Julia0910

He swam around every day, He never seemed to get older He would sometimes leave his food to sink, But I thought nothing of it! I don’t know why I was so clumsy, Thinking he was ok. I don’t know why I didn’t think, On that cold winters day! So for two days straight He floated at the top. Those days were scary, Miserable, sad , But he didn’t die For the next day, He was fine again Swimming all around, He never seemed to get older! But the next day was the worst, Because it was the one in which he died But it’s ok, for I know He will swim once again in the sky 6-10-10 Dear 6th Grader, I know you're scared. I felt the same way. I think just about everyone I know was too. And it's ok to be afraid. It is a new school and a completely new way of doing things. But believe me when I say, it really isn't that bad! First, I bet you're all exited about getting lockers. Don't worry, that's not a bad thing, I was exited too. Just a piece of advice, keep it organized. With paper and what not covering the bottom, you'll never be able to find your books. Also, don't worry about forgetting your combo. You don't know how many times I have the last year! Now sorry because I know you have herd this a lot already and I already said it once, but STAY ORGINIZED. You have no idea how much easier it would be if you kept everything organized. Second, I know it's a big change for you, going from Elementary School, to Middle School, but in the long run, it isn't that much different. You still have the same classes, just different teachers for each class. And it isn't that hard either. Changing classes I mean. Just make sure you always have your schedule with you. Or at least until you are sure you know it by heart. Third, my final bits of advice. Although I just said this, stay organized. You have no idea how difficult school will be if you're not. Also, make sure you always have your homework in on time. You get points off for every day it's late and many missed grades can bring your grade down a lot. And lastly, try not to be late to class. As you may or may not know, at the beginning of the year, you have a two week grace period, but after that...! So if you actually paid attention to what I just wrote or not, I don't know, but I hope this helps you in some way!
 * 4-13-10 **

Everyone has important memories that they remember from either five years ago of just yesterday. Here a few of mine. 1st was when I found out that I was going to have a baby cousin. Now you might think of me as stupid. Why? Because of not knowing after all of the hints they gave me. As soon as they knew for sure, they told us and it was a happy day I’m sure for them and for me! Now I also remember August 10, 2006 because it was the day my Aunt and uncle got married. Although 4 years ago, it was an important day to me and I can only imagine for them. I enjoyed spending time with my family and just having fun! Another day I could never forget was the day I moved into Middlebury. You might think that I would have forgotten November 3, 2006 by now, but surprisingly, I haven’t! We moved in on the 3rd but three days later I started school. I had a very kind teacher (Mrs. Wengler) and was welcomed not only into the school, but into the community. I remember my teacher’s first words to my classmates, “…Don’t trample her!” I made plenty of good friends that year and I am so glad I moved. My final life-changing event was Christmas 2009. Now the last thing you would expect to see under your tree is a dog but that’s exactly what I saw. It was my very first puppy. I remember walking through the door, not knowing what to think when I saw a cute little black dog in a Christmas dress…trying to knock the huge bow off the top of her cage! I remember my little brother asking if we could keep her and my parents saying yes! So those are four of my most cherished memories or most important things in my life…so far!

5-6-10...Frederic RemingtonWriting Piece Frederic Remington was a strange man. When he was young he showed more interest in art rather than military exercises. So later, he went to study art at Yale and at the Art Students League in New York City. His first job was as an illustrator for magazines. That's when he decided to travel to the west. After just a short time, he was hooked. He was fascinated by the wild west. Remington later went on to work as a correspondent and illustrator during the Spanish-American War. The amazing wonders of the west and its people were the main topics for Remington's paintings. And later on, painting became his full time job. Going from being a simple illustrator, to a person who made amazing paintings and even sculptures was a very different path from the one his parents first planned for him when he went to military school! Unfortunately, Remington died at age 48 due to the complications with an appendectomy. May his paintings live on!

4-28-10...Feedback on poems I think, or atleast for me, that it helps me focus more when something is being read to you, rather than zoning out while you're reading it and not understanding any of it. I think that it was nice to hear all of their voices...literally and in their writing.

4-5-10...Poem about important things THe most important thing to me has to be my family For they are always there for me if I happen to need help They always get me to games on time cheering me on, they get my smile to shine They heal my wounds when I am sick And make me better very quick So as you may already see, family is the most important thing for me