Cece, I lost my voice & I can’t talk at all. I don’t know what happened! I feel fine, though. Anyway, Eloise’s aunt works for the Today show & they’re coming to do a piece on IWD!!! She told me last night. She’s going to tell u in person today but I wanted to tell u first. OMG RIGHT?

Xoxoxoxoxxoxo love, Gabs


 

For real? This is so amazing. She cleared it with Mr. A & Mr. C and everyone?

I think so!

Wowwwwwwwwwwww I am sooooooo excited but also sooooo nervous now, too.


 

Me too! What if we become famous?

We’ll be amazing! We already are!

AHHHHHH!!!!!!


 

Dear Students & Parents:

A film crew from the Today show will be at Yorkville Middle School recording the International Women’s Day events tomorrow. Please e-sign below and then email back the form if you would like to allow your child to appear on television.

Thank you,

Yorkville Middle School Administration

I, __________________________, allow my child, ____________________, to appear on the Today show in connection with Yorkville Middle School’s International Women’s Day event.

Signed,

___________________________________________

(Parent/guardian signature)


 

Hi, guys—Do you guys realize how few pages we have left in shared notebook?!? Like, fewer than 10. OMG. So . . .hiiiii!!!! So proud of Cece & just want u guys to know I love you! I may read a poem @ the open mic part. Maybe. Xoxo Pri

Oooh, that’s such a good idea, Pri! I don’t know if I’ll do anything. Luv, VM

I can’t do anything because I lost my voice! Today of all days. How crazy? Wahhhh!!! Smooches, Gabs

Don’t worry, it’ll all be great!!!! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!! Xoxoxoxo Cece


 

Prianka Basak’s IWD Poem:

Think hard about who has played a major role in your life.

It’s a woman, right?

Your mom, of course

Your grandma

An aunt

A teacher

A friend

It doesn’t matter their exact title

It matters what they do

How they live

Their actions

Their words

A comforting hug

A smile when you need it most

Someone to say “you can do this” “you’ve got this”

Someone who can tell you’re hurting before you’ve even said a word

These are the ladies changing the world

Not by being famous

Just by being themselves

By spreading kindness

Each little drop of kindness goes so far

So say thank you today

And every day

To all the women heroes in your life


 

Hi, everyone. My name is Mae Revis and I don’t usually speak at these things but here goes. I want to talk about my grandma Sylvia Taracci. She has picked me up every day after school since preschool. And even now when I am old enough to walk home alone, she waits for me at home with my favorite passion fruit tea and cookies. Every day. Without my grandma Sylvia, my mom wouldn’t be able to work. My mom loves her job as an occupational therapist but sometimes the hours can vary because she sees patients in their homes. My grandma Sylvia is my hero because she helps my mom and helps me at the same time. I thank her on Mother’s Day and on her birthday but I should really thank her every day for her selflessness and generosity.