Rachel's Challenge by Ms. George

Our school has recently started the program Rachel's Challenge. This program is ran by the family of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine shootings. On January 30th, the student body at our school was introduced to the program and challenged to accept "Rachel's Challenge." By accepting the challenge, students promise to:

1. Eliminate Prejudice by Looking for the Best in Others
2. Dream - Set goals, Write goals, and Keep a journal
3. Choose positive Influences
4. Use Kind Words and Small Acts of Kindness
5. Start a Chain Reaction with Family and Friends

These 5 challenges were described in detail during a one-hour assembly. The student body was excellent during the assembly. They were attentive and quiet. Plus, I didn't see any cell phones or I-Pods - this is miraculous. After the assembly the students had a lot of positive things to say about the challenge. I think it will be an important program to help bring the student body together.

A Rainy Day by Ms. George

Yesterday when I looked outside, I noticed it was raining. The sky was dark and gloomy. As I went to grab my red umbrella, I heard a crack of thunder that made me jump. Because I did not want to get muddy, I put on my old boots. I also grabbed my black raincoat. Now, I was ready for the rainy walk to school.

Football by Corey

Football is my second favorite sport. Since I play football for Hillcrest that is my favorite high school. I am going to try out for the sophmore team next year in the summer. The coaches look at your grades from fourth quarter this year and you have to get a two point zero grade avrage. I want to play quarter back and corner or receiver. Any position that I get I will be happy because I just want to play. My favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys. They are in the playoffs and I hope they go to the Superbowl.

More poems by Diana

Si el osito que te di lo guardaste en un cajon estos versos que te doy guardalos en tu corazon.
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En el cielo hay angelitos En el mar animalitos En el aire pajaritos y En la tierra papacitos.
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Tonight I ask the stars above how i'll ever win your love what do I do what do i say to turn your angel eyes my way.
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El dia que no te vea para mi no sale el sol y si sale no me alumbra como me alumbra tu corazon.
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En el cielo hay una estrella que me llama la atencion en la ecuela hay un chico que me roba el corazon.
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En la vida los tesoros no estan a simple vista hay que buscar los aprendede de mi que un dia buscando tesoro te encontre a ti.
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Me gusta la pepsi me gusta la coca pero lo que mas me gusta es el sabor de tu boca.
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I am thankful for by Carolina

Mom
dad
family
brother
house
food
shoes
clothes
bed
life
car
water
school
friends
boyfriend
dogs
tv
music
my grandparents
cousins
aunts
uncles
fire place
reading and writing
English and Spanish(speaking languages)
where I was born

alvin and the chipmunks

Alvin and the chipmunks is one of my favorite kid shows. And over the weekend i saw the movie it was really cute! I went with my moms boyfriends daughter Brittnee for her birthday. when we got there we played air hockey and DDR. then on are way into the movie we ran into my friend Malcolm we talked for a while then went in. the movie was really funny. my favorite chipmunk is Alvin he is very rebellious and outgoing. brittnee's favorite is Theodor because he is really shy. Both of are favorites are a lot like us.

Fav. Movie by Miche

I have a lot of fav. movies, but this one movie I love the most. Its called Pumpkinhead. It is a good movie. It is a scary movie, but I don't think it is that scary.

This movie is about 4 people that want revenge on 6 people that killed their love ones. So they went to a witch and she brings to life Pumpkinhead. It will go out and kill the 6 people that they want dead and anyone that gets in the way. The only way you can kill it is if you kill the 4 people that want revenge. When you kill Pumpkinhead, the last person that dies turns into Pumpkinhead. It's a really good movie. I love that movie.