Mrs. Dicke, Director of the Gifted and Enrichment Program and Literacy Coach
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Student Highlights
Alliterative Snowman Poems by 2nd grade
Seven super silly snowmen slid sideways on a steep slippery slope on super speedy scarlet superb sleds. By Emily
Some silly snowmen shoveled slowly to school and spotted Miss Supersillysuds singing seriously. By Lanee
Sheriff sat on a saddle with a silver badge at the train station and suddenly scarfed up supper. By Wyatt
The super snowman started his jet pack that sprays sanitizing sprite while he eats super slushy snow cones. By Brooklyn
In Hawaii, a spectacular snowman surfed and was sprayed by salty sea splashes and started to be slushy. By Cole
Sam is super at sports and shouts he's a star but struggles swinging and strikes streams of squirrels. By Sydney
Fictional Space Stories by Kindergarten
Fred is a space creature. He has four eyes, wiggly swiggly arms, and legs. He has to save space. An alien
with a rope was roping the planets. Fred is punching the bad alien. He stopped roping the planets and he stopped
being mean. By Jack Z.
Mr. Moon is a moon. One day a spaceman came and he had a jetpack. Then the jetpack fell off. It landed on Mr.
Moon. The jetpack automatically turned on and Mr. Moon burst the other planets into little pieces. Then the jetpack
automatically turned off. Mr. Moon went slower and slower and slower. . . and . . .Mr. Moon stopped!!!!! By Brian
My rocket cars name is Wes. It is white and short. I am driving it. I dropped a rope. It got tied around a planet. by Wes
My space mans name is Evan. He has silly ears, four eyes and two noses. He is going to planet x. He's going to
jump on a trampoline in planet x. By Evan
The moon and the earth were talking about the sun. Mr. Earth was mean because Mr. Earth didn't want to let the moon
know he did not like the sun. He didn't like the sun because the sun hit Mr. Earth so he lied that the sun was
dancing. And everybody was laughing at him. By Walker
Portmanteau Stories by 4th grade
How Two Became One By Abbey
One day there was a sloth named Sue. She liked to hang in trees but since she was so little, she didn't have
very long nails to hang from. One day she fell out of the tree. THUD. "Ow get off of me," said Tom the turtle.
"I can't," Sue whined. So that was how they got stuck together. You're probably laughing but it's really not
funny. Sue was the body and Tom was stuffed inside her. They tried hard so no one would figure out their secret
but it was hard when you were part brown and part green. So they painted Sue green. Together they wre called "Turth."
They had some trouble eating but they learned to live. Now it's like it is a normal thing for them. So for the
rest of their lives, they were a turth.
The Birthday I'll Never Forget by Coree
On my twelfth birthday, I went to the rabbit supermarket to try new food that they had. I ended up buying lettuce,
carrots and some energy vitamins. I went home and went straight to my bedroom and tried the energy vitamins
because I was feeling tired. I tried them and nothing happened so I threw them away and went to bed because I
was tired. When I woke up the next morning, I went to the den as usual and mom screamed. "You don't have any ears
and you have a fin on your butt," she cried. I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror, and I screamed
myself. So the next day I went back to the supermarket and asked the manager if the vitamins were supposed to do that.
He said that something was wrong with the vitamins and didn't mean to sell them. I got my money back, and after one
week I got used to my new look: Rabphin (rabbit/dolphin)
How I Became a Rhinophant By Kinzi
On my 7th birthday, I wished for horns so I could fight like a rhino. I closed my eyes tight. When I opened them
I was still me. That night my fairy rhino came and turned me into a rhino. But the next morning I was half rhino and half me.
My mom gave me a nickname. . . The Rhinophant. And that became my name. You might think I look weird but I
don't cause now I can fight. And that is how I became a rhinophant.
Sun-Sensational Star Facts by Kindergarten
1. closest star to earth
2. planets orbit it
3. has sunspots
4. gigantic ball
5. super hot gases
6. yellow
7. gives light and heat
8. bright
9. center of the solar system
Check out their artistic talent in the hallway.
Winter Similes by 1st grade
The scarf was as warm as a fire.
The hill was as slippery as an icecube.
I slid down the hill like a penguin.
It is as cold as ice cream.
My nose was red like a cherry.
The scarf was like an oven.
I slid down the hill like the Dragster.
My nose was red like a clown's nose.
The snow was as cold as ice.
Animal Family Similes by 3rd grade
My mom is like a lamb because she is quiet and calm.
My brother is like a giraffe because he is tall and likes his veggies.
Mrs. Gibson is like a puppy because she is excited about lots of things.
My mom is like an octopus because she likes to keep things tidy.
My dad is like a cat because he likes to take cat naps.
My cousin is like a parrot because she likes to talk.
Miss Herron is like a cheetah because she likes to run.
Mrs. McNabb is like an ape because she likes to be in charge.
My dad is like a dog because he likes sports.
Mrs. Dicke is like a butterfly because she is sweet and nice.
'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by 2nd grade
Tom the turkey woke up on a Saturday morning. He went to the barn and overheard Farmer Joe say, "Thanksgiving is the 4th
Thursday in November and we still have to pick a turkey." He remembered that his dad died on Thanksgiving and he didn't want to
die. He decided to be a pig. He found some supplies to make a costume. First he found a pink blanket. Next, he got some glue to glue on the
blanket. He quickly went next door to the pig farm. They made a lot of noise. Next day he never got eaten and he lived happily ever after.
By Emily
Costa the turkey was flying and landed on the driveway. Then a car pulled up and did not see Costa and Costa flew
into the barn and was safe. Costa thought he could hide in a pumpkin. He found a big pumpkin in a pumpkin patch and carved a hole in it and
got in. He stayed there for a month and a few days. When he heard reindeer, he peeked out of the pumpkin. by Cole
John went on a walk on a the block. He looked over and saw a van that said "Turkeys." He saw turkeys going in and
he saw that they were his friends, and they never came out! So he ran as fast as he could. Then he looked in his
closet and got an idea. He would use a costume like a deer. Then he put on his deer costume and practiced running. John
thought about where deer live. The woods he said in his mind. So he started into the nearest woods. Then John found the
woods. He ran in and tried to find deer and he stayed until the van stopped coming by. By Sydney
Suddenly Fato woke up. He looked at a calendar and saw that it's going to be Thanksgiving in a week! "Ahhhhh" said Fato.
He was jumping around like a Mexican Jumping Bean. Then he remembered since his name is Fato he could be a fat cow! He
collected white and black wool and glued it on himself. His costume is complete. He practiced mooing and
chewing his cud. Then he went to the cowbarn and stayed till December. By Brooklyn
Max woke up. Then he took a little walk about the farm. Then he saw the farmer come out with a BB gun and he was
afraid. Then he started running around like a madman because he saw the gun was loaded. Then he remembered that his only friend had been
killed by a gun. Then he saw twelve dogs. "I think I will dress up as a dog. yep. I think I will," Max said to himself. Then Max went into
the farmer's house. He grabbed a brown quilt. Max cut it into size and put it on in a secret place in the barn. Then the farmer said, "Aw man."
Then he left. Max did not become Thanksgiving dinner, and he lived happily ever after. By Wyatt
Sam was in the garden. "At two I'm going in for a nap," she told Muffy her cat. Meow. "Shhh! I hear something."
Meow, Meow. "Get in that house!" She swung her wing under the cat and opened the door. "Get in the door!" She shut
the door and peeked over the fence. "oh no! Thanksgiving is here. I need a costume. Let's go to the chicken
farm and get dressed up as a duck." She went and got feathers. She went home and sewed them together. "It fits."
She made it through Thanksgiving. By Lanee
Spider Creations by Kindergarten~ (Check out their illustrations in the hallway!)
It smiles all the time. It's gray and red and tall. It lives in Antarctica. It eats plants. It protects
itself by shooting webs. By Andrew
It looks likes a rainbow. It looks like a baby. It lives in paperclips. It eats red ants. It protects itself
by eating anything that attacks it. By Bailey
It is very CHUBBY! Its head is miniature and blue! It lives in the North Pole! It eats germs! It protects
itself by farting! By Jake
Mentor Poetry by 5th/6th grades
Handless Town by Joey
Selling gloves in Handless Town-
Clearance sale so gather 'round
Tight skin, roomy skin, blue or brown
Gloves for sale in Handless Town.
Selling gloves in Handless Town
Gripped, hot, cold or pound,
Ain't there one spirit around
Who needs a glove in Handless Town?
Selling gloves in Handless Town
Sure can bring one down,
But there's a way if there's a will
(I once sold pants in Leglessville.)
Sometimes I wonder. . . by Galyn
Sometimes I wonder if dogs like logs,
Can turtles jump hurdles,
Do bunnies like monies,
Can a cat wear a hat?
I like to wonder,
It's enjoyable to do.
The Game by Mitchell
Would you like to hear
Of the terrible afternoon
When I bravely played the- - -
No way?
All right; that's okay.
Little Spider by Matt
The little spider eats the tiny spider,
The big spider eats the little spider-
So only the biggest spiders get fat.
Do you know any kids like that?
Dogs by Lucy
Dogs play
Anytime,
Any dog,
Of any kind,
They play with any toy,
Or they play with any boy,
They could play
With a girl,
They could hop,
And they could twirl,
Play on a boat,
Play with a hare,
Dogs can play
Most anywhere.
Stupid Sweatshirt Maker by Joey
Some moron built this sweatshirt wrong-
The hood is where the face belongs.
I can't see through this thing-
so it does no good to me.
It's crazy how dumb some people can be.
I will Not Hatch by Mitchell
I am a lizard who lives in an egg.
But I won't hatch, I won't hatch.
Lizzie cackles, the zards all beg,
But I won't hatch, I won't hatch.
For I hear all the talk of global warming.
As the people all shout and all the cars are roaring.
So I'm staying in here where it is safe and it is warm.
And I will never hatch.
5 Reasons by 2nd grade
5 Reasons to Come to School: by Lanee
1. You can get good grades and then get a better job.
2. If you stay home, your mom will just put you to work.
3. You might go to gym!
4. You will get to see your friends.
5. The school lunches are 10 times better than lunches my mom makes.
5 Reasons to not come to school:
1. No homework!
2. You can sleep more!
3. You can stay in your P.J.'s.
4. You can play games all day.
5. You can play with your dog.
5 Reasons to Play Video Games: by Cole
1. It is fun.
2. You can play with other people.
3. You can win games.
4. It is funny.
5. Your thumbs will get stronger.
5 Reasons to not play video games:
1. They might be violent.
2. You might get nightmares.
3. You could do legos instead.
4. It can be boring.
5. Your thumbs get tired.
5 Reasons to do my chores: by Brooklyn
1. You get a clean room.
2. It makes you feel good (when you are done).
3. Mom won't get mad.
4. Sometimes it smells nice.
5. It looks good.
5 Reasons to skip my chores:
1. You could play your D.S. instead.
2. You could watch your brother do it.
3. You could swing instead.
4. Having a friend over would be more fun.
5. You could eat candy instead.
5 Reasons to watch a movie: by Emily
1. You like the movie a lot.
2. You like popcorn a lot.
3. It's relaxing.
4. They're funny.
5. You can lay on a comfy, warm bed.
5 Reasons not to watch a movie:
1. It might be scary.
2. It is 1-2 hours long.
3. You can watch your favorite tv show instead.
4. You can get away from your brothers by doing something else.
5. It makes you be lazy.
5 Reasons to get up: by Wyatt
1. You will be smarter by going to school.
2. You can play with your friends.
3. You have a field trip.
4. You have gym class.
5. You might have chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.
5 Reasons to sleep in:
1. You get more rest.
2. Your bed is comfy.
3. You're tired.
4. It is cold out.
5. It is picture day.
1. It is fun.
2. You get better.
3. It is good for you.
4. You might have good friends on your team.
5. Winning is fun.
5 Reasons to not play soccer
1. You could get hurt.
2. Some people don't like to run.
3. It is tiring.
4. It takes a long time to get ready.
5. You might play hard teams.
Hink Pink Riddles by 4th grade
If a riddle is a hink pink, the answer will be two one-syllable words that rhyme.
For example, "What do you
call a chubby feline?" ~a fat cat
Similarly, in a hinky pinky riddle, the answer will be two two-syllable words that rhyme.
For example, "What
do you call a conversation about baking?" ~batter chatter
Finally, for hinkity pinkity riddles, the answers will be two three-syllable words.
For example, "What do you call
a candy jar lock?" ~confection protection
Check out the riddles that 4th grade wrote below. For the answers, you'll have to check the bulletin board outside
my room.
1. What is the runt of a cat's litter?
2. What is a mean kid who wears warm sweaters?
3. What is the skinniest thing you can bake?
4. What do fancy girls wear on the playground?
5. What kind of person walks on the beach?
6. What falls off a tree after a dangerous storm?
7. What does a cap become after its been run over by a car?
8. Where do you look when you're hungry?
9. What do you call a super hero that's made of petals?
10. What kind of animal dances?
Poems about Feelings by 3rd grade
When I saw my new tailgate spot, I was as happy as a bear with the best cave in the world!
When I found out I had a baby cousin, I was as happy as my dog eating cake!
When I heard that my greatgrandma died, I was as sad as an elephant without peanuts.
When I went to Zoombeezi Bay for the first time, I was as happy as a dolphin leaping out of water.
When I was the last one to be picked up, I was as lonely as a hippo with no water.
When I found out I was going to a sleepover I was as happy as a clam with pearls.
Limerick Poetry by 5th grade
Natalie is funny and loud.
When she makes people laugh she’s proud.
She likes to sing and dance
While wearing her sparkly pants.
When she double dutches she forms a crowd.
I see a beautiful pink rose.
When I smell, it tickles my nose.
Collecting its pollen is a bee.
I hope it doesn’t sting me.
I sneeze and away it blows.
There once was a penguin named Bill.
It always sits on a windowsill
Dreaming of a world made of fish.
If only he could have this one wish
A thousand fish he would catch and kill.
The Haunted Walmart
One bright sunny day at Wal-mart
Some dude saw a flying grocery cart.
Then it flew outside
While everyone went to hide.
And on its way it picked up pop tarts.
Banana
There once was a banana.
Would its name be Anna?
If it did
Would it bid
On a banana boat to go to Montana?
The Mall
The mall is a place to shop.
You don’t want to see a mall cop.
I buy lots of clothes.
My Grandpa buys bows.
And my grandma buys be baby bop.
I wish the weather outside was cool.
This heat in September is very cruel.
My favorite season of all is fall.
The plethora of activities are such a ball.
I find a nice cool day to be such a jewel.
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