It was a bright, sunny, and slightly cold Friday afternoon in April. My brother, Joe, my friend, Caden, and I travelling down to the E.V.S. (Easton Village Store). The E.V.S. is 10 minutes away if walking, 1 minute if driving, but only you start at the H.K.M.S. (Helen Keller Middle School). The E.V.S. is a … Continue reading Joe The Jerk
Passing Through The Portage It was a cool and humid New York Summer morning. The light fog wrapped around lower Manhattan like a light blanket. The skyscrapers reflected off any sun that appeared through the clouds. The current pulled the small gentle waves of the hudson river under the bridge and out to sea. … Continue reading Passing Through the Portage
I squeezed the green Gatorade bottle in Nicole’s hands and the water went shooting up and went into the air and splattered on Margaret who was talking to her friends. As soon as that water hit her she turned around and gave Nicole and I the evil eyes. I really hoped that Margaret wouldn’t be … Continue reading Margaret and the Water Bottle
Everybody makes mistakes, everyday. Some big, some small. Some mistakes people won’t remember, or some they will never forget. I have made many mistakes in my life, here is the story of my probably my worst one. It was not my fault. I used to live in New Hampshire in a small town, but it … Continue reading The Art of Losing Composure
I just finished reading 400 pages of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Rowling’s smash hit series has sold over 450 million copies, and she’s earned billions of dollars from the adventures of Harry and company. She currently lives in Scotland with her family. I wanted to re-read all of … Continue reading Colin’s Letter Essay 3: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
I have recently completed reading Holes by Louis Sachar. Holes is a 233 page realistic fiction novel. I chose this book because I have read this book before. I didn’t really understand it so I read it again. Louis Sachar is a 61 year old realistic fiction author, he attended University of California at Berkeley, … Continue reading Andrew’s Letter Essay 3: Holes
I have just finished the book The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas, a 434 page Fantasy novel. The Assassin’s Blade is the prequel to the Throne of Glass Series. Sarah J. Maas was born on March 5, 1986 (age 29) and New York Times and USA Today bestselling American fantasy author who now lives … Continue reading Kiki’s Letter Essay #3 The Assassin’s Blade
November 19, 2015 Dear Mr. Jockers, My third book is The 39 Clues: One False Note. This is the second novel in the 39 Clues Series. This novel was written by Gordon Korman. I decided to read this book is because after reading the first novel, The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones, I got … Continue reading Letter #3 – The 39 Clues: One False Note
I recently finished reading Mockingjay, a 390 page science fiction novel. Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy was written by Suzanne Collins. This book was published on August 24 in 2010. Suzanne Collins is one of my favorites authors, her Hunger Games books have become extremely popular. Suzanne Collins was previously a … Continue reading Kayleigh’s Letter Essay #3: “Mockingjay”
Margaret, where are you from? Where are you from, Margaret? I’m from learning a few words in sign language to spark my love for a language without physically talking. A language used by moving your hands into different symbols, and someone (if they know sign language) knows exactly what you mean. I’m … Continue reading Margaret, Where Are You From?
Andrew, where are you from? Where are you from, Andrew? I’m from being on the soccer field four days in a row, or playing in games that were too tense to forget, Remembering watching my first soccer FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in a league game on FOX I’m from trips with the ECC to … Continue reading Andrew, Where Are You From?
Colin, Where Are You From? I’m from scaling the massive green pine tree in my front yard and watching my parents pull in the driveway. When they were out of their car, I would shout their name from my nest and chuckle at the confused looks on their faces. I’m from Gate 4 at Yankee … Continue reading Colin, Where Are You From?
Kiki, where are you from? Where are you from, Kiki? I’m from spending summers with my family around the globe, buying ice cream and popsicles with the burning sun over our heads, watching my brother and dad racing down the street with their arms out like airplanes. I’m from Saturday’s waking up at 12 in … Continue reading Kiki, Where Are You From?
To my students: This is a compilation of the photographs I took of all of you during the first week of school, set to music. Some of you look a lot different; some of you look more or less the same. But I think all of you have grown a lot as people this year. … Continue reading Hello, and Goodbye (For Now)
Dear class, I have just finished reading Out of My Mind. A 295 page novel by Sharon M. Draper. 11 year old Melody, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, cannot walk or talk. Despite her parents’ best efforts, the outside world has defined her by her condition. Melody’s life changes when inclusion classrooms are introduced in her … Continue reading Anthony’s Letter Essay #12: Out of My Mind
I have just finished reading, “The Outsiders”, by S.E. Hinton. This is a realistic fiction book of 180 pages. For me personally, I thought this was a very good novel to read, and I felt like I could relate to the characters. This novel tells about 16-year-old Ponyboy Curtis, and his experiences as a greaser. … Continue reading David’s Letter Essay #12: “The Outsiders”
I have just finished reading the 261 page book QB 1 by Mike Lupica. I chose to read this book because I have read a lot of Mike Lupica’s other books and liked them so I wanted to give this one a try. The book is about a 14 year old boy named Jake Cullen, … Continue reading James’s Letter Essay #11: “QB 1”
It’s Friday. I meant to write this yesterday. But better late than never. Thursdays can be difficult for me. As some if not most of you know, I play soccer, indoors in Woodbridge, on Wednesday nights. Sometimes the matches begin at 10:30 p.m. This means sometimes I get home at or past midnight, and, adrenaline … Continue reading Thank You
I love animals especially pets because they are nicer, make us live longer, and better for humans. I remember whenever anyone had a new pet even if it was tiny and always wanted to see it. Myself, I have always had pets in my life. I have had 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 guinea … Continue reading Victoria’s Journalism Week 1