New Name!

As of October 21st, 2009, the The Mickle Zig Zag Zine will now be called the Mickle Countdown.

Ask Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
How do you tie crocks?
Bob the Builder
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Dear Bob the Builder,
I'm confused. What's a crock? A rubber shoe?
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I just got mad and threw my computer out the window.
Signed,
Window
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Dear Window,
Did it fall to the ground? Yup, gravity's working, tough cookies. Get some more money and buy another one.
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I'm stuck in a tree and there's a bear and he doesn't look very happy. What should I do?
Bear Bait
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Dear Bear Bait,
Sing that song we learned in vocal music.
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
Whenever I see my dog, I laugh like crazy what should I do?
Please Help!
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Dear Help,
Go to a therapist. You are crazy.
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I am too tall for my grade. What do I do?
Signed,
Tall Person
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Dear Tall Person,
SHRINK!!!
Auntie Marge

Ask Autie Marge!

Dear Auntie Marge,
I'm afraid of the dark! What do I do?
-Night Light

Dear Night Light,
Like your name, get one and you'll not be scared anymore.
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I can't decide if I should get my ears pierced or not. What should I do?
-Pierced or Not

Pierced or Not,
Pierce them, stop whining and go, go, go!
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
My little sister keeps copying what I like. What should I do?
Signed,
Little Sister Problem

Dear Little Sister Problem,
Don't be mad at her, you're her role model!
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I feel left out of everything, even with my friends.
Signed,
Sad

Dear Sad,
Sometimes you have to make friends with them. Don't be afraid to speak.
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Birthdays or Birthday Parties By Payton C.

Which one do you like better? If you don't know then read the following about birthdays and birthday parties.

Birthdays are when you become another year older. You get to have everything done for you. You get to choose what you want to eat and mostly get to go out to eat with your family.

Birthday parties are when you have your friends over and you do stuff together. You get more presents because you get them all from your friends. You normally eat cake. There are all types. The normal one with different flavors, ice cream cake that can be all different kinds of ice cream, cookie cakes are just big cookies.
So here are some things about birthdays and birthday parties. So choose your favorite one.

Riley-The Answers to Everyone's Questions

How do you like it at Mickle?
I love it here! But I get distressed during the summer though, because I’m so use to getting up early.

Do you like to be petted?
I like to be petted behind my ear, under my chin, and on my back.

Do you like Mrs. Keister?
I love her! I’m so glad she’s my owner!

What is your favorite food?
I like shaved chicken and turkey (people food).

What is your favorite thing to do?
I liked to be chased and play with Baby, my favorite toy!

Do you like to sleep?
I love to sleep! (Especially in the sun!)

What do you do when Mrs. Keister is teaching?
I walk up and down rows and sit on desks.

Are you good when she is teaching?
I think so. I try not to be distracting.

Do you like to have books read to you?
Yes!! I love to have people read to me.

Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
Are you related to Auntie Anne, who makes pretzels? Are those things healthy?
Signed,
Hungry

Dear Hungry,
I don’t like pretzels.
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I need help with math and I’m too busy to study.
Signed,
Nerd

Dear Nerd,
If your too busy to study, then tough noodles!
Sincerely,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
My sister smokes and she wants me to do it too. Help!
Signed,
Smokey the Bear

Dear Bear person,
No likey the Smokey!
Eewwwwwww!!!!
Signed,
Auntie Marge

Dear Auntie Marge,
I eat too many sweets. What should I do?
Signed,
Sugarholic

Dear Sugarholic, there are support groups. Join one.
Sincerely,
Auntie Marge

Homework by Trevor H.

Do you think we have too much homework? I sure do! Especially math! I am so swamped with homework most of the time. It usually takes me too much time to finish. I never have enough time to do what I want. So, stop the homework, teachers! We have too much! I mean, I get home from school, do homework, eat dinner, finish homework! Every teacher gives out a mountain. I really want the homework to stop. But that can only happen if teachers stop giving it out.

For Teachers

Please stop giving out homework. We are being overwhelmed. We are drowning in a sea of homework.

Stop The Madness!

Tips For Teachers
• Choose a homework-free day.
• Think of yourself in our place.
• We’re not superman. We have limits.
• Try to do some in class.
• We want free time. Try to assign less!