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The Winter Journey  By Abby   Austin – 5th Grade – Ms. Hurley

 “Whispers! Tiger!” shouted Shadow. “I found a stream full of fish!” Then all of a sudden a graceful tortoiseshell and white she- cat with amber eyes appeared out of the shadows .All of a sudden a grey, white, and tan she-cat with blue eyes appeared right behind Tiger. “The stream is about five fox lengths away”, said Shadow. “We will have to be careful because its leaf bare.” “So are we going to cross the stream?” asked Whispers. “Yes,” said Shadow. “Are you crazy? We’re going to freeze to death!” screeched Whispers. “Don’t worry, the stream is very shallow,” said Shadow. Once that was settled, they headed toward the stream. “When do you think we can eat?” complained Tiger. “I’m starving!” “Soon Tiger very soon,” said Shadow. They kept walking, but didn’t notice the storm that was to come.

What Ava What, what, what How do you use your what? What, what or what WHAT, or simply what What?!!! Or what Choose quickly It’s important Do you use it like What, or what? I like WHAT Again I ask what Red Riding Hood By: Abbie Council Elementary School

 Once upon a time, there were four kids: Jack, James, Jenna and Jamie, their mom was a teacher. They lived by an abandoned house. It was their grandma’s birthday. The kids wanted to go see their grandma. So, their mother took them to see her. There was a hilarious wolf and he helped them find their way to the grandma’s house. When they got to grandma’s, she was awake and watching T.V. She exclaimed,” My magnificent grandchildren. You came to see me on my birthday!” The children chimed back,” Grandma, how old are you?” “Thirty-five,” said Grandma. Jenna questioned, “You are?” Grandma said, “No, I am sixty-three.” “Wow! You are as old as….” “Jack!” exclaimed Jenna, stopping Jack from going on. Later on they sang “Happy Birthday” and ate cake and ice cream. Grandma opened her present and it was a new pair of slippers. “I love them!” exclaimed Grandma. They left Grandma’s and on their way back home they said by to the wolf. I WILL SOAR Catelyn  Austin Elementary – Grade 4 – Ms. Delaney

I am thankful for my family’s roots and I value my grandfather’s troops. I am thankful for my grandmother’s girls; they are as extraordinary and as precious as pearls. I am delighted with all that teachers do; because they help direct me and you. I am thrilled with my father’s love; he says that I am a blessing from above. With all these gifts I will succeed; because, I have everything that I need. I am special. Guardian Warrior Derrick Austin Elmentary – Grade 4 – Ms. Delaney

Do you know the Guardian Warrior? Do you have any idea of who I’m talking about? I’m here to tell you about the actual story of her. She was born in the year of 2000. As a child she did not understand her special powers. Like other children she went to school and was an excellent student.

When she was nine she got her first ninja outfit, which included a pair of swords. She was trained to use these powerful swords to combat evil. One day her training was put to the test. Darkness was rising and invading the land. She was able to defeat these forces with her swords of light. She had no idea her training was that important; because, she was able to drive back these forces by ambushing them with her power of light.

Recess Claire <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">St. Ignatius- Third Grade - Ms. O'Connor

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Time to play outside <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">we’re going to go swing this time <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">when we swing we will play some games <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">after we swing we will go on the slide <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">after we slide we’ll go inside <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">then eat some smiley fries that makes us smile <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">we’ll play some more after we eat <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">that’s the fun about this treat. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">What Mass Means to Me <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Louise <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">St. Ignatius 3rd Grade - Mrs. O’Conner

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> At Mass I always sit at the end. Receiving Holy Communion is very special to me. I truly believe that the bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is always in my heart, my soul and is there with me wherever I go. Roses are red, violets are blue but Jesus Christ is always with you. I’m SO CATHOLIC…I give thanks to all the Saints.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Gymnastics <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Frances <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">St. Ignatius 3rd Grade - Mrs. O’Connor <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Gymnastics is my all time love. I feel my best when I am doing gymnastics. I can do many tricks and love that every time I go to gymnastics I learn a new stunt. Not only do I learn new tricks at gymnastics I meet new people and have made good friends through gymnastics. When doing gymnastics I can truly be myself and it feels great to be able to be myself. Gymnastics makes me happy and I am so thankful my parents introduced this into my life.

My Magic Cake  Christalyn   Prichard Preparatory School - Fourth Grade - Mrs. Guy <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Hi! My name is Mary Fairy and today I will be baking a cake for my mom’s wedding. I started getting the ingredients and I heard a knock at the door. I opened the door and I saw some Magical Cake Dust on the ground. So, I put the dust in the cake. When I turned around, my cake was singing to me!! So I took the cake to the sweet doctor and he said it had cakitous. I waited. Then, I heard my I-phone ringing. It was my mom asking where the cake was. I took it to the wedding. When we got there, the cake started singing to my mom. I was so embarrassed, but my mom thought it was the best gift ever. Whew!!!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">The Not-So-Good Campsite <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Haley  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Prichard Preparatory School - Fourth Grade – Mrs. Guy <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">One day at school, the whole class had to go on a camping trip. Me and my best friend Dalancey (she was a breath of fresh air), we chose the woods because it was as scary as an enchanted forest. When I got home, I Face Timed Dalancey so we could pack up for the trip. I packed my I-phone, my charger and my charger’s charger. Dalancey packed clothes, torches and a first aid kit. My dad Cameron dropped us off and told us to call him if we needed him to come pick us up. We got settled, then I turned on my cellphone and I didn’t have any signal. So, later on we went to sleep. Then I heard a weird sound. I unzipped the tent and grabbed a torch. I looked to the right and left. I saw wolves!!! I started running and stopped at the end of a cliff. Then, Dalancey comes on a vine to save me. She is as brave as a superhero. Later on, we called my dad and we went to my house. When we went back to my house, we went to bed because we had school. We got to school and we couldn’t wait to tell the class about our amazing adventure. I will never forget that Not-So-Good Campsite.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">God <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Ferrin  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Prichard Preparatory School - Third Grade – Mrs. Lethonta Whitsett <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">God is the greatest person ever! Have you heard about the many great things that He has done? He died just for us. He loves me and you very much. God is peaceful also. God has a special plan and place for me and you. God helps you know what really matters. God is greater than we can imagine. When I heard about God, by my teacher, He just sounded like a great person. That is why I wrote about Him. I love Him so much because He is so nice. He has never left me when I needed him. Never give up on Him. I really want to go to Heaven to be with God some day. Until that time comes, I will think about His greatness. Heaven Kalaysia Prichard Preparatory School - Third Grade – Mrs. Lethonta Whitsett <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Heaven is joyful. Heaven is beautiful. It is in the sky. I see it every day. Heaven is the most peaceful place ever. Heaven is bright with the brilliance of God. There is absolutely no stress there! You will always be happy. It is a great place for you. There are great plans for you in Heaven. Heaven is as real as where we live now! God lives in Heaven! God is a really good person. He restores souls. He is awesome. My grandpa is in Heaven. He is very happy in Heaven. He is looking down at us and smiling. I love Heaven. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Super Bowl <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Branson <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">5th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Hi my name is Branson and I'm at the Super Bowl and it is Seahawks vs the Saints. They just started running out. Go Seahawks. The Seahawks are kicking off. Saints drop it. The Seahawks get demolished and it’s first down for the Seahawks.They pass a shotgun pass and it’s 2nd and inches. They hand off to Marshawn Lynch and that’s 1st down for the Seahawks.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> They go for a Hail Mary and it’s a touchdown. Saints’ ball on the 35 yard line. They run and get 2nd and 8. This is so cool. Now it’s 4th quarter and thirty seconds on the clock. The score is 72 to 70. The Saints are winning but it’s Seahawks’ ball...3. 2.-TOUCHDOWN AND THAT IS THE BALLGAME! YAY!!! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Baseball <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Thomas <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">St. Patrick Catholic School - Grade 6 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Grab your cleets, glove, and hat and don't forget to grab your bat. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Over the fence is a home run. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">If you get one it's lots of fun. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Also one, two, three, strikes you're out. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Get one of those your likely to pout. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Baseball is really fun to play win or lose it's a great day. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Christmas Day <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Rebekah  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">St. Patrick Catholic School - Grade 6 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">On Christmas Day,  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I lay on the hay,  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ready to play  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">In 1...2...3...  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I bounce with joy,  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">realizing baby Jesus was born. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 1.5;">Snow Day <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Snow Day <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ready to snow  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Cold and windy  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ready to go  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Candy Canes Lindsey St. Patrick Catholic School - Grade 6 <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Candy canes are white, Candy canes are red, Candy canes are sweet, to eat at night, A refreshing taste of mint, Candy canes will always be filled with Christmas magic, Oh sweet candy canes, Christmas would never be the same without you!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">In The Wild <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Caroline <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">St. Patrick Catholic School – Grade 6 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">In the wild beast roam In the wild plants grow from all angles In the wild monkeys swing from vines and carry their dinner to the branches they call home In the wild mighty pythons slither to gobble up their prey In the wild a new baby elephant washes herself in the bay and waits for her mother to help her home In the wild giraffes stampede the tall dry grass in herds as big as buses In the wild as the sun sets on the horizon the animals and plants find their families to rest for the night until the next day’s sunrise to forever play In the wild

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> The Song In My Head

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">When the rhythm begins and the instruments kick in the song in my head gets louder and louder, a symphony of a thousand drums play in my ear, when it comes to the chorus the beat gets faster and faster like a roller coaster gone wild. Then the tempo gets softer and slower and so do my senses. I slow down and as the song ends I snap back into reality and turn off the radio.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">DRAGONS Emalyn St. Patrick Catholic School – Sixth Grade Dragons aren't just lizards with wings Most are mighty, powerful, but cannot be seen As cold as ice. As hot as fire Dragons are keen beasts of the unknown From their shining scales that cover their body. Forked tongues and whip thin tails. With colors so bright or dull. Along with ever color of the rainbow Wingspans of 40 men Fangs as sharp as razors Dragons aren't just lizards with wings With gills, horns, and ridged claws Venom, nausea, or death Dragons will never just be lizards with wings... <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Kittens Meow, hiss, purr Kittens are cuddly bundles of fur. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Undecking the halls, playing with yarn balls, and tiny kitten claws. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Snoozing in pots, tearing up cots, ruining lots of your favorite things. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Running around, and jumping up and down. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Kittens are wuddly bundles of fur. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Waking you up in the middle of the night, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> making up fights with inanimate things ,and showing its fright  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> Kittens are cuddly, wuddly bundles of fur. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Poem <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Darby <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">St. Patrick Catholic School – Grade 6 <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">When the sun sets on a beautiful day, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">The night come out to play. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">When you rest your little head, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">in your warm comforting bed. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">The ones of the night, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">come into sight. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">As your fast asleep in your bed, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">things are dancing in your head. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Soft little dreams of candy and sweets, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">triumphant victories and tasty treats. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">But as the sun rises on a new day, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">the night can no longer play  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">But, as the sun sets once more,  <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">you slowly begin to snore...THE NIGHT IS AWAKE