Now that the third quarter is ending, we need to work even harder to get good grades. It can be difficult to maintain our grades. Toward the end of the year, it can become challenging to stay focused on our work. We can’t let our excitement to get fresh air distract us. It’s alright to go outside for a little while and get some exercise, but we need to make time for studying also. The fourth quarter is our last chance to improve our grades. “I think I should focus on my biology grade for the 4th quarter. My grade in the 3rd quarter wasn’t exactly where I would have liked it to be. I will study harder and ask my teacher for more help in order to improve my grade,” said Gwendolyn Bugglin-Borer, a freshman.
Many events occurred during the third quarter. Spring sport tryouts began on March 1. Students tried out for crew, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and track and field. “I decided to try out for tennis this year because I wanted to try something new. I’ve seen it on TV and watched it during the Olympics and it seemed like something I would want to do. It is really exciting and I enjoy it very much,” said Jada Stephens, a freshman who tried out for tennis.
Pi Week started on Monday, March 11, and lasted the whole week. There were activities each day for extra credit in your math class. Monday’s activity was calculating Pi. Tuesday’s activity was string Pi. Wednesday’s activity was Pi paper chain. Thursday’s activity was Pi trivia. The activities were tons of fun and students learned more about Pi then they knew before. The extra credit was just an added bonus.
As we now approach the 4th quarter, new anticipations arise. Seniors are facing their last quarter at Padua. Juniors are looking forward to their Senior year. Sophomores are looking forward to becoming upperclassmen. Freshmen are looking forward to no longer being the youngest in Padua. Everybody is looking forward to a break from schoolwork during summer vacation. “I think sophomore year will be fun, yet more of a challenge. I think it will be less stressful since I have gotten used to Padua. I’m excited because we get to learn how to drive and we will no longer be the youngest at Padua,” said Emily Platz, a freshman.
