Carbohydrates make up from 45% to 60% of a healthy diet. We consume carbohydrates when we eat cakes, cereals, eggs, cheese, fats, fruits, meat, nuts, vegetables, etc. But what happens when the “wrong type of carbs” makes up the biggest part of our diet? To know how to fix this mistake in our diets, first [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Our Avid Readers’
May 3, 2010
Green Love/ Amor por lo Verde
In July of 2009 a Dominican company committed to protecting the environment emerged. This company, known as Green Love, collects scrap paper and cardboard and transforms them into egg cartons and other usable containers. This way these used materials don’t go to waste. This company began working because of a group of conscientious people who [...]
April 22, 2010
Blackberrys: A Threatening Addiction
Blackberrys have become a topic of interest among teenagers and young adults. These gadgets offer a wide variety of features that one can use for entertainment and for work activities. But up to what point can these gadgets be useful without becoming a potential threat? Blackberrys have been around since 1999, when the company, Research [...]
February 1, 2010
Thank You! Gracias!
Speaking for The Community for Learning, the spirit Club, and all those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, The Voice would like to thank everyone for their earnest contributions to the Haiti Disaster Relief Effort. However, Haiti is still in desperate need. For this reason the Spirit Club has decided that further food and medicine [...]
May 25, 2009
Blackbelt Passion!
Our third athlete starring in our series of student athlete interviews is 9th Grader, formerly retired blackbelt, Alberto Ruiz. He is now back on his feet, and this time, he is striving to be better than ever before, hoping to one day become a Panamerican Champion! The Voice: Practicing a martial art, such as Judo, [...]
May 11, 2009
Family Fun Day Cancelled!
Every year, our Parents Association has held a get-together for parents, teacher, students, family and friends, known as “Family Fun Day,” where the participants can enjoy activities with one another. Unlike previous years, this year’s Family Fun Day was going to be at Isabel Villas, in conjunction with the owner from “Al Patio con [...]
April 27, 2009
Star Sailor!
Our second athlete starring in our series of student athlete interviews is 9th Grader Erick Holmbom, our star sailor! TV: So, Erick, I read in Hoy that you are the new ace of sailing in the DR. Erick: Yes, I am ranked first in the Optimist division, which ranges from eight to fifteen years old. [...]
April 20, 2009
Interview With Daniela Cordero
The Voice is starting a series of articles in the sports section in which athletes who are outstanding in sports will be interviewed. Our first athlete is a girl who has been practicing non-stop since she was eight and who, through hard work and dedication, has earned the honor of representing the country in international [...]
October 17, 2008
Our Avid Readers!
The Community For Learning makes a big emphasis on the importance of reading. Here are some pictures of our second graders reading away!
