cool. I think it should have been organized better, and there should have been towels."
Junior high students Avery F. and Melissa L. said, "I think there could have been more people [but] I think it was fun", and "It was really fun and messy."


Overall, everyone had a good time and the afternoon went smoothly.

---Alexandria G and Lindsey S

Door Closes on Lady Lion's Winning Season

Great players make for a great season for the Legacy Oaks volleyball team, as they have gone for 6 wins and 3 losses. The Lady Lions have already beaten San Marcos Baptist Academy, Not Your Ordinary School (NYOS), two home school teams known as the Stars and the Cougars , Christian Covenant, and Austin City School. Even though the Lady Lions beat the Stars in a scrimmage once, the second and third time they played, the Lions were beat.


All in all, the Legacy Oaks volleyball team did amazingly well this season, and they hope to continue this dominance with next year's co-ed team. But with the season coming to a end some tears are heard crying out.

(Visit back soon for information on basketball season.)

--- Brock B & Claire H

Upcoming Music Recital

This December, many LOCS students will be participating in the Christmas music recital. The musicians will be playing a smaller version of "The Messiah", by George Handel. The 7-12 graders will each have a specific part in the recital; a few of the instruments will include the piano and the violin. Miss Yoder and Mrs. Pacetti's students will be performing in the recital on December 15, at the Carestone Nursing home.

After interviewing two participants of the recital, Sam B. and Alex G., we found that they are very excited and have been preparing for a few weeks. Alex G. said, "I have been in a recital, and I like the fact that everyone will be playing together and the audience will be there." Sam added that he was slightly nervous, but overall, he is looking forward to the recital. According to previous performances, the recital is predicted to turn out very well.

--- Matt B and Avery F

The Bells and Whistles of Tinkertoys

This month we will be covering all the bells and whistles of Mrs. Jasper's Tinkertoys class. This will include the class' ongoing Rube Goldberg project and its processes. Interviews and photos will also be featured.

Rube Goldberg was an inventor, cartoonist and sculptor; he had a degree in engineering. His cartoon drawing eventually evolved into his invention ideas -- machines and contraptions which are still evolving and progressing to this day.

Mrs. Jasper's Tinkertoys class is currently working on a project of this sort. The project includes ten steps to raise a flag. In an interview with Mrs. Jasper she said,

"[Tinkertoys] is really about basic physics. We have explored simple machines, electricity, and flight... We are currently doing the Rube Goldberg -- ten steps to raise a flag." Mrs. Jasper also said that the project will be finished this month. The upcoming project remains a mystery.

Students such as senior Kat B. had shared their opinions about the project. "It's a long daunting task, " she said. "It's very interactive and fun. There is a light at the end of the tunnel."

Sam B. from the group called "Fantastic Four" told us, "It's long. You have to be creative."

Richard N. from the "Three Musketeers" group told us that it's difficult to raise the flag using different steps. Jacob M. revealed that pre-trials will be held Thursday, November 15, and actual trials will be held the next Thursday. Overall, although it is a time consuming task the benefits and experience seem worth it.

Tune in next month to get the scoop on Tinkertoys.

To view a video of a Rube Goldberg project visit this website.

---Liny H & Selina N

What's Happening in the Grammar School?

Our teachers in Pre-K are really great in their way to get the four year old children on task. The students are learning sign language, art, music, Spanish and most of all how to have fun.

Grammar school grades include K4-6th grade. Some of the classes special classes their students take are Spanish, Mandarin, Latin.

More to come about Grammar School. For more information, check out this page: Legacy Oaks .org


--Hunter and Joseph S.

What's happening in 5th and 6th grade?

Miss Robbins teaches 5th and 6th grade and is aided by Mrs. Oliver.

What's Happening in 5th?

They will be finishing the following in November: In grammar, the 5th graders are learning Common and Proper nouns. In math they are studying fractions. In history, they are studying the Middle East.

What about 6th?

In the month of November the 6th grade will be doing the following: in grammar they are finishing Prepositions. In math, they are studying decimals and ratios. In history, just as the 5th grade, they are studying the Middle East.

For both classes they are having a Thanksgiving party on the 20th of the month.

--- Breana P & Melissa L

Halo

The Halo games started in 1999 and ended in 2007. For those who do not know, Halo is an RPG (role playing game). This is what one would call a first person shooter. The game was created by Bungie and sponsored by Microsoft.

The first Halo game came out in 2000 and it received game of the year in 2002. Halo was then followed by 2 sequels, Halo 2 and Halo 3.

Halo 2 was released in the summer of 2004. It sold over 30 thousand copies in the first day alone.

Halo 3 was released in September this year. It made over $300 million dollars in the first week. In some cities, the lines to get in the stores that were selling Halo 3 at midnight were multiple blocks long.

Bungie is the company that started the Halo legacy; it has been sponsored by Microsoft ever since the Halo was made. But now Bungie has decided to split from Microsoft in order to develop as a company on its own. Although Bungie has split from Microsoft, the games that they are currently working on will still be available for Microsoft's X-box 360.

Some of the students here at L.O.C.S have played all the three Halos and we interviewed them. Brock B. states that,"It is an awesome multi-player shooting game." He went on to say, "On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 9 because of the intense action..." We also interviewed Matt B., a 9th grader from LOCS, who said, "I thought the games were really good because of the good multi player and campaign."

Although the games have received great ratings, all three of the games have a "Mature" rating, meaning one must be 17 to buy it and there is a lot of blood and violence. Needless to say, many parents will not buy their children any of the three Halos.

Aside from the concerned parents of children, nothing is holding the Halo series from becoming one of the most profitable game series ever.

For more Halo info, visit

http://www.bungie.net/

or

http://www.microsoft.com/games/halo/

And if you need more information, the guys at Bungie would like to get your comments.

---Sam B and Jonathan S

Student Council Starts Soon

For the first time ever, Legacy Oaks Christian School will have a student council. The elections will begin soon, but no specifications have been made. Many students are excited about the elections and are anticipating them greatly. We should thank Miss Yoder who is the teacher organizing this event. The election date will be Tuesday, November 20, 2007.

Ms. Yoder said, "We are excited to form our first student council at Legacy Oaks. It will be a great way for students to have discussion with faculty and the school board."




List of People Running for Student Council

Benjamin B.

Anna D.

Liny H.

Melissa L.

Claire H.

Lindsey S.

Caleb B.

Sam B.

Avery F.

Tyler B.

Trisha K.

Madeline W.

--- Jacob M. and Micah O.

Our Virtual Debut

Many of the students at Legacy Oaks are tech savvy, and the journalism class isn't an exception. We've heard the buzz about blogs, and, well...voila! We give you The Legacy Chronicle. Here we are, on the web, with our very own blog. We hope to faithfully keep up with writing entries and holding your interest as we report on school and community news. Don't worry -- we also plan on including lots of fun bits, too ;)

Stay tuned...there's more to come in the very near future!


---Mrs. Pacetti
Legacy Chronicle Advisor