By Camille
Us kids all have the power to change the world, all we have to do is believe in ourselves. We are not helpless, we are full of power. That is why I came up with an assignment to write to the President and tell him what we think should be changed. Other classes are welcome to join in this assignment. In fact, I bet we could change a lot of things if the whole school did this.
There are some things that must be included in the letter, you need to write your first and last name and Countryside School's address. The assignment is due on December 10th, 2009, but instead of mailing them yourself, you can give them to me, Camille in Ms. Muligano’s classroom. I am in 4th grade. You can come to Mrs. Muligano's classroom to hand me your letter. If you do not want to participate, that is ok. Remember, we are POWERFUL!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Field Day, My Favorite!
By: Camille
On field day at Countryside School, all of the kids go outside for fun and games. Field day is my favorite celebration at our school. One of the things we, as a school, do is clean up. We all clean up the outside of the school. We just started this part of field day last year, but I still like it.
Other activities we do are: tug of war, dunk tank, relay races, dancing, and much, much, more.
One time, we got to dance with our gym teacher; it was so fun! We love our tug of war! Last year, we did 4 ropes in a row for our tug of war! What is your favorite day at Countryside and why is it your favorite day? Keep Posting!
On field day at Countryside School, all of the kids go outside for fun and games. Field day is my favorite celebration at our school. One of the things we, as a school, do is clean up. We all clean up the outside of the school. We just started this part of field day last year, but I still like it.
Other activities we do are: tug of war, dunk tank, relay races, dancing, and much, much, more.
One time, we got to dance with our gym teacher; it was so fun! We love our tug of war! Last year, we did 4 ropes in a row for our tug of war! What is your favorite day at Countryside and why is it your favorite day? Keep Posting!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Book or Movie?
By: Kristen
First the book, then the movie, let’s compare them. Which one do you enjoy the most? Why? I like the movie better because there is so much for my mind to take in. The book is good, also, but how I view it in my mind is different. Which do you prefer and why?
First the book, then the movie, let’s compare them. Which one do you enjoy the most? Why? I like the movie better because there is so much for my mind to take in. The book is good, also, but how I view it in my mind is different. Which do you prefer and why?
Patterns
By: Sydney
Did you ever think about patterns? They’re all around you. Night and Day is a pattern. . . Night-Day, Night-Day, Night-Day on and on. Patterns are everywhere . . . just waiting for you to learn about them. People use patterns everyday: they use them at work, they use them in school. We use them in our classroom.
Have you ever used patterns? Think. I bet you do, you just never thought about it. Just think and answer on the comment part. Do you use patterns? What kinds of patterns do you use?
Did you ever think about patterns? They’re all around you. Night and Day is a pattern. . . Night-Day, Night-Day, Night-Day on and on. Patterns are everywhere . . . just waiting for you to learn about them. People use patterns everyday: they use them at work, they use them in school. We use them in our classroom.
Have you ever used patterns? Think. I bet you do, you just never thought about it. Just think and answer on the comment part. Do you use patterns? What kinds of patterns do you use?
Wash Your Hands!
By: Sydney
To keep from getting sick this year wash your hands!
If you wash your hands, germs will die and you won't get sick.
Cough into your sleeve, if you forget, WASH YOUR HANDS.
If you don't cover your cough, you get other people sick. If you cough
into your hands and you don't wash your hands and then you touch something, then someone comes and touches it, then they eat something with their hands, then they
get sick, the virus spreads. So always remember to WASH YOUR HANDS!
To keep from getting sick this year wash your hands!
If you wash your hands, germs will die and you won't get sick.
Cough into your sleeve, if you forget, WASH YOUR HANDS.
If you don't cover your cough, you get other people sick. If you cough
into your hands and you don't wash your hands and then you touch something, then someone comes and touches it, then they eat something with their hands, then they
get sick, the virus spreads. So always remember to WASH YOUR HANDS!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Art Fair
By: Stephen
The art fair was awesome this year. There were many different stations. At each station every student could do a different activity. I really enjoyed the scavenger hunt; you were given a list of items to find in different pieces of art work, for example, a piece of fruit or a part of a sports event. If you found everything on the list, you got a prize. I did not get a prize, but did enjoy the quest. Also, at this year’s Art Fair, Ms. Martin hired a variety of artists, one made pots, another played music. I hope next year’s art fair will be as much fun as this year’s was. Hope you read my blog and share your thoughts about our school’s Art Fair.
Here's a link to Ms. Martin's web page to see some awesome art work that the kids do.
By: Stephen
The art fair was awesome this year. There were many different stations. At each station every student could do a different activity. I really enjoyed the scavenger hunt; you were given a list of items to find in different pieces of art work, for example, a piece of fruit or a part of a sports event. If you found everything on the list, you got a prize. I did not get a prize, but did enjoy the quest. Also, at this year’s Art Fair, Ms. Martin hired a variety of artists, one made pots, another played music. I hope next year’s art fair will be as much fun as this year’s was. Hope you read my blog and share your thoughts about our school’s Art Fair.
Here's a link to Ms. Martin's web page to see some awesome art work that the kids do.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Chicks have Hatched
by: Alex Lumme
In 4th grade, we hatched baby chicks. They hatched on May 4th and May 5th, 2009. Some were experimental eggs. These hatched with colors other than yellow. The experimental eggs were all different colors, brown and black mixed into chipmunk patterns on their backs! One of the most amazing things about the chicks is that they could run really fast, and they could escape easily out of student’s hands. Some facts are that it takes about 21 days to hatch. During the first day of incubation, they start to form their eyes and their heads. Chicks that have still not hatched after day 21 are usually not healthy and vigorous. This year we probably had one of the best hatches ever, 32 out of 36 chicks had hatched! The percentage of chicks that had hatched was 88%. Do you think you would like hatching baby chicks? Please respond.
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room Book the Second by Lemony Snicket
by Camille
This book is amazing! This book is deciated to readers who love drama, comedy, adventures, and Good! The story is about 3 kids, Violet, the oldest, Klaus, the middle child, and Sunny, the youngest, having to deal with the person who treats them horribly: Count Olaf. They lived with him once and hated him. He comes back, and this time he does somethign even worse, he kills their most trusted guardian, Dr. Montgomery. They have to deal with this and handle it. (Read the first book to understand.)
by Camille
This book is amazing! This book is deciated to readers who love drama, comedy, adventures, and Good! The story is about 3 kids, Violet, the oldest, Klaus, the middle child, and Sunny, the youngest, having to deal with the person who treats them horribly: Count Olaf. They lived with him once and hated him. He comes back, and this time he does somethign even worse, he kills their most trusted guardian, Dr. Montgomery. They have to deal with this and handle it. (Read the first book to understand.)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mrs. Fitz
By: Claire
Ms. Fitz has been around for about 50 years. Ms. Fitz is a rummage sale, with incredible deals! They had everything for sale: bikes, huge card table, scooters, phones, clothes, tons of toys, frames, and more. Ms. Fitz is one of Countryside’s fundraisers. Many people come to Ms. Fitz: seniors, toddlers, middle aged people, and the kids from Countryside School. Many people volunteer their time. I worked there on Saturday for four hours. We have many fundraisers at Countryside, but my favorite is Ms. Fitz. So next year go to Ms. Fitz!
By: Claire
Ms. Fitz has been around for about 50 years. Ms. Fitz is a rummage sale, with incredible deals! They had everything for sale: bikes, huge card table, scooters, phones, clothes, tons of toys, frames, and more. Ms. Fitz is one of Countryside’s fundraisers. Many people come to Ms. Fitz: seniors, toddlers, middle aged people, and the kids from Countryside School. Many people volunteer their time. I worked there on Saturday for four hours. We have many fundraisers at Countryside, but my favorite is Ms. Fitz. So next year go to Ms. Fitz!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
James Ransom Came to Countryside School
By: Hannah
About two weeks ago on a Wednesday illustrator James Ransom came to Countryside School. He did a presentation on the steps of illustrating a book. He answered many questions we had and even drew some pictures! I was one of the lucky ones to enjoy a lunch with him. What a treat. It is great to have illustrators and authors come to our school. Please comment.
By: Hannah
About two weeks ago on a Wednesday illustrator James Ransom came to Countryside School. He did a presentation on the steps of illustrating a book. He answered many questions we had and even drew some pictures! I was one of the lucky ones to enjoy a lunch with him. What a treat. It is great to have illustrators and authors come to our school. Please comment.
118 Elements!By: Maddy
There are 118 elements in the Periodic table and other elements are still being discovered. Most of the elements are found in nature but some are found in laboratories. Everything is made up of elements! There are many elements that you know, some of which are found in your house or in your area, such as: Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), and so on, but there are A LOT more. Like did you know the potassium symbol is K? Or that it is found in bananas? Or that Chlorine is found in your local swimming pool to keep it clean? All elements are different: some have Latin symbols; oxygen is in air; Argon is found in light bulbs.
Now let’s try guessing. I’ll give you a clue and you answer. Here we go!
1. I live in a blimp
2. I got my name from a U.S coin
3. I’m in your teeth
4. Don’t have too much of me or you will die from heart attack but you do need to eat me.
Comment back to me by typing in your answers to see if you got it right. Look for the answer in the Comments section in the next few days.
Friday, May 8, 2009
By Mackenzie
When I was in third grade we studied the planets.
So now my sister, Madeline, is studying the planets.
They are learning many facts, such as the age of
When I was in third grade we studied the planets.
So now my sister, Madeline, is studying the planets.
They are learning many facts, such as the age of
the Sun, and the planets all belong to a system called the Solar System. They made display boards of their planets.
Good luck Third Graders.
Come down and enjoy this third grade planet fair.
Good luck Third Graders.
Come down and enjoy this third grade planet fair.
Pictures coming soon!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Derrick Rose: Rookie of the Year
(If you like the Bulls and basketball read this!)
by Will
Derrick Rose, the rookie, was drafted over by the Bulls from Memphis. Derrick Rose is 6ft 3in tall, 190lb, and born on October 4, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois.
When he was on Memphis, he was a star. Watch out for number 23! Because of the dunks, fast lay ups, 3 pointers, and passes, Derrick Rose could do it all. Let's talk about the Bulls now. He was drafted first pick. When he played, it started all over again. He won the NBA Skills Challenge and Rookie of the Year, too. Derrick averaged 16.6 points a game.
So maybe, you will watch Derrick Rose on TV some time. I hope you loved my review on Derrick Rose!!!
PS (Please comment!!!)
(If you like the Bulls and basketball read this!)
by Will
Derrick Rose, the rookie, was drafted over by the Bulls from Memphis. Derrick Rose is 6ft 3in tall, 190lb, and born on October 4, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois.
When he was on Memphis, he was a star. Watch out for number 23! Because of the dunks, fast lay ups, 3 pointers, and passes, Derrick Rose could do it all. Let's talk about the Bulls now. He was drafted first pick. When he played, it started all over again. He won the NBA Skills Challenge and Rookie of the Year, too. Derrick averaged 16.6 points a game.
So maybe, you will watch Derrick Rose on TV some time. I hope you loved my review on Derrick Rose!!!
PS (Please comment!!!)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Gym Show and "Earth "Movie
By: Amanda 4th grade
The Gym Show is on April 22, 2009 and April 23, 2009. Our school is trying something different this year, one change is that only fifth grade can participate in the Gym Show. It is set up differently with all sorts of stations.
There are a lot of things going on besides the Gym Show, on April 23, 2009. The whole school is going to go see a movie called “Earth.” For each ticket that you buy, the movie producers say a tree will be planted. WOW, our entire school is going and more than 500 trees will be planted. On April 21, 2009, there was a contest to see which grade threw out less garbage. A5 the end of the day, first grade threw away the least amount of garbage. They win a free recess!!!
Save the planet and watch the gym show!
P.S. Please comment
By: Amanda 4th grade
The Gym Show is on April 22, 2009 and April 23, 2009. Our school is trying something different this year, one change is that only fifth grade can participate in the Gym Show. It is set up differently with all sorts of stations.
There are a lot of things going on besides the Gym Show, on April 23, 2009. The whole school is going to go see a movie called “Earth.” For each ticket that you buy, the movie producers say a tree will be planted. WOW, our entire school is going and more than 500 trees will be planted. On April 21, 2009, there was a contest to see which grade threw out less garbage. A5 the end of the day, first grade threw away the least amount of garbage. They win a free recess!!!
Save the planet and watch the gym show!
P.S. Please comment
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Book Review
By: Celina
Life as We Knew It is a very adventurist and sad book! It is about a 16 year old girl. She has two brothers. There is something that hits the moon. Since the moon is so important to the planet Earth, it controls whether there is a lot of tsunamis, and all other kinds of weather. The weather on the planet is now in jeopardy causing havoc everywhere. The markets are running out of food and all of the shops are closing. Lists of dead people appear everywhere. When a list of all the dead people shows up on the internet, they find a lot of their second cousins and even some first cousins on the list. Miranda’s (the 16 year old girl in the book.) parents got a divorce and her journey continues.
Read the book to find out the struggle of the girl’s life!
I recommend you read this book!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Pirates in the 1700's or in the 2000's
by Christian
Lately, there have been lots of terrorist sightings. These new terrorists are really pirates, just like the pirates in the 1400’s. They terrorize people at sea. They get their bounty/loot instead of from gold, by hijacking a boat full of barrels of oil or different types of cargo, costing over millions dollars. They, also, almost hijacked an American cruise ship, and unfortunately they took lots of their money. They are probably doing this now because they have a law across the globe that doesn’t allow weapons on a boat. All the pirates need to do is take their weapons, threaten the captain and the crew, and hold the cargo for ransom. Why are their more pirates today? What can we do to change this increase?
Lately, there have been lots of terrorist sightings. These new terrorists are really pirates, just like the pirates in the 1400’s. They terrorize people at sea. They get their bounty/loot instead of from gold, by hijacking a boat full of barrels of oil or different types of cargo, costing over millions dollars. They, also, almost hijacked an American cruise ship, and unfortunately they took lots of their money. They are probably doing this now because they have a law across the globe that doesn’t allow weapons on a boat. All the pirates need to do is take their weapons, threaten the captain and the crew, and hold the cargo for ransom. Why are their more pirates today? What can we do to change this increase?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Alden Retirement Home
By: Grace
Countryside students in 4th and 5th grade have been able to go to Alden Retirement Home on Thursday afternoons with Mrs. Dunn, a 1st grade teacher at Countryside.
This is all part of the Countryside Connection Club. This is a club that gives students the opportunity to communicate with members in our community. Students turn in a permission slip saying their parents are ok with them going, these students get on the bus and are taken to Alden.
As you walk in, you will be delighted by a little pond with water running off the rocks and delightful little fish. The outdoor garden has so many colors in the fall! As you continue your walk, you’ll be welcomed by the front desk. As you pass this desk, you will go down the hall and you’ll see a cage of birds, another welcoming sight. You will eventually be led to this little room filled with joyful faces, Josephine, Dick and many more. You can choose one person to do certain crafts with or you can wander around and talk to many different people.
The people there are truly happy to see you. So smile, have fun and see you there!
By: Grace
Countryside students in 4th and 5th grade have been able to go to Alden Retirement Home on Thursday afternoons with Mrs. Dunn, a 1st grade teacher at Countryside.
This is all part of the Countryside Connection Club. This is a club that gives students the opportunity to communicate with members in our community. Students turn in a permission slip saying their parents are ok with them going, these students get on the bus and are taken to Alden.
As you walk in, you will be delighted by a little pond with water running off the rocks and delightful little fish. The outdoor garden has so many colors in the fall! As you continue your walk, you’ll be welcomed by the front desk. As you pass this desk, you will go down the hall and you’ll see a cage of birds, another welcoming sight. You will eventually be led to this little room filled with joyful faces, Josephine, Dick and many more. You can choose one person to do certain crafts with or you can wander around and talk to many different people.
The people there are truly happy to see you. So smile, have fun and see you there!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Fitness Equipment
by Morgan
by Morgan
Last year, the PTO bought Countryside Elementary School fitness equipment! Everyone loves them. Many people think they’ve changed the school in many ways. I (Morgan) have asked some kids questions on how the equipment has changed the school.
“How has the equipment changed the school?”
Blake (4th) answered “I think it has changed the school by getting everyone more fit! Plus, they think it is more like fun than exercise!”
Another question was “Should we have more or less equipment?”
Hannah (3rd) answered “More because kids should exercise but not too much because we don’t want the PTO spending too much money.”
Another question is “Do you think that the school would be better off without the equipment?”
Kristen (3rd) answered, “No because everyone has gotten more fit and healthy thanks to the PTO!!!”
“How has the equipment changed the school?”
Blake (4th) answered “I think it has changed the school by getting everyone more fit! Plus, they think it is more like fun than exercise!”
Another question was “Should we have more or less equipment?”
Hannah (3rd) answered “More because kids should exercise but not too much because we don’t want the PTO spending too much money.”
Another question is “Do you think that the school would be better off without the equipment?”
Kristen (3rd) answered, “No because everyone has gotten more fit and healthy thanks to the PTO!!!”
So the main thing is everyone thinks you get more fit when you use the equipment. But that’s not the only way to get fit. You can run, jump, get on your bike and a lot more. Plus, all exercise is fun! But make sure you tell an adult before you exercise. Also make sure you warm up!
There is, also, a poll up on the right hand side of our 'blog'!
Make sure you vote!
There is, also, a poll up on the right hand side of our 'blog'!
Make sure you vote!
Friday, April 3, 2009
The FISH Food PantryBy: Karli
Fourth grader, Karli, has been to the Fish Food Pantry. The Fish Food Pantry is a place where people who can't afford to buy food at the grocery store, like Jewel or Dominick’s, can get food. The Fish Food Pantry, which is an acronym for Friends I Shall Help, gives people food for free. The Fish Food Pantry allows Countryside school students to come in and help stack the shelves with food for the poor to get and take home with them. Countryside students donate canned and boxed food. Because the food is given away freely, they run out of it easily. Besides food donations, they, also, accept money donations and clothes. I would recommend that you go and help at the FISH Food Pantry, too.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Will The Blackhawks win a Stanley Cup?
by CJ
Right now, the Chicago Blackhawks are seventh place in a league of thirty different hockey teams. To make it into the Stanley Cup finals, you need to be in the top eight teams. Maintaining first place are the San Jose Sharks. They’ve been first place for a very long time. Sadly, the Blackhawks slipped from fourth best, to now seventh best. One of my biggest questions is, can they work their way back down. Our arch enemies, the Detroit Red Wings, are second best in the league. Points wise, we are pretty close. We have eighty three as the top two teams, one of them are greatest enemy, each have ninety three points. In our division, we are second, the Red Wings are the best in our division. The Blackhawks are trying very hard and playing well. We have to remember, out of thirty teams, seventh is not bad at all. How do you think the Blackhawks are playing? If you want, in comments, put how you think the Blackhawks are playing. I’m interested to hear (or read) what everybody else thinks about are teams. Obviously, the scores and standing change fast so I’ll try and keep you posted. Also, look at the key on the bottom of the page to see how points are taken.
How Points are taken
A win = 1 point
A Lose = 0 points
In a tie
A win = 2 points
A lose = 1 point
by CJ
Right now, the Chicago Blackhawks are seventh place in a league of thirty different hockey teams. To make it into the Stanley Cup finals, you need to be in the top eight teams. Maintaining first place are the San Jose Sharks. They’ve been first place for a very long time. Sadly, the Blackhawks slipped from fourth best, to now seventh best. One of my biggest questions is, can they work their way back down. Our arch enemies, the Detroit Red Wings, are second best in the league. Points wise, we are pretty close. We have eighty three as the top two teams, one of them are greatest enemy, each have ninety three points. In our division, we are second, the Red Wings are the best in our division. The Blackhawks are trying very hard and playing well. We have to remember, out of thirty teams, seventh is not bad at all. How do you think the Blackhawks are playing? If you want, in comments, put how you think the Blackhawks are playing. I’m interested to hear (or read) what everybody else thinks about are teams. Obviously, the scores and standing change fast so I’ll try and keep you posted. Also, look at the key on the bottom of the page to see how points are taken.
How Points are taken
A win = 1 point
A Lose = 0 points
In a tie
A win = 2 points
A lose = 1 point
Thursday, March 19, 2009
What Do You Think About PINK?
by Annalise
What do you think about Mrs. Newhouse, Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Holmes dying their hair pink?
They said they would dye their hair pink if we reached our school goal of raising $450. The students raised $854! This money is part of a donation to buy books for kids. What a great cause! They look great in pink. I can’t wait to hear your comments.
by Annalise
What do you think about Mrs. Newhouse, Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Holmes dying their hair pink?
They said they would dye their hair pink if we reached our school goal of raising $450. The students raised $854! This money is part of a donation to buy books for kids. What a great cause! They look great in pink. I can’t wait to hear your comments.
Reading Rules At The Book Fair
By: Emma
At the book fair you will find
Books of all different kinds
Posters, books
School supplies too
We have it all
But it’s not like a zoo
It’s very neat and organized.
You’ll find everything quicker
If you make a wish list
If you’re a beginner
Or very advanced
Even if you speak Spanish
You will find a book
that fits you!
So come on down to the library before it’s too late!
By: Emma
At the book fair you will find
Books of all different kinds
Posters, books
School supplies too
We have it all
But it’s not like a zoo
It’s very neat and organized.
You’ll find everything quicker
If you make a wish list
If you’re a beginner
Or very advanced
Even if you speak Spanish
You will find a book
that fits you!
So come on down to the library before it’s too late!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ethan's Sponge Bob Santa Pants
2nd grader, Ethan, loves cartoons and decided to make his own. He drew this cartoon using colored pencils.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Jenna's Movie Review
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Finally there is something scary
After all this love
My hands are shaking very wearily
This surely isn't fun
This surely isn't fun
The world is not ending
But life is very short
I feel as if the world's not turning
My mind is going bizerk
I feel the human race is little
So is the water and food
We are acting so pitiful
There is no good mood
Keanu Reeves is the best actor
For this movie coming soon
The Day the Earth Stood Still
It's really such a thrill
I recommend you see it
I really think you should
It may be very scary
So hold on to your hood
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