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Meet The Team

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Aarav Gulrajani

I am 9 years old and I love reading, writing fiction, playing tennis and watching TV. I also like to play the piano and enjoy math contests. You could say that I am lazy, smart, and awesome. I have an almost 3-year-old brother, whom I love a lot. I love Weibel because I have many friends here and the teachers don’t give much homework. Being a Weibel reporter is my new passion this year, so good luck putting up with that. Some fun facts about me.

I am in Ms. Mock’s class. I played basketball every recess (when there was no COVID-19). I got the most ”Loss of Recess” slips in 1st grade. (Please don’t think that I cannot follow rules, now. That was my first year at Weibel and I was still figuring out the rules!)

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Advika Bamididpati

I’m 10 years old and in fifth grade. I’ve always loved art and writing because those are two areas where I get to be creative. When I was younger I drew mostly scribbles and doodles, but now I’ve learned a lot about drawing and painting. My favorite artists are Leonardo Da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, and Van Gogh. Writing is also something I like to do. In fact, in the future I want to publish a book of my own. Fiction has always been my favorite to read about, but I also like reading about history. I’ve always been curious about historical events, like the Titanic. I can’t believe that we are living this part of history known as Covid-19! I know for a fact that art and writing will always be great passions of mine.

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Anandi Pota

I am a fourth grader and have a very busy mind. I love art because not only is it very relaxing but also it is so much fun to create. I also love writing because you can express your ideas and opinions without speaking to anyone. Plus it is a great way to jot down whatever is in your mind. I also love dancing. The dance that I learn is called Kathak and it is an Indian classical dance. I love to dance with my mom because she is a dancer too! I love school because I get to play with my friends and I get to learn new things every day. I also love all of the teachers because they put in so much effort into teaching us so many wonderful topics. I am so excited to be a reporter this year and bring you many exciting stories and news! Ready. Set. Go!

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Caitlin Hou

I’m in 4th grade. I’m almost 10 years old, and in Mrs. Mock’s class. I also play piano, tennis, badminton, and basketball. I like tennis, badminton, and basketball because sports helps me stay alert. This year I participated in the Math Olympiad competition, just like last year. My family consists of, my sister, my dad, my mom, my two grandmas and grandpas, a lot more relatives like my little cousins, great grandmas and me. My favorite animal is a tiger. My favorite color is green. I have a little garden where we grow a lot of fruit trees. We have apples, plums, pomegranates, and peaches.

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Ira Thota

Hi, my name is pronounced “E-ra”, and I am a fifth grader in Room 2. I am super excited to be writing articles for you since writing is one of my most favorite things to do! I find it very enjoyable to write a story, or maybe even an informative article. I am very thankful that I got to be part of the newspaper team. Now let me tell you a little bit about myself. I love doing Origami, making crafts, playing word games, and of course, writing! My favorite colors are blue and yellow, my favorite animal is a dog, and I love playing sports! Oh and also, did you hear about the writer who became a baker? They say he makes amazing synonym rolls!

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Kashvi Lath

I’m currently in Room 9 Mrs. Lo’s class. I love to learn about the world around me! Some things I like are dogs, animals, autumn, & books. In freetime I like doing things like art, reading, & writing. I love to read and write & that's part of the reason why I wanted to be a part of the Newspaper Team! My current favorite books right now are Harry Potter & The Land Of Stories books! My favorite subjects in school right now are art, science, math, & Language Arts. When I’m older I would like to be an astronaut. I want to be an astronaut because one day I’d like to explore outer space! My favorite color is teal. I also love giraffes a lot! So get ready to read my newspapers!

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Libelle Hsu

I was born in Ontario, Canada. This is my first year in Weibel. I am almost nine years old. I have brown eyes and black hair. I have two sisters. Nicole is 10 years old. Christie is 7 years old. Another important family member is my cat, Mao. He is 14 years old and we all love him.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am an extremely sporty girl. Playing sports makes me stronger and faster. It is a healthy activity. I like hiking in the mountains, too. The smell of nature is fresh and fragrant.  My most favorite sport is figure skating. I started skating when I was 4 years old. Skating on ice makes me feel like an eagle gliding in the air since skating is fast. It’s amazing to jump & spin on ice. Reading is my hobby, too. My favorite book series is “Harry Potter.” His adventures make me feel scared and excited at the same time.

You know some parts about me now.

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Mihika Agarwal

I am in 4th grade. I am in Room 6 and my teacher is Mrs. Mock. I love to play with my friends and family. In my free time I do a lot of writing and reading. I have so many books in my house.  I love the “Harry Potter” series the most. I love to write and I have many ideas for stories. That’s why I wanted to join the Newspaper Club. My favorite subject in school is social studies. I love learning all about California and the regions. I have a dog that is a golden retriever. His name is Leo. I love dogs and they are my favorite animals.  I am thankful for having a good family and a good life. I really like to solve crosswords and play games to have a little fun.

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Nikita Jain

Hello! I am 11 years old. I go to Weibel Elementary and I am a fifth grader. I enjoy doing sports such as Tae Kwon Do.  It is a type of martial art originated from Korea. I am a first degree black belt. I love astronomy and my favorite topic is black holes. I do extensive research on them. Additionally, I go horseback riding every weekend. Furthermore, I participate in competitive math and engineering competitions, like The Tech Challenge. I love listening to music and that's why I  play percussion in a band. This means I have to learn how to play two different instruments. I also enjoy water activities such as swimming and kayaking. I have traveled to different countries and learned about different cultures and their history. I also read a lot of  books, whenever I get time.

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Om Vatsyayan

A young boy, ten years old, was named Om Vatsyayan on September 2, 2010. He is a fourth-grader in Weibel Elementary School now. His hobbies are reading books, play basketball, and play video games. He has a Nintendo Switch on which he plays “Luigi’s Mansion 3,” “Legends of Zelda Breath of the Wild,” and “Mario Kart Deluxe 8.” His all-time favorite books series are, “The Magnus Chase,” “Percy Jackson,” “Harry Potter,” and “Heroes of the Olympus.” His favorite food is cheese pizza. His ultimately special movie to watch is “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” Om has an older sibling in highschool who is 14 years old and alumni of Weibel. Om is fortunate to have an amazing teacher for his online school, a caring mother, and a loving father at home. He is looking forward to writing more for the newspaper club.

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Prisa Singh

I am in fifth grade and 11 years old.  The things I like to do are writing, singing, dancing, some sports, reading, and sleeping.  I like writing because you can write about anything you want without having to worry about how it is expressed. I enjoy singing and dancing because you do not need tools for that since your body is all you need. Sports are fun for me because I can be active and sometimes go crazy without breaking rules. To me reading is like going on many adventures while in one spot. Finally, I am fond of sleeping because all you do is relax, without worrying about anything. Now, you have probably learned a few things about me.

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Rohil Manwani

I am 10 years old and in 5th grade. My teacher is Mrs. Lee. I like the color blue because it reminds me of blue skies and it also represents neatness and tidiness. Math is one of my favorite subjects because problem-solving comes easily to me. I really like strategic games such as chess. I have been part of the Weibel Chess Team for 3 consecutive years. Besides chess, I also like basketball and football. The Warriors and 49ers are my favorite sports team. I like reading fiction books. My favorite book series is obviously Harry Potter since I have read it multiple times. My second favorite book series is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Thank you for reading my “All About Me.” I look forward to writing articles for Weibel Newspaper.

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Ruhan Mitra

 I like to watch TV, play video games, and play sports like basketball and dodgeball. My favorite video game is Roblox, and my favorite sport is basketball. My dream is to play in the NBA and get into the NBA Hall of Fame. Things I like to do for fun are watching comedy shows, biking, and racing.  I also like playing Monopoly.  My favorite TV shows are “The Boss Baby,” “Prince of Peoria,” “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything,” and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” My favorite foods are pizza, spaghetti, and baloney. My favorite ice cream flavors are chocolate, vanilla, and cotton candy. My favorite pet is a dog. My favorite type of dog is a tie between the Golden Retriever and the Beagle. My favorite movie is “Despicable Me.” I like to read books. My favorite book series is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”

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Sameer Rajdev

I am looking forward to working with the Newspaper Team. I am also excited and apprehensive about writing interesting content. I hope that I will get to know more about being a journalist. Without further ado, let me introduce myself to you.

#1: I like building

Whether it's game design, or a small table or even a chandelier, I love building stuff.

#2: I love shibe memes

Pretty self explanatory, if you know what I’m talking about. I also like doggo lingo.

#3 I am grateful for safety in these volatile times

Covid-19 has ravaged our country, and I am grateful that some of our population is safe.

Have a great time, and stay safe!

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Shruthi Suresh

I am a fifth grader here at Fred E. Weibel Elementary School. I only moved to Fremont last year, but soon I’ll have to leave and transition to Horner Middle School! I’ve moved 5 times? (Well, when I came to California I stayed in a temporary house. So counting that, it’s 6!). I love snowy Chicago, where I used to live before I moved to Milpitas, CA in 2017. I like to sing and sometimes I

make up my own songs with my friends! Finally, my favorite thing to do in my free time is reading.

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Simrah Mustafa

I’m a fourth grader in Ms. Mock’s class. I am very excited to be a part of the Weibel Newspaper! I love expressing my opinions with good ol’ pen and paper. My journalism journey began after I read “Nellie Nutgraf,” which inspired me to become a columnist. Since then, I’ve made weekly current events newsletters for my family! In my free time I like making scratch animations out of coding blocks & perform magic shows for my family. PS: I’M CRAZY FOR CATS!!(Fun fact: I try to pet every cat I see.) Sometimes I wish the main course at every meal was dessert. I could eat Sour Patch for three meals a day. :) I am excited to find fun and thrilling news to make this year’s newspaper awesome! Even with the pandemic in the way, we can make this a great year! Go Wildcats!

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Mr. Chuck A. Ontiveros

I am a first grade teacher here at Weibel.  I have been in this position since August, 2000.  It's been my pleasure to work here.  

I enjoy riding my bike on and off road.  I collect Hot Wheels and LP records.  (LP records are "long play" vinyl albums.)  My favorite band is The Beatles.  I enjoy reading, but comics are my favorite.  My favorite author is Stephen King.  My favorite pass-time is listening to music while I work in the garden.  I am also a big fan of sports.  I have worked for the Oakland Athletics since 2003 as a ticket seller during the summer months.  I enjoyed going to Sharks games, pre-COVID, with my friends and family.

I live in Newark with my wife, Heidi, and my daughter, Celia.  We enjoy watching movies, videos and television programs.  We also loved to go out, pre-COVID times. We enjoy hiking with our two dogs.  We also have a pet cat.  We call her the bad kitty, but her given name is Mandisa.  We have a pet bearded dragon named Bentley Beardsly. We also have a pet Mexican rose-haired tarantula named Emily.  We had another tarantula, but the bad kitty knocked over her terrarium and killed her.  Since Celia was in 4-H we've had a variety of pets throughout the years.

I will be the editor of this year's newspaper.  So, if you see any grammatical errors you know who to blame.

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Mrs. Riva Ahsan

I am a mom of three kids with my youngest at Weibel Elementary in 1st grade. I love reading and writing and I really enjoy working with kids. I like learning new things and it's this curiosity that never lets me get bored in life. This world is full of wondrous things to study...one lifetime isn't enough to take it all in.

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