K.C. Undercover is a tv show that’s on Disney Channel. It’s about a girl named K.C who is a spy working for an undercover agency called, “The Organization”. She goes on many missions with her family and just by herself. Her biggest mission is keeping the fact that she is a spy a secret.

The movie Selma came out December 25, 2014. I saw this movie when I was in the 6th grade. I believe the actors worked really hard on this movie and from their performance, their hard work paid off. The actors’ performance was amazing.

A few months ago, Netflix released a new original series called 13 Reasons Why. The show was released a few months ago on March 31, 2017, and ever since the show premiered, it’s become a hit and has been picked up for a second season.

ade Thirlwall is a member of the girl group, Little Mix. Ever since she was little, she was highly obsessed with Disney. Every time I saw her in interviews, she was always wearing bows and clothes relating to Disney characters.

Produced by FNN Southeast Bureau: Dekera Williams and Amir Morgan, 1st Grade; Tristen Headspeth, Caitlyn Keitt, Arianna Shaw, and Raysean Franciso , 2nd grade; Cordé Shaw, 3rd grade; Mikayla Decker, 5th grade.

Of course, you know that testing can be extremely stressful especially when it’s a very important test that helps decide whether or not you will be passing to the next grade. I asked a couple of other 8th graders how they felt about PARCC testing and how they are handling it. Most of the responses were ok and others not so much.

I got an opportunity to visit at Capitol Hill for a day. I want to study law when I get older and a chance to see Congress up close is something not many students can take advantage of. The lady who led us was a staff member in the Homeland and Security division of Congress. 

Video by Chamberlain Zoe Stewart, Sha'vell Chapman, Nathaniel Carter, and Derrick Stevens.    

The weeks of May 1 - May 5, 2017, and May 8 - May 12, 2017, were Teacher Appreciation Weeks, in which we say “thank you” to the wonderful teachers who taught us over the course of the year. My wonderful teachers, Ms. Felder, Mr. Collins, and Ms. Robinson are just some of the amazing sixth grade team that helps all of the sixth-grade scholars.

Have you ever seen someone with a choker around their neck to brighten their style? Chokers are fashionable and very much in style especially in the D.M.V. (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area. There are so many people in the United States who wear chokers today.

Have you ever wanted a little sister or little brother? If you are the only child, have you ever wanted a sister or brother? I have a little brother but always wanted my mom to have more kids so I could have a little sister. My fifth grade ELA teacher asked some of the students in our class if they would we like to join a Big Sisters Program.

The Clear Knee Mom Jeans have recently exploded onto the interne scene. They have divided the internet. Some say the jeans are trashy while others enjoy the look of the jeans.

As you know, summer is a very fun and hot season. My favorite seasons are Winter and Summer. I like Winter because you can play in the snow and when you're done you can drink nice hot chocolate. In the summertime, there are also many activities to be engaged in.

Have you ever watched a show called Boondocks?Well, the person who helped create it came to visit our school, Friendship Armstrong Academy.

Blow Pierce 5th grade classes went to Luray Caverns with Junior Cadet (a program funded by Metropolitan Police Department). As soon as we began our tour, we made sure that we listened to the Caverns Tour Guides because they gave us some great facts about each exhibit.  When we were taking our tour, there was an instrument called an organ that was used for every wedding held at the Caverns.

Armstrong held its second annual Talent Show on February 17, 2017. The tryouts started with 20 students and ended up with 10 students and some adults performing. All these students worked very hard for the past five weeks.

WASHINGTON, DC: Since the 1870s, there has been a tradition held at the White House called the Easter Egg Roll. This year it was held on April 17, 2017. Going to this tradition is free because you have to enter a raffle and only the people that get picked can officially go to the White House.

Have you ever entered a competition where you have to write an essay about an African-American person? Well, this was one of those competitions! Some Friendship students, including me, were lucky enough to participate in the semi-finals of the Friendship Public Charter School Second Annual Black History Month Oratory Competition.

Video by Ariyana Robinson and Aneara Burns.