First place Well every year on Christmas Eve, my grandparents come to our house to spend the night. At night my sisters and I put on our PJs, get a cup of cocoa, get our stuffed animal and blanket, and our mother drives us all around Valencia looking at Christmas lights. Our favorite house with lights are what we call the "dancing lights." It has two huge light stands and small sets of lights everywhere ...
First place What I will be for Halloween is Alice in Wonderland. I will look like a little maid with white tights, black shoes, and a black headband. My dress will be light blue. I will have a white apron. I will look just like Alice. I went to the Disney Store and my mom asked if I wanted to be Alice for Halloween. I said, "Yes, Mother." So she got it. I picked it ...
First place My favorite holiday tradition is on Christmas. I like to deliver corn bread, pumpkin bread, cookies and muffins to my neighbors. I cook all these sweets so they're homemade. All of my neighbors want me to deliver that every year. My sister and I love to make and cook sweets. We make lemon squares, brownies, Christmas balls and lemon pudding. Our friends and family love it. We always give the fire department cookies ...
First place I have many family traditions. One of them is every Christmas I get a real tree. I get real Christmas trees because fake ones don't smell nearly as good as real trees. When you feel the pine leaves on your finger, you instantly feel the Christmas spirit. Real Christmas trees are like people. If you put Christmas lights and ornaments on it, it's like wearing a dress. On Christmas, our Christmas tree is ...
First place The place I would love to visit is Italy. Italy is a beautiful place with many ancient cities.
First place My favorite holiday is Christmas. The tradition of Christmas is sitting in your living room staring at your Christmas Tree. As you drink some warm milk, the tree sparkles like glitter. At night, someone special comes down your chimney to deliver presents under your tree. That special person is Santa. He eats the cookies you made and some milk. When you wake up, you discover presents under the tree for you. And finally ...
First place If I could visit any country, I would go to Italy. There is lots of water and I would like to go on a gondola. My parents told me that there are a lot of beautiful museums and galleries with nice pictures. The pictures were made by one of the famous artist Michelangelo. Their food is delicious. They have the best pizza and pasta in the world. It's wonderful to go shopping because ...
First place My absolute favorite subject in school is art. The reason why art is my favorite subject is because it can bring out your feelings.
First Place I am thankful for many things. For example, I am thankful for the clothes I wear and for the family I have and also I'm thankful for the roof over my head. I like being thankful for my family because they love and take care of me. Also I am thankful for the roof over my head because if I didn't and it was raining I would be soaking wet. And I am ...
First place I am currently a 5th grade student at Canyon Springs Elementary School. Over the years, I've loved every subject in school, but if I had to choose a favorite it would be reading. I have so many reasons why my passion is reading. Reading is a skill I have mastered. I read every day to understand more unfamiliar words. This subject also teaches me about other peoples' lives and how they live. I ...
First place I am thankful for all the people in Iraq fighting for freedom and justice. I am also thankful for my shelter, food and care provided by my parents. I am also thankful for life, wealth and love. I am mostly thankful for all the loving and caring people in the United States, Mexico and the Philippines. I am thankful for a lot more and no one will ever change my mind for what ...
First placeMy favorite subject in school is history. Throughout my life at Trinity, I have learned about Greek history, Roman history, Medieval Times, and I am learning our American history right now. I really love Greek history. I like to learn about the amazing culture they have. I really liked how Perseus killed the dreaded Medusa. Also how Hercules was the greatest, strongest hero of that time. In third grade we dressed up as Greek ...
First place I am thankful for my grandfather because he brought my father here. My father met my mother and they got married, but if my grandfather hadn't brought my father here, my mother and my father would not have gotten married and I wouldn't be here right now. So that's why I am thankful for my grandfather. Hailey N. Grade 4 Helmers Elementary Second place I am always thankful for my family. They are ...
First place Hello! My name is Avery S. I am thankful for my family, most of all. I am thankful for my family because they are all so loving and caring.
Surprisingly, I didn't go on vacation this summer. My parents just wanted to stay home and save money and my vacation home was being remodeled. But that didn't stop me from having fun!