Puma's Tale

Reflection sheets. Reflection sheets. Well this makes me think of all the time I've spent in the hallway. But then it makes me think of how many detentions i didn't have to sever over all PBS is an OK system. the only problem is that when a teacher makes you fill out a reflection sheet the teachers has to stop the whole class to give it to you sometimes this is more distributive than what you actually did. My suggesting is that the teacher just hands the reflection sheet to the student and keeps teaching. this would save class time and not create a seen.


Cool Cat (Robert D)

Hollister, a brand just about everyone I know has a piece of. Hollister is my favorite place to shop because they have everything, and its all cute! Hollister sells: Jackets, hoodies, shirts, jeans, shorts, skirts, shoes, lipgloss, cologn, perfume, magazines, cd's, bathing suits, tote bags, sunglasses and even more!!

Hollister isn't just a great place to shop its also a wonderful place to visit in California. Of corse the Hollister brand is based of Hollister CA. The wonderful beaches, great places to tan, swim with the fish. Hollister is full of great adventures waiting to be discovered. I must say it is a great place to visit ! But I have one question... Why are there only about 2 Hollister stores in Hollister CA.?

~Kendraa (:

By now, they're all moldy and rotten if you haven't eaten them by now. Or are they? Probably not. In fact, you don't want to eat these. Why not? Because they aren't meant to be eaten! In fact, I'm talking about computer Easter eggs. What are those? Well, one definition is, "Hidden features of a game or system that are not readily visible to the user. Programmer's delight in adding these."
Google is a notorious prankster (PT!), and they also have lots of Easter eggs. Google earth, for example. The flight Sim used to be an egg. Also, if you go to mars and search MELIZA, then you can talk to a martin (by the face)! Also, if you search certain terms on Google, you might get some odd answers. A few websites that are completely dedicated to Easter eggs include http://eeggs.com/ and http://www.eggheaven.com/. Also, if you hunt around on your computers or video games or look in some of your books or movies, you may just find some.

By: Robert M.

Trampolines are fun, jumping up and down and all around!! Many people say that they are dangerous, but i think those people are wrong! if you get equiptment to keep it safe, it is fine. As example you can get a net so you will not go flying.

The most fun you can have with a trampoline, is when you put a sprinkler underneath!Also while you are enjoying the water from the sprinkler,you can get soap and squirt it every where! it will be like a giant, bouncy slip and slide!:)With all this fun you won't even think about the danger! What do you think of trampolines?

- Brandy F.

So there are a couple sides to this story. Side one is against the idea of homeroom and are in favor of a longer lunch. While the second side is they favor homeroom for homework and school work. Well, Let me just say I hate homeroom!! If you didn't get that then read the last few sentences again. :) What do people do in homeroom?? Oh that's easy! NOTHING! So why do we have it? That I don't know. I know it might have something to do with homework but its not enough time, and you can barley focus in your work because everyone is talking! I tried doing homework...... it didn't really work out. The purpose of homeroom is not being fulfilled.

Since the idea of homeroom isnt coming through, we must have a solution and what's that??? Two words, longer lunch! Have any of you brought those microwavable lunches that take like 6 minutes to cook? Arent you racing to get to that microwave line and to eat lunch in time? Well longer lunches are solving 2 problems more time to finish, microwave, and wait in line for your lunch and avoid sitting for 15 minutes or so doing nothing. What do you think? Side 1 or Side 2????


Corina S.

Are you going half way across the world to China? Or are you going even just to Yampa. Kids are so excited to go places this summer, and not have to think about school! Even though you might not even be leaving Colorado, it is still awesome that you get to be somewhere other than your house!

I asked a couple of people where they are going this summer. Madison L. said she was going on a cruise to the Bahamas. Zac G. Said he was going to Florida. Corina S. is going to Nebraska, and Las Vegas, and Brandy F is going to California, and I am going to COZUMEL AND XCALAK IN MEXICO!!!:) I am very very excited! And everyone else who told me where they are going are also very excited! So we are just all excited!:) Some of the other people said they were staying there for the whole summer, but some of them are only staying for a week. But I am sure wherever they are, they will have a blast!

By: Danielle R.

Cool Cat here today is my brothers last day of school. hr is a Senior and it is fun in the sun day. He will graduate Thursday. this makes me very proud. this makes me proud because he has made it thought 12 years of school and will be continuing. he will be attending a school Iowa. i am also prouder because it makes me feel like i will be able to accomplish the same thing he has accomplished.


Cool Cat (Robert D.)

School is awesome. You don't think so? well, were else besides the Internet can you learn Pi as this:3.141592653 or how to make a PowerPoint maze? Exactly! Sure, it could use some more hands-on things and cooler things to learn about, but you still LEARN! That's a lot better than becoming a robot that says, "Welcome to McDonald's®. May I take your order?" Or perhaps driving a smelly dump truck around the city.
Also, you make friends. Without school, how many friends would you have made? How many books would you have read? How much more fun have you had compared to if there. Confusing isn't it? Good thing you went to school. Also, friends help you in school so without school you wouldn't need them but then you would be bored so you would need them and then it turns into a giant paradox and then you wish you went to school to prevent this from happening and also so you could understand me so it's a good thing you go to school. So, school is definitely ☺.

By: Robert M.

Its the end of the year! Summers almost here! Lets take some final test and get out of here!! You know everyone is so very excited for summer, but that doesn't mean we can just throw school away. Now everyone is either slacking off or working hard to get their grade up by the end of the year. There is 4 days left not including ELITCHES DAY!!!! But that is enough time for you grades to drop or for them to rise!

Lets keep working hard to bring this exciting year to an end (the school year at least.)(: Keep up the good work Pumas!!!!!!

~Kendraa(:

"Sigh, I wish I had more sleep." Is this you in the morning? Your parents dragging you out of bed and pushing you to school. This is not the type of morning that makes your day the best day ever now is it?

School starts so early, that when you get there, you are still half asleep. Now you can't learn anything because you are not awake. The knowledge goes in one ear, and out the other. Then when comes a test, you have know idea what to study!:( This then brings your grade down. I herby declare that school needs to start later!:) If classes were just about 6 or 7 minutes shorter, we could go to school just a little later, be able to learn in a shorter amount of time because we are actully awake, and end school at the same time!

By: Danielle R.

Do you remember Jamba Juice? Have you heard of it? Been to it? Maybe not because everyone always goes to Starbucks, even in the summer!! Well, once you try a fresh made smoothie, such as the Five Fruit Frenzy, you may think differently. Since summer is coming, won't you be craving sweet, cold, fresh smoothie? Who would want a hot chocolaty drink on a beautiful, nice day? I think its time to ditch Starbucks(for now).


Jamba Juice has many smoothie flavors, made from fresh ingredients. Some of the classic smoothie flavors are Strawberry Surf Rider, Peach Pleasure, Pomegranate Pick-me-Up, Aloha Pineapple, Caribbean Passion, Mango-go-go, Banana Berry, Razzmatazz, and Straw Berries Wild! Ingredients from lime sherbet, to peach juice, to all fruits like bananas, strawberries, peaches, pomegranates, blue berries, pineapple, raspberry, mango's, oranges, limes, acai, and Lemons!!

On top of all the smoothie choices, you can add shots, get a cinnamon pretzel with a side of peanut butter! They have special energy drinks and many organic snacks at the counter to go with your smoothie! A newer edition of a snack is there oat meal! They only serve it in the morning so you better be an early riser!! Sooooo have you ever been to Jamba Juice? If not I think you've been tooo focused on Starbucks!! Which is your favorite? Mine is Strawberry Surf Rider! Dont have a favorite? Go to Jamba Juice and figure it out!


By: Corina S.

Hi Cool Cat here and your reading Chair Racing. this inquire sports took shape about 8 years ago in Mark Twain Elementary. One of the pioneers of this sport were the teachers in charge of field day. This epic event cause a huge commotion that rocked the school forever. the event took place on the last day of school 2002. read the pumas tale to find more out!


Cool Cat (robert d)

PDA. Something everyone here at Powell has heard. Public Display of Affection. This means No hugging, No holding hands, No affection. I asked around to see what others thought. (The people we interviewed prefer to stay anonymous.) "I think that, the staff sometimes takes it too far with punishment, but sometimes it is required." Another student said "I think hugging is okay, but kissing and stuff should not be allowed."

Personally, I don't understand why hugging is so bad, but I could also understand how some people could feel left out when their friends don't hug. I can see both sides to it, but it really is hard to stop. People like me who jump on their friends when they see them, yeah.. that's a hard habit to break! But you have to follow the rules (; What do you think about PDA.?

~Kendraa(:

Who likes inventing things? Building things? Designing things? Then you should join Invention Club! In IC you plan an idea, prototype it, and then build it! Perfect for someone who has nothing to do. There might be a contest for the most usefull ideas, wackiest ideas, and more! Come join invention club today!
Where to join, you ask? The answer: Next year. I asmit, i lied, there is no Invention Club. However, if the above note interests you, then we should make one next year. Who knows, they might get invented later. Also, when somebodey says your compony name, you could say, " If only I had a quarter for every time somebody says that... Oh wait, I do!" Who would say no to that?

By: Robert M.

How much do you love YOUR friends?!?!?! When you get home, and you do your homework, then ask your parents, (or don't ask them) to see if you can call a friend to see if they can come over and hang out, but your parents say no, that you have other things to do, like study for an up coming final, (Remember, its the end of the year. Finals are coming!) or you could go practice an instrument that you are dragging on, and only playing it because your parents say it makes you think more critically about the world around you. (Its true, instruments do actually do that.) Then you say "NO!" You want to be with your friends!

Well you are both right. It is good that you are playing an instrument, and need to be studying for an up coming final. But it is also good to be with friends! Recent studies show that since it is hard to tell you parents things, you can tell your friends those things. So leave time for things like practicing an instrument, and studying, but then AFTER those things, you can be with friends! :)

By: Danielle R.

Its the end of the year and schools almost out. You would think the school work would start wearing down because we are so close to summer, but no. We have all these final assignments and tests. Do the teachers realize all the teachers are putting work on our shoulders??? Maybe not. Maybe they only focus on their class, im not sure. If it were up to me I would start the final assignments earlier so we arent struggling to get a good grade on all our assignments for our final semester grade.

If we started our assignments earlier, persinally I believe we would all to better. We would have less stress, more time, and we would do our work with more quality to help our final semester grade. All students should get a chance to show their intelligence and growth they've learned throughout the year. Maybe we can try something next year. :) Well until then, get all your finals done! Summers almost here!


By: Corina S.

Hi cool cat here and your about to read about shoe collecting. This is a sport now to be played by several people at once. A normal game will span between 6 and 8 years long. by the end of those years however has the coolest pair of shoes win. Right now I'm in this in tease game with 10 other people and we started playing 3 years ago so we are almost done. The lead is Robert D. Lou S. Will D. Tanner S. Jimmy H. Trevor J. Joe B. Rick Z. Will M. and Zac G. I abusively are in the lead with 4 pairs of cool shoes. Jimmy H. has been DQ for the coping of a anther players shoes.



By cool cat (Robert D.)

Are you ever bored during summer time? Not any more with my summer to do list! Here are 10 great ideas to do over the summer!

1.Swimming!
2.Hang out with friend!
3.Go downtown!
4.Go to an amusement park!
5.Spend time with your family!
6.Go camping!
7.Go on vacation!
8.Catch up on your sleep
9.Get a job!
10.Have fun and do anything BUT homework and school!

What do you like to do over summer vacation!?

- Brandy F. :)

Hi cool cat here telling you about cell phones. No cell phones are allowed in the building. If you are caught with a phone it will be taken. But I guess it depends on the teacher. But remember most teachers will and have the right to take it until the end of the year or until your parents come and get it. Will d. says "I say that as long as it isn't distracting in class they should be allowed." Personally i agree that cell phones should be allowed if they don't cause a problem.




By cool cat (Robert D.)

I know, I know, that's not a topic you like. But it's a fact of life. And it's helpful. What? You saying that it's not? How so? It's review? Oh. Well, review is helpful. Many times there has been something that I didn't understand.When doing the homework, it all became clear. And that's just one of the advantages of homework.
What are the other advantages, You ask? Those include burning the torturous memory into your brain so you can remember it for a test, studying for a test, and torture for teachers entertainment. Well, not really, but it can feel like that at points. But it's all to help you learn. So, next time you get homework, just do it, and it will not come back to haunt you.

By: Robert M.

Math here, Science there. We go from class to class every day. Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. I know many students who LOVE social studies which personaly is my most disliked class. Language Arts or Math are probably my favorites, but many students would dissagree. I don't understand why there are so many conflicts on trying to decide this, but then again everyone is different. Maybe its a good thing that we all think different...?
There are some students who dislike all of their classes. They don't care weather it's Math or Language Arts. They can't stand school the only reason they come is to see friends. At times I am like that, but just being with my friends makes my days great ! (:
~Kendraa (:

How many of you need spending money? Who wants to save up for a car? college? that pair of shoes you saw at the mall? Well I think teen jobs are a great way for teens to get job experience, responsibility, and to earn what they want. A couple hours of work a day I believe would benefit the teen. By getting a job this would teach you good customer service, something most jobs need. Getting a job as a teen could benefit you and get you prepared for your permanent career.

On top of teen jobs being beneficial for teens I also feel they are important. A teen job prepares and teaches a teens about business and profit. I also feel when you are a teen your pretty close to getting your own life and job. If you saved your money as a teen until you finished college think of that money and what you could to with it to get your life started. I know I'm going to start saving for when I finish college. So whats your plan????

By: Corina S.

Powells passing periods are actually kind of scary. There is so many kids out there, that you have very little space to walk. All of the kids are pushing and shoving eachother, so you are scared that they will push you, and leave you there, and you will be late to class. Since this school is so big, it is hard to get to each of your classes in only 4 minutes!

On top of all of that, people are trying to RUN to there classes, and they knock your YOUR homework and books out of your hands Then people leave you there because they are also rushing to class 3 seconds before the bell rings. Then the bell rings, and you are left in the hall picking up all of your books and homework. OYu get to class out of breath, and you don't have a pass. What do you do?


By: Danielle R.

Should we go to DC next year? I think not. Sure, it's fun, and it's a learning experience, but in this economy, the trip is very expensive.(Over $300 for an adult) It was always expensive, but now travel costs are rising. I do not think we should go, at least not until the trip is cheaper. This will save money. However, will people be vangered at this mony-saving move?
This goes for other trips. Elitches, for example. This is not educational. It's a reward! Why not use something like ice cream, for example?
This does not go for educational trips like the Dinosaur Ridge Trip. Thet is an educational trip that will help people learn.
Another thing: why spend money on trips like DC instead of paying teachers that now have to retire? Budget cuts are large crippling factors. So, why waste that money on DC? Why not use it to getting things for the school? Who agrees?

By: Robert M.

I'm Robert M. This is a late post because I was having troubles getting on. I'm another new media person.

School starts so early, but ends kind of late! Then we come home to do homework, but also have to go to whatever sport we do..... if you do actually do a sport. Some people like me, I have dance 2 hours after school every other day, I babysit 3 times a week, and have to practice my instrument, and on top of all of that, I have all of this homework!:(
Maybe school could end a little bit earlier, and the teachers could make us work a little bit harder since the class periods would be shorter. Instead of having class periods 45 minutes, we could have them 35 minutes, then we could get home earlier, and have more time to do homework, and whatever else we have to do after school!!!!


By: Danielle R:)

Tell me if im crazy or parinoid but personsonally I think school lunch prices are overpriced! Lunch for a day can get up to $5 or more! That can add up to more than $25 a week!>:( You could be spending $100 or more dollars for lunch a month! Think of what you could do with the money you saved if the school lunch prices went down.

A reasonable price I believe for lunch is $2.00-$3.00. Then you would only have to pay $10-$15 dollars a week, this would add up to $40-$60 a month compared to $100 dollars a month. This change would be very convenient for students and parents. Once again tell me if I'm being dramatic or picky but I strongly feel the prices are too high. What do you guys think???


By: Corina S.

I don't think I am the only one..... We can't wait for summer!!!
There's 9 days left !!!!!!! :D
The school year starts in August and goes all the way to May.
That's like 9 months! :0 That's such a long time we need a real long break, Now its not as long as the school year but it is a nice break that gives us time to do whatever we really want ! When the beginning of the year is just starting it seems like it will never end, but now that the years ending - In seems like its went by pretty quick.. Now I don't know about you - But I am definitely excited for summer!! Get to swim, go tanning, dance around, travel, hang out with friends, party party party, and just have fun! I'm gonna make this summer as good as it can be and I encourage you to do the same ! (: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER !!!!!

~Kendraa (:

Immmmmm Kendraa!
This week I am apart of the social media.
The pumas tale is our school newspaper so I guess you could say this is our school blog! (:
Although I am not the only blogger here, I am working with: Brandy, Danielle, Robert D. & Corina!!!
This week should be funn, we post at least one blog a day, Each! I hope you can enjoy reading The Puma's Tale Blog.!

Hi! I'm Brandy, and this week for journalsm my job is social media! This should be a fun week for journalism cause i am working with danielle, kendra, and Corina!me and corina have had every job together!!:) Don't forget to read the Pumas Tale!

Hello! My name is Danielle R., and I am now a part of the Social Media team in the Pumas Tale! Make sure that you check out the Pumas Tale, at.................. http://powellpumas.wikispaces.com/E10+Home+Page We make a new newspaper, about once every week and a half, and try to make it amazing! Hope you enjoy my posts!!!! :)

Hello im Corina S., one of the new social media directors for the pumas tale. Make sure to check out our school newspaper! This is the last edition of the year!! We will make it our best!

Hello im am will d read our blog

Hello im robert d welcome to the blog plaece dont forget to read

Band t-shirt day is the last day of spirit week and is proving to be unpopular so far but because of the fantastic nerdyness of nerd day most people didnt feel like dressing up. i think band day was very uneaded for nerd day it should have been something more exiting like socks or head bands or even crazy mittin day. But band day was kind of stupid because most people dont even like music much less have a s-thirt for a band! I think band t-shirt day was a waist of spirit week time.

Nerds here nerds there nerds EVERYWARE. It sounds like a ryme from a doctor suese book but here at powell that sentece means alot today beacause here at powell our theme today for sprit week is to be nerdy. It looks like a seen from a nerd movie as passing period begins As they fly out of the rooms glasses first untill the hall is full of nerds. So today if your nerdy wear your nerdyness with POWER.

Schools almost out but were not quite done yet. the reward for all the good students throughout the year the who don't have more than one referral,only have one "f"and more than one suspension so since the year is almost over anyone who douse not meet these requirements will not go to six flags on the 21st

People all around the school are wearing hats and shirts to honnor their buddies for twin day like today brad and kyle are wearing heritage T-shirts and black shorts. Twin day is an amazing time to honner your buddy!!!

Spirt week, it only happens once a school year today is favorite collage team and so far there is no one true favorite. But there sure are alot of hats and shirts for all the hometown collage teams around the country.