EXCEL Echo: February Edition

Daily
Life
Hacks

Exotic Animals

Olympics
Recap







Decompress e Stress

Stress is stressful. So why would you want it? Stress makes everyday things
seem more di cult and it causes depression, anxiety, and it is overall harm-
ful to your heart and we love our hearts! erefore becoming stress free can
improve your life in many ways such as being more healthy, doing better in
school/work, and being a nice person.

What are the best stress relievers?
Dogs (they just wanna make you smile)
Food (let’s be honest, a chocolate cake can make any day better)
Keeping a Journal/Writing (helps you get your emotions out and not hold
them in)
Reading (distracts you from the stress monsters)
Yoga (clears your mind)
Being in Nature (the outdoors is peaceful)

Jobs Hiring:

Panda Express - (423) 378-0189)

Target - (423) 578-1726)

Mcdonalds - (423) 246-6661)

Food City - (423) 247-4148)

Pals - (423) 246-2309)

Taco bell - (423) 246-1576)

Zaxby’s - (423) 247-4928)

Rue 21 - (423) 230-0764)











Houston Rockets Toronto Raptors
Houston Rockets Toronto Raptors

New Orleans Pelicans Indiana Pacers

Houston Rockets Toronto Raptors

Minnesota Timberwolves Cleveland Cavaliers Washington Wizards
Oklahoma City under Washington Wizards

Oklahoma City under Milwaukee Bucks

Golden State Warriors

San Antonio Spurs Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
San Antonio Spurs Golden State Warriors Boston Celtics
Denver Nuggets

Golden State Warriors Cleveland Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors Cleveland Cavaliers

Portland Trailblazers Philadelphia 76ers







AWESOME 

EXOTIC ANIMALS 

You can Own Here in the United States! 

 

Everyone has always had that dream pet. Whether it be as simple as a dog or 
something wild like a cheetah, we all long for an animal to call a companion. In 
this list, you will find some of the coolest animals that you can own in the US. 

 

THE SPOTTED GENET 

 
Is it a weasel? Is it a cat? Neither! This 

cutie is a spotted genet. Spotted 
genets are native to Africa; they love 

to run and jump on their owner’s 
shoulders. For the best experience 
with a genet, make sure you don’t 

have any other pets. 
 

 
 

THE DIK-DIK 

 
This adorable little guy is a dik-dik. He may look 

like a baby, but he’s actually fully grown! This 
beautiful bovidae grows up to 16 inches high and 

only ways around 13 pounds.  

   
 
  THE SUGAR GLIDER 
   
Every wish your pet hamster could fly? 
THE FENNEC FOX  Get a sugar glider! These marsupials will 
  climb up your shoulder and glide back 
down. 
This one is my favorite, the fennec   
fox is so cute! Originally from the   
unforgiving Sahara Desert, the   
fennec fox will steal your heart with   

its oversized ears.   
   
THE CAPYBARA 
 
A capybara looks like a cross 
between a pig and a beaver, and it is 
adorable. They love the water, and 
are very sweet. 

Cooking can be hard, and sometimes it can get tedious. I will
be learning new things as I go along with this segment, so you
will get to see all of my mistakes and flaws, because it can get

discouraging if you don't get it correct the first time. To be
honest it may take me a few times before I even come, close

but it will be fun to learn together. This segment will
definitely never go without a few laughs, and hopefully I can
help you to bake and cook whatever you want. Based on the

most popular foods of recent or just something that I may
interesting, I will bake and cook whatever people seem to be in
the mood for, or just want to see made, as well as give advice to

common problems when it comes to making your goodies. So
let’s see what’s cookin’ in the Kitchen. My first request for
advice comes from Shocka Florentine, a city-worker in the

greater Kingsport area. Shocka has asked for advice concerning
her chocolate cake creation, she says, and I quote: “My

chocolate cake is pretty good, but its just missing something,
and that something is definitely not LOVE, because Shocka

has got a whole lot of LOVE, can you help?”



Interview with Mr. Conkin

In a beard battle between you and Mr. Lewis, who would win and why?
“Obviously me, because I am the epitome of excellence.”
What is your average amount of points scored per game during STEM in the Gym?
“4 to 6 points and 18 rebounds.”
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
“I would go to Turks & Caicos because it’s beautiful.”
Which do you prefer to watch; baseball, basketball or football?
“Football!”
What is your funniest memory you have so far in teaching?
“Pranking Mrs. Dunham in the parking lot.”
What is the best vacation you’ve ever taken and where did you go?
“I went to Europe for a month.”
Are you going for the Eagles or the Patriots in the Super Bowl?
“Deenitely the Eagles, the Patriots are cheaters!”
What is your favorite thing about teaching?
“Bulding relationships with kids and being positive in their lives.”
Have you ever been out of the country? If so, where?
“ Yes, I have been to Europe, England, France, Spain and London.”
Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
“No, I didn’t decide until my 3rd year of college.”

Rising
9th Grade

Parent Night

March 12, 2018
5:30pm - 7:00pm

KCS 8th graders are embarking on an exciting time as they
begin to plan for high school! D-B EXCEL would like to invite
rising 9th graders and their parents to a family informational
night. During this meeting, DBE teachers will discuss helpful

information and answer questions.

1 General Information 4 Naviance

2 Project-based learning, 5 Frequently asked
blended learning & the questions about DBE
DBE curriculum
6 Canvas Parent Accounts
3 Extra curriculars

dbexcel.k12k.com @KCS_DBEXCEL 423.378.2185















The program offers lively, interactive sessions where youʻll
learn leadership skills and important information about our

community including volunteer opportunities.

Choose a week to attend:
June 11th - 15th or
July 9th -13th
8:30am - 4:30pm each day

Complete the application @

KingsportChamber.org on

the S.H.O.U.T!® page

Each applicant will go through
an interview process

DeMaadpalpirnlcyehits2o3 Contact information AvaSLiiplmaobittsleed!

Vanessa Bennett
[email protected]

423-392-8813



All I want for valentines day is
a man with a truck

Justin DeStefano
While all men are created equal, the addition
of a masculine vehicle can assist in a heathly
headstart in the man game of life. After an in-
formal interview - the following perks were
discovered for those lucky enough to drive a
truck:

1. A truck can make a man appear more manly
2. It makes you standout
3. It is safer
4. More space and you haul heavy things

Bonus: trucks get all the ladies (not really)

Valentines Day

what it’s all about...

The origin of the holiday is the ancient Roman festival
“Lupercalia” which pairs off women with men.
The men would sacrifice a goat and a dog and beat the women
with the hides. The women would line up begging for men to hit
them. They believed this would lead to fertility. The names
of Valentine’s Day came from.” St. Valentine. There were 2
men named St. Valentine that were executed on February
14th. The Catholic church forbid young men to marry so
they would be better soldiers. Valentine disagreed so he
secretly performed marriages for young lovers. When
Emperor Claudius II found out, he ordered Valentine’s
execution.
Other stories recall that Valentine helped Christians escape
from Roman prisons. When Valentine was in jail, he was in
love with the jailer’s daughter who visited him frequently. He
wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine.”



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For

Valentine’s Day

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April 21st, 2018
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