All written pieces are products of work by Hidden Valley Elementary Students and Edited by School Library Media Specialist, Ms. Liliet Griffith Council, 2013
The Life of Nelson Mandela
By Ms. Castelli's 4th Grade Class
People threatened him, separated for 27 years
Fire burning homes
Gunfire, people yelling
Prison meals
Pain and stress turned to love and peace
He stood up for himself. He stood up for us!
His dreams came true. Rights for everyone
The Life of Nelson Mandela
Remembering Nelson Mandela
By Ms. McGregor's 5th Grade Class
Words spoken at his funeral- We heard his speeches
The smell of fear, sadness
President Barak Obama gives a tribute
I taste fairness and gratefulness
Forgiveness is the key to life. Be helpful.
Believe in yourself, Protect and Forgive
We wish he can live forever in our hearts
Remembering Nelson Mandela
By Ms. Castelli's 4th Grade Class
People threatened him, separated for 27 years
Fire burning homes
Gunfire, people yelling
Prison meals
Pain and stress turned to love and peace
He stood up for himself. He stood up for us!
His dreams came true. Rights for everyone
The Life of Nelson Mandela
Remembering Nelson Mandela
By Ms. McGregor's 5th Grade Class
Words spoken at his funeral- We heard his speeches
The smell of fear, sadness
President Barak Obama gives a tribute
I taste fairness and gratefulness
Forgiveness is the key to life. Be helpful.
Believe in yourself, Protect and Forgive
We wish he can live forever in our hearts
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Our Winter Poems
Winter Fun
By Ms. Riley's Kindergarten Class
Ice, Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, owl in the tree, Christmas lights
Cookies, chocolate milk
Carols, bells ringing
Hot Cocoa
Snow, cold wind, warm soft blankets
Making snow men, making toys
Mario toys, Batman, X Box 360, Princesses, computers and wii
Winter Fun
I love Christmas!
By Ms. Gardener's First Grade Class
Santa Clause, Christmas tree, Beautiful lights, snow
Cookies and cakes baking, turkey
Carols, Ho, ho, ho's and Jingle Bells
Candy canes, Christmas cake, doughnuts with sprinkles red and white
Cold snow melting in our hands, especially happy, Christmas spirit and surprises
Making snow angels, getting presents
Toy cars, bikes, dolls, Monster High, snow puppies and XBox games
Christmas
Winter Fun
By Ms. Riley's Kindergarten Class
Ice, Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, owl in the tree, Christmas lights
Cookies, chocolate milk
Carols, bells ringing
Hot Cocoa
Snow, cold wind, warm soft blankets
Making snow men, making toys
Mario toys, Batman, X Box 360, Princesses, computers and wii
Winter Fun
I love Christmas!
By Ms. Gardener's First Grade Class
Santa Clause, Christmas tree, Beautiful lights, snow
Cookies and cakes baking, turkey
Carols, Ho, ho, ho's and Jingle Bells
Candy canes, Christmas cake, doughnuts with sprinkles red and white
Cold snow melting in our hands, especially happy, Christmas spirit and surprises
Making snow angels, getting presents
Toy cars, bikes, dolls, Monster High, snow puppies and XBox games
Christmas
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Ms. Lott's Fifth Grade Class
He saw the sadness of the people, they were not getting along
Death
Screaming, crying, chaos
Rotten Aparthed turned into sweet success of hope and victory
Sadness, fear and loneliness
He never gave up. He was determined to be free
Civil Rights, Freedom, Peace
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Ms. Lott's Fifth Grade Class
He saw the sadness of the people, they were not getting along
Death
Screaming, crying, chaos
Rotten Aparthed turned into sweet success of hope and victory
Sadness, fear and loneliness
He never gave up. He was determined to be free
Civil Rights, Freedom, Peace
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Kwanzaa
By Ms. Mitchell's 3rd Grade Class
Red, Black and Green candles, Fruit, Statues, Corn and a Unity Cup
Food, Collard Greens, Bread, Sweet Potato Pie
Drums from Africa
Food and drink
Happy, Excited, helpful, proud
Being with family at home
More children to join the family and new friends
Kwanzaa
By Ms. Mitchell's 3rd Grade Class
Red, Black and Green candles, Fruit, Statues, Corn and a Unity Cup
Food, Collard Greens, Bread, Sweet Potato Pie
Drums from Africa
Food and drink
Happy, Excited, helpful, proud
Being with family at home
More children to join the family and new friends
Kwanzaa
The Holidays are Coming
By Ms. Long Kindergarten Class!
Chocolate baking
Bells jingle
Spaghetti, oranges, delicious cookies, strawberries, hot soup and milke
Thankfulness
Pretty, fun
Santa Claus and reindeer to come from his workshop
The Holidays are Coming
By Ms. Long Kindergarten Class!
Chocolate baking
Bells jingle
Spaghetti, oranges, delicious cookies, strawberries, hot soup and milke
Thankfulness
Pretty, fun
Santa Claus and reindeer to come from his workshop
The Holidays are Coming
Winter Weather is Out of This World
Ms. Green's First Grade Class
Sun, Blue Sky, White Clouds, Frost, leaves on the grass
Fresh air,
Sounds of raking leaves, Singing birds, Wind blowing
Apples, Warm cocoa or Hot chocolate with marshmellows
Leaves crumbling, soft, cold snow, ice
Trees, snow falling, Cutting snowflakes from white paper
My baby brother may walk, seeing Santa at night, flying and touching the sky
Winter Weather is Out of This World
Ms. Green's First Grade Class
Sun, Blue Sky, White Clouds, Frost, leaves on the grass
Fresh air,
Sounds of raking leaves, Singing birds, Wind blowing
Apples, Warm cocoa or Hot chocolate with marshmellows
Leaves crumbling, soft, cold snow, ice
Trees, snow falling, Cutting snowflakes from white paper
My baby brother may walk, seeing Santa at night, flying and touching the sky
Winter Weather is Out of This World
The Importance of Education
Mrs. Brooks 5th Grade Class
Students respecting the rules, Teachers teaching
Fresh Air, perfume and cologne
Rap music, jazz , "Clip up, clip down", Read math problems and silence
Experiment with food and liquids, Vegetables and Fruits
Pencils, paper, loved by the teachers
To be educated, friendships, kindness
I want to go to college and make good money, scholarships
The Importance of Education
Mrs. Brooks 5th Grade Class
Students respecting the rules, Teachers teaching
Fresh Air, perfume and cologne
Rap music, jazz , "Clip up, clip down", Read math problems and silence
Experiment with food and liquids, Vegetables and Fruits
Pencils, paper, loved by the teachers
To be educated, friendships, kindness
I want to go to college and make good money, scholarships
The Importance of Education
Christmas Time is Here!
By Ms. Manor's First Grade Class
Christmas Tree
Christmas Cookies
Santa Claus says Ho, Ho, Ho! Bells are jingling!
Red and Green Cupcakes, Gingerbread Man
You can feel cold snow on your face
Santa brings us presents like toys and clothes
I wish for a bike, helicopter with a control, cars, X-Box and happiness
Christmas Time is Here!
By Ms. Manor's First Grade Class
Christmas Tree
Christmas Cookies
Santa Claus says Ho, Ho, Ho! Bells are jingling!
Red and Green Cupcakes, Gingerbread Man
You can feel cold snow on your face
Santa brings us presents like toys and clothes
I wish for a bike, helicopter with a control, cars, X-Box and happiness
Christmas Time is Here!
Season of Giving
By Mr. Volk's Fifth Grade Class
Presents, colorful trees, lights and angels
Cinnamon and apple spice candles
The hoofs of reindeer on the roof, bells and Christmas carols
Cookies and milk for Santa, hot cocoa for me when I come in from the snow
Love, caring, excitement and laughter
Opening gifts, eating cookies and Takis
Thousands of dollars, together with family members
Season of Giving
By Mr. Volk's Fifth Grade Class
Presents, colorful trees, lights and angels
Cinnamon and apple spice candles
The hoofs of reindeer on the roof, bells and Christmas carols
Cookies and milk for Santa, hot cocoa for me when I come in from the snow
Love, caring, excitement and laughter
Opening gifts, eating cookies and Takis
Thousands of dollars, together with family members
Season of Giving
Nelson Mandela
By Ms. Allison's 4th Grade Class
Bitterness, anger, sadness, joyfulness and excitement
Smoke, burning houses, the smell of fear
Sounds of marching, crying, name-calling, hate and yelling
Prison meals, taste of freedom
Encouraging others to stand up for their rights
He was leader, a chief a brave man
Freedom for all people
Nelson Mandela
By Ms. Allison's 4th Grade Class
Bitterness, anger, sadness, joyfulness and excitement
Smoke, burning houses, the smell of fear
Sounds of marching, crying, name-calling, hate and yelling
Prison meals, taste of freedom
Encouraging others to stand up for their rights
He was leader, a chief a brave man
Freedom for all people
Nelson Mandela
Happy Holidays!
By Ms. Blake's Kindergarten Class
Presents, white snow, Christmas tree, lights on the house, Santa Clause
Christmas Cakes, cookies
Mothers talking on the phone, Christmas Music
Ice cream on pie, chocolate candies, candy canes
Winter cold, happy faces
The holiday season is full of surprises
Toys, and a wishing well, bright stars in the sky, a beautiful kitchen
Happy Holidays!
By Ms. Blake's Kindergarten Class
Presents, white snow, Christmas tree, lights on the house, Santa Clause
Christmas Cakes, cookies
Mothers talking on the phone, Christmas Music
Ice cream on pie, chocolate candies, candy canes
Winter cold, happy faces
The holiday season is full of surprises
Toys, and a wishing well, bright stars in the sky, a beautiful kitchen
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas
By Ms. Mickle's Second Grade Class
We see Santa, Christmas trees and falling snow
Holiday cookies and cakes baking
We hear bells, Christmas carols and Santa saying "Ho, Ho, Ho!"
Candy canes, milk, hot cocoa and gingerbread
Christmas ornaments on the tree
Presents and family getting together for games
Warm clothes, toys and food.
Merry Christmas
By Ms. Mickle's Second Grade Class
We see Santa, Christmas trees and falling snow
Holiday cookies and cakes baking
We hear bells, Christmas carols and Santa saying "Ho, Ho, Ho!"
Candy canes, milk, hot cocoa and gingerbread
Christmas ornaments on the tree
Presents and family getting together for games
Warm clothes, toys and food.
Merry Christmas
Christmas Eve is Here
Mr. Hayes' Fifth Grade Class
A whole bunch of presents, Santa Claus
Cookies baking, pine trees
Songs, reindeer on the roof
Macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie, milk
Snow, love and excitement
Getting presents, seeing family, Jesus' Birthday
PS4, XBox 360
Christmas Eve
Mr. Hayes' Fifth Grade Class
A whole bunch of presents, Santa Claus
Cookies baking, pine trees
Songs, reindeer on the roof
Macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie, milk
Snow, love and excitement
Getting presents, seeing family, Jesus' Birthday
PS4, XBox 360
Christmas Eve
New Year's Eve
Ms. B. Johnson's 4th Grade Class
Fireworks, lots of people gathered around, melting snow
Stove is baking pies
Count down to 0
Egg Nog, Strawberry cake, chocolate chip cookies
Happy, excited, new traditions, new personality and feelings
New movies come out, a time of new beginnings
Wishes for happiness and family to be together
Happy New Year
Ms. B. Johnson's 4th Grade Class
Fireworks, lots of people gathered around, melting snow
Stove is baking pies
Count down to 0
Egg Nog, Strawberry cake, chocolate chip cookies
Happy, excited, new traditions, new personality and feelings
New movies come out, a time of new beginnings
Wishes for happiness and family to be together
Happy New Year
Christmas Spirit
By Mr. Shakeshaft's 3rd Grade Class
Presents under the tree, Santa with a pack of presents on his back,
Food cooking, cookies baking
Bells ringing, Santa saying Ho, Ho, Ho, reindeer prancing, caroling
We taste delicious food and pumpkin pie
The Joy of Christmas
Spending time with family, celebrating God's Birthday, snow
XBox1, PSP V, Play Station3, DS
Christmas Spirit
By Mr. Shakeshaft's 3rd Grade Class
Presents under the tree, Santa with a pack of presents on his back,
Food cooking, cookies baking
Bells ringing, Santa saying Ho, Ho, Ho, reindeer prancing, caroling
We taste delicious food and pumpkin pie
The Joy of Christmas
Spending time with family, celebrating God's Birthday, snow
XBox1, PSP V, Play Station3, DS
Christmas Spirit
Christmas
Ms. Pauler's 5th Grade Class
Presents, Christmas tree
Food, cookies, pizza
Bells, Christmas music
Candy canes
Snow on my face
Jesus' Birthday, stories shared, time with family
Games to play like XBox1 or PS 4
Christmas
Ms. Pauler's 5th Grade Class
Presents, Christmas tree
Food, cookies, pizza
Bells, Christmas music
Candy canes
Snow on my face
Jesus' Birthday, stories shared, time with family
Games to play like XBox1 or PS 4
Christmas
Christmas
By Mrs. Goss' 4th Grade Class
Snowballs, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Cookies and apple pie in the oven, warm muffins
Bells ringing, music of the season
Hot chocolate,
Happy in the Christmas Spirit, The Hope of Winter
Getting presents and playing with toys with my family
Joy, love, caring, peace on Earth
Christmas
By Mrs. Goss' 4th Grade Class
Snowballs, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Cookies and apple pie in the oven, warm muffins
Bells ringing, music of the season
Hot chocolate,
Happy in the Christmas Spirit, The Hope of Winter
Getting presents and playing with toys with my family
Joy, love, caring, peace on Earth
Christmas