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The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

Despite having dyslexia, Sean D. pursues his childhood dream of being a pilot.

Earning His Wings- Sean D.

Addison M. and Kaylee L. February 14, 2020

A California driver's license can’t be obtained until the age of sixteen, but what about a pilot’s license? You’d have to ask eighth-grader Sean D. who has been drawn to the idea of flying since...

Should DCIS have an orchestra or a band?

Orchestra vs. Band

February 14, 2020

The conductor raises his hands. Immediately, bows are lifted to strings, and instruments to mouths. The timpanist’s mallets hover above the set of drums. Everyone’s eyes are glued to the slim white...

It is believed that 25,000 koalas have been killed, out of the 1 billion animals that have died from the fires.

The Australian Fires

Riley G. and Mireille G. February 14, 2020

Everything is burning there. But the fires in Australia have likely been shoved to the back of your mind with everything that’s happened with Iran. And the impeachment. And Kobe. But for the people living...

Maybe someday youre most hated sibling can turn into your best friend.

SIbling Rivalry

Tommy T., Writer February 7, 2020

I hid all of my Halloween candy under my pillow, hoping that my older brother wouldn’t steal any. I wondered where he might possibly be hiding his stash. Maybe in his backpack? I set out to find it....

Kindness Week is a good start towards more positivity on our campus, but is it enough?

Kindness Week: Is it Effective?

Shivani R. and Mikah C. February 5, 2020

Bright, colorful posters decorate the halls of Day Creek Intermediate School. The walkways are swimming with colorful costumes, all thanks to the Great Kindness Challenge. This event was held from January...

The I Can Help assembly promoted helping others and calling out what is wrong in technology.

#ICANHELP

Bella D. and Carolina A. January 22, 2020

“I was a teacher, and someone created a fake FaceBook page of one of the teachers at the school. It was super mean, so I started to educate my own students,” said Kim Karr. Karr is a representative...

Carly Mason has a rare heart condition...And she’s still dancing.

Half a Heart Didn’t Stop Her

Addison M. and Carolina A. December 16, 2019

She enters school, greets her friends and goes to class. Typical Day Creek student, right? Or so it seems. Except she has half a heart. Carlie M., an eighth grade student, has a medical condition...

SB 328 makes schools start later than 8:00. But is it really the best idea?

More Time to Sleep

Kaylee L., Writer December 9, 2019

When you heard about the School Start Time bill that was recently signed by Governor Newsom, your immediate thought probably had to do with sleeping in.   Until students think about the law apart...

With the recent influx of different cultures at Day Creek Intermediate School, questions regarding how other countries celebrate Halloween are part of the conversation.

Halloween Through a New Perspective

Riley G. and Christine L. November 20, 2019

Costumed kids seem to be everywhere, smiling and laughing as they walk around the neighborhood, knocking on door after door asking for candy. A smaller group appears to be loitering in front of the first...

Halloween Bash includes fun activities as well as the infamous Haunted House.

Halloween Bash 2019

Mireille G., Writer November 12, 2019

Day Creek’s Halloween Bash took place on October 25, 2019. It was a fun, yet scary event for those who attended. The afternoon offered multiple opportunities for kids to keep themselves busy. Many students...

The Day of Awesomeness lived up to its name, with a magic show, game trucks, a DJ, a dunk show, and of course prizes!

Day of Awesomeness

Tommy T., Writer November 6, 2019

You walk up to the Wheel of Fortune, spin the wheel, and pray that it lands on the American Flag (which doubles your money) or a fat bill which symbolizes a huge stack of cash. The suspense is intense....

Students had so much dancing fun with their friends at the atten-dance.

Atten – Dance

Kiley G. and Mireille G. November 6, 2019

The Atten-dance a few weeks ago, was an enjoyable, enthusiastic event for Day Creek students, intended to reward perfect attendance, while continuing to encourage students to come to school each day. Of...

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