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!!!)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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.
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