Amazing

113 Pages·2010·5.37 MB·English

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Bridget Beichler, Principal
Thomas A. Pollock, Assistant Principal
Deborah R. Thompson, Assistant Principal

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Martine Devlin

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Kathy Russell
Florida
By Grant Howard

Florida, it‟s one of the greatest states I‟ve ever been to. It‟s beautiful with many
different places you can go to and things you can see. I‟ll start off with Florida‟s
uneven, grainy beaches. The fresh, salty smell of the splashing waves makes me want to
jump in. The towering waves smack the water as they come thundering down. The wind
picks up and I smell fresh, salted seaweed swimming in the air. I leave the beach, grab a
bus and head to the wild Everglades. Snakes slither through the tall, green grass under
my feet. Alligators glide along the swamp like logs, waiting hungrily to devour their prey.
My shoes splash as I walk. I need to find my way out before I am eaten alive. Hurray, I
am out of the Everglades! My wet clothes grab onto my legs. I dry off in the basking
sun. I get in a new bus and head off to the number one tourist attraction in Florida;
Disney World. It‟s an immense theme park filled with characters
that frighten little children. I see a towering water slide called
Splash Mountain. People ride in bumpy logs through murky water and
out of nowhere you plummet down a gigantic waterfall. Huge waves
crash down on me. I am drenched! I head back to the small hotel.
Tiredly I think about the fantastic day I had. It was great with the
grainy beaches, wild Everglades and gigantic amusement parks. The
day in Florida was a success!
Cocoa Beach
By Hana Warner

Cocoa Beach is the most fabulous place on earth. This spectacular place is located
of the eastern coast of Florida. Whenever we visit my grandma, we‟re just a short walk
away from this magnificent beach. At Cocoa Beach, the sand is as hot as the sun, but as
soon as I dip my feet into the cool, refreshing water, a smile the size of the solar
system lights up my face. The waves glisten as they come towards me. Crash! As I
splash into the surf, I taste the salty spray. The smells of the sea fills my body as I
mess around in the ocean for hours on end. Whenever I finally get sick of the sea, I
spend my time doing one of the many things to do ashore. Something I love doing is
searching for shells. Many shells litter Cocoa Beach, so I always have a wide variety to
choose from. Some are rigid and some are smooth. I can search all day whenever we go,
because it‟s always warm and we normally have lots of time. With the sun high in the sky
I can waste the day away doing fun things. That‟s why I love Cocoa Beach more than
dolphins love playing in the surf.
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The Beach
By Abbie Gamester

I step onto the warm golden sand. My foot sinks down and grainy sand rolls over
my foot. I take a step and glance up. I see the sun reflecting down on the ocean. The
great big sea extends far down the beach as it was everlasting. It sparkles and glistens
as the sun peers over it. As I continue my way over to the shore something sharp digs
in between my toes. Startled a bit, I jump back and crouch down to see what it is. I
search through the sand and find a sharp, but beautiful, peach, spiraling shell in the
sand. I grasp it in my hand and carry on with my journey. I step on to some dampened
sand and worm my toes into the mush. I feel my feet get covered with water and bits
of shells clings on to tips of my toes, and then it all rushes back down. As I walk back
over to my towel sitting on top of the sand, my wet feet are hidden with sand that
stuck onto my foot. I sit down, close my eyes, and lay back as I feel the sun‟s warmth
toast my body.

Vacation in Mexico
By Meredith Dougherty

One vacation that I will always remember was the trip I took two years ago to
Mexico. I went with my mom to Cancun to celebrate her 50th birthday. The trip was
going to be a week of sun and fun for just the girls! One thing I loved was the beach
which was covered with shells. The shells presented an array of unique shapes,
textures, and colors all along the shore. We spent part of each day collecting different
shells during our stay. The sand on the beach was light tan colored and very soft, but
hot on your feet. The clear blue ocean water was refreshing from the burning sun. The
highlight for me was swimming with the adorable dolphins. They felt like wet, smooth
rubber against my skin. The dolphins were amazingly smart. Guided by their trainers‟
high pitched whistles, the dolphins did a bunch of interesting tricks. I really enjoyed
my first trip to Cancun. I would love to go back again and enjoy the soft sandy beaches,
the clear turquoise ocean and hanging out with my mom.

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Blue
Bernice Varela
Ideas

Stephanie Barry Blue is the
color of the sky
Ideas are like a lot of things,
Blue is the color of
But one is like a seed,
blue jay the bird
It starts small but then grows large,
Blue is the color of the
Even though there may be weeds.
big ocean

Blue is the color of
At times it takes a while to sprout,
Dicksey from the Telletubby
Or it won‟t pop up at all.
Blue tastes
Just give them the right ingredients,
sweet and refreshing
And believe it will grow tall.
Blue smells

sweet and fruity
If you don‟t run out of “Miracle Grow”
Blue sounds like
Then you will be all set,
a waterfall
Ideas can be like another thing too
Blue feels
I will make you a bet!
nice and smooth

Blue makes me feel
Ideas are like the clouds,
calm and relaxed
Starts white and puffy but can get grey.
Blue is
You might get some bad weather,
soothing
Here and there from day to day.

The storm begins with fist-sized hail,
But ends with powdery snow.
Laughter
It could even be vice versa,
Until the end you never know. Mai-Ly Ryan

I wear laughter as a choker
Once it will be thin and wispy,
Because I use it all the time
And grows all thick and full,
But when I stop laughing
Then before your eyes
It slowly fades away
It‟ll have the power of a bull.
But now because I‟m laughing

It‟s slowly coming back
At first it can look like a blob,
In a new color
But its shape becomes defined.
Just like that!
When the curtain gets pulled off,
You know you never should have whined
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Hawaii
By Zachary Engle

Hawaii is the most beautiful place on earth. It is difficult to describe how
incredible the views are. In the distance there are colossal mountains in the center
of the island. The mountains are great shadows lying against the landscape. The
volcanoes have a threatening feel to them. At any time they could ooze hot lava all
over the island. Hawaii may be small, but there are endless things people can do
there. The thumping drums during the luaus make your heart beat faster and make
you want to start dancing. The hula dancers move gracefully. I refuse to hula
knowing that I‟d be making a fool of myself in front of an enormous crowd. Sunsets
there are dazzling. The starry nights are an amazing sight. The sky over the island
is clear so everybody can see the bright moon shining down on them. The fish in
Hawaii are immense. Shimmering fish swim through the water as you snorkel. They
vary in size and are interesting to look at. The poisonous fish are scary but as long
as you don‟t mess with them they won‟t mess with you. There is natural beauty
everywhere in Hawaii. The swaying palm trees tower over all other trees. These
enormous trees have coconuts at the top of their trunks. The gentle flowers are
tiny and colorful objects that are amazing to behold. These beauties are in every
corner of the island. The shadows of distant islands glisten in the sunlight. They
look like specs of dust when you see them. The food is delicious. Its mouth-
watering aroma makes you want to devour it. If you like rainy weather, you
shouldn‟t come to Hawaii. Flashing lighting usually won‟t be seen there. The sun is
always shining there. There is always a fresh smell in the air no matter where you
are on the island. The sand on the beaches feels smooth under your feet. The
water feels refreshing against your skin. Whale watching is an awesome chance to
be close to whales. Seeing them swim through the salty water is a beautiful sight.
Whales‟ skins are smooth and barnacle-infested. The ocean looks like it will never
end. The sight of it will make you want to fly across the sea. The waves in the
gigantic ocean can be stout and massive. Surfers ride these waves with amazing
skill. The people who live in Hawaii are friendly to everyone. They all have huge
grins on their faces, but they seem kind rather than disturbing. The natives are
always ready to help people. They generously welcome anybody who comes to their
island. The geography of this land differs from where you are on the island. In
some parts the land is low and flat and in other places it is high and mountainous.
The land in Hawaii can also be very grassy. Laying on a chair and reading a good
book as the burning sun shines down on you is very relaxing. Taking nice walks on
the soft beach, if you had a hard day or are feeling stressed, can make you feel
better. At the end of every day when you go to bed, you will always be looking
forward to another day in this magical place. If you want to visit paradise, I
suggest going to Hawaii. This is a place I‟m sure you‟ll never want to leave.
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Nerd Ku
Anthony Chiado
I am still asleep Hummus is my lunch
I wake up in the morning I like hummus for lunches
Then eat some breakfast Sugar free is best

Eating cereal is best My protractor‟s cool
Especially Frosted Flakes It measures every angle
Sometimes I snort milk Math is super-rad

I wear overalls I get detention
Then put on a shirt with straps I got too many answers
And I wear knee socks I am too smarty

Bus stops are horrid I get off the bus
On the bus I get wedgied I get home and see Weenie
I always yell stop He‟s my wiener dog

A bully comes up I look for a snack
He steals all my Pokemon I prefer celery
No not my Charzard Peanut Butter too

I go to P.E. Time for some dinner
I hate pants that go to knees My napkin goes in my lap
Short-shorts are better Yummy fruit salad

Someone shakes my hand It‟s 7:30
Ew, too many germs That‟s my bed time every night
Germs are yucky Mommy tucks me in
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RABORG Eagle Ridge
Jordan Payne Ryan Rutkowski

Responsible Eagles
A
wesome A
mazing students
B
est teacher ever!
G
ood Grades
O
rganized
L
earning never stops
R
ealistic
E
xcellent School
G
rand
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eady to Learn
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ncredible knowledge
D
arn good school
American Progress G
reat teachers
Emma Deal
E
agle Ridge is a school to watch

A
ngry Indians screaming for their lives
M
oving cattle thundering the ground
E
ager settle men, “Can‟t wait for are gold!”
R
ushing, rushing, rushing who will find the gold? HASELTINE
I
mpatient Indians anteing to get there Joseph Lamothe

C
old, dark, foggy air as we fight against the wind
H
as a great personality
A
ngel making communication easier
A
mazing teacher
N
k owledge can‟t wait!
S
trong in her poetry

Pow! Guns shooting with fiery passion. Excellent
Riffles loading up! Likeable
Oww! Indians getting trampled Talented
Grr! all the buffalo growl Intelligent
Ready for gold! Neat and organized
Excited for some new land! Exciting
S
cow scow wow wow as the Indians call
S
hoot! Fire! That land belongs to us!
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Wonderful New York
By Gabi Gagliano

I scurry across the sidewalk, trying not to be
squished by the immense crowd around me. The
famous skyscrapers tower over me just as a thick,
lukewarm breeze passes through my hair and cools
me for the slightest moment. I look to my left and I
see an extremely packed street. With so many
vehicles rushing in every single direction, I
sometimes wonder where and why they are going. All
of a sudden, out of the corner of my eye, I see a dull
flash. I shift my head to the right of me to see
what it is and I see my brother, about to take a
picture. Aiming his camera at the sign of Ellis
Island, he presses another button. Yet another flash,
dulled by the sunlight, appears and just as soon as it
was here, it fades away. A massive smile sneaks
across my face when I realize what fun we could
have with a camera. I rush over to greet my
brother. Together we walk past the sign, looking for
places to enjoy as we take pictures of them. In my
mind, an overwhelming feeling of happiness surrounds
me when I realize that we're staying until Sunday.
Maine
By Callie Olenik

The cool Maine air whistles in the wind on a bright and sunny day in late June.
As I stroll down to the ocean, I feel on my feet what I assume are little pebbles
washed up from the sparkling ocean. I smell the fresh sea air as I search for the
perfect wave to ride in on my boogie board. I gaze up when I hear a noise only to see
a flock of lurking around for food. As I am waiting I see the most enormous wave I
have ever seen. I turn and face the nose of the board towards the beach as I get
ready to take off by kicking my legs. As soon as it comes, it lifts me up above it. I
find myself getting up off my hands and knees at the shoreline, and running out to
search for the next biggest wave.
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What is Poetry?
Planet Donut
Peter Vo
Alex Bannerman
Poetry is…
Thoughts I live on the planet of donuts
Alliteration There are mountains as high as the sky.

Words
Rivers of chocolate and sprinkles
Stanzas
With a forest of donuts.
Emotions
They beg to be eaten,
Abstract haiku
eager to be held.
Limerick

Real
Devouring them,
Concrete
one by one.
Facts
The sugary sweet
Onomatopoeia
taste of a donut, will turn you
Made-up
into a donut!!
Formal

Inspiring So the next time you eat a donut.
And It could be someone you know.
Can be anything
LIFE: A Plant‟s Story
André Wavrek
Marigolds
Isabelle Termaat As I wake
I sit in bed
Marigolds in many shades
Wondering if this is my truly end
Pine trees with pointy blades
I think I think I never know
Red shines out in blooming poppies
In till I get in to the snow
Each flower is unique, none are copies
I see the life dying in the snow
Cherry Blossoms the color pink
I never know what could show
Are getting thirsty for a drink
I think I think I never know
Sadly the flowers are starting to bend
What could show in the snow?
Who would want summer to end
All of the sudden the sun comes out
The life that everybody doubted out
I like the snow I like the life but mostly
I like the sun that glow‟s in the night
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